12A THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 BURLINGTON FREE PRESS FORT MILL, SC Shirley M. Ward died unexpectedly but peacefully October 1, 2019 due to side effects of a medication. Shirley known better as too many was born in on June 27, 1941 to the late Bernard and Catherine Basiliere. Shirley had been living at her house in Fort Mill, SC since the passing of her husband; Carl Ward Sr. on August 12, 2017.
Shirley and Carl were joined in marriage at St. Church in Burlington on July 9, 1960. Inseparable in marriage, now reunited once again for eternity. Shirley and Carl raised their family in Burlington. While raising their family, Shirley worked many years at JC Penney to provide all the many extras for her children.
number one enjoyment in life was shopping and her kids (and later grandchildren) which were very spoiled due to her shopping habits. Upon retirement, Mom and Dad made Ormond Beach, FL their primary residence and returned to St. Albans, VT each summer to enjoy the company of many family members and friends. Shirley is survived by her two children; Carl Jr. and his wife Sherry (Nash) of South Carolina and Theresa Ward of St.
Albans Vermont. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that were a constant joy to her; Heather Ward and her daughter Kinsley of Rock Hill, SC, Corey Robert and his daughter, Peyton of St Chelsea Hinson and her husband Justin and their children; Kayden, Ashton and Khloe of Indian Land, SC. Shirley leaves behind sisters; Joyce Bleau, Barbara Bushway, Mary Moore, Sue Sterling, Elaine Sorrell, and one brother Bernard Basiliere Jr. In addition, she is survived by her brother-in-law Leonard Ward, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband, Shirley was predeceased by her granddaughters; Mi- chelle and Nicole Robert.
We want to extend great appreciation for the Tower 5 nursing staff at the Atrium Pineville hospital for outstanding support to during her brief stay.You made the entire family and more importantly her comfortable through the entire situation. Special thanks go out to Dr. Jana Hewitt whose professional and caring approach allowed us to understand and prepare. Services are being performed by Wolfe Funeral Home in Fort Mill, SC. Vis- iting hours will be 6 PM-8 PM on Friday, October 4th.
A mass of Christian celebration will be held at St Philip Neri in Fort Mill on Saturday, October 5th at 10 AM. There will be no burial at this time. A celebration of remembrance mass will be held at Holy Angels Church in St. Albans, VT on October 19th at 11 AM. Shirley M.
Ward Barbara Valyou Cross, age 77 of Stratford, Con- necticut, passed away on September 21, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Barb was born October 25, 1941 in Burlington, VT to Ray and Doris Valyou. She worked many years until retirement at Bryant Electric. Barbra leaves behind her husband Clarke Cross; sons Michael and Jay Cross; grandsons Jay, Kevin, Shawn, and Alex Cross; granddaughter Da- kota Cross; and her great-granddaughter and love of her life Aubree Cross. She also leaves behind her sisters Betty Moquin and Sandra Fite, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services for Barb will be private. For information or to sign an online register, please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com Barbara Valyou Cross Obituaries WILLISTON Marga- ret Clare (Jones) Aba- jian, 73, passed away October 1, 2019 in Es- sex Junction Vt, after a two year battle with de- mentia. A full obituary will follow in the near future. Margaret C. Abajian BURLINGTON Stephanie Spitler, age 96 passed away on September 29, 2019 at Elderwood Nursing Home in Burlington Vermont.
She is survived by her son Paul Spitler and his wife Janet of Shelburne VT, daughter Elizabeth Spitler of Ferrisburgh VT, son-in-law Sem Dieterich of Clinton CT, and grandchildren, Paul Spitler IV, Jacqueline Spitler and Anthony Neri. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday October 12, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Philip Neri Church on Main St in Westport, NY. Burial will follow the Mass at the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider giving to St. Philip Neri Church 6603 Main St, Westport, NY 12993. Ar- rangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel 261 Shelburne Rd in Burlington. Please visit www.readyfuneral. com to place on-line condolences.
Stephanie C. Spitler Send share your memories. Visit burlingtonfreepress.com to see a comprehensive list of obituaries. MONTPELIER The federal govern- ment has upheld an earlier decision to close immigrant investor pro- gram, citing the allegations of fraud at the Jay Peak ski resort and a lack of evidence that the program promotes economic growth. The United States Citizenship and Im- migration Services dismissed the appeal in a letter received by the state on Tuesday.
The record shows and negative factors demon- strating the limitations on its (the cen- ability to continue to promote eco- nomic the citizenship agency wrote in its decision. The negative factors involve the al- leged fraud at Jay Peak. Former Jay Peak owner Ariel Quiros and former president William Stenger were accused in 2016 of misusing more than $200 million raised from foreign investors through the EB-5 visa program for developments at or near the resort. They have reached settle- ments with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the state and pleaded not guilty to federal charges over a failed plan to build a biotechnology plant. 2006, the Appellant has spon- sored the Jay Peak EB-5 Projects that the SEC alleges have allowed Mr.
Quiros and Mr. Stenger to engage in ongoing, massive eight-year fraudulent that looted more than $50 and more than $200 in EB-5 the USCIS wrote. The oversight has led to a loss of investor in the center, the agency wrote. It also ques- tioned the job creation and suggested that it learned of con- cerns about the Jay Peak EB-5 projects several years before it USCIS. In terms of promoting economic growth, the USCIS said most of the mon- ey raised about or $423 million and jobs created were linked to the Jay Peak projects.
About of the total EB-5 capital that the center helped raise went to other ventures including Mount Snow Ski Resort and Trapp Family Lodge, the USCIS wrote. The state had appealed the ini- tial decision, saying it would be better to gradually wind down the center to pro- tect investors and jobs. The state said Tuesday that the center is reviewing the decision and weighing its legal options. It could a motion for reconsideration or appeal the decision to federal court, the state said. appeal over immigrant investor center denied Lisa Rathke ASSOCIATED PRESS Vermont.
