The Gift Of Giving

Several dear long-time friends have passed away after long, full lives - what they had in common (in addition to longevity) was a love of Grace Cottage Hospital, which was remembered by all of them in their wills:

	Colonel Roy Brooks - Roy died in July, 2006 at age 94. A highly-decorated Army officer who served in WWII and Korea, Roy then taught math and science at Leland & Gray Seminary. In his will, he remembered many area organizations and scholarship funds.
	Mary Dewey - A native and almost lifelong resident of Wardsboro (she moved to South Carolina in 2001 to be near her daughter), Mary Dewey died in September, 2005 at age 97. An elementary school teacher in Wardsboro, Brookline, Dover and Jamaica, Mary was grateful for the healthcare Grace Cottage provided to the community.
	Helen Durant - Helen died in September, 2006 at age 97. An intensely private person, Helen was a noted author and filmmaker who was born in Amsterdam; she spent the second half of her active life in Vermont.
	Wales Read - A lifelong resident of West Wardsboro, Wales Read died in March, 2007 at age 89. His craftsmanship was renowned, and his donations of wooden furniture and trays were always sought after at Grace Cottage’s Fair Day auction.

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