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ATWOOD, Allen L.
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BAIRD, Edith
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BLAISE, Alice
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CARON, Marie
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CHADBURN, Alson F., Sr.
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CHANDLER, Hulda
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CHRUSCIEL, Sophia
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CLASKEY, Randella
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CONGDON, Elizabeth
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DEVOID, Clyde
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DROWN, Arlene
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FARSANG, Kathleen
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FONTAINE, Susan
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FOSTER, Guadalupe
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GODETTE, Robert A.
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GOULET, Marie
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HICKEY, Allen
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HOLT, Carl
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JONES, Janet
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JORDAN, Albert
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KOUKIDIS, Makrina
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KRIEG, Louis E., Sr.
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LaFRANCE, Harlan
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LAIRD, Royden
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LOOBY, Audrey
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MASURE, Steven
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MATKOWSKI, Jewel
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MONTEITH, Roland
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NELSON, Edwin
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NUNN, Mary
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PACKER, Patricia
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PISARRO, Paul
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PROVENCHER, Genia
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RACICOT, Fernande
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RIVAIT, Lois
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RUNDGREN, Geraldine
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SIPLE, Arlene
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SMITH, Mary
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TATRO, Lloyd
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WISELL, Joyce
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ZIEGLER, Jacqueline
MONTPELIER, VERMONT: Arthur D. Aldrich, 80, died September 3, 2007. He was born October 14, 1926 to Darwin and Grace Heath Aldrich. He held a degree in civil engineering from University of Vermont, and was a retired civil engineer for the Vermont Highway Department with 39 years of service. He was interested in genealogy, Vermont history, and national and state railroad systems. He was a member and past director of the Montpelier Historical Society, the Association of Professional Engineers, the Vermont Historical Society, and several railway history associations. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Spencer of Montpelier; a son, George, of Royalton; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Cross Aldrich. Burial was at Berlin Corners Cemetery by Guare and Sons Funeral Home.
BETHEL, VERMONT: James R. Ashley, 65, died November 10, 2008. He was born July 29, 1943 to Robert and Laura Kribstock Ashley. He was a carpenter, and had also worked on a shrimp boat in Florida. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post #66. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Ashley; and his parents. Interment was at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Day Funeral Home.
LEICESTER, VERMONT: Allen Leonard Atwood, 76, died May 17, 2009. He was born December 29, 1932 to the late Harold E. and Blanche McDonald Atwood. He was the owner of Atwood Trucking Rubbish Removal, and also worked at Vermont Marble Co., Savage Arms, and Howe Scale Company. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Family members include his wife, Joan Ann Corey Atwood; five children, Allen Atwood, Jr. of Sudbury, Susan Barrows of Morrisville, Joallen Vincent of Cornwall, Randall Atwood of Addison, and Gary Atwood of Hydeville; six sisters, Glenna Buzzell of Pittsford, Evelyn Lake of Waltham, Wilma Croumey of Glens Falls, NY, Betty Osmer of Bridgewater Corners, Doris Aldrich of Caroleen, SC, and Helen Hale of South Londonerry; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Godette; and two brothers, Harley Atwood and Theron Atwood. Interment was at Forest Dale Cemetery with arrangements by Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Service.
RUTLAND, VERMONT: Edith Valach Baird, 83, died February 16, 2008. She was born August 19, 1924 to Matthew and Erma Kohut Valach. She was a graduate of Rutland Hospital School of Nursing, and was a registered nurse. She was a 4-H leader and a former camp nurse at Lake Elfin 4-H Camp. She was also a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and was a Meals On Wheels volunteer for over 14 years. She was a former member of the Nickwackett Home Demonstration Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Robinson of Brandon; two sons, Richard Baird of Albuquerque, NM, and Robert Baird of Chittenden; a sister, Margaret Spaulding of Rutland; her nieces and nephews; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gezella (Gee) Parker and Irma Costa; and five brothers, Samuel, William, Clarence (Gay), Elemil (Al), and Victor. Services were held at Good Shepard Lutheran Church. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Barnard Funeral Home.
FERRISBURGH, VERMONT: George D. Bennett, 68, died December 14, 2007. He was born October 18, 1939 to Harold and Ruth Morrison Bennett. He was a former town lister and St. George school board member. He was a Mason. Survivors include his children, Mindy Bennett of Burlington, Kerri Bennett of New York City, NY, and James Bennett of Waltham; a brother and sister; 2 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at Vergennes United Methodist Church. Interment was at Gage Cemetery.
CORNWALL, VERMONT: Alice E. Blaise, 75, died May 16, 2008. She was born January 29, 1933 to the late Ernest and Isabelle McAdam LaPete. She attended Cornwall Congregational Church, where she was a deacon; she was also a former choir member, and served on the Business Committee. She volunteered as a Grey Lady at Porter Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Arthur F. Blaise; a daughter, Elsie Johnson of Middlebury; a son, Brian of Cornwall; a brother, Wilfred LaPete of Newhaven; two sisters, Irene Kelly of Winooski, and Carolyn Lussier of Cornwall; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Arthur F. "Skippy" Blaise II; a sister, Marion; three brothers, Warren, Ernest Jr., and Maurice; and her parents. Services were held at Cornwall Congregational Church. Interment was at Cornwall Central Cemetery under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service.
LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT: Marie Paule Caron, 80, died September 11, 2008. She was born October 3, 1927 in St. Benjamin, Quebec, Canada to Joseph and Corrine Breton. She enjoyed embroidery and cross-stitching, and visiting family members in Quebec. Survivors include five children and their spouses, Suzanne Caron Potter of Barre, Mary Caron Dionisio (Arthur) of Wheelock, Claude Caron (fiancée Terri Chaudoin) of St. Johnsbury, Louise Caron Vinton (fiance Ben Weisinger) of Lyndonville, and John and Donna Caron of Manchester, NH; 9 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Caron; a son, Mark Caron; and an infant daughter, Colombe Caron. Services were held at St. Elizabeth Church. Interment was at St. Elizabeth Cemetery by Pearsons Funeral Home.
CASTLETON, VERMONT: Alson F. Chadburn, Sr., 71, died August 10, 2007. He was born April 23, 1936 to the late Allen and Thelma Davenport Chadburn. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Noreen Washburn Chadburn; three sons, Alson F. Chadburn, Jr. of Shrewsbury, Michael E. Chadburn of Rutland, and Jon B. Chadburn of Weatherford, TX; two daughters, Kim N. Penney of Wallingford, and Susan F. Gilbert of Golden Gates, FL; three sisters, Joyce Lind of Rutland, Marion Josselyn of Ludlow, and Lois Potter of Fort Ann, NY; a brother, Harold Chadburn of Belmont; his nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at the Belmont Odd Fellows Hall. Arrangements were handled by Ducharme Funeral Home.
ST. ALBANS, VERMONT: Hulda B. Chandler, 91, died August 25, 2007. She was born January 19, 1916 to the late Raphia and Elizabeth Stinson Smith. Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Coleman R. Chandler; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Phillip Shattuck of Richmond; a sister, Ruth Orcutt of Swan's Island, ME; a son-in-law, John S. Brown; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Martha Chandler and Joanne C. Brown. Arrangements were entrusted to Heald Funeral Home.
RUTLAND, VERMONT: Sophia Chrusciel, 99, died June 30, 2010. She was a former teacher. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church; readers were a niece, Carol Davis; and a nephew, Lee Zawistowski. Another niece, Mary Nemeth, served as eulogist. Interment was at St. Stanislaus Cemetery with arrangements by Clifford Funeral Home.
BROWNINGTON, VERMONT: Randella E. Claskey, 14, died October 17, 1872. She was the daughter of William and Susan Claskey. Burial was at East Brownington Cemetery.
CLARENDON, VERMONT: Elizabeth Congdon, 11, died July 24, 1798. She was the daughter of Caleb and Amy Congdon. Interment was at Cavanaugh Cemetery.
WILLISTON, VERMONT: Clyde J. Devoid, 90, died March 25, 2003. He was born October 4, 1912 to Carter E. and Cora Shoemaker Devoid. He was a former employee of the town of Williston, and attended the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Elvie Devoid; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cornelia Haskins; and a brother, Floyd Devoid. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
ENOSBURG FALLS, VERMONT: Arlene Drown, 81, died May 3, 2008 at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born November 3, 1926 in Franklin, VT to Lewis and Rosanna Degonyoun Mitiguy. She was a longtime resident of Enosburg Falls, and retired from the Enosburg Lockers after 23 years of service. She attended Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church, and was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kermit D. and Susan Drown of Highgate; a stepson and his wife, Rodney and Patricia Drown of Pittsford; 2 granddaughters; and 2 step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos D. Drown; her parents; two brothers, Arthur and Philip Clough; and a sister, Mildred Miller. Services were held at Enosburg Falls United Methodist Church. Interment was at Missisquoi Valley Cemetery.
BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT: Kathleen Ungar Farsang, 92, died August 17, 2009. She was born November 8, 1916 in Budapest, Hungary to Arthur and Josephine Nameth Ungar. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, collecting dolls, and taking care of her pet cats and birds. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Henderson; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Farsang. Arrangements were entrusted to Ker Westerlund Funeral Home.
COLCHESTER, VERMONT: Susan J. Coady Fontaine died September 24, 2006. She was born June 29, 1925 to James and Maryellen O'Keefe Coady. She attended George Washington University, and was a bookkeeper. At the time of her passing, she was keeping the books for the family business, the Rusty Scuffer Restaurant. During World War II, she was a codebreaker in the OSS office. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah (Lewis) Tetlow of Bedford, NH; two sons, Arthur (Jennifer), and Jack (Eileen), all of Colchester; her siblings, William Coady, Jimmy Coady, Mary Saaristo, Janet Chase, Rita Chase, Abbie Coady, and Charlie Coady; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; her nieces and nephews; and her grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Fontaine. Services were held at Holy Cross Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery by Ready Funeral Home.
BARRE, VERMONT: Guadalupe L. Foster, 91, died January 26, 2008. She was born June 22, 1916 to Serafin and Emilia Lavin. She retired from Veterans Employment Service, and also worked for the Vermont State Employment Service. She was formerly active with the American Legion Auxiliary, Green Mountain Boys State, Sky Acres, and the Universalist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Gail (Gary) Taylor of Barre; a sister, Palmira Legar of Pomeroy, OH; two brothers, Serafin Lavin of Barre, and Emilio Lavin of Red Bank, NJ; her nieces and nephews; and 3 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton B. Foster. Arrangements were handled by Barber and Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services.
PITTSFORD, VERMONT: Robert A. "Bob" Godette, 68, died December 14, 2006. He was born June 15, 1938 to William and Pauline Atwood Godette. He was a retired carpenter, and formerly worked for Birch Hill Construction and Wright Construction. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed motorcycles, and liked to ride in the annual toy run. He is survived by his wife, Anne Godette; two daughters, Melissa Godette, and Cheryl Godette Fogarty, both of Rutland; two sons, Craig Godette of Pittsford, and Robert W. Godette of Rutland; four sisters, Peggy Rogers of Rutland, Mary Goodrich of Forest Dale, Patty Burton of Minnesota, and Jean Parker of Brandon; two brothers, Timothy Godette of Rutland, and William Godette of Colorado; his nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Barnard Funeral Home.
MONTPELIER, VERMONT: Marie Van Hooser Goulet, 87, died July 21, 2007. She was born March 22, 1920 to Dwight Cicero and Rose Klassen Van Hooser. She and her husband operated Twin City Radio-TV Service. She attended Northwestern University, and formerly worked at the Chicago branch of the Bank of Montreal. She attended St. Augustine Catholic Church, and was a volunteer for Central Vermont Hospital, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Chemo Caps Project.
Survivors include her children, Lucien J. Goulet, Jr. of Sunnyvale, CA, Carol Goulet Hughes of Salt Lake City, UT, Mary Lou Goulet of North Springfield, Clara Rose Goulet DiBona of Hayward, CA, Catherine Goulet Freehling of Oaklyn, NJ, and Suzanne Goulet Amidon of Concord, NH; her nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien J. Goulet; and a sister, Clara Schoeps of Chicago. Services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment was at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Guare and Sons Funeral Home.
WILLISTON, VERMONT: Allen W. Hickey died September 3, 2006. He was born April 2, 1924 to William and Elizabeth Culver Hickey. He retired from G.E., and was a member of the Lions. He enjoyed golf and the Boston Red Sox. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Doug Smith, and Joan and Steven Pelkey; two sisters, Jean Hickey and Mary Bashaw; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Aspasia Vitanos Hickey; a sister; and four brothers. Arrangements were handled by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
PUTNEY, VERMONT: Carl Leroy Holt, 90, died February 14, 2007. He was born November 17, 1916 to the late Daniel and Helen Hunt Holt. He retired from Hamilton Standard Space and Life, and was a recipient of the Snoopy Space and Life Award. He was also a carpenter, and built two of the homes in which he resided. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, and was a 50-year member of Enfield Masonic Lodge #28. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rose A. Kolodziej Holt; three daughters, Joyce White (Blair) of Enfield, CT, and Carol Maniscalchi (Vincent), and Linda Blank (Roy Jones), all of Putney; his nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his Shih-Tzu dog, Luke. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Holt. Arrangements were handled by Ker Westerlund and Fleming Funeral Home.
ORLEANS, VERMONT: Janet E. Jones, 70, died March 31, 2009. She was born February 26, 1939 to Melvin and Marie Mackenzie Warner. She was a former nurse's aide at Maple Lane Nursing Home, and She enjoyed gardening, reading, crafts, and knitting. Survivors include a son, Ronald Jones of Orleans; a sister, Joanne Dawson of Bellows Falls; a brother, Patrick Warner of Evansville; three nieces; and four nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tony Jones. Interment was at Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell with arrangements by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
MONTPELIER, VERMONT: Albert H. Jordan, 64, died September 24, 2008. He was born February 29, 1944 to Albert H. Jordan, Sr. and Florence Cavanagh Jordan. He was an offset printer at Capital City Press, and also worked for Vermont Castings and J.A. McDonald Paving Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He attended St. Augustine Church, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by his mother; a sister, Muriel Goldberg (James); a niece; a nephew; his cousins; and the family cat, Lucky. Interment was at Berlin Corners Cemetery under the direction of Guare and Sons Funeral Home.
ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT: Makrina M. Koukidis died May 7, 2003. She was born January 15, 1946 in Athens, Greece to Michael P. Koukidis and Anna Kazakos Koukidis. She was a former employee of the National Bank of Greece, and had studied computerized banking. After coming to the U.S., she earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Marymount College, and operated her own consulting business. She is survived by a son, Sotiris I. Spiropoulos; and a brother, Paul M. Koukidis of Brooklyn. She was preceded in death by her parents. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT: Louis Edward Krieg, Sr., 79, died March 12, 2008. He was born August 16, 1928 to Louis Edel Krieg and Margaret Hogan Krieg. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He worked at Hazelett Strip Casting and Vermont Structural Steel, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also a commercial photographer and a member of the Vermont Professional Photographers. He is survived by a son, Lou Krieg II (Ann Pettyjohn) of Colchester; a daughter, Carol Ann Winfield (David) of Westford; a sister, Marge Kucel (John) of Gloversville; his nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
SWANTON, VERMONT: Harlan J. LaFrance, 72, died March 12, 2006. He was born June 28, 1933 to the late George J. and Addie J. Rollo LaFrance. He worked at F.R. LaFayette Fence Co. for 46 years, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Tribal Council member of the Abenaki Nation, and a former board member of the Sportsmen's Club of Franklin County. He was formerly a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Florence Carter LaFrance; two sons, Chris LaFrance (Cindy) of Milton, and Paul Bell (Valerie) of Colchester; two daughters, Bonnie Pagliaro (Michael) of Beacon, NY, and Holly LaFrance (companion Juan Mier III) of Burlington; a stepson; three stepdaughters; a sister, Velma Billado of Richford; three brothers, Carlton LaFrance (Bertha), Louis La France, and Lawrence LaFrance, all of Highgate; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; 6 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Flowers LaFrance; a brother, Herbert LaFrance; his parents; a brother-in-law, Robert Billado; and a sister-in-law, Marlene LaFrance. Services were held at the Church of Nativity. Interment with military honors was at St. Mary's Cemetery by Kidder Memorial Home.
ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT: Royden C. Laird, 78, died June 30, 2003. He was born April 10, 1925 to the late Albert C. and Susan Knight Laird. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. Survivors include six children and their spouses, Roy and Mary Lee Laird of Grand Isle, Nancy Briggs (Phillip) of California, Joanne Sheldon (Mike) of Fletcher, and Ellen and Deborah Laird, and Laura James (Dan), all of Essex Junction; a sister, Helen McDowell of Colorado; 12 grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda Wheel Laird; a daughter, Kathy O'Brien; a sister, Nell Meunier; and a brother, Alfred C. Laird, Jr. Arrangements were entrusted to Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
SHELBURNE, VERMONT: Audrey E. Looby, 79, died December 30, 2006. She was born December 2, 1927 to Joseph and Mildred Macintyre Tucker. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. She was a graduate of DeGoesbriand Hospital School of Nursing, and worked as head nurse at DeGoesbriand Hospital. She worked for ten years at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, and later worked at Mary Fletcher Hospital. Survivors include five children, Robert Looby, Jr. of Starksboro, Phyllis Looby of Ottawa, Canada, Elizabeth Barrett of Ireland, Thomas Looby of South Burlington, and Bernard Looby of Burlington; a sister, Alice Bodette of Addison; a brother-in-law, Clem Looby of South Burlington; her nieces and nephews; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Looby, Sr.; and a son, John. Service were held at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Peter's Cemetery.
LYNDONVILLE, VERMONT: Steven W. Masure, 86, died August 2, 2007. He was born March 19, 1921 to the late Joseph C. and Cecil A. Webster Masure. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include three children and their spouses, James and Judy Masure of Sutton, Joann and Paul LeClair of Bolton, and Steven and Lorraine White of Plymouth, MA; a sister, Ann Hodges of North Danville; a brother, Dwayne Masure of Sutton; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Sutton Freewill Baptist Church. Interment was at the Sutton Village Cemetery under the direction of Pearsons Funeral Home.
MONTPELIER: Jewel E. Matkowski, 79, died March 10, 2007. She was born November 14, 1927 to Clifford and Cora Ferguson Wagstaff. She was a graduate of Houghton College. She retired from the Montpelier School System, and also worked as a teller at Capital Savings Bank, the Childrens' Store, and in the accounting department of the State of Vermont. She attended Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, George Matkowski; a daughter, Sharon (Douglas) Turner of Waitsfield; a son, Leslie of Montpelier; a brother, Rev. Cecil Wagstaff; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Christ Episcopal Church. Interment was at Middlesex Center Cemetery with arrangements by Barber and Lanier Funeral and Cremation Services.
BENNINGTON, VERMONT: Roland Vernon Monteith, 88, died June 9, 2010. He was born February 18, 1922 to Walter Scott Monteith and Elsie May True Monteith. He worked on a dairy farm. He was a frequent volunteer at the Bennington Monument, and participated in Bennington Project Independence. He is survived by several cousins; and his friends, including Shelley (Hight) Small of Athol, MA, and his caretakers, Denise Sauer of Pownal, and Anne Gatling of Bend, OR. Services were held at the Old First Church Barn. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Mahar and Son Funeral Home.
CORNWALL, VERMONT: Edwin C. Nelson, 91, died February 21, 2009. He was born June 25, 1917. He worked as a planning engineer at G.E. for 45 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and vacationing in Maine. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rosemary Nelson; a son, James Nelson; a daughter, Kathy (Paul) of Cornwall; and 4 granddaughters. Arrangements were entrusted to Sanderson Funeral Home.
MONTPELIER, VERMONT: Mary A. Nunn, 95, died April 8, 2009. She was born October 28, 1913 to Joseph and Vera Kurach Augustenovich. She held an degree in education from the University of Vermont. She was a longtime 3rd grade teacher at Union Elementary School, and also taught at Tunbridge Elementary School. She was a member and past president of the Montpelier Women's Club, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a fundraiser for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation, and enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, and entertaining. Survivors include a sister, Anne A. Fugliese of Windsor, CT; a niece; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Nunn; and a brother, Walter J. Augusten. Burial was at Hope Cemetery under the direction of Barber and Lanier Funeral Home.
ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT: Patricia Packer, 88, died May 8, 2010. She was born May 21, 1921 to Charles L. and Mae Lacasse Rattigan. She had a career with Farmers Home Administration that spanned over 40 years. She was originally appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to her retirement, she was an administrative officer at the Montpelier office and served on two national taskforces in Washington, DC. She was a longtime member of South Congregational Church. Survivors include a daughter, Michele "Mickey" Howarth (Dave) of Tunkhannock, PA; a stepson, Michael Packer of St. Johnsbury; her in-laws, Virginia Doble of Gorham, NH, Richard Packer (Carol) of Nassau, NY, and Phyllis McNeil of Portsmouth, NH; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Packer. Services were held at South Congregational Church. Burial was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery by Sayles Funeral Home.
ISLAND POND, VERMONT: Mary L. Pilsbury, 47, died June 29, 2010. She was born December 11, 1962. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gibney; and her friends, including Marcel and Anita Gervais, Melinda Gervais, and her friends at Brighton Baptist Church and Sunrise Manor. Services were held at Brighton Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.
RUTLAND, VERMONT: Paul R. Pisarro, 54, died April 16, 2007. He was born December 30, 1952 to Joseph A. and Ruth A. Rogers Pisarro. He worked as a marketing administrative assistant for TWC, Inc. in New York City. He was a longtime member of the Actors' Repertory in Rutland. Survivors include his wife, Linda Brownell Pisarro; his father; a sister, Judy Pisarro-Grant of Los Angeles, CA; and two nieces. Arrangements were entrusted to Barnard Funeral Home.
GLOVER, VERMONT: Genia M. Provencher, 83, died January 5, 2011 in Glover. She was born August 5, 1927 in Orleans to William and Maude Nelson O'Brien. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, and playing bingo. Survivors include her children, Peggy Fairbrother (Raymond) of Orleans, Michael Provencher (Dottie) of Barton, Sr. Mary Ella Provencher of Petersham, MA, Denise Kimball of Killeen, TX, and Marc Provencher and Terence Provencher (Judi), all of Derby Line; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Provencher; two sisters, Betty and Olive; a brother, William; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport under the direction of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.
TROY, VERMONT: Fernande M. Racicot, 87, died March 23, 2009. She was born May 12, 1921 to Arsene and Armande Bessette Brault. She and her husband owned Racicot White Ash Sawmill. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and wintering in Florida. Survivors include her children, Monique Foley (Mike) of Morgan, Andre Racicot (Ann) of Westfield, Claire Hogblom of Seattle, WA, George Racicot (fiancee Karen Sousa), and Claudette Gonyaw (Bernie) of Newport; three sisters, Pauline Lawrence of Troy, Yolande Lahue (Marvin) of Florida, and Cecile Harold (companion Carl Mowrey) of Jamaica; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernand D. Racicot; three sisters, Estelle, Theresa, and Rachel; and two brothers, Albert and John Brault. Services were held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Interment was at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
VERGENNES, VERMONT: Lois A. Rivait, 78, died June 6, 2008. She was born February 4, 1930 to Morton and Ethel Taft Hill. She attended Victory Baptist Church, and enjoyed gardening and knitting. She is survived by five children, Donald and Peggy Rivait of Shoreham, Alvin and Tammy Rivait of West Addison, Stephen and Nancy Rivait of Ferrisburgh, and Mark Rivait and Susan Rivait, both of Vergennes; two sisters, Esther Trudeau of Bristol, and Winoa Mitchell of Burlington; a brother, Wallace Hill of Starksboro; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rivait; five sisters; and three brothers. Services were held at Victory Baptist Church. Interment was at St. Peter's Cemetery by Brown-McClay Funeral Home.
ALBANY, VERMONT: Geraldine A. Rundgren, 68, died February 3, 2004. She was born December 3, 1935 in Littleton, NH to Wayland R. and Miriam M. Abbott Sinclair. She was a retired employee of Ethan Allen Manufacturing. She also worked at the B&W, and was a cook for the school district. She enjoyed camping. She is survived by two daughters, Kim Rundgren of Evansville, and Catherine Sargeant (Neal) of Danville; two sons, Eric J. Rundgren of Albany, and Ernest J. Rundgren, Jr. (Catherine) of Irasburg; two sisters, Nancy Isham of Danville, and Lorraine Smith (David) of Wheelock; a brother, Wayland Sinclair of Wheelock; her mother-in-law, Doris Rundgren Andrews of Coventry; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Rundgren, Sr.; and a sister, Lauretta Sinclair. Interment of ashes was at Albany Village Cemetery with arrangements by Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home.
WILLISTON, VERMONT: Arlene D. Siple, 59, died February 13, 2007. She was born September 12, 1947 to Edward and Annette Pigeon Boutin. She was a farmer. She enjoyed tractor work and animal care. Survivors include her husband, Waldo W. Siple; a daughter, Mary Siple of Williston; her mother; two sisters, Leanne Vance (Randy) of Essex Center, and Noella LaFountain (Steve) of Florida; a brother, Hector Boutin (Debby) of Essex Center; her aunts and uncles; her nieces and nephews; and her cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Mark Boutin. Services were held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Interment was at Deer View Cemetery with arrangements by Gifford Funeral Service.
RUTLAND, VERMONT: Mary Elizabeth "Tootsie" Smith, 88, died May 27, 2011 at Rutland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 9, 1922 in Farmville, VA to Albert Cary and Mary Lee Stinson Smith. She was a member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ for 56 years. Survivors include a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann and Hobart Smith of Berryville, VA; and her nieces and nephews, including Kathy Bishop of Richmond, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Smith, Jr.; a son, Rodney N. Smith; two sisters, Audrey Korte and Althea Paul; and a brother, Maynard Smith. Services were held at Central United Methodist Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland with arrangements by Tossing Funeral Home.
ST. ALBANS, VERMONT: Lawrence Snaith, 70, died June 16, 2010. He was born April 11, 1940. He was a retired officer with the Vermont State Correctional Department, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He was also a part-time firefighter and deputy sheriff. He was a member of the Vermont Retired State Employees Association, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Loyal Order of Moose, in which he received the Pilgrim degree. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Taylor Snaith; his children and their spouses, Pearl Snaith of Crainville, IL, Larry Snaith, Jr. of New Burnside, IL, William Snaith of Dubuque, IA, John and Theresa Jerry of Tulsa, OK, Debbie Knight of Cooledge, AZ, Tina Marie Bowdoin of Andalusa, AL, and Raymond Rogers III and wife Cassie, Timothy Jerry, and Crystal and Paul Greenwood, Jr., all of St. Albans; a brother, Vincent Lamberti of White Plains, NY; his nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Henry; and a son, Kevin Jerry. Services were held at the Church of the Rock. Arrangements were handled by Brady and Levesque Funeral Home.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT: Margery Wooster Soter, 83, died March 23, 2003. She was born October 18, 1919 to the late Guy and Amelia Dennett Wooster. She owned Orchid Beauty Parlor, and she and her husband also owned Ted's Steak House. She was a former member of the Athena Club and the VFW Auxiliary, and was a longtime volunteer for RSVP. She attended St. Paul's Cathedral, and enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include four children, Diana Soter of Burlington, Angie Oteri of Tilghman, MD, Jon A. Soter (Lorie) of North Ferrisburgh, and James T. Soter (Jill) of Winooski; a brother, Loren Wooster (Janet); her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore B. Soter; a sister, Bernice Fucile; and a brother, Guy Wooster. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
STARKSBORO, VERMONT: Lloyd P. Tatro, 96, died May 5, 2008. He was born October 29, 1911 to Powell and Otta Hill Tatro. He was a longtime employee of Middlebury College, and was a caretaker at the John Kirk Estate. He had also farmed in the Starksboro area. Survivors include five children, Francis and Joanna Tatro of Starksboro, James and Lisa Tatro of Hinesburg, and Mary and Edson Rathbun, Richard and Judy Tatro, and Michael and Pamela Tatro, all of Bristol; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy LaRose of Bristol, and Floreda Parker of Willowmantic, ME; his nieces and nephews; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barbara LaRose Tatro; a son, Lloyd G. Tatro; a sister, Myrle Sterling; and a brother, Russell Tatro. Interment was at Green Mount Cemetery under the direction of Brown McClay Funeral Home.
BENSON, VERMONT: Agnes Louise Tenzer, 93, died August 1, 2009. She was born September 14, 1915 to Amasy and Ada Denett Crowningshield. She and her husband farmed, and she also did housekeeping for several area homes. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, flower gardening, and puzzles. In May of 2005, she received a certificate from the governor recognizing her as the last surviving widow of a World War I veteran in Vermont. Survivors include a son, Robert Tenzer of Whiting; a sister, Ruth Washburn of Wadhams, NY; 3 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Tenzer; ten sisters; and a brother, Harold Crowningshield. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery.
RICHFORD, VERMONT: Hilda Brooks Tessier, 103, died October 2, 2006. She was born February 6, 1903 to the late Roy Nelson and Addie Donney Brooks. She retired at age 73 from the Richford/Highgate schools. She attended the Richford Seventh-day Adventist Church, and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by a daughter, Ruby Tessier; 2 granddaughters; two nieces; a nephew; and 2 great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Tessier; a sister, Ruby Frechette; and her parents. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery with arrangements by Heald Funeral Home.
JERICHO, VERMONT: Wilma W. Tyler, 94, died August 23, 2010 in Barton. She was born April 24, 1916 in Baldwins Mills, Quebec, Canada to Herbert and Nellie Bragg Green. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and its Ladies' Guild, and enjoyed reading, fishing and word puzzles. She was a former West Charleston resident. Survivors include two daughters, Gail Nadeau of Jericho, and Marjorie Sykes of Holland; a daughter-in-law, Carole Tyler of North Stratford, NH; 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Tyler; a son, Clyde Tyler; and several siblings, including Pearl Peavey, Gwendolyne Benjamin, Vatvia McCarthy, Beatrice Trucott Wallace, Bernice Hawse, Roland Green, Charlie Green, Douglas Green, Bert Green, and Earl Green. Services were held at the Free Will Baptist Church in West Charleston. Interment was at the West Charleston Cemetery by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.
BURLINGTON, VERMONT: Frances G. Kenyon Wentworth, 80, died March 29, 2003. She was born August 11, 1922 to Newbert and Stella White Kenyon. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Burlington. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Joan Wentworth of South Burlington; a sister, Martha Burleigh of Charlotte; 3 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wentworth. Interment was at New Mount Calvary Cemetery by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT: Joyce Jean Wisell, 72, died January 8, 2008. She was born March 26, 1935 to Homer and Blanche Nadeau Sprague. She and her husband formerly owned Sauer's Market. She also worked as a stitcher at the former book press in Brattleboro, and in the deli at Hannaford's Market. She attended West Brattleboro Baptist Church. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, square dancing, and playing bingo. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Peters (Dennis) of Marlboro; three sons, Stanley R. Wisell of Brattleboro, James D. Wisell of Guilford, NH, and Robert S. Wisell of Hinsdale; a sister, Eleanor Dandrea of Brattleboro; her nieces and nephews; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Howard Wisell; a sister, Patricia Sweet; and a brother, Wallace Homer Sprague. Services were held at West Brattleboro Baptist Church. Interment was at Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Atamaniuk Funeral Home.
MIDDLEBURY, VERMONT: Jacqueline C. Ziegler, 85, died November 29, 2008. She was born February 14, 1923 to the late John N. and Edna Schlesinger Stone. She was a former resident of Devon, PA. She attended the Boston Museum School and the Minneapolis Art Institute and the Boston Museum School. She was an artist who illustrated dozens of children's books, and painted hundreds of watercolor and oil portraits and still lifes. Her art was shown in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and other locations. She was also a former dance teacher and an exhibition dancer for the Arthur Murray Show. She was a longtime collection chair for UNICEF in Chester County, PA, and a supporter of the Southern Poverty Law Center. She enjoyed antiques, gardening, and reading. She is survived by a son, Larry Ziegler-Otero and wife Wanda Otero-Ziegler of Bridport; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Ziegler; and a brother, Lawrence S. Cooke. A Quaker memorial service was held at Havurah House.