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Tinney Date of Birth: 8/15/1931 Date of Death: 10/2/2021 Place of Death: Burlington Burlington, VT--Jean Tinney, 90, of South Hero, passed away peacefully October 2, 2021, at University of Vermont Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1931, in Gardner, MA, the daughter of Gardie and Hazel (Ellis) LaBounty. Jean graduated from Milford High School in 1949, then began her studies at the University of Massachusetts to pursue a career as a surgical nurse but love intervened, and she married Howard Alden Tinney on September 17, 1950. She began her career in public education as school lunch agent for the Colchester School District in the 1960s. In 1969, she graduated from the University of...

Ivan Richard Schaffner Senior, died peacefully, and returned to his Heavenly Home, on Sat. May 1st, soon after listening to words of love, gratitude and farewells, from many members of his loving family. Ivan was born, in his parent's home, on Center Avenue, in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, on January 15th, 1935, to Charles and Gussie Schaffner. His childhood was filled with weekend trips to his grandparents farm, which was close by to his home, and helping to care for his own family's vegetable gardens, flowers, and chickens. At a young age, Ivan learned to play the Slide Trombone, and later became quite accomplished in his efforts. As a teenager, he played his trombone, side by side his...

Hardwick - Diane Teresa Molleur, 33, died unexpectedly after losing her ongoing battle with addiction on January 19, 2020. Diane was born in Lebanon, NH on August 1, 1986, the daughter of Jerry Molleur and Michelle Therrien. Diane graduated from Oxbow High School in Bradford, VT in 2004 and from the New England School of Hair Design in Lebanon, NH in 2007. Diane never wanted to be defined by her addiction or her mistakes. Diane tried to hide the fact that she was fighting personal demons. She had a kind heart, beautiful smile and was friendly with everyone she met. She will be greatly missed... Diane is survived by her father Jerry Molleur and his wife Janet of East Corinth, VT, her...

Williston - George A. Strong, 84, died peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2019, with his loving daughters by his side at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester. George was born in Windsor, VT on January 21, 1935, the son of Ernest and Vina (Darling) Strong. He served in the USMC from 1954 to 1957. He worked for the State of Vermont for 30 years as a Vermont State Trooper, retiring as a Lieutenant Detective. George was a member of the American Legion, the Masons and Shriners. Surviving is his wife Dolly L. Strong of Williston, his daughters Beth Carpenter and husband Scott of Cutler Maine, Linda Alexander and husband William "Butch" of So. Burlington and Lisa...