PAGE 6A — Addison Independent, Thursday, February 15, 2018
ADDISON COUNTY
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Pamela Sands, 54, Middlebury
Alice Bodette, 84, West Addison WEST ADDISON — Alice (Tucker) Bodette, 84, passed away on Feb. 8, 2018, after a short illness. She was born on Nov. 28, 1933, in Burlington. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mildred MacIntyre Tucker. Alice grew up on School Street in Vergennes with her mother and her sister Audrey, having lost her father when she was young. She graduated from Vergennes High School and then went to work for Simmonds Precision. She married Raymond “Bud” Bodette, Jr. in 1954 and moved with him to Georgia while he was in the Army. She returned to Vergennes to live with her mother while Bud served in Korea and gave birth to her first son while he was away. When he returned, they moved to Bud’s family farm in West Addison and raised six sons while farming. She was of short stature and quick wit, which was useful while raising her sons and the trouble they got into. She learned to drive along with her oldest son. She served as a lister for the town of Addison. She was loved
by her grandchildren and a new generation of great-grandchildren, all of who called her grandma. She loved to read, to drink tea with her granddaughters, and to garden and to throw picnics at Lake Champlain with her family and her many close friends. She enjoyed traveling with her sister-in-law and giggling in the backseat. Alice is survived by her four sons: Raymond and Susan Bodette; Joseph and Cindy Bodette; Tom Bodette; and Greg and partner Kim Farrar; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law Charlene Bodette; and sisters-in-law Rosanna Dufrense and Lucille Wright. Her family is grateful to her close friends Geoff and Susan Nelson and Peg Reed. She was predeceased by Bud, her husband of 62 years, in 2016, and two of her sons, David in 2016 and Dan in 1981, and many close friends. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be at Lake
She especially took delight in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, and long rides with her husband. Janet was also very active with her church. Janet is survived by husband James of Middlebury; her children James Holden Jr. and his wife Martha of Canandaigua, N.Y.; Judith Stewart and her husband Ronald of Charlestown, N.H.; and Joanne Holden and her husband Carl Boss of Bristol; her grandchildren Christopher and Michael Stewart, Nathan Holden and Kelsey Boss; and two great grandchildren, Tyler Stewart and Oakley Holden. She was predeceased by her grandson Jay D’Avignon. There will be no calling hours. A service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at a later date at the Middlebury United Methodist Church in Middlebury. Burial will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Janet’s name be made to Middlebury United Methodist Church, 47 Pleasant Street, Middlebury, VT
Barbara Kresse of New Hampshire; her uncle Dick Sands of Nova Scotia, Canada; her nieces Jennifer Murray and Heidi Freihofer; and numerous cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and by her son Christopher Ryan in 1982. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday Feb. 19, at the Middlebury American Legion from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society at 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. Online condolences at sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊
ALICE (TUCKER) BODETTE View Cemetery in West Addison in the spring. To send online condolences to her family visit brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com.◊
BRIDPORT — Marian S. (Sue) Walker, 68, known to family and friends as “Sue,” lost her battle with cancer on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. She was born Aug. 16, 1949, to Michael and Dorothy Eskra. She obtained her education in Brattleboro, Vt., graduating from Brattleboro Union High School class of 1967 then attending Castleton State College. She married James Walker on Dec. 21, 1974. Throughout her life she worked in the public capacity beginning with the Brandon Training School, driving a school bus for the Addison Central School and mentoring students for employment opportunities at Northlands Job Corp Center. Marian is survived by her husband James Walker, her son William
Walker and wife Breaya, daughter Judith Walker, and grandchildren Jordyn, Alex, Kayden and Brealynn. She was predeceased by her parents Michael and Dorothy, sisters Sally Eskra and Sandy Laframboise, brother, Michael Eskra, and nephew Robin Laframboise. The family would like to say thank you to Addison County Home Health & Hospice and special family friend Susan Massed for all their help and compassion during this difficult time. A Graveside service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to Addison County Home Health, 254 Ethan Allen Hwy., New Haven, VT 05472. Online condolences can be posted at sandersonfuneralservice.com.◊
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BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. — Dr. Ann Nevin, 80, left this world while surrounded by family, music and love. She was an empowered pioneer long before Sheryl Sandberg wrote her book advising women to lean in. She married in school, raising a growing family in an era when mothering while matriculated was sternly frowned upon. Ann completed her undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude in Mathematics and German. Moving to Shoreham, VT, Ann saw her brood of four through elementary school as a stay-at-home mom and then went back to school herself, earning M.Ed. (Special Education), Ed.S. (Educational Administration), and ultimately a Ph.D. (Educational Psychology). Ann was a leader in the development of effective methods and tools for mainstreaming children with special needs in ordinary classrooms, as required by 1975’s Public Law 94-142. Ann touched lives around the world during her distinguished career as professor at the University of Vermont and Arizona State University. After retiring from ASU, she continued her work at California State University, San Marcos, Chapman University and Florida International University. In retirement, Ann also provided continuous support of the Migunani Foundation in Solo, Indonesia helping make it possible for children in the neighborhood to learn English,
to dance, to cook, and access books from a small library. Ann used her gifts of intellect, communication and compassion to advise and coach scores of folks to secure their own degrees and develop mastery in improved educational practices. She delighted in seeing her students thrive and launch their careers, knowing that lives would be changed as they in turn taught in the classroom. In Ann’s eyes, everyone has a gift worthy of being developed. Ann’s special gifts left every person she touched with the firm conviction that she cared deeply and personally about them, proving that love truly is limitless. We all felt like we were the most special people in her life and in her heart. She believed in living life to its fullest, making frequent trips around the country and the world to continue her work and to visit her friends, her beloved children and their families. She also enjoyed reading voraciously, completing countless crossword puzzles, going for walks on the beach, and simply enjoying nature. At Ann’s passing we prayed together, sang together, played her favorite music, touched and cried, laughed and bonded. Mom was lucid and with us right to the very end. She is smiling from Heaven now — set free from Parkinson’s. Ann is survived by her husband Rolf, siblings Nancy, Georgia, John, and Dorothy; children David (Annie), Jonathan (Min), Ruth (Will) and Rosemarie (Bill); grandchildren Nicole (Marcos), Travis, Jme (Tim),
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MARIAN S. ‘SUE’ WALKER
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JANET MARY CARR HOLDEN 05753 or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Route 7 North, Middlebury, VT 05753. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Residence of Otter Creek and ACHH and Hospice for the loving care and support.◊
With gratitude, we would like to thank all those who have made memorial contributions to Addison County Home Health & Hospice. Your generous gifts enable us to continue to be there for other Addison County families.
Ann Nevin, 80, formerly of Shoreham “All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
PAMELA J. SANDS
Marian ‘Sue’ Walker, 68, Bridport
Janet Holden, 84, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — Janet Mary Carr Holden, 84, of Middlebury, died at The Residence at Otter Creek on Feb. 12, 2018 in the presence of her family after a brief illness. Janet was born in Williamsville, Vt., on Nov. 14, 1933, the daughter of Paul and Lydia (Harrington) Carr. She spent her childhood years in Williamsville, and in 1946 she moved to Putney, Vt. Janet graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1951. Following high school she attended Castleton State College where she met the love of her life. On June 12, 1954, she married James Holden of Pittsford, Vt. During her life she dedicated her time to raising her children and was employed at various businesses, including VT Gas Company in Bennington, Crockett Cards in Pittsford, Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, N.H., and Agway of Middlebury from where she retired. In 1996 Janet started volunteering at the Porter Medical Center in Middlebury where she gave them 20 years of service with 3,000 hours of volunteer time. Family meant the most to Janet and her life was dedicated to her family.
MIDDLEBURY — Pamela J. Sands, 54, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at her residence in Middlebury after a brief illness. She was born March 27, 1963, in Germany, the daughter of Thomas Francis Sands Sr. and Angela Bonita (Vieland) Sands. Pamela was employed at Middlebury College for over 34 years in the mail center. She loved the beach, boating, reading a good book and spending time in the sun. She is survived by her sisters Patricia Murray and husband Mark of Middlebury; Johanna Freihofer and husband Ed of Satellite Beach, Fla.; her significant other Michael Ryan; her aunt
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ANN IRENE NEVIN, PH.D. Shaun, Oetari (Te), Jodie, Kelsi, and Liam; great-grandchildren Sai, Kaya and Micah, as well as 22 treasured nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the father of her children, J. David Egner. In addition to her loving family, Ann will be missed by her many colleagues and uncounted students and friends, all of whom she loved dearly. A public celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on March 17, at First Congregational Church in Sarasota, followed by a homestyle meal at Der Dutchman’s buffet. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to your favored charity.◊
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