, 57, of Mooresville, North Carolina, died on Monday, December 15, 2014, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on March 11, 1957, in Newport, to the late Romeo Beaudry and Irene Lathe Beaudry. She was an accounts payable analyst for Ingersoll Rand. She is survived by her son Jonas Illingworth; her sisters: Yvette and Doreen Beaudry; her brothers: Lucien, Phillip, Leo, Nelson Beaudry and Theodore Lathe; her niece Gabrielle Loux; and by her nephews Ryan and Zach Beaudry. She was predeceased by two nieces: Tina Fontaine and Tara Beaudry. A memorial service was held on December 22, in Mooresville. Services will be held in Vermont at the East Albany Catholic Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, North Carolina 28677.

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

, 87, of Lowell died on December 17, 2014, in Glover. He was born on April 20, 1927, in Westfield, to Ovila and Olivina (Meunier) Pion. On September 3, 1949, he married the former Gilberte Cabana, who survives him. He was a truck driver for the former Seguin Oil Company, from where he retired after 35 years. He also worked for Kraft Foods, farmed for 20 years, and at one time was employed by the town of Lowell. He was also a logger and hauled milk. He and his wife enjoyed their family get-togethers. He helped his wife with the family garden and she helped him with the farm work. He held memberships with St. Ignatius Church in Lowell and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #1157 of Newport. He is survived by his wife, Gilberte Pion, of Lowell; his children: Gerard Pion and his wife, Susan, of Lowell, Ronald Pion and his wife, Charlene, of Lowell, Denise Pothier and her husband, Andreo, of Newport Center, Robert Pion and his wife, Suzy, of Lowell, and Rejean Pion and his companion, Lorieann Lewiq; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; his brother Roger Pion and his wife, Annette, of Florida; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held on December 19, in Lowell. Spring interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Ignatius Church, P.O. Box 109, Troy, Vermont 05868.

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

, 94, also known as “Brownie” and CB handle Brown Mouse, formerly of Island Pond, died on December 14, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, in Newport. He was born on November 25, 1920, in Kingman, Maine, to Walter and Mary (Nelson) Brown. He was a veteran of World War II, where he was stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia, as a paratrooper instructor. He also marched in President Franklin Roosevelt’s funeral. During his lifetime, he was an auto mechanic for his father-in-law, Hill’s Garage in Island Pond, Harley Blake’s garage in Barton, Brighton Garage in Island Pond, and Albert Laliberty Farm Equipment in Island Pond. He also worked for Pike Industries and Caledonia Sand and Gravel and the Canadian National Railroad as a section foreman for ten years in Island Pond. He was an antique picker, among other trades and talents. He held membership with the American Legion Brighton Post #80 of Island Pond. He is survived by his children: Richard Brown and his wife, Anne, of Lyndonville, and Beverly Pepin and her loving companion, George “Russ” Russell, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Brown had a dear friend, Joyce Nougeim, of St. Johnsbury, and they had a daughter, Ellen Vigeant, who resides in Lyndonville with her fiancé, Jeffrey Charron, and her children: Michael and Katherine Ruggles, and Keisha Hall. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Christine Boemig and her husband, Joe, of Laconia, New Hampshire, and Jennifer Boucher and her husband, Bruce, of Lyndonville; his great-grandchildren: Gabriel Kelly of Maynard, Massachusetts, Mollie Kelly of West Burke, Hillary Kelly of Laconia, Elizabeth and Lane Sanderson of Lyndonville, and Emily Sanderson of East Burke; his great-great-grandchildren: Aiden and Stella Albright of West Burke, Jacob Bigelow of East Burke, and Rebecca Sanderson of Lyndonville; the children of Beverly and Raymond Pepin: Bernie Pepin and his companion, Michele, of Island Pond, David Pepin and his wife, Heather, of Island Pond, and Michele McNally of Barre; great-grandchildren: Paige McNally, and twins Haley and Emily, all of Barre, Tyler and Dylan Pepin of Island Pond, Brayden and Farrah Pepin of Island Pond; a great-great-grandson, Mayson Pepin, of Island Pond; step-great-great-grandchildren: KK and Brent of Island Pond; a special nephew, Alden Way, of Augusta, Maine; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by twin children in the 1950s; a grandson, Richard Pepin, in 1985; and by his siblings: Adian, Donald, Earl, Paul, Beverley, DeLose Brown, Vina Cushman, and Barbara Way, all of Maine; and by his former wife of 25 years, Theo Hill Brown. A memorial service will be held on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Spring interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Brighton Post #80, care of Peggy Powers, P.O. Box 350, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 77, of Barton died on December 10, 2014, in Newport. He was born on June 14, 1937, in Barton, to Leigh and Beatrice (Butler) Kittredge. He was employed for over 35 years at Ethan Allen Manufacturing, where he enjoyed many friendships he forged. He also worked many years on the family farm in Barton. He loved to watch sports, NASCAR and his favorite driver, #88 Dale Earnhart Jr. He also enjoyed family get-togethers. Mr. Kittredge was active in the community and was always there to bring a smile to everyone he met. His sense of humor would fill a room with laughter. He enjoyed holiday family dinners and spending time with his children and grandsons. He is survived by his children: Keith Kittredge of Barton, John Kittredge and fiancée, Afton LeFebvre, of Irasburg, and Ann Usher and her husband, Paul, of Manchester, New Hampshire; his brother Gary Kittredge of Albany; his sisters: Dorothy Campbell of Barton, and Kathi Raymond and her husband, Slugger, of Colebrook, New Hampshire; two grandchildren: Michael and Nathan Kittredge; and by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on January 9, 2015, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 12 Elm Street in Barton, from 1 to 2 p.m. Spring interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery.

, 78, of Newport died peacefully on December 9, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 2, 1936, in North Troy, to George and Myrtle (Sargent) Vincent. On February 1, 1958, she married Felix Lamonda, who predeceased her on September 9, 2004. She was a homemaker where she enjoyed cooking, crocheting, gardening, and baking for others. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She held membership with the VFW Auxiliary Post #798 of Newport, and the American Legion Auxiliary Jay Peak Post #28 of North Troy. She is survived by her children: Lawrence Lamonda of Newport, Danny Lamonda and his wife, Dianne, of Troy, Scott Lamonda of Newport, Ronnie Lamonda and his partner, John Vogt, of Newport, and Kelley Collins and her husband, Daniel, of Coventry; nine grandchildren; two step-grandsons; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; her siblings: Madeline Dingman and her husband, Darwin, of North Troy, and Maurice Vincent and his wife, Gloria, of North Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Katherine Brooks in 2014, Irene Pudvah and her husband, Meril, Florence Robert and Lawrence, Roland Felix, and Henry Vincent. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

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

, 93, of Newport died peacefully on December 9, 2014, in Barton. She was born on November 14, 1921, in Derby, to Edmond and Marie (Moeykens) Lippens. She married Leo Courchesne on October 4, 1943, and he predeceased her in 1961. On December 21, 1974, she married Jesse Reid, who predeceased her in 1983. In 1940, she received her teacher’s certificate from Lyndon Teachers College and in 1968 she completed her bachelor’s degree in education from Lyndon State College. She was an elementary schoolteacher whose first year was in a one-room schoolhouse on Buck’s Flat in East Charleston. In 1980, she retired from Newport Elementary School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and St. Mary’s Church of Newport and the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by her children: Susan Green of St. Petersburg, Florida, James Courchesne and his wife, Penelope, of St. Johnsbury, and Sara Williams and her husband, Jerry, of St. Johnsbury; her grandchildren: Travis and Trace Green, Ian, Payson, and Sean Courchesne, and Thomas and Jeremy Williams; her great-grandchildren: Robert and Madison, Sidney Green, Tea, Seth, Maya, Josh, Sean, Caitlyn, and Connor Courchesne; her siblings: Lucille Meunier of Newport, Harold Lippens and his wife, Patricia, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Annette Trombly of Derby Line, and Jeannine Martin of Bryan, Texas; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following siblings: Paul and Pauline in infancy, Leonard Lippens, Rosalie Guyette, and Madeline Nault; her brothers-in-law: Arthur Guyette and Hazen Nault; and by her sisters-in-law: Ruth and Freda Lippens. Spring interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 74, died after a courageous battle with cancer on December 13, 2014, in Newport. He received care from very compassionate, caring, and well trained personnel on the third floor at North Country Hospital. He was the son of the late D. Emily (Peabody) and Cyrus Edwin Rhodes. He was born on May 18, 1940, at Orleans County Memorial Hospital in Newport. He earned his high school diploma from Newport High School in 1958 and then earned his associate’s degree in engineering at Vermont Technical College in 1960. He served as a Specialist 5 in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 in South Korea, in the DMZ overseeing the Hawk Missile Battery. He was a member of the American Legion Post #21, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, both of Newport, and the Moose Club in Inverness, Florida. He worked for the state of Connecticut and state of Vermont in drafting the design of the new interstates, then worked in the engineering department at Butterfield’s UTD Corp. in Derby Line, followed by working at the Canadian Pacific Railroad for 20 years, and then Bogner of America for 18 years. Mr. Rhodes loved the outdoor sports of deer hunting, fall duck hunting, and most especially fishing on Lake Memphremagog. He could usually be seen in the spring into early summer cruising the lake after 5 p.m. and all weekend. He found great solace trolling on Lake Memphremagog as often as he could. He spent much time with friends and family at deer camp and in the duck blinds. He and his wife enjoyed going to Florida for the past ten years. They spent time with good friends in a wonderful climate. He is survived by his wife, Patricia L. (Stoddard) Rhodes, whom he married on September 24, 1965; his children: Raymond B. Rhodes and his wife, Linda, Kimberly A. Roberge and her significant other, Mike, Sharon Lea Rhodes-Duston and her husband, Steve, and Catherine Patricia Rossi and her husband, Joe; his grandchildren: Thomas J. Rhodes and his wife, Jamie, Dena Girard and her husband, Justin, Ashley Blais and her significant other, Casey, Ryan P. Roberge and his significant other, Jen, Jeremy J. Roberge and his fiancée, Emily, Cyrus, Mariah L. and Hallie N. Rhodes-Zoroufy, Alexa T. Rhodes-Duston, Charles W. Norton III, and Jenny Rossi; his great-grandchildren: Makenna Rhodes, Haven and Miah Girard and Cailyn Roberge; a sister, Elizabeth Doncaster and her husband, Wayne; two brothers: Edwin P. Rhodes and his wife, Sue, and Reginald L. Rhodes and his wife, Marte; a brother-in-law, Richard Stoddard; a sister-in-law, Sarah Foss; and by numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.S. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Food Pantry,” St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 44 Second Street, Newport Vermont 05855; or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 56, of Coventry died on November 30, 2014, in Burlington, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1958, in Newport, to Gardner and Madeline (Nutting) Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter loved spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching Boston Red Sox games and NASCAR races, and visiting with his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Jessica Peters and her husband, Tim, of Liberty, North Carolina, Jeffrey Carpenter of North Troy, Amy Gosselin and her husband, Matthew, of Irasburg, and Justin Carpenter of Newport Center; his grandchildren: Haley and Addison Carpenter and Hayden and Rya Gosselin; his brothers: Gardner Carpenter Jr. and Scott Carpenter; his sisters: Marlene Messier and Darlene Choquette; his aunt Dale Nutting; and by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Madeline and Gardner; and by his brother Terry. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Coventry Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the Randy Carpenter Memorial Fund, in care of Amy Gosselin, 588 Chilafoux Hill, Irasburg, Vermont 05845 or online at www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/the-randy-carpenter-memorial-fund/271232.

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

, 75, of Derby, formerly of Stow, Massachusetts, died suddenly on December 7, 2014. He was born on April 13, 1939, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Dorothea (Tracey) and Raymond McCarthy Sr. He graduated from the Stow, Massachusetts, high school, and Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. On February 14, 1981, he married Carolin Armstrong, who survives him. He was a finance analyst for the United States Army for 26 years where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He served in Germany and later retired from Raytheon in Sudbury, Massachusetts. He held membership with the Masons, Shriners Scottish Rite and VFW in Massachusetts, American Legion Post #21 of Newport, Benevolent Order of the Elks #2155 of Derby, and Bentley Association in Waltham. His hobbies included doing income taxes for people, reading, map reading, playing cribbage, and playing with his beloved dog Chip. He is survived by his wife Carolin McCarthy of Derby; his children: Laura Bartlett and her husband, Gary, of Marlboro, Massachusetts, Rebecca Wade and her husband, Geoff, of San Diego, California, Steven McCarthy of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kevin McCarthy of Worcester, Massachusetts; his stepchildren: Diane Marie Ryan and her fiancé, Michael Chaves, of Hudson, Massachusetts, and Thomas Ryan Jr. of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; his sisters: Faye McCarthy of Berlin, Massachusetts, Patricia Nading of Berlin, and Dorothea Paquette of Bolton, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Byran McCarthy. Spring interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140.

, 77, of Eden Mills died on Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1937, in Morrisville, son of Clinton and Eleanor Hinds Vear. He graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1955 and then joined the U.S. Navy in June of 1955, serving through June of 1959. He married Sandra Williams on January 7, 1961. Mr. Vear spent most of his career working as a machinist, beginning with Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, before moving on to positions with General Electric, Stinson Canning Company, and then Champion Paper in Maine. He devoted much of his free time as a volunteer firefighter for the town of Hancock, Maine. In 1996, he and his wife moved back to Vermont, where he became an active member of the Eden community. He served as a town lister, as well as a member of the Eden Cemetery Commission and Eden Town Beach Committee. He also quickly developed many close friendships through his and his wife’s regular attendance of the Wednesday jam sessions, which they helped organize following its relocation from the Bobbin Mill in Westfield and then to its current location in Lowell. He is remembered by his family for his tireless dedication to improving the lives of those he loved, giving his undivided time, expertise, and advice. He would always take on projects that would better the lives of those around him. He would see what needed to be done and simply do it. His family relied and depended on him for his wisdom and generous support. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Williams Vear; their children: Wendy Vear of Eden Mills and Gary Vear and his wife, Anne, of Belgrave, Australia; his grandchildren: Nicole Vear Adams and her husband, Gregory Adams Jr., Jason Vear, Madeline Vear, Tyrone Vear, and Eleanor Vear; his great-grandchildren: Mya and Avah Adams; his sister June Howe of Dummerston; his brother Wayne Vear of Eden; his step-mother Virgie Kinney of Eden; and by his nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Elsie Vear Godin. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 10, at 3 p.m., at the United Church of Johnson. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service. Interment will be in the spring in the Eden Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Northern Emergency Medical Service, 62 Wilson Road, Johnson, Vermont 05656.

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

, 83, of Orleans died on November 24, 2014, in Newport. He was born on May 19, 1931, in Orleans, to Donat and Jeanne (Stewart) Campbell. On September 6, 1958, he married Monique LeBlond, who predeceased him on July 5, 2011. Mr. Campbell was born on the farm that he later owned and operated with his brother Raymond. Music was always such a big part of his life. He had a wonderful voice and played the guitar and a little piano. He always sang in the church choirs and would often sing solo. In his younger years, he had a small band and played music for weddings. In his later years he played music at area nursing homes. It was such a joy to hear him sing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus third Degree, and St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans. When he retired from farming, he traveled to Florida with family and friends in motor homes for part of the winter. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. He was hard to beat — he usually won. He loved all the family gatherings and visits. After his wife died, he was cared for in his home by several caregivers. He was so pleased to be at home and he greatly enjoyed and appreciated his caregivers. He enjoyed them and cared about them. He is survived by his children: Denise King and her husband, Wayne, of Williamstown, Carmen Riendeau and her husband, Reginald, of Orleans Louise Campbell and her husband, Norman Fortin, of Holland, and Francis Campbell and his companion, Rhonda Cole, of Newport Center; his 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his brother Raymond Campbell of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on November 28, in Orleans. Spring interment will be in St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul’s School, 54 Eastern Avenue, Barton, Vermont 05822.

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

, 76, of Wolcott died on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. He was born on August 31, 1938, in West Glover, son of Raymond Noel Gravel and Margaret Lussier Gravel. He married Anna Rainville in Troy, in 1958. He was employed by Pizzagalli Construction for nearly 40 years as a construction foreman. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Boivin Chapter, and had served as grand knight. He enjoyed camping and his Yorkies. He liked to bowl in a local league with the Knights of Columbus and always looked forward to putting on his Fourth of July celebration at the family camp in North Wolcott. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anna; their children: Daniel, Edmund, Francis and Bernice; grandchildren: Amanda, Dawn, Michael, Shawn, Dylan, Joshua, Sky, and Avery; several great-grandchildren; his siblings: Roland, Robert, Jane, Arline, Lucien, Paulette, Norman, Hazel, Deborah, Marcel, and Edward; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Joseph; and by his sisters: Susan and Delores. Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 80 of Irasburg, beloved wife of Rudy Little, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 26, 2014, at her daughter Lynn’s home in Barre, after her courageous battle with cancer. Her daughter and husband took very good care of her 24 hours a day after she was released from the hospital with Hospice care on October 28, 2014. She was born to the late Earl and Bertha (Moulton) Durgin of West Charleston on August 11, 1934. She loved to put puzzles together then donate them to the local nursing homes. She also loved to knit and make many, many mittens and hats for the local children who were in need, and for the WCAX-TV Channel 3 mitten tree. She married Clayton W. Butler on October 20, 1952, where they lived in Albany. She is survived by the five children they raised: Carol Currier and her husband, Colby, of Troy, Christine DeLaBruere and her husband, Gilles, of West Charleston, Clayton E. Butler of Irasburg, Anita Dion and her husband, David, of Irasburg, and Alan Butler and his wife, Darlene, of Irasburg. Mr. Butler was struck with polio and died on November 29, 1965. She then married Rudolph “Rudy” W. Little and they had just celebrated their forty-eighth wedding anniversary on November 4. Together they had a daughter, whom she is survived by: Lynn Carter and her husband, Arland, of Barre. She also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her sisters: Dot Mason and her late husband, Larry, of Albany, Marjorie Annis and her late husband, Austin, of North Carolina, and half-sisters Rachel Williams of North Carolina, Carla Chadburn and her husband, Wayne, of Irasburg, and Gail Cook and her husband, Charlie, of Irasburg; one half-brother, Raymond Durgin, of Morgan; and a special sister-in-law, Patricia Little, and her husband, Stuart, of Irasburg. She was predeceased by three infant sons: Ronald, Ricky, and Wilbur Little; her sisters: Norma Mathieu and her husband, Jack, Nancy Mathieu and her husband, Ben, and Doris Haddock and her husband, Charles; and by a brother, Durward Durgin, and his wife, Tootsie. If friends and family wish to donate in her memory, please send your donations to CVMC National Life Cancer Treatment Center, P.O. Box 547, Barre, Vermont 05641. This cancer clinic was like no other, they took such good care of her. Dr. Daniel Fram would call on a regular basis and ask how she was doing through her radiation treatments. They were very kind, sincere people and they allowed her special four-legged friend, Walker, to come with her to the clinic. They treated him like he was family, and that’s what he is.

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

of Greensboro, formerly of Waterford, died on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at the age of 85. She was born in Waterford in October of 1929, the second youngest child of Glenn and Eva (Page) Powers. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy’s Class of 1947, and married Rolla Wright Jr. on her eighteenth birthday that year. They settled near their families’ farms in Waterford and together raised five children. As a younger woman, Ms. Wright enjoyed reading, swimming, and fishing for brook trout. She and her husband taught their children to know and appreciate the wildflowers and animal life of the Northeast. Favorite places included the Old Swimming Hole beside the little red schoolhouse on Shadow Lake Road in Concord, Dodge Pond in Lyman, New Hampshire, and Long Sands Beach in York, Maine. Picnics, going out for ice cream, and listening to WSTJ and her favorite singer, Elvis Presley, created special memories. For many years she was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of St. Johnsbury. She is survived by her children and their families: E. Lynne and her husband, Douglas Mitchell, of Fort Ann, New York, Kathryn Bennett of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Leonard and Lanette Wright of Danville, Lyle and Sheryl Wright of Princeton, West Virginia, and Amy Brill and Scott Brill of Sutton; her 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; her sister and brother, Geneva Wright and Willard Powers, both of Waterford; and by many nieces and nephews. Services will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be sent to the following organizations: Residents’ Activity Fund of Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggies Pond Road, Greensboro, Vermont 05841; or to Davies Memorial Library, P.O. Box 56, Lower Waterford, Vermont 05848.