Jerome S. Clark, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, in Cathedral City, California.
He was the only son of Irene Hebert Clark of Craftsbury Common and Roy Clark. He will be buried with his parents in Craftsbury Village Cemetery in early May. Some of his uncles, Joe, Charlie and Cyrus Hebert, of Craftsbury are also buried there.
His cousin Kathy Mangan, previously of Albany, had been with him for the past year.
Mr. Clark grew up in Binghamton, New York, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, and graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, in 1953 with a major in drama. He was renowned for his performances in theatrical productions.
Mr. Clark worked his entire career for TWA —nearly 40 years — working both in reservations and at TWA’s headquarters in New York City. In his primary role coordinating international charters, he flew with such prestigious customers as President Ronald Reagan. He helped arrange the press charters accompanying President Richard Nixon’s historic 1972 trip to China, and he organized several papal charters bringing Pope John Paul II to and around the United States. He traveled to countries around the world, experiencing various cultures, festivals and events.
Mr. Clark retired from TWA in 1992 and moved to Cathedral City, California, in 1999. He held a Life Master Certificate from the American Contact Bridge League and played bridge weekly, a skill he learned from his mother. He also enjoyed the theater and films. He will be best remembered for his ever present smile.
Allen R. “Country Al” Cochran
Allen R. “Country Al” Cochran, 52, of Glover died Monday, March 21, at the North Country Medical Center in Newport.
He was born November 17, 1958, in Norwich, Connecticut, a son of Ronald M. and June (Barker) Cochran.
He graduated from Hartford High School in the class of 1977 where he was #78 on the varsity football team. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned home where he worked for the state of Vermont Highway Department and later at the P&C warehouse in Hartford which became C&S Wholesale Grocer’s.
He was married to Tammy Fitzgerald April 14, 1990, in Hartland, and they lived in Windsor until 1997 when Mr. Cochran became disabled.
He was an avid hunter. He enjoyed classic country music, dancing, playing the lottery, texting, and sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and often asked, “How about them Cowboys?” Most of all he enjoyed his time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for his big, teddy bear heart and his wonderful sense of humor.
He leaves his wife, Tammy, of Glover; seven daughters: Sarah Cochran-Day and her husband, Aaron, of Grafton, New Hampshire, Allison Cochran of Bradford, Tabitha Armstrong and her husband, Noah, of Glover, Lindsay Cochran and her partner, Jordan Choiniere, of West Hartford, Amanda Cochran and her partner, Zachary Labor, of Barton, Danielle Cochran of Glover, and Samantha Cochran of Glover; six grandchildren: Mason and Kameron Day, Blaze Cochran, Autumn Blaisdell, Savannah, and Randi Lynn Labor; and two very close friends of the family, Skye and Fawn who were like children; a sister, Diane Cochran-Jenkins of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; a brother, Timothy Cochran, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his nephew Hunter Borneman, and Richard “Pat” Sargent.
A memorial service and funeral were held March 26 at the Knight Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed in an online guest book at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the VA Hospital, care of Patient Services, 215 North Main Street, White River Jct., Vermont 05009, or the Vascular Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.
Alice L. Diette
Alice L. Diette, 86, of Derby Line died on March 24, 2011, in Derby Line.
She was born November 22, 1924, in Barton, a daughter of Leonard “Leo” and Roseanna (Jutras) LeBlanc.
On June 19, 1948, she married Paul F. Diette who predeceased her in 1989.
Mrs. Diette had been the assistant town clerk for the town of Barton. She was a past member of the Ladies Alter Society at St. Paul’s Church, and she was also treasurer for the church for several years.
She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and knitting. She was a Red Sox and Montreal Canadiens fan, and she especially enjoyed her many pets over the years.
She is survived by two sons: Paul Diette and his wife, Becky, of Newport, and Jean Diette and his wife, Mary, of Ambler, Pennsylvania; by the following grandchildren: Sean Diette and his wife, Sarah, of Maine, Amy DeJulio and her husband, Charles, of Pennsylvania, and Patty Sassaman and her husband, Jeremy, of Pennsylvania; and by two great-grandchildren: Kayli Sassaman and Aiden DeJulio, both of Pennsylvania.
Funeral services were held on March 29 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Spring interment will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Barton.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Diette’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s School, 54 Eastern Avenue, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Lucille E. Gamba
Lucille Eatman Gamba, beloved wife of the late Dr. Carl L. Gamba, died on March 15, 2011, at the home of her daughter Nancy (Gamba) Hansen, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Gamba was born in Mantua, Alabama, to Viola Marlowe and Samuel Snoddy Eatman on August 6, 1914. She was reared in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. She taught home economics and English in the Birmingham School District for nine years before her marriage in 1944 to Carl Lewis Gamba, M.D., then a captain in the Army.
She and Dr. Gamba moved to Wallingford, Pennsylvania, in 1950, where he opened a family medical practice and she established a home for their four children. Mrs. Gamba was active in school, community, and church activites. She served many years as a leader in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Parent Teacher Association and as a member of several medical auxiliaries.
Following his retirement from private practice, Dr. and Mrs. Gamba spent two years living and working in Guam, during which time they traveled extensively throughout the Far East. Mrs. Gamba was one of the volunteers during Operation Babylift who met and cared for orphans being evacuated at the end of the Vietnam War. They moved to Aiken, South Carolina, in 1979, where Dr. Gamba continued to practice medicine.
Mrs. Gamba and her husband were worldwide and adventurous travelers, making numerous trips to Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China, as well as enjoying extensive camping trips throughout the United States. They also spent many quiet times at their beloved house on Edisto Island, which was the site of annual family gatherings for over 25 years.
Mrs. Gamba was a master bridge player, an avid reader, with her own decades-long listing and rating system for each book she’d read, and a serious follower of current events. She and Dr. Gamba placed great emphasis on the value of higher education and the necessity of a solid work ethic. Being an “accomplisher” was one of her highest compliments. Above all, her abiding focus was on her family, both immediate and extended, and her many dear friends. Even to the very end, her encyclopedic memory, dry wit, and healing touch brought joy and release to all who she loved. Mrs. Gamba was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Her beloved husband, Carl, and two sisters, Gladys and Jane Ola, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Carl of Orleans, Nancy and her husband, Jerry, of Aiken, David and his wife, Beverly, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Mark and his wife, Deborah, of North Augusta, South Carolina; by daughter-in-law Colleen O’Neill of Barton; by grandchildren Juliet, Vajra, Radha, Adam, Logan, Damon, Conner, Seth, Jay, Michael, Ashley, Heather, Jason, Jeremy, and Derek; by 18 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to Autism Ability Advocates, 470 Timberchase Lane, Aiken, South Carolina 29803.
For online condolences, visit the guest register at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com.
Paul R. Lucas
Paul R. Lucas, 82, of Beebe Plain, beloved husband of Catherine Lucas, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in North Troy.
He was born on February 19, 1929, in Island Pond, a son of Victor and Olive (Eddy) Lucas.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Army.
He received his master’s degree in administration from the University of Maine.
On September 11, 1948, he married Catherine Millet who survives him.
Mr. Lucas was the athletic director at North Country Union High School from 1970 to 1980 and also taught history for several years. More recently he retired as an officer for U.S. Customs.
He enjoyed duck hunting and fly-fishing with his son Steve. He held memberships with the Memphremagog Masonic Lodge #65 F&AM, Newport Elks BPOE #2155, and the Boundary Rotary Club in Stanstead, Quebec, and was very active with the guardian ad litem program.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Lucas, of Beebe Plain; his children: Karen Crowe and her husband, Alan, of Charleston, Steve Lucas and his wife, Sherie, of Charleston, and Leslie Lucas of Barre; and by his nine cherished grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on March 29 at the United Church of Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Spring interment will held at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lucas’ memory may be made to the United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
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