Patricia M. Rumery
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, 86, of Holland died on June 10, 2010, in Newport. She was born March 17, 1924, in Lowell, Massachusetts, a daughter of Horace and Mary (McEwen) Cushing. On August 19, 1944, she married Warren Rumery, who predeceased her on June 16, 2006. Mrs. Rumery was a past member of the Derby United Church. She loved to play bingo, go to yard sales, cook, shop, and go to Connecticut with her husband for family visits. She is survived by her three daughters: Melody Ricard and her husband, Andre, of Derby Line, Penelope Tice and her husband, Earl, of Holland, and Barbara LaBonte and her husband, Albert, of Newport; by her grandchildren: Donna Cheney, Brian Ricard, Eric Ricard, Catherine Emery, Allen Tice, Laura LaBonte, Dawn Davis, and Tonya Woodward: by 15 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Jack Hartley, and a sister, Jean Zeliff. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Rose Emma Sanville
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, 91, died peacefully at Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on May 30, 2010. She was born on August 31, 1918, in South Albany, a daughter of Edward and Josephine Gile. She is survived by her son Sherwood and his wife, Cynthia; a grandson Mark; a granddaughter Renee Morris and her husband, Billy; by great-grandaughters Makenzie and Kayla Morris, all of Altamonte Springs. She leaves behind the following siblings: Marie Chiouitte, Margaret Wright, Bertha Shortsleeves, John Gile, Laura Gonyaw, Alice Voyer, Louise McElroy, and Rena Young. She was predeceased by her brother Ernest Gile. Mrs. Sanville worked at many vacation lodges throughout northern Vermont. Her most talked about was the Trapp Family Lodge. She got to know the whole family and spoke very highly of them. While there, she also met the Kennedy family. She had so many wonderful memories and stories to tell about all the people she had gotten to know while working at the different places. She was a cook at the Trapp Family Lodge Gift Shop where she was known for her homemade soups. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 6, at Valencia Estates in Apopka, Florida, where she resided for 28 years.
Margaret T. Trommelen
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, 96, of Marcus, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa. Margaret Thelma Pelt was born on June 10, 1913, in New York City, the sixth of 11 children born to Adam and Margaret (Schmeiser) Pelt. The family moved to Michigan when Mrs. Trommelen was younger, and it was there that she received her education. In 1928, they returned to New Jersey where she worked at various occupations. On September 16, 1933, Mrs. Trommelen and William Epstein were united in marriage at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Woodcliff, New Jersey. They had three children: Richard, William, and Diane. Mr. Epstein died in 1965. On September 17, 1966, Margaret married Walter Trommelen at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newton, New Jersey. They made their home in Belvidere, New Jersey. Mr. Trommelen died in 1988. In 1990, Mrs. Trommelen moved to Marcus to be closer to her daughter Diane. For the past few years, she has resided at the Heartland Care Center. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Richard Epstein and his wife, Claudia, of Morgan; by their son Brad; by Richard's children: Kathy, Karen, Kenneth, John, and Barbara; by son William Epstein and his wife, Patricia, of Bangor, Pennsylvania; by their children: Aimee, Andrew, and William; by a daughter Diane Smith and her husband, Edward, of Marcus; and their children: Dayna, Alexandria, Brad, and Susan; by 32 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and by a brother Charles Pelt and his wife, Helen, of Newton. She was preceded by her parents; by grandson Ronald; and by her brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on May 21 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus, with the Reverend James Gruber officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the Newton Cemetery in Newton.
Claude Roberge
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, Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at the Morgan Center Cemetery. Military honors will be held.
Rosemary I. Bessent
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, 56, of Derby died on May 31, 2010, in Newport. She was born February 16, 1954, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, a daughter of Lawrence Fogg and the late Patricia Facteau. She was an active member of the Derby United Church. She enjoyed quilting, and craft work. She is survived by a son, Jason Bessent, and by a granddaughter, Ember Bessent, both of Windsor; by her father, Lawrence Fogg, of Derby; by the following brothers and sisters: Vernon Fogg and his wife, Kim, Stanley Fogg, Matthew Fogg and his wife, Karen, all of West Hartford, Pamela Stanley and her husband, William, of West Virginia, Marjorie Brown and her husband, David, of Maryland, Josephine Fogg and Elizabeth Fogg of Morrisville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by three sisters: Valarie Fogg, Sandra Fogg, and Christine Punt. Funeral services were held on June 4 at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.
John Henry "Running Deer" Brin
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died on April 28, 2010, after losing his battle with cancer. He died peacefully at North Country Hospital in Newport, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Brin was born in Nova Scotia, a son of Helen (Fitzgerald) and Emil Brin, on March 30, 1924. He was proud of his Canadian citizenship as well as his American citizenship. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Evelyn Carrara Brown, of Albany and Raynham, Massachusetts; his daughter Geraldine (Bruce) Keane, of Connecticut; two step-daughters, Elaine Dun and Laurie Brown of Massachusetts; a brother, Steven, of Rhode Island; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews, both in Canada and the U.S. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Lillian and Margaret; and his son Charles. Mr. Brin spent most of his working life in the Attleboro, Massachusetts, area, in the chemical plating industry, rising to the level of plant manager with the Balfour Company. He also took pride in the fact that he was a Boy Scout leader for over 50 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought during World War II. He rose to the rank of sergeant. He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in battle on Peleiu Island on November 6, 1944. He was a radio operator with Company L, 321st Infantry Regiment. He was also a member of the Orleans American Legion Post #23. He was proud of his native heritage, and was know as Running Deer. He was a chief of the Abenaki tribe, and also served as an elder and medicine person with the Wollomonuppoag Indian Council of Plainville, Massachusetts; Dighton Council Oak, of Dighton, Massachusetts; and was one of the three founders of the Algonquin Medicine Society of Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont. Running Deer was laid to rest in native tradition at his family's private cemetery. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and students the world over. "You will be with us always in the Sacred Circle and in the wind. Your love is always in our hearts."
Geraldine Faye (Friend) Farnsworth
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, 84, died May 29, 2010, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover. Mrs. Farnsworth was born in Barton on November 3, 1925, a daughter of Laura and George Friend. She married Luther Farnsworth. She worked at the bobbin mill in South Barton, then worked at the Barton dry cleaners. She is survived by Donald Farnsworth, her son, and Geraldine Carriere; by daughters Joanne Searles and Martha Farnsworth; by six grandchildren: Katina, Chasity, Tracy, Jamie, Kevin, and William; by six great-grandchildren; a sister, Leslie Geware; and by nieces and nephews and extended family at the Union House. She was predeceased by Luther Farnsworth, her son Thomas Farnsworth, and by several sisters and brothers. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at the South Barton Cemetery.
Glendon I. Greenwood
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, 85, of Derby died suddenly on June 2, 2010, at his home. He was born June 16, 1924, in Derby Line, a son of John and Lenora (Powers) Greenwood. On October 23, 1944, he married Phyllis Morse, who survives him. Mr. Greenwood entered the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II. He was a roller man for the Pike Construction Company in Newport, and he also owned a used car dealership. He held memberships with the American Legion Post #21, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering on cars. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Greenwood; two children: Sharyn Blake of Derby and Glenn Greenwood and his wife, Debbie, of Bradenton, Florida; by the following grandchildren: Randy Blake, Derrick Blake and his wife, Ann Marie, Bradley Blake and his wife, Susie, all of Derby, Shelley Lafoe and her husband, Charlie, Allison Hildreth and her husband, Cory, and Brooke Robbins and her husband, Danny, all of Bradenton; by his great-grandchildren: Travis, Nicholas, Amanda, Shelby, Brittany, and Brady Blake, Caroline, Dax LaFoe, Judson, Elle Hildreth, Aubrey, and Karsyn Robbins; and by two great-great- grandchildren: Ryder and Kolten; by a sister, Euleta Guertin, of St. Petersburg, Florida; sisters-in-law Hattie Greenwood of New Hampshire, and Isabelle Lavoie of Derby; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Gwen Poitras, and by three brothers: Francis, Raymond, and Talcott. Services will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Evelyn Abbie (Allyn) McDonald
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, 91, of South Burlington died on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in East Charleston on January 8, 1919, the youngest child of Abner Edwin Allyn and Annie McLaughlin Allyn. She was a descendant of Charleston's first white settler, Abner Allyn. She attended elementary school at Buck School in Charleston, a one-room schoolhouse, and Brighton High School in Island Pond, graduating in 1935 at age 16. She attended the University of Vermont in Burlington and graduated in 1939 with a bachelor of arts degree in education. Her first teaching job was in the Barre Town School District at Lower Graniteville. She was a teaching principal at that school, teaching grades six through eight. Students from her first teaching position stayed in contact with her for her entire life. She then taught in the Newport City south and west buildings, continuing to serve as a teaching principal. On July 11, 1942, she married Donald Wilson McDonald at South Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury and settled in Island Pond where Mr. McDonald was a conductor for the Grand Trunk Railroad (later renamed the Canadian National Railroad) for 38 years. She was a long-time resident of Island Pond until retiring to Burlington in 1994. She returned to teaching at Brighton Elementary School, and concluded her teaching career at North Country Union Junior High School, retiring in 1977. Mrs. McDonald was an active member of community organizations, including the Island Pond Congregational Church and the First Congregational Church of Burlington. She also served five years on the school board in Island Pond. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as her sisters, Anna Jardus, Glenn Patterson, and Doris Chamberlain; and a brother, Ernest Allyn. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia Ethier of North Reading, Masachusetts; a son, Allyn McDonald, of Swanton; and two grandsons, Justin Ethier of Baltimore, Maryland, and Jason Ethier of Acton, Massachusetts. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Burlington on Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. McDonald's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church of Burlington, 38 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401.
Frances L. Newton
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, 73, of Orleans died on June 2, 2010, at her home in Orleans. She was born December 8, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Frank and Florence (Hulse) Gately. On October 3, 1964, she married Lynn Newton who survives her. Mrs. Newton was an administrator-operator for North Country Hospital for 26 years. She also worked for a time at Ethan Allen and the Orleans County Memorial Hospital. She was also a past member of the Orleans Ambulance Service. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, making crafts, and she was a member and secretary of the Orleans Senior Center and a member of the Newport VFW Ladies Auxillary. She is survived by her husband, Lynn, of Orleans; three children: John E. Ames Jr. and his wife, Julie, of Florida, Janet L. White and her husband, Wayne, of North Carolina, and William "Bill" Newton and his wife, Sandi, of Florida; her grandchildren: Kristine Revis and her husband, John, Jaime Freeman of North Carolina, and Zachary Newton of Florida; by her great-grandchildren: Gaby, Shavanna, Katelyn, Andrew, Tri, Alycia, Taylor, Dustin and Brianna; two brothers: Eugene Alexander and his wife, Barbara, of Massachusetts and Robert Hulse and his wife, Beverly, of Texas; a sister, Leona Harding, and her husband, John; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Hulse; a sister, Muriel Ernst; grandson Michael White; and great-grandsons Tyler Dutton and Brandon Freeman. Funeral services were held on June 7 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Frances M. Philips
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, 91, of Barton, formerly of St. Johnsbury, died on May 21, 2010, in Barton. She was born January 6, 1919, in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Devane and Ada (Flannigan) Sibly. Mrs. Philips was a customer service representative for Verizon for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, cross-country skiing, and had a love for Christmas. She kept her Christmas tree up the whole year, and she loved every snowflake. She was especially proud of her Scottish heritage. She was a very patriotic woman, a conservative Republican, and a gun advocate. She is survived by her son David Philips and his wife, Alice, of Baltimore, Maryland; by two grandchildren: Scott Philips and his wife, Charlotte, and Carrie Ann Rusconi and her husband, Matthew; and by Cindy and Gordon Chaffee, who cared for her the last five years of her life. She was predeceased by her son Charles Philips. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Memorial Chapel at 37 Lake Road in Newport, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on June 10, from noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Maple Lane Acitivities Fund, 60 Maple Lane Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Roger C. Simoneau
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, 65, a well known businessman in Newport, died June 2, 2010, in Newport surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1944, in Waterbury, Connecticut, a son of Joseph and Medora (Racine) Simoneau. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1962. He entered the U.S. Army on July 3, 1962, and was honorably discharged on July 2, 1965. He owned and operated Border Appraisals where he was a commercial real estate appraiser. He was a member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks Lodge # 2155 and the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. He enjoyed square dancing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two children: Ronda Fletcher and her husband, Danny, of Derby Line, and Brian Simoneau and his wife, Brook, of Charleston; by his grandchildren: Allison Fletcher and Andrew Halpern, and Cody and Dylan Simoneau; by his friend and the mother of his children, Linda Bliss, of Newport; and by his caregiver, April Mead, of Charleston. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Simoneau, in 1971. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. Military honors will be held at the funeral home immediately following the service. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Milton E. Wing
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, 91, of Derby died suddenly on June 1, 2010, in Newport. He was born August 15, 1918, in Brighton, a son of Robert and Etta (Crandell) Wing. On June 7, 1952, he married Lucille Lefevre who survives him. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Wing was a custodian for the U.S. government and in 1982 retired after 28 years of service. He held memberships with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 and the American Legion Post #21, both of Newport. His hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, and working around the house. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Wing, of Derby; two sons: Dan Wing of Winooski and David Wing and his wife, Sandi, of Houston, Texas; by five grandchildren: Matthew, Adam, Trevor, Emily, and Derek Wing; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 4, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the American Legion Post #21, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Edward Plucas
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, commital services at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at the Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, with full military honors.
Earl Mosher
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, commital services at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 11, at the Derby Center Cemetery.
Sylva and Julia Lussier, and their daughter Rita Phelps
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, A ceremony of reinterment will be held at the St. John of the Cross Cemetery in East Albany, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12.
B. Glynn (Archer) Bosley
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died on May 21, 2010, in Derby. She was a daughter of Robert D. and Cora (Gage) Archer. She attended East Charleston Elementary School, Charleston High School, and Lyndon Normal School. On December 25, 1936, she married William O. Bosley and together they farmed in Holland for many years. Mr. Bosley predeceased her on April 16, 1993. Mrs. Bosley taught school for 32 years in Maidstone, Brighton, and Holland. She retired in 1974 from the Holland school. After her retirement from teaching, she drove school bus for the Holland school for a few years. She belonged to the Retired Teachers Association, both local and state, the Plymouth Congregational Church, the Holland Ladies Aid, and she was active in the Grange for many years. She leaves her daughter Carrie Carter and her partner, Theron Webster, of Hinesburg; two granddaughters, Christelle Plourde and her husband, Anthony, of Farmers Branch, Texas, and Coralee Keefer of Grand Isle; six great-grandchildren: Bryhannah and Kiera Plourde of Farmers Branch, Jasmine, Madison, William, and Skylar Keefer of Grand Isle; a niece, Bonnie (Archer) McElroy, and family of Helena, Montana; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Verne and his wife, Dale, of Cody, Wyoming, and by her sister Faye. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 26, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Anne Squire officiating. Burial at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston followed the service.
Linwood "Pete" Chase
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, 84, died at his home in Irasburg on Friday, May 28, 2010, in the care of his son and friends. He was born in Craftsbury, April 2, 1926, a son of the late Arthur and Lou (Chadburn) Chase. He attended school in Craftsbury and had to take over the work of the farm as a young man when his father died. He later entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He married Rolinda "Dinny" Phillips in 1966, in Irasburg, where they made their home. He was a truck driver for Hood Dairy for many years. He later drove truck for Agway and then delivered truck parts in the Northeast Kingdom area until his final retirement. Mr. Chase was a member of the American Legion Post #21 in Newport. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and used to go snowmobiling with his late wife and friends. He leaves a son, Bradley Chase, of Irasburg; a grandson, Tanner Amyot, of Barton; two brothers-in-law, Ray Marckres of Stowe and Rod Phillips of Irasburg; and several nephews and nieces, as well as great-nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, "Dinny," who died July 13, 2006; by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Chase, and his wife, Mary; three sisters: Veda Marckres and her husband, Earl, Florence Marckres, and Edith Wells and her husband, Irvine; and his sister-in-law Marlene Phillips. A funeral service will be held at the Irasburg United Church on Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m., with Pastor George Lawson of the Brownington Center Church officiating. Interment will be in the Irasburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common on Wednesday evening between 7 and 9 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Cancer Way, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Kenneth M. McInnis
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, 80, of Holland died peacefully on May 29, 2010, in Newport. He was born September 17, 1929, in Lincoln, New Hampshire, a son of Kenneth and Kathleen (Mullaney) McInnis. On June 15, 1968, he married Isabel Carter, who predeceased him on June 23, 2007. Mr. McInnis was a truck driver for Desrochers Excavating. He enjoyed his gun collection and his Oliver tractor. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Kathleen McInnis of Windsor, Michael McInnis and his wife, Joy, of Bartlett, Tennessee, Pauline Hauver-Hussey and her husband, Dennis, of Newport Center, and Albert Hauver and his wife, Viola, of Holland; by his grandchildren: Lance and his wife, Karen, Raymond and his wife, Tonia, Christopher, Sean, Rocco, Amy, and Brandi; by his great-grandchildren: Nathan, Brittni, Larissa, Ronnie, Jeoffrey, Hunter, and Meadow. He is also survived by sister-in-law Wanda McInnis of Lincoln; a nephew, Joseph, and a niece, Wendy, and her husband, Gill. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Holland Historical Society, Derby Line,Vermont 05830.
Sanford "Sam" Brown
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, commital services at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Lyman Flynn
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, commital services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at the Clark Cemetery in Morgan.
William Boudreau
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, commital services on Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans.
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Virginia Altenhoff
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will be held on Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton.
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