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ADDISON COUNTY
Obituaries
Tracy Corbett, 57, Panton PANTON — The world became at least ten degrees colder and unfathomably less fun on July 5, 2018, when Tracy Lea Blodgett Corbett, 57, left this realm of the living. Born Dec. 1, 1960, Tracy left an imprint on all she met throughout her school years in New Canaan Conn., Brookfield Conn., Cedar Crest College and University of Vermont. She once landed in Alaska, living within a wilderness that was a fierce contender for her powerful spirit, and facing her own tragedy with the loss of her first husband, Jeff Rousseau. She eventually returned to Vermont, her heart’s true home, where she went on to thrive and raise her family. Tracy careened through life with the fire and charisma of a true prankster and mischief maker, who could never dream of leaving any passion not pursued, any adventure not seized, any stone unturned. Her contagious laugh and twinkle in her eye left all who knew her better for it. Simply put, Tracy brightened the worlds of all whose paths she crossed. A true champion of the vulnerable and downtrodden, Tracy poured herself into a life of pure caring. From her many years as a Meals On Wheels coordinator, to her dedication to the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, and her new career at the United Way of Addison County, Tracy understood what the giving of oneself meant. Whenever she found herself with free time, she dove into Bald Eagle tracking and rehabilitation. She loved fishing and was damned good at it too. She could grow food that would have
made her farming ancestors proud. A true advocate for all underdogs, Tracy fostered and adopted countless friends along the way, animals and humans alike. Throughout her years in Vermont, she sang and practiced flute and bells with Maiden Vermont, MiddWinds, Bristol Band, Weybridge Bell Choir, and Vergennes City Band, with guitar and piano as personal lifelong passions. Any genre, community, or instrument, Tracy always made music, and bringing music to others, a priority. She acted with the Middlebury Community Players and Middlebury Town Hall theater and was delighted to be one of the Knights of Ni in their rendition of “Spamalot,” for which she donned a pair of stilts. For her vertically challenged stature, she truly was larger than life. She was a firecracker, and the proud waver of her own freak flag. Her bleeding heart guided her through life, and it never led her astray. Her happiest moments were in service to those who needed someone fearless and determined, for that was her natural state. Tracy was pre-deceased by her Mother Shirley Olsen Blodgett and Father Melvin C. Blodgett, as well as her older sister Nancy and brother Carl. She is survived and greatly missed by her husband Ned Corbett of Vermont, son Cory Blodgett of Springfield Mass., and daughter Grace Corbett of Vermont; brother Ken Blodgett of North Carolina, beloved nieces and nephews Emily, Elicia, Timothy, Amanda, Michael and Julia; as well as her Northeast Kingdom family David,
SAVE THE DATE As part of the “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program, there will be a What Rocks More Than Drums? SHOREHAM — Todd E. Norris interactive session, co-sponsored by 45, died unexpectedly Tuesday the Lincoln Library, on Wednesday, afternoon, July 3, 2018. July 25, at the Lawrence Memorial He was born in Middlebury Aug. Library in Bristol from 2-2:45 p.m. 21, 1972, the son of Gary and Kathleen (Forgues) Norris. REMINDER Todd was employed by Pike Three Day Stampede drop-off Industries as a heavy equipment date is Saturday, July 14 from 4:30- operator. He enjoyed Country music, 6:00 p.m. at Bristol Works! parking fishing, animals, working on cars, lot on Munsill Ave. in Bristol. socializing with friends and having Until next time ... Live Happy. a good sense of humor. Share Love. Have Hope. He is survived by his parents Gary and Kathleen Norris of Shoreham; by his two sons, Travis and Scott Norris both of Shoreham; by his County obituaries may also be seen on our website. step-daughter Lauren Martin of Middlebury; by his brother Dan www.addisonindependent.com Norris and wife Kelly of Orwell;
and by a nephew and several great nephews and nieces and many cousins. He is also survived by his partner and the love of his life Loren Thresher. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 10-11 a.m. at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 South Main Street Middlebury, followed by a Memorial service at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound — Addison County’s Humane Society at 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to the Hancock Fire Dept. Online condolences at sandersonfuneralservice.com◊
Kyle Myers, 33, Vergennes VERGENNES — Kyle R. Myers, 33, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He was born January 8, 1985, in Burlington, Vt., the son of Gordon and (Jeanette) Myers and Pamela and (Guy) Cousino. Kyle graduated from Vergennes Union High School in 2003. Kyle enjoyed watching sports, especially the Yankees and Nascar. He also enjoyed playing cards and video games as well as spending time with family and friends. Kyle lived each day to the fullest of his ability, even earning the nickname of Dennis the Menace in his younger days. While Kyle may have had extra needs he never once complained of his condition or situation. Kyle is survived by his parents, his maternal grandparents John and Irene Pierce; his brothers Aaron Myers, Jason Cousino, Gregory Cousino and Justyn Cousino; his nieces Emily and
Rachel Cousino; his sister Angela Polacsek and his niece Mikayla Polacsek; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his other maternal grandparents Janice and Lester Armell. His paternal grandparents Robert and Elizabeth Myers also predeceased Kyle. We would like to thank the many people that have helped care for Kyle over the years with special appreciation for his brother Justyn and his nurses Eva, Mary, Rosemary and Shelley from Addison County Home Health. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, July 23, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, at North Ferrisburgh United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Quaker Cemetery in North Ferrisburgh. After the service a luncheon will be held at the home of Kyle’s grandparents. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Vergennes
Lincoln LINCOLN — It’s always a fun time in Bristol for the Fourth of July festivities, and this year was no exception. It was nice seeing friends at the rec field, kids enjoying the skate park, smelling all the delicious food, eating some yummy fries, and listening to the wonderful music. Rounding out the night’s events was an amazing fireworks display. From all the fire trucks to the mini monster trucks, music from WOKO and the various bands, creative floats, and beautiful horses, the Fourth of July parade never disappoints. Some of the highlights for me included dancing and singing along with Zeno Mountain Farm to my favorite soundtrack from the movie Grease, listening to Eric play the drums in the Bristol Band, and watching all the kids grab as much
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KYLE R. MYERS Area Rescue Squad or Homeward Bound in Middlebury. To send online condolences to his family visit brownmcclafuneralhomes.com.◊
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candy as they could. Jacob wanted to adopt all the cute puppies and I got drenched by a cute girl with a super soaker. Great memories were made again this year. Thanks to the Fourth of July and parade committees for a wonderful celebration! The Town of Lincoln seeks volunteers willing to represent the town as follows: • Voting Delegate to the Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) (1). • Alternate Delegate to ACRPC (2). • Alternate Delegate to ACRPC Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). • Deputy Fire Warden. and • Tree Warden. Submit a short note of interest and background by Friday, July 20,
to Bill Finger, Select Board Chair, Lincoln Town Office, 62 Quaker Street, Lincoln, VT 05443 or by e-mail to admin@lincolnvermont. org.
TRACY LEA BLODGETT CORBETT Neil, Patty, Barbara Jean, and Dennis. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in her name to any of the following charities, which spoke to Tracy’s generous and fiercely caring spirit: Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), Outreach for Earth Stewardship in Shelburne, Vt. (OFES), or The United Way of Addison County, Vt. As Katherine Hepburn famously said, “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” Tracy had all the fun, and we will all do honor to her name by breaking some of the rules.◊
Todd Norris, 45, Shoreham
TODD E. NORRIS
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Thank you!
The family of Larry Gile wishes to thank our family and friends for their incredible support at the time of Larry’s passing.
Your respect for and appreciation of him demonstrated by your many calls, cards, visits, stories, prayers, food and flowers has raised us up, supported us, dried our tears and brought much-needed laughter. Our heartfelt thanks also go out to the pastor, organist, ladies and members of the Bristol Federated Church, the Bristol American Legion Post 19, the Brown McClay Funeral Home, Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol Fire Department, and Bristol Police Department, the staff at Cubber’s Restaurant and the Old Fart’s Club. May God bless you all.