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JOYCE E. PATNO
ST. ALBANS Joyce E. Patno, 65 of Brainerd St. died peacefully Friday morning Aug. 6, 2004 at her home in St. Albans, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born Dec. 18, 1938 in Burlington the daughter of William and Lorraine Mason Forcier. A graduate of Burlington High School she was married to Roger D. Patno on Feb. 27, 1960 at St. Joseph's Church in Burlington.
She went on to graduate from Trinity College in Burlington with a degree in Education in 1990. She taught in the North Avenue Christian School for six years. She and Roger together held classes at the Northwest Correctional Center in St. Albans and the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport for a number of years.
How does one define a life? Wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, teacher; all accurate words, but in the definitions much is missed. With a never ending abundance of love, simple gentleness, kindness, patience, quiet strength, dignity, devotion, a sense of fun, and a dose of fire, she is all that one can hope to be. Simple description cannot explain a beautiful and profound soul. The works of her hand, the love of her heart, the relationships of family and friends speak for her to us. We will aspire, we will remember.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Roger, of St. Albans; and their children, Michael Patno and his wife Karen of Bristol and Jacqueline King and her husband Brian of Charlotte, N.C.; her grandchildren, Stephanie, Benjamin, Erin, Patrick, Rachel and Rebecca; her brother, Roger Forcier and his wife Lynn of Burlington; Michelle Patno, mother of Stephanie and Ben; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, William Forcier Jr.
Funeral Services were to be held today, Monday August 9, at 9 a.m. in the New Life Fellowship Church located on Centre Drive in Milton. Burial was to follow in New Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Plattsburg Avenue in Burlington. Following the burial a luncheon was held in the parlor of the United Church of Milton located on Main Street in Milton.
The family of Joyce strongly encourages that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Franklin County Hospice Program in care of the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478
Visiting Hours were held on Sunday, August 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton.
MARJORIE HALE BARKER
ST. ALBANS Marjorie Hale Barker, longtime resident of St. Albans, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 6, 2004 surrounded by her family.
She was born on Nov. 15, 1925, in Newbury, Vt., the daughter of Elsye (Sargent) and Harold Hale. Marge added wit and sparkle to the lives of those around her. She had a natural-born curiosity and shared her humor, knowledge, and advice freely. The musical lives of her children, grandchildren, and the church were inspired by her generosity and support. Marge's hands and mind were always busy; with her artistic gifts she made dozens of dolls, quilts, and even dresses for her daughters. In addition, she touched many with her generous correspondence, always sending congratulations, thanks, or comfort. A woman of great intelligence and dignity, she will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband, John Jr., and their four children: Mary Roby and her husband, Tom, John Barker III, and his wife, Kathy, Stephen Barker and his wife, Lynda, and Susan Gonyaw, and her husband, Michael;as well as six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a cat named Phredd. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in St. Albans on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. The service will be followed by light refreshments in the fellowship hall. Memorial gifts may be made to the Music Fund of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., St. Albans, VT, 05478; or to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt., 05478. The Heald Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 87 South Main St. is assisting the family.
A. DOUGLAS WAYNE BURT
Waterville A. Douglas Wayne Burt age 85, a lifetime resident of Waterville passed away Saturday August 7, 2004 at Copley hospital in Morrisville. He was born in Waterville, June 10, 1919 son of the late William H. and Carrie (Amadon) Burt.
Douglas married the love of his life, the former Evelyn LaPan in Hyde Park, VT on Feb. 16, 1946.
He served his country valiantly while enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private first class light mortar crewman with the 7th Infantry Division during World War II. Douglas also served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater as well as campaigns in the Aleutians and the Philippines. He last served during combat in Okinawa where he received the Purple Heart. Douglas was also the recipient of the Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and a Presidential Unit Citation. In 2003 he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and in 2004 he was awarded the Vt. Distinguished Service Medal and the Vermont Veterans Medal all for his past dedicated services to the United States of America.
He enjoyed working with wood especially black cherry harvested from his own property. He was a board sawyer by trade working for Bell Gates Lumber and owning his own business, Kelly River Lumber from 1964 until 1991. Douglas also was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Waterville from 1952 to 1979.
He looked forward to the arrival of spring every year sugaring his maple groves. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in the pristine mountains and waterways of Vermont. Douglas had a great sense of Vermont humor and enjoyed visiting with his relatives at family gatherings. Most of all he enjoyed his family always looking forward to the precious times spent with his grandchildren and great grandson. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. His passing and unconditional love for all will be sadly missed.
He is survived by, his loving wife, Evelyn (LaPan) Burt; daughter, Lorraine Simays and husband, Richard, of Johnson; three grandchildren, Pam Simays, Barry Simays, Lisa Burt-Parkhurst and husband, Robert; one great grandson, Benjamin Parkhurst; Many nieces, nephews and a cousin; a brother-in-law, Robert LaPan and wife Merlene of Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Diane LaPan of Florida, Mary Burt.
He was predeceased by, a son, Bruce Burt; a brother, William Burt; three sisters, Muriel Stebbins, Opal LaFountain, and Natalie Cutting.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at 1 p.m. with Tennyson Doan and Tennyson Doan III officiating.
Interment will follow in the family lot in Mountain View Cemetery, Waterville with full military honors being accorded the World War II veteran. Memorial contributions may be made in Douglas' memory to Lamoille Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661. Arrangements are by Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, VT.
THOMAS D. SHORTSLEEVE
WESTFORD Thomas Dewey Shortsleeve, age 66, passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2004 in Fletcher Allen Health Care.
He was born in Mount Tabor on March 9, 1938, son of the late Thomas and Ruth (Bullock) Shortsleeve.
Tom graduated from Burlington High School, class of 1957. He served his country well as a U.S. Army veteran and was a dedicated security guard for Camp Johnson. Tom was a loving husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
He is survived by h is loving wife, Patricia Lord of Westford; two sons, Michael Shortsleeve and wife Caroline of Essex Jct., Peter Shortsleeve of Burlington; two grandchildren, Emily Shortsleeve, Courtney Dumas and by Patricia's family, Charles Lord, Jr. and wife Marla of Calif., Daniel Lord and wife Sheila of Jericho, Lawrence Lord and wife Darlene-Sue of Waterbury; grandchildren, Brittany, Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Randy, Heather, John, Nicole, Samantha; great grandchildren, Cassandra, Allycia, and Trevor.
He was predeceased by a son, Thomas Shortsleeve.
There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial service will be held at Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas' memory to The Fletcher Allen Health Care Dialysis Unit, 111 Colchester Ave. Burlington, Vt. 05401 Arrangements are by Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
MICHAEL JAY BLISS
CALAIS Michael J. Bliss, 48, of Lightening Ridge Road, Calais died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center from injuries sustained at a race track in Claremont, NH. For the past four years Mike worked part time for Speedway Safety Service as a fire & rescue member.
He truly enjoyed working at the races and sharing his knowledge of fire & EMS with others. We'll all miss him but know he died while doing something he loved, working at the race track. He was born Oct. 23, 1955, in Newport, R.I., the son of Josiah S. and Dorothy (Dunn) Bliss. Michael was married to Rachael Berard on July 15, 1978 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Colchester. Mike was a master electrician who in addition to working with his father at J. S. Bliss & Son, then continued the company as J. S. Bliss and Sons. He also worked for Grand Union, Adirondack Refrigeration, Quality Cooling. Mike worked several years at Northstar Fireworks, a job he enjoyed so much he worked there for the past year as a full time employee. Mike would tell you that he loved his family beyond everything else in his life. But in addition to us, we also know he loved racing, setting up fireworks for the pleasure of others, camping and snowmobiling. Mike was a coach for Central Vermont Little League, basketball and soccer. He was past president of East Montpelier Fire Dept. He currently was serving as the assistant chief and EMT for the East Montpelier Fire Dept. Survivors include his wife, Rachael, ;sons Chad, Rutland, Cole and Cory, Calais; sisters Patricia Annis and husband George, Calais, Janet Batchelder and husband, Peter, South Burlington, Carol Bliss, Montpelier; Mary Varney and husband, Jim, Malone, N.Y., Nancy Prescott and husband, John, Barre, Jean Cadorette and husband Paul, Calais. Mike is also survived by Rachael's parents Roland and Clairette Berard, Essex; and sisters and brothers, Becky Barber and husband Gil, Colchester, Greg Berard and wife, Nancy, Milton, Anne Mossey and husband, Chuck, Milton, Mary Anne Corrow, and husband, John, Plattsburgh N.Y., Steve Berard and wife, Laurie, Milton, Rose Marie Ryea and husband Lee, Milton; Rolenda Corrow, and husband, George, Essex, Coleen Berard, Fairfax, Jeff Berard, Essex; Angel Haag, and husband, Andy, South Burlington; many special godchildren, nieces and nephews, including Dan Berard who shared our home. He is pre-deceased by his parents and brother-in-laws Vincent Berard and Tommy Bushey. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, 2-4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vt. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday, at noon from St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be sent to Vermont Right to Life, P.O. Box 1079, Montpelier, Vt. 05601, or to East Montpelier Fire Department, P.O. Box 146, East Montpelier, Vt. 05651.
NOELLA G. BESSETTE
STAFFORD, Conn. Noella G. Bessette, 76, of Coventry, formerly of Lebanon, wife of Jules Bessette, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004 at the Evergreen Health Care Center in Stafford.
She was born, Dec. 25, 1927 in St. Albans, Vt., the daughter of Arthur and Gervaise (Goyette) Lamothe.
Noella was the valedictorian of her class at Holy Angels High School in St. Albans. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, traveling and reading.
Noella was active in St. Francis Assisi Church in Lebanon for many years and prior to that in St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish in New London. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven children Maurice Bessette of Oneco, Mary Duval of Andover, Michael Bessette of Sun Lakes, Ariz., Ronald Bessette of Bolton, Anne Dukehart of Somers, Claire Bessette of Norwich, and Norman Bessette of Lebanon; two sisters, Rita Lemaire and Pauline Dupuis both of Alburg, Vt., 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Theresa Margaret Benedict and her brother, Maurice J. Lamothe.
There was to be a gathering at the funeral home today, Monday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m., prior to her 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lebanon. Burial was to follow in New Lebanon Cemetery.
The family requests that donations be made to your local church to have Masses said in her name or to the Phoenix Community Cancer Center, 142 Hazard Av., Enfield, Conn. 06082. Please visit at www.potterfh.com to make online expressions of sympathy.
RAYMOND J. TYLER, III
WILLISTON Raymond J. Tyler, III, 28, of Williston, died on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born in Hanover, N.H., on July 13, 1976, the son of Raymond Tyler, Jr. and Susanne Gaudette. On July 19, 1997, he was married to Amy Babcock. Ray enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and 4-wheeling. He also had a special interest in cars.
Ray is survived by his wife, Amy Tyler of Williston; two daughters, Tineca Bevins and her mother Christina Freeman, and Selena Tyler; his stepson, Jeremy Babcock; his father, Raymond Tyler, Jr. of Colchester; his mother, Susanne Snyder and her husband Paul of Vergennes; brother Robert Tyler of Colchester; sister Janalee Tyler of Castleton; maternal grandmother Irene Gaudette of Massachusetts; paternal step-grandfather Irvin Coleman of Florida; his parents-in-law Linda and William Babcock, Jr. of Williston; brother-in-law William Babcock, III, and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Route 2 in Williston.
Interment will follow in Deer View Cemetery, Williston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rays memory may be made to a trust fund established for his children, c/o Amy Tyler, 601 Fay Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ready Funeral & Cremation Services Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction. To send online condolences please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
SANDRA B. DONOHUGH
HIGHGATE -- Sandra B. Donohugh, 69, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the daughter of Rex and Vera (Manning) Barrows. She was raised in Ripton, Vt. where she attended grade school, went to Middlebury High School and in the mid 1980s received her GED from Missisquoi High School.
On Sept. 17, 1983, Sandra married Charles L. Donohugh.
Sandra, in her younger days, loved to hunt and fish. Her more recent hobbies were knitting, crocheting and playing cards with her family, especially the grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Charles of Highgate; her daughter, Deborah A. (King) Ice, formerly of Bristol and presently of West Virginia; her five grandchildren, Danielle Gorton of Waterbury, Donald R. Morgan Jr. of Charlotte, Dionne Morgan of Shoreham, Darcy Morgan of Island Pond, Dianna Morgan of West Virginia, and several great-grandchildren. For 22 years, she was mother to Archie King's six children in Huntington.
Visiting hours are Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 South Union St., Burlington, with the funeral service in the chapel at 7 p.m. Burial will be private in St. Mary's Cemetery, Middlebury, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; Meals on Wheels, Franklin County Senior Center, 75 Messenger St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or The Memorial Program of the Vermont Kidney Association, P. O. Box 244, Burlington, Vt.
GORDON W. "SONNY" SIMMS
WEST SWANTON -- Gordon W. Simms, 87, a longtime resident of this area, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 30, 2004, at his residence. He was born on July 13, 1917, in Montreal, Quebec, the son of the late William John and Violet Jane (Kemp) Simms. On July 13, 1945, in Montreal, he married Lucy J. Dixon who predeceased him on March 22, 1995.
Sonny served in the infantry of the Canadian Army during World War II. He retired in 1980 as a bench-machinist fitter for the Robert Mitchell Company in Montreal. Sonny played hockey for the Montreal Canadians farm team and played softball in an amateur league. He continued to be an avid sports fan of his two sports. Sonny also spent many hours tending to his garden and enjoyed giving his produce away to his friends.
Survivors include his two nieces, Lynn Beaudry of Pooler, Georgia, and Sandy Cheney of Swanton, Vt. Sonny will be sorely missed by many friends and neighbors in Vermont and Florida. In addition to his parents and his wife, Lucy, Sonny was predeceased by a brother and three sisters.
At Sonny's request services will be private and at the convenience of his family. Interment will be in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery in Swanton.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the West Swanton Methodist Church, c/o Linda Barrett, Campbell Bay Road, Swanton, Vt. 05488.
The Heald Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans, is assisting the family. Messages of condolence and memories are welcome at: www.healdfuneralhome.com.
AARON A. RUSSELL
FAIRFIELD -- Mr. Aaron Aubert Russell, age 53, died suddenly Saturday evening, July 31, 2004, and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Northwestern Medical Center.
Aaron was born in Skowhegan, Maine, Jan. 29, 1951, son of Gordon and Elizabeth (Sidell) Russell. Since 1991 Aaron has been employed by the Vermont Department of Corrections. Prior to that he was employed at the Sheldon Pulp and Paper Mill and by City Feed and Lumber Company. He also operated his own landscaping service for the past several years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, working his land in Maine and his beloved family. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Lo quote his wife, a plain hard worker.
August 7, 1993 he married Linda Morin. Besides Linda he is survived by his four children, Julie and her husband Russell Stone, Jr. of Bakersfield, Stephen Russin, Jr. and his wife Rachael of Richford, Christopher Russell of Rutland, and William Russell and his wife Nickie of Fairfield; his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Russell of St. Albans; sisters Gwendolyn Carson of Skowhegan, Maine, Shawna and her husband Elaine Elliott of Skowhegan, Maine, Wanda Hemond of St. Albans, Sanford and his wife Janet Russell of Lompoc, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Gordon, in 1996.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at 8 p.m. in the Brady & Levesque Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans from 7 p.m. Thursday until the funeral hour.
Interment will be in Skowhegan, Maine at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
MARGARETE A. (KING) RALEIGH
SWANTON -- Margarete A. Raleigh, 85, a longtime resident of Swanton, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004, at the Haven Health Center in St. Albans.
Margarete was born in Fairfax on May 10, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Laughlin) King. Margarete graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, class of 1937 and on Sept. 2, 1956, married Homer Raleigh, who predeceased her on May 10, 2004. Margarete retired after many years with the United States Postal Service. She was a member of the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton.
Margarete leaves two sisters, Patricia Hardy and her husband, Hollis of Massachusetts and Bernice Gallagher of St. Albans; one brother Armand Martin of New York; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, and a brother in-law Thomas Gallagher.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Funeral Service will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Gifts in Margarete's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter, P. O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, Vt. 05488.
