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Andrew Barry Brown
 
WINOOSKI/FAIRFAX: Andrew Barry Brown Jr., age 76, passed away in Winooski surrounded by his family, on September 3, 2023, after battling with melanoma.

Andy was born on January 3, 1947, the son of Rhoda (Bassett) and Andrew B. Brown in Bay Shore, NY. Because his father served in the US Army, Andy spent his childhood moving with his family within the United States and places overseas such as Japan and Germany. The family eventually settled in Bakersfield, VT.

Andy graduated high school from Brigham Academy in 1965 and went on to study mathematics at Johnson State College.

After graduating with a degree in mathematics Andy started his first teaching job at St. Albans Town School in 1972 where he taught for over 37 years until his retirement. During that time Andy earned a Masters in Math Education from the University of Vermont. After retirement, because of his love of math and lifelong learning, he became an instructor at CCV helping students learn Algebra. Throughout Andy’s life, he shared his view of the world around him through photography. His images captured his love for his family and his special places – the beach and times in nature. When Andy retired, he furthered his photography art by practicing digital painting using his photographs as a base for the work. He was a member of the Northern Vermont Artist Association.

Andy married Sandy Hall in 1979 in St. Albans. They resided in the wonderful Windtop neighborhood in Fairfax where their two children, Courtney and Megan, spent their childhoods until moving on to college. Since 2009 Sandy and Andy have been enjoying life in the town of Winooski.

Andy lived his life with his family as the focus. He attended all his daughters’ sports activities and school events and continued to participate in his grandkids’ activities. He instilled in his daughters his love of family, the environment, and learning. Many summer vacations were spent in Maine or Cape Cod enjoying the ocean. Andy loved family adventures such as the cross-country camping trip from Vermont to California with everyone packed into the Camry.

Andrew was predeceased by his parents and brother, Charlie Brown. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter Courtney Laflin, her husband Jeremy and daughters, Clara and Isabelle (Rockledge, FL); daughter Megan Klinefelter, her husband Bob and son, Tommy (Essex, VT.) He is also survived by his sister Charlotte Sue Langreich, and brothers Walter, Warren, Carlton, Greg (Dale), Jerry (Sue), and Noel (Maureen); and by several much-loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In honor of his lifelong commitment to taking care of the earth and the environment, Andy chose a green burial. A memorial celebration of Andy’s life will be scheduled at a later date.

The family wants to thank Dr. Rehman and her oncology team, the Miller 5 nursing staff, and the UVM Home Health and Hospice team.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Vermont Public Radio, 365 Troy Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446, or McClure Miller Respite House, UVM Home Health and Hospice Development Office, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT  05446, or any environmental initiative.

Honored to be serving the family of Andrew Brown is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolences are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com

Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting
When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Library Conference Room

Agenda:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes from July 20, 2023, meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Correspondence

Updates:
Library Highlights since our last meeting
Summer Reading Program
Early Literacy Project
Library 50th Anniversary Celebration
Library Logo

New Business:
            Executive Session
   Budget meeting October 12th, 2023
   Agenda for October Joint Board Meeting (October 19th, 2023)

*A Zoom link is available to attend the meeting remotely. Please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or 802-849-2420 for more information.

Fairfax Community Library Programs for September 2023!
Youth Events:
Tuesday, September 5, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, September 6, 3 pm: Friendship Bracelets
Use a simple loom to make lovely braided friendship bracelets! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, September 6, 13,  20 & 27 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, September 13, 3 pm: Bridge Building
Build the strongest bridge you can with just popsicle sticks and tape! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, September 20, 3 pm: Egg Carton Animal Portraits
Make a 3 dimensional animal portrait with egg cartons! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, September 27, 1 pm: Minecraft creature jars
Make a Minecraft creature and create a little habitat for it! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events:
Tuesday, September 12, 5:30 pm: Baking Class with Steve LaRosa
Learn how to make delectable zucchini and lemon muffins with Steve LaRosa! Materials provided. This is a take and make class - Steve will teach how to assemble the muffins and you can take them home to bake them. All skill levels welcome! Space is limited, so please call 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to register!

Thursday, September 21, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is Indian Givers, by J Weatherford. Book club will meet in the library. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link, please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or call us at 849-2420. All are welcome!

Family Events:
Thursday, September 28, 5:30 - 7 pm: 50th Anniversary Celebration!
The library is turning 50 this year! To celebrate, we are throwing a 1970's themed party! Join us for food, crafts and fun. There will be a small trivia competition as well, starting at 6pm, so get your teams ready! No registration required. All are welcome!

For up-to-date information, visit our Facebook page or https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org

Jean Carol Gregoire

Jean Carol Gregoire (Quagliaroli) passed away on August 10, 2023 in St. Albans, VT. Born on July 15, 1940 in Hartford, CT. Jean grew up in Windsor Locks, CT with her parents and four older sisters.

She met the love of her life, Bernard Gregoire, while he was renting an apt from her Aunt next door. The two love birds married in 1961 and began a family shortly after. In 1965, with two sons born and another child on the way, the family moved to St. Albans, VT so Bernie could begin his career at IBM. Preparing for a larger family, they began construction on a house in Fairfax, VT in 1967 and moved in the following year just before their last two children were born. Now a family of seven, they became regular attendees of St. Luke's Catholic Parish.

Jean was a devoted housewife and mother and always there for her family.  She enjoyed her flower gardens, especially roses and African violets and making granny squares. Jean was always grateful for the good friendships she made in the town and socializing with the neighbors. The door was always open for friends and family to visit. As often as she could, she traveled to CT to see her family.

Jean was predeceased by her husband Bernard Gregoire, Sr, her parents - Joe and Jessie Quagliaroli, Gerard and Alice Gregoire (Bernie’s parents), two sisters Joan and Jeanette, five brother in laws, three nephews and one niece.  She is survived by two sisters, Joyce and Janice (twin).  Jean leaves behind her five children - Bernard, Jr., David (Tammi), Patty, Mark, and Linda; and 11 grandchildren - Stephen, Joseph, Rebecca, Danielle, Matthew, Abigail, Justin, Luc, Naomi, Brenden and Nicole and 5 great grandchildren - Vylet, Francesca, Vincent, Jasher, Theodore and another on the way.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 6pm-8pm in the Minor Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Luke's Church, Fairfax on Saturday August 19 at 11am. Burial to follow in St. Luke's Cemetery Fairfax.

Fletcher - Eleanor Alice (Broe) Cross, 75, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born on April 1, 1948, daughter of the late Reginald and Nellie (Rich) Broe. Eleanor married John Cross on July 4, 1970. Eleanor attended BFA Fairfax graduating in 1968. She was a stay-at-home mother raising her 3 children until they were all in school when she began working part-time at Smuggler’s Notch as a room cleaner. She also worked as a private house cleaner as well as a custodian at BFA Fairfax.

Eleanor was an avid knitter, quilter and reader of many romance novels. She loved baking and you could always find a fresh pie, or a batch of homemade buttermilk donuts in her kitchen. In the Summer, you could always find Eleanor and her family canning every vegetable you could imagine as well as making pickles and many jams and jellies. This is a trait that she passed along to her Son Harold and Daughter Stacey who love canning and pickling and learned their love of cooking and baking from her as well. She loved playing cards with friends and family, especially poker and thirty-one but her all time favorite activity was ATV riding with her husband John. Whether it was a quick ride on the trails around their home or an extended trip to Canada or Maine with their many ATV friends. Eleanor was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No 1527 Auxiliary, Jeffersonville, VT.

Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great great grandmother and nothing made her happier than being surrounded by her family.

Eleanor is survived by her loving husband of 53 years John Cross, son Harold Cross and life partner Joseph Russell, two daughters Stacey Sylvestre and partner James DiTullio, Heather Cross, brothers Gary Broe and wife Ann, Greg Broe and partner Cindy Brio, sisters-in-law Pat Broe, Laurie Broe and Vicky Broe, six grandchildren Alexandria Bathalon and husband Brandon, Nathan Cross, Jordan Stevens, Allison Naylor, Liam Sylvestre, Tanysha Sylvestre, five great grandchildren Lucas, Aurora, Shepherd, Scarlett, Nash, several nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by her brothers Reginald “Reggie” Broe Jr., Jeffrey Broe, Bert Broe and Michael Broe.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at A W Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of Fairfax with Reverend Katherine Arthaud officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Sanderson Corners Cemetery. A celebration of Eleanor’s life will take place at the Cross Home in Fletcher. Please bring a dish to share if you so choose. Memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the American Diabetes Assoc, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

Fairfax – Pauline (Webb) Lavallee, 82, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in St. Albans on March 5, 1941, daughter of the late S. William and Marion (Leach) Webb. She married Paul Lavallee on May 17, 1985, in Fairfax, Vermont.

Though Pauline spent her professional life in the banking industry, her biggest secure deposits were in the love and support of her family. Pauline was the matriarch of her clan. She always gave the best hugs. If you asked her opinion, you would get it – unfiltered. She was funny, and kind, and was always up for a good party. The pineapple pies she made each year for the Fairfax Vermont Historical Society Annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and Band Concert was a thing of legend. She enjoyed Stamping immensely. She loved watching Jeopardy. She would always read mysteries and you could often find a James Patterson novel by her side. She was always the life of the party. And proper nosy! - - always ready to help and never backed away from a good challenge or a healthy (and lively) debate! And her laughter – her laughter would turn on every light in the room!

Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Paul Lavallee, five sons; David Shepardson of Reisterstown, MD, Douglas Shepardson of Fairfax, VT, Thomas Lavallee of Rock Hill SC, David Lavallee of St. Albans, VT, George Lavallee of Miami Beach, FL, two daughters; Carol Graves and her husband Michael of Rondo, MO, Nancy Benoit and her husband John of Santee, SC, three sisters; Wanda Nichols and her husband John, of Lake Placid, FL, Shirley Wood and her husband Mike, of Flat Rock, NC, Martha Webb of Aberdeen, WA, a sister-in-law; Claire Lemnah and her husband Ralph of Fairfax, VT; five grandchildren; Amanda Graves and her brother Christopher, Thomas Benoit, Jennifer Lavallee, and Jack Shepardson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins, and many dear friends. Pauline will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday August 1, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at A W Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the family lot in St. Luke Cemetery, Fairfax with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Memorial contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association 75 Talcott Rd, Suite 40 Williston, VT 05495, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, APDA VT Chapter, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401 or the American Cancer Society, Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495-1460. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

Curtis Elliott Cooper, 70, of Fairfax, Vt, passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of family on July 22, 2023, due to complications from PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Even when things got difficult, he never gave up his humor and the sparkle in his eye. His laugh and bright smile will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Curtis was born the youngest of two children on August 5th, 1952 to Maurice (Bill) and Shirley (Young) Cooper in Springfield, Vt. After he graduated from Springfield High School in 1970, he went on to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology at Vermont Technical College.

After graduating with a degree in Engineering, he started at Simmonds Precision Products in Vergennes, Vt, kickstarting a 20+ year career continuing on to Belden Wire and Cable in Essex, Vt as lead technician.

In 1982, Curtis met Linda (Evarts) Cooper in Vergennes, Vt and went on to raise 3 daughters in the home he built in Charlotte, Vt.

Curtis wore many hats: husband, poppy, dad, uncle, brother, son, pet lover, Mr. Dependable, drummer, skier, avid star watcher and Celtics fan. He was our finance guy, always planning for the future for our family. He was never one to toss a broken electronic that could be taken apart to be “fixed” in the basement. In his younger years he could be found on the mountain skiing, at a lake fishing or catching a show in the local clubs from a newly created band called Aerosmith. He was a low-key man and preferred quiet nights watching a game or show snuggled up to one of the many cats and dogs we had over the years. But when it came to music, he could really rock on his drum set, finger drumming or foot tapping to the beat with the loudest of them. Raising his girls was no small feat. As a girl-dad, he prided himself on patience, always showing up for them (no matter how long the wait), providing some of the best advice, fixing anything, and being the best example of a man, even if that meant spending a day riding the lawn mower for some peace.

Curtis was predeceased by his father Maurice Cooper. He is survived by his mother Shirley Cooper of Springfield, Vt, loving wife Linda Cooper of Fairfax, Vt, daughters Christine (Chuck) Wiegand of Jeffersonville, Vt, Billie Crane (Craig Butkus) of South Burlington, Vt, Jenny (Kurt) Hunt of Williamsburg, Va, grandchildren Dakota & Samantha Crane, Charles & Celia Wiegand, Henry & Levi Hunt, sister Deanna (Buddy) Dexter of Springfield, Vt and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank Nancy Hadley (sister in-law) for her endless support during this difficult time. We also deeply appreciate the care and compassion of the Franklin County Home Health Hospice team members, Heather and Nicole, as well as Diane Gagnon and Wayne Crandall with Home Instead.

A private service will be held at Grand View Cemetery at the Charlotte Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

"Hand him his drumsticks and get out of his way”

Fairfax Community Library Programs in August

Youth Events
Tuesday, August 1, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, August 2, 1 pm: Sock Doughnuts
Make squishy doughnut out of a sock! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home!

Wednesday, August 9, 1 pm: Magic Wand Making
Decorate your very own magic wand! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, August 23, 3 pm: Paper Bag Book
Make a cute little book out of a paper bag! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events
June 24 - August 11: Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
Sign up online, or in person at the library, and pick up your summer reading bingo sheet. Check off boxes by completing reading challenges until you get a bingo. Once you get a bingo, bring your sheet into the library to claim a prize and be entered into a drawing for a bigger prize at the end of the summer. You are able to claim more than one bingo, so after claiming your first prize, feel free to take your sheet back and complete more challenges!

Thursday, August 24, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is This is How it Always is, by Laurie Frankel. Book club will meet in the library. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link, please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or call us at 849-2420. All are welcome!

Family Events
Friday, August 11, 4 pm: Summer Reading Finale with The Swing Peepers
The Summer Reading Program is coming to a close! To celebrate all of the reading you've done this summer, join us at the library for treats, the prize drawing, and a performance from The Swing Peepers! The show will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room. No registration required.

For up-to-date information about library programs, visit https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org

Homer Paul Corse, 75, was reunited on July 25, 2023 with his loving parents the late E. Rodney and Catherine (Provost) Corse. He was born on September 1, 1947 in Jeffersonville, Vermont, raised in Fletcher and was a graduate of BFA Fairfax.

Homer started on his 18th Birthday working for Union Carbide Eveready and retired after 40 plus years of employment. Homer was raised with a strong work ethic, and family values. Working the family vegetable garden and cutting firewood. When a teen in high school he took on the responsibility of the family farm and sugaring when his father was ill. A country boy with a love of the outdoors Homer would bring his siblings, son and granddaughter berry picking, hunting and fishing making many memories that we all cherish.

Homer is survived by his son Bryan Corse, granddaughter Breanne Corse and her mother Michelle Ryan, his siblings and their spouses Pat Corse, Elaine Barkyoumb, Barb and Robert Tremblay, Marlene Corse and Mike Martel, Doug and Sue Corse, Dennis and Michelle Corse, Marcia Corse and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday August 1, 2023 at A W Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel from 10:00 am until the hour of the memorial service at 11:00 am where military honors will be accorded and Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating the memorial service. A celebration of life will follow the service at the Fletcher Grange. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Homer’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St Albans, Vt 05478. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.

Ronald Francis Morin, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Fairfax, VT from complications from Agent Orange. He was born on November 7, 1947, in Colchester, VT.



Ron attended Christ the King for his primary education and later graduated from Burlington High School. He worshiped at St. Luke Catholic Parish in Fairfax, VT.



He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, lifelong member of the VFW of Essex, Vermont and Disabled Veterans of America.



Ron proudly served his country as a 94 Bravo and machine gunner in the US Army with the 131st Engineers. He received a medal for his service in the TET offensive and during the height of the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam. Upon returning home he was on active duty in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, then in the U.S. Army Reserve. After his military service, Ron pursued a career as a truck driver and warehouse foreman.



Ron was a hardworking individual who taught himself to play piano, guitar, banjo, and drums, one of the fondest memories was singing Holy God We Praise Thy Name with his father in church as a child. In his free time, Ron enjoyed pursuing his passion for music as a professional musician. At the tender age of 15 he earned a recording contract with the Peppermint Lounge in New York City., however being so young his parents refused to let him go. Though he was disappointed he continued to play with the Earthquakes, the Keynotes, Swift Kick, Phoenix, Buckhollow and Backroads bands. His loving wife will deeply miss his serenading her with Unchained Melody and many other songs with his perfect tenor voice.



He was a hardworking dedicated family man and is survived by his loving wife, Deanne Morin, and his children, Michelle Morin & fiancé, John Laplume, Travis & wife Cathy Morin, Heather & husband Tim Forsyth, Ronald Morin II, Randall Morin & fiancée Ruthie Homes, Kim Blalock, and Eric Morin. His grandchildren Dillon, Olivia, Briana, Parker, Tyler, Jake, Taylor, Kaitlin, Logan, Maggie & Cerridwin & great grandchildren Aliah and Elliana. His sisters Mary Lee Pidgeon and Karen Thornton, as well as his best friends Mel Raymond, Ed & Helga Nuttall & Donald & Penny Apted of Melbourne, Florida and his service dog, Gabriel Zeus.



Ron was preceded in death by his father, Rosaire (Frances) Morin, and his mother, Erma Chamberlin, close friend, Donald Dubuque as well as his beloved dog, Thunder. Ron will be deeply missed by all who knew him.



Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 4-6PM at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street in Saint Albans.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Lukes Parish, 17 Huntville Road in Fairfax, on Friday, July 28th, 2023 at 1PM, a graveside service with full military honors will follow at St. Luke Cemetery in Fairfax.



The family would like to extend their extreme gratitude to Fairfax Rescue for their quick response time and professional services, as well as the V.A. in WRJ, Lake Nona Florida V.A. and the Mayo Clinic for their extensive care they provided.



In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.



Honored to be serving he family of Ron Morin is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.