Joan Ellyn Barry
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, 74, of Derby, formerly of Arlington, Massachusetts, died in Derby, surrounded by family, after a difficult battle with cancer on June 26, 2009. Mrs. Barry was born December 6, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts, a daughter of Carl and Agnes (Johnson) Carlson. On October 6, 1956, she married Ronald Earle Barry, who survives her. She was a hard-working woman throughout most of her lifetime and was recognized as an exceptional administrative assistant, working for some of the most highly regarded doctors in Massachusetts. She worked for more than 20 of those years for the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. Earlier in her working career she worked for an advertising agency in New York City. She loved to draw. She had tremendous artistic ability. She kept her drawings private, and only those she was close with were allowed to view her work as she was her own worst critic. She enjoyed doing New York Times crossword puzzles and drinking Diet Coke. She was an avid reader and a tremendous cook. She loved Sunday morning breakfast at the East Side Restaurant. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Barry, of Derby; by two children, Raymond Barry of Newport and Craig Barry and his wife, Kristi, of Derby; by her granddaughter Madison Barry of Derby; by parents-in-law, Bill and Bonnie Wheeler, of Derby Line; by sister-in-law Merilyn Barry of Derby; by niece Kimberly Flynn and her husband, Keith, of Derby Line; by nephews Kyle Berry and his wife, Gail, of Derby and Kord Barry and his wife, Mary, of Derby; by cousin Eleanor (Carlson) Hutchinson and her husband, David, of Burlington, Massachusetts; and by her collie Shannon, with whom she had a special bond. She had many close, personal friends from near and far and extremely caring neighbors who willingly gave of themselves throughout her illness. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Barry's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Edgar Charles Byrd Sr.
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, 57, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home in Morgan. Mr. Byrd was born in Burlington on February 12, 1952. He was predeceased by his parents, Fredrick Sr. and Agnes Byrd. Survivors include his wife, Trudy E. (Martell) Byrd, of Morgan; their children: Edgar C. Byrd Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Northfield, Christina L. Byrd of East Montpelier, Shawn A. Byrd of Morgan, John S. Byrd and his wife, Cheryl, of Morgan, Justin C. Byrd and his girlfriend, Jaleesa, of Northfield, and Cassandra N. Byrd and her boyfriend, David, of Morgan; by stepchildren: Freedom A. Dukiette of East Montpelier, Jerid D. Whiteley of Barre, and Isaiah R. Whiteley of Northfield; by grandchildren: Brandon L. Burns, Benjamin R. Pretti, Zachary J. Byrd, Dakota A. Byrd, Mandy Dutton, Olida M. Byrd, and Asianna R. Whiteley; by siblings: Joe, George, Jimmy, Bobby, Fred, Tim, Danny, Richard, Mike, Linda, Patty, Robyn, Laurie, Betsy, and Ivonne; by many nieces and nephews; and by many more loved ones. A celebration of his life with full military honors will be held at his home at 1959 Vermont Route 111 in Morgan on Friday, July 3, at 3 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Byrd's memory may be made to his wife, Trudy Byrd at 1959 Vermont Route 111, Morgan, Vermont 05853.
Blanche M. Colburn
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, 92, of Newport died peacefully in the arms of her family on June 22, 2009, in Barton. Mrs. Colburn was born November 3, 1916, in Irasburg, a daughter of William and Clara (Allen) Badger. On December 8, 1934, she married Maurice Colburn, who predeceased her. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints. Everyone who knew her loved her and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children: Joyce Curtis of Irasburg, Terry Colburn and his wife, Brenda, of Barton, Gail Auger and her husband, Philip, of Newport Center, Dick Colburn and his wife, Diana, of Westfield, Cecile Randall and her husband, Charles, of Coventry, Theresa Bonvouloir and her husband, Richard, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Beth Colburn-Weyant and her husband, Christopher, of Derby; by 21 grandchildren; by 16 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Roy Colburn; by her daughter Marilyn Sweeney; and by her sister Betty Lacourse. Funeral services were held June 25 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with President Erik Worthington of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints officiating. Interment followed at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Colburn's memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Lillian E. Dickerman
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, 82, beloved wife of Gerald, died in Newport on June 23, 2009. Mrs. Dickerman was one of four children born to H. Victor and Helen (Davio) Ellsworth on September 6, 1926, in Newport. She worked for several chain stores when they were still living in Newport. She was a member of the Morning Star Rebecca Lodge for several years. She enjoyed playing solitaire, watching her soap operas, cross stitching, and bowling. She was a very active member of her church, its youth activities programs, and the women's Tuxis Club. She and her husband enjoyed taking bus tours for several years. She was always ready and willing to give a helping hand whenever she could, including baking homemade dishes. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; by her son Richard and his wife, Edna, of Indiana; by her daughter Vickie Counts and her husband, Vanoy, of Florida; by grandchildren: Andrew Dickerman of Indiana, Patricia Sonnier and her husband, Daniel, of Washington, and Robert and his wife, Amanda Counts, of Texas; by great-grandchildren Sarah Sonnier of Washington and Nathaniel Counts of Texas; by several nieces and nephews; and by many friends of the Newport Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her brother Glenn; and by sisters Marguerite Currier and Betty Simpson. Funeral services were held June 27 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Interment followed at Pine Hill Cemetery in Derby. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Dickerman's memory may be made to the Newport Baptist Church, East Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Barbara E. Gerrow
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, 71, of Coventry died June 26, 2009, in Barton. Mrs. Gerrow was born May 20, 1938, in Newport Center, a daughter of William and Augusta (Peters) Blanchard. She married Morris Gerrow, who predeceased her in January 1987. She enjoyed doing word finds and puzzles, gardening, and going to tag sales. She is survived by five children: William Gerrow and his former wife Barbara Hanson, both of North Troy, Tim Gerrow and his wife, Laura, of Jay, Bryan Gerrow of North Troy, Jeff Gerrow of Derby Line, and Brenda Marchessault and her husband, Pete, of Enosburg; by 11 grandchildren; by three great-grandchildren; by two brothers, Roland Blanchard and his wife, Shirley, of Newport Center and Steve Blanchard of Enosburg; by her twin sister, Bea Spencer, of Canada; by her sister Polly Sweet of Enosburg; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at the Albany Cemetery with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Gerrow's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Ronald Edmund Legendre
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, 56, of North Troy died June 28, 2009, in Newport. Mr. Legendre was born March 3, 1953, in Concord, beloved son of Ruth (Young) Legendre. He was employed as a construction worker for F.R. Lafayette Company of Essex Junction and more recently as a ski lift operator at Jay Peak Resort. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. He was a NASCAR fan. He was a former member of the Peace Corps. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Legendre, of St. Johnsbury; by his daugher Ginny Paye of Vermont; by three grandchildren: Samantha, Skye, and Gabrielle; by sisters: Ina Francis and her husband, William, of Lowell, Massachusetts, Lori Register and her husband, Dutcher, of St. Augustine, Florida, Anita Guild and her husband, Ed, of Essex Junction, Lisa Merrill and her husband, Raymond, of Ludlow, and Sarah Baker and her husband, John, of Barre; by two stepsisters, Marie Grant and her husband, Russell, of Ocala, Florida, and Shirley Parker and her husband, Leslie, of St. Johnsbury; and by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Legendre's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Shirley Rose Moffatt
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, 82, of East Hardwick, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday evening, June 25, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Moffatt was born February 12, 1927, in Greensboro, a daughter of John C. and Daisy (Willey) Hunt. She attended Greensboro public schools. On July 1, 1946, she married Waldon Peasley Moffatt in Greensboro. In her earlier years she stayed at home to care for her young children. She later worked for several businesses, including the East Hardwick Creamery, Sprague Electric in Barre for 21 years, and Cabot Creamery. She was a seamstress for CoMart Stitching in East Hardwick and a caregiver for elderly people in the Greensboro and Morrisville areas. She retired in the late-1980s. She attended Hope Community Church in Walden. She enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, canning, rug making, and knitting. Survivors include three sons: Gary Moffatt and his wife, Margaret, of Houlton, Maine, John Moffatt and his wife, Melissa, of Stannard, and James Moffatt of East Hardwick; six daughters: Phyllis Cloutier and her husband, John, and Mary Jean Hill and her husband, Lanny, all of East Hardwick, Elaine LaMadeleine and her husband, Ronald, of Newport, Anne Stevens of Hardwick, Sherry Bowen of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Sandy Davison and her husband, Delton, of Bedford, Massachusetts; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; by her husband, Waldon, on October 19, 2000; and by brothers Kenneth and Earl Hunt. Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Moffatt's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.
Mildred T. Nault
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, 54, of Orleans died peacefully on June 27, 2009, in Newport. For those who knew her, although her body gave out, her spirit remained strong to the very end. The courage and positive outlook she possessed her whole life carried all through her illness. She will be remembered for her kindness, honesty, integrity, compassion, strength, and especially her smile. Ms. Nault was born December 3, 1954, in Newport, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (McGrath) Nault. On August 2, 1985, she married David Blodgett, who survives her. She was a manager for the Vermont Dairy Herd Improvement Association. She ran the animal barnyard at the Orleans County Fair for many years. She held membership with the 4-H Club, and she took in exchange students for seven years. She was an avid reader and loved family gatherings. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her cats and dogs. She is survived by her husband, David Blodgett, of Orleans; by her host daughter Sully Orellana; by her parents, Donald and Dorothy Nault, of Newport Center; by her brothers Forrest Nault and his wife, Keely, of Maryland and Vernon Nault of Newport Center; by sisters Ramona Nault and her husband, Bob, of Sutton and Donna Lightly and her husband, Steve, of Pennsylvania; by nieces and nephews: Shawn, Elizabeth, Matthew, Jessica, Violet, Jeremy, Jesse, Cody, Dana, Shawna, and Layla; by her parents-in-law, Warren and Virginia Blodgett, of Irasburg; by sisters-in-law: Barbara Russell of Newport, Cathy Blodgett of Irasburg, Patty Tarbox and her husband, Steve, of Orleans, Shirley Moulton and her husband, Dwight, of Charleston; by brothers-in-law Dennis Blodgett of Irasburg and Neil Blodgett and his wife, Christine, of Irasburg; and by nieces and nephews: Jason, Nick, Chris, Corinne, Nicole, Neil, Ashley, Myah, Talon, and Max. On July 1 an open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. followed by a celebration service at Ms. Nault's home at 197 East Street in Orleans. Immediately following the service burial will take place at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ms. Nault's memory may be made to the oncology center or the Ronald Holland MD Community Dialysis Center at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
David M. Willis
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, 40, beloved husband of Marley Willis, died June 24, 2009, at his home in Westfield. Mr. Willis was born June 10, 1969, in Newport, a son of Dennis and Linda (Collins) Willis. On January 1, 2004, he married Marley Kittredge, who survives him. He enjoyed motorcycling, using his utility vehicle, working on cars, helping others, hunting, and fishing. In 1990 he joined the Vermont Army National Guard in Newport on an armored crew as a tank commander. He served until 2005. In 2005 he joined the Vermont Air National Guard and was on the 158th Fighter Wing until his death. He is survived by his wife, Marley Willis, of Westfield; by six children: Ashley Yarborough and Heather Willis of Scranton, South Carolina, Caitlyn Willis of Newport, Michelle Dion and Ken LaBounty of Underhill, Tiffany Hamelin of Westfield, and Mat Wing of Derby; by three grandchildren: Trenton, Tara, and Gabrielle; by his parents, Dennis and Linda Willis, of Troy; by his brother Richard Willis and Suzanne of Newport; by his grandmother Lillian Willis of Newport; by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by special friends: Chad, Mike, Casey, and Pete. A graveside service with full military honors was held June 29 at the Troy Cemetery with Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Kemp officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Willis' memory may be made to the Toys for Tots, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, Virginia 22172; or to the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, 26 VAST Lane, Barre, Vermont 05641.
Joyce Hoyt
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, Committal services for Joyce Hoyt will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
Bradford L. Howarth Sr.
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, 70, of Derby died suddenly in Morgan on June 27, 2009. Mr. Howarth was born June 24, 1939, in Springfield, a son of Richard and Barbara (Bragg) Howarth. He is survived by his children: Bradford Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Athens, Terry Peters and her husband, Mark, of North Carolina, Jolynne Murphy and her husband, Richard, of New Hampshire, Stacey Anderson of Chester, and Randy of South Carolina; by nine grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; and by two sisters, Eleanor and Donna. The family would be extremely interested in communicating with anyone who knew Mr. Howarth. Please contact Bradford Howarth Jr. at (802) 869-1181. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Steven Michael Ruscio
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, 59, of North Troy, formerly of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. Mr. Ruscio, son of the late Francesco and Joan (Gaskin) Ruscio, was born April 5, 1950, in Long Branch, New Jersey. He was raised in New Jersey and attended Merrimack College in Andover, Massachusetts, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He received an international fellowship award from Rotary International for a year of study abroad in the field of biomedical engineering at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He and his beloved wife, Helene, settled in Ashburnham, where they raised their family for more than 20 years before moving to Vermont in 2001. He was a master woodwright who was the sole proprietor of Christian Steward Company in Gardner, Massachusetts. He crafted many types of toys and decorative and household items. Notably he provided the wooden shingles for the restoration of both the Roosevelt Carriage House in Hyde Park and Mark Twain's boyhood home. He loved to tinker and always relished the challenge of fixing things. He enjoyed maple sugaring, gardening, and antiquing. He delighted in hosting and cooking for family and friends on any occasion. As busy as he was, the love of his family prevailed over all. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of nearly 35 years, Helene (Croteau) Ruscio; by his children: Lea H. Ruscio of Vienna, Austria, Joseph F. Ruscio and his wife, Jory, of San Francisco, California, Aimee C. Ruscio of Washington, D.C., Christopher A. Ruscio of San Jose, California, Kathleen M. Ruscio of Boston, Massachusetts, and Gregory S. Ruscio of Tokyo, Japan; by his sister Maryann T. Ruscio of Ashburnham; by his brother Kevin P. Ruscio of Bayville, New Jersey; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral services were held July 3 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Gardner with the Reverend Brian P. O'Toole as celebrant. Burial followed at Notre Dame Cemetery in Gardner. Those who wish to make memorial contributions are asked to consider St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-1942.
Roberta S. Sargent
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, 79, of Jay died in Newport on July 1, 2009, after a long illness. Mrs. Sargent was a born to Selden and Mildred (Sargent) Willis in Troy on June 8, 1930. She enjoyed listening to country music, having family and friends stop for a visit, and having family meals. She loved her animals; however, her family was her life. She liked to cook and kept many friends happy and full with her homemade doughnuts. She is survived by her children: Richard and his wife, Elizabeth, of Jay, Connie Lucas and her husband, Wayne, of Jay, and David of North Troy; by grandchildren: Coral, Sarah, and Patrick Sargent and Wayne Roy Lucas; by stepgrandchildren: Angel Wakefield, Ann Herr and her husband, John, and Aimee Lucas and her husband, Curt; by her sisters: Melba Cota and her husband, Howard, of Troy, Priscilla Platt and her husband, James, of New Hampshire, and Ida and Christine Willis of Newport; by her brother Don Willis of Newport Center; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roy Sargent, in 1989. She was predeceased by her brothers Milton A. Willis Sr. and Carlton Willis; and by sister-in-law Phyllis. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Audrey Gail Smigelski
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, 66, longtime resident of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, died at home, surrounded by her loving family, and went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on June 29, 2009, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Ms. Smigelski was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on January 25, 1943, to Charlotte (Rash) Smigelski and Felix P. Smigelski. She was a dental assistant for many years and was later employed at the Big Y Deli in Longmeadow. She graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield and continued her education at dental school. She was an elder with God's Victorious Army. Besides her mother, Charlotte, of Longmeadow, she is survived by her two sisters, Marlene S. Coil and her husband, Larry, of Troy and Donna C. Cardwell and her husband, John, of East Longmeadow; by her nine nieces: Wendy Kuhn and her husband, David, Laureen Jones and her husband, Keith, Cherylynne Lindsey, Jill Teague and her husband, Patrick, Charlene Leary and her companion, Anthony Trinceri, Aubrie Leary, Gretchen McDonough and her husband, David, Christine Noel and her husband, Anthony, and Grace Coller and her husband, Casey; three nephews: John Cardwell and his wife, Angie, Ben Cardwell and his wife, Shannon, and Andrew Cardwell and his wife, Amy; by eight great-nieces; by three great-great-nieces; by 16 great-nephews; by three great-great-nephews; by her uncle Anthony Smigelski and his wife, Stella; by her aunt Tess Monson; by several cousins, including special cousin Fay P. Ladeau, who cared for her in her time of need. A funeral was held July 2 at the East Longmeadow United Methodist Church. Burial was held July 3 at the Westmore cemetery. Donations may be made to Baystate Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, in care of the Baystate Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut Street, sixth floor, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199; or to the D'Amour Center for Cancer Care, 3350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199.
Olin Robert Allen
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, 86, of Hardwick died Friday, July 10, 2009, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Mr. Allen was born June 3, 1923, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, a son of Roscoe and Inez (Storey) Allen. He attended Walden and East Hardwick public schools. He entered the U.S. Army on November 14, 1945, in Rutland. He served his country in Germany and was honorably discharged on May 19, 1947, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. On October 10, 1953, he married Pauline Marion Kelton in Hardwick. In his earlier years he worked on farms, logged, and drove milk and pulp trucks. He was active in the construction of the Mystic Bridge in Boston. For more than 25 years he was employed by the town of Hardwick on its road crew. He retired in 1989 and worked as a part-time janitor for the U.S. Postal Service in Hardwick and did lawn work for local families. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9653 in Morrisville and a past member of the Hardwick Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and watching the birds. Survivors include four sons and their partners: Donald of St. Johnsbury, Rodney of Hardwick, Douglas and Crystal of Hardwick, and Bradley and Karen of Colchester; stepson Steve Baker of Barre; two daughters and their partners, Jolene Maxham and Ethan of Bethel and Sherri Allen and Sue of St. Johnsbury; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters: Hazel Brown of Melrose, Massachusetts, Mildred Savard of Dover, New Hampshire, and Edith Allen of Boston, Massachusetts; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; by his wife, Pauline, in 2003; by his sister Helen Pizzano; and by his stepson Jerry Baker. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 15, at 11 a.m. in Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick with the Reverend Judy Waible of the United Church of Hardwick officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Allen's memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843; or to the Hardwick Fire Department, P.O. Box 1279, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Gordon Wayne Broe
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, 70, of Brownington died July 2, 2009, surrounded by his friend Phyllis Kennison's loving family, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. Broe was born September 18, 1938, in Richford, a son of Bert and Ruby (Hughes) Broe. He was married to Dorothy (Young) Broe, who predeceased him. He was a bridge builder for the St. Onge Construction Company in Montgomery, and he was a carpenter, work he enjoyed very much. He enjoyed seeing his friends at the Evansville Trading Post. He is survived by his brother Larry Broe and his wife, Claire, of Coventry and by his special friend Phyllis Kennison and her beloved family of Brownington. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Broe's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, oncology department, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Milton "Mike" Walter Corrow
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, 79, died Friday, July 3, at his home in South Pomfret. Mr. Corrow was born in his grandfather's home in Westmore on June 11, 1930, the oldest of five children born to Clarence and Ethel (Friend) Corrow. He graduated from Barton Academy and later attended Lyndon State College with a scholarship. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He married Mary Therese Claremont in 1954. After he left the Air Force, he and his wife moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for many years in a drugstore. In 1965 they moved to East Arlington, where they lived for many years. They were divorced several years later. He worked at Johnson Controls in Bennington as a shift supervisor for several years until he retired in 1992. He was predeceased by his former wife in 2001; by his daughter Maureen in 1979; and by his brothers Francis and Maurice. He is survived by his sisters Barbara Staves and Dorothy Tourville of Tupper Lake, New York; by sons: Micky and his wife, Doreen, of Hartland, Matthew and his wife, Carol, of Barto, Pennsylvania, Martin and his wife, Valerie, of Wells, and Terry of Rutland; by daughter Tammy of Latham, New York; by several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and by two very special great-grandchildren. A brief service is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the North Pomfret Congregational Church, with a reception to be held immediately afterward at the Abbott Memorial Library in South Pomfret. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Corrow's family requests donations be made to the Abbott Memorial Library, P.O. Box 95, South Pomfret, Vermont 05067.
Rita Yolande Theberge Day
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, 83, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, in Newport. Mrs. Day was born September 21, 1925, a daughter of George Theberge and Yvonne Thivierge Theberge of Compton, Quebec. She married Calvin Paul Day on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 1947. They lived in Derby Line most of their lives until retirement age, then moved to Newport. She lived her remaining years at Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked very hard managing the house while raising four children. She had an occasional job with Montgomery Ward, especially during the holiday rush, and worked at the Newport Dry Cleaners during the big strike at Butterfields to help during that time. She worked hand in hand with her husband, Calvin, on a large vegetable garden and sold the produce in a roadside stand called Day's Market Garden. She sold the vegetables, and her husband worked the garden along with their children and many other helpers hired from town. In later years the garden land was sold for housing lots, and the town named the road Day Street. Just before retirement, she and her husband sold their home in Derby Line and moved to Newport. A very important date in her life was March 14, 1956, when she took an oath to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. She was very social and loved going out for coffee at McDonald's with her girlfriends during the day; in the evening couples would gather there to visit. They were affectionately known as the coffee club. She and her husband were wonderful skaters and dancers. When Mr. Day ran the skating rink in Derby Line, it was a common sight to see them skating arm in arm. They hosted many house parties where friends and neighbors would come to dance and laugh. As their children started leaving the nest, it prompted them to travel for visits. They traveled all around the U.S. They also went to Europe and toured five major cities. She had a deep Catholic faith. She and her husband dreamed of going to Jerusalem; when they retired they went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This was their trip of a lifetime. She was very active in the church and enjoyed going to meetings and study groups. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a former member of a ladies auxiliary. She is survived by her children: Joan Derosier and her husband, Dennis, of Stephens City, Virginia, Carole White and her husband, Robert, of Steilacoon, Washington, Steven Day and his wife, Valerie, of Swanton, and Tina Guyette and Robert Thayer of Newport; by her sister Jeanne Gaudreau of Newport; by her brother Andre Theberge and his wife, Claudette, of Hobe Sound, Florida; by sisters-in-law Irene Theberge of Stanstead, Quebec, and Clara Day of St. Johnsbury; by seven grandchildren; by seven great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Calvin, her husband of 61 years; by her sister Lucienne Waite; and by brothers Paul Theberge and Laurent Theberge. A Mass of Christian Burial was performed July 14 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport.
Clayton Alpha Markwell
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, 52, of Holland died July 9, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. Markwell was born April 4, 1957, in Newmarket, Ontario, a son of Percy and Edna (Keeble) Markwell. He married Paula Grimes on July 14, 1979. She survives him. He was a truck driver and worked at the recycling center for the town of Holland for 15 years. He served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed working in the woods and on his motorcycles and cars and spending time with his family at cookouts. He is survived by his two children, Kasey Jean Markwell and her fiance, Patrick Sargent, of Holland and Brandon Adam Markwell of Holland; by five siblings: Loretta Donovan and her husband, Dwayne, of Bloomfield, Wayne Markwell of Marshfield, Bruce Markwell and his wife, Molly, of Walden, Laurie Stevens and her husband, Eugene, of Orleans, and Christopher Markwell of Newport; and by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Edward M. O'Neil
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, 59, of Glover died July 9, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. O'Neil was born July 14, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a son of Timothy and Mary (Boisvert) O'Neil. On September 25, 1977, he married Millie Gomes, who survives him. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and later was a truck driver for Cabot for 22 years. He attended North Andover High School and graduated from Northeast Transmission School in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Hardwick American Legion. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, boating, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an easygoing and laidback person, and he will be missed by many. He is survived by four children: Jennifer Florin of Liberty, Maine, Heather O'Neil and her husband, Adam Wheeler, of Orleans, Melanie Carrunchio of New Jersey, and Stephen Marshall of Plainville, Massachusetts; by grandchildren: Andrew and Brendon Parrish, Cooper and Spencer Wheeler, Scott Winhold, Zachary Florin, Paige Marshall, and Lucabell Marshall; by his brother Timmy O'Neil and his wife, Brenda, of Belmont, Maine; and by two sisters, Carol Catarius of Salem, New Hampshire, and Patricia Ranlett and her husband, Lloyd, of Hamstead, New Hamsphire. A graveside service was held July 14 at the Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. O'Neil's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Earl Ely Picard
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, 92, of Newport died July 12, 2009, in Newport. Mr. Picard was born September 11, 1916, in North Williston, a son of Alexander and Sophronia (Douglas) Picard. On June 2, 1947, he married Gladys Mae McMasters, who predeceased him. He was a turret gunner in the U.S. Army during World War II. His employment included working in construction, building huge dams, surveying for the state of Vermont, and digging graves for Pine Grove Cemetery. Later he worked at Hoods for 16 years and Ethan Allen for 25 years. He was a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association and was a member of American Legion Post 21, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a spring icon, often seen taking pictures on the bridge while fishing. He was featured in the New York Times and other newspapers for pickerel shooting. He frequented local stores and businesses and loved lots of hugs. He is survived by his children: Mary L. Kirby and her husband, John, of Wilton, Maine, Linda G. McKinney of Newport, Robert A. Picard of North Concord, and Carol A. Picard and her companion, Steven J. Orvis, of Lowell; by grandchildren: Heidi Poole and her husband, Mark, Tina Meserve and her husband, Jeff, Christopher Whitney and his wife, Brenda, Scott Britch and his wife, Kim, Shawn Britch and his wife, Karen, Dawn Marie Frutti and her husband, Frank, Nathaniel Michaud and his wife, Misty, Erin Michaud, and Casey Cargill; by recently reunited grandchildren: Debbie Rich, Vickie Parkinson, Reggie Ashley, Missy Russell, and Cheryl Ashley; by 14 great-grandchildren; and by son-in-law Edward Ashley of Cornish, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his daughter Beverly Picard Ashley. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, July 16, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Picard's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont 05641-4124.
Harriet Harris
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, Graveside services for Harriet Harris will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore with the Reverend John Keenan officiating.
Florette Galipeau
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, Graveside services with full military honors for Florette Galipeau will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at the North Hill Cemetery in Westfield.
Lawrence Baker Sr.
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, There will be a committal service for Lawrence Baker Sr., formerly of Newport, at the Oakland Cemetery in Meredith Center, New Hampshire, on Sunday, July 19, at 10 a.m. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter Cindy Frazer at 523 Plains Road in Monroe, New Hampshire. All are welcome to attend.
Rita Collins
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, 88, of Westfield died at her home on Friday, July 17, 2009, after a long illness. Mrs. Collins was born April 5, 1921, in Troy, a daughter of Peter and Orpha (Millett) Breault. She and her husband, Durward, spent most of their lives in the Northeast Kingdom. After attending school and earning her teaching certificate she taught in several towns including Lowell, Troy, and Newport at Sacred Heart Elementary School. She liked to read, tend to her flower garden, and go for walks and rides around the area. When she was younger, she and her husband enjoyed going to dances and listening to country music. She is survived by her husband, Durward; by her children: Carolyn Lesperance and her husband, Gordon, of Westfield, William Collins of Westfield, Paul Collins and his wife, Ann, of Newport, Susan Pion and her husband, Gerard, of Lowell and Pamila Niles and her husband, Stuart, of Shirley, Massachusetts; by 15 grandchildren; by 23 great-grandchildren; by her sister Beatrice Jones of St. Johnsbury; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandchildren "Little" Gerard Pion and Lisa Collins; by five brothers; and by four sisters. Funeral services were held at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Lowell July 21 with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating at Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed at the St. Ignatius Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Collins' memory may be made to the oncology department at North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855 or to the charity of one's choice.
Rio A. Desmarais
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, 89, beloved husband of Rose, died in Newport on Friday, July 17, 2009. Mr. Desmarais was born April 21, 1920, in Barton, a son of Willie and Parmelie (Perron) Desmarais. He and his wife were married in 1943 and farmed in Irasburg and West Glover for more than 15 years. He worked for Hank Sanders, Puss Royer, and Andy Bonneau as a farm equipment salesman. He opened his own business, Desmarais Farm Equipment in Orleans, and operated it until he sold it to his sons. He continued to help his sons. He and his wife enjoyed traveling where they spent winters in Florida. He loved his family and delighted in having conversations with them and his friends. He was a man who enjoyed life and always had a smile on his face. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons Roger Desmarais and his wife, Maureen, and Rene Desmarais and his wife, Kathy; by grandchildren: Andre Desmarais and and his wife, Kim, of Barton, Cynthia Kelley and her husband, John, of Palm Coast, Florida, Jacqueline Desmarais of Waltham, Massachusetts, and Jennifer Bashar and her husband, Greg, of Trumble, Connecticut; by eight great-grandchildren; and by his sister Juliette Leduc of Lyndonville. He was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and O'Neil Desmarais; and by two sisters, Simone and Corrine. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Desmarais' memory may be made to the Orleans Ambulance Service, in care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.
Marie Rose (Champigny) Gaboriault
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, 86, of St. Johnsbury died July 18, 2009, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Gaboriault was born April 23, 1923, in Kingsbury, Quebec, to Andre and Corrine (Lussier) Champigny. She was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Golden Age Club. She enjoyed sewing for family and friends and was known as "Memere" by her many friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Jean Louis Gaboriault, on January 12, 1999. She leaves four sons and one daughter: Jean Claude Gaboriault and his wife, Cecile, of Barton, Solange "Sally" George and her husband, Ken, of Cicero, New York, Joseph R. Gaboriault of St. Johnsbury, Laurent G. Gaboriault and his wife, Valerie, of Sheffield, and David Gaboriault of East Haven; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; her brother George Champigny and his wife, Carmen, of Richmond, Quebec; her brother-in-law Paul Gaboriault and his wife, Martine; and sisters-in-law: Madeline Gaboriault, Cecile Brouillette, Madeline Leroux, Gaby Rehaume and her husband, Andre, and Therese Bourbonnais and her husband, Andre. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Frances A. Griggs
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, 62, of Eden died unexpectedly and peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Mrs. Griggs was born June 21, 1947, in Morrisville, a daughter of the late Morten H. and Doris (Lamphere) Moffatt. She married Harold Griggs, and they made their home in Eden. She worked many years for the House of Troy, Concord Manufacturing, and Quality Control Stitching. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, reading, and cooking for the family. She leaves her husband, Harold, of Eden; her son Michael and his wife, Angela; her daughter Carolyn McLean and her husband, Eddie; six grandchildren: Kamee, Michael Jr. and Chelsea Griggs and Tyler, Kyle and Heather McLean, all of Eden; her sister Donna Waterhouse and her husband, James, of Craftsbury; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Gaylord and Wayne Moffatt; and by her sister Jean Emerson. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Eden Cemetery with the Reverend Alden Launer officiating. Contributions in Mrs. Griggs' memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, Northern New England Office, 6 Chenell Drive, Suite 260, Concord, New Hampshire 03301.
Frank R. Horton
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, 87, of Newport died unexpectedly but peacefully on July 14, 2009, in Burlington. Mr. Horton was born April 11, 1922, in Winooski, a son of George and Frances (Matt) Horton. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On December 15, 1945, he married Marguerite Gale, who survives him. He was employed by the federal government as a U.S. Customs officer and port director, retiring in 1978. He was a great supporter of the Wednesday Night Supper Club. He was a lover of golf, being a lifetime member of the Newport Country Club. He was past president and a very devoted member of the Newport Rotary Club, a charter member of Newport Elks Club 2155, a member of American Legion Post 21 of Newport, and a former board member and supporter of Indoor Recreation of Orleans County (IROC). He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Horton, of Newport; by three 3 sons: John Horton and his wife, Sarah Drown, of Georgia, Vermont, Robert Horton and his wife, Jane, of Orleans, and Jim Horton of Newport; by four grandchildren: Maura Hemingway and her husband, Christopher, of St. Albans, Travis Horton and his wife, Michelle, of Brownington, Kevin Horton of Westmore, and Bria J. Horton of Derby; by five great-grandchildren: Christa, Cameryne, and Carly Hemingway, Molly Horton, and Samantha Parenteau; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Frank Horton Jr.; and by two brothers, George and Edward Horton. Funeral services were held in Newport on July 17 with the Reverend Michael Reardon officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at the St. Albans Bay Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Horton's memory may be made to the Junior Golf Program, in care of Newport Country Club, P.O. Box 434, Pine Hill Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to IROC, P.O. Box 558, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Oleta Thelma Britch Piette
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, 89, died of age-related causes and joined the Lord on June 27, 2009, in Oakland, California. Mrs. Piette was born to William Britch and Bertha McKinney Britch on June 25, 1920. She married Gilbert "Gilly" A. Piette in April 29, 1939, in Newport. She and her husband moved from Newport to Walnut Creek, California, with their children in July 1954 and later settled in Hayward, California. She is survived by her four children: Louis G. Piette of Waldport, Oregon, Jean M. Piette McCormick and her husband, Dan, of Santa Cruz, California, Pamela T. Piette of Suisun, California, and Lea G. Piette Turner of Tracy, California; by 12 grandchildren; and by 17 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers: Stanford "Kit," William, Frank, Roland "Hun," and Jack Britch; and by her sister Christine Britch Armstrong. She was cremated in Oakland, and it was her wish to have her remains placed next to her husband, Gilbert A. Piette, who died October 28, 1983, in her home state of Vermont at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Both she and her husband always said, "You can take the Vermonter out of Vermont, but never take Vermont out of the Vermonter." Final interment will be in the loving hands of her nephew Roland N. Britch Jr. and staff of Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes. Donations in her name may be placed in any children's charity.
Warren Lee Stevens
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, 85, of Rutland died July 14, 2009, at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Stevens was born August 11, 1923, in Newport, a son of James A. and Gladys (Pinkham) Stevens. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Derby Line. He graduated from Derby Academy and Burditt Business College in Boston, after which he entered the U.S. Army Air Force, serving in the southwest Pacific during World War II. His outfit, the 421st Night Fighter Squadron, operated out of many bases in New Guinea, the Philippines, and le Shima. After graduation from Boston University in 1949, he joined Central Vermont Public Service Corporation. At the time of his retirement in 1985 he was assistant treasurer. He was a member of the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line. Survivors include three nephews: Lynn W. Stevens of Newport, Barry J. Stevens of Deerfield, New Hampshire, and Timothy J. Stevens of West Brattleboro; and great-nephew Jeffrey A. Stevens of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was predeceased by his parents in 1980 and 1981 and by his brother James E. Stevens in 1989. Interment of his ashes will be private. Donations in memory of Mr. Stevens may be made to the Rutland Free Library development fund, 10 Court Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701.
Howard A. Tenney
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, 70, of East Charleston died July 19, 2009, at his home. Mr. Tenney was born September 6, 1938, in Tunbridge, a son of George and Elgie (Sleeper) Tenney. He worked many years as a logger and carpenter; he owned a grocery store. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He did his own mechanic work and could fix mostly anything. He was very thoughtful and caring to his family, friends, and customers and was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He is survived by his lifelong companion, Linda Harlow, of East Charleston; by his children: Luann Therrien and her husband, Steve, of Sheffield, Terry Royston and her husband, Dale, of Brownington Center, Kenneth Leighton and his companion, Lynn Worth, of East Charleston, Leslie Humphrey and her husband, Bubba, of Island Pond, and Richard Leighton and his companion, Amy Glover; grandchildren: Laurie and Joe Royston, Jeramie Gray, Amanda and Josh Narwid, Leann Worth Leighton, Blake Leighton, Jeramy, Michael, and Elizabeth Weber, Tanya and Mic Taylor, and Eric Gray; by great-grandchildren: Tory Mason, Christian Royston, and Rachel and Sadie Mooney; by his brother Harold and his wife, Amy, of Pennsylvania; by two sisters, Phyllis Mudgett and her husband, Merle, of Florida and Gail Kingsbury and her husband, Bob, of Fair Haven; by several nieces and nephews; and by his former wife, Marjorie Phillips. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Tenney's memory may be made to Linda Harlow, P.O. Box 83, East Charleston, Vermont 05833.
W. David Usher
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, A memorial service for W. David Usher, who died April 26, 2009, in Arizona, will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, at the Stoddard Farm at the top of Morey Hill in Craftsbury.
Reva Schneps
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, The family of Reva Schneps and the trustees of the Barton Public Library invite the public to a celebration of Ms. Schnep's life. The gathering will be held at the library on Sunday, August 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please think of anecdotes or remembrances to share. Light refreshments will be served. - from the Barton Public Library.
George C. Birdsall
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, 66, of Newport Center died peacefully in his home on Friday, July 24, 2009. Mr. Birdsall was born November 27, 1942, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, a son of George E. and Lucy (Pearce) Birdsall. On April 20, 1968, he married Judi Long, who predeceased him in 2005 after 37 years of marriage. He was a computer technician for Bell Atlantic Telephone Company with 27 years service. He retired in 1992. He moved to Vermont in 1992 and worked for Northern State Correctional Facility for several years until he retired in 2005. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of American Legion Post 28 of North Troy. He is survived by his children Leisa Powers and her husband, Mark, of Greenwich, New Jersey, and Marnie Willis and her husband, Rob, of Newport Center; by three grandchildren: Jeremy and Colin Powers and Yvan Willis; by his mother, Lucy K. Birdsall, of Bridgeton; and by his brother Neil Birdsall of Ocean City, New Jersey. He was predeceased by his father, George E. Birdsall. A graveside service was held July 28 at the Westfield Cemetery with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Birdsall's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
William "Bill" Emerson Grant
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, 87, of Wantagh, New York, died July 23, 2009, in Newport. Mr. Grant was born December 15, 1921, a son of Jay Pittman and Helma (Jensen) Grant in Jersey City, New Jersey. He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill stationed in the Pacific Ocean. He was discharged in 1947. He married Lois Moss on July 2, 1948, and they were happily married for 61 years. His wife predeceased him on April 18. They made their home in Wantagh, where they raised two children, Keith and Patti. Mr. Grant made his living as a plant supervisor for an injection molding company, while Mrs. Grant taught kindergarten in Copiague schools. They were charter members of the Levittown Community Church in New York and remained active members throughout their lives. Mr. Grant began spending summers in Westmore when he was a young boy, and he worked at the Willoughvale Farm when it was a working farm in the 1930s. When he married Lois, they began a lifelong tradition of spending vacations at Lake Willoughby after stopping at Taylor's Cabins on their way home from their Canadian honeymoon. He and his family spent time at the Willoughvale, Green Acres, Fosters Grove, and finally with the Lukas in Brownington. He was a member of Orleans Country Club for many years. He found great pleasure in the wildlife that Vermont had to offer, especially feeding the birds and chipmunks. He is survived by his two children, Keith Grant and his wife, Charlotte, and Patti Lukas and her husband, Gary; by seven grandchildren: Kevin Grant and his fiancee, Diana, Thomas Grant and his wife, Calista, Colleen Grant, Nicholas Carrillo and his wife, Meredith, Shaun Carrillo and his fiancee, Valerie, Christopher Lukas and Randy Lukas; and by great-grandson Trevor Grant. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at a later date at Levittown Community Church.
Gary Richard Sheltra
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, 61, died peacefully at his home in North Troy, surrounded by his family and close friends, after a courageous battle with cancer, on July 20, 2009. Mr. Sheltra was born December 16, 1947, in Westfield, a son of Forrest Sheltra and Lillian (Pope) Baraw. He was raised in Orleans. He worked on a mink farm as a boy. He served his country as a member of the United States Army and fought in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He was discharged with honors. He became a maintenance man and worked at the Kraft/Agri-Mark cheese plant for many, many years. He also worked at Columbia Forest Products, and most recently he was working full time at Jay Peak Ski Resort. He will be missed by all his close friends at Jay Peak. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and his dog James. He loved camping, getting away, working on cars, and fixing stuff. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Carol Sheltra. He is also survived by two brothers, Tim Baraw of Newport and Steve Baraw of Westfield; by four sisters: Jackie Arel and her husband, Chuck, of Vergennes, Judy Drown of Randolph, Sherryl Sheltra of Newport, and Penny Coe and her husband, Garry, of Newport Center; by five children: Shelley and his wife, Kathy, of Newport Center, Scott and his partner, Melissa, of Troy, Barbara of Newport, and twin sons, Nicholas and Nathan (Sheltra) Burleigh of Windsor; by stepchildren: Michael Stacey and his wife, Natalie, of Fort Knox, Kentucky, Jennifer Messier of Newport, April Stacey and her partner, Todd Daigle, of Westfield, and Kevin Stacey and his wife, Becky, of Morrisville. Through his loving and blended family he leaves behind 16 grandchildren: Justin, Nicholas, Joey, Brianna, Lindsey, Aaron, Nadine, Ashley, Ryan, Cassie, Dillon, Xander, Quinton, Zoey, Travis, and Alexis. A graveside service was held July 24 at the North Hill Cemetery in Westfield with Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Kemp officiating with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Sheltra's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Beatrice Blanchard Spencer
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, 71, of Abercorn, Quebec, died July 22, 2009, in Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec. Mrs. Spencer was born May 20, 1938, in Newport Center, a daughter of William and Augusta (Peters) Blanchard. She is survived by her daughter Teala Morse and her husband, Reggie, of Abercorn; by her two grandchildren, Michael and Mathew Morse; by her sister Pauline Sweet of Enosburg; by two brothers, Roland Blanchard and his wife, Shirley, of Newport Center and Steve Blanchard of Enosburg; by her nieces and nephews; by her former husband and friend Roy Spencer of Sutton, Quebec; and by other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Barbara Gerrow, on June 26. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, at the Albany Cemetery with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Spencer's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Dr. Stanley H. Kipp
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, Committal services for Dr. Stanley H. Kipp will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
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