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• William “Marty” Adams, 88, of Brattleboro. Died peacefully at his home Aug. 5, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. A cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, he was born March 8, 1938, in Brattleboro. Marty was the son of John and Maxine Adams. He was a proud Navy veteran, serving honorably in Hawaii, Japan, and California. His military service was a testament to his unwavering dedication and love for his country. In 1967, Marty married Margaret “Peggy” Lyons. Together, they created a warm and loving home for their four beautiful daughters and shared a life filled with many cherished memories during their 41 years of marriage until Peggy’s passing. For the past 15 years, Marty found companionship and great love with his partner, Roberta Parsons, who brought joy and comfort to his life. They enjoyed vacations, bowling, and most importantly, each other’s companionship. Marty was a master craftsman, known for his incredible skills in drywall and carpentry. His work was admired throughout the community, and his dedication to his craft was evident in every project he completed; most notably, all of the beautiful work he did in the family home on Frost Street, where he spent the past 60 years. His legacy of hard work and craftsmanship will be remembered and respected by many. Beyond his professional endeavors, Marty was an avid bowler well into his 80s. He found joy in fishing, playing golf, and most importantly, spending time with his family. His love for his family was unparalleled, and he was known for his incredible sense of humor, his gentle, loving nature, his knowledge of many things, and his love of candy. Marty was predeceased by his beloved wife, Peggy, and his daughter, Erin Clark. He is survived by his three daughters, Bridget Pillsbury, Marta Adams, and Jessica Adams; his partner, Roberta Parsons; his son-in-law, Daryl Pillsbury; his best friend and brother-in-law, Robert Leavitt; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his great-great granddaughter, Taylin, with whom he shared a special bond. Marty’s laughter, kindness, and love for life will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Memorial information: A graveside service and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations to Bayada Hospice, 1222 Putney Rd., Suite 107, Brattleboro, VT 05301; or the Brattleboro Fire Department, 103 Elliot St., Brattleboro, VT 05301. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• Jason M. Butterfield, 44, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, formerly of Winchester, New Hampshire. Died unexpectedly July 6, 2026. Jason was born Jan. 26, 1982, in Dover, New Hampshire. Jason lived with and was raised by his beloved grandmother Bettyanne Butterfield. His grandparents moved to Winchester, where he attended school and graduated from Thayer High School in 2001. Jason was a kind soul with a great sense of humor. As a kid he enjoyed trips to his aunts in Vermont. He was an avid listener of hard rock music and enjoyed playing the drums and guitar with thoughts of having his own band someday. Jason also enjoyed tinkering with CB radios and bartering for tools. Beginning in middle school until 2010, Jason worked at Shir-Roy Camping Area in Richmond, New Hampshire, and became a part of the Heise family. In 2012, he moved to Hinsdale and began working the night shift at HCP until the company closed. He was a dependable employee who could be counted on to work well with others and figure out ways to make their equipment run well and create quality products. Jason leaves behind his sister Melissa, friends Robert Russell Sr. and Kathy Upton, from whom he rented a room for many years, and his co-worker and friend Patrick Walker. He also leaves behind many folks who cared deeply about him even when it wasn’t easy. Memorial information: A celebration of Jason’s life will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m., at Shir-Roy Camping Area, 136 Athol Rd., Richmond.

• Arnold “Arnie” Glim, 83, of Putney. Died Aug. 4, 2026, of cardiac arrest, while riding his bicycle with friends. Arnie was born in The Bronx, New York, on January 30, 1943, to Morris and Lillian Glim. He was raised there with his two older brothers and a network of aunts and uncles. After graduating from City College of New York, he joined the Peace Corps and taught school in the Philippines for two years. When he returned, he completed two master’s degrees, in physics and astronomy, met and married his wife of almost 56 years, Diane Truppi, and had a daughter, Melissa. He taught at the Bronx High School of Science until 1978, when they decided to make Brattleboro their home. Many long-time residents in the area knew Arnie as their physics teacher and head of the Brattleboro Union High School science department, where he taught for 10 years. He later earned a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and returned to New York to pursue a career as a science and math curriculum coordinator for various school systems. He and Diane returned to their much-loved Vermont after retiring and opened their bed-and-breakfast, The Ranney-Crawford House, in Putney, which they ran for 22 years. An avid cyclist, Arnie led rides from the B&B and rode often with the Putney Cycle Club and other cycling groups. He is survived by his wife, Diane Truppi Glim, of Putney, and his daughter, Melissa Glim, of Frederick, Maryland. Memorial information: A celebration of his life is being planned. Donations to Westminster Fire & Rescue, Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children, or the Windham County Humane Society.

• Brian Carl Harger, 76, of Readfield, Maine. Died peacefully July 6, 2026. A devoted student of the Bible, loving father of eight, and lifelong seeker of truth, Brian was born Sept. 7, 1949, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Burton Harger and Dora E. Brown. He spent the first half of his life in southern Vermont, living primarily in Vernon and later in Guilford. In the early 1990s, he made Readfield, Maine, his home, where he spent the next 34 years. Brian was predeceased by his parents; his older half brother, Richard; and his older half sister, Judy. He is survived by his sister, Lynn, and by his eight children: Brianna Harger of Readfield, and her children, Baine and Leila Poulin; Ian Harger and his wife, Kristina, of Lewiston, Maine, and their children, Cooper and Remi; Brittany Stepp and her husband, John, of Safety Harbor, Florida, and their children, Lily and Griffin; Erinn Harger of Hampden, Maine, and her son, Ryan Woodard; Giles Harger of Readfield; Nicholas Harger and his wife, Meranda, of Readfield, and their children, Parker Hobart, Jaxson, Spencer (“Penny”), and Logan Harger; Callyn Smalley and her husband, Evan, of Thomaston, Maine, who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their son, Adonis; and Jordyn Pedreira and her husband, Jake, of Rockland, Maine. Brian devoted much of his life to serving others through his work. He began his career with Grand Union, where he worked for 14 years. He later became a buyer for C&S Wholesale Grocers before continuing his career with AG of Maine. Later in life, he became a part owner and manager of The Cleaning Authority franchise based in Topsham, Maine, where he worked for 11 years. Throughout every stage of his career, he was known for his dedication, integrity, fairness, and strong work ethic, earning the respect of coworkers, employees, and customers alike. Above all, Brian was devoted to his family. He raised his eight children according to the Bible’s principles, striving to instill honesty, kindness, integrity, and a love for God’s Word. His greatest hope was that the values he cherished would continue to guide future generations of his family. Outside of work, Brian pursued many interests throughout his life. He found great joy in tending his garden, where he spent countless hours growing vegetables and enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid reader with an insatiable curiosity, always asking thoughtful questions and seeking a deeper understanding of the world around him. Those who knew Brian knew that he never accepted things at face value but instead searched for logical, well-reasoned answers. Brian’s greatest passion was the Bible and his faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was baptized in 1958 at the historic international convention in New York City. In 1970, he reaffirmed his dedication to Jehovah through baptism at another international convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During the latter part of his life, Brian especially enjoyed helping others understand the Bible. His gift for explaining Bible truths in a logical, easy-to-understand way resonated with those who listened. Those who knew Brian will remember his thoughtful conversations, his love of learning, his generous willingness to share what he believed, and the quiet confidence he had in God’s promises. Though his family deeply mourns his passing, they also find comfort in the resurrection hope found at John 5:28, 29 — a hope Brian cherished throughout his life and looked forward to with unwavering faith. Brian’s legacy lives on through his family, his faith, and the many lives he touched. Memorial information: Memorial service arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.

• Janet C. (Wheeler) Hubbard, 63, of Putney. Died June 23, 2026, with her loving family at her side, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born in Bennington on her grandmother’s birthday, Feb. 4, 1963, to Henry and Carrie (Bartlett) Wheeler. Janet grew up on her family’s farm, where she spent summers swimming in the river and winters skiing and snowmobiling. She attended Deerfield Valley Elementary School and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1981. She worked a variety of jobs during and after high school, including at the Hogback and Mount Snow ski resorts. After driving a school bus and driving for the Bee Line in Brattleboro, Janet became a Licensed Nursing Assistant, working in different facilities in southern Vermont. Her very sweet kind and caring nature made her an excellent LNA and, later, a caregiver for her grandmother, father, and mother. She loved taking care of her family and some of her happiest moments, when she wasn’t with her children or grandchildren, were spent at the family farm. Janet always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. She enjoyed people, sharing a joke and sometimes even a bit of gossip. She was so proud of and loved her sons, who survive her, Matthew Hubbard and his wife Ashley of Putney, and Joshua Hubbard of Dummerston. She also leaves her granddaughters Alexsis, Remington, Addison, Abby, and Lilly; grandsons Jon and Ryan; brothers Martin Wheeler and his wife Carol Ann of Winchester, New Hampshire, and John Wheeler and his wife Elizabeth, Douglas Wheeler and his wife Jackie, Robert Wheeler and his wife Jill, and Paul Wheeler, all of Wilmington; sister Diane Wheeler and her husband Todd Batchelder of Boynton Beach, Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, whom she loved but was especially close to her niece Carrie Wallace of Wilmington. Memorial information: A graveside service was held Aug. 15 at Riverview Cemetery in Wilmington.

• JoAnne Lorraine King, 78, died Aug, 8, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, following a lengthy period of declining health. JoAnne was born in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Nov. 16, 1947, the daughter of Sidney and Alexandria (Kilanski) Smart. She was raised and educated in Putney, graduating from Brattleboro Union High School with the Class of 1965. She went on to attend the Thompson School for Practical Nursing in Brattleboro. On April 25, 1964, at the Putney Federated Church, she was married to Dennis R. King. They settled in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, and raised two sons. She was blessed to have Dennis with her for 47 years until his death on Sept 19, 2011. For many years, while also serving as a den mother for her sons’ Cub Scout pack, JoAnne owned and operated Sharing Times Day Care, a pre-school/day care center operated from her home in Hinsdale. She also previously worked as a teacher’s aide at Hinsdale Elementary School and the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro. Leading up to her husband Dennis’s declining health, she worked as a toddler teacher at Mulberry Bush Early Learning Center in Brattleboro. Appreciating the outdoors, JoAnne loved taking walks in the neighborhood, long hikes into the woods, playing with her dogs, and watching the many birds and animals near her home. She loved working in her garden and spending time with her family. JoAnne enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s endeavors that included school concerts, sporting events and special award ceremonies. She also enjoyed visiting with her many friends and neighbors. After moving to Walpole, New Hampshire, to live with her son, Peter, and his family, JoAnne became a parishioner at St. John’s Episcopal Church, where she also served on the church vestry and helped facilitate the church’s Art After School program. Her three grandchildren all attended the after-school program along with many of their school friends. They all loved JoAnne. JoAnne was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandma to her whole family. She was a warm, kind, and thoughtful person to friends, neighbors, and acquaintances alike. She will be sorely missed but remembered with love by all who knew her. Survivors include her son, Peter King, and his wife, Kim, of Walpole; three brothers, Dennis Smart, Kenneth Smart, and James Smart; four grandchildren, Tyler King of Keene, New Hampshire, and Zachary, Emma and Siera King of Walpole; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her husband, She was predeceased by her son, Dennis King (1995), and a brother, Allen Smart (1995). Memorial information: Graveside committal services will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m., in Meeting House Hill Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband. A reception will follow at American Legion Post 5 in Brattleboro. Because of her love of all animals, memorial contributions in JoAnne’s name may be made to the Windham County Humane Society. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• Carol Ann Golden Mikuski, 87, formerly of Vernon. Died peacefully, surrounded by her family, July 23, 2026, at Pine Heights Nursing Home in Brattleboro following a lengthy battle with dementia due to Alzheimer’s. Carol was born May 21, 1939, in New Rochelle, New York, the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (O’Connor) Golden. She was raised and educated in New Rochelle until her senior year, when the family moved to Brattleboro. After graduating Brattleboro Union High School with the Class of 1957, Carol then attended the Thompson School for Practical Nursing, where she earned her LPN diploma in December 1958. On Aug, 31, 1963, she was married to Albert M. Mikuski at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Brattleboro. Carol worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years as a dedicated nurse at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Vernon Green Nursing Home, and later at Eden Park Nursing Home (now known as Pine Heights). After her nursing career, Carol went on to many other jobs in the area, such as Green Street School, First Vermont Bank, Vermont National Bank, Pampered Chef, and Travel Kuz. She was a member of the Vernon Union Church and St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church. In her spare time, she was a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. An avid reader, Carol also liked doing word search puzzles; playing solitaire; traveling and cruising with her husband and close family friends to such memorable destinations as Hawaii, Ireland, and Alaska; and taking family vacations to Maine. Most importantly, she cherished quality time spent with her family. Besides her loving husband of 62 years, she leaves her daughters: Michele Sanderson and husband, Ron, and their daughter, Nicole, of Townshend; Karen Thomas and husband, Eric, of Brattleboro; and Colleen Thomas of Townshend; her son, Ryan Abbott, and wife, Abagale, of Chester, and her daughters, Loryn Tracey and her husband, Nathaniel Tracey, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and Mercedes Thomas of Brattleboro. Additionally, she leaves five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She also leaves a brother, George “Tom” Golden and wife, Karen, of Brattleboro; and a sister, Maureen Pinger and her partner, Clarence Worden, of Brattleboro. She was predeceased by her half sister, Ruth Morrow, of Richmond, Virginia. Memorial information: A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post 5 on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations to American Legion Post 5 Auxiliary, 32 Linden St., Brattleboro, VT 05301; or to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• John W. Morrison, 86, died peacefully Aug. 4, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction. Born Nov. 7, 1939, in Jamaica, John grew up in his hometown and attended local schools, graduating from Leland & Gray Seminary in 1957. On July 4, 1958, he married the love of his life, Martha R. Gould, in Grafton. Shortly after, John joined the Navy, proudly serving as a weatherman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bonhomme Richard. Following three years of military service, John returned home to work alongside his father in construction before finding his lifelong calling in real estate. A genuine people person, John could strike up a warm conversation with anyone, anywhere. That natural charisma served him well as a real estate broker for over 60 years. John guided thousands of buyers and sellers throughout the West River Valley and beyond. He gave back to his profession and community by serving many years on the Real Estate Ethics Committee and playing an instrumental role in founding the Realtors Youth Benefit group, which raised vital funds for local youth organizations. John was Realtor of the Year for the Southeastern Vermont Board of Realtors in 1987 and was named Realtor of the year by the Vermont Association of Realtors in 1988. An avid outdoorsman, John loved hunting, softball, golf, and skiing. He was proud to serve on the very first ski patrol at Stratton Mountain Ski Area, and was involved in the formation of the Buddy Werner ski program at Maple Valley Ski Area in Dummerston. Hunting since he was 7 years old, John spent many days hunting deer in both Vermont and Maine. He was especially proud of a deer taken in 2022 that is listed in the Records of Vermont Big Game and a Big Game Hunter Award from the NRA for a Trophy Class White-Tailed Deer in 1985. John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joan Pickering. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Martha R. Morrison, and his daughter, Kim Ellison, both of Newfane; his granddaughter, Courtney Ellison, and her partner, Garrett Swain, of Keene, New Hampshire; his brother, Gene Morrison of Peru; his sisters, Judy Koch (Ray) of Arlington, and Janette Morrison of East Dover; as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial information: A gathering to celebrate the life of John will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Indian Acres Farm, 476 Grassy Brook Rd., in Brookline. John loved casual gatherings surrounded by family and friends. Bring memories and a dish to share for a potluck-style reception. To assist with menu coordination and variety, contact Deb Sherman at 413-668-5011 with your dish details.

• Jane Burham Noyes, 76, of Dummerston. Died May 31, 2026, at her home. Jane was born in Santa Monica, California, on Jan. 17, 1950, and moved to Oneida, New York, in 1956, where she spent the majority of her childhood. Jane attended Ithaca College from 1968 to 1970, then moved to Stowe, and worked at the Foster Place and Stowe Prep School from 1970 to 1972. She moved to Northeast Harbor, Maine, and took a job with the Dunlap Weavers, where she met her future husband, Andy Ingalls. While Andy finished college, Jane moved back to northern Vermont and worked at the Trapp Family Lodge, while enjoying cross-country skiing and living with friends at the historic Beebe Cottage in Hyde Park. She moved to Brattleboro in 1979 and worked as a medical administrator in the area until 1990. Jane graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Art History in 1985 from the Ada Comstock program at Smith College. Jane was an active supporter of many nonprofit organizations in the Brattleboro community and served on the boards of Neighborhood Schoolhouse, KidsPLAYce, Yellow Barn Music School and Festival, and Vermont Independent Media, publishers of The Commons. She was a patron of the arts and worked at the Brattleboro Music Center as education coordinator from 2002 to 2008. She was also a bereavement volunteer at the Center for Solace (previously Brattleboro Area Hospice). Jane was an avid writer and loved reading, going for walks in her neighborhood, spoiling dogs and cats, making friends with crows, attending concerts, and chatting with friends. However, she treasured her family the most. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andrew Ingalls, her sister, Kelly Rose, her two children Morgan Ingalls and ChloëIngalls, and their families. Memorial information: An open house style celebration of life will take place Sunday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Lower Farm, 626 Rice Farm Rd., Dummerston.

• Judith Gail “Judy” Pattison Price, 93, of Brattleboro. Died at home July 2, 2026. She gracefully stepped onto a much larger dance floor, with her son Philip and a close friend by her side. Just as a raucous summer storm came to an end, she breathed her last breath. In the days leading up to her grand exit, her home was filled with friends and family who came to sit with her, sing to her, care for her, hold her, talk to her, and fill her home with love. She was ready and at peace. Judy was first and foremost a dancer, dance teacher and eternal student of dance. As soon as she discovered it, she knew dancing was her path and never wavered from it; she was as dedicated a student as she was a teacher. She had been known to say such glamorously dramatic things as “the day I can’t dance anymore is the day I die.” And as she had wished, or foreseen, she danced up until the end, even leading her daughter-in-law in an impromptu ballet bar class just weeks before. Moving her body was her salvation in life. Born in Chicago the day after Valentine’s Day, Feb. 15, 1933, Judy joined her beloved sister, Diana, as the second daughter of Wanda Eleanora Zabrocki Pattison and Philip Rinn Pattison. Her father, a stern fellow, did his best to keep a firm grip on the household, but ex-flapper Wanda’s joie de vivre managed to emerge and be soaked up by young Judy. Because her father was in the Army, serving in two World Wars, the family moved multiple times throughout her childhood. 1941 brought them to El Paso, where she vividly remembered a party her parents were hosting being in full swing, when eight-year-old Judy heard an announcement come over the radio: the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. The party abruptly ended, and her father soon left to serve four years overseas. One of the most idyllic and fond periods of her childhood was born out of that hard event; she thrived living in El Paso with her mother and older sister Diana. It was also there that, as a teenager, she observed the nuclear tests in nearby White Sands, New Mexico, and felt her hair stand on end. She spent the rest of her life protesting all things nuclear. When her father returned from the war, they relocated to San Antonio where she lived until heading off to college. She enrolled at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, but soon transferred to University of Texas at Austin, where she could focus on what she loved: dance. While studying drama and dance at UT, Judy discovered her other great love — her future husband and the father of her children Wesley Eugene Price, a handsome young philosophy major and fellow drama student. Her parents did not approve, but for someone with Judy’s rebellious streak, that may as well have been an endorsement. After college, she traveled to Berlin to study dance with Mary Wigman and Martha Graham. When she returned to Austin, Gene and Judy eloped and were married Oct. 18, 1955, by a justice of the peace whose services were advertised by a sign in their yard. Although Judy was a woman who said yes to the world, sometimes the universe answered with a harsh no — the loudest of which came after the birth of her first child. In 1956, Holly Adrienne was born, a beautiful, healthy baby girl who tragically suffered an acute allergic reaction to a medication. At six months old, this left her severely mentally and physically disabled, unable to speak or walk for the rest of her life. Though neither Judy nor Gene ever really recovered from this heartbreak, they made sure Holly received the best round-the-clock care for all of her 66 years on this planet. Two years later in Austin, their son Bradley was born, followed by Philip in 1960. In 1961 the young proto-bohemian family left Texas, moving first to Coney Island, New York, before settling in upstate in Croton-on-Hudson. Judith taught dance while Gene began his writing career in New York City. Both were passionately involved in the antiwar movement of the 1960s and brought Bradley and Philip along to many protests. She took full advantage of their close proximity to New York City, making frequent trips to see the Joffrey Ballet and New York City Ballet perform. When Judy was 34, she developed Type 1 Diabetes, and spent the next 58 years navigating this devastating disease that eventually rendered her blind but never stopped her from living as full a life as she could; she was spared its worst. She always credited extra virgin olive oil and red wine. Judy herself was not Catholic (her mother Wanda was a lapsed Polish Catholic), but she created her own rituals: a bit of paganism, a deep appreciation for the Virgin Mary, a rain dance when needed, reverence for wolves, an ever present altar with Mexican Milagros, attending Cape Cod sunsets like an evening mass, and Rudolph Nureyev, the Marx Brothers, and Frida Kahlo as a spiritual guides that may be as close as we get to describing her spiritual world. By the 1970s, Gene’s screenwriting career moved the family to Los Angeles, a place she was not shy about despising. Judy knew what she wanted in life, and it wasn’t L.A. — she longed for the lush mountains of Vermont. Always empowered to fight for what she wanted, it was with proceeds from one of Gene’s movies in hand that they moved to Putney, and began a parallel life. The relationships seeded during this move grew into deep friendships they’d have for the rest of their lives. When Gene’s career again required him to be in L.A., the family became bi-coastal. Philip and Bradley graduated from Pacific Palisades High School before Gene and Judy decided to exclusively call Vermont home in 1978. Judy spent many beautiful years atop Putney Mountain with Gene, nestled in a clearing on a hill surrounded by a dense northern hardwood forest where there was plenty of room for children and grandchildren to visit often. She tended a fruitful vegetable garden, and finally had her very own flock of chickens. As Judy spread her love of dance through the area with her teaching, Gene worked on screenplays in his second floor office. Dogs were ever present in her life, eventually graduating from collies to smaller breeds; everyone remembers the bond she formed with her dogs Peaches and Pumpkin and, later, her beloved Vida. In 2001, Gene died in her arms following a seven-month fight with cancer. After a few decades of hosting many holidays and parties, sharing many bottles of wine and jars of pesto from the garden, she rolled down the hill to Brattleboro to begin the next era of her life. Grieving the loss of Gene, she was not one to give up on life. From her 70s to her 90s, she did an inspired amount of living. She organized many family trips, generously wanting to share the experience of expanding her world. In 2015, she asked her son Philip to see if he could find an old friend she’d been wondering about, unsure if he was even still alive. He located Theo Megaw, a South African sculptor who she’d known as a neighbor when living in Croton-on-Hudson. They began talking, and at age 82, Judy began a second love story. She traveled to South Africa nine times to visit him on his rural family farm, all while almost completely blind. She felt (and acted) like a teenager again. They had a seven-year romance before he died in 2024. As someone who so deeply loved music, she was fortunate to give birth to two musicians. She had many lifelong musical loves, but nothing brought her more joy than when one, or even better, both of her sons, would pull out their guitars. During her 25 years in Brattleboro, Judith built a second family in her friends and neighbors. As her vision rapidly declined, she began to need more help with daily life. Philip built an addition onto his home in Hadley, Massachusetts, so he could care for her. But she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her friends behind. So, her Blakeslee Street family filled the gaps between Philip’s constant visits. Her door was always open, and when five o’clock rolled around, at least one person would walk through it to join her for a drink, help with her mail or insulin, or just sit and talk. More often than not during these last few years, you could hear her from around the block, blasting The Mavericks loud enough for a half-deaf woman to hear. If you followed the music, you’d find yourself outside her living room window, where her dancing silhouette swayed behind the curtains and knew you were welcome to come in and join her. Judith is survived by her son Bradley and his wife Lora, son Philip and his wife Flora Reed, their five grandchildren: Ana Lygia Woody, Thea Kimberly Eidann Price-Eckles, Molly Price, and Natalie Price and Wesley Anh Linh Reed Price, and her beloved community in Putney, Westminster West, and Blakeslee Street.Memorial information: Judy was buried July 6, along with her daughter Holly’s ashes, next to her husband Gene in the old Westminster West cemetery in a small, simple pagan-lite ceremony attended by immediate family and friends. A celebration of her life and hullabaloo will be held in her home at 5 Blakeslee St., Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. All are welcome, and are encouraged to bring drinks, musical instruments, stories, photos, and lore to share. Food will be provided. Judy requested that donations in her memory be sent to animal shelters or environmental causes.

• Maxwell Elmer Tracey Jr., 83, died Aug. 9, 2026. He was born Nov. 26, 1942, in Brattleboro to Dorothy (Tudor) Tracey and Maxwell Elmer Tracey. He grew up in Randolph, where working on a farm at a young age helped shape the strong work ethic he carried throughout his life. Maxwell proudly served in the Army. He later worked for approximately 20 years with the Vermont Highway Department in Brattleboro. Hard work was simply part of who he was, and he remained active and working until about a week before his passing. Maxwell was first married to Betty (Dwyer) Tracey, and their marriage ended in divorce. He later married Bertha (Frink) Tracey, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage before her passing. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Chuck) Thurber and Maxwell (Yolanda) Tracey; his stepchildren, Annie O’Brien and Kathy Cortez; and his siblings, Wanda Sheppard, Florence Tracey, Thurly (Kathy) Tracey, and Dottie Jean Graves. He was a proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren and had many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Bertha Tracey; his daughter, Tammy Lynn Tracey; his great-grandson, Gabrial Lamb; and his parents, Dorothy (Tudor) Tracey and Maxwell Elmer Tracey. Maxwell enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved fishing, dancing, singing, watching professional wrestling, and listening to golden oldies. He especially enjoyed the music of Janis Joplin. Above all, Maxwell enjoyed being with his family. Some of his happiest moments were spent surrounded by family, watching wrestling with a big plate of food in front of him. He was happiest when the house was full and the people he cared about were close by. Maxwell was also known for his generosity and appreciation for others. He had a way of noticing the people who worked hard or helped him and making sure they knew he appreciated them. Whether it was leaving tips for workers at the dump or buying lunch for the people who supported him medically, acts of kindness came naturally to him. In his later years, Maxwell made his home with his daughter, Melissa, and her husband, Chuck, in Spofford, New Hampshire. Living there gave him the opportunity to continue doing what he had always loved — working outdoors, staying busy, and being close to nature. He could often be found building rock walls, cutting trees, and clearing brush, working around the property, or taking on whatever outdoor project needed to be done. He even took on the local beaver dam, determined to keep the water flowing and the land in order. For Maxwell, these were not chores so much as part of the way he lived. He liked having a job to do, being outside, and knowing he had accomplished something at the end of the day. Even as he grew older, he never lost the desire to work with his hands or the satisfaction that came from a hard day’s work. Maxwell will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his generosity, his sense of humor, his love of music and wrestling, and most of all, the importance he placed on family. His life touched many people, and his memory will continue through the generations of the family he leaves behind. Memorial information: Per Maxwell’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Frogg Brewing in Swanzey, New Hampshire. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate Maxwell’s life. Donations to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Rd., Swanzey, NH 03446. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

Services

• A memorial celebration for Richard “Dick” Thall will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. Dr. Thall, 92, died July 12, 2026. His full obituary can be found at commonsnews.org/issue/876/876milestones.

• All are invited to join in a celebration of the life of Leah A. Stuart on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the home of Shela, her niece. If you have any questions or to receive the address, contact Shela at 802-451-8238. This will be an outdoor event, so bring a chair for comfort if you have one. Family and friends who wish to speak will be welcomed to. This will be a potluck and they will also be grilling. Wear Leah’s favorite color purple, if you wish. Bring flowers for the table, pictures and memories. If you play an instrument, bring it to jam out. Toward the end of the service, folks are invited to go to Leah’s resting site at the Jewish Cemetery in Brattleboro, so they may know where she is, say a prayer and/or leave their stones. On Aug. 23, there will be an official unveiling of Leah’s stone at her resting place. There will be a brief ceremony led by Rabbi Debra at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Bring your stones and words of legacy. This will be held rain or shine.

• A celebration of life for Robert W. Clements II will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m.,at Hilltop Montessori School, 99 Stafford Farm Hill, in Brattleboro. Robert, 76, of Brattleboro, died June 24, 2026, in St. Johnsbury. To view his full obituary and offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• Graveside committal services for Thelma Dunn will be conducted Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m., in West Hill Cemetery in Putney, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Charlie. Mrs. Dunn, 90, of Dummerston, died July 22, 2026. To view her full obituary and offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

• Committal services for Janice B. Martin will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m., in Meeting House Hill Cemetery on Orchard Street, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Janice, of Mountain Home Park, died Nov. 24, 2025, in the comfort of her home. To view her full obituary and offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.

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