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The Burlington Free Press Saturday, October 27, 2001 Death Notices and Funerals Held his youth in Berlin, where his family moved in 1912. After secondary school, he attended university in Freiburg and Heidelburg as well as Austria before being awarded his Ph.D. from the University of Bonn i in 1933. at University of Palermo, 1933-1936, taught cily, before relocating to the United States. He did so, in part, because he was Jewish and realized he had no future in Nazi Germany or fascist Italy.

Although fluent in three languages, he knew only rudimentary English and applied for a job as a houseman for two Princeton University undergraduates who wished to learn German; they encouraged him to learn English. This opportunity led him to study at Princeton, where he was awarded a second Ph.D. in philosphy in 1941. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1943 after adopting his mother's maiden name. That same year, he enlisted in the U.S.

Army, where he served in military intelligence with the 35th Infantry Division. For his military service, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Immediately after the war, he began a 26-year career as a professor of philosophy, teaching in succession at Princeton, the University of Minnesota, and from 1947-1971 at Brooklyn College. A scholar of the works of Immanuel Kant, Professor Cerf published Existential Interpretation of Sensibility and Kant's Analytic of the Beautiful as well as numerous articles. His English translation of Hegel's works is still considered definitive.

His career as a philanthropist began after his retirement to Vermont in 1971. Although the Nazis expropriated his father's business in 1938, one half the company was returned to the family after World War II. Mr.Cerf sold his interest in the company in 1987. In subsequent years, he made gifts to endow the business school at Champlain College in Burlington, which is named for him; the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, and established a fund for the arts through his creation of the Vermont Arts Endowment. In 1995, he was honored by the Vermont Arts Council when they created the Walter Cerf Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.

The following year, he endowed the Walter Cerf Distinguished College Professorship at Middlebury College. In 1997, on his 90th birthday, he made a $2 million gift to the Vermont community Foundation to create the Walter Cerf Community Fund. Over. the past 15 years, he made gifts exceeding $12.5 million to more than 120 different Vermont organizations. Professor Cerf never lost his love for the landscape and culture of Germany.

His fondness for his adopted home in Vermont stemmed from its physical resemblance to his place of origin as well as the Green Mountain state's tolerant and independent traditions. For much of the 20 years, he lived quietly in his home accompanied by his dachshund and surrounded by his collections of art and antiques. In 1993, he was diagnosed with dementia, and for the past seven years a guardian and staff of loving caregivers assisted him. He is survived by two first cousins, Judy Piene of Wellington-on-the-Lake, Canada, and Beate Cerf of Leipzig. He was predeceased by a younger brother, Ernst Felix Heymann, who died in 1944.

If was Professor Cerf's wish that there be no funeral or memorial service. A celebratory event is planned for May 14, 2002, on what would have been his 95th birthday. Professor Cerf asked that contributions in his memory be made to the Brandon Area Rescue Squad, Brandon, Vt. 05733. SGT.

WILLIAM THOMAS HAYES, VSP SHELBURNE Sgt. William Thomas Hayes, 36, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, in Shelburne. Bill was born in Watertown, N.Y., on Oct. 28, 1964, the son of Evelyn Daniels Hayes and the late Thomas C.

Hayes, who died in September of this year. PAID NOTICES Bill attended and graduated from Watertown public schools. He went on in his education to Jefferson Community College and from there to Oswego State College, graduating in 1987. While in college, Bill met Lori Ann White, and they were joined in marriage Oct. 12, 1991, in Schenectady, N.Y.

Bill's work was that of a trooper with the Vermont State Police, appointed under oath in November 1988. Following his training, he was assigned to Troop St. Albans Barracks. In August 1990, Bill joined New York State Police, graduating in 1991, a member of the 168th Academy class. After serving a short time with NYSP, he returned to Vermont and the Vermont State Police in July 1991.

Following a number of assignments from 1991 through 1998, Bill was promoted to sergeant in 1999 and assigned as detective sergeant to the Arson Investigations Unit at Troop Williston Barracks, Williston. He a member of the Vermont State Police Dive Team, the International Association of Arson Investigators, Vermont Troopers Association and the State Police Union. Bill is survived by his wife, Lori White Hayes; their two sons, Brian Thomas Hayes and Todd Michael Hayes, all of Shelburne; his mother, Evelyn D. Hayes of Watertown; two sisters, Sharon and her husband, Jack Day, of Key West, and Nancy Hayes of Watertown; one brother, Timothy and his wife, S- hary Hayes, of Yukon, four nieces and nephews; and eight aunts and uncles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Oct.

29, at 11 a.m. in St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Winooski. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill's memory may be made to COPS of Police P.O. Box 3199, Camdenton, Mo. 65020, or Vermont Special Olympics, P.O. Box 1055, Williston, Vt.

05495. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Homes of Burlington. LEONTINE JEAN ROUTHIER TROY Leontine Jean Routhier, loving mother, homemaker and true inspiration to all who knew her, went forth to her Creator on Oct. 26, 2001. She was born May 17, 1917, in Pointe Canoe Isle Lameque, New Brunswick.

The daughter of Lucien and Clementine Jean, she grew up with many brothers and sisters. May 20, 1944, Leontine married Camille Routhier, who predeceased her in October 1996. In 1982, her grandson Josiah Silas Marvin, also predeceased her. Leontine's children were the pride of her life, John Routhier and his wife, Ann, of Troy, Paul Routhier and his wife, Diane, of Groton, Louise Voyer and her husband, Gerry, of Essex Junction, Diane Cote and her husband, Emile, of Charlotte, Denise Feith and her husband, Bill of Anderson, S.C., Marille Jonis of Derby Line, Lucy Marvin and her husband, David, of Hyde Park, and Daniel Routhier and his wife, Christiane, of Harvard, 16 grandchildren; and five great Leontine was an avid gardener and was into organic gardening way before it was popular, canning a variety of vegetables that sustained her family throughout the winter months. She also had a great love of flowers.

She was gifted in all of the domestic arts, being very creative at designing her own quilting, sewing and knitting patterns. She loved life. She celebrated it with her community, entertaining friends, playing cards, watching hockey games, bowling and dancing. There was much gaiety and laughter throughout the household. She had great faith in God and was a true example of Christian living by displaying very gentle, kind and loving acts towards everyone.

For the past three years, Leontine made her home at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare Facility in Burlington, where she was given much love and tender care by the staff. Her family is eternally grateful for all their kindness. Funeral arrangements are being made by Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Oct. 29 at 11 a.m.

Prior to the Mass, visiting hours will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 130 S. Pleasant Troy. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association 1 National Chapter, 919 N. Michigan Chicago, Ill.

60611, or the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, 1707 St. NW, Suite 1060, Washington, D.C. 20036. MARION M. DUPREE MIDDLEBURY Marion M.

Dupree, 76, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. Marion was born in Cornwall, the daughter of Frederick and Stella Labshere. Marion was a homemaker and resided in Middlebury most of her life. She was married to Ernest Dupree, who predeceased her in 1990.

Surviving is her son, Robert O'Dell of Bennington; and her sister, Rita Labshere of Middlebury. A graveside service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Middlebury Cemetery, Route 30, Middlebury. Arrangements are in the care of Sanderson Funeral Service, Middlebury. OLIVER B.

"BUCK" NAYLOR FAIRFAX Oliver Burt "Buck" Naylor, 83, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001. He was born in Essex on Nov. 20, 1917, the son of the late Ed and Florence Naylor. Buck was a true Vermont "woodsman," spending most of his working life in the woods as a woodcutter and sugar maker, cutting his firewood the oldfashioned way with a woodenhandled bucksaw, hence the nickname "Buck" affectionately bestowed upon him.

He was a man who loved his work of cutting wood and was able to identify almost every type of tree growing in Vermont's great outdoors. "Buck" loved to raise farm animals and was especially fond of watching his broods of chickens grow over the years. He SO looked forward to the quiet walks in the woods with his "adopted" black Lab, "Midnight." He was married to the former Julia L.S Sargent, who predeceased him. He later married the former Arline Swinyor, who also predeceased him. Buck was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving children, six sons, Melvin Naylor his wife, Wendy, of Maine, Mike Naylor and his wife, Diane, of Bakersfield, Russell Naylor and his wife, Beatrice, of New Hampshire, Tom Naylor and his wife, Nancy, of Colchester, Gary Naylor and his wife, Rachael, of Maine, Larry Naylor and his wife, Norene, of Fairfax; four daughters, Nancy MacDougall and her husband, Larry, of Lyndonville, Linda Hermecz and her husband, Roy, of Alabama, Bonnie Pippin of South Carolina, Jeanne Cooper and her husband, Lloyd, of New Hampshire; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; his wonderful neighbors at Mountain View Senior Hous- The Carpet Center The smaller store with a BIG DIFFERENCE Carpet Vinyl Ceramic Laminates Hardwood Since 1979 Rte. 2A, Colchester Essex VT 879-7126 e-mail: Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-2 Open evenings Early mornings by appointment www.VtFloors.com www.VtOne.com ing; his special friend and devoted caregiver from Franklin County Home Health Agency, who was by his side at his passing, Mary Trayah; and his good friend Paul Burleson with whom Buck would often share a great story and welcomed beer. He was predeceased by two sons, Robert Hutton and David "Skip" Naylor; two brothers, Bernie Naylor and Clarence Naylor; and a sister, Amy Rivers. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Sharon Patterson of the Franklin County Home Health Agency and Doctors Tieg Marco and Audrey Von Lepel for their combined extra special and extremly appreciated loving care of Buck throughout his times of illness.

Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Funeral services will also be held Monday, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin of The United Church of Fairfax officiating.

Interment will follow in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery. Contributions in Buck's memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 176 Main Fairfax.

ARNOLD W. OWEN JR. STEPHEN W. OWEN BURLINGTON Arnold W. Owen 45, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct.

19.2 2001, in Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Stephen W. Owen, his brother, 44, died unexpectedly, nearly one week later, Thursday, Oct. 25, in Fletcher Allen Health Care due to complications of myatonia dystrophy. Arnold was born Oct.

20, 1955, in Burlington, the son of Arnold W. Sr. and Elizabeth Owen. He graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1975. He will be fondly remembered as an employee of Kerry's Kwik Stop on St.

Paul Street for several years. Arnold was a member of the Community Bible Church and lately of The Burlington Free Methodist Church. He was a taxi driver in the 1970s and 1980s. He enjoyed hiking, camping and long bike rides. Stephen was born Sept.3, 1957, in Burlington, the son of Arnold W.

Sr. and Elizabeth Owen. He attended Burlington High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. I However, due to a surfacing disability, he was medically discharged.

This disability precluded any further employment. He was a member of the Burlington Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing and the out-of-doors, playing cards, watching T.V., indoor sports and swimming. Steve will be remembered as an amiable sort enjoyed meeting people and sharing ideas. Arnold is survived by his wife, Deborah Owen of Columbus.

Both brothers leave their mother, Elizabeth Owen-Baillargeon of Burlington; their sister and her husband, Carolyn and Harry Conrad of Winter Springs, their half brother, Francis Owen of Burlington; and two nieces, Charity and Rachel Conrad. A joint memorial service will be held in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 12:30 p.m. followed by interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may gather Thursday at the funeral home from 11 a.m.

until the time of the service. DOROTHY FRANCES PORTER BURLINGTON Dorothy Frances Porter, 90, a lifelong Burlington resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care following a brief illness. Mrs. Porter was the widow of Leo "Slats" Porter, who predeceased her Nov.

9, 1989. Mrs. Porter was an avid bingo player and a champion bowler who was well known in the bowling leagues throughout the state. She is survived by her son, Leo Porter nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Edward T. Pulsifer Jr.

of Maine. She was predeceased by her husband and her daughter, Patricia Pulsifer, in 2000. Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S.

Union Burlington. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 158, Winooski, Vt. 05404-0258.

LORRE EARLE G. ANDERSON STOWE Earle G. Anderson, 84, of Sterling Gorge Road, Stowe, and formerly a 38-year resident of Trumbull, passed to eternal life Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, while at home in the company of his family, completing a 34-year battle with coIon cancer, leukemia and prostate cancer. A memorial service will be held at noon Sunday in the Stowe Community Church immediately followed by interment in the family cemetery and a reception at the family home in Sterling Valley.

Arrangements are under the care of the Stafford Funeral Home, Stowe. MANVINDER KAUR ESSEX JUNCTION Manvinder Kaur, 38, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Manju was born in Delhi, India, on Sept. 4, 1963, the daughter of Dalbir and Rajwant Kapoor.

She moved to Mombasa, Kenya, in 1976. Manju was a dress designer and dressmaker in Kenya. The love of Manju's life was her three sons, Gurdip, Ajmeet and Harsev. In addition to her sons of Mombasa, she is survived by her mother, Rajwant of Essex Junction; two brothers, Jasvinder Kapoor and his wife, Lisa, of Essex Junction, and Jadvinder Reusch and his wive, Inderjit, of Hamburg, Germany; two sisters, Harvinder Oshan and her husband, Satnam, of Mombasa, and Inderjeet Chabra and her husband, Dhanwant, of Mandi, Himchalpradesh, India; and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Dalbir; and a sister, Davinder.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division 13 Loomis Montpelier, Vt. 05602. The family wishes to thank Dr. Dennis Sanders, Michelle Paschall and all the staff at the Vermont Center for Cancer Medicine and the staff of the ICU at Fletcher Allen Health Care for the care Manju received. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Oct.

28, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home 132 Main St. Winooski. WALTER CERF MIDDLEBURY Walter Cerf, a retired professor of philosophy, who is best known to Vermonters as a philanthropist in the arts, education, historic preservation and social services, died Oct. 26, 2001, in "Stoney Fields," his home in Leicester.

The cause was congestive heart failure. Professor Cerf was born Hans Walter Heymann in Leipzig, Germany, on May 14, 1907, He was the son of Hermann and Hertah Heymann. His father was a successful businessman who founded Gesellschaft fur Eigentumsschutz, a night security agency that by the 1930s became the largest company of its kind in Europe. Professor Cerf spent most of HAZEL M. SMALL BURLINGTON Hazel M.

Small, 96, of Jericho died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, in the Starr Farm Nursing Center. She was born in West Springfield, on Jan. 6, 1905, the daughter of the late James and Lily Watt. She had been employed as a switchboard operator and receptionist with Underwood Research Laboratories in Connecticut.

She was a longtime, active member of the Old Congregational Church in Hartford, Conn. She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Landon and her husband, James, of Colchester; two grandchildren, Mark Landon of Albany, N.Y., and Shelley Kaurin of Franklin, and four great Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Home North Chapel, 934, North Burlington. FUNERALS HELD ESSEX JUNCTION MORRISSETTE, Ronald A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at 11 a.m.

in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. Francis Holland. Readings were proclaimed by Ronald's uncle, Paul Morrissette. Music was provided by soloist Annette Bouchard and organist Susan HanIon.

Words of remembrance were shared by Ron's brother, Richard Morrissette. In attendance were many friends and representatives from Edlund Company, General Dynamics, and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Interment followed in Holy Family Cemetery with the Rev. Holland offering committal prayers. Bearers were Richard Morrissette, Jeffrey Morrissette, Dennis Berthiaume, Robert Jodoin, David Longley, and Tyler Dana.

Arrangements were in the care of Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, Essex Junction. CARD OF THANKS We want to thank all of our relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness during our loss of our mother Doris Harrington. From her family. Diane Russell, Gloria Bilio, Peggy Walters, Leon Harrington and Jody Gorton. ST.

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