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John E. Novotny
1967-2019 BURLINGTON, VT.
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sisters Lynanne and Laura and their families. A remembrance space will be hosted on Friday, October 25, 2019, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at the UVM Interfaith Center, 400 S. Prospect St., Burlington. For more information, visit the John Novotny Remembrance Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, cards or donations may be sent to support his family’s transition to D. Ellis at P.O. Box 8245, Burlington, VT 05402, or to the John Novotny Memorial Fund at UVM at go. uvm.edu/novotny.
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John Emil Novotny — biomechanical engineer, educator and saber fencer — died at home on September 24, 2019. A longtime resident of Burlington, John taught mechanical engineering at the University of Vermont and was known for his supportive teaching and mentoring of students. John grew up in Kennebunk, Maine. He attended Yale University and graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering. At Yale, he served as captain of the fencing team and was an All-American saber fencer. After a fellowship in Switzerland, John attended the University of Vermont, earning an MS in biomedical engineering in 1992 and a PhD in mechanical engineering in 1997. He married his college sweetheart, Dawn Ellis, in 1999. He was an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Delaware, then returned to UVM, where he made substantial contributions to the engineering curriculum. A voracious reader, John also coached Little League, helped start the Vermont Fencing Alliance and spent many hours volunteering. John is survived by his wife, Dawn, and their two sons, Miles and Theo. John was preceded in death by his sister, Jayme Novotny. He is also survived by his parents, Marilyn and James Novotny; his brother, Jim; and his
Richard Lumbra
1935-2019 HYDE PARK, VT. Richard Lumbra passed away on October 19, 2019, at his home in Hyde Park, Vt., after living with Parkinson’s disease. Richard was born at home in Richford, Vt., on November 11, 1935, to Roger and Hildred (Whitehead) Lumbra. In 1953, he graduated from Richford High School, where he was an excellent basketball and baseball player. He served three years in the U.S. Army, from 1953 to 1957; he then entered Johnson State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education in 1961. He was hired to teach in Jericho, Vt., where he served from 1961 to 1995, including 25 years as the Jericho Elementary School principal. Richard was an active member of the Jericho community as a referee, umpire, commissioner of Pleasant View Cemetery, lister and, for a stint, town clerk. Dick worked hard through the years, helping out with farm
chores in his youth through to his many years as the superintendent of the 4-H Youth Cattle Barn at the Champlain Valley Fair. He was a mentor and friend to so many young people throughout his life. Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean (Carpenter); his daughter Michele Boomhower, her husband, Greg, and their partner Ginger (Hitchcock) McDowell; his son Jeffrey; and, the apple of his eye, his granddaughter Aleda Boomhower. Richard also leaves his sisters, Virginia Dulude of Enosburg Falls, Vt., and Penny Terkanian of Biloxi, Miss. He was predeceased by his brothers, Roger and Ronald Lumbra. Richard was fondly loved by his sisters and brothers-in-law Shirley and John Therrien, and Bonnie and Dan Nash — as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their children. A private graveside service will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661. The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting awrfh.com.
IN MEMORIAM
Sean Bento 1978-2016
On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Sean Bento will be 41 years old in Heaven. Happy birthday to you, my loving, handsome Seano, my Obiwan. I love you and miss you more than anyone can understand or any words can express. Forever 37. October 26, 1978, to August 8, 2016. — Sean’s Mom