She is survived by her husband Thomas W. Travis and son David Rubeck, both of Greenfield and her grandson Nicholas B. Rubeck and granddaughter Shelby Orloski of Deerfield, Ma. She then attended McCann LPN program finishing in 1965. Together they became great companions for one another for fifteen plus years. She lived in Framingham for most of her childhood years until her mom moved the family to Northfield when Sharon was a teenager. He was awarded the Recorder Citizen of the Year in 1997. She was someone you could turn to if you needed help or needed to feel better. She was born in Jacksonville, VT October 15, 1930 the daughter of Edith (Bennett) and Willie A. Gilbert. arrangements. She thought a lot of her dear Aunt Linda, and enjoyed time spent her family. She began her professional career at the Rhode Island Historical Society in Providence before moving to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she worked at the university library for six years. Her love of horses, dogs, cats and all creatures big and small started as a farm girl in Northfield. Click here to send a condolence message. William grew up in Northfield and attended PVRS, soon after graduating in 1968 he joined the navy where he served on the USS Plymouth Rock and the USS Lowry, before being Honorably Discharged in 1974. He also enjoyed going to the casino's and playing the slot machines. Larry Bonnett Sharon saw her hardworking and compassionate, big-hearted dad as a hero who made a lot out of a little. In lieu of flowers please consider a monetary donation given in Rena's name to Friends of the Library, Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main Street, Northfield, MA 01360 or to Vernon Homes for all their dedication and care. At church she ran the Craddle Roll Sunday School program, was a member and past president of the Woman's Guild, a member of the Christian Education Committee, Director of the Church Rebuilding Committee, member of the Flower Committee, worked on the Christmas Fairs and was a kitchen worker for many years. He was active in his home church, Northfield Baptist Church in Northfield, MA, until he was physically unable to attend. 01301 or Northfield Emergency Medical Services, 41 Main St. Northfield, Ma. Bernardston, Ma. Jean Messer McComb, 95, of Gill, MA went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 18, 2022. ean was born December 29, 1926 in Bernardston, MA to William S. Messer and Gladys C. Messer and leaves behind her husband of 73 years, William J. McComb; ten children; twenty grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; her brothers William Messer, David Messer, and Fredrick Messer; and extended family. He later worked for the former Bostley Motors in Greenfield and other shops in the area. 01301. Donations in her memory may be made to: Shining the Light on the Pioneer Valley Radio 107.9 F.M. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her family and friends. ~ Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - 20 Batterson Park Road, 3rd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032 and William Morris and his wife Stephanie of Corning, NY, and grandchildren: Michael O'Shea, Maureen Sickels, Kevin Morris, Matthew Morris, and Lauren Morris. She was also a librarian at the Sunderland Library from where she retired. Burial will be in the spring in Farms Cemetery, Northfield, Ma. Mail to Vernon Hall, 13 Greenway Dr., Vernon, VT 05354. September 10, 1932 ~ September 3, 2022 There will be a VFW service on Saturday (12-28-2019) at the Winchester VFW at 2:00 p.m. Gordy graduated from McKinley High School in Marietta Ohio in 1958, and served 3 years as a mechanic in the Army stationed at Fort Devens Massachusetts. She was a resident at the Arbors in Greenfield where she enjoyed making friends and sharing in all their activities. They later divorced after twenty plus years. He attended schools in White Oak Texas, Graduating the class of 1951. From your love for that spunky little cat, to the way you were never embarrassed to give your mama a hug in public (or any of us for that matter). Frank served as the Gas and Plumbing Inspector in the Town of Northfield for many years and was a member of the Northfield Kiwanis Club. Four grandchildren, Robert Bassett, Shawna Hanna, Nathan & Jared Towne and 3 great grandchildren, Chloe, Hunter, and Liam. Northfield, Mass. on August 17, 1939 the daughter of Dana and Doris (Clough) Clough. Memorial donations, if desired, can be directed to St. Judes Childrens She is survived by her three children: Marie Geoffroy and her husband David of Chicopee, Ma. Family Information Guide. In 1966 she started the Trailblazers 4-H Club and was the leader for at least 10 years. He was married to the love of his life, the former Barbara Chamberlain on January 14, 1967. He was never happier than combining his love of good food and good company, gathering those he loved around the table to enjoy his considerable culinary skills. Due to Covid-19,a burial and service will be held at the convenience of the family. John Harold Thayer, 80 of Northfield died Sunday February 9, 2020 at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of friends. June 4th, 1933 ~ December 28, 2022 Her son Stephen's favorite memmory from their years together at the high school was when Rick, a very tough linebacker on the football team, came to practice excited by Gloria's handling of buddy Reggie's use of an expletive during class that day. During these years we became accustomed to living out of the laundry basket and getting our own dinner! She was a former member of the Northfield Recreation Commission, and the Northfield Repubilcan Town Committee, the Northfield Garden Club, Northfield Fortnightly, the Villiage Improvement Committee, and the Northfield Trecentenary Committee. Genevieve F. Racicot February 8, 1945 ~ March 1, 2020 In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to any branch of Greenfield Cooperative Bank to the Kenneth Brandon Miller Memorial Fund. He then became a printer at Channing Bete where he worked for 20 years. Bob was an insatiable reader, especially of the plain-spoken adventurer, Ernest Hem ==mingway. Most everyone knew her as Sandy or Nana. To send condolences or for directions please visit www.kidderfuneralhome.com. He was born in Franklin on July 16, 1935 to the late Edward and Ruth (Austin) Jones. He also leaves many cousins, neices and nephews-including an extended family in Mattapoisett that he held dear to his heart- and his loyal canine companion Winnie. Larry passed on May 18th, 2019 after an incurable illness. He was motorcycle and car enthusiast. He was educated in Bernardston schools and was 1950 graduate of Powers Institute in Bernardston. When she retired she took on the role of grandma whole heartedly and babysat her first grandson John Podlenski, and then her second grandson William Martin Jr. while their parents had to work! Her parents Alden and Lucy Edson predeceased her. Katie was predeceased by her husband, Phil, in 1981. Hermon School until he became a postal worker for the USPS from where he retired in 1987. He was born in Haverhill, MA on February 9, 1937 to Alfred J. and M. Louise (David) Ratt. After 3 children she worked at Kendall Mills in Colrain and later Millers Falls Tool Company in Millers Falls, Massachusetts. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed working on any type of older autos and attending car shows all over the area. Twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; Dorothy Ewell, Priscilla Mitchell (cousin), Brimfield, MA, Glenn (Hank) Mathieu (cousin), Greenfield, MA and countless friends that he made over the years. Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. She was also predeceased by her brothers: Kenneth, Robert, and Donald Cross and her siblings-in-law: Jeannette Cross, Paul (Winnie) Buschner, Fred (Sue) Buschner, and Elsa (Buschner) and Robert Carpenter. A celebration of life will be under the tent at the Northfield Golf Course on Wednesday, August 31st at 5:00p.m. There will be a service for Ernest on Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 A.M. at the East Dover Baptist Church, East Dover, Vt. 01360. His inventive nature led him to create another calibration on the micrometer during his tenure at the L.S. Nancy Brackett of Skowegan, ME. Together they had two daughters, survivors, Kathy Flagg and Cindy Marshall of Bernardston, Ma. April 25, 1922 ~ June 1, 2019 his brother Michael Sweeney of Orange, MA. In her younger years Judy enjoyed painting and playing tennis, and she had impeccable handwriting that in itself was a work of art. The Rev. Bernardston, Ma. She is survived by her husband Edwin Willis Finch; her half-sister Terry Kant; half-brother Douglas Kant; her son Michael Scott Finch and his wife Lauri Hittner Finch; daughter Melinda Stone and her husband Timothy Stone; daughter Jennifer Finch Piescik; her grandchildren, Lindsay Kendrick Finch, Patrick Stone, Haleigh Finch Dittbenner, Devin Stone, Seth R. Piescik, Zachary E. Piescik; and her great-grandchildren, Presley and Reese. The door was always open to everyone! Margaret was born to Jay Bryan and Charlotte Helen Hemphill on April 18, 1924 at their home in South Carolina. She also leaves her latest treasure, her great granddaughter Layla Podlenski of Virginia! Alice will be dearly missed by many as her presence was larger than life, with her smile that could light up a room, a witty remark, and a joke to make you laugh. A Celebration of Life will be held at Greenfield Town Commons, at a later time. Donations in his memory may be made to the animal shelter of one's choice. Brian G. Hume . She had a blast, and she was quite proud of herself that she didnt wet her pants or throw up in her sons face., Three days before her 80th birthday, Katie left to go on a road trip with her son Pete that was aptly named, Katie & Petes Excellent Adventure. On the way to Louisiana to see her son, Tim, they toured Gettysburg National Military Park, a place she always wanted to see. on November 16, 1950 the son of Luther A. and Evelyn (DeBarge) Massey. He was with MacMillin's for 10 years. Helen was born in Vernon, Vt. on December 3, 1923 the daughter of Guy and Alta (Richardson) Smith. Agawam, MA. She was also predeceased by the Grandfather who helped raise her, Stephen Kozma. At the age of 16 he joined the Marines at Camp Lejune and was subsequently transferred to the Air Force. Helen Tootie Haselton September 19, 1945 ~ January 9, 2022 In later years she enjoyed working in the cafeteria of the local elementary school, John Lewis Childs School, where she retired after ten years. Deerfield, Ma. Dennis (Denny) Wiliams Click here to send a condolence message. Following there will be a gathering of friends at the facility. She was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Clark and a brother William Hackett. He is also survived by his sister Betty Gibson of Northfield and grandchildren Mathew and Stephanie. She is survived by her husband, William R. Kilpatrick, her son, William F. Kilpatrick, and her daughter Kelly A Brown. Vernon, Vt. 05354. arrangements. Brian G. Hume 77, of Chicopee, Mass. in forestry. March 9, 1931 ~ May 24, 2019 Many family trips were taken over the years including most every state in the US including Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and extensively in Europe. She also worked in the family security business. She was a long time Northfield resident with her husband A.H. Monroe until his passing in 2014. Leon L. Andrews, 98, of Bernardston, Ma. First in her life was her family, her children and grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Vernon, Vt. Lillie-Mae (Johnson) Blodgett, 93 passed peacefully on Sunday November 3, 2019 at Vernon Green Nursing Home, Vernon, Vt. She was born in Brattleboro, Vt. June 7, 1926 to Oscar B. Johnson Sr. and Gertrude (Bailey) Johnson. As a girl, she spent summers at Camp Birchmere in New Hampshire, and later attended Northfield School for Girls. She is a Past HIgh Priestess of Nile Court #94 of Ladies Oriental Shrine on North America and served many years as the courts recorder and served several years as honorary aide to the Grand Council of LOSNA. died Friday (9-27-2019) at Charlene Manor Healthcare Center in Greenfield, Ma. They raised four boys, all of whom were delivered by Dr. Grace Burnett, the same doctor that had delivered her in 1928. He then spent time in the Peace Corps where he attained his GED. There will be a graveside service in the spring in Center Cemetery, Bernadston, Ma. She was an active member of St. Patrick's Church in Northfield. Larry Lake , pastor, will officiate. Richards is also survived by his brother Roger Bassett (Donna), and sisters Grace Flood, Marita Kozma, and Beatrice Aldrich and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Donald Freyenhagen and his sister Lynn Freyenhagen. Blackie worked as a truck driver for many companies throughout his career and retired from J. P. Noonan. 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