John Westinghouse
John Kirk Westinghouse (1943-2024) died peacefully at his home in East Charleston on October 29, 2024. John was born in Buffalo, New York, to Dr. Walter David Westinghouse and Elizabeth Wende Westinghouse. At the age of 18 months he traveled with his family to Sun Valley, Idaho, where his father was a Navy doctor during World War II. They returned to Williamsville, New York, at the end of the war. John graduated from Williamsville High School and Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut. He attended the University of Connecticut.
John was a Renaissance man, proficient in a wide range of fields. At various times in his life he taught sailing, rebuilt old barns in the Mount Snow area, played a guitarrón (Mexican bass) in New York City music venues, and ran several businesses in Hartford, Connecticut, helping in a downtown revival. There he ran the Sandal Shop leather business — retail and wholesale — for seven years. He also traveled around the United States participating in the National Boutique Shows showcasing the leather goods from the Sandal Shop.
In 1969, he and a group of friends bought land in East Charleston and co-founded a community. He felt this was one of his greatest accomplishments.
John was a hard worker and an entrepreneur and enjoyed learning new skills and participating in a variety of adventures including: setting up the kitchen in Calico Pizza — the first pizza place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming — teaching sailing, marketing the Green Mountain Trading Post, and running a restaurant in the Osbourne Hotel (now the Essex House in Island Pond). He was also a carpenter and ran a contracting company building homes in the area including Timberpeg Post and Beam Homes.
John finished his career working for the state of Vermont in their Property Valuation and Review (PVR) Division for 17 years. There he assisted up to 45 towns yearly with reporting requirements for the state. John was responsible for creating a grading system matrix the state uses when valuing improvements. After his PVR retirement, John continued to serve both as lister for his town and recently, as assessor for Groton.
For relaxation, John was an avid golfer and played in a league for many years. He inspired others with his crossword and bridge skills.
John met his wife Carol O. Smith in 1985 while building a Timberpeg studio for his sister in New York’s Finger Lakes. She returned with him to the community in Vermont and they started their family with the addition of their son, Walter David Westinghouse.
He was a devoted father who spent hours at sports practices and events, driving to and from Revolutionary War reenactments and band practices and performances. John was a loving husband who supported the right of women to choose their own paths through life.
After John retired at the age of 76, he and his son built a family designed home in East Charleston. There he enjoyed the last years of his life on the land and with the family and friends he loved. He died surrounded by his beloved family: Carol, Walter and fiancée Dr. Camilla Jamieson, and Dr. Mary Ready.
John was one of ten children and was inspired throughout his life by his mother. He is survived by: his wife, Carol, and son, Walter David Westinghouse (Dr. Camilla Jamieson); his sisters and brothers Dr. Wende Young, Bessie Burton, Dr. Walter David (Min Tzu) Westinghouse, Marcia Hoffman, Mark (Dr. Darlene) Westinghouse, Ann (Dr. John) Norlund, Dr. Andrea Westinghouse (Kevin O’Shaughnessy), Linda Westinghouse (Peter Taylor), and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
John was predeceased by his parents and his sister Susan Kirk Mair (Westinghouse) Brown.
A celebration of his life will be held in July. For more information on details email [email protected]. Donations in John’s memory may be made to Slamt1d (https://www.slamt1d.org), whose mission is to empower people of all ages affected by Type 1 diabetes, or to an organization of one’s choice.
Marcel Tanguay
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Marcel Tanguay announces his death on December 4, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on March 10, 1954, Marcel was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and generosity left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Marcel is survived by his daughter Melissa and her husband, Josh Noyes, of Barton, as well as his son Robert and his wife, Crystal Tanguay, of Derby. He took pride in his role as a grandfather, leaving behind four grandchildren: Keshia Dillon, Celeste Tanguay, Christian Paddleford, and Julie Tanguay, and a great-grandson, Asher Dillon. Each grandchild held a special place in his heart.
A steadfast fixture in the community, Marcel provided rides to many in his community. His service and compassion touched many lives, fostering friendships that will be cherished forever. Marcel’s absence will be profoundly felt, yet his spirit will forever remain etched in the hearts of everyone who loved and knew him. Marcel’s light will continue to shine brightly in the love he shared. Rest in peace, Marcel. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy of love, friendship, and kindness will live on in the hearts of many.
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Janice Drew
Janice J. Drew, of Glover, died on December 10, 2024, in Newport. She was the beloved sister of Elaine Schurman. A complete obituary will follow.
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