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.23 -The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press, Saturday, December 9, 1 989 Death Notices Paid classified advertising LENA D. HARRIS RANDOLPH Lena D. Harris, WRAP UP CHRISTMAS at THOMAS IIIRCIIAK COMPANY ANTIQUE CENTER DECEMBER 9th 10th ONLY 10 OFF regular prices on Everything in the Showroom. Primitives, Country Furniture, Folk Art, Pottery, Prints, Coins, Vermontanla, Jewelry, 11 Guns, Much are under the direction of John des Groseilliers, Holcomb-des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Johnson. ALLEN GEORGE REED CRAFTSBURY COMMON Allen George Reed, 65, died Friday morning at Copley Hospital in Morrisville.

He leaves his wife, the former Joyce Stevens, whom he married Oct. 4, 1962; his parents, Homer and Olive Reed, of Union House, Glover; three sons, Larry of Willis-ton, Bradley of Johnson, and Allen Jr. of East Craftsbury; a daughter, Brenda of East Craftsbury; four stepchildren; a brother, David of Craftsbury; a sister, Marjorie long of Sterling, eight grc hil-dren; seven stepgran'? and nieces and nephev Funeral oe held Sunday, Dec. 1 0, at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Craftsbury Common with the Rev.

Alan B. Peabo-dy and the Rev. Arnold M. Brown officiating. Spring burial will be in the Craftsbury Common Cemetery.

Friends may call Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common. The M.R. Davis Funeral Service of Craftsbury Common is in charge of arrangements. CORRECTION WATERBURY SCHALK, Eric CM.

Survivors were omitted from the obituary of Eric CM. Schalk of Waterbury, who died Dec. 7. He is also survived by a daughter from a previous marriage, Mrs. Richard (Erica) Burleson of Midlothian, and two grandsons, Michael C.

and Jonathan S. Turn to DEATHS, 3B 1972 Shelburne Road Shelburne, VT 05482 Monday Every Monday in the Free Press. Business Where the week's business begins. Children's Menu soud and sandwich SnaeM wniwiwni) SST1 IDnAV nCPCUDCD CMk 4 flOO VhWkinukn 0UI Eri Always Available 1 ca ire sound. He was deeply committed to the Burlington Jazz Festival and from its inception he, along with his wife, served as King and Queen of Jazz, riding in the parade and performing various other functions.

He loved to dance and won many trophies, and wanted everyone to dance. He initiated the tea dances at the Radisson hotel, the swing dances at the Community Boathouse and, later, the dinner dances at the Radisson. For nine years, he pursued the concept of a dance club with dancing to live bands, an idea that was later accepted and proven very successful. His commitment and love of jazz, and the perpetuation of dancing was a dedication he clung to until his final moment; when he was listening to a hotel trio playing his request. Funeral services are private and will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church with the Rev.

Gary Kowalski presiding. A memorial service will be held at the Radisson hotel at a date to be announced later. RICHARD CAVIS PARKER MILTON Richard Cavis Parker, 46, of Sonya Road died early Friday, Dec. 5, 1989, at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He was born in Barton, May 18, 1943, the son of Donald and Norma (Toof) Parker.

He was the grandson of the late Cavis and Marjorie Toof. Richard graduated from North Troy High School in 1961 and served four years in the U.S. Air Force and four years with the CIA. In 1973, he graduated from the University of Vermont. For the past 1 1 years he had been employed by Twin State C.C.S., where he had been the regional sales manager.

He loved the outdoors and photography and was an avid ham radio operator, call sign KT1 J. Richard and his wife, Ellen (Gilpin) Parker, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary April 20, 1989. Surviving are his wife, Ellen, and their daughter, Susan Ann Parker, both of Milton; his mother. Norma "Betty" (Toof) Parker, of North Troy; his brother, James Parker, of Savannah, and two nieces and two nephews. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Dec.

10, 1989, at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Essex Junction, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., at which time there will be an informal service. Interment will be in North Troy Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Drawer Montpelier 05602, or to the charity of one's choice. Soup, Roast Pork wMashed Potatoes, Dessert (5.25 1 soup, vegeiaoie uwese umeiene wrrencn mes, Dessert.

1 Posies Dtatnctfv DWng 3: Dinner For Two Includes: Chicken wtag, relish tray, tossed salad, soup or juice, Vi litre house wine, potato or rice, vegetable dessert Entrees: Prime Rib au jus or Broiled Swordfish wLobster Sauce Tonight in Patches Pub 9 p.m.-1 :45 a.m. MARK DOLAN Free Hors D'Oeuvres 1 31 Wllliston So. Burlington AT 2650 plus tax 11 THE CLOVERLEAF 863-6361 The 1990 Dividend Card presents HARRY RIEDERS Harry Rieders, 75, of 115 Crescent Road died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 4, 1989, en route home from a Caribbean 'cruise, while at the Fontainbleau 1 Hilton in Miami Beach, Fla. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., son of Joseph and Mary (Harris) Rieders.

He attended New -York schools and New York versify. He joined the New York National Guard in 1939, and was (Stationed at Fort Ethan Allen with the 258th Artillery Unit. On Dec. 7, 1941, he was inducted into the Army. He served five years on active duty, three of which in the Asian Theater.

Harry met his beloved wife, Eva (Black) Rieders, at a USO dance and they were married four months later. Surviving him are his 'wife, Eva; his daughters, Hannah Bond of Burlington, Laura (Rieders) Mar! and Dr. Juan Mari of Ligo-nier. a son, Keith Rieders, and his wife, Noreen (Warner) Rieders, of Beaverton, and four grandchildren, Kimberly Mari, and Rachel, Adam and Scott Rieders. Active in health insurance, he organized the first Vermont Asso- ciation of Accident and Health Underwriters, becoming its first president.

Later, he was elected to the board of the National and International Association of Health Underwriters, on which he served for six years. He later became the Health Insurance Administrator for the Northern Farms Co-operative, New England Milk Producers and Eastern Milk Producers (Vermont Co-operatives), serving farmers throughout all of New England, for more than 25 years. His devotion to the members of these organizations was above land beyond the call of duty. He loved them, and they loved him. tThey knew he was sincerely their representative.

He was very active in fraternal organizations, being a member of Jthe Mystic Order of the Shrine, Lodge 100, Scottish Rite, since 1956; and of the Knights of Pythi-as since 1952, going up through Jthe chairs to become Grand Chancellor of Vermont, past grand chancellor in 1956, and Supreme Representative in 1963, and a vmember of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for more 20 years. He was a member of the Aha-iveth Gerim Synagogue as well as Jone of the founders of Temple i Sinai and other religious affilia-ttions. Pursuant to his love of jazz and the big-band sound, he belonged to the Jersey Jazz Society, South East Jazz Organization and Oregon Jazz Society. At the time of his death he was working Ion organizing a Society for the 'Preservation of the big-band Cards of Thanks 83, died Friday, Dec. 8, 1989, at Gifford Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was born Oct. 24, 1906, in Bolton, daughter of Bert and DeLephine (DeForge) May. She was educated in Bolton and Waterbury schools and worked as a nurses' aide at the Waterbury State Hospital during the 1940s. She also worked as a waitress for several years in New Jersey until her retirement. Survivors include two sons, Roger Morrow of New Zealand and Robert Pecor of Jonesville; three daughters, Faith DeForge of Williamstown, Shirley Mullen of Bridgewater, N.J., and Barbara Pritcnard of Randolph; and four brothers, Homer, Oliver, Clarence, and Healy May, all of Bolton.

She especially enjoyed her 24 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Dec. 1 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Donation and Rogation Catholic Church in Randolph with the Rev.

James Lawrence officiating. Friends may call today at Day Funeral Home in Randolph from 2 to 4 p.m., where a rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. Burial will follow the funeral Mass in Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph. HOWARD (JOE) KITTEL JOHNSON Howard (Joe) Kittel, 90, passed away early Friday morning at his home in East Johnson. Born in Sheldon Dec.

22, 1 898, he was the son of Guy and Emma (Delia) Gover. A resident of Johnson since 1926, he was a communicant of St. John the Apostle Church of Johnson. For 30 years he operated a farm, and after selling his farm, he was self-employed as a carpenter. He was a selectman ana road commissioner for the town of Johnson and a property appraiser for the state of Vermont.

He is survived by his wife, the former Georgette Audibert; one son, Charles, of Jeffersonville; three daughters, Jeanette of Montpelier, Mary of West Burke, Elizabeth of Atlanta, one brother, two sisters, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Mr. Kittel was predeceased by his first wife. Bertha Pilon, in December 1960 and by two grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 1 1 a.m.

at St. John the Apostle Church in Johnson. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Holcomb-des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Main Street, Johnson. Prayers will be offered Sunday at 3 p.m.

Spring interment will be in Lamoille View Cemetery, Johnson. Contributions may be made to Lamoille County Home Health, Morrisville 05661. Arrangements VILLA'S AUCTIONS Creek Farm Plaza, Rt 7, Colchester Sunday 3-6 -A. Many boxes plus singles of baseball jl. and football cards, buttons, memorabilia, single cards Mathews, Simpson, Starr, 0J, Namath, Elway, Christmas toys, games, stamp collection, postcards, furniture, tables, chairs, plus consignments from Essex -k and Rutland.

Consignments wanted. Linda Villa 862-5839 and 878-0850 2 Trono Fuels DISCOUNT KEROSENE .925 gallon cash Greater Burlington Area 100 gal. minimum Also: KeroFuel Blend Available Tues.Thurs.Sat. 864-7828 i OVER 400 FREE' DINNERS rrrri vnn iiriinrnfmn fn Ben Franklin OPEN TONIGHT 9 AM-9 PM SUNDAY 9 AM-5 PM BURLINGTON ESSEX JCT. 0 Kt OPEN SATURDAY 93 Brand name office products for less! 879-2400 COPYTEK OFFICE PRODUCTS TWt Corrmrm Commercial Par.

WBeton, VT rtLL 1AI MLMDLIUmr UilLI tFl (reg. New! Offers good on Saturdays) in nearly Bourbon Street Grill Espresso Mandarin Landing Le Chevald'or Fire and Ice Pauline's Deja Vu Cafe Shelburne Yodler Tucker Hill Elm Street Cafe Heermansmith Farm Dog Team Tavern Prime Factor Marble Island Whiskers Three Mtn. Lodge Sugar House Valley's Steak House Common Man Villa Tragara Five Spice Cafe Swift House Inn Edson Hill Manor Vt. Pub Brewery Dockside Cafe Rosemarie's Blue Lion Cornerstone Country Pantry Woody's PARTIAL LIST ONLY IWe would like to express our deep appreciation for all the lovely cards, the beautiful flowers, food, telephone talis and the donations to the Enos- burg Ambulance and the Arthritis Foundation in memory of our mother and grandmother Inez Royce. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Medical Center in Bur- lington and the Rehab Unit also to Pastor "Ed for his kind words and visits.

Barbara Wright and family, 'Richard Green and family, Richard and Irene Schillhammer and family. VALMORE JAMES CONWAY MIDDLEBURY Valmore James Conway, 70, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 1989, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. He was born July 25, 1919, in Orwell, the son of James and Ruth (Leggett) Conway, and attended schools in Orwell and Troy, N.Y. He was a member of the Middlebury VFW and Masonic Lodge.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in England and Germany. Until his retirement, he was vice president of F.A. Tucker Inc. of Middlebury.

On March 23, 1943, he married Esther Dodge, who survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Tena Bougor, of Weybridge; one son, Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Conway, of Fort Leon-ardwood, five grandsons, Michael Bougor, Stephen Bougor, James Conway, Kurt Bougor and Brian Conway; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be held today at 1 1 a.m.

at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury. Burial will be in the spring, in Weybridge Hill Cemetery in Weybridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, Middlebury 05753. Waite Funeral Home of Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.

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