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B. Glynn Bosley
B. Glynn (Archer) Bosley died on May 21, 2010, in Derby.
She was a daughter of Robert D. and Cora (Gage) Archer.
She attended East Charleston Elementary School, Charleston High School, and Lyndon Normal School.
On December 25, 1936, she married
William O. Bosley and together they farmed in Holland for many years. Mr. Bosley predeceased her on April 16, 1993.
Mrs. Bosley taught school for 32 years in Maidstone, Brighton, and Holland. She retired in 1974 from the Holland school. After her retirement from teaching, she drove school bus for the Holland school for a few years.
She belonged to the Retired Teachers Association, both local and state, the Plymouth Congregational Church, the Holland Ladies Aid, and she was active in the Grange for many years.
She leaves her daughter Carrie Carter and her partner, Theron Webster, of Hinesburg; two granddaughters, Christelle Plourde and her husband, Anthony, of Farmers Branch, Texas, and Coralee Keefer of Grand Isle; six great-grandchildren: Bryhannah and Kiera Plourde of Farmers Branch, Jasmine, Madison, William, and Skylar Keefer of Grand Isle; a niece, Bonnie (Archer) McElroy, and family of Helena, Montana; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Verne and his wife, Dale, of Cody, Wyoming, and by her sister Faye.
The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 26, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Anne Squire officiating. Burial at the Hillside cemetery in East Charleston followed the service.
Roger Neree Messier
Roger Neree Messier, 77, former vice-mayor and longtime resident of Poquoson, Virginia, died with his family by his side on Friday, April 30, 2010, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
Mr. Messier was born and brought up in Newport Center on the family farm. He served as a page boy during the time his father was a representative in Montpelier. He graduated from Newport Center High School, where he excelled in sports, in June of 1951.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict for four years. He trained and apprenticed in the NASA four-year program and went on to being a member of the NASA-Houston space program team.
He received various awards throughout his career, including the NASA Exceptional Bravery Award for his exemplary and courageous handling of an emergency during the testing of the 15-meter hoop column antenna. He was credited with preventing the loss of life and property as head of the System Development Support Section at Langley, Virginia.
He was part of the team that devised the soft landing gear for the moon. He also told how the zero time was needed to set the computers for the moon landing. The computers could not come up with the zero time that was needed. He spoke of a man on the team who remembered time changes in the Bible. After consulting the chapters on Joshua, the longest day and the incident of time adjustment of King Hezekiah, the computers were set for zero time.
He retired from NASA in December of 1989 after 38 years of service as branch chief of the Systems Engineering Division.
He served on the Poquoson City Council for 12 years, including six years as vice-mayor. He was a member for six years of the Poquoson School Board, including three years as chairman. He enjoyed volunteering for different classroom projects throughout the school system.
Mr. Messier was a member of the American Legion Poquoson Post #273, and served as department commander for the state of Virginia of the American Legion. He also served many years as the master of ceremonies for the Virginia Boys State sponsored by the American Legion and held at Liberty College in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was awarded the American Legion’s Distinguished Service Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. He was also a member of the Poquoson Kiwanis Club and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Tabb, Virginia.
He lived his life serving his community and his church, and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Messier was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Leo Messier; a sister, Andrea Smith in Riverside, California, who died on October 7, 2009; and a brother Urgel Messier of Newport Center.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Bettie (Evans) Messier; four daughters, Cheryl Warren of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Joan Fournier of Derby, Sallie Herbener, and Kristi Jackson and her husband, Eric, all of Poqouson; eight grandchildren: Lindsey White, Joe Fournier, Kyle Warren, Danielle Herbener, Ryan Herbener, Reilly Jackson, Cameryn Jackson, and Avery Jackson; a brother Renald Messier of Newport; three sisters: Henriette Armstrong and her husband, Robert, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Plymouth, Massachusetts, Marguerite Burrell of Alburquerque, New Mexico, and Claire Burlton and her husband, John, of Newport Center; and many other beloved relatives and friends.
The family received friends on Sunday at the Claytor Rollins Funeral Home in Poquoson. A Mass of the Resurrection was held at Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. A police escorted funeral procession followed to the Parklawn Memorial Park. Burial was by Department Chaplain of the American Legion Dr. David F. Russell, with American Legion honors.
Mario R. Paul
Mario R. Paul, 48, of Derby, a well-known local businessman, died on May 19, 2010, at his home in Derby, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 11, 1962, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a son of Jean and Germaine (Pinard) Paul.
On July 17, 2009 he married
Marcy Degre, who survives him.
Mr. Paul was the proud owner and operator of Mario R. Paul Excavating in Derby for 22 years. He enjoyed his work, camping, snowmobiling, NASCAR racing, hockey, and spending quality time with his family, friends and dog Baxter at the family ponds in Morgan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marcy Paul, of Derby; his two children, who were his pride and joy: Abigail L. Paul and her fiancé, Jason Laramee, of New Hampshire, and Patrick R. Paul of Derby; his stepsons Ryan and Tyler Coulter of Derby; his parents, Jean and Germaine Paul, of Derby; his brothers: Claude Paul and his wife, Tracey, of Derby, and Michael Paul and his wife, Kelly, of Morgan; his sisters: Francine Heywood and her husband, Rolly, of Derby, and Lynn Joyal and her husband, Rob, of Derby; his brother-in-law Tracy Degre and his wife, Michelle, of Derby; his father-in-law, John Degre, of Albany; by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles; and by his crew: Larry Letourneau, Robert Pare, Casey Wheeler, Dan Allen, Dan Larose, Randy Fecteau, Bo Johnson; and his close friends Mike and Patty Rushford, and Eric and Carleen Starr.
Funeral services were held May 24 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass. Interment followed in St. Edward’s cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Oncology Fund, care of Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Christine G. Punt
Christine G. Punt, 57, of Coventry died on May 18, 2010, in Newport.
She was born January 30, 1953, in Hanover, New Hampshire, a daughter of Lawrence Fogg and the late Patricia (Facteau) Fogg.
On June 26, 1971, she married
Ernest Punt, who survives her.
Mrs. Punt was a licensed practical nurse, and she was employed by Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport.
Among her hobbies, she enjoyed growing and taking care of flowers, quilting, going to fairs, and collecting porcelain dolls. She also enjoyed seeing her grandchildren and having them come for visits.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest Punt, of Coventry; her father, Lawrence Fogg, of Derby; her children: Anthony Punt and his wife, Amy, of Coventry, Ernest Punt Jr. and his wife, Jessica, and Patricia Brown and her husband, Sebastian, of Coventry; her grandchildren: Cassandra, Tia and Travis of Tufts, Alexandria and Michael Punt, and Isabelle and Rylee Brown; by her brothers and sisters: Vernon Fogg and his wife, Kim, Stanley Fogg, Mathew Fogg and his wife, Karen, all of White River Junction, Pam Stanley and her husband, Bill, of Virginia, Rosemary Bessent of Derby, Marjorie Brown and her husband, David, of Maryland, Elizabeth Fogg and Josephine Fogg of Morrisville; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Patricia Fogg; by a grandson, Bradley; and a sister, Valerie.
Funeral services were held on May 22 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to the ALS Northern New England Chapter, care of the Concord Center, 10 Ferry Street, Suite #428, Box 314, Concord, New Hampshire 03301.
Robert L. “Bob” Williamson Sr.
Robert L. “Bob” Williamson Sr., 64, of Lyndonville, died on May 20, 2010, surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born March 28, 1946, in Abington, Massachusetts, a son of Joseph and Eleanor (Clark) Williamson.
He graduated from Abington High School in 1964.
In the mid 1970s, Mr. Williamson moved from Massachusetts to Lyndonville. He worked in Westmore for Kimtek Corporation as a machinist and designer of emergency medical rescue equipment for nearly 20 years, a job he thoroughly enjoyed.
He was an active member of the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church, and was a member of the Tom Breslin Center in Lyndonville where he enjoyed many visits with his friends.
Mr. Williamson loved the outdoors, and his favorite pastimes included hunting, shooting, camping, cycling, kayaking, and spending time with his feline companion, Jerry.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia (Norris) Williamson, of Lyndonville; his mother, Eleanor Williamson, of Abington, Massachusetts; six children: Robert Williamson Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Lyndonville, Kevin Williamson and his wife, Jennifer, of Port Charlotte, Florida, Eric Williamson of East Haven, Carla Sargent and her husband, Eric, of Port Charlotte, Debbie Williamson of Wheelock, and Cheryl Williamson and her companion, Sterling Denby, of Burke Hollow; two step-children, Seth Monfette of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and Jaime Wales and her husband, Greg, also of Lake Havasu City; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marion Hammond and her husband, Gil, of Bradenton, Florida, and Sue Norton and her husband, Hal, of Abington; nieces, nephews; and many wonderful friends, including his employer, Kimball Johnson, of Westmore.
He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Williamson; and his infant son, Thomas Williamson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 29, at noon, at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with the Reverend David Colwell officiating.
Friends may call on the family Friday, May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville.
Donations made in his memory may be directed to: Caledonia Home Health Inc., marked for “Hospice, ” 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Arrangements by the Guibord Funeral Home.
Marion Agnes Gariepy
Marion Agnes Gariepy, 99, of Newport died peacefully August 5, 2009 in Derby Line. She was born November 1, 1909, in Sutton, Quebec, the daughter of James and Edna (Hart) Thomson. On October 1, 1938, she married
John H. Gariepy who predeceased her. She attended schools in Canada and came to Newport in 1946 and has made her home here since. Mrs. Gariepy was a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport and the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two children: John R. Gariepy and his wife Linda of Newport, and Pauline Monahan of Wakefield, Massachusetts; also by seven grandchildren and their spouses, 20 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Harold Thomson, and a son-in-law, John Monahan, in 2007.
Funeral services were held on August 10 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Michael Reardon S.D.V. celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment followed at the St. Mary’s cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Raymond A. Saxton
Raymond A. Saxton, 67, of Derby Line died peacefully on August 8, 2009, in Newport, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born October 7, 1941, in New London, Connecticut, a son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Withey) Saxton. On August 1, 1964, he married
Cecile Stillman, who survives him. Mr. Saxton was a journeyman, machinist, and inspector for Electric Boat General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut, where he retired in 1997.
He also worked for the Security Department at Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut. His family and grandchildren were his life. He is survived by his wife, Cecile Saxton of Derby Line; four children: Michael Saxton and his wife, Rose, of Marlborough, Connecticut, Michelle Tarryk and her husband, Daniel, of Derby, David Saxton and his wife, Pamela Morrone, of North Stonington, Connecticut, and Jennifer Saxton and her companion, David Tillinghast, of Jewett City, Connecticut; and by the following grandchildren: Nicholas, Dennis, Jonmichael, Katherine, Katelyn, Anastasia, and Adam Saxton, Melissa Villegas and her husband, Frank, Kellie Tarryk, Stacie Tarryk, Stephanie Tarryk, Staff Sgt Emily Logan, Andrew Logan, James L. Williams III, and Raymond Williams; and by great-granddaughter, Andrea Messier; by a brother, Arthur Saxton, and his wife, Cheryl, of Stonington, Connecticut; by two sisters, Virginia Jones of Stonington, Connecticut, and Shirley Perry of Groton, Connecticut; and by aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and by a grandson, Daniel J. Tarryk, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday August 16, at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby United Church Building Fund, Derby, Vermont 05829. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
William B. Smith
William B. Smith, 66, of West Glover died suddenly on August 6, 2009, at his home.
He was born August 8, 1942, in Stanford, Connecticut, a son of John and May (Sheriden) Smith.
On May 17, 1986, he married
Ruth Dowley who survives him. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for 18 years, then retired from Poulin Lumber in 2004. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed golfing at the Barton Golf Club, boating, fishing, and camping. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith, of West Glover; three children: Stacy McCarthy and her husband, Tim, of Cheshire, Massachusetts, Kendra Whittemore and her husband, Dakota, of Greensboro, and Stella Smith of West Glover; by a grandson, Ryan McCarthy of Cheshire, Massachusetts; by a brother, John F. Smith of West Glover; by a sister, Peggy O’Brien of Connecticut; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Future Farmers of America, in care of Bill Stevens, Lake Region Union High School, Orleans, Vermont 05860 or to the Glover Ambulance Squad, c/o Suzanne Gibeault, P.O. Box 64, 48 County Rd, West Glover, Vermont 05875.
David H. Wood
David H. Wood, 77, of Rutland died August 4, 2009, in Rutland. He was born January 7, 1932, in Derby Line, a son of Leland and Helen (Heyer) Wood. Mr. Wood served in the United States Army and graduated from the University of Vermont. He also graduated from Boston University where he received a master’s degree.
He was an educator and a principal for Lake Region Union High School for a total of 34 years. On May 30, 1959, he married
Marlene Cashin who survives him. He was a member, past president and a founding member of the Lake Salem Association. He enjoyed his cottage on Lake Salem for 46 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and he loved his family and their visits to the cottage as well as their home in Rutland. He is survived by his wife Marlene Wood of Rutland; two sons: John Wood and his wife Penny of Stratham, New Hampshire, and Robert Wood and his wife Patricia of Newport, New Hampshire, and by the following grandchildren: Geoffrey Wood and his wife Christina of Dover, New Hampshire, Michael Wood of Dover, New Hampshire, Laura Wood of Stratham, New Hampshire, Christopher Wood and Katherine Wood both of Newport; by a sister Nancy Shumski and her husband Henry of Burlington; and by the following nieces and nephews: Debbie and Kevin Smith of Derby Line, Linda and Kevin Prell of Connecticut, and Scott and Julia Shumski of Jericho.
Funeral services were held August 8 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Jake Kocis officiating. Interment followed in Derby Village cemetery with military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Salem Lake Association, in care of Andrew Major, 67 Major’s Drive, Derby, Vermont 05829. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.
Doris Y. (Morse) Wright
Doris Y. Wright, 82, died Friday, August 7, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Doris was born June 3, 1927, in North Troy. She was the oldest child of Clarence and Irene (Arel) Morse.
She attended school in North Troy, Windsor, Weathersfield Bow, which are all in Vermont. As a young child Doris and her family moved often, giving her many opportunities to meet new people and share those friendships with anyone who would listen. In her adult life she and her family moved many times before settling down in her small home in Windsor.
Doris was a kindhearted person who loved life and the wonderful people in it. She loved late night crafts with her sisters, and she was always ready for camping, a hand of cards, or going to a dance. Most of all, it was a joy for her to spend time with family and friends. Though Doris’ job for most of her life was cooking, the most rewarding was that of wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful woman and stuck by the people she loved most.
She is survived by four children: Clarence Breault and his wife, Theda, Rene Verge and his wife, Cheryl, Donna Paul and her husband, Mike; and Ike Verge; by six stepchildren: Barbara Vashaw and her husband, Raymond, Kathy Ovitt and her husband, Kevin, Patty Borcuk and her husband, Fred, and Dickie, Fred, and Michael Wright; by 29 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; by four brothers and three sisters: Frank Morse, William Morse and his wife, Kathie, Richard Morse and his wife, DeeDee, Gordon Morse and his wife, Shirley, Pearl Landry and her husband, Bob, Florence Dow, and Shirley Remick; by two sisters-in-law, Esther Wright and Bertha Davis; and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; by one son, Allen Breault; by two daughters-in-law, Alice Breault and Katha Verge; by one brother, Clovis Morse; and by three husbands: Matthew Breault, Adlore Verge, and Richard Wright Sr.
Services were held at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes in Newport on August 10, officiated by granddaughter, Peggy Bragg. Burial will be at the Jay cemetery with a family service.
