Bennington, Vermont – Hazel Squiers Harrington, 87, a resident of Bennington, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 following a brief illness.

She was born in Arlington, VT on December 17, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Royce and Margaret (Gilbar) Squiers. She was one of fourteen children. Hazel attended school in Arlington, VT and graduated from Lyndon State Teacher’s College. Upon graduation, she taught in Vergennes, VT for several years. Later in her career, she was a substitute teacher in the Bennington area schools.

On October 15, 1966, Hazel married William H. Harrington Jr. who pre-deceased her in July of 2011. In their nearly 45 years of marriage, they shared their love of the outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, and relaxing along with their children James and Diane. Their yard was always the neighborhood hangout and hosted many kickball and wiffle ball games, tag contests and hide and seek. Hazel was known as “Mom” or “Ma” by a lot of those kids.

Upon retirement from Eveready, Hazel joined Bill in the ranks of retirement and together they traveled. Their little Scamper could be seen all along the Eastern United States, but their favorite spot was Cedar Point, North Carolina. Hazel continued to travel with her children after Bill’s death, and together they had many adventures.

Survivors include, her daughter, Diane Mead of Bennington, her son James Harrington and his wife Wanda of Bennington. Her four grandchildren, Stacey, Amanda, Jennifer (Caleb) and Ian. Hazel is also survived by two brothers, Max and David Squiers (Bonnie) and two sister in laws, Janice Harrington and Dawn Clark (James) along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Hazel was pre-deceased by her parents, siblings: Gilbert Squiers, Lucille Squiers, Richard Squiers, Vernon Squiers, Ruth Squiers Gataletto, Joyce Squiers Gates, Phyllis Squiers Main, James “Don” Squiers, Linda Squiers Rose, Esther Squiers Gates, Kenneth Squiers and Nancy Squiers Gates Spinning.

At Hazel’s request, there will be no formal services. The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.

If friends desire contributions in memory of Hazel Squiers Harrington may be made to Bennington Project Independence through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201.

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Queensbury, NY – Allan James Ferrie, 82, of Sunnyside East, Queensbury Passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2022. Born on December 2, 1939 in Hackensack, N.J.
He was the son of John Ferrie and Norma Elliot-Ferrie.

Allan graduated in 1957 from Ridgefield N.J. Park High School then he went on to graduate from Wagner College in Staten Island in 1961. He received his Master’s Degree in English Education from New Paltz University College, 24 credits in Russian at Vassar 10 credits in Russian at Dartmouth College and a National Defense Scholarship.

He taught English in Greer School, English Sr. High in Kingston, NY 1962-1965. He also taught English in Glens Falls High School from 1965 to 2001.

He was inducted into the Wagner Hall of Fame in 1995. He was very active in N.E.A and AFT teachers serving as a delegate for 25 years. In the summers from 1992 to 1995, he taught English at Washington County Correctional Center to prepare them for their GED. Allan was the President of his class at Wagner College his Jr. and Sr. years. Named two time All American in 1959.

Upon graduation, he was drafted into the Minnesota Vikings and played in the Senior Bowl.

He served at the Christ Church United Methodist as chairperson of the Administrative Board for 2 years. In addition, he served as Trustee for 3 years at the Harrisena Community Church, President for 3 years and Church Clerk. He was a member of the American Legion for 10 years.
Al was a “World Traveler” with wife Brenda.

Allan was in the Naval Reserves Seabees (20 years). First class in charge of RNMCB 12 Command Service Record, Rhode Island. He was recalled to active duty for Dessert Storm and Construction/ Reconnaissance missions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Allan married Brenda Mary Ferrie on August 29, 1964 and had two children a daughter Melissa L. Ferrie Healy, music teacher married to Michael Healy; a son John Gareth Ferrie, science teacher, married to Kimberly Kerschner Ferrie.

He was predeceased by his sister Jill Kamena and brother in law David Kamena; and sister in law Rachael Howard.

Survivors include Brenda Ferrie of Queensbury, his daughter Melissa Ferrie Healy and husband Michael Healy of Glens Falls and his son John Ferrie and wife Kimberly Ferrie of Middle Grove, grandchildren Ryan Allan and Matthew Holden of Glens Falls, Jillian Ferrie, Grace and Drew Ziehnert.
There will be a celebration of Allan’s life on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 11am at Harrisena Community Church, Queensbury. A light reception to follow in the Harrisena Fellowship Hall.

A donation in his name can be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Processing center P.O. Box 758589, Topeka, KS 66675-9950.

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