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     Richard E. Slade was born circa 1938 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.¹ He was the son of Robert Floyd Slade and Ruth [?].¹ Richard is a proud Veteran of the United States Navy.² Richard died on March 14, 2014.² He was buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York.² His obituary read as follows:

      Richard passed unexpectedly, after a brief illness with his family by his side. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert & Ruth Slade; sister, Donna Gifaldi. He is survived by his children, Linda Wasmuth (Doug Camp), John Slade (Shelly Turner) & Elizabeth (Don) Iafe; ex-wife, Bonnie Slade; step-daughter, Janine (Mark) Green; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Daniel (Eileen) Slade, David (Marie) Slade, Barbara (Gary) Maleck, Peggy (Joe) Leone, Ellen (Jackie) Slade & Karen (John) Rheinheimer; several nieces and nephews; many dear friends.

Richard's family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Unity Hospital, Unit 2600 for their professionalism, care & support. Richard is a proud Veteran of the United States Navy.

Richard's visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19th, 4-8 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, Greece Chapel, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 20th, 9:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park. Interment will follow Mass in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.²

     Lynne O. Slade was born on September 27, 1886 in Slade's Corner, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.² She was the daughter of Samuel Dwight Slade and Althea Ayers¹ and died on March 27, 1890 at age 3; age 3 yrs, 5 mos, 28 days.¹ Lynne O. Slade was buried in Mound Prairie Cemetery, Twin Lakes, Kenosha County, Wisconsin.¹

     Hazel I. Lackey was born circa 1896 in Winhall, Bennington County, Vermont.¹ She was the daughter of John Philander Lackey and Sarah E. Brooks.¹
     Hazel married Robert Benson Slade, son of Ora James Slade and Bernice Mary Benson, on February 14, 1913 in Winhall, Vermont.¹ Hazel died on June 6, 1967² and was buried in Bondville Cemetery, Windham County, Vermont.²

     John O. Slade was born on December 7, 1924 in Bondville, Bennington County, Vermont.² He was the son of Robert Benson Slade and Hazel I. Lackey.¹ John died on October 12, 2008 in Umatilla, Lake County, Florida, at age 83.¹ He was buried in Bondville Cemetery, Windham County, Vermont.² His obituary read as follows:

      Rutland Herald (VT) - Thursday, October 30, 2008, BONDVILLE - John O. Slade, 84, formerly of Bondville, died Oct. 12, 2008, in Umatilla, Fla., following a long illness.
He was born in Bondville on Dec. 7, 1924, the son of Robert and Hazel (Lackey) Slade. An Army veteran of World War II, he served for more than two years with the 38th Infantry Division in the European Theater of Operations. Following military service, Mr. Slade attended Castleton Teachers' College and received his teaching degree in 1950. For a time, he was president of Castleton Alumni Association. His 30-year teaching career took him to Vergennes, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro and Manchester. He served on the Winhall School Board, as town and school moderator, and was instrumental in establishing the Winhall Memorial Library. Mr. Slade was a charter patron of Mountain Home Grange and a member of Bondville Methodist Church. He was an avid philately collector and enjoyed his flowers and plants. Survivors include two sisters, Ola Balch of Hartland and Joyce Ameden of Bondville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins; and his companion, Thomas Dutton. He was predeceased by a brother, Ora Slade, in 1979. Burial will be at a later date in Bondville Cemetery.³

     Ora John Slade was born on February 12, 1914 in Winhall, Bennington County, Vermont.² He was the son of Robert Benson Slade and Hazel I. Lackey.³
     Ora married Lena Beatrice Smith, daughter of Nelson B. Smith and Hattie Landfear, on March 20, 1935 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont.⁴ Ora died in April, 1979 at age 65⁵ and was buried in Bondville Cemetery, Windham County, Vermont.⁶

     Ola June Slade was born on July 3, 1921 in Winhall, Bennington County, Vermont.² She was the daughter of Robert Benson Slade and Hazel I. Lackey.¹
     Ola married Wallace C. Balch on December 23, 1939 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.³ Ola died on January 9, 2016 at age 94⁴ and was buried in Bondville Cemetery, Windham County, Vermont.⁵ Her obituary read as follows:

      Ola J. Balch, 94, of Hartland, VT, formerly of North Walpole, NH, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was born in Winhall, VT on July 3, 1921. She attended Leland and Gray Seminary in Townshend, VT, and grew up with three siblings on a small family farm where she enjoyed loading and driving the hay wagon. Her father was proud that she could get more hay on a wagon than any hired man could. She held jobs waitressing and housekeeping throughout her adulthood, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing. She will be remembered for her positive attitude and warm smile. She will be dearly missed by her sister, Joyce Ameden of Bondville, VT, three daughters, Bettina Read of Hartland, VT, Judith Pratt of Alstead, NH and Janette Balch of Rutland, VT. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grand-children with another on the way. She was predeceased by two brothers, Ora Slade and John Slade. SERVICES: A celebration of life will be held at the Hartland Universalist Unitarian Church in Hartland Four Corners on Saturday, February 6 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Hartland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 341, Hartland, VT 05048. Messages of condolence may be expressed with the family through an online guestbook by visiting : www.rickerfuneralhome.comPublished in Brattleboro Reformer on Jan. 13, 2016.⁴

     Joyce B. Slade was born on February 2, 1927 in Bennington County, Vermont.^3,2 She was the daughter of Robert Benson Slade and Hazel I. Lackey.¹
     Joyce married Alwin W. Ameden on August 6, 1943 in Bondville, Bennington County, Vermont.² Joyce died on July 21, 2018 at age 91.² She was buried in Bondville Cemetery, Windham County, Vermont.²

     Henry Alanson Cleveland was born on January 4, 1809 in Greene County, New York.¹
     Henry married Anna Slade, daughter of Aaron Slade Jr. and Mary Knight.^2,1 Henry died on September 22, 1867 at age 58² and was buried in Centerville Cemetery, Davis County, Utah.¹

     Jane Eliza Atwood was born on February 20, 1825 in Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut.¹
     Jane married George Washington Slade, son of Aaron Slade Jr. and Mary Knight.¹ Jane died on November 20, 1891 in Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 66.¹

     Juliette Amanda Slade was born on January 13, 1848 in Douglas County, Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ Juliette died on June 11, 1916 in Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 68¹ and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹

     Florence Ann Slade was born on November 15, 1850 in Pottawatomie County, Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ Florence died on April 21, 1923 at age 72.¹ She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹

     Alice E. Slade was born on October 24, 1852 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ Alice died in March, 1889 at age 36.¹ She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹

     Jane Eliza Slade was born on October 31, 1854 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ Jane died on December 27, 1919 at age 65¹ and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹

     Oscar F. Slade was born on November 27, 1856 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹ He was the son of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ He never married. Oscar died on March 8, 1925 at age 68¹ and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹

     Capitola Slade was born on November 22, 1860 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.¹ She was the daughter of George Washington Slade and Jane Eliza Atwood.¹ Capitola died on April 14, 1953 at age 92¹ and was buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, Polk County, Florida.¹

     Mary Slade was born in March, 1836 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont.¹ She was the daughter of Howard Slade and Sally Barton.¹
     Mary married Henry Willey.¹ Mary died in February, 1886 in Washington County, Vermont, at age 49.¹