– Gerald, “Jerry,” 87 of Island Pond, Vermont, passed away while visiting at the home of his daughter Rita and and her husband Gary Major in Illinois. Contributions in his memory may be made to NEKCA Food Shelf, P.O. Box 430, 70 Cross Street, Island Pond, VT 05846. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 31, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday December 31, 2012, from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, VT.

(December 20, 2012) ) 10 months old, beloved son of Richard Quesnel and Kristi Richardson, passed away on December 17, 2012 at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, VT. Richard was known to his family as “Little Man” and “Baby Rich.” Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 with Pastor George Lawson officiating. Interment in Mountainview Cemetery, Lowell, VT. If flowers are sent, the family is requesting small arrangements. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– Harry A., 71, of Derby Line, VT, passed away December 15, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. John Genco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855

, 56, of Windsor, Connecticut, loving husband of 19 years to Lynn (Wolf) Ricard, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT. Born in Newport, Vermont, the son of the late John Paul Ricard and Avis (Lafont) Ricard, he grew up and lived in Newport before moving to Windsor twenty years ago. He was a graduate of North Country Union High School in Newport, VT. He was employed by Ethan Allen Furniture as a furniture repairman for many years. Roger enjoyed woodworking. He was a loving and devoted husband, brother, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters: Theresa Ricard, and Deborah Biron and her husband Dale, all of Newport, VT; a brother, John P. Ricard, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Newport, VT; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Reid and Mercedes Wolf of Naples, FL and formerly of Windsor, CT; four brothers-in-law: Brian Wolf and his wife Maureen of Granby, CT; Kevin Wolf of Salem, MA; Keith Wolf and his wife Karen of Windsor, CT; and Lee Wolf and his wife Diane of Salem, MA; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sister, Rachel Ricard. His family will receive friends for calling hours on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 4–7 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad Street, Windsor, CT. Burial will take place in the spring in Newport, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

– Wendell C., Jr., 61, of Albany, died at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington Tuesday evening, December 11, 2012 with his long-time partner, Cheryl Lafaso, by his side. A graveside service was held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Albany Village Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Wall and Pastor Tim Ingalls officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855

– Leo Paul, 79, of Derby Line, VT passed away on December 10, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, VT where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery, Derby Line, VT, with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855 or to the St. Edward’s Ladies Alter Society, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855.

– Christine Mary of Jay, Vermont passed away December 12, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 LAKE ROAD, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Troy, VT where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ladislaus Mwelinde. Interment will follow in Jay Cemetery, Jay, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made in her memory to N.O.R.D. for Restricted Funds for Stiff Person Syndrome, 55 Kenosia Ave., Danbury, CT 06810

– Robert A., 62, of Derby, VT, passed away on December 9, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Interment will take place at the Riverside Annex Cemetery, South Paris, Maine. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby United Church, 3064 U.S. Route 5, Derby, VT 05829.

– Henry J., 84 of Barton, VT died suddenly on December 7, 2012. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm, and Thursday December 13, 2012 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St. in Barton, VT. Funeral services will be held at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Barton on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. Father Tim Naples will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul’s Building Fund, 85 St. Pauls Lane, Barton, VT 05822.

– James M., 81, of Newport, VT passed away on December 3, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012 where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Interment will follow in the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery, Boscowen, NH with full military honors. Should friend desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– Marcel M., 95, of Newport, VT, passed away December 1, 2012 in Derby, VT, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. Spring interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

– Lorene A. of Brownington, VT, has passed. There will be a family gathering on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rice Hill United Methodist Church, corner of Vermont Route 78 and Rice Hill Road. At Lorene's request, there will be no viewing. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Lorene's memory may be made to the Jones Memorial Library in Orleans, Vt., or the Clan of the Hawk Tribal Group.

– Desneiges J., 67, of Glover, VT, passed away on November 27, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012, with the Rev. Timothy Naples officiating. Spring interment in Westlook Cemetery in Glover, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

– Joseph G., 68, of Newport Center, VT, passed away on November 27, 2012, at his home with his family at his side. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Advent Christian Church in Newport Center, VT, with the Rev. Chris Barton officiating, followed by interment at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, VT at 2 p.m. At Joe’s request, casual attire only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NECKA food shelf, P.O. Box 724, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Orleans Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.