ENOSBUR FALLS – Robert M. “Bud” Demar
....show , age 84, passed away Saturday morning October 3, 2009 at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab Center with his family at his side. He was born January 22, 1925 in Montgomery Center, VT the son of the late Mitchell L. & Mabel (Arel) Demar. Bud was a resident of Montgomery and Enosburg Falls most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Following his honorable discharge he went to work on the family farm on the Hazen’s Notch Road in Montgomery Center. He also worked at the Lowell Asbestos Mines for 19 years as a truck driver and then worked as the caretaker at Alpine Haven. Following his retirement he spent his winters in Orange City, FL and in the summers helped his son Dennis on his farm. Bud enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards especially poker and going to deer camp. Most of all he loved his visits from his grandchildren. Bud was a member of the American Legion Post # 42 of Enosburg Falls, and was a life member of the Missisquoi Valley Sportsman Club. He is survived by his sons, Dennis Demar of Franklin, Allen Demar and his wife Deborah of Enosburg Falls, and Gary Demar and his wife Fran of Tracy, CA; his grandchildren, Carol and her husband Jerry, Amy and her husband Joe, Liza and her husband Ryan, Nathan and his wife Jennifer, Kristina and her husband Shaun, Mitchell and his wife Kilie, Jessica and her husband Anthony, and Sarah and her husband David; his great grandchildren, Erica, Emmery, Cassidy, Devyn, Joe-Joe, Heather, Thomas, Abigail, Lydia, Allison, and twins Hannah & Kailee; his former daughter-in-law, Becky Demar of Franklin; his brother Mitchell Demar and his wife Therese of Montgomery Center; his sisters, Ruth Lepage of Huntington , MA, and Louise Wetherby and her husband Gordon of Charleston, NH; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Eloise (Pollender) Demar on November 2, 2005; his sisters, Rosanna Grant, Erma Deuso, and Emaline Potvin. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Deacon Jon Ramey of St. Isidores Catholic Church officiating. Interment will follow at St. Isidores Cemetery in Montgomery Center. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the funeral. For those who wish, contributions in Bud’s memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
EAST RICHFORD / FAIRFAX – Myron H. “Mike” Dezotelle
....show , age 91, passed away at the home of his son in Fairfax on Wednesday morning October 7, 2009. He was born February 27, 1918 in Belvidere, VT the son of the late Henry & Lottie (Thomas) Dezotelle. Mike joined the U.S. Army in November of 1942. He was a medic and a member of Merrill Marauders during WWII. He received several decorations and citations including a Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, and Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Service Star. He received his honorable discharge in October of 1945. He was employed at Blue Seals Feeds in Richford for many years retiring in 1977. He was a life member of the American Legion Post # 12 of Richford. He is survived by his son and his wife, Lawrence & Gail Dezotelle of Fairfax; his grandchildren, Lorinda Taylor, Mike & Wendy Dezotelle, Scott Dezotelle, Trina & Harvey Draper, Angie & Steve Tracy, and Georgette & Daniel Safford; great grandchildren, Ralphie, Samantha, Kristtina, Corey, Michael, Dakota, Tyler, Dustin, Ryan, Jordan, Tenika, Elizabeth, Randy & Nicole; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Mike was predeceased by his wife Bessie (Waterhouse) Dezotelle in 1969. He was also predeceased by 12 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday October 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Pastor Heidi Reinker officiating. Interment will follow in the Richford Center Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the funeral. For those who wish, contributions in Myron’s memory may be made to American Legion Post # 12, 35 River St., Richford, VT 05476
RICHFORD – Elaine Cole Reirden
....show , age 88, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Mrs. Reirden was born at home in Morrisville, VT on September 25, 1921. She was the daughter of George & Winnifred (Foss) Cole. Elaine graduated from People’s Academy in 1939 and faithfully attended her school’s alumni banquets, including this year’s 70th class reunion. As a young woman, she worked for Atlas Plywood in Morrisville, a job that originally brought her to the Richford office for a two week temporary position. Much to her surprise, this is where she met her future husband and where she made her home for more than 60 years. Elaine was married to Burton W. Reirden on June 1, 1948. He died suddenly on October 30, 1963. Their first child, our brother Jimmy, died at the age of 20 months, in 1951. She was also predeceased by her parents and her brother, Francis Cole. Elaine was a longtime member of the Richford United Methodist Church, where she willingly and lovingly served the Lord. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, played piano and served on many committees and boards. She also served her community working as an election official and was the meal site manager for several years. She spent most of her adult life as a homemaker and a mother. Mom loved to play the piano, spend time in her garden, she always fed the birds, enjoyed her weekly trip to the senior meal site, playing cribbage, and her favorite game of cards, “500”. She easily made many friends over the years. Most of all she was devoted to her family. Mom is survived by her four daughters and their husbands, whom she considered her sons: Sharon and Bruce Patterson of Fairfax, VT, Jane and Frank Williamson of Media, PA, Sue and Dan McNayr of Burlington, VT, and Patricia and Robin Grier of Forest, VA. She also leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, whom she adored and was so proud: Nicky Patterson, Heather Patterson Klee and Matt Klee; Chadd, Jessica, Samuel and Timothy Williamson; David and Kellie McNayr; Robert, Joseph and Julia Grier. To her delight, she was blessed with three great-grandchildren: Owen, Cole and Emrys Klee. She also leaves her dear friend Shirley Mudgett. Mom was a courageous, determined, loving, kind, devoted, strong women of Christian faith and will be remembered as a beloved Mom, Grammy, and Great-Grandma. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Friday, October 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Richford United Methodist Church, 86 River St., Richford. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Richford. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 1:00 PM until the hour of the funeral. For those who wish, contributions in Elaine’s memory may be made to Richford United Methodist Church, ATT: Carolyn Smith, 86 River St., Richford, VT 05476 or to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
MONTGOMERY – Jennie Calista (Deuso) Soule
....show , age 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening October 13, 2009 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born in Richford, on January 11, 1932 the daughter of the late Harold & Olive (Donna) Deuso. Jennie made her home close to her children throughout the years in Richford and Montgomery. She was a very special lady who touched many people in many ways, with her beautiful smile, her energy, her laugh and her heart. She will be greatly missed. Jennie enjoyed time outside in the sunshine working in her flower gardens, reading, doing puzzles & cross stitching. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family and loved and took great pride in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Mary Ann (Donna) Bugbee of Montgomery, Richard Donna and his wife Pamela of Richford, and Jesse Soule and his wife Karen of Montgomery; her grandchildren and their families, Amanda (Donna) Ryea and her children, Cassidy & Seth Ryea, Leslie (Bugbee) Rushlow and her children, Erica & Kyle Bellrose, Julie (Bugbee) McDonald and her daughter Brittney McDonald, Tira (Bugbee) Paquette and her children Hayley & Ashley Paquette, Alyssa Soule, Kristin Baker, and Justin & Taylor Soule; her brother, John Deuso and his companion Gloria Longe of Montgomery, Steven Deuso and his wife Darlene of Eden, and Roger Deuso and his companion Lila of Montgomery; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first Husband, Carlton Donna; her second husband, Peter Soule; and her precious granddaughter, Jade Marie Donna. In keeping with Jennie’s wishes funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours. For those who wish, contributions in Jennie’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
BAKERSFIELD - Christine Shirley Martin
....show , age 88, died October 16, 2009 at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, Vermont. Christine was born in Bakersfield on December 25, 1920, the daughter of John Victor and Jessie (Jewett) Martin. Christine graduated from Brigham Academy and the University of Vermont. She taught high school math in Vermont schools, retiring from Spaulding High School in Barre. Christine is survived by her nephew John Mitchell and his wife Patty of Essex Junction; also by grand nephews Christopher Snow and his wife Kristine of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Gregory Snow and his wife Heather of West Warwick, Rhode Island, Spencer Mitchell of Randolph, Vt., Jeffrey Mitchell and his wife Ann-Margaret of Fitchburg, Massachusetts; a grand niece, Lynn Finn and her husband Michael of Westford, Vermont, nephew Frank Snow of Hill, New Hampshire and seven grand nephews and niece. She was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth Mitchell and her husband Lee, and by her niece Penelope Snow. In keeping with Christine's wishes there will be no funeral services or visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Christine's memory to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or Our Lady of the Meadows Resident Activity Fund, 1 Pinnacle Meadows, Richford, VT 05476.
RICHFORD – Jessie F. Jacobs
....show , age 93, passed away Friday morning October 16, 2009 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born September 11, 1916 in South Richford, VT the daughter of the late Ethan & Ines (Combs) Hogaboom. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Richford and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. She was a homemaker, farmer, sugarmaker and also took great pleasure in her flower gardens. She also loved to read, every book opened a new world to her. She raised her family on the family farm in Richford and eventually helped raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her greatest pleasure and love in life was her family, she always looked forward to their visits and they always looked forward to her wonderful home cooked meals. Jessie always saw the good in everyone, her understanding heart and generosity made her special to everyone who knew her. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She is survived by 2 daughters, Arlene Peters and Lora Jacobs both of Richford; 2 sons and their wives, Roger & Shirley Jacobs of Enosburg, and Steven & Judith Jacobs of Richford; 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Jessie was predeceased by her husband, George A. Jacobs; her son, George A. Jacobs Jr.; a brother, Frank Hogaboom; and 2 sisters, Bessie Kennett and Flora Marcy. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Richford Center Cemetery on the South Richford Rd., Richford. There will be no visiting hours. For those who wish, contributions in Jessie’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
Thomas Alfred Magnant
....show , age 70, died Thursday afternoon October 22, 2009 at home surrounded by his family after a year-long struggle with esophageal cancer. Tom was born to Gwendolyn (Guthrie) and Leon Magnant on November 2, 1938 in Franklin, VT in the farmhouse where he grew up. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. On August 8, 1959 Tom married Nancy Beth Stanley. Tom was a farmer on a family farm. He enjoyed animals and their unique personalities, he was fascinated by machines, he loved the land, hard work brought satisfaction, challenges were faced, and problems were to be solved. Tom worked the farm, first with his father and his brothers, later worked it with Nancy and their children, ultimately partnering with his son Tim. Lastly, he introduced his grandchildren to farm life in Franklin by including them in farm chores and 4-wheeler rides to check the land and the crops. He loved people and that was reflected in all aspects of his life. In his teen years, Tom began work on his father’s milk route hauling cans to the creamery in Enosburg Falls. He enjoyed talking with the farmers and fellow milk haulers and reaped a wealth of knowledge from those conversations. He and Nancy bought his parent’s farm in 1963. Always conservative, always progressive, two of his main philosophies of farming were to buy only what you can pay for, but to be successful you had to keep up with modern agriculture, as much as finances would allow. Tom enjoyed serving the town of Franklin as an auditor, justice of the peace, and trustee of the Haston Library Fund. He also served the Missisquoi Valley Union High School community as school board director and chairman. He was honored to serve as a director on the board of the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, also serving as Co-op Treasurer and chairman of the Quality Committee. In addition he served on many other boards, including the Vermont Beef Industry Council, Vermont Dairy Promotion Council, Green Mountain Dairy Farmers Cooperative Federation, and Vermont Dairy Farm Sustainability Project, Inc. He also testified before the US Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington on behalf of the St. Albans Co-op, the Vermont House Agriculture Committee in Montpelier on dairy issues and the Northeast Dairy Compact Commission. Throughout all his years of service he dedicated himself to the job at hand, but always valued the good people he met. Tom leaves his children and their spouses, Jane and her husband Robert Lynds of Barre MA, Rebecca and her husband Darryl Fleury of Derry NH, Timothy and his wife Martha (Parent) Magnant, and Peter and his wife Lisa (Langolf) Magnant of Franklin. He leaves his eight adoring grandchildren Sarah and Brian Lynds, Matthew and Daniel Fleury, Danielle and Desiree Magnant, Mikaela and Benjamin Magnant, each of whom brought him great pride and joy. Few things gave him greater pleasure than playing cards with his grandchildren, be it Go Fish or 500. He also leaves three brothers, Claude and his wife Aline (Rainville) Magnant, Bradley Magnant, and David and his wife Joan (Duffy) Magnant, his sister-in-law Therese (Coutu) Magnant, and his sister-in-law Phyllis (Stanley) and her husband James Wright. He was predeceased by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Dorothy (Walsh) Stanley, a brother Leon Royce Magnant, sister-in-law Marilyn (Hubbard) Magnant, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gary and Sheila (Columb) Stanley. Through his final illness Tom was sustained by the love of his family and friends through many visits, cards and phone calls. We want to thank Dr. Nunnink and his staff at Vermont Center for Cancer Medicine, Dr. Daniel Fram, Dr. Amy Roberts, Dr. Joseph Winget, Franklin County Home Health Hospice nurses Terri Pourier and Kimberley Volk, and Hospice caregiver Jeanette Bosley for their kind, compassionate care that enabled him to live out his life with grace and dignity. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:00 at the Franklin United Church with Pastor Jason McConnell officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin. Friends are invited to call at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Should friends desire , gifts in Tom’s memory may be made to the Haston Library Fund in care of Kimberly Gates Maynard, PO Box 82, Franklin, VT 05457 or Franklin County Home Health Hospice 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
Montgomery Center - Ralph Edward Snider
....show , 85, a resident of Main Street in Montgomery Center died on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born on January 4, 1924 in Westfield, VT, the son of Harry and Mae (Ducharme) Snider. He attended schools in Westfield and on October 29, 1945 married Theresa B. Domina. In his earlier years, Ralph was self employed and hauled milk and logs. Later he was employed at Elmwood Dairy for many years, delivering milk door to door. Ralph drove school bus to Lamoille, Enosburg and Montgomery for many years. He was last employed at Ole Livery Hardware where he worked many years before retiring in 1998. Ralph was a communicant of St. Isidore’s Church in Montgomery Center where he served as an usher for a number of years. He was a former member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Ralph loved bowling and, also, was a baseball and football fan and former card player. He especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and always looked forward to their visits. In addition to his wife of 64 years, Theresa B. (Domina) Snider of Montgomery Center, Ralph is survived by a grandson and his wife Bruce J. and Heather Snider, Jr. of St. Albans; 2 granddaughters Jaime Tatro and her husband Michael of St. Albans and Holly Knox of Swanton; his great grandchildren Phoebe Knox, Bruce Snider, III, Hannah Mae Tatro, Laci Mae Snider and Emily Snider; step great grandchildren Mikayla, Logan, Brittany, Ashley and Sebastian; his brother Edward Snider of Sheldon; his sister Marguerite Warner of Lowell; a daughter-in-law Julie Snider of Swanton; 2 brothers-in-law and their wives Cedric and Jeanette Domina and Gerald and Simone Domina all of Easthampton, MA; 4 sisters-in-law Phyllis Brown of Holyoke, MA, Gila Domina of Montgomery; Theresa Snider of Richford and Betsy Snider of Montgomery. In addition to his parents, Ralph was predeceased by a son Bruce J. Snider and his siblings Clifford Snider, Mabel Baraw, Raoul Snider, Ernest Snider and Leland Snider. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:00 at St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Montgomery Center with the Rev. Karl A. Hahr, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot at St. Isidore’s Cemetery in Montgomery Center. Friends are invited to call at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls on Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Should friends desire, gift in Ralph’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478; St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Montgomery, VT 05471; or Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.
Killeen, TX / Richford, VT - Lenny Tatro Jr.
....show September 27, 1954 – October 30, 2009 Lenny Tatro Jr., 55, of Gatesville, passed away at his residence Friday, October 30, 2009. Graveside services were held, Monday, November 9 at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Lenny was born September 27, 1954 in Montgomery, Vermont to Leonard Tatro Sr. and Betty Fountain Tatro. He proudly served his country in the Army for almost 7 years during the Vietnam era. He married Sonja Sue Woods in Killeen on November 19, 1984. Lenny was a mechanic at A-1 Cycle in Killeen for over 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Debbie Donna. Lenny is survived by his wife, Sonja Sue Tatro; daughters, Jennifer Saunder and husband, Lee of Atlanta, Georgia and Sara Tatro of Gatesville; his son, Andy Tatro of Gatesville; brothers, Bobby Tatro and wife, Sheila of Richford, VT, Ricky Tatro and wife, Carol of St. Albans, VT, David Tatro and wife, Dorothy of Berkshire, VT, Steven Tatro and wife, Michelle of Richford, VT, Moe Tatro and wife, Disa of Fairfax, VT, Jeff “Porky” Tatro and Jill Noyes of Richford, VT, Blacky Tatro and wife, Wanda of Fairfax, VT, Eddie Tatro of Queenbury, NY, Brian Tatro of Highgate, VT; and his sister, Lisa Baker and husband, Scott of Montgomery, VT. The family appreciates the care and kindness shown from Texas Home Health Care Hospice.
ENOSBURG FALLS – Robert W. “Bob” Fletcher
....show , age 83, husband of the late Betty (Cox) Fletcher, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 1, 2009 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born on March 18, 1926 in Richford, VT the son of the late Winfred & Lottie (Ladue) Fletcher. Bob was a lifelong farmer, logger and horseman. He first purchased his grandfathers (Milo Fletcher) farm in Enosburgh Center which he operated from the late 1940’s until 1970 when he and Betty moved to the village in 1970. Once in the village Bob owned and operated the Gulf Station on Main Street for several years. He also was a partner with Garth Atherton in a welding business. He drove school bus until the age of 82 and took great joy in driving the kids to their sporting events. First and foremost Bob was a horseman, he loved to log with horses and worked his draft horses at many horse pulls around New England and Canada. Bob was a member of the Enosburg Falls Lions Club, a Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient and had the Enosburg Lions Horse Pulling Arena dedicated to him in June of 2006. He was also a member of the New England Draft Horse Association. He is survived by his son and his wife, William Fletcher & Deborah Greenwood Fletcher of Enosburg Falls & Vero Beach, FL; his granddaughter and her husband, Kelly & John Barnier and their children, Tyler, Nicholas & Audrey of Swanton; his brothers, Gordon Fletcher and his wife Catherine of West Enosburg, Wendell Fletcher of Swanton, and Roy Fletcher and his wife Judy of Auburn Hills, MI; his sister and her husband, Ruth & Albert Brouillette of Honey Brook, PA; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Ann Lavasseur of Fairfield, CT. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Betty (Cox) Fletcher. They were married on August 17, 1946. He was also predeceased by 2 brothers, Winfred Fletcher Jr., and Tommy Fletcher. Funeral services will be held Thursday November 5, 3009 at 1:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Interment will follow in the Enosburgh Center Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the hour of the funeral. For those who wish, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.
David A. Chaffee, of Franklin
....show , passed away at his home on November 8, 2009 with his loving family at his side, after fighting a courageous year-long battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer. David taught us how to live and he taught us how to die - with strength, courage, and dignity. David was born in West Berkshire on July 29, 1941, he was the son of the late Irving and Genevieve (Roberts) Chaffee. David was a caring, gentle, and kind person who put everyone before himself. He was an outstanding friend to all. David graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1959. He worked at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT from November 1963 to April 1967. David came back to his home town and worked at Union Carbide/Eveready from January of 1968 until his retirement in August of 2004. He had a wonderful work ethic with twelve years of perfect attendance. David married his beloved wife and best friend, Diane (Longe) Chaffee, on September 21, 1974. They made their home in Franklin, where they just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. David belonged to the West Berkshire Cemetery Association and was an avid bowler for many years, retiring in March of 2009 due to his illness. He bowled his highest series of his bowling career, a 736, in February of 2009 and was quite proud of his accomplishment. David also loved baseball and his San Francisco Giants team. What David was most proud of was his family. He remarked many times on how fortunate he was to have such a wonderful wife, children, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Besides his wife Diane, David leaves a son, Darren Chaffee of Franklin, a daughter, Susan, and her husband Douglas Allbee, and their precious daughter, Isabella Genevieve Allbee, of Grantham, NH. He loved spending time with Isabella and was a wonderful grandfather. David leaves his special sister, Pam, and her husband, John Colburn, who David considered a great friend and brother. David leaves two other brothers Bruce Chaffee of Newport, NH, and Robert Chaffee and his partner, Maureen Edwards, of Woburn, MA. David also leaves his second family and best friends, Billy and Beatrice Longe of Berkshire, Ronald and Caroline of Bridport, Patrick and Marjolaine, Steven and Janet, all of West Berkshire, as well as Timmy and Cindy Longe of Enosburg Falls, Linda Hurd of Gainesville, FL, and two godchildren, Holly Tessier of West Berkshire and Maria Rosenthal of CA. David also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends. Besides his parents, David was also predeceased by a special nephew, Scott Colburn. David’s wish to be cremated will be honored. Memorial services will be held at Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Family friend and Pastor, Patrick Hoadley, will officiate. Calling hours will begin at 1:00 p.m. A private graveside service will follow on Sunday, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in David’s memory. Gifts may be made to the West Berkshire Cemetery Association, in care of Pamela Colburn, 144 Elm Street, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or Franklin County Home Health Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478. Over these past months, David and Diane have been blessed by the love of their family and friends, through many acts of kindness, visits, cards, gifts, food, and phone calls. David spent many days with his special friends throughout this past year. One very special friend of David’s was Walter Kinney. Walter and his wife, Martha, came up from FL this past summer for three weeks. They walked together almost daily and reminisced about the old days and their friendship. What a wonderful gift they gave to David. David also had many visits from Bob Lucier, Bob Duhamel, Roger Stimpson, Wayne Jewett, Sterling and Betty Kinney, Stuart and Hazel Kinney, Yves and Diane Beauregard, as well as many other friends and family members, who all made his days much brighter. David wanted to thank Pastor Pat Hoadley for his guidance and spiritual help during his illness and for conducting his service. Pat has always been a good friend to David, having been friends since childhood. David and Diane also owe a special thank you to Tom Cook for helping them through this difficult time. His help and kind words meant more than he will ever know. As well as thanking their wonderful family for their love and support each and every day, many thanks must go to people in the Sheldon community, friends at the Sheldon Elementary and Franklin Elementary schools, and the FNWSU staff for their many acts of kindness and support throughout David’s illness. David and his family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dennis Sanders and his staff, as well as three caring people from the Vermont Cancer Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care: Cindy Wolkin, Robin Sweeney, and Laurie Shassereau. They would also like to thank Franklin County Home Health Hospice nurses, Kimberly Volk, Terry Poirier, and Douglass Kane for their kindness and wonderful care, which enabled David to live out his final months with grace and dignity.
RICE HILL – Richard Wilder Hoburn
....show , age 69, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with his family at his side. He was born March 14, 1940 in St. Albans the son of the late Gerald & Marion (Wilder) Hoburn. Dick attended BFA – St. Albans. As a young man he worked at the Missisquoi Pulp Mill in Sheldon. Most of his working career he loved driving truck which he did for many area trucking companies, retiring at age 63 ½. He was also a member of the New Hampshire National Guard from 1956 to 1962. Dick was very active in community affairs. He was a charter member of the Sheldon Volunteer Fire Dept. starting in 1957. He was also a member of the Highgate Volunteer Fire Dept. He enjoyed hunting, fishing especially with his son. He also loved working and spending time in the sugar woods with his son and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Betty (Witherell) Hoburn of Rice Hill. They were married in August of 1997. He is also survived by his children, Richard M. “Ricky” Hoburn and his wife Deborah of Rice Hill, and Ann Mason and her husband Ricky of Richford; 5 grandchildren, Danielle Dragon and her husband Davy, Autumn Hoburn and her friend Josh Ives, Richard Hoburn Jr., Ashley Hoburn and her friend Jacques Rainville Jr., and Jamie Hoburn; and 6 great grandchildren, Sheila, Tyler, Brayden, Erin, Caleigh & Madison; 5 step children and their families, Eileen Hayes of PA, Ronald Rabideau of NY, Sharon Hyde of NY, Lena Rabideau of OH, and Steven Rabideau of NY; several step grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; a sister, Judith Derby of West Enosburg; 1 nephew, Michael Derby and his family of West Enosburg, and 1 niece, Katherine “Kathi” Derby of Rochester, NH; 2 cousins, Joy & Robert. Dick was predeceased by a great granddaughter, Jenessa Rainville, who died at birth in April of 2009. Dick’s family wishes to thank Mary & Keith Turner for being there for Dick and the nursing staff and doctors at the Northwestern Medical Center and Fletcher Allen Health Care for all of the special care given to Dick during his illness. In keeping with Dick’s wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held Friday, November 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in the Rice Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to the Sheldon Volunteer Fire Dept., C/O Rick Piaseczny, 537 Bedard Rd., Sheldon, VT 05483 or to the Highgate Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 189, Highgate, VT 05459.
RICHFORD – Donald E. Carruth
....show , age 64, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born June 5, 1945 in Bondville, VT the son of the late Floyd & Gloria (Benway) Carruth. Donald worked in the construction field, also as a carpenter and as a slate quarry laborer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tipping back a few with his close friends. He is survived by his wife, Rose (Freeman) Carruth of Richford; 3 children, Jay Carruth of Richford, Pam Carruth of Kingsland, GA, Scott Carruth of Richford, and Dickie Ritchie of Rutland; his grandchildren, Kyle Chamberlain, Jessie Clowes, Travis Dunakin, Janessa Carruth & Russell Carruth; 1 great grandchild; his siblings and their spouses, Floyd & Pauline Carruth of No.Granville, NY, Sylvia & Alfred Barker of Whitehall, NY, and Richard & Joan Carruth of No.Granville, NY; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a son, Paul Carruth; and a grandson, Shelby Friot. In keeping with Donald’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no funeral services or visiting hours.
SWANTON – Wyatt Evan St. Francis
....show , infant son of Rebecca A. “Becky” St. Francis & Daniel Donna Jr. passed away Sunday November 15, 2009 at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Wyatt was born in Boston on September 29, 2009. Besides his parents, Wyatt is survived by his siblings, Derek, Lindsey, Dylan & Jacob Donna, and Nichole St. Francis; his maternal grandparents, Julie St. Francis of Swanton, and Paul St. Francis & Penny Cousino of St. Albans; his paternal grandparents, Daniel Donna, Sr. and Rose Donna of Montgomery; maternal great grandparents, Joan St. Francis of Swanton, and Ted & Pauline Millette of Monroe, NC; paternal great grandparents, Francis & Adeline Couture of Richford; aunts & uncles, Jeff & Heather Roy, Jason & Penny Hakey, Brenda St. Francis, Justin Hemond & Emily St. Francis, Tim & Cindy Tardiff, Jason & Carrie Donna, Terri Donna & Josh Parizo; and several cousins. Wyatt was predeceased by his maternal great grandfather, Ernest “Bud” St. Francis; and paternal great grandparents, Burton & Pearl Donna. A time of visitation will be held Thursday November 19, 2009 from 6-8 -PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with a memorial service beginning at 8:00 PM. Interment will be held on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Riverside Cemetery in Swanton. For those who wish, contributions in Wyatt’s memory may be made to Boston’s Children’s Hospital Trust, C/O CDH Research, 1 Autumn St. # 731, Boston, MA 02115
ENOSBURG FALLS / BERKSHIRE – Audrey T. Couture
....show , age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Our Lady of the Meadows facility in Richford with her family at her side. She was born September 27, 1929 in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Frederick & Rose (Roberts) Tourangeau. Audrey was a graduate of Richford High School class of 1947. She married Martin Couture on October 23, 1947; he predeceased her on February 9, 1987. Audrey & Martin owned and operated a dairy farm in North Berkshire for several years and had received numerous quality milk awards. She also served as Assistant Town Clerk for the Town of Berkshire, and Bookkeeper for the Berkshire School System. She was a former member of the Berkshire School Board of Directors. She was a 61 year member and Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #42 of Enosburg as well as holding other offices within the auxiliary. She was an American Red Cross Volunteer and the former Treasurer for the Richford High School Alumni Association. She was also a 27 year member of the 8 & 40, and the cribbage league at the American Legion. Audrey was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards and loved family gatherings. She is survived by her children, Donald Couture of Berkshire, Deborah Tipper and her husband James of Berkshire, Michael Couture and his wife Mary of Berkshire, and Cynthia Dunakin and her husband Alton of Richford; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her siblings, Robert “Sonny” Tourangeau of New York, Caroline Mason and her husband Jack of Jasper, AL, Virginia Jenkens of Lebanon Jct., KY, Eva Durkee of Stowe, Diane Michaud of Lady Lake, FL, Frederick Tourangeau, Jr of Wolcott, Lita Merritt of Morrisville, and Phillip Tourangeau and his wife Dawna of Ogden, UT; 2 sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Tourangeau) Pease of Dade City, FL, and Luella Couture of South Burlington; several nieces and nephews including her Friday night dinner partner, Jeannette Bosley. Besides her parents and husband, Audrey was predeceased by her brothers, Marcel and Edmund Tourangeau, a sister, Constance Stadmeuller; and her brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Dolora & Paul St. Germain, Cecile & Egan Pedersen, John & Anne Couture, Rosaire & Bernice Couture, Alfred & Peggy Couture, Simone & David Bridge, Marguerite & Albert Jutras, Gerard & Marie Couture & Damien Couture. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Richford with Rev. Karl Hahr celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-7 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in Audrey’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.
BAKERSFIELD – Philip C. “Phil” Marshia
....show , age 87, passed away at his home in his sleep on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 He was born August 10, 1922 in East Fairfield the son of the late Clayton & Veronica (Loughman) Marshia. Phil worked construction most of his life. He loved to cut wood and in his earlier years he enjoyed fishing and hunting. In his later years he loved to go to the casino in New York. He was very proud to have served nearly five years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Europe during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post #42 of Enosburg and the V.F.W., Robert Gildden Post # 758 of St. Albans. He is survived by his wife, Jessie (Tracy) Marshia of Bakersfield. They were married on December 31, 1947. He is also survived by his children, Veronica Draper and her husband Gary of Enosburg, Philip Marshia and his special companion, Lynn Densmore of Bakersfield, David Marshia and his wife Kathy of Enosburg, Suz-Anne Carpenter and her husband James of Enosburg, and Tracie Ghostlaw and her husband Christopher of Constable, NY; 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Carden and her husband Tom of Polk City, FL; a brother, Ramon Marshia and his wife Helen of East Fairfield; a sister-in-law, Edith Marshia of St. Albans; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Phil was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Jacobs, and a brother, William Marshia. Phil’s family wishes to thank Dr. Laura Norris of the Cambridge Health Center and Dr. Joseph Winget of Fletcher Allen Health Care for the care provided to Phil over the last several years. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. Interment will follow in the Egypt Cemetery in East Fairfield. Visiting hours will be held Saturday from 4-7 PM at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in Phil’s memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
ENOSBURG FALLS / BAKERSFIELD - Marguerite A. Johnson
....show , age 95, passed away Wednesday morning, December 23, 2009 at the Brownway Residence in Enosburg Falls where she had been a resident since 2000. Marguerite’s family is very grateful for the loving care given to Marguerite during her time spent at the Brownway Residence. She was born in Enosburg Falls on November 28, 1914 the daughter of the late Will O. & Gertrude (Hayes) Johnson. Marguerite was a 1933 graduate of Brigham Academy in Bakersfield and a 1935 graduate of Johnson Normal School. She was a school teacher at the Bakersfield Common School and served a few years as Principal at the Bakersfield Elementary School retiring in 1977 after 40 years of educating in Bakersfield. She was a member of the Vermont Retired Teachers Association, Enosburg Falls Senior Citizen Club, Enosburgh Historical Society. She was a former member of 4-H, and the Vermont Grange. She had served as the organist for the Bakersfield United Methodist Church and the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church where she was also a member. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing the piano, going to church functions and senior citizen trips, and working in her flower gardens. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Sandra Johnson of Bangor, ME, Marsha (Johnson) Rohman and her husband Ted of Waterville, ME, Brent Johnson of Hartland, VT, and Craig Johnson and his wife Katie of Brandon, VT; several great nieces & nephews, 2 great great nephews & several cousins including special cousins, Eileen Richard of Wolfboro, NH, Edwin Holm of Londonderry, NH, and Jane Macomber of Brethren, MI. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brothers, Francis Johnson, Arland Merrill Johnson and his wife Genevieve, and Gerald Johnson and his wife Henrietta. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church on Church St. with Rev. Jon Bly officiating. Interment will take place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bakersfield at the convenience of the family. A time of visitation will be held at the Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of the funeral. For those who wish, contributions in Marguerites memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 120, Williston, VT 05495
ENOSBURG FALLS – John Claude St. Onge
....show , age 78, passed away unexpectedly, Friday evening December 25, 2009 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. John was born January 27, 1931 in St. Felix de Valois, Quebec Canada the son of the late Wilbrod & Rose (Vandette) St. Onge. John, at the age of seven moved with his family to Barton, VT from Canada where he resided until 1972 when he moved to Enosburg Falls. He worked at the Howard Bank for 25 years retiring in 1982 as a bank supervisor. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 1 of Montreal, Canada and the V.F.W. Charles Daprato Post #778 of Swanton, VT. He was also a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls. John was a sports enthusiast. As a young man he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball and then as an adult he refereed and umpired many youth basketball & baseball games. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics fan. He also enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife, Rita (Dupre) St. Onge of Enosburg Falls. John & Rita were married January 1, 1982. He is also survived by his children, John P. St. Onge and his friend Kimberly Peterson of Waterbury Center, Steven St. Onge of Fairfield, and Jeanne Sicard and her husband Richard of Barton; his grandchildren, Laurel Grenier, Nathan Sicard, Emilie Rich, and Andrea Miller; 1 great grandson, Caleb Grenier; a brother, George St. Onge and his wife Evangaline of Repentigny, Que. Canada; 2 sisters, Marguerite Frechette of Burlington, and Yolande Paquette and her husband George of Barton; several nieces, nephews and friends. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Roland Frechette; and a niece Susan Pelkey. John’s family would like to thank the staff at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab facility for the special care provided to John. He had been a resident there for nearly the last 7 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Missisquoi St., Enosburg Falls with Rev. Daniel Jordan celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. Interment will take place next spring in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg Falls. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or to the Enosburg Food Shelf, P.O. Box 614, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
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