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Vic Foster retired from Norwich Eaton/P&G after 41 years. He and his new wife Pauline live in Florida most of the year and spend summers in upstate New York. Carol Johnson, whom he married in 1961 passed away in 2000.

Phyllis Mathewson-Law says, "Am retired finally!" So is is her husband Edward. "Lived in Chenango County my entire life and in Norwich town since 1965. Rest will take too long to write. Tell you when I see you."

Tom Messina and his wife Pat are both retired and grandparents for the first time on April 18, 2005 -- a little boy born in Denver. "Our younger son is also married and lives in Seattle."

Katie Mirabito Turner retired from nursing after 40 years -- but she turned around an started her own business. You can find her at Old Thyme Remedies, her health foods store. She also has 12 grandchildren. "I love life," she writes.

Patti Wickham Farrell retired after 24 years from Quality Markets. Her husband Jim Farrell was with the NY State Police for 31 years. They are involved with Durcks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. Their three-legged dog is called Tripod on his license.