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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.

Fairfax Community Library Program in May, 2023

Youth Events
Tuesday, May 2, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, May 3, 3 pm: Paper Tube Ewoks
Make a cute little Ewok out of a paper tube! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 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, May 10, 3 pm: Photo Holders for Mother's Day
Create a photo holder for your mom to display her favorite pictures! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, May 17, 1 pm: Plant Based Slime
Learn how to make slime without using glue, borax, or contact solution! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, May 24, 3 pm: Pin Making
Use the library's button maker to create your own custom pins! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!


Adult Events
Saturday, May 6, 11am: Tea and Bristles with Nicole
​Join Nicole for a relaxed painting class, complete with tea and snacks. All skill levels welcome! Please call 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to register!

Saturday, May13, 10:30 am : Welcome Child Social
Come to the library to celebrate with other parents, and pick out a library book to be dedicated to your child!

Thursday, May 18, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is currently TBD. 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!

For up to date information, go to https://www.fairfaxvtlibrary.org

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.

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.

Fairfax Community Library Programs in April

Youth Events

Tuesday, April 4, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.


Wednesday, April 5, 3 pm: Yarn Butterflies
Weave some yarn into colorful butterflies! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!


Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 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, April 12, 1 pm: Painted Flower Pots
Paint a flower pot to grow your spring blooms! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!


Wednesday, April 19, 3 pm: Glass Bead Suncatchers
Make a suncatcher out of glass cabochons and glue! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!


Wednesday, April 26, 3 pm: 3D Animal Portraits
Use egg cartons to make a cute, 3D portrait of an animal! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!


Adult Events

Saturday, April 15, 11am: Craft Circle
Join the Fairfax Library craft circle! Bring whatever project you're working on, and sit and chat with other crafty people while you work. All are welcome! Please call 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to register!


Thursday, April 20, 4 pm: Library Book Club
This month the book club will be reading The Six: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters, by Laura Thompson. 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!

For up-to-date information, visit https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org/index.html

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Fairfax Community Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Agenda:
Call to Order
Introduction of new members
Approval of Minutes from January 19, 2023, meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Election of Officers

Updates:
Highlights from our library since the last meeting.
Welcome Baby Social
Early Literacy Project
50th Anniversary of Fairfax Community Library

New Business:
Review Updated T own Fraud Prevention Policy & Theft Prevention Policy
Agenda Items for Joint Board Meeting April 20th, 2023
Library Trustee Board Meeting dates for 2023
Other

Executive Session
Adjourn

*The meeting will take place in the library. If you would like to attend remotely, please contact the library at 802-849-2420 for the Zoom link information.

Fairfax Community Library Programs in March 2023:

Youth Events
Tuesday, March 14, 3 pm: Lego Club
Kids ages 6+ enjoy themed Lego play after school. Please register.

Wednesday, March 8, 3 pm: Da Vinci's Bridge
Build a sturdy bridge without any kind of glue or tape! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 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, March 15, 3 pm: Clay and Bead Turtle
Make a cute little turtle out of clay and a glass cabochon! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, March 22, 1 pm: Finger Knit Bookmark
Learn how to finger knit and make a simple bookmark! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Wednesday, March 29, 3 pm: DIY Balancing Toys
Learn to make toys that can balance on the tip of your finger! Materials provided. Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 849-2420 to register!

Adult Events
Saturday, March 11, 11am: Papermaking
Learn how to make beautiful handmade paper. Please call 849-2420 or email libraryfairfax@gmail.com to register!

Thursday, March 23, 4 pm: Library Book Club
This month the book club will be reading Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. 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!

For up-to-date information, visit https://fairfaxvtlibrary.org/index.html

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.

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.