Ackley and Ross Funeral Home

Hatch, 89, of Cambridge passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.Born Feb. 23, 1928 in Shaftsbury, Vermont, Bea was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Brown) Prentiss. Bea was a graduate of the Cambridge Union School and worked as a Laboratory technician at General Electric Research & Development in Niskayuna, retiring in 1986 with more than 20 years of service.Bea was of the Presbyterian faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Captain Maxson Post 634 American Legion in Cambridge, the Whitney Golf Club in Saratoga Springs and the Red Hat Society in Florida. Bea was an avid golfer and her famous quote was “I eat, sleep, drink and play golf.” She enjoyed sewing, cooking and most importantly spending time with her family.Bea and her late husband Bill were active in the Cambridge Volunteer Fire Dept. She and Bill wintered in Fort Pierce, Florida and were active in the community there. They both enjoyed attending NASCAR races and went to the Daytona 500 for over 20 years.In addition to her parents, Bea was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, William L. ‘Bill’ Hatch, Jr. who passed away Nov. 7, 2012; and her siblings, Josephine Maxwell of Cambridge, Harry Prentiss of Summerville, South Carolina and Arthur Prentiss of Bennington.Bea is survived by her children, Linda Ford her companion, Bill, of Hedges Lake, Richard Hatch and his companion, Carrie, of Lansingburgh, Raymond Hatch and his wife, Joan, of Schenectady, William A. ‘Butch’ Hatch and his wife, Violet, of Gorham, New Hampshire, Joann Carelli and her husband, Charles, of White Creek and Judith Hatch of Cambridge. She is also survived by a sister in law, Gail Prentiss of Bennington; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew.A calling hour will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home, 73 W. Main St., Cambridge. A funeral service will begin at noon with Father Paul Baker officiating.Interment will follow at Woodlands C... (Glens Falls Post-Star)

Wayne was predeceased by his son, Stanley; and his parents, John and Irene (Hunt) Butkus.Wayne is survived by his best friend and wife, Chris; two sons, John V. Butkus and Albert Butkus, both of Richmond, Vermont; his first wife, Sandy also of Richmond, Vermont; and his feline companions, Zoom, Chester and Clide.Wayne was considered a local because he had graduated from Cambridge Central School and had joined the Vermont National Guard. He served as the Cambridge assessor, and was king lion of the Cambridge Lions Club.He purchased his father's IGA Store in Eagle Bridge where he enjoyed custom-cutting meat, making his famous hot and sweet sausage, or aging and smoking other delights. On Sunday mornings, friends would gather around for coffee, and swapping stories as Wayne worked his magic on a side of beef. In fact, that's where he met the love of his life, Chris. She was a new teacher at Cambridge Central School and had come to the store to buy fresh chuck steaks. Wayne knew that he was going to marry that woman, and 45 years later the romance still blossomed. They were true soulmates.After designing and building their passive solar home in Eagle Bridge, he switched professions when he started Butkus Residential Contracting Services. Wayne built, remodeled, and restored old homes, sometimes partnering with his best friend Scott to complete some complicated jobs. On summer vacations, Chris worked by his side, she definitely was not a city gal.After Chris and Wayne retired, they played golf and were regulars at Windy Hills Golf Course with golf buddies Ray, Don and John.Wayne and Chris were avid outdoorsmen enjoying 4-wheeling, fishing and hunting. At Wayne's request, his ashes will be spread on his favorite deer path on the mountain.It was Wayne's wish that donations be made in his memory to the Cambridge Valley Seniors, 5 Park Place, Cambridge, NY 12816.Heartfelt thanks to Rita, for caring for the cats, and checking on Chris twice when her phone died and reminding her that Tuesday was indeed today; thanks to Cathy for remembering st... (Glens Falls Post-Star)