Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the Board of the Salisbury Forum notes the death of former Board President, Donald Ross. His wide circle of friends included many of the Forum’s board members. His wisdom, networks, and passion for “good causes” enhanced our programming and expanded our audience.

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Association was honored to have Donald serve as our president from 2019-2021.  He cared deeply about our community and supported our Association’s mission with his leadership, his generosity, and his personal commitment.  He was very involved with our Land Trust which helps conserve our natural resources; Donald and Hel

LAKEVILLE — Donald Kemp Ross, 78, of Lakeville, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Noble Horizons after several weeks in hospitals to diagnose a rare form of lymphoma.

SHARON — Bettie Louise Snyder died at Sharon Hospital on May 12, 2022.                                  

SALISBURY — Michael “Mike” Allison, 78, of Hendersonville, North Carolina,  passed away Sunday,  May 8, 2022, at his residence.

Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Allison family.

A celebration of the life of Helen Wike Humeston (7/7/1922—7/12/2021) will be held on Saturday, May 28, at her beloved Wike Brothers Farm. Her family invites any and all people who would like to share their memories of Helen (and if applicable Don) to join them.

KENT — Thomas Page, 74, of Cobble Road, died May 4, 2022,  at New Milford Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Dawn Page.

NORTH CANAAN — Evelyn “Ruth” Machia, 90, of Canaan.

Wife, Mother, Step-mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt AKA Mom, Meme, Gram, Sis, Mooch, Aunt Ruthie was born in New Milford on February 27th, 1932, to Evelyn Francis Swett (Howard) and Raymond Gilbert Swett.