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Obituaries 10-17-06

Theodore Manley Sargent

Shoreham - Theodore Manley Sargent died peacefully at home in Shoreham on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 after suffering a long illness. His spirit is now free to take long walks again or to do a little dance whenever the urge strikes.

Ted, also known as Bud to many, was born in Ferrisburgh on July 8, 1926 the son of  Lester and Mae (LaMott). He was the second of thirteen children, growing up and living most of his life in Addison County.  Ted was a veteran of WWII, having fought on the European front and most notably was one of the liberators for the death camp at Dachau, Germany.  In his later years, Ted spoke to school groups of those experiences so that students might learn from history's lessons.

In the 1950's, Ted worked on several major construction projects helping to build the power line that runs from Rutland to Milton, and in New York driving bulldozer to create the Eisenhower Locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway.  In the late 1960's, Ted began his career in law enforcement.  He worked for the Middlebury and Bristol Police Departments, and served 25 years as a deputy sheriff for Addison County. Ted also worked over 27 years as a security officer for Middlebury College. Ted made many friends throughout these years and will be greatly missed by all.

Ted is survived by his wife June (Larrabee). From his previous marriage to Beulah Sargent, he is also survived by daughter Tedi Sargent, and her children Amanda DeMilt and Courtney Jennings, and daughter Bonnie Smith and her son Travis.  Four of his siblings also survive him, Barbara Martell, Saundria Jimmo, Stanley Sargent and Les Sargent Jr., as well as many nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, dedication to law enforcement, and his love of and generosity toward children.

Funeral services were held at the Bristol Federated Church on Friday October 13,2006 with committal following at the Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice or to Mount Abraham UHS, attention Cindy Benway, to develop a scholarship in Ted's memory for a graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Sandra Lee Sturgeon

Bristol - Sandra Lee Sturgeon, 72, died Tuesday, September 28, 2006 at her home in Bristol.

She was born on April 28, 1934 in Charlotte the daughter of  George and Gladys (Sargent) Sturgeon.

Sandra attended Bristol Elementary and Bristol High Schools. She earned her degrees in Education and Human Services from McMurray College and Johnson State College.

She was employed as a teacher in Northfield and Lamoille, for a number of years. She was also an underwriter for the Middlebury Co-Op for several years. Sandra also worked as a Psychiatric Technician until her retirement.

Sandra is survived by her best friend Lana Jean Prime of Bristol, her sister Georgia and Richard McEntee of Tujunga, Calif. and her niece Jill McEntee Blouin and her two sons Matthew and Craig.

Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct 20 at 11a.m. at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the funeral home 10a.m until the time of the service. Contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad.

Debra D. Ambrose

Ferrisburgh - Debra D. Ambrose, 48, died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury.

She was born on July 7, 1958 in Burlington the daughter of Joseph L and Elaine (Clark) Haskins.

Debra is survived by her husband William Ambrose of Ferrisburgh, mother Elaine Haskins of Oregon, five brothers three sisters several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct 17 at 11 a.m. at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Friend may call at the funeral home Tue. from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Elisabeth Carlin

Middlebury - Elisabeth Carlin, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in her home surrounded by her family and close friends after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Middlebury. She was born Elisabeth Schmitt on December 25, 1915 in Passaic, N.J. daughter of Hans H. and Elisabeth (Stoehr) Schmitt.

Elisabeth worked for many years at Middlebury College until her retirement in 1981. She volunteered for Hospice and Round Robin until her illness. She was predeceased in 2001 by her husband of 61 years, James J. Carlin. Elisabeth is survived by her children Judith Cole and her husband Richard of Middlebury, Ellen Carlin and her husband James Prelack of Portland, OR, and Chris Carlin and his wife Barbara of Hyde Park, VT; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 18 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Middlebury. Calling hours are 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17 at Sanderson Funeral home. Donations for those who wish may be made in her memory to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service. www.sanderson funeralservice.com

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