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Ardell A. Perkins
Ardell A. Perkins died peacefully on May 14, 2010, at St. Peter’s Hospice in Albany, New York, surrounded by her loving children and family.
She was born August 2, 1930, in West Glover, a daughter of Fern and Ellen (Comer) Anderson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd W. Perkins, who she married
on February 1, 1951.
Mrs. Perkins was a substitute teacher for Minerva Central School for 25 years and also worked at Gore Mountain Ski Center in the ticket sales office for 23 years.
Spending time with her family was one of her greatest joys of her life. She loved traveling, especially going to the ocean. Her most recent trip was to the Riviera Maya. Mrs. Perkins enjoyed her bowling group of special friends. She also spent many hours creating masterpieces with her talented crocheting and knitting for Bridging People and Places.
She was a communicant of St. James Church North Creek.
Mrs. Perkins is the beloved mother of six children: Anna M. Goodman, and her husband, Philip, of Johnsburg, New York, Donna L. Gross and her husband, Robert, of South Carolina, Terry F. Perkins, and his wife, Cynthia, of Chestertown, New York, Kathleen E. TenEyck and her husband, Richard, of Olmstedville, New York, Keith D. Perkins, and his wife, Valerie, of North Creek, New York, and Tamera L. Sponable and her husband, Brian, of North Creek; by her many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much; by her brothers and sisters: Helena Blair, Billy W. Anderson, Kenneth F. Anderson, John A. Anderson, and Lenore Anderson. She was predeceased by her brothers Irvin F. Anderson and Dean F. Anderson
The Perkins family wishes to thank a dear family friend, Dr. Calla Bassett, for her compassion and help with their mother’s care. She was especially blessed to have the friendship and expertise of Dr. DeSantis, Dr. Gold, and Dr. Johnson at St.Peter’s Hospital whom she trusted dearly.
Memory donations may be made to St. James Church for perpetual care of St. James cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted on May 18 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend John O’Kane officiating. Committal followed in St. James cemetery in North Creek.
Mary L. Pilsbury
Mary L. Pilsbury, 47, formerly of Island Pond, died on June 29, 2010 in Glover.
She was born December 11, 1962, in Pennsylvania.
She married
Joseph Gibney, who survives her.
She is survived by special friends Marcel and Anita Gervais and Melinda Gervais of Island Pond; and by her friends at Sunrise Manor and the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond.
Ms. Pilsbury participated in all the activities at Sunrise Manor, and she was an active member of the Brighton Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on July 2 at the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Roland Barney officiating.
Lawrence A. Bullis
Lawrence A. Bullis, 74, of Williston died peacefully November 13, 2009, in Burlington.
Mr. Bullis was born September 27, 1935, in Newport, a son of Albert and Pauline Bullis.
He owned and operated Larry’s Vinyl Repair for 27 years.
He is survived by two sons, Larry Bullis Jr. and Randy Bullis and his wife, Cindy; by two stepsons, Roland Shattuck and Robert Shattuck; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by his mother, Pauline; by sisters Beverly Paquette and her husband, Claude, and Gloria Parker; by brothers Paul Bullis and Ronald Bullis and his wife, Mary; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Valerie; by his father, Albert; by his sister Arlene; by his brother Bruce; and by his stepfather, Joseph Sourdiff.
A memorial service was held November 19 at Eagle Crest in Williston. Burial was held at the family’s convenience.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care.
Wanda Lou “Nana” Hastings
Wanda Lou “Nana” Hastings, 49, of Barton died peacefully on November 18, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Hastings was born April 12, 1960, in Newport, a daughter of Leah Lorimer Kittredge and David Kittredge.
In 1996 she married
Vernon Hastings, who survives her.
She graduated from North Country Union High School in 1978 and was a former Brownie and Cub Scout leader.
She enjoyed making ceramics, and she loved being with her grand babies.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon, of Newport; by her children: August Button and her husband, Thomas, of Barton, David Rowell and his wife, Elizabeth, of Newport, New Hampshire, and stepson Jacob Williams of Barton; by four grandchildren: Jonathan Nielsen, Chloe Nielsen, and Jesse Button, all of Barton, and Kentin Rowell of Newport, New Hampshire; by her mother, Leah Kittredge, of Beebe Plain; and by her sister Connie Butkovich of Beebe Plain.
A celebration of her life was held at the Derby United Church Fellowship Hall November 21 with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Hastings’ 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 Home.
Dorothy M. Hoadley
Dorothy M. Hoadley, 77, of Orleans died November 18, 2009, in Newport.
Mrs. Hoadley was born May 8, 1932, in Burke, a daughter of John and Eunice (Labor) Stevens.
On September 22, 1952, she married
Orison Hoadley Sr., who predeceased her.
She loved bingo, the Boston Red Sox, and NASCAR, with her favorite driver being Jeff Gordon. She loved fishing, playing cards, going to Foxwoods Casino, and crocheting.
She is survived by her children: Orison Hoadley Jr. and his wife, Judy, Ronald Hoadley and his wife, Theresa, Barb Warner and Cecil, Becky Danforth and Paul, and Stephen and Robie Hoadley; by grandchildren: Lindsay, Brenda, Doug, Joe, Christina, David, Daniel, David, Ben, Ashley, Kelly, and Annie; by 15 great-grandchildren; by her brother Reginald “Joe” Stevens and his wife, Betty, of Kentucky; by special friend Irene; and by newfound friend Mary. She was predeceased by an infant son, Casey; by grandson O.J.; and by her companion Gordon Sargent.
Funeral services were held November 22 with Pastor George Lawson officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Brownington Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Hoadley’s memory may be made to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
E. Joan (Brown) Toll
E. Joan (Brown) Toll, 71, of Derby, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died and peacefully left this world on November 18, 2009, with her husband and daughters by her side.
Mrs. Toll was born June 21, 1938, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, to Ernest and Elizabeth Brown, who predeceased her.
In 1956 she married
her high school sweetheart, Sidney Toll, and spent the next 53 years as his wife and companion. They spent the early years of their marriage in North Carolina and Pennsylvania, moving to Vermont in 1972. After her husband retired, they enjoyed spending the winter months in Fort Myers, Florida.
The most important thing in her life was her family, and she was devoted to them all, always offering her encouragement and support.
She had several secretarial jobs, but especially enjoyed the ten years she spent working as the office manager for Dr. William Peck.
She was a talented seamstress, and she created beautiful counted cross-stitch pieces and lovely quilts. She discovered a hidden talent for painting during her last winter in Florida.
She loved animals, especially her dogs, and she had an expansive elephant collection. She was an expert marksman on her high school rifle team, and she loved to fish and play cards. One of the most exciting experiences of her life was when she met John Denver.
She was a member and past officer of the North Country Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the United Church of Newport, where she served as a mentor and played in the bell choir. She had a deep faith in God that sustained her.
A 26-year breast cancer survivor, she was a strong and courageous woman. She drew from her own struggles to support and guide others through their journeys with breast cancer. She was recognized by the American Cancer Society in 2006 with the Terese Lasser Award in honor of her outstanding service. In 2007 the society presented her with the Courage Award.
She is survived by her husband, Sid; by her daughters and their husbands: Joy Toll-Chandler and Paul Chandler of Lake Placid, Florida, and Karen and John Boynton of Belfast, Maine; by her grandsons: John Boynton IV, Adam Palmer, Brian Boynton, and Timothy Palmer; by her brothers-in-law and their wives: Alvin and Gladys Toll and Phillip and Kathleen Toll; and by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her parents; by her sister Ethel Reed; and by her grandson David Boynton.
A service celebrating her life was held November 22 at the United Church of Newport.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in her name be made to the Frontier Animal Society in Orleans, the United Church of Newport food shelf, or a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Paul Emile Blair
Paul Emile Blair, 86, of Williston died and came to the end of his earthly life on September 18, 2009, following an extended period of declining health.
Mr. Blair was born November 23, 1922, near May Pond in Barton, a son of Edmund and Aldea Blair of Quebec.
In 1945, he married
Helena Anderson, and they became dairy farmers in West Glover, Panton, and Williston at Taft’s Corners.
In 1960 the family pulled together after a devastating barn fire, from which they saved most of their cows. A neighbor farmer leased them a barn while a new one was being built.
They sold their cows in 1978 and subsequently developed Blair Park, the first major commercial development in Williston. He was president of the local branch of the National Farmers Organization.
He was an avid ice and lake fisherman and enjoyed hunting and maple sugaring. He was a parish member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski.
He was the quintessential farmer, skilled in fixing anything at any time under any conditions and often better than the original manufacturer.
He is survived by his wife, Helena, of 64 years; by his children: Francis, Ronald and his wife, Janet, Carol, Rose and her husband, Dan, Mark, Lawrence, and Michael and his wife, Kathy; by seven grandchildren; by five great-grandchildren; by his sister Simone Parenteau of Meriden, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; by his daughter Corena; and by brothers: Leo, Adrien, and Noel.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated September 23 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment followed in East End cemetery in Williston.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Champlain Community Services, earmarked for developmental disabilities, 512 Troy Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446; to Essex Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 8442, Essex, Vermont 05451; or to a charity of one’s choice.
Roland W. “Curt” Curtis
Roland W. “Curt” Curtis, 86, died and went peacefully to Heaven to be with Velma, his beloved wife, on October 3, 2009.
Mr. Curtis was in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Before and after the war he worked at Union Butterfields for 44 years.
He was a member of the Elks Club and the Derby Line Fire Department for 25 years.
He loved to fish, hunt, play cards, and read anything he could get his hands on.
One of the things he loved most was being a brother in the Golden Rule Lodge 5 in Stanstead, Quebec, where he was a member for 49 years.
He climbed Owl’s Head for more than 30 consecutive years.
He and his wife spent 16 winters in Florida.
His two beloved children, Laurel Cadieux of Derby and Richard Curtis of Pittsford, survive him. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Shawn, Sara, Scott, Bethany, and Ryan; by great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Mariah, Cameron, Cassandra, Christopher, Julia, Anne, Brittany, Nikia, Michaela, Julia, Riley, and Dylan; by his brother Don and his wife, Ferol; by sisters-in-law: Gerry Barber and her husband, Louis, Phyllis Derick, Gertrude Cross, and Ruby Davies; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Walter Curtis; by his brother Lawrence; and by twin sisters, Doris and Joyce.
Funeral services will be held at the Derby Line Village Hall on Saturday, October 17, at 2 p.m. A celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis’ lives will follow the service. Refreshments will be served; please bring cookies to share. Committal services for both Mr. and Mrs. Curtis will be in the Derby Line cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Derby Academy Alumni Association Scholarship Fund or to a charity of one’s choice.
