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CHAN HARPER
KEY COLONY BEACH, Fla. - H. Chandler Harper died at his home in Florida on March 2. He was 85. Although he had had the usual small problems with heart and stroke, he was healthy and active until he died and remembered by his friends for having fun.
He married Mary Elizabeth Dunning on Sept. 7, 1946, in the family garden in Westtown, Pa. She predeceased him in 2002.
Chan and Mary were rooted in Pennsylvania and the Florida Keys. They had lived in Philadelphia, Westtown, Minneapolis, Tolchester, and Maryland, before settling in Key Colony Beach, but they also had incurable wanderlust. They spent 35 years boating and cruising and lived aboard in the Keys for several of those years. Starting in 1948, they toured the country regularly and once "moved" to Gallup, New Mexico, for three months so he could photograph the landscape, she could paint, and they could escape the hurricane season. He continued to travel after Mary's death including two East Coast trips from southernmost Florida to northernmost Vermont.
Born on Sept. 10, 1919, in West Chester, Pa., Chan was the son of Roy C. and Edythe (Chandler) Harper. He attended West Chester area schools, and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the outset of World War II. He rose through the enlisted ranks, completed OCS, and saw service in England, France, and Germany. He matriculated at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and joined Scott Paper Company.
Survivors include one son and his wife, Dick and Anne Harper of Highgate Springs; a brother-in-law, John Dunning of Pennsylvania; one grandson and his wife, Karl and Donna Schraut of Barre; one granddaughter and her husband, Kristina and James Lynch of Berkshire; two great-grandchildren; one first cousin; a niece and nephew; and several grand nieces and grand nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents; and one great-grandson.
A service of remembrance for both Mary and Chan will be held at the Downingtown, Pa. home of John Dunning on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. Burial at sea will be scheduled at the convenience of the family. Friends may make contributions to a local arts council or to the friends of Bill W., in lieu of flowers.
Those planning to attend the service may call 868-3351 for directions and information.
MARIAN ALLEN STARK
WESTFORD - Marian Allen Stark of Westford, Vt. died Sunday, Sept. 11, at the age of 84 of pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Marian was born on Jan. 11, 1921, in Herkimer, N.Y. to Jessie and Sherwood Allen. The oldest of three children, she graduated from high school in Glens Falls. She was studying nutrition and took evening Spanish classes, where she met her husband, John Newhall Stark. Married on Oct. 3, 1942, their union was a fruitful one, which yielded nine children.
While raising their growing family, Marian worked alongside her husband John when he was a general practitioner in New York. They moved to Waterbury, Vt. in 1958 and bought their farm in Westford in 1968. The old farmhouse in Westford needed a lot of renovation, which Marian dove into with her usual zeal as a jack-of-all-trades. She often joked that the best hairspray she ever used was plaster dust. Her husband could be more of a talker than a doer, so when he was on call for a weekend, she did occasionally knock out a wall in his absence.
After buying the farm in Westford, they became gentleman farmers: John being the gentleman, Marian being the farmer. They raised cows, geese, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses. She rose at 4 or 5 a.m. daily for morning chores and then got back to the house in time to make lunches for her children and husband and pop a dozen cookies in the oven. Some of her children grumbled that they always got home baked cookies and never got any Twinkies. Her daughters were reluctant milkmaids for the afternoon shift. Most of her sons had already flown the coop, but they had the habit of flying back in for a month or few and got roped into chasing down wayward cows wandering around Westford.
In the late 1970s she started one of the first cross-country ski businesses in Vermont. In her 60s, after Marian’s youngest had graduated from high school, she dealt with the empty nest syndrome by training to become a lifeguard. She had a lively mind and loved to travel. She read voraciously and did the jumble puzzle in the Free Press daily. She and her husband traveled to India in the 70s, Europe in the 80s, and went biannually to Costa Rica in the 90s. She returned from her river cruise down the Mississippi the day before she died.
Marian was well loved for her generosity, keen wit, and good humor. She liked a good joke and if it was a little salty, so much the better. Her laugh was cherished and stood out in a crowd. She was a sportswoman who was game for anything whether she had prior experience or not. She first tried parasailing at the age of 80.
She did extensive volunteer work including Meals on Wheels, COTS, and church work. In Waterbury, she started the downhill ski program for school children and organized numerous church suppers. She was a community leader and was one of the founders of the planning commission in Westford. She established and ran the Westford food shelf out of her home.
Marian was predeceased by her husband John; and sisters, Carrie Stiles and Nancy Knight. She is survived by her nine children: Ben Stark and Barb Cady of Westford, John Stark and Cher Rinder of Middlebury, Jeff Stark and Ruth Murphy of Westford, Tim Stark and Vanessa Allen of Westford, Bill and Suzanne Stark of Frisco, N.C., Carma Stark and Bill Tuthill of Westford, Karen and Bill Torrey of West Bolton, Amy Stark and Jeff Maynes of Huntington, and Holly Stark and Bryan Carson of Middlebury.
She is also survived by 27 grandchildren: Tim, Chris, Lacey, Wayne, Michelle, Molly, Paris, Pilar, Bow, Abbott, Alex, Liberty, Ali, Glory, Toni, Chris, Jay, Josh, Brett, Abby, Willy, Aubrey, Morgen, Ashley, Hayley, Connor, and Max.
She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren: Jack, Tucker, Marin, Riley, Mary, Rowan, Chris, Chas, Kelly, Katie, Christopher, Zachary, Megan, and Owen.
Her service will be held at the United Church of Westford on Friday at 11 a.m. Hours before her death, Marian requested that we have a big party, which will be held immediately following the service at the Red Brick Meeting House. You are invited to speak at the service if you have a story or memory you wish to share.
In lieu of flowers, you may choose to make a donation to Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS) at 278 Main, Burlington, Vt. 05401.
MARIE B. ‘YOLANDE’ GRANGER
Funeral services for Marie B. "Yolande" Granger, who passed away on Sept. 2, 2005, were held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with the Reverend Leonidas B. Laroche celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Assisting was the Reverend Mr. Dwayne Langlois, Deacon of Holy Angels Parish. Music was by guitarist and vocalist, Gail Perras. The Holy Scripture was proclaimed by Deacon Langlois. Eucharistic gifts were presented to the altar by Yolande's grandchildren, Tyler and Mikaila Stanislas, and Robert Granger. Words of remembrance were shared about “Meema” by Tyler and Mikaila.
In attendance was representation from Beth El Court neighbors, the former Cornerstone Restaurant, Holy Angels Parish, St. Albans City Police Department, Vermont State Police, Cioffi's Real Estate and Corner Store, and T & M Construction Company.
Urn Ark Bearers were Yolande's two sons, Bryan Granger and Steven Granger, and her two grandsons, Tyler Stanislas and Robert Granger.
Following the Mass, a reception was held at the home of Brenda and Mark Lucas.
Assisting the family was the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.
GORDON HECTOR BEYOR, SR.
HIGHGATE FALLS - Gordon Hector Beyor, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of this community, died Friday evening, Sept. 9, 2005, at the Haven Health Center in St. Albans Town.
Born in Highgate Falls on Sept. 15, 1914, he was the son of the late James and Alma (Greenia) Beyor. He attended Highgate schools and in 1940 was married to the former Mary Cook, who survives him.
Gordon was associated for many years with the former Sheldon Pulp and Paper Mill, retiring as a shift supervisor. For several years he served the Town of Highgate on the selectboard and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Louis Roman Catholic Church. He will be especially remembered for his love of hunting and fishing.
Besides his wife of nearly 65 years, Mary Beyor of Highgate Falls, Gordon leaves three sons and their wives, Gordon L. Jr. and Pauline Beyor of Alburg, Avery G. and Connie Beyor of Highgate Center, and Arvis H. and Helen Beyor of Springfield, Tenn.; one daughter, Sandra Daniel and husband Edward of Swanton; three sisters: Loretta Paquette of St. Albans, Barbara Stewart of Highgate Falls, and Arlene Trahan and husband Bernard of Highgate Center; one brother, Osbourne Beyor and wife Mae of Highgate Falls; grandchildren David Beyor and wife Dawn, Meredith Daniel-Prowse and husband Tom, Aimee Beyor-Reynolds and husband Timothy, Jeremy Daniel and wife Heather, Isaac Beyor and wife Lisa, Laurette Daniel and fiancé Michael Patten, Angela Beyor, Avery Beyor Jr., Jason Beyor and Matthew Beyor; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brandon Reynolds, Autumn and Nevaeh Beyor, Benjamin Prowse and Trent Beyor; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gordon was predeceased by a grandson, Brian Beyor, and by four brothers, James, Philip, Phelos and Maynard Beyor.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 15, 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 the Beyor family lot in St. Louis Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Gifts in Gordon’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or to the Katrina Relief Fund, in care of the, American Red Cross, Northern Vermont Chapter, 29 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, Vt., 05401-3323.
MAURICE LEOPOLD CADIEUX
SWANTON, Vt. / HOLIDAY, Fla. - Maurice Leopold Cadieux, 80, a native and longtime resident of Swanton and for the past 10 years of Holiday, Fla., died late Saturday evening, Sept., 10, 2005, at The Vermont Respite House in Williston.
Born in St. Albans, July 12, 1925, he was the son of the late Leopold and Annette (Viens) Cadieux. He attended St. Anne’s Academy and, on June 17, 1950, married the former Lorraine Brosseau, who predeceased him on May 25, 1995 after 45 years of marriage. Maurice will be remembered for his pride in his family, his home and his wheels.
From 1952 to 1959, Maurice and his family lived in the Schenectady, N.Y. area where he was associated as a steam fitter for the former General Electric Company.
Returning to Vermont in 1959, he became self-employed and later, as a truck driver, held various jobs which locally included Vermont Dress Beef and Swanton Packing. He later retired from Holmes Transportation. He was also retired from the Teamsters Union Local 597. In earlier years he assisted in the operation of the Cadieux family farm located on the Tabor Point Road in West Swanton.
Maurice was a lifelong parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1090, St. Albans and Lodge 1429 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. He was also a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Aripeka, Florida Lodge 2520.
Maurice leaves his four children: Susan Krupp and her husband, David of St. Albans, Dr. Michael Cadieux and his fiancée, Cecelia Muskett of Albuquerque, N.M., David Cadieux and his wife, Stacy of Highgate Center, and Lisa Cadieux and friend, Victor Calderon of Burlington; four grandchildren: Renee Cadieux of Burlington, Patrick Cadieux of Albuquerque, N.M. and Lucas and Hannah Cadieux of Highgate Center; one sister, Aurora Vosburgh and her husband, Lawrence of Holiday, Fla.; one brother, John Cadieux and his wife, Wanda of Port Richey, Fla.; as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Jeannine Duchaine and Pauline Stearns; and three brothers: Norman, Bernard and Armand Cadieux.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Interment will follow in the family lot in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Gifts in Maurice’s memory may be made to The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495, or to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 30 Farrell Street, South Burlington, Vt. 05403.
PAULINE PEARL ‘POLLY’ HILL
SWANTON - Pauline “Polly” Hill, 84, a lifelong Swanton resident, died unexpectedly, Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, in her Swanton Village Green Apartment.
Born in Swanton, June 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late William and Phoebe (Lafountain) Searles. She attended St. Anne’s Academy and was a lifelong parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary where she was also a member of the Altar Society.
In earlier years Polly worked at the former Village Dinette, but will be best remembered for the many years she spent as a caregiver, working seven days and nights a week to care for the elderly residents of the Swanton community. She was also well known for her great sense of humor.
Polly leaves her son, Jim Hill and his wife, Shirley of Swanton; her grandchildren: Pamela Beauregard of Johnson, Deborah LaPan and her husband, Kevin of Swanton, Kimberly Paquette of Burlington, Paul Dubie and his wife, Wenita of Morrisville, Melissa Cooper and her husband, David of Highgate Center, Michael Dubie and his wife, Janice of Hyde Park, and Cindy Smith and her husband, Ted of Cumming, Ga.; two special nieces, Clarabelle LaCasse and her husband, Winston of Franklin, and Linda Demar and her husband, David of Milton; and several great-grandchildren and many, many friends.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Judith Dubie on Sept. 9, 1997; and two sisters, Dora Lafountain and Margaret Searles-Gagne, as well as two brothers, Howard and Roland Searles.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father John J. Meagher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Hill / Dubie Family Lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Polly’s memory may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton Vt. 05488.
MARY MEIGS NEWTON
BURLINGTON - Mary Meigs Newton, 81, died Saturday morning, Sept. 10, 2005, in Haven Health Care in St. Albans. Mary was a longtime resident of Burlington. She was born Feb. 16, 1924, in Johnson, the daughter of Harry Davis Newton and Mary Meigs Newton.
Mary was raised in Johnson and was a graduate of Johnson Normal School. She taught primary school in Woodstock. Mary was employed for 32 years by The Lane Press in Burlington as a proofreader. She retired in January 1990, from the Offset House in Essex.
After her retirement, Mary was involved in a senior citizens group in Burlington and taught Sunday school at the First Congregational Church in Burlington. She was an avid reader.
She is survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents; a son, Thomas Gary Newton; and a brother, Malcolm Newton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church in Morrisville. Visitation will be Tuesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Laporte Cemetery, Morrisville.
White-Fiess Funeral Home of Morrisville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Vt. and N.H. Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427 B, Concord, N.H. 03301-5004.
SHAUN ERIC SMITH
SOUTH HERO - Shaun Eric Smith, 27, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at his home on Dubuque Lane in South Hero.
Shaun was born March 21, 1978, in Burlington, the son of Linda (Gardner) Smith and the late Eric J. Smith of South Hero. He attended Folsom School in South Hero and graduated from the Essex Technical Center Marine Technology program with honors.
Shaun was a “gentle giant” with an infectious laugh and a true love for life. He truly lit up a room when he entered. His special qualities included his love of music and art. He loved to cook and share his recipes. He was an avid reader and wrote poetry as well as short stories.
Shaun is survived by his mother Linda; his maternal grandmother, Una Gardner; and his two brothers: Gregory V. Smith and his wife, Rachel and their children Meghan, Nathan and Sophia of Grand Isle; Christopher E. Smith and companion, Kathy Tourville, along with their children Eric Smith, Alex Smith and Chelsea Tourville of Grand Isle. He also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his father, Shaun was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Van T. Smith and Helen (Middleton) Smith of Orange, Va.; and maternal grandfather Edward A. Gardner of South Hero.
Shaun will be deeply missed by his family and friends for the stories he would tell, the jokes he would share and the good times he would recall spent with those around him. Shaun had a love for animals and will be missed by his two dogs, Jake and Max, who were always at his side. Shaun was valued for his creative spirit, his sense of humor, his wide smile and for the joy he brought to those he loved, for he was truly loved.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Route 2 in South Hero. Burial will follow in South Hero Village Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to South Hero Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 365, South Hero, Vt. 05486-0365.
Shaun’s family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home located on Route 7 in Milton.
