Eleanor (Kambour) Sableski
....show , a long-time resident and musician who lived in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for 47 years, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, after a brief hospitalization.
She lived at Rogerson House in the Boston area for the past year.
Born in 1925 in Providence, Rhode Island, she grew up in northern Vermont and spent her summers at a family cottage on Shadow Lake in Glover. She attended Smith College briefly before relocating to Boston. She moved to the Triangle area in 1967, and soon found herself fully active in the life of the newly emerging Eno River Fellowship as the music director. Her musical talents bloomed over the years as she completed a degree in music education at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and assumed musical leadership of the Common Womens Chorus from 1983 to 2001. As a choir conductor, she was kind, encouraging, and inspiring. She did not accept bad music (and what an ear she had!), and she elicited the best from the people she worked with. She was also a long-standing member of the Choral Society of Durham; her skill as a chorus member gave her the opportunity to perform in Israel and at Carnegie Hall, and she later participated in the Triangle Jewish Chorale and the Village Review. On at least one occasion she played the organ at Duke Chapel.
Each summer, she made a spiritual pilgrimage to her family cottage in Vermont, and a musical pilgrimage to SUUSI (Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute).
She moved to Rogerson House in May of 2014, and, in spite of a failing memory, made an impression on residents and staff alike as a human jukebox, playing hymns and leading sing-alongs for the residents on a daily basis. During her final days in the hospital she sang to the staff, her daughter, and her doctors.
She is survived by her three adult children and her daughter-in-law: Nancy Sableski and Anne Rousseau of Boston, Steven Sableski of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sarah Sableski of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Vermont Land Trust at vlt.org, or the Campaign for Southern Equality at southernequality.org, or the Rogerson Communities at rogerson.org.
A memorial service was held in Durham, North Carolina, on June 6.
John David Christensen
....show of West Glover, beloved son, father, brother, and uncle, died on the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Newport.
He was born on March 2, 1951, to Christian Christensen and Marion Thornton.
He leaves behind a daughter, Kelsey Christensen; and a longtime partner, Roberta Ashe.
He was a professor and coordinator of online learning at the Community College of Vermont for over 25 years, consummately dedicated to learning and education in Vermont.
He will be missed by family, students, colleagues, and the community.
Brian David Round
....show , 37, of Newport died unexpectedly on May 31, 2015, in Hillsboro, Florida.
He was born on February 15, 1978, in Newport to David and Theresa Tess (Brochu) Round.
Mr. Round graduated from North County Union High School in 1996. He played soccer, was a member of the alpine ski team, and he enjoyed other outdoor recreations. He went on to study at the University of Vermont.
He became a wonderfully talented chef who was at his best when he let his talents and creativity lead him to delicious experiments. He could improvise a five-star meal from whatever materials he had available. He worked in many locations, which included stops at the Hillsboro Club in Florida, Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana, Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, and Juniors and McKees in Winooski. He was especially close and had great friendships with the staff at McKees. As he did his culinary travels, he enjoyed meeting new people and exploring new locations.
He had a love and compassion for animals. He loved his pets and enjoyed the company of Mikey the dog, Mary Jane the cat, and had a special pet cat, Walter, when he was a youngster.
He was an incredibly voracious reader, often absorbing a book or more per week. He was the kind of person who preferred holding a real book in his hands instead of electronic gadgetry. He read every topic, but especially enjoyed historical novels. His recall of movies and famous movie lines was epic.
Lately he had many fishing adventures in fresh and salt water. He spent many days on the slopes on his Montana trip, and golfed at Basin Harbor. Video games, comedy shows like Family Guy, and music were also pleasures he enjoyed. A particularly special time was spent one spring working in the sugarhouse with his mom and uncle Rene. In the fall he especially liked hunting adventures in Virginia with his dad and uncles at Fort Willey.
Mr. Round was a man of few words, but on the occasion when he articulated on a subject, one had better listen as he had a wealth of information to share on nearly any topic. A conversation with Encyclopedia Round would always conclude with new knowledge, learning that took place, and a fresh perspective on the horizon. In his usual quiet way, you would have to listen carefully to catch his extremely intelligent sense of humor.
He is survived by his father, David Round, of Newport; his mother, Theresa Tess Round, and her companion, Todd Morey, of Troy; and by his brother Torrie Round of Grand Isle. He had a large number of relatives on both sides of his family, and has numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who will miss him dearly. He also leaves the following aunts and uncles: Eva Brochu, Rita and Omar Choquette, and William and Sarah Round of Newport, Anna and Charles Sonny Sanville, Charles Buck, and Rene Brochu of Newport Center, Gerard Brochu and Mary and Michael Roy of Derby, Steven and Paula Brochu of Derby Line, Lea and Ron Cook of Irasburg, John Brochu and Claire Tetreault of North Troy, Alfred Brochu of Kentucky, Robert and Linda Round of Virginia, Clara Brochu of Maine, Patricia Patty Mann of New Hampshire, Martha Dupont of Florida, and John and Laurie Round of Illinois.
There will be a private graveside committal service for the family at a date to be determined. He will be interred with his grandmother Vera Jan Round, who predeceased him in January. He was also predeceased by his grandfather Franklin Round; and by his aunts: Maria Buck and Madeleine Brochu.
In lieu of flowers or donations, his family would like those inclined to purchase a book to read with a child or spend a quality day with a youngster fishing, hunting, camping, or doing another outdoor activity.
Esther M. Allen
....show , 90, of North Troy died peacefully on May 28, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on February 21, 1925, in Newport Center, to George and Mary (Horskins) Armstrong.
On May 8, 1948, she married Richmond Allen, who predeceased her on July 31, 1971.
During her lifetime she was a splicer operator for the Weyerhaeuser Mill in North Troy. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #28 of North Troy.
She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, attending adult day services in Newport and meal sites in North Troy, and doing activities with her grandchildren. She loved to walk with her little tagalongs.
She is survived by her children: Elizabeth Handy and her husband, Richard, of North Troy, Mary Brown and her husband, Arthur, of Derby, Hazel Santaw and her husband, Robert, of Newport, and Katherine Allen of Orleans; she was Gram to eight grandchildren: Kenneth Handy, Theresa Fortin and her husband, Marcel, Carrie and Kristy Santaw, Kevin Allen and his wife, Kelley, Karen Miller and her husband, Arjay, Cody MacFarlane, and Liza Campbell; 16 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son Roger Allen on September 13, 1971.
A graveside service was held on June 1 at the North Troy Village Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Health Care Center Activities Fund, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
William Hart Jr.
....show died on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Wheelock Terrace in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was 90 and had been in declining health in recent years.
He maintained his friendly and engaging personality to the end of his life.
He was born on July 11, 1924, in Leominster, Massachusetts, the youngest of five children of William and Katherine (Lilley) Hart. He grew up in Leominster and his family spent summers at Long Beach in Rockport, Massachusetts, which fostered a lifelong love of the seashore.
He graduated from Leominster High School in 1942 and started at Dartmouth College. World War II interrupted his college career and he joined the Navy V12 training program at Dartmouth. He received his commission in 1945 and served as a Naval officer in the Pacific on the U.S.S. DuPage, an attack transport. After the war, he returned to Dartmouth and graduated in 1949 with a degree in mathematics.
He married Ursula Anglim of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in 1949, and they lived in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, Port Chester, New York, and Wyckoff, New Jersey, over the next 20 years.
He worked as an industrial engineer for Cluett Peabody and A.O. Smith. In 1961 he joined Southwestern Engineering Company (SWECO) as a sales engineer. Because of his gregarious nature and love of people, he was a very successful salesman and manager, and became the eastern regional manager.
After the death of his first wife in 1969, he married Mavis Perry Buchanan in 1971 and they settled in Merrimack, New Hampshire. He retired in 1989 and they moved to Coventry, where they spent many happy years in a house they built with a beautiful view of Lake Memphremagog. During his retirement, he was active in the Newport Rotary, the Northeast Kingdom Mental Health Service, and the United Church of Newport.
He is survived by his four children: daughter Susan and her husband, Gregory Schwarz, of Lebanon, New Hampshire; daughter Sara and her husband, Robert Demers, of Merrimack; son William Hart III of Manchester, New Hampshire; and son Craig and his wife, Heather Hart, of Weymouth, Massachusetts. There are eight Hart grandchildren. He is also survived by his three stepchildren: stepson Norman and his wife, Ruth Buchanan, of Pomfret; stepson William and his wife, Sharon Buchanan, of Deerfield, New Hampshire; and stepson Paul and his wife, Martha Buchanan, of Weare, New Hampshire. There are seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
Both wives and his four sisters predeceased him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Newport in Newport.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
Patricia Ann Morrill
....show , 70, of Randolph, formerly of Barton, died on May 21, 2015, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She was born on November 27, 1944, in Springfield, the daughter of Edward G. Morrill and Judith M. (Rash) Morrill-Billings.
While living in Ludlow, she attended schools for the developmentally disabled in Vermont and Massachusetts and participated in Special Olympics of Vermont for several years. She resided in Waterford for several years before relocating to Springfield in 1985, when she joined the Lincoln Street Inc. (LSI) group. She was employed by ThermaDyne in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, for more than 15 years and retired in 2009. She volunteered at the Good Neighbor Free Health Clinic and the Bugbee Senior Center, both in White River Junction.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed many hobbies along with biking, horseback riding, camping, hiking, and swimming. She loved history and traveled to many historical sites throughout New England and the United States. She had been a member of Global Campus Springfield since 2008. She was passionate in doing her research and enjoyed sharing her adventures with family and friends. Some classes she taught during her time with Global Campus included: Nelson Mandela, John Quincy Adams, 9-11, Paul Revere, and Queen Elizabeth. She was a life-member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #36 and Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1034.
She is survived by her mother; her siblings: Robert and his wife, Maria Morrill, of Naples, Florida, Susan and her husband, Norman Gagnon, and Kevin Morrill of Ludlow; two nephews: Norman Gagnon III and his family of Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, and Retired Major Sean Gagnon and his family of Cibolo Texas; her 13 great-nieces and -nephews; her stepbrothers: Edgar Billings Jr. and his family of Baltimore, Jeffrey Billings and his family, and Timothy Billings of Ludlow, and Neil Billings of Castleton; and by her stepsister Kelley Billings of Ludlow.
She was predeceased by her father, Edward G. Morrill, of Ludlow in 1980; and by her brother David A. Morrill of Seattle, Washington, in 1990.
A graveside service was held on May 29, at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Ludlow.
Mable J. Perkins
....show , 92, of West Charleston died on May 22, 2015, in Derby.
She was born on September 16, 1922, in Morgan to Lester and Margaret (Vincent) Holmes.
On June 17, 1939, she married Ralph Perkins, who predeceased her on February 4, 2014.
She loved to cook not only as a job, but for family and friends. They were active in the Elks, loved to snowmobile, enjoyed family gatherings, their camp on Westmore Mountain, playing cards, dancing, and the company of their many friends.
She and her husband owned and operated a farm in West Charleston for many years. In addition to helping on the farm she also found time to work at Camp Winape, Selbar Weaving, JJ Newberry, and North Country Union High School.
She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in West Charleston.
She is survived by her children: Dorothy Brainard and her husband, Myron, of Derby, Janice Bowen and her husband, Wayne, of West Charleston, Gerald Perkins and his wife, Margaret, of West Charleston, and Blaine Perkins and his wife, Norma, of West Charleston; her grandchildren: Dawn Brainard and her husband, Tim, Ricky Brainard and his wife, Donna, Pam Brainard and her husband, Dennis, Lindsay Brainard and his wife, Nikole, Cindy Lewis, Cathy Etheze and her husband, Jim, Dwayne Bowen and his fiancée, TammyLee, Scott Perkins and his friend, Anick, Steven Perkins and his wife, Cresta, Tammy Kroyman and her husband, Phil, and Angel Graves; her 22 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; her sister Bertha Robbins; her sister-in-law Catherine Perkins; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Elizabeth Perkins; two great-great-granddaughters: Rita and Tyra Ladue; her brothers: Gerald and Chester; and by her sisters: Muriel Turenne, Rena LaCoss, and Pearl LaCoss.
Funeral services were held on May 30, in Newport. Interment followed in West Village Cemetery in West Charleston.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Green Activities Fund, 2853 Route 5, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to the Free Will Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund, 1028 Route 105, West Charleston, Vermont 05872.
Gladys I. Provencher
....show , 61, of Newport Center died suddenly on May 23, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on May 26, 1953, in Newport, to Phillip and Rosanna (Kelley) Provencher.
She enjoyed playing cards, poker, and crocheting blankets for her nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed attending The Meeting Place, she loved listening to country music, and spending time with her family at gatherings and cookouts and with her nieces grandchildren.
She is survived by her brother Butch Provencher and his fiancée, Diane Graham, of Newport; her nieces and nephews: Kelley Robinson and her husband, David, of Newport Center, Tina Provencher of Williamstown, North Carolina, Jon Provencher and his wife, Gloria, Christopher Provencher and his wife, Valerie, and David Johnson and his wife, Wendy, of Clinton, Maine; and by several nieces, nephews, and several great-nieces and -nephews.
She was predeceased her sister Janice Sheltra Shepardson.
Funeral services were held on May 29, in Newport. Interment followed in Derby Line Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to The Meeting Place, P.O. Box 250, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Judie L. Quick
....show , 70, of Newport Center died suddenly on May 25, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on March 16, 1945, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Jack and Helen (Moss) Ingram.
She attended schools in Fort Benning and Clarksville, Tennessee.
Ms. Quick was a pet groomer most of her life and a professional dog breeder.
She loved all animals, traveling to the beach and the ocean, and caring for her horses. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was a member of the American Kennel Club.
She is survived by her children: Gary Quick and his wife, Monica, of Island Pond, and Tracey Quick of Newport; her grandchildren: Robert, Krystal, and Judy; her great-granddaughter Emma; her brother Donald Ingram of Tennessee; and by her lifelong partner, Steve Jackson, of Newport Center.
She was predeceased by her sisters: Jackie and Beverly Ingram.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Betty Lou Rhye
....show , 72, of Newport died peacefully on May 23, 2015, in Newport, with her loving husband at her side.
She was born on May 17, 1942, in Colchester, to Joseph and Glenna (Lafayette) Rotunda of Jericho.
On April 4, 1970, she married Ronald Jack Rhye of Newport, who survives her.
She loved reading romance novels, doing word puzzles, playing games on her computer, and spending all her time at home caring for her husband and second love of her life, her son Travis Rhye.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Jack Rhye; her grandson Nicholas Rhye of Newport; her sister Pauline Tomes of Deland, Florida; her brother Thomas Rotunda and his wife, Barbara, of Venice, Florida; her sister-in-law Marilyn (Teeney) Kozlowski of Jericho; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was predeceased by her son Travis; her parents; and by her brother Joe Rotunda.
Ms. Rhye and her son Travis were laid to rest on June 1, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service, 830 Union Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Ethel Sweeney
....show , 73, of Barton died on May 21, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on June 1, 1941, in St. Johnsbury, to James and Lillian (Cole) Bryant.
She married Charles Sweeney, who predeceased her.
She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. More recently, she was a cook at the senior center in Barton.
She enjoyed reupholstering furniture, hunting, going to yard sales, watching General Hospital on television, and reading mystery and suspense books.
She is survived by her children: Barbara Kilburn of Barton, Ricky Merchant of Connecticut, Mike Merchant and his wife, Diana, of Greensboro, and Ellis Merchant and his wife, Linda, of Barton; several grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; her stepdaughter Beverly Cleveland and her husband, Harvey, of Newport, and her stepson Raymond Sweeney and his wife, Donna, of Glover.
She was predeceased by her son John Merchant; her stepsons: Richard Sweeney, Donald Neil, and Robert Neil; her sister Gloria Bryant; her brother Clifton Carter and his wife, Ernestine; and by her son-in-law Paul Kilburn.
A graveside service was held on May 30, at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Clyde Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Richard Scott "Rick" (Papa) Vreeland
....show , 53, of Brownington, beloved husband of Brenda, died suddenly on May 25, 2015, in Brownington.
He was born on September 20, 1961, in Sommerville, New Jersey, son of Dorothy and William (Gallagher) Vreeland Sr.
He served in the New Jersey National Guard from 1979 to 1980.
On April 12, 2003, he married Brenda Wheeler, who survives him.
He was a truck driver for the Eustis Cable Enterprise for three years.
He enjoyed mowing his lawn, tinkering around the house, hanging out with his niece Melissa, ice cream and coffee, four-wheeling, riding motorcycles with his cousin George, and most of all his precious grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Vreeland, of Brownington; a daughter, Erica Garland, and her husband, Landon, of Florida; his step-children: Jessica Burns and her husband, Dustin, of West Charleston, Sarah Ray and her fiancé, Tyler Before, of Newport, Rebecca Prue and her husband, Matthew, of Brownington, and Johnathan Ray of Brownington; his precious grandchildren: Jasmine and Malcolm Garland, Nathan and Natilee Burns, Faith, Eligh, and Keira Before, and Avery Prue; a sister, Cynthia Vreeland, and her companion, Charlie Synder, of Florida; his brothers: Tracey Vreeland of Florida, and Marc Vreeland and his wife, Jacki, of Pennsylvania; his brother-in-law Joseph Jasniewicz of Pennsylvania; his cousins George and Dianne Vreeland of New Jersey; many other cousins, nieces, and nephews; his mother-in-law Sheila Sperry and her companion, Richard Flagg, of Massachusetts; and by two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law of New Hampshire.
He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, William Vreeland Jr.; and by a sister, Deborah Jasniewicz.
Funeral services, with full military honors, were held on May 31, in Newport.
Harold Benjamin Sr.
....show , 82, of Derby died peacefully, with his family by his side, on May 19, 2015.
He was born on April 22, 1933, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, son to Donald and Gwendolyn Benjamin.
He married Bettie Jane Taylor on March 2, 1957, who predeceased him on January 1, 1996. Together they had seven children.
When Mr. Benjamin was 16 he worked driving trucks for Earl Hackett. He then went on to serve in the military, where he took 16 weeks of basic training and then served 18 months in Korea.
He worked at Butterfields for 20 years, on nights as a superintendent, then on days as a quality control supervisor. He worked some in the woods and doing carpentry work. He started working at the Derby Cemetery and then his son Harold Jr. joined him in 1980. Harold Sr. retired in April of 1998.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting, motorcycle riding, four-wheeling, bowling, horseshoes, and playing poker with his family and friends. He always kept his sense of humor.
He is survived by his children: Vickie Martin and her husband, Bill, of West Glover and their son Tim Martin and his wife, Tanya, and their children, Guin and Noah; Katie Morrisette and her husband, Harvey, of Morgan, and son Jordan Benjamin of Morgan; Toni Benjamin and her fiancé, David Guillette, of Derby; Tara Benjamin and her fiancé, Kenny Greene, of St. Albans; his daughter-in-law Cara Benjamin of Holland and her son Harold Benjamin III and his girlfriend, Desiree Charron, of Maryland; his granddaughter Jennifer Martin of Holland; his great-granddaughters: Charlotte and Annabelle Martin of Holland; his sister Betty Jacobs of Derby; his sisters-in-law: Beverly Parsons and her husband, Andy, of New Jersey, and Francine Taylor of Derby; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by his pets: his special buddy, Zoey, Baxter, and Nikeama.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bettie; his infant daughter Edie Jane; his son Harold Benjamin Jr.; his grandsons: Benjamin J. Martin and Davey Taylor Benjamin; his brother Anthony Benjamin; his sister Audrey Wells; his brothers-in-law: Gardner Taylor, Dean Wells, and Jim Jacobs; his parents; and by his mother- and father-in-law.
Per the wishes of Harold Benjamin Sr., there will be no calling hours and a private burial service with military honors will take place at a later date.
Donations in his name can be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation.
Henrietta Watson Crowell
....show , 83, of Newport died peacefully on May 18, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on May 13, 1932, in Newport to Orloff and Mildred (Daniels) Watson.
On September 13, 1975, she married Roy Crowell, who predeceased her in 2007.
She was a waitress for the former Franks Steak House in Newport and also for a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Her hobbies included reading, playing bingo, cards, and dominos, and watching television.
She is survived by her children: Lorelei Willis and her husband, Cliff, of Troy, Wanda Lawton and her husband, Art, of Perth, Ontario, Lorena Buck and her husband, Ed, of Charleston, and Belinda Smith and her husband, John, of Lenoxville, Quebec; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister Shirley Elliott of Holyoke, Massachusetts; her sister-in-law Joan Watson of Island Pond; and by her brother-in-law Paul Domina of Chickopee, Massachusetts.
She was predeceased by the following siblings: Marion, Margaret, and Melda Watson, Orloff, Albert, and Edward Watson, Helena Domina, and Betty Elliott.
A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Derby Center Cemetery, with Muriel OGorman officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to The Meeting Place, P.O. Box 250, Newport, Vermont 05855.
James W. Curtin
....show , 63, of Naples, Florida, and Derby died unexpectedly on May 19, 2015, in Derby.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 23, 1951, to Thomas and Anne (Johnston) Curtin.
On November 10, 1978, he married Regina M. dos Santos Lima, who survives him.
He graduated from Biscayne College. He was a border patrol agent and criminal investigator for the United States government, retiring in 2004.
He was a stamp collector and avid fisherman and he enjoyed spending time with his grandson Adam.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Curtin, of Naples and Derby; his children: Michael Curtin and his fiancée, Julie Davis, of Burlington, and Brian Curtin of Derby; his grandson Adam J. Curtin-Sykes of Brownington; and by his brother Thomas J. Curtin Jr. of Massapequa, New York.
He was predeceased by his brother Kevin Curtin in 2000.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at St. Johns Cemetery in Middle Village, New York.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Al Davis
....show , 86, of Derby Line died peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center, in the company of his loving family, on May 15, 2015.
He was born on September 10, 1928, at the Line Farm in Holland, the only son of Roy E. and Hazel (Hartley) Davis.
He attended Holland schools and graduated from Derby Academy.
On January 22, 1949, he married Rita C. Vachon, who predeceased him on July 26, 2001.
He was on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948 and 1950 to 1951, serving in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Air Force Reserves. Upon his return, he was employed by Butterfields in Derby Line. In 1962, he began his career with the U.S. Customs Service, working at the border in Derby Line. In 1967, he was transferred to the Toronto international airport. He completed his career at the Burlington International Airport, retiring in 1988. Upon his retirement, he and his wife spent their winters in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and summers in Holland.
He is survived by his six children: Barbara Dauphin and her husband, Richard, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Lynda Carter and her husband, Rick, of Derby, John Davis and his wife, Joann, of Lutz, Florida, Jim Davis of Lyndonville, Debra Sicard of Colchester, and Brenda Davis and her partner, Kathy ODonnell, of Fairfax; his grandchildren: Melissa Carter, Kirsten Dauphin Riegler, Kylee Dauphin Charbonneau, Danielle Davis, Tyler Davis, Sullivan Davis, Matthew Sicard, Caitlin Sicard, Heather Tetrault-Millard, and Courtney Tetrault; his great grandchildren: Emerson, Wyatt, Ainsley, Deaglan, Savanna, Mason, Cameron, Logan, and Kinsley; his brother-in-law Roland Vachon and his children; his sister-in-law Denise Wright and her husband, Ron, and their daughters; his nephew David Flanders and his family of Derby; and by his special companion, Sue Jacobs, and her family.
He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Iris Flanders and her husband, Raymond; his wifes parents, Treffle and Marie Vachon; and by his sister-in-law Claire Vachon.
In honor of his wishes, a celebration of his life will be held in July.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Sharon Moquin Garfield
....show , 71, of Newport died on May 16, 2015, at her home, after a battle with cancer.
She was born on March 20, 1944, in Barton, to Victor and Winifred (Leclaire) Moquin.
On March 6, 1971, she married Donald Garfield, who predeceased her on June 12, 2002.
She enjoyed watching the birds and wild animals on her front lawn. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed puzzle books, cooking, fishing, and TV shows: Walking Dead, CSI, NCIS, Snap, Judge Judy, and other TV shows.
She is survived by her daughters: Cindy Thompson and her husband, Marc, of Colchester, and Sharon Martin and her significant other, Brian Mooney, of St. Johnsbury; her ex son-in-law James Jarvis and his fiancée, Melissa James, of Newport; her grandchildren: Hunter Thompson of Johnson, Courtney and Alex Mooney of Newport, Gerard LaMadeleine and his wife, Katie, of St. Johnsbury, and Jason and his significant other, Toni, of Westfield; her great-grandchildren: Brianna, Little Jason, Austin, Leo Gerard III, and Tie; her two sisters: Evelyn Brooks and her husband, Royce, of New York, and Lorraine Smith and her husband, David, of New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Winifred Moquin.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, 141 Central Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Larry Judd
....show , of Upton, Massachusetts, died on Monday, May 18, 2015, with his family by his side.
He was born in North Troy on May 6, 1944, the son of the late Ralph Judd and Mona (Bradford) Choquette.
Upon graduation from North Troy High School, Mr. Judd entered the Air Force and served bravely in Japan and Vietnam. An electrician by trade, he held various positions as a facilities manager in Massachusetts prior to establishing his own business. He also served as Post Commander of the VFW in Upton.
He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed bass and trout fishing, winning numerous trophies in competitions over the years. He loved his family and was happiest when surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; a daughter, Cathryn Ste.Marie, and her husband, Peter, of North Troy; a son, David Judd, also of North Troy; his sister Donna Darling and her husband, Kenneth, of Ellington, Connecticut; his sister Sandra Burkard and her husband, Allen, of Orlando, Florida; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nieces; and by two nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Judd.
Funeral services with military honors were held on May 23, in Upton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University Memorial Medical Center, University of Massachusetts, Medical Development Office-Cancer Care, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545; or to a charity of ones choice.
Albert Lebeau
....show , 90, of Irasburg died on May 15, 2015, in Newport.
He was born on November 12, 1924, in Irasburg to Wilfred and Mary (Dionne) Lebeau.
He was a veteran of World War II. He was employed by Park View Garage in Barton for many years.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on his car. As a young man he worked on the family farm for many years and he also enjoyed working for the Park View Garage.
He is survived by his nieces: Rita Morse and her husband, Robert, of Derby, and Joanne Sanville and her husband, Maurice, of Irasburg; six grand-nieces and -nephews; and by his sister-in-law Cecile Lebeau of Newport.
He was predeceased by his brother Henry; two nephews: Marcel and Robert Lebeau; and by a grand-nephew, Marc.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m on Saturday, June 13, at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Dale K. Santaw
....show , 78, of Derby died peacefully on May 23, 2015, at his home in Derby, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 10, 1937, in Lowell.
On February 19, 1956, he married Ruth Baraw, who survives him.
He was a machinist at Tivoli Manufacturing in Derby Line, where he worked for 42 years.
He enjoyed working on small engines, golfing, hunting, fishing, shooting, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Santaw, of Derby; his children: James Santaw and his wife, Laura, of Lowell, Jeffrey Santaw of Newport, and Brenda Wesolow and her husband, Ed, of Lowell; his grandchildren: Nathan, Michael, and Anthony Santaw, Stacy, Melissa, and SFC Kevin Wesolow, Alan and Taylor Wesolow, and Bryce Collins; his nine great-grandchildren; his sister Alice England of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his son Jerry Santaw; his grandson Tyler Collins; and by his foster parents Pearl and Harley Taylor.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Montainview Cemetery in Lowell, with Pastor David Dizzazo officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Childrens author
Sharon Siamon
....show of Sharbot Lake, Ontario, died on Monday, May 18, 2015, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on March 11, 1942, daughter of Max and Aileen (Treleaven) Braithwaite. She attended public schools in Streetsville and Orangeville, Ontario, and was a member of the first class to graduate from York University in Toronto in 1963. She married Jeff Siamon in Santa Barbara, California, in 1968.
She drew from the experiences of her growing family for her first books, including The Little Girl Who Hated Dinner, based on her daughter Kate; A Poolie Named Sandor, about a wayward family dog; and Bokelia, based on her encounter with a pig while visiting West Glover.
She went on to write many books for juvenile readers, particularly girls who loved horses as much as she did. Several series of such books, set in Western and Maritime Canada and the southwestern United States, were translated into many languages and sold more than a million copies around the world.
She is survived by her husband and their three daughters and five grandchildren: Amy Rolf von den Baumen of Oakville, Ontario, and her husband, Jeff, and their children: Emileah, Teagan, Jeffrey, and Kyleise; Kate Camara of Glover and her husband, Greg, and their daughter Ila; and Becky Siamon of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is also survived by her four siblings: Beryl Hart of La Mesa, California, Chris Braithwaite of West Glover, Sylvia Braithwaite of Ottawa, and Colin Braithwaite of Toronto.
Her life will be celebrated at a private gathering of friends and family.
Sister Lillian Thibault (Ste. Victoire)
....show of Mount Sacred Heart in Littleton, New Hampshire, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Thursday, May 14, 2015, after a brief illness.
She had resided with the Mount Sacred Heart Community in Littleton since August of 2007.
She was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, on June 13, 1924, to Romeo and Yvonne (Grenier) Thibault. She entered the Congregation of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Sherbrooke, Quebec, in 1946 and professed her vows on July 27, 1948. Her missions included nursing and care of the elderly, and hospice work in Newport, Derby Line, Rutland, and Littleton, and hospitality work in Augusta, Maine, Hudson, New Hampshire, and Littleton.
She is survived by her sister Therese; her sister-in-law Jeannine; and by several dear nieces and nephews: Francois, Sylvie, and Josette Dupuis, and Danielle, Pierre, Jean, Serge, and Luc Thibault in Quebec Province.
Her nieces and nephews were especially close to her, considering her generosity in giving her entire life to what she believed in her mission. She likewise was very thoughtful and present to them all. Many dear ones kept in touch with her regularly, particularly families with whom she had connected through hospice in the Northeast Kingdom.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Marcel.
Funeral services were held on May 26 in Littleton. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove Street, Littleton, New Hampshire 03561.
Ethel Sweeney
....show , 73, of Barton died on May 21, 2015, in Newport.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 12 Elm Street in Barton. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Clyde Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Committal services for
Ida Chaffee
....show will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Albany Village Cemetery.
A graveside service for
Leona Lucas
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Derby Center Cemetery, with the Reverend Kelly Deslauriers officiating.
A graveside service for
Lynette Cutting
....show will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Coventry Village Cemetery, with the Reverend Scott Libby officiating. Following the graveside service, a meal and memorial service will be held at the Coventry Community Center.
A graveside service for
Alpha Labounty
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Irasburg Cemetery, with Pastor George Lawson officiating. A memorial gathering will follow at the New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg at 1 p.m.
Committal services for
Joseph Patenaude
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at St. Edwards Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line.
Committal services for
Louise Kennison
....show will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Westfield Cemetery. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall in North Troy.
Committal services for
John Urie
....show will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover, with military honors.
A celebration of life for
Steven Hutchings
....show will be held on Saturday, May 30, at his home at 20 North Avenue in Orleans, from noon on. Watch for signs on Main Street in Orleans, near the railroad tracks to find his home.
Bring memories and beverages.
Roger A. Buck
....show , 79 of Derby died on May 14, 2015, at his home.
He was born on September 4, 1935, in Newport, to Harold and Helen (Bullis) Buck.
On December 13, 2003, he married Diane Bowen, who predeceased him on December 18, 2009.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the former co-owner of B&B Repair, and worked for L&R Automotive, Pike Industries, and he helped build the upper Tram House at Jay Peak. More recently he was a mechanic for Moes Consignment.
He was a member of the Newport Order of the Elks Lodge #2155 and the Eagles Club of Newport.
He is survived by his children: Carmen Doe and her husband, Earl, of North Port, Florida, and Robyn Buck of Oceanside, California; his grandchildren: Niki Doe, Crystal Lowery, Joshua Doe, Tawni Bowen, Ravyn Bowen, and Sabrina Giroux; his great-grandchildren: Nicholas Buck, Taylor Bressette, Ross Lowery, and Aidan Lowery; his brother Charlie Buck of Newport Center; and by his sister Carmen Bartee and her husband, Jerry, of Tucson, Arizona. He is also survived by his extended family: the Randalls, the Jones family, Becky Miller, Becca and Caitlyn Rice, Kim, Jason and Nicholas Binghman, Dan and Sheila Green, DJ Green, Tim Sykes, Samantha Corkins, and Ashley Schnider.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Elks Lodge #2155, 3736 U.S. 5, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Gerry Hunt
....show , 62, of Morgan died on May 5, 2015, at Columbia Medical Center in New York City, from pancreatic cancer discovered just two weeks earlier while traveling in Spain and Portugal. His beloved wife, Elaine Lockwood, and brothers, sons, and their partners were at his side.
Known for his uncommon kindness, warm smile, and joi-de-vivre, he was a man of great intelligence, accomplishment, humility, and wide-ranging interests. He was blessed with charisma and the simple gift of making everyone around him feel important and loved. It was always easy for his children, his wife, and brothers to look to him for guidance.
Son of Pat Hunt and the late Paul Hunt, he was born in Burlington in 1952. He grew up in Island Pond and later Morgan, with his brothers Don and Andy. He enjoyed skiing at Burke Mountain, fishing in Island Pond and Lake Seymour, biking, and camping trips with the family. As a teenager, he met and fell in love with Ms. Lockwood during summers at the Orleans Country Club. Although they slowly lost contact when he went off to university, he would speak of her as his first real love.
In 1970 he graduated from St. Pauls and continued on to serve as an intern for Vermont Senator Winston Prouty in Washington, D.C. After the internship, he enrolled at the University of Vermont (UVM) as a film major and was heavily involved in UVM theater as both cast and crew, a passion he later shared with his eldest son, Eli. During the 1980s he directed a number of plays in Woodstock. When UVM celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their Royal Tyler Theater in 2014, he helped organize the event including restoring the 1974 recordings of The Contrast, the first show performed in the theater, in which he had acted.
Mr. Hunt met the mother of his children, Faith Gaskell Hunt, at Vietnam War demonstrations in Washington, D.C. After graduation from UVM, they married and moved to Hartford to start a family. He worked at the Veterans Administration in White River Junction, and earned his MA in public administration from Antioch University.
He later redirected his career, entering the software industry, working for Houghton Mifflin and then Computer Microsystems Incorporated. There he discovered his entrepreneurial spirit and along with two partners founded his first company, Netrights.
Netrights was eventually purchased by an Oregon-based company, causing him to uproot and move to Portland, Oregon, for several years before once again settling back in the Northeast Kingdom. Back home in Vermont, he started working with his brother Don on the financial services offerings tied to his mothers business, Pat Hunt Incorporated. Along with his wife, Debra Hardy Hunt, they also started Northeast Kingdom Homecare (NEKHC), a business allowing their elderly clients to stay in their own homes, while still receiving the personalized care and companionship they need. Over time, NEKHC added an adult daycare offering and currently maintains over 60 employees.
In 2010, after 40 long years apart, Mr. Hunt reconnected with his high school sweetheart, Elaine Lockwood. Ms. Lockwood introduced him to the sport of diving and her love of African wildlife. Mr. Hunt shared a love of good food and his rather large family. Together they shared their joys in experiencing the world. He had shared these passions with his sons as they grew up, by taking each of them on travels of their own. He always enjoyed telling the stories of his adventures.
An avid reader, he also enjoyed writing, genealogy, and playing games. He was an amazing chef and loved to share foods inspired by the many places he had traveled. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was a wonderful singer who loved to play for family and friends. His children have fond memories of being sung to sleep.
Passionate about public service and citizens obligations to serve and shape our government and the local community, he had become focused on conservation and environmental issues. He recently created a nonprofit, Vermont Students to Africa, which plans to send six students to Africa to study conservation in 2016.
His parting words to his friends and family were: Work hard, reach farther. Do great things. Ill be watching. Love to you all. Gerry.
Besides the love of his life and childhood sweetheart, Elaine, he leaves a legacy including his sons: Eli and his fiancée, Emily, of Cornish, New Hampshire, Ezra and his partner, Anna, of Portland, Oregon, and Eben and his partner, Katharine, of Canaan, New Hampshire; and his stepchildren: Eliot Brooks and Grace Brooks. He is survived by his mother, Pat Hunt, and her longtime friend, Al Callahan, of Morgan; his brothers: Donald Hunt and his wife, Andrea, of Coventry, and Andy Hunt and his wife, Trish, of Vestal, New York; his uncle the Reverend Stuart Brush and his wife, Laura, of Woodbury, Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceasing him were his father, Paul Hunt; his daughter Erin; and his wife, Debra Hardy Hunt.
The family asks that those who desire to contribute to his legacy donate to the Vermont Students to Africa, 136 Coche Brook Crossing, West Charleston, Vermont 05872.
Constance T. LeMay
....show , 68, of Troy died peacefully on May 16, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 22, 1947, in Newport, to Frederick and Theresa (Lawson) Gosselin.
On April 22, 1966, she married Roger LeMay, who predeceased her in 1990.
She loved water skiing, dancing, cooking, mowing the lawn, sewing, quilting, her flower gardens, and most of all the company of her three children and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: Anthony LeMay and his wife, Dawn, of Troy, Robert LeMay and his wife, Cynthia, and Todd LeMay and his wife, Lucy, all of Newport Center; her grandchildren: Colby LeMay, Caleb LeMay, Elizabeth LeMay, Aidan LeMay, Christopher Varney, Catherine Smith and her husband, Michael, and Corinne Boone; her great-grandson Asher Smith; her siblings: Conrad Lawson and his wife, Rita, of Derby, Larry Lawson and his wife, Cheryl, of West Charleston, Sandra Snay and her husband, Tom, of Newport Center, Shirley Lawson of Irasburg, Gail Chaffee and her husband, Ron, of Newport, and Cheryl Lawson of Proctorsville; and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on May 20, from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Angele A. Miller
....show , 83, of Barton died peacefully on May 9, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on April 8, 1932, in Dixville, Quebec, to Adelard and Marie Anne (Theroux) Tanguay.
In 1994, she married Ernest Miller, who predeceased her in 1995.
After selling the family farm in Glover she worked for St. Pauls School from 1980, and she retired from there in 1993. She helped her husband, Ernie, with his plumbing business for ten years.
She was a dedicated 50-year member of the Daughters of Isabella and she was also a member of St. Pauls Ladies Guild. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens and could be found working in them at any time during the day. She and her husband made many pilgrimages to Ste. Anne de Beaupre, to whom she had a great devotion.
She is survived by her children: Rachel Ducharme of Derby Line, Madeleine Robert of Franklin, New Hampshire, Gabrielle Ducharme of Burlington, Roger Ducharme and his wife, Donna, of Piasa, Illinois, Jeanne Snell of Tilton, New Hampshire, Rene Ducharme of Derby, Lorraine Ducharme of Rogers, Arkansas, and Denise Constant and her husband, Aaron, of Concord, New Hampshire; her stepdaughter Debbie Newsom and her husband, Kent, of Barton; her 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; her siblings: her twin sister, Angeline Tanguay, of Coaticook, Quebec, and Therese Morin of Fort Edward, New York; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son Daniel Ducharme; her brothers: Norbert, Hermann, Rolland, Robert, Jean Claude, infant brother Rock, and infant sister Rachel.
Funeral services were held on May 15, in Barton. Interment followed in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Pauls School, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Gailene Iris Richardson
....show , 74, a longtime East Hardwick resident, died suddenly on May 13, 2015, following a brief illness.
She was born on April 13, 1941, in Greensboro, daughter of the late Frank H. Brock Sr. and Iris R. (McIntyre) Brock. She attended public schools in Greensboro and Hardwick Academy.
On October 3, 1959, she married Maurice Henry Richardson at St. Anthonys Church in Silver Lake, New York.
She was first employed as a secretary at Atkins Garage in Hardwick. She was a home knitter for several years and for more than 43 years she made electrical components for Sprague Electric (SBE) in Barre. She retired in 2013.
She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cared greatly for her family. She loved family gatherings and had an impressive green thumb, which allowed her to maintain a variety of houseplants. She was an avid cook and baker who also enjoyed knitting items for her family members. She also enjoyed watching the wildlife that frequently visited her backyard.
Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Maurice, of East Hardwick; four children: Maurice H. Richardson Jr. and his wife, Karan, of Barre, Michael Richardson and his wife, Amy, of Walden, Tammy (Richardson) Molleur of East Hardwick, and Marc Richardson and his companion, Billie Jo Nick, of Lowell; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers: Frank H. Brock Jr. of Colchester and John W. Brock Sr. of West Charleston; two sisters: Harriet Phillips of Mendon and Carol Frafack of Stafford Spring, Connecticut; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by an infant brother and sister.
A graveside service was held on May 21, in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Memorial services for
Yvette Elaine Thompson
....show of Derby will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at the Derby Community Church, with the Reverend John Genco and Pastor Josh Calmes officiating. Following the service, burial will take place at the Derby Center Cemetery. A gathering for family and friends will follow at the American Legion on Veterans Avenue in Newport.
Committal services for
Arland Macie
....show of Coventry will be held on May 30, at 11 a.m., at the Irasburg cemetery.
Committal services for
Floyd Coulter
....show of Westfield will be held on Saturday, June 6, at the North Hill Cemetery in Westfield at 2 p.m.
Committal services for
Barbara Boutin
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Derby Center Cemetery.
Committal services for
Gilles Vanasse
....show will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at St. Theresas Catholic Cemetery in Orleans.
Committal services for
William Heath
....show will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, with military honors.
Committal services for
Terrill Mason
....show will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at North Troy Village Cemetery, with full military honors.
Committal services for
Jack Taylor
....show will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston.
Committal services for
Wilma Beck
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at the Derby Center Cemetery.
Committal services for
Elaine Urie
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, at the Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover.
Committal services for
Dr. Ray Griffin
....show will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at the Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover, with military honors.
Funeral services for
Warren Brown
....show will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 25, at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond, with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating. Friends may call at the church on May 25, from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, with military honors.
Sharon Moquin Garfield
....show , 71, of Newport died on May 16, 2015, at her home, after a battle with cancer.
Friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.
A graveside service for
John D. Mason
....show will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at St. Pauls Cemetery in Barton.
Fernand Denis Joseph Alix
....show , 73, of Glencliff, New Hampshire, formerly of Newport, died suddenly of cardiac arrest at the Glencliff Home for the Elderly on May 3, 2015, on Sunday evening, where he was residing.
His daughter Sherry lived near him in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
He was born on October 24, 1941, in Newport Center, to Antonio and Rose Marie (Cardin) Alix.
He was employed by Kraft Foods in Troy for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, walking, and hearing about his grandchildren and loved ones lives.
He is survived by his children: Jody Alix of Morgan, and Sherry Alix of Bethlehem; his grandchildren: Kortney Alix of New Britain, Connecticut, and Zachary Alix of Morgan; his siblings: Laurier Alix of Villages of Florida, Pauline Dagesse of Newport, and Gerard Alix of Lady Lake, Florida, and Newport Center; the following nieces and nephews: Gail, Mark, Linda, Todd, Trudy, and Corey; and by his former spouse, Priscilla Platt, of Whitefield, New Hampshire.
He was predeceased by his parents; and by his niece Susan.
A graveside service was held on May 9, at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, any contributions in his memory may be made to the Glencliff Home for the Elderly, 393 High Street, Glencliff, New Hampshire 03238.
Lois Drew Austin
....show , 89, of Orleans, died peacefully at home, in the company of her family, on May 6, 2015.
She was born on October 29, 1925, in Ayers Cliff, Quebec, to Blanche and Roland Drew, the oldest of five children.
She enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, knitting, cross-stitch, sewing, and going on cruises. When she was unable to carry on those pastimes she loved watching golf, the Red Sox, the Celtics, the Bruins, and old movies on television. She also loved listening and dancing to big band music and playing cribbage with her husband.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Warren Austin; her son Richard Austin and his wife, Carol, of Delta Junction, Alaska; her son Larry Austin and his wife, Joanie, of Orleans; her daughter Ann Austin of Orleans; her grandchildren: Jenny, Kim, Chesley, Derek, Bob, Kathryn, and Jessica; her six great-grandchildren; and by her sister Marilyn Farr and her husband, Robert, of Leesburg, Florida.
She was predeceased by her siblings: Jacquelyn, Helen, and Robert; and by her grandchildren: James Raftery, Molly Raftery, and Rachel Dunlap.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Orleans Federated Church on Saturday, May 16.
For those wishing, donations may be made in her honor to the Orleans Ambulance Service; or to the Orleans Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Norman Francis Dion
....show , 92, of Irasburg died peacefully on May 8, 2015, in Barton.
He was born in Irasburg on August 25, 1922, son of Frank and Sophronia (LaBounty) Dion.
On November 3, 1941, he married Marion Lacoss, who predeceased him on March 16, 2005.
He was a self-employed dairy farmer for many years, taking the farm over from his father at age 19. He was a foreman in road construction using his own water and dump trucks back when farming years were lean on the pocket book. He also served as postmaster in the Irasburg Post Office for one year. He retired from farming in 1973. Shortly after, he started a used furniture business and Dions Barn Sale was born. The barn sale became famous across the New England area and beyond.
Mr. Dion loved working outdoors, gardening, selling vegetables, selling firewood, maple sugaring, and he loved going to auctions throughout New England. He loved being with his large family on picnics, gatherings, and trips. His stories, practical jokes, and generous heart will be missed by family and all who knew him.
He is survived by his children: Ronald Dion and his wife, Martha, of Huntsville, Alabama, Dennis Dion and his wife, Denise, of Sheffield and Ellenton, Florida, Wayne Dion and his wife, Jennie, of Irasburg, Clarice Dion Boutin and her husband, Roland, of Tucson, Arizona, Linda Dion Chagnon and her husband, Pete, of Burlington, Alan Dion and his wife, Catherine, of Albany, David Dion and his wife, Anita, of Irasburg, and Charles Dion of Coventry. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
He was predeceased by his son Clare of North Concord; and by his sisters: Eleanor Smith, Doris King, and Veda Nichols.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral home located at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. The funeral will be held on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresas Catholic Church in Orleans with Father Timothy Naples officiating. Interment will follow in the Irasburg Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Maple Lane Activity Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822; or to Care Net Pregnancy Center of Burlington, 56 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401, or through tab at the top right of the homepage at CareNetBurlington.org.
Agathe J. Morin
....show , 87, of Holland died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 6, 2015, in Burlington.
She was born in Frampton, Quebec, on November 8, 1927, a daughter of Wilfred and Beatrice (Patoine) Audet.
On August 27, 1949, she married Leonard Morin, who predeceased her in 1999. She was also predeceased by her son Normand in 1978.
She enjoyed the family reunions, playing cards and checkers with her family, gardening, and cooking for her children.
She lived for her children: Claude Morin and his fiancée, Johanne, of Holland, Donald Morin and his wife, Bonnie, of Richmond, Gilles Morin of Holland, Richard Morin and his wife, Helen, of Morgan, Yolande Bronson and her husband, Tim, of Derby, Rene Morin of Holland, Marc Morin of Derby, Celine Rathe and her husband, Eddie, of Colchester, Gerald Morin and his wife, Carolyn, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Andre Morin and John Morin, both of Holland; 19 grandchildren: Whitney, Matthew, Danielle, Justin, Emily, Jennifer, Jonathan, Nathan, Christine, Anita, Jacqueline, and Chase Morin, Tim Bronson II, Tara, Gregory, and Christopher Bronson, and Anne, Ellen, and Benjamin Rathe; two great-grandchildren: Gillion Schutt and Xavier Mayhew; her siblings: Gregoire Audet of Framtpton, Richard Audet of Frampton, Celine Audet and her husband, Edgar, of Frampton, Denis Audet and his wife, Yvette, of Querillion, Quebec, Raynald Audet and Daniel Audet, both of Frampton; and by her sisters-in-law: Simone Menard and Carmen Morin.
She was predeceased by her parents; her sisters: Patricia and Francoise; and by her brother Normand.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Derby Line, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edwards Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Committal services for
Janice Anderson
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 18, at the Craftsbury Common Cemetery.
Committal services for
Junnie Peck
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover.
Committal services for
Beverly Harbec
....show will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
Committal services for
Barbara Boutin
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, at Derby Center Cemetery.
Committal services for
Maria Buck
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Newport Center Cemetery.
Committal services for
Dorothy Prue
....show will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Committal services for
Hilda Pion
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 15, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Committal services for
Gertrude Sanville
....show will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 15, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Committal services for
John Hunter
....show will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at West Village Cemetery in West Charleston.
Committal services for
Marcel Therrien
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Derby Center Cemetery.
Committal services for
Gilbert Turgeon
....show will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Committal services for
Alice Cook
....show will be held on Friday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the Irasburg Cemetery.
Committal services for
Mathild Tillie Fugere
....show will be held on Monday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Committal services for
Helen Seube
....show will be on Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. A brief coffee and cake get-together will follow at the Westmore Community Center.
Committal services for
Audrie Wright
....show will be held on Friday, May 22, at 11 a.m., at the North Monroe, New Hampshire, cemetery on Route 135.
Ms. Wrights children invite all who knew her and family friends to the service and a potluck to follow, to be held at the home of Leonard and Lanette Wright in Danville. For more information, contact the Wrights at 748-1125, or Amy and Scott Brill at 467-1176.
Gerry Hunt
....show , 62, of Morgan died on May 5, 2015, at Columbia Medical Center in New York City, from pancreatic cancer discovered just two weeks earlier while he was traveling in Spain and Portugal.
Services were held in Morgan on May 11. Full obituary to follow.
Annette G. Girouard
....show , 93, of Orleans died on May 3, 2015, in Barton.
She was born on May 22, 1921, in Irasburg, to Maxime and Edwardina (Jubinville) Poirier.
On January 7, 1956, she married Alfredo Cappon, who predeceased her in 1982. She later married Moise Girourd, who died in 1991.
She was a supervisor for Pandora Clothing Manufacturing in Manchester, New Hampshire, for many years.
She enjoyed sewing and making dresses for the orphanages in Haiti. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her stepchildren: Celine Lafaille and her husband, Raymond, of Brookfield, Massachusetts, Lawrence Girouard of Forbestown, California, and Diane Choiniere and her husband, John, of Brownington; her grandchildren: Lynn Rae Allain, Norman Lafaille, Andrea Pope, and Adam and Joshua Choiniere; and by five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by six brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresas Catholic Church in Orleans, with the Reverend Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Johns Cemetery in Irasburg.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Rock J. Lamadeleine
....show , 74, a longtime resident of Barton, died peacefully on May 2, 2015, in Newport, on what would have been his mothers birthday. His family feels as though a bright light has vanished from this world.
He was born on July 8, 1940, in Barton, son of Albert and Germaine (Tetreault) Lamadeleine.
He attended St. Pauls Catholic School and worked on the family farm for many years. He learned to cook meals in the farmhouse with his mother. He liked animals, bowling, walking, and seeing his three nieces. He played harmonica with his brothers, Guy and Clement. One of his greatest joys was cooking for family, and listening to his mother, brothers, and sister play music on piano, violin, trumpet, spoons, and concertina. He simply enjoyed sitting with someone and listening while they spoke. He spent most of his life being pleasant to everyone who he came into contact with.
He had a strong faith in God and a sincere, heartwarming, and strong love for people, especially his family and friends. He had a way of seeing the best in people and despite the challenges in his life he always managed to smile, laugh, and persevere and helped others do the same.
He had a great memory with a knack for remembering peoples birthdays and names. He will truly be missed by the many people who knew him. He also enjoyed bowling, walking in the woods, playing cards, and visits from his family.
He is survived by his sister Therese Bonnette and her husband, George, of Barton; his brother Guy Lamadeleine of Barton; his sister-in-law Henriette Lamadeleine of Barton; his three nieces: Anne Gamble and her husband, Rob, of Bangor, Maine, Claire Beck and her husband, Gene, of Anderson, Nevada, and Dorothy Bonnette of Barre; and by his area cousins.
He was predeceased by his sister Marie Anne; and by his brothers: Clement and Bernard.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Barton, with the Reverend Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Pauls Cemetery in Barton.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Pauls Catholic School, 54 Eastern Avenue, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Committal services for
John Cadieux
....show will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the North Troy Village Cemetery.
Committal services for
Theresa Rivard
....show will be held on Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Committal services for
Marie Reid
....show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Funeral services for
Bernard Riendeau Sr.
....show will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at the Albany Elementary School gymnasium, with the Reverend Gary Ashton officiating. Interment will be at the Albany Village Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Albany Elementary School.
Committal services for
Raymond Pion
....show will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Committal services for
Dorothy Prue
....show will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Marys Cemetery in Newport.
Interment for
Helen Seube
....show will be on Saturday, May 23, at Overlook Cemetery in Westmore. The service is at 1 p.m.
Committal services for
Randy Carpenter
....show will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m., at the Coventry Village Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Coventry Community Center.
Committal services for
Laurette Houle
....show will be held on Monday, May 4, at St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in Irasburg at 10:30 a.m.
Committal services for
Camille Deslandes
....show will be held on Monday, May 4, at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Committal services for
Marjorie Breault
....show will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m., at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
Committal services for
Marilyn Messier
....show will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Committal services for
William Ming
....show will be held on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m., at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
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