Billi, Dorothy E.
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, 84, of Barre, died April 16. Born in 1914 in Barre, she was the daughter of Stephen and Ann (Fontana) Andreoletti. She attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. In 1934, she married Louis Billi, who died in 1998. She was a member of St. Monica's Church. She had been a volunteer at Aldrich Public Library and Central Vermont Hospital gift shop. Survivors include two daughters, Faralie Flynn and Kay Storti; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother; nieces and nephews.
Puzel, Karen E.
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, 59, formerly of Chelsea, died April 8. Born in 1939, she was the daughter of Edward and Evelyn (Forsberg) Eckstein. She was originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., and had been a summer resident of the Chelsea area since the late 1940s. Survivors include her husband, Hank; two sons, Andrew and Erik; a sister; a granddaughter.
Tucker, Bertha E.
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, 95, of Waitsfield, died April 29. Born in 1903 in Northfield, she was the daughter of Charles and Eva (Alden) Smith. She attended schools in Northfield. In 1930 she married Edmond Tucker, who died in 1967. she was a homemaker, later working for the Carpenter Farm Lodge. She was a member of the Federated Church of Waitsfield. Survivors include three sons, Donald, Wesley and Allen; two granddaughters; a grandson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Jesshope, Shelby Ricketts
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, 23, of Warren, died April 28. Born in 1976 in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of Douglas Ricketts and Tabitha Sardi. She graduated from Haldane High School in Coldsprings, N.Y. and more recently was studying childcare at Dutchess County College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She married Mark Jesshope on March 20, 1999. Survivors include her husband; an infant son, Timothy; her father and step-mother, Douglas and Suzie Ricketts; her mother and step-father, Tabitha Sardi and Terry Maloney; a paternal grandmother; maternal grandparents; three brothers; a stepbrother; three nieces.
Case, Ann Marie
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, 77, of Waterbury, died April 18. Born in 1921 in New York City, she was the daughter of Philip and Dorothy (Richards) Case. She lived in France before WWII and moved to the Waterbury area in 1944. For the past four years, she had lived at the Waterbury Inn.
Byrd, Agnes Adaline (Hersey)
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, 73, formerly of Worcester and Montpelier, died April 28. Born in 1925 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Don and Cora (Richardson) Hersey. She attended Worcester Elementary School. In 1944, she married Frederick D. Byrd Sr., who predeceased her. Survivors include seven sons, Frederick Jr., Tim, Danny, Richard, Michael and Robert; six daughters, Linda Belanger, Robyn Haines, Laurie Byrd, Betsey Delary and Patricia Shortsleeves; three step-sons, George, James and Joseph Byrd; a sister; 60 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.
Devoid, Myrna L.
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, 69, formerly of Barre, died April 29. Born in Barre, she was the daughter of George and Vena (Leonard) Anderson. She graduated from Spaulding High School and received her Charter Life Underwriter degree from Franklin Pierce College. She was a marketing officer at Chubb Life America, retiring in 1985. Survivors include two sons, Kirk and Ricky; two daughters, Karen Devoid and Susanne Devoid; four grandchildren; three brothers.
Aronson, Iris L.
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, 86, of Barre, died April 27. Born in 1912 in Shoreham, she was the daughter of Cyrus and Nina (Hapgood) Randall. She graduated from the Northeast public school in Hartford and from the Westboro State Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Westboro, Mass. She was employed at Westboro Hospital and at Gifford Hospital. She was a member of the Gospel Hall in Hardwick. Survivors include a son, Douglas; two daughters, Althea (Mrs. Alton) Rodger and Dawna Lamore; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Towne, James W.
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, 60, formerly of Montpelier, died April 25. Born in 1938 in Montpelier, he was the son of John and Anna (Lawrence) Towne. He graduated from St. Michael's High School and attended St. Michael's College. He served in the Navy and was an air traffic controller at Los Angeles International Airport in Hartford, Conn. He was a supervisor for General Electric in Burlington and plant manager for Xerox Corp. in Rochester, N.Y. He later owned and operated a general store in Worcester, before moving to Eustis, Fla. Survivors include a son, Jason; a sister, Joan Quesnel; a brother, John Town; nieces and nephews.
Davis, Mary A.
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, 68, of Waterbury Center, died April 26. Born in 1930 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Leslie and Ethel (Towne) Dibbell. She graduated from Waterbury High School and married Maurice Davis in 1954. She worked as a secretary for the Eldredge Lumber Co. in Waterbury and at the Vermont Department of Transportation. She was a member of Waterbury Center Community Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Stephen and Mark; eight grandchildren; a brother; two nephews and a niece.
Dupere, Florence E.
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, 86, formerly of Northfield, died April 26. Born in 1912 in South Hero, she was the daughter of Warren and Clara (Croto) Bruleigh. She graduated from Mount St. Mary's Academy in Winooski and later from nursing school. In 1936, she married Chester Blow, who died in 1962. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Northfield. Survivors include a son, Leon; a daughter, Victoria (Mrs. George) Briggs; a step-son, Fernand Dupere; three step-daughters, Olivet Brassard, Felecia Calarco and Madeline Tafflin; two sisters; two grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Thurston, Roberto W.
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, 59, formerly of Barre, died April 25. Born in 1950 in Barre, he was the son of Clarence and Olis (Claflin) Thurston. He attended schools in Corinth and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School. In 1970, he married Diane Menard. He worked for several trucking companies and for the Corinth Highway Department and for John Gross Trucking in Roxbury. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jodie Meyette; a granddaughter; his parents; three brothers; three sisters; many nieces and nephews.
Rhoades, Clifton T., Sr.
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, 86, of Randolph and formerly of Braintree, died April 26. Born in 1912 in Barnard, he was the son of Frank and Mary (Nott) Rhoades. He was educated in Barnard schools. In 1930, he married Frances Olmstead, who died in 1974. He worked for the Rotta family in Barnard and bought the Perkins Flint farm in Braintree in 1944, retiring in 1974. Survivors include a son, Clifton Jr.; two sisters; two brothers; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Corti, Ella S.
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, 78, of Barre Town, died April 22. Born in 1920 in Plainfield, she was the daughter of Winfield and Esther (Freeman) Glidden. She attended schools in Plainfield. She had operated a home and office cleaning service in the Barre area. In 1937, she married Carlo Corti, who died in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Paul and Carl; two grandchildren; one sister; nieces and nephews.
Foster, Ida W.
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, 81, of Cabot, died April 25. Born in 1917 in Cabot, she was the daughter of Eugene and Mabel (Barnett) Woods. She attended Cabot public schools. In 1937, she married Harry William Foster, who died in 1990. She had been employed at Rock of Ages Capacitor Plant. She moved to New Britain, Conn. where she was employed at the Fafnir Bearing Co., retiring in 1978 and moving to Cabot. She was a member of the United Church of Cabot. Survivors include two sons, Harry Jr. and Calvert; one daughter, Mary Shatney; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister; five step-sisters; three step-brothers; nieces and nephews.
Cross, Irene
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, 84, of Barre, died April 23. Born in 1915 in East Calais, she was the daughter of Daniel and Viola (Cohaskie) Guyette. She attended Berlin schools. In 1937, she married Albert Cross, who died in 1982. She worked in food services at Vermont College and was an outside homemaker in the Montpelier area. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Lynda Colbeth; two sons, Albert and Roland; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister; a brother; a half-brother; many nieces and nephews.
Austin, Rodney J.
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, 27, of Duxbury, died April 24. Born in 1971 in Berlin, he was the son of John and Marion (Culver) Austin. He graduated from Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. He enjoyed basketball and football card collecting, birdwatching, movies, sports, playing video games and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his parents; four sisters, Brenda Austin, Debra Richardson, Laurie Butler and Lisa Austin; four nieces and four nephews; several aunts and uncles.
Mayo, Dorothy M.
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, 92, formerly of Montpelier, died April 23. Born in 1906 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Ellen (McCormack) Doucette. She attended St. Michael's Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School. In 1939, she married Lucien J. Messier, who died in 1958. Her second husband, F. Francis Mayo, died in 1978. She worked at National Life Insurance and at Farm Credit Service, retiring in 1971. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include three step-daughters, Elaine Driscoll, Marceline Nadeau and Anne Brill; four stepsons, Frederick, John, Michael and Bernier Mayo; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
Curtis, E. June
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, 67, formerly of Montpelier, died April 26. Born in 1931 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Leroy and Ethel (Warden) Farnham. She was educated in Montpelier schools. She was married to Phillip Curtis. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gary and Dale; a daughter, Nancy Curtis; two brothers; five grandchildren.
Brink, Trafford F.
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, 84, of Montpelier, died April 24. Born in 1914 in Groton, he was the son of Bernie and Annie (Carpenter) Brink. He graduated from Groton High School and later from Burlington Business College. He was an officer in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He worked for the State of Vermont, retiring as Commissioner of Agriculture in 1989. He married the former Irene Sherry. Survivors include his wife; a son, Douglas; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother; many nieces and nephews.
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