– Arthur H., the last of his generation, passed on August 27, 2012 in Burlington, VT at the age of 72. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Rokie Stetson officiating. Friends may call on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Barton.

– Robert Anthony, 68, passed away at his residence on August 25, 2012. A visitation will be Friday, August 31, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at Craig Funeral Home. Flowers are gratefully accepted.

– William Lewis, 76, of Derby, VT passed away suddenly on August 27, 2012 in Newport, VT. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Little Salem Lake Cemetery in Derby, VT with military honors. Reception following, at the house. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

– Ann L., 67, of West Charleston, VT passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 25, 2012 in Newport, VT. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the West Village Cemetery, West Charleston, VT with Rev. Michael DeSena officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Affiliate, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– Quinn P., 23, of Westmore, Vermont passed away suddenly on August 23, 2012 in Barton, VT. Services will be private. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

– James Clifton, 87, of Newport Center, VT, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Newport, VT. A memorial service will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Rd., Newport, VT on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 3 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495

– William C., 91, of Derby, VT passed away peacefully on August 19, 2012. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Baseball Fund, in care of Frank Ormsbee, PO Box 304, Newport, VT 05855, or to the Island Pond Lodge #44 F&AM, 60 South St., Island Pond, VT 05846.

– Margery M., 92, of Brownington, VT passed away peacefully on August 17, 2012 at her home. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 37 Concord Ave., Newport, VT, with Pastor Darrel Muehlhauser officiating. Interment will follow in Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 37 Concord Ave., Newport, VT 05855.

– Jean-Paul, 78, of Montreal, Quebec passed away on August 13, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec. Services will be held in Montreal, Quebec.

– Willard (Bill) Stoughton passed away peacefully July 31, 2012 at the Vermont Respite House in the arms of his loving family. There will be a service at the Vermont Veteran’s Cemetery in Randolph, Vermont on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2 p.m. Friends are welcome to attend.

– Ronald Edmund, 68, of West Charleston, VT passed away on August 13, 2012 in Newport, VT. There will be no calling hours. In accordance with his wishes, there will be a small service at his late home in West Charleston at noon on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– Richard Freeman, 83, of Newport, VT passed away on August 9, 2012. Richard’s visitation services will begin Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. with a Prayer Service at 11 a.m. at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the Old Grove Cemetery, Springfield, MA.

– Gerard R., 90, of Derby Line, VT, passed away on August 11, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. 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. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830 or to Michaud Manor Activities Fund, 47 Herrick Street, Derby Line, VT 05830.

– Lucille F., 87, of Newport died peacefully on August 11, 2012 at the Newport Health Care Center. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 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, August 18, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in the Veteran National Cemetery in Randolph, Vt. at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Michaud Manor, 47 Herrick Street, Derby Line, VT 05830.

– Sister Francis, FCSCJ (S. Patricia Ann Dunn), a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away after a long illness on August 9, 2012, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. Visiting hours were held at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove Street on Sunday, August 12, 2012 beginning at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Newport, Vermont at 2:30 p.m. the same day.

– Bertha D. left her loving family and friends to go where she wanted to go the most, home on August 9, 2012 at 1 p.m. Friends and family may feel free to stop at Bertha's house at anytime as there will be no calling hours. Services will be held at Saint James the Greater Catholic Church in Island Pond, VT on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the Mater Dei Parish, for Saint James the Greater of Island Pond, VT, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855. Please NO flowers as per the wishes of Bertha O’Keefe. Thanks the O’Keefe family.

- Eugene, a beloved man, died peacefully though unexpectedly in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the company of many family members early on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Calling hours will be Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St.Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Newport, VT followed by burial in St.Edward’s Cemetery, Derby Line, VT. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to donate to Relay for Life, NEK, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or St. Anne’s Shrine, P.O. Box 280, Isle La Motte, VT 05463-0280.

– Patricia Luella, 50, of Island Pond, VT passed away on August 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mater-Die Parish, for St. James Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855.

– Richard A., 81, a lifelong summer resident at Willoughby Lake in Westmore, VT, died March 12, 2012 in Hilton Head Island, SC from complications due to chemotherapy. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, August 18 at 1 p.m., at the Westmore Community Church in Westmore, VT. This will be followed by a military honor guard in the adjacent park and a reception.

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- March 23, 1925-August 4, 2012 Eunice R. (Bowen) Konieczny, 87, of Live Oak, FL passed away peacefully on August 4, 2012. She was born March 23, 1925 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and was the oldest child of Fred H. and Asenath Bowen. She lived in Vermont for 21 years and was educated in Newport Center Public Schools where she graduated in 1934. After graduation she was employed by the Farm Labor office of the Orleans County Extension Service. Eunice was also active in 4-H Club work. In 1946 Eunice moved to Northampton, Massachusetts where she was employed by the Hampshire County Extension Service. There she met her husband of 47 years, Edward G. Konieczny. They were blessed with four children: Ann Marie Konieczny, Louise Margaret Mahoney, Janice Ruth Doubleday, and Edward S. Konieczny, and lived in Hadley, MA all their married years. Eunice was employed by UMASS/AMHERT for nearly 26 years by the Student Activities Office where she retired in 1985. She loved flower gardening, handicrafts and did extensive traveling. She was an active 4-H leader for many years and was also active in the Hadley PTA, Saint Johns Ladies Guild, and Hadley Mothers Club. She spent her later years in Florida, each summer visiting family and friends in New England. She is survived by her sisters: Lois and Nelda; brother: Glenn; her four children and their families; and enjoyed her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to the Eunice R. Konieczny Scholarship Fund at UMASS/AMHERT, Massachusetts.

- E. Arthur “Art” and Margaret “Peggy” Moran of Jay passed away in a car accident of the morning of August 5, 2012. Art was born on July 15, 1930 in Burlington to Arthur Moran and Georgiana Chastenay Moran. Although Peggy was born in New Haven, CT (we tried not to hold it against her) to Bill and Eileen (Galvin) McGinley, she was a lifelong Vermonter and spent much of her childhood in Essex Junction. They were married in 1962 and are survived by five children. Devoted to each other for fifty years, they died together while they were still vibrant, active and having fun. Art just bragged last week that his golf game was “hot”! If his stocks were down, ever optimist, he assured us all they would be back up soon enough. He was generous, funny, and a great storyteller. Peggy, warm and full of love, was keenly political and although she wouldn’t have said it this way, she always had a thoughtful, sophisticated analysis. Proud to be Irish, she knew that “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.” Every day they had, Peggy and Art appreciated the beauty of the great state of Vermont. They lived in Burlington for many years, moved to Jay and bought the Jay Country Store where they made many wonderful friends from both sides of the border. Art is survived by a brother, Chubby Moran (and wife Flo Laramie Moran) of Charlotte. Peggy is survived by two beloved sisters: Mary McGinley (and husband Roger Gibeault) of Burlington, and Sheila Cornish of Ashburn, VA; and two beloved brothers: John McGinley of South Burlington and Pat McGinley (wife Jane) of Plainville, CT. Peggy was predeceased by her twin brothers, who she loved and missed, Bill McGinley of Williston and Jerry McGinley of Essex Junction. They are also survived by their five children, who dearly love them, Kiley Moran and partner Joan Jett, Thomas Moran and spouse Galia Ofer, Kathleen Moran and spouse Greg Feeney, Jack Moran and fiancee Lindsay Applegate, and Molly Moran and partner Kelly Jones. They are survived also by grandchildren: Sarit, Ethan and Daniel Ofer-Moran and Caitlin Moran Feeney. We are grateful for the time we had and we mourn the time we do not. Visiting hours will be Friday, August 10, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. at Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Saint Mark’s Church on North Avenue followed by burial in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, should you wish, please make a donation to Doctors Without Borders or North Troy or Troy Vermont Fire Departments (05859), whose volunteers took care of Art and Peggy with compassion and expertise during their terrible, but short crisis. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Nate Kennison. Nate, words cannot adequately express our gratitude for your compassion to our beloved parents.

- Vera R., 94, of Barton, VT, died peacefully on August 7, 2012 at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, VT. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the West Barnet Cemetery, West Barnet, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– Roger John, Sr., 62, of Newport, VT, passed away on August 6, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the River of Life Church in Irasburg, 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.

– Margaret Mary Beattie died on Sunday, July 29, 2012, peacefully in her sleep at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center.

– Joyce M., 81, of Derby, VT passed away on August 4, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill, Newport with the Rev. John Genco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830 or to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

- May 12, 1939- August 4, 2012 Robert M. Nelson, 73, died at his home in Albany in the care of his loving companion, Sadie Watters. He was born in Albany, May 12, 1939, the son of Maurice and Ethel “Jackie” (Shatney) Nelson.He attended grade school in Albany and was a 1957 graduate of Craftsbury Academy. He served his country from 1959 to 1964 in the U.S. Army of which about 1 1/2 years in Bamburg, Germany. Bob was a welder, working in all types of welding. He worked most of his life as a self-employed welder from his garage in Albany. Bob was also a fire chief for the town of Albany fire department for many years. He was a life member of the American Legion Post #23 in Orleans and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, AERIE 4329, in Newport. He leaves his brothers: Donald Nelson and wife Shirley of Albany and Douglas Nelson and his friend Rosemary of Derby, as well as his companion of many years, Sadie Watters, nieces, nephews and extended family. To honor his wishes, there will be no service.

– Edna passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at North Country Hospital, Newport, VT, with family and friends close by her side. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S., Richmond, on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 10-10:45 a.m. A funeral service will be held in St-Anne’s Anglican Church on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Andrew O’Donnell officiating. Interment in St-Anne’s Cemetery. Donations to St-Anne’s Cemetery, c\o Raymond Lancaster, Apt. 4, 273 Lorne Richmond, QC J0B 2H0 would be appreciated.

– Linda Mae, 64, of Orleans, VT, passed away August 4, 2012 in Lebanon, NH. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport with the Rev. Paul Prince officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Coventry Cemetery. The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, NH for all their kindness. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495

– Leo E., 63, of Newport, VT passed away on August 1, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call on Monday at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will be held at the Westlook Cemetery, Glover, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Veterans Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009.

– Alan passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the age of 67. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, on Thursday, August 2, 2012, where friends may visit from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and also on Friday, from 9-10 a.m., followed by a celebration of his life in the chapel with Rev. Doreen Moffat officiating. Interment will take place in Marlington Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to C.A.B. Rediker, 112 Principale, Stanstead, QC. JOB 3E5, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

– Elizabeth (Betty) Frances, 93, of Newport, VT, passed away July 27, 2012 in Newport, VT. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport, VT, with the Rev. Tim Wilcox officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to: Children's Literacy Foundation

– Cody Alan Elwin, 15, of Irasburg, VT passed away suddenly on July 28, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Scott Libby officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 3 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Cody Cole Scholarship Fund, in care of Passumpsic Bank, 1 Gardner Street, P.O. Box 218, Newport, VT 05855.