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Carroll Earl Shatney
Carroll Earl Shatney, 98, died November 23, 2009, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.
Mr. Shatney was born March 3, 1911, in Greensboro Bend, a son of Arthur and Winona (Patch) Shatney.
In 1943 he married
Anna Leona “Polly” Lamphere in Hardwick, and they were lovingly married
for 65 years until she predeceased him in March 2008.
He was a gifted herdsman and raised champion cattle, first Ayrshire dairy cattle, and for the last 42 years Scotch Highland cattle, which he and his son Ray raised on their rocky, hillside farm on Route 16 in Greensboro Bend, now numbering nearly 90 head.
He procured his first Highland cow, Scottie, from South Dakota in 1967 and during the past four decades enjoyed watching his cattle on the farm, observing them through binoculars by the hour, particularly his prized bull, Lance of Gordon’s Fold.
He was a lifetime member of the American Highland Cattle Association, and in 2002 he and his wife, Polly, were inducted into the American Highland Cattle Association’s Hall of Fame, in recognition of the outstanding contributions they had made to the Highland breed, having sold their champion cattle all over the United States and in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
He was an avid trapper and fisherman and was well known and sought after for rounding up and catching farmers’ errant cattle, first on his own and then with the help of his loyal and well-trained pit bulls. During his cattle catching days, spanning nearly 30 years from the 1940s through the 1960s, he caught 468 head of wild cattle in the state of Vermont, an accomplishment of which he was extremely proud.
He was an avid gardener and had fine blueberry bushes that yielded copious blueberries year after year.
He is survived by his sister Almy Perron of Glover; by his sons and daughters-in-law: Earl and Wilma Shatney of East Hardwick, Leo Shatney of Greensboro Bend, Arthur and Laurie Shatney of Middlesex, Ray and and his partner, Janet Steward, of Greensboro Bend and Plainfield, and Steve and Christine Shatney of Greensboro Bend; by 12 grandchildren: Kelly Foster and her husband, Matt, Stacey Stevenson and her husband, David, Sandy Thompson and her husband, Mike, Terrie Rich and her husband, Keven, Amber Davis and her husband, Scott, and Danny, Matt, Trevor, Mitch, Jeff, Heather, and Brent Shatney; and by 11 great-grandchildren: Trey, Lillie, Nathan, Tyler, Riley, Ashley, Taylor, Philip, Hunter, Cole, and baby Scotty, just seven weeks old. He was predeceased by his wife, Polly; by his sisters Ethel and Evelyn; and by his brothers Leslie and Elwin.
At Mr. Shatney’s request, there will be no services, and his ashes will be returned to his Route 16 farm, where they will be scattered among his beloved Highland cattle.
Contributions in Mr. Shatney’s memory may be made to the American Highland Cattle Foundation, 4701 Marion Street, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado 80216.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Neil Robert Stoddard
Neil Robert Stoddard, 88, husband and husbandman, father and brother, logger and soldier, teacher and poet, died, laid down his tools, and went to his eternal rest on Saturday, November 27, 2009, in Morrisville.
Mr. Stoddard was born September 20, 1921, a son of the late Albin and Myrtle (Hall) Stoddard.
He received his grade school education in Craftsbury and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. During the war he lost two of his brothers who were serving in the European Theater, Vernon and Clifton.
In 1942 he married
Mavis Morey, in Temple, Texas, and they had been married
67 years. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to Craftsbury where he worked on the Morey farm for two years. He purchased his own farm just down the hill, where he worked as a dairy farmer, maple syrup producer, and logger, and where he raised his family.
Mr. Stoddard, who enjoyed sports and reading, found his gift of poetry in his later years and was known as being very particular about his work. Loving the woods, he often said he was "born with an axe in his hand."
Besides his wife, Mavis, he leaves his son John and his wife, Jody, of Craftsbury; three daughters: Jane of Craftsbury, Joyce Stenger and her husband, Bill, of Brunswick, Georgia, and Brenda Adams of Morrisville; by his brother Wayne Stoddard and his wife, Marjorie, of Craftsbury; by three granddaughters; by six grandsons; and by one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his parents, Albin and Myrtle Stoddard; by three brothers: Vernon, Clifton, and Kenneth Stoddard; and by his daughter Linda Usher.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury with Pastor Alan Parker officiating.
Contributions in Mr. Stoddard’s memory may be made to the Manor Memorial Fund, 577 Washington Highway, Morrisville, Vermont 05661, where funds will be used for the rehabilitation department per family wishes.
The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby A. Stone
Ruby A. Stone, 82, of Orleans died with her loving family surrounding her at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
Ms. Stone was born in Granby, Connecticut, on April 17, 1927, to Clarence and Bernice (Gray) Sylvester of Sutton.
She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, doing puzzles, fishing, and partying. She enjoyed flowers and birds and especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary 10038 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lyndonville and had worked at the Barton Cleaners for many years.
She is survived by Clifford “Jim” Pearo, her buddy and partner in crime; by her eight children: David Patten and his wife, Lorraine, of Sutton, Joanne Root and her husband, Mike, of Brownington, Bruce Patten and his wife, Jackie, of North Carolina, Cindy Stone and Ron Boucher of Newport, Alice Couture and her husband, Peter, of Irasburg, Arty Stone and his fiancée, Nancy Gosselin, of Derby Line, Elwin Stone and his wife, Caroline, of North Troy, and Elaine McAdam and her husband, Kenny, of Brownington; by 17 grandchildren; by 23 great-grandchildren; and by sisters Opal Randall of Orleans and Fayelene Hall of Lyndonville. She was predeceased by her parents; by sisters: Lila, Eula, and Orene; and by brothers: Reginald “Bill, ” Roland, and Lloyd.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, December 4, at the Sutton Village cemetery at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Don Vincent officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Sutton Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, send contributions to the oncology department at North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont; or to Maple Lane Nursing Home, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Mckenzie Ann “Zee” Webster-Brown
Mckenzie Ann “Zee” Webster-Brown, age six, of Colorado, daughter of Faith Webster and Jeremiah Brown, died and went flying to the brighter side on November 25, 2009. She was much loved by so many. For six years she rocked the world.
Mckenzie was born October 21, 2003.
She was predeceased by her Papa Tom Neuroth. She is survived by her parents; by her sisters Shaelyn and Sadie; by stepdad, Cameron Cain; by Gramma Patti Neuroth and Meme Pamela Webster; by Grandpa Larry Brown; by Great-Grandpa Fred Webster and Grammy V of Coventry; by Grand Meme Dorothy Carabine; and by numerous aunts, uncle, cousins, and a multitude of friends who are close as family.
The account of her death is best told by her sister Shaelyn:
“Loss of Mckenzie Ann Webster-Brown! This will be a sad story for all but also happy! She died of an asthma attack last night. We were at Aunt Eryn's house at 7:15 at night. With all the ways we were trying so hard to get her back alive. We rushed her to the hospital, and mom was waiting for a long time when they walked in to see them rushing in trying to get her back to life. They could not do much at all. They rushed her to the children’s hospital in Denver. By that time she was brain dead, and we had to let her go; we could not let her live like that. She is obviously gone now, and we can get all the support. We miss Mckenzie, and we will make her funeral happy and full of excitement. It will be the best day of her memory! We all had a great time with Zee. We all miss you, and we will send whatever we can! This event caused permanent brain damage. She will never be here again, but we know she is in good hands! The celebration is going to be sad then happy. If you want to say something, then bring it to me or my mom!”
A celebration of her life was held November 29 at Kathryn Senor Elementary School in New Castle, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mckenzie Webster-Brown fund at any Alpine Bank branch.
Regent Edward Choquette
Regent Edward Choquette, 78, of Derby died peacefully on August 13, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Choquette was born June 24, 1931, in St. Sabine, Quebec, a son of Edeas and Rosa (Jette) Choquette.
Because he could neither hear nor speak, he attended a specialized school for deaf people in Montreal at age seven, where he continued his studies for eight years. He pursued learning throughout his life, driven by his curiosity and zeal for knowledge. He was never afraid to ask questions about anything with which he had little familiarity or experience.
On April 1, 1978, he married
Jacqueline “Jackie” Boudreau, who predeceased him on August 31, 2008.
He worked in many aspects of production at the Kraft Cheese factory for 37 years before retiring.
He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish in North Troy for 40 years before transferring membership to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport. He was a member of the Newport Council of the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed participating in the Newport McDonald's weekday 9 a.m. coffee club, playing cards with family and friends. He enjoyed playing bingo.
He is fondly remembered as someone willing to lend a hand to family and friends whenever needed.
He and his wife loved to travel in the Canadian Maritime Provinces and to many parts of the United States.
He is survived by two brothers, Donat Choquette and his wife, Jeannine, of Newport and Ernest Choquette and his wife, Louise, of Newport Center; by three sisters: Martha Fournier and her husband, Paul, of Irasburg, Rita Raboin and her husband, Robert, of Lowell, and Gervaise Raboin and her husband, Norman, of Newport Center; and by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members, including Diane Choquette, who was more of a “daughter they never had” than a niece to both Regent and Jackie. He was predeceased by one brother, Ulysse.
Funeral services were held August 17 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Mary's cemetery in Newport.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Choquette's memory to the Vermont Council of Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602-3008 or www.vcil.org.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Tamie L. Coderre
Tamie L. Coderre, 48, of Barton died suddenly on August 13, 2009, in Newport.
Mrs. Coderre was born January 28, 1961, in St. Albans, a daughter of Arthur and Abbie (Clapper) Ashline.
She became the beloved wife of Raymond Coderre Sr. when they married
on September 12, 1981. Together they raised two children, Raymond Coderre Jr. and Tara-Lynn Coderre.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, gardening, and knitting.
She is survived by her husband, Raymond Coderre Sr., of Barton; by her son Raymond Coderre Jr. and his girlfriend, Jessie Bushey, of Orleans; by her daughter Tara-Lynn Coderre of Barton; by brothers: Donald Ashline, Philip Ashline, and Steven Ashline and his wife, Mary Jane, all of St. Albans; by sisters: Arthea Lafoe and her husband, Roland, of Barton and Robin Ashline and Diane Adams and her husband, Bob, all of St. Albans; by her brother-in-law Eugene Coderre of Orleans; and by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Paul Ashline; and by her sister Rosalie Coderre.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Theresa’s cemetery with Father Taurinus Muchunguzi officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Coderre’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Paul W. Drew
Paul W. Drew, 47, of Albany died suddenly at his home on Wednesday afternoon, August 12, 2009.
Mr. Drew was born in Rutland on June 9, 1962, to Freeman and Bernadette (Reynolds) Drew.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Renee M. (Collins) Drew, whom he married
December 3, 1994. His former wife and her husband are Cheryl and Steve Heath of St. Johnsbury. He is survived by his children: Paul F. Drew and his companion, Melissa Wheelock, of Newport, Lance St. Arnault of St. Albans, Shawn Gero-Drew of Albany, Tabitha St. Arnault of Albany, and Stephanie Gero-Drew of Jay, New York; by adopted son Robin Nolan and his friend, Christina Dupree; by eight grandchildren; by sister Delores Drew of St. Johnsbury; by two brothers, Bill Drew of Lyndonville and Garth Drew of St. Johnsbury; by adopted brother Randy Lakin of Albany; by sisters-in-law: Jullie Barnier and her companion, Jimmy, of Essex Junction, Shellie Partlow and her husband, Jeff, of St. Albans, and Kellie Baker of New York; by his mother- and father-in-law, Jean and Darrence Hakey, of Swanton; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Freeman and Bernadette Drew; by two special friends, James and Caitlin Flannery; and by mother figure Ardelle Newland.
He worked as a logger all of his life. He was an avid fisherman of all seasons. He was the first one on the ice and the last one off. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and NASCAR, his favorite car racer being Jeff Burton. He loved spending time with his family, running in the demolition derby, and watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers.
He was ten years sober, and all his family and friends are very proud of him for his choice in life. His spirit will be felt by all who loved him and understood his plight in life.
He entered the United States Army and was stationed with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he obtained rank as sergeant.
A celebration of his life was held August 18 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport. Interment with military honors followed in the Lyndon Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Drew’s memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
R. Sherwin Drury
R. Sherwin Drury, 91, of Leominster, Massachusetts, died in his sleep Sunday evening, August 9, 2009, in his home surrounded by family.
Before his death, Mr. Drury wrote the following notes contributing to his own obituary:
“He was born at home at 790 Main Street in North Leominster to parents Ralph S. and Florence M. (Farnsworth) Drury, January 9, 1918. He attended Leominster schools through high school class of 1936 and graduated in 1941 from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Shortly after graduating, he was drafted, however, his stay in the Army lasted only nine months because of asthma.
“He worked for 40 years at the former Simonds Saw and Steel Co., mostly as a cost estimator in the office of the Fitchburg plant. He was a fourth generation member of the First Church in Leominster Unitarian Universalist. Always very interested in his family genealogy and in local history, he was chairman of the historical committee of his church and produced a two hundred and fiftieth anniversary book for it in 1993, plus a Troop 1 of Leominster Boy Scout history book. He was formerly a member of the planning board of the city of Leominster and for many years had been a member and secretary of the city of Leominster Historical Commission. More later.”
Mr. Drury went on to become historian for the city of Leominster Historical Commission, where he was a member for 30 years, until his death. He was instrumental in and a contributor toward the 2006 publication of Combing Through Leominster’s History, the first history book of Leominster since 1853. One particular interest was in the history of the Houghton family of Leominster, and of the renaming of Houghton Street to North Main Street in 1874. In 2008 the square at the corner of Main Street and North Main Street was named Houghton Square, and a dedication was held this May to honor the efforts made by Mr. Drury.
Mr. Drury was a unique and beloved man who lived his life, to the very end, with intent and particular attention to detail — in his conversations, his actions, and even his wardrobe. He loved music, particularly the big band era. He was always excited to try anything new, whether a new gadget or an interesting food. He was proud to be a lifelong Republican. Most important to him were the members of his family and the history each is creating. As he said recently while reflecting upon his life, “I am proud of all the things I have done.”
He is survived by three daughters: Ann Drury of Leominster, Judy D. Young of Glover, and Barbara Drury of Westminster, Massachusetts; by two grandchildren, Sherwin A. Young and Emily J. Young, both of Portland, Maine; by cousin Florence “Buddy” (Enholm) Tainter of Leominster; by brother-in-law William Hart Jr. and his wife, Mavis, of Hanover, New Hampshire; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Doris M. Drury, in 2003; and by his sister Jane Graffagnino of Columbus, Georgia, earlier this year.
A memorial service was held August 15 at the First Church Unitarian Universalist Leominster.
Gifts in his memory may be made to the Stained Glass Window Restoration Project at First Church Unitarian Universalist of Leominster.
