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Henry Charles Hardt, 73, of Troy died in Derby on Saturday, October 2, 2004.
Mr. Hardt was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17, 1930, the son of Dorothy (Praeger) and the late Henry Hardt.
He served in the U.S. Navy, and he was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1967 after 20 years of service. He was also a quality control manager for Kraft-Agri-Mark in Troy, retiring in 1993.
He was a member and past president of the Lions Club in Troy, a member of American Legion North Troy Post No. 28, and a member of the Fleet Reserve.
He volunteered at North Country Hospital, at the senior meal site in Westfield, and at the community center. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture, and carpentry work. He loved the outdoors, participating in many community events, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Mason) Hardt, of Troy. They were married on November 17, 1973.
He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Hardt, of Tennessee; by children: Lauren Liverette and her husband, Jerry, of Asheboro, North Carolina, Ronald Hardt and his wife, Heather, of Salisbury, Neil Przybylinski and his wife, Maryann, of Connecticut, Richard Przybylinski and his wife, Patti, of Texas, Stanley Przybylinski and his wife, Susan, of Michigan, and Jeanne Layhee and her husband, Dale, of New York; by his sisters: Lori Madderom and her husband, Jim, of Oregon, Charlotte Rich and her husband, Bob, of Tennessee, and Barbara Dunlea and her husband, Ray, of Florida; by 16 grandchildren; and by one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his sister Marion Ketchum.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 8, at the Westfield Community Center at 11 a.m. At his request, Mr. Hardt will be buried at sea by the U.S. Navy.
Contributions in Mr. Hardt’s memory may be made to the Troy Lion’s Club or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Nita Alice Ames
Nita Alice Ames, 82, of Derby died in Newport on Friday, October 1, 2004.
Mrs. Ames was born in East Charleston on May 15, 1922, the daughter of William "Will" and Olive (French) Gardner. She graduated from Derby Academy.
On August 24, 1942, she married Lyndol Ames, who predeceased her in 1990. She helped her husband run the family farm and maple sugaring operation for 50 years.
She was a 50-year member of the Homemakers Club and the Christian Women’s Club in Newport, where she taught Bible studies. She was a founding member of the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school.
She enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially for large family gatherings. She was an excellent seamstress and avid knitter.
She is survived by her children: Roderick Ames and his wife, Irene, of Morgan, Terrance Ames and his wife, Patty, of Sanford, Florida, and Dawnita Ames of Holland; by her grandchildren: Jacqueline Patenaude and her husband, Richard, Rosanna Reynolds, and Adam, Alica, Matthew, Sarah, and Marie Ames; by her great-grandchildren: Michael Johnson, Kylee Ames, and Jacob, and Thomas Reynolds; by her brothers Clayton Gardner and his wife, Gerry, of Seattle, Washington, and Raymond Gardner and his wife, Margaret, of Reading, Massachusetts; by her sisters: Ruth Metcalf of Columbus, Ohio, Lois Cardwell of Newport, and Beulah Griffes and her husband, Don, of East Charleston; by her daughter-in-law Ann Ames of Newport; and by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son David Ames; by her grandson Eric Ames; by her great-grandson Curtis Johnson; by her brothers Earl and Adelbert Gardner; and by her sisters Elizabeth Johnson and Elinor Cove.
Funeral services were held October 6 at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Rick Smith and the Reverend Fred Barker co-officiating. Interment followed at Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Ames’ memory may be made to the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 13, East Charleston, Vermont 05833.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Mary L. Whitcomb
Mary L. Whitcomb, 48, of Schenectady, New York, beloved wife of Pastor Timothy Whitcomb Sr., died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at her residence after a long illness.
Mrs. Whitcomb was born in Newport and was a daughter of Collins K. Hall of Irasburg and the late Ruth H. Hall.
She had a wonderful dedication and love for children. She was associated with the former New Life Nursery and more recently at Little One’s Nursery and Daycare in Schenectady.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children: Timothy G. Whitcomb Jr. and his wife, Tarra, and Daniel G., Aaron N., and Shannon E. Whitcomb; by grandson Ian M. Whitcomb; and by brothers and sisters: Nancy Sheltra of Derby, Larry Hall, Kenny Hall, Shirley McCormick, Joanne Cleveland, and Jim Hall, all of Irasburg, and Judy Rotunno of Burlington. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Danny Hall.
Funeral services were held June 12 at the Derby United Church. Interment followed at the Brownington Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent in Mrs. Whitcomb’s name to New Life Ministries, 148 Clinton Street, Schenectady, New York 12305.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
