– Phyllis C., 90, of Derby, Vermont, passed away on September 23, 2012 in Newport, VT. Visiting hours will be held at noon on Saturday, October 6, 2012, followed immediately by funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road in Newport, VT. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to American Legion Post 21, P.O. Box 304, Newport, VT 05855, or to the Order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Chapter #27, 89 Severens Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Louise Josephine, 96, a lifelong resident of Amherst, NY, passed away September 25, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy, VT with the Rev. Whelinde Ladislaus celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will take place in Cheektowaga, NY. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Ashley Marie, 25, of Derby, VT passed away suddenly on September 24, 2012 in Eden, VT. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Fred Barker and Rev. Carol Ann Barker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at the fellowship hall at the Derby United Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Cayden Gregory Thomas Trust Fund, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, VT 05829.

– Leopold J., 92, of Newport, VT passed away in Barton, VT on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Priest Benefit Fund, Charitable Fund, Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, in care of Katlyn Miller, P.O. Box 2226, South Burlington, VT 05447.

– Eileen Alys died peacefully on September 22, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Derby, VT. A private family burial will be held immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Stawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

– Ann Marie, 87, of Island Pond, VT, passed away September 18, 2012 in Newport, VT. She is survived by her children: Patricia Pelletier-Jones and her husband James; and by William Pelletier and his wife Beverly, by her grandchildren: Janet, David, Aimee, Adriana, and Breea; by her great-grandchildren: Zane, Ansel, and soon to be born Nova. She is also survived by her her sister Patricia Carbonneau, by her brother John Carbonneau and his wife Elaine, and by her former daughter-in-law Patricia-Lichvar-Pelletier. May she rest in peace surrounded by God’s love. Ann will be cremated and a remembrance gathering will be at the convenience of the family.

- September 5, 1939-September 21, 2012, Theodore “Ted” J. Quintin, 73, of Montgomery Center, VT passed away on September 21, 2012 at his home. He was born September 5, 1939 in Houlton, Maine, the son of Romeo and Hilda (Norway) Quintin. Ted graduated from Sacred Heart High School, class of 1957 and attended Norwich University. Ted was honorably discharged as a reserve commissioned officer of the army. He was owner and operator of Granny Grunts, Grampa Grunts Lodge, Grannys II Restaurant, and the Thirsty Boot Bar; and was a pillar of the community in Montgomery Center for 40 years. He was a member of the Jay Peak American Legion Post 28, and he was the first paid ski patroller at Jay Peak. He loved the action of playing cards especially bridge, Texas Hold'em, and craps. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his children: Jay Quintin and his girlfriend Wara Cerretti of Lake Tahoe, CA; Brad Quintin and his wife Greta of Montgomery Center, VT; Karie Quintin and her boyfriend Travis Startwell of Montgomery Center, VT; by his grandchildren: Brody, Kayden, and Mason Quintin; by his sister Carol Ann Temple and her companion Wayne Blake of Newport Center, VT; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Pauline Dubois. He will sadly be missed by his family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, September 27, 2012 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jay Peak American Legion Post 28, 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, VT 05859.

– Ryan A. D., 29, of Derby, VT, passed away suddenly on September 18, 2012, in Burlington, VT. Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, where funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, September 24, 2012, with the Rev. James Gamble officiating. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Family Readiness Group, in care of SFC Urie 540 Union Street, Newport, VT, 05855.

– Robert A., 72, of Brownington, VT, passed away on September 19, 2012, at his home. A gathering will be held at the Happy Hour Restaurant in Wells River, VT, on Sunday, September 30, 2012, from 1-5 PM. Everyone is welcome. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

- July 12, 1920-September 15, 2012, Barrett Skoll, 92, of Huntington, WV passed away September 15, 2012 in Lexington, KY. He was born on July 12, 1920 in Newport, VT, son of the late Oscar and Celia Skoll. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Elaine Rose Skoll and his sister, Sera Skoll. He joined the Marines in January 1942. He was a Sergeant in the tank battalion of the 4th Marine Division Company C. He saw action in the Pacific including Iwo Jima. After the war, he came to Huntington and started the business Veterans Auto Supply with his cousin Marshall Cohen. He was an avid golfer and had numerous holes-in-ones. He played with the same foursome every Thursday afternoon for many years. He was an active member of the B’NAI Sholom Congregation. He is survived by two daughters: Diane (John) Sensenig of Lexington, KY and Ronda (Ernie) White of Hatfield, PA; six grandchildren: Scott Sensenig of Providencetown, MA; Kristina Sensenig of Lexington, KY; Wendy Hawkins of Sulphur, KY; Joseph (JC) Hill of Lansdale, PA; Monica (Moni) White of Clermont, FL; eight great-grandchildren: Joseph (LJ) Hill, Loren Marie Hill, Robert (Bobby) Hill, Ashley Simmonds, Renee Simmonds, Natalie Simmonds, Samantha Zimmer, and William (Will) Zimmer who shared the same birthday and his passion for golf. Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 by Rabbi Jean Eglinton at Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, WV, followed by a reception at the B’NAI Sholom Congregation. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to the Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington Kentucky.

– “Dick” Richard Powell passed away peacefully in his sleep March 31, 2012 at his home in Mesa Arizona. His children will host a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, September 22, 2012 beginning at 10:49 a.m. The gathering will take place at “Railroad Camp” in Brunswick, Vermont. Parking will be in the Sylvio Conte NWR Visitors Center parking lot in Bloomfield, VT (formally Bear Mountain) with just a short walk to the camp. Any and all are invited to attend.

– David A., 53, of Milton, VT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 13, 2012. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Memorial contributions may be made to Centerpoint, 1025 Airport Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil prayers offered by Fr. John Feltz at 3:45 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton.

– Louise A., 83, of Newport, VT passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Louise’s memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activity Fund, Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

- January 22, 1930-September 10, 2012 Merle Benway, 82, of Glover died Monday, September 10, 2012 at home. He was born January 22, 1930 in North Troy, VT. He was the son of Russel Alfred Benway and Hazel Watson Benway. He worked on construction for many years and was the Road Commissioner for the Town of Glover for over 20 years. He loved his horses and his faithful dog, Emma. He is survived by his daughters: Valerie and her husband Lawrence Gaboriault of Sheffield,VT; Trudy and her husband Kenny Blackburn of Glover, VT; and Wanda Webster of Glover, VT. Also two granddaughters: Jennifer and her husband Jeremy LeBlanc of North Troy, VT and Andrea Webster of Glover, VT. He also leaves a special neighbor who was like a daughter to him, Mary Christiansen, her husband Johan and their son Wyatt.He was predeceased by his two sons: Alfred and Owen, his brothers: Bob and Wayne, and his sisters: Mertha Simpson, Dora Prue, and Betty King.There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, September 22 at 1 p.m. at his home on Dexter Mountain in Glover with a pot luck lunch to follow. Should friends desire donations can be made to the Glover Ambulance Squad.

– Angeline Yvette, 81, of Irasburg, VT, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2012 in Newport, VT, following an extended illness, with her 8 daughters and her husband at her side. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Church in Orleans with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow at St. Theresa’s Cemetery, Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Paul’s School, 54 Eastern Avenue, Barton, VT 05822.

– Richard “Dick,” 87, of Orleans, Vermont, died in peace on September 10, 2012, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Orleans Federated Church at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Harvey Bartlett officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. A gathering at the church hall will follow the service. All are welcome. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, c/o Rita Nye, P.O. Box 427, Barton, VT 05822.

– Ivan J., 74, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on September 9, 2012 at his home. At Ivan’s request, there will be no services.

– Anita K., 71, of Newport, VT passed away on September 7, 2012 in Newport. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to the United Church, 63 Third Street, Newport, VT 05855.

– William A., 87, of Irasburg, VT passed away September 6, 2012 in Glover, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 14, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Irasburg Fire Dept., 161 VT 58, Irasburg, VT 05845.

– Celon George, 78, of Newport Center, VT died while working at the Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center, VT on September 6, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. The family request’s no flowers.

- November 9, 1920- November 18, 2011 Duane was born November 9, 1920 in Westmore, Vermont as the youngest son of Isaac Allen Wilson and Ina Elizabeth (Hinton) Wilson. He spent his early years in Island Pond, Vermont and Hartford, Connecticut. He graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1937 and from Trinity College in 1949 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science. Duane served in World War II in the U.S. Army's 156th Battalion from 1942 to 1943. He married Helen Henrickson of Granby, Connecticut in April of 1943 and their beloved son Keith was born in March of 1949. Duane began his early career in management with the Roerig division of Charles Pfizer in Boston and Chicago and then with Lloyd Brothers (Hoechst Pharmaceutical) in Michigan. In 1963 he went on to establish and run an executive search and career coaching firm in Michigan entitled Duane I. Wilson Associates. Finally, he established another company, VERITAS: Truth in Capabilities, which was a background verification company from which he never seemed to actually retire.Duane experienced profound sadness in this life with the loss of his first wife Helen in 1985 and the death of his dear son Keith in 2000. Duane was the last of his siblings, 10 in all, to pass away. Duane remarried in April of 1995 to Ellen Clarke. Duane and Ellen had known each other since working together at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Chicago. Duane was a resident of Troy, Michigan from 1961 until his death. He and Ellen split their time between Michigan, Southern California and Vermont until his health failed. Duane leaves behind his wife Ellen of Laguna Woods, California as well as his nephews John Wilson of Del Mar, California and Earl Wilson of Connecticut. Duane had a keen mind and many interests. He held several patents for inventions, belonged to many organizations and was an avid writer. He loved to golf, bowl and was a professional horseshoe pitcher. He enjoyed stamp collecting and joined a stamp collecting club in his later years. He was always researching current events with his computer and belonged to a computer club in California as well. Duane was active in Masonic organizations as a member of Corinthian Lodge #241, King Cyrus Chapter #133 Royal Arch Masons (serving as High Priest in 1979), Detroit Commandery #1 Knights Templar, Monroe Council #1 Royal Select Masters, and Detroit York Rite College #1. He was a former member of the Detroit Concert Band and Masonic Temple Association in Detroit. Duane was an active Rotarian and a member of the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club and its Board of Directors. He was a member of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business.Finally, Duane liked people and people liked Duane. He was a wondrous storyteller with an imagination as big as a child's. He had a deep and abiding faith that sustained him in times of deep sorrow of which he surely did experience. Though successful in business, his most profound success is his legacy of love and care. Duane passed away on November 18, 2011 at home with his wife Ellen in Laguna Woods, California.Interment is at Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston, Vermont.

– Margaret (St. Amand) passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the age of 85. Friends may call on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 8:30-10:30 a.m. A funeral service in her honor will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Newport, VT on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment prayers and burial will follow immediately afterward in St. Theresa Cemetery, Orleans. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

- April 9, 1934 - August 30, 2012 Mrs. Anita Marie Pizza passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Marianna at the age of 78.She was survived by seven sisters, three sons, four grandsons and Jack, her husband of 55 years. Jack is USAF retired from Tyndall AFB, FL. Anita and Jack lived in Panama City, FL from 1968 until 2006 when they moved to Marianna, FL. Anita was a world class musician, having performed at private occasions for many notables, including President John F. Kennedy, and the King of Saudi Arabia. She has also performed at the Vatican in Rome. She has performed both free and paid performances in Bay County, including concerts in the Downtown Park and at the Martin Theatre. Anita’s jazz trio was famed on Cape Cod for 5 years. She was considered a budding star in both New York City and Los Angeles as a solo jazz and Pianist and Vocalist. She was invited to compete for the Miss America Contest in Vermont, but that was declined by her parents for religious reasons. She, as a volunteer, formed and then directed the choir at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Panama City for 25 years.Anita’s funeral service was held at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 3, 2012 with Father George Sammut officiating. Interment followed at 1 p.m. in the Cavalry Cemetery, a Catholic cemetery in Sunny Hill, FL where she elected to be buried. A time of remembrance was held on Sunday, September 2, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. "She Made Others Happy”

– Ottomar "Tom," 77, died at his home Sunday morning, September 2, 2012, after battling pancreatic cancer. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at St. Vincent De Paul's Parish, 18 North Pleasant Street, North Troy, VT, at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. with Reverend Roger Charbonneau and Reverend Ladislaus Mwelinde officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Tom Emrich Memorial fund at any local Peoples Bank branch.

– Donald W., 74, of Orleans, VT, passed away September 2, 2012, at his home. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at the Orleans American Legion Hall from 1-4 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, c/o Dot Collier, Treas., 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, VT 05839.

– Patricia Veronica, 79, of Derby Line, VT, passed away on September 2, 2012 in Lebanon, NH. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2012, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Edward’s Altar Society, 250 Main Street, Derby Line, VT 05830.

- Oct. 25, 1921 ~ Aug. 24, 2012 Ruth M. Skinner, 90, a former resident of Irasburg, VT, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.Ruth was born in Barton, October 25, 1921, the daughter of Joseph and Fleda (Vinton) Racine. She was raised and attended grade school in West Charleston. On July 25, 1953, she married Myron Skinner in Lyndonville. They made their home in Irasburg where Ruth was active in and received her 50 year pin with the Indevale Chapter #61, Order of Eastern Star. She leaves a sister, Ruby Choiniere of Derby Line; a brother, Rudy Racine of Florida; a step-daughter Myra Gauthier of Colchester; and her son Paul Jr., his wife Kimberly, and their two children; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Myron, a daughter Mary Jane, a son Myron Jr., a step-daughter Ruth Holbrook and her special friend, Lynn Perry.A graveside service will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans at a date and time to be announced. There will be no calling hours.Contributions in her memory may be made to the the Jones Memorial Library, 1 Water St., PO Box 3., Orleans, Vt., 05860-0038 or a charity of your choice. T

– Hedy L., 40, of Glover, VT, passed away suddenly on August 31, 2012, in Newport, VT. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT, on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 4-6 p.m., where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2012, with Brother Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Westlook Cemetery.

– Joseph Romeo Lionel, 80, of Newport, VT, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2012, at his home among family. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors. Members of the Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday September 5, 2012, for prayers. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to The Ron Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– A. Michael, 71, of Newport VT, died peacefully at his home after a brief illness, September 2, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours will be held at the Curtis- Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday September 8,2012 in Nashua, NH. Please contact Curtis Britch Funeral Home for details at 802-334-2720. A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made In Honor of Mike Richard to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, or an organization of one’s choice.