In Memorium

Alan D. Overton

ALAN D. OVERTON ESSEX JUNCTION - Alan D. Overton, of Essex Junction, passed away on Feb. 22, 2012. He was born in Northampton, Mass., on Feb. 12, 1937. He lived and attended school in many places including Clinton, N.Y., Cambridge, Mass., Natick, Mass., Westfield, N.J.; Paris, France, Stillwater, Okla., and Lawrence, Kan. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1959. In his first week at UVM Alan met his wife and life partner, Ann Maher Overton. They were married in Burlington in June of 1959, just in time for them to leave for Ann Arbor, Mich., where Al graduated from Michigan Law School in 1961. While Alan studied, Ann supported them both as a registered nurse at the University of Michigan Hospital, as well as the VA Hospital. Alan remained an avid Wolverine, Detroit Tiger and Detroit Lions fan; although, he often said that the Lions certainly tested his loyalty over the years. After law school graduation, Alan and Ann left for Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas for a three year commitment with the Air Force Judge Advocate Corps, where he tried mainly General and Special Court Martial's. In 1965, Alan returned to Vermont to practice law and raise a family with Ann.

Alan and Ann settled in Essex Junction where they lived happily for 47 years. They had three children, Alan (Jay) Overton Jr., Daniel L. Overton and Jennifer A. Overton. Alan will be greatly missed by his entire family, including his five grandchildren, Matthew, Katrina, Kathryn, Michael, and Emme; and stepgrandson, Chasen Congreves, with all of whom he had special and meaningful relationships. Alan practiced law in Essex Junction for nearly 50 years with his long-term partners and friends, Philip Kolvoord and Gregg Wilson, as well as Mike Danley. Alan also partnered with his son, Dan, with whom he practiced law for 17 of those years. Credit for Alan's successful law practice cannot be given without mentioning the loyal, efficient and meticulous assistance of his paralegal, Louise Jensen. Alan thought of all of his clients as his friends and very much appreciated their loyalty. There is little doubt that Alan presently spends his time in Heaven, assisting and nurturing clients who left this earth with unfinished business. Alan was an active local citizen. He was a founding member and President of Essex Rotary Club, and was a Paul Harris Award recipient. He was a member of Burlington Country Club and Past-President of its Board. He was a Little League and Babe Ruth League coach for a total of 12 years and was one of the founders of the Essex Flag Football program. He served on the Brownell Library Board of Trustees, as well as the Holy Family Parish Council. Alan had a strong faith in God and except for the family, friends, pets and clients he will miss on Earth, he was very much looking forward to the everlasting life he would spend with God and those who predeceased him. Alan had a special affection for the University of Vermont. While attending UVM, he was Vice- President of his graduating class, President of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, a Chairman of Kake Walk, President of the Newman Society, VicePresident of the Boulder Society and a member of the football team. After returning to Vermont, Alan continued his service with UVM in a number of ways, including being the National Chairman of the UVM Development Fund, President of the Alumni Association, Founder and Co-Chair of the Catamount Club, Co-Trustee of Phi Delta Theta Alumni Association for 30-plus years, and a member of the University Board of Trustees for six years. He is a recipient of UVM's Distinguished Alumni Award. Alan also served on the Board of the Fanny Allen Hospital for eight years, the Board of the University Health Center until its merger with the hospitals and on the Board of the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont for over eight years.

Alan was a role model in all areas of his life whether as a husband, father, brother, uncle, counselor, coach or friend. He had an insatiable interest in learning all he could about the people he met. That was true even in his final days at the Medical Center where he would proudly introduce each attending nurse or doctor to visitors with a simple "this is Nurse So-and-so, she's from California, graduated from UVM, has two sons, a dog and loves to ski when she's not working of course". Alan is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann; their three children; daughter-in-law, Pamela Collette Overton; five grandchildren; brother, Mark Aronszajn; Mark's wife, Kathy; brother, Edward Overton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, with all of whom he had wonderful relationships. Alan was predeceased by his mother, Sylvia Lee Aronszajn; father, Richard C. Overton; and sister, Elisabeth Overton Gordon. His family wishes to express their enormous appreciation to all of Alan's fine doctors, nurses and other care providers, including the staff at Fletcher Allen Health Care, for their diligent and loving care. He was proud to have been part of the development of such a top notch facility. A Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction, immediately followed by a reception at the Inn at Essex. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alan's name to Essex Rescue, Ambulance Service, 1 Educational Dr., Essex Junction, VT 05452.

 

Originally Published by The Burlington Free Press on Freburary 23, 2012. (Link)

WENDELL A. BARWOOD

WENDELL A. BARWOOD WHITE RIVER JCT. - Wendell Arthur Barwood, 86, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 from bladder cancer. He was born Jan. 14, 1925 in Hanover, N.H. to Carroll Merton Barwood and Hazel Emily Goodrich. He married Judeen Cameron in White River Junction on March 17, 1961 . . He was an avid ice hockey player. He coached youth hockey in both the Hanover Youth program and the Hartford Youth program.   . Mr. Barwood was also an avid golfer and was a past member of the Hanover Country Club, Woodstock Country Club, Quechee Lakes Country Club, the SaddleBrooke Country Club of Tucson, Ariz. and was a member of the Vermont Senior Golf Association.  Wendell is survived by his wife, Judy; and his three children. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Friends of the Hartford Municipal Arena, Inc. (known as the Wendell A. Barwood Arena) c/o Justin C. Barwood, 1440 Christian Street, White River Junction, VT 05001.

 

The funeral service for Thaddeus A. "Ted" Frankiewicz, 85, who died June 18th, 2011, was held at the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland.  The Rev. Justin Baker, pastor of Christ the King Church in Rutland, officiated.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.  Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 31.  Ted was a member of the Vt Senior Golf Association since 1986.

 

NEIL PENDERGAST passed away July 26th, 2011.  He was born in Hudson, N.Y. on June 19th 1937Neil was passionate about golf.  he was a member of Blush Hill, in Waterbury, Vt.  He split timein Vermont, and Hilton Head so. Carolina where he had a home on the golf course.  He was a member of the Vermont Senior golf Association for 14 years.GARY CHARLES MATHON
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GARY CHARLES MATHON BURLINGTON - On Aug. 15, 2011, Gary Charles Mathon, 69, of Burlington, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 24, 1941, in Burlington and attended Nazareth School and graduated from Burlington High School in 1959 and Champlain College in 1962. He served his country in the Vermont Air National Guard from 1959-1965. Gary married Eleanor Purinton, a Rutland native, on Oct. 5, 1963 at St. Peter's Church in Rutland. He owned and operated Colonial Vending Service for over 35 years until his retirement in 1999. He was a lifelong parishioner of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington. Additionally, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, St. John's Club and Kwiniaska Golf Club. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, winters in Florida, playing golf and his daily "coffee club" with his friends. A devoted family man, he will also be remembered for his kindness, generosity and gentleness. He was predeceased by his mother, Ramona (Yandow) Brown; and his stepfather, Myles Brown. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his three sons, Christopher and his wife, Mary, of Southborough, Mass., Michael and his wife, Laureen, of Shelburne and Jake and his wife, Meghan, of Williston. He was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren: Charles, Patrick, Cecelia and Marlene of Southborough, Mass., Claire and Daniel of Shelburne and Katherine, Margaret and Thomas of Williston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery.

GINO ALDO DENTE, M.D. SOUTH BURLINGTON - Dr. Gino Aldo Dente, 94, Emeritus Professor of Surgery and Anesthesiology at the University of Vermont's College of Medicine, peacefully passed away on Aug. 14, 2011, at his home in South Burlington with his wife, Carmen, and many family members by his side. Born in Barre on April 12, 1917, he was the son of the late Basilio and Maria Dente, who immigrated to this country from Locana, Italy in 1901. . He was educated in Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1935, as president of his senior class.  he married the love of his life, Carmen Lavin (whom he endearingly called ChiChi) on Sept. 4, 1946, at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Barre.  Gino was a member of the AMA, the American Society of Anesthesia, the UVM Wilbur Society and a life member of the Vermont Medical Society.  He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Burlington Country Club. He was a member of the Vermont Seniors Golf Association and a longtime member of the Ethan Allen Club. " Gino was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, James Ernest in 1998 and Nelson in 1983; and a sister, Florence, in 1918. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Carmen;  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church on Aug. 18, 2011, at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Any correspondence for the family may be sent c/o LouAnn Chaffee, 317 Meadowrun Road, Williston, VT 05495. Gino, Gli angeli vi danno il benvenuto in paradiso.

 

OTTO H. MEIER

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OTTO H. MEIER - SHELBURNE - Otto H. Meier died unexpectedly on Nov. 1, 2011. Otto was born in New York City on Sept. 20, 1933, the son of Otto and Hertha Meier. He grew up in Woodridge, N.J., where he graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1955 as a mechanical engineer. His first job was with Bendix that same year in Utica, N.Y., which started his entire career in the defense industry. In 1964 he spent six months in the U.S. Army Reserves where he was then honorably discharged. In 1967 he and his family moved to Vermont to accept a job with General Electric Aerospace in Burlington. After 31 years of dedicated employment he retired in 1998, from what was then Lockheed Martin, as their Director of Engineering. Otto enjoyed an active retirement. He was an avid traveler, hunter, skier, birdwatcher, canoeist and golfer. He always said it was a bad year if he didn't play golf at least 100 times in a season. He is survived by his son, Otto and wife, Mary Jane, of Londonderry, N.H.; daughter, Tracy and her partner, Patrick Cook, of South Burlington; twin sister, Tiny Nulty and husband, William, of Orange Park, Fla.; and cherished friend and global travel partner, Sally Rice of Burlington. He was a wonderful man who will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In respecting his wishes, there will be no formal service. His family and some close friends will set his cremated remains adrift at a special place where the cries of hawks and loons herald their welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Otto's memory can be made to the Birds of Vermont Museum, 900 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington, VT 05462, www.birdsofvermont.org, or your local animal shelter.