LEONARD A. BONNEVILLE
....show ROUSES PT., N.Y./ISLE LA MOTTE - Leonard A. Bonneville, 79, a resident of Rouses Point for the past six years, previously of Isle La Motte for most of his lifetime and a winter resident of Bonita Springs, Fla. for 13 years, died Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2010 at his home surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. Leonard was born in Isle La Motte, June 11, 1931, the son of the late Alcide and Rena (Jarvis) Bonneville. He attended school in Isle La Motte through the 8th grade and was a 1949 graduate of Mount Assumption Institute in Rouses Point. On Sept. 18, 1954, he married the former Pauline Irick, who survives him. Leonard and Pauline traveled extensively during his 20 year career with the United States Air Force, serving in Missouri, Vermont, France, Germany, California, New York and Alaska. After retiring from the Air Force as a Tech Sargeant, Leonard became associated with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Rouses Point, where he worked for 20 years. In addition to his professional life, Leonard was a devoted member of St. Patrick's Church in Rouses Point and of St. Joseph's Church in Isle La Motte, where he and his wife, Pauline, ran Friday night Bingo for many years. Leonard also served as a selectman in Isle La Motte for 13 years and was a member of the American Legion in Rouses Point. During his retirement years, he treasured his home overlooking Lake Champlain where he loved to fish and troll up and down the lake enjoying a good cigar. He also loved working on his computer, watching TV, the Boston Red Sox, going out to breakfast and taking a day for himself to check on "The Bonneville Boys" and make his regular visits to pray before the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Anne's Shrine. More than anything, Leonard loved his family. He cared for them and devotedly served his country, his community and his church throughout his entire lifetime. In addition to his beloved wife of nearly 56 years, Pauline, Leonard is survived by his daughter and son-inlaw, Debra J. and Paul A. Langlois of Isle La Motte; his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Mary Ann Bonneville of Chester; his sister, Joy Clark of Middlebury; his brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Geraldine Bonneville of Isle La Motte; five grandsons, Jeremy and his wife, Melissa Langlois, Jason and his wife, Amanda Langlois, Thomas Bonneville and his fiancée, Brynna Lawton, Joshua Bonneville, and Joseph Bonneville and his fiancée, Amy Perreault; seven greatgrandchildren, Hunter, Macayla, Cole, Jaycy, Jaylynn and Blake Langlois, and Kylee Bonneville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters -in-law and dear friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. from St. Anne's Shrine in Isle La Motte. The principle celebrant and homilist will be The Reverend Monsignor Wendell Searles, Pastor of St. Stephen's Parish in Winooski. Concelebrating with him will be The Rev. Fr. Brian Cummings, SSE Spiritual Director of St. Anne's Shrine. They will be assisted by Deacon Duane Langlois of Holy Angels Parish in St. Albans. Interment with full military honors will follow in the family lot in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Isle La Motte. Calling hours will be held at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Gifts in Leonard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association , Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05459 or to the charity of one's choice.
DOCTOR ARMAND L. BONVOULOIR
....show NEWPORT - Doctor Armand L. Bonvouloir Jr., 83, died on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010 at his home in Newport. He was born on July 6, 1927, in North Adams, Mass., a son of Armand and Antoinette (Lemoine) Bonvouloir. He attended Prep School and College at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass., where he graduated in 1950 and was later inducted into their basketball Hall of Fame. At 18, he interrupted his studies and entered the U.S. Navy until discharge at end of war. He attended medical school at the University of Montreal, followed by a year of internship in the Navy in Newport, R.I. and a year in hospitals in Montreal, Canada. On June 12, 1954, he married Monique Paquin in Montreal. He trained in surgery at Dartmouth- Hitchcock Hospital, in Hanover, N.H. In January 1961, he joined the Orleans Medical Clinic and the North Country Memorial Hospital in VT. He was a member of the American Board of Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Vermont Medical Society, and the Orleans County Medical Society. He dearly loved his profession and for nearly 30 years remained dedicated to caring for the people of this community. He was devoted to his family and was a loving, husband, father, and grandfather. His interest after his profession and his family were many: horseback riding along the countryside, landscaping, reading, and traveling. After retiring, he became an avid woodcarver of a wide variety of birds and joined the square dancing club. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Monique; his daughters, Joanne and her husband, Dean Lawes, of So. Burlington, Celine Ingalls and her special friend, Tim Riley, of So. Burlington, Odette Bonvouloir and her husband, David McCullen, of Chesapeake, Va.; his sons, John and his wife, Annie, of Nederland, Colo., Richard and his wife, Theresa, of Phoenix, Ariz., Jack (Claude) and his wife, Sandy, of Olympia, Wash., Paul and his wife, Claudia, of Goffstown, N.H.; and his beloved grandchildren. He also leaves three sisters, Claire and her husband, Harry Wells, of Burlington, Antoinette and her husband, Bernard Garceau, of New Smyrna, Fla., and Louise and her husband, Edward Rougeau, of Dayton, OH. One sister predeceased him, Marcelle Van Vooren. Doc Bonvouloir's sense of humor and genuine caring endeared him to many and his kindness and compassion touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday Aug. 13, 2010 at the Curtis-BritchConverse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Rd, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 14, 2010 at St. Theresa's Church in Orleans with the Rev. Charles Davignon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Palliative Care, Prouty Dr. Newport, VT 05855, or Indoor Recreational of Orleans County (IROC), PO Box 558, Derby, VT 05829, or Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA 01609.
ROYCE HARVEY BORA
....show CHARLOTTE - Royce Harvey Bora, 67, of Charlotte died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 28, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Charlotte on Feb. 15, 1943, son of Robert O. Bora and Marion Jewell Bora. He was in the Marines and retired from the VT National Guard as a Staff Sergeant. He then joined the VT State Guard. Royce was employed for most of his life as a mechanic. After retirement, he was employed part-time at The Charlotte Central School in the Maintenance Department. He is survived by his wife, Lani M. Bora, of Charlotte; two sons, John W. Bora of Hyde Park and Justin R. Bora and wife, Jennifer, of Charlotte; his daughter, Jodi L. O'Brien of Fairhope, Ala.; and two brothers, Roger Bora of Charlotte and Rodney Bora of Burlington. Royce had four beautiful grandchildren, Seana, Brittaney, Hannah, and Brian. He also had four great-grandchildren, Hazelee, Madison, Nathan, and Tanner; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitations will be held Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Military Burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010 in Grand View Cemetery, Charlotte, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Charlotte Rescue, Ferry Rd., Charlotte, VT 05445.
MINNIE V. BORTS
....show SOUTH BURLINGTON - Minnie V. Borts passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 after battling so courageously with unbelievable and unrelenting determination to get better for over a year during her bout with leukemia cancer. Her fighting spirit and neversay-die attitude were beyond belief. She leaves behind her, a loving and devoted husband Bob; the absolute light and love of her life her son David Lee and his wife AnnMarie; her loving sister Annie; her loving nieces Rhona, and Sherry and her husband Dave; her loving cousin Lorraine. Not to be forgotten are her very close and devoted friends Mary, Roslyn, Marilyn, Phillis and Larry. Minnie often emphasized that she was blessed to be the recipient of such topquality medical care, combined with a unique humanitarian approach which included recognizing her psychological needs at all times. Those truly applying this total treatment package in practice were Dr. Julian Sprague, Angi Hill RN, the entire staff of Shep 4, PPR, the HematologyOncology clinic as well as the VNA care team led by Mary Miller. Words cannot truly do justice as to the vacuum and void which her loss has created in all of our hearts. She is already being missed beyond belief. Contributions would be welcomed and may be directed: In loving memory of Minnie V. Borts, Fletcher Allen Health Care, CancerOncology-Hematology Fund through the Development Office 802-847-0000.
DONALD S. BOSS, JR.
....show HINESBURG - Donald S. Boss, Jr., 51, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Burlington on July 6, 1959, the son of Donald S. Boss, Sr. and Jean Hendy. He was married to Christy Foote on March 7, 1997, in Fla. Don started with his father at Williston Insurance Agency in 1977, then purchased the company in 1997, and operated the company up to the present. Don is survived by his wife, Christy Boss, and their daughter, Morgan Boss, of Hinesburg; his parents, Donald Boss, Sr. and Jean of S.C.; his brother, Bradley Boss and wife Nancy of Hinesburg; his two sisters, Melissa Currier and husband Jeff of Va., Stephanie Barrett and husband George of Williston; his father and motherin-law, Jonathan and Linda Foote of Charlotte; a sisterin-law, Johanna Foote of Chicago; and by several close aunts, uncles, nieces, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 19, 2010, at 1 p.m. in St. Jude Church, Hinesburg. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
PAMELA BOSWORTH
....show LEBANON, N.H. - Pamela Bosworth, 62, died Friday Aug. 6, 2010 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family after a brave two year battle with cancer. She was born in Burlington on Dec. 30, 1947, the daughter of Richard and Eula (Sprague) Mathon. Later she and her family moved to Wilder, where she grew up. She attended Hartford schools and graduated from Hartford High School in 1965. She continued her education, graduating from Champlain in June of 1967. She was employed by Hitchcock Clinic and the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, where she retired on Jan. 3, 2007. She married Hazen W. Bosworth on Aug. 26, 1980, and they lived in Lebanon, N.H. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and spending time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 27 years; a step-son, Sean D. Bosworth. She is survived by a daughter, Mondae-Lee Dupuis and her husband, Alan, of Grantham, NH; Mondae's children, Phillip Scott Chase and Brian Chase of Tunbridge, Meaghan Chase and Dylan Dupuis, both of Grantham, N.H.; a son, Jonathan M. Bosworth of Berlin, N.H.; a step-son, William B. Bosworth and his wife, Gayle; and their daughters, Heather, Ashley, and their son, Blake; and a brother, Richard A. Mathon of Norwich. There will be no calling hours. All are invited to celebrate Pam's life at a graveside service in the Glenwood Cemetery in Lebanon, N.H. on Friday Aug. 13, 2010 at 11 a.m. Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory in Lebanon, N.H. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
LAWRENCE THOMAS BOUCHARD
....show COLCHESTER - Lawrence T. Bouchard, 81, of Colchester died at his home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 following a long illness. He was born in Burlington on June 19, 1929, the son of Thomas L. and Alberta (Viens) Bouchard. He served his country in the US Army in post-war Germany, and on Feb. 27, 1955 he was married in Crown Point, N.Y. to Josephine T. Freude. Lawrence had worked for the Colchester School system in maintenance for many years. He was also a member of Holy Cross Parish. He is survived by his wife, Josephine "Dolly" Bouchard of Colchester; three children and their spouses, Brigitte and Klaus Mosbeaux of Germany, Bernard and Lorraine Bouchard of North Ferrisburgh, and Barbara and Rene Desany of Jericho; as well as five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Otter Valley Chapter #21 of the Disabled American Veterans, 49 Wilson Rd., American Legion, Middlebury, VT 05753.
CORRECTION: MARGARET BOUFFARD
....show SOUTH BURLINGTON - Margaret Mary "Peggy" Bouffard, 71, died on Monday, May 24, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Healthcare . Ommitted in her obituary was the name of her grandson, Nathaniel Bouffard.
JOSEPH R. BOURGEOIS
....show WINOOSKI - Joseph Robert Bourgeois, 75, a longtime resident of Winooski, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington following a long illness. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Winooski Firefighters Association, 27 West Allen St., Winooski, VT 05404, the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., Vermont Chapter, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401, or to the Arthritis Foundation , P.O. Box 422, Burlington, VT 05402.
JOSEPH ROBERT BOURGEOIS
....show WINOOSKI - Joseph Robert Bourgeois, 75, a longtime resident of Winooski died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following a long illness. Joe was born in Burlington on Nov. 4, 1934, the son of Edouard and Orinda (Duhamel) Bourgeois, and was educated at Burlington schools. He served his country with the United States Air Force, Airman 1st Class, and was last stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. Joe was married in Winooski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on August 9, 1958, to Therese M. (Thibault) Bourgeois. He was formerly employed at Zum Lapointe's Texaco Station in Winooski, and retired from IBM after 27 years of employment. After retirement he kept busy part-time working for Maynards Auto Supply now currently Car Quest. Joe joined the Winooski Fire Department in 1962, and was with the department until his retirement in 1989 after six years as Chief of the Winooski Fire Department. The meeting room at the Winooski Fire Department was dedicated in his honor upon his retirement. He received the Fire Chief of the Year Award from the City of Winooski, and numerous recognitions throughout the City of Winooski, Chittenden County, State of Vermont, and Canada. He also received a Certificate of Appreciation in special recognition and highest praise for alertness, personal courage and ever efficient guardianship of life and property Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Joe was a member of St. Jean Baptiste, and was an associate member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1767. He enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, and building furniture for his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed nature and hunting, and was very involved with genealogy. Joe is survived by his wife of 51 years, Therese Bourgeois; six children, Francine Kirby and husband, Jim Kirby Jr., and their daughter, Tanya, Jerome Bourgeois and his son, Anthony, Gabrielle Burbo and husband, Tony, and their children, Britany, Anthony, and Bethany, Patrice Bourgeois and wife, Cindy, and their son, Andrew, Colette LaChance and husband, David, and their children, Chris, Greg, Michael, Brigitte, and Matthew, and Jean Pierre Bourgeois and wife, Maria, and their children, Jordan, Michael, Meghann, and Joshua; three great-grandchildren, Tanner Bourgeois, Ethan Coates, and Hayliee Careau. Joe is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Leonel Bourgeois, Rita Bessette, Yvonne Cross, Armand Bourgeois and wife, Marie, Jeannette Troescher and husband, Walter, and Arthur Bourgeois and wife, Claudia; sister-in-law Rose Bourgeois; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his twin sons Francois and Francis, his sister and brothers, Beatrice Gallagher, Ernest Bourgeois Sr., Emile Bourgeois, Harry Bourgeois; sister-in-laws, Margaret, Jeanne, and Janice Bourgeois; brother-in-laws Armand Cross, Rudolph and Robert Bessette. Special thanks to PACE Vermont, Home Instead Senior Care, Bruce Schrack, and anyone else involved in his care. Visiting hours will be on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery with military honors being accorded Mr. Bourgeois by the Vermont National Guard. Full honors and the Final Alarm will also be accorded Chief Bourgeois by Chief David Bergeron and the Winooski Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Winooski Firefighters Association, 27 West Allen Street, Winooski, VT 05404, or to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., Vermont Chapter, 1 So. Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401, or to the Arthritis Foundation , P.O. Box 422, Burlington, VT 05402.
VIOLA M. BOURGEOIS
....show CHEMUNG, N.Y. - Native Vermonter and lifelong resident died at the home of her daughter, Carol Fallon, on April 21, 2010. She was born in Swanton on Aug. 27, 1913, and lived most of her adult life in Burlington. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Theodore C. Bourgeois, and by two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by two daughters and their families, Carol A. Fallon and her husband, Edward P. Fallon, of Chemung, N.Y., and their two children, Michael P. Fallon and his wife, Brooke, and their children, Samantha and Josephine of Leonardtown, Md. and Kara A. Stiles and her children, Joshua and Caitlin Dieg of Corning, N.Y., and Sandra M. St. Peter and her husband, Maurice St. Peter, of Saco, ME. She is also survived by two sons and their families, Mark R. St. Peter and his wife, Kristine, and their children, Samantha and Shannon of Manchester, N.H., and Jeffrey C. St. Peter and his wife, Bobbi Jo, and their children, Cassandra and Andrew of Saco, ME. Mrs. Bourgeois also leaves several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Kalec's Funeral Home of Elmira New York. There will be no calling hours. Mrs. Bourgeois will be buried alongside her husband during a Family Service at Swanton, Vermont in St. Mary's Cemetery at the Church of the Nativity.
DANIEL W. BOUSQUET
....show ESSEX JUNCTION - Daniel W. Bousquet, University of Vermont Professor, beloved father, 68, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Dan was born Sept. 23, 1942 in Southbridge, Mass. He was the son of Daniel and Sabina Bousquet. Dan was a graduate of Mary E. Wells High School class of 1960 and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, receiving his bachelor degree in 1964 and later his Master of Science Degree in Wood Technology. He then received his Master of Business Administration from Penn State University in 1973. While attending UMass Amherst, he met his beloved wife, Ann Swartz, whom he married on Feb. 4, 1967. She predeceased him in 1992. Dan was an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of Vermont and also worked for the UVM Extension Service as a State Specialist in Forest Resources and Forest Products. He served almost 30 years at the university. Dan is survived by three sons, Christopher, Matthew and Justin and wife, Anne; two grandchildren, Caleb and Emily; a sister, Christine and husband, Bob; and two nieces, Elizabeth and Sarah. Dan appreciated the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping and canoeing and spent his retirement working parttime at Indian Brook Reservoir. Dan's sense of humor was legendary. He loved people, talking with them and telling meaningful stories. He loved his family and friends and was a devoted husband and father. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church in Essex Jct. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Jct. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Westview House, 50 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or to the American Cancer Society , 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
MARY P. BOUTIN
....show WILLISTON - Mary P. Boutin, 61, of Falcon Manor in Williston, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born in Burlington on Jan. 28, 1949, the daughter of Frederick and Hildred (Benoit) MacGowan, who predeceased her. Mary was a graduate of Champlain Valley Union High School class of 1967, and worked for many years as an operating room technician at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. Mary's Irish spirit was instrumental as she courageously battled so many illnesses. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Donald Merchant of Williston; nephews, Michael Merchant of Williston, and Dana Merchant and wife, Pam, of Merriden, Conn.; greatnephew, Justin Merchant and wife, Dawn, and their daughter, Tesa, also of Merriden; three sisters-inlaw, Doris Jodoin and husband, Raymond, of Canada, and Diane Gates and husband, Roy, of New Hampshire, and Sally Boutin of Essex Jct.; also very close friends, Jan and Tom Faucett of Shelburne. She was predeceased by her beloved sister and brother, Constance Merchant and Paul MacGowan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, South Burlington. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446. Arrangements are in the care of the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington.
STEVEN VICTOR BOUTIN
....show ESSEX JUNCTION - Steven Victor Boutin, 60, of Essex Junction, decided to take an exit off THE HIGHWAY riding his Harley Electraglide Classic with a wave and a smile. Steve (Poncho, Decent Steve, Flagman) died peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2010, with his beloved wife and son at his side after a struggle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA-P, Shy Drager Syndrome). Steve was a lifelong resident of Essex Junction. He was born at Fanny Allen Hospital on May 20, 1950. He was the second of eight children born to Victor and Lucille Martel Boutin. Steve had fond memories of growing up on Iroquois Avenue with his seven siblings, many friends and relatives. He often spoke of small town Essex Junction, childhood friends, playing baseball at the oil tanks, storing food at the Food Locker, and the Champlain Valley Expo grandstands burning down...he did not have anything to do with that!! He was also a regular on Dance Date on WCAX Channel 3 just about every Saturday night! In 1969, Steve enlisted in the US Army with his best friend, Louie Kilburn. He was stationed at Fort Dix, N.J., and then sent to Vietnam where he was with Company C, 36th Engineer Battalion in Vinh Long on the Mekong Delta. After returning from the service, he met and married Nancy Chandler, his partner for life. Steve and Nancy worked together for 30 years, first in the Peddler's Wagon at the red mall on Susie Wilson Road. Steve loved his country's flag and in the early 90's started The Flag Shop of Vermont. From this business came SB Signs, and Steve's lifelong dream of running a family business and working side by side with his wife and son were realized. Steve was a very good man. He loved his family, his country and its flag, his home in Essex Junction, and his Harley Davidson. Steve loved his wife, son, and three grandaughters, and was happiest when they shared his space. He is remembered for his sense of humor and his unconditional love for his family. Steve is survived by his wife of 36 years, Nancy; his son, Steven Chandler, and his wife, Courtney; his three granddaughters, Adeline Jensen (Addie), Lily Grace, and Isabella (Bella) Chandler Boutin. He is also survived by his mother, Lucille; his seven siblings, Shirley Hunter (Gary), Linda King (Frank), David (Brenda), Mary Hutchison (Bruce), Andrew (Gabe), Rane (Ann), and Patrick (Natalie); their children and families; and his beloved cats, Baby Girl and Monster. Steve was predeceased by his father, Victor in 1983. He was also predeceased by his canine pal, his grand-dog, Mason (pictured above). It takes a village...we could never have done it without the love and caring of so many who stepped up to the plate to volunteer time, support, love and prayers. Thank you will never be enough to those individuals who gave so freely of their love and time to make Steve's final months as comfortable as they could be. Special thanks are in order for Dr. Zale Berry; Hospice of the Champlain Valley (caregivers: Mary, Lisa, Nancy, Kealey, Connie, Marion, Michelle, Penny, and volunteer, Joan); the Walk-In care nurses from FAHC who gave food, support, emails, love especially Donna, Lisa, and Joyce; the wonderful neighbors on Cascade who gave their support and caring, especially Andrew Boutin, Yvon Poulin, Lefty and Helen Tarte; the Barre gang, Norena and Ces Zanleoni and Jane Bottiggi Wass; and his special friends, Louie Kilburn, Bob Duprey, Wendy and Bob Young, and Steve Murray. A special thanks from Steve to the Burnett cousins, he called them his angels: Ruth, Darlene, Judy, Wayne and Jeannie. At Steve's request, there will be no visiting hours. He wanted to be remembered through celebration, so please join his family at the Essex Junction VFW on Saturday, July 17, 2010, starting at 3 p.m. to share in the celebration of his life. In remembrance of Steve and in honor of all of those who gave of themselves to help Steve during his illness, please make a special trip and go out of your way for someone else. The impact of a small gesture is one that can never be measured, but will always be appreciated.
CLIFFORD W. BOWMAN
....show FRONT ROYAL, Va. - Clifford W. Bowman, formerly of Montpelier, died on Aug. 13, 2010 in Front Royal, Va. He was 95. His remains have been scattered on his wife's family plot in Springfield, Vermont. There will be no service.
ARA "STEVE" STEPHEN BOYAN, JR.
....show BURLINGTON - Husband and father, scholar and teacher, leader and activist, outdoorsman and friend: Ara Stephen Boyan, Jr. ("Steve") died in Burlington on Nov. 7, 2010 following a long illness. Steve was born to Ara and Deil Boyan in Tenafly, N.J. on April 18, 1938. After graduating from Rutherford High School in 1955, he received an A.B. from Brown University in 1959 and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1966, both in political science. He taught at Pennsylvania State University for four years, then in 1971 joined the faculty of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he taught Constitutional Law and Environmental Ethics to a generation of students. Among his University leadership positions were Chairman of the Political Science Department and President of the Faculty Senate. He was also a Leader in the Ethical Culture Movement for over 20 years, organizing the Earth Ethics project and a whistleblower support project at the Washington Ethical Society. He is editor of the sixvolume work, Constitutional Aspects of Watergate, and co-author of a book entitled Ecology and the Politics of Scarcity Revisited. A proud liberal, he attended King's "I Have a Dream" rally and the first Earth Day. He sat on the Maryland and national boards of the American Civil Liberties Union; was active in Legicuum, a Unitarian-sponsored cleangovernment group in Maryland; and participated in numerous political campaigns for Democrats at every level of government. In his 50's, citing both health and environmental reasons, Steve became a committed vegetarian, and lectured widely about the adverse consequences of factoryfarmed meat. He retired in 2002 and moved with his wife, Kitty, to Burlington, to enjoy his passions for skiing, tennis, and hiking. In addition to his wife of 45 years, Steve is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amy, and grand- daughters, Ella and Carmen, of Providence, R.I. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 152 Pearl Street in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sierra Club Foundation.
WILLIAM T. BRADFORD, SR.
....show BURLINGTON - William T Bradford, Sr., beloved husband and father, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, surrounded by his entire family at Johnston-Willis Medical Center in Midlothian, Va., at the age of 85. Bill, as his family and friends so affectionately called him, was born May 31, 1925 in Boston, Mass. He was the son of Stephen and Alice Bradford of Dorchester, Mass. He is survived by his loving and dear wife, Nancy, of 59 years; his son, William and wife, Kismet, of Culpeper, Va.; two daughters, Denise Amrhein and her husband, Keith, of Midlothian, and Carol Devarney and her husband, Craig, of Essex Jct.; his brother, David of Nashua, N.H.; and his sister, Lois Delaney of Burlington; his grandchildren, Alexis and her fiancé, Joey Cavada, Bobby and Michael Bradford, Lauren and Christopher Amrhein, Michelle Murrish and husband, Dave, Adam and Scott Devarney; many nieces and nephews and close friends. Bill was predeceased by his sisters, Priscilla, Cynthia, Alice; and brother, Stephen. He was especially close to nephews, Dennis Bowman and Richard Delaney. Bill was a WW II Navy Veteran, serving in the SEABEES 90th Construction Battalion, and spent one year on Iwo Jima, one week after the initial invasion, constructing airfields for the B-29 bombers. He received the WW II Victory, American Campaign, and Asiatic-Pacific Medals for his service. After leaving the service in 1946, he attended Boston Art School, followed by a move to Vermont with his loving wife, Nancy, where he raised his family. He worked in administration at Pittsburgh Plate Glass and then spent most of his career with the Howard Bank of Burlington, where he retired as Assistant Vice President in the Procurement section of the Visa Department. He was a lifelong member of the Elks Club and Fraternal Order of Masons. Bill was an avid stamp and coin collector, an accomplished organ player, artist, and gardener. He loved creating stained glass keepsakes, traveling and spending leisure time at the ocean. He loved and lived life to the fullest, making many new friends along the way. Bill was a regular volunteer in providing entertainment to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Northport, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Christ The King Church in Midlothian, Va. on Friday, Dec. 3, with viewing at 1 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. Interment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., in early spring 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to the American Heart Association in his memory.
JOEL PENNINGTON BRAINARD
....show NEW YORK, N.Y. - Joel Pennington Brainard, 71, died peacefully on Dec. 11, 2010, in NY Presbyterian Hospital in New York, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Jane Carol Glendinning; their children, Junior, 29, Katherine, 25, and Scott, 23; and his brothers, Charles and William. A graduate of Oberlin College, with advanced degrees from MIT and Cornell University, he was a consultant to the Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council through Vermont Legal Aid, he is remembered fondly by many colleagues for his work in the Office of Research at the NYS Public Service Commission. Joel was an extraordinary man whose thought, wit and kindness remains a vital force in the lives of all who knew him. Family and friends remember his joy for life with deep affection. His energy and enthusiasm permeated his life, particularly his ingenious techniques for solving problems. His unique approaches to car repairs, home construction, and even ski boot insulation and golf cart-to-ATV modification will be missed, but serve as an inspiration to do-it-yourselfers everywhere. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made in Joel's memory to the Robert C. Parker School, which Joel helped found 20 years ago, or the Scleroderma Foundation, an institution which works to find treatments for an autoimmune condition that Joel fought creatively for many years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 West Sand Lake Rd, Wynantskill, N.Y.
PHYLLIS M. BRANDT
....show ST. ALBANS - Mrs. Phyllis M. Brandt, 89, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in the Northwestern Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was born in Lebanon, N.H., Aug. 27, 1920, daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Bascom) Carter. She married Richard F. Brandt Feb. 20, 1954. She was an assistant school teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Syracuse, N.Y., where she was a communicant of the church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Later she was employed by Sealtest Co., and the Burlington Electric Co., and was a polling assistant. She is survived by her husband of over 56 years, Richard Brandt of St. Albans; her two daughters, Susan Brennan, and Laurie and her husband, David Marnell, all of Fairfax; son, Charles and his wife, Ruth Brandt, of Richmond, Va., three grandchildren, John Brennan, Morgan Marnell and Evan Marnell; also by her in-laws, William and Alice Brandt, Marjorie and Donald Gunn, all of Florida, Roger and Florence Brandt of Arizona, Irene and Bill Williamson of New York; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles and Robert Carter; brothers-inlaw Conrad, Frederick and Albert Brandt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 5 at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady and Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
MARY MULCAHY BRANON
....show PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Mary Mulcahy Branon, 96, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at her most recent home, the Skilled Nursing Facility at CVPH. A short time ago, she said, "I want to go to heaven." God heard her and made her transition a quick and peaceful experience. Mom was looking forward to being reunited with Dad, her two sons, parents and two sisters. We are grateful that she is at peace. She bided her time, but was ready and anxious. Mary Helena Mulcahy was born July 21, 1914 in Brandon. She was the second daughter of Michael Charles and Cecelia Martin Mulcahy. Although she was one of three daughters born at a time when women's opportunities were not seen as equal to males', her father instilled in her the idea that there wasn't anything she could not accomplish. Mom took what her father said and ran with it. In the depths of the Great Depression, she graduated from Trinity College in 1936 with a BA degree in English and the Romance Languages. Upon graduation she accepted a job in Island Pond teaching English, French, Greek, and Latin. She also taught piano, was the Drama Club Moderator and Yearbook Advisor. Mary Mulcahy met William Barry Branon, a student at St. Michael's College. He was smitten with her and courted her during their first years of teaching. They were married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon Aug. 22, 1938. Their marriage prospered until Barry's death on St. Patrick's Day, 1997. Mary continued to live a spiritual and fulfilling life, with the knowledge that she would meet her loved ones again. Even though Mary became a wife at a time when women gave up their careers for marriage, she would have no part in this tradition, continuing to teach in Newport and Mount St. Joseph's in Rutland. In 1952, her husband Barry was teaching and coaching at St. Michael's College in Winooski. Father Stone from the Diocese of Ogdensburg was sent to recruit him. The diocese needed a male teacher, coach and vice-principal at St. John's Academy in Plattsburgh, N.Y. They hired Barry, but also got the services of Mary. Even when she was raising her eight children, she continued to substitute when needed at St. John's Academy. If a nun was out for a period of time, she would fill in. She also was the bookkeeper for the school cafeteria, and anyone who went to St John's prior to 1978 should remember Mrs. Branon selling the white lunch tokens. She was a voracious reader and always had a number of books going at once. She enjoyed gardening, writing poetry, and family genealogy. She owned and read every volume of the Old Catholic Encyclopedia and did not shy away from intense discussions of Church doctrine with her brother-in-law, Father Philip J. Branon. She let him know often when discussing the Church tenets concerning the role of women that the word "obey" should not be part of wedding vows! Although her husband was the one everyone knew, Mary was the one in charge. She was Dad's rock, and saw to it that he and their children lived with a love of God, Church and family. She taught us to live by God's Commandments and instilled in us a love of learning. She was a staunch advocate of Catholic Education. Mary was a member of St. John's Church and the Altar Rosary Society. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Michael and Nancy Branon of Burlington, William and Stephanie Branon of Cleveland, OH, Terrence and Michele Branon of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; three daughters and two sons-inlaw, Gracemary Fairbanks of Plattsburgh, Roseanne and Corky Corrado of Chazy, N.Y., Kathleen and Keith Stark of Plattsburgh; 15 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Branon was predeceased by two sons, Martin Mulcahy Branon (1959) and Kevin Barry Branon (1977); two sisters, Catherine Mulcahy (1923), and Margaret Mulcahy Branon (2008). Margaret's husband, Francis, was Barry's brother. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St. in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh; burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Friends wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to Seton Academy or Seton Catholic Central School.
FATHER PHILIP J. BRANON
....show FAIRFIELD - Father Philip J. Branon, 84, died Friday morning, Oct. 22, 2010 in the St. Albans Health & Rehab Center. Father was born in Fairfield Oct. 10, 1926 son of the late E. Frank and Mary (Barry) Branon. Growing up in Fairfield on the family farm, he knew hard work and was always a farmer and sugarmaker at heart. Even as a parish priest he would tap some trees and make his coffee with sap. He attended the Gould School in Fairfield, St. Mary's High School in St. Albans, St. Michael's College, St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Conn., and St. John Seminary in Brighton, Mass. He was ordained by Bishop Edward F. Ryan at the Cathedral April 11, 1951 and was assigned to St. Paul's Church in Barton from 1951 to 1953, the Cathedral in Burlington as assistant Principal of Cathedral High School from 1953 to 1955, Vermont Catholic Charities Office from 1955 to 1957, back to the Cathedral and U.V.M. Chaplain until 1960 and the U.V.M. Catholic Center until 1971, during which time he was instrumental in constructing the Catholic Center Facility. In 1971 he became the pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church in South Hero, St. Joseph Mission in Grand Isle and St. Benedict Mission in North Hero until his transfer in 2005 (following 34 years as their pastor) to become associate pastor at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, in Newport. Illness forced him to extended care facilities in 2009. He was the Newman Chaplain at U.V.M. and Diocesan Director of the Newman Apostolate from 1957 to 1971. He was president of the National Newman Chaplain's Association from 1966 until 1968. Father was a member of the Diocesan Board of Education from 1970 to 1972. Father also served on the Burlington Community Council, Vermont Conference of Social Welfare, the Grange and Burlington Civil Defense. Those parishoners of the Island Churches knew of his firm ways and jokingly referred to themselves as Branonites. He is survived by his brother Paul T. and his wife Mary Branon of Acton, Mass. and Derby; sisters-inlaw Mary Branon of Plattsburg, N.Y., Barbara Branon of Fairfield, and Mary Teresa Branon of So. Burlington; dear friends Roger and Emelda Simard of Grand Isle; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers W. Barry Branon, E. Francis Branon, Robert J. Branon, Charles R. Branon, Ralph P. Branon, John R. Branon; and sisters Charlene Cosgrove and Rosemary E. Branon. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church. The celebrant will be Most Reverend Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of the Diocese of Burlington. The homilist will be Father Karl Hahr, Pastor of All Saints Parish, Richford. A time of visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 So. Main St., St. Albans and at church prior to the Mass Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the Mass. Interment will be in the Branon family lot in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Masses or to the Priest Benefit Fund, Post Office Box 489, Burlington,VT 05402.
GERALD F. BREAULT BURLINGTON
....show - Gerald F. Breault, 71, of Fern Hill, died in Fletcher Allen Health Care on July 29, 2010 after a brief illness. He was born in Burlington on Jan. 8, 1939, son of William and Mary (Mailhotte) Breault. Gerald graduated from Burlington High School. He retired from General Electric in 1994 after 37 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Howard Plant Post #782, the Eagles #793, and the American Legion Post #91, Colchester. Gerald liked to play cribbage at the Eagles Club and he was an avid Yankees fan. He is survived by his brothers and their wives, William and Pat Breault of Colchester, Paul L. and Barbara Breault of Burlington, and Gary Breault of Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; and by his sister, Jacqueline Brown, in 2004. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors for their patience and support during Gerald's illness. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 2 in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 No. Winooski Ave. , Burlington. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 with interment to follow in New Mt. Calvary Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Eagles Club, 1233 Shelburne Rd., So. Burlington after the committal service. Contributions in Gerald's memory may be made to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, P.O. Box 576 Waterbury, VT 05676.
MILDRED C. BREDICE
....show WRENTHAM, Mass. - Mildred C. Bredice, formerly of Torrington, Conn. and late of Franklin, Mass., died Sept. 2, 2010 in Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Wrentham, Mass. In 1999, she relocated to Forge Hill Independent Living facility in Franklin, Mass. to be near her daughter, Marlene Fregeau. She was born Nov. 24, 1909, in Winsted, Conn., the daughter of Antonio Lapento and Maria (Lagiodice) Lapento. Growing up in Torrington, Conn., she attended grammar schools and graduated from the Perry Secretarial School. On Oct. 18, 1933, she married Alfred L. Bredice at Center Congregational Church. They lived in Torrington where they raised their family and together built-up an insurance and real estate business. Her husband Alfred died in Torrington on May 20, 1996. Mildred was very active in her Torrington community as a member of Center Congregational Church; a life member and Past Worthy Matron of Pierpont Chapter #49 Order of Eastern Star; past Mother Advisor of the Torrington Assembly #16 Order of Rainbow for Girls; Past President of the Insurance Women of Litchfield County; a member of the Quota Club; and the Sullivan Senior Center. Their first child, Ernestine, died in infancy. She is survived by her daughter, Marlene Fregeau, of Franklin, Mass.; her son, Frank Bredice and his wife Nancy, of South Burlington, Vt.; and her four grandchildren, Susan Daddario and her husband James Daddario, Linda Lucier and her husband Steven Lucier, all of Franklin, Mass., Steven Bredice and his wife Tara, of Jeffersonville, Vt., Alfred Bredice of Portland, ME; and her seven great-grand- children, Jimmy, Jeffrey and Julia Daddario, Ryan and Emily Lucier, and Gianna and Alexandra Bredice. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Albina (Bredice) Muschell and Dora Bredice of Torrington, Conn. Besides her husband and infant daughter, she was predeceased by her five sisters, Rochina DeCroce, Rose Cilfone, Mary LaStoria, Antoinette DalPozzol, and Ann Nolan, all of Torrington, Conn.; and her son-in-law Normand Fregeau of Franklin, Mass. Mildred will be remembered for her faith in God, her love for her family, and her loyalty to her friends. She enjoyed organizing holiday gatherings and family picnics for her extended family and enjoyed other social events as well. She was fun to be with. Mildred's 100th birthday was celebrated last November at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, Mass. with her close family and friends. The funeral will be on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. from the Phelan Funeral Home at 285 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, Conn. to Center Congregational Church on Main Street in Torrington, with services at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Phelan Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to the Patient Activities Fund of Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 90 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA 02093.
ROY F. BREINER
....show WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. / BURLINGTON - Roy F. Breiner, 85, died on Feb. 21, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born in Burlington on April 17, 1924 the son of Charles and Zoe (Blair) Breiner. Roy grew up in Burlington. He attended Cathedral grammar and high schools. He eventually moved to New York and was employed for many years by Con-Edison. After retirement, he moved to Florida. Roy was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Army, participating in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. He is survived by two sons, Charles of Cincinnati, Ohio and Bert of New York, N.Y.; a sister, Minnie Blondin of Burlington; a brother Clifford and his wife Nancy of Colchester; a sister-in-law, Margaret Breiner of Burlington; a brother-in-law, Donald LaGrow of Burlington; granddaughters Merriam Napolitano of Georgia Center, Stephanie Napolitano of Burlington and Amber Breiner of Cincinnati, Ohio; a step-son Arthur Roberts and his wife Joan of West Orange, N.J.; a step-daughter, Merilyn Fogel and her husband Stanley of Millburn, N.J.; step-grandchildren Harley Roberts, Cassandra Roberts and Hillary Fogel all of N.J.; also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wives, Margaret Disbrow Breiner and Esther Robkoff Breiner; five brothers, Clement, Arthur, Bert, Clayton and Harold; six sisters, Myrtle Gilmond, Dora Rayta, Rita LaGrow, Lena Duchaine, Harriet Breiner and Clara Isles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington.
PETER GORDON BRIDGE
....show BURLINGTON - Peter Gordon Bridge of Burlington died in the Vermont Respite House on Aug. 24, 2010, shortly after his 80th birthday and his 50th wedding anniversary. Peter was born on July 1, 1930, in Springfield, Mass. and lived with his parents, Helen Woodin and Chester Gordon Bridge, and brothers and sister in Enfield, Conn. He graduated from Enfield High School and had degrees from Kents Hill School (ME), Colby College, Hartford Theological Seminary, St. Michael's College, and Boston University. He also spent four years in the U.S. Air Force, stationed mainly in Japan during the Korean War. His life's work was varied (pastor, teacher, coach, chaplain, professor, mentor, dean of students and of academic affairs at Champlain College - even ice cream man), but the common theme in all he did was helping people. Through his humor, empathy, and compassion, he had a way of making everyone he met feel special. Peter has inspired all of us to be more thoughtful, caring, and selfless. His community service in the Burlington area included volunteer activities with United Way of Chittenden County, the McClure Multigenerational Center, Ward 4/7 NPA, AARP, Planned Parenthood, the VT Association for the Blind, Burlington Community Land Trust, and St. Paul's Cathedral. Always the entertainer, Peter was a member of several swing bands in high school and college, appeared in plays at Champlain College, sang barbershop with the Green Mountain Chorus, played the drums in two jazz bands - Dr. Jazz and the Dixie Hot Shots and Onion River - and often played his washboard with the bluegrass musicians in Richmond, and the Western/Bluegrass group in Englewood, Fla. He also greatly enjoyed directing the senior chorus at the McClure Senior Center. Peter is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen (Chase) Bridge; his daughter, Lisa Rizzio and her partner, Jim Cohen, of Shelburne; his son, Stephen Bridge and daughter-in-law, Midori, of Celina, OH; three grandchildren, Bianca Rizzio and Craddock and Alika Bridge; his brothers, Wallace of Kissimmee, Fla. and John of Manchester, ME; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, David, of Manchester, ME; and his sister, Betty Ann Monson, of Augusta, ME. Peter wished to thank the many people who showered him with over 150 cards and the musicians who helped him celebrate his 80th birthday; he also appreciated the many special friends who continually gave their support, especially Art III, Colin, Jack, Arthur, John P., Ann-Marie, Bill W., Emma, Talia, and former colleagues at Champlain College and Cardiac Rehab. Peter was grateful for the wonderful care he received from the medical community and wanted to thank especially Drs. Luria, Battle, Ittleman, Winget, Brundage, Crookes, Ades, and Guerra, as well as the many staff members at Fletcher Allen and the VT Respite House who cared for him so competently and compassionately. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held this Sunday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Burlington, at the corner of Battery and Cherry Streets. Contributions in Peter's memory may be made to the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf, the VT Foodbank, or any of the other organizations he supported.
MARYANN P. BRILL
....show WILLISTON - Maryann P. Brill, 63, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Maryann was born in Colchester, Vt. on Dec. 24, 1946, the daughter of Edward and Marion (Cavanaugh) Harkins, and was raised in Underhill. She graduated from Jericho High School in 1964, and was a former member of the P.T.A. Maryann loved her family and her on-line friends. She is survived by her husband, Robert F. "Bud" Baker; four children, Lori Beane and her husband Charles, Brenda Brill, Tammy Kidd, and Todd Brill and his wife April; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, January 31, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Williston. Interment will be at St. Thomas Cemetery in Underhill in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.
PAULINE BRISSON
....show BURLINGTON - Pauline Lorraine Brisson died suddenly at her home Wednesday, June 9, 2010, following a period of declining health. Born in Colchester on Nov. 16, 1936, she was the daughter of Arthur and Isabelle (Devino) Boissy. Pauline attended St. Louis Convent Elementary School and Winooski High School. She married Donald Brisson in 1954. Prior to being a homemaker, Pauline was employed in the finance office at Sears and Roebuck. She worked in the Health Care Center at Mount St. Mary Convent, Green Mountain Nursing Home and in various capacities at local motels. She enjoyed reading, cheering on the New England Patriots, the challenge of crossword puzzles and most of all being with family at outings and holidays. Pauline is survived by her daughters, sons, and their spouses: Diane Reardon of Rutland, Kathleen and Mark Nelson of Colchester, Laurie Brisson of Burlington, Bryan and Barb Brisson of Huntington, Randy and Alison Brisson of Strafford, N.H. She is also survived by her sister, Sister Claire Boissy of the Sisters of Mercy of Burlington. Her grandchildren include Brett and Jessica Nelson, Tamara, Eric and James Reardon and Amber Brisson. Pauline was predeceased by her parents; her son, Gary; her husband; her twin brother, Paul; and her brother, Clayton. A Graveside Service will be held at Resurrection Park in South Burlington on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 3 p.m. Come celebrate her life. Donations in memory of Pauline may be made to the Sisters of Mercy at the Institute for Spiritual Development, 100 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, VT 05401, or to a charity of ones choice.
CLEVELAND BUNDY BRONNER
....show ROCKLEDGE, Fla. - Cleveland Bundy Bronner, 88, of Rockledge, Fla., died at home on April 18, 2010. He was born in Montreal, Canada on Oct. 24, 1921, to Cleveland and Ingrid Brodtkorb Bronner. His family includes his wife of 64 years, Edith; children, Bruce, Douglas, William, and Beverly Bronner; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Bundy was a lifetime member of the NRA and Carpenter's Union. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting and fishing. Private family services will be held.
JOYCE JIMMO BRONSON
....show SO. BURLINGTON - Joyce J. Bronson, 76, of So. Burlington died on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 at her home. She was born in Starksboro on June 25, 1934 the daughter of the late Leo and Blanche Jimmo. She was married to Horace Ashley Bronson on Dec. 13, 1957. Joyce was an elementary school teacher working for the Rick Marcotte Central School in So. Burlington. Joyce loved teaching and watching her second graders grow their minds as they learned to read and write. Joyce had many interests and hobbies including, bird watching, knitting, and baking. She had a magical touch when it came to flowers and plants. She enjoyed her visits and lunch with dear friends Mary and Jim Anderson over the years. She will be deeply missed by her children and her one true love, her husband of almost 53 years, Horace. Joyce is survived by her husband Horace Bronson of So. Burlington; their children, Michael L. Bronson and wife Niki of Middletown, Md., Wayne Bronson and wife Melissa of Essex Jct., Scott Bronson of So. Burlington; her grandchildren, Christian, Gabrielle, Hannah, Maxwell, and Patrick; and by her brother, Arthur Jimmo and wife Chris of Colchester. She was predeceased by her half brothers, Nelson and George Severance; and by her half sister, Lilian Milham. The family wishes to thank all those at Hospice and the Visiting Nurse Association for all the support during this difficult time. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Burial will follow in Colchester Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joyce's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association , Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave. Colchester, VT 05446.
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