The Times Argus
October 7, 1959Roscoe, N.Y. - Charles Ernest Button, retired district superintendant of schools, died in the Roscoe Community Hospital at Roscoe, N.Y.. Friday morning, Oct. 2, after a long illness. He was 55.
Born in Chelsea, May 24, 1904, Mr. Button was the oldest son of Charles F. Button and Grace colby Button.
Survivors include his wife, the former Aileem Wallace from Middltown, N.Y.; two sons, Charles E., a teacher in the Roscoe Central School, Thomas W., a senior at Hamilton College, one daughter Louise, wife of Donald Eggleton, and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Charles F. Button; one sister, Mrs. Alice Allen; three brothers, Walter, George and Robert, and several nieces and nephews. all of Chelsea.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
January 4, 2005CHELSEA - Ruth Lavinia Dodge Button, 89, a lifelong resident of Chelsea, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at her home on Brook Road.
She was born Sept. 9, 1915, in Chelsea, the daughter of Alfred Hill and Clara (Hemenway) Dodge.
In 1942 she married Walter Francis Button in Chelsea. She and her husband continued to operate the Button family farm where sheep have grazed for more than a century.
Mrs. Button was a member of the Chelsea West Hill Methodist Church, the Do Your Best and Lend a Hand Clubs in Chelsea, and a charter member of the General John Strong Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also instrumental in the annual Chelsea West Hill Church chicken pie supper. She was a trustee of public money for the town of Chelsea for many years. She also enjoyed researching, sharing community history and assisting researchers in local genealogy.
Survivors include a sister, Sylvia Dodge Laidley, of Willimantic, Conn.; sons David Button of Chelsea, Raymond Button of Orange, Calif., and Kenneth Button of Weybridge; daughters Lois Mason of Williston and Cathy Cerasili of Fairlee; and six grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Walter F. Button, in 1996.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
June 21, 2000CHELSEA - George L. Button Sr., 86, of Beacon Hill Road, died June 19, 2000, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born Nov. 28, 1913, the son of Charles F. and Grace (Colby) Button.
He attended Chelsea schools.
On Jan. 1, 1955, he married Amy Nichols of Barre in Waterbury.
He owned and operated a dairy farm and Button's Feed Store with his brothers, Walter and Robert Button.
Mr. Button enjoyed meeting people and raising animals.
He was a member of the Chelsea Grange and the Union Agricultural Society (Tunbridge Fair) where he served as superintendent of poultry, sheep and swine for many years.
Survivors include his wife; a son, George Button Jr. of White River Junction; a brother, Robert Button of Chelsea.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles E. Button and Walter F. Button, and a sister, Alice B. Allen.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
March 26, 2010CHELSEA - Amy Nichols Button, 92, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
She was born April 18, 1917, in Montpelier, the daughter of George H. and Grace May (Clough) Nichols. She attended school in Moretown, Washington and later Northfield where she graduated in 1935, from Northfield High School in Northfield. Following high school she entered nurses training and during World War II she suspended her schooling and became a telephone operator. She worked at A.T. & T. in Barre for 11 years.
On Jan. 1, 1955, she married George L. Button of Chelsea. They lived all their married life in Chelsea.
She was a member of the Do Your Best Club and the Chelsea Area Senior Citizens, both of Chelsea. For many years she entered baked goods and maple syrup in the Floral Hall at the Tunbridge World's Fair and won many blue ribbons. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, making maple fudge, going for walks, country music, dogs and cats, picking wild strawberries and spending time with relatives and friends. She was a kind and gentle person who was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by a son, George L. Button, Jr. of Chelsea; a brother-in-law, Robert Button, Sr. of Chelsea and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Button Sr. on June 19, 2000; three brothers, Dudley Nichols, Winfred Nichols, Ernest Nichols; three sisters, Eleanor Roberts, Dorothy Nichols and Clara Nichols.
75038. Robert Henry Button Sr.
Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home
Robert "Rob" Henry Button, Sr., 98 died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at his home in Chelsea, VT.
He was born June 30, 1916 in Chelsea, VT the youngest child of Charles F. and Grace H. (Colby) Button. He attended school in Chelsea and graduated in 1933 from Chelsea High School. Soon after his graduation his family moved from the Chelsea West Hill to the village in Chelsea where they owned and operated a grocery store. The store eventually became the Button's Feed & Grain Store.
Rob served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After serving in the Army, Rob and his brother, George ran the store together for many years selling grain and supplies to all the area farms.
On December 3, 1954 Rob married Flora McPherson of Graniteville, VT. They lived all their married life in the village where they raised their two children. Rob was always active in the store and worked with his son, Bob, until his death. Most recently, his daughter, Roberta and grandson, Charlie could be seen helping in the store too.
He served the Town of Chelsea for over 40 years as the Town Service Officer and he was a lifetime member of the Chelsea Grange #362 for. Rob worked many years in the Vermont Building at Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, MA as a cheese cutter and at the Tunbridge World's Fair as a ticket taker. He loved animals, especially his dog, "Cheyenne". He enjoyed farming, auctions, riding the back roads and visiting with his customers and friends. He will be remembered as a compassionate man who worried more about other people than himself.
He is survived by his son, Robert, Jr. of Chelsea, VT; his daughter, Roberta Carrier of Bethel, VT; a grandson, Charles "Charlie" Carrier of Bomoseen, VT and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Flora in 2005; three brothers, Charles (Ernest) Button, Walter Button and George Button and a sister, Alice Allen.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
September 3, 2005CHELSEA - Flora McPherson Button, 88, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 31, 2005, en route to the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born Sept. 27, 1916, in Graniteville, the daughter of Allan and Katherine (Craib) McPherson.
She attended schools in Graniteville and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1934.
She was married to Robert H. Button of Chelsea on Dec. 3, 1954.
Mrs. Button worked for many years as an operator supervisor at New England Telephone Co. in Barre. She also assisted her husband with the family business, Button's Store in Chelsea.
Mrs. Button was a longtime member of the Chelsea Women's Club, a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Williamstown and a member of the United Church of Chelsea. She enjoyed cooking and her specialties were doughnuts and bread. She also enjoyed trips to Maine with her sister-in-law, Amy Button.
She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Button of Chelsea; her son, Robert H. Button Jr. of Chelsea; a daughter, Roberta Carrier of Washington; her sisters, Margaret Sanguinetti of Barre and Grace Mekkelsen of East Montpelier; a grandson and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Micky McPherson and Sidney McPherson; and sisters, Kay Marsceill and Nettie Shaban.
Rutland Herald (VT)
May 8, 2007CHELSEA - Glen Amasa Button, 92, died May 5, 2007, at Rowan Court Health & Rehabilitation Center in Barre.
He was born Sept. 12, 1914, in Chelsea, the son of Amasa Patterson Button and Grace Julia (Bowin) Button.
He attended Chelsea schools and graduated from Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph in 1933.
Mr. Button was married Feb. 11, 1936, to Irene Emma Titus of Vershire.
He worked as a tester for DHIA until 1937, when he purchased the farm on West Hill in Chelsea, which he operated as a Jersey dairy, and later raised Holsteins, as well as chickens and pigs. A fire destroyed the farm building in 1942, which they rebuilt, and a second fire destroyed the farm house in 1966. He then moved to the Richmond Place in Tunbridge. He trained Belgian and Percheron draft horses, riding horses and raised pigs until his retirement. He won the first New England Green Pastures award in 1952 for his farm improvements.
He held several town offices and served on many committees including Chelsea school director and lister, as well as a Tunbridge lister.
Mr. Button was a member of United Church of Chelsea, Orange County and Vermont Farm Bureau, Lady Washington Chapter 86 of Order of Eastern Star, George Washington Lodge 51 F&AM, and director of Washington Electric Cooperative, Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Association.
He enjoyed horse pulling, showing animals at country fairs and he danced with the Ed Larkin Contra Dancers.
Survivors include five sons, Norman and Richard Button, both of Chelsea, Joseph Button of Bradford, John Button of Brookfield and Peter Button of Tunbridge; two daughters, Grace Korzun of Shrewsbury and Mary Jane Hayward of East Barre; a sister, Ethel Hazen of Northfield; a brother, Clarence "Joe" Button of South Royalton; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1988; his companion, Marion Montgomery in 1999; a son, Edward Button; two sisters, Edna Moulton and Claudia O'Donnell; and a brother, Arthur Button.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
July 4, 2006CHELSEA - Arthur C. Button, 90, lifelong resident of Chelsea, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born March 8, 1916, in Chelsea, the son of Amasa and Grace (Bowin) Button.
He graduated from Chelsea High School.
He married Marian Wight on Aug. 8, 1936, in Brookfield. She predeceased him on March 5, 2003.
Mr. Button and his wife ran the family farm, which Mr. Button had bought from his mother shortly after he graduated from Chelsea High School. The couple bought four other small farms and combined them with their own operation.
In 1985, when he retired and sold off his herd, his milk quality records ranked his herd as second in the nation and fourth in the world.
Mr. Button was a selectman in Chelsea for nine years. He regularly donated livestock to 4-H projects and to the state sale for needy families. He was on the boards of several dairy and Jersey associations.
He was a 50-year member of the United Church of Chelsea.
He is survived by three sons, Wendell A. Button of Spartansburg, S.C., Clayton A. Button of Nottingham, N.H., and Brian A. Button of Chelsea; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ethel Hazen of Northfield; a half-sister, Claudia O'Donnell; two brothers, Glenn Button of Barre and Clarence "Joe" Button of South Royalton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rutland Herald (VT)
March 8, 2003CHELSEA - Marian W. Button, 86, died March 3, 2003, at the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born April 29, 1916, in East Bethel, the daughter of Clayton and Lyda (Buck) Wight.
She graduated from South Royalton High School and attended Brattleboro Business School. When she completed her secretarial training she went to work at the local A.S.C.S. office, a division of the USDA County Extension Service through the University of Vermont.
She married Arthur C. Button on August 8, 1936. Mr. Button purchased the Elm Ridge Farm in Chelsea. The couple shared the responsibility for the daily operations of a dairy farm. During the 1940s Mrs. Button worked for the Rural Electric Agency signing up homes in Chelsea for Washington Electric Company's power line.
Mrs. Button was a member of the Branch Club, the United Church of Chelsea and the Service Guild. She also served on the Chelsea School Board for nine years.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing and making some of the best bread in the Valley.
Survivors include her husband of Chelsea; three sons, Wendell A. Button of Spartanburg, S.C., Clayton A. Button of Nottingham, N.H., and Brian A. Button of Chelsea; three sisters, Mildred Ford of Sun City, Fla., Merle Morse of Barre, and Merta Wakefield of Randolph; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Howard Wight and a sister, Martha Wight.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
July 22, 2010CHELSEA / NORTH HERO - Ethel Button Hazen, 92, died July 20, 2010, at the Mayo Healthcare Facility in Northfield.
She was born July 24, 1917, in Chelsea, the daughter of Amasa Patterson Button and Grace (Bowin) Button. She attended Spaulding High School in Barre and graduated in 1937. She completed her schooling at the Rutland Business School in Rutland. For 25 years, Ethel worked for Vermont Department of Health while living in Burlington.
In 1963, she married Edward Hazen. They lived in East Sullivan, N.H. until he retired from teaching. They spent their winters in Ruskin, Fla. and summers in North Hero where they had a honey business. Following her husband's death in 1993, she lived in North Hero until moving to Mayo Heathcare Facility ten years ago.
She enjoyed bee keeping, vegetable gardening, knitting, cooking and taking trips to Montreal by train. She was a very active person who enjoyed spending time with and collecting pictures of her large family.
She is survived by a brother, Clarence (Joe) Button and his wife, Marion of South Royalton and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur Button and Glen Button and two sisters, Edna Moulton and Claudia O'Donnell.
The Times Argus (Montpelier-Barre, VT)
June 28, 2011SOUTH ROYALTON - Clarence Josiah Button, 91, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born October 31, 1919, in Chelsea, the son of Amasa P. and Grace (Bowin) Button.
He attended school in Chelsea, and later the Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph Center.
On July 6, 1942, he married Marion Wood of South Royalton. They lived all their married life in South Royalton.
He was an R.F.D. mail carrier in South Royalton for over 35 years until his retirement in 1984. Previously he sold tractors for Ferguson-Sherman and was a DHIA milk tester.
He was a member of the United Church of South Royalton, Rising Sun Lodge #7 F. & A.M. in South Royalton of which he was a Past Master, the York Rite Bodies, the Mount Sinai Shrine in Montpelier, and Rising Sun Chapter #12 O.E.S., now Forest-Unity Chapter #82 in Sharon. He served his Chapter as Worthy Patron 26 times. Joe was elected Worthy Grand Patron, Order of the Eastern Star, State of Vermont in 1975, and served with Donna Norton during the 1976 "Snowflake" Session. He served during the 1991-1994 triennium as a General Grand Chapter Committee Member on the Registration Committee.
He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, fixing things, gardening, camping trips, traveling and keeping an eye on his grandson, David.
He is survived by his wife, Marion I. Button of South Royalton; a son, Bruce Button and Katherine Ash of Concord, MA; a grandson, David Button of Boston, MA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur Button and Glen Button, and three sisters, Edna Moulton, Claudia O'Donnell and Ethel Hazen.
Find-a-Grave
South Royalton - Marion I. Button, 95 died Monday March 31, 2014 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vt. She was born February 6, 1919 in Bethel the daughter of Arthur E. and Iva L. (Russ) Wood. Marion graduated from South Royalton High School in the class 1937. She married Clarence Josiah (Joe) Button of Chelsea on July 6, 1942. They lived all their married life in South Royalton. She worked as a telephone operator and receptionist for a dentist and optometrist. Marion spent the rest of time as a homemaker.
She was a member of the United Church of South Royalton. Sister Marion I. Button joined Rising Sun Chapter, No. 12, in South Royalton on November 7, 1946, and became a member of Forest-Unity Chapter, No. 82, in Sharon on February 4, 2001, when those two Chapters consolidated. She served Rising Sun Chapter as Ruth, Marshal, Associate Conductress, Conductress, Associate Matron, Worthy Matron for 18 years, Secretary for 12 years and Treasurer. She served as District Deputy Grand Matron in 1956-1958 and Grand Representative of Arkansas. In 1958, she was appointed Grand Lecturer by Sister Nellie French and continued through the chairs to serve as Worthy Grand Matron, presiding over the "Star of Love" Session in 1965 with Brother George K. MacDonald as her Worthy Grand Patron. Sister Marion was appointed to the Fraternal Relations Committee of the General Grand Chapter for the 1979-1982 Triennium.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, all of her nieces and nephews and family gatherings and particularly spending time with her grandson, David.
Survivors include her son, Bruce Button and Katherine Ash of Concord, MA and grandson, David Button of Boston, MA; a sister, Rita Turner of Bethel, VT, nephew, Richard and his wife, "Bunny" Button of Chelsea, VT ; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence "Joe" Button and Newall A. Wood and Duane Wood, her brothers.
The Times Union (Albany, NY)
April 25, 2001TUPPER LAKE -- Aimee H. Ashdown, 101, of Mercy Health Care Center and formerly of Cayuga Plaza in Cohoes, died Saturday at the Health Care Center after a long illness.
Born in South Royalton, VT, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ethel Fanery Sanborn and the widow of Charles A. Ashdown.
She became a Cohoes resident in 1941 and a Tupper Lake resident in 1999. Mrs. Ashdown was a paper sorter for Mohawk Paper Mills in Cohoes for 15 years, retiring 30 years ago. She was a member of the Cohoes Senior Citizens Center and the United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Gordon Taylor of Cranberry Lake; and two grandchildren.
The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)
May 22, 2005Scotia -- Marion Sanborn, 99, of Hawk Street, died May 17, 2005, at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. William Mitchell of Tunbridge, Vermont.
She worked for many years as a file clerk at DMV in Albany until her retirement in 1972. Marion loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing, taking walks in the woods, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Marion (Robert) Haight, Clifford (Vera) Sanborn, Richard Sanborn and Joyce (Robert) Kernaghan; grandchildren, Robert, Holly, Jill, Andy, Nancy, Lisa, Debbie, Vickie, Kimatha; a step granddaughter, Nancy Aust; 25 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Sanborn Sr.; grandsons, Russell Haight, Richard and David Sanborn; and great-grandson, Shane Cognetti.
Rutland Daily Herald
July 14, 1994Tunbridge - The funeral service for Joseph Charles Tuttle, 97, ...
He was born May 11, 1897 in Tunbridge, son of Fred and Eliza (Parker) Tuttle.
He graduated from Vermont School of Agriculture in Randolph Center in 1915.
Mr. Tuttle worked on the family farm from 1916 to 1930. He kept cows for a few years and worked for the town of Tunbridge Highway Department. Tohether with his son he operated a dairy farm for many years after World War II. He also cut, split and sold firewood.
He married Bessie Hoyt on April 26, 1918, she died in 1929. He later married Nellie Blake on Sept. 24, 1932. She died in 1971. He married Marion Merrill on Sept. 2, 1980.
He was the oldest living man in Tunbridge and a member of the Modern Woodmen.
Survivors include his wife; a son Fred Tuttle of Tunbridge; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren.