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DOUGLAS D. TOBIN
UNDERHILL - Douglas Donald Tobin, 84, a lifetime resident of Cambridge and Underhill, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Nov. 27, 2005. He was born in Cambridge, Vt. on May 15, 1921, the youngest of eight children of the late Hugh and Anna (Purdy) Tobin.
Doug grew up on a small hill farm (Cady Hill) in Cambridge. He attended Cambridge High School, and after his sophomore year, the family moved into Cambridge Village. On Oct. 18, 1939, Doug became a victim of infantile paralysis. It was extremely serious, and Doug became one of the first iron lung patients at the Mary Fletcher Hospital, staying in an iron lung, flat on his back for over six months. In spite of this, Doug was not seriously depressed and always upbeat. Since he had enough credits, he was able to receive his high school diploma in June of 1940.
Through fund raising efforts by many in Cambridge and beyond, Doug was able to go to Warm Springs, Ga. for rehabilitation. In an interesting sidelight while there, Doug met President Franklin D. Roosevelt and while an aide pushed his wheelchair past President Roosevelt, the wheel ran over the President’s toe. Apparently, no great harm was done.
After returning to Cambridge, Doug took a correspondence course in radio repair arranged by the State of Vermont. He started repairing radios in his father’s shop and soon had a good repair business. In the fall of 1945, his father purchased a shop and home on Main Street in Cambridge where he soon had a booming repair business, and as soon as television came into the area, he built a large business which would eventually include several trucks and men repairing, selling and installing TV’s, radios and many other appliances. Although Doug was in a wheel chair for the rest of his years, he learned how to drive with hand controls, was as avid deer hunter (from his automobile) and shot several deer over the years. In 1950, Doug built a new shop further west on Main Street and in 1958 added a new home on the side of that shop. For several years he was treasurer for the Village of Cambridge.
On June 2, 1966, Doug married Marian (Adams) Hutchins, “the love of his life.” In 1966, Doug sold his business and went to work for IBM in Essex Junction. Both he and Marian worked there until their retirement in 1983. In 1969, Doug moved to Underhill where he and Marian built a beautiful home.
Doug enjoyed his retirement years with Marian doing some traveling and working on the Tobin family genealogy. In addition, he was a member of the Old Vermont Cemetery Association and its treasurer for several years. In spite of a bad auto accident in 1991, in which Doug lost an eye, he remained very upbeat, optimistic, and was an inspiration to all those who had the good fortune to know him.
He is survived by his wife Marian Tobin of Underhill; stepson Jerry Hutchins and his wife, Linda of Eagle Bridge, N.Y.; two sisters, Jennie McEwing of Essex Junction and Ella Manning of Norwich, Conn.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.
He was pre-deceased by two sisters, May Haskins and Cecile Boyd; three brothers, Harold, Henry and Harlie.
Visiting hours will be held today, Nov. 29, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home Fairfax Chapel, Fairfax. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Cambridge United Church, Cambridge, Vt. with the Reverend Craig Benson co-officiating with Pastor Bob Magie of The Essex Alliance Church co-Officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Mountain View Cemetery, Cambridge, Vt.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Doug’s memory may be made to The Visiting Nurses Association, 1100 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446; or to Essex Rescue Squad, 1 Educational Drive, Essex Jct., Vt. 05452. Those who wish may forward their on line condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman of the A. W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
NANCY JANE COMINGS
RICHFORD - Nancy Jane Comings, age 81, wife of the late Herbert Comings, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, at her home in Richford.
She was born in Scottdale, Pa. on Aug. 29, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Merritt) Percy.
She was a resident of Richford most of her life and along with her husband owned and operated Sweat - Comings Furniture Company in Richford. She became the President of the Company upon the death of her husband in 1979 and served in that capacity until her retirement in 1995. She was a 1945 graduate of the University of Michigan and was also a director of the Peoples Trust Company in St. Albans since 1991. She was an avid reader. She also enjoyed being with her family although her greatest love was working along side her husband.
She is survived by her sister with whom she made her home with, Millicent Percy of Richford; her nieces and nephews, Susan and Paul Morrissey and their family of Medford, Mass., Steven and Margaret Tringale and their family of Reading, Mass., Daniel & Debbie Kelly and their family of Georgia, Vt., and Mary Kelly and her fiance, Robert Reil of South Burlington, Vt.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Comings on Oct. 3, 1979, they were married July 17, 1946. She was also predeceased by her older sister, Ann Wesley.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2005, at 2 at the Spears Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Richford. There will be no visiting hours.
Entombment will take place at the Comings Family Mausoleum in the Hillside Cemetery in Richford at the convenience of the family.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
VINCENT JARVIS
ISLE LA MOTTE - Mr. Vincent Jarvis, 72, a lifelong Isle La Motte resident died Sunday morning, Nov. 27, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City.
During his working lifetime Vincent had many different occupations, including dairy farming, milk hauling, a several year association with General Electric in Burlington and carpentry. He was an avid bowler and fisherman and was a lifelong communicant of St. Joseph Parish in Isle La Motte.
He was born in Isle La Motte on Oct. 18, 1933, the son of Paul and Hazel (Mitchell) Jarvis. He attended Isle La Motte schools, was a graduate of St. Anne’s Academy in Swanton and served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On May 1, 1957, he married the former Jacquelin Jarvis, who survives him.
In addition to his wife of 48 years, Vincent leaves one daughter, Julie and her husband, Dennis Irick of Alburg; three sons, Lee and Anthony of Isle La Motte and Gene and his wife, Jennifer of Alburg; three grandchildren, Ashley Jarvis, Tori Jarvis and Josh Bohannon; one brother, Gary and his wife, Martha; and one sister, Joan Greene, all of Ocala, Fla.; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Art and Ursula Toutant, Reginald and Lorna Jarvis, Ray and Anita Bruley and Frank and Diane Jarvis; and many nieces and nephews.
Vincent was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Hazel; a son, Neil; and a brother Robert.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Mission, Main Street, Isle La Motte. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Jarvis family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m.
DAVID RICHARD UNWIN
SWANTON - Funeral service were held Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home. The Reverend Marcheta Townsend pastor of the Isle La Motte United Methodist Church officiated. Music was provided by organist and soloist, Mary Jo Gillilan.
Among the delegations in attendance were representatives from Swanton Village and Town Offices, Franklin County Home Health Agency, Vermont State Police, Total Home Center.
Interment followed in the Unwin family lot in Riverside Cemetery with The Reverend Mrs. Townsend reading the committal prayers.
The bearers were Bernard Thompson, Albert Kinzinger, Gary Bouchard, Terry Hakey, Keith Wilson and Burton DeCarr.
MARJORIE ANN ‘JOY’ SMITH
WEST BERKSHIRE - Marjorie Ann “Joy” Smith, age 80, wife of James C. Smith, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Haven Health Care Facility in St. Albans.
She was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Herbert and Edith (Curry) Hill.
Joy was a professional nurse in New York City before marrying James in 1958. She then devoted her life to family and home care. Her outstanding skills and talents in cooking, sewing, all artistic crafts, and family nurturing provided a full time career as a homemaker.
Her husband James, family and friends are going to miss Joy dearly. Her love, wisdom and presence have enriched the lives of everyone who has known her
She is survived by her husband, James C. Smith of West Berkshire; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Evelyn and Charles Thor of Floral Park, N.Y., and Holly and Laurent Gosselin of Frelighsburgh, Canada; seven step-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren.
A time of visitation will be held at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls today, Nov. 28, 2005, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the West Berkshire Cemetery
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
GERARD A. ROCHELEAU
ST. ALBANS - Gerard A. Rocheleau, 84, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Northwestern Medical Center following a long illness with his family at his side. He was born in Swanton, Vt. on Oct. 22, 1921, the son of the late Olores and Laura (Laroque) Rocheleau. On Aug. 15, 1942, in Holy Angels Church, Gerard married the former Mildred Bessette, who survives him.
Gerard served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force. He then retired from the Central Vermont Railroad after 37 years of service. Gerard was a member of Green Mountain Post 1, American Legion, St. Albans Lodge 1566, B.P.O.E., Holy Angels Parish, Champlain Country Club and the Central Vermont Railway Veterans Association and U.T.U. He spent his retirement winters in Orange City, Fla., loved to golf, was an avid gardener and was an entrepreneur of many delights.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Millie Rocheleau of St. Albans; his five children: Mr. & Mrs. Norman (Marie Ann Rocheleau) Boucher of Cape Canaveral, Fla. and their sons, Michael Boucher, Dr. Matthew Boucher and his wife, Dr. Danielle Boucher and Jeffrey Boucher and his wife, Leslie, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis (Carolyn Rocheleau) Yandow of St. Albans and their children, Selina Bartemy and her husband, Ron, Anthony Yandow and his wife, Tracy, Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Martha Rocheleau of St. Albans and their children, Nicole Ward and her husband, Carl, Jason Rocheleau and his wife, Cathy, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis (Linda Rocheleau) Mitchell of St. Albans and their children, Tammy Yates and her husband, Tom, Christopher Pigeon and Amanda and two step-children, Kevin Mitchell and Kathy Mathieu, The Reverend & Mrs. Craig (Candace Rocheleau) Smith of Shelburne and their children, Laura Smith and Karen Smith; his sister, Jane Tatro of Sheldon; his brother, Roger Rocheleau of Weathersfield, Conn.; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to his parents, Orlores and Laura, Gerard was predeceased by his brothers, Marcel (Mac) Rocheleau, Gaston Rocheleau; and his sister, Germaine Rocheleau.
The family extends their gratitude for the wonderful care given by the staff of Franklin County Rehab, Dr. Frank Zsoldos and the nursing staff and comfort care of Northwestern Medical Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Lake Street. Interment will be in the family lot at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Gerard's family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Hospice Program of Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or the Vermont Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association, c/o Department of Neurology, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, Vt. 05401.
HILDRED V. MENARD
MAQUAM SHORE / HIGHGATE, Vt. - Mrs. Hildred V. Menard, 74, a longtime Highgate resident and most recently of Maquam Shore Road in Swanton, died Friday morning, Nov. 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family following an illness of several months.
A homemaker and a devoted mother, wife and grandmother, Hildred’s family was the most important thing in her life. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Louis Church in Highgate Center where she belonged to the Ladies of St. Anne and served on the parish Bingo Committee. Hildred was also an accomplished seamstress and crafter whose well-known specialty was handmade wedding bears.
Born in Highgate on Nov. 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Cook) Beyor. She attended Highgate schools and on Feb. 11, 1950, was married to Lucien Menard who survives her.
In addition to her husband of 55 years, Hildred leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jane Menard of Highgate; her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Daniel Desorcie of St. Albans, Spring and Eugene Perras of Franklin and Penny Nye of Highgate; her grandchildren, Cindy and her husband, John Lafayette, Jennifer and her husband, Gary Corey, Victoria Nye and her special friend, Kevin Kelsey, Elizabeth Nye and her fiancée, Trevor Marsha, Benjamin Nye, Desarae Perras and her special friend, Bradley Gabree, Kristian Perras and his special friend, Jessica Laframboise, Rebecca Menard and Daniel Menard; her great-grandchildren, Colton and Justin Lafayette and Faith and Griffin Corey; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beatrice who was very special to Hildred, and her husband Charles Cook of St. Albans and Pearl Longley of Connecticut; another brother-in-law, Reginald West of Sheldon; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Menard of St. Albans; many nieces, nephews and cousins and many beloved friends including one very special, longtime friend, Wilena Davis of Florida.
Along with her parents, Hildred was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Marion and Clyde Perry, Gladys Beyor, Bernadette and Dwight Walker, Rita West, Carl and Gloria Beyor, Kenneth and Emma Beyor and Kenneth Longley; her father and mother-in-law, Lucien and Delia Menard; and her sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ada and Phillip Beyor and Sylvester Menard.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 30, 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 Menard family lot in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Gifts in Hildred’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health/Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, 05478; or to the American Lung Assn. of Vt., 30 Farrell Street, South Burlington, 05403.
On line condolences may be directed to the Menard family via: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
Mom, we will love you always and honor you for your strength and guidance in all our lives. What you have given your family will never be forgotten.
Sleep with the Lord, Mom until we are together again.
Your family.
RAYMOND E. DeVARNEY, JR.
GEORGIA - A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Raymond E. DeVarney Jr. on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Holy Angels Church. Father Maurice Roy was the celebrant. Altar servers were Knights of Columbus members Norman Bushey and Fabio Choiniere. Holy Scripture Lessons were read by 4th Degree Member Norman Bonnette. The Holy Angels Choir, of which Raymond was a member, sang the Mass, under the direction of Mary Jo Gillilan. Soloists Charles Bettis Sr. sang “How Great Thou Art” and Mary Jo sang “Beyond the Sunset.”
Raymond’s casket was escorted to the altar by Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly 1149, under the direction of Commander Russell Porwitzky. A guard of honor was present from the Green Mountain Post 1 of the American Legion, under the direction of Fred Bliss.
Also attending were representatives of Knights of Columbus Council 297, Robert E. Glidden Post 758 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Georgia Fire Department, St. Albans City Fire Department, Arrowhead Aeromodelers, Champlain Collections, and former employees of General Electric and Union Carbide Consumer Products.
Following the Mass, proper fond remembrances were shared by Robin Morrill.
Bearers were Raymond’s grandson David Shappy, nephew Randy Blake, foster daughter Robin Morrill, and friends David Vincent, Ed Pilon and Leslie Combs.
Following Prayers of Final Commendation and Committal by Father Roy, the American flag from the Korean veteran’s casket was presented to Raymond’s wife Barbara DeVarney by James Brouillette, who represented the veteran’s organizations. A luncheon was served for family and friends and hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in their Club on Lake Road.
Friday evening, the Knights of Columbus Assembly posted guard at the casket and presented a solemn proclamation with a rosary service to Raymond’s family. The proclamation was read by Grand Knight Daniel Bois. Friday afternoon, Father Roy held a Christian Wake Service with Raymond’s family in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
REJEAN LUSSIER
ST. ALBANS TOWN - Rejean Lussier, 60, a lifelong area resident, died tragically Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, while hunting on his St. Albans Town property.
Rejean owned and operated a dairy farm on the Middle Road in St. Albans Town for 35 years. Born in St. Michel, Quebec, Canada on Feb. 10, 1945, he was the son of Albert and Claire (L’Ecuyer) Lussier. He attended schools in St. Albans and on Feb. 18, 1967, married the former Bonnie Toof, who survives him.
In addition to Bonnie, his loving wife of 38 years, Rejean was the beloved father of son Michael and his wife, Theresa (Parks) Lussier, and daughters Kim Lussier and her husband, Chad Hurlbut, Katie Lussier O’Brien and her husband, Casey O’Brien, and Marcy Lussier. Rejean was the proud grandfather (Pep) to Shaina, Karly, Hilary, Jack, Kaylee, Connor, Gavin and Kami. He is also survived by his mother, Claire Lussier and close friend, Maurice Laroche; his brothers, Claude and Norman; his sisters, Diane, Denise, Lorraine, Gisele, Monique, Sue, Micheline and Carol; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Rejean was predeceased by his father, Albert; a brother, Richard; and a brother-in-law, Bruce Olds.
He will never be forgotten and we will always be proud to say Rejean Lussier, yes, he was our Dad!
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. from Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, Lake Street, St. Albans City. Father Maurice J. Roy will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the Lussier family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Gifts in Rejean’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children.
