Obituaries
• Francis R. "Frank" Adams Jr., 81, of West Townshend. Died July 27, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. A resident of West Townshend since 2012, Frank was born in Brattleboro on Dec. 2, 1943, the son of Francis R. and Ruth (Minor) Adams. Raised and educated in town, he attended local public schools including Brattleboro Union High School. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps for four years during the Vietnam War and was discharged from active service in 1965. Frank later relocated to Hollywood, California, where he worked as a security guard and later owned and operated his own bar from 1976 to 2001. He later returned home to Vermont where he operated his own trucking business for several years, F&J Trucking. Active fraternally, he was a member of the Cairo Shrine Temple in Rutland, and locally held membership in the Brattleboro Free Masons, American Legion Post 5, and the Disabled American Veterans, John Blake Chapter. Formerly, Frank attended First United Methodist Church in Brattleboro. More recently, he was a member of Calvary Church in West Townshend. Frank enjoyed fishing, surfing the internet, and playing computer games. He was a skilled maker of fine jewelry. On Aug. 22, 2018, at Calvary Church, he married Ingrid Kretschmer who survives. Besides his devoted wife, he leaves one daughter, Kelley Adams Bell of Florida; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Francis Raymond Adams III. Memorial information: Graveside committal services with military honors will be conducted on Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. in the Adams family lot in Morningside Cemetery. Donations to Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Marie Diane Burdo, 80, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died peacefully on July 29, 2025 at the Jaffrey (N.H.) Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Affectionately known as "Diane," she was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on Oct. 21, 1944, the daughter of Wilfred and Stella (Burke) Challet. She was raised and educated in Northampton, where she attended St. Michael's Parochial School. A faithful and devoted homemaker, her life centered around her family. She especially enjoyed time shared with her grandchildren. Diane was an avid reader and enjoyed travel, taking day trips throughout the tri-state area, and antiquing. On March 8, 1964, in New York, she was married to Donald J. Burdo Sr., who predeceased her on Feb. 10, 2004. Survivors include her sons Donald Burdo Jr. of Keene, New Hampshire, and James Burdo of Hinsdale; a daughter, Brenda Doyle of Orange, Massachusetts; a brother, Phillip Challet of Worthington, Massachusetts; sisters Elaine Laramie of California, Linda Dunton of New Hampshire, and Delores Sankey of Northampton. Additionally, she leaves five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Wilfred Challet Jr., and two sisters, Joanne Bushey and Rosalie Benoit. Memorial information: Graveside committal services will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale. Friends and family are invited to call at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home in Brattleboro on Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Donations to Jaffrey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 20 Plantation Drive, Jaffrey, NH 03452. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• James Logan "Jimmie" Foley, 80, of Brattleboro. Died peacefully on July 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Jimmie was born in Brattleboro on May 5, 1945, the son of Carroll and Bernice (Smith) Foley. Raised in town, he attended Academy School, St. Michael's School, and Brattleboro Union High School. He was well known for his bartending skills at local establishments and private parties. Previously, he worked as a house painter with his father-in-law, Joseph Momaney. He had a lifelong love and appreciation of horses, and his younger years were spent working as a groomsman at various harness tracks around the Northeast. Jimmie enjoyed the outdoors and taking car rides on the back roads of the area with his good friend of 60 plus years, Bob McAuliffe. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's sporting events. He could always be seen cheering them on. He was known by many as "Grandpa Foley," and his motto was "help people, not hurt people." On Oct. 6, 1972, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, he was married to Michele Momaney, who survives. Besides his wife of almost 53 years, he leaves two daughters, Kathleen "Kate" Foley of Vernon and Kelly Foley of Brattleboro; two sisters, Carol "Susie" Haskins and Margaret "Peggy" Manning, both of Brattleboro; five grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Brandon, Callie and Jillian Foley; and three great grandchildren, Noah, Lucy and Killian. Additionally, he is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, James Patrick Foley, and brother, Joseph Foley. Memorial information: A funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., with burial following in St. Michael's Cemetery. A reception will follow the services to be held at the Elks Lodge on Putney Road. Donations to David's House, 461 Mt. Support Rd., Lebanon, NH 03766. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Raymond E. "Ray" Gould, 89, formerly of Bellows Falls. Died peacefully at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, New Hampshire, on July 24, 2025, after years of battling dementia. Ray was born on Feb. 13, 1936, to Raymond W. Gould and Delia Gould. He spent most of his time growing up on their farm in North Clarendon. At 18, he enlisted in the Marines, and served during the Korean War. In 1964, he and his previous wife, Judy, moved with their young son to Bellows Falls. Ray spent most of his working career with St. Johnsbury Trucking, where he met his best friend Paul "Bubba" Shaughnessy. When not working, Ray was a regular at the American Legion, where he was always more than happy to lure any unsuspecting person into a game of pool or a card game, having them believe he was an amateur. They learned pretty quickly he was no amateur in either of those areas. After retiring from St. Johnsbury, he worked at several places part-time to fill his time and surround himself with people. He was definitely a people person. In fact, if one did not know it, they would swear that he was the manager at Home Depot. He spent so much time there that he knew the store inside out and was always more than happy to help a customer who had no idea he wasn't an actual employee. For the last 15 years or so he resided in Keene, New Hampshire. Ray was a loving father and Papa. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His face would light up when they came to visit or he saw pictures of them. Ray was predeceased by his parents; by his first-born daughter, Debra, who died at birth and was born on his birthday; his son, Randy; and his sisters, Barbara Moulton and Beverly Hawkins. He is survived by his daughters, Sherilyn Korpi of Keene, and Tracy Aumand and husband, Jon (Boomer) of Walpole, New Hampshire; grandchildren Ross Gould (Melissa), Allyson Santaw (Ben), Brieana Aumand, Bridgette Holmes (Evan), Bethany Burns (Nick), Elizabeth Korpi, Craig Korpi (Maddy), and Brooke Potter (Jake). He also is survived by 13 great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law, Lester "Turk" Hawkins and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial information: There will be no services. A private burial will be held by the family.
• Rosealie D. Howe, 84, of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 25, 2025, after a brief illness. Rosealie was born in her family's home in Hinsdale on June 10, 1941, the daughter of Walter and Delia Dascomb (Archambeault). She was raised and educated in Hinsdale, where her class was the last to graduate from the old Hinsdale High School in 1960. She went on to earn a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Thompson School of Nursing in Brattleboro. Throughout her career in nursing, she was employed by Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, where she began as a Candy Striper in her teens. Later, she worked at physicians' offices (Dr. John Trumper, Dr. Robert Nassau & Dr. Anne Haydock of Brattleboro Pediatrics, Dr. Clifford Langweiler, and Dr. Martina Sczesny). She briefly worked for Vernon Green Nursing Home, Holton Home, and Vermont Home Health Care, where she met a wonderful family, the Robbs. She adored all the patients she attended to and enjoyed all the patients of the doctors, at the physicians' offices where she was employed. Rosealie was the first to arrive at any event and enjoyed being surrounded by family. She loved to sit on her porch watching the birds. Rosealie was an avid soccer fan and bowler, and enjoyed reading and crocheting in her free time. Growing up in North Hinsdale, she grew her love for cows through tending to the neighboring farms, as she often explained they are the kindest animals. She traveled all over in her later years, exploring the United States with her friends, the "Red Hats" to enjoy theater productions. Rosealie was a woman you could count on to always lend a hand when in need. Rosealie married Phillip Howe at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on June 11, 1965; they were married for 42 years. Survivors include a brother, Walter Dascomb of Hinsdale; and a sister, Gail McGirr of Newport, New Hampshire; and children Elaine Midgett (Brent) of Rodanthe, North Carolina, Dwight Howe of Hinsdale, and Kathryn Lynch (Leonard) of Hinsdale. Rosealie had seven grandchildren, Peter Howe (Lori), Theresa King, Jon Howe, Dwight Howe, Samantha Labby (Dennis), and Hannah Lynch; and five great-grandchildren, Ryker Skilling, Willow Skilling, Ava Howe, Waylynn Skilling, and Rylee Labby. Rosealie also had many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Rosealie was predeceased by a brother, Mark Dascomb, a sister, Bonnie Denyou, a daughter-in-law, Beverly Howe, and a granddaughter, Ashley King. Memorial information: Graveside committal services were held Aug. 1 at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Hinsdale. Donations to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302; or a charity of your choice. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Barbara Ann Latronica, 85, of Brattleboro. Died at her home, with her family by her side, July 24, 2025, following a period of declining health. A resident of Brattleboro since 1970, Barbara was born in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, New York, on Oct. 8, 1939, the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Krupa) Glembocki. She was raised and educated in Queens and was a graduate of John Adams High School, Class of 1957. On May 14, 1967, at St. Bonaventure's Roman Catholic Church in Jamaica, New York, she married Vincent J. Latronica, who predeceased her on March 17, 2024. Barbara earned her certificate as a Licensed Nursing Assistant and worked as an LNA at the former Eden Park Nursing Home in Brattleboro for many years. Previously, she worked as part of the kitchen staff at the former Austine School in Brattleboro. While a resident in New York, she worked as an office clerk for the Internal Revenue Service. On a part-time basis, with her husband, she made an assortment of homemade candy which they distributed to several locations in the Brattleboro area. A devout Catholic, Barbara was a communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed ceramics, cake decorating, baking, cooking and time shared with her family, especially her granddaughter. Survivors include one son, Anthony V. Latronica; a daughter, Anna N. Borgatti and husband Joseph Jr., and her granddaughter, Ava K. Borgatti, all of Brattleboro; one brother, Thomas Glembocki and wife Michele of Port Charlotte, Florida, and several nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by a brother, Anthony Robert, who died in infancy. Memorial information: In keeping with her final wishes, no formal funeral services are scheduled. She will be laid to rest in St. Michael's Parish Cemetery. Donations to Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, VT 05302; or to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• David "Dave" Robinson IV, 78, died on July 11, 2025 in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Old car enthusiast, singer, adventurous traveler, and loving husband and father, he had a 25-year career in the Navy. His service included four years as an enlisted man on submarines, officer duty on destroyers and helicopter carriers, and a period of teaching Naval Science to upcoming Merchant Marine engineers. He retired from the Naval Reserves at the rank of commander. Dave moved back to Vermont in 1989 to teach at Vermont Academy, his alma mater, in the computer department founded by his father. He shared his deep bass voice over the years with many groups, including the Cheshiremen, the Blanche Moyse Chorale, the Yankee Male Chorus, the Brattleboro Concert Choir, and more. Dave's other passion was antique cars, serving on the boards of regional and national Packard clubs and belonging to local clubs, such as Yesteryears. Dave and his family were fortunate to have experienced a vast variety of travel over the years, by foot, canoe, train, ship, and car. He enthusiastically shared accounts of those adventures with anyone who would listen. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judy "Eric" Robinson; a daughter, Amanda Cramer and her husband, Philip; and grandchildren Lucy and Malcolm. He was predeceased by son, Geoffrey. Memorial information: A memorial service will be held in the fall.
• Kelly Louise Wunsch, 60, of Vernon. Died peacefully at home, with her husband by her side, on July 18, 2025, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Kelly was born in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 21, 1965, the daughter of Dean and Georgia Ann (Schantz) McCandless. She was raised and educated in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1983. On Sept. 28, 1985, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brattleboro, she was married to Theodore "Ted" Wunsch, who survives. Kelly had been employed as a school bus driver and instructor for Kuzmeskus Transportation based in Gill, Massachusetts. She retired from her position early due to health issues. Previously, she had worked at Members 1st Credit Union in Brattleboro and at Fulflex. Steadfast in her walk of faith, she and her husband were members for 25 years of Vernon Advent Christian Church where, for several years, she chaired the church's social committee. Kelly was a member of the Eagles, Brattleboro Aerie #2445, and was a former member of the Elks in Brattleboro and Greenfield, Massachusetts. She loved the summer months, being out on the deck with family and friends, spending time at the beach, and going on cruises. She was also known for being an excellent cook and hostess. Besides her devoted husband of 39 years, she leaves a twin brother, Scott McCandless of Roseville, Arkansas; a sister, Sharleen Braskie (Mark) of Vernon; and many nieces and nephews and several cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Jacob Wunsch, in 2015; and siblings Dean McCandless, Kim Patterson, and Lori Costello. Memorial information: A memorial service in celebration of her life will be conducted on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at Vernon Advent Christian Church, with a reception to follow. She will be laid to rest in the family lot in Tyler Cemetery on Pond Road. Donations to Vernon Advent Christian Church, 4554 Fort Bridgman Rd., Vernon, VT 05354. To offer condolences, visit atamaniuk.com.
• Hollis Wyman, 82, of Grafton. Died July 22, 2025 at Pine Heights Nursing Home in Brattleboro.Wyman was born in Bellows Falls on Nov. 2, 1942, the son of Freeman and Margaret (Parker) Wyman. Hollis lived the majority of his life on the farm. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and working in the woods. He enjoyed cutting firewood, making maple syrup, and the haying season. He is survived by his family, Danny Wyman, Tina Jenson, David Labby, Dale Wyman, Lisa Labby, Brian Wyman, and Rachael Stoodley. He is also survived by his brother, Myron and sister, Linda Labby. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Richard Wyman. Memorial information: A graveside service took place on Aug. 1 at Cambridgeport Cemetery. Donations to the Activities Department, Pine Heights, 187 Oak Grove Ave., Brattleboro, VT 05301.
Birthdays
• The family of Jean Ryan O'Connor of Putney, who turns 90 on Aug. 8, invites her friends and neighbors to help her celebrate this milestone birthday. Cards and letters may be sent to Jean R. O'Connor, 29 Neumann Lane, Apt. 106, Putney, VT 05346.
• There will be an open celebration of Shirley Squires's 95th birthday at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Join the fun as family, friends, and fans share their love and admiration for this remarkable woman and have some cake too. No presents please; they will have a book you can sign for Shirley. All are welcome.
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