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Cody Ellis Skinner
Cody Skinner, 18, of Newport died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on September 26, 2010, after suffering serious injuries in a car accident which occurred in Morgan on September 18.
Cody put up a valiant fight against his injuries and was surrounded in love by family and many of his friends at the time of his death.
A 2010 graduate of North Country Union High School in Newport, Cody will be sorely missed by his many friends. He was known as the type of friend who was always ready to lend a helping hand, and he always made sure those he cared about knew just how much they meant to him. He was funny, smart, outgoing, and always had a ready smile and a friendly greeting for all. Although not voluntarily an early riser, Cody loved being active with his friends. He and his friends especially enjoyed skiing, camping, and fishing together. He also loved animals and was an avid music fan.
Cody is survived by his mother, Jennifer Roy, and stepdad Kevin Dodge; by his father, Todd Skinner, and stepmom, Pamela Balint; brother Nikolas Vallieres and the older brother that he dearly loved, Todd Hayden Skinner Jr, all of Newport; by paternal grandparents Bob and Murline Skinner; maternal grandparents Paula and Peter Conover; stepsiblings Annette Vallieres, Dan Carpenter, Joseph T. Balint, Amanda Balint, Samantha Balint, and Justin Balint; cousins Alissa Skinner and Amanda Bartlett; and aunts Lori Coburn-Webb, Tracey Coburn-Burdick, Sharon Morin, and families. These and countless other friends and relations will never forget Cody.
Donations in remembrance of Cody may be made to The Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
Funeral services were held at the Derby church on October 2 and were followed by a social hour.
Gilbert C. Whipple
Gilbert C. Whipple, 90, lifetime resident of Newport Center, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover.
He was born on August 21, 1920, in Newport Center, a son of Charles Whipple and Etta Sweet Whipple.
Mr. Whipple was a simple man, yet a giant among men. He loved his God, and he loved his church. He loved his family, and he loved his life as a farmer. He was a fifth-generation farmer on the Whipple Farm on the Number 12 Road in Newport Center. He was born a farmer in his heart, and he farmed from the time he was old enough to walk to the barn until 1980 when a fire destroyed the barn and an award-winning herd of 65 registered Holsteins. When he was no longer able to farm for himself, Mr. Whipple found great enjoyment in helping his neighbors, planting flowers and mowing the lawn at his home, and spending time with his family.
Few people live to be 90 years old. Even fewer are able to say their life was perfect, and they would not change a thing. Gilbert Whipple was not a rich man in his wallet, but he was the wealthiest of men where it counted — in his heart. He is greatly loved, and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by the love of his life — his wife of 66 years, Vivian (Willis) Whipple. He also leaves his six children: Joyce Twing of Chelsea, Evelyn Kelley of Newport Center and her husband, Skip, of Derby, Beverly Schinck and her husband, Denis, of Mansonville, Quebec, Donna Whipple of Providence, Rhode Island, Wayne Whipple of Wells River and his longtime friend Arthur Hull of Boston, Massachusetts, and Ed Whipple and his wife, Kate, of Coventry; his eight grandchildren: Shawn Twing and his wife, Collins, of Chelsea, Carmen McCammon of Newport, Carla Whipple and her fiancé, Robert Camara, of Providence, Rhode Island, Jeremy Schinck of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Vance Schinck and his wife, Amanda, of Fulford, Quebec, Ryan and Connor Fletcher of Coventry, and Brooke Thomas of North Troy; his nine great-grandchildren: Seth Demers (currently serving with the Vermont National Guard in Afghanistan), and his girlfriend Christina Crowley of Newport, Trisha, Autumn, Deztyni, Marquis, and Vincent Whipple of Providence, Kari Twing of Chelsea, and Macy and Cody Schinck of Fulford, Quebec; and one great-great-granddaughter, Emily Jane Demers of Newport.
He was predeceased by his father in 1959; his mother in 1975; his brother Harry in 1930; an infant son Calvin in 1951; and a son-in-law Bruce Twing in 1999.
The funeral was held on Monday, October 4, at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church.
After the funeral, friends were invited to follow the hearse for Mr. Whipple’s final tribute ride on the Number 12 Road past the farmstead and home he loved to his interment place at the Newport Center cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 in appreciation for the many kindnesses they extended to him during his illness.
Alfred J. Cushing
Alfred J. Cushing, 69, of Albany died peacefully September 1, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Cushing was born December 27, 1939, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, a son of Mildred (Squires) Cushing.
On June 6, 1980, he married
Claudette Cervone, who survives him.
He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service; he retired in 1995. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He enjoyed playing chess, and he organized chess clubs in the Albany and Brownington schools.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette Cushing, of Albany; by his son Daniel Cushing and his wife, Julie; and by his granddaughter Teagan Cushing.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Wanda Elizabeth Flynn
Wanda Elizabeth Flynn, 67, of Derby died August 30, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Mrs. Flynn was born February 26, 1942, in Concord, New Hampshire, a daughter of Frank and Virginia (West) Dennerly.
On October 11, 1958, she married
David Flynn Sr., who survives her.
She attended Rumford Graded School, Parker Junior High School, Rundlett Junior High School, and Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire.
She worked for Cora’s Beauty Salon after school, doing errands and cleaning the beauty shop. She worked beside her husband, David, farming for 25 years in Holland.
A year after their son David Flynn Jr., died she worked outside of her home to help cope with the stress of his death. She worked for many doctors in the area, and then opened her own billing service on February 28, 2000.
She is survived by her husband, David Flynn Sr., of Derby; by children: Hugh Flynn and his wife, Helen, of Holland, Scott Flynn and his wife, Lori, of Derby, and Karin Broadfoot and her husband, James, of Coventry; by six grandchildren: Nicholas Flynn, Ashley LaGeorge, Ryan Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Hannah Flynn, and Kelly Flynn; by two sisters, Sandra Abbott and her husband, Brownlo, and Bette Stevens and her husband, Roger, all of Concord; and by her brother Wayne Dennerly and his wife, Rosie, of Concord.
Funeral services were held September 4 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in Mead Hill cemetery in Holland.
Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Flynn’s memory may be made to support research in the Department of Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Joshua Scot Lancaster
Joshua Scot Lancaster, 29, of Albany, New York, died Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Albany Medical Center as a result of diabetes.
Mr. Lancaster was born December 30, 1979, in Saint Johnsbury, a son of Robert M. Lancaster and Robyn Secor.
He is survived by his mother, Robyn Secor, of Rotterdam, New York; by his sister Sarah Kaminsky of Springfield, Massachusetts; by his half-sisters: Elizabeth Secor of Galway, New York, Karen Hobbs of Lawton, Oklahoma, Kim Perkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, and Jessica Lancaster of Bristol, Connecticut; by half-brothers Brandon Logan of Rotterdam and Robbie Lancaster of Santa Fe, Texas; by stepmother, Fahvrnissa Lancaster, of Derby; by grandparents: Joseph and Diane Loubier of Valrico, Florida, and Lois Smith of Newport; by many uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews; and by his beloved partner of more than 11 years, Nicole Snell. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Lancaster, of Derby in April.
He was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Ralph Francis Loomis Sr.
Ralph Francis Loomis Sr., 80, of Clarendon died peacefully, following a long illness, on September 6, 2009, at his home with his wife and children at his side.
Mr. Loomis was born October 10, 1928, in Albany, a son of Andrew and Hazel (Cochran) Loomis. He had three sisters and a brother.
He married
Gloria St. Onge on September 30, 1950. They had six children.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1951 and was honorably discharged in November 1952.
In 1978 he and his wife established Walker Mountain Sales and Service in Clarendon, which he ran until the time of his death.
He helped to form the Green Mountain Coon and Cat Club and served as the president for many years. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, American Legion Post 31, the New England Coon and Cat Hunters Association, and the Green Mountain Snow Flyers where he served as president for many years.
He was an avid hunter and was well-known as “the long-legged hunter from Vermont” or as “lost Ralph.” He loved to ride horses and snowmobile with his children.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Loomis, of Clarendon; two daughters, Gail Cowherd and her husband, Mike, of Cornwall and Geannine White and her husband, Charlie, of Tinmouth; four sons: Ralph “Jinx” Loomis Jr. and his wife, Nancy, and Roy Loomis and his wife, Amy, all of West Rutland, and Roger Loomis and his wife, Kelly, and Ross Loomis and his wife, Wendy, all of Shrewsbury; by 18 grandchildren: Sarah, Ashlee, Casey, Samatha, Cy, Jody, Jessie, Chelsea, Alexis, Kaylin, Brendon, Josh, Kiera, Ryan, Mitchell, Logan, Jordan, and Alyssa; and by six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, at the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church in Wallingford. Burial with military honors will follow in the East Clarendon cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Regional Ambulance Employee Fund, 275 Stratton Road, Rutland, Vermont 05701.
Leslie J. Baxter
Leslie J. Baxter, 65, of Salem, New Hampshire, died on Sunday, September 19, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with cancer.
Mr. Baxter was born and educated in Vermont. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for George Merrill and Son, Inc., in Salem for 41 years.
He was a member of the VFW Post #8546 of Salem. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Crystal Lake in Vermont. He also enjoyed hunting, boating and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Pica) Baxter of Salem; his daughter Kerri and her husband, Scott Wilde, of Derry, New Hampshire; his brother Wayland Baxter of Glover; his sister Sharon Bickford of Barton; by three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Dawson, and Savanna Wilde; and by two nieces, Stephanie and Regina.
Calling hours will be on Friday September 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home in Salem. There will be no funeral service.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1800 Elm Street, Unit D, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
Francis Leroy Bennett Jr.
Francis L. Bennett Jr., 73, of Derby, beloved husband of Joanne, died unexpectedly at his home, in his sleep, on September 17, 2010.
He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, a son of Francis and Mary (Marushak) Bennett.
He lived his life helping others through his vast knowledge of trucking and mechanics.
Mr. Bennett, known as “Bud” to all his friends, was retired and spent many days puttering at home doing odd jobs around the house. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion in North Troy and was a member of the Teamsters Association.
Mr. Bennett loved to drive the “big trucks” and spent most of his life traveling up and down the highways and byways. He worked at his father's company, Bennett Petroleum Transportation in Wilton, Connecticut. After leaving Connecticut and moving to Vermont, for many years he owned a garage in Lowell and then in North Troy. He ended his trucking career at Ethan Allen.
Mr. Bennett always tried to put his family first. He was a husband, father, and his most rewarding job, grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joanne (Atwood); his daughter Penni Pomeroy and her husband, Ted, from Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts; his son Michael and his wife, Cathy, of West Charleston; daughter Patricia from Derby. His grandchildren Brandon, Amanda, Abby, Brian, and Sarah will miss him and have fond memories of their grandfather. He also leaves behind his family in Connecticut and California. He was predeceased by his parents.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, at the Derby Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Roger E. Choquette
Roger E. Choquette, 71, of North Troy, the beloved husband of Gloria, died peacefully at his home on September 12, 2010, with his family at his side.
Mr. Choquette was a self-employed master carpenter and was very well known for his extreme quality workmanship for over 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club #2155. In his early years, he was a member and assistant chief of the North Troy Fire Department. Until recently, he was an avid snowmobiler and received numerous awards for his dedicated service to the local trail system. Among these were the VAST state “Project of the Year” award for “The Trail to the Stars, ” a scenic trail in the Jay/Richford mountain area that is enjoyed by many riders. He enjoyed many travels and vacations with his wife, and took pleasure in fishing, hunting and working in his showpiece vegetable garden.
Mr. Choquette was a giving, caring and loving husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria (White); son Rand, and his wife, Cris, of North Troy; daughter Wendy of North Troy; granddaughter Monica, also known as “my favorite granddaughter”; grandson Bryan; the following siblings: Pauline of Derby Line, Omer and his wife, Rita, of Derby, Lucille Cadieux and her husband, Robert, of North Troy, and Richard and his wife, Darlene, of Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Oliver.
A Mass was celebrated on September 18 with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa officiating. Interment follwed in the North Troy Village cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Choquette’s memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855, or for Masses said in remembrance of him at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy, P.O. Box 109, Troy, Vermont 05868.
