cane

And if you travel much, consider getting a folding cane that can be packed or stored away easily.

How To Use

When using a cane, it should always be held in the hand opposite of the leg that needs support. For example, if your knee pain is on your left side, you should use the cane in your right hand. The cane should then move forward as you step forward with the bad leg.

If you have to go upstairs, you should lead with the good leg. And when you go downstairs, you should put your cane on the step first and then step down with your bad leg.

The Mayo Clinic offers a slide show at www.MayoClinic.com/ health/canes/HA00064 that will show you how to choose and use a cane. It’s also a smart idea to work with a physical therapist.

Where To Buy

You can buy canes at drugstores, discount retailers, medical supply stores and online, usually between $10 and $50. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare covers canes with a written prescription from a physician.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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TODAY’S HISTORY:

• In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Philippines.

• In 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded in the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing some 1,700 passengers.

• In 2014, John XXIII and John Paul II became the first popes to be canonized as saints since 1954.

• In 2018, the leaders of North and South Korea signed the Panmunjom Declaration, officially pledging to work toward ending the Korean conflict.

TODAY’S FACT:

• In 1667, blind and impoverished poet John Milton sold the copyright to his masterpiece, “Paradise Lost,” for 10 pounds (roughly $2,777.65 in 2023 U.S. currency).

James Arthur Mack Jr.

James “Jim” “Sonny” Arthur Mack Jr., 89, of Essex Junction, VT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Burlington Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. James was born on January 6, 1934, in Richmond, VT, to James and Isabelle (Smith) Mack.

He grew up in Vermont alongside six siblings: Martha, Francine, Robert, Wayne, Marilyn, and Michael, and graduated from Richmond High School in 1952. Shortly after, James joined the army and served four years in Germany.

In 1958, James married Katherine June (McEwing) Mack and they welcomed three sons, James, Daniel, and Timothy. They lived in Essex, Vermont the majority of their lives.

James loved to fish, hunt, tell stories, and most importantly, spend quality time with his beloved family. A pillar of his community, he worked as a master plumber and co-owned and operated McEwing Fuels. James frequented Quality Bake Shop, the Hornets’ Nest and Murray’s Tavern to share a coffee, beer and laughter with his friends.

James is survived by his wife, Katherine and siblings Franny, Marilyn and Mike. He is also survived by his sons: James, Daniel and Tim Mack along with grandchildren Kyle, Caitlin, Ryan, Kelly, Patrick, Liam, Nevin, and Brynlie. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Martha and brothers, Robert and Wayne.

Funeral services were held April 21 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Richmond immediately followed by a graveside burial then reception at the home of Timothy Mack, 256 Jericho Rd Essex, Jct. A local celebration of life took place at Murray’s Tavern in Essex April 23.

Joseph Raymond Genest

Joseph Raymond Genest, Sr. 84 passed away at his home in St. George from a long illness on Saturday, April 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on October 16, 1938 in Colchester Vermont. He was the eldest of 5 children, son of Robert and Lena (Shattie) Genest and the only one born in the hospital.

Joe grew up in the Fortpick of Winooski and graduated from Cathedral High School Class of 1956. After graduation Joe joined the Navy. He then married Rosalie Gonyo on May 28, 1960 at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Burlington. They stayed in Winooski and started their family of four children before moving to Montpelier, Vt., where Joe owned and operated Ron’s Sub Shop.

After selling Ron’s Sub Shop he went on to work for various construction companies working on many commercial buildings and bridges throughout Vermont before retiring from Pizzagalli Construction in the year 2000. Joe was most proud of designing and building his home in St. George in 1984 with its many angles.

One of his favorite getaways was Camp Clos ENuf in Bakersfield (which he also built with his family). Many gatherings were held there but the most memorable one was July 4, 2022 when all his children spent the weekend there at his request.

He was a devoted Red Sox and Patriots fan and enjoyed watching Nascar especially Dale Earnhardt No. 3.

Joe and Rosalie started camping in 1960 in a tent and would travel to different areas throughout Vermont almost every weekend. They joined NAFCA where he held many different offices in Red Clover and Wilderness. He would prepare a spaghetti dinner for about 100 campers on a Coleman stove. After retirement they traveled across the US before settling in Haines City, Fla., becoming a snowbird. He enjoyed playing the BoomBa with the WildBoomers and being a part of many parades.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie, of 62 years, his two sons Joe, Jr and wife Lori of Monkton, Erik of St. George, two daughters Tamara Walker and husband Tom of Bristol and Jodi Snelling and husband Randy of Vergennes; two sisters Sandra LaBonte and Victoria Gonyea both of Florida; two sisters in law Pearl Whitehouse of Burlington and Ruth Shelley of Florida; nine grandchildren Amanda, Thomas, Nicole, Joseph III, Kahlie, Jayden, Christopher, Matthew and Justin; and eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his two brothers Robert, Jr and James.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Pamela Dawson and nurse Renee and Dr. Mark Plante for all the care and attention to Joe over the years.

Joe was a man of very few words but you almost always knew what he was thinking. He loved his family dearly and they were always his first priority. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Visiting hours were held on April 25, 2023 at St. Jude Parish Hall in Hinesburg. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 26 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 10759 Route 116, Hinesburg. Burial followed in the family lot in Resurrection Park in Burlington.

Donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, P.O. Box 69, Hinesburg, VT 05461 or to a charity of one’s choice. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

Williston

Adams Farm Market

Belle’s Café

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library

Fairfield Inn

Gardener’s Supply

Green Mountain Bagel

Hannaford

Healthy Living Williston

Home2Suites

Korner Kwik Stop

Marriott Courtyard

Men At Wok

People’s United Bank

Ramunto’s

Rehab Gym

Shell Gas Station (Essex Rd)

Simon’s Mobil Williston

Simply Divine Café

Sonesta

Sunoco Station

Town of Williston Offices

UPS Store

Williston Coffee Shop

Essex Junction

Essex Automotive

Five Corner Variety

Hannaford Inn at Essex

Mac’s Market

Martone’s Deli

Price Chopper

Quality Bake Shop

River Road Beverage

Richmond

Cumberland Farms

Richmond Free Library

Richmond Market

Richmond Mobil Mart

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If you would like copies dropped at your location call Rick Cote at (802) 373-2136 or email Rick@WillistonObserver.com

Obituaries

Rosemarie Leland

Rosemarie Leland of Richmond, VT passed away at home after a yearlong battle with kidney cancer.

Rosemarie was born Nov. 12, 1956 to Angelo and Angeline Mastroianni of Middlebury, CT. She graduated from Sacred Heart high school and the University of Connecticut with a bachelor degree in ornamental horticulture. In 1982 Rosemarie was married to James Leland and they resided in Richmond ever since.

Rosemarie worked in the landscape construction and maintenance industry for her entire professional career. Most recently she was the grounds manager at the University of Vermont for 20 years until her retirement in 2018. Many landscapes in Chittenden County are witness to her work, before UVM, installing landscapes and planting trees including the circ highway, for one. It is difficult to travel this area without passing by trees and landscapes that she planted. Rosemarie was known to be the hardest worker in a field where women were few and far between and was once described as someone that would outwork “two men and a boy.” Few were able to keep up.

Rosemarie’s greatest efforts and joys were at home, however, raising two wonderful sons Caleb and Conor and keeping her home a thriving place of love, compassion and great food. Rosemarie was most gifted at thinking of everyone else first and being there for all who needed her. Her kitchen was where we all shared her love and her cooking from the famous salsa to Thanksgiving dinners that always began with homemade pasta long before any turkey made an appearance.

Rosemarie was pre-deceased by her parents and her sister Catherine. She leaves her husband James, her sons Conor and Caleb and his wife Margaret, her brother Stephen and wife Mary Ann, brother Michael and wife Linda, brother-in-law Don Shiers and wife Donna and an extended family of nieces and nephews and their children whom she endlessly loved. She will be forever remembered by the trees she planted, the gardens she grew, the friends she loved and the

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family she nurtured. We all miss you terribly Rose. To everything there is a season.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot Street, Richmond. A Funeral Mass will be held April 29 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 64 West Main Street, Richmond.

A celebration of Rosemarie’s life will be planned for later this summer.

Arrangements are in care of Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot Street, Richmond, VT.

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