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Edward Carroll Stevens
Edward Carroll Stevens, 72, well-known local businessman, died November 14, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Mr. Stevens was born July 26, 1937, in Newport, a son of Frederick and Pearl (Stevens) Reynolds.
On January 16, 1961, he married
Elizabeth Sessions, who predeceased him on March 11, 2008.
He graduated from Newport High School and Vaughn Barber College in Hartford, Connecticut. He worked with his brother Morrillo at the City Barber Shop from 1962 until Morrillo’s death in 1990. At that time he became sole proprietor.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He held memberships with American Legion Post 21 and Elks Club 2155, and he was a founding member of Herbert B. March Social Club. He was president and “top banana” of the Vegetable Rights Association, through which he enjoyed spreading the “seeds of democracy” with political “pearody.”
He enjoyed watching Fox News. He loved old cars and attending antique car shows. He loved going to the ocean, and most of all, he loved his family.
He is survived by his children Rae-Kim Sheltra and her companion, Dennis Payette, of East Burke and Scott Stevens and his wife, Denise, of St. Johnsbury; by his daughter-in-law Maralena Stevens of Eden; by his grandchildren: Aaron Pierce, Brandon Sheltra, and Zachary, Elizabeth, Caleb, Edward, and Jacob Stevens; by his brothers Carl Stevens of Hartford and Mac Stevens and his wife, Barb, of Deslandes, Florida; by sisters-in-law Gladys Stevens of Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Madeline Stevens of Newport; by brother-in-law Dean Todd of Barton; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Eric Stevens; by his sister Evelyn Todd; and by brothers: Ronald, Roland, Morrillo, Gordon, and Willard Stevens.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Richard Daniels officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. at the funeral home on Saturday until the funeral. Interment will follow in the Newport Center cemetery with full military honors. A luncheon will follow the burial.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Stevens’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
John J. Sybes
John J. Sybes, 89, of Glover, beloved husband of Grace Keane Sybes, died November 7, 2009, in Glover.
Mr. Sybes was born in Rotterdam, Holland, on March 4, 1920, and came to the United States when he was 13 years old. He grew up in New York. He joined the Merchant Marines and spent many years on the oceans of the world before his retirement.
He was a jack-of-all trades who enjoyed going to yard sales and picking up and fixing various items. He enjoyed life with his wife, Grace. In his later years, he and Grace moved to Vermont to be close to their daughter.
He was a man who could strike up a conversation with anyone, no matter where he was, and he was always very friendly to everyone. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Grace, of Glover; by his daughter Gracie Caslani of Glover; by his son John Sybes and his wife, Karen, of New York; by his grandchildren: Alan Ball and his companion, Jammie, of New York, Stacey Ball of Illinois, and Stephanie and Samantha Sybes; by great-granddaughter Kayli Ball of Illinois; and by his special friend Tonya, who is also a friend of his daughter’s. He was predeceased by son-in-law Roger Caslani in 2008.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. His ashes will be scattered on the waters of his beloved oceans on which he spent so many years traveling.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Kenneth G. “Ben” Webster
Kenneth G. “Ben” Webster, 88, died Friday, November 13, 2009, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
Mr. Webster was born August 21, 1921, in Melbourne, Quebec, a son of Ernest M. and Louise J. Samson Webster. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1940. He served three years in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945.
On September 2, 1945, he married
Maida B. Hinman in Newport.
He retired from the Canadian National Railway after 44 years of service, including his military time.
He was a past master of Island Pond Lodge 44 of Free and Accepted Masons, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a member of the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maida; by his three sons and daughters-in-law: Doug and Janet Webster of Morris, Connecticut, Bruce and Nancy Webster of Colchester, and Steve and Kathy Webster of New Gloucester, Maine; by six grandchildren; by ten great-grandchildren; and by brother and sister-in-law Richard and Charlotte Webster of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Muriel Bly of Newport.
A memorial service in Mr. Webster’s honor will be held Saturday, November 21, at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn, Maine.
Anne W. Adams
Anne Warner Adams, born July 27, 1936, in Lowell, to Ralph and Elsie Preston, died on the evening of April 8, 2010, in Hanford, California. She was in the presence of loved ones when she died.
Mrs. Adams is survived by a brother, Ralph "Bud" Preston; a sister, Margaret "Pres" Atwater; four children: Karen Jones, Janis Young, Robert Adams and Susan Cardoza; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was a devoted mother who worked hard and made great sacrifices for her children; her greatest joy was in being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Her remains will be cremated and laid to rest at Mountainview cemetery in Lowell.
Phyllis B. Amyot
Phyllis B. Amyot, 83, died peacefully on April 24, 2010, at the Vermont Respite House in Wiliston. She was born in Glover on September 8, 1926, a daughter of Philip and Gertrude Brooks.
In 1985 she married
Vincent Amyot, and together they operated Amyot’s Inc. John Deere Dealership in Barton.
After retiring with her husband in 1992, they enjoyed traveling both in the U.S. and abroad. Mrs. Amyot also enjoyed playing the organ and taking organ lessons at their Florida winter home. She had a love for her flower gardens, birdwatching, all things craft-related. She had extensive collections of Disney items, John Deere toys, and Shirley Temple dolls, books, and movies.
In her later years, you could almost always find her watching the Food Network or the home improvement channel, waiting for the mail to come or for someone to stop in to visit or take her for a ride to McDonald’s for a special treat. During her latest illness, she received special care and comfort from her granddaughter Shelley and caretaker and friend Bonnie Poginy.
She is survived by three daughters: Sondra Thomson of Colchester, Bonnie Currier and her husband, Raymond, of Glover, Stephanie Lesage and her husband, Peter, of Colchester; and by step-children Eric and Christina Amyot of Jackson, New Jersey, Deborah and David Brosseau of Lyndonville, Carmen and David Brown of Jappa, Maryland, and Jacque and Leah Amyot of Corinth, New York. She is also survived by a sister, Mona Rivard of Colchester. She will be sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 20 years, Vincent Amyot, and by her two brothers, Neil and Alton Brooks.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church in Barton with Father Dan Rupp officiating, a person who was of special comfort to Mrs. Amyot through both her own illness and her husband’s. Internment will take place at Westlook cemetery in Glover following the Mass.
Should friends and family desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Gervaise Belanger
Gervaise Belanger, 78, of Derby died April 17, 2010, in Newport surrounded by her family.
She was born April 21, 1931, in St. Gideon, Quebec, a daughter of Simeon and Victoria Quirion.
On June 18, 1949, she married
Joachim Belanger who predeceased her on March 26, 2003.
She is survived by her children: Diane Belanger of Derby, Andre Belanger and his wife, Charlene, of Polk City, Florida, Denis Belanger of Holland, Laurette Baraw and her husband, Kenneth, of Johnson, Francine Linn and her husband, Pete, of Eagle River, Alaska, and Manon Higginson and her fiance, Joe Cote, of Newport; by 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Ange Emile Quirion, of St. Robert, Quebec, three sisters: Jeannette Nadeau of Newport, Jacqueline Lachance of St. George, Quebec, and Claudette Nadeau of St. Gideon, Quebec. She was predeceased by two brothers: Larry Quirion and Jean Noel Quirion, and by a sister, Claire Yvette.
Funeral services were held April 21 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass was held. Interment was in St. Edward’s cemetery.
Arrangements by the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Yvonne L. Bertolini
Yvonne L. Bertolini, 82, of Barton died April 19, 2010, in Newport.
She was born July 7, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a daughter of Sidney and Pearl (Cheek) Heggerness.
Ms. Bertolini is survived by her best friend of 29 plus years, Tami Stone of Barton; by Ms. Stone’s boys, Bruce Jr. and his wife, Melissa, Roy Stone and his fiancé, Liza, of Barton, and Logan Stone; Ms. Stone’s grandchildren: Bruce III, Nicholas and Cheyanne; by her children: John Willemsen Bertolini of Newport, Matthew Bertolini and his wife, Geneva, of Glover; her grandchildren: Jeremy, Lucas, Lorenzo, Magon Bassett and her husband, Nate, Crystal Hancock and her husband, Scott, Sara Camber and Daniel Camber, Christina and Tabatha Bertolini; her great-grandchildren: Danielle, Mary and Chloe Bassett and Justin Camber. She also leaves a very good friend, Roger Menard, a special aunt, June; and by several nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her mother, Pearl Cheek, her father, Sidney Heggerness, her daughter Sharon Willemsen Bertolini Camber, her son Steven Willemsen and a son-in-law Daniel Camber.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Indoor Recreation of Orleans County (IROC) Exercise Program, 400 Quarry Road, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Arrangements by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Edmond J. Boutin
Edmond J. Boutin, 91, of Glover died peacefully on April 23, 2010, in Glover.
He was born March 10, 1919, in Williston, a son of Joseph and Rose (Bergeron) Boutin.
On May 17, 1942, he married
Collette Talbot who survives him.
Mr. Boutin lived in Essex Center from 1920 to 1935. He went to school eight years in Essex Center and moved to Barton on May 17, 1935, to a bigger farm with his parents. He worked on the farm until he reported to service for the U.S. between October 15, 1941, and December 15, 1945. He was stationed at Keesler Field, Mississippi, from January to August of 1942 where he served in the orthopedic ward in the hospital. He went on to Gulf Port Field, Mississippi, until January of 1945 where he served as a carpenter in the maintenance department. He went to the infantry at Camp Livingston, Louisiana, where he joined the engineers then left and went to Rufus, Oregon, for two weeks in March 1945. This is when the Allies broke through German lines, and he returned to Camp Polk in Louisiana. He was at this camp when President Roosevelt died in April of 1945.
He then went to Huma, Arizona, and built bridges across the Colorado River. He was there when the first atomic bomb was tested in the desert. The war ended, and Mr. Boutin went to Riverside, California, where he camped near the Pacific and built roads and tested wire mesh to help drive heavy equipment in sandy conditions.
He was honorably discharged and returned to Barton where he worked on the family farm until March of 1946 when he went to work for Webster Motors in Barton as a mechanic. In 1949 he built a small garage in Barton called Ed’s Garage and owned and operated it until 1951. He traded this building with John Talbot in 1951 when he moved to Glover to farm. He dairy farmed until August 1973 when the Interstate 91 was built and split up some of the farmland. He worked at Ethan Allen in Orleans in 1973 and operated a variable saw until retirement on March 31, 1984.
He held memberships with the American Legion Post #76 of Barton where he was a member for 50 years and also the Knights of Columbus. After his retirement, he liked to tinker with all sorts of things. He was a master carpenter and wood craftsman.
He is survived by his wife, Collette Boutin of Glover, eight children: Michael Boutin of Burlington, Paul Boutin and his wife, Christal, of Glover, Denise Perron and her husband, Eric, of Carson City, Nevada, Susan Swift and her husband, James, of Glover, Nicole Blodgett and her husband, Andrew, of Underhill, Ronald Boutin and his companion, Sue Bacon, of Glover, Diane McGough and her husband, Larry, of Colorado, Springs, Colorado, and Mark Boutin and his wife, Jo, of St. Albans; by 16 grandchildren; by 15 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Jean Boutin, and by two brothers: Antonio and Clement Boutin.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 30, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 12 Elm Street in Barton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Interment will follow in Westlook cemetery in Glover with military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Paul’s Catholic School in Barton.
Myrna M. Brosseau
Myrna May Brosseau, 67, of Hardwick died peacefully on April 20, 2010, at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington.
She was born March 27, 1943, in Sutton, a daughter of Edson and Ethel (Paul) Basford.
She attended Barton public schools and Glover village school.
Mrs. Brosseau was a devoted mother, grandmother and caregiver. She spent her life raising her children and was an avid seamstress, quilter, knitter and baker. She treasured spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them to cook and sew, as well as playing cards and board games. She was a member of the Hardwick Bible Baptist Church.
Survivors include her mother, Ethel Basford, of Glover; Robert Brosseau Sr., the father of her children; three sons: Robert Brosseau Jr. of Derby, Joseph Brosseau of Hardwick, and André Brosseau of West Glover; two daughters: Debbie Messier and her husband, Shawn, of Hardwick, and Theresa Quinlan and her husband, Dan, of Ellsworth, Maine; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; six sisters: Beverly Messier of Green Acres, Florida, Pheobe Kimball of Coventry, Barbara Isham of East Hardwick, Lorraine Gillifillan of Nashua, New Hampshire, Beatrice Whittier and Gloria White, both of Greensboro; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her father, Edson Basford; three brothers, Charles, Brian and Bernard Basford; a brother-in-law, Irwin White; and a sister-in-law, Linda Basford.
A funeral was held April 23 at the United Church in Hardwick with the Reverend Judy Waible and pastor Matt Perkins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Bible Baptist Church, Youth Camp Fund, 296 South Main Street, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Arrangements by Northern Vermont Funeral Service.
Bruce O. Hansen
Bruce O. Hansen, 74, of North Troy died peacefully on April 24, 2010, in Newport.
He was born January 2, 1936, in North Troy, a son of Reginald and Laura (Bocash) Hansen.
On May 17, 1958, he married
Janice Denton who survives him.
He worked for many years for the town of Troy and later became town manager. He also was employed at Orleans Manufacturing, Poulin Grain, and Jay Peak where he made many friends.
Mr. Hansen enjoyed sports. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Montréal Canadiens. He also played softball, basketball, and baseball. He bowled, and he could play a good game of horseshoes.
He was a great family man and enjoyed doing things with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Hansen, of North Troy; two children: Jacqueline Hansen of North Troy and Mickey Hansen and his wife, Deborah, of Derby; a grandson, Jeffrey Hansen, of Derby; and by his cat Babe; by four brothers: Philip Hansen of Connecticut, Harold Hansen and his wife, Margo, of North Troy, James Hansen and his wife, Ann, of Newport, Reginald Hansen and his wife, Susan of North Troy; by a sister Jane Morris of Maryland; and by several nieces and nephews. He was very close to sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Dorio Roberts, Rollie Denton and Karleen, Bernard Denton and Sandy.
He was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Hastings; brothers Roger and Harley; his in-laws Harriet and Edmund Garrett, Jeannette and Chet Wisneski and Geneva Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Rick Shover officiating. Interment will follow in North Troy cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Troy cemetery Association, care of Donna Kennison, 92 Elm Street, North Troy, Vermont 05859.
Arrangements by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
