, 58, of Island Pond, VT passed away on December 29, 2014 in Newport, VT. He was born on April 17, 1956 in Newport to Roland and Kathleen (Etheze) Twofoot. Joseph attended North Country Union High School and enlisted into the United State Army. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed going for walks in the woods and loved the ocean, especially at Cape Cod. He is survived by his daughter Jamie Twofoot of Arizona, a brother Dennis Twofoot and his wife Linda of Standish, Maine, by his sisters: Sherry Worth of Maine, Beckie Bremseth and her husband Joe of Morgan, VT and by Linda Twofoot of Isalnd Pond,VT . He is also survived by his brother-in-law Mark Leavitt, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and very close friends Jim Parker, Lynn Worth, and Alphonse Stebenne. He was predeceased by his son Eric several years ago and by his sister Darlene Leavitt. Services at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mater-Dei Parish-ST. James the Greater Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855.

, 53, of Island Pond, VT passed away suddenly on December 28, 2014 in Danville, VT. He was born on June 8, 1961 in Bridgeton, NJ to Norman and Janice (Fields) Wilson, Sr. He received his education at Southern Regional High School and Pinelands Regional High School in New Jersey. He was a roofer by trade and received an honorable discharge from the Army National Guard. He is survived by his children Ashley Nicole Wilson and Kylee Anne Wilson both of MA, by four stepsons: Barry Wood, Rainey Wood, Josh Keenedy and Daniel Keenedy and by his granddaughter Liliaunna Maire Corbitt. He is also survived by his sister Cindy Salmons of Little Egg Harbor, NJ and by friends in the area. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Warm the Children, c/o of the Chronicle, P.O.Box 660, Barton, VT 05822.

, 63, of Albany, VT, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2014 in Craftsbury, VT. He was born on May 23, 1951 in Barnston, Quebec to Arsene and Alberta (Larochelle) Riendeau. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School. On July 26, 1975 he married Paulette LeBlanc who survives him. He enjoyed farming, raising Alcapas, playing his accordion and harmonica. He loved his church and church family with all his heart. He also helped anyone in need and enjoyed spreading the gospel to others. He was owner of Black River Equipment where he sold farm equipment and holistic medicine for animals. Bernard was always agriculturally minded and was a charter member of the Barton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Paulette Riendeau of Albany, VT, by his children: David Riendeau of Craftsbury Common, VT, Daniel Riendeau and his wife Jennifer of Albany, VT, and Jeremy Riendeau of Albany, VT, by his siblings: Andre Riendeau of Quebec, Rene Riendeau and his wife Gloria of CT, Richard Riendeau of CT, Louise Riendeau of Quebec, Diane Riendeau of Quebec, Danielle Couture and her husband Norman of Barre, VT, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Bernard Riendeau,Jr on June 12, 1998, by his sisters Carmen Pouliot, and Claire Inkel. A funeral service will be held on May 9, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Albany Elementary School Gymnasium and burial will follow at the Albany Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Barton Baptist Church for helping in the mission field, Route 16, Barton, VT 05822

of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2014 at age 90. Born in Richford, VT, the eldest of 10 children of Pierre and Marie (Benoit) Cadieux, he was raised in North Troy. One day after his high school graduation in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 3 years in the Pacific Theater, including on Guam. He was always very proud of his service as a SeaBee. Upon his return to North Troy in 1946, he noticed that his good friend Jack Starr’s little sister Ida had grown up quite a bit. John and Ida Mae Starr married that fall and shared 68 years together. John returned to work at the family business, Cadieux’s Grain Store, and upon his father’s untimely death, became manager of the feed store at a young age. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and hiker and a charter investor in a new business in the area – Jay Peak Ski Area. He served on Jay Peak’s very first ski patrol. After years of difficulty having a child, John and Ida adopted a baby boy – Peter John. Two years later Ida gave birth to daughter Barbara Jean, completing the young family. In 1962, after the sale of the feed and grain business, the family moved to Colebrook, NH where John was hired as the manager of the Bailey Feed store. Bailey was absorbed by Wirthmore, who kept him on. In 1968, Wirthmore was bought out by Agway and John was named manager of their Newport, VT store, meaning that he and the family could return to their beloved Northeast Kingdom, close to their large, extended families. John remained in Newport the rest of his life; a hardworking, honest, well respected business manager. Later, he also worked at (among others) Space Research in Jay and, after retirement, part-time at Starr’s Transportation in North Troy. John was pre-deceased by his parents, daughter Barbara, and siblings Laurent “Peter” Cadieux, Madeline “Peanut” Cushing, Valida Spooner and Yvonne Briggs. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver in recent years Ida, son Peter and his wife Susan Brecht-Cadieux of Plattsburgh, NY, and granddaughters Maria Cadieux of Plattsburgh (and boyfriend Chris LeClair), Hana Cadieux of Yarmouth, ME (and fiance Scott McQuilkin) and Greta Gilmore of Melbourne, Australia (and husband Dylan Gilmore.) He also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws who have been very close, as well as many friends and neighbors who have been special and helpful to him through a long and difficult decline. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John’s memory to the Orleans Essex VNA & Hospice or American Legion Post #28 in North Troy, where John was a continuous member for over 70 years. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 3 at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Visiting hours will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.

, 73, passed away peacefully at home in North Troy, VT on December 26, 2014 at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in North Troy to Terrill and Arline Mason in 1941. During his childhood and teens he worked on local farms helping with haying and chores after going to school and during summers. He later worked for the Blair. Veneer Mill until he joined the U. S. Army in 1963. After doing basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was stationed in Korea for about thirteen months. He ended up at the Atlanta Army Depot in Forest Park, Georgia. On February 12, 1966, he married Elizabeth Jean Mason in a ceremony at the army base. When discharged from the U. S. Army in August 1966, he went to work for Tri State Tractor Company, Atlanta, Georgia as a heavy equipment mechanic until August of 1972 when the couple moved to North Troy, Vermont to be near his family. Terry started working for Desmarais Euipment in September 1972 as a mechanic and continued there until his retirement in July 2002. Terry was a great mechanic. He rebuilt a Massey Ferguson tractor from bottom to top so he could use it for tractor pulling at the fairs. His tractor has been admired by many people at the tractor pulls. If anyone had a question about tractors, they could just ask Terry. Many customers at Desmarais counted on him to get them going. He has been a member of the American Legion in North Troy since moving to Vermont in 1972. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” Mason and his son Dean Mason both of North Troy, VT. He is also survived by his sister and her husband Debbie and Roger Meunier of Newport Center, VT, his brother Charles Mason of North Troy, VT, his nephews Scott Meunier and his wife Jule of Jay, VT, Marc Meunier of Troy, VT, David and Steven Tyburski of Massachusetts, and nieces in New York-Tammy Price, Karen Morehouse, and Vicky Loeven. In Mobile, Alabama, he is survived by his brother-in-law James Mason and his wife Ann, his sister-in-law Cathy Pridgen and her husband Doug and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Phyllis Tyburski and brother Gilbert Mason. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday January 2, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 3, 2015 with the Rev. Rick Shover officiating. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Saturday January 3, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment with full military honors in the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post # 28, 133 VT Route 243, North Troy, VT 05859 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, a graphic designer and communications professional died unexpectedly on December 19, 2014 at the age of 46. Rita was born and raised in Newport, Vermont, and was a long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio. Rita is survived by her parents, Gilbert B. Turgeon and Lise L.M. Turgeon; her four sisters, Carol Castle, Marie Turgeon, Diane Boutin and Loranne Turgeon; her two brother-in-laws, Paul Castle and Louis Boutin; and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, William and Grace Castle and Shawnna and Tyler Jenks. She is also survived by her husband of 11 years, John D. Finn, and his parents, James P. Finn and Susan D. Finn; and by her partner in life, Stephanie Albrecht. Rita worked with Ross Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories, as a Senior Communications Specialist from 2001 through 2012, working on such campaigns as the Susan Komen Foundation’s Run for The Cure. From 2012 to 2014, she worked as a free-lance graphic artist and communications specialist, working most recently with Nationwide Insurance and The Columbus Metropolitan Airport. Rita attended the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and recently achieved a degree from Columbus State Community College. Rita embraced life through creative expressions in her art, photography, poetry, and her never-ending curiosity of the world around her. Examples of her work adorn the homes of many close friends and family, and her blog phthalo-blue.blogspot.com The memorial will be held on January 3rd at 2:00 pm at Worthington Presbyterian Church, at 773 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. Reception will follow at the church. Her funeral will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT 05855, on January 3rd at 1pm, with a receiving hour prior to that, 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm at Curtis-Britch. A reception will follow at The Eastside Restaurant in Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Vermont Governor’s Institute on the Arts, by mail: 4049 Williston Road, #4, South Burlington, VT 05493l

, 73, of Derby Line, VT and recently of the Union House in Glover died on December 22, 2014. Carolyn was born on February 8, 1941 to the late Carmi and Dorothy Marsh. She graduated from Newport High School and attended Lyndon State College. She held several various employments but enjoyed retirement best. In recent years she resided at the Union House Nursing Home and considered them her extended family and was especially fond of Sally and Sharon. She leaves her brother, Carmi Michael Marsh and his wife of Derby Line, VT, Carolyn’s much loved friend Pierrette, and her sister Judith Hughes of Lyndonville, VT, several nieces, one nephew and one great niece. She was predeceased by her parents Carmi and Dorothy Marsh, and her brother-in-law Mark Hughes. Carolyn loved to read, became the historian of the family with her camera, and was very proud of her nieces, nephews and great nephews academic and athletic honors, telling everyone of their latest accomplishments. There will be no service at this time. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855. Maria B. Buck, 73, of Newport Center, VT passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 3, 1941 to Gerard and Bella (Bedard) Brochu. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1959. On January 9, 1993 she married Charles Buck who survives her. Maria worked as co-owner and bookkeeper for C & D Starter Shop, Inc where she retired in 2008. She was a member of the Bobbin Mill Players where she was a singer for 12 years. Her hobbies included painting, collecting dolls, flower gardening, bird watching, singing, and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her husband Charles Buck of Newport Center, VT, by her children: Carmen Marie Doe and her husband Earl, and Robin Jean Buck, by her step children: Alan Buck and his wife Jodye, Eric Buck and companion Kathy, Keith Buck, Aaron Buck and his wife Donna, by her grandchildren: Niki Doe, Crystal Lowery, Joshua Doe, Tawni Bowen, Ravyn Bowen, by her step grandchildren: Sheena Lanoue, Shauna Book, Alan Buck ll, Cheyenne Buck, Alicia Buck, Shawn Buck, Wyatt Buck, Meira Buck, Nicholas Buck, Ross Lowery, Aidan Lowery, Taylor Bressette, Logan Limoge, and Gavin Lanoue, by her brothers and sisters: Rene Brochu, Gerard Brochu, Stephen Brochu, Alfred Brochu, John Brochu, Eva Brochu, Anna Sanville, Clara Brochu, Rita Choquette, Lea Cook, Martha Dupont, Theresa Round, Patricia Mann and extended family Randall Family and by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday December 27, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Circle, Newport, VT 05855.

passed away on December 21, 2014 at his home in Glover. He was born in Newport Center, VT on January 1, 1922, the fourth child of Grace Rogers and Ray Elwin Griffin. At the age of four, he moved with his family to Albany, Vermont where he entered the Albany Village School. When he was seven, the family moved to Barton where he entered Barton Academy and Graded School from which he graduated in 1940. He continued his education attending Lyndon Normal School until Pearl Harbor when he left to take up the machinist trade at the old Merckland Plant in Barton. He then received employment at the Jones and Lamson Machine Company in Springfield, Vermont as an expediter. On January 4, 1944, he entered the U. S.Army Air Force and attended Radio Operator Mechanic School graduating in June 1945 at Scott Field, Illinois. His post graduation orders were to train on a B29 crew to go to the Pacific Theater. Those orders were ultimately cancelled with the dropping of the Atomic Bomb and he was sent to the E.T.O. in the occupation forces. In the interim, he married his high school sweetheart, Olive Urie R.N. B.A. on September 22, 1945 at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. They celebrated their 69th anniversary. In Europe, Ray Griffin served in the 61st Troop Service Squadron and then went on detached service to the U.S. Navy serving as a radio operator on the private C47 of Res. Admiral William Glassford, Commander of Naval Forces in the E.T. O. During this service he visited seven different countries and had the opportunity to attend the war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany. Griffin was discharged on May 25, 1946 from the Army Air Force and returned to the Jones and Lamson Machine Company for the next three years. In the fall of 1949, he was admitted to the University of Vermont from which he graduated in 1953 with a B.A. degree majoring in Zoology while taking the pre-dental curriculum. At UVM, he played on the varsity golf team and was a student assistant in the zoology lab. He qualified for the Dean’s List in his final semester. While in college, he served in the Air National Guard from October 1949 to January 1951 when he was honorably discharged to continue his college education. He was accepted to Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland from which he graduated in 1957 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He also received the Harry E. Latchman Award for complete oral rehabilitation. He also received an Honorary Degree from Lyndon State College in May 2013. Dr. Griffin opened his practice in Bellows Falls in 1957 and with his family resided in Saxtons River, Vermont. He retired in 1987 and in 1994 he and Mrs. Griffin moved to Tranquility Farm in West Glover, Vermont where they ran a Bed, Breakfast and Birding Inn for a few years and also maintained a tree farm. Dr. Griffin was very active in sports. In grade school, he played on a PeeWee hockey team and in high school he lettered in basketball, baseball, and golf, winning the Vermont State High School Golf Championship his junior year. He played varsity basketball at Lyndon Normal School and played on the Jones and Lamson softball and basketball teams. He qualified for the Vermont Amateur Golf Tournament in 1949 and also played on the UVM Golf Team. He was very competitive in golfing circles, winning the VT Medical Dental and the VT Medical Dental Seniors and the VT Seniors. In 1970, he scored a hole in one on the 9th hole of the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, VT. He took up both downhill and cross-country skiing and skied for a number of years at Ascutney Mountain with his family. He coached Little League Baseball in Bellows Falls and graded school basketball in Saxtons River, VT. He belonged to a number of churches throughout his lifetime including Barton Congregational, Springfield Congregational, Towson, MD Presbyterian, Christ’s Church in Saxton’s River, VT and West Glover Congregational. At Christ’s Church, he taught Sunday School and served on numerous committees including council, Building, Trustees, Outreach, Christian Education, and Investments. Dr. Griffin was a trustee of the Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Rotary in Bellows Falls, courtesy staff member and member of the Bellows Falls Chamber of Commerce and later the Barton Country Club. In Saxtons River he was Chairman of Fund Raising for the Boy Scouts of America, delivered meals on wheels, transported dialysis and other patients, treated low income patients and was general dentist for Kurn Hattin Homes and the Vermont Academy. During the years of his practice, he was always available to lend a helping hand. Dr. Griffin was a member of the American Legion, Barton Post 76 and a charter member of the World War ll Memorial. He was a life member of the Vermont Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He served on the State Dental Health and Ethics Committee and director of the Vermont Delta Dental. The Griffins took off bird-watching in 1979 and traveled extensively throughout the lower forty-eight states, sightseeing and searching for bird species accumulating a bird list of 600+ species before his search was cut short by health problems. They belonged to the Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society, NEK Audubon, American Birding Association, Brookline Bird Club, VINS, Nature Conservancy and other birding and conservancy groups. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Olive Urie Griffin of West Glover, VT, by his children: Ronald of Brookville, Maryland, Robert and wife Kathy of Duxbury, MA, Judy McKelvey and husband George of Newport, VT, and Becky Tobey of Woodstock, VT. Marty Hammond, Pam Hinds, Peter Tobey and Marsha Wilmot also survive him. He is survived by his grandchildren: Annaliese, Jennie and Lauren Griffin, Benjamin and Adam Griffin, Ellen and Sarah Griffin, Meredith McKelvey and Evan, Eric and Hannah Tobey. He is also survived by his only great grandchild, Porter Juneseo Lee, and by his sister-in-laws: Joyce Hanson, Faye Valley, Shirley Urie, Janet Griffin, and Peggy Griffin and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents: by his brothers: Elwin, Everett, and Eldon, by his sisters: Ruth Babcock, and Charlotte Cloutier, brothers-in-law Raoul Cloutier, Frank Babcock, Albert Urie, Alan Urie, and Larry Valley, by his sister-in-law Marion Urie and by his son Rodney Everett Griffin in 2011. A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 27, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Rev. Evelyn Coup officiating. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Mt. Ascutney Audubon Society, P.O. Box 191 Springfield, VT 05156 or to the NEK Audubon Society, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to the Glover Ambulance Service, c/o Dot Collier, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, VT 05839 or to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to the charity of one’s choice. Spring interment in Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover, VT.

, 89, of Derby Line, VT passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1925 in Heathton, Que to Ernest and Elizabeth (Pomeroy) Davis. On August 15, 1953 he married the love of his life, Shirley Canning who survives him. He attended school in Heathton, Quebec, McDonald College in Montreal, Quebec where he studied agriculture and Cornell University where he received his license to be an Al technician. Roy owned and operated a dairy farm in Derby Line, VT, since 1959. He served as a director for the National Resource Conservation Board, Agway, Eastern AI, and Cabot Creamery Co-op for 15 years. He was a member of the Order of Elks # 2155 of Newport, and attended the Stanstead South United Church in Rock Island, Quebec. Most recently, he attended church at the Morgan Church in Morgan, VT. After his family, maple sugaring was his passion where he won “ Best of Show” at the Barre Farm Show a few years ago and numerous class awards throughout the years. He is survived by his wife Shirley Davis of Derby Line, VT, by his children: Bryan Davis and his wife Susan of Derby, VT, Sharon Sykes and her husband Randy of Derby Line, VT, Sherry Davis Wilson and her husband Steve Wilson of Wrentham, MA, and Debra Batista and her husband Jose of Derby, VT, by his grandchildren: Jeremy Davis and his wife Jen, Brandy Flynn and her husband Nick, Hillary Davis, Shaun Sykes and Erica Page, Barry Sykes and his wife Lyndsay, Joslyn Letourneau and her husband Justin, Colin Sykes and Elisa Napolitano, Jarrett Wilson, Jessica Wilson, Grace Davis Wilson, Jonathan Batista and Kristine Capino, and Adam Batista, by his great grandchildren: Lauryn Flynn, Myra Davis, Lilly Letourneau, Avery Sykes, Oliver Sykes, Aiden and Brynn, by his sister-in-law Mildred Davis of Westmore, VT, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Helen, Avery, Ruth, Melville, Ernestine, Martha, Alfred, Harold and Myra. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday December 26, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Mike DeSena officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday December 26, 2014 from 11:30 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Que. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830 or to the Derby Line Fire Department, P.O. Box 205, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 83, of Newport Center, VT, passed away on December 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 30, 1931 in ST. Albans to Raymond and Elodia (Juneau) Bushey. On June 11, 1955 he married the former Norma Partlow who survive him. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1989 from the U.S.Customs service as port director. He was a member of the American Legion North Troy, Jay Peak Post #28, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 of Newport and a former member of the Elks Club # 2155 of Newport. He formally enjoyed golfing, biking, cross country skiing, and photography. He is survived by his wife Norma Bushey of Newport Center VT, by his daughter Deborah Poulin of Derby, VT, by his grandchildren: Joshua Poulin and his wife Jen of Derby, VT, Jenna Poutre and her husband Matthew of Derby, VT, Jeret Bushey and his wife Katelyn of Irasburg, and by 7 great grandchildren: Mya, Star, Quinne, Hudson, Jaida, Henry and Connor and by his sister Marguerite Shoerlin of Ridge, NY, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Frederick E. Bushey, by his grandson Frederick Bushey II three brothers Clarence, Edmond, and Francis. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Societies, Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

31, born October 13, 1983 passed away suddenly on December 18, 2014 at his St. Albans residence. A ceremonial celebration of his life will be shared at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, on January 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bring a memory and expect a hug! Charles Jr. loved life, children, family and friends young and old. Football was his favorite time of the year for sports. He was an avid Redskins fan! He could make anyone smile in an instant; and he always gave a helping hand no matter the conditions. Charles was a Christian and Baptized in Jesus name. He was saved, thank you Lord. He had also accomplished his G.E.D. and High School Diploma! He was a loving Son, Brother and Friend. He is predeceased by his Grandfather’s George Wright Buckland Sr. and Irwin Piper. His Grandmother Jennie Buckland and his Great Grandmother Laura Lontine. He is survived by his Father Charles Scott Buckland Sr. and Stepmother Catherine Buckland, Lafayette IN. His mother Shari McAllister and her significant other David Parenteau of Newport, VT. Stepfather Mark McAllister of Barton, VT. His Brothers Josh McAllister and his wife Casey Burke, Nathan and Max Motto of Indiana, and Pete Moore of, NM. His Sisters Carrie McAllister McAllister of Connecticut, Gretchen Garrison of Maine, Tara Patten of Derby, Summer, Savannah, Shauna Agee Missouri, by his grandmother Gloria Reynolds and her husband Brad of Newport, VT, Step-Moms Denise Jones of Missouri and Maria Motto of Indiana. His Aunts Julie Piper of South Carolina, Dorothy and Junior Blake of Quebec. His Uncles Jon Piper of North Carolina, Craig and Becky Buckland, Ron and Rachelle Moss, and Allen and Venyse Moss all of Florida. He is also survived by his girlfriend Megan Jefferson and by her daughter Brooke. Donations in Charles name to my address 1003 Main St. #3 Lafayette IN, 47901 or on my Facebook donation page to help with the costs are greatly welcome. God Bless and Jesus is King!

, 87, of Lowell, VT, passed away on December 17, 2014 in Glover, VT. He was born April 20, 1927 in Westfield, VT to Ovila and Olivina (Meunier) Pion. On September 3, 1949 he married the former Gilberte (Cabana) who survives him. He was a truck driver for the former Seguin Oil Company where he retired after 35 years. He also worked for Kraft Foods, farmed for 20 years and at one time was employed for the Town of Lowell. He was also a logger and hauled milk. Ray and his wife enjoyed their family get togethers. He helped Gilberte with the family garden and she helped him with the farm work. He held membership with St. Ignatius Church in Lowell and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #1157 of Newport. He is survived by his wife Gilberte Pion of Lowell, VT, by his children: Gerard Pion and his wife Susan of Lowell, VT, Ronald Pion and his wife Charlene of Lowell, Vt, Denise Pothier and her husband Andreo of Newport Center, VT, Robert Pion and his wife Suzy of Lowell, VT and Rejean Pion and his companion Lorieann Lewiq, 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Roger Pion and his wife Annette of FL, and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on Friday December 19, 2014 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Lowell with the Rev. Ladislaus Mwelinde celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Ignatius Church, P.O.Box 109, Troy, VT 05868.

, 94, formerly of Island Pond, VT, and also known as “Brownie” and CB Handle Brown Mouse passed away on December 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, in Newport. He was born on November 25, 1920 in Kingman, Maine to Walter and Mary (Nelson) Brown. Warren was a veteran of WW11 where he was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia as a paratrooper instructor. He also marched in President Franklin Roosevelt’s funeral. During his lifetime he was an auto mechanic for his father-in-law, Hills Garage in Island Pond also Harley Blake’s Garage in Barton, Brighton Garage in Island Pond, Albert Laliberty Farm Equipment in Island Pond. He also worked for Pike Industries and Caledonia Sand and Gravel and the Canadian National Railroad as a section foreman for 10 years in Island Pond. Among his hobbies, he was an antique picker, and among other trades and talents. He held membership with the American Legion Brighton Post # 80 of Island Pond, VT. He is survived by his children: Richard Brown and his wife Anne of Lyndonville, VT, Beverly Pepin and her loving companion George “Russ” Russell of Chattanooga, TN. Warren had a dear friend Joyce Nougeim of St. Johnsbury, VT and they had a daughter: Ellen Vigeant who resides in Lyndonville, VT with her fiancé Jeffrey Charron and Ellen’s children: Michael and Katherine Ruggles and Keisha Hall. He is survived by his grandchildren: Christine Boemig and her husband Joe of Laconia, NH, Jennifer Boucher and her husband Bruce of Lyndonville, by his great grandchildren: Gabriel Kelly of Maynard, MA, Mollie Kelly of West Burke, VT, Hillary Kelly of Laconia, NH, Elizabeth and Lane Sanderson of Lyndonville, VT, Emily Sanderson of East Burke, VT, by his great great grandchildren Aiden and Stella Albright of West Burke, Jacob Bigelow of East Burke, and Rebecca Sanderson of Lyndonville, VT, Children of Beverly and Raymond Pepin: Grandsons: Bernie Pepin and his companion Michele of Island Pond, VT, David Pepin and his wife Heather of Island Pond, VT, and Michele McNally of Barre, by great grandchildren: Paige McNally and twins Haley and Emily all of Barre, VT, Tyler and Dylan Pepin of Island Pond, VT, Brayden and Farrah Pepin of Island Pond, VT, by a great great grandson Mayson Pepin of Island Pond, VT, and by step great great grandchildren: KK and Brent of Island Pond, a special nephew Alden Way of Augusta, Maine, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by twin children in the 1950’s, a grandson Richard Pepin in 1985 and by his siblings: Adian, Donald, Earl, Paul, Beverley, and DeLose Brown, Vina Cushman, and Barbara Way all of Maine and by his former wife of 25 years Theo Hill Brown. A memorial service will be held memorial day weekend. Spring interment in Lakeside Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Brighton Post # 80, P.O. Box 350, in care of Peggy Powers, Island Pond, VT 05846.

, 74, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on December 13, 2014 in Newport. He received care from very compassionate, caring and well trained personnel on the 3rd floor at North Country Hospital. He was the son of the late D. Emily (Peabody) and Cyrus Edwin Rhodes. He was born on May 18, 1940 at OCM Hospital in Newport. Cecil earned his high school diploma from Newport High School in 1958 and then earned his associates degree in engineering at the Vermont Technical College in 1960. Cecil served as a Spec. 5 in the U.S .Army from 1962-1965 in South Korea in the DMZ overseeing the Hawk Missile Battery. He was a member of the American Legion Post 21, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 both of Newport, and the Moose Club in Inverness, FL. Cecil worked for the State of Connecticut and State of Vermont in drafting the design of the new interstates, then worked in the Engineering Department at Butterfield’s UTD Corp, in Derby Line, followed by working at the Canadian Pacific Railroad for 20 years, and then Bogner of America for 18 years. Cecil loved the outdoor sports of deer hunting, fall duck hunting and most especially fishing on Lake Memphremagog. Could usually be seen in the Spring into early Summer cruising the lake after 5 PM and all weekend. Cecil found great solace trolling on Lake Memphremagog as often as he could. He spent much time with friends and family at deer camp and in the duck blinds. Cecil and Pat enjoyed going to Florida for the past ten years. They spent time with good friends in a wonderful climate. He is survived by his wife Patricia L. (Stoddard) Rhodes who he married on September 24, 1965. His children include: Raymond B. Rhodes (Linda); Kimberly A. Roberge (Mike); Sharon Lea Rhodes-Duston (Steve), Catherine Patricia Rossi (Joe). Grandchildren include: Thomas J. Rhodes (Jamie), Dena Girard (Justin), and Ashley Blais (Casey); Ryan P. Roberge (Jen); Jeremy J. Roberge (Emily); Cyrus, Mariah L. and Hallie N. Rhodes-Zoroufy, Alexa T. Rhodes-Duston, and Charles W. Norton, lll and Jenny Rossi. Great grandchildren include: Makenna Rhodes, Haven and Mya Girard and Cailyn Roberge. Cecil leaves a sister Elizabeth Doncaster (Wayne); two brothers: Edwin P. Rhodes (Sue) and Reginald L. Rhodes (Marte). A brother-in-law Richard Stoddard and sister-in-law Sarah Foss and by numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.S. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport on Sunday December 28, 2014 from 2-4 P.M. followed by a service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: “The Food Pantry” St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 44 Second Street, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 67, of Island Pond passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 26, 1946 to Alton and Marion (Damon) Carr. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in Lyndonville, VT. She was a residential counselor at the Northeast Kingdom Human Services where she retired in 2011. She is survived by her children: Carmen Gunn and her partner Robert DeLaBruere of Island Pond, VT, Kelly Blair of St. Johnsbury, VT, Holly Blair and her partner Richard Cole of St. Johnsbury, VT, and Sarah Blair and her partner Kyle Lowe of Island Pond, VT. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Robyn Cogle and her husband Jason, Emma Gunn and her partner Zack Maxwell, Corey Gunn, Zach Blair, Travis Moulton and his partner Sierra Phillips, Sierra Moulton, Erin Brunelle, Chelsey Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, Kolby Blair, and Adrianna Cole, by her great grandchildren: Kayde Maxwell, and Triton Moulton. She is also survived by her siblings: Carolyn Burrlington of Palmer, Texas, John Carr of Poultney, VT, Wayne Carr and his wife Susan of East Burke, VT, Mike Carr and his wife Linda of West Burke, VT, Paul Carr and his wife Sally of Westmore, VT, several nieces and nephews and special long time friends: Marya Wing of Island Pond, VT and Sue MacKay of St. Johnsbury, VT, A celebration of Althea’s life will be held at a later date to be announced. A memorial tree planting will be held in the Spring. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401-3412.

, 77, of Barton, VT passed away on December 10, 2014 in Newport, VT. He was born on June 14, 1937 in Barton to Leigh and Beatrice (Butler) Kittredge. He was employed over 35 years at Ethan Allen MFG where he enjoyed many friendships he forged. He also worked many years on the family farm in Barton. He loved to watch sports, NASCAR and his favorite driver #88 Dale Earnhart Jr. He also enjoyed family get togethers. Preston was active in the community and was always there to bring a smile to everyone he met. His sense of humor would fill a room with laughter. He enjoyed holiday family dinners and spending time with his children and grandsons. He is survived by his children: Keith Kittredge of Barton, VT, John Kittredge and fiancé Afton LeFebvre of Irasburg, VT, and Anne Usher and her husband Paul of Manchester, NH. He is also survived by his brother Gary Kittredge of Albany, VT, and by his sisters Dorothy Campbell of Barton,VT, and Kathi Raymond and her husband Slugger of Colebrook, NH, by two grandchildren: Michael and Nathan Kittredge and by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on January 9, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton from 1-2 P.M. Spring interment in Newport Center Cemetery.

, 60, of West Glover, VT passed away suddenly on December 9, 2014 in Newport. She was born on September 30, 1954 in New York City to Dominick and Tatijana (Papedis) Cervone. She married Alfred Cushing who predeceased her on September 1, 2009. Her hobbies included collecting cook books, recipes, and gardening. She is survived by her son Daniel Cushing and his wife Julie of Island Pond, VT, and by her fiancé Rodney Libbey of West Glover. She was predeceased by one brother. She had many dear friends that she loved very much. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 93, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on December 9, 2014 in Barton, VT. She was born on November 14, 1921 in Derby, VT to Edmond and Marie (Moeykens) Lippens. She married Leo Courchesne on October 4, 1943 who predeceased her in 1961. On December 21, 1974 she married Jesse Reid who predeceased her in 1983. In 1940 she received her teacher’s certificate from Lyndon Teachers College and in 1968 completed her bachelor’s degree in education from Lyndon State College. She was an elementary teacher whose first year was in a one room school house on Buck’s Flat in East Charleston, VT. In 1980 she retired from Newport Elementary Schools. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and St. Mary’s Church of Newport and the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by her children: Susan Green of St. Petersburg, FL, James Courchesne and his wife Penelope of St. Johnsbury, VT, and Sara Williams and her husband Jerry of St. Johnsbury, VT, by her grandchildren: Travis and Trace Green, Ian , Payson , Sean Courchesne and Thomas and Jeremy Williams, by her great grandchildren: Robert and Madison, Sidney Green, Tea, Seth, Maya, Josh, Sean, Caitlyn and Connor Courchesne. She is also survived by her siblings: Lucille Meunier of Newport, VT, Harold Lippens and his wife Patricia of New Smyrna Beach, FL; Annette Trombly of Derby Line, VT; Jeannine Martin of Bryan, TX; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following siblings: Paul and Pauline in infancy, Leonard Lippens, Rosalie Guyette, Madeline Nault, by her brother-in-laws Arthur Guyette and Hazen Nault, and by her sister-in-laws Ruth and Freda Lippens. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday December 12, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday December 12, 2014 from Noon until the hour of the funeral. A reception will follow at the Cow Palace Restaurant in Derby. Spring interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport on Saturday May 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 78, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on December 9, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 2, 1936 in North Troy to George and Myrtle (Sargent) Vincent. On February 1, 1958 she married Felix Lamonda who predeceased her on September 9, 2004. Virginia was a homemaker where she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, gardening, and baking for others. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She held membership with the VFW Auxillary Post 798 of Newport, and the American Legion Auxillary Jay Peak Post # 28 of North Troy. She is survived by her children: Lawrence Lamonda of Newport, VT, Danny Lamonda and his wife Dianne of Troy, VT, Scott Lamonda of Newport, VT, Ronnie Lamonda and his partner John Vogt of Newport, VT and Kelley Collins and her husband Daniel of Coventry, VT, 9 grandchildren, 2 step grandsons and 11 great grandchildren, and 1 step great granddaughter. She is also survived by her siblings: Madeline Dingman and her husband Darwin of North Troy, and Maurice Vincent and his wife Gloria of North Troy, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Katherine Brooks in 2014,Irene Pudvah and her husband Meril, Florence Robert and Lawrence, Roland Felix and Henry Vincent. Friends may call from 1-3 P.M. on Monday December 15, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. At the families request, a barbeque will be held at Virginia’s home in the summer of 2015. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 71, of Irasburg, VT passed away on December 8, 2014. She was born on October 10, 1943 at home in Island Pond, VT, the middle child of three daughters to June (Cilley) Quinn and Edward Quinn, both deceased. She attended a one room schoolhouse for the first five years of her education prior to graduating from Brighton High School in 1961. From there, she went to the Fanny Allen School of Nursing, becoming an LPN. She worked at Brightlook Hospital, Darling Inn, Orleans County Memorial Hospital, and was an ER nurse at North Country Hospital. She then began working with Dr. Charles Schurman as his office nurse. Dr. Richard Beloin and Dr. James Holcomb joined that practice and she continued to work with them until her retirement. In her retirement, she worked at many local schools as the school nurse, keeping her license active. She was an integral part of Border Hoop along with Eugene Tessier for many years. She was serving on the board of Northern Counties Health Care, representing Island Pond Health Care, at the time of her passing. Pat spent many hours at her beloved Island Pond campground, swimming and caring for her niece and nephews, and grandson. She and Stewart spent many years camping at Lakeside, making many friends and looking after people, she was always the nurse. She is survived by her husband Stewart, her son Jason and his wife Kathy, and her grandson Jacob. She is also survived by her sister Kay Hopkins and her children: Cyndi White and her husband Dan and their sons: Jordan, Jared and his wife Kaity and great grand nephew Wade, Dale Newland and wife Carrie and their sons: Billy and Joey. She was predeceased by her younger sister Donna Nutting in 2002 and survived by Donna’s son Ryan and his wife Jennie and great nephew Quinn. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday December 18, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Jacob Ryan Little Scholarship Fund, co Jason Little, 113 Endicott Court, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115.

, who was known by many as “Jeannie B, Nana, Mom, Auntie, Madame”. Jeanne passed away peacefully on Monday December 8, 2014. Jeanne lived a fulfilling 83 years of life, spending 64 of them with her husband Art. Art and Jeanne moved to the North East Kingdom 35 years ago on a whim from Montreal, where they were both born and raised. Jeanne left a well-appointed job as the first female Manager at IBM in Canada, which was something she never told people, because, to Jeanne, it was not a big deal. When moving to Newport they had no plans, no jobs, just the desire to enjoy life at an early age and to see where the cards would fall. The cards never fell, they continued to build. Jeanne spent 27 years at the Community National Bank, where her official title was Director of Community Circle, however, she was so much more than that to those she worked with: she was a mentor, a consultant, a shoulder to lean on, the funny lady at the bank in the eyes of a child and quite frankly to the adults as well. Her grandson Evan’s post on FaceBook summarizes how I think everyone who had the privilege of knowing Jeanne feels: I don’t usually write these sorts of things but that lovely, spunky, funny, caring and stubborn lady helped shape me into the man I am today. May you rest in comfort and peace and know that all of us down here thank you for everything you’ve done for us and taught us throughout your incredible journey on earth. I love you Nana to the end of the earth and back and I’ll miss you dearly but know that every life you touched was that much better for you being a part of it. We’ll be seeing you, make sure you save us a seat up there ;) Jeanne is survived by her husband Arthur, son Garry and wife Lynda, daughter Judy, daughter Sandra and husband Walter, granddaughter Amanda and husband Miguel, grandsons Evan, Alex and wife Lauren and first great grandchild Lexi. Jeanne and her family would like to send a big thank you to the North Country Hospital for their care and compassion over the past week. They are truly fantastic people. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to North Country Hospital Scholarship Fund. Jeanne’s wishes were to have a gathering in the spring to celebrate her life. Details will be announced at a later date.

, 75, of Derby, VT, formerly of Stow, MA, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2014. He was born on April 13, 1939 in Concord, MA to Raymond and Dorothea (Tracey) McCarthy, Sr. He graduated from Hale High School in Stow, Massachusetts and Bentley College in Waltham, MA with a Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting. On February 14, 1978 he married Carolin Armstrong who survives him. He was a finance analyst for the United States Army for 26 years where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class . He served in Germany and later retired from Raytheon in Sudbury, MA. He held membership with the Masons, Shriners Scottish Rite and VFW in Massachusetts, American Legion Post 21 of Newport, VT, Benevolent Order of the Elks # 2155 of Derby, VT, and Bentley Association in Waltham, MA. His hobbies included doing income taxes for people, reading, map reading, playing cribbage, and playing with his beloved dog Chip. He is survived by his wife Carolin McCarthy of Derby, VT, by his children: Laura Bartlett and her husband Gary of Marlboro, MA, Rebecca Wade and her husband Geoff of San Diego, CA, Steven McCarthy of Omaha, NE, Kevin McCarthy of Worcester, MA, step children: Diane Marie Ryan and her fiancé Michael Chaves of Hudson, MA and Thomas Ryan, Jr of Idaho Falls, ID, 11 grandchildren, and also by his sisters: Faye McCarthy of Berlin, MA, Patricia Nading of Berlin, MA, and Dorothea Paquette of Bolton, MA, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Brian McCarthy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday December 11, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 12Noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Newport Center Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02140.

, 75, of Barton, VT passed away on December 4, 2014 in White River Junction, VT. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Newport, VT to Leo and Germaine (Boudreau) Vezina. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1962 where he was stationed in North Africa. Romeo was owner of Vezina Vacuum Sales and Service. He was a former officer of the American Legion Post 23 of Orleans, and a member of Masonic Lodge # 62 of Irasburg. He invented the vacuum cleaner called the Vermonter, which was the only vacuum made of wood. He was a law enforcement officer for many years working for the department of corrections, constable, and sheriff’s officer. He is survived by his children Marie Breault of Fort Edward, NY, John Vezina of Belleview, FL, Douglas Vezina of Derby, VT, and Debra Vezina of Irasburg, VT, 17 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Leonel Vezina and his wife Gloria, of Burlington, VT, and Charlie Vezina and his wife Lillian of Barton, VT and by his sister Paulette Cooke and her husband David of FL. Friends may call from 1-3 PM on Saturday December 13, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. A graveside service will be in the Spring at St. Theresa’ s Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 56, of Coventry VT, passed away on November 30th in Burlington VT, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1958 in Newport, VT to Gardner and Madeline (Nutting) Carpenter. Randy loved spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching Boston Red Sox games and NASCAR races, and visiting with his family & friends. He is survived by his children Jessica Peters and her husband Tim of Liberty North Carolina, Jeffrey Carpenter of North Troy VT, Amy Gosselin and her husband Matthew of Irasburg VT and Justin Carpenter of Newport Center Vt. Grand children Haley and Addison Carpenter and Hayden and Rya Gosselin, his brothers Gardner Carpenter Jr and Scott Carpenter and his sisters Marlene Messier and Darlene Choquette, and by his Aunt, Dale Nutting, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Madeline and Gardner and by his brother, Terry. As per Randy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours, rather a memorial service will be held at the North Troy American Legion on Thursday, December 4th between 6-8 pm. Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Coventry Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions can be sent to The Randy Carpenter Memorial Fund in Care of Amy Gosselin 588 Chilafoux Hill, Irasburg, Vt. 05845

, 88, of Barton, VT passed away on November 28, 2014 in Barton. She was born on August 28, 1926 in Orleans to Grant and Heavenia (Davis) Hussey. On September 1, 1967 she married Adrien Harbec who predeceased her in 1988. Beverly was employed at Ethan Allen MFG, Anderson Mills and Barton Cleaners. She loved to read, play cards, play board games, working on puzzles and watching the birds. She and Adrien spent several winters in Florida and enjoyed other traveling as well as going for rides with family members. She is survived by her children: Linda Chase of Brownington, VT and her companion Gerald Pray, Edwin “Buzz” Shaw of Newport Center, VT, and Joyce Ward and her husband Douglas of Lutz, FL, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and several step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her great granddaughter Rebecca, and by her sisters: Marjorie, Flossie, Caroline, Velma and Bernice. A graveside service will be held in the Spring at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.

, age 92, died at home on November 25, 2014. Born September 29, 1922 at home in Derby, VT, to Louis and Bertha (Couture) Provost. He attended school in Stanstead, Quebec and Derby, VT. It was in graded school he was given the nickname “Pinky”. On August 27, 1947 at Sacre-Coeur-de-Jesus in Stanstead, Quebec he married Regina Ferland who survives him. After 67 years of marriage he still said his marriage was the best decision in his life. He lived in Derby, and operated Hillside Farm which included the original family farm and expanded over the years with additional neighboring farms. He also owned and operated a fertilizer business. It until his late eighties that he continued to manage his gravel pit business. Retirement also included the purchase of a home in Lake Worth, Fl, where family and friends were welcomed to visit, play cards and enjoy wonderful hospitality. Richard served on the Derby Board of Selectman, the Agway Board of Directors, was a member of the Elks, Le Club Canadian, in Lake Worth FL., and the Antique Car Club of Newport, VT. Richard took a great deal of pride in his collection of Farmall tractors which and are now housed in Paquette’s International Farmall Museum located in Leesburg, Fl. He very much enjoyed driving his 1940 Packard, with “Pinky” on the license plate. He was also an extraordinary and witty raconteur. He shared his colorful stories until his final hours. In addition to his wife, Regina he is survived by eight children; Maurice (Moe) Provost (Joan Poutre), Derby, VT; Lise MacDonald (John MacDonald),Swanton, VT; Ginette Provost (Tom Cyr),Derby, VT; Nancy Moore (John Moore),Derby VT; Pauline (Poe) Provost, Underhill, VT; Sylvia Provost (Jim Henderson),White River Jct, VT; Suzanne Provost (David Benway),Underhill,VT; Cecile Provost (Gary Sexton), Jericho, VT. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Marguerite Smyrski, Montpelier, VT. Numerous sisters and brothers -in-law, and nieces and nephews who enjoyed visiting their mon oncle Pinky. Richard was preceded in death in 1981 by his son, Henri Provost. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roland, Romeo, Roger, George, Paul, and sister Anita Curran. Visitation will be Saturday November 29, 11:00am-12:30pm, at Curtis Britch Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with funeral services to follow at 1:00PM at St Edwards Catholic Church, Derby Line, VT. Burial will be at St Edwards Cemetery, Derby Line, VT. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 75 Talcott Road Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495, or to St Edwards Parish, 250 Main St. Derby Line VT 05830.

, 87, of Westfield, VT, passed away on November 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 8, 1927 in Bennington, VT to Raymond and Rena (Montgomery) Coulter. On November 26, 1949 he married Delpha Sheltra who survives him. Floyd was a veteran of WW11. During his lifetime he was employed as a sander at Ethan Allen MFG where he was employed for 23 years. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed playing cards, doing word books, watching the Red Sox with Delpha, hunting, fishing, going for walks and he enjoyed the company of his cats. His biggest joy was the various cars that he owned and giving them tender loving care. He is survived by his wife Delpha Coulter of Westfield, VT, by his children: Susan Deuso and her husband Dennis of Montgomery Center, VT, and Lynn Danforth and her husband Rick of Westfield, VT, by his grandchildren: Gerard Bouchard, Jr of Westfield, VT, Christopher Bouchard of Richford, VT, Krystle Piette and her husband Ross of Essex, VT, by his great grandchildren: Kaitlynn Bouchard of Westfield, VT. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Laurissa Bouchard. A military graveside will be held in the Spring at the North Hill Cemetery in Westfield, VT.

, 83, of Orleans VT passed away on November 24, 2014 in Newport. He was born on May 19, 1931 in Orleans VT to Donat and Jeanne (Stewart) Campbell. On September 6, 1958 he married Monique LeBlond who predeceased him on July 5, 2011. Fernand was born on the farm that he later owned and operated with his brother Raymond. Music was always such a big part of his life. He had a wonderful voice and played the guitar and a little piano. He always sang in the church choirs and would often sing solo. In his younger years, he had a small band and played music for weddings. In his later years he played music at area nursing homes. It was such a joy to hear him sing. He was a member of the Knights Of Columbus 3rd Degree and St Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans. When he retired from farming, he traveled to Florida with family and friends in motorhomes for part of the winter. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. He was hard to beat, he usually won. He loved all the family gatherings and visits. After Monique passed, Fernand was cared for in his home by several care givers. He was so pleased to be at home and he greatly enjoyed and appreciated his care givers. He enjoyed them and cared about them. He is survived by his children : Denise King and her husband Wayne of Williamstown, VT, Carmen Riendeau and her husband Reginald of Orleans VT, Louise Campbell and her husband Norman Fortin of Holland VT, and Francis Campbell and his companion Rhonda Cole of Newport Center VT. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, by his brother Raymond Campbell of Orleans VT and by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 28, 2014 at St Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with The Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment in St Theresa’s Cemetery, Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s School, 54 Eastern Ave Barton VT 05822.

, 75, of Derby, VT passed away after a long illness on November 22, 2014 in Newport, VT. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Derby to Roland and Katherine (Marcotte) Tyler. On April 10, 1987 he married Eleanor Gray who survives him Carl was custodian for Community National Bank where he retired in 2004. He enjoyed doing yard work and helping people. He also enjoyed going for rides in the Country. He will be remembered for his wonderful smile and great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Tyler of Derby, VT, by his son Wayde Tyler and his wife Diane of Newport, VT, by his grandchildren: Ciera Tyler and her boyfriend Brad Glodgett of Newport Center, VT, Carl Tyler and his girlfriend Chelsea Poginy of Newport, VT and by his great granddaughter Carlie Twofoot of Newport Center, by his sisters: June Dorion of Glover, VT, Mary Beardsley and her husband Tom of Waterbury, VT, and Alice Lebel and her husband Lucien of Derby, VT, and by his sister-in-law Marilyn Meleleu of Ludlow, MA, and brother-in-law Robert Gray and his wife Peggy of East Charleston, VT, and numerous nieces and nephews and by his dog Chloe. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Evelyn Tino and by his two brothers: Raymond and Roland Tyler. At Carl’s request there will be no calling hours or service. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 49, of West Charleston, VT passed away on November 22, 2014 in Burlington, VT. He was born on June 7, 1965 in Middletown, CT to Neta (Brooks) Aldrich and the late John E. Aldrich. Michael was a cabinet maker in Ocala, Florida before moving to Vermont three years ago. He loved hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He is survived by his mother Neta Aldrich of West Charleston, VT, by his children: Ashlee Aldrich of Wells, VT, John Aldrich and Alicia Aldrich both of FL, by his siblings: Ted Aldrich and his wife Tammy of West Charleston, VT, David Aldrich and his wife Sharon of Haddam. CT and Wanda Folsom and her husband Reginald of Colchester, VT, by his step brothers: Tim, Rodney and Ronald Aldrich, by his grandmother Marion Aldrich of Jericho, VT and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday November 28, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where a service of remembrance will be held. Interment will take place at a later date in Hillside Cemetery, East Charleston, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 83, of Newport, VT passed away at her home on November 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 9, 1931 in Island Pond to John and Julia (Annis) Meehan. On April 22, 1972 she married Alcide R. Breault who survives her. She enjoyed her family get togethers and she was an avid reader. She is survived by her husband Alcide Breault of Newport, VT, by her children: Gregory Abbott, Wanda Abbott , and Julie Perry all of Newport, VT. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her sister Elsie Keltz of Dalton, NH. She was predeceased by two children Jerry Abbott and Penny Abbott and by the following siblings: Irving, Harold, Neil and Clayton Meehan and by Joyce Martin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday November 24, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Harry Howard officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday November 24, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Pleasantview Cemetery, Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O.Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

, 75, of Newport, VT passed away on November 20, 2014 in Newport, VT. He was born on August 15, 1939 in New Haven, CT to Pasquale and Elizabeth (Wagner) Sarracco. On September 5, 1959 he married Susan Lewis who predeceased him on May 5, 2014. Mr. Sarracco was a machine operator for Pike Industries where he retired in 2000. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed candle pin bowling, watching hockey games, and spending time with his family. He loved his cats and his dog Tracer. He is survived by his children: Donna Blais and her husband Jim of Newport, VT, and Lewis (Butch) Sarracco and his wife Teri of Northfield, VT, by his grandchildren: Shanna Pinheiro and her husband Paul of Dover, NH, Shaun and Jordan Sarracco of Northfield, VT and by his great grandchildren: Haidyn Pinheiro and Milei Pinheiro both of Dover, NH, by his siblings: Jack Sarracco and his wife Kristy of FL, Pat Sarracco and his wife Sandy of CT, Tom Sarracco of CT, and Frank Sarracco and his wife Penny of CT, by his brother-in-law Mickey Lewis and his wife Mona of Newport, and by his sister-in-law Jeralyn Wolcott of West Virginia and by numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 90, of North Troy, VT passed away on November 19, 2014 in Newport, VT. She was born on October 20, 1924 in Newport to Joseph and Florence (Marandola) Lantagne. She married George Frost, Sr, Fred Westover and Edward Holmes who all predeceased her. Isabelle was a homemaker who provided for her children. She loved her family and having them visit and she especially enjoyed the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Joe Bedell and his wife Lynn of Ahwanee CA, Geraldine Morin and her husband Mike of Worcester, MA, Barbara Vigeant and her husband Richard of Newport, VT, Gloria Frost of North Troy, VT, George Frost, Jr and his wife Rosalyn of Newport Center, VT, Lynda Leonard and her husband Bruce of Irasburg, VT, and Amy Frost of Littleton, NH, 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, by her siblings: Francis Lantagne and his wife Rita of Newport, VT, Lawrence Lantagne of Newport, VT, Melvin Lantagne and his wife Jean of Newport Center, VT, Antonio Lantagne and Janice Jacobs of Newport, VT, and Anne Hansen and her husband Jim of Newport, VT, by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Roland Lontine , Donald and David Lantagne, and by her grandson Sgt. Ryan Leonard. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Monday November 24, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday November 25, 2014 with the Rev. Marc Aube officiating. Interment will follow in North Troy Village Cemetery.

, 91, of Craftsbury, VT passed away on November 17, 2014 in Morrisville, VT. She was born on August 3, 1923 in Craftsbury to Theodore and Ila (Parkhurst) Morey. She graduated from Craftsbury Academy in the class of 1942. On December 19, 1942 she married Neil Stoddard who predeceased her in 2009. She worked along with her husband on their dairy farm for many years. She enjoyed walking her cocker spaniels, cooking, reading, boiling sap, spending time outdoors, and her family was very important to her. In her earlier days she was known to ride horse back to school. She is survived by her children: Jane Stoddard of Morrisville, VT, Joyce Stenger and her husband Bill of Brunswick, Georgia, John Stoddard of Craftsbury, VT, and Brenda Adams of Morrisville, VT, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda Usher on March 24, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday November 29, 2014 at the United Church of Craftsbury Common with the Rev. Alan Parker officiating. Spring interment in Craftsbury Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Animal League, 16 Mountain View Meadow Road, Morrisville, VT 05661.

March 29, 1941- November 14, 2014 Our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and friend began his journey to reunite with his family members in heaven on November 14, 2014 in Newport VT. Russell was born in Glover VT to Ruth Hancock and Russell Frank Darling Sr. on March 29, 1941. After completing school he went to Basic Training and joined the VT Army National Guard. He worked throughout his life as a machinist, mechanic, carpenter, jack of all trades and master of many. He returned to the family farm on Dexter Mountain as a dairy farmer until the time of his retirement. He married Marion English Adair on March 6, 1965 and together they raised 5 children. Russell loved traveling to Florida with his wife during the winter months always returning to the farm in the spring. He loved to attend the draft horse and pony pulls all around the Northeast Kingdom of VT. He also enjoyed fishing and snorkeling in Florida He survived by his children Gerry English and wife Michelle of Glover, Sherry Provencher of Newport, Pam Massey and fiancé Kevin Collins of Barre, Deborah Wease and husband Mike of Glover. His grandchildren Chris Provencher and wife Valerie of Enosburg, VT, Bill Stevens of Glover, Tina Provencher of South Carolina, Jon Provencher and wife Gloria of N. Troy, Gerry English II of West Glover, Ami English of Glover, Jessica Massey and fiancé Jason of Barre, Amanda Atwood and husband Ethan of Glover, Justin Darling of Glover, Abigail Darling of Glover. Great grandchildren Emma, Lily, Brooklynn, Hayleigh, Jacob, Bryer, Annika, Jaxon, Lilian, Violet Bryson, and Alex He is also survived by his brother Raymond Darling of Orleans, sisters Marion Cubit of Albany, Rachel Bean and husband Bob of Concord and Rona Bruneau and husband John of Irasburg. Many special nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marion, mother Ruth, father Russell and Son Randy. In lieu of flowers those wishing can make a donation to the Orleans County Fair Pulling Association, PO Box 580, Barton, Vt. 05822 in memory of Russell Darling. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held on Friday November 21st. at the Curtis-Britch- Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Elm St. in Barton from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, followed by a gathering at the family farm in Glover.

died suddenly on November 12, 2014. He was born on February 14, 1987 in Newport, VT. He is survived by his children Brianna and Brogan Carpenter of Collingwood, NJ, his mother Beverly Miller of Barton, his father Gardner Carpenter of Coventry, his brother Gary Miller of Lyndonville, and sister Pattie Dudley of Glover, nieces and nephews include Robert Stringer of Andover, MA, Holly Loukes of Derby, Isaac Miller of Randolph, Rachelle and Alayni Miller of Glover, and Bailey Turner and Taylor Dudley of Glover. Our hearts are broken by your sudden departure and we are left with questions that may never be answered. God called you to heaven for a reason, at this time we may hurt and not know why, but someday we will be together again my friend, brother, daddy, uncle, cousin and son. Until then, may you save a place for us in heaven and we will save a place for you in our hearts. Corey enjoyed working on cars and four wheeler and being outdoors. He also had a fondness for animals in need. A memorial of remembrance will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. Please join family and friends to share stories about Corey and to help the healing begin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society at 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vt. 05855.

, 75, of Newport Center beloved husband of Gloria Baker died suddenly on November 10, 2014 in Newport. He was born on May 12, 1939 in Manchester, NH; a son of Frank and Rebecca (Rushton) Baker, Jr. He was raised in Derry, NH where he attended Pinkerton Academy until the 12th grade when he left school to join the service. Mr. Baker served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on January 21, 1958. On September 2, 1970 he married Gloria Goodbout who survives him. Frank spent his life working in the woods logging with his draft horses and from 1986-1992 he farmed in Newport Center. Frank’s horses and hard work were his life’s passion. He also enjoyed boxing, playing, watching professional football, reading, music, and history and he also drove tractor trailer for several years in the early 70’s. Besides his wife Gloria of 44 years, he is survived by his children Tracey Baraw and her husband Andy of Derby, VT; Heather Henderson and her husband Randy of Daytona, FL; Frank Baker, IV of Newport Center, VT; and Joshua Baker and and his wife Jessica of Holland, VT; and by his grandchildren Devon James, and Hannah Baraw, and Jarrett and Kaitlyn Henderson, Jordan Lanou, Joshua Jr. and Jacob Baker and by his sisters Alys Cady of Boynton Beach, FL; and Frances Bramhall of Grafton, MA; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters June Graham and Christine Kelly. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday November 14, 2014 at the Newport Center Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating.

, 77, of Orleans, VT; beloved wife of Durwood Todd died peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2014 in Newport. She was born on December 24, 1936 in Irasburg, VT a daughter of Emma Royer. On April 24, 1955 she married Durwood Todd who survives her. She graduated from Orleans High School in 1955. Maxine was a bookkeeper for Blanchard Oil in Orleans for several years. She held memberships with the Quilters from Vermont State Police Barracks, and was very involved with Orleans High School Roger Barton Scholarship Program. She enjoyed quilting and attended many quilting seminars around the country, knitting and crocheting with others, spending time with her grandchildren, and doing things with her family and friends. Besides her husband Durwood of 59 years, she is survived by her children Michele Todd of E. Montpelier, VT; and Mitchell Todd of O’Fallon, IL; and by her grandchildren Nathan, Benjamin, Christopher, Jennifer, Jessica, Jamie, and Jeremy, and by several great grandchildren, and several brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday November 14, 2014 at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with Rev. Yvon Royer celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow at the Brownington Village Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in Maxine’s memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819.

, 69, of Derby died peacefully on Sunday morning in Newport surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. JoAnne was born to Joseph and Helen (Worthiem) Johnston in Burlington, Vermont in 1945. After the death of her mom at a young age, she was raised by her great grandmother Mary Worthiem and her companion Irma Isham. Upon graduating from nursing school, she met and married Stanley Warner of North Troy. Vt. They moved to the Newport/Derby area and proceeded to raise their two daughters. JoAnne loved nursing and took care of her patients at the Newport Health Care Center with kindness and compassion for thirty-two years. She will be greatly missed by both the patients and staff of the Newport Health Care Center. JoAnne loved skiing, skating, cross stitching, and watching NASCAR. Her greatest joy was riding motorcycle with her husband Stanley. Along with her husband Stanley, she is survived by her children Lauri Bonneau Warner and fiancée Mike Place of Newport, VT; and Lisa Warner of Ithaca, NY; and by her grandchildren Jay and Michelle Bonneau of Island Pond, VT; Samantha and Caleb Gross of Lancaster, NH; and Benjamin Bonneau of Newport, VT. She is also survived by two cousins who were like sisters to her, MaryAnn Tabor of Burlington, VT; and June Giroux of Hinesburg, VT; as well as several other cousins and many dear friends. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at the Newport Health Care Center for their kindness and wonderful care. We also wish to thank Edna and David Silver. At the request of JoAnne there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday November 14, 2014 at the North Troy Village Cemetery with Rev. Fred Barker officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Activities Fund at the Newport Health Care Center, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT. 05855.

, 89, of Glover, VT passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014 in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born on November 23, 1924 in Orleans, VT to Bert and Lydia (Mergs)Geraw. In 1972 he married Desneiges Coderre who predeceased him on November 27, 2012. Chester was a janitor for the Canaan Elementary School and also worked at Ethan-Allen MFG in Orleans for several years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and watching old westerns on TV. He is survived by his children: Chester Geraw, Jr. and his wife Sheri of Bristol, CT, Raymond Geraw and his fiancé Tammy of Glover, VT, and Eddie Geraw of Glover, VT. He is survived by his grandchildren: Vikki, Destiny and Dylan. He is also survived by his sisters: Eva Geraw of CA, and Irene Forest and her husband Gary of Forestdale, VT. He was predeceased by his son Freddie, by his grandson Michael and by his brothers Charlie, Peter and Perley. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday November 12, 2014 at the Westlook Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Naples officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 95, of Brownington, VT passed away on November 3, 2014 in Newport. She was born on May 28, 1919 in Brownington to Clyde and Mable (Marsh) Herman. On March 21, 1936 she married Merrick M. Rice who predeceased her in 1991. Leona enjoyed going to Home Dem meetings and was a member of the Ladies Christian Club and also was a member of the Brownington Village Church. When they were first married they ran a farm and when they done farming she worked for several families in the area. At one time she cooked meals for hot lunches in schools. She also enjoyed playing cards, making afghans which made prize possessions to family members in addition to ones that she sold and others that she gave away. Along with everything else she enjoyed playing board games and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her children: Linda Child, Robert Rice and his wife Laurie and Carla McCoy and her husband Peter all of Brownington, VT, by her grandchildren: Karen and Rick Marston of Naples, Maine, Wendy Child of Portland, Maine, Michael Child and his wife Melissa of Dover, NH, Sharey Rice and her friend Joseph Lund of Burke,VT, Adam Rice and his wife Yuka of Walden, VT, by 5 great grandchildren: Haley Hammond, Kasey Rice, Alexandria and Emily Child, and Cameron Rice-Lund. She is survived by her brother Willard Herman and his wife Nancy of Collinsville, CT, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Arnold, and by her sisters: Pauline Green and Velma Cook. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday November 7, 2014 at the Brownington Village Congregational Church with the Rev. Harvey Bartlett officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Friday November 7, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Brownington Village Congregational Church, 126 Parker ST, Brownington, VT 05860.

, 85, of Newport, VT passed away on November 2, 2014 in Newport. She was born on February 12, 1929 in Magog, Quebec to Ernest and Mariange (Cliché) Faucher. On August 3, 1946 she married Roland Fortin who predeceased her on August 28, 2013. She is survived by her children: Rosaire and Brenda Fortin of Derby, VT, Joseph and Lillian Fortin of North Troy, VT, Reginald Smith of West Charleston, VT, Francine and Earl Martin Jr. of Island Pond, VT, Gilles and Mary Fortin of Chazy, NY; and Andre and Cathy Fortin of Coventry. She was predeceased by one daughter, Rolande Fortin of West Charleston, VT. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, by her sisters and brothers: Jean Rocke, Omer, Jean Claude, and Origene Faucher, Marie Berthe Faucher, Yolande Robert and her husband Yves, and ReJeanne Bombardier all of Magog, Quebec. She was predeceased by 2 brothers Emilien, Onario, and by 2 sisters: Marguerite and Suzanne. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday November 8, 2014 at the Church of God, 295 Crawford Road, Derby with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery, Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Church of God, P.O. Box 245, Newport, VT 05855 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter 300 Cornerstone Drive Suite 128 Williston, VT 05495.

, 83 of Clarksville Tn. Former long time resident of Newport Ctr. Vt and Lyndonville, Vt. , passed away on Saturday Nov. 1st, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer and kidney disease. She was born in Colebrook, NH on April 8th, 1931. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years Philippe "Pea Wee" Grenier of Clarksville, TN, 3 daughters and 1 son : Joyce Davis of Newport, VT, Norma Sloan, whom helped care for her over the past 9 years, of Clarksville, TN. , Brenda Lontine and husband Bruce Sr of Barton, VT., Paul Grenier of Hoboken, GA. 7 grandchildren : Vicki Custer of Machanicsville, VA. , Bruce Lontine Jr. Of Limaville, OH. , Shane Lontine of Coventry, VT. , Billy Grenier of Newport, VT. , Tammy Cornell of Newport, VT. Christopher Prue of Petersburg, WV. , Philip Prue of Statesville, NC. and 16 great-grandchildren. Siblings : Alton (Pearl) Porter Jr. of Colebrook, NH, Alda (Melcom) Barnett of Errol, NH, Gloria Sweatt of Lancaster, NH, Lois Smith of Newport, VT, Eva (Terry) Byard of Clarksville, TN, Mildred Pellitier of Swazy, NH and a sister-in-law Phyilis Fenoff of Lyndonville, VT. She was pre-deceased by her parents : Alton Porter Sr. and Arvilla (Sweatt) Porter. 2 brothers : Norman Porter and Wendell Porter. She was a former member of the Saint Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, Vt and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarksville TN. She and her husband enjoyed being part of "The North Country Swingers Square Dance Club", panning for gold, golfing, bowling and traveling. She enjoyed bingo, making crafts and spending quality time with family. She was an amazing inspiration to all who knew her with her fighting spirit and ability to face her illnesses with grace and courage. Her tender, caring personality and beautiful smile will be greatly missed. Friends may call on Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 2pm-4pm at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes on 4670 Darling Hill, Newport VT. Services will be held in the spring at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery in Lyndonville, VT. Time and date to be announced.

, 78, of Irasburg passed away on October 31, 2014 in Newport. He was born on February 21, 1936 in Orleans, VT to Lionel and Rachel (Labounty) Duquette. On September 12, 1964 he married Louise (Snyder) who survives him. Durning his lifetime he was an electrician for Citizens Utilities, and later worked for Columbia Plywood. More recently he was a self employed electrician. He is survived by his wife Louise Duquette of Irasburg, VT, by hi sons: Howard Duquette of NH, and Maurice Duquette of NJ, by his brother Lewis Duquette and his wife Nancy of Barton, VT, by his sister Gloria Whittemore of Glover, VT, by his brother-in-law Donald Stoddard of Barton, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Wayne Whittemore. Roger enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and working on his car. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at the Irasburg Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Naples officiating. Full military honors will be held. Should friend desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of Feline Foundation, P.O.Box 1316, Newport, VT 05855.

, 57, of Albany, VT passed away on October 28, 2014 at her home. She was born on November 20, 1956 in Newport to Paul and Jean (Madden) Boulanger. Ethel graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 1975. On March 1, 1975 she married Mitchell Rowell who predeceased her on December 23, 2013. Ethel was a sticher for both the former Bogner and Slalom Ski Wear. Her hobbies were crocheting, gardening which included making strawberry beds and flower beds. She is survived by her sons: Andy Rowell and his wife Britta of Heidelberg, Germany and Cory Rowell and his wife Desiree of Essex, VT, by her grandchildren: twins: Angel and Alyssa and Caleb and Natalie. She is also survived by her siblings: Thomas Boulanger and his wife Wilma of Newport, VT, Georgia Fournier of Troy, VT, Ruth Forbues of Lyndonville, VT, Sharon Provoncha and her husband Dale of Westfield, VT, and Joan Therrien and her husband Roland of Derby, VT. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and 1 grand grand niece. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Hall in 2008, by her brother Peter Boulanger in 2011 and by her nephews Timmy Verdon and Billy Joe. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday November 8, 2014 at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport on Saturday November 8, 2014 from 11:30-12:30 P.M.

, 83 of Glover, Vermont, passed away peacefully on October 28,2014 in Glover, Vermont. He was born February 19, 1931 in Medford, Maine, to Arthur and Lyna (McGray) DeWitt. Vinal was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Armored Division as mechanic on tanks after training at Fort Hood in Texas. During his lifetime he was self-employed in Bucksport, Maine, owning and running two garages and a wrecker service for the area. In 1969 Vinal came to Vermont to work as a heavy equipment mechanic for SV Rossi on what is now I-91. At the completion of the highway he became mechanic for Calkins Sand & Gravel in Lyndonville, Vermont until his retirement in 1999. Repairing heavy equipment, building and remodeling, trips to Florida & Maine for vacation were his hobbies; but, farming was his passion. Vinal was a proud member of The American Angus Association. Besides his family in Maine, his main love was the Russell family and his associations with them for 40 years. Especially his ownership in D & R Farms where he and his ex-wife, Patricia Russell, raised Registered Angus Cattle which they showed all over the country for 20 years. He is survived by his grandchild: Brandi-Jo DeWitt of Bangor, Maine and by his brothers and sisters: Ronald and his wife Joyce Hopkins, Harold Hopkins and his life partner Patricia Jordan, Keith DeWitt, Edwin DeWitt and his wife Ellen, Kathy Hopkins and her daughter Mandy Worden, and Dale DeWitt and his wife Christine all of Maine, by several nieces and nephews and by his ex-wife and friend Patricia Russell of Barton, Vermont. He was predeceased by his son Vinal DeWitt, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, Vermont with the Rev. Don Vincent officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will take place at Cedar Valley Cemetery, Charleston, Maine at 1:00 P.M. on November 10, 2014. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Activities Fund at Union House Nursing Home, 3086 Glover Street, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 77, of Island Pond, VT, passed away from natural causes during the early morning hours on October 22, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Jennifer Hanlon, where she had lived with her son-in-law Thomas and granddaughter May, since 2011. Though she moved to Vermont late in her life, she always said she was proud to be a Vermonter, and especially enjoyed all things maple. She enjoyed summering with her family on the St. Lawrence River in Ogdensburg, NY, and this past summer spent two very relaxing months “on the river” there with her beloved sister Judith and brother “Buzz”. Marie Gertrude Derenberger was born July 3, 1937, in Tracy, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Floy Mae Derenberger and William Derenberger. She was predeceased by her parents and older sister Wilburna Derenberger Giglio and brother Sgt. LeRoy Derenberger. The Derenberger family moved to Ogdensburg, NY in 1940. Marie was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy Class of 1955, graduate of St. Lawrence School of Nursing Class of 1958 and received her B.A. at Plattsburgh State University. She embarked upon her nursing career with the American Red Cross, followed by service at the Veterans Administration in Syracuse New York and as a school nurse in Peru, NY. She also was employed in the AuSable Valley School District for several years as a school nurse. She will be remembered by many for her gentle, compassionate spirit and her dedication to nursing and caring for those around her. It was at Peru Central School that she met a teacher, George Arthur Bailey, of Keeseville, NY, whom she married in 1964. Though their marriage was short lived, she remained in the Keeseville area for many years, supporting her children and always opening her door to them and their friends. She is survived by their four children: Jennifer, and her husband Thomas Hanlon and granddaughter May Marie, of Island Pond, VT; Jeffrey Bailey, of Keeseville, NY, Suzanne and her husband Bret Leonhardt of Kernersville, NC, and grandchildren Kyle, Ansley, and very specially loved grandson Seth; and Sara and her husband Jude Perkett of AuSable Chasm, NY, and grandsons Ledge, Keene, Chasm, and Ridge. Marie had many lifelong friends, including her beloved sister-in-law Mary Bailey, of Port Kent, who was like a second mother to her children. Many people often thought Mary and Marie were sisters or even the same person, since they were often seen with the same set of children. She also had life-long friendships with Bernadette (Morrow) Kolonski and Barbara Wylie. She is survived by siblings William Derenberger of Moravia, NY and Judith Derenberger of Winter Haven, Florida, along with her niece and Goddaughter Cathy Giglio and several nieces, nephews, and their families. During her lifetime she was referred to as “Sis” by her siblings and by those in the Ogdensburg region. Marie enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, and enjoyed sharing recipes, cooking and eating tasty food. She was an avid fan of the Enquirer and other tabloids, and could spend hours watching crime dramas on television. When she came to Vermont she began surfing the internet and communicating via email. She was always interested in current events on the local and national level, and always was sure to vote. Marie always had a strong faith in the Lord, and always found a reason to laugh and smile every day. At her request, there will be no calling hours, and cremation will be provided by Curtis Britch Converse Rushford Funeral Home. An informal memorial dinner with her family will be held on November 8 in the Plattsburgh, NY area, and the interment of her cremains will take place on Memorial Day, 2015, at the family plot in Ogdensburg, NY, at the convenience of her family.

, 29, of Newport, VT passed away on October 20, 2014 in Burlington, VT. He was born on December 31, 1984 in Newport to Margaret Murray and Alan Shaw. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in the class of 2003. Joshua was employed by Columbia Forest Products of Newport. He enjoyed playing magic, basketball, and anything with superheroes especially superman and captain America. He was given an honorary black belt in Taekwondo. He is survived by his mother Peggy Murray of Barton, VT, and her boyfriend Gene Rollins of Barton, by his brother John M. Baxter and his wife Liz of Watertown, NY, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and Friends. Friends may call on Thursday October 30, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday October 31, 2014 with Robert Trombly officiating. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Margaret Murray, 327 Main Street # 5, Barton, VT 05822.

, 36, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on October 20, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 2, 1978 in Newport to Deborah Lantagne and the late Gilles Desroches. Jamie was a self-employed electrician. Jamie enjoyed hunting and going to the family hunting camp. He also enjoyed fishing, snowboarding, 4 wheeling, kayaking, snowmobiling, listening to music, playing solitaire, joy riding and watching television which included the discovery, history and science channels. He was also very social and enjoyed visiting with people. He always had a smile and brought joy to all he came in contact with. He always had a soft spot for animals. He especially loved being with family and friends and spent a lot of time with his son and grandmother. He is survived by his son Nicholas Lantagne, by his mother Deborah Glodgett, by his step-dad Terry Glodgett, by his grandmother Esther Lantagne. He is also survived by his companion Melissa Stone and her two sons: Bruce Stone III and Nicholas Stone, by his siblings: Michelle Desroches and her companion David Walker, Pamela Bedard and Dan Bedard, Cindy Dodds and her husband Brian, Carmen Flynn and her husband Kurk, Jane Perry and her husband Leroy, Andrew Desroches and his wife Jennifer, Ted Glodgett and his wife Renee, John Glodgett and his wife Tracy, Joey Glodgett and his wife Alicia, and Steve Glodgett and his girlfriend Lisa, by his aunts and uncles: Gary and Adalene Lantagne, Rock and Judy Desroches, Jocelyne and Terry Gage, and Raymonde Mayhew, and by several nieces and nephews, great neieces and nephews and cousins and by the mother of Nicholas, Michelle Carbonneau. He was predeceased by his father Gilles Desroches, his grandfather Aristide Lantagne and best friend Nicholas Blay. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross, Vermont Chapter, 29 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT 05401-3323 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT, 05855.

, 89, of Westfield, VT passed away suddenly on October 20, 2014 in Newport, VT. He was born April 3, 1925 to Harley and Maud (Besaw) Collins. On September 16, 1944 he married Rita Breault who predeceased him on July 17, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. During his lifetime he was a foreman for the Vermont Asbestos Group Mine in Lowell, VT. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 of Newport. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, walking and listening to country and bluegrass music. He is survived by his children: Carolyn Lespearance and her husband Gordon of Westfield, VT, William Collins of Westfield, VT, Paul Collins and his wife Ann of Newport, VT, Susan Pion and her husband Gerard of Lowell, VT, by his son-in-law Stewart Niles of Shirley, MA, and by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Pamela Niles, by two grandchildren Lisa Collins and “Little” Gerard Pion, by his sister Florence Miclette, and by his brothers Elsidor and Elroy. Friends may call from 7-8 P.M. on Thursday October 23, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday October 24, 2014 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Lowell where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery.

, 59, of Derby, VT passed away on October 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1955 in New Haven, CT to Jeannette (Rice) Patten and the late Kenneth Patten. On January 26, 1973 he married Sharon Percy who survives him. Glen was owner and operator of Glen Patten Trucking Co. His hobbies included playing chess, risk, going to auctions, antiquing, and talking politics. He is survived by his wife Sharon Patten of Derby, VT, by his children: Tammy Patten and fiancé Tracey Lamoureux of Derby Line, VT, Chad Patten and his wife Renee of Derby, VT, Jeremiah Patten of Derby, VT, Adam Patten and his wife Tara of Derby, VT, by his mother Jeannette Patten of Coventry, VT, by his grandchildren Nicholas Giroux, Hailey Lamoureux, Celina Patten, Ava Patten, Kayla and Isiah Patten, Bailey Cloney, Caitlin and Treyton Patten, Austin Lamoureux, and Kirstein Lamoureux by his brothers :Keith Patten of Brownington, VT, and Randy Patten and his wife Christine of Newport, VT, by his sisters: Nadine Cray and her husband Robert of Ohio, Terri Ryan and her husband Frank of Coventry, VT, April Blake of Coventry, VT, and Fern Wright and her husband Byron of Derby, VT, and by Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was predeceased by a son Stewart Patten and by his father Kenneth Patten. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday October 24, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday October 25, 2014 at the Morgan United Church with the Rev. Michael DeSena officiating. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Fund, 1071 Quarry Road, Newport, VT, 05855.

was born on May 7, 1940 to Lawrence and Marianne Lathye Clapper. He passed on October 18, 2014 at his home in Holland, VT surrounded by his pets. He is survived by his life partner of 38 years, Rachael Pelletier. He is also survived by Lorri LePage daughter and son Lance Clapper. He also helped raise Rachael’s children Kathlene Pelletier and David Pelletier. He loved those two as though they were his own. He is also survived by his brother Richard who lives in Ausable Forks, NY. Bob was a Vermonter through and through. His parents had a camp on Salem when Dick and he were growing up, they spent every summer carefree as can be, swimming and fishing. He loved to tell the stories about their always leaky row boats and catching baby skunks, squirrels and chipmunks, or how they used to steal their mother’s cigarettes and hide them in the woods so they could smoke them later. All of his grandchildren were special to him, especially Sean who lived with the couple for five years before moving to Rutland with his mother. After that along came Christopher and Josh, followed by Sara, Elizabeth, and then Amber and lastly followed by Skyler, Dillon and Deven. He had a great time with the grandchildren when they came to visit. Bob enlisted in the Navy after high school graduation. He was a radio man on the U.S.S. Neptune and received an honorable discharge after completing his tour. After discharge he went to work at Ethan Allen in Orleans. After nearly 20 years and working himself up to a supervisory position, he decided to return to attend college. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Johnson State College with a degree in elementary school education, K-8 with an additional specialization in special education. He worked for North Country Union High School in special education for a short time and decided it wasn’t for him. Because of his involvement with special needs students, he decided to take a position with Northeast Kingdom Mental Health Services at the Group Home on the Bluffs. While working there he met a special client, Alan and they developed a special relationship so Bob decided to bring Alan into our home. Alan was with us through thick and thin until Bob was ready to retire at 62. After retirement he became a “house husband” and “kennel keeper” to many pets. He was especially fond of Golden Retrievers and did adopt several, the newest dog, is Cooper who slept with Bob until the end. When his closest dog, Gabriel passed, Bob had him cremated so then when he passed Gabe’s and his ashes could be mixed and spread together over the bridge between the two Salem’s. Bob was a volunteer for Orleans Essex Home Health for a few years. While Rachael was involved with getting her increased education, Bob was her typist with much gnashing of teeth because of her habit of actually cutting and pasting her papers. He never wanted to learn to use a computer preferring a manual or electric typewriter. As a religious man one of his greatest wishes was to visit the Holy Land and was able to do so before his health began to fail. While there he was baptized in the Jordan River. Another great moment in his life was the day he participated in the great Cadillac Parade through Barton. He was up before day light to make sure he could get inline and managed to be number 34. The past two years were very trying for Bob with one health care problem after another. We can not wish him back, but can visualize him romping through heaven’s fields with his Golden Retrievers who have gone before him. He is at peace now. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday October 25, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. Scott Libby officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday October 25, 2014 from 1:30 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, of South Burlington, VT, beloved wife of Theodore N. Jewett, passed away in Burlington, VT on Saturday October 18, 2014. She was born in Newport, VT, on January 29, 1942 to Dorothy (Korb) Carter and the late Melvin Carter. Mina became a dental hygienist and worked for several area dentists in the past. She and Ted live in South Burlington, VT and also have a summer home in Morgan, VT. Mina was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed her family and their visits. She spent several years as a major caregiver to her daughter Melissa. She was a Guardian ad Litem in Newport, a volunteer at the Fletcher Allen Hospital, a manager of the Window Box Shop at North Country Hospital and she was also a manager of the Interfaith Care Givers in Moorestown, NJ. Mina is survived by her husband Ted of over 50 years, by her sons Matthew Jewett and his wife Jacquelyn of Duxbury, MA, and Brian Jewett of South Burlington, VT, by her mother Dorothy Carter of Newport, VT, and by her sister Janet Selby and her husband Homer of Morgan, VT, by her grandchildren: Timothy, Elizabeth and Cyrus Jewett and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving daughter Melissa and by her father Melvin H. Carter. Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday October 23, 2014 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross, 29 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to Juveniles Diabetes Research Foundation at JDRF.org or mail to 26 Broadway, New York, New York 10004.

, 92, of Barton died on October 18, 2014, in Derby. She was born on April 19, 1922, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, to Armand and Maud (Locke) Therrien. She married James A. Casey Sr., who predeceased her in 1968. She was a teacher at the Adult Learning Center in Newport. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Newport. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, sewing, playing bingo, listening to music, teaching, dog showing and grooming, and canning. She is survived by her children: James A. Casey Jr. and his wife, Carol, of Westmore, and Ann E. Johnson of Worcester, Massachusetts; her grandchildren: Larry Casey of Worcester, Eliza Casey of Worcester, Joshua Casey and his wife, Michelle, of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, Hannah Cannon and her husband, Joseph, of Barre, and Isaiah Casey and his wife, Kelly, of Derby; and by her great-grandchildren: Tamera Casey, Matthias Cannon, Kanysa Johnson, Moniah Casey-Johnson, and Kaitlyn and Xavier Casey. She was predeceased by her sister Shirley Chavoor; and by her nephew Richard Chavoor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Newport, with President Eric Pingree officiating. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester.

passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2014 at the age of 97 at the Newport Health Care Center in Newport. She was born in Newport on February 13, 1917 where she lived all her life. She was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Dube) Lahar. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella for over 50 years. She was the office manager for the W.T. Grant store until her retirement. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching television. She was predeceased by her brothers: Austin Lahar, Edmond Lahar, and Raymond Lahar and by her sisters Evelyn Davio, Doris Hamilton, Lula Gardner, and Muriel Lahar. She is survived by one sister Audria Girouard of South Barre, VT. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. at ST. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial immediately following at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 191 Clermont Circle, Newport, VT 05855 or to Michaud Memorial Manor, 47 Herrick ST, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 77, of Newport Center, VT passed away on October 15, 2014 in Barton, VT. She was born on March 7, 1937 in Thompson, VT to Everett and Esther (Bruno) Rowe. On July 31, 1954 she married Henry Bergeron who predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Roland Bergeron and his wife Pauline of Derby, VT, Henry Bergeron of Newport Center, VT, and Esther Dillon and her husband Terry of Newport Center, VT by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her special friend Olivine Perrault of Lyndonville, VT and by her cat Tigger. She was predeceased by her grandson Nicholas Blay in 1995 and by a brother Everett Rowe, Jr. Her hobbies included cooking, playing bingo, feeding hummingbirds, and collecting tea pots and native American artifacts. She also enjoyed traveling and going out to dinner. She was a member of Community Circle of Community National Bank. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Fred Barker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday October 22, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L ST, NW Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20036.

, 92, of Southington passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Southington Care Center. He was the husband of the late Yvette (Lapointe) Pepin. Born December 27, 1921 in St. Hubert Audet Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Luc and Alice (Couture) Pepin. Fernand was a mason working till the age of 80. He is survived by three sons, Dennis Pepin and wife Yvette of Southington, Jean-Luc Pepin and wife Helen of Southington and George Pepin of New Hampshire; a daughter-in-law Martha Pepin of VT; a sister Laurette Bertrand of Lake Megantic, Canada; seven grandchildren, Steve, David, Jason, Maryse, Stephanie, Alicia and Josh Pepin, seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Rene Pepin. Memorial calling hours will be held on Saturday October 25, 2014 from 8:30-10:30 A.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday October 25, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Troy where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Lowell.

, 90 of North Andover, Mass., died on October 12,2014 in Andover, Mass. She was born on April 15, 1924, in Irasburg, Vt. to Walter E. and Hazel J (Heath) Coffey. On October 15, 1945 she married Roland Newton who predeceased her. Beulah enjoyed being a homemaker, and spending time with her family. She liked to write poetry and knitting. Beulah and her husband had three children, Richard and Ellen Newton of Waterboro, Maine, James Newton of Fairhaven, Vt., and Joyce Newton Delaney of Salem, N.H. She is also survived by the following grandchildren Richelle (Peter) Hammond, Richard G. (Jamie) Newton, Carrie (Scott) McFarland, Kristen Grames and Rebecca (Jeremy) Morais and by 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. She is survived by a brother Everett (Ann) Coffey of Waterbury, Vt.a sister Esther Young of Lyndonville, VT. She was predeceased by her parents, brother John and his wife Shirley Coffey, and son in law Norm Delaney, brother in law Fay Young-brother,and by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home 12 Elm St. Barton, VT, on Friday October 17, 2014 from 6-8pm, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 am. with Rev. Sieglende Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Brownington Village Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, c/o Winston Dowland, Whitter Road, Derby Line, Vt. 05830 or to a charity of ones choice.

, 33, of Beebe Plain, Vermont beloved husband of Melissa died unexpectedly on October 12, 2014 in Newport. He was born on January 5, 1981 in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Thomas, Sr. and Nancy (Knowles) Scherer. On July 3, 2004 he married Melissa Gyles who survives him. He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1999 where he was on the Boys State Championship Soccer Team in 1998, the University of Vermont in 2003, and Norwich University in 2008 receiving a Masters Degree in Justice Administration. He worked for Northeast Kingdom Human Services in Newport, VT as an emergency services case manager. He enjoyed scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, playing tennis, traveling across the country, soccer, hiking, camping, fishing, cooking, making homemade pickles, reading, skiing, remodeling his house, going to Wells Beach, Maine with his family, and he was a huge New York Yankees fan. He was a Boy Scout where he achieved Eagle Scout status and also received the Governor’s Award from the Vermont Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife Melissa of Beebe Plain, VT; his cherished children: Rachel, Harrison, and Dylan Scherer; by his parents Thomas Scherer, Sr. and Laurie Gray of Holland, VT; his mother Nancy Knowles of Brownington, VT; brothers: Thomas, Jr. and his wife Jessica of Newport, VT; Benjamin Scherer and his wife Emily of Newport Center, VT; Trevor Gray of Holland, VT; sisters: Amy Dull and her husband Tim of Burlington, VT; Pamela Abbott and her husband Stephen of Derby, VT; and by eight nieces and nephews: Jacob, Zachary, Adam, and Matthew Abbott, Elizabeth, Sarah, David, and Caleb Scherer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; mother-in-law Ann Cota of Jay, VT; father-in-law Bruce and his wife Erin Gyles of Newport, NH; sister-in-law Meghan Peck and her husband Cory of Derby, VT; by grandparents-in-law Lee and Dona Richardson of Jay, VT, and his faithful companion Bode. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents James and Gladys Scherer, maternal grandparents Arthur and Joan Knowles, all of New Jersey, and his father-in-law Del Cota. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014 with Deacon Ward Nolan officiating. Interment will follow in the Derby Center Cemetery in Derby, VT. Following interment, friends may gather at the Eastside Restaurant in Newport, VT for an afternoon luncheon. Should friends desire contributions for his children’s education may be made to North Country Federal Credit Union, 1474 East Main Street, Newport, VT 05855.

, 70, of Pine City, NY, formerly of Albany, VT, passed away on October 7, 2014 in Sayre, PA. She was born on May 18, 1944 in Newport, VT to Walter and Blanche (Norway) Rushlow. Her hobbies included reading, cooking, canning and gardening. She is survived by her children: Alicia Albrecht and her husband Bob, Douglas Sawyer and his wife Missy, Jenny Storch and her husband Steven, Thomas Sawyer and his wife Wendy and Shelly McNew. She is also survived by her brothers Edward Rushlow and his wife Rosalie, Howard Rushlow, by her sisters: Vernonica Griggs and Judith Schnupp and her husband John, by her brother-in-law Larry Kilborn and by her loving companion Kenneth White. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George H. Sawyer, by her brother Robert Rushlow and her sister Patricia Kilborn. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch & Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common with the Rev. Lawrence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday October 14, 2014 from 12 Noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Albany Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Mrs. Jenny Storch, 159 Kinner Hill Road, Pinecity, NY 14871 for funeral services.

, 87, of Barton, VT, formerly of Greene, NY, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2014 in Barton. He was born on April 25, 1927 in Butternuts, NY to Royce and Bertha (Lamb) Decker. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served his Country during WW11. He married Marilyn Coleman. During his lifetime he was a machine operator for Raymonds Corporation in Greene, NY for 32 years. His hobbies included riding his Indian Motorcycle and he also raced motorcycles. He as an avid traveler and camper, he loved country music and he was a bowling champion in Greene and Oneonta NY. He came here from Michigan to be near his daughters and grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Arlean Hillis and her fiancé Michael Labounty, Sr of West Charleston, VT, Randy Decker of Witchita, Kansas, Elaine Henderson and her husband Robert of West Charleston, VT, and Kathleen Decker and her husband James L. Allen of Newport, VT, by his grandchildren: Dustin, Aaron, and Neal Hillis, Cortney and Christopher Alston and Janice Rose Allen, by his sister: Janice Haskell of Oneonta, NY, and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Clarence and his sister Kathrine. He was formerly married to Rose Ellen Bunting and then to Martha Russell who he will be buried next to in Greene, NY and then he married Marilyn Coleman who predeceased him. A graveside service will be at the Greene, New York Cemetery on October 17, 2014 at 2:00 P.M.

, 90, of Orleans, VT, passed away on October 7, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1924 in Evansville, VT to Claude and Gladys (Marshall) Houston. He graduated from Orleans High School in 1943. On June 12, 1948 he married Arvilla (Billie) Smith who survives him. He entered the United States Army in 1943 and served as a Corporal in antiaircraft artillery. He reenlisted in 1946 as a fire fighter in Germany and was honorably discharged from the reserves in 1949. He worked at Butterfield’s (Tivoly) until he retired in 1988. John continued his work on the Orleans Fire Department for 56 years and the Orleans Ambulance for 40 years. He was a member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks #2155, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798, American Legion Post #23 of Orleans and the Valley Masonic Lodge #106 F&AM of Orleans. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and wood working. He is survived by his wife Billie of Orleans, VT, by his sons: John Houston, Jr and his wife Liz, and Robert Houston and his wife Diane, 2 grandchildren: Jennifer Riendeau and her husband Daniel, and Tyler Houston, by his sister Janine Robillard and by several extended family members, lifelong friend Dale McCoy and recent hunting buddy Chris Smith. He was predeceased by his sister Mona Marotte and by his brother Merton Houston. Honoring his wishes, there will be no calling hours nor formal services. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Fire Department, 102 Main Street, Orleans, VT 05860.

, 84 of Craftsbury, Vermont passed away at her home on October 4, 2014 following a brave battle with lung cancer. She was born in Greensboro, Vermont on January 12, 1930, the daughter of Linvel and Celia (Olmstead) Brown. Margaret graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1948 and in 1949 married Edward Hodgdon. All her married life Margaret worked at many different jobs to help support her family. She served hot lunch at Craftsbury Academy for several years, was employed by the Greensboro Nursing Home as a cook, did wallpapering in the area, picked potatoes, made wreaths on the kitchen table of her home and in later years worked as a housekeeper/cook for many families who came to Caspian Lake in Greensboro during the summer months. Margaret enjoyed spending time with friends and her family, always insisting that family holidays and get together be held at her house. She was an avid reader and well known for her knowledge of birds and water fowl. She was predeceased by her husband Edward in 2006 and by her brother Francis Brown of West Bridgewater, Ma. in 2004. She is survived by five sons: Warner Hodgdon and his wife Kathleen of Waterford, Vermont; Brad Hodgdon and his wife Nancy of Cincinnati, Ohio; Gary Hodgdon and his wife Roberta of White River Junction, Vermont; Dennis Hodgdon and his partner Gail Durkee of Craftsbury, Vermont and Paul Hodgdon and his wife Carole of Craftsbury, Vermont; thirteen grandchildren: Barrett, Ethan, Travis, Meghan, Katie, Michael, Kristen, Eric, Daniel, Dennis, Greg, Joel and Janelle. Also eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A public graveside service will be held at the Craftsbury Village Cemetery in Craftsbury, Vermont on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM. The family wishes to invite everyone to attend a light luncheon after the service to be held at Margaret’s home in Craftsbury.. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory may be made to The John Woodruff Simpson Memorial Library c/o Sherry Urie, 300 Shields Lane, Craftsbury Common, Vt. 05827 or The Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

, 72, of Norton died peacefully Friday, October 3, 2014 at her home with her loving family and companion Franklin Henry at her side. She was born on June 30, 1942 in Colchester, VT, a daughter of Archille and Blanche (Cote) Chamberland. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Newport, VT. On October 21,1961 she married Lucien Henri Vigneault who predeceased her on November 12, 2007. From 1982 to 1990 she worked at the Norton Village School as a bilingual teachers aide. She worked at the Norton Post Office for 28 years, until her health no longer allowed her to do so. She was an active member of St. Bernard's Church until it closed in 2012. She could often be found volunteering her time to help with benefits for the church. Therese could always be found helping the church and community, whether it was decorating the church for Christmas, renovating the church and hall, planning and participating in the Hunters Suppers and singing in the choir. She was a pillar of the community serving as both an auditor and a school board member for many years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed knitting, going out to eat, going for rides, and spending time with her family, especially going on family vacations in Old Orchard Beach, ME and Florida. She is survived by her sons Roland Vigneault and his wife Gina and Ronald Vigneault and Daughter-in-law Sarah Vigneault and companion Bill Taylor. Also her grandchildren: Laura Marquis and her husband Daniel, Diana Thurow and her husband Jeremiah, Lyanne Vigneault and her companion Jason Riley, Dencie Vigneault and her companion Zacharie Covill, Ashley Smith and her husband Cody, and Monica Vigneault and her companion Elias Emerson, and her great grandchildren: Aidan Thurow and Blake Smith. She also leaves behind her brother Raymond Chamberland and his wife Penny of Lyndonville, VT and sister Jeannette Buck and her husband Andy of Blairsville, GA, and several neices and nephews. The wake for friends and family will be held from 6-9 PM on October 7, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at the St. Bernards Catholic Church in Norton, VT on October 8, 2014 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at St. Bernards Cemetery in Norton, VT.