Janet L. Salsman
NORTH FERRISBURGH — Janet L. Salsman, 58, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in St. Albans on Nov. 11, 1950, the daughter of Mary Bergeron and the late Donald Bergeron. She was a graduate of Fanny Allen School of Nursing, and dedicated her life to her nursing profession. She was employed with the DeGoesbriand Hospital, Fletcher Allen Health Care and the American Red Cross.
She and her husband, Steven, enjoyed camping and fishing trips together, and taking rides in the country. She could be found gardening or working with her crafts. Her family, extended family, grandchildren and friends were dear to her.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Salsman of North Ferrisburgh; two daughters, Lori Basiliere of Burlington and Tricia Basiliere of North Ferrisburgh; her mother, Mary Bergeron of Addison; her sister, Brenda Bergeron of Middlebury; her brother, Andrew Bergeron of Bristol; her mother-in-law, Lorraine Salsman of Ipswich, Mass.; two grandchildren; and two nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Donald Bergeron, and two infant sons, James and Andrew Basiliere.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington officiated by Barry Barkley and Roger Cleveland. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Donations may be sent to Fletcher Allen Health Care, Breast Care Center, Development Office, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401.
Leslie Robert Posdamer
RIPTON — Leslie Robert Posdamer was a resident of Ripton for 36 years.
