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ELDON F. LONERGAN
JEFFERSONVILLE -- Eldon Franklin Lonergan, 82, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2004, at Genesis Elder Care in Morrisville. Born July 14, 1922, in Whitman, Mass., he was the youngest of three sons born to the late John A. Lonergan of County Kerry, Ireland and Harriet "Hattie" M. (Drake) Lonergan of Whitman, Mass.
Eldon grew up near the ocean surrounded by blueberry fields and cranberry bogs, where he loved to camp and go clamming for quahogs as a boy. He graduated from Whitman High School in 1941 and a few years later joined the Navy, where he became an aviation machinist and served on the escort carrier the USS Savo Island in World War II. After the war, Eldon moved to Vermont to join his brother Ken, who was building the Champlain Marina at Malletts Bay. Both loved boats and the open water, and Eldon had a special passion for sailing.
After working for the U.S. Postal Service and graduating from Burlington Business College, Eldon secured a job at IBM in 1957 where he was an engineer until his retirement in 1983. After his retirement, Eldon frequently visited Jeffersonville to see his grandson and fell in love with the area and the warm friendly people who lived there. He later moved there himself in early 2002 just prior to entering Genesis Elder Care later that year, where he kept everyone entertained with his dry sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his eldest daughter, Kathy-Jo "K-Jo" Lonergan and her son, Shannon J. Lonergan, both of Jeffersonville; his son, Kerry D. Lonergan of Burlington; his youngest daughter, Kimberly A. Couch, her husband Andrew and their two boys, Spencer and Austin of Falmouth, Maine; his brother Ray's wife, Shirley Lonergan of Hanson, Mass. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth and Raymond Lonergan.
A memorial service will be held at the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004.
Donations in Eldon's memory may be sent to Vermont's Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, P.O. Box 576, Waterbury, Vt. 05676.
CHARLOTTE C. WARNER
GEORGIA -- Charlotte C. Warner, 59, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long illness Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
She was born in Burlington, Vt. on July 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Clifford and Sarah (Sutton) Clouckie.
Charlotte was married to Edward Warner on Aug. 14, 1965, in Burlington. She later worked in housekeeping and as a cook in several area businesses for many years.
She was a member of the Georgia Plains Baptist Church and Church Choir.
Charlotte loved her gardens when she was able to be in them. Most of all, she loved being around people, especially her family.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Edward Warner of Georgia; her two daughters, Elizabeth Medor and her husband Gilford of Fairfax, and Ann Tatro and her husband Lon of Essex Junction; one grandson, Michael Medor; one sister, Caroline McKinney of Salem, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Carl, Clifford, Jr. and Charles Clouckie; and three sisters, Clara Considin, Catherine Dalley and Charlene Clouckie.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Georgia Plains Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, Vt.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Plains Baptist Church, 1493 Stone Bridge Rd., Georgia, Vt. 05468.
Visiting hours will be Friday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. Winooski, Vt.
THEODORE E. HEMOND
WEST SWANTON - A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Theodore E. Hemond on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Father Maurice Roy was the celebrant. Sister Cecile Lebeau read the Holy Scripture Lessons. Mary Jo Gillilan was the organist and soloist. Holy Water bearer was Robin Blouin.
Attending were representatives of Solo Corp., former co-workers of the Fonda Group, Leader Evaporator, BankNorth Group, Lamothe Trucking Co., Franklin County Home Health Agency and Franklin County Sportsman Club.
Bearers were nephew Paul Patterson, friends Gary Coon, Kraig Ledoux, Jim Mayo, Daniel Morton and John Young.
Following Prayers of Committal by Father Roy interment was in the Hemond family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The Ladies of St. Anne hosted a bereavement luncheon in the Holy Angels Parish Hall.
Tuesday afternoon, Father Roy held a Christian Wake Service with Ted's family and friends in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
EDNA L. CHURCH
ST. ALBANS - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Edna L. Church, who passed away on Oct. 30, 2004, was held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, with the Reverend Leonidas B. Laroche the celebrant and homilist. Assisting was the Reverend Mr. Jack Rixon, Deacon of St. Mary's Parish, who also provided a eulogy. Altar servers were Robert LeClair and John Manahan. The scriptures were proclaimed by Robert LeClair. Organist and vocalist was Claire Chevalier Hungerford.
The white pall was placed upon the casket by Beverly Cullen and Charlotte Jacobs. Edna's goddaughter, Polly Ladue, placed the crucifix on the pall. The offertory gifts were presented at the altar by Veronica Stahl and Betty Casavant.
In attendance were representatives from Franklin Apartments and St. Mary's Church.
Casket bearers were David Ladue, Paul Ladue, Karl Ladue, Lee Ladue, Bill Ladue, Chris Ladue, Dave Ladue, Alan Ladue and Matthew Ladue.
Interment is at the family lot in Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester.
Arrangements were by the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
PATRICK C. MYERS
ST. ALBANS / GEORGIA -- Mr. Patrick C. Myers, age 65, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2004, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center following a brief illness. Pat, as he was fondly know, was born in Burlington March 15, 1939, son of the late Joseph L. and Mary Alice (Hoffman) Myers.
Pat served in the U.S. Marines in Korea, during the Korean Conflict and became a member of the Army and Vermont National Guard retiring on his birthday in 1999. He was employed at Champlain Cable for 39 years, also retiring from there in 1999. He was a communicant of Holy Angels Church and a member of the V.F.W., Robert Glidden Post 758.
His second home (summers) was at the Homestead Campground in Georgia, where he gave of himself abundantly, as a friend to everyone. He enjoyed his family, his time at camping, hunting, cooking and playing cribbage or poker. He played horseshoes and was in tournaments in Milton and statewide. He also bowled in leagues in St. Albans. Wherever you saw Pat, he always had his canine companion "Amber."
Pat is survived by his four children and their spouses, Billy and Donna Myers, Mary and Calvin Harrison all of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Michael Myers and his fiancee Tiffanie Beaulieu of Franklin and Lisa and Jim Corwell of St. Albans; eight grandchildren; sisters and brothers and their spouses, Donald and Dorothy Wooley of Portland, Ore., Peggy and Harry Bair of Apache Jct., Ariz., Theresa and Joseph Payea of Williston; an aunt Marion Benoit of Burlington; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his best friend, Leo Hakey of Swanton. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Norcross) in 2001; his twin sister and brother Josephine Stevenson and Joseph Myers 19 days apart in 2000; and by a sister Shirley Myers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 7 to 9 Wednesday evening. Interment will be with his wife in the Myers family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
MICHEL FERNAND GUINARD
HIGHGATE CENTER -- Michel Fernand Guinard, 49, a resident of Pine Haven in Highgate Center died suddenly, late Saturday evening, Oct. 30, 2004, while enjoying an early Thanksgiving feast at the home of Trudy and Todd Booker.
Born in Montreal, Quebec Canada on Aug. 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Norman and Denise (Thibert) Guinard. He attended schools in the province of Quebec and on July 17, 1993, married the former, Marilyn Martin who survives him.
For the past 31 years Michel has been employed a Production Manager for Textile Rubber and Chemical in Sainte Jean Sur Richilieu in Quebec. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved music. He and his wife Marilyn have made several CDs. He also enjoyed woodworking and auto mechanics.
In addition to his wife, Marilyn of Highgate Center, Michel leaves his father-in-law, Glen Babin of Highgate Center; two daughters, Mylene Guinard and Stephanie Guinard both of Sainte Jean Sur Richelieu; two sons, Guy Darby and his wife, Jean of St. Albans; a very special granddaughter, Edna Joyce Darby of St. Albans and Paul Darby of California; one sister, Nichole Guinard of Montreal; and two brothers, Louis and Gilles Guinard both of Sainte Jean Sur Richelieu; as well as many nieces, nephews and one Godchild.
He was predeceased many years ago by a brother, Dennis Guinard.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 2004, at 8 p.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE will officiate. Interment will take place later in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m.
Gifts in Michel's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446.
On line condolences may be directed to Michel's family via email address: kiddermh@adelphia.net.
THEODORE E. HEMOND
WEST SWANTON -- Mr. Theodore E. "Ted" Hemond, age 65, died Friday evening, Oct. 29, 2004, in the Fletcher Allen Health Center. Ted was born in St. Albans, May 3, 1939, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Underwood) Hemond. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans and was married to Joyce Mott on Jan. 28, 1961.
Most of his working career was in warehouse control at the Fonda Container Corporation, retiring in 2001. He was a lifelong communicant of Holy Angels Church and a longstanding member of the Sportsman Club of Franklin County. Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Besides his wife, Joyce, of over 43 years, he is survived by their son John Hemond of Swanton; sisters Phyllis Parker of Brattleboro, Eleanor Austin of St. Albans; brother Thomas and his wife Paula Hemond of Highgate; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers Roger on Feb. 12, 1982, and Wayne Aug. 27, 2004.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Interment will be in the Hemond family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
EDNA L. CHURCH
ST. ALBANS -- Mrs. Edna L. Church, 98, a longtime area resident, passed away early Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Haven Health Center following a long illness. She was born in Chicopee Falls, Mass. on May 15, 1906, the daughter of the late Edmond A. and Clara (Dompierre) Ladue. On Sept. 7, 1937, she married Wayne G. Church who predeceased her on May 18, 1983.
Edna was a former resident of Alburg Springs and has resided in St. Albans for the past 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and formerly was a volunteer at Verdelle Village. She was also a member of the Watchful Circle of the King's Daughters and the Friends of St. Albans Free Library.
Survivors include a special niece and goddaughter, Edna "Polly" Ladue; nieces, Noreen Corrigan, Eleanor Senesac, and Catherine Stahl; and nephews, John Bushey, Lawrence Ladue, and Harold Ladue. Besides her husband Wayne, she was predeceased by a sister, Loretta Bushey, and five brothers, Donald, Lawrence, Harold, Robert, and Eugene.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at 11 a.m. from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in the family lot at Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Albans Free Library, 11 Maiden Lane, St. Albans 05478.
AUDUR BRUYETTE
SWANTON / FAIRFAX -- Mrs. Audur Bruyette, 73, a resident of the Swanton community since 1965 and most recently of the Goose Pond Road in Fairfax, died late Saturday evening, Oct. 30, 2004, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City.
Born in Reykjavik, Iceland on Nov. 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Gisli and Thordis (Gislidotter) Sigursson. She graduated high school in Iceland and on March 27, 1965, married Thomas Bruyette who predeceased her on Dec. 25, 1994.
For many years Audur worked as a floor manager for the former Giants and Ames Department Stores. She later worked for a time for IBM in Essex Junction and then became involved in the everyday office operation for the family business known as Swanton Tree Service. She was a longtime parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a former volunteer for the Swanton Chamber of Commerce Summer Festival.
Audur will be especially remembered for her extreme talent in needlepoint, creating many fine works of art some of which will be displayed at her Funeral Mass.
She leaves her daughter, Disa Tatro and husband Maurice of Fairfax with whom Audur has made her home; three sons, Hafsteinn Steinarsson and his wife Nancy of Swanton, Thor Bruyette and his wife Carol of St. Albans and Daniel Bruyette of Swanton; five grandchildren, Denis St. Onge of Fairfax, Michelle Martin of Swanton, Amanda Reagan of St. Albans, Jaime Willoughby of Deland, Florida and Amanda Tatro of Winooski; four great-grandchildren, Jacob O'Grady of Fairfax, Jalyn Willoughby of Deland, Fla., Taylor Martin of Swanton and Philip Katon of St. Albans. She also leaves a sister, Helga Charron of Swanton; and many nieces and nephews, as well as one brother and three sisters in Iceland.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada Street, Swanton. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Bruyette family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours but the family will receive friends at a bereavement luncheon following the committal in the Nativity Parish Center.
In lieu of flowers the family request gifts to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans 05478.
EARL J. HAYWARD, JR.
NEW LONDON, N.H. -- Earl J. Hayward, Jr., 82, of Route 103A, New London, N.H., died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at his home. He was born in Newport, N.H. on Feb. 3, 1922, the son of Earl J. and Mae E. (Root) Hayward. He spent his early years in Croydon, Grantham, and Newport, N.H.
Mr. Hayward was a lumberman and the last operator of the Otterville Water-Powered Sawmill. He was a pitcher for the City Lumber Corp. Team in Andover, N.H. Mr. Hayward served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had lived in New London since 1938 and he and his late wife started Hayward Refrigeration in New London in 1948. He was currently owner and President. He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in New London. Mr. Hayward was a member of King Solomon's Lodge 14 F & AM of Elkins, N.H.; a Shriner; a member of Heidelberg Lodge 92 IOOF of New London; and the American Legion Post in White River Junction, Vt. He was a member of the NH Beekeepers Association, the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust, and was a Charter member of Soo-Nipi Audubon Society. He was a member of Treeing Walker Breeders and Fanciers Assoc., had been president of the NH Sportsman Alliance; and was instrumental in NH Electrical Contractors getting electrical licensing in the State and served on the Board of Directors.
He enjoyed hunting with his dogs and reestablished the Purple Ribbon Nance Bred Dogs. He was a former director of the NH Wildlife Federation, was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Federation, and was a 50+ year member of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. He enjoyed singing and acting in Croydon. His wife of 59 years, Eleanor L. (Goings) Hayward, died in 2001. Members of his family surviving include three sons and daughters-in-law, The Rev. Dennis E. and Deborah Hayward of St. Albans, Vt., Michael J. and Alison Hayward of Grantham, N.H.; and Patrick P. and Roberta Hayward of Croydon, N.H.; six grandchildren and spouses, Shawn, Nathan, Michael, Jr., Justin and Katie, Heidi and Caleb, and Heather and Dana; one great-grandson, Jacob; a sister, Mona Osgood of New Port Richey, Fla.; nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Gould Road, New London, N.H. The Rev. Cricket Cooper will be the officiant and The Rev. Dennis Hayward, Rector of St. Luke's, St. Albans, Vt. will be Celebrant. Burial will be in West Part Cemetery, New London, N.H.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association or Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, both P.O. Box 2209, New London, N.H. 03257.
Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, N.H. is in charge of arrangements.
GERARD "BUDDY" JOSEPH GRATTON, SR. ST. ALBANS — Gerard "Buddy" Gratton, Sr., 81, a life-long area resident, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home with his loving family at his side. He was born in St. Albans on January 12, 1923, the son of the late Alphonse and Alma (Larocque) Gratton.
"Buddy" was a self-employed mason and concrete contractor for 30 years, after which he was employed by J & L Foundations for 15 years. He was an avid reader and gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing and many family gatherings. Memberships included St. Albans Lodge #1090, Loyal Order of the Moose, and Green Mountain Post #1, American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Norma (Norris) Gratton; two sons, Gerard J, Gratton, Jr. and Richard Gratton; three daughters, Allyn Chase, Lise Pearce and her husband Anthony, and Jeanine Gratton; a stepson; Larry Raymond and his wife Charlotte; four stepdaughters, Shelley Jonston and her husband Ronnie, Sheri Bergeron and her friend Danny Poissant, Terri Cook and her husband Dave, and Kelley Domina and her husband Pat; three sisters, Pearl Lumbra and her husband Francis, Theresa Garceau, and Lillian Rocheleau and her husband Maurice; four brothers, Henry Gratton, Ernest Gratton and his wife Helen, Leo Gratton and his wife Charlotte, and Raymond Gratton and his wife Lorraine. Also, several grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Alphonse and Alma Gratton, he was predeceased by two brothers, Oliver "Babe" Gratton and Maurice "Baldy" Gratton; two sisters, Lucille Recette and Jeanette Leadbeater; and a nephew Eugene Gratton.
The family would like to express its appreciation and thanks to the staff at Redstone Villa for their care and compassion shown to "Buddy" during his stay.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 11 a.m. from the Heald Funeral Chapel with Father Leonidas B. Laroche, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorials to the Gratton family, care of the Heald Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories are welcome at
