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« on: July 26, 2023, 08:21:52 PM »
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.
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« on: July 19, 2023, 10:39:02 AM »
Eunice M. (Toof) Root, 83, died on July 17, 2023 at Heaton Woods in Montpelier after a long illness. She was born on August 29, 1939 in W. Berkshire, Vermont, the youngest child of Mary (Munson) and Harmond Toof. She grew up in Fletcher on Maple Shade Farm, where she cherished her natural surroundings of fields and woods. Always a hard-worker, she did her part on the family farm logging, maple sugaring, gardening, canning, cooking and caring for her parents and her two nieces. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Fletcher and then achieved her high school diploma through correspondence from American School of Chicago. Later in life, she pursued her education further at Community College of Vermont and graduated with an Associate’s Degree.
She married Clayton Castle in 1964, had a daughter and fostered two nephews. She had a great love for animals and in 1978, she opened up her barn to provide the first shelter for dogs and cats in Franklin County. Her careers included housekeeping for private homes, resorts and hotels as well as farming. She also was a nurse’s aid for Franklin County Home Health. She married her second husband Wilfred Root, Jr. in 1984 and together they ran a burner service and electrical business. She was a warm and welcoming homemaker and hostess as well as a funny companion – a shining light to all her knew her. She loved reading, writing poetry, gardening, dancing and singing, and bird watching. She will be most remembered for her sense of humor, caring nature, and enthusiasm for cats.
She was pre-deceased by her parents and husbands; her brothers Harmon Toof and Vernon Toof; her sister Mae (Toof) Manning; and a wonderful niece, Sharon Bidwell. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Robin Castle and her partner Bob Robinson, both of Barre; her beloved niece, Mary Pilon of St. Albans; her foster sons, Brian Castle and Bobby Castle, both of Florida; her brother-in-law, Truman Breshears of New Hampshire; her step-children Pamela O’Neill and Kevin Root; three step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to the caring staff at Heaton Woods and the staff at Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice for seeing Mrs. Root to the end of her life with compassion.
Visiting hours will be held Saturday, July 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Minor Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milton, with a funeral service beginning at 11:00. Burial to follow at Sanderson Corner Cemetery, Fairfax. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a local humane society.
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« on: July 18, 2023, 02:32:38 PM »
Robert “Bob” Charles Gaboury, 83, of Fairfax passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at Franklin County Rehab with his sisters by his side. He was born March 3,1940 in St. Albans, Vermont son of the late Charles and Helen Gaboury. Growing up on a farm in St. Albans. He graduated from St Mary's High school in St. Albans class of 1959. He married his one and only love, Jean Wagner of St. Albans on May 15, 1976. They resided on Buck Hollow Rd in Fairfax since their marriage and have wintered in Dade City, Florida for 20 yrs.
Bob had numerous jobs in his lifetime starting with working at Jimmy fund in Boston after graduation and for many years with the Vermont Maple Tree project, Hillcrest Poultry Farm, retail endeavors that included, Screen Printing, woodworking, pet and clothing stores. Bob had a very creative mind and was always looking for a new challenge.
Bob had many hobbies and interests. Hunting, fishing, running and training beagles on his own running grounds in New York state. He was very active in Vermont Beagle Club where he won numerous trophies and ribbons. He also enjoyed Woodworking, traveling the US in his RV with his wife Jean and good friends Larry and Barb Young and Don and Peggy Greenwood, visiting flea markets and attending Bluegrass festivals brought Bob his greatest joys during his retirement years. He was very social, had a contagious laugh and many friends, a great memory and likes nothing more than sharing stories over a cup of coffee. Bob was very active member of his Florida Community where Everyone knew Bob. He will be greatly missed.
Bob is survived by his wife Jean, two sisters Carol Boissonneault her husband Giles, Pauline Cray, ex brother-in-law Ned Cray, nieces and nephews Jay and Eric Boissonneault, Lori Brunelle, Timothy and Travis Cray and Kelly Shawver, special buddy Don Greenwood, many cousins. and numerous friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Helen Gaboury and niece Amy Boissonneault.
The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of Franklin County Rehab for the exceptional care he had received during his illness.
A graveside committal service will be held at St Lukes’s cemetery in Fairfax Vt at a later date. Please visit awrfh.com to share your memories and condolences.
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« on: July 18, 2023, 07:35:07 AM »
Wayne H. Toof, 78, passed away peacefully at the University of Vermont Medical Center on Friday, June 16, 2023, following a short illness. The only child of Harmon M. and Hildreth (Young) Toof, Wayne was born on January 11, 1945, in Fairfax, Vermont.
Wayne married his beloved wife, Myra Anne (Erno Raymond) Toof on March 25, 1978, and shared many happy years of marriage until Myra passed away in 2014.
Raised on a farm in Fairfax, Wayne had an idyllic childhood and graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax in 1963 where he played on the basketball team. While still in high school, Wayne joined the United States Navy Reserves (USNR) on February 18 ,1963 and, following graduation, was ordered to Active Duty on the USS Cadmus (AR-14). Wayne was then ordered to the YR-71 which was assigned to the Naval Support Activity in Da Nang. Wayne served in Vietnam from 1965-1967 before being honorably discharged as an Electrician’s Mate (EM3) in 1969. While in service, Wayne received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. After his service, Wayne also received the Vermont Distinguished Service Medal from then Governor James H. Douglas and he became an official Plank Owner for this participation in the Naval Support Activity in Da Nang, Vietnam. Wayne was very proud to service his country and was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
After his departure from the service, Wayne quickly earned his Master Electrician License working at several local places including DMC Electric and at the University of Vermont where he first met his wife Myra, when they both worked in the Given and Rowell buildings. Wayne went on to work with his uncle Wendall Manning at his business Lakeview Plumbing and Heating before eventually taking over the business. Having enough of Vermont winters and frozen pipes, Wayne and Myra moved to Naples, Florida for several years where Wayne worked for Moorings Park, a retirement village. Eventually, Wayne and Myra retired back to Vermont to spend time with family and friends.
Wayne was a godly man and had a variety of interests but his most loved was hunting, being in the woods, and connecting with nature. Both dogs and cats were also very dear to Wayne, especially his many Pomeranian pups he had through the years: Mighty Might and Cinnamon to Frisky and his current pup, Myra, named in his late wife’s honor.
Wayne is survived by his sons Kevin and David Toof, as well as his stepsons, Jeffrey Raymond and his wife, Margaret Loftus, Gary Raymond, and Gregory Raymond and his wife Barbara Church. He also leaves his uncle and hunting buddy, Earl Toof of Connecticut. He is also survived by his very special friend (but more like a son) and caregiver, Brian Corey, and his daughter Abigail and her children, Isabella, and Phoenix to whom he was affectionally known as Grampa Wayne.
Wayne is survived by his sisters-in-law, Sandra Armstrong and Margaret Erno as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Wayne also leaves behind many good friends including John Baraby, Bill (Doc) Sheldon, and his nephew Tommy Erno.
Wayne is pre-deceased by his cherished wife, Myra, his parents, as well as several brothers- and sisters-in-law, including his buddy, Walter (Joe) Erno.
The family wishes to extend much gratitude to the caring professionals at the University of Vermont Medical Center for allowing Wayne’s final journey to be comfortable and peaceful.
There will be no calling hours or memorial service at this time, but a celebration of life will be held in October. The date and time will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, VT or to a special charity of your choice. An online condolence book has been established for Wayne’s family at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, website: www.awrfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to A.W. Rich Funeral Home in Fairfax, VT.
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« on: July 11, 2023, 03:52:27 PM »
Robert Ovitt
July 20, 2023 @ 11 am
Fairfax Plains Cementary on McNall Road
Graveside service
Celebration of Life to follow @
Fairfax Community Center
1210 Main Street Fairfax, Vt
Please come join us:
Share a story
Enjoy some food
Honor our Dad ❤️ thank you
Never Gone Forever in our hearts
We love you ~ Dad ❤️
6/26/1943 ~ 7/7/2023
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« on: June 07, 2023, 04:53:27 PM »
Stephen Joseph Ratte, son of the late Maurice & Mary (King) Ratte, passed away peacefully on Monday evening June 5th, 2023, surrounded by his Family.
Steve was born on October 1, 1935 in Burlington, Vermont and began his education at Christ the King School in 1940, the year the school was founded. When the family moved to the North End of Burlington in 1943, he entered Nazareth School. In 1945 another move landed them in the family homestead located in Fairfax. A few years later Steve became active in several 4-H club projects including raising dairy cattle and poultry. He was very enthusiastic about showing his Holstein cattle at the 4-H County Field Days, State Days, and eventually was privileged to show cattle at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Steve attended St. Mary’s High School in Saint Albans and graduated in the class of 1953. He married Pauline Boissonneault, the love of his life, on June 14th, 1958, a woman he had admired for several years as a Church parishioner. They were joined in holy matrimony in Saint Luke Church, Fairfax and enjoyed nearly 65 happy years together. Steve and Pauline were blessed with six loving children.
After graduating from Johnson State College, Steve continued his studies and earned a Master’s Degree in Teaching from St. Michael’s College.
Steve was a member of Saint Luke Catholic Church since 1945. He served on the Parish Council for a number of years. He was also active in the establishment of the original Fairfax Zoning Board, on which he served as a committee member for several years.
He taught school in Colchester, Milton, and Winooski, primarily at the high-school level. For numerous summers, Steve was employed for as a U.S. Immigration Inspector at the Highgate Springs Port of entry. Eventually he left teaching and became a full-time Immigration Inspector. After seven years at the Highgate Border Station, he transferred to the Eastern Regional Immigration Office in Burlington, where he worked in Personnel until his retirement in 1995. Steve was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Burlington in June 1983, and served in Saint Luke Parish, Fairfax as a Deacon for 38 years, retiring in June 2021. He was active in the Catholic Cursillo Movement, serving as a team member for a number of retreat-weekends. The Weston Priory was a special place for Steve, for solitude, meditation, and prayer.
It was only through the tireless efforts and support of his wife, Pauline, that Steve was able to serve as a volunteer in Prison Ministry for over 26 years, with the last 12½ years spent serving as Prison Ministry Coordinator for Vermont Catholic Charities. He strived to respond to the words of Jesus in Mathew 25: 36, 40: “When I was in prison you visited me . . . Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”
One of his hobbies was gardening, especially hybridizing irises and developing new colors for flowers. In recent years Steve and Pauline enjoyed bringing flowers and vegetables to the Champlain Valley Fair, receiving many blue ribbons. Photography was a life-long hobby for Steve, through which he strived to capture God’s beauty in nature.
Many fond memories were created when Steve & Pauline traveled to visit children and grandchildren on trips to Maui, Hawaii and Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. Another special place was the unique little town of Boquerón, Puerto Rico, which was like stepping back into the 1940’s to Steve.
Steve is survived by his wife Pauline and their six children: Denise Cota (Larry), Marc Ratte (Chantal), Stephanie Jenkins (Jeff), Bernard ‘Bert’ Ratte (Jackie Odre), Michael Ratte, and Jennifer Shepherd (David), nine grandchildren: Benjamin Cota (Allison), Bethany Cota (Nick Deavitt), Carissa & Gabrielle Ratte, Dylan & Anna Whaley, Morgan & Jack Shepherd, and Kayla Ratte, five great grandchildren: Nora, Beau, & Briggs Deavitt, and Caroline & Adelynn Cota, two brothers-in-law: Rene (Priscilla) & Giles (Carol) Boissonneault, one sister-in-law: Marie Boissonneault, in addition to several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents Maurice & Mary (King) Ratte, father and mother-in-law Lucien & Simone (Brassard) Boissonneault, brothers-in-law Bernard, Maurice, & George Boissonneault, nieces and nephews Maria, Amy, Michael, & Alan Boissonneault.
Life is a mystery. Waste not time trying to solve it; but rather seek the Wisdom and Love of God to enjoy life to the fullest. “I seek not to understand in order that I may believe; rather, I believe in order that I may understand.” St. Anselm
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at 10:30am in Saint Luke Catholic Church, 17 Huntville Road, Fairfax.
There will be no public calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following charitable causes or to a charity of your choice:
• Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St., Boystown, NE 68010
• Covenant House, 4618th Ave., New York, NY 10001
• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
• St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 No Main St, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Honored to be serving the family of Stephen Ratte is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.
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« on: May 08, 2023, 10:08:57 AM »
ROCKPORT, Maine — Human remains that were discovered in Rockport in late April have been identified.
The Rockport Police Department said in a news release Friday the Office of Chief Medical Examiner identified the remains as 44-year-old Jared Paradee.
The remains were reportedly found in Rockport on April 28, and Paradee has been reported missing from Rockport since Feb. 23, 2022, according to the release.
"Paradee’s remains were located in close proximity to his last known address," the release said.
Rockport police said the area was searched extensively by multiple search parties, including Camden police, Maine game wardens, family, friends, K9s, and a drone.
"Positive identification was determined using DNA testing," the release said. "The cause and manner have not been determined. Based on information gathered during the investigation we do not believe foul play was involved."
Rockport Police Department Press Release 05/05/23 The...
Posted by Camden Maine Police Department on Friday, May 5, 2023
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« on: April 24, 2023, 08:46:31 PM »
Linda F. (Bourdeau) Tracy, 72, passed away Tuesday April 18th 2023 in the Rutland Hospital with family by her side. Linda was born at home in St. Armand, Quebec, on Oct. 7th 1950, daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Sis) (Erno) Bourdeau.
Linda graduated from Bedford H.S. and went on to study at the Jewish General Hospital School of Nursing Montreal. Later she went on to be Head Nurse at the Bedford Home for the Handicapped which she worked for many years. After she retired from there, she joined the Franklin County Home Health Agency and was a Hospice volunteer for a number of years.
She married Ralph Tracy on Oct. 11, 1993, on his farm in Fairfax, off the Fletcher Rd. Linda took after her mom in growing and caring for her beautiful flower gardens. She also loved her horses, (Jasper and Star), cats, and her dachshunds! She also loved traveling with her best friend Manon and garage saling with her friends Cathy, Linda A. and Trish!
Linda leaves her son Brian Bourdeau, wife Melissa and his grandmother Bertha Corey all of Bedford, Quebec her sisters Carol Ann and her husband Charles LaFlam of Brome Que., Denise and her husband Yvan Rousseau of St. Jean Que. and her brother Mark and wife Marie (Paquette) of Fairfax, her niece Amiee' Robert' of Quebec, also her granddaughters Charlize and Molly and her grandsons Zach, and Sunny all of Quebec.
She was predeceased by her husband Ralph, her parents, Charles and Mildred and many Aunts and Uncles.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the doctors and nurses at the UVM Hospital, to Dr. Carr and nurses at the Rutland Hospital and to the Rutland Rehab Center for their loving care they offered her.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday May 13th 2023 at Pigeon Hill Cemetery in Canada at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle St. Albans, Vt. 05478 or to an animal rescue place of your choice.
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« on: April 22, 2023, 07:29:58 PM »
Lynette Emily Royer
St Albans --Lynette Emily Royer, 83, passed away April 10 2023 St. Albans Health and Rehab.
Lynette was born on August 11, 1939 in Saint Albans, VT, the Daughter of Harold Bessette and Beatrice (McNall).
On December 4, 1970 she married Roger Royer in East Hartford, CT.
Lynette was a LNA at for many years, in Connecticut. Upon retiring she moved back to St. Albans in 2000 She was a parishioner of Holy Angels Church, a lady of St. Ann. Lynette loved to garden and grow roses, working with the earth. She enjoyed knitting and sewing, and taking care of her grandchildren. She was an excellent cooked and loved to travel.
She is survived by: her children, Kimberly Royer Kujala and her husband Michael of St. Albans, Tammy and her husband Michael Buckmaster of Longmeadow, MA ; her grandchildren, Mary Hawkins Beatrice Rose Berry and Sarah Ann Buckmaster; her siblings James and his wife Rebecca Bessette of St. Albans Bay, Donald and his wife Francis Bessette of Highgate, and her fur babies, Willy, Cuddles and Memphis.
She is predeceased by her parents Beatrice Anna and Harold Joseph Bessette and her husband Roger Royer.
On behalf of the family we would like to thank St Albans Health and Rehab and Bayada Hospice for the wonderful care Lynette received. Words can not convey our appreciation of the love you have shown her. We will forever be grateful.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 5-7PM in the Minor Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milton. Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday 1 PM in Holy Angels Church, St Albans, followed by the interment in St. Luke's Cemetery in Fairfax.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the recreational fund at St. Albans Health and Rehab.
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« on: April 06, 2023, 03:03:15 PM »
Fairfax, VT - Douglas E. Stuart, age 85, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans after a brief illness.
He was born in the house his father built, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 6th, 1938 to the late Robert and Ruth Stuart. The house was part of their small family farm worked with his grandfather and grandmother, Hugh and Charlotte. His childhood was filled with caring for chickens, pigs, and helping tend to over 30 beehives. He attended both middle school and high school in the area competing in cross country running while being an “average” student. One of his favorite stories for his children and grandchildren: school was about 2 miles from home and the daily walk or bike ride was uphill, both ways, and his parents never drove him to school!!
After graduating high school, he attended Purdue University studying engineering and was a proud member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. It was at Purdue where he met his future wife, Ruth. They married shortly after graduation in 1960. His first adult job was working at Hein-Werner designing hydraulic jacks and lifts. It was during those 5 years he earned the first of several U.S. patents, with a coworker for an air jack design. In the summer of 1968, he took a job in Vermont at Simmonds Precision in Vergennes, with the draw of winter skiing as a primary factor. The move turned out to be one of his best decisions as he loved working at Simmonds for over 25 years. While at Simmonds, he and his immediate colleagues earned three additional patents tied to aircraft fuel measurement. He also traveled the world for work registering just shy of 1 million flying miles to countries like Japan, Norway, Germany, Brazil, and Great Britain.
Before retiring in 1993, family time included skiing every winter at the Middlebury Snow Bowl, summers in South Hero on Lake Champlain, water skiing, and carting his three children to all their activities. Retirement enabled him to pursue several lifelong passions including skiing (Sugarbush and Smuggs), boating, riding his motorcycle, traveling in the RV, and developing a deep knowledge of the Civil War. He and Ruth saw most of the country in the RV including Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone, and all major Civil War battlefields. Doug was an active and lifelong member of the Lions Club and helped maintain enough of the VAST Trail System that they named a bridge after him just last year. Recently, Doug reduced his RV travel schedule but decided it was a good time to pick up a Honda scooter. He really enjoyed the scooter in particular for achieving just shy of 100mpg, feeding his penchant for frugality. Active to the very end, he enjoyed several days of skiing this past winter with the last coming just 10 days before his death.
Doug is survived by his three children sons James (Mary Jo) of Marquette, MI, Michael (Missy) of Essex Junction, VT, and daughter Holly (Christopher) of Fairfax, VT; three grandchildren, Alden and Charlotte Stuart of S. Burlington, VT, and Quinn Mewhirter of Fairfax, VT, and his sister Mary of Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth in March 2020, and brother Richard of California.
The family would like to thank the staff at Northwestern Medical, in particular nurse Shannon, Dr. Kaplan, and “Dr Amy” for their compassion and guidance.
Honoring his request, a celebration of life is being planned for May. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lions Club, mailed to the Georgia Lions Club c/o President Lyle Remick, 26 Decker Road, Georgia, VT, 05468.
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« on: April 04, 2023, 07:20:19 AM »
Essex - Janet Marie (Barkyoumb) Yandow, 81, passed away at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester on March 29, 2023, surrounded by her family after experiencing many years of health issues. She was born on July 11, 1941, daughter of the late Kenneth and Jean (Brodeur) Barkyoumb. Janet graduated from BFA Fairfax, Class of 1960. She married Roger Yandow in 1964. Janet worked at the Mary Fletcher Hospital for a few years then became a homemaker and managed the family rental property.
Janet and Roger spent lots of time with family going on snowmobile outings when their children were young and camping trips and other outings in the summer. They were also involved in a bowling league for several years where they made many friends. Later in life, Janet also spent time swimming at the local gym with a group of women who would become dear friends and who would celebrate their birthdays together. Anyone who met Janet for the first time would quickly learn she was the oldest of ten children. She was an easygoing, kind and sweet person who really took lots of joy in spending time with all of her family. At an early age, Janet began what would be a lifetime of caring for others. She often would babysit her siblings while her mom was busy with other things. Later in life, she cared for elderly neighbors and many elderly family members who needed help. Janet also helped her church by being part of a group to provide dishes for funeral luncheons and she also volunteered her time to collect for the Bishop’s fund. Janet was blessed with four grandchildren and cared for them when they were very young. She formed a special, long-lasting bond with Colby, Ryan, Travis and Hanna. They were the joy of her life and she cherished every moment with them.
Janet is survived by her loving husband Roger, daughter Lisa McEvoy and husband Joel of Essex, son David Yandow and Mary Lynn Kemp of Sheldon, grandchildren Ryan McEvoy, Hanna McEvoy, Colby Yandow and Travis Yandow. Her siblings, Betty Severance of Sheldon , Linda Mathieu and husband Richard of Westford, brother Ken Barkyoumb, Jr. of Bolton, Debbie Irish and husband Mark of Fairfax, Susan Corse and husband Doug of Fairfax. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ray and Elaine Yandow of South Hero and Bernard Yandow of Essex. A special Aunt and Uncle Alice and Buzz Collins, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Janet was also predeceased by brother, Frank Barkyoumb; sister Brenda Barkyoumb; sister Sandra Cutting; sister Gloria Ledoux; brother-in-law Ron Cutting; brother-in-law Al Ledoux; brother-in-law John Severance; sister-in-law Carol Barkyoumb; nephew Jim Cutting; nephew Brian Barkyoumb. Parents-in-law Leon and Loretta Yandow; brother-in-law George Yandow; sister-in-law Pauline Baker; sister-in-law Sylvia Yandow. The family wishes to thank the staff at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT for providing exceptional care and support for Janet in her final days.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home - Essex. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X in Essex on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Charles Ranges officiating. Interment will be immediately following the mass at Holy Family cemetery, Lincoln Street, Essex.
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« on: March 18, 2023, 06:30:20 PM »
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« on: February 27, 2023, 01:51:53 PM »
George A. Boissoneault passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday evening, February 20th , 2023, following a brief illness, at the age of 84. He was born in Addison, on May 6, 1938, son of Lucien and Simone Boissoneault. His spirit and love will live on in our hearts and memories as a father, son, brother, grandfather and friend.
George was one of six children, ranking at number three. He leaves his older sister, Pauline (husband Steve) Ratte, and younger brothers, Rene (wife Priscilla) and Giles (wife Carol).
He was predeceased by his daughter Maria, his wife Mary, brothers Maurice and Bernard, his parents, and many friends and loved ones.
George’s childhood began growing up with his family in Addison, Vermont. They soon relocated to Fairfax after purchasing a farm in the village. While working the farm together, George’s nature led him to tend to the land. He was a strong and hardworking young man, always ready to work in the dirt. Being the great hunter and fisherman of the family, he enjoyed many days hunting and fishing in the brooks and woods around the village of Fairfax. During the summer days, George loved exploring the woods with friends and family, often carving their initials into beech trees. Some of those spots can still be seen today.
After graduating highschool, George spent time working both at the railroad and in construction. In 1959, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Alaska. Upon completing his service, he returned home to Fairfax, purchased the family farm and began his lifelong career in the dairy and agricultural industry.
On August 17, 1963, he married Mary J. Magnan and together embarked on their journey of raising a family of six, beginning in Fairfax and later moving to Saint Albans Bay in 1971. Throughout their years, George and Mary worked to expand their farm while passing along the legacy to their children.
In the early 1990s, George added sugar maker to his list of many trades. His first sugar bush was located at the Riverbend farm in Fairfax and later he pursued a partnership in a sugaring operation in Northern Maine.
George was a master storyteller with a grin that lit up the room. He had a strong work ethic and was always looking for a deal, big or small. Most days began with a morning coffee followed by his daily ride around the horn. George was a conversationalist who loved to reminisce with anyone about the good ole days. He was generous, friendly and kind, always helping those when he could. An outdoorsman, with a love of nature, he embraced the solitude and peace it provided. Many adventures, laughs and fond memories were enjoyed at his camp in the North Maine Woods, his home away from home.
Most summer nights you would find him rocking on the porch, sharing a glass of wine or sitting alone while keeping watch of the world around him. During his later years, George most enjoyed time spent with family and friends. In the winter months, he looked forward to soaking in the sunshine and exploring the New Mexico countryside.
George is survived by his five children, daughters Cheryl Lupien (Mark Stanley), Michele and her husband, Michael Bruso, all of Fairfax, sons Jeff and his wife, Tammy Boissoneault of St. Albans Bay, Jason Boissoneault and Justine Kinerson, of Fairfax, Joshua and his wife, Christina, of St. Albans Bay; his pride and joy, eleven grandchildren Erica (Tyler), Jordan (Travis) and Jacob (Mattie) Lupien, Amelia (Tim) Rebeor, Ben and Carl Bruso, Cody (Kate) and Myriah (Christian) Boissoneault, Mary-Kate, Kelli and Colt Boissoneault.
Family and friends may call at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans from 4 to 7 p.m. on THURSDAY, March 2nd, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated SATURDAY March 4th at 11 am at the Church of the Nativity, 65 Canada Street, Swanton. Interment will be later in the Boissoneault family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maria Boissoneault Memorial Fund, in care of Toby Ducolon and Jeff Boissoneault, 80 Bella Maquam Lane, Swanton, Vermont 05488 or plant a tree in George's memory, available on the Heald Funeral Home website.
Honored to be serving the family of George Boissoneault is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.
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« on: February 20, 2023, 05:42:29 PM »
Fairfax - James Frederick Anderson (Jim, Jimmy, Red), 74, died at home February 14, 2023 with his family at his side. He was born in Jeffersonville on June 8, 1948.
Jim is survived by Mary his wife of 56 years, daughter Tina Anderson Zettel and her husband Peter, son Jeremy and his wife Cindy, granddaughter Faith (the apple of Jim’s eye), sisters Judith, Kathleen and her husband Michael Jauregui, brother Robert and his partner Kathy LeMay, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eastman and Pat Root, Sharon and John Palmer, Bruce and Linda Root, and Beverly LaPlante, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Jim was predeceased by his father and mother Robert and Elizabeth (Giddings) Anderson and his treasured mother-in-law Dorothy Root.
Jim graduated from Bellows Free Academy Fairfax and continued his education eventually becoming an HVAC technician. Along this journey Jim wore several hats, including farmer, steel tier, and cement finisher extraordinaire.
Jim was a member of the Masons, Franklin Lodge No. 4, Mt. Sinai Shriners, Northern Vermont Shrine Club Motor Corps, Scottish Rite, Sword of Bunker Hill and ROJ. Jim loved participating in parades as a representative of the Shriners Motor Corps and receiving hi-fives and smiles from the children standing on the sidelines. Jim’s goal was to participate in as many parades as possible to raise funds and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Those of you who visited Jim’s home might remember one of his trademark sayings “would you look at the time”. This meant that you could visit as long as you liked, but he was going to bed! Another was “good and you?” when asked how he was doing.
The family would like to thank Donald Miller, MD and Franklin County Home Health/Hospice nurses Heather, Linda and Carol for their tireless and compassionate care.
Memorial contributions may be made to either Fairfax United Church ℅ Sally Sweet, 44 Sweet Slattery Rd, East Fairfield, VT 05448 to assist in the repair of the accessible ramp or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Caren St., Springfield, MA 01104 (please state that the donation is in memory of James F. Anderson).
Per Jim’s wishes there will be no services held. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held in the summer. Final wishes for Jim are in the care of A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax. Messages of condolence or sharing of memories are welcome at awrfh.com.
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« on: February 16, 2023, 07:11:52 PM »
Fletcher, VT - Eva Louise (Hooper) Lancaster, age 91 – This is the story of a lovely lady. A lady who was known for her incredible smile and her sweet demeanor. The most kind-hearted person that you would ever meet. This is mom’s “dash”.
Eva was born in Fletcher, Vermont on July 1, 1931, on the hottest day of the year, and passed away on January 31, 2023 as she was being lovingly held by her daughter, Laura, her son-in-law, Mark and grandson, “Alex”ander Weber.
Eva was the first child of Jesse and Mona (Spaulding) Hooper. Her brother, Roy Hooper was born in 1933 and lived in Alaska upon his death on July 7, 2022.
Eva began her education in the one room schoolhouse around the corner from her home in Fletcher Center, and graduated from Bellows Free Academy, Fairfax in 1948. After graduation from high school, The American Red Cross supported her in going to Camp Tevya in Brookline, NH where she was learned how to teach swimming and lifesaving skills to children. She then taught swimming at a 4-H Camp on Lake Champlain, and then at Metcalf Pond in Fletcher. She also very much enjoyed going into Stones Brook at the dam near her homestead, but only when the snow was off the mountain.
Eva graduated from Johnson State Teacher's College in 1953. She began teaching 1st grade in Charlotte, VT and did so for 2 years. She then met her husband, Hugh Thomas (“Tom”) Lancaster through her brother when Roy and Tom were in the service together and Eva sent a care package to her brother with her homemade cookies that he shared with Tom. Tom said, “I want to meet the girl that made these cookies”. The rest as they say is history.
She married Tom Lancaster on August 19, 1955, in Burnt Hills, New York. Since Tom was in the service, they initially lived together in military housing in New Jersey. When there, they had their first-born son, Timothy. Sadly, Tim predeceased his mother in 1997. Eva and Tom returned to Fletcher, Vermont and rented a home on the North Road. During that time, Eva returned to teaching in the 1 room schoolhouse, then located across the road from where they resided, but needed to stop teaching at that school as their second son, Ted, was born. (Ted has been Eva’s sole physical caregiver for the past several years and we are grateful for his dedication to helping our mom).
Eva and Tom then purchased a farm together farther up on North Road in Fletcher. Eva helped with the farm work, gardened and gave birth to 3 more children: Shelley, then Thomas (who also predeceased her in 1993), and Laura.
Eva was used to keeping busy. With 5 children and the farm, she actually enjoyed haying and being in the sugar house. During these years she also was the Den Mother to her sons Cub Scout group. Eva said, in 1967, she was “teased” to come teach again, this time at Fletcher Elementary School in what came to be known as the Title I program. Also during this time, Eva played the organ at the Binghamville United Methodist Church, helped organize and worked at many church suppers and was part of the Binghamville Cemetery Association. She also played horn in the Fletcher, Fairfax, Westford Band. In earlier years, on the rare occasion when most of the family traveled, Eva and Tom enjoyed camping and visiting Tom’s family.
During all these busy years, Eva ended up teaching for an additional 26 more years until she retired in June, 1993.
Since 1993, Eva lived at her original family homestead in Fletcher Center where she was born, but she also considered herself a “snowbird” and after her retirement, spent time wintering in DeLand, Florida.
Several years ago, Eva saw a Knit for Kids ad in Guidepost magazine regarding the mission to send needy children warm clothing. Eva proudly and generously knit over 100 sweaters for the program and most recently was knitting several children's caps. When she was not knitting, Eva enjoyed, when able, “digging in the dirt” in her multiple flower beds in both VT and FL with the help of Emerson Blaisdell, Eva’s first cousin who lived with the family for 53 years. Emerson was a great help and companion and was very dear to her. Eva was also known for her ability to spot a lucky 4-leaf clover, so if you asked; she would surely find you one. Because Eva liked to keep busy, while in Florida she took chair caning classes and repaired many chairs with her talent. She also loved to watch her shows, enjoyed doing a word search each day and indulged in eating many different flavors of ice cream with real maple syrup while fondly remembering churning her own ice cream and making her own syrup years ago. And, even though Eva was “never hungry” she wouldn’t pass up a serving of sweet potato fries either at home, or when going to her high school class luncheons with her son-in-law, Mark and/or daughter, Laura.
When Eva got the urge to travel, she had taken Emerson on cruises. She also traveled to Alaska with him to visit her brother, Roy and his family. While in Alaska, Eva’s nephew carved a walking stick for her from a diamond willow tree on the family’s homestead. She cherished it and used it for years and loved to tell the story of how it came to be.
Eva was also an avid game player and her favorite game was Kings in the Corner. She enjoyed playing that while listening to 50’s music with her daughter, Laura. She also enjoyed that and many other games with, sister-in-law, Jane, and friends, namely Lisa Glover and Maxine Anderson who was also present at her passing.
Over the past year plus, Eva had been missing the very early morning daily calls from neighbor, Bob Sweet. When he would call, that would be her signal that in a while it would be time to get up and not “sleep her life away”.
Along with Eva’s 5 children, she also had 5 grandchildren: “Alex”ander Weber, who was very near and dear to her, and grew up spending lots of time at Gramma’s (and Grampa’s). And he also made sure to spend a good amount of time with her in her last days. And, Emma Broderick, Eva’s granddaughter, who has kept in touch with her grandmother over the years, along with Eva’s great-granddaughter, Emma’s daughter, Ophelia Nettles.
Her other grandchildren/extended family are Damon (& Cecelia) Broderick, Trent Broderick (& wife, Alex Basilio), and Todd (& Elizabeth) Broderick. She also had 7 other great-grandchildren: Calvin & Casey; Tucker & Anna; and Mia, Cooper & Maci Broderick.
Eva was predeceased by her husband, Tom on March 3, 2015, and, by her beloved cousin, Emerson on December 19, 2020.
Eva is survived by her devoted son, Ted, her loving daughter, Laura Weber and family, and her daughter, Shelley Broderick and her family. She also leaves, her sister-in-law, Jane Patch (and her family) who made a beautiful yellow (mom’s favorite color) quilt that lay on her bed, and a special family friend, Leslie who helped take great care of mom over the past several months. In addition she leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families and many caring and thoughtful friends and neighbors.
Eva wished to not have a funeral service. Interment and a celebration of her life will be at a later date, at the discretion of the family, and by invitation only. Most likely in the spring when the jonquils (her favorite) and daffodils are in bloom.
If you would like to contribute in Eva’s memory, please do so with the charity of your choice.
You had a great dash, mom. We have been blessed and honored to have you as our mother, thank you. Bye, See You, Love You.
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