, 94, of Newport, VT passed away January 31, 2012 in Glover, VT. She was born January 1, 1918 in Meriden, CT, daughter of Clifford and Marguerite (Hoyt) White. On April 19, 1941 she married Maurice Marsh who predeceased her on December 26, 1986. Louise attended Derby Schools, Goodard Seminary, Boston University and Burlington Business College. She held memberships with the Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Unit 21 Auxiliary where she was past president, the United Church of Newport where she was a member of the circle of friends and she was a member of Community Circle. Louise was an avid reader, politically active and was always surrounded by her books. She is survived by her children: Deborah Dillard of Suffolk, VA, Susan Barnett and her husband Roy, Jr of North Troy, VT, and Stephen Marsh and his wife Alma of Newport Center, VT. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, by her sister and brother-in-laws: Ruth Marsh of Derby, VT, Dorothy Marsh of Winooski, VT, and Chester Carpenter, Jr of Newport, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Daniel in 2007, by her sister Wilma Carpenter, and by her brother Clifford White, Jr. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Green Mountain Farmed to School, 194 Main Street, Suite 301, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Union House Nursing Home Activities Fund for Special Projects, 3086 Glover Street, Glover, VT 05839.

, 87, formerly of Newport Center and Derby passed away in Newport on Friday Janaury 27, 2012 after a long illness. She was born January 3, 1925 a daughter of Lucius and Mable (Bowen) Davis in Island Pond, Vermont. Lucille was primarily a stay at home mom, but found time to be a supervisor of housekeeping at North Country Hospital from 1973-78, and she also worked at Newport Plastics, Ames Department Store, and did a lot of knitting at home. She and her husband Ross owned their own camper, which they enjoyed very much. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, art and crafts including making many wedding cakes in the 1950's and 60's. She especially enjoyed family gatherings. Besides her husband Ross, she is survived by her children: Bonnie Draper and her companion Charles Brissette, Steven Rexford, Gary St. Onge and his companin Linda Robertson, as well as the following grandchildren: Michael Millette and his wife Jodi, Michelle Moore, Darcy Rippon and her husband Dale, Lisa McGinnis and her husband Todd, Craig Rexford and his wife Melissa, Tanya Searles and her husband Lar, Dan Rexford and his fiancé Jessica Clark, Todd Draper and his wife Vikki, and Tara Wright and her husband Shawn, and by 16 great grandchildren and her sister Priscilla Murphy. She was predeceased by her first husband Francis Rexford, two sisters, Norma and Joyce, son in-law Reginald Draper and a daughter in-law Gail Rexford. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse- Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 PM until the hour of the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Should friends desire contributions in Lucille's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495 or to the Activities Fund, c/o Newport Health Care Center, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vt. 05855.

, beloved wife of William passed away, at her home, after a long illness on January 27, 2012. She was born on August 18, 1935 in Norwood, MA a daughter of Napolean and Rose (Walker) Lacasse. She and Bill have lived in the Newport area for many years where they brought up their children. Marie held different jobs but was very proud when she got her brokers license and worked with Jetta Smith before becoming associated with Century 21 and between the two had over 20 years in real estate. She served in several different positions for the city of Newport for 20 years. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in the spring. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Rd, Newport, VT 05855.

"Bonnie" (April 3, 1959 - January 27, 2012) Belinda Jean Percy "Bonnie", 52, of Rutland VT, born April 3, 1959, a daughter of Lester and Jean Percy of North Troy, VT, went to be with the Lord at 7:05 pm on January 27, 2012 with her loved ones by her side after a brief illness. "Bonnie" was in the care of Allison and Howard Grant for the past 30 years. She had many friends in the Rutland area including her special friends, Linda and John Franzoni of Poultney VT. She loved visiting her Mom and Dad, Sweetie the cat, riding in the car, outings to see her friends, rocking, "eating", going for walks, being near water, shopping, and music. She is survived by her father and mother, Lester and Jean Percy, brother Dennis Percy and wife Pam of Derby, VT, sister Susan Henry and husband Chris of Hinesburg, VT, sister Cathy Hartley and husband Gerry of Fairfax, VT, and brother Mike Percy and wife Rhonda of Holland, VT. She has many aunts and uncles; Dorcus and Bruce Jones of Derby, VT, Betty and Dallas Curtis of Alabama, David and Donna Percy of Gilman, NH, Cynthia "Cindy" Smith of Newport, VT, Donald Percy of Massachusetts, Delores and John Lussier of Massachusetts, Gary Percy of Newport, Vt, Debbie Lucas of Coventry, VT, and Stanley "Sonny" and Cynthia Swett of Newport, VT. Nieces and nephews; Melanie, Tara, Kelsey, Kyron, Joshua, Miranda, Caleb, Jasmine, Joe, Aubrey, April, Ashley, and Joshua. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, George and Georgia Percy, and maternal grandparents, Harold and Honora Swett. Uncles and aunts; George Percy Jr, Roger Percy, Ron Percy , Harold Swett Jr., Dean Swett, her "special auntie" Virginia Wallace, Stanley Swett, Mary Swett, and Melvin Swett. For those who wish, contributions in Belinda's memory may be made to Special Olympics Vermont, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, S. Burlington, VT 05403. A celebration of Belinda's life will be at the discretion of her family.

, 77, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT surrounded by her loving family. On November 4, 1951 she married Wayne Emerson who predeceased her on May 19, 1977. In 1978 she married Roland Lontine who survives her. Mrs. Lontine was a cook at the former Royal Restaurant, Frank's Steak House, Miss Newport Diner and the Prouty Inn. Her hobbies included playing bingo and word search, making puzzles, and going for rides. She was a member of St. Mary's Star of Sea Catholic Church in Newport. She is survived by her children: Shirley Lague and her husband George of Derby, VT, Barbara Hammond and her husband Eric of Derby, VT, William Emerson of Orleans, VT, Beverly Coffey and her husband John of Ingleside, Ontario, Wayne Emerson and his wife Lisa of Troy, VT, Deborah McTheeny and her husband Robert of Newport, VT and Nancy Dewing and her husband Brian of Coventry, VT, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, by her step children: Richard Lontine of East Berkshire, VT, Paul Lontine and his fiancé Sonia Elwood of Franklin, Bruce Lontine and his wife Brenda of TN, Bobby Lontine and his wife Sharon of Swanton, VT, Lynn Lontine and her friend Dan Scott of Newport, VT, Steven Lontine and his friend Melissa Smith of Newport, VT, Roland Lontine, Jr and his fiancé Dale Bartlett of Franklin, VT, 19 step grandchildren, 26 step great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother Pauline Green, her step daughter Lisa St. Francis in 2008 and by her daughter-in-law Donna Lontine in 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday January27, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday January 27, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport, VT 05855.

, 96, of Derby, VT passed away on January 22, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born November 8, 1915 in Newport, VT the son of Edward and Asilia (Labounty) Poginy. On October 7, 1947 he married Mary Marshall who predeceased him on June 20, 2007. He entered the United States Army and served his Country during WWII. He farmed in Newport Center, VT most of his life and then he worked at Union Butterfield's in Derby Line, VT until his retirement. He is survived by his children James Poginy and his wife Natti of Nagatucket, CT, Jane Abbott of Lyndonville, VT, Carolyn Heath and her husband Jerry of North Hyde Park, VT, Barbara Fisher and her husband Gordon of Littleton, NH, and Jerry Poginy and his wife Margie of Newport, VT. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several step grandchildren, by his sister Marie McManus of Newport, VT and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M on Friday January 27, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call on Friday January 27, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Spring interment in St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, 300 Cornerstone, Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

, 73 of Newport, Vermont died Friday January 20, 2012 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT. She was born in Newport, Vermont on January 7, 1939 the daughter of Walter and Blanch (Norway) Rushlow. On July 9, 1960 she married Lawrence D. Kilborn in Derby, Vermont. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother to her three children and will be greatly missed by all. Pat was active in the Newport and Vermont Historical Societies and served many years as the treasurer of the Newport Historical Society. She loved to study history and researched genealogy for many families. She was also an avid gardener, with a great love for roses which she shared and enjoyed with her family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Larry Kilborn, her three children: son Michael and his wife Suzanne, and their sons Daniel and Sean of St. Petersburg, Fla, daughter Karen Kilborn McBride and her husband David and their children; Laura and Matthew of Colchester, VT, and daughter Lisa Kilborn Rollins and her husband Peter and their sons; Eli and Wyatt of Burlington, VT. She is also survived by a sister, Anita Sawyer, her brother Edward Rushlow and his wife Rosalie, her sister Judy Schnupp and her husband John, her sister, Veronica Griggs, her brother Howard Rushlow, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert Rochleau. The family sincerely appreciates the kind and respectful support and care of the staff and Fletcher Allen Health Care and the Burlington Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, VT provided for Pat. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday January 24, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will be in the Spring in Derby Cemetery. In honor of her memory contributions can be made to the Memphremagog Historical Society of Newport, 96 Stagecoach Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 74, of Holland passed away at his home in Holland, VT on January 20, 2012 with several loving family members present. He was born in Brattleboro, VT a son of Carlton and Mabel (Goodell) Clark. He spent most of his life in the southern Vermont area, he served in the United States Navy Air Dale Division from 1955-1958 where he was stationed in Guam and married his wife Frances Wright in 1959. He worked for Fiber Mark, a paper manufacturing plant for 27 years before retirement. He was also a well driller for Green Mountain Well in the 60's and he was involved in the drilling of a well on top of Mt. Mansfield for the ETV antenna site. Later he went on to earn his Vermont State Masters Plumber's license and ending his career at Fiber Mark. Carlton and Frances vacationed in the Northeast Kingdom for several years before moving to their home in Holland in 2005 which he loved along with many of his neighbors and friends. He was a tinkerer and could fix almost anything much to the delight of family and friends. He enjoyed hunting snowmobiling, making several trips on top of Putney Mountain with his three grandchildren for a hot dog roast on a Sunday afternoon, and sugaring with his son and grandson. Carlton was a member of the American Legion Post 21. He was a very good natured man and never complained during his illness. One thing that he never missed was Fox News at 5:00 P.M. and Glen Beck. Besides his wife Frances Clark of Holland, VT he is survived by his son John. L. Clark and his wife Gail of Vernon and his daughter Sheila Bartel and her husband Russell of Williamsville, VT, by his grandchildren: Karyn Tyler and her husband Dan of Dummerston, VT, Zachary Clark of Vernon, VT, William Bartel and his wife Kristen of Williamsville, VT and a great grandson Hayden also of Williamsville, VT. He is also survived by his sisters: Marion Grimes and her husband Allen of NH, Ellen Robinson and her husband Patrick of Newfane, VT, brother and sisters-in-law Lawrence Wright and his wife Shirley of Chester, VT, George Wright and his wife Elizabeth of NH, and Karen Orchitt and her husband Bruce of Chester, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by a sister Evelyn Howe. Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date in southern Vermont.

, 77, of Orleans, Vermont passed away January 18, 2012 in Newport, VT surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 14, 1935 in St. Malachie, Quebec a son of Joseph and Regina (Patoine) Leblond. John owned and operated his own farm in both Troy and Craftsbury, VT for many years. He enjoyed working the farm and he also liked welding which he did for four years in New Hampshire. He is survived by his children: Veronica Wood and her husband Michael of London, England, Tina Leblond of Newport, VT, Joseph Leblond and his wife Yolanda of San Antonio, Texas, Rebecca Tatro and her husband Gary of Elizabethtown, KY, by his brother Ben Leblond and his wife Rosalie of Newport, VT, and by his sisters: Rejeanne Leblond of Derby Line, VT, and Suzanne Frizzell and her husband Mike of Newport, by his brother-in-law Fernand Campbell of Orleans. 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Daniel Leblond, two brothers Robert and Andre Leblond and by sisters Monique Campbell, and Jacqueline O'Brien. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 28, 2012 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Orleans where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 84, well known businessman of Newport, VT passed away January 17, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born December 20, 1927 in Newport, VT a son of Archille and Antonia (Poirier) Monty. On July 15, 1955 he married Wilma Carter who predeceased him in 1997. He graduated from Newport High School in 1946 where he was vice president of his class and he entered the United States Navy where he was a fireman first class serving on the USS Wisconsin during WW11. Pit owned and operated State Farm Insurance Company from 1971-1991. He was also an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company and at one time he managed the sales department for the former Poutre Ford Company of Newport where he sold 13 cars in one day. He also ran the punt, pass and kick children's program for Ford for many years and he was captain of his High School football team. He also played baseball and basketball as a stand out player. Pit had a hole in One at the Newport Country Club and he was elected to the Orleans Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame in July 2009. He loved to golf, play cards, dance, and he was a New York Yankees fan. He held memberships with St. Mary's Catholic Church of Newport, American Legion Post 21 of Newport, Newport Country Club, Newport B.P.O.E #2155 Order of the Elks, and he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his son Greg Monty and his wife Kathy of Newport Center, VT, his grandchildren: Nicholas and Trevor Monty of Newport Center, VT, his companion Irene Perry of Newport, VT, his brother-in-law Gary Carter and his wife Shirley of Marshfield, VT, his nephews: Brian Carter and his wife Patricia and Tom Carter and his wife Melanie all of Marshfield, VT. and by special family friends Shirley Sumner and her husband Bill of Derby, VT. He was predeceased by a grandson Payton Monty. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday January 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 21, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contribution in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 65, formerly of North Troy, VT passed away January 17, 2012 in Newport, VT. She was born November 6, 1946 in North Troy, VT a daughter of Eugene and Viola (Santaw) St. Onge. One June 4, 1966 she married Herbert Morse who predeceased her in 2006. Mary was employed at the North Troy Village School and Troy Elementary School in the maintenance department. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting, and making quilts. She also loved to play bingo and taking care of her family. She liked to visit her grandchildren and always had and enjoyed her cats. Mary held membership with the American Legion Auxillary of North Troy and she was a former member of Eastern Star of North Troy. She is survived by her children: Herbert Morse, Jr and his wife Jana of Newport, VT and Harold Morse of Derby, VT and by 6 grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Eugene St. Onge and his wife Ellie of North Troy, VT, and by the following sisters: Margo Hansen and her husband Harold of North Troy, VT, Nellie Allen and her husband Dave of North Troy, VT, Linda Smith of Newport Center,VT, and Niada Beer and her husband Donald of Lyndon Center, VT. She was predeceased by her parents and by a brother Maurice St. Onge. A graveside service will be held in the Spring in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 82, of Newport Center, VT passed away suddenly on January 16, 2012 in Newport City. She was born on May 26, 1929 to Chester and Candis (Shannon) Bean in Brownington, VT. On June 17, 1968 she married Gerald Fontaine who predeceased her. Elsie loved to go to the casinos, gambling, playing bingo, and going fishing. She loved to do puzzles, going to yard sales, spending time with her grandchildren and family gatherings especially during the holidays. She was a member of the Veterans Post 798 of Newport auxiliary. She is survived by her five children: Connie Eastman and her husband Richard of Newport Center, Ann McAllister and her husband Richard of Newport Center, Roger Sheltra and his fiance Nadine Thomas of Derby, Vickie LaClair and her husband David of Brownington, and Mary Perrault and her fiancé Clif Martin of Winooski. And by 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her siblings: Donald Bean of Westfield, Lloyd Bean of Arizona, and Latheria Starr of Lowell. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda Webb and by her sister Elila Bean. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday January 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday January 21, 2012. Spring interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, beloved infant son of Douglas Warner, Jr. and Laura Briggs passed away on January 14, 2012 in St. Johnsbury. Beside his parents he is survived by his sisters: Latisha Briggs, Tanisha Hook and Shakira Warner. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Lawrence Briggs of Newark and Charlene Briggs of Lyndonville, and his paternal grandparents: Douglas Warner, Sr. of Lowell, and Barbara Warner of Brownington and Cecil Davison of Brownington. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Brownington Center Cemetery.

, 78, of Holland beloved husband of Solange died suddenly on January 13, 2012 in Newport. He was born on November 8th, 1933 in Holland, Vt a son of Abel and Elise (Demers) Patenaude. He married Solange Roberge Patenaude on June 13, 1955 who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Daughter Pauline Bracey and her husband Keith of LeRay, New York; Son Robert Patenaude and his wife Kathy of Littleton, NH; daughter Annette Moss and companion Craig of Derby Line, Vt; Ted Patenaude and wife Shirley of Parker, CO; and son Ronald and wife Jennifer of Holland, Vt. Grandchildren: Katrina O'Kelly and companion Shawn; Kylie Powell and her husband Jeremy ; Amber Lantagne and her husband Marv; Kristin Patenaude; Tory and Cody Ladue, Katelyn, Jacob and Molly Patenaude Great-grandchildren: Jesse James; Chad, Evan, and Hayden Lantagne; Jenna and Anna Powell Brothers: Alphonse Patenaude and his wife Yvette of Derby Line; Albert Patenaude and his wife Berthe of Derby Line, Vt; Maurice Patenaude and his wife Denise of Derby, Vt.; John Patenaude and his wife Sue of Derry, NH Sisters: Theresa Roy and her late husband Leo of Sherbrooke, Quebec; Anna Blalock and her late husband Bob of Texas Brothers-in-laws: Richard Roberge and his wife Claire of Enosburg, Vt; the late Roger Roberge and his wife Judith of Derby; the late Jean Paul Roberge and his wife Lorette of Florida Sisters-in-laws: Jeanne Markut and her husband Ted of Bridport, Vt; Lise Fournier and her husband Donald of North Tory, Vt; and Suzanne Larkin and her husband Charles of Montpelier, Vt. Numerous nieces and nephews; cousins Gus dedicated his entire life to farming. After marrying Sally in 1955, they farmed in Beebe Plains for five years. He then purchased the family farm in Holland where he resided from 1960 until the present. His youngest son Ronald now operates the family farm, however, Gus has remained an active part of the day to day operations where he will be sorely missed. Although Gus enjoyed all aspects of farming, sugaring was his passion. He also took great pride in passing on his love of agriculture to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, square dancing, camping, visiting casinos and traveling. He held memberships with the 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus #1157, Elks Member, active member of St.Edward's Catholic Church, Orleans County Maple Producers; former Select board member for the Town of Holland In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gus's memory to Border Livestock 4-H Club in c/o Clara Nadeau, 3571 Gore Road, Derby, Vermont 05829. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday January 18, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday January 19, 2012 at the St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. Spring interment will be held on May 26, 2012 at the St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Members of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus are requested to gather at the funeral home on Wednesday evening for prayers and honor detail for brother Gus.

, 76, of Newport Center, VT passed away January 12, 2012 in Newport. He was born September 28, 1935 in North Troy, VT the son of Calvin and Evelyn (Gosley) Horn. Donald was a night watchman for the Ethan Allen MFG in Orleans, VT for many years. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children: Diana Eaton and her husband Mike of Newport, VT, Carol Coburn of Newport Center, VT, Susan Merrill and her husband Walter of North Troy, VT, James Horn and his wife Linda of Newport Center, VT and David Horn of St. Albans, VT. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and by three brothers and two sisters: Maurice Horn of Weybridge, VT, Richard Horn of Maine, George Horn and his wife of Danville, VT, Alice Combs and her husband Bob of North Troy, VT, Linda Starr and her husband Steve of ST. Club, Fla and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Shirley and by a brother Robert (Bob) Horn. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday January 19,2012 at the Church of God with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 87, of Derby Line passed away on January 11, 2012 in Newport. She was born on July 27, 1924 in Bristol, England a daughter of Edward and Maude (Cowlin) Merrick. Rita was a Certified Nurses Aid at a nursing home in Hanover, NH. She also worked at the Snag Proof Co. In Beebe, Quebec for many years. She enjoyed attending the Cornerstone Church in Derby, going for rides with her friend Earl Laber, Sunday outings, making raspberry rhubarb pie, watching wildlife, playing bingo, traveling with her daugher Barb, reading, and listening to bible versus. Rita is survived by her two daughters Barbara Letourneau and her husband Philip of Derby Line and Carole Duquette and her husband Raymond of Shrewsbury, VT, grandchildren: Gerald Letourneau and his wife Kelley, Deborah Pare and her fiancé Martin, Jeanne Holmes and her husband David, Philip Letourneau, Jr. and his wife Sandy, Penny Williams and her husband Rod, Hiedi and Carson Williams, Toby Lizotte and his friend Darlene, great grandchildren Kelley Letourneau, Ashley Rice and her husband Steve, Erik Pare and his friend Ginny, Joshua, Cole, Logan Letourneau, Corey Holmes and his wife Wendy, great granddaughter Madison Letourneau, and also by several nieces and nephews, she was predeceased by her mother Maude Probert and brothers Edward Cowlin and Philip Probert and by a great granddaughter Angelica Letourneau. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Cornerstone Church, Quarry Road, Derby with the Rev. Glenn Saaman officiating. Friends may call on Saturday January 28, 2012 at the church from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service.

, 75, of Newport, VT passed away January 11,2012 in Lebanon, NH. He was born April 8, 1936 in West Charleston, VT, son of Olga L. Worboys. Douglas entered the United States Air force where he was in active duty from 1955-1959. He graduted from Lyndon State College with a Batchelor of Science Degree. He was a substitute teacher at North Country Union High School in Newport, VT for several years. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed playing basketball and received the basketball hall of fame award. Doug was very patriotic and was a Boston Celtic fan. He played the trumpet and loved jazz music. He was devoted to Jesus, and to his mother Olga and his Aunt Veda. He is survived by his close friends: Jami Krause and David Husolo both of Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday January 19,2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday January 19, 2012 from 12 Noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will follow in West Charleston Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire,contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, National Service Office, VAMROC, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009.

, 80, of Coventry, VT passed away January 10, 2012, in Coventry. He was born August 29, 1931 in Derby, VT, a son of Vernon and Annie (Aiken) Doncaster. On May 26, 1979 he married Shirley Riegel, the love of his life. Otis was a machinist at Union Butterfield in Derby Line where he retired in 1988. He was a member of the Masonic Union Lodge F&AM #44 of Island Pond. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed bowling, listening to country music, dancing, working with his Christmas trees, and working in his vegetable and flower gardens. He also enjoyed his 1949 Ford 8N Tractor and the company of the family dogs. He is survived by his wife Shirley of Coventry and by his children; Robert Doncaster of Antrim, New Hampshire along with his wife Dawn and children Ty and Karlee; Rocky Lontine of Derby, VT along with his wife Gail and daughters Amber Lontine and her fiancé Steve Moulton, of Bolton, VT, and Andrea Lontine of Hyde Park, VT; and Joseph Lontine of Coventry, VT. He is also survived by is his brother Wayne Doncaster and his wife Bettie of Irasburg, VT, his sister Vida Powers of West Charleston, VT, and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and brother and sister-in-laws. He was predeceased by a brother Wendell Doncaster, and by two sisters Vivian Austin and Joyce Jenness. Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. on Friday January 13, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday January 14, 2012. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport,VT.

, 89, of Newport passed away in Newport on January 9, 2012. She was born March 21, 1922 in L'enfant Jesus, Quebec, Canada the daughter of Louis and Exilia (Archanbeault) Desroches. On August 31, 1952, he married Leopold Lehoux who survives her. In 1972 she was employed by the former Newport Plastics, and in 1987 she retired from Slalom Ski Wear. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Newport and the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two daughters: Ginette Perry and her husband Roland of Lyndonville, and Claire O'Rourke and her husband Michael of Marion, Ohio and by the following grandchildren: Jennifer Langer and her husband Dave of Portland, Oregon, Kevin Perry of Stowe, VT, Christopher Perry of Portland, Oregon, and by a great granddaughter, Aysha Langer. She is survived by a sister, Sister Froncoise of Sherbrooke. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Theotime, Paul- Henri, Fernand, Cyrille, and Edward Desroches and by Pauline Bachand, Angeline Chaput and Monique Cote. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 14, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, North Troy. Friends may call on Saturday January 14, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 64, of Barton died surrounded by her family and loved ones on January 9, 2012 in Burlington, VT. She was born January 31, 1947 in Irasburg the daughter of Earl and Mae (Simino) Snyder. On January 15, 1966 he married Donald Wayne Stoddard who survives her. Carol was employed at North Country Hospital for 25 years. She also mentored at Barton Graded School. Her hobbies included going to casino's "every chance she got", crocheting, knitting, reading and traveling and being with her dog Cory. She is survived by her husband Donald Stoddard of Barton, her children: Donna and her husband Richard LaClair, Jr of Glover, Laurie and her husband John Young, Jr, of Wilmore, KY, and Tammy Stoddard of Barton. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Lance, Grant, Katie, Cole and Brittney and by a sister Louise Duquette and her husband Roger of Irasburg; brothers-in-law Bruce Stoddard and his wife Keta, Rick Stoddard and his wife Dolores; and sister-in-laws Pat Sykas and her husband Paul and Gloria Conley and her husband John; and by several nieces and several nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Earl and Mae Snyder, two brothers Everett and Kenneth Snyder, and by two sisters Sandra Corliss and Doris Kennett. Friends may call from 6-8 on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2012, with the Rev. Evelyn Coup officiating. Friends may also call on Friday, January 13, 2012, at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119.

, 69, of New London, Ohio passed away on January 8, 2012 at her home in New London. She was born on November 3, 1942 in Connecticut a daughter of Antonin J. and Cecile (Diette) Hebert. In 1967 she married Ransom Adams who survives her. Life for Charlie and her husband Ransom has been an adventure with many changes of lifestyles from living in the city, to living on the water, to living on a farm. Charlie's hobbies included bowling, knitting, boating, fishing, motorcycling, and spending time with her two dogs, but her favorite times were going to dinner with friends and family and playing cards. She loved to travel and spent three to four months a year in the RV on trips all over the U.S. Her favorite place was Prouty Beach in Newport, Vermont, where she visited family and friends. Her biggest joy was the Hebert Family Reunion, which took place every two years, with the last one in 2011 having 156 attendees. Charlie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Ransom, her daughter Monica Stearns of Columbus, her son Patrick Stearns, grandson Sean Stearns and Sean's mother Elizabeth Doyle, all of California. Also surviving are her brothers: Ronald and his wife Ann of NH, Michael and Margaret of VA, Phillip and Sallie of MT, Rodney and Sue of CA, Terry and Joyce of Newport, Dennis and Tammie of Derby, Craig and Linda of Derby, and a sister Pam Hebert of Newport, by her brother-in-law Peter Adams and his wife Linda and their son P.C. and her sister-in-law Frances Hutchins and her husband Richard and their children Stafford and Corey, 20 nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many other relatives and good friends. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Bob. Funeral services will be held on Monday January 16, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Newport Center Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard O'Hara officiating. Friends may call from 7-9 P.M. on Sunday January 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Friends may also call on Monday January 16,2012 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral at the Newport Center Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

September 19, 1935 "“ January 7, 2012 Claudette Chaput, 76, of Newport Center passed away surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, family and friends on January 7, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1935 to Oscar and Yvonne Arel Desrochers in Newport Center. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and married Leo Paul Chaput on September 1, 1956 who predeceased her on September 2, 1994. Claudette will be remembered for many things but foremost the most important thing was her family and friends. She was able to spend her favorite holiday, Christmas, home with her family for several days. Oh how she loved that. Any time anyone needed some help, she was there. She will be also be remembered for her home cooking which many people enjoyed. She could put a whole meal together for very large gathering in no time at all. Her favorite past times were watching the Boston Red Sox games and seeing them win the World Series and was especially excited that she attended a couple of the games in Boston She enjoyed reading, especially her cooking magazines and cutting out new recipes. You could always go to Moms and find her watching the cooking channel. If she could have a family gathering every day, she would have loved it. As many know, her greatest joy was working in her flowers and mowing the lawn. As recent as this summer, she was on her lawnmower with her baseball cap going to her flower gardens. She was in heaven then. She would have woodchucks eating all of the flowers she planted and painstaking tried to trap them. This was a running joke within the family. She belonged to the Daughters of Isabella and was a member of the Community Circle. She loved to travel. She and her husband travel extensively. Several of the places were Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Nashville and overseas. She was also a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea parish. Her religion was a very important part of her life. She was employed for many years at Sacred Heart High School and then North Country Union High School as a cook. She leaves behind her loving children Reg and his partner Kim, Diane, Mike, Brian and his husband Jonathan, Roger and his wife, Nicole, Caroline and her partner Colleen. Her cherished grandchildren, Derek Royer, Dustin Royer and his wife Shawna, Danielle Weisz and her husband, DJ. Melissa, Miranda, Mallory, Nathan Chaput, Megan Oxford and her husband Justin, Cody, Logan and Adrianna Chaput and Sasha Morton. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam Oxford and Hunter Royer. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and brother, Claude and several brothers and sisters in laws. She is also survived by her siblings, sister-in-law Connie Desrochers, Roland and his wife June, Rita LeBlanc and her husband Rejean, Real Desrochers and his wife Denise and Joe Desrochers and his partner, Donna. She also leaves behind her closest and dearest friends, Audrey Bean, Judy Bean, Harriet Trottier, and Judy Roberge. She will always cherish her "girls' night out." Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Spring interment will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery on May 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Ron Holland, NC Hospital Dialysis Unit 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vt. 05855.

, 100, of Newport passed away on January 5, 2012 in Lyndonville. She was born on March 9, 1911 in Lowell, daughter of Eldon and Agnes Besaw. She spent most of her life in the area and married her late husband Alfred H. Labounty on February 18, 1938. Iva was a former member of the Claremont Circle Daughters of Isabella and a past Regent. During her life, she was a former member and attended services at St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Edward's Catholic Church. In her younger days, she liked to knit, crochet, play cards, do word puzzles, cook, and garden. She loved to go dancing with her husband or just go to where he was playing in his band the "Moonlighters" as well as to listen to the Newport Concert Band. Iva and Al owned the Labounty's Jewelry Store on North Avenue in Newport for over 25 years. Iva is survived by her son David Labounty and his wife Gloria; her two granddaughters: Lisa Labounty and Brenda Carpenter and her husband Bill; two great-grandchildren Thomas and Emma Carpenter; a sister Gabrielle Turner; along with several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Trudy Labounty, brothers: Seldon, Roger, Elbridge, Maylon, and Lawrence Besaw; and two sisters Irene Roland and Lorene Gibney. Friends may call on Thursday January 12, 2012 from 9:00 AM-10:30AM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd., Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be held at the St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Claremont Circle Daughters of Isabella, c/o Rosemary Hartley, 354 Memphremagog Views, Newport, VT 05855.

passed away the 4th of January 2012. She was born in Ft. Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Sidney Thompson Telford and Virginia Allen Telford. Mary attended Derby Academy, graduated from Newport High School, and attended Burdett College in Boston. She enjoyed living and traveling to many states and countries during her formative years. In 1972, she returned to Newport and was employed by North Country Union High School, North Country Hospital, the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, and Northeastern Vermont Development Association. She served two terms in the Vermont Legislature. During her years in VT, she was a member of the VT Small Business Region I Advisory Council, the VT Aviation Council, Newport Airport Commission, VT Travel Information Council, Orleans County Development Committee, North Country Career Center Regional Advisory Board and the NCC Business and Co-operative Committees, VT Interactive Television Committee, Newport Rotary, Border Crime Stoppers, Newport City Charter Committee, and the Newport High School Alumni Committee. Her survivors are her son James Paull of Malaysia, a niece Rosanna Telford of Costa Rica, a nephew Andrew Telford of California, and a niece Carla Telford of Virginia. Mary was pre-deceased by her parents and her brother Sid Telford. There will be no calling hours. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, FL died January 4, 2012 after a short illness at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, FL. He was born 7/31/1919 in Newport Center, VT, the son of the late Will & Lena (Davis) Wright. He grew up on the family farm with his 2 brothers, Milton & Kenneth, and attended Wright school district #4 near the farm. He learned to fly and kept an airplane on the farm, giving airplane rides to many locals. He volunteered into the US Navy in March of 1941 before the war was declared. He served in the Pacific Theater until being honorably discharged after the war in March of 1947. After spending 6 years in the Navy, Cecil returned to the family farm in Newport Center where he furthered his education by receiving his A&P license to work on aircraft as well as upgrades in his pilot's license to teach people to fly. In September 24th 1949 he married Beverley LeBaron and shared the last 62 years together. At the request of the Newport City fathers, Cecil was asked to run the local city airport in Coventry, VT. He ran the airport for 17 years and taught many people in the area how to fly. He also owned a successful airfreight business serving southern Quebec, northern NH, eastern NY & most of Vermont for another 18 years. When he retired, he and Beverley spent winters in FL and summers in VT for many years. His love for aviation was always there! He rebuilt many aircraft in the big white house next to the airport drive and received an Aviation Maintenance Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a member of the EAA for many years and built a couple airplanes from plans. He continued his love of aviation after he moved to FL by building a hangar and collecting several aircraft. He lived for the love of his Family, the Lord & Aviation. He is survived by his wife Beverley and 2 children, Patty Ames & husband Terry, and Duane Wright, all living in Sanford, FL. He was predeceased by his parents, Will & Lena Wright, brothers Milton & Kenneth Wright and his mother in law Esther LeBaron. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Birch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home Newport, VT. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Lake Region Senior Center c/o Irene Lanoue 15 Main street Orleans, VT 05860Lor United Christian Academy 65 School Street Newport, VT.

, 87 of Glover died on Jan. 3rd, after a short illness in Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT . with family near. He was born on 5/13/24 in Glover Vermont son of the late Benjamin and Lillian Thompson. After eight grade he attended the National Youth Administration, Machine Shop Program in Barton, from 1941-1942. This program was funded by the US Government to train individuals to produce products for was time use. He remained in the machine shop training others until he was call to active duty on May 16, 1943. Manny was a veteran of World War II , European Campaign. In 1946 he married Rachel Elizabeth McNamara of Orleans and they spent the next 24 years living in various locations while Manny worked heavy construction as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #98. In 1970 he returned home to Glover with his family, building their permanent home and eventually retiring. But he never really retired; he was always fixing or building something for someone. He looked forward to the Boy Scouts visiting his wood working shop every winter to cut out the design for their cars for the derby. Since the passing of his wife, Rachel in 2003 he could be found most afternoons at Shadow Lake. He loved to be out on the lake in his pontoon boat fishing or relaxing in front of his camper on the deck, holding his dog talking to friends. Sometimes the big one didn't get away! Survivors: Three sisters: Virginia Gray of Greensboro, Katherine Dean of St Albans, and June St. Louis of Greensboro. Two daughters: Rebecca Twombly of Shelton, CT, Jacalyn Bennetta and husband Joseph of Stratford, CT. Three Grandchildren: Judith Richard of Oxford CT and husband Jeff, Chad Benjamin Twombly of Oxford CT and wife Teresa, and Carolyn Murphy of South Burlington VT and husband Patrick Six Great Grandchildren: Benjamin & Brian Richard, Kaitlyn & Christopher Twombly, and Taylor & Colton Murphy. Numerous nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews Predec by his wife of 57 years Rachel Elizabeth McNamara of Orleans. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday January 7,2011 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton with the Rev. Evelyn Coupe officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday January 7, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Donations in lieu of flowers maybe made in his memory to Glover Community Church, the Steeple Fund. Donations can be sent to: Roland Woodard c/o Glover Community Church P.O. Box 198 Glover, Vermont 05839.