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Grace Marie Weber, 61, Weybridge
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Marietta (Maggie) Ann Pomainville, 62, Bristol BRISTOL — Marietta (Maggie) Ann Pomainville, 62, of Bristol, as of Dec. 14, 2016, is being fitted with her glitter wings and getting ready to audition with David Bowie. She is survived by her current husband Gary Pomainville and first husband RC Jedlick II. She lives on through her daughters and grandchildren, Erica Jedlick, mother of Cynthia Austin, and Jaclyn and Dominic Paolantonio, parents of Celeste and Walker. She is the beloved daughter of Henrietta and Micheal (deceased) Walsh of Brandon. Loved with grace by her dearest Aunt Constance Chamberlin of Randolph and by her stepsister Michelle (Tootie) Sheldrick. Marietta was a free-spirited soul who could find the good no matter where she roamed. She had itchy feet. Her love of the oceans and
MARIETTA POMAINVILLE mountains brought her many places, whether it was her nickel tour of Lincoln, roaming around New
Orleans, or getting a tan in Florida. She left a spark of joy and optimism wherever she went and with whomever she met. Her heart was big enough to accommodate not only her own family but always had room for teenagers or friends in need. She loved life and laughter and always looked for the best in people. When not spreading her glow, she was lost in books and cooking shows. A remembrance party will be held and hosted at her last place of employment, the Vermont National Country Club in South Burlington, on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Flowers to the family are enjoyed greatly; donations made in her name to your local Rotary Club would make her smile.◊
Viola Leskinen, 69, Leicester LEICESTER — Viola Leskinen, age 69, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at her home in Leicester. Ms. Leskinen was born in Helsinki, Finland on Nov. 18, 1947. She was the daughter of Kaarlo Johan and Hilda (Viiru’n) Leskinen. She came to this country with her family in the early 1950s. She grew up in Bayside, Long Island, N.Y., where she received her early education. She became a naturalized U.S. citizen on July 22, 1957. She earned her degree in Biology from Columbia University, class of 1979. She has been employed as a Bidder for Eastern Contractors Association for the New England region for many years. She has been a member of the National Association of Women in Construction since
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1983. She has been a resident of Leicester since 2010, after moving to Vermont from Bayside, N.Y. She belonged to Life Bridge Christian Church in Brandon. Surviving is her adopted family Cathie and Dan Lackard of Leicester. Several cousins in Finland also survive her. The memorial service “In Celebration of her Life” will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m., at Life Bridge Christian Church. Pastor Roger Foster will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place, at a later date, in Brookside Cemetery in Leicester. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to: Addison County Humane Society, 234 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.
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WEYBRIDGE — Grace Marie Weber, 61, of Weybridge passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 14, 2016, with her beloved husband Steve by her side. Grace was born in Queens, N.Y. on Oct. 22, 1955, the daughter of Martin and Johanna Zanichkowsky. She was the tenth of fourteen children who were raised in New York, then later in Nashua, N.H. She attended St. Christopher’s elementary school, and graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary High School in Nashua. She attended Middlebury College, majoring in history and Italian, graduating Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in history in 1979. Her junior year was at the University of Firenze in Florence, Italy. Intensely loyal to family, church and friends, Grace was fearless in upholding her highest sense of right. One could not help but feel her deep love and compassion for people. Grace cherished her role as wife and mother. She was a longtime member of the local Christian Science church, and long served as Sunday school teacher, reader, soloist and board member. A natural teacher, Grace developed a pilot program for comprehensive instruction in English grammar and from 1997-2000 was a teaching assistant in that subject for grades 4-6 in Weybridge Elementary School. From 1999-2002 she assisted with grammar instruction at St. Mary’s School in Middlebury, and taught English and reading for Grade 7 at St. Mary’s (2001-2002). For four years (2003-2007) Grace homeschooled her youngest daughter Lucy and in 2006 and 2007, coached her to victory in the Vermont section of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She also introduced the St. Mary’s spelling bee competition and organized the program coaching the winners in preparation for the State competition. The teaching aspect of Grace’s
GRACE WEBER life is connected to her great passion for Italian. For many years she had a weekly conversation group at home. For the past six years she taught Italian at the Italian American club in Rutland. She also conducted two one-week summer camp sessions in 2015 and 2016. Grace fell in love with Sicily when she and Steve visited in 2012. Then during the summers of 2014-2016 she volunteered to work for two week sessions on properties confiscated from the Mafia and leased by the Italian government to an organization called Terra Libera. Steve joined her at the end of her work camp session near Mount Etna in 2015, and they spent two weeks based in Cefalu on the north coast, where Grace had cultivated warm friendships with the priest and parishioners of the Parish of St. Francis the prior year. Another of Grace’s passions was music. She loved singing with the Middlebury Community Chorus and the Burlington Choral Society. She lived for opera and knew many scores by heart. Grace also shared her singing in community productions, talent shows, family weddings and at home with her husband and
children. Recycling coordinator for the town of Weybridge for many years, Grace always brought hot chocolate to the volunteers on cold winter days. She also was active in the Weybridge Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary, planning dinners and fundraisers to support the community. Grace was widely and dearly loved in her large family and community. We will miss her vibrancy and zest for life, her deep love of family and music, her lovely gardens and her incredible baking skills. She was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Johanna Zanichkowsky; and her two eldest brothers, Martin and James. Grace is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Weber of Weybridge; her three children: Andrea Borriello, Iris Oxford Davies and Lucy Weber; and her three stepchildren: Joan Vanacore, Tom Weber and Nancy Weber. She is also survived by her siblings: Martha Burns of Chester, N.Y.; Louise Naples of Woodhaven, N.Y.; Anne Harnish of Manchester, N.H.; Catherine Andruskevich of Merrimack, N.H., Paul Zanichkowsky of Biddeford, Maine; Steven Zanichkowsky of Arlington, Mass.; Anthony Zanichkowsky of Nashua, N.H.; Elizabeth Zanichkowsky of Jefferson, Wis.; Rita Zanichkowsky of Falmouth, Maine; Sylvia Martin of Brighton, Mass.; and Stephanie Zanichkowsky Bye of Niland, Calif.; as well her grandchildren Casey, Joseph, Rosie and Jackson; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom carry fond memories of their beloved “Gracie.” A celebration of Grace’s life will be held in Mead Chapel on Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in Kirk Alumni Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can made in Grace’s honor to the following organizations: Addison County Community Action Group (HOPE) http://www.hope-vt.org/ or Elderly Services http://elderlyservices. org/.◊
William Martin McCartney, 56, Middlebury MIDDLEBURY — William Martin McCartney, 56, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at the University of Vermont Medical after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 14, 1960 in North Conway, N.H. to Sidney and Wilma (Martin) McCartney. He was a graduate of Vermont Academy class of 1978 and attended St. Michaels College. William worked in the hospitality field for many years. He enjoyed skiing, football and hockey games, but most of all spending time with his children. He told them he loved them and they were his best friends shortly before he passed. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Martin McCartney of Littleton, N.H., and his son William Singerly McCartney II of Middlebury. Also by his longtime friends who he referred to as his brother and sister David and Patty Thibodeau, his loving dog Jake, several cousins, and his ex-wife and friend Kathleen McCartney. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home located at 117 South Main St., Middlebury. The Rev. Brett Cody, pastor of the Whiting Community Church, will officiate. There will be a celebration of his life on Jan. 28, 2017, at the Inn at
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Loving and missing you for eternity. -Ma
Henry “Bud” Cook
would like to thank all those who sent cards, flowers, food and donations in his memory. We truly appreciate all his friends and extended family who came to the celebration of his life on Dec. 4th. Thank you all so very much!