Wilma Marilyn Wallace Allen
....show , 93, of Newport died on April 25, 2014, in Newport, surrounded by her loving family members.
She was born on December 2, 1920, in Newport, to Earle and Elsie (Unwin) Wallace.
On September 5, 1943, she married David Allen, who predeceased her on June 13, 1999.
Upon graduating from Newport High School in 1938, she moved to California with her family where she studied fashion design. She returned to Vermont and was employed as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone. She then married Mr. Allen before he was deployed to the European Front during World War II.
While raising her children, Mrs. Allen was involved in many community activities such as the United Church Womens Group, the Newport Womens Club, Home DEM, the Parent Teacher Association, and as a Boy Scout den mother.
Throughout her life, she and her husband had many adventures: building one of the first ski lodges, the Jay Barn Village, in Jay; living in California for a time; and traveling to Hawaii. In retirement, they spent hot summer days at Echo Lake, cold winter days in Texas, and other seasons at their home in Newport.
She is survived by her children: Winsome Hamilton of Derby Line, Tom Allen and his wife, Nini, of Hopkinton, New Hampshire, daughter-in-law Karen Allen of Ramsey, New Jersey, and Barry Allen and his wife, Anita, of Coventry; her grandchildren: Scott Hamilton and Diana Guillette, Reed and Deb Hamilton, Leeland Allen, Joselyn Allen, Sean and Kristin Allen, Ryan Allen, Wesley Allen, and Schuyler Allen; her great-grandson Landon Hamilton; and by her sister Winsome Wallace of Burlington.
She was predeceased by her son D. Michael Allen; and her brother Bernard Wallace.
Her wishes were expressed in a segment of an anonymous poem she gave to her daughter: "When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?"
A gathering for all those who would like to attend will be held at Barry and Anita Allens home at 267 Maple Ridge in Coventry, on Wednesday, April 30, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodrich Memorial Library, supporting the Childrens Room, at 202 Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Averil I. DeMichael
....show , 85, of Newport died peacefully on April 23, 2014, in Newport.
She was born on December 4, 1928, in Nice, France, to Ernest and Florence (Bates) Ingram.
On August 22, 1953, she married Nicholas C. DeMichael, who predeceased her in 2005.
Mrs. DeMichael loved her home, her family, watching the birds, gardening and her cats.
She and her late husband went camping with their children when they were young.
She was a member of the National Alliance on Mental Health in Connecticut.
She is survived by her children: Steven DeMichael of Connecticut, Sharon Lynn of Florida, and Debbie Gabucci of Westfield; her grandchildren: Carly Lynn, Jeremy Lynn, and Danielle Gabucci; and by her great-grandchildren: Xavier Lynn, Kayla Lynn, and Giovanni Lynn.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Fayalene Hall
....show , 78, of Barton died peacefully on April 22, 2014, in Barton.
She was born on October 27, 1935, in Sutton, to Clarence and Bernice (Gray) Sylvester.
She attended Lyndon Institute and worked as an LNA at the Greensboro Nursing Home. She also sold Avon for many years.
Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sewing, growing plants and watching the birds.
She always looked forward to the annual family reunion held at her sister Rubys. She so enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children: Lawrence Paquette and his wife, Sue, of Lyndonville, and Tammy Gagnon and her husband, Sylvain, of Orleans; her stepchildren: Nancy Sheltra, Larry Hall and his wife, Vickie, Kenneth Hall and his wife, Bev, Shirley McCormick and husband Ramon, Joanne Cleveland and her husband, Richard, James Hall, and Judith Rutunno; her grandchildren: Hope Bonneau, Ann Bathalon, Christopher Grenier, Tiffany Paquette, Crystal Brigham, Michelle Gagnon, Kristen Gagnon, Bria-Tylynn Vigeant and Dakota Vigeant; her seven great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and by many special nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter Gabriel Grenier; her siblings: Reginald Sylvester, Bill Sylvester, Roland Sylvester, Opal Randall, Ruby Stone, Lila Nolan, Orene Muzzey, Eula Freeman, and Erlene Sudman; and by a special companion, Sonny Salls.
Funeral services were held on April 26, in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Maple Lane Nursing Home Activities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Bernard P. Rondeau
....show , 84, of Newport died peacefully on April 21, 2014, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
He was born to Joseph and Evelina (LeBlanc) Rondeau, the fifteenth of 18 children, and he grew up in Newport Center.
On August 21, 1954, he married Alice Hebert, and they would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary this summer.
Mr. Rondeau was a dairy farmer for most of his life and was later employed by Yankee Milk and Tivoly. He was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. He was an avid square dancer for 28 years, and he greatly enjoyed all of the traveling he and his wife were able to do, primarily after retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Alice, of Newport; his three children: Catherine Comtois and her husband, Richard, of Derby, Deborah Cormier and her husband, Mark, of Worcester, Massachusetts, and Stephen Rondeau and his wife, Sheri, of Vashon, Washington; his nine grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; his sisters: Noella Rondeau of Newport, and Sr. Lucienne Rondeau of Methuen, Massachusetts; his brothers: George Rondeau of Columbia, Tennessee, and Paul Rondeau of Claremont, New Hampshire; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; six sisters: Simone Therrien, Jeanne Bathalon, Therese Laramee, Laurette Tweed, Lucille Brouillard, and Sr. Francoise Rondeau; and by his brother Gerard Rondeau.
A funeral Mass was held on April 25, in Newport.
Should family and friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to a charity of ones choice.
Frank (Francis B.) Tenny
....show died on April 5, 2014, at the retirement home, RiverWoods, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He had developed dementia over the last years. At 93, he had lived a long and satisfying life.
Mr. Tenny was probably destined for a life involved with Asia. Born in Rochester, New York, on December 22, 1920, he was whisked off by his parents to Yokohama, Japan, at the age of three months. Later on, he enjoyed his Japanese kindergarten, but he was always annoyed when his Japanese playmates slipped on their wooden geta and rushed out the door ahead of him while he had to wait to get his shoes tied.
He said, "I spent my early childhood in Japan where my father was founder and first president of Kanto Gakuin University in Yokohama. I attended the University of Rochester, but the Pearl Harbor attack took place the year I graduated and at age 21 I was drafted.
Because of my knowledge of Japanese, I spent World War II in code breaking activities in the U.S. and New Delhi. At the end of the war I was in China investigating Japanese code breaking efforts there. I got an M.A. in Chinese at Harvard, and after a few years in a newspaper career, I joined the U.S. Information Agency, was later absorbed into the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Department of State, and had postings in Surabaya, Indonesia, Bangkok and Tokyo.
When Henry Kissinger reopened cultural exchanges with China, I accompanied the Philadelphia Orchestra on their China tour during the Cultural Revolution. Later I directed the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, established by Senator Javits. I received the Order of the Rising Sun Class Three from Japan and also the Knowlton Award from the U.S. Military Intelligence Corps."
Mr. Tenny and his wife, Robin, and daughter, Laura, moved from Virginia to Barton in 1983.
Mr. Tenny thrived on a life of farming in the morning and translating early twentieth century Japanese novels into English in the afternoon. He enjoyed battling the raccoons for the peas and the corn (they usually won), driving the John Deere tractor into town, working with the Old Stone House Museum, getting to know Vermonters, going to concerts, and walking among the hills and lakes of this beautiful country.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Robin, and by his daughters, Carol and Laura.
He was predeceased by his son Charles Tenny.
Donations may be made in Mr. Tennys memory to the Charles Tenny Memorial Fund of the Japan-America Society of Vermont, which promotes cultural exchange between Japanese and Vermont high school students, care of the Japan America Society of Vermont, 123 Ethan Allen Avenue, Suite 306, Colchester, Vermont 05446; or to the Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Road, Orleans, Vermont, 05860; or to a charity of ones choice.
Committal services for
Lorraine Maloney
....show will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, May 3, at the Newport Center Cemetery.
A graveside service for
Robert Picard
....show will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 3, at the Newport Center Cemetery.
A graveside service for
Harold Hansen
....show will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 3, at the North Troy Village Cemetery.
Leopold Donat Campbell
....show , 88, of Newport died on Friday April 18, 2014, in Newport.
He was born in Irasburg on September 24, 1925, to Donat and Jeanne (Stewart) Campbell. In 1947 he married Rachel Gaboriault, who predeceased him on February 3, 2007.
They lived on a farm in East Albany for 13 years before moving to Newport in 1961. He was employed at the Orleans Division of Ethan Allen, Inc., for 30 years before retiring.
Mr. Campbell was a communicant of St. Marys Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport for many years. He was a man of unique wit and wisdom and often entertained people with his humorous thoughts on life, called Leo- isms. His quiet insight will be greatly missed.
He and Mrs. Gaboriault went on many cruises and traveled extensively to different areas of the United States. Mr. Gaboriault loved spending time with his family and playing cards with them as well as, for the last several years, with his sisters-in-law Florence Fontaine, Isabelle Pierce, and Noella LeBlanc.
He is survived by his son Philip Campbell and his wife, Suzanne, of Vernon, New York; by his daughters: Helen Ellsworth and her husband, Merritt, of St. Albans, Alice Drake and her husband, Gary, of Fletcher, and Patricia Campbell and George Eisenhardt of Addison; by nine grandaughters: Allison Ruhnke, Amy Tetreault, Sarah Devendorf, Kristina Spooner, Shannon Ellsworth-Padden, Amanda Kennedy, Abbey Drake, Emilie Rich, and Andrea Miller; and by nine great-grandchildren who enjoyed his famous grape jelly, meatballs, and numerous jokes. He is also survived by his brothers: Fernand and Raymond Campbell.
Besides his wife who predeceased him, he was predeceased by his sisters: Gilberte Lanoue and her husband, Roland, Jeannette Bentley and her husband, Rodney, and Theresa Campbell; also by his brother Romuald Campbell and his wife, Orilla.
Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport on Wednesday, April 23, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, at St. Marys Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass will be celebrated.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, a caring organization that helps people and families deal with cancer, at 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Phyllis Irene Joyner
....show , 92, of Inverness, Florida, died on Sunday, April 13, 2014.
She was born March 4, 1922, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of Thomas and Lillian (Dansereau) Rawling.
She spent many summers with her daughter and son-in-law in Albany. She leaves her two daughters: Phyllis Horner and her husband, Robert Horner, of Inverness, formerly of Albany and Barbara Bradway and her husband, Walter, also of Inverness.
She considered Albany Methodist Church her church. She leaves six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She was the best mom ever.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
Randi A. Wright Sr.
....show , 60, of Barton died on April 12, 2014, at his home.
He was born September 30, 1953, in New Britain, Connecticut, to Erwin and Ethel (Young) Wright.
On January 26, 1974, he married Edna French, who survives him
He was in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking, working on cars, and drawing.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Wright, of Barton; by his children: Bobbie Jo Lefebvre of Irasburg and Randi A. Wright Jr. of Barton; by his grandchildren: Samantha Lefebvre, Bethany Wright, Lillian Wright, Melanie Wright, Daisy, Riley, and Anthony Shaffer, and Kimberly, Doug, Joey, and Ashley Morrill. He is also survived by his brother Russell Wright and his wife, Cindy, of Winstead, Connecticut, and by his sisters Wanda and Patricia.
Rodney V. Beal
....show , 64, of Glover, died on April 4, 2014, at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, from a short illness.
He was born in Milbridge, Maine, to Nehemiah and Esther (Standwood) Beal.
He loved lobster fishing with his brothers in Maine, and hunting and fishing with his friends and family.
He is greatly missed by his sidekick, Victoria, his dog.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lynn (Brown) Beal; his three daughters: Geneva Bertolini and her spouse, Matt, Renee Dunbar and her spouse, Peter, and Jessica Sweeney and her spouse, Raymond, all of Glover; his six grandchildren: Alex and Bradley Whipple, Camden and Ezra Dunbar, and Jacqueline and Trevor Sweeney; his three brothers: Barney and his spouse, Linda, Jeffery and his spouse, Sandra, and Leland and his spouse, Lynda; his three sisters: Ann West and her spouse, Clifford, Anita Merrit and her spouse, Paul, and Tamie Rhodes and her spouse, Steve; his in-laws, Reynold and Pat Brown of Ivoryton, Connecticut; his brothers-in-law: Steve Aldrich and his spouse, Linda, of Brownington, Michael Brown of Ivoryton, and Bill Brown and his spouse, Pat, of Clinton, Connecticut; his sister-in-law Nancy Denny and her spouse, Bill; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Nehemiah and Esther Beal; and by a sister, Linda (Beal) Pinkham.
Graveside services will be held on May 24, at 2 p.m., at Westlook Cemetery in Glover.
Lennie Mae Thompson Emerson
....show , 93, formerly of Brownington, died on April 8, 2014, at her home in South Portland, Maine.
She was born on June 14, 1920, in Irasburg, to George and Eliza (Stone) Thompson.
On February 29, 1936, she married Richard Ovis Emerson, who predeceased her.
She attended Brownington schools and Lyndon Institute.
She was a cook for the Derby Line Graded School, Orleans High School and Brownington schools for many years. She was a member of the Grange and the Methodist Church where she served as secretary, Sunday school teacher, and choir member.
She was known as a caretaker to children and all others who needed care and attention, a fabulous cook, a talented woman who sewed, and she put up wallpaper and made amazing crafts. She was a good, Christian woman who lifted her voice in singing to the Lord (and, boy, could she whistle), and she was a friend to all.
She is survived by her daughters: Betty Ann Emerson Towle of Gray, Maine, and Mary-Lou Emerson Stenberg and her husband, Jan, of Greenville, South Carolina; her grandchildren: Laurie Towle Grant and her husband, Peter, Jon Emerson Towle and his wife, Wendy, Stephen David Towle and his wife, Mazie, Sven Peter Stenberg, and Christine Stenberg Lites; her great-grandchildren: Cory Towle, Krystal Towle, Margaret Towle, Lily Towle, Erica Brewster, Griffin Lites, Emerson Lites, Avery Lites, Tor Stenberg, and Val Stenberg; and by her great-great-grandchildren: Maleeya Towle, Brylee Poynton and soon-to-be-born Stella Severi on May 11; and by many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by her brothers: Louis, Harry, Gerald, Merrill, Roland, Elwin and Ernest; and by her sisters: Blanche, Rhoda, Josephine, and Evelyn.
Funeral services were held on April 15, in Newport. Spring interment will be in Brownington Center Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 50 Tuttle Road, Cumberland Center, Maine 04201.
Louis R. Handy
....show , 73, of North Troy died on April 11, 2014, at his home.
He was born on January 31, 1941, in Bennington, to Gertrude (Tifft) Handy Bergeron and the late Robert Handy.
On August 15, 1970, he married Louise Jones, who survives him.
Mr. Handy was owner and operator of Handys Auto Repair in North Troy. He was an active member of the Church of God in Derby.
His passion was to restore old cars. He held memberships with the Troy Area Lions Club and he was a member of the Cars of Yesteryear.
He is survived by his wife Louise Handy of North Troy; his children: Robert Handy of North Dakota, Lisa Duncan and her husband, Edward Jr., of Derby, Louis Handy Jr. of Nevada, Laurie White of Rhode Island, Leonard Carroll and his wife, Laura, of New Jersey, Bethany Harrington and her husband, Hilton, of Gilmanton, New Hampshire, and Ann Lamoureux of Woonsocket, Rhode Island; numerous grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his mother Gertrude Bergeron and his stepfather Clovis Bergeron of Troy; his brothers: Richard Handy and his wife, Elizabeth, of North Troy, and Kenneth Bergeron and his wife, Denise, of Derby; his sister Helen Goodner of Iola, Kansas; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father Robert Handy; and by his daughter Linda St. Pierre.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 17, at the Church of God in Derby, with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the church on April 17, from 10 a.m., until the hour of the funeral.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Church of God, Matthew 2540, 295 Crawford Road, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Harold R. Hansen
....show , 73, of North Troy died on April 7, 2014, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 12, 1940, to Reginald and Laura (Bocash) Hansen.
On February 10, 1962, he married Margo St. Onge, and they were married for 52 years.
Mr. Hansen worked for the town of Troy for many, many years with his brother and father. He was also a bus driver for Troy School where he retired in 2011 after many years. He enjoyed all the many hours spent on the bus getting to know the children.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved being outside, camping, being in the water, and having cookouts. He was a tell-it-like-it-is kind of man and loved to joke around.
He was a member of the North Troy Fire Department for over 40 years, 26 years of which he was the fire chief. He was a member of the Masonic Union Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #16 of Troy and the Order of the Eastern Star in North Troy.
He is survived by his wife Margo Hansen of North Troy; his children: Craig Hansen of North Troy, and Laurie Hisman and her husband, Gary, of Derby; his grandchildren: Isabella Hisman of Derby, Melissa Rollins of Newport Center, Amy Phillips and her husband, Brandon, of Derby, Thomas Hansen and his girlfriend, Nicole Pennington, of North Troy, and Tyler Hansen of Albany; his great-grandchild Brandon Phillips II of Derby; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings: James and his wife, Ann, of Newport, Phillip Hansen of Bristol, Connecticut, Reginald Hansen Jr. and his wife, Susan, of North Troy, and Jane Morris of North Bethesda, Maryland; his sisters-in-law: Janice Hansen of North Troy, and Pat Hansen of Illinois.
He was predeceased by his sister Joyce Hastings and her husband, Harry; and by his brothers: Bruce, Roger, and Harley Hansen.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m., at the North Troy Village Cemetery, with the Reverend Rick Shover officiating. A light luncheon will follow at the St. Vincent DePaul Church in North Troy.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory can be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Olivia Klinke
....show of Craftsbury died on April 11, 2014.
She was born on a beautiful summer day, on July 27, 1979.
Ms. Klinke had a lot of challenges in her life. She had three amazing siblings and parents. She thought she was the favorite, but knew her place in line. She had a joyful life and loved playing with her nieces and nephew. She will be missed by all.
She loved music, shopping and drinking her favorite soda, Coke, and eating chips. Her favorite flower was the rose. She was loved by all.
In her short life, she had many accomplishments. She was a Girl Scout for 12 years, she received her silver and gold awards, and she was a camper at sleepaway Girl Scout camp. She spearheaded the birth of a local Global Campus chapter, making the organization more accessible to others in her community. She attended self-advocacy conferences in Atlanta, Georgia, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and shared her experience with her group.
She was an unpublished author, writing books appropriate for her nieces and nephew, having just finished her fourth book, a bilingual alphabet book for her nephews first birthday. She loved doing for others, volunteering at the local Craftsbury library and she loved playing games with the residents at the Craftsbury Community Care Center. She loved to travel, ride horses and accomplished things that defied what doctors expected and did more in her short lifetime than most people do in 80 years.
She is survived by her parents, Monica (née Ruszkiewicz) and Paul Klinke; her older and younger sisters, Sarah Klinke and Emily Klinke Rodriguez and her husband, Mario; her younger brother Jason and his partner, Ana; her four nieces: Hannah, Ashlynn, Adriana and Cianni; and by one nephew, Mateo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, or to the Norris Square Neighborhood Project, 2141 N. Howard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
Retired Master Sergeant
Adrian "Buzz" Lumsden
....show , 76, a veteran and longtime Stannard resident, died on Sunday evening, April 6, 2014, in the comfort of his home, with his family at his bedside.
He was born on May 26, 1937, in Greensboro, the son of the late Donald B. Lumsden Sr. and Irene (Brown) Lumsden.
He attended public schools in Greensboro, East Hardwick, the Hardwick Center School, and he graduated from Hardwick Academy in the Class of 1955.
Mr. Lumsden was employed by his father, as a logger for a short time, prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force on November 28, 1955. He was stationed in many locations including: New York, Wyoming, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Maine, Delaware, North Carolina, the Philippines and Thailand. He also served proudly during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Master Sargeant Lumsden retired from the military on November 30, 1975, returning to Stannard.
On October 29, 1956, he married Inez Rose Willey in Stannard. Together they raised five children: Adrian Jr., Willie, Rose, Ruth and Sue.
Upon his retirement from the military, he drove a school bus and was road commissioner for the town of Stannard. He also owned and operated a private trucking business and he worked at two bowling centers in Bangor, Maine, and Berlin as a mechanical technician.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #7 of Hardwick, the Retired Enlisters Association and the Disabled American Veterans Association.
He enjoyed bowling, traveling and trips to casinos as well as being involved in his childrens various activities while they were growing up.
Survivors include his loving wife, Inez, of Stannard; a son, William Willie Lumsden and his wife, Carol, of Hardwick; three daughters: Rose M. Lovejoy and her husband, Daryl, of Waterboro, Maine, Ruth J. Pickard and her husband, Steve, and Susan V. Thomas and her husband, Jay, all of Stannard; four grandchildren: Jamie Lovejoy of Dayton, Maine, Justin Thomas and his wife, Jen, of Colchester, Connecticut, Elizabeth Lumsden of Hardwick, and Eric Lumsden of Baltimore, Maryland; and by his great-grandson Paxton Lovejoy of Dayton.
He was predeceased by a son, Adrian L. Lumsden Jr.; and by a brother, Donald B. Lumsden Jr.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held in May at the Stannard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Clarice Cecile Messier
....show , 92, of Newport died on April 7, 2014, in Newport.
She was born on September 12, 1921, in Brownsburg, Quebec, to Albert and Donalda (Bellinguette) Lafleur.
On October 26, 1940, she married Lucien Messier, who predeceased her in 1976.
She was a member of the Forever Young Club of Newport. During her lifetime she farmed, worked in the cafeteria at North Country Hospital in Newport, and for 18 years was a senior companion at the Area Agency on Aging. She also enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by her children: Leo Messier and his wife, Marlene, of Coventry, George Messier and his wife, Maxine, of Barton, Claire Broe and her husband, Larry, of Coventry, and Lucille Young and her husband, Larry, of West Charleston; her grandchildren: Kim, Adele, Michelle, Dan, Jennifer, Chad, Aaron, Anitra, John, and Theresa; her great-grandchildren: Joshua, Danielle, Nicholas, Dominic and Haley; and by her step-grandchildren: Melissa, Joni and Anthony. She is also survived by her brothers: Richard Lafleur of Irasburg and Maurice Lafleur; her sisters: Delores Harbec of Derby and Gertrude Beauregaurd and her husband, Ernest, of Glover; her sisters-in-law: Anita Lafleur of Orleans and Rejeanne LeBlond of Derby Line; and by numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends at the nursing home, especially Kelly.
She was predeceased by her infant son Ronald; her brothers: Donald, Michael and John Lafleur; her sister Rose Lafleur; her sisters-in-law: Geneva and Yvette Lafleur; and by her brother-in-law Andrew Harbec.
Funeral services were held on April 15, in Derby. Spring interment will be in St. Theresas Cemetery in Orleans.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Area Agency on Aging, 481 Summer Street, Suite 101, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Michael Andre Meunier
....show , 53, of North Troy died peacefully on April 8, 2014, in Newport, after a courageous battle with a long illness.
He was born on March 8, 1961, in Newport, to Marcel and Jeannine (Fournier) Meunier.
On July 29, 2000, he married Linda Turgeon, who survives him.
He attended Sacred Heart Schools in Newport.
He was a skilled, self-employed carpenter.
He enjoyed four-wheeling, motorcycling, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Linda Meunier of North Troy; his mother Jeannine Meunier of Westfield; his stepchildren: Douglas Aulis and his companion, Amy Blacketer, of Newport, and Krystal Collins and her husband, Patrick, of Glover; his grandchildren: Dammieon, Giddieon, Pennelopea, Haley, Zackery, Dylan, and Porcha; his siblings: Suzanne Jacques of Colchester, Rachel Turgeon and her husband, Dennis, of Balston Spa, New York, Suzette Pierson and her husband, Martin, of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Laura Laramee and her husband, Maurice, of Jay; his sisters-in-law: Laurette Jones and her husband, Robert, of Holland, and Jo-Ann Barrup and her husband, Bradley, of Newport; and by his best friend, his dog Brie. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Kitina, David Jr., Nicholas, Dawn, Karin, Christopher, Jaime and Adam; and by his aunts and uncles: Roger Fournier of Newport, Donald and Lise Fournier of North Troy, and Aldea Kellogg and her husband, Charlie, of Connecticut. He will be truly missed by his loyal friends and neighbors, Joseph and his wife, Lillian Fortin, of North Troy.
He was predeceased by his father Marcel Meunier Sr. in 2004; his brother Marcel Meunier Jr. in 1969; and by his brother-in-law David Jaques in 2012.
Funeral services were held on April 15, in Troy. Spring interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Patricia E. Morin
....show , 81, of Newport Center died peacefully on April 12, 2014, in Newport.
She was born on May 5, 1932, in Newport, to Lionel and Marion (Loux) Mills.
On June 3, 1950, she married Homer Morin, who survives her.
She was a member of the womens auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 of Newport.
She volunteered at the front desk at North Country Hospital in Newport for many years.
Her hobbies included cooking, doing arts and crafts and free hand drawing and painting. Her joys were holidays and the annual family fish fry.
She is survived by her husband Homer Morin of Newport Center; her children: Mike Morin and his wife, Monique, of Newport Center, Tim Morin of Troy, and Pam Starr and her husband, Gary, of Jay; her grandchildren: Michelle Silva and her husband, Michael, Liza Morin, Shane Morin and his companion, Kara Campbell, Eric Morin, Melissa Zebrowski and her husband, Andrew, Robin Coulter and her husband, Tom, Angie Moore and her husband, Ryan, Andy Starr and his companion, Tonya Ashman, and Joseph Starr and his wife, Amanda; her brother Kenneth Mills of Texas; her sister Janice Poginy and her husband, Bernard, of Coventry; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, on Friday, April 18, at 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., at the funeral home.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of ones choice.
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