Lebanon, NH – Glenda Burr Perkins
....show , age 84, died peacefully on August 17, 2018 surrounded by family.
Glenda was born in Montpelier, Vermont to Glendon and Pearl (Adams) Burr. Glenda was raised by family and friends after her mother passed away when she was two. She spent most of her life in St. Johnsbury, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy. She married Wayne Perkins and together they raised three children, Kathy, John and Craig. They had one other child, Mark, who died soon after birth.
Glenda was very proud to have been a 50+ year member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was especially proud to have once served on the search committee for a new Pastor. She was active in her church and loved working on the Christmas Bazaars, particularly the “cookie” table. She was also active in scouting, serving as a den mother for several years and was honored to be the mother of an Eagle Scout.
Glenda worked in healthcare her entire career. First at Brightlook Hospital, then St. Johnsbury Hospital and NVRH. After retiring from the hospital, she worked for several years in the surgical office of Dr. Danielson.
She spent her life caring for others, including her husband Wayne, who suffered with Alzheimer’s Disease for many years. After losing him in 2010, she carried on with great strength even though her heart was broken. A few years later, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, yet continued to live with strength and dignity. However, her heart was broken again when it became apparent she could no longer live on her own, having to give up her much loved cat Missy and the apartment she so loved at Maple Manor.
Known as “Perk” to friends and Mom, Nana and Nana Nana to her family, she was loved and respected and will be greatly missed. She was an eternal optimist, always full of hope and believing that tomorrow will be better than the day before. She loved being with her family and especially enjoyed caring and cooking for them. She loved the years spent camping with the family and always made things fun for them. Glenda provided lots of fond memories for friends and family, one of which is the little change purse she always kept full and tucked in her pocket so she could buy treats at the camp store.
She was a caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother to the end, always checking on us and making sure we were all safe and sound. She was pre-deceased in 2010 by her husband of nearly 60 years, Wayne Perkins; her son Mark in 1960; her parents; several brother and sister in-laws; and a half brother and half sister.
She is survived by three children: daughter Katherine (Perkins) Belding and husband Warren of Concord, NH; son John Perkins and wife Trina of Hartland, VT.; and son Craig Perkins and companion Karen Jamieson of Haverhill, MA. Six grandchildren: Christopher Belding and wife Kristalyn; Robert Belding and wife Nicole; Jeremy Perkins and wife Jennifer, Gabriel Perkins, Jennifer Perkins and companion Rob Tessier, Heather (Perkins) St. Onge and husband Peter. Eight great grandchildren: Ariana, Noah, and Elias Belding; Joss Perkins; Heavyn, Neese, and Brynley St. Onge; and Aine McGonigal as well as several nieces and nephews
The family is very thankful for her close friends and neighbors at Maple Manor. Their love and support while she lived there was overwhelming. Thank you to all her friends in St. Johnsbury as well. She missed living there the last years of her life, as that was always home for her. Thank you to her church friends from the Methodist churches in St. Johnsbury and Lebanon, as well as friends from the First Congregational Church in Lebanon who kept in touch and continued to visit or send cards throughout, even after she moved to Genesis. An added thank you to the staff at Genesis and Bayada Hospice, who were involved in her care and who supported her family through a difficult time.
She was a blessing to all who knew her.
Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 6-8 PM at Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, VT.
A funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 11 AM at Grace United Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury, VT with reception to follow. Burial will take place at 2 PM following the reception at Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke, VT.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Glenda’s name may be made to Grace United Methodist Church
St. Johnsbury,VT: Ronald John Baldauf
....show , 60, of 256 Caledonia Street in St. Johnsbury passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Ron was born the youngest of six children in Steubenville, OH on January 29, 1958 to the late Leo B. and the late Margaret J. (Nicol) Baldauf. He was raised and educated in Follansbee, WV graduating from Brooke High School, Wellsburg, WV, Class of 1977. He went on to graduate magna cum laude from West Liberty State College in West Virginia. In 1980 he met and fell in love with Becky Aileen Bowman when she was just 16 years old. They were married three years later on April 16, 1983 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Follansbee. They set up house in Follansbee. Ron worked as an accountant for Wallace Padden & Co. in Steubenville, OH, until 2001 when the family moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont for Ron’s job as an accountant with the State Treasurer's Department in Montpelier.
Ron's wife and children were 1st in his life. Spending time with them was his greatest joy. He was a very proud father of 4 children; Ron actively supported their dreams. For his children, he traveled near and far to art shows, musical and theatrical events, track & field meets, and of course football. He loved working with the Boy Scouts especially at the Victory Bog and the Haunted corn maze in North Danville. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, autumn drives, and looking for Monarch butterflies.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 35 years: Becky A. Bowman Baldauf of St. Johnsbury; four children: triplets - Veronica, Jeremy, Kirstin (Eleanor), and Lane all of St. Johnsbury; two brothers: David A. Baldauf and wife, Joyce, of Colliers, WV and Gregory S. Baldauf and wife, Brenda, of Follansbee, WV; two sisters: Catherine A. Baldauf Hawrus of Sonoma, CA, and Lois J. Baldauf Huggins of Follansbee, WV; a brother-in-law: Douglas Bowman and wife Karen, of Wheeling, WV; two sisters-in-law: Rossann (Bowman) Yovich and husband, Don, of Louisville, KY and Leigh Ann Gossett of Wheeling, WV; nieces and nephews: Connie Baldauf (Allan) Ware, Misty Baldauf (Brad) Kline, Danny (Annette) Baldauf, Theresa Kruger Morang, Brian Kruger, Mary Hawrus, Michelle Baldauf Lynn, Corey Jason Baldauf, Troy (Kristin) Baldauf, Chalon Huggins, Travis (Ann) Huggins, Shane Huggins, Scotty (Dawna) Baldauf, Brad (Candace) Baldauf, Jeffery (Becky) Baldauf, Shannon (Shawn) Baldauf, Brandon (Rachel) Baldauf, Carolyn Bowman (Chris) Farina, Alec (Carissa) Bowman, Charles (Gina) Bowman, Mary Bowman (Bob) McCracken, Sarah Bowman (Aaron) Robinson, Braden Yovich as well as several great and great-great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the family cat Lilly.
He was predeceased by his brother: Leonard Eugene Baldauf; father-in-law: Nile A. "Mr. B" Bowman; mother-in-law: Eleanor Virginia Reeves "Mrs. B" Bowman; brother-in-law: Mark S. Hawrus; and Goddaughter/great niece: Pamela Ware.
St. Johnsbury, VT: Arlo Charles Perkins
....show of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Arlo was born in St. Johnsbury to Everett and Thelma (Hill) Perkins. He served six years in the Army doing 2 tours in Vietnam.
Arlo is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki (Gray) Perkins of St. Johnsbury; his daughter: Kimberly Perkins and her partner, Alan Germanton, of Bath, PA; his daughter: Karen Carey (Elmer) of Lyndonville, VT; two grandchildren: Kyra and Landon Carey; his sisters: Patricia Perkins of St. Johnsbury, and Helen Touchette (Raymond) of Duxbury, VT; his brothers: Ralph Perkins (Lorraine), and Dennis Perkins (Carol) of St. Johnsbury; his brother-in-law and wife: George and Kathy Gray of Lunenburg, VT and their daughters and families.
He was predeceased by his parents; sister: Thelma Baitz; and brothers: Everett and Marvin.
He left behind his beloved dog, Shiloh, who loved to go fishing with him.
He also left behind many friends, including a friend from childhood, Elwood Cohen; Craig Taylor, who he worked with at Weidmann; and Herbert Richardson, who he played many games of cribbage with.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018, 2PM at Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, VT. Friends may call on the family beginning at 11AM until the hour of services.
Donations in Arlo’s name may be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or American Diabetes Association of Vermont
Catherine Pearl (Baird) Simpson
....show , 86, formerly of Lyndonville passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the HPH Hospice Center in Brooksville, Florida with her son, Edward, and daughter-in-law, Nancy present.
Catherine was born to Walter and Ellen (Magoon) Baird on March 8, 1932 in East Burke, VT. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1950. On May 4, 1950, she married Wendell P. Simpson. Catherine was the co owner and operator of Wendell Simpson Antique’s. She worked at the Pine Knoll Nursing Home for several years and also sat with elderly local residents for home care. She enjoyed traveling, helping others and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren brought her much joy.
Catherine is survived by her sons: Lawrence Simpson and wife Kathleen of Lyndon and Edward Simpson and wife Nancy of Weeki Wachee, FL: her brother; Richard Baird and wife Alice of East Lyndon: three grandchildren; Daniel, April and Holly; a great grandson, Roland: many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband: Wendell Simpson; her parents: Walter and Ellen Baird; her in laws: Perley and Pearl Simpson; a brother: Roland Baird and wife Roberta; her sisters: Marion Wallace and husband Dale, Ruth Southhouse and husband Paul, Gladys Aldrich and husband Kenneth and Eunice Bishop and husband Marvin: her in laws; Lois Gaskin and husband Frank, Eleanor Hart and Edith Simpson.
A Graveside Service will take place in the Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke, VT on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 11:00am with John Sleeper officiating. There will be no visiting hours but a private family viewing will take place at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville, VT from 9-10am just prior to the burial.
Memorial Donations in Catherine’s memory can be directed to SAD-SAC, c/o Caledonian Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
John Keith Sales
....show , 84, of Danville, VT passed away on August 12, 2018. John was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and great uncle, and friend. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1934, he graduated from Syracuse University. He then served in the US Air Force going through flight training and teaching desert survival, was honorably discharged as a Captain, and then graduated with a PhD in Structural Geology from the University Of Nevada Mackie School Of Mines.
John was a respected geologist and teacher. For most of his career he worked for Mobil Oil in the United States with stints overseas in Norway and England. He also enjoyed field work in sites across the United States and in Svalbard, and had the opportunity to lecture and work at sites in Europe, the Middle East and Indonesia. He was also a professor for ten years at the State University College of Oneonta in Oneonta, New York.
John saw beauty everywhere, and loved his family and friends, carpentry, fixing houses and building boats, driving back roads, music, reading and writing cowboy stories, photography, learning and teaching about the world around him, and making people around him think, and often laugh, with his keen eye, unique perspective, and quiet humor. He loved spending time in the field and on the water. He met his wife Suzanne in college, and they shared life, adventures, and boisterous family life for 62 years. A creative and innovative master builder and mason, he and Sue renovated old houses together, traveled and camped, all while raising and educating their children Daniel, Tim, Lauren, Ellen and Robin and helping them raise and educate their grandchildren.
A soft spoken man of few words but many talents, John was generous with his time, knowledge and skills. In his time he touched many lives directly and indirectly. He will be remembered with great love by family and friends for his enduring gifts.
On Sunday, August 12, 2018, Muriel G. Noble Pelletier
....show , age 91, passed peacefully after a brief stay at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth.
Muriel was born November 21, 1926 to John and Ena Noble. She was the youngest of twelve children, ten boys, Leon, Harold, Bill, Clyde, Kenneth, Orbert, Eugene, Elmer, Walter, and Wesley and only two girls, she and her sister, Kathleen. All predeceased her. She grew up in North Concord and attended school there. After leaving school she helped various neighbors until she was old enough to get a job at Gilman Paper where she worked from 1945 until 1960. It was there she met Gerard Pelletier; they married in 1948 and built a house across from the family home in North Concord. She made the only move of her lifetime to the home she lived in until her death.
She had three daughters, Sharon Payeur (Bob), Delima Daugirda (Jon), and Deenie Sargent (Donald) and was stepmother to 7, Gloria, Shirley, Edward, Dottie, Josephine, Jerry and Gary. She had a very close relationship with Ed’s wife, Corene, and always considered her a daughter too.
She spent many hours caring for grandchildren and later great grandchildren. She loved spending time reading, gardening, crocheting and most of all “sewing”. She embroidered many beautiful pieces for family and friends. She was Episcopalian, but when circumstances made it impossible to get to those services she often attended the Catholic Church with a close friend and neighbor. Her neighbors and friends were treasured, but none so much as the family. The grandchildren, Pennie, Nicki, Jason, Jeremy, Tom, Adam, Matt, and Steve were very close to her, as well as all the step grandchildren particularly Tammy, Tom, Terri, and Tracy. She had great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren really too numerous to list them all. Almost all of these relatives as well as nieces and nephews and a few close friends were able to spend time with Muriel at the Byrne Center and she said she felt as if she had been given a great party before she left. Her great-great granddaughter, Kaylynn, was there too and provided much joy for all.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, August 19, 2018, 1-3PM at Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, VT. A Memorial Service will immediately following also at Sayles Funeral Home beginning at 3PM.
Contributions in Muriel’s name may be sent to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care earmarked for use by the family kitchen. Online donations can be made at https://dhmcalumdev.hitchcock.org/Byrne-Center-for-Palliative-and-Hospice-Care. Donations can also be sent by mail to Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Attn: Jason Naugler, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 with check payable to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health and with Byrne Center Family Kitchen in the memo line.
Hailey Henderson
....show - It is with broken hearts that we share with everyone that our Hailey left us here on earth on October 2, 2018. She is now our angel. Always & forever in our hearts. Missed beyond measure. Our world has been shattered. Please, always everyday make sure that the people you love know you love them. Treasure every moment that you spend with them. Take time to really listen. We love you, Hailey......always.
Hailey was the daughter of Wendy Stimets-Henderson and Gary Henderson; and John Kubas; sister of Kyle Kubas (Donna Messier); and granddaughter of Helen Stimets.
Family will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home from 2-4 pm Monday, October 8, for time to celebrate and remember Hailey’s life. Friends are welcome to come and share their stories and love with family and each other at this time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Concord, VT: Stanley Richard Moyse
....show , age 75, of High Street, died at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Monday morning, October 1, 2018, following a short decline in health and recent diagnosis of cancer.
Stanley was born in Concord, VT, on June 2, 1943, son to the late Clement Emannuel and Leah (Calacci) Moyse. He was raised and educated there graduating from Concord High School in the Class of 1961. He went on to receive his Associates at Champlain College and served in the U.S. Army for two years stationed in Texas where he was a payroll clerk. He was good at paperwork and was employed for many years at Fairbanks Scales in accounting and sales tracking. Following retirement at Fairbanks he became a Greeter at Walmart upon the Woodsville, NH opening as well as moving to the position of guard preventing numerous walk-outs every week. Stan enjoyed work, had an interest in heavy machinery, enjoyed car races in his younger days and over the years had several apartment houses that he owned and maintained. Stan was very active in the Concord Fire Dept for years, was a member of the Concord Alumni Association and Concord Historical Society and enjoyed attending family functions.
He never married and lived in the same home all his life. He is survived by his cousins: Gary and Penney Calacci of Charlotte, VT, Rosemary and Jack Sullivan of Jefferson, NH, Carolyn Williams of Granville, NY, Vernon Moyse of St. Johnsbury, Lydia Lewis of Montpelier VT, Irene Kell of Florida and his good friend of the past 13 years, Chris Briggs of St. Johnsbury.
Memorial Donations may be made in Stanley’s name to the Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or at www.kingdomanimalshelter.com
Friends may call on the family from 5-7PM Thursday evening, October 11, 2018, at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury. Funeral will be held the following day at the Funeral Home at 11AM with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow at the Concord Village Cemetery on Prospect Street.
Kerri Ann McLellan Hubbard
....show , age 47, of Crosier Lane, died at her home Thursday evening, September 20, 2018.
Kerri was born on April 12, 1971, daughter to Sandra J. (McLellan) and the late Robert J. Pratt. She was raised and educated in McIndoe Falls and Connecticut and went to Blue Mountain Union. She later went on to college at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC and also to Lyndon State, ultimately earning her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. On May 6, 1989 she married Robert D. Hubbard, Jr. and they have made their home in Lyndonville since 1999 after moving from North Carolina for a time. Kerri loved to cook and bake, and everyone reaped the fruits of her labor. She loved dogs, photography, San Francisco and absolutely the fall. Her favorite teams were the Red Sox and the NY Giants but she more so loved local sports events, especially when her kids or nephews were playing.
Kerri will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 30 years, Rob Hubbard, of Lyndonville, her children: Rebecca Hubbard, also of Lyndonville, Robert D. Hubbard III of St. Johnsbury, her mother: Sandra J. McCall of Mars Hill, NC, her 2 sisters: Kelly Deth (Andy) of East Haven, VT and their children: Tony, Casey and Riley Deth, and sister: Nancy Kramer of Dallas, TX. Kerri will also be missed by her brother-in-law: Todd Hubbard (Sue) of Lyndonville, VT, sister-in-law: Jeanine Peal (Dan) of East Haven, VT; her step-mother: Stephanie Pratt of Avon, CT, Father-in-law: Robert D. Hubbard, Sr. (Nancy) of Lyndonville, mother-in-law: Patricia Hubbard of Sheffield. Kerri also leaves many adoring aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family will gather at the Guibord Funeral home from 3-6PM on Wednesday September 26th to honor and celebrate Kerri’s Life. Friends are all welcome to come and share a story and show support at this difficult time.
Burial will be private at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. There will be no other formal services.
In honor of Kerri’s love for hounds including her beloved Ruger, Reese and Kimber, donations may be made in Kerri’s name to: East Haven Veterinary Service (Dr. Sally), 465 School St, East Haven, VT 05837 or Paws of Hope Animal Wellness Center, 231 Highway 19 East, Bluff City, TN 37618.
Sgt. 1st Class (Retired) Martin Herbert “Marty” Cassidy
....show , of Bear Hollow, passed away at his home at the age of 78, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He was born to the late Raymond and Lila (Sherburne) Cassidy in St. Johnsbury, VT, on August 13, 1940. Martin attended local schools and graduated in the Class of 1959 from St. Johnsbury Academy where he excelled in playing varsity football. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving his country from 1959-63. In 1964, he followed in his father’s footsteps training as an apprentice bricklayer. By 1968, he became a 3rd generation journeyman bricklayer working alongside his father on numerous projects. In 1966, he met his bride-to-be, Claudette (Paquin) and after a three year courtship, married on May 3, 1969, the same day as his parents; they were married for 49 years. From 1972-2000 he was in the Vermont Army National Guard serving in the 186 Aviation Unit from Burlington, VT, also the 1/172 Armor Unit out of Lyndonville VT, COD, and the 1/172 Armor Unit in Newport, VT, COD. He most enjoyed being in the tank division, beginning with the M48-A1 Combat to the modern Abrams tank. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and proudly served for 28 years.
Martin took great pride in his masonry trade and enjoyed it as a working art. He worked throughout the Northeast Kingdom, Burlington, VT, New York and New Hampshire. Some of his memorable projects included Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital with his father, St. Johnsbury Academy Arts Center and later the library, Price Chopper and Littleton Regional Hospital.
Before his retirement in 2009, he worked on the United States Customs building in Richford, VT. Marty’s enjoyment included hunting, fishing, spending summers at the Lantern Resort campground in Jefferson, NH with family and friends. Other passions included canoeing, gardening and watching the history channel. Martin was a man of few words; when he did speak everyone listened. He was a big part of his wife’s life. Martin was a very loving, caring and giving husband making sure his wife was well provided for. He will be greatly missed by his wife, nieces, nephews and friends.
He is predeceased by all his family.
Martin is survived by his loving wife, Claudette, mother-in-law: Marie Claire Paquin, sister-in-law: Huguette Faust(Romeo) and her children: Eric Hall, Aaron Hall, Adam Hall, brother-in-law: Richard Paquin(Joy) and their children: Ethan Paquin, Nathan Paquin, brother-in-law: Serge Paquin, sister-in-law: Francine Costa(Orlando) and their children: Christopher Costa, Amanda Costa, sister-in-law: Doris Hartshorn(Terry) and their children: Tiffany Ayotte, Ian Hartshorn, and Alex Hartshorn and many great-nieces, nephews and their adopted cats: Muffin and Angel.
Visiting hours will take place at the Guibord Funeral Home on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 1-3PM and will conclude with a short prayer service. A graveside service at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, VT with military honors will be announced at a later date.
Memorial Donations in Martin’s memory can be directed to Lyndon Dog Pound, PO Box 167, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Gordon Leonard Covill
....show , 92, of Main Street in Pittsburg, NH, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018, with his loving family gathered by his side.
Gordon Covill was a strong, honest, hardworking man of faith.
Gordon was born August 17, 1926, at home at Happy Corner in Pittsburg, NH, to Forrest A. and Hilda A. (Dearth) Covell. He was one of ten children. He attended grade school at Happy Corner and high school at Pittsburg High School in the village. He went to work for the State of NH bridge crew as a time keeper. From 1944 to 1946, Gordon served in the Army. He went to cooking school, became first cook and later baker. He was offered the mess sergeant job but said no. During the summers of 1946 and 1947, he worked clearing the US Canadian Boundary. Gordon began working part time for St. Regis Paper Company, which later became Champion International, as a forestry scaler in 1948. On May 11, 1951, he started working full time with a guarantee of 1 year of work. On April 1, 1992, Gordon retired from Champion, 1 month and 11 days short of 41 years of service. He enjoyed his work and meeting so many good workers.
On May 25, 1957, Gordon married Norma E. Lynch. They bought their home on Main Street where they have lived and raised their children, and enjoyed grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the last 61 years.
Gordon was very active in his community. He was a member of the Pittsburg Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He was also a member and a lifetime director of the NH Guides Association. Gordon performed in many guide shows over the years: in Pittsburg and at Echo Lake with his brothers, in Amsterdam, NY with Alfred Brown, in Boston, MA, and Portland, ME. He especially excelled in kettle boiling, log rolling and canoe handling. He served as a guide for hunting parties from the time he was 18 years old until he was 60. Gordon was a member of the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church serving as lay minister and trustee. He was an avid vegetable gardener and supervised the harvest of this year’s potatoes less than two weeks ago. He put up his firewood every year and was sawing wood just two weeks before his death. He belonged to local bowling and softball leagues for many years. He could also throw a mean horseshoe! He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers, his children, and many others. He could be found playing cribbage with his brothers and berry picking with various family members. Gordon loved the outdoors and God’s wonderful creation. In Gordon’s words, he was “so thankful for family and get togethers, especially [my] wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. [I] feel very blessed.”
Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 61 years: Norma Covill of Pittsburg, NH; their 5 children: Roger Gordon Covill and wife, Debbie, of Gorham, NH, Julieann Hilda Gagnon and husband, Richard, of Manchester, NH, Cindy Lynn Madore and husband, Daniel, of Canaan, VT, Robin Lee Fosher of Eliot, ME, and Lafe Stephen Covill of Portsmouth, NH; 3 brothers: Robert Covill and wife, Margaret, Lesley Covell and wife, Ruth, and Gary Covell, all of Pittsburg; 2 sisters: Geneva Shallow (who followed him, passing Monday morning September 17th) and Linda Covill of Pittsburg; 3 sisters-in-law: Katherine Covill, Roberta Covill, and Betty Covell; 11 grandchildren: Mandi (Covill) Miller and husband, Matt, Danielle (Covill) Reichert and husband, Tobey, Zacharie Covill and wife, Dencie, Justine, Alexandra, Courtney, and Mallorie Madore, Joshua Fosher and wife, Lani, Natalie (Fosher) MacNeill and husband, Terrance, Lyndsey Fosher, and Garrett Fosher; 7 great-grandchildren: Carsen, Hannah, Molly and Noah Miller, Camden Reichert, Kai Fosher, and Rin Nunez; and many members of the Lynch family, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by 3 brothers: Bernard Covill, Lindsey Covill, and Edwin Covell; a sister: Joanne Foote; a brother-in-law: Jim Shallow; and a sister-in-law: Hilda Covell.
A Funeral Service officiated by Rev. Eric Feustel will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018, 1:00 pm at the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church, 1613 Main Street in Pittsburg, NH. Burial will immediately follow at the Hollow Cemetery on Hill Road in Pittsburg. Everyone is invited to a reception following at the church hall.
Lower Waterford, VT: Frederick C. Bullock
....show , age 93, of Lower Waterford, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 14, 2018, with family by him.
Fred was born in Lower Waterford, VT, on June 4, 1925, son to the late Frank Chandler and Lola (Ainsworth) Bullock. He was raised and educated there going to the Lower Waterford School and graduating from Littleton High School in the Class of 1943. He spent most all his life in Waterford, living a short time in Ryegate and Lyndonville. He married the former Ruth Tobin and shared the next 67 years together until the time of her death in 2014. His working career started at Kilfasset Farms, then Poulson Lumber and for the next 27 years at Ralston Purina, often delivering grain all over Vermont, New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts, and he enjoyed this the most. Following his time there he worked installing milking systems for McLaren for a number of years and then spent the last 10 years before he retired with the Town of Waterford. Fred loved traveling the back roads, was an avid reader of non-fiction of everything from encyclopedias to history books. He loved history and always kept on learning, taking numerous correspondence courses over the years in electrical, plumbing and you name it. Fred was a long-time and founding member of the Union Baptist Church. He loved his family and his Lord.
Fred is survived by his 3 sons: Michael F. Bullock and his wife, Donna, of Enfield, CT, Frank C. Bullock of Lower Waterford, VT, William D. Bullock of Bolton, VT, 2 daughters: Linda D. Bullock of Lower Waterford, Theresa Davio of Adams, MA, 2 brothers: George Bullock and wife, Linda, of Lower Waterford, David Bullock and wife , Gloria, of North Carolina, 2 sisters: Helen Barrett and husband, Kenneth, of Sutton, VT, Irene Courser of Simsbury, CT, 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by 2 daughters: Darlene R. Bullock, Cheryl E. McElroy, son-in-law: Patrick J. McElroy, great-grandson: Connor M. Bullock, brother: Henry Bullock, and 2 sisters: Lina Powers and Gwendolyn Lorenzen.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1PM on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Lower Waterford Cemetery on Lower Waterford Road with Rev. Clifton Bullock officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
Corinth, VT: William R. “Bill” Southworth
....show , age 67, of Beaver Lodge Road, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home Wednesday morning, September 12, 2018.
Bill was born in W. Fairlee, VT, on October 9, 1950, son to the late Roger Southworth and Rose McFarlane. He was raised by his father and step-mother Jane Bishop. He grew up on Middlebrook Road in West Fairlee Center and attended the one room school house there. He also attended Thetford Academy, Bradford Academy and Lyndon Institute. After attending high school he served in the United States Marine Corps serving two tours in Vietnam. Bill was a decorated Marine Corporal, and earned many service medals. He was very proud of his country. He worked as a logger much of his life as well as doing carpentry and construction work. He also trained in refrigeration and worked at CRREL in Hanover, NH. On his birthday in 1980 he married Paula Cunningham and shared the past 38 years together, making their home in Vershire, VT, where they raised their family and later built a home in Corinth, VT. Bill spent summers in St. Francis, Maine, where he had many close friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping there. Bill was also an avid motor sports enthusiast and enjoyed truck pulling, racing, and riding motorcycles. He also played softball. He lived a full life.
He was a member and director of the Vermont Trappers Association, National Rifle Association, DAV & VFW.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Paula “Polly” Southworth of Corinth, his daughter: Katie Southworth and fiancé Mark Anthony Mattiace of E. Corinth, son: Patrick Southworth and wife, Jessica, of Vershire, VT, two grandchildren: Tanner and Owen Southworth, a sister Penny Adams and her husband Russell of Island Pond, brother in-law, Barry Ilsley, sister in-law, Vickie McFarlane, (and several cousins, nieces and nephews).
He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Susan Ilsley and a brother, Nick McFarlane.
There will be no calling hours, service, or gathering, due to the family’s wishes. There will be a private burial at the Middlebrook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward a college fund for Bill and Polly’s grandchildren.
North Concord, Vt: Mildred “Milly” Hazel McGennis Joslin
....show , 70, of Miles Pond Road in North Concord, Vt. passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, following a battle with cancer.
Milly was born on April 9,1948 in Barnet, Vt. to Robert and Arlene (Nutter) McGennis. She was raised in Barnet and attended local schools graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1966. She worked at New England Telephone Company and then as a bookkeeper for Don’s Wayside and All Around Power. On June 19, 1971, Milly married Roger E. Joslin. They have lived in North Concord for the last 47 years.
Milly loved to travel. Not one to be held back, she and Roger made one final trip after she was diagnosed with cancer to see the remaining states that they had not yet visited. Some of her favorite trips were to Laughlin, NV. She enjoyed stops in Memphis, TN along the way. Milly always really enjoyed her sisters’ weekend in Maine every year. When not on the road, Milly liked to read and work in her flower bed.
Milly is survived by her husband of 47 years: Roger E. Joslin of North Concord; her mother: Arlene McGennis of St. Johnsbury, Vt; a daughter: Jill Joslin Bell of Miles Pond, Vt; four sisters: Jean Vaughn and Gloria Hall of Arizona, Linda Daley and husband, Dwayne, of Maine, and Penny Densmore of Vermont; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father: Robert McGennis; a son: Brett Robert Joslin; and a daughter: Christina Lynn Joslin.
At Milly’s request, there will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 22, 2018, 4-7PM at Miles Pond Pavilion. Everyone is invited to enjoy good food and great music, but please, bring your own beverages (beer, wine, etc.).
Donations in Milly’s name may be made to these suggested charities: Norris Cotton Center North, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; Caledonia Home Health Care and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851.
St. Johnsbury, VT: Melanie Elizabeth Olcott
....show , age 62, of Eastern Avenue died at the Jack Bryne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH, Friday Night, September 7, 2018, with her family at her side.
Melanie was born in Haverhill, NH, on April 15, 1956, daughter to the late Leo Wyman and Phyllis Winona (Judd) Olcott. She was raised and educated in Woodsville and Ryegate. Melanie lived much of her life in St. Johnsbury but spent time off and on between here and Ticonderoga, NY. She was a homemaker, enjoyed candy making, collecting coins, making and decorating cakes and doing crafts, especially with her grandchildren. People will remember lollipops hung on their doors and boxes of homemade treats at Christmas time. Her grandchildren were her main focus and she will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her sister: Belle Olcott of Lyndonville, her 3 children: Billy-Jack Olcott and wife, Melissa, of Lyndon Center, Tara-Jean Samora and husband, Nicholas, of Lunenburg, Candace Heath and husband, Shane, of Sutton, 7 Grandchildren: Cody, Kanishalyn, Colby, Ellie, Iyla, Ahna, Westin, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Melanie was predeceased by her brother: Wyman Olcott, her sister Joyce Olcott and her very special pet: Daisy Mae.
Calling hours will be held from 2-4PM and from 6-8PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury. At Melanie’s request there will be no Service and Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Melanie’s name to the Jack Bryne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
Lyndonville, Vt: Norman Russell Leonard
....show , 81, of Leonard Street in Lyndonville passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at UVM Medical Center.
Norman was born July 24, 1937, to Ernest and Edith (Vancour) Leonard in the house on Leonard Street where he lived most of his life. He worked for many years at Tap & Die as a machinist retiring in 1999. He also had several part time second jobs including with the Lyndonville Post Office and the Sutton School. He enjoyed playing Bingo as well as his daily coffee at Bagel Depot along with several visits to Dunkin’ Donuts, and Saturday night dinners at Mooselook Restaurant.
He is survived by 3 daughters: Pam Benoit and husband, John, of Montpelier, Vt, Penny Roy and husband, Jerry, of Lyndonville, Vt, and Shannon Romeo and husband, Martin, of Barre, Vt; a brother: Reggie Leonard of Lyndonville; 7 grandchildren: Stephen Benoit (Megan), Peter Benoit (Whit Harris), Ashley VanZandt (Jon), Courtney Roy, and Bradley, Nathan, and AJ Romeo; 4 great-grandchildren: Kamryn, JaeTee, Isabella, and Colin; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved dog: Luke.
Norman was predeceased by 5 brothers: Howard, Merton, Ernest, Floyd, and Cecil; a sister: Alberta; and an infant sister: Beverly.
Funeral Services officiated by Rev. Jay Sprout will be held Sunday, September 9, 2018, 11AM at Guibord Funeral Home, 15 Main Street in Lyndonville, Vt. Burial will immediately follow at Lyndon Center Cemetery. Everyone is invited to “The House” at 100 Leonard Street for a cook out after services and burial.
Peter Hutchins
....show , 75, passed away in Lyndon, VT on November 1, 2018.
Peter was born in Burlington, VT in 1943, son to Frederick and Ruby Upton. He was married to Eleanor Hutchins until her death several years ago.
He is survived by his sister, Sally Upton of Pennsylvania.
A graveside service will be held at the Quechee Hilltop Cemetery on Friday, May 17 at 10 AM with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presiding. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.
West Burke, VT: Sandra Jean Aldrich
....show , age 66, of Pilgrim Manor passed away at her home, Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Sandi was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on October 28, 1952, daughter to the late Philip Austin and Dorothy Edna (Gero) Houghton. She lived in the area all her life, was baptized in the Methodist Church in E. Lyndon, graduated from Lyndon Institute in the Class of 1970 and worked as a nursing attendant at the Canterbury Inn for many years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, knitting, crocheting, playing cards with neighbors and traveling throughout northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Sandi was the one who kept up with family over the years and often multiple times a day.
She is survived by her children: Scott Greer and wife, Margaret, of Lyndonville, Charity Austin and husband, Danny, of Concord, Jessica Edney and husband, Chester, of Lunenburg, 3 brothers: Stephen Houghton and companion, Sue Lumbra, of North Kirby, Lisle Houghton and wife, Vicki, of Concord, and Daniel Houghton of Kirby, special friends: Sylvia James of W. Burke, Theresa, A.J. and Jasmine Young all of East Haven, VT, 3 grandchildren: Jeremy Greer, Callie Lea Austin, Mark Austin, 2 great-grandchildren: Riley and Matthew Greer and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services and burial at the Lyndon Center Cemetery will be private at Sandra’s request. There will be no Calling Hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
David Jason Wood
....show , age 55, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, October 28, 2018, following a long battle with cancer.
David was born on May 10, 1963, in Woodsville, NH, son to the late Douglas Lloyd and Joyce (Bailey) Wood. David was raised and educated in Woodsville, N.H. Dave worked as a logger and farmer all his life, loved nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, canoeing, picking fiddleheads and spending time at Old Orchard Beach.
Dave is survived by his wife of 15 years, Julie (Wright) Wood of E. Ryegate; 2 sons: Jason of Haverhill, NH and Timothy of TX; 2 step-children: Jessica Miner of West Topsham and Jeffrey Harris of Pike, NH; 3 brothers: Douglas Wood of Monroe, NH, Thomas and Brent Wood each of Bath, NH; 3 sisters: Christine Higham of Sandown, NH, Diane Allsop of Littleton and Heather Sulham of Bath; 8 grandchildren: Blake, Tristin, Trinity and Bentley Wood and step grandchildren: Jacob, Izaac and Leah Hathaway and Skylar McKinney; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents David was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth in 1994.
There will be no services or calling hours at this time.
David Webster Mitchell
....show , 88, of Lyndonville, VT, passed away on October 21st. He is the son of Walter and Catherine (Webster) Mitchell.
Dave found the love of his life at age 19, and after 4 years of pursuing Cappy Payette, the two married in August of 1953.
Dave was a life-long horse lover and is well known across New England for his horse pulling. He started pulling horses in 1948 driving pairs of (mostly) Belgians, starting off his pulling vocation at the Orleans County (Barton) Fair. He continued pulling until the age of 84, which says a bit about his personality and perseverance!
For over three decades, Dave was a logger and used his horses to haul trees. He started his logging career with his brother Jack, and over the years he managed to drag all 5 of his sons into the woods in order to cut 55 cords of wood by each Friday. He taught his boys about the woods, how to hunt, and instilled a strong work ethic in each of them. As tough as he was, he was not above crawling into a Lion King tent to spend time with his grandchildren, or trying his hand at skateboarding with his great-grandchildren. He was happiest when his barn was full of horses and his house was full of friends and family.
Together, Dave and Cappy had 5 ‘little angels.’ When they say “it takes a village,” that was no understatement for Dave and Cappy, as they raised many other children in their home, in addition to their own. Dave is survived by his wife, Catherine (Cappy) Mitchell; 4 sons: Dale Mitchell, Sr., Dennis “Dan” Mitchell, Sr. (Michelle Hagman), Dwight “Ike” Mitchell, Sr., and Douglas Mitchell; 10 grandchildren: Amy Mitchell, Jennifer Adams (Kurt), Ann Ruggles (George Jr.), Dennis Mitchell, Jr. (Paula Aliano), Dale Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell, Dawn Mitchell, Meghan Mitchell, Dwight Mitchell, Jr., and Dana Mitchell; 9 great-grandchildren: Kyle, Jordan, Nikko, Landon, Sonoma, David, Will, Lydia, and Jake; his dog, Chip; his siblings: Leslie Mitchell (June) and Carroll Mitchell, Sr. (Brenda); other loved ones: Valerie Carreau, Rose Ramsdell, and Jen Mitchell; several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Dave is predeceased by his son, David A. Mitchell, and his siblings; Jackson Mitchell, Sr. (Della), Beverly Lawson (Ed), Barbara Chamberlain (Sid), Hazen (Flossy) Mitchell, and Richard Mitchell (Francine).
If anyone has pictures they would like to add to the Celebration of Life slide show, please email them to jenniferladamsvt@gmail.com.
The family would like to thank the many friends and various family members, along with Caledonia Home Health & Hospice, for their immense kindness and support over the past several months. Your contributions to Dave and Cappy’s health and happiness are greatly appreciated.
Calling hours will be at the Guibord Funeral Home 15 Main Street, Lyndonville, VT, on Thursday, October 25th from 5 to 7pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday morning for immediate family and a Celebration of Life, which will be open to all at the Tempson Barn, 695 Town Farm Drive, Lyndonville, VT, on Friday, October 26th from 2 to 4 pm.
For those attending the Celebration of Life, warmer clothing is recommended. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the David W. Mitchell Memorial Horse Pulling Fund. Please make checks payable to: Community National Bank, P.O. Box 131 Lyndonville, VT 05851 and in the “memo” write ‘David W. Mitchell Memorial Horse Pulling Fund.’
Marcelena Mary Smith
....show , age 84, of New Boston Road, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, following a period of declining health.
Marcelena was born on November 2, 1933, in Greensboro, VT, daughter to the late Raymond Harry and Dellamore Ida (Gonyaw) DeGreenia. She was raised and educated in Greensboro, VT and Married Lester Gene Smith on November 16, 1950, sharing 42 years at the time of his passing on July 23, 1992. She lived in the area all her life and was a longtime member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. Marcelena helped care for many elderly people over the years, worked at Pine Knoll Nursing for 14 years as head cook until retiring in 1989. She was an avid knitter, gardener, instructed aerobics at the Municipal building in Lyndonville for several years starting in 2003. She enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises to Cancun, Panama and the Caribbean. Marcelena was a loving mom, grand and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her sons: Reginald L. Smith of St. Johnsbury, TX, Bryan Smith and wife, Lori, of E. Burke, daughters: Joyce “Jody” Lee of Bulverde, TX, Sylvia Clark of Concord, VT, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her daughter and granddaughter: Rhonda and Amanda Keene, her brothers: Forrest and Welcome DeGreenia, her sisters: Margaret “Peg” Smith, Drusilla Rica and her son-in-law: Donald Lee.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Guibord Funeral Home on the corner of Center and Main Street in Lyndonville, VT, with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow at the North Kirby Cemetery. There will be no Calling Hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Betsy Ellen (Ronan) DeLaBruere
....show , age 70, of Bradley Road, St. Johnsbury, VT and Bradford BLVD, Frostproof, FL died peacefully in Lyndonville, VT, on Sunday, October 14, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Betsy was born and raised in Lyndon, VT, on December 14, 1947 the daughter of Robert and Ernistine (Freehart) Ronan, Sr. She went to the one room schoolhouse in Mt. Hunger and later graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1965. She was a bookkeeper for many years for Double D Landscapers. On June 30, 1978, she married Robert DeLaBruere Sr. and has shared 40 years together. Betsy enjoyed reading, working at the family business, horseback riding and going for long walks. She loved babysitting her many grandchildren, apple picking and making her famous applesauce with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending winters in Florida with Bob and volunteering there at church with the youth. Betsy was dearly loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed by all.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Robert H. DelaBruere, Sr., of St. Johnsbury, VT & Frostproof, FL; her sons: Stephen Smith, Sr. and wife, Kerrie, of Concord, NC; Matthew Smith and wife, Donna, of Lyndonville, VT, Isaiah DeLaBruere and fiancé, Billie, of Island Pond, VT: her stepson; Robert DeLaBruere, Jr. of Island Pond; her daughters: Christine O’Rourke and husband, Steven, of St. Johnsbury, VT, Rhiannon Espiosito and husband, Yong Hui Huang, of Danville, VT: her step daughters; Lisa DeLaBruere of Inverness, FL, Roberta Jordan of Lyndon, VT and Andrea DeLaBruere of Essex, VT; her brothers, Robert Ronan, Jr. and companion Don of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jeffrey Ronan, Sr. and wife Linda of Concord, NC: her brother & sister-in-laws; Armand DeLaBruere and wife, Dawn, of PA, Claude DeLaBruere and wife, Joanne, of Newport, VT, Richard DeLaBruere and wife, Lizette, of NY, Pauline Sage and husband, Gene, of MA, Diane Peck and partner, Fred Jackson, of Island Pond, VT, Claire Fontaine and husband, Raymond, of Island Pond, VT, Yvonne Ovitt and husband, Elton, of FL, Yvette Hadlock and husband, Gary, of Island Pond, VT, Roland DeLaBruere and wife, Tammy, of FL, Leonard DeLaBruere and wife, Linda, of NY and Katherine Maxwell and husband, Brian, of Island Pond, VT: 33 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Betsy was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Marjorie Amies; her grandson, Anthony Esposito and her in-laws, Roland Sr. and Cecile (Ruell) DeLaBruere.
Friends may call on the family from 5-7PM Thursday October 18, 2018, at the Guibord Funeral Home on the corner of Main and Center Streets in Lyndonville.
Funeral Services will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church in Lyndonville, VT, at 11AM on Friday the 19th, with Elder Jim Sanders of the Wheelock Brethren officiating. A luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. Burial will be private.
Bill Mackay
....show , 84, came to a peaceful rest at the home of his beloved niece Jeannie and nephew Myron Heywood on High St. in St. Johnsbury, VT on Saturday October 13th. He was surrounded by loved ones, including his loyal dog Bella.
Bill was born of February 21, 1934 in St. Johnsbury to William Wallace (Mack) and Gertrude (Weston) Mackay.
Bill attended school in St. Johnsbury at the St. Johnsbury Trade School. He had many jobs starting at an early age. In his early 20s he went to work for the VT Highway Department until his retirement.
Bill was a crafty builder of scaled replicas, such as his family homestead on Deer Ave, a working saw mill, covered bridges, and several gas powered planes. He was also an avid golfer, playing an average 27 holes a day, then coming home and tinkering on his tractors and golf cart. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and reading about history.
On November 26, 1966 he married his love, Katherine Heath.
He is survived by daughter Gail and Husband Gary Brooks of Gilman, VT; son Steve and wife Mary Mackay of West Charleston, VT; daughter Joyce and husband Rick Kline of Littleton, NH; son Jeffery Mackay of St. Johnsbury; daughter Tamatha and husband Robert Spicer of Granby, VT; sister Margaret Irwin of St. Johnsbury; and brother Maitland “Bob” Mackay of West Danville, VT. There are several grand and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom share special memories.
He is predeceased by his wife, parents, and sister Murial Taylor.
He will be sadly missed by all, including his special golf buddies.
Donations in Bill’s name can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association - PO Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-60111. www.alz.org. 1-800-272-3900
The family would like to say a special thanks to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, Caledonia Home Health, and Hospice, and Rev. Ann Hockridge.
North Concord, VT: Howard Clinton Nichols
....show , age 88, formerly of Oregon Road, died at his home in North Concord of an apparent heart attack, Monday October 8, 2018.
Howard was born in East Concord, VT, on September 25, 1930, son to the late Harry and Marcia (Isham) Nichols. He was raised and educated in Concord and remained there his entire life. Howard served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952-1953 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal in May of 1960. For over 41 years he was employed with Gilman Paper Company as a pipefitter and retired as Foreman in 1993. He had one other job and that was with New England Tree (now Asplundh) during the strike at Gilman Paper. His hobbies included snowmobiling, four-wheeling, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his companion since 2009, Sandy Gonyer, of N. Concord, his daughter: Patricia Celino (Ronald) of Florida, his son Steven Nichols (Louise) of Littleton, NH, 2 grandchildren: Stephanie Cogswell (Aaron), Michael Nichols, II (Tara), 3 great-grandchildren: Bailey Nichols, Kamryan Nichols, Hunter Cogswell, niece & nephew: Paula & Ronnie and Sandy’s son: Ricky Gonyer (Grace) of Cleveland, NC
Howard was pre-deceased by his wife of 48 years: Virginia “Ginny” (Davis) in 2003, his son: Michael Nichols in 2016 and his sister Margaret Stevens.
There will be no calling hours.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held in the springtime on May 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the East Concord Cemetery with the Rev. Sue MacKay officiating. A light luncheon will follow at Sandy's.
Jean Evelyn Olcott
....show , age 88, of New Boston Road, passed away October 7, 2018 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, following a short period of declining health.
Jean was born June 30, 1930, in Whitefield, NH, the second of ten children, to Raymond and Althea (Stillings) Holmes. She grew up all over northern New Hampshire, as the family moved frequently.
On September 23, 1946, Jean married Glenn Howard Olcott in St Johnsbury. Shortly after, they purchased the farm on Severance Hill Road from Glenn's parents. Together, they worked hard for many years, keeping the farm going, and raising their family. She was always proud of this, and quick to tell others, "We're farmers!"
Jean was full of life, constantly busy and on the go. And she loved a good party! Whether it was at the farm, or their winter home in Florida, she always made sure everyone had plenty to drink and eat (she was an amazing cook!), and there are few who haven't been dragged out to dance a polka, two-step, or waltz with her!
Jean was always straight-forward and honest, stubborn and principled. She loved to be in charge, had to have the last word, and she was a fighter right up until the end. She was the foundation of our family.
Jean is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Glenn, Sr., her sons: Glenn Olcott, Jr. and Evelyn, and Gary Olcott, Sr. and Veronica, her grandchildren: Wendy Olcott (Russell Nolan), Greg Olcott (Marnie), Penny Bessom (Rick), and Gary Olcott, Jr. (Holly), her great-grandchildren: Brianna Bessom, Garrett, Adelina, Dario and Derek Olcott, and Jessica Phegley. Also her siblings: Sherman Holmes (Jackie), Jennie Sanderson, Lyman Holmes (Joyce), Carole Lyman, and Jed Holmes, a sister-in-law: Roberta Holmes, and many extended family members.
Jean was predeceased by her granddaughter, Michelle Olcott, her great-granddaughter, Gillian Bessom, and her siblings, Raylene Lamere, Helen Blodgett, Eleanor Holmes, and Perley Holmes.
Jean hated a big fuss to be made over her, so private graveside services will take place on October 20 at Grove Cemetery in East St Johnsbury.
Thomas Leroy Brooks
....show , age 68, of Lightplant Drive in Lyndonville, died at Pines Rehabilitation & Health on Tuesday October 2, 2018. He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, August 4, 1950.
There will be no calling hours or services at this time.
Michael Edward Dargie
....show of Danville, VT passed away following a long battle with Alzheimer’s on November 23, 2018, at his home with his family around him. Michael was born in Goffstown, NH on June 20, 1956. His parents were the late Leon Edward and Gloria Faith (Faufaw) Dargie of Danville, VT. He attended school in North Haverhill, NH, and at the age of eleven his parents moved to Danville, VT, where he attended school and graduated from Danville High School with the Class of 1974.
Previously, Michael was a member of the Danville Volunteer Fire Department. Michael then became a Deputy Sheriff for the Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department in 1975 and served until the late 1990’s. In recent years, Michael became an EMT for the Danville Rescue Squad and he helped to revamp and restructure the organization. He was also a CPR training instructor. One of his proudest moments was when he delivered a baby in the ambulance on a winter night. He was truly a public servant. Michael was also employed by EHV Weidmann Industries for nearly 30 years obtaining the position of Shipping Manager until retirement.
He enjoyed taking the kids to the Drive-In on Friday nights, was a great story teller and loved to tell jokes to entertain both the children and others. He had a very calm demeanor, didn’t get angry or speak ill of anyone.
Michael is survived by his life partner: Sandy Boyle of St. Johnsbury, his Daughter: Jillian Dargie & Wayne Payton of Danville; a Brother: David Dargie of W. Danville; Sisters: Cynthia Ruggles and husband, Larry, of Barnet, Suzanne DeMasi and husband, James, of Danville, Grandchildren: Sophia and Renee Payton and Nieces and Nephews.
Burial will take place at the family’s convenience. A celebration of life will be held in March. Further details will be published at a later time.
Those wishing to send a charitable contribution may send it to: Danville Fire and Rescue at PO Box 229, Danville, VT 05828 or Caledonia Home Health & Hospice at 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Kenneth Ronald Blay, Sr.
....show , age 80, of Sherburne Road, died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday Morning, November 21, 2018, at his home.
Ken was born and raised in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born on October 8, 1938, to the late Raymond and Mildred Pearl (Ferris) Blay. He was educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1957, began working at Fairbanks Morse in the foundry and served in the VT Army National Guard for 7 years. In 1957 he also married Drucilla Lamothe and raised 3 children over the many years they shared together. Ken was a truck driver all his life, learning on the job at Caledonia Sand & Gravel at a young age and worked for just about everyone over his career including Jimmy Noyes, Rustic Brick, Old Fox, Lyndonville Furniture, Tri-state Drilling and Sorrel’s Trucking. He loved working on his vehicles, running his tractor, hunting and fishing, especially from his boat.
He is survived by Drucilla of Wheelock, his daughter: Julie Simpson and husband, Steve, of Newport, VT, 2 sons: Ken Blay, Jr., and wife, Tina Knox-Blay, of Winslow, ME, Jeff Blay of Sheffield, VT, 3 sisters-in-law: Joyce Tatreault, Judy Folford, Sylvia James, a brother-in-law: Richard Tetreault, a nephew: Brian Mosher (Fatima)9 grandchildren: Devin(Megan), Justin(Becky), Nathaniel(Marie) and Jeremy(Joslyn) Simpson, Hannah Blay, Josh Blay, Austin Knox-Blay & McKenzie Knox-Blay, Tucker Blay( Elizabeth Ball), and Tucker’s mother, Kiki Willey, 14 great-grandchildren and friends: Shirlene, Alton and Ramona.. He was predeceased by 2 brothers: Robert Blay and Charles Mosher.
At Ken’s request there will be no services or calling hours at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held next summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675
St. Johnsbury, VT: Richard L. Spooner
....show , age 66, of Lafayette Street, died at his home following a long decline in health on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Richard was born in New London, NH, on June 7, 1952, son to the late Richard Spooner and Mary Rose (Hall). Ricky grew up in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. He has lived in the St. Johnsbury area for many years, and before that lived in White River Junction. A “Jack of all Trades”, he enjoyed working with his hands. He was considerate of others and would do anything for anyone in need. Ricky loved animals, enjoyed camping, swimming and the company of family and friends, who will miss him.
He is survived by his pet KitCat, 3 sisters: Cora Undt of VT, Rose Witham and husband, Murray, of Northwood, NH, Mary Etta Pease DiPetro and husband, John, of Vershire, VT, and a brother: William Spooner of Concord, NH, and his good friends and caregivers at the end: Amber Lebreque and Garret Southworth of St. Johnsbury and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister: Elaine.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Saturday December 1, 2018, at the Mustard Seed Soup Kitchen, 166 Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury with Pastor Jeff Pearson officiating. All are welcome.
Richard “Dick” Delma Simpson
....show , age 79 of Glendale, CA and lately of New Hampton, N.H, died on November 15, 2018 in Burbank, CA after a short illness with members of, his family surrounding his bed. Dick was born in Lyndonville, VT to Delma G. and Frances Lawson (Simpson) LaClair on August 25, 1939 and attended school in Sutton and Lyndon Institute. He graduated from Holliston, MA where his father was living. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1958.
When he was discharged, he worked for Ted Velpey Corporation in electronics & radio crystals, UPS in MA, Logging in Vermont, and moved to California where he drove Greyhound Bus as a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 30 years where he retired as an honorary member. Following his retirement he continued as a driver for Television shows and finished out his working career at CBS on the TV show CSI:NY.
His nephew built him small cabin near his brother Tyler Simpson in New Hampton, NH where he spent spring and summers fly fishing and hunting. He built & spent several years as an Amatetur Ham Radio operator, built computers, and had a Tax accounting business, In his earlier years he loved hunting and tying flies. He was a member of Single Action Shooting Society, the NRA, Canyon Oaks Sportsman Club - Trap and Skeet, NH Pemi Fish & Game Club, and a member of the Veterans Administration. He attended the Glendale Presbyterian Church in California and Ashland Methodist Church in New Hampshire.
Richard leaves his wife Tania Simpson, and her children, his beloved Karina Culbertson of Sun Valley, CA. and Alex Souto of Tujunga, CA: his children Ted Edwin Simpson of Arcadio, CA, Beth Tipton of Marshalltown, Iowa, Michelle Moss of Tujunga, , and Tracy Boyd of New Holland, PA; his siblings: Barbara Dwyer of Lyndonville, VT, Marilyn Simpson of Montreal, Canada, Jean Dotzler of Rock Spring, GA; Ted LaClair of Newark, DE, Tyler Simpson of New Hampton, NH, Dane Simpson of Ashland, NH, Kevin Simpson of Summerville, SC: Stepsister, Brenda LaClair of Jefferson, Vermont, Step-brother Keith LaClair of Newark Delaware; Stepmother Marie Simpson, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, her children David MacDonald of New Smyrna Beach, Christopher MacDonald of Moultonboro, NH;
Richard was predeceased by his parents, stepparents, Francis LaClair and Audrey Farnsworth, his son Richard (Butch) Simpson, his adopted grandson Jake Simpson, and his sister Lyndel Simpson McKay.
A memorial service will be held in the Spring in Ashland, NH.
St. Johnsbury, VT: Timothy P. Cyr
....show , age 59, of Third Street succumbed to hypothermia while out walking early on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Tim was born in St. Albans, VT, on July 17, 1959, son to Pearl (Vanslette) and the late Leonel Cyr. He was raised and educated in Highgate and Swanton, VT and was a regular Huck Finn. Tim was much happier skipping school to go fishing or exploring, and his love of nature never left him, continuing to hunt, fish and camp for years. He served in the U.S. Army, was an excellent marksman and learned to run heavy equipment. He liked to work with his hands, and carpentry and masonry were his trade. In later years his hands turned out beautiful folk art and crafts that brought him an income. Tim loved animals and kids, was really a good person, a man proud of his Abenaki heritage and close to his Lord and Savior.
Tim is survived by his beloved wife: Donna (Faufaw) Cyr of St. Johnsbury; his mother: Pearl Cyr of Swanton; a son: Jeremy Cyr and companion, Kim, of Morrisville; a brother: Lynn Cyr of Hiawassee, GA; sisters: Debbie Kittell and husband, Jeffrey, of Sheldon, Lisa Lumbra and husband, Hilton, of St. Albans, Marie Ritchie of Lavalette, NJ, Pam Cyr and husband, Rich, of South Burlington, Susan McEwen and husband, Mark, of Swanton; and several grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father, and a brother-in-law: Jim Ritchie.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church, RT 5 in Barnet, with Rev. Steven Clark officiating. Burial will take place in the springtime at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. There will be no Calling Hours.
Helen Bishop Sargent
....show , 86 of St Johnsbury passed away after a period of declining health at NVRH in St. Johnsbury on November 12, 2018.
Helen was born on February 28th 1932 in Granby, VT to Henry Caleb Bishop and Vera Blanche (Shores).
In 1948, she married Melvin Reed Hale and they raised nine children together in the Barnet VT area. Later In life, Helen made her home in the Littleton, NH area and married George Hosea Sargent in 1997. After George’s death, Helen moved to Concord, VT full time and spent each summer at her second home, close to her family homestead on Shores Hill in Granby.
She received her Nurse Assistant Certificate on August 31, 1979 and spent many years working as a care provider until her retirement at the age of 79, from the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Inc. in Littleton, NH.
Helen was very active up until her recent illness. She was an avid gardener and spent hours planting and caring for her many gardens. She was a lifetime knitter and created beautiful handmade gifts for her family and friends. Her many talents included writing poetry, drawing, crafting and journaling her life. In recent years, as a gifted songwriter she would often play the organ and sing with her bands “Helen and Friends” and “The Country Ramblers”. Helen and her bands traveled and spent many hours volunteering to sing and play at retirement homes and many other musical venues where she also loved to socialize.
Helen is survived by her nine children, Linda A. Choate of Barnet, VT; Carolyn L. Bigelow (Robert) of Passumpsic, VT; Melvin E. Hale (Lana) of St Johnsbury, VT; Donald A. Hale (Debra) of Burke, VT; Michael G. Hale (Margaret) of Barnet, VT; Timothy L. Hale (Dianah) of St Johnsbury, VT; Thomas A. Hale (Claire) of Concord, VT; Jeffrey R. Hale (Carol) of Danville, VT; Debra M. Hale of St Johnsbury, VT.
Twenty Three Grandchildren: Kelly, Jeremy, Jodi, Michael, Ryan, Jennifer, Nicholas, Sadie, Molly, Daniel, Nathaniel, Jessica, Elizabeth, Zachary, Travis, Beth, Heather, Kathleen, Jillian, Michelle, Maegan, Gunther, Mark.
Thirty Eight Great Grandchildren: Andereck, Haley, Riley, Dakota, Madison, Devon, Lucy, Alice, Damon, Dylan, Jackson, Ella, Lindsay, Mia, Zachary, Connor, Cecelia, Lucas, Kennedy, Lance, Luna, Ezekial, Isaiah, Noah, Juniper, Zander, Briella, Carter, Bronson, Mason, Jase, Olivia, Becca, Dylan, Derek, Rileigh, Maddie, Jadence.
Three Great Great Grandchildren: Alexander, London, Lacey and a fourth on the way.
A Brother: Lee E Bishop of Concord, VT Sisters: Marjorie V. Marcy of St Johnsbury, VT and Marilyn E. Burke of Lancaster, NH. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Helen was predeceased by her Parents, Spouses and Brothers: Henry C Bishop, Harold A Bishop, Sister: Mary Alice Smith, Son in-law: James H Choate, Great Grandson: Gunnar M. Hale.
A graveside service and a celebration of Helen’s life will be held at a later date in the Spring.
Marjorie L. Deth
....show , 89, died in Lyndonville, VT on November 8, 2018 under the loving care of Susie Greaves. Marjorie was born in Cambridge, VT on November 1, 1929 the sixth child of Rupert R. Deth, born in Fletcher, VT and Rilla (Cross) Deth, born in Fairfax, VT.
Marjorie’s family moved from Morrisville, VT to Burke, VT on her fourth birthday, Nov. 1, 1933 to the John Flyer farm where they farmed until 1946. Then the family moved ½ mile over the hill to the Arthur Coe farm. At the time of her father’s death in 1957, her brother Wallace took over the farm and he and Marge ran the farm together for 40 years.
Marge was proud of being a great, great, great, great Aunt after the birth of a nephew in Merrimac, Ma. She had many nieces and nephews and said she “loved them all”. She spoke about being blessed with good neighbors and lots of friends over the years. “They were always there at any time of need.” she said.
For years Marge was a member of Country Corner Squares in Lyndon Corner. She would always acknowledge family and friends thru happy times or occasions as well as sad times with a card or a phone call.
Marjorie’s ashes will be spread on the Deth farm with her brother Wallace. She said, “I am staying on the farm I love.”
She is survived by a brother, Reginald Deth and his wife Gloria of East Burke; sister-in-law, Patricia Deth of Morrisville, VT and many many nieces and nephews.
Marge was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth and Francis Deth; three sisters, Catherine Sanderson, Evelyn Greenwood and Carolyn McFarland; brother-in-laws, Raymond Sanderson and Richard McFarland; sister-in-law, Elaine Deth.
At Marjorie’s request, there will be no visiting hours or service.
Leroy Allen Wellman, Jr.
....show , age 57, longtime-resident of Kirby died suddenly, November 8, 2018, in Victory, VT.
Leroy was born on December 18, 1960, in Nashua, NH, to Leroy A. Sr., and Ethelyn Louice (McLaughlin) Wellman. He was raised and educated in Nashua and Hudson, NH attending Nashua High School. He married Penny Kay Patoine (Shedd) in 1990 and shared 25 years at the time of her passing on November 25, 2015. He enjoyed all the New England sports, NASCAR, 4 wheeling and mudding, raccoon hunting. He enjoyed his job at RCT but loved and was dedicated to bringing his special rider Wilson to school and back daily for years. He was very artistic and liked to draw. Leroy loved all animals, especially his dogs. Most of all Leroy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Leroy A. Wellman, Sr., of Ainsworth, NH, his step-son: Paul Patoine and his wife Annie of Kirby. As Leroy would tell anyone about the children he loved so dearly “they are not spoiled they are loved” he has 8 grandchildren: Katy, Kimberly, Kasey, Corey, Lacey, Rosa, Lilyahna, and Paul Jr. Also 7 great-grandchildren: Emma, Abigail, Carter, Aleeyah, Tanner, Mackenzie, and Rebecca. Nieces and nephews including: Krystal L. Rhodes, John A. Rhodes and Olivia B. Rhodes. A sister: Cynthia A. Rhodes of Kirby, 4 brothers: Terrel Price of Augusta, ME, Charles Price of Portland, ME, Johns Price of Maine, Joe Wellman of Searsport, ME, Aunts & Uncles: Clyde (Les) Wellman of Belfast, ME, Lucy Stedman of Belfast, Harold McLaughlin of Gray, ME, Clifton McLaughlin of Yarmouth, MA, Edna Emerson of S. Portland, ME and His girlfriend: Cindy Williamson of Brattleboro
He was also predeceased by his Step-daughter: Tammy Boardman and mother: Ethelyn.
Friends may call on the family from 1-3PM on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Guibord Funeral Home located at the corner of Center and Main Streets in Lyndonville, VT. A short prayer service will conclude this time celebrate Leroy’s life.
Audrey Bickford
....show , age 92, passed away Monday evening, November 5, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Audrey was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Saith (Sweet) Hutchins of Malone, NY. She grew up in Malone and graduated from Franklin Academy in 1944, then went on to graduate with a B.A. from the University of Vermont in 1948. While at UVM, she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
Audrey married Edwin H. Bickford on June 21, 1948. They shared nearly 37 years before Edwin’s passing in 1985. Audrey and Edwin lived in Montpelier, VT; Claremont, NH; and 20 years in Westfield, MA, before moving to Lyndonville, VT in 1973. While in MA, Audrey worked for many years at the Woronoco Savings Bank. Audrey left Lyndonville in 1986 to spend summers at a cottage on Shadow Lake in Glover, VT and winters in Bradenton, FL. She settled in Barton in 2001.
Audrey lived a quiet life. She was a member of the Order of Easter Star, Glenwood High Peaks Chapter #89. She also enjoyed watching TV and playing Sudoku.
She is survived by her special friend and companion of 29 years, Paul Doyle of Barton; brother-in-law, Willard and Arlene Bickford of Essex Junction; sister-in-law, Marian Hastings of Waterloo, Iowa; and nieces and nephews on her late-husband’s side.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thetford Academy, Attn: James & Mildred Doyle Scholarship Fund, PO Box 190, Thetford, VT 05074.
There will be a graveside service 10AM, Wednesday May 8th at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover, VT with Rev. Evelyn Coupe officiating.
Nancy M. Stowell
....show , age 82, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, Thursday evening, November 1, 2018, following a long period of declining health.
Nancy was born in Bennington, VT, on June 20, 1936, daughter to the late George Edward and Gladys (Surdam) Jepson. She was raised and educated there and while working at Polygraphic, a greeting card company in Bennington, she met Bernard William Stowell. They married on April 25 1964. They lived in Bennington and later in Boston for 2 years before coming to Lyndonville to settle down and raise a family. Nancy enjoyed gardening, soap operas, her cats, reading Harlequin romance novels and being outside.
She is survived by her 2 sons: Lawrence Stowell of Lyndonville and Steven Stowell of St. Johnsbury and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 6 siblings: Joyce Adams, Norma Taylor, Phyllis Pratt, Ross Jepson, and Raymond and Donald Martin.
Funeral Services will be held at 1PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at the Guibord Funeral Home located at the corner of Center and Main Streets in Lyndonville, VT. Burial will follow at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. There will be no Calling Hours.
Memorial donations may be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to the Alzheimer’s Association of VT, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495
Edith (“Edie”) Bell-Brown
....show , 71, passed away December 11, 2018 in Concord, Vt., after a long struggle with cancer. She was the widow of Robin W. Brown, who predeceased her in 1999, and the daughter of the late Edith Molitor Bell and the late Alexander L. Bell. Edie began her life on January 3, 1947 in northern New Jersey, where she graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School and attended Newark State College.
In 1978, she moved to Vermont and after caring for her disabled mother for many years, Edie returned to college in 1984 at the age of 37. She began a new life as a full time student at Lyndon State College at a time when “adult learners” were a rare sight on college campuses. She worked helping other students at the Academic Support Center, participated in a full range of campus activities, and always managed to excel in her studies. She met her husband, Robin Brown, at Lyndon State where he was a member of the faculty.
At her graduation in 1988 with a degree in English, Edie delivered one of the student commencement speeches. She also received special recognition by becoming a member of the Arthur B. Elliot Honor Society; the highest honor bestowed by the college for outstanding achievement in the area of scholarship, leadership, service to the college, and dedication to a chosen profession.
Edie joined her husband when he was appointed the art department faculty chair at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. There she continued her studies in American and English literature and completed her masters’ degree in English in 1999. Her scholarship was noted with an honors convocation award and her induction to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Her perfect recollection and ability to recite her favorite poems was a source of strength and comfort in her final days.
After her husband’s death Edie returned to Lyndon Vermont, the community she loved. Edie settled in a small cozy house with a series of much loved “Jellicle” cats. For several years she taught English part-time for Lyndon State and tutored adults enrolled in Johnson State’s External Degree Program. Edie shared her passion for literature, literacy, and education by serving as the president of the Friends of the Cobleigh Library from 2005-2011 coordinating countless book sales, raffles, and coin drops. She also served the Lyndon community as a Justice of the Peace and on the Board of Civil Authority since 2014.
What Edie will be most remembered for is her passion for politics and the extraordinary number of close and enduring friendships she made as a hardworking volunteer for Democrats in Caledonia County, and for races at all levels of government, including her own candidacy for the Lyndon, Sutton, Burke seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. She was widely recognized as someone who worked tirelessly without seeking personal glory or recognition.
Edie served as a representative from Caledonia County to the Vermont State Democratic Committee for the past decade, held positions of Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Lyndon Town Democratic Committee since 2011, and served in several positions on the county committee for over a dozen years. She has been widely recognized for giving her time and energy unselfishly to the people and Democratic causes she supported. Edie was known to deflect discussions about her personal health to focus on the realities of the U.S. health care system and the need to make sure everyone had access to quality care.
Edie was predeceased by her brother, Alexander (Sandy) Bell. She is survived by a wide circle of friends and admirers, who have been touched by her generosity and grace, especially her friend since grade school, Christine Nicosia of Venice, Florida, and her cherished friend, Mildred LaBeur of West Danville.
Calling hours will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 10:00-11:00 am at Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Lyndonville, Vt. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am.
Pauline Patterson
....show of Danville, VT passed away December 10, 2018 at Welcome Home Mature Adult Assisted Living LLC in Lyndonville, VT.
She was born April 12, 1931, daughter of Harold and Mary (Sutton) Dresser in Sheffield VT. The family moved to North Danville when Polly was 4 years old.
Polly was a graduate of Danville High School. Polly attended Sheldon Academy of Hair Design in Burlington. She worked for one year in Johnson Vermont. Then in 1950 she married Lloyd (Pat) Patterson and moved back to North Danville. They farmed at Four-Town Acres.
Polly’s survivors include son-- Roy (Patti Barrett) of North Danville and daughter--Joy and husband Roger Wood of Concord. The grandchildren meant the whole world to her. They are: Troy Patterson and wife Renee of Alburgh: Dayna Boudreau and husband Michael of North Danville; Jessica Patterson of North Danville; Kevin Matte and wife Meggin of Waterford; Patty Matte and husband Fred Pogmore of Concord; Andrew Wood and wife Amy of Waterbury. Polly had the pleasure of knowing 11 great-grandchildren—Cameron and Jadyn Patterson; Jake and Rian Boudreau; Riley Patterson and Dylan Foster; Brandon and Kayla Matte; Kendra, Ashley, and Morgan Darrell. She is survived sister-in-law Nancy Dresser of Buxton, ME. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Mary Dresser of Lyndonville; Polly was predeceased by husband Pat in 2009, as well as her sisters and their husbands—Luella and Vernon Webster and Leonard and Helena Carson all of Danville. She was predeceased by her brother Harold (Bub) Dresser of Buxton Maine. Polly was predeceased by daughter-in-law Brenda (Ladd) Patterson of Danville in 2015. She was predeceased by nephew Roland Carson.
Polly was very devoted to the family. Nothing pleased her more than to have the kids around her. She was notorious for feeding anyone close by at meal time. Polly was an accomplished seamstress. Polly was an avid knitter and the whole family benefited from her skills.
Polly had been an active member of the Old North Church Committee and took great pride in taking care of the lawn and flower beds there while she served on the committee. In her younger years she was very active in the North Danville Community Club. Polly followed the sports of all the grandkids with great enthusiasm, and continued to show an interest in all of the great grandkids games even when she was unable to attend.
Polly valued hard work above all else, and had an extreme amount of energy. Pat and Polly saw a lot of the country as Pat had many meetings nationwide as he was involved in the dairy industry in many aspects. Polly felt very fortunate that she was able to encourage the love of travel in the grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00pm at the North Danville Baptist Church with Steve Parker officiating. There will be no calling hours.
A reception will immediately follow downstairs in the fellowship hall.
In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to “Welcome Home Mature Adult Asst Living LLC” 367 Calendar Brook Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851
Charles F. Kinerson
....show , 95, (WW II Vet), of North Haverhill, NH, formerly of Danville, Vt., entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 10, 2018. He was born in Peacham, Vt. on March 29, 1923 to Charles Raymond and Elizabeth (Scott) Kinerson.
Charles was predeceased by both parents, his brothers: Kenneth Kinerson and K. Scott Kinerson; his wives: Laura (Hall) Kinerson, Mae (Beebe) Kinerson, and Eula (Mitchell) Kinerson; and a son, Jeffrey Kinerson.
Charles is survived by: a brother-in-law, Thomas Hall; a son, David R. (June E.) Kinerson, daughters: Kitty (Carl) Thresher, and Barbara Lohman; daughter-in-law, Lise Kinerson; grandsons: Andrew D.(Rebecca)Kinerson, Larry Brown, Connor Kinerson, Cameron Kinerson and Coree (Julie) Kinerson; granddaughters: Kristina Smith, Tamara (Chris) Griffin; great granddaughters: Laura (Lohman) Byam, Shyanna Griffin; and eight great grandsons: Liam Kinerson, Gavin Kinerson, Aiden Kinerson, Bentley Kinerson, Steven Sheldon, Atreyu Griffin, Miles Macie and Grayson Ouellette., and one great, great granddaughter, Sophia Thresher. Also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and two step-sons: Ken (Kathi) Mitchell and Wayne (Rahe) Mitchell; and a step-daughter, Marilyn Bedell and a step-daughter-in-law, Becky Mitchell, four step-grandsons, two step-granddaughters, two step-great grandsons, and a step-great granddaughter.
Charles graduated from the Woodsville High School. He served 3 years in the Army Air Corp in W. W. II and served 10 months in European Theatre. Charles received his honorary discharge from the military on December 30, 1945 at Fort Divans, MA.
For several years, Charles worked as a salesman, selling fishing and hunting supplies for Thompson and Hoag. He also operated his own upholstery business prior to his retirement.
When Charles was 80 years old, he drove to Alaska all by himself in his new PT Dream Cruiser. He took many pictures of the various places he visited. He saw Niagara Falls, drove on the Alaskan Highway, saw McKinley National Park, Anchorage, Homer, Valdez, Tok and Hanes, Alaska. He took the ferry to Bellingham, Washington. He said, “It was a great trip on the inside passage”.
Charles always had a story to tell about one of his many adventures he had during his lifetime. He could talk for hours on almost any subject. He was a very interesting person and a very kind, caring man.
During his final years, Charles resided at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, New Hampshire.
Charles will be greatly missed by his family, friends, his church family and members of the community.
The viewing will be held at Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt. on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. The funeral will follow shortly after the viewing. The interment will be at the Danville Green Cemetery following the funeral service.
BUXTON – Harold "Bub" Dresser
....show passed away peacefully at the Barron Center on Dec. 9, 2018, from complications of a bad fall in August. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt. on Nov. 11, 1939, the son of Harold and Mary Sutton Dresser, Sr.
He graduated from Danville High School in Vermont. He served in the Vermont National Guard. He worked as a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser for many years retiring to Maine 10 years ago to be closer to his daughters and grandchildren. He also raised and raced Standard bred Horses both in Maine and Vermont.
He was predeceased by his sister Luella and her husband Vernon Webster and by his twin sister Helena and her husband Leonard Carson, and brother-in-law Lloyd Patterson all of Danville, Vt.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Deblois Dresser of 54 years of Buxton; daughters Barbara Dresser of Saco and Joanne and her husband Jeff Myers of Sebago; a sister Pauline Patterson of Danville, Vt.; grandchildren Cameron Myers and Kylie Myers; and several nieces and nephews.
A spring burial will be held in Vermont. Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Rd., Buxton (Bar Mills) is respectfully handling the arrangements.
A reception will follow the burial on May 9, 2019 at the Lyndon Outing Club for anyone wishing to attend.
Donations may be made in his honor to: Buxton Rescue, 185 Portland Rd., Buxton, ME 04093
Kerry Keenan
....show passed away at his home surrounded by his family December 7, 2018 following a rapid decline with dementia at the age of 73. He was the son of Hazen and Mabel Keenan, born January 3, 1945. He joined an older brother, Kevin. He was educated in the St. Johnsbury school system and graduated from the Academy in 1963 where he met his future wife Jeannette Dunn. He enlisted in the Army and was in the Army Security Agency serving a 13 month tour of duty in Korea. Upon his return he and Jeannette were married and moved to Warrenton, Virginia where he served his remaining service time at Vint Hill Farm Army Base. Here his first son, Michael was born.
Following his discharge the family returned to St. Johnsbury where while working full time as a yard clerk for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and part time for Hovey's Shoe Store he enrolled at Lyndon State College with the help of the GI Bill and obtained a degree in education. During that time his second son, Ken was born. In 1973 he began his teaching career as an English teacher at St. Johnsbury Junior High a month after his daughter, Mimi was born. For the next 37 years with the exception of three years when he was Assistant Manager at Hovey's Department Store, he held positions as a teacher, Career Education Coordinator, teaching principal at Portland and Arlington schools, assistant Superintendent and Middle School principal all in the St. Johnsbury School District. He ended his career as principal at the Barnet School. During these assignments he earned a Master's Degree at Lyndon State College and a Certificate of Advance Studies at the University of Vermont. He served on many committees and was particularly fond of his work as secretary and later Chair of the Vermont Local and Regional Standards Board for the Northeast Region.
As passionately involved as he was in his career in education he was equally committed to his family. The quality of time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren was truly remarkable and created many precious memories that will last a lifetime.
He was an active member of North Congregational Church serving on many committees including being a deacon for nine years. He was part of the merger that brought North and South Churches together to form the United Community Church.
His pastime pleasures included; motorcycling, biking, snowshoeing, camping, kayaking, walking, collecting antique toy vehicles, attending his children's and grandchildren's activities, spending time with the Fournier family, playing cards and traveling to Alaska, Montana and California to visit family.
Compassion, kindness, fairness, integrity, collaborative leadership, being totally dedicated to serving the best interests of his students and having a passion and pride in his family sum up the great human being Kerry was and he will be greatly missed.
He was predeceased by his parents, Hazen and Mabel Keenan, his brother Kevin, his mother-in-law Rita Dunn and a sister-in-law Marie Holden.
He is survived by his wife Jeannette, his children Michael and wife Melanie and their children Ethan, Emily and Noah from Wasilla, Alaska, his son Ken from Livingston, Montana and his daughter Mimi and husband Shawn and their children Shea and Kaylee from Lyndonville. Also, his brother-in-law Al Dunn, sister-in-law Suzanne Dunn, step mother Annette Keenan, Aunt and Uncle Al and Bev Acker, many loved nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends Jerry and Jean Fournier.
Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, December 14, 2018 at Sayles Funeral Home 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. The funeral will take place Saturday, December 15 at 11:00 AM at the United Community Church 1325 Main St. St. Johnsbury, VT.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Caledonia Home Health Care and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 would be appreciated. People attending calling hours and the service are invited to bring a jar of peanut butter and/or jam to be donated to H.O.P.E.'s Back Pack Program.
Joyce E. Lefaivre
....show , 81, of Lyndonville passed away on Thursday, December 06, 2018 at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT.
Joyce was born in Lyndon, VT on November 11, 1937 the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Messier) Miles
She enjoyed gardening, wreath making, cruising on her 4-wheeler, snowmobiling, bingo and berry picking. She made pickles, jams and jellies. She loved to watch her children and grand children play sports, dance recitals, plays and concerts. She was extremely creative with her arts and crafts and loved to spread them around to family and friends.
Survivors include her children: Larry (Oralie) Lefaivre, Donny (Debbie) Lefaivre, Sheila Leonard, Pam (Bernie) Dopp and Dana Lafaivre; grandchildren: Libby, Sam, Nicki, Jessie, Alyssa, Mason, Bobbi-Jo, Adam, BJ, Travis and Alexis; many nieces and nephews; many many special friends and her beloved pets: Lily, Casper and Tabby.
Joyce was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Keith in 1995; her siblings: Fred (Elizabeth) Chamberlain Sr., June (Edward) Randall, Sidney (Barbara) Chamberlain, Mae (Vincent) Yusitis, George (Lorraine) Chamberlain, Dorothy (Henry) Whipple, Reginald (Gertrude) Chamberlain and Everette Miles; her son-in-law, Chris Leonard.
Donations made in Joyce’s memory can be directed to the Lyndon Dog Pound, c/o Cindy Cady, P.O. Box 211, Lyndonville, VT 05851.
A funeral service will take place at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00am with the Rev. Bruce Comiskey officiating. There will be no calling hours.
St. Johnsbury, VT: Elizabeth Fifield Lee
....show , age 94, formerly of Wall Street in Springfield, VT, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center, Thursday, December 6, 2018 with her daughter by her side.
Betty was born in Randolph, VT, on February 1, 1924, daughter to the late Joel and Evelyn (Cole) Fifield. She was raised and educated there graduating from the Middlebury High School and continued on studying art at the Boston School of Design. In 1942 she married Melvin S. Lee and shared over 75 years together at the time of his passing on February 12th of this year. They made their home in Springfield, VT for many years and she was a longtime member of the First Congregation Church in Springfield as well as a 50 year Volunteer at the Springfield Hospital. Betty was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed quilting, rug braiding, and reupholstering antique furniture.
She is survived by her daughter: Dr. Judith Fifield (Dr. James Lyons) of Collinsville, CT, sons: Ret. Lt. Col. Malcolm Lee (Jackie) of North Hero, VT, Richard Lee (Alice) of Lyndonville, VT, sister-in-law: Rebecca Fifield of Middlebury, VT, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was also predeceased by her brother: Joel A. Fifield this past March.
Funeral Services will be held at 1PM on Monday December 10, 2018, at the North Danville Baptist Church officiated by Dot Robinson.
A Calling hour will be held from 12Noon until the hour of service at 1PM at the church to greet the family.
Burial will be held at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, VT on Friday May 24, 2019 at 1PM.
Phyllis Bennett
....show passed peacefully at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, Sunday, December 2, 2018, singing her favorite hymns as she went home to the Lord and her beloved husband Reginald and daughter Diane. She was surrounded by her family, who will miss her very much.
Phyllis was born on October 31, 1924, in Greensboro, VT, to McKinley & Elizabeth Garfield. She later moved to Lyndonville and attended Lyndon Institute. She recently attended her 75th class reunion. She married Reginald Bennett and they spent many happy years living in their Pinehurst home raising their four daughters; Nadine McCue (David), Marcia Bennett, Diane Lynch, Joyce Valley (Mark). Her final years were happily spent living at the Marigold Apartments, going to the Bagel Depot, and Darling Inn meal site with her many friends (Agnes Sears especially).
Phyllis was a very active member of the community, (once selected citizen of the year for her volunteering and hospice care) also the Lyndonville United Methodist Church (a member since 4/21/40 and held almost every position on every committee there is). She loved her church family (they loved her as well and she will be missed. Agnes and Marcia Bennett will take possession of her back row seat!) She is predeceased by her parents, husband, Reg, daughter, Diane, sister, Dorothy Ellsworth and brother, Howard Garfield. She has seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and six nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was small in stature, but strong in spirit and oh so sharp witted! In her younger years she was physically active skiing & golfing. She & Reg were active members of the Lyndon Outing Club in its earlier years. She kept on gardening well into her 90’s. Always pleased with producing her own veggies (the perfect tomato was cherished.)
Funeral services will be at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church at 100 Church Street, Lyndonville, VT on Friday, December 7th at 11:00am. Visiting hours will be at the Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home on the corner of Center and Main Streets on Thursday, December 6th at 5:00-7:00pm
Donations can be made in Phyllis’ memory to the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, PO Box 543, Lyndonville, VT 05851.
Nathan Clarence Haile, Sr.
....show , age 75, of Newark Street, was transported from his home to the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Tuesday evening, November 27, 2018, and passed away from an apparent stroke.
Nick was born in Keene, NH, November 30, 1942, son to the late Clarence and Dorothy Mae (Harnoise) Haile. He grew up in Burlington, VT and graduated from Burlington High School. He joined the VT National Guard and served 3 years, much of his time in Ft. Dix, NJ in the Tank Division. Nick was a working man and took most any job that came his way. He worked in paper mills in Franconia, NH and E. Ryegate, worked at Shop-n-Save, Littleton McDonalds, NSA for several years and 10 years at EHV Weidman. Nick loved woodworking, making tables, picture frames, shelves and picnic tables. He collected baseball cards, loved playing basketball with his kids, enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing and camping. Nathan absolutely loved his dog, Patches. Nathan was a past member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lyndonville, dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Helen F. (LeClair), 5 children: Nick Haile and wife, Christine, of Lyman, NH, Robin Haile of Hardwick, VT, Dominick Haile of Newark, who Nick referred to as ‘His Little Bum”, Nathan C. Haile, Jr., of St. Johnsbury, Kim Haile of W. Springfield, MA, a brother: Charles Haile of Huntington, VT, as sister: Maxine Arvidson of Pen Valley, CA, 14 grandchildren:
Nathan Haile of Littleton, NH Benjamin Haile of Littleton, NH, Stephanie Haile of Lyman, NH, Gillian Haile of Lyman, NH, Cassandra Haile, Brittany Haile, Sean Masseay, Holly Leary, Courtney Haile, Stephanie Haile all of Mass., Nathaniel Haile, Brett Haile, Cody Haile all of VT, Ryan Haile of Mass., and several great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by an infant son: Clarence Nathan Haile, a daughter: Lisa Haile, a sister: Joyce Chung and Pamela Haile, mother to Lisa, Kim and Nathan, Jr.
Friends may call on the family for visitation from 2-4PM on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at the Guibord Funeral Home located at the corner of Center and Main Streets in Lyndonville, VT.
Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Monday, December 3rd at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. John Perry officiating. Burial will take place at the Montgomery Village Cemetery at 11AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Montgomery, VT.
Donations may be made in Nathan’s name to either the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Rd, Ashland, MT 59003
Cabot, VT: Pastor Jack D. Baker
....show , age 83, of Cabot, passed away on Saturday morning, November 24, 2018, in St. Johnsbury, VT, following an extended illness after a fall.
Jack was born in Neosho, MO, on January 29, 1935, son to the late John Wood and Lillian (Jennings) Baker. He grew up in Gorham and Lancaster, NH, graduating from Lancaster Academy in 1953. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Atlantic Union College in S. Lancaster, MA.
On November 29, 1958 Jack married the former Betty Ann Lumenello. Jack’s teaching career ran from 1958-76, teaching in both public and private schools throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New Jersey before turning to his calling of preaching the gospel of Jesus.
Jack’s life in Ministry first brought him to Vermont where he was pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Barre, Randolph and S. Newbury for 4 years. He served throughout Northern New England in each state but returned to his beloved Vermont to his final years in service until retirement in church districts encompassing St. Johnsbury, Newport and Morrisville, before going back to Barre. While in Barre he was instrumental in getting a multimillion dollar donation for the construction of the Central Vermont Academy. During his last assignment, he also served as Pastor at the Cabot United Church for 5 years.
Jack enjoyed reading and was musically talented, able to pick up and play any instrument, but his favorites were the autoharp and harmonica. His true loves on this earth were sharing his love for the Lord, his family and making music. He had the ability to use humor to make any situation better, which is sorely needed in today’s society.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty, of Cabot, a daughter: Jacqueline Baker, also of Cabot, 2 sons: John Baker and wife, LeAnne, of Jackson, TN, James Baker and wife, Holly, of Tampa, FL, a brother: Gerry Baker of Shelburne, NH, a sister: Jean Rines of Ontario, OR, 3 grandchildren: Christopher Baker, Toni Baker-Stephens, Jesse Baker, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother: William Baker.
A Memorial Service will take place in warmer weather at the Cabot United Church with an outdoor luncheon to follow at the family home.
Amelia Laura Harper
....show , 47, of Concord, Vt. formerly of Florida, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at her sister’s home where she was staying.
Amelia was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt. on October 6, 1971, to Dennis A. Bona and Lucienne Y. Therriault. She was raised by Marie and Jack Irons attending local schools and graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1990. She had lived in Kansas, Ireland, and Florida before returning to the area a few months ago. Amelia was an artist. She worked mainly in oils and painted many murals and storefronts. She enjoyed skiing, rock climbing, and gardening as well as interior design. She loved dogs having had many over the years.
Amelia is survived by her husband: Jason Harper of Florida; her biological father: Dennis A. Bona of Maine; her parents: Jack and Marie Irons of Arizona; a son: Raven Bona-Ide (Samantha Ferrato) of St. Johnsbury; step-children: Jason Lee and Meagan Harper of Tennessee; three brothers: Thomas Bona (Christina) of North Carolina, Stanley Young, Jr. of Vermont, and Kevin Young (Pam) of St. Johnsbury; a sister: Ann Settergren (Darrel, II) of St. Johnsbury; a grandchild: Faewynn Hawthorn Samadhi; her in-laws: Alan and Chris Santyl; nieces and nephews: Lea-anne Settergren, Darrel Settergren, III, Kurtis Settergren, and David Bona; along with many beloved cousins, aunts and uncles.
She was predeceased by her biological mother: Lucienne Y. Therriault; paternal grandparents: Angelo and Doris Bona: maternal grandparents: Robert and Lucille Therriault; and a brother: Robert Young, Jr.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 12-3PM, at the Littleton American Legion, 2400 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH.
Dorothy A. Gould
....show , 79, of Cold Hill Road in Lyndonville, Vt. passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
On January 15, 1939 in New Haven, Ct., Dorothy was born to Roy and Dorothy (Boydon) Hilton. She was raised and educated in West Haven graduating from West Haven High School, Class of 1957, and then attended Stone Business College. Dorothy married William E. Gould on August 27, 1964 and moved to Vermont to start a new adventure. Dorothy worked as an LNA at Riverside Life Enrichment. She enjoyed going to work every day and loved the people she cared for and those she worked with.
Dorothy was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lyndonville. She enjoyed having a garden, decorating cakes, sewing, knitting, playing cards, board games, and puzzles. Dorothy especially loved cooking and canning. She liked her ducks, chickens, cats, and dogs. She loved taking care of people especially her children and grandchildren. She was always there for them no matter the situation. Dorothy liked trips Cape Cod and Virginia Beach. Everything Dorothy did she enjoyed – she enjoyed life.
Survivors include Dorothy’s husband of 54 years: William E. Gould of Lyndonville, VT; 2 daughters: Diane Kittredge and husband, Richard, of Lyndonville, and Donna Gould of Lyndonville; 2 step-children: Ronald Gould Sr. and Michelle Guerette; a brother-in-law: Richard Lewis; 3 sisters-in-law: Mary DellaCamera, Helen White, and Alice Simpson; 10 grandchildren: Kristy Easterbrooks, Nicole Kittredge, Rick Kittredge, Jon Kittredge, Michael Davis, William MacDougall, Ronald Gould Jr., Tiffany Flannigan, Brittany Gould, and Nicole Gould; 12 great-grandchildren: Robert Easterbrooks, Jacob Brill, Matthew Davis, Aubrey MacDougall, Ariel Kittredge, Caiden Kittredge, Kaleigh Kittredge, RJ Kittredge, CJ Kittredge, Malia Crabtree, Amanda Guerette, Patrick Guerette and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dorothy was predeceased by her parents: Roy and Dorothy Hilton; parents-in-law: George and Mary Gould; a step-son: William Gould, Jr.; and a sister-in-law: Ruth Lewis.
At Dorothy’s request there will be no services.
Donations can be made in Dorothy’s name to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 51 Elm Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851.
Gary Lee Simpson
....show , 77, of Lupine Hill Drive in Lyndonville, Vt. passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Gary was born on May 18, 1941, in Red Village, Lyndon, Vt. to the late Theodore and Fannie (Reed) Simpson. He attended Brookside School in Kirby followed by Lyndon Institute graduating with the Class of 1959. He served in the Army and after his discharge he went to work for New England Tel & Tel as a central office equipment installer. In 1963 married Pamela G. Benoit. They lived on Finney Hill for 20 years and raised their children there. During those years Gary was active at Lyndon Outing Club where he was a member to the ski patrol, a director and for a time was President.
In the late 80s, Gary & Pam built a house on Lupine Hill Drive where the couple resided for the last 30 years. After his retirement from the phone company, Gary was ski lift operator at Burke Mountain for 20 years. Also, during the summer months he enjoyed working at the Caledonia County Fair Grounds.
At the present time, Gary volunteered at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and was President of the Auxiliary.
He was a Ham radio operator and spent many hours on his radio. He was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed visiting his children and grandchildren and traveling to North Carolina, Maine, Florida and many other places to visit family and friends. Gary & Pam also made many road trips. Gary fulfilled a lifetime dream of owning and sailing a sailboat, and the family has fond memories of three summers spent sailing in Casco Bay in the early 2000s.
Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years: Pamela B. Simpson of Lyndonville; two sons: Lee A. Simpson and wife, Ann, of Allenstown, NH, and Lance M. Simpson of Greenland, NH; mother-in-law: Carlene Marshall of St. Johnsbury; 3 sisters-in-law: Mary Marley of Wilmington, NC, Anne Peramba and husband Richard Drozdal of Conway, MA, and Alice Herrmann also of Conway, MA; brother-in-law: Tom Benoit and wife Linda of Bolton, VT; 3 grandchildren: Samuel, Chase & Mia Simpson; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents: Theodore A. Simpson and Fannie A. Simpson; a brother: Gayland E. Simpson; a sister-in-law: Nancy Simpson: and a brother-in-law: Paul Herrmann.
Friends may call on the family on Friday, January 4, 2018, 6-8PM at Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home, 15 Main Street in Lyndonville, VT. A Funeral Service officiated by Rev. James Proctor will be held Saturday, January 5, 2018, 11AM at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 100 Church Street in Lyndonville, VT. There will be a luncheon following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to NVRH Auxiliary, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Caledonia Home Health and Hospice Care, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Rebecca L. Lang
....show , 62, of St. Johnsbury, Vt. formerly of Littleton, NH, passed away with her family by her side on December 23, 2018, at UVM Medical Center from complications of pneumonia compounded by chronic illness.
Becky was born in Laconia, NH, on June 11, 1956, to Malcolm E. Lang and Wilma (Arnold) Cargal, and was raised in East Hampton, CT from the age of 12 by her step-mom, Marie Lang and her dad, Malcolm. She was educated in Connecticut graduating from East Hampton High School in the Class of 1975. Becky has lived in the area since 1995 and worked at Hitchners as a machine operator until 2005 and then at a local convenience store as head cashier until 2008 when an accident prevented her from continuing to work. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, and doing Crosswords and Word Finds. She loved “cook-outs and the great outdoors”, fishing and spending time at the lake. Becky also liked animals, with a special fondness for cats which she kept until moving to the nursing home.
She is survived by her father: Malcolm E. Lang of Danville; her daughter: Rachel M. Lang and fiancée, Jessica Fenwick, of Littleton, NH; her sister: Diana Cote and husband, Roger, of Danville, 2 brothers: Keith Sutkaitis and wife, Kim, of East Hampton, CT and Christopher Sutkaitis and wife, Debra, of Concord, VT; 2 grandchildren: Tessa-Lynne Grabowski and Kameron Grabowski of Littleton, nieces and nephews: Daniel & Alyssa Cote, Megan Sutkaitis, Jarod, Sonya and Noajh Beaulieu; and her best friend: Maria Newton.
She was pre-deceased by her step-mom: Marie Lang in 2014.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville, VT with Fr. Karl Hahr as celebrant. Burial will take place in the spring at the Danville Green Cemetery at 10AM on Friday, May 3rd.
Friends may call on the family for visitation from 1-3PM on Sunday, December 30th at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, VT.
Raymond David Simons
....show , 72, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the residence he shared with his mother and brother. Raymond was born September 16, 1946 in St. Johnsbury, VT son of the late Gordon Robert Simons and Gertrude (Gosselyn) Simons.
A Graveside service officiated by Fr. Hahr is planned for Tuesday, May 14, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville, VT.
Full obituary to be published in the spring.
Gerald Panaccione
....show , known as Jerry, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, his daughter Donna by his side. He was one day shy of his 95th birthday.
Jerry was born in Newark, NJ on December 20, 1923, to Modesto and Maria (Zigarelli) Panaccione.
He always had a strong work ethic, from delivering newspapers at age 12, to painting in the National Youth Association program, working as a stone mason’s helper, and trying his hand hawking fruits and vegetables from a horse-drawn cart on city streets. His real love was auto mechanics, and he kept working to that end. In frustration he quit school in the middle of tenth grade when he didn’t get into the autoshop class. He worked at various jobs until joining the army at age 20, serving in Italy during WWII. He served as a cook and in the artillery, and spoke about his army experiences throughout his life. He also served four years in the Air National Guard.
The GI Bill provided funds to take a tune-up course. Jerry worked in several garages, gaining experience. He eventually opened his own garage and gas station in Newark, where he met his future bride, Sally Barone. They married on November 22, 1953, and began a family. Jerry was nearly crushed when a car slipped out of gear in his shop. During his ten month recuperation, he had Sally bring him books on electronics to learn a new trade. He took a class and got books from the library.
Jerry worked for about eight years at Federal Pacific Electric, Newark, NJ. He worked in the sheet metal department as an assembler. Jerry made extra money as a cab driver in Montclair, and he and Sally bought their first house in Belleville, NJ. They also bought a small property in Sussex County, where the family enjoyed weekends at the lake.
With the children grown, Jerry and Sally started to travel. Their first trip was to Italy, then Hawaii, California, Las Vegas, Arizona. They also traveled to military reunions, and took regular trips to Vermont to visit his daughter Donna and family.
When Jerry got a job at Automatic Switch Company in Florham Park, he wired panel boards for switching units. They moved to East Hanover. Jerry retired after 22 years, and another move followed, to Little Egg Harbor.
The last move was to West Burke, VT to be near Donna and Andrew. Sally developed Alzheimer’s Disease, and Jerry needed help. He made sure that Sally was well cared for.
Jerry loved home cooking. A typical question was, “Did you make this?” Food was suspect if it wasn’t homemade by family! He later acquired a fondness for McDonald’s chicken sandwich though.
He also loved to learn new things. He was always buying books on a myriad of subjects. He looked up definitions and took lots of notes. He continued working on cars for many years, gardening, laying cement, planting trees, staying active.
Jerry loved hard work, but he came to truly value his family too. He was proud of his children and grandchildren, and expressed that to Donna up until his last days.
Jerry is survived by three children, a daughter; Donna Otto and husband, Andrew of West Burke, VT;
two sons: Gerald Panaccione and wife, Marianne of East Hanover, NJ, and Mark Panaccione of Hornell, NY; seven grandchildren: Elizabeth Bedor and husband, Jason of St. Johnsbury, VT, Andrea Otto of West Burke, James Otto of Burlington, VT, Michael Panaccione of East Hanover, NJ, Danielle Panaccione and husband, Mark Pabers, of Flemington, NJ, Tina White and partner, Matthew Frechette of Hornell, NY, and Melissa Makarick and husband, Evan of Corning, NY; and seven great-grandchildren: Drea and Waverly Bedor, Aiden Panaccione, Lilly and Kadence White, and Gracie and Oliver Makarick.
He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Sally; his parents, Modesto and Maria; five siblings: Frank, Nick, Marie Clemente, Edith Zagoric, and Jenny Rizzo; and his wife’s parents and siblings.
Spring services will be held at the Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home at 11AM on Friday, May 3, 2019. Friends may call on the family from 10AM until the hour of service. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Burke, VT.
There will be no calling hours at his time.
Jean Audrey Powers
....show , 79, of Boston Street in Lyndonville, Vt. passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, NH.
Jean was born on March 19, 1939, in Newark, NJ, to Roger and Ariel (Sibley) Hampson. She was raised in New Jersey and Littleton, NH, graduating from Littleton High School, Class of 1957. In 1967, she married Kenneth Neil Powers and they shared 49 years together until his death in 2016. Jean enjoyed taking drives with Ken, often after lunch. She also enjoyed crafts, baking, and Bingo.
Jean is survived by two sons: Michael Powers and wife, Annette, of Concord, VT, and Jeff Powers and wife, Janet, of Lyndonville, VT; two daughters: Laurie Leach and husband, Kenny, of Magnolia, TX, and Brenda Powers of St. Johnsbury, VT; 11 grandchildren: Emily Jewett, Heather Powers, Tarah Powers, Matthew Leach, Nathan Leach, Angela Leach, Jeffrey Powers, Adam Powers, Lindsey Clark, Jacob Garfield, and Brandon Rod; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband: Kenneth Powers.
There will be no services or calling hours at this time.
Phyllis Josselyn
....show , 91 of 2006 Golden Belt Parkway in Durham, NC, formerly of Lyndonville, VT, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her son’s home.
Phyllis was born on April 14, 1927 in Providence, R.I., to Gordon Raymond and Ruth (Harrington) Haslam. She was raised in Rhode Island, graduated from Cranston High School, Class of 1945, Boston University, Class of 1949 with Bachelor of Arts degree. She later returned to Westfield State College and graduated in 1989 with a Masters of Library Sciences.
In 1952, she married Louis S. Josselyn and they shared 65 years together until his death in 2017. She retired in 1989 as the Director of Library Services for Wilbraham, MA public schools, prior to that she taught elementary grades in RI and WI. She also tutored for Longmeadow, MA public schools from 1960-1966. She later moved to Vermont after retiring. She was a Trustee for Cobleigh Public Library as well as a volunteer. She also served on the boards of The Federated Garden Club of VT and the Seed &Weed Garden Club, winning the grant to improve the Pig Park in Lyndon Center from the National Council of Garden Clubs. She was also active in the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville.
Phyllis is survived by a son, Louis S. Josselyn III and wife Patricia, of Durham, NC; three grandchildren, Kristen Josselyn LaDuke (Ryan), Sarah Josselyn Quinn (Javaris), Pamela Josselyn Sharp (Anthony Jr) and great granddaughters Dakota Quinn, Emory Sharp and Blake Sharp. She is also survived by sisters Diana Haslam Page (Harry), Gail Haslam Trimble (Robert); brother, Donald Haslam, several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Louis Josselyn; brother, Gordon Haslam Jr. and sister, Beverly Haslam Morrison.
A celebration of the lives of both Phyllis and Lou will be held on May 18, 2019 at 11:00am at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville with the Rev. Bruce Cominsky to officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Seed & Weed Garden Club, 42 Boynton Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, The Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or a charity of your choice.
Concord, VT: Curtis T. Gonyaw
....show , of Concord, Vt., passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018, at his son, David’s residence in St. Johnsbury at the age of 100.
Curtis was born in Wheelock, Vt. on January 28, 1918, one of nine children, to Fred and Rose (Clifford) Gonyaw. He was educated in local schools graduating from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1936. From 1942 to 1945 during WWII, Curtis served overseas in the Army, Battery A 124th AAA Gun Battalion. He was first stationed in Ireland, then moving to North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, ultimately arriving at Munich and the Dachau concentration camp. In Italy, he fought in the Battles of Anzio and Cassino. He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge in eastern Belgium, northeastern France, and Luxembourg, towards the end of WWII. Following his time in the Army, on May 9, 1947, Curtis married Eleanor Mary Conly. They shared 65 years together until Eleanor’s death in 2012. Curtis worked much of his life as a retail store manager for Sears Roebuck & Co. For years the Gonyaw family lived on Mt. Pleasant Street in St. Johnsbury. Curtis and Eleanor also lived for a time in Waterford, Vt. Following Eleanor’s passing, Curtis enjoyed being at his Miles Pond property in Concord, Vt. Curtis is a member of the Grace Methodist Church.
Curtis is survived by three sons: Stephen and wife, Carol, of Concord, Vt., David of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Michael and wife, Ellen, of West Danville, Vt.; three grandchildren: William C. Gonyaw and wife, Amy, Ashley L. (Gonyaw) Wood and husband, Joe, and Corey A. Gonyaw; and two great-grandchildren: Theodore F. Gonyaw and Kendal J. Wood.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor M. Gonyaw, and his eight siblings: Helen J. Hartwell, Leon O. Gonyaw, Harold F. Gonyaw, Bertha M. Wall, Geneva L. Bradley, Ernest C. Gonyaw (age 4 mo.), Mertie I. Corey, and Ralph H. Gonyaw (age 11 mo.).
A Committal Service officiated by Reverend Hyung-Kyu Yi will be celebrated on May 17, 2019 at 3:30 PM at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndonville, Vt.
Donations can be made in Curtis’ name to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton Orleans Rd, Orleans, VT 05860.
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