Ms. Hall, 97, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.

Mr. McCrink, 59, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017

The town opened Oakland Avenue Charter School in 2003 because of VanderLey's vision and persistence.

Ms. Basso, 85, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Ms. Powell, 97, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Sr. Master Sgt. Townsend, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017

Mr. Curdts, 92, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017