The 11th Armored Cavalry Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia

RICHARD “DICK” BRYANT ALLEN, LTC, USA, RET

Date He Passed Away: SEP 19, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1968-1969
Name of Funeral Home or Church: N/A
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Date & Time of Visitation: 10:00 - 11:00 AM, MONDAY, SEP 26, 2022
Funeral Service Location: GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH
Date & Time of Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, , MONDAY, SEP 26, 2022
Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: 13550 CHANEY THOMPSON RD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803
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Name of Cemetery: MAPLE HILL CEMETERY
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Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: 202 MAPLE HILL ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
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Flowers or Donation Information: HUNTSVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

LTC (R) Richard “Dick” Bryant Allen, age 81, went home to our Lord on September 19. He was born in Putnam, Connecticut and raised in nearby Danielson. He graduated in 1963 from Worcester Polytechnical Institute, as an ROTC student with a major in Chemical Engineering.

While still in college, he met his beloved wife, Alice (n. Klock) Allen from Carmel, New York and they married in 1963. He entered the Army in 1964, where he faithfully served his country for 22 years, including a tour
with the 11th ACR in Vietnam, where he proudly served his country in Headquarters, Headquarters Troop, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) in the Vietnam War in 1968-1969. He was a Life Member of the 11th ACVVC.

During his time in Service, he obtained his master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from Tulane University in 1974.

Upon retirement, he moved to Huntsville in 1986 and was employed by Dynetics Inc., retiring in 2006. He spent his retirement years traveling and truly loved volunteering for the Botanical Garden Galaxy of Lights, Habitat for Humanity, Honor Flight, Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mission Committee, and The Miracle League bowling tournament. His true passion was golf.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Richard Allen, and his parents, Stanley and Ruth Allen. He leaves behind his wife, Alice; daughter, Deborah Stotser (Rick); grandsons, Nathan and Jacob Stotser; sister-in-law, Helen Denike; cousin, Keith Francis; and numerous loved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, September 26th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery with military honors. All Blackhorse Troopers in the Huntsville, Alabama area are urged to attend Dick’s services.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be sincerely appreciated for Huntsville Habitat For Humanity, or The Alzheimer’s Association.

Rest in peace Dick.

Thomas Taylor Adams, Jr., 77, died March 12, 2021.

Born to Thomas and Virginia (Dayton) Adams, Tom grew up in Michigan where he was a noted athlete and ardent student of Economics attending Leelanau School and Ripon College.

Thomas was a US Army Veteran proudly serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the 919th Engineering Company, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment) in the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal.

Tom was also a small businessman who held his team in close regard.

Tom was a philatelist, cruciverbalist and bibliophile who appreciated espionage fiction, sea epics and civil war novels. He was a fervent fan of the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Redwings, Tigers and Lions. His fondest times were in the woods at Lake Dunmore with family, friends and his puppy dogs. He played chess, cribbage, and forty-five, waxed poetic over cold Becks, reveled in “March Madness”, and loved singing along with the likes of Bowie, Frank Black, the Talking Heads and the Beatles (a playlist might be more appropriate than an obit). He was most at ease farming rock walls, eradicating hemlock from Satans Kingdom, “walking the hill” at the Falls of Lana and crafting his woodpile. In juxtaposition to his partiality for the simple life, he was epically unhandy, at odds with moderation, and by turns larger than life. His boisterous laugh will echo on.

Tom is survived by his son, Bernard Reilly Adams and daughter-in-law Dawn Schwaiger Adams of Rutland, VT; his daughter, Elizabeth Doyle Adams of Rutland, VT; their mother, former wife Patricia Reilly Cupoli (Lawrence) of Rutland, VT; his 2 beloved granddaughters, who “Papa” was so proud of, Shannon Eileen Adams and Ashleah Meadow Adams; and his remaining family and close friends.

Since his longtime desire for “sky burial” is as yet impermissible, he will be interred at a later date in a private ceremony with honors at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Rutland County Humane Society in Pittsford, VT.

Rest in peace Tom.

Date He Passed Away: AUGUST 13, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: HOWITZER BATTERY, 2nd SQDN, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1967 - 1968
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Funeral Service Location: St Francis Church
Date & Time of Funeral Service: Monday, September 26, 2022, 10:00 am
Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: 3 St Peter St, Winooski, VT 05404
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Name of Cemetery: St. Francis Cemetery
Date & Time of Service: Monday, September 26, 2022
Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: 3 St Peter St, Winooski, VT 05404
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James (Jim) W. Lefebvre, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022 while at the Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, Florida following a brief illness. Jim was born on February 22, 1945 in Burlington. VT. to Arthur and Reta (Borthwick) Lefebvre .

Jim married Gale Rabidoux on April 22, 1967 and they shared 55 years together. In 1972 they purchased their home in Winooski where both Jim and Gale were born and raised. Winooski is a small town that Jim loved. He was well known to everyone. People knew him as a neighbor, friend, co-worker, the man sitting on the front porch waving to everyone. Jim always said hello to everyone no matter where he was. He enjoyed his motorcycles, first his Honda and lastly his Harley. He and Gale would take long evening rides and they enjoyed taking weekend trips on the motorcycle with family and friends.

In 2019 Jim and Gale relocated to The Villages, Florida to escape the harsh, cold winters of Vermont. While in Florida Jim enjoyed golf cart rides, going out to dinner with family and friends and having family and friends come visit. He especially loved bingo or going to the casino.

Jim is survived by his wife Gale; son Jason (Kerry); daughter Kelly Daum (Brian); brother Stephen Lefebvre (Bettye); sister Koreen Grimes (Rod); brother-in-law Gary Rabidoux (Annette); sister-in-law, Carol Dousevicz (Jim). He is survived by the loves of his life, grandchildren, Amanda Lefebvre and partner JP Lebel, Christopher Lefebvre and Kylee Daum. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

In 1966 Jim was drafted into the Army. He served in Vietnam in 1967-68. He was a member of Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Calvary Regiment, the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment.

Jim worked at the Winooski School District for over 20+ years. His job at Winooski High School was more than a job, it was a second home for him. The students cherished his words and the teachers loved his humor. He made sure to support his own children as well as the students anyway he could. If you forgot something at school and it was a Sunday, you could call on him to open the school for you. He was that person to everyone. He was known as “Pops” or “Dad” to all the kids. Several senior classes at WHS dedicated their yearbooks to Jim for which he was so very humbled and honored.

Jim is predeceased by his parents, his grandparents, sister and brother-in-law Kathleen & Austin Gloyd, nephew Brian Gloyd, sisters-in-law Patricia Lefebvre and Peggy Lefebvre, father-in-law and mother-in-law Maurice and Jane Rabidoux.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be sent to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Mariposa Way, The Villages, Fl. 32162 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607-1460. The family would like to thank Cornerstone Hospice for the love and compassion they gave to Jim during his short stay.

Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society were in charge of arrangements in Florida. Lavigne’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in Vermont. A mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 26, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski with interment after the mass at St. Francis Cemetery.

“Words will not wipe away your tears and hugs may not ease the pain but hold onto your memories because forever they will remain.”

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at:
https://memorials.vtfuneralhomes.com/james-lefebvre/5021890/index.php

Rest in Peace Jim.

Date He Passed Away: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Unit ( Sqd/Trp ) Served: HOWITZER BATTERY, 1st SQDN, 11th ACR
What Year of Service: 1970 - 1971
Name of Funeral Home or Church: O’Brien Funeral Home
Street Address / City / State / Zip Code: 146 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA
Date & Time of Visitation: Friday, September 16, 2022, from 4-8pm
Funeral Service Location: St Brigid Church
Date & Time of Funeral Service: Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 10am.
Street Address & Town / City / State Zip Code: 841 East Broadway, South Boston, MA
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Gerald T. “Jerry” Connolly of South Boston passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Diane (Daly) Connolly. Devoted father of Christopher Connolly, Sean Connolly and his wife Keri, Mark Connolly and Nancy Dawson and her husband Alan. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Nathaniel, Anthony, Padraig, Mark, Mac, Maeve and Shane. Brother of Mary Connolly, Mark Connolly and his wife Catherine, Kevin Connolly and the late Margaret and Brian Connolly. Dear uncle of Celeste Healy and her husband Martin and their children Terence, Brendan, Brian and many other nieces.

Visitation in the O’Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester Street South Boston on Friday September 16th from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St Brigid Church 841 East Broadway South Boston on Saturday September 17th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree.

Jerry retired from the MBTA and was a member of the Carmen’s Union Local 589. Jerry was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War serving as a member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment. He was a lifelong member of multiple veterans service organizations.

Jerry proudly served in Howitzer Battery, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR in 1970-1971.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at:
https://obrienfunerals.com/tribute/geraldjerry-connolly-2022-088/

Rest in peace Jerry.