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• Thad Engstrom Keep of Guilford, Shannon Moore of Whitingham, Liz Keefe of Putney, Abby Bray of Brattleboro, and Brittany Priggen of Londonderry all graduated in December as part of Vermont State University’s Class of 2025.
• The following local students at Vermont State University were honored for academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester. Named to the President’s List were Vic Augusta-Summers of West Halifax, Angela Dornburgh of Whitingham, Abigail Joslyn of Bellows Falls, Thad Engstrom Keep of Guilford, Christian Henning of Bellows Falls, Desiree Moore of Wilmington, John Noe of Brookline, Maggie Parker of Grafton, Maxwell Selden-Johnson of Londonderry, and Amy Wetzel of Londonderry. Named to the Dean’s List were Myles Belove of Brattleboro, Alex Bingham of Brattleboro, Ev Bond of Londonderry, Eden Boxenbaum of Bellows Falls, Matthew Carey of Brattleboro, Kaitlyn Dingman of East Dummerston, Lucy Farnum of Brattleboro, Alex Favreau of Brattleboro, Kayla Gralia of Bellows Falls, Chelsea Hallock of Brattleboro, Dylan Holmes of Brattleboro, Marina Kijak of Londonderry, Trevor Kipp of Brattleboro, Ava Laross of Bellows Falls, Liam Mallan of Putney, Alex Margolies of Putney, Zinabu McNeice of Brattleboro, Alysa Morse of Putney, Liam Murphy of Brattleboro, River Myska of Whitingham, Fiona Perez Razzaque of Brattleboro, Paul Persson of Jamaica, Jordan Persson of Jamaica, Vivian Prouty of Londonderry, Jake Stockman of Bellows Falls, Kes Voulgarakis of Wilmington, Noah Walker of Whitingham, Andy West of Westminster Station, Roxanne Woodard of Newfane, and Jacob Ziegner of East Dummerston.
• Spencer Butynski of Brookline was named to the President’s List and Chris Longo of West Townshend was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at the University of Hartford (Conn.)
• The following students were honored for academic excellence at Champlain College in Burlington in the fall 2025 semester. Kristen Gouger of Brattleboro and Kaley Mola of West Dover were named to the Trustees’ List. David Amidon of Vernon, Jordan Cable of Brattleboro, and Fawn Joy of Bellows Falls were named to the President’s List. Named to the Dean’s List were Madeline Ewens of Londonderry, Griffin Gooch-Breault of East Dummerston, Austin Mallan of Saxtons River, Natnael Mengisteab of Brattleboro, Nicholas Petronic of Townshend, Madison Wood of West Dummerston, and Montana Woodruff of West Townshend.
• Jonathan Terry of Bellows Falls and Kiera Stockwell of Putney were named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List at the University of New England in Portland, Maine.
• Keigan Illingworth of Westminster achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2025 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, while Kaylee Mae Desmarais and Charles Hodgson, both of Saxtons River, were named to the Dean’s List.
• The following local students at Norwich University were honored for academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester. Named to the President’s list were Pemba Chekina of Brattleboro and Janelle Fisher of Whitingham. Named to the Dean’s List were Sophia Albright of Dummerston, Galen Fogarty of Guilford, Mado Kalulika of Brattleboro, Keith Mohn of Readsboro, and Emma Thompson of Westminster.
• Ava Cutler of Brattleboro was named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts.
• Nicholas Douglass of Saxtons River, Corina Mitchell of Westminster West, Rese Mulkey of Stratton, and Ainerose Souza of Londonderry were named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Obituaries
• Gerald “Thumper” Baker, 80, of Guilford. Died peacefully at home Jan. 22, 2026, after a six-year battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Brattleboro to Eleanor and Curtis Baker on Aug. 8, 1945. He graduated from BUHS with the Class of 1963. He served his country in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and, in September 1971, he married Karen Mahoney. Together they built a log cabin in Guilford, and he lived the rest of his life on the same property. “Jerry” was a master electrician, beginning his career with Dompier Electric and going on to own his own business. He also spent many years as property manager for the Sam’s Department Store building in Brattleboro. Over the years, he was a member of Rescue Inc., trustee of the Guilford Fair Association, trustee and president of the Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, a Guilford cemetery commissioner, and trustee on the Board of Directors of the Bradley House. He was a member of the Green Mountain Club and had many adventures hiking the Long Trail end to end, bicycling Vermont, end to end, and canoeing waters from Maine to Alaska. He and Karen spent one memorable winter caretaking a guest ranch in the Gros Ventre Wilderness in Wyoming. After he “retired” he built many homes, garages, barns and other outbuildings for himself and others, always keeping busy with one project or another. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, siblings Carol Eddy of Vernon, Elaine (Tom) Cheney of Montpelier, Margaret (Gary) Winn of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Janice Chase. Memorial information: At his request there will be no services, but a gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Donations to the Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept., 108 Guilford Center Rd., Guilford, VT 05301. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Ruth F. Chickering, 97, died Jan. 28, 2026, at Vernon Green Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of the area, Ruth was born on a farm in Townshend on April 23, 1928, the daughter of Lyle and Katherine (Cowdrey) Frink. She was raised and educated in Westminster, where she attended classes in a one-room schoolhouse. She was employed as a custodian for 15 years at Keene State College, which she retired from in 1990. Previously, Ruth had worked at American Optical, Putney Nursery, and the Arnoldware Company. Ruth was a member of the VFW Carl M. Dessaint Post #1034 Auxiliary and the American Legion Post 5 Auxiliary. A woman of steadfast faith, she was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, and took great joy volunteering at Joan’s Food Pantry, an outreach ministry at the church. She enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Averill Lake, Vermont, where she liked to fish, boat, and snowmobile. For years, she was involved with Boy Scout Troop 286 in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. She also enjoyed bowling, reading, knitting, collecting coins, and listening to country western music. Ruth was married to Winford A. Chickering on June 6, 1953. Her devoted husband of 45 years predeceased her Feb, 17, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Wendell Chickering and wife Sharon of West Chesterfield, and Winford Chickering, Jr. and wife Robyn of Hillsboro, New Hampshire; a daughter, Carol Perry of Saxtons River; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-granddaughter. She leaves her sisters Bertha Tracy, Marion Cushman, Dottie Turner, Eleanor Babbitt, and Gladys Trombly. Additionally, she leaves many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by one daughter, Lisa Johnson, her son-in-law, George Perry, and five siblings. Memorial information: Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb, 7, at 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church in Chesterfield. Committal services and burial in Chesterfield West Cemetery will take place in the springtime when the cemetery reopens. Donations to Joan’s Food Pantry, Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 148, Chesterfield, NH 03443-0148, in care of Val Starbuck. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Kenneth Almon Flagg, 80, of Westminster. Died Jan. 24, 2026. He had been a resident at Pine Heights Nursing Home in Brattleboro for 19 months. Ken was born Feb. 8, 1945, the son of Almon Flagg and Gladys (Bruffy) Flagg. Ken was one of 11 siblings; all deceased. Ken leaves his loving wife, Barbara Greenough, and stepdaughter, Dr. Kathleen Greenough and partner, Jenny Costas. He leaves many nieces and nephews and was especially fond of stepdaughters Dory Wright and Lisa Furtado, whom he had the privilege of walking down the aisle at her wedding. Ken was a member of the First Congregational Church of Westminster and a member of the Monadnock Tri State Dance Club of Winchester, New Hampshire. Kenny owned a boat, camper and snowmobile, but his favorite love was his motorcycles and traveling with friends to eat lobster and dance at the Silver Spur in Maine. Ken also loved playing the card game “Pitch.” Ken worked for 28 years for Northfield Mount Hermon School, and 13 years at Keene State College. Memorial information: A funeral service will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Westminster. Burial will follow in Westminster New Cemetery. Donations to the Monadnock Tri State Dance Club, in care of Barbara Shay, 67 Kapper Dr., Winchester, NH 03470.
• William Brattle Gannett, 73, formerly of Brattleboro. Died Dec. 26, 2025, in New York City from complications from lung cancer. Prior to his diagnosis this past August, Bill enjoyed a characteristically active July in Vermont. He hiked with cousins and worked on the stone walls and fields of “Pounce,” the farm in northern Vermont that his grandparents bought as a summer home in 1939. Born Sept. 29, 1952, Bill grew up in Brattleboro, where his parents moved after World War II. He was a son of longtime state Sen. Robert Tileston Gannett and Sarah Alden Derby Gannett. He attended Brattleboro schools and spent parts of summers at Pounce with his grandparents, rising early to assist neighbors on their dairy farm. He thought of his grandmother, Ethel Roosevelt Derby, as one of his earliest friends. Bill enjoyed her prodigious memory for poetry and relished their drives on local roads to call on new neighbors, with stops for him to collect discarded bottles marring the roadside. Bill left Brattleboro for boarding school at Groton. He summarized the ensuing years for his and Anna’s fiftieth college reunion book: “In 1970, I postponed acceptance to Yale and worked for a year in two different childhood development projects in multiracial neighborhoods in Birmingham, England. Congress ended college deferments while I was in England and I started Yale with a low draft-lottery number and an untested resolve to refuse induction to fight in a proxy/colonial war. In the middle of the semester, Yale agreed to certify my year in England as the first year of a four-year college experience if I committed to finish Yale in three years. I did and graduated in 1974 as part of a class made up almost completely of strangers — but shifted my affiliation back to 1975 before our fifth reunion. After commencement, I lived for a year off-grid in northern Vermont while working in a high school education program and then went to graduate school in history at Cornell. My focus was on Western American History (thanks to Howard Lamar) and my thesis — which included a year of research in Texas — was ‘Patterns of Conflict: the First Generation of Anglo-American Settlement in Texas, 1821-1845.’ Rather than pursue an academic career, I went to Harvard Law School and clerked in Federal District Court in Vermont — followed by what I thought would be a few years of law practice in New York. Instead, I spent the next 30 years at Cahill Gordon — most of it in leveraged finance, a practice area which barely existed when I started. To my astonishment, New York became home — especially after marrying Anna Carlson and bringing up our children there — but Vermont has remained very much a part of all of our lives.” Bill met Anna Carlson at their 15th college reunion, and they wed at Pounce in 1991. Ted and Sarah followed. Bill marveled at raising his children as New Yorkers. Together, they spent many weekends in Hastings-on-Hudson, where Anna grew up, or in Vermont. In the city, Bill delighted in taking visitors on intrepid multi-borough walks that included stops at restaurants and often-obscure historical sites. Bill was a voracious reader, inveterate crossword puzzler, and an adventurous home cook. He was also a lifelong baseball and New England sports fan. Bill treated the interests of his friends and family, especially his kids, with the same enthusiasm. He chased down out-of-print children’s books and hunted for depictions of cats with Sarah in far-flung art museums. When Ted was in college, Bill tackled academic chemistry articles and revived his interest in English Premier League soccer. Bill loved being outside. After retiring in 2014, he hiked the final sections of Vermont’s Long Trail — with his brother accompanying him for the last stretch — to become an End-to-Ender. He also enjoyed exploring the Wind River Range and climbing Gannett Peak with Sarah. He read botany and geology textbooks for fun. He loved birding with Anna, on walks as near as Central Park and Hastings-on-Hudson and as far as nature preserves in India after Ted’s 2024 wedding in Jaipur. He enjoyed rounds of golf on courses of all types, in many beautiful and geologically interesting locations. During his intense last months Bill cited his deep appreciation for his many wonderful and devoted friends and family members, and his sorrow in not being able to communicate his feelings for each of them. In recent years, Bill took great pride in helping with fundraising efforts for the Coalition to Save our Mental Health Centers, an initiative coordinated by his brother’s organization, the Institute for Community Empowerment in Chicago. Other projects that captured his interest and commitment included the VTDigger nonprofit newsroom; Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers; trail maintenance along the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park; and the revitalization of Create Together at Fletcher Farm Center in Ludlow. He also remained dedicated to the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro and served on the board of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Bill is survived by his wife, Anna Bryan Carlson; his children, Theodore Reid Gannett and his wife Karna Nangia, and Sarah Bryan Gannett and her fiancé Bradford Case; his sister, Alden G. Taylor (Gustavus Taylor); his brother, Robert T. Gannett (Joanne R. Gannett); Anna’s extended family; 15 amazing nieces and nephews; wonderful cousins; and friends both lifelong and new. Memorial information: The family will plan a memorial celebration for a future date.
• Julie Cathleen Gilbert, 92, of Halifax. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Jan. 25, 2026. Julie was born Dec. 29, 1933, one of the eight children of Walter and Anna Myers of Danbury, Connecticut. She was the devoted wife of the late Jairus (Jerry) C. Gilbert Sr. for 52 years. Julie was also predeceased by her eldest son Joel, eldest daughter Sally, granddaughter Scarlett, and grandson Jake. She is survived by her children and their families: Jay, Aaron (Tamy), Marnie, Ed (Caroline), Max, and Pattie (Billy); her grandchildren and their families: Dillon, AJ, Wyatt, Rebekah (Chris), Jennie (David), Kate, Brianna (Bryan), Liam, Micah, Tyler, Maya, Brandi, and Lexie; and her great-grandchildren: Elodie, Ava, Will, Cameron, and Corbin. Julie spent her early years in Danbury, and her late teen years in Canada. She attended the Danbury Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1954. She worked for a number of years in the Danbury Hospital Emergency Department and Surgical Ward. She met and eventually married Jerry Sept. 6, 1958, and went on to raise eight children. In 1968, the family moved from Danbury to Seymour, Connecticut, residing there for over 40 years. The Gilbert house on Moss Avenue in Seymour was never a dull place. From winter days of skating and sledding, to the endless games of “Chase” on spring nights, to summer days filled with swimming and other summertime adventures, the Gilbert house was a raucous place to grow up. Nights of the flickering back porchlight were often punctuated by Julie leaning out the back door and loudly calling to her children that dinner was ready. Julie eventually returned to her calling as a registered nurse, working at several Naugatuck Valley nursing homes throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Retiring in the early-2000s, Julie and Jerry resided for a time in North Carolina, New York, and Vermont, where Jerry died in 2010. Julie spent the last few years of her life living with her children and their families – first with Joel in West Haven, Connecticut, then with Marnie in Amenia, New York, and finally with Pattie in Halifax. Julie lived a long life full of compassion and caring, with a strong faith in God, and an unwavering belief in the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Never did a relative, one of her children’s friends, or even a random visitor go hungry or get turned away — there was always a simple meal offered and a place to sleep. Memorial information: At Julie’s request, there will be a small family service and Catholic Mass at a later date. “Give my soul to God,” she said. “If by chance you wish to remember me, do so with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.” To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Ashley D. Loomis, 73, of Guilford. Died at home, with her husband at her side, on Jan. 26, 2026, following a lengthy period of declining health. Ashley was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on March 10, 1952, the daughter of Alphone and Amelia (Balsavica) Anusauskas. She was raised and educated in Worcester, later moving to New Britain, Connecticut, with her family. Ashley attended local public schools in New Britain, graduating from North High School. Prior to relocating to the Brattleboro area, with her husband and family, she resided in Bristol, Connecticut, where she operated a nail salon for several years. Steadfast in her walk of faith, she was a member of Agape Christian Fellowship in Brattleboro and, for several years, she videotaped the weekly church services. Ashley had an affection and deep love for animals and was a volunteer with the Windham County Humane Society. She assisted with the organization’s adoption process through videotaping each stray, which were then broadcast on BCTV. She enjoyed creating videos, listening to a variety of music (John Denver being her favorite artist), playing the guitar, swimming, baking, interior decorating, and time spent at her home in Guilford. On Jan. 29, 1986, in Bristol, she married the love of her life and soulmate, Gregory A. Loomis, who survives. Besides her faithful and devoted husband of nearly 40 years, she leaves her three children: sons, Jeremy Lincoln of Nebraska and Christopher Lincoln of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and her daughter, Jessica Bird of South Carolina; two sisters, Patricia Faldetta, of Northborough, Massachusetts, and Mary Dawson of Worcester; and nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial information: In keeping with Ashley’s final wishes, there are no calling hours or formal funeral services. Donations to Agape Christian Fellowship, 30 Canal St., Brattleboro, VT 05301, in care of Pastor Bryan Gantt, or visit acfellowship.net. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Mary Beth McAlister, 78, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, died peacefully in the comfort of her home Jan. 28, 2026. Mary was born in Barre Nov. 25, 1947, the daughter of Chip and Shirley (Wellman) Ennis. Mary was raised and educated in Barre, graduating from Twinfield Union High School. She had retired after 11 faithful years as an administrative assistant for the state of Vermont’s Children’s Welfare Division. Previously, Mary worked as an executive secretary at The Brattleboro Retreat and as a legal secretary for several Brattleboro area attorneys, including Kenneth Fisher, Timothy O’Connor, and James Maxwell. Mary married her devoted husband of 32 years, Shamus McAlister, March 4, 1994. Besides Shamus, she leaves her son, Micheal Wayne Butler and his wife, Anna, of San Diego, California, grandsons Dylan Butler and his wife, Paris, of Tennessee, and Jesse Butler of San Diego. She is also survived by her brother, Wayne Ennis and his wife, Kim, of Tennessee, her stepfather, Benjamin Salls of Tennessee, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial information: Mary will be laid to rest at a later time with her mother in Marshfield, Vermont. In memory of Mary’s love for her dogs, contributions may be made to Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Norman C. “Norm” Robertson, 86, of Grafton. Died at home Jan. 3, 2026, following a period of declining health. He spent the final days of a life well-lived in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Norm was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, son of the late William and Isabella (Lindsay) Robertson. The family later moved to Vermont, where Norm spent most of his youth in Grafton along with his brother, Gordon, and sisters, Gela and Holly. He attended Leland and Gray Seminary in Townshend before serving as a photographer in the Navy. He was stationed in Washington, D.C., and abroad before returning to Vermont following his honorable discharge in 1963. In September 1967, he married Linda Joy Crawford at the Congregational Church in Grafton. The couple made their home in Cambridgeport and spent the next 58 years building a loving marriage and family — that was obvious to all who knew them. Their example was deeply felt by their children, Beth and Craig. Norm held a network of lifelong friends in his community that included childhood friends and their families. He had a natural ability to connect with almost everyone he met and seemed to collect friends wherever he went. No matter where he was, he could run into someone he knew. He worked for Unified Data before operating the Village Printers in Bellows Falls. He and Linda worked side by side for 20 years until his retirement in 2008, often with the help of family. He also worked as a photographer, capturing countless weddings and events for local families. He loved life and loved to laugh. It is impossible to remember Norm without thinking of his laugh, smile, and banter, but he was just as quick to listen with sincerity when you needed it. He liked to hunt, fish, and play baseball in his younger years, but golf was his favorite in his later years. Mostly, he enjoyed the company of those he surrounded himself with — and the stories he could tell afterward. He was a proud grandfather to Collin, McKade, Bree, and Joel, attending and photographing as many of their activities and events for as long as he could, and loving each of them for exactly who they are. He served on the Grafton School Board, was a past active member of Grafton’s Fire Department, and member of the Elks in Bellows Falls. More recently, he was a member of the Bellows Falls Country Club, Grafton Community Church, Grafton Historical Society, and the American Legion. Norman is survived by his devoted wife, Linda; his children, Beth (Warren) Beattie and Craig (Heather) Robertson; and his sisters, Gela (Carl) Watson and Holly (Robert) Whitcomb. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Collin Robertson, McKade Beattie, Bree Beattie, and Joel Robertson, as well as many extended family members and friends. Norman was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Gordon. Memorial information: A committal service and celebration of life will be planned for the spring. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grafton Rescue Squad Inc, P.O. Box 54, Grafton, VT 05146, Grafton Community Church, P.O. Box 158, Grafton, VT 05146, or Grafton Cares, P.O. Box 134, Grafton, VT 05146.
• Michael Stack, 75, of Bellows Falls. Died at home Jan. 14, 2026. Michael was born on April 16, 1950, in Bellows Falls, the son of Maurice Stack Jr. and Patricia (Herrick) Stack. Michael graduated from Bellows Falls Union High School, where he enjoyed running and competing in track. Later, he worked as an electrician and then created a contracting company with his son, Keith Stack, which is still thriving. On Feb. 10, 1969, in St. Charles Church, he married Brenda (Haskell) Stack, who survives. Brenda and Michael shared a wonderful family that was full of laughter and love with many memories of gatherings at their home on Morgan Street, trips to Maine, and enjoying the lovely Bellows Falls and Saxtons River community. Michael loved nature, was hard-working, determined, and fun-loving. He adored his grandchildren and family and was always living life to the fullest. Michael is survived by his son, Keith (Diane) Stack of Bellows Falls; grandchildren Corina, Austin (Molly), and Izzy Stack; and great-granddaughter, Adley J. Trybulski. He is also survived by his sister, Lynda Austin, and many extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, and two brothers, Paul and Maurice Stack III. Memorial information: At his request, there will be no formal funeral services.
• Ruth C. Williams, 95, of Brattleboro. Died Jan. 24, 2026, in the comfort of her home, following a brief period of declining health. Ruth, the daughter of Ralph E. and Marianna Bertolino Colvin, was born in Rutland Sept. 11, 1930. She was raised and educated in Poultney and graduated from Poultney High School with the Class of 1948. She married John Williams, who died on Feb. 19, 2004. Ruth and John’s oldest son, Stephen, was born deaf. Steve did not do well at a boarding school for the deaf in Connecticut, so the family moved to Brattleboro in 1957 so Steve could attend the Austine School and live at home. Ruth was employed by the Brattleboro Housing Authority as a housing site manager. She retired from BHA following 27 faithful and dedicated years with the town. Previously she worked with her husband, John, with the day-to-day operation of his vending machine business, Brattleboro Vending. Ruth was a longtime member of the Brattleboro Women’s Evening Club, where she held numerous offices. She enjoyed playing bridge with her friends there. An avid skier, Ruth spent winter weekends at Hogback Mountain with her family. She and John were founding members of the B&K Aqua Club at Spofford Lake. Her family members still enjoy spending summer days at the lake. A devout Catholic, she was a communicant of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Brattleboro, and was an active member of The Daughters of Isabella, Ave Maria Circle #128. Survivors include her five children: daughters, Jody Williams and husband Stephen Goose of Westminster West, Mary Beth Peterson and husband Paul of Putney, and Janet Lucier and husband Daniel of Townshend; and two sons, Stephen Williams of Brattleboro and Mark Williams and wife Nancy of Guilford. Additionally, she leaves one brother, Charles William Colvin, Sr. and his wife Katie of Poultney; and six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial information: A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Walnut Street, with committal rites and burial in the family lot in Meeting House Hill Cemetery on Orchard Street when the weather allows. Donations to St. Brigid’s Kitchen, 38 Walnut St., Brattleboro, VT 05301, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
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