PAGE 6 — Addison Independent, Monday, November 14, 2016
ADDISON COUNTY
Obituaries
Ronald Fleming, 55, Bristol BRISTOL — Ronald R. Fleming, 55, lost his courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 7, 2016 at his home in Bristol. He was born on April 3, 1961 in Burlington, the son of William and Lorraine (Brown) Fleming. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, outdoor activities and his bunnies Harry and Allie. Ronald is survived by his daughter Ashli Fleming-Earle and husband Triston; two grandchildren Adrianna and Zander; his mother Lorraine Fleming; his sister Robin Fleming; his brother Bruce Delorme; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and his sister Starlene Fleming Elvgren. There will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Addison County Home RONALD R. FLEMING Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT or Homeward Bound send online condolences please visit Animal Welfare Center, Boardman www.brownmcclayfuneralhomes. Street, Middlebury, VT 05753. To com. ◊
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Irene Boise, 92, Bristol BRISTOL — Irene Rose Boise, 92, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2016 in the Estuary Room in Porter Hospital. Irene was born in St. Isidore, Quebec, Canada on August 30, 1924 to Henry and Leoni Bolduc. She came to Vermont on the train when she was two years old with her parents, five sisters and three brothers. She was raised on the family farm in Bridport. She married Louis Boise, the love of her life, on April 27, 1943. Together they raised five children. She truly loved being a wife and mother and so enjoyed taking care of others. After her own children were grown she babysat other children in New Haven. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting and spending endless hours in her garden tending to her flowers. She is survived by her children, Thomas and Carol, Steven and Andrea, Vicky and Peter and Cubby and Susan; her many grandchildren,
great grandchildren, brother-in-law Arthur Boise, daughter-in law Sheila Boise, special foster son Robert Kemp, and his daughter Lisa. She was predeceased by her husband Louis in 2010 and son Dennis in 2003 and all of her siblings. She is now reunited with her soul mate Louis. A special thank you to the hospice team Jane and Sara for the wonderful care that they gave our mom. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 13 at BrownMcClay Funeral Home in Bristol from 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 14, at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Middlebury. Donations in her name may be made IRENE BOISE to the Addison County Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT. To send online condolences brownmcclayfuneralhomes.com. to her family please visit www. Rest in Peace mom. ◊
Stephen Whitney Blodgett, Jr., 82, Shoreham SHOREHAM — Stephen Whitney Blodgett, Jr. passed away peacefully early in the morning on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Whitney was born in New York City on July 2, 1934 to Stephen W. and Marguerite B. Blodgett. He was raised in the Hudson River Valley on a large farm where his father grew green beans and Whitney learned to grow apples. Whitney attended Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., and had many fond memories of his days there. Upon graduating, Whitney entered Yale University where he majored in American Studies. Upon graduation from Yale, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to flight school, and thereafter spent three years flying Marine helicopters, while based in southern California. His most exciting memory came when he was forced to land in a shopping plaza due to engine failure! Following his service with the Marines, he moved to New York City and worked as a security analyst for Morgan Bank. Four years later, after consulting with Cornell Agricultural School about the best place to grow apples, he moved to Vermont and developed a large commercial apple orchard,
“Sentinel Pine” in Shoreham, on the banks of beautiful Lake Champlain. His orchards grew prime Macintosh apples, delivering to commercial markets across the U.S. and in England. Whitney was beloved by his employees, many of whom came from Jamaica. Whitney was also active in Shoreham community service, serving as head of the school board, a member of the selectboard and as a volunteer fire fighter. Whitney was an accomplished pilot, fisherman and bird hunter. He loved to garden and became a Master Gardener. Whitney’s first marriage to Jill McGrath ended in divorce. He was predeceased by his second wife, Jean Munson Blodgett. Whitney is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and his five children: Betsie Blodgett, Rebecca Betz (Alex), Whitney Blodgett III (Roberta), Bill, and Justine Spedden (Matt); eight grandchildren, Larken, Sophie, Amber, Jasmine, Jade, Chloe, Kira and Melina. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Mary Bentley; sister-in-law, Peggy Cox; cousin, Dr. Robert Long (Sarah); and his cousin by marriage, June Long.
STEPHEN BLODGETT, JR. As a longtime Shoreham orchardist and volunteer fireman, any contributions may be made to the Shoreham Volunteer Fire Department, Shoreham, VT 05770 or to Elderly Services in Middlebury, VT 05753. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 15 at Shoreham Congregational Church at 11 a m.◊
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