For many, many years until Art & Barb (Perry) moved away, there had always been a member of the Chandler Family living here in town. Arthur & Katherine Chandler lived in the house just up from where the Steeple Market is now and is presently occupied by Ann Lemieux and The Dusty Trail Realty. Melba (Chandler) Perry, who was Barb's mother and a twin to Melbourne (Chet) Chandler, lived right across the street from the Steeple Market. Dorothy's brother, Arnold Howard was married to Albert Rich's sister, Helen Rich and they lived, if my memory serves me correctly, where Mike & Faith Cross live now. Arnold & Helen had four children, Robert, Bruce, Linda McNall and Susan Flanders, to refresh your memories just a bit.
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Dorothy M. (Howard) Chandler
Williston - Dorothy Mae Chandler 87 passed away at Birch Wood Nursing Home on Friday April 18, 2008 with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born in Westford, Vermont on May 20, 1920 daughter of the late John and Lucy (Worthen) Howard. She married Harland Willis Chandler on January 22, 1938 in Fairfax, Vermont. He predeceased her in 1967.The Lord told us in this world we would have trials and tribulations. Mother did, but God was faithful and gave her strength so in the end we have these words she wrote “I Love You All Very Much. Wish I could stay longer” God has given her a new home.
Dorothy is survived by two sons, Leslie Chandler and his wife Barbara of Williston and John Chandler and his wife Ruth of Williston. Four Daughters; Harlene Paya of Williston, Nancy LaMarche and her husband Robert of Colchester, Lorraine Sinclair and her husband Hugh of Florida and Cathy Begins and her husband Raymond of Alburg. A sister Helen Hill of Cambridge and Eighteen Grandchildren, Thirty Five Great Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Great Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Dorothy was also predeceased by three brothers; Roland Howard, Arnold Howard and Lloyd “Peanut” Howard and a sister Eva Frechette, grandson Brian Sinclair and Son-In-Law Edward Paya.
The family would like to sincerely and warmly thank the courteous and professional staff at Birchwood Nursing Home for the special care, love and attention that was administered Dorothy during her stay.
Visiting hours will be held at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home Essex Chapel on Monday April 21, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held from the Essex Alliance Church on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at 9:00 AM with Pastor Bob Magie officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Westford Plains Cemetery. Arrangements are by John D. Workman of the A.W. Rich Funeral Home Essex Chapel 57 Main St. Essex Jct., Vt. 05452