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ijt Turlington Jfret pttai PAGE2B Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Have a question? Ask the Help desk. Call 865-0940 or (800) 427-3124 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. Fax: 660-1802; E-mail: bfreepressaol.com Community This page includes news of Vermonters' births, deaths and other community items.

We also print lists of area events and resources. Send your submissions by fax: 660-1802 or by mail: P.O. Box 10, Burlington, Vt. 05401. Deaths -v Santa (Corey Gottfried) shakes hands with one of his little helpers from the King Street and New North End youth groups on Church Street in Jericho: Jericho Town Library, Jericho Center, 899-4686.

JerichoUnderhill: Deborah Raw-son Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho, 899-4962. Milton: Milton Public Library, 39 Bombardier Road, 893-4644. Richmond: Richmond Free Library, Bridge Street, 434-3036. Shelburne: Pierson Library, Falls Road, 985-5124. South Burlington: South Burlington Community Library, 550 Dorset 652-7080.

St. Albans: St. Albans Free Library, 1 1 Maiden Lane, 524-1507. Swanton: Swanton Public Library, 868-7656. Vergennes: Bixby Library, 258 Main 877-2211.

Westford: Westford Public Library, town green, 878-5639. Williston: Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library, 70 1 Williston Road, 878-4918. Winooski: Winooski Memorial Library, 19 East Spring 655-6424. u-x- vwi r. i if 3:47 p.m.: Vandalism on Hillside Terrace.

7:36 p.m.: Vandalism on Isham Street. 7:54 p.m.: Theft from a Church Street business. 8:31 p.m.: Burglary from Orchard Terrace residence. 9:01 p.m.: Theft from North Prospect Street apartment. 9:41 p.m.: Burglary on Park Street.

11:29 p.m.: Wanted person apprehended on North Avenue. Police also responded to 20 disturbances, four assists, four suspicious circumstances, four motor vehicle incidents, five alarms, one accident and 13 miscellaneous calls. Libraries Many libraries have story hours for children and other family activities. Call for more information. Burlington: Fletcher Free Library, 235 College 863-3403.

Bristol: Lawrence Memorial Library, 40 North 453-2366. Charlotte: Charlotte Library, 115 Ferry 425-3864. Colchester: Burnham Memorial Library, 84 Main 879-7576 Essex: Essex Free Library, Vermont 15, Essex Center, 879-0313. Essex Junction: Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln 878-6955. Fairfax: Fairfax Community Library, 75 Hunt Street, 849-2420.

Georgia: Georgia Public Library, 524-4643. Highgate: Highgate Public Library, 868-3970. Hinesburg: Carpenter Carse Library, Vermont 116 and Shelburne Falls Road, 482-2878. Huntington: Huntington Library, Town Hall, Huntington Center, 434-4583. Campbell, Sandy (Poitras) and Bryant, had a son, Jarod Scott, Nov.

28 at FAHC. RICHMOND Southwick, Trula (Cooper) and David, had a son, Coleman Alexander, Nov. 25 at FAHC. SHELBURNE Ashley, Lynne (Carman) and Don, had a son, Evan Jacob, Nov. 28 at FAHC.

Carey, Kathleen (Austin) and Kevin, had a son, Thomas Austin, Nov. 30 at FAHC. STOWE Schriber, Jaclynn (DiFilippo) and and Funerals Held BUTLER, Levena 93, Walling-ford, Nov.22; leaves family in Vermont. CALKINS, Kathleen 72, Colchester, Sunday; leaves family in Vermont. CHANDLER, Irene, 94, Bridport, Monday; member of the Bridport Congregational Church.

DELANEY, Hiram 79, South Burlington, Monday; worked with the Canteen Co. for 42 years. LaFOUNTAIN, Wilfred 56, Bridport, Sunday; owned LaFountain's Garage in Bridport. PHELPS, Elliot 84, South Hero, Sunday; truck driver for H.P. Welch.

STEADY, Roy 89, Burlington, Sunday; served with the Eighth Air Force in World War II in Eu rope. Births The Free Press prints birth announcements of any child born in Vermont or to Vermont parents or grandparents. Birth announcements may be submitted in writing by the hospital, parents or grandparents. For information, call Cathleen Warren at 865-0940 or (800) 427-3124 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

BARRE Cormier, Janalee, and Michael Will-ett, had a son, Graham Douglas Willett, Nov. 25 at CV. BURLINGTON Berard, Jimmy, and Rachel Bessette, had a daughter, Star Ann Berard, July 27 at FAHC. MILTON Death Notices LEVENA SHIPMAN BUTLER WALLINGFORD, CONN. Levena Shipman passed from the loving arms of her family into the arms of the God she worshipped and served during a lifetime of faith.

To her family and friends, she was the ideal of love and to her last moments she enveloped them all with the glow and warmth of her generous spirit. Levena, a long time resident of Stratford, died in Wallingford, Sunday morning, November 22, 1 998. She would have been 94 on Thanksgiving day. She moved from Stratford to Newport, N.H. in 1971 )with her late husband, Edmund J.

Butler, Sr. They moved to Walling- ford in 1980. Mrs. Butler, daughter of Robert E. Lee and Effie Joslin Shipman, was born in Ithaca, N.Y.

She graduated from the New Haven Normal School and enjoyed a long career in teaching in the Stratford school system. Her first teaching position was in the one-room Booth Hill school in Trumbull. The Butlers were members of the Stratford Baptist Church and were active in state and national Baptist organizations. They devoted many years of service through Masonic activities. Mr.

Butler was a Past Master of America Lodge 132 and a Past District Deputy while Mrs. Butler served in several official capacities as a member of the Eastern Star and Amaranth. She was also a former state officer of the Church Women United. Since moving to Wallingford, Mrs. Butler dedicated hundreds of hours in volunteer service to the Masonic Home and Hospital.

Music was a cornerstone of her life, and through her singing she brought inspiration and joy to those with whom she worshipped. She was an active soloist with the Masonic Home Choir and was rehearsing for the coming holiday season. Mrs. Butler is survived by four children, Laurel Fey, Edmund Jr. and his wife Christine, William and his wife Susan Harritt of Jericho, and Joslin Bolio and her husband Frank of Concord, N.H.; nine grandchildren, Mark Fey, Martin Fey, Nancy Fey- Yensan, Erik Fey, Susan Butler-Gra ham, Johanna Cornwell, Lisa Butler, Alanna Butler and Danielle Butler; and six great granchildren, Nathan, Samuel, Drew, Hannah, Maxfield and Sean.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 4 at 3 p.m. in the Masonic Home Chapel in Walling ford. Burial will be private. The B.C Bailey Funeral Home, 273 South Elm St. is in charge of the arrange ments.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. KATHLEEN G. CALKINS COLCHESTER, CONN. Kathleen G.

Calkins, 72, of Colchester Commons, Colchester, Conn, died Sunday, November 29, 1998 at Windham Hospital. She was born September 5, 1926 in Irasburg and was married to the late Richard Calkins for 43 great years. She had been employed by the Windham Community Memorial Hospital for Burlington. v. Sr.

i NAOMI BARELL URBAITEL, for the Free Press Burlington police log The Free Press publishes a summary of the daily log of the Burlington Police Department. This information is supplied by the department. SUNDAY 1:45 a.m.: Wanted person apprehended on Intervale Avenue. 9:11 a.m.: Wanted person apprehended on North Avenue. 12:22 p.m.: Theft from a Church Street business.

3:30 p.m.: Theft from Pearl Street. Fountain in 1989. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Wednesday at the St. Mary's Church in Middlebury at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.

at the Sanderson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in the family lot in the Bridport Central Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Wilfred LaFountain Fund, at the Middlebury National Bank, Middlebury. Funeral Services are in the care of Sander-son Funeral Home in Middlebury. ELLIOT SEYMOUR PHELPS SOUTH HERO Elliot Seymour Phelps, 84, lifelong resident of South Hero, died Sunday November 29, 1998 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.

He was born in Burlington February 24, 1914, the son of the late Sidney and Bernice (Tassic) Phelps. He married Ethel M. Smith who predeceased him on January 6, 1979. He was also predeceased by his second wife, Betty (Merrihew) Phelps in 1989. Elliot was a truck driver for H.P.

Welch, and a member of the Teamsters and Operating Engineers Union. In his later years, he worked as a carpenter for area contractors. He was a member of the Isle of Pat-mos Lodge 17 of South Hero. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, fishing for sturgeon and ice fishing in Lake Champlain. He is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Blanchard and husband Robert of Proctor; two sons and their spouses, Ronald and Susan of South Hero, William and Wanda of Grand Isle; six grandchildren, Kevin Blanchard, Daniel Phelps, Karen Blanchard, Cheryl Troville, Tina Phelps, and Derek Phelps; six great grandchildren; his sister, Helen My-herberg of Glenns Falls, N.Y.; two brothers, John Phelps of Gibbinsville, and Richard Phelps of St.

Cloud, a special friend, E.P. Ethridge of South and several Designers' Circle Jewelers Winter studs 20 off diamond earrings pendants thru December i 52 Church Street jesigners 802-864-4238 10-6 Frl. 10-8 Sat. Sun. 12-5 pircle Jewelers ii inn i ii 1 ml-: -1 David, had a son, Owen Travis, Nov.

28 at FAHC. UNDERHILL Adams, Sherrie (Nadeau) and David, had a daughter, Meghan Mar-iah, Nov. 27 at FAHC. WESTFORD Halliday, Julie (Provoncha) and Ar-vin, had a son, Matthew Joseph, Nov. 26 at FAHC.

HOSPITALS: FAHC Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington; NWMC northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans; PMC Porter Medical Center, Middlebury; COP Copley, Morrisville; CV Central Vermont, Berlin; CM Gifford Medical Center. Randolph; DHMC Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. HIRAM F. DELANEY SOUTH BURLINGTON Hiram F.

Delaney, 79, of South Burlington, died peacefully Monday, November 30, 1998 at his home following a short illness. He was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on May 12, 1919, the son of the late Walter and Ethel (Turpin) Delaney. He was married on June 29, 1940 to Lois Bradford in Dorchester, Mass. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy.

He worked for 42 years with the Canteen Co. and later owned and operated Burlington Coffee Service, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, a Mason and a member of Scottish Rites, BPOE 916, an active member of South Burlington Senior Citizens Club, former member of the Burlington Veterans Club and a former secretary for the Order of DeMolay Lafayette Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Lois-of South Burlington; four children, Joanne Burke and her husband Walter of St. Johnsbury, Richard B.

and his wife Ann of Essex Junction, Gail Delaney of Holladay, and Walter and his wife Harriet of Alburg; six grandchildren, Timothy and Pat rick Burke, Sean and Laurie Delaney, and Stephanie and Jerad Delaney; two great grandchildren, Lillian McFarland and Shannon Burke; two sisters, Mae Coash of Encinitis, Calif, and Hilda Reid of Maiden, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, William. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at 1 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington. There will be no visiting hours.

For those who wish, donations in his name may be made to Hospice of Cham-plain Valley, 25 Prim Colches ter, VT 05446. WILFRED JOHN LAFOUNTAIN BRIDPORT Wilfred "Willv" John LaFountain, 56, died at his home on snake Mountain Road, Sunday. No vember 29, 1998. He was born Au gust lb, 1942 in Bridport, the son of Aline (LaFraboise and Ravmonrt LaFountain. He was married to Madelyn Fitzgerald in 1962.

He owned and operate LaFountain's Garage in Bridport and was a member of the Bridport Fire Department, the Eagles Club in Vergennes and a fan of the Demolition Derby. He is survived by his wife Madelyn at home; one son, Wilfred Jr. of Bridport; four daughters, Linda LaFountain of Cornwall, Minda LaFountain of Vergennes, Brenda Sampson of Addison, and Andrea Armell of Middlebury; one brother, Robert LaFountain of Weybridge; two sisters, Louise Mazaca of R.I. and Jeannette Cyr of Middlebury; nine grandchildren and his mother, Aline LaFram-boise of Bridport. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond, in 1986 and a grandson, Joshua La- Weekend Every Thursday in tChtlBurli'nstonjrrtt Press Legal aid Legal Aid offices in Vermont: Burlington Legal Aid, 264 N.

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PAID NOTICES Funerals Held WINOOSKI PIDGEON, Cleon J. "Bud" A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, November 30, 1998 at 10 a.m. in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Lavalley officiating.

In attendance were delegations from the VT Army National Guard, the VT Air National Guard, the State of Vermont, and faculty and students from the St. Francis Xavier School. The Eucharistic ministers were Thomas Kane and Joyce, Irvine. The music was by Gertrude Picher and Thomas Kane. Interment followed in the St.

Francis Xavier cemetery with Father Lavalley offering committal prayers. Full military honors were accorded the deceased by members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Bearers were, Michael Pidgeon Roll- and Bissonnette, Maurice Metivier, Laurie Coutu, Phillip Poney and Gerald Dupont. Arrangements were by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski. The Pidgeon family would like to thank everyone from their kindness and special care, especially Dr.

James O'Brien and the Hospice of the Champlain Valley. Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF ROBERT D. KILBURN wishes to express our thanks to each and every one who contributed their support and love in our time of sorrow. We greatly appreciate the gifts of flowers, food, and money and want to apologize if anyone was overlooked due to the numerous amount of friends and loved ones that were present. orrigan's MmoSc Stock repair We Do Commercial Residential Snowplowing, Salting and Sanding.

Call Us For An Estimate 189 Lakeside Avenue (off Pine Street) Burlington, Vermont 658-8812 1-800-987-8891 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday December 2, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the South Hero Congregational Church with burial to follow in the family lot in the South Hero Village Cemetery. Visiting hours are today from 5 to 8 p.m.

at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the South Hero Rescue, South Hero, VT 05486. ROY G. STEADY BURLINGTON Roy G.

Steady, died peacefully at his home Sunday, November 29, 1998. He was a lifelong resident of Burlington, bom January 2, 1909, son of Frederick H. and Matilda (Murray) Stead. On June 1, 1940 he married Arm-ande Betty LaRoche in St. Anthony's Church.

He was a graduate of Cathedral High School, and a veteran of World War II, having served with the Eighth Air Force in Europe. In 1974, he retired from Blodgett Supply Co. Inc. and Vermont Appliance Co. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years; a daughter, Barbara Jane Adryan of Redwood City, sons, Roy A.

Steady of San Francisco, and John M. Steady of Burlington; tnree grandchildren, Alyssa Adryan Wallace of Davis, Justin M. Steady and Jessica M. Steady of Burlington; and a great grandson, Logan L. Bean.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery.

Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd. is in charge of the arrangements; 0 Holiday Parties Lunches St Dinners We can help you plan your holiday parties on or off Premise Jakes gift certificates make great gifts! Serving Thanksgiving Dinner over 20 years prior to her retire- ment. Mrs. Calkins was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Steven and Catherine Calkins of Clinton, two daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Edson Calderwood of Lebanon, and Barbara and Michael Dagney of Colchester, two sisters, Edna Mason of Concord, N.H.

and Tressa Condon of St. Albans; seven grandchildren; 1 1 great grandchildren; two nieces; a nephew; several cousins; and her best friend, Jean Bennett of Orleans. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12 at the Orleans Federated Church in Orleans. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Windham Community Memorial Hospital Hospice, 112 Mansfield Willimantic, CT 06226. The Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Willimantic, Conn, assisted the family with the arrangements. IRENE CHANDLER BRIDPORT Irene (Woodbury) Chandler, 94, passed away Monday, November 30, 1998 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born in Weston October 6, 1904, the daughter of George A. and blanche M.

(LaFrance) Woodbury. Irene was a lifelong resident of Bridport and a Graduate of Middlebury High School Class of 1923. She was a member of the Bridport Congrega tional Church and the Bridport His torical Society; she was also a member of the Bridport Homemakers Club and a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Moorby of Bridport; one sister, Amy W. Patterson of South Burlington; two sisters-in-law, Mary Woodbury of Shelburne and Emilie Woodbury of South Burlington; two grandchildren, Leslie and her husband Fred Bell of Colchester, and George W.

Reynolds of Hinesburg; six great grandchildren, Ron Snyder Jr. of Cheryl Pitt of Tanya Snyder of Colchester, Heidi Camlev of Winooski, Darren Reynolds of Texas, and Heather Reynolds of Fer-risburg; six great great grandchildren, Meagan Snyder, Ronald Snyder III, Makayla Snyder, Lauren Pitt, James Bell and Alysia Camley. Also surviving is her very close friend Leonard Moquin. She is predeceased by her husband, Harlow Chandler who died December 11, 1971; two brothers, Robert M. Woodbury and M.

Glynn Woodbury; and one sister, Elizabeth Woodbury. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Bridport Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard Esty, Pastor will officiate.

Graveside committal services and burial will follow in the Bridport Central Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at Sanderson Funeral Home in Middlebury on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Eastern Star services will be conducted in the evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Town Line First Response, P.O.

Box 82, Bridport; or Bridport Historical Society, co Margaret F. Sunderland, Crown Point Road, Bridport; or the Bridport Congregational Church, P.O. Box 55, Bridport, VT 05734..