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Dorothy Baker
POUGHKEEPSIE Dorothy Baker aka "Aunt Dot", 68, of Poughkeepsie, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. A 52 year resident of Poughkeepsie, she was a retired laborer for the Hudson River Psychiatric Center and a faithful member of Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, Manchester Circle, Poughkeepsie. Born in Whitakers, NC on May 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James Parker Sr. and Fannie Bunn. She is survived by her sons, Mohammad F. Akbar, Randolph Baker, Jr. and his wife, Darlene, all of Poughkeepsie; two daughters, Donna Williams of Greensboro, NC and Viola Adams of Poughkeepsie; four brothers, James W. Bunn and his wife, Ruth; James Parker and his wife, LaDoris; Thomas Bunn and his wife, Frances, all of Poughkeepsie; and William E. Bunn and his wife, Hazel of Burlington, NC; four sisters, Ernestine Booker and her husband, Charles; Shirley Riggins, Margaret Stroman and her husband, Albert; and Vivian Neal, all of Poughkeepsie. Special dearest friends, Caletia Byrd and Melvina Coleman. A host of nieces, nephews and many friends also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents, and a sister, Pearl Graham. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 from 6pm to 8 pm at Rhodes Funeral Chapel, 43 Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, 30 Manchester Circle, Poughkeepsie, Elder David Barnes will officiate. Interment will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Ave., Poughkeepsie entrusted with professional arrangements.
Gertrude Harrington Bevier
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Gertrude Harrington Bevier, 81, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was the wife of Richard Benjamin Bevier, who died last year. She is survived by 2 daughters, Susan Bevier Roy and her husband, Paul A. Roy, of Charlestown, RI and Martha Vail Bevier of Charlottesville, VA; and 3 grandchildren, Sarah Harrington Roy, Courtney Bevier Roy, and Thomas Benjamin Roy. Her son, Thomas Dumont Bevier, predeceased her. She was the daughter of the late Dr James Taylor Harrington and Lavina Vail Harrington of Poughkeepsie, New York. She had 2 older sisters, Jocelyn Harrington Breed and Natalie Harrington Zook, and a brother Willard Vail Harrington who predeceased her. She graduated from The Masters School and Bradford College. She was a member of the Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, the Junior League, the Charlotte Garden Club, and served on the board of Planned Parenthood. She was a supporter of the Arts in Charlotte. Burial will be in the family plot in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Calling Hours will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the Charlotte Marriott South Park and again from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her home, 2020 Field Creek Lane, Charlottesville.
Virginia H. Dahlem
Virginia H. Dahlem, passed into the hands of our Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Northern Dutchess Hospital after a short illness. She was 81. She was born in the Bronx on May 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna Poole Hurley. Virginia was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent's Hospital, School of Nursing in Manhattan. She belonged to the St. Vincent's Alumni Association. She moved to Rhinebeck in 1959 and then over to Ulster County in 1982. For 13 years she worked at Benedictine Hospital as an operating room nurse. She retired in 1993. She moved to Wells Manor, Rhinebeck in 2008. A former parishioner of St. Catherine Laboure Church, Lake Katrine, she was a member of the Apostolate for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Divine Mercy Chapel, Kingston. Surviving are her five sons Thomas P. Dahlem and his wife Diana of South Lyon, MI, Michael P. Dahlem and his wife Lauri of Windsor, CT, Stephen P. Dahlem and his wife Kathleen of South Glastonbury, CT, Joseph G. Dahlem and his wife Marlene of Rhinebeck, and John N. Dahlem and his wife Helen of Charlotte, NC; ten grandchildren Rebekah Craft, Ruth, Rachel, Alexis, Michelle, Alexander, Branden, Taylor, Matthew and Jill Dahlem; two nieces, who she loved as daughters, Claire Markarian of Needham, MA and Lorraine Delgado of Hyde Park; and a former colleague, devoted friend of 60 years and kindred spirit, Sister Rose Marie Mullen of Poughkeepsie. One sister Viola Holley died in 1998. Virginia's family would like to thank the nurses and medical staff of Northern Dutchess Hospital for the excellent and compassionate care she received during her illness. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Mission Church, Mulford Ave., Statsburg. Rev. Michael L. Palazzo will celebrate. Arrangements by Simpson – Gaus Funeral Home, Kingston. Memorial contributions may be made to "Divine Mercy Chapel", 467 Delaware Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.
David N. DiMarco
HYDE PARK - David N. DiMarco, 60, of Hyde Park, former resident of Wappingers and previously of St. Augustine, FL and Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at home. He was a Meat Cutter for Shop Rite, Wappingers Falls. Born November 4, 1948, in Beacon, he was the son of Orlando and Dina DiGiandomenico DiMarco. He married Norma Jean TenEyck DiMarco, who survives at home. Survivors include daughter, Nannette Barry and John of Wappingers Falls; sons, David DiMarco and Billie Jo of Hendersen, NV; Nicholas DiMarco and Jennifer Windheim of Wappingers Falls; eight grandchildren and one expected grandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters, Dina Cruz of the Town of Poughkeepsie; Gilda Terrey of Hyde Park; brother, Orlando DiMarco and wife, Julie of Wilmington NC. He was predeceased by sisters, Mary Campala, Edith Paonessa; brothers, John DiMarco, Gulio DiMarco and Nicholas DiMarco. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, from 6-7pm, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, at 10:00am at St. Mary's Church, Clinton St., Wappingers Falls, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Agnes Harris Gillet
MARLBORO - Agnes Harris Gillet, 83, a local resident of Marlboro for four months, previously a ten year resident of Highland and previous to that was Cortland, where she raised her family, died Friday, January 30, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was employed at Monarch Machine & Tool Company, until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Mid Hudson Senior Citizens, in Highland and First Presbyterian Church, in Highland. Born November 26, 1925, in Lexington, NC, she was the daughter of Reuben and Clatie Greene Harris. On February, 12, 1950, in Cortland, she married Fred H. Gillet, who predeceased her in May 12, 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Priscilla Sodums of Barnet,Vermont; Melanie Bolstad and her husband Richard of Highland; one son, John Gillet and his wife, Ann of North Tonawanda; nine grandchildren, Michael, Patrick and Devin Sodums, Jeffrey, Brian and Scott Bolstad, Bethany, Katelyn and Allison Gillet; one sister, Louise Vormwald of Clearwater, FL; one brother, Fred Harris of Ashville, NC: several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two sisters, Laura Wright and Dorcas Holland and two brothers, Richard and Roy Harris. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 1st, from 2-4pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main St., Highland. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2nd, at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Highland. Burial will take place in Cortland Cemetery, in Cortland, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 725, Highland, NY 12528 or a charity of your choice in Agnes Gillet's name.
Verla Gregoire
MILLERTON, NY - Verla Gregoire entered into eternal life on January 29, 2009. She will be remembered as a sweet, kind and loving wife, mother and loyal friend. Born on October 17, 1919 in Bethany, CT. She was the daughter of the late Middie and Alice Austin. She was employed with the WDC for many years and retired in 1982. In September 1940 Verla married Antonio Gregoire, whom predeceased her on May 10, 1969. She is survived by her daughters, Claudette Chamberlin, Elaine Rivard and a son, Roger Gregoire, 7 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her son Ronald Gregoire. Verla came from a large family of 11 siblings of which 7 predeceased her. Calling hours will be held Sunday February 1, 2009 from 2pm-5pm at the Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main Street, Sharon, CT. Funeral Services will be Monday February 2nd at 11:AM at St. Bernard's Church, Sharon, CT. Burial will be at the in the Spring at convenience of the Family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Devereux Foundation, 40 Devereux Way, Red Hook, NY 12571.
Alane Hanusik
YONKERS - Alane Hanusik of Yonkers, passed away on January 29, 2009 at age 53. Born on March 22, 1955 to Alan and Jean (Mahelsky) Hanusik in Yonkers where she was raised and graduated from Blessed Sacrament Academy. Alane worked as a Dental Assistant for Oro and Cohen Practice in Yonkers. Besides her parents Alan and Jean, she is survived by two brothers, Barry D. (Donna) of Dover Plains, NY and Douglas (Lucy) of LaGrangeville. She is also survived by her nieces, Ginny and Antonia and her nephew, Russell. Visitation will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m ONLY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at 10 a.m.
