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BARRE–Arlene R. "Gram" Brink, 72, of Barre, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 26, 2006 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. She was born July 5, 1934 in Bethel Lympus, the daughter of Guy and Gladys (Nichols) Brink. She had lived in Bethel, Boston, Mass., Rochester, and Randolph, before moving to Barre in 1998. She had been a machine operator at Weyerhauser in Hancock, then Stanley Tool in Pittsfield, where she worked for 20 years before retiring in 1998. She had also worked at Ultramotive. She loved reading and spending time with her grand-children and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her sons: Charles Gomez and his wife, Rena, of Montpelier Jct.; and Paul Brink of Randolph; a daughter, Virginia Estivill and her husband, George, of Barre: seven grandchildren: Charles Estivill, Catherine Richard, George Estivill III, Crystal McDonald, Kara Gomez, Scarlet Morse, and Rebecca Brink; and 11 great-grandchildren: Patrick, Kayla and Christopher Richard, Delaney McDonald, Aidan Reynolds, Michael and Kendra Morse, Eric and Kaidan Brink, and Michael and Aliyah Badger. She was predeceased by her brother Vernon, and her sisters, Virginia and Audrey Brink. Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 30 at the Day funeral Home in Randolph, with Rev. Ronald E. Rilling, officiating. Arlene’s daughter, Virginia, gave the eulogy, and shared the poem, "When I’m Gone." The song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven," was played. Melissa Badger read the poem, "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Cry." Rev. Rilling delivered the message and closed with prayer. "Amazing Grace," played on the bagpipe, closed the service. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Bethel. Jerry Kresconko carried the urn to the grave. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Porter Estivell, George "Nick" Estivill III, Patrick Richard, Tim Morse, Steve Reynolds, and Matt Holbrook. A reception followed at the United Church in Randolph. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell Street, Burlington, Vt. 05405. ____________ |
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