Beverly Major, born October 6, 1935 in Burlington Vermont to Marion and Elmer Bruhn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 5th.

Dr. Richard “Dick” Heilman, of Burlington and South Hero Vermont, passed away on February 7, 2020 in the UVM Medical Center, where he worked for thirty-three years. He was just shy of his 86th birthday.

Judith Ann Music, age 71, died on February 1, 2020 at her home in White River Junction, almost eight years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving family, including her husband of 45 years, John Vogel, her children, and her grandchildren.

He was a world-class worrier, but he found relaxation out-of-doors, often with his children, coaching baseball, fishing, walking or riding bicycles. Even well into his 70s and early 80s he made time and found energy to cheer on the sidelines, go camping, biking and hiking to relax with his family.

Norm will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He had an unparalleled zest for life and an infectious laugh. From rollercoasters to hang gliding, there were few thrills that Norm would miss, keeping his pacemaker working overtime.

Donald R. McCain III, 84, passed away in the comfort of his family on Thursday evening, January 16, 2020 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Born on December 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Donald R. McCain, Jr. and Constance (Marinos) McCain. On October 28, 1955, Don married the former Gail McMullen in Allentown, PA.

He looked at humanity and community with a sometimes skeptical and sometimes hopeful eye and regularly commented on either with the word “interesting.” Even when asked, during his last days, if he was afraid of dying, he paused, thought for a moment, and said, “No, I’m not afraid…I’m curious… It should be interesting.”

“To a forester, every day is Earth Day.” True to his word and a good man to know when the chips were down, Ben will be missed.

On October 24, 1992 Steve married Luann Tenney in Anchorage, Alaska. They returned to Vermont and moved into a homestead in Sheffield on Duck Pond Road. In his early 20s, with the help of his friends, Steve built a hunting camp off the grid.

He was more than just an exceptional skier and teacher. Simon’s many talents included restoration of homes, gardening, photography, wood carving and wood bowl turning, watercolor and oil painting.

Betty was very artistic. She enjoyed arranging flowers and received many awards for her creative arrangements. She taught several workshops on the craft. Betty also spent many years taking lessons in folk art painting and her daughters inherited several beautiful pieces of her work.

Those who knew her well know that she had a way with words and loved long and prolific correspondence and communication with family, friends, and anyone who would listen.

When not performing, Jimmy enjoyed deer hunting and fishing, watching football, boxing and professional bull riding. He was a longtime member of the American Legion.

Mr. Martin enjoyed living life to the fullest. He enjoyed a good deal, and loved going to lawn sales and flea markets. Mark also enjoyed being outside especially camping on the Lamoille River.