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George L. Buzzell
George L. Buzzell, 69, of Derby died in his home on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Mr. Buzzell was born in Randolph on May 1, 1940, the oldest of three sons born to Glen and Marion (Harris) Buzzell.
He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire, where he met his wife, Dorie. After graduation, they married
and moved to Montana where he attended graduate school.
In 1964, he and his wife returned to New England where he accepted a position with the Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation. He was appointed as the Vermont state forester for Orleans County in 1965. He served the residents of the Northeast Kingdom in that capacity for 44 years before retiring on February 28. His love of nature and inquisitive mind enabled him to serve as a brilliant forester, while his sharp wit and ready smile endeared him to those around him.
He was an avid lover of nature, animals, music, and the arts. He was an accomplished cook who loved watching others enjoy good food that he prepared or provided.
He worked to earn money for guitar lessons as a boy and began performing formally in area establishments while still in high school. He continued playing and singing for both audiences and family for much of his life.
He was always generous and loved to make those around him laugh.
He is survived by many family members including his brother Max Buzzell of Massachusetts; his children: Roy Buzzell of Middlebury, Patricia and Robert Wood of Newport, New Hampshire, Paul and Monica Buzzell of Huntington, and Rebecca Brown of Newport; his grandchildren: Christopher and Katherine Wood, Felicia, Justin and Sarah Buzzell, Mitchell, Aaron, and Samantha Brown, and Thomas and Kimberly Buzzell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service took place October 3 with a graveside service immediately following at the Derby Pond cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Buzzell’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
Rodney B. “Zeke” Dewey
Rodney B. “Zeke” Dewey, 58, of East Haven died suddenly September 28, 2009, in St. Johnsbury.
Mr. Dewey was born in Saranac Lake, New York, on October 21, 1950, to Dorothy (Bush) Dewey and Robert Dewey.
On December 16, 1995, he married
Catherine Ann Guy, who survives him.
He graduated from Benn High School in Bennington and entered the United States Air Force, where he was a sergeant, paratrooper, and a member of the Combat Control Team during the Vietnam War.
He was a lumber inspector for Mountain City Lumber Company in Mountain City, Tennessee, and Cersiumo Lumber in Brattleboro.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and working in the woods. He was an at-large member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Ann Guy, of East Haven; by his mother, Dorothy Dewey, of Bennington; by his children: Robin Dewey of Las Vegas, Nevada, Bambi Baca of Las Vegas, and Nadezda Dewey of Chugiak, Alaska; by two grandchildren, Orion and Meia Baca of Las Vegas; by stepson Jason Guy of Nashville, Tennessee; by stepdaughter Debbie Phipps and her husband, Jimmy, of Trade, Tennessee; by many very special friends; by siblings: Ned Dewey and his wife, Colleen, of Bennington, Bobby Dewey and his wife, Patty, of Bennington, Sandra Sullivan and her companion, Lee Zimmer, of Rensselaer, New York, Brad Dewey and his wife, Cathy, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Debbie Kiernan and her husband, Rick, of Slate Hill, New York, and Julia Kraus and her husband, Andrew, of Westfield, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Robert B. Dewey.
Military honors were observed at his home October 3, followed by a celebration of his life at the Deweys’ Camp in East Haven.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Dewey’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Jean Marie Amyot
Jean Marie Amyot, 87, of North Troy died January 10, 2010, at her home.
She was born July 29, 1922, in Quebec, a daughter of Leon and Aldina (Roy) Morin.
On May 10, 1943, she married
Andre Amyot, who predeceased her on August 11, 2005.
Mrs. Amyot was employed at North Troy Hauser and at North Country Hospital in the housekeeping department, where she retired in 1985. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 of North Troy, and she loved gatherings with her family and grandchildren.
Mrs. Amyot is survived by her children, Andre Amyot and his wife, Rolande, of Westfield, Robert Amyot and his wife, Shirley, of Southington, Connecticut, Denise Tetreault and her husband, Robert, of East Charleston, Rose Morse and her husband, Wayne, of Jay, Diane Cutting and her husband, Steve, of North Troy, Richard Amyot and his wife, Penny, of North Troy, and Lisa Guyette and her husband, John, of North Troy; by 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; by a sister, Pauline St. Onge of Troy; and a sister-in-law, Aurora Morin of Troy. She was predeceased by a brother Maurice Morin.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Spring interment will be in Notre Dame cemetery, North Troy.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Amyot’s memory may be made to the Mississquoi Ambulance Service, P. O. Box 131, Troy, VT 05868.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
William “Willie” J. Boudreau
William “Willie” J. Boudreau, 93, of Barton died January 5, 2010, at home.
Mr. Boudreau was born December 27, 1916, in Warwick, Quebec, a son of Elzear and Rose (Willett) Boudreau.
He was a dairy farmer and a logger, and he produced maple syrup. He was a salesperson of agriculture supplies and a self-employed artificial cattle breeder.
He is survived by his children: Rene Boudreau of Florida, Yvette Petit of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, and Lee Ann and Randy Tenney of Derby; by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by his sister Jeannette Moquin of Burlington; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife, Blanche Gosselin; by his companion of 47 years, Yvette Scott; by his infant daughter Rachel Boudreau; by brothers: Conrad, Alfred, and Cyril; and by sisters: Germaine Vezina, Cecile Gagnon, and Exilia Rivard.
Funeral services were held January 10 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon officiating. Spring interment will be in St. Theresa’s cemetery in Orleans.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Boudreau’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Harold Irving Carter
Harold Irving Carter of Nelson Hill, Derby, died on January 9, 2010, at North Country Hospital, in Newport after a long illness.
Harold was born September 23, 1926, at Nelson Hill. He was married
January 30, 1943, to Julia Judd Carter, who survives him.
He was predeceased by his sister Fleda Judd, brother Sidney Carter, sister Helen Magill and sister Isabel McInnis.
He was a member of Mason #65 Memphremagog Lodge and the Derby Fish and Game Club. He and other members built the original building that is on the Derby Fish and Game Club Road in Derby. He was part of the hunter safety classes and enjoyed working with the participants for their field exercises.
Being an avid hunter and trapper, Harold was often called upon by the Fish and Game Department to trap pesky muskrat from culverts at the Eagle Point Farm in Newport and culverts in Holland.
He worked for Reed Leonard as a carpenter in the early 1950s and in his last years of life was able to sit and look out the window from his residence in Barton at a barn he built in those years.
In 1955 Harold went to work for Carl Hackett at Hackett’s Plumbing and Heating, where he started his career as a plumber and heater. When Hackett’s Plumbing and Heating was sold to Fred’s Plumbing and Heating, he went along with the sale of the business. He would work for Fred’s until his retirement. At Fred’s he helped renovate the present office and showroom, built by many truck bodies for the business, did plumbing and heating calls, and enjoyed his time watching a young man, Fred, develop a thriving business into what is now Fred’s Plumbing, Heating and Propane.
He loved playing cards, cutting wood, hunting and trapping, and in later years, after his retirement, made a total of 13 patchwork quilts and many latch hook rugs for his family members. Harold spent many wonderful years at Lewis Pond at his hunting camp trapping beaver, hunting deer and playing cards with his many friends.
Harold always was ready to lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. He loved to work with wood, be it cutting firewood, lumber or making heirloom furniture pieces for all his children and grandchildren and nieces. He was very fond of animals and had a constant companion named Bandit (his cat) with him at his home on East Albany Road in Barton. He was cared for by his son Colin and wife, Evelyn Carter, and family in Barton after he became ill and was unable to live at home with his wife, Julia, on Nelson Hill. He especially enjoyed many Wednesday morning breakfasts with his family and friends at Parson’s Corner in Barton, where he would join in on the conversations and share his life experiences.
He always put his family ahead of himself and unselfishly made the best of what life gave him.
He is survived by his daughter Velma Crowell of Chocorua, New Hampshire, his son Colin Carter and his wife, Evelyn, of Barton, son Alex Carter and his fiancé, Laura Greenwood, of West Charleston; granddaughter Sandie Sloan Diggs and her husband, Norman, of Gales Ferry, Connecticut, grandson Shaun Sloan and his wife, Song Hui, of Cambridge, granddaughter Christelle Plourde and her husband, Tony, of Farmers Branch, Texas, granddaughter Coralee Keefer and her husband, Tom, of Grand Isle, by step-grandchildren Paul Fontaine and his wife, Kim, of South Burlington, Bryan Fontaine and his wife Kim of St. Johnsbury, Roger Fontaine and his wife, Heather, of Lyndonville, Annette Jewell of Barnet, and their families. He is also survived by great-grandchilren Tara McGarry of South Gate, California, Shayna Diggs of Gales Ferry, Shauna Sloan of Cambridge, Jasmine, Madison, William and Skyler Keefer of Grand Isle, Bryhannah and Keirra Plourde of Farmers Branch, by great-great-granddaughter Jaidyn Lillie Juarez McGarry of South Gate, and one brother-in-law Ernest H. Judd and his wife, Martha, of Derby, and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours and a spring interment will be held in Derby.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Carter’s memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, 67 Beech Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Anthony van Dyke Chapin
Anthony van Dyke Chapin, 83, of Austin Texas, died January 1, 2010, at home, of pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Chapin was born October 21, 1926, in Washington, Connecticut, a son of Henry and Paula van Dyke Chapin, and grew up on a farm in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
During and after World War II he served in the United States Merchant Marine. He then earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in architecture from Harvard University.
A man of many interests, his life and career took him to Aspen, Colorado; San Francisco, California; Paris, France; Stonington, Connecticut; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Clifton, Arizona; and Austin, Texas, as well as his beloved camp in Glover.
He worked as an architect, schoolteacher, art publisher, writer, labor journalist, public television producer, and bush-hogger. Always locally involved, he volunteered and served as an emergency medical technician, counselor for mentally troubled people, campaign manager, film-series promoter, and town planning and zoning board member.
He was an outdoorsman, accomplished sailor and carpenter, enthusiastic chess and piano player, voracious reader, relentless rationalist, and devoted father and husband.
He was a lifelong conservationist, active in opposing development of marshlands and ridge lines. In the 1970s he co-founded Connecticut Citizens for Protection and Conservation.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Daphne; by his sister Penney Hills; by sons: Timothy, Nathaniel, Matthew, and Hugh Chapin; and by eight grandchildren: Julian, August, Alabel, Jackson, Harrison, Hugh, Henry, and Daphne. He was predeceased by his sister Charlotte Smith in 1996.
A memorial service will be held January 30 at his home in Austin at 11 a.m.
Robert Gosselin Sr.
Robert N. Gosselin Sr., better known as Bob, 77, died at his home in Arcadia, Florida, on January 8, 2010.
Mr. Gosselin was born September 26, 1932, to Alphee and Yvonne Gosselin and was the youngest of three children. He raised his family in Derby Line and worked at Butterfields (Tivoly) until he retired in 1992. He coached Little League baseball for the Derby Line Dodgers for several years with the assistance of his wife, Polly. He worked for the Derby Point Drive In, located where Poulin Lumber is today, for 20 years running the projectors.
Throughout his life, Mr. Gosselin enjoyed playing darts in the U.S. and Canada, for which he has many trophies. He bowled on a league in Newport, enjoyed golfing in Vermont and Florida, card bingo, board games, horseshoes and pool. He was a man who liked to joke around and was known for his one-liners.
He also enjoyed working with his hands and helped build his own home in Derby Line with the contractor he hired, as well as helping build homes for several friends and family in the area, including his three children's homes.
He is survived by his brother Andrew and his wife, Wanda; sister Rita Maloney and her husband, Donnal (Dean).
He married
Pauline Brien on on February 3, 1951. She predeceased him on September 27, 1996.
He is survived by their children: Robert Jr. and his wife, Valerie, Richard and his wife, Ann Marie, Gloria (GiGi) O'Connor and her husband, Anthony; by eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by their infant son Ronald.
A memorial service was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, January 13, in Arcadia. Funeral services will follow in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mr. Gosselin's honor to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34238.
Arrangements are by Robarts Funeral Home, Arcadia, Florida.
Margaret Estelle Lussier
Margaret Estelle Lussier, 89, of Newport died January 5, 2010, in Newport, following a brief illness.
Ms. Lussier was born May 25, 1920, in Albany, a daughter of Pierre Napoleon Lussier and Marie Leah (Beauregard) Lussier. She was the third youngest of 17 children to grow up on the family farm on the Creek Road in East Albany, and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was educated in the former one-room schoolhouse in East Albany.
For many years, she worked at hotels and restaurants in Montpelier, Barre, and Stowe. For much of her life, she lived in Newport.
She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, painting, and doing puzzles, listening to music. She loved fresh flowers. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by family members, neighbors, and friends.
She leaves many nieces and nephews; her dear friends at Newport Place Apartments, Newport Health Care Center, and North Country Hospital; and caregivers including her nephew the Reverend Fern Gosselin, Sam Souliere, Sister Carm Souliere, and friends Mary Ellen and John Goodrow.
Funeral services were held January 11 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in St. John’s cemetery in East Albany.
Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Lussier’s memory may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 304, Maryknoll, New York 10545.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
