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BLANCHE EMMA GAGNON
SWANTON -- Mrs. Blanche Emma Gagnon, 94, a life long resident of the Swanton and St. Albans area died Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 27, 2002, in the Roncalli Heath Center in St. Albans Town.
She was born in St. Albans, June 3, 1907, the daughter of the late John Sr. and Delia (Deuso) Bean. She attended Holy Angels School and on Nov. 19, 1928, married Edward Raymond Gagnon who predeceased her on Aug. 8, 1983.
For many years Mrs. Gagnon was associated with the hot lunch program at the former St. Anne's Academy in Swanton, and in earlier years had worked for the Governor Smith family in St. Albans. She was a devoted parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton where she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and Altar Society. She was also a member of the Hi-Swans Senior Citizens.
She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Edward Patnode of Swanton; two grandchildren and their spouses, Michael and Carol Patnode of Highgate and Patricia and Glenn Vallencourt of St. Albans; and two great-grandchildren, Amy Ostertag of Manchester, N.H. and Ben Patnode stationed with the United States Marine Corps in Fort Devens, Calif.; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mrs. Gagnon was predeceased by two brothers, John and Alfred Bean; and a sister, Dora Barratt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 2, 2002, at noon from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton today, (Friday), March 1, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
SCOTT JAMES COLBURN
WORCESTER, Mass./ENOSBURG FALLS -- Scott James Colburn, age 37, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at his home in Worcester, Mass. Scott was a 1982 graduate of Shrewsbury High School. Immediately following graduation he enlisted in the Army and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his honorable discharge he joined the Army Reserves and qualified as a mechanic expert. At the time of Scott's passing he was in management training for Price Chopper.
Survivors include his son Nathan Colburn of Sutton, Mass.; his parents Albert "John" and Pamela (Chaffee) Colburn of Enosburg Falls and Largo, Fla.; a brother David Colburn and his friend Nadja of Worcester, Mass.; a sister and her husband, Sara and Randall Beach of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; two nieces, Peyton and Chelsea Colburn; and one nephew Tristan Scott Beach. Also many special aunts, uncles, cousin and friends including Vic and Bruce of Worcester, Mass.; Stephanie Colburn of Cape Cod; and Joyce and Bill Hatfield of Sutton, Mass. Scott was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Stanley and Alice (Logan) Colburn; maternal grandparents, Irving and Genevieve (Roberts) Chaffee; and special friend, Mandy Colburn.
Scott was dearly loved by his family, who appreciated his willingness to help anyone at any time, giving a sparkling smile, gift of gab, and a sense of humor. Scott was immediately liked wherever he went, and always expressed great love, gentleness and compassion for his family, especially his son, parents, brother and sister.
Scott was a gifted musician, with the ability and talent to play any and all instruments. He favored the guitar and piano and had a desire to teach these instruments to his son Nathan.
We do not understand why he was taken away from us so soon with so much to give this world, but we wonder if Scott is perhaps now able to see the "Big Picture."
A memorial service to be held at the First Congregational Church in Sutton, Mass. will be announced at a later date.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, at two o'clock at the Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls. For those who desire to bring flowers, the family requests that fresh cut spring flowers be brought.
For those who wish, contributions in Scott's memory may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is in charge of arrangements.
MAE ALMA RICH
BROCKTON, Mass./ST. ALBANS -- Mrs. Mae Alma Rich, 82, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Brockton Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Philipsburg, Quebec, Canada on July 18, 1919, the daughter of the late Eugene and Alma (Langevin) Ouimette.
She was the widow of Wilmirth Lester Rich who died on Aug. 4, 1976. Mae was a former longtime resident of St. Albans but since Sept. 2001, she had made her home with her son, Gary in Halifax, Mass.
Over the years, Mae was a caregiver to many people, but especially to Hilda Bonnett who was like a daughter to her. She loved playing the game "Aggravation" with family and friends. A communicant of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton, she was also a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter #321 and Robert E. Glidden Post #758, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both in St. Albans.
She is survived by five sons; Leonard and his wife Sandy of St. Albans, David and his wife Karen of Essex Junction, Gary and his fiancé Patricia Graham of Halifax, Mass., Curt and his wife Luanne of Bridgewater, Mass., and Kevin and his wife Kelly of Jericho; a sister, Doris Pedriali of Bridgewater, Mass.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Wilmirth she was predeceased by a son, Rodney L. Rich on June 24, 1950; two brothers; Stanley Ouimette and Carly Ouimette; and two sisters; Loretta Bordeau and Viola Gonyeau.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the family lot at St. Albans Bay Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.
VERNAL JOHN UNWIN
SWANTON -- Vernal John Unwin, 80, a lifelong area resident died Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2002, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City.
Born in Sheldon, he was the son of the late Dennis and Ella (Barratt) Unwin. He attended Swanton schools and was married to the former Ida M. Cameron who predeceased him in 1989.
For 38 years Vernal was associated with the Sheldon Pulp and Paper Mill. In his earlier years he had also worked for both the Village and Town of Swanton. He faithfully served his country during WWII in the United States Army Air Corps and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charles DaPrato Post #778 and the American Legion both in Swanton.
Vernal leaves his daughter, Jessiemae "Mickey" Richard and her husband Harry; two brothers, Leonard and David Unwin; three sisters, Elizabeth Young, Ruth Dumont and Shirley Hibbard; three granddaughters, Lori Flanders and companion Alex Russell, Sonja Lambert and husband Ed and Jennifer Church and husband Bryan all of Swanton; as well as nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife Ida, Vernal was predeceased by four brothers, Oscar, Charlie, Eugene and Carroll Unwin; and a sister, Pauline Unwin.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 11 a.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton. The Reverend Donavee Copenhaver, pastor of the Missisquoi River Charge of the United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Vernal's memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans 05478.
WINSTON I. PAQUETTE
ST. ALBANS -- Mr. Winston I. Paquette, age 77, died Monday morning, April 29, 2002, in Redstone Villa, following an illness of four months. He was born in St. Albans Aug. 25, 1924, son of the late Irving and Maude (Bedore) Paquette.
Winston was a brakeman for the Central Vermont Railway for over 37 years, retiring in 1984. Prior to his railroad time he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and was wounded in the battle of Iwo Jima. Winston was a communicant of Holy Angels Church and a member of the American Legion Post #1, VFW Post #758, the United Transportation Union and the Central Vermont Veterans Association. Some of Winston's hobbies included stamp and coin collecting. He enjoyed music, especially western songs, and played the clarinet in area bands and orchestras, in his younger years.
He married Doris F. Roberts Sept. 6, 1958. Doris died Jan. 15, 2002. He is survived by his two daughters Deborah and her husband Garry Myers of Winooski, Valorie LaBelle of Vernon; four grandsons, Todd Hebert, Christopher LaBelle, Shawn Hebert and Jason LaBelle; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be greatly missed by his family and very close friends, especially Ann White and Ernest "Chubby" Bartlett. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his sister, Madonna Longway.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Roberts/Paquette family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
ROBERT A. TURNER
MILTON -- Robert A. Turner, 78, died Monday morning April 29, 2002, at his home with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Milton on April 13, 1924, the son of Ray and Carrie (Carroll) Turner.
He attended schools in Milton before entering the U.S. Army. He received an honorable discharge from the 34th "Red Bull" division. He was a veteran of four campaigns in Italy. During this time he served as an infantryman, rifleman, driver, messenger and linesman. He was entitled to wear the EAME ribbon with four battle stars. He also received the purple heart, distinguished unit citation award, good conduct medal, combat infantry badge and victory medal.
On Oct. 17, in 1942, he was married to Leda Nellie Irish in Fairfax, by the Reverend Roger Fitzgerald. Together they made their home in Milton. Leda predeceased him on Dec. 22 of 2001.
Robert was self employed as a carpenter and floor finisher for most of his life. Upon retiring, Bob was always tinkering on things. He was always there to help his friends and neighbors fix anything that needed fixing.
He is survived by his children Roberta Johnson and her husband Richard of Belvidere, Randall Turner and his companion Donna Chaplin of Milton, Allen Turner and his companion Lorraine Zak of Milton, Bruce Turner and his wife Calinda of Georgia; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his sister Ethel Morgan of Milton; sister-in-law Doris Turner of Milton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law James and Joyce Irish of Florida; by several nieces and nephews; and a special friend Phyllis Maxfield of Fairfax.
At Robert's request, there will be no funeral service or visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the Westford Plains Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
RICHARD E. GAMELIN
COLCHESTER -- Richard E. Gamelin, 59, of Colchester, died suddenly Sunday, April 28, 2002, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
He was born in Winooski, April 15, 1943, son of Anita (Bouchard) Gamelin and the late Eugene Gamelin.
Following graduation from Winooski High School in 1963, Dick entered the seminary in Mystic, Conn. A year later, he left the seminary and became an assistant chaplain with the United States Air Force and was stationed in California and Panama City.
Dick was employed for 30 years with the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1999, and remained president of the National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) and recently was employed part-time with Banknorth.
He was historian for the Gamelin family reunions and family tree. Dick enjoyed playing golf but mostly was a devoted family man.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Kevin Savage and cat, Sid, of Winooski; his mother, Anita Gamelin of Winooski; his sister Aline Gamelin of Winooski; his sister Janet Duncan and her husband Ted of Essex Center; his brother Roger Gamelin and wife Diane of Williamstown; and his sister Jackie White and husband Butch of Westford.
He is also survived by very many special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and very special friends, Kevin LeBlanc and Woody.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, May 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, Winooski.
