Addison Independent, Thursday, December 8, 2016 — PAGE 7A
ADDISON COUNTY
David Moore Allen Jr., 68, Salisbury
Obituaries James E. Petersen, 92, Salisbury
SALISBURY — James E. Petersen, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 2, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Jim was born April 3, 1924, in Salisbury village, the son of James Emil Petersen and Emma Denisia Mayhew. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1941. Following employment in defense plants in Springfield, Vt., he joined the U.S. Navy in February, 1943, and attended machinist school in Detroit, Mich. Afterward he was assigned to the U.S.S. Megrez, AK 126, and served in the South Pacific. His ship followed up many of the major island invasions, and at war’s end put in at Japan, China and Korea. In 1946, he enrolled at the University of Vermont, and graduated three years later with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was employed as a journalist during the next three decades, in Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Among other positions, in Connecticut he served as city editor of the Bristol Press, managing editor of the Meriden
JAMES PETERSEN Journal and associate editor of the Meriden Record-Journal. He returned to his beloved Vermont in 1978, restored houses,
and authored a number of popular local history books, including “Otter Creek: The Indian Road” and “Lord Dunmore’s Lake.” He is survived by his children, Eric Petersen, Mark Petersen and Elizabeth Petersen; his wife, Joyce Petersen; his grandchildren, Sam Stephenson, Brianna Petersen, James Petersen and Grace Petersen; his daughters-in-law, Jennifer Brennan and Tamara Petersen; his sister, Helen Aulis; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, James B. Petersen; and his siblings, Max Petersen and Jacqueline English. He was loved by many, and his life was enriched by various family members and friends. In his later years, he received incredible support from Addison County Home Health (including his special friend, Gina Stiles). Thanks to all for your kindness and love. A memorial service will be held at Holman Cemetery in Salisbury on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m.◊
James Edward Dunn, 74, Vergennes VERGENNES — James Edward Dunn, 74, of Vergennes passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester, Vt. with his family at his side. Jim was born on May 1, 1942 in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Dr. Richard F. and Louise M. Brough Dunn. Jim attended Bishop Quarter Jr. Military Academy in Oak Park, Ill., Marquette High School in Ottawa, Ill., and graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute, Ind. with a degree in electrical engineering. His career took him to various places and evolved over the many years. He worked most of his career as a systems network coordinator and computer programmer. He retired from GE Healthcare in South Burlington, Vt. on April 30, 2014, the day before his seventieth birthday. Jim had many interests along the way including amateur radio (N1BCL), philately (stamp collector), genealogy, building of several electronic appliances/ gadgetry and traveling. He had a passion to learn and was always
JAMES DUNN willing to help or teach anyone. Most of the time he could be found hanging out with his little buddies his dogs Shanghai and Beijing. Jim is survived by the love of his life Ilona Lakatos Dunn whom he married on May 12, 1967 in Pecs, Hungary and affectionately called “his worthy opponent;” daughter
Richard Leslie Pierce, 54 PHOENIX, Ariz. — On Nov. 21, 2016 our beloved Richard Leslie Pierce passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Christine, after enduring pancreatic cancer with grace and courage. Richard was born Oct. 15, 1962, in Long Island, N.Y. He leaves behind his wife Christine; his mother Lynne LeClair and husband Dave; his father, John Hazard; and grandmother, Vivian Hazard; brother and best friend Tim; brother Nathaniel (Chip) and his wife Cutie Sol; his sister Cathy and many loving aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and extended family of his wife Christine.
RICHARD PIERCE
Jeffrey Ringey, 55, Salisbury SALISBURY — Jeffrey Ringey, 55, of Salisbury, Vt. passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. He is survived by his mother Barbara and his children Maggie, Dalton and Brennan. Jeff lived with his long-
term companion Dolly in Salisbury, Vt. The family will hold a memorial service near Barbara’s home in Middlebury, Vt. in the summer months. More information to follow.
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Linda K. Dunn of Essex, Vt.; son Steven R. Dunn of West Addison, Vt.; sister Maureen L. (John) Wiedeman of Chillicothe, Ill.; brother William F. (Patricia) Dunn of Oswego, Ill.; cherished friend/brother David E. (Judy) Gilsinn of Gaithersburg, Md.; brother in-law Lazlo Lakatos in Himeshaza, Hungary; sister in-law Margit (Allen) Pence of Concord, N.C.; aunt Rita Ann Dunn of Palm Coast, Fla.; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Edward T. Dunn, sister Regina Marie Dunn, brother Robert Lamar Dunn, also aunts and uncle. Visitation will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brown McClay Funeral Home, 48 South Maple St. in Vergennes, Vt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 85 South Maple St., Vergennes. Interment will take place at a later date at Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s General Fund, 85 South Maple Street, Vergennes, VT 05491 in Jim’s memory. ◊
SALISBURY — David Moore Allen Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 4, 2016. David was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Barbara Brown and David M. Allen, Sr. on May 2, 1948. David was predeceased by his father and first wife Cheryl. David is survived by his wife Louise, mother Barbara, brothers Wade and Mark, sister-in-law Cathy, and mother-inlaw Norma. He is also survived by his sons Derek and wife Melissa; Garth and wife Colby; Tyler and wife Caroline; Brad and partner Katie; Phun and wife Rosann. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren whom he cherished, Turner, Declan, Leila, Ross, Tia and Sammy. He is also survived by his nephews Matthew, Jack, Ryan and Taylor, his favorite uncle Bert, and many beloved cousins and friends. David grew up in Haddonfield,
DAVID ALLEN JR. N.J. surrounded by a close extended family. He played football as a running back and graduated from Nasson College in Maine. He then relocated to Addison County where he raised his family. He worked as a milk man for Monument farms and then as a carpenter and a furniture
maker. David had a childlike zest for life. Family and friends will remember the many whiffle ball games, bridge hands, rounds of Liverpool rummy and whatever new game he was excited to play. David was also an artist. He expressed his creativity in his work in the building trades and crafting fine furniture. He loved to tie flies and was passionate about fishing. He was also an avid photographer, his most favorite subjects being his family members. Family was central to David’s life and all of his interests and passions were nurtured through and shared with his family members. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in his honor to Addison County Home Health and Hospice (PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753) who gave him great care at the end of his life.◊
Dining cards available to benefit shelter
MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is hoping the community is hungry this holiday season! The shelter is relying on sales of their 2017 Dining Cards to raise significant funds to support their mission to safeguard, rescue, shelter, heal, adopt and advocate for animals in need. Homeward Bound development director Hannah Manley says the Dining Card program is one of the shelter’s best fundraising efforts of the year. “The Dining Cards cost next to nothing to
produce and we benefit from 100 percent of the sales thanks to our generous network of participating restaurants who believe in what we do.” Individuals may purchase a lunch card for $50 or a dinner card for $100. The lunch card includes 15 restaurants and the dinner card boasts 16. The cardholder purchases an entrée and receives another entrée of equal or lesser value free. The card may be used once at each restaurant during the year. Manley adds, “The Dining Cards are a win all the way
around. It allows the community to stretch their entertainment budget and support local businesses, the restaurants are likely to see some new faces, and Homeward Bound raises funds that enable us to continue caring for the animals in Addison County (and beyond) that need us most.” Dining Cards are available online through Homeward Bound’s shopping site (http:// shop.homewardboundanimals. org), at the shelter, and at Juice Amour located at 1396 Route 7 South in Middlebury.
Shop Locally Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy
Compared to chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. — Institute For Local Self-Reliance
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