Carl E. Bean
CABOT - Carl E. Bean, 81, of Guilford, Ct., died May 27, 2004. Born in Cabot, son of the late Herbert and Harriette (Walker) Bean. He spent his youth in Cabot and attended school there. He served in WW II attached to 1265th Combat Engineers Unit stationed in Germany. He married Lorriane Romao of Ct. where they lived until her death in 2001.
Funeral services were held in East Haven, Ct, May 29, 2004; a graveside military service was held at the Plainmont Cemetery, East Montpelier, June 5, 2004. Reverend William Wick, Chaplain of Norwich University officiated, Vermont Air National Guard of Camp Johnson gave a final tribute to Carl. A member of the guard presented the flag to his stepdaughter, Felicia.
Members of American Legion Post #10 attended. Pallbearers were Kenneth Russell, Roy Potter, Harold Bean, Lester (Eddie) Bean, Lyndal Lumbra and Jim Flynn. He was predeceased by sisters, Myrtle (Bean) Dow, and Marion (Bean) Potter; and brothers, Ralph Bean and G. Richard Bean. Relatives attending from this area were sister, Louise (Bean) Bashaw; nephews, Roy Potter, Lester Bean, and Harold Bean; and a niece, Judith Sanders.
Arrangements were by the Guare and Sons Funeral Home, Montpelier.
Laurence D. Smith
EAST CALAIS - Laurence Dwinell Smith, 74, of Southern Shores, N.C., previously of East Calais, died June 3, 2004, at his family homestead in East Calais after a short illness.
He was born Sept. 10, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Victor C. and Irene A. Dwinell Smith.
Mr. Smith graduated from Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, and attended Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa.
He served as a U.S. merchant marine.
He first married Anne Dougherty, who predeceased him in 1952. On March 23, 1996, he married Hannah Dwinell in Stewartown, Pa.
He worked for Consolidated Freightways in Pennsylvania until his retirement, and also owned his own large produce stand in Felton, Pa.
Mr. Smith enjoyed forestry, his family and local history. He was a member of the Calais Historical Society and the East Calais Fire District #1.
Survivors include his wife, Hannah D. Smith of Southern Shores, N.C.; children, L.D. Smith Jr. of North Charleston, S.C., Harold L. Smith of Broomill, Pa., Carole Ann Phelps of Upper Darby, Pa., Victoria I. Weiser of New Cumberland, Ga.; stepchildren, Suzanne E. Hood of Baford, Ga., and Catherine South of Peachtree City, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; and 3 stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in September for family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Rd., Barre, VT 05641. The des Groseilliers Funeral Home of Hardwick is in charge of the arrangements.
Douglas L. Vasseur Rites
BARRE TOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial for Douglas L. Vasseur, 48, of Farwell Street, who died Saturday, June 5, 2004, in the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, was held Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 11 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. The Rev. Henry Furman, parochial vicar, was celebrant. Seminarian James Zuccaro assisted Rev. Furman and read from the Old Testament. The Crucifer was William Shannon who did the New Testament Reading and led the Prayer of the Faithful.
Organist, Angeline Ennis accompanied soloists, Rita Laperle and Romeo Bilodeau in the hymns, 'For The Beauty Of The Earth', 'The King Of Love My Shepherd Is', 'Amazing Grace', 'Prayer of St. Francis', and 'Let There Be Peace On Earth'. Offertory Gifts were presented at the altar by sister, Carol Blakey and nieces, Heather Blakely and Kathy Blakely.
Internment followed in the St. Sylvester Cemetery in Websterville with Rev. Furman offering committal prayers. The bearers were cousins, Jeff Vasseur, Michael Vasseur, Steve Vasseur, Wayne Harrington, Bobby Mandigo, and Randy Mandigo.
Family and friends gathered at the Montpelier Elkˇ¦s following the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Rev. Furman led a prayer service Monday evening at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.
Charles F. Dudley
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Charles F. "Chub" Dudley, 89, died peacefully at his home on April 2, 2004.
He was born August 15, 1914, to Lena Wheeler Dudley and Clarence P. Dudley in East Montpelier. He attended East Montpelier schools and graduated from Goddard Seminary in 1932.
He was affectionately called "Chub" by all who knew him. His face was a familiar sight at the C.P. Dudley store in East Montpelier.
"Chub" married Doris Atkinson of Northfield on August 15, 1937.
He spent nearly 40 years working in the family business the C.P. Dudley store. Chub and Dot retired to Florida in the early 70's where they lived for about 30 years.
Chub was a mason for more than 60 years and served as master of the Wyoming Lodge in North Montpelier.
He is known to all as a man slow to anger and quick to forgive. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Chub is predeceased by his wife Doris of 64 years; two brothers Roy and Pershing (Perky), brother-in-law Lloyd Atkinson and nephew Richard Dudley.
He is survived by daughter Charris Gariazzo of New Mexico; two grandsons, Richard Gariazzo of Miami, Peter Gariazzo and his wife Summer of Richmond, Va. Two sisters-in-law Phyllis Duso and Geraldine Atkinson of Vt.; 9 nieces and nephews and numerous great and grand nephews and nieces. Also two daughters of his heart for 25 years, Charlene Small and Warrene Alexander.
Gardner Baker
PITTSFIELD - Gardner Baker, 94, of Pittsfield died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
He was born Aug. 26, 1909, in Pittsfield, son of Amie and Martha (Parmenter) Baker. He attended Pittsfield schools, and was a lifetime Pittsfield resident. On March 1, 1931, he married Gladys Brink in Bethel. She predeceased him in 2003.
Baker was employed as the road commissioner for the town of Pittsfield for many years.
Survivors include a son, Robert Baker of Pittsfield; daughters, Beverly Babcock of Proctor, Lois Threshner of Braintree, Leah Brown of Elk Creek, Va., and Barbara Conant of Mendon; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A private burial will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bethel at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsfield First Response Squad, PO Box 843, Pittsfield, VT 05762. The Day Funeral Home in Randolph is in charge of the arrangements.
John Balch
MONTPELIER - The family of John Balch (1923-2004) is saddened to announce his passing on April 5, 2004. John is most remembered as a loving husband and father, and as perhaps the greatest motivating force in bringing chess to children in Vermont.
Founder and director of the Vermont Chess Camp, John was an active friend and mentor to students across the entire state of Vermont. John's students held the Vermont State Champion title in six grades ranging from 1st grade to high school.
John passionately believed that learning chess helped children to use their minds well. His work with Vermont schools touched the lives of thousands of children.
In earlier years, John was an amateur tennis and ping-pong champion, and an enthusiastic skier. He was an armed services veteran of the second World War. He was a devoted family man, happily married to Barbara for 55 years, and enjoyed life most when surrounded by children, grandchildren, and more recently, great-grandchildren.
He was loved by all, is survived by many, and will be forgotten by none.
A Memorial Celebration of Johnˇ¦s life will be held Saturday, April 17th, at 1 pm, in the Old Meetinghouse Church, East Montpelier, Vermont. Directions are available online at www.meetinghouse.org or at www.vtchess.com.
This will be an appropriate service for children.
A Memorial Chess Scholarship Fund has been set up in Johnˇ¦s name. Contributions may be sent to: The John Balch Memorial Chess Scholarship Fund, c/o The Vermont Chess Camp, 330-69 Cityside Drive, Montpelier, Vermont 05602. Information at vtchess.com.
Funeral Rites for Velda C. Bardelli
Barre - A graveside service was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Hope Cemetery for Velda C. Bardelli of Orange Street, who died April 1, 2004 at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin.
The Rev. Peter Routhier, pastor of St. Monica Church, officiated. Fellowship and luncheon followed at the Hilltop Restaurant.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street in Barre, was in charge of the arrangements.
Ernest A. Phelps Jr.
SHARON - Ernest A. Phelps Jr., 79, of Sharon died Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin.
He was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Montpelier, son of Ernest and Hattie (Sweetser) Phelps Sr.
Phelps attended Montpelier schools. He married Louise Magewski, who predeceased him Feb. 20, 1974. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After he completed his service he moved to Topsham, where he farmed; then to Massachusetts in 1957; and finally to Sharon.
Phelps was a carpenter for CDF in White River Junction, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Sharon Fire Department for more than 20 years.
Survivors include a son, Leroy Phelps of Massachusetts; sisters, Marguerite Day of Topsham, Ruth Cummingham of Northhampton, Mass., and Pauline Smith of Florida; brothers, George Phelps of Brooksville, Fla., and William Phelps of Topsham; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Northhampton, Mass. There are no calling hours.
The Hale Funeral Home of Bradford is in charge of the arrangements.
Jane B. Potvin
GRAND ISLE - Jane B. (Gardner) Potvin, 68, died peacefully at her home in Grand Isle on Wednesday April 7, 2004, with her loving family by her side.
A lifetime Island resident, Jane was born in So. Hero, Vermont, on August 17, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Beatrice ( Tourville ) Gardner.
On June 25, 1952, she married James G. Potvin at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in South Hero. Jim predeceased her on Feb. 25, 1974 .
Surviving are Jane's children Jim Potvin and his wife Linda of Mt. Holly, and their children Sarah and Kristin; Jack Potvin and his wife Karlene of Grand Isle and their children Jeremy, Becky, Geina and Shane; Jeff Potvin and his wife Sherri of North Hero and their children Alex and Evan; Jocelyn Potvin of Winooski and her children Meghan, Dustin, Tim, and Autumn; Jill McKinstry and her husband Kevin of Colchester and their children Kurtis and Brad; and Jay Potvin and his wife Deb of China Grove, North Carolina and their daughter Gabrielle and by 5 great grandchildren as well as countless extended family and friends whose lives she touched.
Jane dedicated her life to her family, to the community and the lake. She always had a smile to welcome everyone into her home and life. Her leadership in the community has touched many families. If anyone needed help, she was there to clean their house or just to hold their hand in support and love. Jane was a lover of the environment and especially her beloved Lake Champlain. She recognized Lake Champlain as the precious gem it is and fought hard to improve its quality for future generations.
Jane was most recently employed by the Lake Champlain Basin Program and was an appointed member of the Water Resource Board for the State of Vermont. Jane was a member of the House of Representatives from 1985 - 1992, serving 6 years on the House of Transportation Committee and 2 years on Government Operations, along with many other State and Local committees. Jane was a teacher for Head Start, she owned and operated the 4 O'Clock Run and Bait and Tackle Shop in South Hero for 15 years and was an active member in her church. In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her brothers Howard, Edward Jr., and John Gardner and her sister Mary Vance.
A Libra Service will be celebrated on Saturday April 10, 2004 at 10 a.m., in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in So. Hero. Contributions in Janeˇ¦s memory may be made to either the Lake Champlain Basin Program, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT. 05458; The South Hero Land Trust, P.O. Box 455, South Hero, VT 05486; The VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Suite 1, Colchester, VT 05440 or to the Eleanor B. Daniels Fund, dedicated to the education, research and development program for woman with and of ovarian cancer, directed to Dr. Wong, FAHC, Arnold 2, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401 . Visiting hours will be on Friday April 9, 2004, from 3 pm to 9 pm in the Minor Funeral Home, located at 237 Rt. 7 So. in Milton.
Caryl Perry Wincuinas
MARSHFIELD, MA. - Caryl Perry Wincuinas of Marshfield, MA, formerly of Plainfield, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at The Boston Center for Acute Rehabilitation, surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 19, 1949 in Barre, daughter of C. Dean Perry and Doris (Gosselin) Perry.
Caryl was a 1967 graduate of Marshfield-Plainfield High School. She attended UVM and later graduated from Goddard College in 1978. Caryl married John Wincuinas March 15, 1969. Caryl worked in retail sales and ran several of her own small boutiques in the Boston area. Later she became a manager for in HOME FURNISHINGS in Natick, Mass.
Caryl was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and had many close friends. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, entertaining friends and family, going to art shows, jazz concerts, boating, and walking on the beach. Caryl is survived by her husband John of Marshfield, MA; her son Jason and wife Ella of Warwick, RI, her beloved grandchildren Perry and Juliet also of Warwick, RI; her beloved mother-in-law Dorothy Wincuinas of Marshfield, MA; her parents Dean and Doris Perry of Plainfield; her sister Kathy Perry of Plainfield; her niece Stephanie Horton and her partner John Visocan of Plainfield, and her beloved grand-niece Elizabeth Visocan also of Plainfield; Robert and Barbara and son Porter Wincuinas of Pittsfield, MA; Gary and Darlene Wincuinas of Detroit, Mich; many aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.
Caryl was dedicated to the nuance of beauty and happiness and would want you to think good thoughts. Two Celebrations of Caryl's life will be held. The first April 17th in Marshfield, MA, and the second May 1, 2004 at 10:00 AM at the Unitarian Church, Montpelier, VT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Caryl's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, ATTN: Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226; or MA Good Neighbor Energy Fund, c/o Salvation Army, 147 Berkely Street Boston, MA 02116.
Or you may log on to www.wincuinas.com for more information about Caryl's other favorite charities, her love of life, and arrangements for the Perry and Wincuinas family celebrations of her life.
Lea Young
CHICOPEE, MASS. - Lea (Domenichelli) Young, 90, of Chicopee died March 25, 2004 at Riverdale Gardens Nursing Home, West Springfield.
Born in Barre, VT on March 25, 1913, the daughter of late Primo and Alfonsa (Zambelli) Domenichelli, she was raised and schooled in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School. Lea has been a resident of Chicopee for the past 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Edward C. Young Sr. who died in August of 1999. The most important aspect in Lea's life was her family came first. Her love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was her greatest joy and she will be sadly missed by them.
She is survived by 2 sons, Edward C. Young Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL and George W. Young of Chicopee, MA; a daughter, Barbara Orwat of Chicopee, MA; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Lea will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Hope Cemetery Barre, Vermont. There were no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army P.O. Box 971, 170 Pearl Street Springfield, MA 01101. Sampson Family Chapels is entrusted with the arrangements.
Bernadette C. Duto
RANDOLPH – Bernadette C. Duto, 93, of Randolph died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Mayo Health Care in Northfield.
She was born Aug. 5, 1910, in St. Malo, Quebec, Canada, daughter of Joseph and Jennie (Favreau) Chaloux.
Mrs. Duto was raised and attended school in Derby.
On Oct. 9, 1932, she married John Duto in Randolph. He died in 1953.
They lived in Massachusetts before moving to Randolph in 1941.
She was employed by VanRaalte & Waterbury Plastics in Randolph. She was a member of Sts. Donation and Rogation Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and the Randolph Grange.
She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, flowers and gardening.
Survivors include a son, Bernard Duto of White River Junction; daughters, Mary Forrest of Randolph, and Irene Piche of Ware, Mass.; sisters, Leona Gratton of Randolph, and Edith Barcomb of Brockton, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by brothers, Etienne and Rosario Chaloux.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Day Funeral Home in Randolph, with the Rev. John Milanese officiating. Burial will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Randolph. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mayo Health Care, Patient Activity Fund, 71 Richardson Ave., Northfield, VT 05663.
Funeral Rites for Joseph A. Livendale
QUEENSBURY, NY & BARRE — A service of remembrance and celebration of life was held Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Barre Congregational Church for Joseph Alan Livendale of Queen Mary Drive who died March 29, 2004 at his home. He was a native of Barre.
The Rev. David Vanderlinde-Abernathy was the worship leader. Words of remembrance were offered by his cousins Heather Pickel and Jeff Noyes. Scott Cameron, his lacrosse coach at Spaulding High School, as well as friends, Leo Buttura Jr., John Black, Jeff Martel and Jennifer Plante-Gilwee also offered their reflections. Rossie Conklin, his aunt and godmother, read from Scripture and his godfather, Robert Roy, read the 23rd Psalm.
Organist Eric Giles accompanied the congregation in the Hymns “In the Garden”, My Life Flows on in Endless Song” and “Amazing Grace”.
The honorary bearers were his cousin, Brian Conklin; friends, John Black and Brice Blaisdell; co-workers and friends, Kevin Kieft and Mike Sciano; his college roommate, Jonathan Smith and his godfather, Robert Roy. The ushers at the church were John Black, Brice Blaisdell, Kevin Kieft and Jonathan Smith.
A reception and luncheon followed at the Barre Canadian Club.
The committal service preceded at the Hope Cemetery where the Rev. Vanderlinde-Abernathy presided. The bearers were his cousins, Jeff, Greg, Steven and Taylor Noyes, Robin and Heather Pickel, Aaron, Scott and Daniel Robinson and Ben and Adam Schersten.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street in Barre was in charge of the arrangements. u
Pearle F. Moore
WILLIAMSTOWN – Pearle F. Moore, 103, of Mayo Health Care in Northfield for the past three years and a former Rood Pond Road resident, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, in the Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
Born September 24, 1900 in Brattleboro, she was the daughter of Ransom and Josie Bell (Baker) Newcombe. She attended Williamstown Elementary School and Greenfield, MA High School.
On April 24, 1920, she married Alexander A. Moore. They made their home in Rhode Island, before moving to Rutland Heights, MA. After his retirement, they moved to Orford, NH. He died April 13, 1973. For nearly 20 years, she resided in Williamstown.
In earlier years, she was a student nurse at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. Later for 10 years, she worked for the East Gardner, MA Mental Hospital. Mrs. Moore taught occupational therapy through arts and crafts.
She was a member of the People’s Church in Orford, NH and the Church of Christ in South Barre. Her interests were painting, flower gardening and rug making.
Survivors include a grandson, Michael Poulin and his wife, Betty of Williamstown; two great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Poulin and Kathie LaFreniere; five great-great-grandchildren, Garett Poulin, Nathan Poulin, Ashley LaFreniere, Tyler LaFreniere, and Brittany LaFreniere; a niece, Josie McQueen; and two grand-nieces, Marie Cone and Lori Sczerbac.
A daughter, Pearle Poulin and a sister, Dorothy Converse predeceased her.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. There are no calling hours.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Phoebe Hooker Welch
BRADFORD - Phoebe Hooker Welch, 89, of Bradford died Friday, April 2, 2004, at Brookside Nursing home in Wilder. She had lived in Bradford her entire lifetime, residing in her home on North Main Street for many years.
Phoebe Marie was born in South Ryegate on April 20, 1914. She was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. George W. Darling of South Ryegate and was the only child born to Burnside Herman Hooker and Grace Darling Hooker, who also resided in Bradford for over 50 years.
She was a graduate from Bradford Academy with high honors in the Class of 1932. She graduated from the University of Vermont, where she majored in elementary education. In 1935, she married Kenneth Donald Welch, of Newbury. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1985. Mr. Welch predeceased her in 1991.
She was active for many years in the Iona Chapter of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was appointed to the original planning commission which structured the present zoning by-laws for Bradford. She is a member of the Bradford United Church of Christ.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Hooker Hart of Middleton, Mass., and Donna Marie Kirk of Montclair, Va.; four grandchildren, Patricia Hart Rogue of North Andover, Mass., James Hooker Hart of Bradford, Christopher Gary Sinclair of Amesbury, Mass., and Elizabeth Kaydie Sinclair of Montclair, Va.; two great grandchildren, Kathryn Hart Rogue and Timothy James Darling, both of North Andover, Mass.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Bradford United Church of Christ with Rev. Harvey Bartlett officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Welch's memory may be made to Brookside Nursing Home "Patient Fund" in Wilder.
The Hale Funeral Home of Bradford is in charge of arrangements.
Ross W. Whipple
LARGO, Fla. - Ross W. Whipple, 84, of Newport, passed away in Largo, Florida on Friday, April 2, 2004.
He was born July 7, 1919, in Newport Center, the son of Don and Zetta (Armstrong) Whipple. He attended schools in Newport Center, Irasburg, Newbury and Barre, and graduated from Rutland High School in 1938.
Before coming to Newport in 1956, he worked at various jobs in St. Johnsbury, Barre, Montpelier and Burlington. In 1940 he married Lillian M. Marineau in Montpelier; she died in June of 2003.
When he and his wife Lillian came to Newport they owned a television and chainsaw business on Spring Street and in 1959 opened a television and furniture store on Union Street with Forrest Rice as their partner. Ill health forced him to retire in 1973.
Ross was a very civic-minded man and was involved in many community organizations and events. He was a member of Montpelier Elks Lodge 924 from 1949 to 1960, when he instituted the 13th Elks Lodge in the state in Newport and was its first Exalted Ruler. He was also a past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler North. He was a member of the first Vermont Environmental Commission for three years and was also one of the first class of Vermont State Police Auxiliary.
He organized two regattas that were held on Lake Memphremagog from Prouty Beach, which included boat racing, trick water skiers and parachutists. Ross was extremely active at the Newport Airport and ran three very successful air shows in the mid to late 1960s. He was a member of the Memphremagog Lodge of Masons #65 F&AM and past member of the Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by his children, Val Whipple and his wife Lorraine of Newport, Lee Whipple of South Hero, and Linda Clark and her husband Darrel of Largo, Florida, by his grandchildren, Don Whipple and his wife Louise of Newport and their children, Jonathan and Sydney, Chris Whipple and his wife Betsy of Colchester, Todd Whipple of Newport, Tamara Sterling and her husband Jon of Woodstock and their children, Justin, Chelsea and Seth, Tracey Landry and her husband David of Wilder and their children, Briana and Arica, Cory Clark and his wife Kelly of Loudon, New Hampshire, Sara Whipple of Oregon, and Scott Whipple of Burlington, and by a special granddaughter, Nikole Brainard and her husband Lindsey and their children, Maya and Chase. He is also survived by his sisters, Helen Simino of Burlington, Donna Krupp of St. Albans, and Leah Hansen and her husband Ken of Piermont, New Hampshire, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ross's life will be held on Saturday, April 10 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Ave.) at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Shoemaker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service, with an Elks service being held at 10:00 a.m. Interment
will follow at the Newport center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Ross's memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to IROC, swimming pool fund, P.O. Box 558, Derby, VT 05829.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family owned and operated.
Lucien H. Boisvert
BARRE - Lucien H. Boisvert, 53, of Simoneau's Community Care Home on 11 Averill St., passed away Saturday, January 24, 2004 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.
Born on July 23, 1950, in Hardwick, Vt. he was the son of the late Emile and Marguerite (Veilleux) Boisvert.
He was a graduate of St. Paul School in Barton, Vt. The family moved to Barre in 1966.
He was employed by the Barre City Sewage Treatment Plant; also Central Cab Co. in Barre; Julio's in Montpelier, where he later was a crossing guard.
His hobbies were, playing cards with his family and friends; playing horseshoes, bowling, going to the flea markets. He was an avid Giant's fan; enjoyed football; and loved to phone his friends on his cell phone. Lucien especially enjoyed being a grandfather and dressing up as Santa Claus for his grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Monica Church.
On July 25, 1970 he married Sylvia Perkins in St. Monica Church in Barre. They later divorced.
Survivors include: two daughters, Laurie and husband, Jeff Roux of West Topsham, Vt., Tammy and husband, Brian Bell of Barre; one son, Jeremy and wife, Sonya of Barre Town; seven grandchildren, Rusty Kevin and Tina Bell of Barre, Chistopher Holmes of North Carolina, Emily and Makayia Boisvert of Barre Town, and Alisha Roux of West Topsham; four brothers, Robert and wife, Cathy Boisvert of Barton, Vt., Rosaire Boisvert of Miami, Fla., Emile Boisvert of Barre, and John and wife, Song Boisvert of Vancouver, Wash.; and four sisters, Anna and husband, Richard Pecor of Brookfield, Vt., Yvette Boisvert of Northfield, Dianna Slayton and Rita George both of Barre.
Besides his parents, Lucien is predeceased by two brothers, William and Marcel Boisvert; and one sister, Roberta Boisvert.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St., Barre.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Barre.
Contributions, in Lucien's memory may be made to the family, c/o Jeremy Boisvert, 5 Rudd Farm Rd., Barre, Vt., 05641.
Eva Elizabeth Pilbin
NEWPORT - Eva Elizabeth Pilbin, 80, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at the Bel Aire Center in Newport.
Born on April 28, 1923, in Calais, she was the daughter of Freeman and Mary (Brunell) Avery.
She attended Calais schools.
In 1942, she married Charles Pilbin.
Survivors include: a daughter, Ruth Nutting of Meadville, Pa.; a son, Charles Pilbin of Cabot; two brothers, William Avery of East Orange, and Richard Avery of Chelsea; one sister, Lila Wilder of Worcester; one grandchild, and four great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Blaisdell and Pauline Spidle.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Robinson Cemetery in Calais.
Barber & Lanier Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Edward H. Barslow
BARRE, VT - Edward H. "Eddie" Barslow, 90, of Tilden House on South Main Street, died Saturday, January 24, 2004, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. He had been in ill health for several years.
Born March 25, 1913 in Nashua, NH, he was the son of Frederick and Catherine (Radigan) Barslow. He attended Haverhill, MA High School.
On October 12, 1934, he married Evelyn Adele Pothier in Haverhill. He built a home on Pilgrim Road in Haverhill where they lived until moving to Barre, VT in 1947. She died in April of 1983.
During World War II, he worked in the Quincy, MA shipyard. A longtime insulation, roofing, and siding contractor, he first worked as a sales manager for Cranton Insulation and Roofing Company of New England and later owned and operated Barslow Insulation Company in Barre.
In earlier years, he attended St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre.
He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his two great-granddaughters, Ashton and Alexa. His other interests were his work, politics, music particularly the Mills Brothers, Ink Spots, Ravens, and Platters, and boxing in which he was a Golden Gloves Champion in Massachusetts. He had many friends and was especially close to Mary and Cathy who spoke with him on a daily basis. He helped and was compassionate to many people and also was a teacher of his trade to some.
Survivors include a son, Barry Barslow and his wife, Diane of Websterville, VT; a daughter, Joyce Barslow of Toronto, Ontario; three grandchildren, "Kim" Anthony Verombeck of Toronto, Ontario, Julie Kimball and her husband, Lee of Barre Town, and Carey Barslow of Barre; three great-grandchildren, Ashton Kimball and Alexa Kimball of Barre Town and Kim Noel Verombeck of Vancouver, BC; a brother, Richard Barslow of New Mexico, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and his wife, he is predeceased by a son, Edward Earl Barslow, who died on April 17, 2002; a brother, Fred; and four sisters, Dorothy, Ethel, Alice, and Cal.
Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Keith Avenue, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Galley Senior Meals, 14 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641.
Dorotha Parkhurst
MORETOWN, VT - Dorotha Parkhurst, 80, died peacefully at her home on Cobb Hill on Friday, January 23, 2004, surrounded by her loved ones as they sang "A Mansion Over the Hilltop" and "Wherever You Go".
Dot was born in Craftsbury on May 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Alice Parkhurst. She attended grade school in Craftsbury and Worcester and later was a student at Craftsbury Academy. She was previously married to Raymond Utton.
Since her childhood days, Dot had a gift for music and entertaining. She became well known throughout Vermont for her soft and gentle singing voice and her mandolin, guitar and harmonica playing. Dot worked for Maxham Fur Farms in Worcester for many years until moving to Waterbury in 1962. That year, she and her dear friend Eleanor Martin formed the musical duo known as "The Hurstins" and together they played at dances, Grange Meetings, Midsummer Festivals, Nursing Homes and family gatherings. Their music is included in well known folklorist/musician/educator Marc Greenberg's video "The Unbroken Circle" and newly released CD titled "Kitchen Tunks and Parlor Songs". Despite her declining health, Dot performed most recently with Marc Greenberg at Julio's in Montpelier in November 2003. For the past 10 years, since Eleanor Martin's death, Dot has taken part in the Hospice Memorial Services for families served by Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. An artist and naturalist who loved the land, birds and every living creature, Dot created over 1000 exquisite and intricately wood burned/painted images on boxes and plaques that were given and sold to appreciative recipients throughout the country. Dot had been a long time member of the Grange.
Dot will be remembered for her love of music, her love of life and will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives.
She is survived by her children, Ronald Utton and his wife, Joan of Akron NY and Judy Rogers of Reno NV; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; two sisters, June Richardson of Worcester and Marilyn Richardson of East Calais; an uncle, John Parkhurst of Charlestown NH; an aunt, Shirley Parkhurst of Charlestown NH; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends; and her beloved cat, Sunny.
It was Dot's request that there be no funeral services or calling hours. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury. For those who wish, memorial gifts may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.
Franklin Robert York
EAST MONTPELIER - Franklin Robert York, 91, of 1100 Murray Road, East Montpelier, VT, died January 24, 2004, at home with his wife and daughter under hospice care.
Franklin was born on November 18, 1912 in Hamilton, Illinois. He was the son of John David York and Della Abbott York. He attended High School in Rock Island, IL and graduated from the University of Hartford, Hartford, CT. Frank worked as a civilian in California for the government during WWII. He married Terry Ricker on Sept. 28, 1976 in Charlotte, VT.
Franklin was employed as a mechanical engineer for United Technology (Pratt & Whitney Aircraft) for 35 years, retiring in July of 1975.
In the 1930s, Franklin was employed by the Florsheim family as a nationally recognized dog handler, showing at Madison Square Garden. He also managed their estate. He continued in this profession for Governor Crane of Massachusetts, who introduced Great Pyrenees to the show circuit. In 1950, Franklin joined the 1st Governor's Horse Guard of Connecticut. He became a renowned equestrian instructing horsemanship all over the East Coast. He worked for many years with 4H students, the United States Pony Club and many other riding clubs in New England. He also instructed at Teela Wooket Camps in Roxbury, VT for many seasons. Franklin was an avid fox hunter who was a member of the Middlebury Hunt Club in Connecticut and the Green Mountain Hounds in Stowe/Waitsfield, VT. He furthered his equestrian training at Potomac Horse Center and the Esquela in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
He instilled in his family this love of animals and riding. He and his wife have raised and trained horses in East Montpelier for 28 years.
Franklin retired from the Horse Guard as a Captain in 1975 when he moved to Vermont.
In his final years he enjoyed his animals at his farm, attending polo matches, and fox hunts and enjoying his many friends.
Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Terry of East Montpelier, VT; his daughter, Blenda York Fairman and son-in-law Fredric Fairman, of Savannah, Georgia; their children, Paul Gauthier of Manchester, Nathan Alexander of Los Angeles, Edan Alexander, Elliott Mitchell and Hannah Mitchell all of Savannah.
He leaves grandchildren, Dawn Brault, Mark Holt, Donna Holt, Holly Walker and Franklin III, twelve great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by daughter Gaye Ellen York, son Franklin York Jr. and grandson Brian Scott York.
Following Franklin's wishes there will be no funeral service or calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., American Heart Association or the Central Vermont Humane Society.
The family may be contacted at 110 Murray Rd., East Montpelier, VT 05602 Barber & Lanier Funeral and Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.
