, On October 11, 2018, Clifford Timpson, loving husband, master teacher, and generous friend, died after a short illness.  He was only 54. Cliff was born on November 8, 1963, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and he spent his formative years at the family farm in Exeter, Rhode Island.  After high school he was offered scholarships to continue his study of music.  He was a fabulous trumpet player and spent one summer in Europe performing with a concert band.  Instead of music he chose to pursue his love of languages and history at the University of Vermont.  For his bachelor’s degree, he double-majored in German, Russian, and Eastern European studies.  He earned his master of arts in German language and literature in May 1988.  Cliff also mastered Latin and developed a working knowledge of both Czech and the Gaelic language of his Irish ancestors.  During his studies at UVM, he had the great fortune to meet and marry Leesa, a woman known for her patience and intelligence.  After years of pursuit, she agreed to marry him, for better or for worse.  The date was July 11, 1987. For many years he worked as a teacher of German at St. Michael’s College and German and Latin at Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in St. Albans.  His students revered him, and they proudly represented BFA at UVM’s Latin Day, replete in togas. Additionally, Cliff became a master home brewer, winning many, many awards for his beer.  Cliff had a passion for cooking.  Although he learned some from cooking in various restaurants in Vermont and Rhode Island, he was mainly self-taught through deep reading on the history of various cuisines.  His students were the beneficiaries of not only his playful teaching style but also of the vast array of food he prepared for his classes.  Every cultural festival of the Russians, Germans, and Romans was explored through cuisine. Cliff loved all things Tolkien, and he told Leesa once, “all I want to do is be a hobbit, cook good food, work in a garden, and feed people when they walk in the door.”  He loved to cook for people, and no one wanted to miss dinner if he was in the kitchen.  He was a master.  In his last year of life, Cliff achieved his lifelong dream of starting his own bakery.  The Emerald Isle Bakery in Island Pond represents his Irish heritage. On a lighter note, besides his cooking, brewing, languages, and music, Cliff was known for an acute absence of organizational skills.  This combined with a propensity to collect books and other paraphenalia has created a problematic situation.  To wit:  Cliff left a wide array of items that his wife doesn’t know what to do with.  Five hundred pounds of cookbooks?  Eight hundred pounds of German and Latin books?  You get the idea. Cliff was predeceased by his parents, Thomas E. and Diane (King) Timpson and his best friend Susie Minchak. He is survived by his wife, Leesa (Guay); his brothers Michael and Thomas; many nieces and nephews; countless ex-students; and friends. A funeral mass will be held in St. James Church in Island Pond on Saturday, October 20, at 11 a.m. to be followed by a reception at the American Legion Post #80 in Island Pond.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 19, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 1199 Railroad Street in Island Pond.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. James Parish capital fund, or to the scholarship fund of the German Department at the University of Vermont.

, 74, of North Troy died peacefully and courageously in the comforts of his home on September 30, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1943, in Norwalk, Connecticut, son of the late Louis Bloom and Beverly Eckert Bloom of Townshend. He was predeceased by his brother Ratcliff Bloom and two stepsons, Mark and Brett Lawton. Daniel is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia Robinson Bloom, of North Troy; his mother, Beverly Bloom; his sister Jane Hanackie; daughter Carrie and her husband, Keith, and their two children; stepson Micah Lawton and his partner, Lianne Messier, of North Troy.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Buffy, Brett and Brynna Lawton, Jared, Aren and Adam Stenson, Miranda, Clinton, Christian, and Miriah Lawton; his stepgrandchildren:  Jason, Celeste, Krystal, and Devin Messier, Cody Chase, and all of their families; his great-grandchildren:  Baylee Messier, Jace and Jayla Bacon, Brett, Hannah and Emma Lawton, Kylee, Bentley and Brayden Lawton, and Arabelle Lawton and Gunner Sheltra. Dan was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was first in his military class in marksmanship, a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and enjoyed many years of marksmanship.  He raised and trained coon dogs, and he enjoyed snow machines.  He was also a stock car racer who raced against Jackie Alison and many others in Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, and he raised registered highland beef for many years.  He was an active member of the Vermont Sheep Breeders Association; he raised Tunis and Romney sheep.  He also was a member of the Morgan Horse Association and was a breeder of registered Morgan horses with his beloved wife, Marcia. Daniel worked for many years at the Brattleboro book press, laid flooring, was a skilled cabinet maker and building contractor, and he worked for the U.S. Postal Service.  Lastly, he enjoyed his position as a supervisor for the Vermont Department of Corrections. Dan will be sadly missed by his loving family, friends, and associates for his kind ways, honesty, generosity, and compassion. The family will host a potluck celebration of Dan’s life on Saturday, October 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at their home at 2569 East Hill in North Troy.  In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the American Cancer Society, your favorite animal shelter, or your favorite senior center in his memory.  An orchard in his memory is planned at his home.

, 71, of Craftsbury died on October 7, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 4, 1947, in Hardwick to Armand and Theresa (Bellavance) Dufresne.  On June 1, 1968, she married Robert M. Davis, who survives her. She graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1964.  After her marriage, Louise worked in the family business at the Davis General Store in Albany, the M.R. Davis Insurance Co., and as a funeral director and owner of the M.R. Davis Funeral Service in Craftsbury Common.  She was also an insurance agent with the former Kipp Insurance and Poulos Insurance Co., retiring in 2009 after 25 years of service.  After retiring, she worked part-time for Faith Funeral Home in Morrisville. Louise was secretary and treasurer at the Craftsbury Village Cemetery, served as a member of the Craftsbury Academy School Board, the Craftsbury School Life Association, the Vermont Funeral Director’s Association, and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury.  She loved making and giving baby sweaters away.  Since 2014, she has given away more than 400 baby sweaters.  Louise enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, and loved gardening. Her family and her faith were the most important parts of her life. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Davis, of Craftsbury; by her children:  Julie Marckres and her husband, Steve, Valerie Adams and her husband, Karl, and Jeff Davis and his wife, Tammy; by her grandchildren:  Kelly Marckres, Andrew Marckres, Kyle Adams, Zachary Davis, and Anya Davis; by her siblings:  Maggie Stockwell and her husband, Ken, Cecile Dyke and her husband, Raymond, Orise Ainsworth, Leona Smith, and her husband, Paul, Eugene Dufresne and his wife, Phyllis, and Michael Dufresne and his wife, Geri; and by her brother-in-law Ross Davis. She was predeceased by her parents, Armand and Theresa Dufresne; by her brother-in-law Ralph Ainsworth; her sister-in-law Rita Davis; and her in-laws Malcolm and Catherine Davis.   Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 12, at the Curtis-Britch and Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardwick where a Mass will be celebrated.  Interment will follow in the Craftsbury Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826, or to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1075, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, was called home to his heavenly Father on September 25, 2018. Alan was born on June 6, 1962, to Joseph and Lucille (Fontaine) Patenaude from Holland.  He came into this world with a mentally challenging disability.  He was an amazing blessing to all who met and loved him. As a youth, Alan attended Brandon Training School.  After several years, he was able to transition to a St. Johnsbury group home and later to a Newport group home.  In 1987, Bob Clapper and his partner, Rachel Pelletier, welcomed him into their home for almost 16 years in Holland.  He then moved to Rutland to live with Kathleen Pelletier (Rachel’s daughter) for 13 years.  His last home was with Ruth (Ruthie) and Clermont McPhee in North Clarendon for two and a half years.  In all of these homes, he was part of the family, was loved, and had fun and many adventures.  We give special thanks to all his caregivers, who loved and cared for Alan through the years. Throughout his life, he shared many special times with his family, while visiting with Mom and Dad, siblings and nieces and nephews.  He enjoyed many Patenaude family gatherings and holiday times, including visiting the family farm.  He always loved to laugh and have a coffee and cookies.  Alan’s famous sayings of “I like you,” “What’s up a you?” and “Where’s your tie?” will be forever etched in our hearts and minds.  Alan leaves behind many broken hearts. He is survived by his loving mom, Lucille Patenaude, of Westford; his brothers:  George (Gale) Patenaude of Richmond, Marcel (Gaetane) Patenaude of Holland; his sisters:  Diane (John) Forcier of Essex, Susan (Bert) Letourneau of Holland, Joanne (Mike) Aulis of Franklin, New Hampshire, Christine (Gary) Sykes of Norton, and Anna (Jeff) Hutchins of Westford; and by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Alan was predeceased by his father, Joseph Patenaude; a brother, Adrien Patenaude; twin sisters Faith and Hope, who died at birth; and by his godfather, Larry Patenaude. Our deepest thanks and appreciation go out to the Newport and Rutland Mental Health agencies and the Rutland Regional Medical Center for all the love and care for Al.   Alan warmed the hearts of many doctors, nurses and caregivers during his extended hospital stay of May 2015 through April 2016 and many other times, while in the hospital. We thank you for many prayers for Alan throughout his long illnesses.  He is at peace in heaven.  We picture him with his tie in place and his coffee in hand.  God bless Alan for all the blessings he gave us. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in memory of Alan to the Fifth Floor Dayroom of the Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701. A Christian Mass will take place at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport on Saturday, October 6, at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at the St. Edward’s Cemetery.

, died peacefully in his sleep on September 20, 2018, following a long illness. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, during the final days of the Battle of Stalingrad, as the tide of war turned.  When Steve was eight, he won a prize in a local talent show and recorded in a note to himself:  “secured ambition to be an artist.”  He studied at the University of Michigan, where he won a Hopwood Fiction Award, and he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Minnesota.  Steve’s professional theater work began with the Firehouse Theater in Minneapolis, where he acted in world premieres of plays by Megan Terry and Sam Shepherd. In 1968, he joined the San Francisco Mime Troupe as playwright, actor, and collective member.  Known for his Gutter Puppet plays, his comic villains, and his adaptations of Brecht, Steve’s sharp wit helped define a new era of radical popular comedy.  He gained instant fame in a protest meeting at the San Francisco board of supervisors when he identified himself as toilet paper tycoon Harold Smellybucks, there to speak “on behalf of the mighty rich.”  A cream pie aimed at his face missed him, and landed instead on supervisor Dianne Feinstein.  She was not pleased. Steve worked as a cabbie; he torched spiders for the Minneapolis Water Works; he folded sweaters at Macy’s; he drove a jitney; he delivered mail on foot, including to the house of the Grateful Dead; he worked the overnight shift at the post office.  And during all those jobs he was a writer.  He wrote every day, and leaves behind a trove of poetry, short stories, plays, and letters. Steve delighted audiences as President Nixon in solo street shows, on KSAN radio in his own “Watergate Follies,” and in the feature film White House Madness.  In 1977 he co-founded New York’s Modern Times Theater, an Equity company that produced original work on timely political subjects.  He toured widely as an actor in his own plays, including The Bread and Roses Play, Freedom Days, and Hibakusha, A Love Story from Hiroshima, for which he won an NEA Playwriting Fellowship.  His work was produced in France, India, and England; on stage and on the radio in Sweden; and at the Edinburgh Festival, where his Lear Lesson won a Fringe First nomination. With Denny Partridge, Steve raised their daughter, Rose; he was at home every day when she returned from school.  He taught playwriting and acting at Antioch College, and with a grant from the Asian Cultural Council went with his family to Dhaka, Bangladesh, to create a play about the 1971 War of Liberation.  As a senior lecturer at Barnard College/?Columbia University, he taught commedia, playwriting, and solo performance, and mentored a generation of students.  He prized the teaching he did during those years in New York state maximum-security prisons. In 2007, with Ms. Partridge, he founded Mud Time Theater.  Their Mildred Taken Crazy and The Nine Questions toured throughout Vermont and elsewhere in the U.S. and Europe.  His last project, in 2012, was an adaptation of Voltaire’s Candide for the State Theater of Hannover, Germany.  He then turned his attention to life in rural Vermont, an existence that included his wife and collaborator of 45 years, Denny Partridge, his daughter Rose Friedman, son-in-law Justin Lander, and grandchildren Eva Josephine and Charlie Garnet Lander, all of East Hardwick.  Until and through the last day of his life, he completed the New York Times crossword puzzle; recited plays and poetry from memory; shared the best of film history with his family; and gave generously as a writer and theater-maker, advising former students and colleagues from afar. Donations in his memory can be made to Vermont Vaudeville or to the Bard Prison Initiative.

– 73, of Holland died on September 22, 2018, in Burlington. He was born on August 14, 1945, in St. Albans to Carroll and Eleanor (Lackey) Billado Sr. On July 7, 2007, he married Adelle Fortin Shufelt, who survives him. Mr. Billado dedicated his life to protecting and serving his community through law enforcement. He enjoyed carpentry, nature, working with his hands, hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.   He was a member of the Masonic Union Lodge #62 F&AM of Glover. His family was a very important part of his life. He is survived by his wife, Adelle Billado, of Holland; her daughter Dafney Shufelt of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; by his daughters:  Sherry Paquette and her husband, Jeremy, of Richford, Darlene Billado and her companion, Robert Barton, of Sheldon, Tammie Lamoureux and her companion, Brian Corwell Sr., of Richford, Mariah Billado of Essex, and Rebecca Billado-Metri and her husband, Ramez, of Weymouth, Massachusetts; and by many loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his siblings:  Avris Billado and her companion, Junior Miles, of Enosburg, Douglas Billado and his wife, Ruth, of Richford, Barbara Beauregard and her husband, Rene, of Richford, Kathy Marshia and her husband, David, of Enosburg, and Daniel Billado and his wife, Lynn, of Swanton; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his sisters- and brothers-in-law:  Suzanne Sullivan of Maine, Lise and Steve Comeau of Enosburg, Yvon and Susan Fortin of Derby, Diane and Ron DeLaBruere of New York, Elaine and Ron Ashman of Derby, Carole McLean of Newport Center, John Fortin of Alabama, and Rose and Brian Pepin of Derby. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 2, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass was celebrated.  Interment followed in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 65, formerly of Newport, died peacefully in St. Johnsbury on September 24, 2018, after a long battle with cancer, his loving family at his side. He was born on August 10, 1953, to John and Patricia (Walker) Grondin.  He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1971 and eventually earned a bachelor of science degree in human services from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.  He married Judith Ide in 1987 and celebrated the addition of a son, James Grondin, to the family in 1995. Peter worked for Northeast Kingdom Human Services in various capacities for 30 years.  Additionally, he worked for several years for the Area Agency on Aging.  He was an advocate for many people over the years and was proud of his work in the community during which he touched many lives.  He treasured and maintained many lifelong friendships.  He continued making new friends and advocated for them until the end of his life. Peter was athletic and enjoyed racquetball, basketball, baseball, softball, fishing, and skiing, but his passion was golf.  He coached Little League and junior golf.  He became a certified club maker and offered free golf advice to everyone.  He also enjoyed music, especially rock and roll and blues.  He listened avidly to the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley and many blues musicians.  He shared his vast knowledge of music trivia with all who cared to know. Peter had a keen interest in everyone he met.  He interviewed each new person with genuine curiosity about their lives and experiences, and if he knew their first name, he considered them a friend.  He had a group of friends in St. Johnsbury (referred to by his family as his “posse”):  Michael, Bob and Brian, among others. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ide, of Newport; by his son James Grondin of Newport; by his siblings:  Michael Grondin of Albany, Terry Grondin of Morgan, Pedro Grondin and his companion, Suzanne Houghton, of Coventry, Kevin Grondin and his fiancé, Tina Evans, of Concord, Vicky Lewis and her husband, Daniel, of Derby Line, Barbara Fecteau and her husband, Randy, of Holland; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He is also survived by his father-in-law, James Ide; and by brothers- and sisters-in-law, Janet and Bill Koes, Mary and Sheldon Zeikel, Alison and Bill Smith, and Patience Tingley; and by many wonderful friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Keith Grondin; his sister-in-law Carol Grondin; close friends Don Grant, Jude Smith, and Howie Geisel; and by his mother-in-law, Virginia Ide. Funeral services were held September 29 at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in his memory to NKHS-CRT program, attention Blaine LaChance, or Marie Cargill, P.O. Box 724, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, A graveside service will be held for Fernand and Elizabeth “Betty” Gagne of Wales, Massachusetts, formerly of Troy, on Saturday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius of Loyola Cemetery in Lowell with Father Leo  Bilodeau officiating.  Mr. Gagne died on June 17, 2018.  Mrs. Gagne died on September 9, 2005.

, A graveside service for Norma A. Locke, who died on August 24, 2018, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston with the Reverend Rick Shover officiating.

, It is with sadness in our hearts that we share with his Northeast Kingdom friends the unexpected death of James D. Benoit Sr. due to a tragic accident He was born May 9, 1948, in Burlington to Robert and Marion Benoit.  James was the fifth son and brother to two younger sisters.  He was employed by G.S. Blodgett in Burlington until his retirement.  He may have been born in the city, but he turned country quickly when he purchased land and built his home in Lowell.  During his retirement, he worked at Jay Peak with friends who, over the years, had become family. James will be remembered by friends and family as a very hard worker, unselfishly giving of his time and energy, and always with a smile or a smirk.  He had the ability to light up a room just by entering.  We have lost a good person, father, grandfather, and friend. He is lovingly remembered by his children:  Laurie Dunn of Kentucky, Kelly Fair of Florida, and James D. Benoit Jr. of Orleans.  He also leaves friends from the very beginning of his country life:  Michael O’Keefe, Ray Barrett, Teddy Barrett, Jim Callahan, and others too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his son Scott Benoit. Per his request, a private service was held on September 7.

, 81, of Underhill and Clearwater, Florida, and most recently of Derby, died peacefully on September 19, 2018, with family by her side.  The cause of death was multiple myeloma. She was born on December 7, 1936, in Hardwick, a daughter of the late Catherine and Daniel Dyer. Her early years were spent in Essex Junction.  She later moved with her parents and brothers Barry and Brian to St. Johnsbury, where she graduated as salutatorian of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1954. Clare attended the University of Vermont, graduating in 1958.  She studied home economics, but quickly learned she preferred engaging in political discourse.  She met her future husband, Peter Allendorf, in a political science class.  She was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Phi Sorority.  She attended many Green and Gold reunions, often with her parents, and fondly recalled her time as a Catamount. Clare and Peter married in 1958 and raised three children in Underhill.  She taught at Mount Mansfield Union High School, later becoming a realtor in the Burlington area. Clare moved to Clearwater in 1990 after her divorce, and enjoyed the warm weather of the sunshine state, and beautiful ocean sunsets. While in Florida, she was an active member of the Vermont Club and the book club at Cove Cay where she lived.  She loved traveling with friends on cruises to destinations, including Panama, Haiti, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas.  While she had many friends, her family especially wants to thank Irma, Kathy, Marion, Hope, Shirley, and Mike for their kindness and support. Clare was an inspiration to her beloved children and grandchildren and led by example through her political activism and civic engagement.  She worked with the League of Women Voters in Florida on voter registration.  She was a tireless advocate for issues she cared deeply about, such as reproductive rights and gun control legislation.  She was an active campaigner for Democratic candidates at the state and national level. Clare is survived by her brother Barry Dyer of Sarasota, Florida; sister-in-law Merrie Dyer of Cazenovia, New York; and three children:  Laura Allendorf and her husband, Randy Fenninger, of Vienna, Virginia, Grant Allendorf and his wife, Susan, of Underhill, and Jeanne Allendorf Alexander and her husband, Peter, who live in Derby.  She is also survived by six grandchildren: John and Tom Fenninger, Ryan (Alyssa) and Danielle Allendorf, and Katie Clare and Liz Alexander.  Clare also had a great-granddaughter, Harper, daughter of Ryan and Alyssa.  She leaves behind her nieces and nephews:  Peg Dyer, Dan Dyer, Tom Dyer and his wife, Kristi, and daughters Eva and Ella, and Jason Dyer. She was predeceased by her brother Brian, and sister-in-law Kay Coburn Dyer. Following Clare’s wishes there will be no service.  A gathering of her friends and family may be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Clare’s memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.  Please include St. J 2-22919 on the check memo line and mail to:  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Development Office, Attention:  Jason Naugler, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756

, 63, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died on September 4, 2018, in Las Vegas. He was born on October 20, 1954, in Newport to Carl and Clara (Nelson) Mayhew.  On July 23, 1988, he married the former Colleen Hart, who survives him. Mr. Mayhew was a supervisor in the construction business in Las Vegas.  His interests were playing golf, gardening, and traveling with his best friends.  He loved all animals, especially his cats. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Mayhew, of Las Vegas; by his siblings:  Nelson Mayhew of Montgomery Center, Carl Mayhew Jr. and his wife, Margarette, of Tallahassee, Florida, and Barbara Mayhew and her friend, Garth, of North Troy; his sisters-in-law Pat Mayhew and Shannon Hart Healy and her husband, Tom; his aunt Ila Starr; his uncle Wayne Gray; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by his best friends Cheryl and Jeff Ward. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Clara Mayhew. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, September 29, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Kelly Deslauries officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Felines and Friends, P.O. Box 1316, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, born on October 20, 1938, in Morrisville to the late Evelyn (Burbank) Burrill and Dean Burrill, died peacefully at home at age 79 on September 12, 2018, in South Burlington. She grew up in Island Pond, attending school there as well as in Ottawa, Ontario. She is survived by her daughters:  Susan (McKenney) Klein (and Karl Klein) of Fayston and Sharon (McKenney) Roy (and Alain Roy) of Derby Line; by grandchildren:  Kailey (Roy) Bentine (and Werther Bentine-Torres), Jordan Roy, Chantel Crawford, and Craig Crawford: as well as by two great-grandsons:  Parker and Liam Bentine.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law Joan Watson of Island Pond, of whom she was very fond; and by her nephew Wally Watson of Newport. A private burial will be held in Bangor, Maine, at the convenience of the family.

, It is with great sadness that the family of Dee Nault of Newport Center announce her death at the age of 86.  She will be very fondly remembered and deeply missed. She was born in Connecticut, and lived with her parents, Peter and Mildred McGrath in New York.  They moved to Gilford, Connecticut, where she grew up, while also spending time in Barton.  She attended the University of Connecticut, studying agriculture, then moved to Vermont where she met and married Donald Nault on February 13, 1954.  They lived in Highgate, where they started their family before moving to Newport Center. Her loves and interests included spending time with family and friends, hiking and living in Vermont, working her Mountain Mist Jersey dairy farm, gardening, and crafts shows.  She worked at the Goodrich Memorial Library, the Sacred Heart library, and the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District in Newport, and participated in various community activities. Her family will greatly miss her kind and gentle nature.  She leaves behind her husband, Donald; her children:  Ramona, Donna, Fred, and Vernon; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Her daughter Mildred died in 2009. A celebration of life memorial will be held at the Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God Church at 51 Alderbrook Road in Newport on Saturday, September 29, at 11 a.m.

, 86, of Newport Center died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2018, in Newport. She was born on October 21, 1931, to Joseph and Marie Ange (Brasseur) Robillard.  On September 23, 1950, she married Leo M. Patenaude, who predeceased her on August 29, 2018. Mrs. Patenaude had a wonderful life.  She enjoyed many things — sewing, farming, snowmobiling, and dancing.  Her greatest enjoyment was family — her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Her door was always open, and food was always on the table for family and friends.  She donated her time for making her famous rolls for many church and family functions.  Many family, friends, and strangers are honored to enjoy her handmade pillows and blankets as well. She is survived by her sons:  Rene and his wife, Sharon, Luke and his wife, Amy, Norman and his wife, Yvette, and Andre and his wife, Deb; her daughters:  Monique Morin and her husband, Mike, Denise Patenaude and Tim, and Theresa Forbes and her husband, Mark; by 26 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brothers:  Guy Robillard and his wife, Helen, of Irasburg, Denis Robillard and his wife, Helen, of Derby Line, and Leo Robillard of Newport; by her sisters:  Raymonde Royer of Stanstead, Quebec, Armande Boright of Wilder, and Louise Choquette and her husband, Ernest, of Newport Center; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and her brothers Real and Hilaire Robillard. Special thanks to Bel-Aire Nursing Home and Bayada for the wonderful care of our loved one. Friends may call for both Mercedese and Leo Patenaude from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 28, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass will be celebrated.  Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following burial at St. Edward’s Parish Hall in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 18 North Pleasant Street, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, died on Friday, September 21, 2018, in Westmore. She was born June 26, 1942, in St. Johnsbury to Yvonne and Fred Gagne.  She was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and Bryant College. Mrs. Wheeler was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.  Spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends brought her the most joy, and these relationships were the center of her life.  She deeply valued her Christian faith and enjoyed being in her garden. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Bruce, as well as their children and their spouses:  Jeff and Suzanne Wheeler, Mitch and Trish Wheeler, and Kate Wheeler and her husband, David Knowles.  She is also survived by her sisters:  Lorraine Holland, Susan Utton, Gloria Toney, and Nancy Gagne; her brother Richard Gagne; seven grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents. A Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton on Saturday, September 29, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton, or to the Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, New Hampshire.

, 86, of Jay, died at his home on September 11, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1931, in Montgomery to Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard.  In 1959 he married Donna Hawes, who predeceased him. Mr. Girard was employed by the state of Vermont.  He and his late wife enjoyed being members of the Nulhegan Abenaki tribe and attending their many events and functions.  He loved the outdoors, and spent much of his life at outdoor jobs.  He and his wife made dream catchers, jewelry etc. that they sold at powwows. He is survived by his children:  Heidi Libby and her companion, Jeff Rouleau, Olida Dorais and her husband, Claude, Scott Girard and his wife, Debbie, and Rudy Hawes and his wife, Donna; by eight grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; by his siblings:  Janice Ladue and her husband, Richard, of Gardner, Massachusetts, Shirley Chaffee and her husband, Dick, of Derby, and Julie Warner and her companion, Bob; by his sister-in-law Gail Girard of Barton; and by several nieces, nephews, and friends in the Gardner, Massachusetts, area. He was predeceased by his brother Earl “Bud” Girard and by his sisters Lucille, Betty and Joyce. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Missisquoi Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868, or to the family in care of Heidi Libby, 1257 North Jay Road, Jay, Vermont 05859.

– died on August 31, 2018, at the Sunrise Manor in San Ramon, California, surrounded by her daughters and caring hospice workers. She was born on a small farm near Shadow Lake in Glover on June 15, 1929, to Will and Ada Drew Urie.  She attended the White School where she rode a pony early in the morning to build the fire in the one-room schoolhouse.  She graduated from Barton Academy, Concord, New Hampshire, Cosmetology School, and Lyndon State College. Dean Hanson and Joyce were married in June 1948.  They raised their four children in Bennington, where they ran the Weybridge Funeral Home.  She was an active church member in that community. After 32 years of marriage, Mrs. Hanson moved to Texas to be near her daughters.  She worked at J.C. Penney’s until becoming sensitive to chemicals, which caused unbearable head pain.  She moved back to Vermont to seek medical help and gradually was able to manage the pain. She was active in the Barton community, helping where needed, and making many friends.  She was a great part of opening the Anglin’ B and B on Crystal Lake with her sister Fay Valley.  She was a resident at Belview Campground, helping in many ways.  It was there she became known as “Little Joyce.”  During the winter she traveled in her small RV to 48 states.  Her hands were never idle.  She made wall hangings, quilts, throws, and other crafty items, which she delighted in giving to friends. She is survived by her children:  Diane Barnes of Fresno, California, Bonnie and John Dwyer of San Ramon, California, Beth and David Lathrop of Silsbee, Texas, and Jeff and JoAnn Hanson of Palmetto, Florida; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; by two sisters, Olive Griffin of West Glover and Fay Valley of Barton; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Urie, of Lyndonville. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister Marion; her brother Alan; and son-in-law Allen Barnes. A celebration of her life is planned in July of 2019 near Crystal Lake.  In honor of her love of learning, donations can be made to the Barton Public Library, P.O. Box 549, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, died on September 11, 2018, at the age of 70, after a nearly four-year courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on May 10, 1948, in Newport to Kenneth Barnes and Barbara (LaBay) Barnes.  On August 26, 1967, she married Al Joseph, who predeceased her on May 14, 1989. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters:  Cindy Shepardson and her husband, Matt, of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and Jennifer Koslowsky and her husband, Daryl, of Fountain, Colorado; and her two grandsons:  Nathan and Zach Shepardson.  She leaves behind two sisters:  Dorothy Lougee and her husband, Richard, of Naples, Florida, and Gloria Barnes of Burlington; a brother, Maurice Barnes, of Island Pond; and many other close family members and friends. Mrs. Joseph was an extremely dedicated worker.  She was employed at Butterfields, Agway, and finished her career as a trust officer at Community National Bank in Derby.  She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and baking, and was a supportive, loving friend to many within her community.  She became a snowbird, traveling back and forth between Vermont and Florida for nearly two decades.  She was confirmed into the Catholic faith in 2001 and became an active member of both the St. Edward’s Church in Derby Line and St. Thomas More Church in Boynton Beach, Florida.  She found great satisfaction in serving as a lector for 14 years and enjoyed sharing her faith with others, even throughout her battle with cancer. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Boynton Beach on Saturday, September 22, at noon.  A rite of committal will take place at the Derby Line Cemetery on Baxter Avenue in Derby Line on Sunday, October 7, at 1 p.m.  A reception will follow at the St. Edward’s Parish Hall located at 59 Elm Street in Derby Line. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Thomas More Church, 10935 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4815, or Mater Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, of St. Albans, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Ethan Allen Residence. She was born July 31, 1939, to Vernon and Audrey Leavitt (Pettengill) in Newport.  She graduated from North Troy High School in 1957. She had a passion for life.  She always found the good in everybody who crossed her path.  Her priority was being our mom, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  Equally important was her compassion and dedication to many people with developmental disabilities (beginning in 1973) or anyone who she thought needed a helping hand. She loved cooking, gardening, photographs, travel (especially to Maine), shopping, fishing with her life partner, Henry Girard, fresh turkey dinners with her brother’s family on Lincoln Mountain, Dud’s maple syrup, celebrating the holidays, and Willie Nelson.  After retirement, Red Hats became her social focus.  She and Pat Gratton formed the “Forever Young” group in St. Albans.  Mom knew she was aging and downsized (again) to Victoria Lane, where she loved Skip-Bo and a glass of wine with her friends.  And then she decided it was time to move to Ethan Allen Residence. Mom leaves her son Scott Currier and Joni of Milford, Maine; her daughter Deb Currier of Essex; Dudley Leavitt and Fay of Lincoln; her granddaughter Amy and Steffan Ross; her great-granddaughter Brooke Ross of Milford; her nieces and nephews:  Jodi and Jason Lathrop of Bristol, Jill and Jason Booska of Leister, Dudley Jr. and Candie Leavitt of Lincoln, Jason and Kim Leavitt of Williston, and Ben and Sara Leavitt of Glenville, New York; her great-nieces and nephews:  Melinda and Jordan, Emily, David, Delaynah, Emmet, Oliver, Arriana, Jeramiah, Gracie, Isaiah, Alexa, Gracie Ann, and Hunter the golden retriever. Mom’s family treasures the memories of 22 years with the entire Henry Girard Jr. family. The family wants to thank Dr. Terri Nielsen and St. Albans Primary Care, Bayada Hospice, and Franklin County Hospice for their time and compassion for Mom, as well as the staff, residents, and volunteers at Ethan Allen Residence in Burlington. A graveside service was held in the family lot in St. Albans Bay Cemetery on September 12.

, 89, of Newport, died on Monday, September 10, 2018, in Newport. She was born December 16, 1928, in St.Martin, Quebec, a daughter of Charles Veilleux and Claudia (Boucher) Veilleux. On August 9, 1951, she married Jean Lessard, who predeceased her on October 19, 1994.  In 1958, she and her husband moved from Canada to the Newport area to start a new life in the U.S. and to raise their family. She was a gifted seamstress.  Throughout her life, she sewed for her family and friends, and later in life did alterations of formal wear and bridal dresses for many local residents.  She took pride in the intricate work and time spent with the brides-to-be.  She also volunteered as a yoga instructor for the Wellness Center for many years, even teaching the course in her non-native language.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and was a volunteer for many church-related activities.  In her later years, she made many new friends and was active in the senior community in the area.  Throughout her adult life, she continued to improve her grasp of the English language, always keeping her lovely French accent. She loved spending time with her many friends and family.  She was always there for anyone needing help or reassurance.  Later in life she had the opportunity to travel in the U.S. with her Community Circle friends, a dream of hers since she was a child growing up in Quebec. She is survived by her children:  Rejean Lessard and his wife, Janet (Poutre) of Newport, France Lessard of Davie, Florida, and Suzie (Lessard) Wheeler and her husband, Richard, of Derby; her grandchildren:  Matthew Lessard and partner, Ryane Davis, and Ashlee Lessard and her fiancé, Joseph LaRose; and one great-grandson, Evan Michael-Yves Lessard; She leaves behind a brother, Victor Veilleux and his wife, Lise, of Laval, Quebec; and many special nieces and nephews in Canada.  Besides her husband,  she was predeceased by her brothers:  Clement Veilleux and Ephrem Veilleux; and her sisters: Jeannette Gagniere, Blanche Lessard, Rosee Veilleux, and Marie-Reine Veilleux. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 17, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home. Interment followed at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Newport.

, It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of a true gentleman, Pete McMahon, 70, of North Troy, after losing his courageous battle with cancer in Tombstone, Arizona, on August 19, 2018. Pete chose to make his last "ride" in Arizona, where his heart truly lay.  He was born on Mother's Day, 1948, to Loring and Maryellen (Sullivan) McMahon in St. Albans.  He is a 1966 graduate of St. Mary's High School in St. Albans, and a graduate of the Universal Technical Institute in Manchester, New Hampshire. Upon graduation in 1969, Pete headed out in his 1962 "Vette" to Arizona, which became his home for almost four decades.  He wore many hats (most always a "cowboy hat") working in the building trades.  He was honored to be asked by the Native American tribe Pascua Yaqui to build homes for them.  He was also the owner of a cattle ranch east of Tombstone in Gleeson. As a youngster, Pete skied Jay Peak when the mountain first opened, and in later years gave private lessons.  He was also on the ski patrol at Mt. Lemmon in Arizona.  He was a passionate horseman and especially loved riding his horse Moon in Eagle Creek, Arizona.  Pete considered Eagle Creek to be one of God's most beautiful creations.  An accomplished musician and poet, he was especially remembered for playing his Fender guitar upside down and left-handed, in addition to reciting from memory colorful true stories of cowboy poetry.  His love for his motorcycle took him on his Harley, "Geronimo," to Sturgis with his friend Fred Brown in 2011, where enroute he was thrilled to meet one of the Harley Davidson's owners, Bill Davidson. He was a Hog member and a Legion rider for American Legion Post #28, North Troy.  He also looked forward to hunting camp in Marshfield for the annual February Fish Fry in the company of his cousins Larry, Lane, and Lloyd Larrow. He is survived by his three children:  Kerry Batres of Williston, Karson McMahon of North Troy, and Kolton McMahon of Tucson.  He also leaves four grandchildren:  Alejandro and Jerry Batres of Williston and Austin and Jaxson McMahon of North Troy.  He was blessed to have his two youngest grandsons, Austin and Jaxson, growing up next to him.  He will be forever missed by his loving fiancé, true friend and caregiver, Jeannie Lawson, of Newport Center.  Jeannie and his children were devoted to Pete's bedside until the end.  He will be laid to rest at the Gleeson Cemetery in Arizona, facing his beloved cattle ranch. The American Legion Riders are planning a memorial ride in Pete’s memory on Sunday, September 30, at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck luncheon for family and friends at 1 p.m. at the North Troy American Legion hall. Donations in his memory may be made to: American Legion Post #28, Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859, or to the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging, Derby Time Square, 5452 U.S. Route 5, Suite A, Newport, Vermont 05855.  (Note: please specify the Orleans County Area Fuel Fund or Meals on Wheels programs.) Condolences for family may be sent to: Jeannie Lawson, 4394 Bear Mountain Road, Newport Center, Vermont 05857, or Karson McMahon, 51 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 70, of Newport died on September 7, 2018, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1948, in Hartford, Connecticut, to George and Marion (Kirchhof) Odette. Mr. Odette was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War.  During his lifetime he was a toolmaker for Lydall in St. Johnsbury and Hitchiner in Littleton, New Hampshire. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his children:  Misty Workman of Kissimee, Florida, Christopher Odette of Holiday, Florida, and Matthew Odette and his wife, Brianna, of West Burke; by his grandchildren:  Tiffany and Ashley; and by one great-grandchild.  He is also survived by his siblings:  Linda Langtagne of Connecticut, Paula Aseltine of North Carolina, Kerry Mulkern of Connecticut, and Heidi Bradrick of Connecticut; his former spouse, Tina Odette, of Barton; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph on Thursday, September 20, at 1 p.m. with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Matthew Odette, 2951 U.S. Route 5, West Burke, Vermont 05871 to help with his Dad’s expenses.

, 69, of Johnson died peacefully at his home Saturday, September 15, 2018, with his loving family and special friends by his side. He was born in Montpelier on December 18, 1948, the eldest son of Carroll W. and Nellie Hodgdon Stevens.  He married his soulmate, Irene Marie Archambault, on May 4, 1968, in Barton and raised two daughters.  She predeceased him on September 20, 1989. Mr. Stevens was employed as a granite cutter at Rock of Ages for 20 years.  He was also the manager at Pratt & Reed in Morrisville for a number of years.  Most recently he was employed at Johnson Elementary School. He graduated from Barton Academy in 1967 where he was a standout baseball player.  As a pitcher, he helped lead the team to the 1967 Vermont State Championship.  He enjoyed fishing and loved to play the guitar.  Mr. Stevens had a gift for storytelling.  He enjoyed sharing stories about his childhood adventures and youthful shenanigans.  His love of nature was evident and he especially loved the wind and rain. He is survived by his children:  Kim Bruchu of Johnson and Pamela Allaire and her partner, Neil Martin, of Johnson; his grandson Anthony Allaire and his partner, Jen D’avignon; his siblings:  Florence Stevens LaRow and her husband, Roy, of Hardwick, Nancy Stevens Willey and her husband, Dennis, of Hardwick, Robert Stevens and his wife, Terri, of Hardwick, James Stevens of Wolcott, Roger Stevens and his wife, Bonnie, of Hyde Park, and Donna Gauthier and her husband, Ron, of Hardwick; his special friend, Dedra Dolan, of Johnson; his close friend of over 30 years, Bill Trainer, of Hardwick; longtime friend Roger LaRoche of Jeffersonville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his sisters:  Sandra Willey and Ann Howze; his brother, Donald “Donnie” Stevens; his nephew Clayton Willey; and his nieces Christie and Whitney LaRow. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 22, at 1 p.m. at the Faith Funeral Home at 165 Brooklyn Street in Morrisville.  Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until the beginning of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 79, of Craftsbury, died on August 19, 2018, at the Manor nursing home in Morrisville, surrounded by family. Born on a small farm in Mansonville, Quebec, on August 24, 1938, to Arthur and Maude Aiken, she was one of 11 siblings. She was a natural caregiver from an early age. After meeting her future husband, Bryce, on a blind date set up by a mutual friend (even though she was “done dating Yankees”) the couple married on October 18, 1958. She and her husband lived in North Troy and Hardwick before ultimately moving to the Cupsaw Lake section of Ringwood, New Jersey. After raising her four children, she attended and graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in art history. Upon her husband’s retirement from teaching, they moved back to the Wilson Farm in Craftsbury and ran the Whetstone Brook B&B for many years. She was more than happy to tell people about the rich and famous who stayed under her roof. The family spent summers on the Wilson Farm in Craftsbury, and this was when she perfected her apple pie recipe. Her apple pies won first-place ribbons at local fairs and were so famous that she was interviewed on Vermont Public Radio about her techniques and her well-kept secret crust recipe. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Lisa Sedore and Tom Sedore of Craftsbury, Karen Starr and David Starr of Highland Lakes, New Jersey; son and daughter-in-law Terry Wilson and Ginger Wilson of Palmer, Massachusetts; and her son Jim Wilson of Pompton Plains, New Jersey; brother and sister-in-law Alan Aiken and Kathryn Aiken of Newport; sister Reverend Catherine Cadieux of Putney; her grandchildren: Katie Meyer, Jessie Upson, Megan Amell, Lindsey Beer, Joseph Starr, Connor Starr, Shannon Wilson, Jonathan Wilson, and Julie Wilson; great-grandchildren: Murray and Emmett Meyer, Henry, Lucy and Charlie Upson, and Madison and Sydney Amell; in addition, there are many nieces, nephews, and dear friends who were blessed to have her touch their lives. She was predeceased by her brothers: Arthur Aiken, Robert Aiken, Donald Aiken; and her sisters: Eleanor Hall, Edith McLean, Lorna Belle Aiken, Muriel Aiken, and Shirley Bailey. Many thanks to all of the caring staff and friends at the Manor who befriended and cared for our mother during her stay there. A celebration of life service is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, at the United Church Of Craftsbury on the common. Donations should be directed to the psp.org foundation, which supports research and treatment for Mrs. Wilson’s condition.

, 80, of East Charleston, died on August 29 in Newport. He was born on November 5, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George and Jane (Cockrill) Thompson. Mr. Thompson attended Vanderbilt University. Upon his graduation, he enlisted for a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later earned a master’s degree in architecture from Columbia University in New York City. His lifework was as an artist, a sculptor in bronze, stone, and wood, an abstract painter, furniture craftsman, and workshop fanatic. He spent many productive years in New York City and then in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where he showed his work at Local Colors, a cooperative gallery in Gloucester. Among his many hobbies he enjoyed bird watching, cats, and music, especially classical and Tom Waits. He retired with his wife, Rebecca Laughlin, to the beautiful Clyde River valley in East Charleston. He loved his wife, who survives him, as well as his children: Allen Thompson of New York City, and Laura Thompson and her husband, Gregor, also of New York; his brothers: Claiborne Thompson and his wife, Fredericka, of San Luis Obispo, California, and Bill Thompson of East Charleston; his nieces: Jessica Applegate and her husband, Ben, of East Charleston, and Elizabeth Thompson of San Luis Obispo; his nephews: Luke Thompson and his wife, Nina, of Glover, and Christian Thompson and his wife, Paola, of Genoa, Italy; his grandnephew and-nieces: Ian and Reeve Applegate and Aniela Thompson; his many dear friends in Ipswich and Charleston will also miss him. Sadly, his daughter, Jenny Thompson, predeceased him. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 89, of Newport Center, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2018, in Newport. He was born on February 25, 1929, to Rufus and Dorilda (Lussier) Patenaude. On September 23, 1950 he married Mercedese Marie Robillard, who survives him. She was the love of his life and they shared 67 years of marriage. Mr. Patenaude led a wonderful life.  He enjoyed snowmobiling, carpentry, farming, and dancing, but his greatest enjoyment was his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He owned a carpentry business, but farming was his passion.  He raised his family on the farm.  He had great pride in everything he did, but was proudest watching his children and grandchildren work along side him on the farm. He is survived by his wife; his sons: Rene and his wife, Sharon, Luke and his wife, Amy, Norman and his wife, Yvette, and Andre and his wife, Deb; by his daughters: Monique and her husband, Mike Morin, Denise Patenaude and her partner, Tim, and Theresa and her husband, Mark Forbes; 26 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Raymond Patenaude of Newport; his sisters: Jeannine Lague of New Hampshire, Anita Lafleur of Orleans, Rose Lachance of Canada, Cecile Wheeler and her husband, Merle, of Derby, and Rita Gobeil and her husband, Raymond, of Newport; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers: Joseph, Homer, Peter, and Larry Patenaude; and his sister Marielle Morin. The legacy of Leo Patenaude lives on. Special thanks to Bel-Aire and Bayada for the wonderful care of our loved one. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation at 1073 Upper Quarry Road in Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 87, died peacefully on August 23, 2018, after a brief illness, with family by her side. She was born on March 18, 1931, the daughter of Arthur and Anne-Marie (Vigneault) Cote in Plessisville, Quebec. She married Yvon Michaud on June 11, 1951. They moved to Vermont in 1954 where they operated a farm for 25 years. They then diversified, and she managed several apartment buildings for a number of years. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Michaud also operated a sugar bush and enjoyed making Christmas wreaths. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Greensboro Bend, where she was an active participant. In her later years she enjoyed traveling with trips to Vancouver, British Columbia, Mexico, and California, and yearly trips to Florida. She enjoyed tending to her flowers and garden, crocheting, knitting and family gatherings. She took great pride in making sure that each one of her great-grandchildren, 22 of them, had something hand knit for Christmas. She will be dearly missed by all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Nicole and Mark Duhamel, Denis and Claire Michaud, Jocelyne and Jon Lussier, Michael and Nicole LeBlanc; nine grandchildren and their spouses: Jessica Duhamel, Andrew and Heather Duhamel, Jeremy and Leslie Michaud, Travis and Crystal Michaud, Daniel and Emily Michaud, Joel and Janna Lussier, Janelle and Matthew Germaine, Ashley and Christopher Olah, and Justin and Marylyn Uribe; along with 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Yvette Girard; and her brothers: Andre, Maurice, Jacques, and Pierre; as well as many brother-and sisters-in law, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Yvon, in 2000; her brothers: Antoni and Rosaire; and a granddaughter, Maria. A Mass was celebrated on August 31 at St. Michael’s Church in Greensboro Bend, with the Reverend Michael Augustinowitz officiating. Interment followed in St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

99, of Newport, died on August 26, 2018, in Newport. Known for her Irish wit and easy smile, she’d probably tell you that it came from her trip to Ireland and kissing the Blarney Stone. She was born on July 15, 1919, in Bakersfield, the daughter of Bernard and Florence Mckinney. She was preceded in death by both her siblings, Vivian and Calvin. In 1943 she signed up with the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in Burlington. She received her basic training there and was then transferred to Indian Town Gap, Pennsylvania. There she was assigned to the Motor Pool Transport, and drove whatever was needed: trucks, jeeps, or cars. She was discharged in 1945 and had attained the rank of T/?5. After her service, she returned to Orleans County. She was hired at Orleans Manufacturing and worked there for 22 years. She met her future husband Everett there, and they were married in 1950 at the Newport Baptist Church. The Halls lived in Orleans for many years along with Mr. Hall’s mother, until her death. When Mrs. Hall retired from Orleans Manufacturing, the Halls built a cottage on Lake Seymore, all of beautiful knotty pine. They enjoyed many good years there hunting in the woods and fishing in “the best salmon lake around.” When they sold the cottage, they bought a home in Orleans where they lived for a few years before buying their final home in Newport. They had many happy years there until Mr. Hall died suddenly in December 1984. Friends of Mrs. Hall’s, Maurice and Alice Macie, got her interested in square and round dancing and she loved it. She spent many weekend nights going to dances all over northern Vermont. After retiring from dancing, she remained active, spending time at church activities, doing crafts, baking, yard work, visiting with friends, and taking walks around her neighborhood with good friends. She is survived by her best friends, Harold and Priscilla Flanders of St. Johnsbury Center; her many Christian friends in the Baptist Church; and her many wonderful friends. A graveside service was held on August 31, at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center North, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 or to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 72, died suddenly on August 10, 2018, in Maryland. He was born on December 27, 1946. “Peanut” attended Barton Academy. He served in the U.S. Marines and did a tour in Viet Nam during his time in the service. He was a close friend and will be missed. There will be no local service.

, 89, of Glover, died on August 27, 2018, in Glover. He was born on May 25, 1929, in Newport, to Victor and Helen (Gogen) Carter. On November 25, 1950, he married Shirley Gilbar, who predeceased him on January 25, 2008. Mr. Carter was a foreman for Butterfield’s in Derby Line for many years. He loved fishing, hunting, and was a huge Boston Red Sox fan. He never missed an opportunity to watch his grandchildren’s sporting events.  He especially enjoyed following his great-granddaughter Abbey’s athletic career, filling nine scrapbooks over the years. He is survived by his children: Pamela Donovan of Coventry, Barbara Bolio and her husband, Ken, of Colchester, and Timothy Carter and his wife, Sara, of Essex; by his grandchildren: Tammy Lalime and her husband, Scott, Teri Gray and her husband, Keith, Trisha Donovan and her partner, Chad Crowe, Lisa Hall, Karen Cozadd and her husband, Chris, Eric Carter, Stephanie Carter, and Joanna Lefebure; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; and nieces, nephews, and friends. He is also survived by his brothers: Frederick Carter and his wife, Ruth, and Louis Carter and his wife, Lucille. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Shirley; his daughter Jackie Rae Carter; his son-in-law Kermit Donovan; his great-grandson Jacob Ryan Gray; a sister; and by five brothers. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 88, of West Burke, died at his home Monday evening, August 27, 2018, surrounded by his family following a period of declining health. He was born in Derby on March 10, 1930, son to the late Edmond Alphonse and Lumina (Labounty) Before. He grew up in Derby and graduated from high school while serving in the U.S. Army.  While he was in the U.S. Army he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, during the Korean War. Following his time in the service, he worked on the farm for Earl Hackett. On June 9, 1956, he married the former Joyce Elise Mary Durocher and shared over 62 years with her. After leaving the farm, he worked 33 years at Vermont Tap and Die as a toolmaker and fabricator, and he was in charge of machine maintenance. He also operated an auto body shop on School Street for many years. After he retired at the age of 62, he enjoyed working with his son at Gene and Vince Auto Repair in West Burke. He had a number of hobbies, that kept him true to being a kid at heart. In the service he flew model planes, and he could build anything, and did for anyone who was in need.  He was a very giving man, which included volunteering often for the VFW Post #10038, where he was a lifetime member, and he was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Lyndonville. He loved teaching the kids, grandchildren, and great-grandkids how to run the riding mower, and that led him to taking them on driving lessons later as they grew.  His family is what he centered on and did everything for and that made him the best. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce, of West Burke; his five children: Bonita Before of Lyndonville, Beverly Before of Lyndonville, Bradley Before and his wife, Kim, of West Burke, Edmond Before and his wife, Carol, of Island Pond, Gene Before and his wife, Tina, of Sutton; three sisters: Theresa Cox and her husband, Jim, of Spokane, Washington, Carmen Harter, also of Spokane, Rita Riley of Palmetto, Florida; nine grandchildren: Vincent Keithan, Vicki Pelletier, Ben Plourde, Jeffrey Plourde, Brandi Before, Kelsi Before, Cynthia Before, Luke Before, and Julia Before; eight great-grandchildren: Madison, Harper, Sophie, Bella, Madilynn, Peyton, Addison, and Kaydence; six god-children: Johnny Lemay, Joanne Sanville, Robert Durocher, Pamela Busby, Debra Beauchesne, and Susie Joseph; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters: Josephine Lemay, Cecile LeBeau, Germaine Before; and two brothers: Henry and Roland Before; and a great-grandchild: Mason Keithan. A graveside service with military honors was held on August 31 at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Before’s name to the North Country Veterinary Clinic, 562 North Main Street, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.

, 78, died peacefully at his home in Derby on August 29, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1940, in North Troy. He was the son of Homer Clifford Baraw and Theresa Ruth Cleveland Sanborn Baraw. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Parker Baraw, whom he married on June 7, 1996, in Newport; by one of his sons, James H. F. Baraw and his wife, Diane, of Northfield; two stepdaughters Carrie Fortin and her significant other, Kevin, of  Derby, and Marjorie Sargent of  Montreal,  Quebec; his two sisters and their significant others: Evelyn and Leo Bernard of Newport, and Virginia and Eddie Billings of Fletcher, Oklahoma; one brother Bruce and his significant other DeeAnn of La Mesa, California; he is also survived by stepsisters:  Velma Coburn of Newport, Amy Gray of Coventry, Florence Verge of Coventry, and Arlene Pettengill of North Carolina. He was predeceased by his son, Frank A. Baraw in 2013; a brother, Roger Baraw in 1998, his wife, Sheryl, survives him; his stepbrother, Herbert Morse and his wife, Mary; a stepsister, Hilda Pion; his first wife, Ludmilla Katarina Hartmann, in December 1995, whom he married in Sandhofen, Germany in March of 1960. He leaves 15 grandchildren and their significant others: Shawn and Angel, Heather Sargent and Josh, Andrew and Morgan, Emily Law, Kristofer, Kenny, Hayley McDonald, Rebecca McDonald, and Tyler Turcotte, Felicia and Joe, Marissa and Mallory, Justin and Alyssa, Joey, and Jonah; he also leaves seven great-grandchildren: Vanessah, Madasyn, Laycie, Karson, Sylas, Cameron, and baby Peyton (due October 4); also by many in-laws, nieces and nephews; and friends in Germany, Canada and the U.S.A. He had been a member of the Troy School Board, North Country Union High School Board, town of Jay Selectman and Moderator.  He was a founding member and Past Commander and Adjutant of Jay Peak Post #28 American Legion in North Troy, Past Master and Secretary of Masonic Union Lodge #16, in Troy, past President of Jay Volunteer Fire Department, Charter President of Troy Volunteer Fire Department, and Charter member of Troy and Area Lions Club. He was also a Charter President of Missisquoi Valley Ambulance on which he served for about 15 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 789 of Newport. He loved traveling.  In 2002 and in 2004, he and his wife had traveled all of the lower 48 states and western Canada.   He really enjoyed the Canadian Rockies and the Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.  They made many trips to Nashville, Tennessee, Renfro Valley, Kentucky, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Rosine, Kentucky, to country music and blue grass festivals, and had been to Branson, Missouri, a couple of times.  In 2002 and 2004 they danced to the live music of Buck Owens at the Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California. He loved the local jam sessions tremendously. He served in the United States Army for nine years in Germany, Korea, and a short time in Vietnam. Afterwards, he served for 25 years in the Vermont Army National Guard. A celebration of his life will be celebrated Friday, September 7, at Jay Peak Post #28 American Legion at 254 Dominion Ave in North Troy. The service starts at 11 a.m. with military honors and Masonic services of which he was so proud. There will be a potluck meal and anything brought is much needed and appreciated.

, 63, of Westmore, died unexpectedly at her home on August 24, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1955, in Newport, to Marlene (Buzzell) Hilliard and the late Maynard Hilliard.  On July 5, 1975 she married Calvin Wilcox, who survives her. She worked in accounting at the Orleans Central Supervisory Union in Barton. In honor of her father, Maynard Hilliard, she held membership with the American Legion Post #23 Auxiliary and was the treasurer.  She enjoyed cooking and being outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Wilcox, of Westmore; by her mother, Marlene Hilliard of Newport; by her siblings: Brent Hilliard and his wife, Wendy, of Derby and Candy LeBlanc and her husband, Maurice, of St. Albans; sister-in-law Phyllis Campbell and her husband, Ed, of Burlington; and brothers-in-law: Craig Wilcox and his wife, Pam, of Brownington, and Kermit Wilcox of Marion, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews and special friends: Bobbie Fauser, Ann Parenteau, Cheryl Labell, Gail Fortin, and Susan LeBlanc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore, with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis, Greater New England Chapter, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 59, of Derby, died on August 24, 2018, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after a lengthy fight against cancer. He was born on August 4, 1959, in Newport Center, to Annette (Voyer) Royer and the late Norman Tetreault. On June 24, 2017, he married Chelsea Brown, who survives him. He was a mechanic for both Liberty’s and Desrocher’s Excavating, was in the Civil Air Patrol for five years, and also worked for the state.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating, and enjoyed working in his woodshop and inventing things. He also enjoyed being with family and picking on people with his great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Chelsea Tetreault, of Derby; by his mother Annette Royer and stepfather, Andrew Royer, of Derby; by his children: Heather Rosanna Tetreault, Jasmine Tetreault, Jillian Hewitt, Angela, and Amanda Tetreault; and by his grandchildren: Brandon, Trinity, Phoenix, and Gabriel. He is also survived by his siblings: Michael Tetreault and Robin Plaisted of Claremont, New Hampshire, Patrick and Holly Tetreault of North Troy, Bernard and Sheila Tetreault of Orange, New Hampshire, Lucille Tetreault and friend, David Woodward, of Newport; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Norman Tetreault. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, at St. Edward’s Church in Derby Line, where a Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Yvon Royer. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, September 6, from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, after a lunch at the hall. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made for Heather Tetreault in care of Community National Bank, 4811 U.S. Route 5, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 61, of Coventry, died on August 26, 2018, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born on February 25, 1957, in Newport, to Kenneth and Estelle (Brault) Sanville. She was a former Social Service Director at the Newport Health Care Center and a former EMT with Missisquoi Ambulance Service of Troy. She enjoyed sewing, doing craftwork, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Erik Poulin and his wife, Julie, of Eureka, Missouri, Kelley Bonneau and her husband, Doug, of Lowell, Amber Lucas and her husband, Ray, of Coventry, and Angie Evans and her husband, Shawn, of Belvidere; by her grandchildren: Maddyx, Emerson, Morgan, Curtis, Bethany, Mya, Jacob, Taylor, and Kacie; she is also survived by her siblings: Bill Sanville and partner, Tega Wells, of Newport, Steve Sanville of Morgan, Joseph Sanville of Newport, Connie Pucci of Tilton, New Hampshire, Lisa Sanville of Jay, Sharon Sanville and her partner, Doug, of West Burke, Ginny Sanville of Troy, Tina Kimball and her partner, Pat Brault, of Derby; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 31, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6, at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 84, of Troy, died on August 24, 2018, in Newport. She was born on May 23, 1934, in St. Sadine, Quebec, to Leo Paul and Aurore (Charpentier) Bonneau. On August 30, 1952, she married Real Jean Limoges, who survives her. During her lifetime, she was a seamstress for Slalom Ski Wear, worked as a chambermaid and in the cafeteria at Jay Peak, and the Newport Quality Cleaners for eight years. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, playing cards, camping, and she was a New York Yankees fan and loved to exercise.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Ladies of Sacred Heart. She is survived by her children: Ronald Limoges and his wife, Jane, of Arizona, Rita Taylor and her husband, Gary, of Troy, Denis Limoges and his wife, Muguette, of Troy, Lise Hackett and her husband, David, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and Claude Limoges and his wife, Joanne, of Vero Beach, Florida; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and by her siblings: Bernard Bonneau and his wife, Fernande, of North Troy, and Celine LeBlanc and her husband, Norman, of Jericho; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Ange Marie Bonneau, Gerard Bonneau, Jean Paul Bonneau, Maria Lamarche, and Therese Doyon. Funeral services were held on August 27 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Troy, where a Mass was celebrated.  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA. and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 96, of Glover, died on August 20, 2018, in Glover. She was born on August 19, 1922 in Framingham, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Alice (O’Connor) Willard. She married Harry M. Langdon on June 17, 1944, in Washington, DC. He predeceased her in 1992. She was a graduate of Framingham High School in Framingham, class of 1941, where she was secretary of the class.  In 1942 she entered the U.S. Navy and served her country during World War II. She was a member of the American Legion in Ashland, Massachusetts and a life member of St. John’s Church in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. She was employed as an account payable clerk for Waters Associates in Milford, Massachusetts, for many years. She always had a positive attitude. She enjoyed baking and watching cooking shows on television, making crosses and all arts and crafts, taking care of her plants, and visiting and helping people in any way she could. She is survived by her children: Marjorie Johnson and her husband, Frank, of Upton, Massachusetts, Joanne Campbell and her husband, Stephen, of Glover, and Harry Langdon and his partner, Jolene Mason, of Glover; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Shamblin of Milford, Massachusetts.  She was predeceased by two sisters: Irene Burke and Lorraine Willard; and her great-granddaughter, Brenna Johnson. Services will be held at Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, on Saturday, September 8, followed by a military burial at Evergreen Cemetery, in Woodville, Massachusetts.

, 69, of Pittsfield, New Hampshire, died on August 18, 2018, in Concord, New Hampshire. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Barton, and grew up in Glover. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, and was 100 percent disabled.  In his later years he enjoyed reading, art and drawing, and spending time with his beloved dogs. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kimball, of Pittsfield; his daughter Dawn Kimball; and one grand daughter of Manchester, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his sister Phyllis Sherwood and her husband, Thomas Sherwood, of Exeter, New Hampshire; and one brother, Norman Kimball, and his wife, Mary Kimball, of Greenbackville, Virginia. He is also survived by aunts, an uncle, and nieces and nephews who will miss him. He was predeceased by his mother, Joyce George, and stepfather, Jessie George, of Glover; and his father, Irving Kimball, of Salem, New Hampshire.

, 84, of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania, died on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the home of her daughter Dina Miller in Craftsbury. Her cause of death was metastatic lung cancer. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, to the late Jacob Hartman and Margret Featherman on June 18, 1934. She attended Stroudsburg High School, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.  She spoke proudly of the time when she and her family moved to Westmore where she became town clerk of Westmore and owner of the Millers Millbrook Cottages. Here is where she lost her husband and the father of her children, Clyde Miller, early in his life from a logging accident. She had always loved to travel, and after several years she settled back on the Hartman Cave Farm in Stroudsburg, the farm where she was raised as a child. She was free to enjoy her love for the outdoors, weeding her flowerbeds and listening to jazz music. She was an opinionated woman. She believed in self-control, she believed in hard work, she loved life and lived it that way. She died with great dignity in the company of loving family. Her final resting place will be at the Lake View Cemetery in Westmore, alongside her oldest son, Bradford, who died in 1988. She leaves behind her daughters: Linnie Harvey, Dina Miller and her son, William Miller. She had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held next June.

, 91, died on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans. She was born in Norton on November 8, 1926, to the late Austin and Thayer (Welch) Hadlock. She grew up throughout the Northeast Kingdom and graduated from Barton Academy. She married Isreal Goldstein in June of 1947, and raised their family in Enosburg Falls. She loved the years she spent working at Jay Peak. She later retired from the Canadian Pacific Railroad. She enjoyed reading, skiing at Jay Peak, painting, and traveling to Australia and Arizona during the winter. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and a member of the 45 Card Club. She is survived by her children: Michael Goldstein and his wife, Elayne, of Australia, Arnold Goldstein of Arizona, and Melanie Kittell and her husband, Leigh, of Enosburg Falls; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law Patricia Hadlock of Island Pond. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Isreal Goldstein; and her brother, Fritz “Conrad” Hadlock. A graveside funeral service was held on August 23 at the Derby Center Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive Suite 130, Williston, Vermont 05495, or Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vermont 05478.

, 69, of Troy, died peacefully on August 19, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Benjamin and Dorothy (Davidson) Chase. She received a bachelor’s degree from Pierce College in Greece in psychology. She also received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho in architecture. She was very dedicated and passionate about getting affordable housing to those who need it the most. She was the director of real estate development for two nonprofit organizations during her career, developing safe and affordable housing for low-income households in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. Her hobbies included knitting, traveling, and spending time at the beach. She will be remembered for her love of Halloween, and the special decorations and party she held each year. She was a long-time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport. She is survived by her daughter Diana Chase Beleau of Troy; by her brothers: Harry Chase and his wife, Patty, the Reverend Benjamin Chase and his wife, Bobbie, and the Reverend Peter Chase and his wife, Abbie Gowdy-Chase; and by her loving dog Ruby. She was predeceased by her parents. Funeral services were held on August 25 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport, with Christine Mosley, the Reverend Benjamin Chase, and the Reverend Peter Chase officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to AHEAD, Inc., 262 Cottage Street, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561.

, The loss of Robert John Carman was felt by many after a brief, but valiant, fight with cancer.  He died at his home in Naples, Florida, on October 5, 2018. Robert was born June 22, 1964, in Milan, Tennessee, to the late Herbert and Donna (Hudoba) Carman.  He was raised in Racine, Wisconsin, and in turn joined the U.S. Navy in 1984.  He served his country for 26 years in the submarine force.  He retired from the United States Navy as a decorated senior chief in 2010 in Charleston, South Carolina.  It was in 2012 that he met and married his soulmate, Colleen Carman, who survives him. Robert was an avid golfer and also truly enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  He will be fondly remembered with a cigar in his hand. He also leaves behind his daughter Rhonda; grandson Liam; brothers:  Greg, Jeff (Joan), and Mike; his sister Lynn and her significant other, Dave; brothers-in-law Trevor Snelgrove and Scott Snelgrove and his fiancée, Debbie; and his mother-in-law, Dianne Snelgrove.  In addition, he is survived by nephews, cousins, aunts, his naval family, and many dear friends. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Post #135 at 2296 Tamiami Trail, East Naples, Florida starting at 2 p.m. on October 21.  The military salute will begin promptly at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Legion Post #135, 2296 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida34112, would be so much appreciated. An additional military celebration will be held in South Carolina at a future date.

, 56, of Barton, died on August 19, 2018, in Barton. She was born on January 28, 1962, to Kathleen (Rideout) Guyette, who survives her. She loved movies, art, and making people laugh. She is survived by her children: Robert Armstrong of Chester, Virginia, and Samantha Armstrong of Newport; her brothers: Doug Hillman of Ventura, California, Tom Bussell and his wife, Patricia, of Derby, Tim Bussell and his wife, Cathy, of Derby Line, Don Bussell of Paso Robles, California; her sister Susan Oster and her husband, Mark, of New Paris, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her stepfather (Dad) Merrill E. Guyette, Jr.

, 85, of Newport, died peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in South Carolina, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in New York, New York, on March 20,1932. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Otilia Arroyo. She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, and Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. She loved golf and arts and crafts, but especially enjoyed her volunteer work at Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.  In addition to her parents she is also predeceased by her brother, Steve Arroyo. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Peter Routsis; her children and their spouses: George and Eileen Routsis of New York, Peter and Maria Routsis of Florida; Doreen and Lance Routsis-Jones of Virginia; grandchildren: Jose Routsis, Theresa Routsis, Peter Carlos Routsis, Emmanual Routsis, Cory Jones and Tyler Jones, and three nephews: Michael George and Gregory Noulas. Her inurnment will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport on Saturday, August 25, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Routsis’ name to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011

, 61, of South Paris, Maine, died on Monday, August 13, in Lewiston, Maine. He was born in Norway, Maine, on February 8, 1957, the son of Owen and Glenice Harding Reilly. He graduated from Oxford Hills High School in South Paris and faithfully served in the U.S. Navy. He was a carpenter and worked at local manufactured housing plants, including Keiser Homes. More recently he worked at Valley View Orchards Pie Company. He enjoyed watching baseball and listening to ’70s and ’80s music. He is survived by his mother of South Paris; his sisters: Laurie Newell and her husband, Eddie, Karen Farrington and Diane Presby all of Norway; his brother Ricky Reilly and his wife, Tammy, of Norway; his girlfriend, Lori Heikkinen; his half-brother Buster Reilly and his wife, Carol, of Charleston; and two half-sisters: Sheila Worth and her husband, Deke, of Island Pond, and Jane Laird and her husband, Ernie, of Milton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father; and a half-brother John. Graveside services with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 25, at 11 a.m. at Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, in South Paris. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, 04086.

74, of Barton, died on August 14, 2018, at the home of her daughter in Lisbon, New Hampshire. She was born on May 29, 1944, in Sutton to William Mitchell and Phyllis Measure Mitchell. She worked in the shipping department at the Ethan Allen Manufacturing plant in Orleans up until she retired in 2012. Her biggest joys were her children, her grandchildren and great-grand children. She enjoyed playing and spending time with them. She had so much love for all kids. There wasn’t a child that came in contact with her that she didn’t love. She loved to go to yard sales and second hand shop, getting a deal was a wonderful thing. She was very caring, loving, and compassionate to all beings. She was everyone’s “go to” person because she was always willing to lend a hand when and where she could. She is survived by her daughters: Angela Young of Barton; Ronda Chayer of Barton; Phyllis Chayer Robinson and her husband, Bill, of Lisbon; and her son Rodney Chayer of Duxbury. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amanda Young, Preston Ellsworth and his wife, Jillian, Krystal Mead and her husband, Jordan, Nathan Lyonnais, Ryan Chayer, Zachary Chayer, Destiny Robinson, and Clarissa Robinson; her great-grandchildren: Mya and Mason, Becka and Marissa, and Camden and Jayden; her brothers: Robert and his wife, Eileen Mitchell, of Texas, Steven and his wife, Cheryl Mitchell, of St Johnsbury, Walter and his wife, Pat Mitchell, of Victory; by her sisters: Marion Humphrey of East Burke, Hazel Rowell of Massachusetts, and Edith Murray of West Burke. She is also survived by her son-in-law Bob Hayes; and sisters-in-law Edith Mitchell, Lena Mitchell, and Lana Mitchell. She was predeceased by her daughter Norma Chayer Hayes in 2017; grandson Gabriel; brothers: Roger and Gary; brother-in-law Robert Murray; and her half-brother William Mitchell Jr. Funeral services were held at Kingdom Hall in Newport on August 18. There was a gathering following the service at the Barton Municipal Building. Graveside services were held on August 20 at the Lyndon Corner Cemetery.

, 87, of North Troy, died on August 1, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 2, 1930, in Newport to Harold and Ellen (Conroy) Nelson. She married Carl Mayhew Sr. on September 16, 1950, who predeceased her in 2004. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #28 where she worked very hard as co-chairperson of banquets for 45 years.  She was well known for her potato salad, baked beans, and chocolate chip cookies.  She enjoyed playing bingo. She also enjoyed cooking and knitting for her children and grandchildren and enjoyed their visits to her home. She is survived by her children: Carl Mayhew Jr. and his wife, Margarette, of Tallahasse, Florida, Nelson Mayhew of Montgomery Center, Richard Mayhew and his wife, Colleen, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Barbara Mayhew and her friend, Garth, of North Troy; and by her grandchildren and their significant others: Stacey and Rhonda, Carla, Kyle and Anita, Kelly and Jeremy, Jacob and Kylie, Greg, and Rod; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; her sister Ila Starr of North Troy; brother-in-law Wayne Gray; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Mayhew Sr. and by two sisters: Laura and Shirley. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 25, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with Reverend Kelly Deslauries officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will be at a later date at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Legion Post 28, 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859 or to the Orleans Essex VNA and Hospice, Inc. 46 Lakemont Road, Newport Vermont 05855.