Family members began arriving at the Blandford Fairgrounds at noon. Displays were set
up, the guest book was signed, name tags were made and picnic lunches were spread on
the tables. At 1:00 President David Roberts welcomed the group and they joined in
singing the Doxology before families enjoyed the meal. Several dishes were offered to
share with the group.

The Zoom meeting began at 1:30. Everyone joined in singing the Reunion Song which
was written by her sons to celebrate Nancy’s birthday. After singing Happy Birthday to
Nancy, folks in attendance enjoyed a cake made by Steve Zavisza. Displays were
acknowledged and thanks was extended to Fair volunteers who put in extra effort to make
the accommodations welcoming for our celebration.

Before prizes were awarded, Kay Swiatek thanked Maggie Pratt Ripley for procuring
magnets to recognize this years winners. The magnets were chosen to celebrate Cecelia
Hansen Marshall who turned 100 on July 9, 2025. The design displayed a replica of the
family t-shirt that was created by Cecelia’s son, Stephen, for the 125th Reunion.

Prizes were awarded as follows:

• Oldest female descendant in attendance – Dorothy Schlosser Bettinger
• Oldest female descendant on Zoom – Marion Pratt Riensema
• Oldest male descendant in attendance – Edward Pratt and Richard Roberts (both 80)
• Oldest male descendant on Zoom – Mark Koch
• Youngest child in attendance – Roslyn Franklin and Clark Ripley
• Youngest person on Zoom – Laura Roberts Allen and Hope Swiatek
• Female in attendance with the birthday closest to August 8 – Amy Zeo Pereia
• Female on Zoom with the birthday closest to August 8 – Nancy Braithwait Wierdsma
• Oldest person in attendance – Dorothy Schlosser Bettinger
• Descendant who traveled the farthest on August 10 – Joseph Logan
• Descendant who lives the closest – Barbara and Mary Kate Johnson
• Descendant who lives the farthest – Christine Roberts Molleur (Georgia)
• Most recent kindergarten graduate – Harry Mallory
• Most recent 12
• th grade graduate – Gabrielle Logan
• Most recently retired – Mark Koch
• Longest career – Pamela Seaver Roberts 40 years at UConn
• Most recently married – Matthew Ripley and Marguerite Pratt Ripley
• Couple married the longest – Richard and Pamela Roberts, 55 years
• Multi generation family with most members present – Richard Roberts 9
• Susan Nobbs Pereira 7

Door Prizes:

• Family Basket donated by Dick and Pam Roberts – Joseph Logan
• Family Basket donated by Dick and Pam Roberts – Joseph Logan
• Blueberry Pie donated by Steve Zavisza – Jonh Pereira III
• Rock painting / Key chain donated by Wendy Johnson Caputo – Roslyn Franklin
• Maple syrup donated by the Ripley family – Wendy Caputo
• Hand felted ornament donated by Kay Swiatek – Mary Kate Johnson
• House plant donated by Donna Evans Franklin – Susan Pereira
• Maple syrup donated by the Ripley family – John Pereira III
• Picture of Grandma Roberts donated by Joe and Denise Roberts – M. Logan
• $25 Dunkin Gift Card donated by Susan Pereira – Gabby Logan
• Handmade glass earrings donated by Wendy Johnson Caputo – John Pereira III
• Handmade glass earrings donated by Wendy Johnson Caputo – John Pereira III
• Handmade glass earrings donated by Wendy Johnson Caputo – Liam Savannda
• Candles donated by Mary Kate Johnson – Noreen Vassallo
• Quilt Top Wall art donated by Noreen Vassallo – Christine Malleur
• Garden plants donated by Ed and Pat Pratt – Mary Kate Johnson
• Garden plants donated by Ed and Pat Pratt – Amy Zeo
• Garden plants donated by Ed and Pat Pratt – John Pereira III
• Sarah Roberts Mallory was the closest guess to the number of beans in the jar.

The group photo was taken after prizes were awarded. Maggie Ripley organized games for
the youngsters while Dave led the family business meeting. The secretary’s report was
accepted as printed in the Newsletter. Steve presented the treasurer’s report. The hat was
passed to support future reunions. A moment of silence was held for family members who’s
passing was reported since last year. Thomas Zavisza died June 6, 2025. Joseph S Roberts
died March 8, 2024.

Family members visited, packed up their belongings and headed for home at 4:00.