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Edwin Frank Burdick
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, and with profound dignity, Edwin Frank Burdick, 58, of Brownington Center closed his eyes, died, and went to Heaven at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at North Country Hospital in Newport.
Mr. Burdick was born the fifth child of Marjorie and Willard “Gus” Burdick at the Orleans County Memorial Hospital in Newport on June 5, 1950. He attended Orleans Graded School and graduated in the very first class of students at Lake Region Union High School, in June 1968.
On July, 12, 1975, he married
Susan Mabel Blair at the Brownington Congregational Church. Joining the happy couple during their long and loving journey together would be four children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.
Just a couple of days after graduating, he went to work at Ethan Allen in Orleans. He would be the third of four generations of Burdick family members to work at the mill, staying there for 40 years until ill health forced him to retire in 2008.
He was very proud of his town and wanted to be an active member, lending a hand doing whatever would make the community safer. To that end, he belonged to the Orleans Fire Department for 41 years, rising to the rank of captain for a time. He served the Orleans Fire Association as its president, and at the time of his death was serving as vice-president. He served on the Orleans Ambulance Squad for many years.
He served Brownington as its fire warden for more than 25 years, retiring on December 31, 2008, turning it over to his son-in-law Adam Brunelle. He was the Brownington cemetery commissioner for more than 25 years, caring for the four cemeteries in town. At the end of last year, he turned that position over to Wayne Libby.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and for the last couple of months, his great-granddaughter. He loved his family with all his heart. He would carefully help plan family gatherings at each holiday, making sure that all were there and that there was plenty of good homemade food to eat.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking in his shop at home, stacking firewood, and going to the B&W Snack Bar for french fries.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; by his four children: Donna of Charleston and Brownington Center, Robert “Robbie” and his wife, Trina, of Lyndonville, Scott and his wife, Jessica, of Brownington Center, and Debbie and her husband, Adam, of Brownington Center; by 12 grandchildren; by one great-granddaughter; by his mother, Marjorie, of Glover; by three brothers: Everett “Nick” and his wife, Cora Ann, of Albany, Terry and his wife, Tracey, of Newport, and Larry and his wife, Gert, of Orleans; by his mother-in-law, Betty Blair, of Westmore; by sisters-in-law Roberta Humphrey and her husband, Russell, of Columbia, New Hampshire, and Eileen Rossier of Myerstown, Pennsylvania; and by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and more cousins than anyone can count. He was predeceased by his father, Willard “Gus”; by his sisters Christine and Patricia; by brother-in-law Gordon; and by his brother Bernard.
Funeral services will be at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Sias Avenue in Newport on Wednesday, May 27, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Brian Fecher officiating. An honor guard will be provided by the Orleans Fire Department and others. Burial will be in the family lot at the Brownington Center cemetery, and will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Should anyone desire, contributions in Mr. Burdick’s memory may be made to the Orleans Firemen’s Association, 102 Main Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860; to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05895; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Helen C. Cain
Helen C. Cain, 90, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died April 10, 2009, in Fredericksburg.
Mrs. Cain was born on March 19, 1919, in Barton a daughter of Harold and Lena (Blodgett) Cass.
She married
Edward Joseph Cain; he predeceased her.
During World War II she served in the U.S. Navy.
She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Middlebury College and was a junior high schoolteacher in Natick, Massachusetts.
She is survived by two sons, Edward J. Cain of Fredericksburg and Christopher E. Cain of Brattleboro. She was predeceased by her brother Harland Cass; and by two sisters, Alice Mclean and Marion Mueller.
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton on Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Catholic cemetery in Barton.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Jay Bryant Feeley
Jay Bryant Feeley, 51, of Brownington, beloved husband of Rachel (Comtois) Feeley, died May 18, 2009, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after suffering from a long battle with diabetes.
Mr. Feeley was born June 1, 1957, in St. Albans, a son of Gerald and Gala (Foster) Feeley. He grew up in Highgate Center and attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School, graduating in 1975.
On September 1, 2001, he married
Rachel Comtois, who survives him.
He was first employed with Feeley Well Drilling, a family business since 1880, and for several years he operated his own well-drilling company. He later worked at Marcelino Company, Incorporated, in Burlington as a hydraulic mechanic. Most recently he worked at Calkins Sand and Gravel as a heavy equipment mechanic and as “tinker man” at Nature By Design.
He was a member of the Brownington Congregational Church.
He enjoyed tinkering on motors and spending time with his animals and family. He liked creating with his hands using stone and wood.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Rachel Feeley, of Brownington; by his six children: Angela of Highgate, Michael of Sheldon, Justin of Fairfield, Ryan and his companion, Stacy Laroche, of Belvidere, Ashleigh Feeley of Fairfield, and Paige Airoldi and her husband, Anthony, of Highgate; by three grandchildren: Kohle, Natalie, and Broadie; by two brothers, Dennis Feeley and his companion, Cathy, of Swanton and Randy Feeley and his wife, Candy, of Highgate; by two sisters, Jerri Brouillette and her husband, David, of Sheldon and Julie Ladue and her husband, Phillip, of Highgate; by his mother-in-law, Julie Comtois, of Dracut, Massachusetts; by brother-in-law Kenney Comtois of Goldsboro, North Carolina; by sister-in-law Laurie Hopkins and her husband, Edric, of Nashua, New Hampshire; by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; and by his animal “children”: Sophia-Mae, Zu-Zu Petals, Isabella, Miss Vivian, sheep, goats, and assorted cats. He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald Feeley and
Gala (Feeley) Barnum; by his stepfather, Burhl Barnum; by his nephew Jason Brouillette; and by his father-in-law, Raymond Comtois.
Funeral services were held May 24 at the Brownington Congregational Church with the Reverend Harvey Bartlet and the Reverend Herb Perry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Feeley’s memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Thelma Carrie Wells
Thelma Carrie Wells, 76, of Mena, Arkansas, died May 18, 2009, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Mrs. Wells was born in Littleton, New Hampshire, on December 24, 1932, a daughter of David and Jessie (Ennor) Libby. She was brought up by Newton and Ethel Peters when her parents died while she was an infant.
The family spent several years in the Charleston area before she went to Arkansas.
She was the most loving and caring woman anyone ever knew. She loved all of her family and friends.
She was a member of the Frontier Animal Society. She liked to travel, make crafts, quilt, garden, spend time with her animals, and go to tag sales.
She was a perfect mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she would have become a perfect great-great-grandmother.
She is survived by her children: Wanda Steele and her husband, Kenneth, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Kittey Butler of Barton, Cindy Denton and her husband, Ricky, of Mena, Jimmy Wells and his wife, Lana, of Heavner, Oklahoma, and Penny Wells of Mena; by 18 grandchildren; by 27 great-grandchildren; and by her sister Betty Robinson of Brownington. She was predeceased by her brother David E. Libby; by two sisters, Velma C. Bowman and Wyllian M. Sanborn; by three grandchildren; and by her longtime companion, Howard Brooks.
Funeral services were held May 26 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside cemetery in East Charleston.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Wells’ memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Allen LeBlanc
Committal services with military honors for Allen LeBlanc will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at St. Theresa’s cemetery in Orleans.
Robert D. Cote Jr.
A graveside service for Robert D. Cote Jr., who died February 22, 2009, will be held at the Albany Village cemetery on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11 a.m.
The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Goodenough
Committal services for Charles Goodenough will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Pine Grove cemetery in Newport.
Shirley Kocis
Committal services with military honors for Shirley Kocis will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Newport Center cemetery.
Valmore Plante
Committal services with military honors for Valmore Plante will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at St. Edward’s Catholic cemetery in Derby Line.
Arlene L. Bacon
Arlene L. Bacon, 69, of Barre died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury on Friday, June 12, 2009.
Mrs. Bacon was born January 24, 1940, in St. Albans, a daughter of Lyle and Eva (King) Rowland. On October 6, 1956, she married
Kenneth Bacon.
She loved to go fishing and camping. She was an avid bird watcher and gardener. When not outside she loved to do her knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She enjoyed dancing to country music. She loved Fluffy, her favorite cat, who died just two days after she went into the hospital.
She is survived by her seven children: Douglas Bacon and his wife, Candy, of Barton, Susan Bacon and her friend, Ron Boutin, of Glover, Richard Bacon and his wife, Becky, of Ashby, Massachusetts, Kim Bacon of Winchendon, Massachusetts, Cynthia Bacon of Barre City, Kenneth Bacon and his wife, Kim, of Barton, and Mary Bacon Kittredge and her husband, Mike, of Plainfield; by her 14 grandchildren: Jennifer, Joshua, and Jesse Bacon, Lucian Mason, Abby and Christopher Bacon, Michael and Amy Hance, Aaron Bacon, Ken, Amanda, and Kevin Bacon, and Carrie and Sonya Bacon; by 13 great-grandchildren; by her brother Cecil Rowland of Williamstown, Massachusetts; by her sister Elaine Luchassi and her husband, Arthur, of Williamstown; and by her brother-in-law Robert Tucker of Lunenburg, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her father, Lyle Rowland; by her mother, Eva K. Rowland; by her sister Barbara Tucker; and by her granddaughter Casie Mason.
Services will be held at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Bacon’s memory to the Central Vermont Humane Society, 504 Mekkelson Road, Barre, Vermont 05641.
Sayles Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Russell G. Collins Sr.
Russell G. Collins Sr., 71, of Newport died peacefully on June 12, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Collins was born February 25, 1938, in Newport, a son of Merle and Vendetta (Hill) Collins.
On July 3, 1999, he married
Lucille Ste. Marie.
He graduated from Newport Center High School. He was a supervisor for Union Butterfields in Derby Line for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and cooking. He cherished the time with his children and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Collins, of Newport; by his children: Rusty Collins Jr. of Winooski, Tammy Trumper and her husband, Jim, of Richmond, and Chris Collins and his wife, Marcia, of Richmond; by his stepchildren: Michael Jacobs and his wife, Marylou, of Westfield, Mark Jacobs and his wife, Joanne, of Derby Line, and Matthew Jacobs and his friend, Mandee Young, of Newport; by four grandchildren; by four stepgrandchildren; by his siblings: Merle Collins and his wife, Rose, of Connecticut, Oliver Collins and his wife, Elaine, of Irasburg, Robert Collins and his wife, Simone, of Lowell, Henry Collins and his wife, Kristi, of Lowell, Joan Duffy of Lowell, Joyce Baraw and her husband, David, of Newport Center, and Margaret Collins of Colchester; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Becky (Adams) Collins, in 1992; and by two brothers, Clifford and Gordon Collins.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the Newport Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Collins’ memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center Employee Activity Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Brian Douglass
Brian Douglass, 62, of Ludlow died June 13, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Douglass was born August 3, 1946, in Windsor, a son of Arlene Deuso and Thomas Douglass.
He was a mill worker for Jeldwen in Ludlow, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.
He is survived by two daughters, Laura Gerrow and her husband, Tim, of Jay and Denise Douglass and her friend, Chris Copp, of Newport; by his mother, Arlene Deuso, of Ludlow; by his former wife Norma Douglass of North Troy; by grandchildren: Richard Mason, Corey French, Thomas Washburn, Ricky Gerrow, Tucker Gerrow, and Payci Washburn; by great-granddaughter Amelia French; by his brother Charles Craig and his wife, Barbara, of Chester; by one niece; and by four nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Douglass; and by his brother Gerald Douglass.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Douglass’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Deborah “Debbie” Jane Leavitt Kilby
Deborah “Debbie” Jane Leavitt Kilby, 62, of Newport Center died at her home on June 8, 2009.
Mrs. Kilby was born August 8, 1946, in Newport, a daughter of Keith and Elaine Leavitt. She grew up on Elm Street in Newport, where she attended the Nazarene Church and played piano. She married
John Kilby on October 10, 1970.
She graduated from Newport High School and attended medical secretary school in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked at the Broadview Hospital, Cablevision, Space Research, Phoenix Engineering, as assistant town clerk of Newport Center, Cumberland Farms, Citizens Utilities, and Vermont Electric until she retired in 2005.
She enjoyed playing piano and played for Newport Center, Newport City, and Beebe Advent Christian churches.
She is survived by her husband, John; by her children: Sarah Kilby of Saranac Lake, New York, John Kilby Jr. of Bakersfield, California, and Timothy Kilby and his wife, Ana, of St. Albans; by three brothers: James Millett of Phoenix, Robert Millett of Dover, New Hampshire, and Burt Leavitt and his wife, Lillian, of Milton; by her niece Wanda Geoffiron; by nephews: Keith, Nathan, Daniel, and Todd Leavitt and James Millett Jr. and their families; and by a large family on her husband’s side. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Gladys Millett; by her brother Kenneth “Buster” Magoon; by infant son James Robert Kilby; and by nephew Robert Paul Millett Jr.
Funeral services were held June 14 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Robert Cargill and the Reverend Chris Barton officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Kilby’s name may be made to the oncology department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
