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RHONA C. OLIGNY
ENOSBURG FALLS - Rhona C. Oligny, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Her family was at her bedside.
She was born in Enosburg Falls, Dec. 7, 1912, the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Campbell) Wilson and stepdaughter of the late Matthew Zimmerman.
Her early schooling was in New Rochelle, N.Y., later moving to East Arlington, Vt. at the age of nine.
In 1926, her mother and stepfather bought the property at 300 Missisquoi St. in Enosburg Falls. There they opened a bakery and Rhona helped wrap the loaves of bread in cloth to be delivered by horse and buggy from Enosburg to Bakersfield.
Rhona graduated from Enosburg Falls High School and later married Alfred P. Oligny. Together they ran Oligny’s Pharmacy (formerly the Giddings Drug Store) on Main Street. When the Perley Block was sold by Mrs. Royce to Pearls in 1955, they relocated to Bismark Street. In 1967, upon the death of Alfred P. Oligny, the pharmacy was closed, thus ending a long history of the drug store, which dated back to C.L. Mason (1909). Rhona saw that some of its history went to the Shelburne Museum; the apothecary scales, medicine bottles, framed Kendall Brothers posters, etc. She also furnished many historical prints of Enosburgh to the Enosburgh Historical Society’s publication of the Enosburgh Town Book in 1985.
To support herself and family, Rhona started housecleaning, working many housekeeping jobs before retiring in 1995 at the age of 83 from her longest employer and friends, Lucille and Guy Hubbard.
She was also employed by Mary Bouchard to help with the beginning of a business now known as “Mary’s Donuts”
Although Rhona worked days at the drug store and evenings tending the garden, sewing, or canning, she managed to find time for her children. There were special outings after Mass on Sundays. These were usually picnics to her beloved woods, where she shared with her children an abundance of knowledge of the trees, vines, mosses, wildflowers, insects, birds, etc.
There were trips for blackberries for her delicious blackberry pies and jams and of course, the crabapples for her wonderful mint jelly. She continued to share these times with her grandchildren. They recall a favorite time in the fall when they would help Gramma O gather the corn for her corncob jelly.
She loved gardening and experimented with many kinds of vegetables and flowers. One year she successfully grew peanuts.
Many residents of Enosburg Falls may remember buying her red raspberries, which she sold for 25 years.
She loved owls and had an extensive collection of over 900 owls.
Rhona was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A lady with a heart of gold. It is time for her rest in everlasting peace with the Lord.
Besides her parents and husband, Rhona was predeceased by one half sister, Una Corey; one half brother, Robert Zimmerman; and two grandchildren, Jamie and Nathan Oligny.
She is survived by her children, Suzette Trudell and her husband Roger of Ooltawah, Tenn., Vance Oligny of Moreno Valley, Calif., Suzann Bergeron and her husband Roger of Burlington, and Lucy Tatro of Enosburg Falls; seven grandchildren, Michaela and Talya Trudell, Andrew Bergeron, Matthew Tatro, Pamela (Tatro) Bartlett and her husband Thomas, Kyla Hartigan and her companion, Nathan Sartwell, Errin Hartigan and her companion Brian Estes; four great-grandchildren, Amelia Bartlett, Andrea Bartlett, Ruby Sartwell, and Isaiah Sartwell.
In keeping with Rhona’s wishes she will be cremated and there will be no funeral services or visiting hours. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg Falls.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Enosburgh Ambulance Service, 83 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, Vt. 05450.
Spears Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WILTON GOODWIN ROWSE
RICHFORD - Wilton Goodwin Rowse, age 88, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at the Haven Health Care Facility in St. Albans.
He was born Oct. 10, 1916, in Pawtucket, R.I., the son of the late Henry and Alice (Goodwin) Rowse.
Wilton was a 1935 graduate of Richford High School and as a young man he was active in baseball and enjoyed watching all sports. He was employed with the Department of Agriculture with the Soil Conservation Service for 32 years retiring in 1980. He was a 75-year member of the Richford First Baptist Church, and also a member of the Richford Masonic Lodge, and the American Legion Post 12 of Richford. He served in the Naval Air Corp and the Army during World War II. He was also active in Richford town affairs serving as selectman and on the school board. One of his favorite pastimes was working in his garden.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Litchfield) Brown - Rowse of Richford, they were married on Jan. 8, 1956; his step–daughters, Barbara (Brown) Carlson and her husband Martin of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and Susan (Brown) Shirley and her husband Harry of Lewes, Del.; his grandchildren, Tanya Carlson, Tiffany Shirley, and H. Whitfield Shirley III; his great-grandson, Hunter Wiswall; one brother and his wife, Henry and Helen Rowse Jr. of Montgomery, Vt. and Deland, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Herman, Richard, Owen and Phillip.
The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks to the Franklin County Home Health Agency and to the employees at Haven Health Care for the exceptional care given to Wilton.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Richford First Baptist Church with Pastor Lyle Willey officiating. Interment will be held next spring in the Richford Center Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Richford First Baptist Church, School St., Richford, Vt. 05476 or to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
IDA BERNADETTE LAROCHE
HIGHGATE CENTER -- Mrs. Ida Bernadette Laroche, 74, a resident of the Highgate Center community for over 50 years, died early Sunday morning, Feb. 13, 2005, in Redstone Villa in St. Albans City with family by her side.
Born in Westford, Vt., Aug. 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Dorilla Pigeon. She was married to George Laroche who predeceased her, Nov. 14, 2000. She was a longtime member of St. Louis Roman Catholic Parish.
Ida leaves her three daughters, Diane Pion and her husband Michael of St. Albans, Patricia Laroche of St. Albans and her fiancée Stephen Jones of Enosburg and Julianne Devaney and her husband Kevin of Highgate Center; five grandchildren, Christina Stine Armand II and Gary Laroche and Logan and Taylor Devaney; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Laroche of Swanton; as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides her husband George, Ida was predeceased by her two sons, Bernard in 1974 and Armand 1985.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lamkin Street, Highgate Center. Father John J. Meagher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours.
Gifts in Ida’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vt. 05466.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton.
MICHAEL CLAYTON “MICKEY” LYFORD
SWANTON -- Michael “Mickey” Lyford, 58, a longtime resident of Monument Road in Swanton, died on Feb. 11, 2005, at his home with his loving family by his side.
“Mickey” was born in Granville, N.Y. on Jan. 31, 1947, the son of Roland “Lefty” and Elaine (Clow) Lyford and was married to Gloria (Hedges) Lyford in 1967.
Michael attended school in Northfield, Vt. where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Green Mountain Boy's State. He was a star athlete in soccer and basketball. His high school performance distinguished him as all-time leading scorer for the Green Mountain Soccer league, and included top scorer for basketball his senior year. He continued his education receiving his Bachelors degree in education, holding a double major in physical education and history at Norwich University with the following collegiate achievements: Dean's List, National Honor Committee, outstanding athlete in soccer earning MVP, All New England, Small College All-American, and holder of several school records, including all-time career leading scorer in soccer. He was later inducted into Norwich University's Soccer Hall of Fame.
After graduating from Norwich University, he began his teaching career in physical education and coaching in 1970 at Sacred Heart High School in Newport, Vt. His next 14 years in education and coaching were spent at Missisquoi Valley Union High School, where he was loved and respected as a teacher and soccer coach, earning four state high school titles and elected Twin State Coach in 1982. After leaving his career in teaching, he worked several years for Central Vermont Public Service. Mick was a passionate hunter, sportsman, avid golfer and member of the Champlain Country Club, humbly holding three “hole-in-ones.” Far beyond the athletic and academic achievements in his life, Mick had a wonderful gift of being able to reach his fellow man in countless ways with his love and compassion. He will always be remembered by his family, friends and community as a wonderful mentor and friend. He was a confidant, leader, counselor, colleague, and role model for his family, neighbors and students. The example he set of being a loving companion, partner, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, coach and teacher will influence the lives he touched during his time with us.
Mickey leaves his wife, Gloria, of 37 years and their children, Hannah Jean Lyford of Middletown, Conn., Daren Charles and Alecia of Arkadelphia, AR, Jeffrey Michael and Melissa Medor of Swanton; grandchildren Brianna Eileen Lyford and Michael Dylan Lyford; brothers Brian Lyford and K.G. of Wells and Mel Lyford and Deborah of Groton; sister Gena Glidden and Scott of St. Johnsbury; mother-in-law, Mrs. Goldie Hedges of Northfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Rosanna Hedges of Hinesburg, Barbara Hedges of Northfield, Peggy and Clyde Bartlet of Alburg, Sandra and Michael Abascal, Gladys and John Bean and Audrey Lyford all of Northfield; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to all our extended family members, especially Dawn Mulheron, our beloved friends, compassionate caregivers, members of the medical community and the community of Swanton.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at 7 p.m. at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Visiting hours will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 until 7 p.m. Internment will take place in the spring in the Lyford family lot in Peacham, Vt.
Gifts in Mickey’s memory can be made to The Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund in C/O Arnold S. Leonard M.D., PhD, Riverside Professional Building, Suite #818, 606 24th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55454.
EILEEN MARION DURKEE
EAST HIGHGATE -- Eileen Marion (Thibault) Durkee, age 78, died on Feb. 11, 2005, at Northwestern Medical Center. Eileen was born on April 13, 1926, in Franklin, to Ernest and Bernice (Duffy) Thibault. She attended school in Franklin. On June 16, 1943, she married Osborne S. Durkee Sr.
During their first years of married life they lived in New York State while Ozzie was enlisted in the Army. While in New York Eileen worked in the local bakery. Their oldest son Osborne Jr. was born in Nyack, N.Y. In 1947, they retired to Vermont buying the Sloan Farm, which they operated until her husband’s death. Eileen worked 33 years for Fonda Container Corp. in St. Albans. After her retirement, she continued to dedicate the rest of her life to her special son, Jim, who was seriously injured in a car accident at the age of 16.
She is survived by her four children, Osborne Jr. and wife Barbara of Coupeville, Wash., Mark and wife Lynn of St. Albans, Jim Durkee of Highgate and Diana Morgan and fiancée John O’Hara of Highgate; her grandchildren Shawn, Jeff, Jocelyn, Michael and Joshua; plus several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; and sister Kathleen Craig of Oklahoma; her sister-in-law Jean and special friend Georgette Johnson. Her husband died on Aug. 7, 1973; her mother and father; and two brothers, Clyde and Earl, also predeceased her.
Eileen’s family and friends will remember her with fond memories of how much she loved them and their visits, enjoyed cooking wonderful family dinners and putting together puzzles, crosswords, and taking care of their pet Rabbit “Peanut.” She loved watching her birds and feeding them, especially her Cardinals. She enjoyed watching her soap operas, especially the “Young and the Restless” and kept the family up on the adventures. She enjoyed playing games and cards with her children and took great pleasuring in winning.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. from the St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lamkin Street, Highgate Center. Father John J. Meagher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Durkee family lot in St. Louis Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours.
Gifts in her memory may be made to the Highgate Volunteer Fire Department, Highgate Center, Vt. 05459 or to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Inc. P.O. Box 22, Swanton, Vt. 05488.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton.
DOROTHY ROSE RICHARDS
ST. ALBANS -- Dorothy Rose Richards, 91, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 12, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center. Dorothy was born in Fairfax on Oct. 31, 1913, the daughter of Wesley and Jenny (Ward) Leonard.
She was married to Homer Richards who died in 1977.
Dorothy worked for the American Woolen Mills in Winooski.
She is survived by her children Betty Ann Primeau of St. Albans, Marilyn Letourneau and her special friend John Flood of Highgate Center, Homer R. Richards and his wife Kolleen of Swanton, and Gary Richards and his wife Faye of Georgia. By her grandchildren, Debbie, Laurie, Larry, Mark, Brian, Paul, David, Lisa, Scott and Mary; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren,
She is also survived by her brother, Worthington Leonard, and his wife Gloria of Pawtucket, R.I.; her brother-in-law Wilbur Richards and his friend Bernice Campbell of St. Albans; her sister- in-law Virginia Cross and her husband Burton of St. Albans; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her son, Paul Richards in 1953 during the Korean Conflict; her sisters Bessie Sweeney, Mildred Burnam, Marjorie Possey, and Gladys Gabaree; and her brother, Barney Leonard.
Visiting hours will be held in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a Funeral Service following at 4 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495-2073, or to the Vermont Cancer Center, 149 Beaumont Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05405-0075.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
BETTY FIFE LAMPMAN
COLCHESTER -- Betty Fife Lampman, 85, of Alshire Road, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2005, in Haven Health Care Center in St. Albans.
Betty was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Richford, the daughter of Donald and Josephine Vien Fife.
On April 1, 1942, she married Leonard H. Lampman Jr. in All Saints Catholic Church in Richford.
Betty is survived by her loving husband Leonard, to whom she has been married to for 62 years, and their children, Peter Lampman and his wife Tara of Chapin, S.C., David Lampman and his wife Diane of Hinesburg, and Linda Dumas and her husband Craig of Land O’ Lakes, Fla.; her grandchildren, Amy and Alison Dumas and Ian Lampman and her great-grandsons, Brent and Andrew.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, Feb. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home Route 7 in Milton. Burial will be in the spring in the fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home of Milton.
