Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10124 Surname: TUBBS, O'DELL ------------------------- O'DELL (nee Tubbs), Vidle; 3 May 1996, Glastonbury, CT: Native of River Falls although not indicated in obit. "Died peacefully at Salmon Brook Care & Rehabilitation Center. Had lived in Glastonbury since 1943. In 1944 opened Glastonbury’s first nursery school at the Welles Village Community Hall. In the same year also started the first Cub Scout Pack in Glastonbury. In 1946 she and husband purchased the former Richard G. Williams estate at 388 Hubbard St. and established the Glastonbury Country Day School and the Hubbard Hill Day Camp. Aim was to “lead children toward an awareness and understanding of the world around them, coordinating and developing each child’s own interests through trips, dramatic play and creative art.” Both the school and camp were closed in 1979 when she retired. For some families three generations of children and parents had experienced her passion for teaching. Was active in the Glastonbury PTA during and after its fledgling years and an active supporter of the Glastonbury Grange. Graduated from the River Falls State Teachers College in Wisconsin and studied at Teachers’ College, Columbia University, NY, and Bureau of Educational Experiments, New York City. Prior to moving to Glastonbury she taught eight years in public schools and 13 years in private schools. A director and specialist at the Manhasset Bay School at Port Washington, L. I. ,NY, and taught science and nature study at the Rosemary and Greenwich, CT, Country Day School. Survived by three sons, and three daughters-in-law, (names removed, still living) five granchildren; and four great grandchildren. Service May 20 1996, 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main St., Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vi O’Dell Teacher’s Scholarship Fund, Glastonbury High School, 330 Hubbard St., Glastonbury, 06033"