Antonio Edward Marandola
Antonio Edward Marandola, 84, of Newport, died in Newport on Monday, August 9, 2004. Mr. Marandola was born in Newport on June 12, 1920, the son of Alessio and Marie (Lamoureux) Marandola. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad, then Hoods Creamery, and finally as a janitor for the U.S. Customs in Derby Line. He loved to feed the ducks at his home on the lake and enjoyed country music. He was a member of the Eagles Club Fraternal Order No. 4329, Veterans of Foreign Wars Newport Alfred Pepin Post No. 798, and American Legion Newport Post No. 21. On October 4, 2958, he married Eleanor Decoteau, who predeceased him on February 3,1998. He is survived by his sons Richard Marandola of Newport and Bruce Royer of Vermont. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport on Thursday, August 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 10 a.m., with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport with full military honors. A luncheon will follow the service at the Eagles Club in Newport. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Sheila Ann Gilbert
Sheila Ann Gilbert, 71, died in a hospice center in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 4, 2004, following a yearlong struggle with cancer. Mrs. Gilbert was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on January 27, 1933, a daughter of Edward H. and Miriam Gilbert. She lived at a boarding school in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, continuing to live there until her marriage to Robert Cunninghame-Graham. She then lived in Scotland until his death, after which she returned to the United States. After returning to the U.S., she spent many years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and at a summer cottage at Lake Willoughby in Westmore. While in Albuquerque she spent her time caring for children and volunteering at senior centers. She was a member of the Westmore Association and took part in many of its variety shows. She helped at the Westmore Community Church vacation Bible school programs and worked at the Westmore Ladies Aid annual Attic Auction. She loved cats and always had one as a house pet. She made many friends through her walk through life. She had many talents ù acting, wood carving, painting, and writing, which she loved sharing with others. She was well read. She loved hiking and swimming and loved the woods and nature. Surviving are her children and grandchildren: Robin Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh, Colin G. Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh, Christine Cunninghame-Graham and family of Paris, France, Carin Cunninghame-Graham Rivas of Australia, and a son, Justin Hunting of England. A sister, Ginger DeWolfe, of Essex also survives as well as other relatives. A brother, Edward Holmes Gilbert Jr., predeceased her. A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Gilbert will be held the Westmore Community Church fellowship hall on Sunday, August 15, at 3 p.m.

William J. "Bill" Dwyer
William J. "Bill" Dwyer, 89, of Sheffield, died on Sunday, August 8, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Dwyer was born in Sheffield Heights on February 15, 1915, a son of George and Nellie (Dopp) Dwyer. He attended Sheffield Heights School and Barton Academy, graduating as valedictorian in 1932. He also taught classes. He worked on the family farm. On November 18, 1938, he married Wilma Spring. They made their first home in Sheffield and then had farms in Wheelock, Sheffield, Coventry, and Barton, finally returning to Sheffield Heights, where he still lived. He farmed, drove truck for Checkerboard, became a deputy sheriff in Caledonia and Orleans counties, worked at the Blue Moon drive-in for four years, and worked for the Sheffield highway department. During this time he would be found policing at local dance halls. While he still farmed, he worked at Green Mountain Fence Company. When he stopped farming, he went to work for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans, from which he retired. With all of this, he still found time to join the Crystal Lake Grange, to which he belonged for 46 years. He served as master for many years and joined Shepherd Pomona Grange where he was also master. He served on the Orleans County Fair Association and helped direct traffic at both the Orleans and Caledonia county fairs. He also volunteered in Floral Hall helping with the grange booth and at the Caledonia fair helping with the grange food booth. He was a member of the St. Johnsbury Lodge of Loyal Order of the Moose. One of his longstanding traditions involved directing traffic at Sheffield Field Day every Labor Day. As he reached retirement, he was elected to serve as Sheffield town auditor for several years. He also enjoyed fishing with his family and would provide for them by taking everybody berrying around the area. On Sundays the family would go for rides to see different parts of Vermont. Those who will miss Mr. Dwyer include his sons: Rodney J. of Rhode Island, Lawrence J. "Larry" and his wife, Bonnie, of Orleans, and Francis J. "Frank" and his companion, Lori Curtis, of Sheffield; his daughter Eilene J. Jasper and her husband, Bill, of North Carolina; grandchildren: George T. and his wife, Charlene, of Massachusetts, Lize Jane of Florida, Chris R. of Milton, Eric W. of Orleans, Janice A. of Florida, Dennis J. of Maine, and Jennifer L. of Sheffield; his brothers Ken F. of St. Johnsbury and Edward R. of Essex Junction; and several cousins, and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Wilma; and by his children: Maxine J., Sandra J., and Dennis J. Funeral services were held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church August 11 with the Reverend Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Those who wish may send contributions in Mr. Dwyer's memory to the hospice unit of Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 336, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819. To sign the online register book, go to www.pearsonsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service.

Emile J. Auger
Emile J. Auger, 72, of South Cairo, New York, died suddenly August 4, 2004, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, New York, after a brief illness. Mr. Auger was born in Canada on August 19, 1931, and was a son of the late Alcide and Marierose (Elie) Auger. He has been a resident of South Cairo since 1980. He formerly lived in Evansville. He was a well-known logger in the area. He was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, and loved dirt track racing at Lebanon Valley, New York, and being in the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Estelle M. (Lussier) Auger, of South Cairo; by six children: Linda Blakslee and her husband, Brian, of Concord, Carole Selner and her husband, Joe, of Round Top, New York, Doris Shastany and her companion, John Fabrizio, of Acra, New York, Allen Auger and his wife, Barbara (Voulo), of Cairo, Diane Auger and her fiancTe, Steven Bartholomew, of Cairo, and Rachel Campbell and her husband, Gary, of Round Top; by two sisters, Alma Boudreau and Mathilde Lareau, both of Canada; by 11 grandchildren; by many nieces and nephews; and by his loving dog, Flash. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Monique Paradise. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 8 at the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo with the Reverend Father J. Nunan, pastor, as celebrant. Private cremation took place Monday at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands, New York. Burial of his cremains will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Auger's memory to the memorial fund of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, Mountain Avenue, Cairo, New York 12413. Arrangements are by Richards Funeral Home of Cairo.

Donald Miner Spooner
Donald Miner Spooner, 74, of Holland, died at his home on Monday, September 27, 2004. Mr. Spooner was born in New Haven on September 8, 1930, the son of Roy and Leola (Putnam) Spooner. He lived in South Burlington for many years and worked as an accountant for Health Insurance of Vermont. Upon his retirement in 1995, he built his beloved home in Holland where he lived happily for many years. He loved Vermont, and Holland Pond in particular, hiking the trails and making friends with many camp owners along the way. He is survived by his son Dale Spooner of South Burlington; by his former wife and lifelong friend, Joyce Spooner, of South Burlington; by his brother Weston Spooner of North Ferrisburg; by his sister-in-law Mary Spooner of Charlotte; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Donna in 1973; and by brothers Lawrence and Roy. A memorial service was held October 2 at Holland Methodist Church. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Spooner's memory may be made to the Holland Methodist Church or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Mr. Spooner's family wishes to thank the nurses and caregivers for their amazing talent, caring, and support. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Armand Morin
Armand Morin, 84, of West Charleston, and Edgewater, Florida, peacefully died at North Country Hospital in Newport on September 29, 2004, with his children at his bedside. Mr. Morin was born in Stanstead, Quebec, in 1920, the eldest son of Alice and Joseph Morin. His life was a colorful array of entrepreneurial adventures. He was involved in selling freezer lockers, a tractor dealership, a turkey farm, the Lyn-Burke Motel in Lyndonville, the Continental 93 Motel in New Hampshire, the Village Market, Tap and Die in Derby Line, and farming, including trees, dairy, beef cattle, and experimental beefalo. In the early 1990s, he and his wife, Norma, who predeceased him in 2003, lived in Florida for six months a year to be near his brother Marcel and Marcel's wife, Emma, and his sister Pauline of Leesburg, Florida. He had a dry sense of humor and good wit. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, entering into speculative ventures, playing golf, and creating dreams and seeing them through to fulfillment. He was also a connoisseur of fine food and was on a constant quest for the perfect martini. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by four children: Patricia Preseault and her husband, Paul, of Burlington, Bonnie Tasha of Edgewater, Marguerite Tyrell of San Diego, California, and David Morin of West Charleston; by the following grandchildren: Laurie Tasha of Anaheim, California, Gene Tasha of Phoenix, Arizona, Christyne Poage of Houston, Texas, Holly Hammond of Dallas, Texas, and Maui, Hawaii, Todd Preseault of Maui, J.P. Preseault of Seattle, Washington, and Heather, Amber, and Victoria Morin of Shelburne; by his eight great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held October 2 at St. Edward's Cemetery with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Morin's memory may be made to the intensive care unit at North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Guilbert Rodney Marsh
Guilbert Rodney Marsh, 51, of Greensboro, died Thursday, September 30, 2004, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Mr. Marsh was born January 24, 1953, in Newport, the son of the late Orvin Sr. and Doris (Haskins) Marsh. He attended Lake Region Union High School and graduated from North Country Union High School. He continued his education at Randolph Technical College. He entered the U.S. Air Force on June 19, 1972, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He served his country at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and was honorably discharged on May 24, 1974. In his earlier years he was employed by Cabot Creamery, St. J & L.C. Railroad Company, and the Mt. Mansfield Company in Stowe. For more than 20 years he was employed as a janitor at Hazen Union School in Hardwick. He retired in 2003 due to failing health. He was an avid Red Sox fan. Other enjoyments included fishing, camping, and being in the outdoors. Survivors include a son, Isaac Marsh, of Greensboro; a daughter, Kimberly Mayo, of Cabot; a granddaughter, Victoria Mayo, of Cabot; two brothers, Orvin Marsh Jr. of White River Junction and Raymond Marsh of Troy; five sisters: Madeline Hitchcock of Glover, Ilene Hodgdon of Greensboro, Gladys Millett of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Rose Cote of Derby, and Carol Colbeth of South Walden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine Reynard; and by two brothers, Lewis Marsh and Merle Cote. A graveside service was held October 5 in the North Troy Cemetery with the Reverend Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Marsh's memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. Arrangements are by Northern Vermont Funeral Service.

Doctor W. Douglas Kipp
Doctor W. Douglas Kipp, 83, of Norwich, died at home on October 3, 2004. Dr. Kipp was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 28, 1920, the son of Walter D. Kipp and Helen Lyster Kipp. He graduated from Charlemont High School in Massachusetts, Mount Hermon School, and Dartmouth College in 1943. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He entered Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned an ensign. He attended Submarine Chaser Training School in Miami, Florida, and was ordered to the Central Pacific, where he boarded the U.S.S. PC 478 at Tarowa. He served aboard her through all the campaigns through Iwo Jima, and the ship was awarded two engagement stars for the actions at Eniwetok and Saipan. Leaving the 478 as executive officer, he was ordered to assume command of the U.S.S. PC 1119 in the Philippines. Upon cessation of hostilities, he brought the ship back to Pearl Harbor and was discharged with the rank of lieutenant. His awards include the American Theater medal, Asiatic-Pacific medal with one engagement star, the Philippines Liberation medal, the World War II Victory medal, and the Command-at-Sea emblem. He graduated from Tufts University Dental School in 1951 and opened his office in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he practiced for 35 years. He was a life member of the American Dental Association and the New Hampshire Dental Society and a past president of the Lakes Region Dental Society. He belonged to the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro and served as a deacon for several years. He also belonged to American Legion Harriman-Hale Post No. 18 in Wolfeboro, the Patrol Craft Sailors Association, and the National Rifle Association. He was a dedicated member of the Wolfeboro Fire Department and served for 36 years, 14 as assistant chief. He established the first Explorer Post Program in Wolfeboro in 1951, served as its leader, and later became scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop No. 165. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth "Bette" Stanley Kipp; by his daughter Nancy Kipp Rosenblum of Norwich; by his son Jonathan Douglas Kipp of Londonderry, New Hampshire; by grandchildren: Holly and Scott Rosenblum and Ellen and Robert Kipp; and by several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 2 p.m., at the cemetery. In preference to flowers, donations may be made to the Robert F. Bradley Clinical Fund of the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02215; or the New Hampshire-Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Fund, 338 River Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602. Funeral arrangements by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Jeannette L. Jewett
Jeannette L. Jewett, 62, of Keene, New Hampshire, died at her home on Monday evening, September 27, 2004, surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief illness. Mrs. Jewett was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1942, the daughter of Wilfred R. and Irene C. (Turcotte) Dansereau. Her family moved to Greensboro where she grew up. She graduated from Greensboro High School. She married her husband, Larry E. Jewett, on July 23, 1960, in Greensboro. They later moved to Hardwick and Clinton, Massachusetts, before moving to Keene. She was employed by the National Grange Mutual Insurance Company in Keene for over 28 years in several capacities. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She always loved the ocean, taking scenic rides whenever possible. She enjoyed playing cribbage, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Jewett, of Keene; by her daughters Denise Pike of Penacook, New Hampshire, and Joyce Wilkinson of Somersworth, New Hampshire; by her son Larry P. Jewett of West Swanzey, New Hampshire; by a brother, Homer Dansereau, of Surry, New Hampshire; and by her grandchildren: Jessica Jewett, Zachary Jewett, Rylee Jewett, Tyler Pike, and Nathan Pike. Her brothers Robert and Ronald Dansereau predeceased her. Funeral services were held October 2 at St. Bernard Church in Keene, and burial followed in the family lot in St. Joseph Cemetery in Keene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Jewett to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1055 Taylor Avenue, Suite 201A, Baltimore, Maryland 21286; or to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition, 18 Belle Lane, Lee, New Hampshire 03824. Arrangements are by Fletcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Keene.

Henry Charles Hardt
Henry Charles Hardt, 73, of Troy, died in Derby on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Mr. Hardt was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17, 1930, the son of Dorothy (Praeger) and the late Henry Hardt. He served in the U.S. Navy, and he was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1967 after 20 years of service. He was also a quality control manager for Kraft-Agri-Mark in Troy, retiring in 1993. He was a member and past president of the Lions Club in Troy, a member of American Legion North Troy Post No. 28, and a member of the Fleet Reserve. He volunteered at North Country Hospital, at the senior meal site in Westfield, and at the community center. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture, and carpentry work. He loved the outdoors, participating in many community events, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Mason) Hardt, of Troy. They were married on November 17, 1973. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Hardt, of Tennessee; by children: Lauren Liverette and her husband, Jerry, of Asheboro, North Carolina, Ronald Hardt and his wife, Heather, of Salisbury, Neil Przybylinski and his wife, Maryann, of Connecticut, Richard Przybylinski and his wife, Patti, of Texas, Stanley Przybylinski and his wife, Susan, of Michigan, and Jeanne Layhee and her husband, Dale, of New York; by his sisters: Lori Madderom and her husband, Jim, of Oregon, Charlotte Rich and her husband, Bob, of Tennessee, and Barbara Dunlea and her husband, Ray, of Florida; by 16 grandchildren; and by one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his sister Marion Ketchum. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 8, at the Westfield Community Center at 11 a.m. At his request, Mr. Hardt will be buried at sea by the U.S. Navy. Contributions in Mr. Hardt's memory may be made to the Troy Lion's Club or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Nita Alice Ames
Nita Alice Ames, 82, of Derby, died in Newport on Friday, October 1, 2004. Mrs. Ames was born in East Charleston on May 15, 1922, the daughter of William "Will" and Olive (French) Gardner. She graduated from Derby Academy. On August 24, 1942, she married Lyndol Ames, who predeceased her in 1990. She helped her husband run the family farm and maple sugaring operation for 50 years. She was a 50-year member of the Homemakers Club and the Christian Women's Club in Newport, where she taught Bible studies. She was a founding member of the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially for large family gatherings. She was an excellent seamstress and avid knitter. She is survived by her children: Roderick Ames and his wife, Irene, of Morgan, Terrance Ames and his wife, Patty, of Sanford, Florida, and Dawnita Ames of Holland; by her grandchildren: Jacqueline Patenaude and her husband, Richard, Rosanna Reynolds, and Adam, Alica, Matthew, Sarah, and Marie Ames; by her great-grandchildren: Michael Johnson, Kylee Ames, and Jacob, and Thomas Reynolds; by her brothers Clayton Gardner and his wife, Gerry, of Seattle, Washington, and Raymond Gardner and his wife, Margaret, of Reading, Massachusetts; by her sisters: Ruth Metcalf of Columbus, Ohio, Lois Cardwell of Newport, and Beulah Griffes and her husband, Don, of East Charleston; by her daughter-in-law Ann Ames of Newport; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son David Ames; by her grandson Eric Ames; by her great-grandson Curtis Johnson; by her brothers Earl and Adelbert Gardner; and by her sisters Elizabeth Johnson and Elinor Cove. Funeral services were held October 6 at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Rick Smith and the Reverend Fred Barker co-officiating. Interment followed at Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Ames' memory may be made to the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 13, East Charleston, Vermont 05833. Online condolences may be made to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Elizabeth A. Scott
Elizabeth A. Scott, 78, of Montpelier, died November 23, 2004, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin after a long illness. Mrs. Scott was born March 12, 1926, in Irasburg, a daughter of Earl and Molly (Howell) Simino. She attended schools in Irasburg and graduated from Orleans High School in 1944. On July 9, 1949, she married Myron Scott in Montpelier. She was a homemaker who took great pride in her home and her family, particularly her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Augustine Parish in Montpelier. Survivors include her husband of Montpelier; four sons: Michael and his companion, Shelly Sweet, of Berlin, Tim of Montpelier, James and his wife, JoEllen, of Williamstown, and David and his companion, Deb Bizzozero, of Montpelier; two daughters, Linda and her husband, Fred Fowler, of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Susan Scott and her husband, Terry Muzzy, of Berlin; a sister, Pauline, and her husband, Wayne Wheeler, of Newport; and four grandchildren: Colin Fowler, Andrew Pratt, and Mathew and Shane Muzzy. A brother, John Simino, is deceased. Funeral services were held November 27 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home. Committal services followed at the Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Guare and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arlene Bell Rocheleau
Arlene Bell Rocheleau, 90, of Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport, died on Thursday, November 25, 2004. Mrs. Rocheleau was born in Newport on March 11, 1914, a daughter of William and Lottie (Collins) Turner. She attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School in Newport. On April 19, 1936, she married Louis G. Rocheleau of Newport. Together they operated and ran L.G. Rocheleau Grocery Store for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport and the Daughters of Isabella Clermont Circle, where she served as regent in past years. Throughout her lifetime she was known in the Northeast Kingdom as a talented pianist and organist. In her early years she taught piano in her home to many of the neighborhood children. On weekends folks could find her accompanying various dance bands in the area with her well-known piano style. She was also the church organist at St. Mary's until her mid seventies. Couples requested her to play for their weddings, and she did so with delight. Music was her joy. After her husband's death in 1972 she sold the store and began work as a nurse's aide at Bel-Aire until her retirement. She is survived by her two daughters, Joan McNeal and her husband, Brian, of Newport and Jane Comtois and her husband, Marcel, of Rochester, New Hampshire; by nine grandchildren: Timothy McNeal and his wife, Brenda, of Jacksonville, Florida, Brian Craig McNeal and his wife, Vicki, Jody Baker and her husband, Brad, Kelly Meunier and her husband, Andre, all of Newport, Marc Comtois and his wife, Gail, of Warwick, Rhode Island, Jana Krause and her husband, Joseph, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Beth Richards and her husband, David, of Anthem, Arizona, Darcy Aguilar and Tara Faront of Redding, California; and by 21 great-grandchildren; by a sister, Shirley Rochefort, of Derby; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Juanita in 1946; by her husband, Louis, in 1972; by her son Louis "Bill" in 2004; and by her sister Alice Hamelin. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated November 30 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Rocheleau's memory to the activity department at Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center, 52 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Anna Klosenski
Anna Klosenski, 91, of Newport, died in Newport, on Friday, November 26, 2004. Mrs. Klosenski was born in Shelton, Connecticut, on December 22, 1912, a daughter of Partim and Alexsandra (Maliniak) Kowtko. In November 1939 she married Walter J. Klosenski, who predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter Lois Proctor and her husband, Alfred III, of North Troy; by her grandchildren: Charles Holloway and his wife, Suzanne, of New Hampshire, John Holloway of New Hampshire, and Catherine Heroux of Vermont; by nine great-grandchildren; by three great-great-grandchildren; by several nieces and nephews; by her very caring and devoted caregivers Arlene Tice and her late husband, Herbert, their daughter Debra and her daughter Tina. She was predeceased by her brothers: William, John, and Stephen; and by her sister and brother-in-law, Julia and Daniel Kwoka. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Connecticut. Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.