Suzy was incredibly active in the civic realm. She sat on multiple boards and committees and contributed countless hours toward the efforts of numerous local groups.

Ashley was member of Puffer United Methodist Church in Morrisville. He was member of the American Legion for 35 years and currently belongs to the Hardwick Post 7.

Throughout her life, Jody was an avid craftswoman, starting with sewing, knitting, crocheting, crewel work, needlepoint, rug hooking and later weaving and quilting. Her colorful quilts in a variety of styles displayed her high level of talent, and were exhibited in a variety of locations, including most recently at a Wake Robin display.

Corbett was active in every community in which he lived including the JC’s, Montpelier Rotary Club, Toastmasters, and Green Mountain United Way.

Ruth directed her boundless energy largely out into the world. She viewed her life work as fostering community, as cultivating connections among people.

She loved crafts and made many beautiful gifts for her family and friends. She was well known and loved in her community. She will be deeply missed.

After retirement, Don discovered his true vocation, being grandpa. “Papa aka Grandpa” was dearly loved by his grandchildren.

Harvey was confident, but never boastful. He possessed the qualities he most admired in his own two sons, those of fair mindedness and modesty.

Artist Ray Brown passed away peacefully March 13, 2020 at his Montpelier home, his wife Jody and dog Max at his side, after suffering from respiratory and coronary illness.

Unforgettable with her impish smile, her lilting French accent, and a bright twinkle in her eye, Francine delighted everyone she met with her easy and spirited manner, her zest for the simple pleasures of life, and her voracious appetite to learn and experience new things.

A true renaissance man, Ray had many interests. He could just as easily adapt to a hunting trip in the rugged woods of Maine as he could to a long motorcycle excursion with his Barre friends or a bicycle ride with his son and son-in-law.

So many people were touched by David in so many ways. He was an incredibly loving, optimistic and hardworking human being.

Ralph Bishop Dell, 84, a research scientist, physician and biomathematical modeling expert, a lifelong outdoorsman and craftsman, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died in the loving embrace and presence of his wife, children and grandchildren at his home on February 11, 2020, from progressive dementia.

Jan was one-of-a-kind. She loved the ocean and enjoyed sailing, but she hated to exercise and break a sweat on purpose. Jan was a daily napper, a voracious reader of books that she borrowed from her local library, and an expert on potatoes.