SOUTH BURLINGTON - John "Jack" Francis Foley, 63, died suddenly on Sunday Aug. 1, 2010. He was born in Rutland on Aug. 8, 1946, the son of John D. and Kathryn (Ryan) Foley. He graduated from Fair Haven High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Castleton State College. On May 8, 1971 he married Joan Bombard. Jack was employed for 15 years at the Mary Fletcher Hospital (now Fletcher Allen Health Care Center) as a purchasing agent. He was a member of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, and a fourth degree Knights of Columbus with the South Burlington Council 7535. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan Foley of South Burlington; his daughter, Kimberly Foley Edwards and her husband, John, of Moorehead City, N.C.; his son, John H. Foley of South Burlington; granddaughter, Ashton Edwards of Durham, N.C.; his brother, James E. Foley and his wife, Fran, of Vero Beach, Fla.; a special uncle, Edward J. Ryan of Hydeville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Alice Giroux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Thursday Aug. 5, 2010 in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In John's memory, donations may be sent to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, Box 576, Waterbury, VT 05676.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Roland Joseph Forcier, 79, died Sunday, Aug. 22 at his home after a long fight against heart disease and diabetes. He was born in Burlington on July 6, 1931, to Dorilla and Virginia (Vashaw) Forcier. Roland graduated from Cathedral High School in 1949. He then entered the Navy and was stationed on the US Duxbury. While in the Navy, he met his wife, Mary Margaret Comensky. He married Mary on June 12, 1954 at St. Anthony's Church. After leaving the Navy, he took a position at GMAC where he worked for 13 years and went on to work at Lake Buick for almost 30 years. Roland enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, fishing, boating, reading, watching football, camping in Maine, and taking a yearly cruise. He was also a member of the Heineberg Club in Burlington. Roland is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Charlene Remick and her husband, Art, and their three children, Scott, Kat and Kim; Carolyn Dahlberg and her three children, Christopher, Daniel, Amanda Kourtz and her husband, Kevin. Roland is also survived by his son, Michael Forcier-Rose and his wife, Rachelle Rose, and their four children, Tim, Dave, Sarah and Lauren. His sister, Teresa Swan and her husband, Henry; his brother, Gary and his wife, Gail; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Roland was predeceased by his son, Johnny Joe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at St. Anthony's Church in Burlington, located at the corner of Flynn Ave. and Pine St., with committal following at Resurrection Park, near St. John Vianney's Church on Hinesburg Road in South Burlington. Donations can be made to the Chittenden County Humane Society, 142 Kindness Ct., So. Burlington VT 05403, or to the American Diabetes Association , 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester VT 05446.

HINESBURG - Charleen D. (Oborsky) Fortier, 63, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following a short illness. Charleen was born in Randolph, Mass. on Oct. 14, 1947, the daughter of Alexander and Dorothy (Carmichael) Oborsky, and was educated in Randolph, Mass. She was employed for the Federal Government for 44 years, 27 years with the Department of Defense in Massachusetts and 17 years with the National Weather Bureau in Burlington. On May 13, 1993, she married Steven Fortier. Charleen will be greatly missed by all of her family. She loved family gatherings, especially around the holidays. Charleen is survived by her husband, Steven of Hinesburg; her son, John Oborsky and wife, Tamara, of Massachusetts; granddaughter, Madison of Mass.; brothers, Carl Oborsky of California, and Bruce Oborsky and wife, Daurie, of Abington, Mass.; brothersin-law, Richard Fortier and wife, Cheryl, of Essex, and Larry Fortier of South Burlington; sister-in-law, Connie Fortier of South Burlington; nephews, Alex, Mark, and Ross; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; extended family, Roland and Kristen Butzke and family, Erik and Aldea Butzke and family of Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mcphee of Mass., Mrs. Phyllis Gold of Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gould and family of Burlington; and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski, Vt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Colchester, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403 or to a local rescue for animals.

BURLINGTON, Vt. - Robert F. Fortin, 87, a longtime resident of Burlington, died Thursday, Apr. 1, 2010 at Starr Farm Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Burlington, Vt. on Dec. 25, 1922, the son of Joseph Etienne Phidine "Pecky" and Marie Rosine (Rouille) Fortin. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of '42, and served his country proudly for the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was married in Williston on June 16, 1953 to Margarite E. (LaCasse) Fortin. Bob was employed for 30 years with the Burlington Fire Department, and as a self-employed plumber. He was a life-member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #782 in Burlington, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making fudge at Christmas. Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margarite "Tootsie" Fortin; five children and their spouses, Judy and Steven Dow of Essex, Nancy and Jeff Comstock of Burlington, Tina and John "Tim" Gibbo of Burlington, Anita and Arnie Braman of Washington, and Bobbie and Chris Barnack of Fairfax; 11 grandchildren, Jessica, Adam, Aliza, Sara, Shawn, Christopher, Tyler, Amber, Frankie, Samantha, and Kaitlyn; two great-grandchildren, Kai and Quinn; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Madeline Hathaway and Elizabeth LaCasse. Visiting hours will be on Monday, Apr. 5, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will follow at New Mount Calvary Cemetery

COLCHESTER - Rudolph N. Fortin, 74, of Colchester died peacefully Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by his family. He was born in Claremont, N.H. on Feb. 2, 1935, the son of Alphonse and Ida (Lacasse) Fortin. On Sept. 22, 1956, Rudy married Claire Turcotte in Manchester, N.H. Rudy spent most of his professional career in the beverage business with Johnson Distributors and retired from Farrell Distributors after 19 years. Rudy was an avid athlete. His true passion was baseball. After graduating from St. Mary's in Claremont, Rudy went on to play tripleA ball for the Milwaukee braves in the mid 50's. Rudy also enjoyed ice fishing and spending time with his dog, Pugsy. Rudy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Claire of Colchester; four children, Gary Fortin of Bolton, Linda Fortin of Colchester, Michele Goodman and her husband, Richard, of Jeffersonville, and Randy Fortin of Colchester; seven grandchildren, Dennille Austin, Michelle Shays, Dustin Austin and his wife, Jennifer, Jessica Blades, Katelyn Blades, Emily Kerin and Ryan Goodman; two great-grandsons, Cameron Austin and Avery Sheldrick-Blades; a sister, Lorraine Routhier and her husband, Earl, of Claremont, N.H. and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Roger Fortin and a sister Rita Bunnell. His family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Fletcher Allen Health Care ICU for all their care, love and support. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Jct. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Ct., South Burlington, Vt. 05403 A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 29 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery.

ESSEX JUNCTION - On Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, Joan McClure Foster died suddenly from injuries related to a car accident. At 71, she loved life and still loved traveling to see new places. Born in Springfield, Mass., she grew up in New England and was in the Essex Junction graduating class of 1957. To this day she has kept strong relationships with all of her high school classmates and celebrated her 50th high school reunion just three years ago. Early in life, Joan married twice and had four children. She completed her bachelor's degree, remarried, then spent 22 years in Texas. During this time, she was a Purchasing Manager and Cost Accountant for a Reynolds Aluminum plant. She was always a sight-seer and would stop at all tourist spots along her journeys. One favorite hobby was photography and her travels gave her the opportunity to capture many landscape portraits. After retirement, she was "on the road" more than she was at home. Joan loved every minute of each adventure. She was a wonderful woman, full of life. In 2002, Joan became a breast cancer survivor, along with managing her Parkinson's. She never gave up and even went skydiving at the age of 70! Joan was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Edytha McClure of Essex Junction. She was also predeceased by two husbands, Andrew White and Pete Foster. She is survived by her brother, Robert McClure of Tyler, TX; and her four children, Eric Christopherson of Wooster, Ohio, Neil Christopherson of Worcester, Mass., Colin Christopherson of Somerville, Mass., and Jennifer Harrison of Riner, Va. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, including twins on the way. A private memorial service will be held by the family in Essex Junction later next year. Any memorial donations should be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer in honor of our Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Joan Foster.

CHARLOTTE - Willett (Will) Sherman Foster IV, 64, died peacefully after a brief illness at Fletcher Allen Hospital on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born March 29, 1945, in Burlington, the son of Willett and the late Mary Manning Foster who predeceased him in October. He was also predeceased by his former wife Pamela Lovell Snow. He is survived by his wife Frances Brawley Foster, four beloved children, Wendy Farrington and her husband Christopher of Shelburne, Mary Elizabeth (Marsi) Foster and her husband Mathew (Beagle) Bourgault of Hinesburg, Caroline Foster of Boston and Willett (Witt) Foster V of Salt Lake City; and five grandchildren, Pierce, Alexander, and Christina Farrington, and Zealy and Perry Bourgault. He is also survived by his father Willett III of Burlington; and two brothers and their families, Stephen P. and Margaret Foster and James B. and Virginia Foster, both of Charlotte. Will graduated from Williston Academy in East Hampton, Massachusetts where he was captain of the ski racing team. He attended Colgate University and graduated from the University of Vermont in 1969. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1966 and remained a member until 1971. Will was a young father who took responsibility for others from an early age. While taking as many as 20 credits at UVM by night he held full time jobs by day. One of his first jobs was operating dump trucks and heavy equipment in the construction of Interstate 89 in 1966. He held a series of construction jobs including with Philo Construction and co-owned a swimming pool franchise. In 1971, Will was Director of External (Alumni) Affairs at UVM, a sometimes thankless job as it coincided with UVM dropping both cakewalk and its football team. Will also served on the ski patrol for many years. He began working at Edlund Company in 1972 and eventually became CEO, a position he held at the time of his death. Will was a man who loved adventure and speed. He loved anything he could drive, ride, or fly. From the age of 14 Will had jobs so that he could buy vehicles and tinker with them. Well before he was old enough to take to the highways, he practiced driving the family cars in the fields around his house. He was never without a car, truck, or motorcycle. At the age of 19 he made his first solo airplane flight from the tiny grass strip of the Champlain Airport. Will enjoyed riding his motorcycle in warmer months, iceboating on Lake Champlain in winter and flying his seaplane from the ramp at his lakeside home. His interest in vintage Formula car racing led him to compete at famous tracks around the eastern U.S. Will valued his many friendships and enjoyed friends from all walks of life. He loved foreign travel and his participation in YPO, Young Presidents' Organization, took him to exotic destinations, another piece of the rich tapestry of Will's life. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. For those wishing to make a donation in Will's name, the family suggests the Charlotte Land Trust, PO Box 43, Charlotte, Vt. 05445 or HowardCenter, 208 Flynn Ave Ste 3J, Burlington, Vt. 05401.

of Cambridge, Vt., died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Burlington, with family by his side. Survived by his wife Carol, sons; Glenn, Craig, Brent and daughter Karen Wescom. Visiting hours will be Sunday Jan. 31, 2010, at Morrisville VFW Post 9653 from 3 to 5 p.m. Services will be at the Waterville Union Church on Monday Feb. 1, 2010, at 3 p.m. A Complete obituary will be in the News & Citizen. Contributions in Richards name would be welcome at St. Albans Dialysis Unit #8 Crest Road, St Albans, Vt. 05478.

JOHNSON - Bradley A. Fox, impressionist painter and community builder, dies at 51. A community gathering celebrating Bradley's life and creative work will be held Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vermont Studio's Center's Gallery 2 on Pearl Street in Johnson. BYOB - Bring your own Bradley!

READSBORO - Mary June Franceschetti, 74, died peacefully at her home Thursday morning, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on June 1, 1936 in Readsboro, to the late Sylvia (Chesani) and Guido Moruzzi. She attended grade school in Readsboro and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in North Adams, Mass., class of 1954. She married Reno A. Franceschetti at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Readsboro, on Oct. 25, 1958. Her beloved husband predeceased her on May 20, 1989. Mary was a lifelong resident of Readsboro and communicant of St Joachim's Catholic Church where she was an active member of the St. Anne's Society. She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 29. Mary was an active member of her community, spending several years as a store clerk at Mario's General Store and then as the Readsboro Town Clerk before her retirement. In addition, she held a variety of office positions throughout her life. Mary was happiest when spending time with her family and friends, working hard, and doing things to help others. She loved being with her children and grandchildren, playing cards, cooking, sewing and crafts, and truly enjoyed people. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all. She leaves one daughter, Lori Ann and her husband, Keith, of Bennington; and two sons, Mark and wife, Kathleen, of Charlotte and Timothy and wife, Dawn, of West Dover. She also leaves her brother, James Moruzzi of Readsboro, who has been a great support. She leaves her grandchildren, Anna and Joseph of Charlotte, Anthony of West Dover, and Marcy and Jamie of Boston, Mass. Two sister-in-laws, Ermida and Ines Franceschetti of Readsboro predeceased her; and she leaves two others, Rose Franceschetti of Williamstown, Mass. and Leonilda Codogni of Virginia; nieces, Judith Codogni of Williamstown, Mass., Denise Richardello of North Adams, Mass., and Joann Eldred of Virginia; one great-nephew and one great-great niece. Mary also leaves her many friends who have been a constant source of love and comfort to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Joachim's Catholic Church with calling hours prior to Mass beginning at 9 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory can be made to either the St. Anne Society c/o St. Joachim's Parish or the Patient Resource Fund at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.

WINOOSKI - Stephen K. Francis, born on Jan. 10, 1953, died unexpectedly on Aug. 21, 2010 after a brief illness. Stephen leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Jean T.; two sons, Christopher and Stephen K., II and his girlfriend, Karlie; a stepdaughter, Jamie; a granddaughter, Alisha; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Stephen is predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Joyce; and a sister, Linda. Any donations for the family should be made to Jean T. Francis, 181 Franklin St., Apt 15, Winooski VT 05404. No services are to be held at the request of Stephen.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Hilda Surden Frank died Feb. 4, 2010. Wife of the late Harry. Mother of Genessa (Harvey) Sugarman and Albert Jay (Linda) Frank of South Burlington, Vt. Grandmother of Marne, Michael, Jennifer and Heather. Greatgrandmother of Julia, Michelle, Josh, Aedan and Noah. Graveside services were held in Philadelphia. Shiva will be observed Tuesday through Thursday evening at the residence of Albert Jay and Linda Frank. Contributions in her memory may be made to Ahavath Gerim Synogogue, PO Box 5194, Burlington, Vt. 05401.

BARRE CITY -– Robert William Fraser, 82, of Snow Avenue died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at his home. His family was at his bedside. Born Apr. 24, 1927 in Barre City, he was the son of William A. and Vivian (Matott) Fraser. He attended North Barre School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1945 and was a member of the high school basketball team. Receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Vermont, he graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. From July of 1945 to August of 1946, he was a Seabee in the United States Navy and had served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations as a Seaman 1st Class. On June 27, 1953 he married Helen A. Burke in St. Monica Catholic Church. They had lived at their present home since 1950. Helen died there Jan. 5, 1998. Following his college graduation he joined the Vermont Highway Department, later the Agency of Transportation. He was instrumental in establishing the Park and Ride areas throughout the state and was very involved in designing and building the highways and bridges of the interstate highway system in Vermont. Golfing, bowling, playing softball in his younger years and hunting were special times. He had coached basketball at Marian High School and was a high school basketball referee for many years. His memberships included St. Monica Catholic Church and its finance committee, the Montpelier Elks Lodge #924 and was on the advisory committee of the Vocational Center at Spaulding High School. Being proud of his Scottish heritage he had been a member of Clan Gordon #12 OSC and St. Andrew's Society of Burlington. Survivors include his two daughters; Ellen Peters and her husband, James of Gilford and Mary Floyd and her husband, James of Thousand Oaks, Calif. and two sons; Mark Fraser at home and John Fraser and his wife, Sandra of Northfield and seven grandchildren; Fraser Query, Molly Jameson Peters, Brent and Lauren Fraser and Dylan and Haley Floyd. His Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road Barre, Vt. 05641.

SHELBURNE – Elizabeth Sumner French, a resident of Wake Robin, died Jan. 5, 2010, at the age of 96 after a lifetime of action for peace and justice in the world. Elizabeth Sumner was born on Dec. 29, 1913 in Berkeley, Calif., and grew up in La Jolla. She attended Pomona College and following graduation in 1934 married Patterson French. They moved in 1942 to Washington, D.C., the area where they lived until coming to Wake Robin in 1994. Elizabeth's concerns included labor issues, civil rights, nuclear power and weaponry, the environment, poverty, Native Americans, and U.S. military interventions abroad. She worked for many years with the Washington chapter of Women Strike for Peace, lobbied Congress, demonstrated, and published letters in newspapers including the Burlington Free Press, the Washington Post, and the New York Times. Elizabeth was a lover of nature, gardening, and art, as well as being an amateur painter of some skill. She could also be a world-class listener, who loved to hear the personal stories of people from all backgrounds. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, David and his partner Lori and Douglas and his wife Marty; her grandchildren, Jesse, Tana, Maria and Alex; her great-grandchildren, Emmett, Haven, Luke, Linnet and Zora; members of her larger family including Margaret Henderson and Yewoubdar Beyene; and countless friends from many parts of the world. Contributions can be made in her name to any organization seeking peace and justice.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Eugene Paul Fucile died peacefully in South Burlington on Feb. 21, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born to John J. and Concetta Quattrucci Fucile in Newport, R.I. on June 27, 1939. He was a 1957 graduate and senior class president at Rogers High School in Newport, R.I. Gene graduated in 1965 from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Industrial Engineering, where he was also a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Gene attended Officer Candidate School and received his commission from the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps in 1965. He honorably served his country for 23 years. Over the course of his Naval career, Gene served two tours of duty in Vietnam with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 53; served as Aide to Rear Admiral John R. Fisher, Commander of the Pacific Fleet Seabees; and received his masters degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Gene and his family served the Navy and forged lifelong friendships in Port Hueneme, Calif.; Kingsville, Texas; Quonset Point, R. I.; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Norfolk, Va.; Monterey, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; and Mechanicsburg, Pa. Upon retiring from the Navy as a commander, Gene moved to Vermont and worked in facilities management for Chittenden Bank for eight years, and with Salem Engineering for twelve years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynda Newman Fucile; his children, Martha of Reston, Va. and Mark of Williston; his father, John of Newport, R.I.; two brothers, Jack and his wife Donna of Wellborn, Fla. and Norman and his wife Ellen of Middletown, R.I.; his sister, Elaine and her husband Anthony Faria of Portsmouth, R.I.; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends near and far. Gene's greatest joys were his family, his dogs, his beloved Red Sox, and people. Gene was rare in his ability to make even complete strangers feel like his friends, and was known for his ability to get along with anyone and for his great sense of humor. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone involved in the care and treatment of Gene over the course of his illness including his neighbors and friends, and especially to Gene's wife, Lyn, for all of her loving care throughout his life, and particularly while he was ill. A celebration of Gene's life will be held this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, 2 to 5, at the Doubletree Hotel in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations: Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden County, Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont, Humane Society of Chittenden County.

ST. ALBANS/MILTON - Richard E. Fuller, Jr., 75, died Thursday evening Oct. 28, 2010 in the FAHC in Burlington with his family by his side. Richard was born on June 2, 1935 in Underhill the son of Richard and Martha (Quinn) Fuller. He married Shirley Turner on July 11, 1959 in the United Methodist Church in Milton. He served in the US Army in Germany and worked for a short time as a Chef at the Medical Center in Burlington. He worked for over 30 years at Champlain Cable. Richard was a member of the Milton Arrowhead Senior Citizens and of VFW Post # 7874 and was a 50 year member of Lamoille Lodge # 6, F.A.&M. of Fairfax. Richard was predeceased by his wife Shirley on Jan. 9, 2009; his parents; sister, Eva; and a brother, Ronald. He is survived by his children, Marjorie "Meg" Bergeron and her husband David of Milton, Emma Nelson and fiance, Mike Benz of St. Cloud, Fla., Sarah Hall and husband Earl of Milton, Richard Fuller III and wife Carrie of Saranac, N.Y., and Raymond Fuller of Highgate; by his grand- children, Corrine, David, Justin, Josh, Eric Scott, Jamie, Greg, Scott, Ellen, Jordan, Sam, Katelyn and Daykota; and by his greatgrandchildren, Malichi, Lillian, and Vanessa. He is also survived by his brothers, Christian, Homer and Donald Fuller; by his sister, Jane Lawrence; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks are given to Dr. Fitzgerald and all the nursing staff at the FAHC. Donations in his memory may be made to either the American Heart Assoc., Vermont Affiliate, Inc. , 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Exec. Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

BRISTOL - Robert "Bobby" Fuller, 51, died suddenly in Fletcher Allen Health Center surrounded by family and loved ones on Aug. 29, 2010. Bobby was born in Burlington on May 3, 1959 to Robert and Ramona (Parker) Fuller. He touched all those who knew him. Bobby loved traveling on the school bus with his father and all the students for thirty plus years. He was a lover of all animals and enjoyed the times he was able to go horseback riding. Bobby is survived by his father, Robert Fuller of Bristol; brothers, Fred and Alberta Wedge of North Carolina, and Michael and Darcelene Wedge of Hinesburg; sisters, Sandra and Ron Lunn of Starksboro, Cynthia and Robert O'Brien of Virginia, Susan and David Hill of Woodstock, and Beth and Tim Brown of Bristol. Bobby was predeceased by his mother, Ramona Fuller. A service will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at 1 p.m. in Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol, with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Family and friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Counseling Service of Addison County or Mount Abraham Union High School sports programs.

FAIRFAX - Rita A. Gabaree, 71, of Fairfax, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 in the Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans. Rita was born Nov. 24, 1938 in Burlington, the daughter of the late Frank and Rita Cameron DeMar. Rita worked for a number of years in the House- keeping department of the Fanny Allen Hospital. She loved to knit and crochet in her spare time and was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Milton. She is survived by her husband, James O. Gabaree of Fairfax; and her children, Linda North and sons of Milton, Miles Rice of Fletcher, Richard Rice of Montgomery, Susanna and Jason Root and their children of Sheldon; her sister, Mary Ashline of South Carolina; sisters-in- law, Lorraine Pease and Beverly Gingras; her family at the Cornerstone Church, P.K. and family, Jack Heisse, who listened to her problems weekly, and the Marco family, whom she loved deeply. She was predeceased by her grandson, Adam Rice. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton, with Pastor Kim Ransom officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairfax. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Community Church in Milton 26 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468.

SEYMOUR, Conn. - Mr. Richard Gaboriault, 74, of Seymour, died Dec. 23, 2009 at Griffin Hospital. He was the husband to Shirley Brown Gaboriault. Born in Winooski, Vt., July 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Edward and Pearl Trombly Gaboriault. A communicant of the Church of the Assumption, he retired from the stock room of Sikorsky Aircraft after 37 years, belonged to the Sikorsky Club and was a past leader for seven years in the Cub Scouts and Weeblos. Survivors besides his wife are a daughter Theresa and her husband, Delbert Kirk of Prospect; four sons, Stephen and Missy Gaboriault of Ansonia, Richard J. and Sue Gaboriault of Strafford, Rodney Gaboriault and fiancee, Cindy Sears of Shelton and Randy Gaboriault of Seymour; one sister, Cecile Bergeron of Albany, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Laura, Steven, Jonathan, Kristina, Danielle, Jenna, Chelsea, Jake and Gabrielle; and three great-grandsons, Joshua, Daniel and Nathan. He was predeceased by his sister, Jeanine Bergeron; and four brothers, Roger, Maurice, Robert and Roland Gaboriault.

SWANTON - Mr. Richard V. Gadue, 74, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 in the Northwestern Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1936, son of the late George "Raymond" and Gertrude (Lawyea) Gadue, in St. Albans. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and later in the Civil Air Patrol. He was an inspector of quality control for Union Carbide Consumer Products. He was an avid photographer and after his retirement, he manufactured souvenir products, using his scenic photography. He enjoyed being a Amateur Radio Operator under the callsign KB1MAF. He was a communicant of The Nativity Parish. He is survived by his son, James Gadue and his wife Donna of Rouses Point; a brother, Raymond Gadue and his wife Eileen of Swanton; two grand- daughters, Arrien and Eva Gadue; stepgrandchildren, Zachary and Skyler Smith; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Judy Gadue of Swanton. He was predeceased by his parents; his son, Michael Gadue; and a special friend Jane Machia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Church of The Nativity in Swanton. Interment will follow in Gadue lot in St. Mary's Cemetery.

WILLISTON/COLCHEST ER - Beatrice Germaine (Fontaine) Gage died Feb. 27, 2010, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester due to complications with Alzheimer's. Born Sept. 3, 1918, in Granby, Quebec, she was the eldest child of the late Euclide and Blanche (Sevigny) Fontaine. She married Arthur Pete Yandow Dec. 26, 1939. He died May 13, 1949. After Pete's death, Beatrice raised three young children until her second marriage on March 30, 1951, to Walter Gage. He predeceased Bea on July 25, 2008. The family lived in Essex Junction from Sept. 1951 to June 1952, at 12 Park Street, moving in June 1952, to the former Fontaine farm along Route 2 in Williston. Walter and Bea operated a farm equipment and grain business until Nov. 1954. Bea then worked for Phil's Clothing Store in Essex Junction until 1966 when she began working as a sales clerk in the new Sears Store on Shelburne Road, retiring in 1980. Walt and Bea enjoyed their Sheffield camp as their second home where they spent many memorable Summers. In January 1987, Walt and Bea moved to a new house in Sunset Acres Development, 187 McJay Drive, Williston. On Feb. 12, 2003, Bea retired to the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester, due to complications from Alzheimers. She is survived by her children: Jane Trono and husband Joe of Colchester, Arthur Yandow and wife Susan, Robert Yandow and wife Sherry, and James Gage and wife Diana, all of Williston; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, three sisters, and two brothers. The family would like to thank the staff of Maple Heights, Green Mountain Nursing Home for their loving care throughout Bea's stay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Williston. Burial will be in the family lot in Green Mount Cemetery, Burlington, in the Spring. Memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer's Association s, Vermont and New Hampshire Chapter, 172 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641-4124.

ST. ALBANS - Mrs. Alice V. Gagner, age 88, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010 in the St. Albans Rehab Center, with her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on Feb. 20, 1922, daughter of the late Ludger and Aurelie (Gendron) Gendron. Alice was married to Paul-Emile "Chez Paul" Gagner for almost 59 years, until his death April 16, 2002. She was employed at Fonda Container Corp., and worked with her husband at their restaurant and later their general store. She was a life member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter # 321 and the Ladies of St. Anne. Alice enjoyed camping on Georgia Shore, knitting, sewing, quilting and fishing. She is survived by her four children, Ronald Gagner of Swanton, Claudette and Gilles Rainville, Lise Gagner-Bovat and Daniel Bovat all of Georgia, Arlene and Gary Thompson of Swanton, eight grand- children; 12 great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Germaine Laroche of St. Albans; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband; she was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Yvonne Guilmette, Emile Gendron, Lauza Benjamin, Juiliette Cote and Paul Gendron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in the Gagner family lot in St. Louis Cemetery, Highgate Center.

, 52, of Grand Isle, died peacefully at home in the presence of her husband, Kevin, Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2010 in Grand Isle. Diane was born Aug. 19, 1958 in Port Jervis, N.Y., the beloved daughter Carol and Ralph Corcelli and the late Phillip Conklin. She graduated in 1979 from Pilgrim High School in Warwick, R.I. On Sept. 16, 1981 she married Kevin Gardiner in Cranston, R.I. A resident of Grand Isle for 21 years, she and Kevin belonged to St. Joseph's Church in Grand Isle where she played the organ, taught Catechism and sang in the church choir. They also were active in the Strong Americans 4-H Group in the Islands. A loving wife, mother, daughter, neighbor and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Diane is survived by her husband, Kevin, of Grand Isle and their two sons, Jason Gardiner and wife, Nicole, and Kevin Gardiner and his wife, Apryl, all of Grand Isle; her precious grandchildren, Rayce, Rayne and Levi; her mother, Carol Corcelli and husband, Ralph, of Warwick, R.I.; her paternal grandmother, Catherine Conklin of Port Jervis, N.Y.; her three brothers, Phillip Conklin of Port Jervis, N.Y., Kyle Conklin and Patty of Greentown, Pa. and Mark Conklin and his wife, Margaret, of Warwick, R.I.; as well as her aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Phillip; and her grandparents, Isabelle and Harry Retzloff and Russell Conklin. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Burial will follow in the Grand Isle Cemetery.

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Kenneth "Rick" Richard Gardner, 61, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug 24. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born in Burlington on Dec. 27, 1948, the son of Kenneth Gardner and Eleanor (Hall) Gardner. He was a USMC Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 19 Bristol. He graduated from Mt. Abraham Union High School and attended MMI Tech School in Phoenix, Ariz. Ken was married to MaryAnn Levarn and raised two daughters. He remarried later in life. He is survived by his wife, Donna Rogers; his daughters, Gena Gardner of Burlington and Heidi (Gardner) Daniel of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and his sisters, Deanna Spray of St. Louis, Mo. and Pat Ryan of Bristol. A memorial service will be held at the Starksboro Meeting Hall, Rte 116, Starksboro.

FERRISBURGH - Annemarie Gebo (Annie), 59, of Shellhouse Mountain Road, Ferrisburgh, died peacefully on May 29, 2010 at home, where she lived with her husband for the past 33 years. Her family was by her side as she ended her battle with cancer. Annie was born in Burlington, the third child of Geraldine M. and the late Joseph L. Roberge. Graduated from CVU High School in 1969, and married her high school sweetheart on Sept. 13, 1969, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Charlotte. She earned a degree in office management from Community College of Vermont. She was the Assistant Town Clerk for the town of Middlebury for nearly ten years before leaving due to illness. Annie was a passionate artist. Her home was adorned with the fruits of her imagination; hooked rugs, dolls, painted gourds, stones, handmade baskets, and pottery, and quilts and hand dipped candles to name a few. Overjoyed was the recipient to one of her creations. Her husband, David, was the center of her universe. Looking out from the porch of the log home which she and David built, she often said "I'm so blessed." She shared the love of a Harley on the road with her husband. They made a trip to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2006. Annie's children and grandchildren were a source of great pride and joy. "Kids are people too. My children are my flowers." She took Tae-kwon-Dó with her two sons and achieved a blue belt. Remember Annie tending her gardens, started by hand with seeds she harvested; straw hat atop long dark hair to shade her big brown eyes. With God and Mother Nature holding her hands and guiding her, we can be comforted in knowing that the heavenly gardens will now be in her care, with dahlias, irises and peonies, in all the colors of the rainbow. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, David Gebo; their sons, Jason Zeb Gebo and his wife, Lauren, and Jamie Joe Gebo, of Ferrisburgh; her precious grandchildren, Gabriel, Ethan, Rachel; her mother, Geraldine Roberge of Essex Junction; her brothers, Wayne Roberge and his wife, Blanche, of Grand Isle, Phillip Roberge and Barbara Convard of Swanton, James Roberge and his wife, Sandra, of Hinesburg; her sister, Catherine Harman and her husband, Jory, of Lewiston, Maine; her brother-in-law, Charlie Gebo and his wife, Sheila, of Huntington; sister-in-law, Patti Lowry and her husband, Ross, of Ferrisburgh; special cousin Julia Laughlin of Tucson, AZ; Uncle George and Aunt Arlene Griffin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Roberge on Nov. 19, 2006; and father-in-law, Edward and mother-in-law, Marjorie Gebo. Annie asked that we "please remember me with smiles. Try to remember the flowers, the smell of things cooking, my hot apple pies, and..." Annie and her family would like to thank Addison County Home Health and Hospice for their care; and all those that have offered prayers, and assistance. There will be no visiting hours. A mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 85 South Maple Street in Vergennes. The Rev.Yvon Royer, Pastor will officiate. A reception will follow the service for a time of fellowship and remembrance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Peter's Restoration Fund, 85 Maple Street, Vergennes, VT 05491, or Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

BURLINGTON - Sima Gelbshtein, 85, longtime resident of St. Albans Health & Rehab, formerly of Burlington, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Russia on May 3, 1924 to Jellvuitevy Gikob and Fira (Cugyp) Cugopoba. Before immigrating to the US, she was a history professor. Survivors include her son, Leon Edeikin and her former housemates at Bev and Bruce Richardson's home on Shelburne Road, where she resided for 20 years. A memorial Mass will be offered in Christ the King Church. Interment will be in Resurrection Park, South Burlington.

BURLINGTON – Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Gelineau, 95, died on June 18, 2010. He was born in Burlington, April 11, 1915, the son of Hermegilde and Anna (Turcot) Gelineau. Msgr. Gelineau attended St. Michael's College, Colchester (1934 to 36); the Seminarie de Philosophie, Montreal (1936 to 38); was a graduate of the Grand Seminaire de Theologie, Montreal. Msgr. Gelineau was ordained for the priesthood on May 30, 1942 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Burlington, by Bishop Matthew F. Brady. Monsignor retired from active parish ministry in 1990. His priestly ministry began at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Rutland (1942 to 45). He also served as assistant at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Parish, Fair Haven (1945) and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Winooski (1945 to 50). His first pastorate was at Our Lady of the Lake Parish, St. Albans Bay (1950 to 57). He also served as pastor at Christ the King Parish, Burlington (1966 to 76) and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Charlotte (1976 to 90). Some of the offices he held were: Director of Vermont Catholic Charities (1957 to 66); Moderator of the Burlington District NCCW (1946 to 50); Diocesan Director of the Holy Name Society (1955 to 57) and he was the first Director of the Bishop's Fund (1969 to 76). He also was founder and director of Labor Schools in Winooski and St. Albans (1946 to 52); Sociology instructor at Fanny Allen School of Nursing (1945 to 51). In 1959 he was named a Chamberlain of Honor with the title Monsignor by Pope John XXIII. Monsignor Gelineau is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father; his mother; sisters Eda (Sister Rita of Charity), Rita Martell, and Sister Vivian Gelineau; and three brothers, Clement, Raymond and Rev. Wilfrid Gelineau. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 11a.m. in St. Joseph CoCathedral in Burlington with Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, as principal celebrant. The homilist will be Bishop Louis Gelineau, Bishop Emeritus of Providence, R.I. Burial will follow at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. Vigil for the deceased will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. In lieu of flowers donations in Msgr. Gelineau's memory may be made to the Priest Benefit Fund, 351 North Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401.

WINOOSKI - Doris K. Germain, 94, died on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Birchwood Terrace Health Care after a long illness. She was born on May 3, 1915, in Winooski, the daughter of William J. and Mary (Stapleton) Merrill. Doris was married to Leon Germain in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski on Nov. 5, 1938. He later predeceased her in 1998. Her parents and sister, Frances Miller, also predeceased her. She was an active member of St. Stephen Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by her son, William L. and his wife Ann M. (Decarreau) Germain of Birmingham, Alabama; two granddaughters, Lori Germain Moore, her husband Michael and their daughter Hannah, of Birmingham, Ala.; and Susan Germain of Chicago, Ill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be in the spring in St. Stephen Cemetery in Colchester.

WILLISTON - Dick Germain, 83, died on May 23, 2010, at his home in Williston, from congestive heart failure. Sherry Germain died on Nov. 9, 2008, also at home in Williston, from congestive heart failure. She was 76. Both died in the care and companion of family and friends. Dick and Sherry were native Vermonters. Dick was born in Fairfax, on Oct. 11, 1926. Sherry was born in Grand Isle, on Jan. 1, 1932. In 1946, at the age of 20, Dick enlisted in the US Navy where he served two years, part of that time on the Panama Canal. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1948. He returned home to Vermont and shortly thereafter, met Sherry. They made a handsome couple. Their love of dancing was surpassed only by their love for each other. Dick and Sherry were married on Nov. 18, 1950. Dick, a carpenter by trade, built the home where he and Sherry raised their three girls and a variety of family pets including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, sheep and rabbits. Family life was simple for Dick and Sherry and their girls. Neighborhood softball games, front yard picnics, playing cards with friends and the occasional jam session on the weekends. Dick had a gift for music, playing the guitar, banjo and harmonica. Sherry was the quintessential homemaker. Birthdays and holidays were her specialty, especially Christmas. Dick was an all-around handy man. Sherry never had to hire a plumber, electrician or mechanic. Dick did it all. If anything broke, he could fix it. Dick and Sherry were members of the Model A Ford Club. To all their friends, too many to list, thanks for the memories. Dick and Sherry are survived by their three daughters, Averil Thibault and her husband, Marcel of North Ferrisburgh, Susan Germain of Northridge, Calif., Jayne Germain of Starksboro; two grand- children, Jason Thibault and his wife, Melinda of North Ferrisburgh, and Sarah Kirschner of Winooski. Dick is survived by three sisters; Trudy Martell of Alburg, Catherine Thomas of Essex Jct., and Mary Kelley of White River Jct. Sherry is survived by her sister, Myrtle Allard of Colchester. A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in Williston. The family of Dick and Sherry would like to express their profound gratitude for the CAREgivers of Home Instead Senior Care, the VNA, and especially Aunt Trudy, for making it possible for them to spend their remaining time in the comfort of home.

RIPTON - Beatrice M. Dayton Gerow, a longtime resident of Ripton, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at her home. Born in Middlebury on July 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Murtie Bell (King) Dayton. She attended Middlebury schools, graduating from Middlebury High School, class of 1938 and Albany Business College in 1940. She enjoyed many outdoor activities including golf, skiing, and snowmobiling. Beatrice married Raymond L. Gerow Oct. 19, 1940 and he predeceased her in 1980. Her second husband, Cyrus Elmore, predeceased her in 2006. In addition she was predeceased by a son, Raymond Gerow Jr. in 1983. Surviving family members include three daughters, Suzanne G. LaRock and her husband, David, of Brandon, Nancy G. Reynolds and her husband, James, of Salisbury, and Constance G. Fitzpatrick and her husband, Thomas, of E. Middlebury; one son, Theodore D. Gerow and his wife, Deborah, of New Haven; one brother, Donald Dayton of Vero Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Michael Gerow, Smith Reynolds, Kate Squire and Colin Reynolds; her great- grandchildren, Ashley and Aaron Gerow; several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A private family service will be conducted at Ripton Community Church with Rev. Jill Robinson, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception at her home on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice.