Pierrette “Pret” N. ( Martin) Marsh
....show , 62, of Newport, Vermont passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 29, 1953 in Derby,Vermont to Fernand and Solange Martin. On July 15, 1995 Pret married her soulmate Michael G. Marsh, who survives her.
For over 30 years she owned and operated the well known “Pret’s Beauty Shop” in Newport, VT. She most recently acquired her teaching degree and took great pride in developing the Cosmetology Program at the North Country Career Center from 2008 to 2015. She very much enjoyed her colleagues and valued the relationships she created with her students and watching them succeed.
She enjoyed gardening, golfing, cooking, kayaking, reading and spending summers at the family camp on Seymour Lake. Her family meant the world to her and she always enjoyed their visits and family gatherings.
Pret is survived by her loving husband, Michael Marsh and her 3 sons: Todd Pronto and close friend Deveney Choquette, Ryan Pronto and girlfriend Holly Nadeau, Corey Pronto and girlfriend Amber Bennett, and by her step-sons: Greg Marsh and his wife Jamie Marsh and Ryan Marsh and Amanda Staples, her mother Solange Martin, her brother Daniel Martin and his wife Renee, her nephew Spencer Martin, and niece Meghan Martin, her mother-in-law Ruth Marsh and by her grandchildren: Hunter, McKenna, Aaliah, and Morgan Marsh, and the most recent addition to the family Cade Pronto.
She is also survived by extended family Jordan Eastman, Daniel Dobart, her husband’s brothers and sisters: (Mary Lou, Paul, Barb & Randy, Gary, Donna & Frank) and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandchildren and more. She is predeceased by her father Fernand Martin, father-in-law Joe Marsh, and step-son Shawn Marsh.
Pret had an unbelievable amount of supporters and friends throughout the community. She truly blessed everyone she ever met and was considered to many as the nicest, loving and most caring person on Earth!
Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday July 8, 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 Thursday July 9, 2015 with the Rev. Mike DeSena officiating. Interment will be at a later date at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Career Center Pret Marsh Scholarship Fund, in care of Eileen Illuzzi, 209 Veterans AVE, Newport, VT 05855.
Stephen R. Brochu
....show , 65, beloved husband of Paula, of Derby Line, Vermont, passed away at his home on June 28th, 2015. He was born on August 25th, 1949 to Gerard and Bella (Bedard) Brochu in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
On May 15th, 1971, Stephen married the former Paula Bullis, who survives him.
Stephen was on active duty serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After serving in the Marines, he was a recruiter for the Vermont National Guard. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 of Newport, the American Legion Post #21 of Newport, and the ELKs club Post #2155 of Derby. Steve spent a lot of time and enjoyed being a veteran’s advocate for many of the veterans. He loved to have his family together for family gatherings.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Paula Brochu, of Derby Line, by his children, Christine Yates and her husband Brian of Jericho, Vermont, and Stephen Brochu and his wife Amy of South Burlington, Vermont, and by his cherished grandchildren, Ashley Papin and her husband Andrew of South Burlington, Vermont, Joshua Yates of Jericho, Vermont, Damian and Emily Brochu of South Burlington, Vermont, and by the following brothers and sisters: Eva Brochu, Anna Sanville and her husband Charles, Clara Brochu, Rita Choquette and her husband Omer, Martha Dupont, Theresa Round, Patty Mann, Leah Cook and her husband Ron, Rene, Gerard, Alfred, and John Brochu, and by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and by his brother and sisters-in-law, Jack Bullis, Dianne Bullis, Craig Bullis and his wife Diana, Dan Bullis and his wife Sharon, Mary George and her husband Wendell, Judy Bullis, Marlene Bullis and Alice Bullis. He was predeceased by his sister, Maria Buck as well as his parents.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vermont. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday July 2, 2015 at the St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, Vermont. Interment will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, Vermont with full military honors.
Rosemary C. Sheltra
....show , 63, of Derby, VT, passed away on June 23, 2015 in Newport. She was born on July 17, 1951 in Newport to Alva and Maxine (Austin) Batchelder. On February 14, 1999 she married Dennis Sheltra who predeceased her in 2012. Rosemary enjoyed watching Nascar and star trek. She also enjoyed making floral arrangements and ceramics. She loved her dog Molly and her cat Oreo.
She is survived by her children: Tina Lucas of Wolcott, VT, Casandra Dailey and her husband Harry of Woodbury, VT, Becky Miller and her husband Eric of Derby, VT, Stanley Crowe ll of Derby, VT, and Kimberly Bingham and her husband Jason of Island Pond, VT, by her grandchildren: Samatha Corkins and her husband Cole, Tamara Burnett, Christopher Schneider, Ashley Schneider, Rebecca, Kaitlin, Brianna and Shawn Rice, Nicholas Bingham, Thomas and James Dailey, McKenzie, Maverick, and Graham Crowe, Tyler Perkins and Jamie Royer, 7 great grandchildren, by her sisters: Nickolet Simpson and her significant other David LaBelle of Derby, VT, and Joi Merritt and her husband Rory of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her father Alva Batchelder, by her mother Maxine Austin, by her step father Burton Austin and by her granddaughter Jessie Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday June 28, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday June 28, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service or to the Derby Pond Animal Hospital, 2757 US-5, Derby, VT 05829.
Marion E. Spring
....show , 76, passed away peacefully in Newport, Vermont on June 22nd, 2015. She was born to Howard Lynaugh and Nora Stuart on October 10th, 1938 in Concord, Vermont.
Marion loved to travel to Atlantic City and Foxwoods Casino. She also enjoyed knitting, and she loved her dog, Shorty. She was also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Inverness, Florida.
Marion is survived by her children, Rhonda Jackson and her husband, David, of Fairhaven, Vermont, Penny Flynn of Troy, Vermont, Tammy Vallieres and her husband, Gaetan of Inverness, Florida, and John Spring and his wife, Michelle, of Jay, Vermont, by her brothers, Oscar Lynaugh of Victory, Vermont, Johnny Lynaugh, Larry Lynaugh, by her sister Betty Stowell of Lyndonville, Vermont, and by her special friend, Meagan Tomczak of Inverness, Florida. Marion is also survived by her seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Connie Williams and brother, Bernard Lynaugh.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Moffett Cancer Center at 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.
Doris Elaine Barbin Monette
....show died on June 21, 2015, in Newport, Vermont. She was born in Newport on October 27, 1927, only child of Joseph O. Barbin and Zula May Dymond. After graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 1945 at Newport High School, she worked for the W. C. Lister Insurance Agency and Montgomery Wards and later as a dispatcher at the Derby Barracks of the Vermont State Police from where she retired in 1990.
On October 24, 1949, she married John A. Monette in Newport. They enjoyed traveling, both on their own and in later years with Community Circle. For several years after her retirement, they spent winters in Texas and South Carolina.
After retirement, she joined RSVP and volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce booth and the Goodrich Memorial Library. She also knitted many hundreds of pairs of mittens and countless hats and other items for the RSVP Christmas projects. She was also interested in local history and genealogy. She had researched the Barbin and Monette families back to the late 1600s, translating many materials from French to English in the process.
She was predeceased in 2003 by her husband. She is survived by their sons, John P. Monette and his wife, Janet (Hussey) of Newport, Gerard R. Monette of Greenville, North Carolina, and his former wife, Denise (Quenville) of South Burlington, Vermont, Paul L. Monette, of Newport, and Roger J. Monette and his husband, Jonathan Welch, of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Megan Monette, of Fayston, Vermont, and Danielle and Michelle Monette, both of South Burlington, Vermont.
In accord with her wishes, there will be no service. Visiting hours will be held at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport on Friday June 26, 2015, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Internment will be at the convenience of the family in the family lot at St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodrich Memorial Library, Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Marilyn A. Nadeau
....show , 73, of Newport, Vermont passed away suddenly at her home on June 21st, 2015. She was born on September 1st, 1941 in Newport, Vermont, to Percy Blay and Alma (Davio) Blay. On April 17th, 1971, she married Louis Nadeau, who predeceased her in 1980.
Marilyn worked in Payroll services for Phoenix Engineering. She was a past member and very involved with the American Legion and V.F.W. Auxiliaries for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crocheting, doing puzzles, and she was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Her family meant everything to her, and she always enjoyed their visits and family gatherings.
She is survived by mother, Alma (Davio) Blay of Newport, Vermont, by her children, Christina Montminy of Newport, Vermont, Ginny Lynn Gray and her Partner, Nathan Kelley of Newport Center, Vermont, by her step-Daughter, Tina Nadeau, of Enfield, CT, by her step-son-in-law, Joseph Robishaw of Derby, VT, by her grandchildren, Nicole Montminy of Newport Center, Vermont, Samantha Corey and her husband, Christopher of Livermore, California, Drew Gray and Dylan Gray of Newport Center, Vermont, David Robishaw of Newport, Vermont, Aimee (Robishaw) Bonin of Broomfield, CO, Joanna Robishaw of Derby Line, VT, her brother Stanley Blay of Newport, VT, and his daughters: Britt Blay, and Renee Rivard and their families, by her great-grandchildren, Ava Grace Lefebvre, Ellis Rushford, Joey Rushford, Michelle Provencher, Jessica Robishaw, Jennifer Stevens and her husband, Dakota, Ashley Robishaw-Morin, by five great-great grandchildren, and also by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis E. Nadeau, her father, Percy Blay, step-son Louis Nadeau Jr., step-daughter, Donna Robishaw, and great-grandson, David Robishaw Jr. A special thanks to Candy Deslandes and her daughter, Cheyenne, who took very good care of Marilyn the past few months.
A Graveisde service will be held at 2 P.M., on Thursday June 25th, 2015 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, Vermont. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance service in Newport, Vermont. 05855.
RIP Dad. You will be truly missed. You have no more pain, you are not bed ridden and you can walk tall once again. We love you. John Hopkins
....show , 73, of East Charleston, Vermont, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2015 at his home in East Charleston. He was born on May 12, 1942 to Vincent Clarence Hopkins and Jane Haas. On November 22nd, 1962, he married Bonnie Clapper, who survives him.
John worked for Procter and Gamble and Michelin Tire. He later started his life as a financial planner in his own company. His college years were spent studying at Princeton University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. John enjoyed simply visiting and talking with people, hearing their stories and investing in their lives. He loved to laugh, play bridge, and had a love for listening to music. His musical interests led him to enjoy opera, the Boston Symphony, and the Chicago Symphony. He was an active member in the Rotary Club and the Cannon Club. He especially loved his Grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife, Bonnie Clapper Hopkins of East Charleston, Vermont, by his children, John F. Hopkins Jr, Derek David Hopkins, Scott Charles Hopkins, and by his eight beloved grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Mason’s Shriners Hospital for Children, shrinershq.org/Hospitals, and St. Jude’s, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Steven W. Fletcher, “Pete” Sr
....show , 68, of Norton passed away peacefully on June 19, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1947 in Brattleboro, VT to Lyle and Victoria (Duby) Fletcher.
He married Tonilyn Eaton who survives him.
Steven was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his lifetime he was a truck driver for Adrien Inkel Logging Company.
His hobbies included hunting, camping, 4-wheeling, and he loved the outdoors and his dogs.
He is survived by his wife Toni Fletcher of Norton, VT, by his children: Steven Fletcher and his wife Angela of Guilford, VT, Brian Fletcher of Manchester, NH, and Christopher Fletcher and his wife Angela of Norton, VT, by his grandchildren: Gillian, Gavin, and Chloe Fletcher. He is also survived by his siblings: Francis Fletcher and his wife Linda, Mike Fletcher and his wife Lisa, Linda Furgat and her husband Mike, Marsha Furgat and her husband Ed all of Saxton River, VT, and Diane Smith of Cambridge Port, VT. He was predeceased by his brother Peanut Fletcher, Jr and by his sisters: Judy Bemis and Brenda Wilkins.
Services will be held at his home, 2335 Route 114 in Norton on July 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, VT 05830.
Charles R. Hall
....show , 70, of Barton, Vermont, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 18, 2015. He was born on October 22, 1944 to Richard Hall and Anita Marcotte. He is survived by his wife, Heidi Hall.
Charles worked for NSA Industries in St. Jay, Green Mountain Fence in Glover, and was a fork lift operator with Burke Lumber in W. Burke. In his free time, Charles loved and enjoyed life by tinkering, building things, working on his cars, and doing electrical work. He enjoyed gardening, listening to country music, and he was an avid practical joker.
He is survived by his children from his first marriage with Judith Hall of West Burke, Vermont, who predeceased him: Mary Hall of Lyndonville, Vermont, Matthew Hall of Newport, Vermont, Shannon Hall and his wife Michelle of Barton, Vermont, by his step-son, Mark Gorham of New Hampshire, by his step-son Michael Gorham who predeceased him, and from his second marriage with Heidi Hall of Barton, Vermont: a step son Zackery Hall and his partner Jaymee Merritt of Newport, Vermont. Charles had seven grandchildren: Kari, Mysti, Fawn, Nate, Keisha, Zackery, and Kaleb, as well as nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Catherine Merchant, Pam Bunnell, Johanna Pierce, Roland Hall, Dottie Stevens, and Richard Hall and their spouses, and was predeceased by Irene Page and Thomas Hall.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Newport Church of God, Crawford Road in Newport, Vermont. Internment will be at the Waterford Cemetery in Waterford, Vermont, at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Curtis-Britch Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT 05855 to help defray funeral expenses.
Dorothy (Jenness) Dunn
....show passed away on June 16, 2015 in Tupper Lake, NY surrounded by family members.
Dorothy was born in Barton, VT on Nov 12, 1914, to George Harold Jenness and Nellie Elaine Scott Jenness. She had six brothers (Richard, Harold “Pete”, Ray, Elwin, Kenneth, and Walter) and one sister (Irene) all of whom predeceased her. She graduated from Barton Academy as Valedictorian of the class of 1933. She was editor of the school paper in her senior year, played 4 years of varsity basketball, and was in the school choir and drama club.
She married Lloyd E. Dunn in 1933 and had 4 sons, 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Dot’s 2 oldest sons, Arnold and Alden, predeceased her but provided several grandchildren. Arnold added David (Noreen), Kim, Michael (Cheryl), Lynn Mahon (Eugene), and Evelyn Braddock (Paige). Alden added Susan Weinberg (Joseph), Deborah Ayuso Mateos (Jose), and James. Dot is survived by two sons, Earl Dunn (Linda Fisher) of Vienna, VA and Leo Dunn (Rosalie) of Haynesville, LA. The grandchildren added by Earl are Michael (Nance), Arthur (Misty), Charlton (Denise), and Patrick (deceased). Leo added Pamela, Todd, Dale, Christopher, and Mark (Ashleigh). She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Betty Dunn and Patricia Dunn.
She worked for the U.S. Bobbin & Shuttle Company in Sutton, VT who moved the family in 1949 to Tupper Lake, NY where she continued hand turning bobbins. After the plant closed she worked for 3 years at the Oval Wood Dish in Tupper Lake until she was hired by the Draper Corporation to continue making bobbin blanks. At Draper, she worked 10 years in the mill and 10 years in the office as a secretary until she retired in 1976. In 1962, she spent six months in Reno, NV working at a casino “salt mine” counting money and taking an accounting course. While there, she received a divorce from Lloyd then returned to Tupper Lake to continue to work and take business courses.
In March 16, 1987, she and Samuel Ross Parmelee were married at his home in Tupper Lake. Through this Dorothy gained three stepchildren William Parmelee (Lois) of NY, Robert Parmelee (Joan) of Brazil, and Debra Johnson (Ken) of Oswego, NY, as well as Linda (now deceased). She and Sam then travelled to visit their children to share the good news. This was just the beginning of the many and vast travels of Dorothy and Sam.
She was on the Tupper Lake Volunteer Emergency Squad for 17 years and was qualified to teach CPR and Advanced First Aid. She was also qualified as A.E.M.T. 1 & 2 and could give IV's in the field and do endotracheal intubation. The highlight of her career on the squad was delivering a baby on the way to the Saranac Lake Hospital - a first for the Tupper Lake Squad. She was also secretary-treasurer and memorial chairman for a number of years, retiring in 1988. Dorothy had always been interested in sports and has bowled, golfed, fished, hunted and snowmobiled a great deal. She fished locally mostly for native brook trout. She had fished for Atlantic salmon in the Gaspe` Peninsula and Nova Scotia and fished for salmon in Alaska and Oregon. She bowled for a number of years and held offices. At the opening of the present bowling alley in Tupper Lake (she bowled against one of the pros, Marty Pirano, beating him with a score of 194). Dot was an avid sportswoman throughout her life! A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Welcome O Brown Cemetery in Barton, Vermont with the Rev. Richard Fisher officiating. Contributions to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, 49 High St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 would be appropriate.
Jeanette I. (Brown) Atwood
....show , 78, of Craftsbury, died suddenly June 16, 2015, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville.
She was born in Williamsville, VT, on November 12, 1936, the daughter of Merle and Gloria (Cole) Brown and graduated from Bellows Falls, VT High School.
On April 2, 1955, she married Eugene (Jack) R. Atwood and they celebrated 60 years of marriage. She helped Jack out on the family dairy farm in Chester and Craftsbury for many years. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Horse & Buggy Club and a leader for the Cub and Girl Scouts. Her favorite things were going out to eat with family & friends, dancing on Saturday night, playing cards, watching a Red Sox’s game and gabbing on the phone.
She is survived by her husband, Jack, a daughter Vicki and her husband Douglas, two sons, Eugene and his wife Cheryl and Jeff and his wife Diane. Her grandchildren include Shaun, Amanda, Matthew, Tanner, Cody, Ethan, Kylie, and Justin. Her great grandchildren include Kennedy Rose, Hayleigh and Brooklyn. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine Quelch, a brother Eugene Brown, a stepmother June (Brown) Lawrence, a stepsister Sandra (Brown) Matterson and a stepbrother Jerry Brown, nieces and nephews and many of her lifelong family friends.
She was predeceased by her youngest son Mike in January of 2012, mother Gloria Brown, dad Merle Brown, youngest sister Connie Grant, niece Cheryl Trumbull, nephews Bruce Martin & Daryl Lyon .
There will be no calling hours. A private family graveside service and luncheon will be held at a later date. She will be interned at the Irasburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network (LACN), 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661.
Berdina J. Baraw
....show , 86, passed away on June 16, 2015 in Newport, VT. Berdina was born on November 25, 1928 in Newport, VT a daughter of Arthur and Doris (Wheeler) Gibney. In August 1946 she married Charles Baraw who predeceased her on September 16, 1992. Berdina enjoyed going for rides on all the back roads in Orleans and Essex counties. She enjoyed her many pets over the years. She was a loving caring mother and grandmother and always enjoyed having them come and visit. Berdina is survived by her children: Eula Lucas and her husband David of Newport, VT, Charles Baraw and his wife Judy of Derby, VT, Frederick Baraw and his wife Annette of Newport Center, VT, Wilber Baraw of Newport, VT, and Bruce Baraw, Newport, VT, her children: Brenda LaCross and her husband Dennis of Orleans, VT, Robert Baraw, Newport, VT, Cynthia DeGeenia and her husband Terry of Brownington, VT, and Richard Baraw of Newport, VT, Arlene Willis of Cavendish, VT, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, she is predeceased by 2 infant children, two brothers: Dale and Gordon, two sisters: Lillian and Ila. Funeral services will be held on at 1:00 PM on Friday June 19, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake RD, Newport, VT. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday June 19, 2015 from 12:00 PM until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans & Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Rd, Newport, VT 05855.
Hilda May Baker
....show , 84, of Newport, VT, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2015 in Newport. She was born on July 19, 1930 to Harry and Margaret (Bell) Manning. On September 11, 1954 she married Robert Baker who survives her.
Hilda was interested in needle crafts, gardening, visiting with her friends and family and baking as she was known for her whoopee pies.
She is survived by her husband Robert Baker of Newport, VT, by her children: Deborah Gebbie and her husband Brad of Glover, VT, Brenda McNeal and her husband Timothy of Mobile, AL, Brad Baker and his wife Jodi of Newport, VT, and Kim Fortin and her husband Robert of Goffstown, NH, by her grandchildren: Meghan Duquette, Jenna Hurd, Taylor Fortin and Michael Fortin, and by her siblings: Charles Manning of Stanstead, Que, Percy Manning of Canada, Harry Manning of Canada, Sally Schanze of FL, Shirley Parenteau and her husband Ed of Derby, VT, Marion Coolbeth and her husband Bernard of St. Albans, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Kennison.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday June 19, 2015 at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with the Rev. Kelly Deslauries officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Verna S. Thayer
....show , 96, of St. Johnsbury, VT, formerly of Newport Center, VT, passed away on June 13, 2015 in St. Johnsbury. She was born on September 22, 1918 in Coventry to Clayton and Sadie (Temple) Brooks. On May 2, 1940 she married Merton Thayer who predeceased her on March 6, 2013.
Verna was a former member of the Newport Center Methodist Church. She enjoyed making crafts, quilting, cooking, bowling and playing golf.
She enjoyed attending events at the Elks with her late husband Mert.
She is survived by her children: Sherry Rainville and her husband Arnold of Lyndonville, VT, Roberta Ellis and her husband Wendell of Newport, VT, and Rebecca Poulos of West Lebanon, NH. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Scott, Todd, and Shelly Rainville and Chris Donovan. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Patrick, Brady, Emily, and Alex Rainville, Kaitlyn, Jullian, and Riley Donovan. She is survived by her sister Doris Hughes of CT, and by her sister-in-law Tony Brooks of Montpelier, VT. She was predeceased by her brother Bernard Brooks, and by three sisters: Charlena Brown, Marion Renihan and Gwen Crellen.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Center Methodist Church, Vance Hill Road, Newport Center, VT 05857.
Beverly Joyce Mason Lamere
....show , 79, of Brownington, VT passed away suddenly on June 13, 2015 at her home. She was born on September 24, 1935 in North Troy to Ira and Vera (Crandall) Mason.
She grew up in North Troy and Island Pond where she attended schools. Beverly married Frank E. Lamere, Sr and to them two sons were born Frank E, Lamere, Jr, and Danny L. Lamere. Her husband Frank Lamere, Sr passed away in 1981. Beverly moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1982 where she was a security guard at a college. She came back to Vermont in 1996 where she took care of the elderly until 2010. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary in St. Petersburg, FL. Beverly enjoyed Bingo’s and the casino.
She is survived by her sons: Frank E. Lamere, Jr and his wife Sharon and Danny L. Lamere and his wife Candy. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kevin Lamere, Jamie Taft and her husband Justin, Carl Lamere and his companion Chelsey, Liza Lamere and her companion Roy Stone, Melanie Fonatine and her husband Robbie, by her great grandchildren: Cheyann Stone, Kaitlan and Cody Lamere, Jasmin and Jordan Taft, Tyler Lamere, Kaylee Fontaine, Destany Fontaine, Gavyn Fonatine, by her brother Harley Mason and his wife Marilyn of Guildhall,VT, by her sister Esther Lantagne of Barton, VT, and by her brother-in-law Mike Amato of Nashville, TN. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters: Patricia Amato and Sara Carbonneau and by her special friend Sylvio Williams of 30 years who brought each other many good times going on trips and also their winter trips to Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday June 20, 2015 at the Brownington Center Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Cargill officiating.
Michael D. Frizzell
....show , 68, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on June 12, 2015 in Newport. He was born n February 1, 1947 in West Stewartstown, NH to Francis and Rowena (Brockney) Frizzell.
On October 4, 1969 he married Suzanne Leblond who predeceased him on March 14, 2013.
Michael was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in the Vietnam War in the 1960’s. During his lifetime he was supervisor for Ethan Allen MFG in Orleans, VT. He enjoyed gardening, the company of his black lab and loved being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters: Melissa Frizzell and Angela LaPlante and her husband Dana all of Newport, VT. He is also survived by his brother Stephan Frizzell and his wife Jeannie of Antrim, NH, and by his sister Laurie Frizzell of Derby, VT and by his special companion Terry Grenier and by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday June 18, 2015 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. 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. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Marilyn Bates Smith
....show , 83, of Shelburne, VT, formerly of Newport, died on June 12, 2015 in Burlington, VT. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Morgan, VT to Carl and Marion (Mudgett) Bates. Marilyn graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1950 from Newport High School. In 1954 she graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. On June 30, 1958 Marilyn married Robert Winfield Smith who predeceased her on July 12, 2003. She was a teacher in Randolph and Cabot, VT as well as a substitute teacher in Danville, St. Johnsbury and Lyndon, VT. Marilyn was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and an active member of North Congregational Church. She loved cats and was a volunteer at the Frontier Animal Society.
She is survived by her children: Brian Carl Smith and his wife Dawn of Westfield, MA, and Alan Robert Smith and his wife Susan of South Burlington, VT. As well as her grandson Christopher Brian Smith and his wife Krystle and their three daughters, Zerviah, Matilda and Elphaba of Johnstown, NY. She is also survived by her 2 nieces, Sheri and Deborah and her 5 nephews, Jeff, Greg, Tom, Steven, and Craig. She is predeceased by her sister Carleen Cummings.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral House, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.
Jessica L. MacDonald
....show , 30, of Derby Line, VT passed away suddenly on June 11, 2015 at her home. She was born on September 15, 1984 in Kokomo, Indiana to Kim MacDonald Lague and Dominque Gervais. Jessica’s life was spent caring for her three children, which she adored with all her heart. She put all others ahead of her own needs and was always a pillar for everyone in her life to lean and count on. Her kindness and compassion for all people knew no bounds and was a force that brought a special light into this world for us all. She is survived by her parents: Kim MacDonald Lague and her husband Ray of Colorado, and Dominque Gervais and his wife Donna of Coventry, VT, by her children: Connor, Madison and Parker Russell, by her longtime companion Doug Russell of Derby Line, VT, by her sisters: Melissa MacDonald of MO, Jennifer Vitalis and her husband Randy of CT, by her brothers Keith Gervais of VT, and Christian Gervais of Newport Center, VT, and by her grandparents, Gilbert Gervais of CT, Josianne Downs of KY, and Keith and Ann MacDonald of MO, by her step sisters: Holly Larose of NC, and Meghan Gervais of Newport Center, VT, by Douglas Russell’s parents and sister: Brian and Kim Russell and Tracy Russell all of Derby, VT.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday June 16, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to Tracy Russell, 583 Sunset Acres, Newport, VT 05855 for her children.
Walter Edwin Smith
....show , 84, of North Troy, VT, passed away on June 6, 2015 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on August 15, 1930 in Newport, VT to William and Minnie (Page) Smith. He married Tessie Lahue on September 3, 1954 who predeceased him on June 17, 2011. Also his son, Albert Smith, predeceased him on March 21, 2009.
Walter was a Rural Route Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service from which he retired in 1994. Walt was a member of the North Troy High School Graduating Class of 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War as well as a member of the Air National Guard of Vermont. He held memberships with the American Legion Post 28, of North Troy and was a member of the Masonic Lodge# 16 of Troy. He poured his heart and soul in to Jay Peak Post #28. The members were his second family. He served as Commander in the past as well as Adjutant for many years up until he could no longer physically do the job. Many hours were also spent on fund raisers for the club….the least of which was the weekly Bingo. That kept him busy in his retirement.
As well as enjoying his family he enjoyed many years of camping, playing bingo and the beloved board game Aggravation with his wife.
He is survived by his daughter Mary Cota and her husband Arnold of Jay, VT, and their children: Susan Galofaro and her husband Richard of California and by their son Luca : Dean Cota and his wife Cindy of Milton VT and their son Aden, as well as Cindy’s children: Sabrina, Tyler, Andrea, and Mariah Rocque: Karen Sheahan and her husband Doug of California, and by his daughter Kathy Mayhew and her husband Marcel of Jay, VT and their daughter Angela Mead and her husband James and their children Sierra and Tyler Mead all of Newport Center, VT, : Melinda Smith and her boyfriend Chris Collier and her son Mathieu of North Troy, VT, and by several nieces, and nephews.
Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Thursday June 11, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday June 12, 2015 with the Rev. Rick Shover officiating. Interment will be at a later date in North Troy Village Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post #28, 254 Dominion Ave., North Troy, VT 05859 c/o Richard Berthiaume or Missisquoi Valley Ambulance Service, 1375 Cross Road, Jay, VT 05859
He fought a hard battle until the end and will be missed by all. As in his famous good bye words we now say to him, with love and admiration “catch you come later” Dad / Grandpa /& Friend.
Norma Demers
....show , 95, of Newport Center, VT passed away peacefully on June 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 18, 1920 in Burlington, VT to John and Peninnah (Foss) Thomas. Norma was employed at one time by Indian Head Plywood, Newport Plastics and Ethan Allen MFG. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, politics, crossword puzzles and going to Old Orchard Beach in Maine with her family. She resided in Newport Center for 68 years. She had a special dog “George W” and also several others in the past. She brought her family to see the stone house in Alburg, VT where she lived as a child. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandson Gavin who was a special care giver to her.
She is survived by her children: Dorothy Hemingway of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Susan Hansen and her husband Reginald of North Troy, VT, Shirley Santaw and her husband Alfred of North Troy, VT, Lisa Blanchette and Dennis of Warwick, RI, Mary Blake of Newport Center, VT, Gail Demers of Newport Center, VT, James Demers of Derby, VT, John Demers and his wife Sue of Newport Center, VT, and Mark Demers of Newport Center, VT, by 24 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and 18 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sons: Robert and Philip Demers and by infant George and by her brother John Thomas. She was predeceased by her former husband Paul Demers in 2000.
Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Tuesday June 9, 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 Wednesday June 10, 2015 with the Rev. O’Hara officiating. Interment will follow in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Brian L. Tice
....show , 49, of Derby, VT, passed away on June 5, 2015 in Newport, after a short fight battling cancer. He was born in Newport, VT on October 23, 1965. Brian was currently a dairy farmer working for Nelson Farms of Derby. He loved farming, mudding, fishing, 4wheeling, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Jodi Tice of Derby, VT, by his children: Chad Byers and his wife Shannon and Anthony Byers and his wife Kristin all of Irasburg, VT, by his grandchildren: Mariah, Steven, Aubrie, and Tyler Byers, Logan and Bailey Martin. He is also survived by his mother Beverly Keenan-Kilby and step father John Kilby of Derby, VT, by his brother Gordon Tice and his wife Billie of Derby, VT, by his sister Rose Daigle and her husband Jean of Troy, VT, by his stepsiblings: Sarah, John, Jr, and Tim Kilby and families, by his mother-in-law Connie Carpenter of Derby, VT, his father-in-law Reg Carpenter of North Troy, VT, brother-in-laws: Richard Carpenter and his wife Lucy of Derby, VT, Randy Carpenter of Derby, VT, and sister-in-law: Sheila Carpenter of Derby, VT, and by numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.He was predeceased by his father Ronnie Keenan and Gordon Tice, Sr.
Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday June 8, 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 Tuesday June 9, 2015 with the Rev. Robert Cargill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Esther M. Allen
....show , 90 of North Troy, VT passed away peacefully on May 28, 2015 in Newport. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Newport Center to George and Mary (Horskins) Armstrong. On May 8, 1948 she married Richmond Allen who predeceased her on July 31, 1971.
During her lifetime she was a splicer operator for the Weyerhauser Mill in North Troy. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 28 of North Troy. Among her hobbies she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, attending adult day services in Newport and meal sites in North Troy and doing activities with her grandchildren. She loved to walk with her little tagalongs.
She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Handy and her husband Richard of North Troy, VT, Mary Brown and her husband Arthur of Derby, VT, Hazel Santaw and her husband Robert of Newport, VT, and Katherine Allen of Orleans, VT, she was Gram to eight grandchildren: Kenneth Handy, Theresa Fortin and her husband Marcel, Carrie and Kristy Santaw, Kevin Allen and his wife Kelley, Karen Miller and her husband Arjay, Cody MacFarlane, and Liza Campbell, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Roger Allen on September 13, 1971.
Friends may call from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Monday June 1, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport followed by a graveside service at 3:00 P.M. at the North Troy Village Cemetery in North Troy with the Rev. Kelley Deslauriers officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Health Care Center Activities Fund, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Judie L. Quick
....show , 70, of Newport Center, VT passed away suddenly on May 25, 2015 in Newport. She was born on March 16, 1945 in FT. Benning, GA to Jack and Helen (Moss) Ingram. She attended schools in Ft. Benning, GA and Clarksville, TN.
Judie was a pet groomer most of her life and a professional dog breeder.
She loved all animals, traveling to the beach and the ocean and caring for her horses. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the American Kennel Club.
She is survived by her children: Gary Quick and his wife Monica of Island Pond, VT, and Tracey Quick of Newport, VT, by her grandchildren: Robert, Krystal and Judy and by her great granddaughter Emma. She is survived by her brother Donald Ingram of TN and by her life long partner Steve Jackson of Newport Center, VT. She was predeceased by her sisters Jackie and Beverly Ingram. Services at the convenience of the family.
Richard Scott “Rick” (Papa) Vreeland
....show , 53, of Brownington, Vt; beloved husband of Brenda died suddenly on May 25, 2015 in Brownington, Vt.
He was born on September 20, 1961 in Sommerville, NJ; the late son of William and Dorothy (Gallagher) Vreeland, Sr.
He served in the New Jersey National Guard from 1979-1980.
On April 12, 2003 he married Brenda Wheeler who survives him.
Rick was a truck driver for the Eustis Cable Enterprise for 3 years.
He enjoyed mowing his lawn, tinkering around the house, hanging out with his niece Melissa, ice-cream and coffee, 4-wheeling, riding motorcycle with his cousin George, and most of all his precious grandchildren.
Rick is survived by his wife Brenda Vreeland of Brownington, Vt; by a daughter Erica Garland and her husband Landon of FL; Step-Children, Jessica Burns and her husband Dustin of W. Charleston, Vt; Sarah Ray and her fiancee Tyler Before of Newport, Vt; Rebecca Prue and her husband Matthew of Brownington, Vt; and Johnathan Ray of Brownington, Vt; and by his precious grandchildren, , Jasmine and Malcolm Garland, Nathan and Natilee Burns, Faith, Eligh, and Keira Before, and Avery Prue, by a sister Cynthia Vreeland and her companion Charlie Synder of Fl; Brothers Tracey Vreeland of FL; and Marc Vreeland and his wife Jacki of PA; by his brother in-law Joseph Jasniewicz of PA, cousin George and Dianne Vreeland of NJ and many other cousins, nieces and nephews, by his mother-in-law Sheila Sperry and her companion Richard Flagg of MA and by two sister-in-laws and two brother-in-laws of NH. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother William Vreeland, Jr, and a sister Deborah Jasniewicz.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday May 31, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT; with the Rev. Dan Prue officiating with military honors following the service at the funeral home. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. Immediately following the service there will be a luncheon held at the New Hope Bible Church in Brownington Center.
Betty Lou Rhye
....show , 72, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015 in Newport, with her loving husband at her side. Betty was born on May 17, 1942 in Colchester, VT to Joseph and Glenna (Layfayette) Rotunda of Jericho.
On April 4, 1970 she married Ronald “Jack” Rhye of Newport who survives her.
Betty loved reading romance novels, doing word puzzles, playing games on her computer and spending all her time at home caring for her husband and second love of her life: her son Travis Rhye.
She is survived by her husband Ronald Jack Rhye and her grandson Nicholas Rhye of Newport, VT, by her sister Pauline Tomes of Deland, FL, by her brother Thomas Rotunda and his wife Barbara of Venice, FL and by her sister-in-law Marilyn (Teeney) Kozlowski of Jericho, VT and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Betty was predeceased by her son Travis, her parents, and by her brother Joe Rotunda.
Betty and son Travis will be laid to rest with a graveside on Monday June 1, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service, 830 Union Street, Newport, VT 05855.
Gladys I. Provencher
....show , 61, of Newport Center, VT passed away suddenly on May 23, 2015 in Newport. She was born on May 26, 1953 in Newport to Phillip and Rosanna (Kelley) Provencher. Gladys enjoyed playing cards, poker, and crocheting blankets for her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed attending the Meeting Place, loved listening to country music, and spending time with her family at gatherings and cookouts and with Kelley’s grandchildren.
She is survived by her brother Butch Provencher and his fiancé Diane Graham of Newport, VT, by her nieces and nephews: Kelley Robinson and her husband David of Newport Center, VT, Tina Provencher of Williamstown, NC, by her nephews: Jon Provencher and his wife Gloria, Christopher Provencher and his wife Valerie and David Johnson and his wife Wendy of Clinton, Maine. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her sister Janice Sheltra Shepardson.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Thursday May 28, 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 Friday May 29, 2015 with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will follow in Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Meeting Place, P.O. Box 250, Newport, VT 05855.
Dale K. Santaw
....show , 78, of Derby, VT passed away peacefully on May 23, 2015 at his home in Derby surrounded by his family. He was born on May 10, 1937 in Lowell. On February 19, 1956 he married Ruth Baraw who survives him.
Dale was a machinist at Tivoli MFG in Derby Line where he worked for 42 years.
He enjoyed working on small engines, golfing, hunting, fishing, shooting and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Santaw of Derby, VT, by his children: James Santaw and his wife Laura of Lowell, VT, Jeffrey Santaw of Newport, VT, and Brenda Wesolow and her husband Ed of Lowell, VT, by his grandchildren: Nathan, Michael, Anthony Santaw, Stacy, Melissa, SFC Kevin Wesolow, Alan, and Taylor Wesolow and Bryce Collins and by 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Alice England of Attleboro, MA, and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Jerry Santaw , by his grandson Tyler Collins and by his foster parents Pearl and Harley Taylor. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Montainview Cemetery in Lowell with Pastor David Dizzazo officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hopsital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Mable J. Perkins
....show , 92, of West Charleston, VT passed away on May 22, 2015 in Derby. She was born on September 16, 1922 in Morgan to Lester and Margaret (Vincent) Holmes. On June 17, 1939 she married Ralph Perkins who predeceased her on February 4, 2014. Mable loved to cook not only as a job, but for family and friends. They were active in the Elks, loved to snowmobile, enjoyed family gatherings, their camp on Westmore Mountain, playing cards, dancing, and the company of their many friends.
She and Ralph owned and operated a farm in West Charleston for many years. In addition to helping on the farm she also found time to work at Camp Winape, Selbar Weaving, JJ Newberry, and N.C.U. H. S. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in West Charleston.
She is survived by her children: Dorothy Brainard and her husband Myron of Derby, VT, Janice Bowen and her husband Wayne of West Charleston, VT, Gerald Perkins and his wife Margaret of West Charleston, VT and Blaine Perkins and his wife Norma of West Charleston,VT, by her grandchildren: Dawn Brainard and her husband Tim, Ricky Brainard and wife Donna, Pam Brainard and her husband Dennis, Lindsay Brainard and his wife Nikole, Cindy Lewis, Cathy Etheze and her husband Jim, Dwayne Bowen and fiancé TammyLee, Scott Perkins and his friend Anick, Steven Perkins and his wife Cresta, Tammy Kroyman and her husband Phil, and Angel Graves, 22 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Bertha Robbins and by her sister -in-law Catherine Perkins, and by several nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Elizabeth Perkins, 2 great great granddaughters, Rita and Tyra Ladue, by her brothers: Gerald and Chester and by her sisters: Muriel Turenne, Rena LaCoss, and Pearl LaCoss. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday May 30, 2015 from 2:30 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in West Village Cemetery, West Charleston, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Green Activities Fund, 2853 US-5, Derby, VT 05829 or to the Free Will Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund, 1028-VT-105, West Charleston, VT 05872.
Ethel Sweeney
....show , 73, of Barton, VT, passed away on May 21, 2015 in Newport. She was born on June 1, 1941 in ST. Johnsbury, VT to James and Lillian (Cole) Bryant. She married Charles Sweeney who predeceased her.
Ethel graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. More recently she was a cook at the Senior Center in Barton. She enjoyed reupholstering furniture, hunting, going to yard sales, watching General Hospital on Television and reading mystery and suspense books.
She is survived by her children: Barbara Kilburn of Barton, VT, Ricky Merchant of CT, Mike Merchant and his wife Diana of Greensboro, VT, and Ellis Merchant and his wife Linda of Barton, VT, several grandchildren, many great grandchildren, her step daughter Beverly Cleveland and her husband Harvey of Newport, VT, and Raymond Sweeney and his wife Donna of Glover, VT.
She was predeceased by her son John Merchant, her stepsons: Richard Sweeney, Donald Neil, and Robert Neil, by her sister Gloria Bryant, her brother Clifton Carter and his wife Ernestine and by her son-in-law Paul Kilburn.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. on Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Clyde Street, Newport, VT 05855.
Harold Benjamin Sr.
....show 82 of Derby passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 19, 2015. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Woodsville, New Hampshire, son to Donald and Gwendolyn Benjamin.
He married Bettie Jane Taylor on March 2, 1957, who predeceased him on January 1, 1996. Together they had seven children.
When Harold was 16 he worked driving trucks for Earl Hackett. He then went on to serve in the military where he took 16 weeks of basic training and then served 18 months in Korea.
He worked at Butterfields for 20 years, on nights as a superintendent, then on days as a quality control supervisor. He worked some in the woods and doing carpenter work. He started working at the Derby Cemetery and then his son Harold Jr. joined him in 1980. Harold Sr. retired in April of 1998.
Harold enjoyed golfing, hunting, motorcycle riding, 4 wheeling, bowling, horseshoes and playing poker with his family and friends. He always kept his sense of humor.
He is survived by his children Vickie Martin and husband Bill of West Glover, their son Tim Martin and his wife Tanya & children Guin & Noah. Katie Morrisette and husband Harvey of Morgan, son Jordan Benjamin of Morgan. Toni Benjamin and fiancé David Guillette of Derby. Tara Benjamin and fiancé Kenny Greene of St. Albans, Vt. Daughter-in-law Cara Benjamin of Holland, her son Harold Benjamin III and his girlfriend Desiree Charron of Maryland.
Granddaughter Jennifer Martin of Holland, great Granddaughters, Charlotte and Annabelle Martin of Holland.
Sister Betty Jacobs of Derby. Sister-in-laws Beverly Parsons and husband Andy of New Jersey and Francine Taylor of Derby. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. His pets, his special buddy Zoey, Baxter and Nikeama.
He was predeceased by his wife Bettie, his infant daughter Edie Jane, Son Harold Benjamin Jr., grandsons Benjamin J. Martin and Davey Taylor Benjamin. His brother Anthony Benjamin, Sister Audrey Wells, brother-in-laws Gardner Taylor, Dean Wells and Jim Jacobs. His parents and mother and father in-law.
Donations in his name can be made to the Mary Halo Foundation.
Per the wishes of Harold Benjamin Sr. there will be no calling hours and a private burial service with military honors will take place at a later date.
James W. Curtin
....show , 63, of Naples, Florida and Derby, VT passed away on May 19, 2015 unexpectedly in Derby. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 23, 1951 to Thomas and Anne (Johnston) Curtin. On November 10, 1978 he married Regina M. dos Santos Lima who survives him.
He graduated from Biscayne College. . James was a Border Patrol Agent and Criminal Investigator for the United States Government retiring in 2004. He was a stamp collector and avid fisherman and he enjoyed spending time with his grandson Adam.
He is survived by his wife Regina Curtin of Naples, Fl and Derby, VT. by his children: Michael Curtin and his fiancé Julie Davis of Burlington, VT, and Brian Curtin of Derby, VT, by his grandson Adam J. Curtin-Sykes of Brownington, VT. He is also survived by his brother Thomas J. Curtin, Jr of Massapequa, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Kevin Curtin in 2000.
Friends may call at the Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Ave, Floral Park, NY on Tuesday May 26, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.
Henrietta Watson Crowell
....show , 83, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015 in Newport. She was born on May 13, 1932 in Newport to Orloff and Mildred (Daniels) Watson. On September 13, 1975 she married Roy Crowell who predeceased her in 2007.
Henrietta was a waitress for the former Frank’s Steak House in Newport and also for a Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her hobbies included reading, playing bingo, cards and dominos, and watching television.
She is survived by her children: Lorelei Willis and her husband Cliff of Troy, VT, Wanda Lawton and her husband Art of Perth, Ontario, Lorena Buck and her husband Ed of Charleston, VT, and Belinda Smith and her husband John of Lenoxville, Que, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, by her sister: Shirley Elliott of Holyoke, MA, her sister-in-law Joan Watson of Island Pond, VT, and by her brother-in-law Paul Domina of Chickopee, MA. She was predeceased by the following siblings: Marion, Margaret and Melda Watson, Orloff, Albert, and Edward Watson, Helena Domina, and Betty Elliott.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Meeting Place, P.O.Box 250, Newport, VT 05855.
Sharon Moquin Garfield
....show , 71, of Newport, VT, passed away on May 16, 2015 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born on March 20, 1944 in Barton, VT to Victor and Winifred (Leclaire) Moquin. On March 6, 1971 she married Donald Garfield who predeceased her on June 12, 2002.
She enjoyed watching the birds and wild animals on her front lawn. She was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzle books, cooking, fishing, TV shows: walking dead CSI, NCIS, Snap, Judge Judy, and other TV shows.
She is survived by her daughters Cindy Thompson and her husband Marc of Colchester, VT, Sharon Martin and her significant other Brian Mooney of St. Johnsbury, VT, her ex son-in-law James Jarvis and his fiancé Melissa James of Newport, VT, by her grandchildren: Hunter Thompson of Johnson, VT, Courtney and Alex Mooney of Newport, VT, Gerard LaMadeleine and his wife Katie of St. Johnsbury, VT, Jason and significant other Toni of Westfield, VT, by her great grandchildren: Brianna, Little Jason, Austin, Leo Gerard lll, and Tie. She is also survived by two sisters: Evelyn Brooks and her husband Royce of NY, and Lorraine Smith and her husband David of New Hampshire, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Victor and Winifred Moquin.
Friends may call from 12:00-2:00 P.M. on Saturday May 23, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798, 141 Central St, Newport, VT 05855.
Constance T. LeMay
....show , 68, of Troy, VT passed away peacefully on May 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1947 in Newport to Frederick and Theresa (Gosselin) Lawson.
On April 22, 1966 she married Roger LeMay who predeceased her in 1990.
Connie loved the water skiing, dancing, cooking, mowing the lawn, sewing, quilting, her flower gardens, and most of all the company of her three children and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Anthony LeMay and his wife Dawn of Troy, VT, Robert LeMay and his wife Cynthia, and Todd LeMay and his wife Lucy all of Newport Center, VT, by her grandchildren: Colby LeMay, Caleb LeMay, Elizabeth LeMay, Aidan Lemay, Christopher Varney, Catherine Smith and her husband Michael, and Corinne Boone, by her great grandson Asher Smith, by her siblings: Conrad Lawson and his wife Rita of Derby, VT, Larry Lawson and his wife Cheryl of West Charleston, VT, Sandra Snay and her husband Tom of Newport Center, VT, Shirley Lawson of Irasburg, VT, Gail Chaffee and her husband Ron of Newport, VT, and Cheryl Lawson of Proctorsville, VT, and by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday May 20, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday May 20, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Al Davis
....show , 86, of Derby Line, VT died peacefully at UVM Medical Center in the company of his loving family on May 15, 2015.
He was born on September 10, 1928 at the Line Farm in Holland, Vermont, the only son of Roy E. and Hazel (Hartley) Davis. He attended Holland Schools and graduated from Derby Academy.
On January 22, 1949, he married Rita C. Vachon who predeceased him on July 26, 2001. He was on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948 and 1950-1951 serving in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Air Force Reserves. Upon his return, he was employed by Butterfields in Derby Line, VT. In 1962, he began his career with the U.S. Customs Service working at the Border in Derby Line. In 1967, he was transferred to the Toronto International airport. He completed his career at the Burlington International Airport, retiring in 1988. Upon his retirement, Al and his wife spent their winters in Cocoa Beach, Florida and summers in Holland, VT.
Al is survived by his six children: Barbara Dauphin and her husband Richard of Wake Forest, NC, Lynda Carter and her husband Rick of Derby, VT, John Davis and his wife Joann of Lutz, FL, Jim Davis of Lyndonville, VT, Debra Sicard of Colchester, VT, and Brenda Davis and her partner Kathy O’Donnell of Fairfax, VT. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Melissa Carter, Kirsten Dauphin Riegler, Kylee Dauphin Charbonneau, Danielle Davis, Tyler Davis, Sullivan Davis, Matthew Sicard, Caitlin Sicard, Heather Tetrault-Millard, and Courtney Tetrault; his great grandchildren: Emerson, Wyatt, Ainsley, Deaglan, Savanna, Mason, Cameron, Logan and Kinsley.
He also leaves his brother-in-law Roland Vachon and his children, his sister-in-law Denise Wright and her husband Ron, and their daughters, his nephew David Flanders and family of Derby, Vermont and his special companion Sue Jacobs and her family.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Iris Flanders and her husband Raymond, his wife’s parents, Treffle and Marie Vachon, and his sister-in-law Claire Vachon.
In honor of his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held in July. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.
Albert Lebeau
....show , 90, of Irasburg, VT passed away on May 15, 2015 in Newport. He was born on November 12, 1924 in Irasburg to Wilfred and Mary (Dionne) Lebeau. He was a veteran of WWll. He was employed by Park View Garage in Barton for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on his car. As a young man he worked on the family farm for many years and he also enjoyed working for the Park View Garage.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Cecile Lebeau of Newport, VT, by his nieces: Rita Morse and her husband Robert of Derby, VT, and Joanne Sanville and her husband Maurice of Irasburg, VT, and by 6 grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Henry and two nephews: Marcel and Robert Lebeau and by a grand nephew Marc.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M on Saturday June 13, 2015 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Roger A. Buck
....show , 79 of Derby, VT passed away on May 14, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 4, 1935 in Newport to Harold and Helen (Bullis) Buck. On December 13, 2003 he married Diane Bowen who predeceased him on December 18, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Roger was the former co-owner of B & B Repair, and worked for L & R Automotive, Pike Industries, and helped build the upper Tram House at Jay Peak. More recently he was a mechanic for Moe’s Consignment.
He was a member of the Newport Order of the Elks Lodge # 2155 and the Eagles Club of Newport.
He is survived by his children: Carmen Doe and her husband Earl of North Port, FL, and Robyn Buck of Oceanside, CA, by his grandchildren: Niki Doe, Crystal Lowery, Joshua Doe, Tawni Bowen, Ravyn Bowen and Sabrina Giroux, by his great grandchildren: Nicholas Buck, Taylor Bressette, Ross Lowery, and Aidan Lowery. He is also survived by his brother Charlie Buck of Newport Center, VT, and by his sister Carmen Bartee and her husband Jerry of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by his extended family: The Randalls, Jones Family, Becky Miller, Becca and Caitlyn Rice, Kim, Jason and Nicholas Binghman, Dan and Sheila Green, D. J. Green, Tim Sykes, Samantha Corkins and Ashley Schnider. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Elks Lodge # 2155, 3736-US 5, Derby, VT 05829.
Angele A. Miller
....show , 83, of Barton, VT passed away peacefully on May 9, 2015 in Newport. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Dixville, Que to Adelard and Marie Anne (Theroux) Tanguay. In 1994 she married Ernest Miller who predeceased her in 1995. After selling the family farm in Glover she worked for St. Paul’s School from 1980 where she retired in 1993. She helped her husband Ernie with his plumbing business for 10 years. She was a dedicated 50 year member of the Daughters of Isabella and she was also a member of St. Paul’s Ladies Guild. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens and could be found working in them at anytime during the day. She and Ernie made many pilgrimages to Ste. Anne de Beaupre who she had a great devotion to. She is survived by her children: Rachel Ducharme of Derby Line, VT, Madeleine Robert of Franklin, NH, Gabrielle Ducharme of Burlignton, VT, Roger Ducharme and his wife Donna of Piasa, IL, Jeanne Snell of Tilton, NH, Rene Ducharme of Derby, VT, Lorraine Ducharme of Rogers, AR, Denise Constant and her husband Aaron of Concord, NH, by her step daughter: Debbie Newsom and her husband Kent of Barton, VT, 15 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: by her twin sister Angeline Tanguay of Coaticook, Que, and Therese Morin of FT. Edward, NY, and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Daniel Ducharme, by her brothers Norbert, Hermann, Rolland, Robert, Jean Claude, infant brother Rock and infant sister Rachel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday May 15, 2015 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with the Rev. Patrick Forman and Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery, Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Paul’s School, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, VT 05822.
Norman Francis Dion
....show , 92, of Irasburg, Vermont passed away peacefully on May 8, 2015 in Barton. He was born in Irasburg on August 25, 1922, the son of Frank and Sophronia LaBounty Dion. On November 3, 1941, he married Marion Lacoss who predeceased him on March 16, 2005. Norman was a self-employed dairy farmer for many years taking the farm over from his Father at age 19. He was a foreman in road construction using his own water and dump trucks back when farming years were lean on the pocket book. He also served as Postmaster in the Irasburg post office for one year. Norman retired from farming in 1973. Shortly after, he started a used furniture business and Dion’s Barn Sale was born. The barn sale became famous across the New England area and beyond. Norman loved working outdoors, gardening, selling vegetables, selling firewood, maple sugaring, and he loved going to auctions throughout New England. He loved being with his large family on picnics, gatherings, and trips. His stories, practical jokes, and generous heart will be missed by family and all who knew him.
Norman is survived by his children: Ronald Dion and his wife Martha of Huntsville, AL, Dennis Dion and his wife Denise of Sheffield, VT and Ellenton, FL, Wayne Dion and his wife Jennie of Irasburg, Clarice Dion Boutin and her husband Roland of Tucson, AZ, Linda Dion Chagnon and her husband Pete of Burlington, VT, Alan Dion and his wife Catherine of Albany, VT, David Dion and his wife Anita of Irasburg, and Charles Dion of Coventry, VT. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Norman was predeceased by his son Clare of North Concord, VT and his sisters Eleanor Smith, Doris King, and Veda Nichols.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral home located at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. The funeral will be held on Friday May 15th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with Father Timothy Naples officiating. Interment will follow in the Irasburg Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Maple Lane Activity Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, VT 05822. Or, donations in his memory may be made to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Burlington, 56 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-658-2184.
Lois Drew Austin
....show , 89, of Orleans, Vermont, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her family on May 6, 2015.
She was born on October 29, 1925 in Ayers Cliff, Quebec to Blanche and Roland Drew, the oldest of 5 children.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years Warren Austin, her son Richard Austin and wife Carol of Delta Junction, Alaska, by her son Larry Austin and his wife Joanie of Orleans, and by her daughter Ann Austin of Orleans, by her grandchildren: Jenny, Kim, Chesley, Derek, Bob, Kathryn, and Jessica, 6 great grandchildren, and by her sister Marilyn Farr and her husband Robert of Leesburg, FL.
She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, knitting, cross stitch, sewing, and going on cruises. When she was unable to carry on those past times she loved watching golf, the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and old movies on television. She also loved listening and dancing to Big Band Music and playing cribbage with her husband. She was predeceased by her siblings: Jacquelyn, Helen, and Robert and her grandchildren: James Raftery, Molly Raftery and Rachel Dunlap.
Services will be held at 10;30 A.M. at the Orleans Federated Church on Saturday May 16, 2015. For those wishing, donations may be made in her honor to the Orleans Ambulance Service, or Orleans Essex V.NA. and Hospice, Inc, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Agathe J. Morin
....show , 87, of Holland, VT passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 6, 2015 in Burlington, VT. She was born in Frampton, Quebec on November 8, 1927 a daughter of Wilfred and Beatrice (Patoine) Audet. On August 27, 1949 she married Leonard Morin who predeceased her in 1999. She was also predeceased by her son Normand in 1978. Agathe enjoyed the family reunions ,playing cards and checkers with her family, gardening, and cooking for her children. She lived for her children: Claude Morin and his fiancé Johanne of Holland, VT, Donald Morin and his wife Bonnie of Richmond, VT, Gilles Morin of Holland, VT, Richard Morin and his wife Helen of Morgan, VT, Yolande Bronson and her husband Tim of Derby, VT, Rene Morin of Holland, VT, Marc Morin of Derby, VT, Celine Rathe and her husband Eddie of Colchester, VT, Gerald Morin and his wife Carolyn of Merrimack, NH, Andre Morin and John Morin both of Holland, VT. 19 grandchildren: Whitney, Matthew, Danielle, Justin, Emily, Jennifer, Jonathan, Nathan, Christine, Anita, Jacqueline, and Chase Morin, Tim Bronosn ll, Tara, Gregory, and Christopher Bronson, Anne, Ellen, and Benjamin Rathe, by 2 great grandchildren: Gillion Schutt and Xavier Mayhew, by her siblings: Gregoire Audet of Framtpton, Que, Richard Audet of Frampton, Que, Celine Audet and her husband Edgar of Frampton, Que, Denis Audet and his wife Yvette of Querillion, Que, Raynald Audet and Daniel Audet both of Frampton,Que, by her sister-in-laws: Simone Menard and Carmen Morin. She was predeceased by her parents and by her sisters: Patricia and Francoise, and by her brother Normand.
Friends may call on Tuesday evening May 12, 2015 from 7-9 P.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 Wednesday May 13, 2015 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Gerry Hunt
....show , 62, of Morgan, Vermont, passed away May 5th, 2015 at Columbia Medical Center in New York City, from pancreatic cancer discovered just two weeks earlier while traveling in Spain and Portugal. His beloved wife Elaine Lockwood, brothers, sons and their partners were at his side.
Known for his uncommon kindness, warm smile, and joi-de-vivre, Gerry was a man of great intelligence, accomplishment, humility and wide-ranging interests. He was blessed with charisma and the simple gift of making everyone around him feel important and loved. It was always easy for his children, his wife and brothers to look to him for guidance.
The son of Pat Hunt and the late Paul Hunt, Gerry was born in Burlington, Vermont in 1952. He grew up in Island Pond and later Morgan, with his brothers Don and Andy; he enjoyed skiing at Burke Mountain, fishing in Island Pond and Lake Seymour, biking, and camping trips with the family. As a teenager, he met and fell in love with Elaine during summers at the Orleans Country Club. Although they slowly lost contact when he went off to university, he would speak of her as his first real love.
In 1970 he graduated from St. Paul’s and continued on to serve as an intern for Vermont Senator Winston Prouty in Washington DC. After the internship, Gerry enrolled at the University of Vermont as a film major and was heavily involved in UVM theater as both cast and crew, a passion he later shared with his eldest son, Eli. During the 1980’s he directed a number of plays in Woodstock, Vermont. When UVM celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their Royal Tyler Theater in 2014, he helped organize the event including restoring the 1974 recordings of The Contrast, the first show performed in the theater, in which he had acted.
Gerry met the mother of his children, Faith Gaskell Hunt at Vietnam War demonstrations in Washington DC. After graduation from UVM, they married and moved to Hartford, Vermont to start a family where he worked at the Veterans Administration in White River Junction, Vermont, and earned his MA in Public Administration from Antioch University.
He later redirected his career, entering the software industry, working for Houghton Mifflin and then Computer Microsystems Incorporated. There he discovered his entrepreneurial spirit, and along with two partners, founded his first company, Netrights.
Netrights was eventually purchased by an Oregon based company causing him to uproot and move to Portland, Oregon for several years before once again settling back in the Northeast Kingdom. Back home in Vermont, Gerry started working with his brother, Don, on the financial services offerings tied to his mother’s business, Pat Hunt Incorporated. Along with his wife Debra Hardy Hunt, they also started Northeast Kingdom Homecare, a business allowing their elderly clients to stay in their own homes, while still receiving the personalized care and companionship they need. Over time NEKHC added an adult daycare offering and currently maintains over 60 employees.
In 2010, after forty long years apart, Gerry reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Elaine Lockwood. Elaine introduced him to the sport of diving and her love of African wildlife. Gerry shared a love of good food and his rather large family. Together they shared their joys in experiencing the world. He had shared these passions with his sons as they grew up, by taking each of them on travels of their own. He always enjoyed telling the stories of his adventures.
An avid reader, he also enjoyed writing, genealogy, and playing games. Gerry was an amazing chef and loved to share foods inspired by the many places he had traveled. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was a wonderful singer who loved to play for family and friends. His children have fond memories of being sung to sleep.
Passionate about public service and citizens’ obligations to serve and shape our government and the local community, he had become focused on conservation and environmental issues. Gerry recently created a non-profit, Vermont Students to Africa, which plans to send 6 students to Africa to study conservation in 2016.
Gerry’s parting words to his friends and family were: ”Work hard, reach farther. Do great things. I’ll be watching. Love to you all. – Gerry”
Besides the love of his life and childhood sweetheart Elaine, Gerry leaves a legacy including his sons Eli and fiancé Emily of Cornish, New Hampshire; Ezra and his partner Anna of Portland, Oregon; Eben and his partner Katharine of Canaan, New Hampshire; and his step children Eliot Brooks and Grace Brooks. He is survived by his mother Pat Hunt and her longtime friend Al Callahan of Morgan, Vermont; brothers Donald Hunt and wife Andrea of Coventry, Vermont; Andy Hunt and his wife Trish of Vestal, New York; and uncle Reverend Stuart Brush and wife Laura of Woodbury, Connecticut. In addition, he leaves many nieces and nephews. Predeceasing him were his father Paul Hunt, his daughter Erin, and wife Debra Hardy Hunt.
The family asks that those who desire to contribute to his legacy donate to the “Vermont Students to Africa”, 136 Coche Brook Crossing, West Charleston, Vermont 05872. A celebration of his life will be held at his home, 136 Coche Brook Crossing, Morgan on Monday May 11, 2015 from 3-5 P.M. rain or shine.
Fernand Denis Joseph Alix
....show , age 73, of Glen Cliff, NH, formerly of Newport, VT, died suddenly of cardiac arrest in the Glen Cliff Nursing Home on May 3, 2015 on Sunday evening where he was residing. His daughter Sherry lived near to him in Bethlehem, NH.
He was born on October 24, 1941 in Newport Center, VT to Antonio and Rose Marie (Cardin) Alix. Fernand was employed by Kraft Foods in Troy, VT for many years.
Among his hobbies he enjoyed fishing, listening to music, walking, and hearing about his grandchildren and loved one’s lives.
He is survived by his children: Jody Alix of Morgan, VT, and Sherry Alix of Bethlehem, NH. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kortney Alix of New Britain, CT, and Zachary Alix of Morgan, VT, by his siblings: Laurier Alix of Villages of FL, Pauline Dagesse of Newport, VT, and Gerard Alix of Lady Lake FL and Newport Center, VT. He is survived by the follow nieces and nephews: Gail, Mark, Linda, Todd, Trudy, and Corey and by his former spouse Priscilla Platt of Whitefield, NH. He was predeceased by his parents and his niece Susan.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday May 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, all are welcome to attend. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 12:30-1:30 P.M. on Saturday May 9, 2015. Should friends desire, any contributions in his memory may be made to the Glen Cliff Home for the Aging, 393 High Street, Glencliff, NH 03238.
Annette G. Girouard
....show , 93, of Orleans, Vermont passed away on May 3, 2015 in Barton, VT. She was born on May 22, 1921 in Irasburg to Maxime and Edwardina (Jubinville) Poirier. On January 7, 1956 she married Alfredo Cappon who predeceased her in 1982. She later married Moise Girourd who died in 1991. Annette was a supervisor for Pandora Clothing MFG in Manchester, NH for many years.
She enjoyed sewing and making dresses for the orphanages in Haiti. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her step children: Celine Lafaille and her husband Raymond of Brookfield, MA, Lawrence Girouard of Forbestown, CA, and Diane Choiniere and her husband John of Brownington, VT, by her grandchildren: Lynn Rae Allain, Norman Lafaille, Andrea Pope, Adam and Joshua Choiniere and by 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by six brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 8, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Irasburg. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Rock J. Lamadeleine
....show ,74, a longtime resident of Barton, VT died peacefully May 2, 2015 in Newport, VT on what would have been his mother’s birthday. His family feels as though a bright light has vanished from this world.
He was born on July 8, 1940 in Barton, son of Albert and Germaine (Tetreault) Lamadeleine. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School and worked on the family farm for many years. He learned to cook meals in the farm house with his mother. He liked animals, bowling, walking, and seeing his three nieces. He played harmonica with his brothers, Guy and Clement. One of his greatest joys was cooking for family, listening to his mother, brothers, and sister play music on piano, violin, trumpet, spoons, and concertina. He simply enjoyed sitting with someone and listening while they spoke. He spent most of his life being pleasant to everyone who he came into contact with. He had a strong faith in God and a sincere, heart-warming, and strong love for people especially his family and friends. He had a way of seeing the best in people and despite the challenges in his life he always managed to smile, laugh, and persevere and helped others do the same. He had a great memory with a knack for remembering people’s birthday’s and names. He will truly be missed by the many people who knew him. He also enjoyed bowling, walking in the woods, playing cards and visits from his family.
He is survived by his sisters: Therese Bonnette and her husband George of Barton, VT. by his brother: Guy Lamadeleine of Barton, and by his sister-in-law Henriette Lamadeleine of Barton, VT, by his three nieces: Anne Gamble and her husband Rob of Bangor, ME, Claire Beck and her husband Gene of Anderson, Neveda, and Dorothy Bonnette of Barre, VT and by area cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Marie Anne, and by his brothers Clement and Bernard.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday May 9, 2015 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s School, 54 Eastearn Avenue, Barton, VT 05822.
Lucille M. Couture
....show , 80, formerly of Morgan, VT passed away on April 30, 2015 in New Bedford, NH. She was born on February 21, 1935 in Morgan, VT to Telesphore and Lucia (Plante) Guillette. On June 11, 1966 she married Damien Couture who predeceased her in 2005. She was also predeceased by her daughter Rachel in 2011. Lucille was a self employed seamstress sewing drapes and upholstery. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in West Charleston and enjoyed being a part of the Church community. She also loved gardening.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle Couture of Manchester, NH, by her grandchildren: Abigail and Benjamin Longtin both of Manchester, NH, by her siblings: Arthur Guillette and his wife Linda of CT, Telesphore Guillette of CT, Ernest Guillette and his wife Sylvia of CT, and Cecil Card of CT, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Leonard, Camile, and Henry and by her sisters: Angela, Jean, Mary, Anable and Yvette.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday May 4, 2015 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call from 1-3 P.M. on Sunday May 3, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line, VT.
Elizabeth A. Price
....show , 87, of Newport, Vt; died peacefully on April 30, 2015 at the Bel-Aire Center in Newport, Vt; with her family at her side.
She was born November 14, 1927 in Bethel, Vt; a daughter of Edward D. and Ada E. (Pease) Hickey, Sr.
In 1951, she married John Price who predeceased her in 1999.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post# 21 of Newport.
She enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, square dancing, going to the family camp on Holland Pond, hunting and fishing, and always ready to give a hand to relatives and friends for any reason. She was a happy, giving and loving person to especially family members and also her many friends.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Price and his wife Mary of Morgan, David Price of Derby, and Brian Price and his wife Lucinda of Ontario, NY; and by her grandchildren: Beth Price and companion George Reed of Derby, Vt; Jason Prue and wife Kim of Newport Center, Vt; Jennifer Cook and husband Brian of Newport Center, Vt; Jeremy Prue and wife Jessica of VA; Merranda Rae Price of Derby Line, Vt; Heather Dawn Moulton and husband Adam of Newport Center, Vt; Tarin Elizabeth Pratte and husband Derek of Derby Line, Vt; Tricia Price and companion Jake of Newmarket, NH; and Gillian Price of NY; Jessica Lewis and husband Jordan of Newport, VT, and by her great grandchildren: Bree Jewer, Jacquelyn and Hunter Prue, Addison Cook, Katelyn, Zoe, Isabella, Lawson, and Easton Prue, Dawson and Connor Oliver, Zoe Wheeler, Jonathan and Danyka Moulton, and Quinn and Baylor Pratte, Jakob and Rhilee Lewis, and by her sisters: Marion Lawrence and husband Donald of Sharon, Vt; Kathy Spenser of SC, Carol Labounty and companion Dick Colburn of NH; and Cheryl Paradis and husband Ken of FL; by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Dave Hickey.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday May 8, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vt; with Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 PM until the hour of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Should friends desire contributions in her memory made be made to the Bel-Aire Care Center, c/o Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vt. 05855.
Annemie Kimball (März)
....show died peacefully in North Country Hospital on April 29th, 2015 in Newport, VT at the age of 88.
Annemie is survived by her sister, Helga Geiss of Derby, Vermont as well as her nephew Andreas Geiss and his wife Lisa Geiss of Newport, Vermont. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesse Kimball of Derby, Vermont.
Annemie was born on April 4th, 1926 in Neuenhain, Germany to Martin and Else März. She married Jesse Kimball, a Military Police Officer (MP) in the Army, in 1948. Eventually they settled in Derby, Vermont where Annemie worked as a housekeeper for North Country Hospital and Jesse began farming.
Annemie was a generous and witty individual who loved word searches and who was passionate about baking and chocolate. She took great pleasure in baking large amounts of desserts for her family, especially during the holidays. She was a wonderful great aunt whose great nieces and nephews adored immensely.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 5, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Curtis-Britch Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Rd. Newport, Vt. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon until the hour of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. Interment will follow at the Derby Center Cemetery. Minister Kelly Deslauriers of the Newport Church of God will be officiating the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Annemie's life. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vt. 05855. The family would like to thank Drs. Parkhurst, Lippman and Rickman of North Country Hospital for their effort, care and support.
Joshua D. Marrotte
....show , 26, of Westfield died peacefully on April 29, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 10, 1989 in Sherbrooke, Quebec a son of Elizabeth (Myers) and the late Wayne Marrotte.
He attended North Country Union High School. He worked on the Roberge family farm in North Troy, Vt.
He enjoyed 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, spending time with his daughter Destiny and family, will be missed by his dog Mia, loved life and always had a smile, made friends easily, tinkering around the house, very hard worker and willing to help others in need.
He is survived by his beloved daughter Destiny Marrotte of Westfield, Vt; his finace Danielle Ahlquist of Westfield, Vt; his mother Elizebeth Myers-Parker of Troy, Vt; his father Donald Parker of Troy, Vt; his brothers, Erik Parker of Troy, Vt; Travis Calloway of Newport, Vt; Brandon Brewster of Newport, Vt; Nathan Brewster of CO; and his sisters, Courtney Parker of Troy, Vt; and Samantha Marrotte of Newport, Vt; step mother Brenda Marrotte of Newport, Vt; and by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Wayne Marrotte.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vt. Friends may call from 12:00 noon on Wednesday until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Interment to follow. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Destiny Marrotte Education Fund, c/o Community National Bank, 4811 US Rt. 5, Newport, Vt. 05855.
John D. Mason
....show , 45 of West Charleston, Vermont passed away on April 26, 2015 in Brattleboro, Vermont.
He was born on June 26, 1969 in Newport, Vermont a son of Earl C. and Beverly (Labounty) Mason.
John loved to go fishing, wrestling, lifting weights, and being outdoors.
He is survived by his siblings, Ronnie Sheltra of Derby, VT, Brad Sheltra and his wife Penny of Ocachobe, FL, Randy Sheltra of Newport, VT, and Joyce Hillis and her friend Danny Hutchins of Brattleboro, VT; Linda Marsh of Derby, Earl Mason, Jr. of Kissimmee, FL; Kevin Mason and his wife Sue of VA; and by his girlfriend Priscilla Peret of N. Hampton, MA; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and by a half sister Peggy Poulin.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on May 22, 2015 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery in Barton, Vermont with Paul Essaff officiating. Should friends desire contributions in Johnny’s memory be made to Vermont Fish & Wildlife Conservation Group, P.O. Box 207, East Charleston,Vt. 05833.
Peggy J. Poulin
....show , 61, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on April 25, 2015 in Newport. She was born on April 11, 1954 to Ronald and Beverly (Labounty) Sheltra. On June 19, 1970 she married Donald Poulin, Sr. who survives her.
Peggy was family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and loved all her animals.
She is survived by her husband Donald Poulin, Sr. of Newport, VT, by her children: Jason and Donald Poulin, Jr. both of Newport, VT, by her grandchildren: Natasha, Jasmine, Makalia, Bridgett, Maya, Avirex, and Tiana, by her siblings: Ronnie Sheltra of Derby, VT, Brad Sheltra and his wife Penny of Ocachobe, FL, Randy Sheltra of Newport, VT, and Joyce Hillis and her friend Danny Hutchins of Brattleboro, VT; Linda Marsh of Derby, Earl Mason, Jr. of Kissimmee, FL; Kevin Mason and his wife Sue of VA; and Cindy Willis and her husband Todd of Derby, Vt. She was predeceased by her half brother Johnny Mason.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.
Edward Grant Sparrow
....show , a resident of W. Glover, VT, died on April 23 after a short illness, with his wife by his side. He was born in Paris, France on July 28, 1929, the son of Edward Grant Sparrow and Catherine Groth Sparrow. His family returned to the United States when he was ten, and lived in New York City where he attended Buckley School. After attending St. Mark's in Southborough, Massachusetts, he went on to Harvard University, where he earned his baccalaureate and law degrees. Having decided to pursue a career in teaching, he earned a master’s degree from Columbia University Teacher’s College. He married Lydia Huntington in 1953, and then joined the Army, where was sent to West Germany as part of the US occupying forces. Upon returning to the United States, he was hired as a Tutor at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland. For 36 years he taught the entire curriculum of great books. From 1964 to 1966 he was Acting Director of the Integrated Liberal Arts Curriculum at St. Mary's College in California. He then returned to St. John's College in Annapolis, and subsequently served as dean of the college from 1977 to 1982. He married his present wife, Margaret Sparrow, in March 1995.
A colleague and friend, Curtis Wilson, wrote of him, "We hold him in especial esteem for traits and accomplishments that are peculiarly his: his boldness, persistence, and courage in investigating the foundations of the liberal arts: his wisdom and judiciousness in guiding . . . the college polity; the generous hospitality that he and Lydia extended to members of the faculty and their families, and to countless students on innumerable occasions; the loyalty and public spiritedness with which he gave himself to the college . . . We respect him as a man of principle; we admire him for his dashing and aristocratic style and for the great joie de vivre of his waltzing; and we deeply value his friendship."
His conversion to Catholicism in 1957 was a profoundly important event in his life. He became an oblate of Mt. Savoir Monastery in Elmira, NY. In 1993, and his Catholicism and faith informed his writing. Edward Sparrow was a man of warmth and kindly spirit. He taught his students at St. John's with a sense of wonder which never left him. He loved literature, poetry, and classical and popular music and old time radio. He could deliver the lyrics to any Gilbert and Sullivan opera with verve and style. After he began to lose his eyesight, he memorized many, many beloved poems so that he would always have them "available".
In his later years he found a special happiness and peace in his second marriage. As his eyesight slowly failed, there came the quiet dawning of a new internal light; a broader vision; an ever greater forbearance, compassion, and respect for his fellow man. He was always learning. He learned to love dogs, or at least one dog; he learned to stack firewood and shovel snow; he learned to appreciate the simple peace of a summer day; he loved to hear the peepers in the spring and would sit outside, with his little kitty Willie on his lap, happily listening to the chorus of birds singing from the maple trees surrounding his home. He mellowed. May we all.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret, of West Glover, VT; his former wife and friend, Lydia of Concord, NH; his sister Mrs. Helen Roosevelt of NYC; his seven children: Katherine; Sophie Sparrow and her husband Christopher Eldredge of Sunapee, NH; Bartholomew Sparrow and his wife Polly of Austin, TX; Helen Sisk of Flagstaff, AZ; Elizabeth Sparrow of Westbrook, ME; Edward Sparrow and his wife Cynthia of Dallas, TX; and Richard Sparrow and his wife CJ of Hong Kong, China, and 12 grandchildren: Kai, Edward, Silas, Carl, Lucinda, Paula, Elinor, Alexandra, Nicholas, Jacquelyn, Edward, and Christopher. He was predeceased by his eldest son, Christopher Sparrow.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday May 4, 2015 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Barton at a later date. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Barton Public Library, 100 Church Street, Barton, Vt. 05822 or to Glover Public Library, 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover, Vt. 05839. A reception will follow the service at the Barton United Church Hall.
Emelda “Millie” Morrill
....show , 88, of Newport passed away suddenly on April 23, 2015 at her home. She was born on January 24, 1927 in North Troy to Honore and Belle “Rose” (Benjamin) Roberts. On November 17, 1947 she married Dean Morrill who predeceased her on May 20, 2005. Millie was a sales clerk for Sears and Roebuck in Newport for 25 years where she retired in 1986. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport and the Newport Elks Lodge # 2155. Millie had many friends over the years. She enjoyed camping at their camp at Lake Salem and going on vacations with family and friends throughout the years. Her flower gardens brought her joy and were always beautiful. She also enjoyed the beauty of Lake Memphremagog and going to Cole’s Pond dancing with her husband.
She is survived by her children: Patricia Tracy and her husband Wayne of Valrico, FL, Barbara Donovan and her husband Patrick of Troy, VT, Beverly Morrissette and her husband Henry of Troy, VT, and Betty Lackie and her husband Frank of Westmore, VT, by her grandchildren: Derek and Jamie Racine of Valrico, FL, Jennifer Young of Gardner, MA, Travis Degre and his wife Christine of Newport, VT, Mari-Jo Urie of Newport, VT, and Ashley Lackie of Westmore, VT and by several great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Dorio Roberts of North Troy, VT, Aldemand “Joe” Roberts of CT, Maurice Roberts of FL, Roger Roberts of TN, Oscar Roberts of Newport Center, VT, and Gabrielle Hilliker of Newport, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters: Yvette Parenteau, and Jackie Hamilton and by her brother Ranald Roberts.
Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday April 27, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday April 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Leona Catherine Lucas
....show , 98, of St. Albans, Vermont, formerly of Derby, Vermont, passed away April 22, 2015 in St. Albans. She was born October 8, 1916 in Derby, Vermont to Joseph and Roseanna (Boulet) Pepin. On April 27, 1936, she married Arthur H. Lucas Sr., who predeceased her in 1988. She graduated from Newport High School. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed working in her flower gardens, and feeding the birds.
She is survived by her children, Arthur Lucas Jr. and his wife, Crystal of St. Albans, Vermont and by Linda Sheltra of Richland, New York. She is also survived by her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and by her brother, Andrew Pepin and his wife Ernestine of Newport, Vermont and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Alfred, Lewis, Theodore, and Arthur Pepin and by her two sisters, Eva Parker and Grace Hummers.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 P.M. on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd., Newport. A Graveside service will be held at the Derby Center Cemetery on Friday May 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Rd, Newport, VT 05855.
Marilyn Lucille Barrup
....show , 80, of Derby, Vermont passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 at her home in Derby. She was born on August 11, 1934 in Newport to Stuart and Helen (Livingston) Taylor. On September 10, 1955 she married Rodney Barrup who survives her.
Marilyn was a former member of the Stanstead United Church and the Ladies Canusa Unit. She was also a member of the Derby and Morgan United Churches. She was a member of Home Dem, and a strong supporter of the United Christian Academy. She and her husband Rod, ran their farm and milk hauling business Barrup Farms. They also owned and operated North Country Motors, and Green Mountain Mulch. She worked at Community National Bank as personal secretary to the late Lloyd Selby. Marilyn graduated from Derby Academy, and the Vermont Junior College in Montpelier, VT, with an associate’s degree in business. She enjoyed playing the piano, going snowmobiling, spending time at their camp on Lake Seymour, and their home in Florida, as well as going shopping with Janet. She and Rod spent many enjoyable hours at the Elks parties especially with their Derby friends.
She is survived by her husband Rodney Barrup of Derby, VT, by her children: Janet Barrup Slater and her husband Robert Slater, Jr and Kevin Barrup and his partner Pam Harmon of Derby, VT. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Taylor Gerhart and his partner Ashley Vinal, Grant Gerhart and his wife Brooklin, Eric Barrup and his partner Renee Boudreault, Jessica Russell and her husband Chris, and Martin Barrup and his wife Carrie, and by 9 great grandchildren, and by her special friend and caretaker Velma Crowell who made it possible for Marilyn to remain at home through her long battle with cancer.
Friends may call on Friday April 24, 2015 between the hours of 6-8 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday April 25, 2015 at the Morgan United Church with the Rev. Michael DeSena and Rev. John Genco officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the United Christian Academy, 65 School St, Newport, VT 05855.
Alvin Warner
....show , 96, died on April 19, 2015, in Lowell with family at his bedside.
He was born on July 30, 1918, in Lowell, Vt., son of Vernon and Selma Crawford Warner.
On October 31, 1938 he was married to Marguerite Snider, who predeceased him by 30 days, on March 20, 2015. They were married for 76 years.
For many years he was a member of, and trustee for, the Lowell Congregational Church.
He served as state legislator, town moderator and selectman as well as a board member for the Vermont Electric Coop. He owned and operated a farm, operated heavy equipment, and was a welder for the asbestos mines and the railroad. He designed, created and operated a hydro power plant for several years in Lowell. He, with his family, built and operated the Missisquoi Manor (a bowling alley, dance hall, roller skating rink and banquet center).
He is survived by his six children and partners: Albert Warner, Priscilla Matten, Delvin Warner, Lorin Warner, Arlon Warner, and Alden Warner. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed playing and listening to music, dancing, traveling, snowmobiling, four wheeling and bowling. He was very creative with metal and built, among other things, tractors and many four wheeler trailers for family and friends. His happiness was extremely evident when family and/or friends stopped to visit, play music, have a snack or play cards, or all of the above.
There will be visiting hours to celebrate the lives of both Alvin and Marguerite Warner at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home 4670 Darling Hill Rd, in Newport, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. There will be a double funeral, held also at the funeral home, at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, with Reverend Genco officiating. Burial will take place on May 11, 2015 at the Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell, VT at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: The Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Rd., Newport, Vt. 05855.
Doris T Ryan
....show , 52 of Newport, VT lost her battle to cancer and passed away peacefully on April 19, 2015 in Newport surrounded by those that love her. She was born December 14, 1962 in Newport to Pauline (Cotnoir) Ducharme, and the late Marcel Cotnoir. After she graduated from North Country Union High School she remained in Newport where she raised her girls surrounded by family. Doris spent many years as a waitress at Martha’s Diner where she served friends, family members and many strangers. Doris’ wonderful generosity and love for life, family and friends as well as her strong faith was present in everything she did till her last breath.
She is survived by her children: Katina Cotnoir and her fiancée Dan Ortiz, Ashley Weikel, Miranda Ryan and her partner David Morse, Chelsea Urie and her dad Steve Urie, her step daughter Windee Young and her husband John. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Enrique and Jaymyn Ortiz, Parish and Carter Weikel, and by her step grand children: Kaitlyn, Johnathan, Matthew and Andrew Young.
She is survived by her mother Pauline DeLaBurere, by her brothers: Donald and Noella Cotnoir and Richard and Dinah Cotnoir and by her sisters: Francine Cotnoir, Rejeanne and Elby McBreairty, Yvette and Norman Patenaude, Denise and Larry Royer Jr, members of the Ryan family, nieces and nephews, multiple cousins, special friends, and many brothers and sisters of the New Hope Bible Church.
She was predeceased by her father Marcel Cotnoir, her sister Linda Drageset, and former husband Bill Ryan.
A Church service will be held at 12pm at the New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg, VT on Friday April 24, 2015.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
Camille Harold Ernest Deslandes
....show , 57, of Island Pond passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2015 with his family and friends by his side. He was born on May 13, 1957 in Newport, VT. He battled lung cancer for a year before passing.
Camille was a loving, helpful man who enjoyed to travel. He would travel to Maine and New York most every weekend to watch his nephew race horses. He traveled to the simylcast parlor in Scarsborough, Maine and Saratogoa, NY where he met many friends whom he enjoyed spending time with. He loved taking care of his mother for 16 years after the his father’s passing.
He is survived by his mother, Marion Deslandes , his sisters Nancy Roby and her husband Norman, Linda Bones and her husband James, by his brother Clair Delsandes, sister-in-law Linda Deslandes all of Island Pond, VT, by his brother Donald Deslandes and his wife Candy of Newport, VT, by his brother Jeffrey Deslandes and his wife Kinda along with his horse racing idle Daniel and his little buddy Caden Deslandes of Sarco, Maine, and by his sister Gloria Collins and her husband Doug of Brownington, VT, and by several nieces and nephews and by many friends and family whom he has met during his lifetime. He was predeceased by his father Harold Deslandes and brother Gary Scott of Island Pond.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday April 23, 2015 at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Rev. Jacob Kosis officiating. There is a fund set up on line to help pay for funeral expenses on gofundme.com, and also a memorial is set up at the Passumpsic Savings Bank in memory of Camille. Spring interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Island Pond.
Geraldine A. Dufour
....show , 86, of Island Pond, VT, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 in Marietta GA. She was born on August 28, 1928 in Island Pond to Clifton and Sylvia (Cross) Powers. On May 3, 1950 she married John Dufour who predeceased her on September 1, 1982. In 1946 she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Island Pond. She worked at the Community National Bank in Island Pond for over 26 years from 1962-1988 when she retired.
She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 80 where she was president for one year and treasurer for 33 years. She was also a life member of both the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary # 2309 and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was treasurer for the Essex County American Cancer Society for twenty years.
She is survived by her children: Mark and wife Kelly Dufour of Watertown, MA, Eric Dufour and partner Andrew Sawyer of Asbury Park, NJ, Christian and wife Marlys Dufour of Westminster, Co, and Susan and husband Jonathan Steele of Kennesaw, GA, by her grandchildren: Marquelle Dufour of Watertown, MA, Nicholette Davis of Leadville, CO, Andrew Dufour of Lawrence, KS, Erica Duckwall of Kennesaw, GA, Specialist in the Army, Cameron Steele of Vicenza, Italy, and by her siblings: Marion Deslandes of Island Pond, VT, Clifton Powers of Zephyrhills, FL, Carol Dodge of Island Pond VT, and Duane Powers also of Island Pond, VT, and , and by 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Nathleen Fortin.
Friends may call on Friday May 22, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond from 9:30-10:30 A.M, followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Island Pond. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Legion Auxiliary Post 80 , Children and Youth Fund, P.O. Box 170, Island Pond, VT 05846.
Richard Allen Whitcomb, Sr
....show , 73, of Derby, VT passed away on April 14, 2015 in Newport, VT. He was born on December 28, 1941 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Myrle Davis Woodmansee and the late Urban Whitcomb. He received his GED in June of 1988.
He married Barbara Jean (Villeneuve) Whitcomb who predeceased him on October 7, 2007.
Richard was a Block Guard for the Orleans County Sherriff’s Department. He retired from the Vermont Army National Guard and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He also was employed at one time at American Maple, Hoods Creamery, farming, Moss Trucking, and he was a truck and long time bus driver. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling where he held the league high score of 297, (a near perfect game!) He also enjoyed boating, working on cars, and enjoyed the company of his dog “Crystal”. He was a practical joker, an avid bowler and softball champion, his CB radio handle was “Candyman” and he also loved to snowmobile, play horseshoes, fishing, attending his son’s Mark Shelton’s concerts, going on cruise vacations with Theresa and his favorite NASCAR driver is Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. He loved he many dogs he had in his life. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Richard Whitcomb, Jr. of Salem, CT, Karen Whitcomb and James Trent of NC, and David Whitcomb and his girlfriend Lisa Hastings of Norwich, CT. He is also survived by many grandchildren including, Barry, Johna, Mykhaila, Brandon, Adam, Vanessa, Meagan, Miranda, David, Jr, Dyllan, and great grandchildren, his mother Myrle Leithead of Lyndonville, VT; by his step son: Mark Shelton and his wife Lisa of Derby, VT, by his fiancé Theresa Bowen of Derby, VT; and by her children: John Roy and his wife Diane of Holland, VT, Debbie Grow and her husband Dan of Enosburg, VT, Robin Nolan and his wife Christina of Derby, VT, and Angel Girard and her husband Eric of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his brother Bernard Whitcomb of CA, his sisters Janet Fenoff and Jean Peck both of FL, and his half brothers and sister: Gary Fenoff of ST. Johnsbury, VT, Billy Whitcomb of Jay, VT, and Judy Lamont of FL, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his baby girl Villeneuve in 1961, Baby Boy Whitcomb in 1965 and Barbara Jean Marie Whitcomb in 1978. He was also predeceased by his brother Walter Whitcomb.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday April 17, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. John Genco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday April 17, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Military honors will be held following the service at the funeral home. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Frontier Memorial Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855 or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
William A. Leonard, Jr "Bill"
....show of Jay, VT passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 in Newport. He was born on December 20, 1943 in Manchester, CT to William and Helen Leonard. He was a machinist and carpenter. He worked many years in CT, and at Butterfields and at Ethan Allen as a machinist. For ten years he was a carpenter building many homes in the area including homes for both daughters. In retirement he drove for Fisher Auto and Green Mountain Electric.
He loved being with his family, he enjoyed coin collecting, motorcycling, camping, NASCAR and being outside.
He was a founding member and firefighter on the Jay Fire Department. He was a Captain and Lieutenant for 25 years. He was also proud of his wife being the first woman firefighter in the area. He was a member of Mutual Aid, a Jay Forest Warden for 25 years and a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association for 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Leonard of Jay, VT, by his daughters: Kathy Murphy and her husband Dave of Jay, VT, Cindy Vincent Goodyear and her husband Matt of Jay, VT, and by his son William B. Leonard and his wife Betty of Newport Center, VT, by his grandchildren Dawn Waters and her husband Lenny of Glen Falls, NY, Steven Murphy and his friend Kassy of Jay, VT, Seth Vincent and fiancé Mel Ryea of North, Troy, VT,Jenna Vincent of Jay, VT, Brittany and Paige Leonard of Newport Center, VT. He was awaiting the arrival of his first great granddaughter in July. He is also survived by his siblings: Edward Leonard and his wife Vern of NY, Clifford Leoanrd and his wife Jackie of CT, Sandy and her huband Roger of CT, Patty of MA, by his brother-in-law John and his wife Rhonda of CT, and by several nieces and nephews. He will be really missed by his best friend, his dog, Ginger.
He was predeceased by his son-in-law Christopher Vincent in 2007, by his parents William and Helen Leoanrd, and his special grandparents William and Rose Leonard all of CT.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday April 18, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. Rick Shover officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday April 18, 2015 from 12 Noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will take place at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jay Fire Department, in care of Steve Murphy, 357 Partridge Hollow Road, Jay, VT 05859.
Jennifer Ellin Roy
....show , 42, passed away peacefully on April 12 after a short illness at the North Country Hospital in Newport, Vermont. She leaves behind her beloved son, Todd Skinner and Alyssa Lamadeleine. She was so looking forward to celebrating the birth of her first grandson in early May. Her second son, Cody Skinner, and her father, Edgar Roy, predeceased her. She leaves behind her mother and step-father Paula and Peter Conover, her siblings Sharon Morin, Tracey Coburn-Burdick, Lori Coburn-Webb and Tim, Dan, Michael and Tracy Roy. Jen is also survived by her Uncle Charles Austin and his wife Alice and by her Aunt Jean Poutre and her grandmother Ruth Austin, who is celebrating her 101st birthday. She will be also missed by her step- siblings Kirsten, Stacy and Bruce Conover and by Rachel Conover Loreto, together with many nieces and nephews.
Jen was a lifelong resident of Newport, Vermont and graduated from North Country High School. She was a loving mother to her two sons and a warm and thoughtful person to be around. Those who knew Jen will remember her as a kind and generous woman who delighted in giving little surprise gifts to those she loved.
A June memorial service and interment is planned.
Dean G. Powers, Sr
....show 76, of West Charleston, VT passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015 in Derby, VT. He was born on February 20, 1939 in St. Johnsbury, VT to Gerald and Lucille (Gardner) Powers. On April 23, 1959 he married Charlotte R. Scott who predeceased him on November 19, 2013. Mr. Powers was employed for 38 years by Tivoly in Derby Line . He was a member of the Vermont National Guard. He also owned and operated Dean’s TV service. His hobbies included working on cars, going to the local races and watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his children: Larry Powers and his wife Sandra of West Charleston, VT, and Jennifer Allen and her husband Daniel of Derby, VT, by his grandchildren: Haley, Anthony, and Riley Allen, by his brothers: Richard Powers of N. Hero, VT, William Powers of Tampa, FL, and Keith Powers and his friend Nancy of N. Hampton, MA, and by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-6 P.M. on Tuesday April 14, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. A private graveside will be held in the Spring at the Derby Center Cemetery.
Travis J. Rhye
....show , 40, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on April 7, 2015 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1974 to Ronald and Betty Lou (Rotunda) Rhye.
He graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport. Among his hobbies he enjoyed skate boarding.
He is survived by his parents: Ronald and Bety Lou Rhye of Newport, VT, and by his son Nicholas Rhye. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Robert E. Clark
....show , 87, of West Glover, VT passed away on April 5, 2015 in White River Junction, VT. He was born on September 4, 1927 in Barton, VT to Everett and Gladys (Masure) Clark. On June 20, 1955 he married Gisele Champagne who survives him. He was an Assessor for the State of Vermont and a veteran of the United States Navy.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 76 of Barton, VT. He joined the post when he was still on active duty in both WW11 and the Korean War and has been an active member for over 68 years. He was a past commander of Post # 76 and the Post finance officer for over 49 years. Bob has been a Cemetery Commissioner since 1999. He worked on the added Glover cemetery space which led to the establishment of Westlook ll. He was also a lister for the Town of Glover. Bob always had a smile on his face, was a friend to many, and was always willing to give a helping hand. He and his wife enjoyed trips with Community Circle, spending winters in Florida, picking raspberries, ice skating, and helping friends sugaring and tasting the product. He was very active member of ST. Paul’s Church and helped with the school.
He is survived by his wife Gisele Clark of West Glover, VT, by his children: Michele Rose and her husband Andrew of Burlington, VT, Daniel Clark of Hartford, VT, and Robert Alan Clark of Williamson, NY, by his granddaughter Sarah Rose of Burlington, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Bill Clark and by his half sister Jeannette Lewis.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday April 10, 2015 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Spring interment in Westlook Cemetery, Glover.
Keith O’Keefe
....show 27 of Lake Rd, Newport, VT, passed away suddenly in Jay, VT, on April 3, 2015. He was born on August, 17th, 1987 in Newport , VT, to Roger O’Keefe and Kimberly Ovitt Henderson. He was employed at Jay Peak Ski Resort in the IT Services Department which he thoroughly enjoyed. Keith lived life large and to the fullest. He had many friends who claimed him as a best friend. He always kept them on their toes with his sharp wit. He absolutely loved music and jamming with his friends. He loved to strum on his guitar and had recently discovered karaoke. He also loved writing. He will be missed by many although he is joining his beloved Grammy Bertha which he loved and missed dearly.
He is survived by his father Roger O’Keefe and his wife Shawnda of Ferdinand VT, his mother Kimberly Ovitt Henderson and her husband Kevin Henderson of Roanoke AL, his brothers Matthew Gray and his wife Sherry and their daughter Adalee Grace of Delta AL, Jacob O’Keefe of Ferdinand VT, his grandparents Alan Ovitt and his wife Wanda of Lithia Springs GA, Cathy Irvin and her husband Mr. Pete Irvin of Sylacauaga AL, his Uncle Michael O’Keefe and his partner Linda Deslandes of Island Pond VT, his favorite Uncle Pat O’Keefe and his wife Lisa of Island Pond VT, his Uncle Gary O’Keefe and his wife Ginette of Island Pond VT, his Aunt Vicky O’Keefe of Island Pond VT, his Aunt Vicki Ovitt Lyons of Roanoke AL, his Aunt Heidi Irvin of Vincent AL, his Uncle Robert Leigh of Carrolton GA, his cousin Jon O’Keefe and his wife Crystal of Island Pond VT, his cousin Laurie Adams and her husband Jeff Adams of Jericho VT, his cousin Tom
O’Keefe of Silver Springs MD, his cousin Molly Ducharme and her husband Lucien Ducharme and their daughter Alexis of Weathersfield VT, his cousins William Lyons and Romello Lyons of Roanoke AL.
He is pre‐deceased by his grandmother Bertha O’Keefe and his grandfather Lawrence
“Muscles” O’Keefe of Island Pond VT.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday April 11, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday April 11, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall, Island Pond, VT.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Passumpsic Savings Bank Branch for the Keith O’Keefe Memorial Fund.
Ida Edna Chaffee
....show , 91, of Albany, VT passed away peacefully on April 3, 2015 in Newport. She was born on November 16, 1923 in Albany to Mark and Ida (Keith) Honsinger. On November 26, 1945 she married Dale Chaffee who predeceased her on March 13, 2014. Ida was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church. She enjoyed baking for the Church dinners, tending to her flower gardens, knitting and crocheting.
She is survived by her children: Ida Burdick and Mark Chaffee both of Albany, VT, by her grandchildren: Willard “Andy” Burdick of Woodsville, NH, and Jonathan Dale Burdick and his wife Joanna of Claremont, NH, by her great grandchildren: Alyssa, Matthew, Austin, Peyton, Davan, Jacob, and Logan. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Beverly Chaffee of Montpelier, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by half brothers: Lynn, Charles and Harry Rowell.
Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch & Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common on Wednesday April 8, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday April 10,2015 at the Albany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nathan Strong officiating. Spring interment in Albany Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Charity of One’s choice.
Jacklyn L. Durivage
....show , 68, of Newport, VT passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015 in Newport. She was born on August 25, 1946 in Morrisville, VT to Cecil and Katherine (Kellog) Stearns. She married Merrinott Durivage who survives her.
She was employed by the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport as a supervisor for Housekeeping for many years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Merrinott Durivage, Sr of Newport, VT, by her children: Merrinott Durivage, Jr of Newport, VT, Desmond Durivage of Newport, VT, and Deneen Tourangeau and her husband Jimmy of Sheffield, VT, 4 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and by her sister Gerri Stearns of Morrisville, VT. Private services at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home Activites Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.
Gregory A. Cresswell
....show , 67, of Newport Center, VT passed away on April 1, 2015 in Newport. He was born on June 10, 1947 in Lock Haven, PA, to Stephen and Martha (Confer) Cresswell. On April 20, 1974 he married Nancy Pollander who survives him. He graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired in 1999 as an Environmental Engineer for Mobil Oil Corp. He was a member of the National Guard in CT.
He held memberships with the Exxon-Mobil Retirees Club, Penn State Alumni Association, OSHA Life Long Learning Group, and North Country Swingers.
Gregory enjoyed tending to his flower gardens, and frog hunting with his grandsons, daughter, and Bryan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, football, listening to country music with Leo, traveling, camping, snowshoeing, shoveling with his grandsons, and tending to his three aquariums.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Cresswell of Newport Center, VT, by his daughter Desiree Cresswell and her companion Bryan Elmer of Coventry, VT, and by his grandsons: Leo, Saige and Travis. He is also survived by his brother Christopher Cresswell and his wife Rita of Longhorne, PA.
Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday April 8, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Lake Road Cemetery, Newport Center, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, VT 05855.
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