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PEGGY LEE STEWART FRENCH
TAOS, NEW MEXICO - Peggy French, 52, a long time resident of Taos, N.M., died unexpectedly, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at her home.
Born in St. Albans, Vt. on Oct. 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Stewart Sr. and Barbara (Beyor) Stewart.
She grew up in Highgate Falls and later made her home in Taos, N.M. Peggy loved the climate and way of life in New Mexico. She was in the first graduating class of Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1971 and also graduated from Lyndonville College. A short time later, she moved to New Mexico and graduated from the University of New Mexico with her doctorate in acupuncture and massage. Her adult life has been spent operating a private practice and helping others.
Throughout her life, she has worked with health care professionals toward the common goal of healing and caring for people. Peggy had an adventurous spirit and loved life. She was an avid walker in the mountains of New Mexico. She loved being a mom to her two boys. She enjoyed stitching, sewing, reading, hiking, traveling, music and dance.
Peggy’s husband, Joe Hoar, also passed away on Dec. 31, 2005. She leaves her two sons, Jesse French and Caleb French of Taos, N.M.; and two stepdaughters, Alicia Buckingham of Albuquerque, N.M. and Sarah Buckingham of Taos, N.M. She also leaves her mother, Barbara Beyor Stewart; a sister, Marie Stewart Martel; and a brother, Stanley “Butch” Stewart Jr., all of Highgate Falls, Vt. Peggy leaves a niece, Miranda Martel King and husband, Andrew of Highgate Center; and two nephews, Heath Martel and wife, Sheree of Highgate Falls, and Lance Martel and wife, Shari of Swanton. She left aunts, uncles and eight very special great nieces and nephews. Cousin, Tammy Billiel of Alburg, Vt. and friend, Donna Boudreau of Georgia, Vt., were two special people in Peggy’s life.
She was predeceased by her father, Stanley Stewart Sr. in 1984.
Peggy was a thoughtful, kind, gentle and loving person and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, in Taos, New Mexico.
JUDY O. WELLS
SHELDON VILLAGE - Judy O. Wells, 64, a resident of the Sheldon community for nearly 40 years died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2006, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington with her loving family at her side.
Born in Fairfield, Vt. on April 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late, Kenneth and Dorella (Tatro) Gage. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans and on July 16, 1960, was married to Ruben L. Wells, who survives her.
Judy worked several years as an inspector for Peerless Clothing in St. Albans, retiring in 2003. In earlier years she worked for The Abbey Catering Group providing meals for the Sheldon Elementary School. She will always be remembered for the love she had for her grandchildren, working in her flowers, sitting on the porch, drinking coffee and spending time at Lake Carmi.
In addition to her husband Ruben Wells of Sheldon Village Judy leaves four children: Kirk Wells and his wife, Melissa of Swanton, Tina Arel and her husband, Chris of Enosburg, Tyson Wells and companion, Dara Bessette of Sheldon and Tonya Butcher and her husband, Mike of St. Albans; 12 grandchildren: Justin Wells and his wife, Krista, Hilary Wells, Samantha Martin, Paige Wells, Kaley Arel, Vickie Arel, Nicki Arel, Brandon Wells, Jordan Wells, Michaela Butcher, Kaitlin Butcher and Ashley Butcher; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bertina Wells of Highgate, Kenneth Wells and companion, Marie Root of St. Albans, Steve and Ann Wells of Grand Isle, Louise and Larry Raymond of Enosburg and Richard and Sue Wells of Swanton; a good friend, Carmen Wiley of Swanton; close family friends, Sue and John Reed of Sheldon and Teddy and Ann Cook of Colchester; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at 11 a.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Father John J. Meagher, SSE will officiate. Interment will take place in the spring at the Wells family lot in the Sheldon Village Cemetery.
There will be no public calling hours but family and friends are invited to a reception following the services at the Wells family home, 1314 Main St. in Sheldon Village.
Gifts in Judy’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vt. 05495.
LAWRENCE ‘BUDDY’ GODIN
RICHFORD - Lawrence “Buddy” Godin, age 82, passed away peacefully to join his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at the Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Richford on Aug. 10, 1923, the son of the late Isidore and Meriza (Gendron) Godin.
Buddy attended school in East Berkshire. He was a dairy farmer in Franklin County for 40 years and was a member of the St. Albans Co-Op, spending most of those years in West Berkshire where he was proud of his herd of Jersey’s and the quality they produced. After his retirement in 1984 he worked for the Richford Country Club, where he took pride in seeing the results of his work for people to enjoy. For several summers he kept the Richford Park looking beautiful, always taking care of it as his own.
He loved to pick berries, work in his garden, playing cards and being with his family. He loved to read and listen to the news and had a vast knowledge of world events that he enjoyed discussing. Buddy also liked to watch hockey.
He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 2610. While living in Berkshire he held many official town elected positions.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend, always putting others ahead of himself. Buddy was a proud man, with strong family values and deep religious faith, who enjoyed being around those he loved.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Noella (Lefebvre) Godin of Richford. They were married March 13, 1946. He is also survived by his children: Diane Murray and her husband, Pat of Waterbury, Michael Godin and his wife, Mary of St. Albans, and Steven Godin and his wife, Sylvia of Cabot; his grandchildren: Jeffrey Murray of Shelburne, Jason Murray of Sarasota, Fla., Stacey Godin, her fiancé Jeff Desrochers and their child Dylan, all of Alburg, PFC Ryan Godin of Ft. Drum, N.Y., Jessica Godin of Caldwell, N.J., and Gabrielle Godin of Montpelier; his brothers and sisters: Lorette Larose and her husband, Claude of Franklin, Jane Godbout and her husband, Normand of Spartanburg, S.C., Claire Godbout of Richford, Lucien Godin and his companion, Pam Lesperance of St. Albans, and Raymond Godin and his wife, Aline of Richford; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Julie Paul of Sutton, Que, Margaret Meunier of Actonvale, Que, Lucien Lefebvre of Sutton, Que, George Lefebvre and his wife, Angele of Sutton, Que, Raymond Lefebvre of Drummondville, Que, Jane Lefebvre of Sutton, Que, and Bertha LaBonte of Cowansville, Que; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Rita Desnoyers; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Yves Godbout, Norman Desnoyers, Rejane Godin, Aime Paul, Conrad Meunier, Maurice Lefebvre, Edward and Edna Lefebvre, Renee Lefebvre, and Arthur Lefebvre.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Richford. Interment will be next spring in All Saints Cemetery in Richford.
Visiting hours will be held today, Jan. 6, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.
For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the All Saints Catholic Church, 152 Main St., Richford, Vt. 05476 to be used to help the church with the purchase of sacred vessels in Buddy’s memory; or Richford Ambulance Service, Main St. Richford, Vt. 05476.
THELMA G. PION
FAIRFIELD - Mrs. Thelma G. Pion, age 78, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2006, in the Northwestern Medical Center, following a brief illness. Thelma was born in Fairfield, Aug. 21, 1927, daughter of the late Milford and Melvina (St. Germain) Pelkey. She married Romeo R. Pion June 4, 1949.
Thelma was on the waitstaff at the Cornerstone Restaurant for several years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 321, of St. Albans.
Her survivors include her husband of over 56 years, Romeo, of Fairfield; her sister, Shirley Varriole of Riverview, Fla.; her brothers and their spouses: Philip and Katherine Pelkey of Jericho, Richard and Barbara Pelkey of Georgia; her brother-in-law, John Minor of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Irene Minor; and her niece, Patricia Pelkey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Interment will be next spring in the Pion family lot in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider masses. An online condolence book has been established for Thelma’s family at the Brady & Levesque Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
THELMA G. PION
FAIRFIELD - Mrs. Thelma G. Pion, age 78, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2006, in the Northwestern Medical Center, following a brief illness. Thelma was born in Fairfield, Aug. 21, 1927, daughter of the late Milford and Melvina (St. Germain) Pelkey. She married Romeo R. Pion June 4, 1949.
Thelma was on the waitstaff at the Cornerstone Restaurant for several years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 321, of St. Albans.
Her survivors include her husband of over 56 years, Romeo, of Fairfield; her sister, Shirley Varriole of Riverview, Fla.; her brothers and their spouses: Philip and Katherine Pelkey of Jericho, Richard and Barbara Pelkey of Georgia; her brother-in-law, John Minor of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Irene Minor; and her niece, Patricia Pelkey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Hane, 85 South Main St., St. Albans, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Interment will be next spring in the Pion family lot in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider masses. An online condolence book has been established for Thelma’s family at the Brady & Levesque Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
LESLIE H. ‘TOM’ AIKEN
NORTH BENNINGTON - Leslie H. “Tom” Aiken, 84, a former resident of Route 67A, North Bennington, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Crescent Manor Care Centers following a brief illness.
Born in Fletcher, Vt., Jan. 14, 1921, he was the son of the late Homer and Alice (Taylor)Aiken. He received his education in the North Cambridge, Vt. schools. Mr. Aiken was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the 52nd Field Artillery Batallion from Oct. 6, 1942 until Dec. 7, 1945.
He married the former Inez LaPlant on Feb. 25, 1946, in Cambridge. Mrs. Aiken died Oct. 18, 2003.
In earlier years Mr. Aiken was employed by the Vermont Railway. He later worked for many years as a carpenter at the Bennington Display Company.
An avid outdoorsman he especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping on Lake Champlain. He also enjoyed puzzles, woodworking and playing horseshoes.
Survivors include three daughters: Darlene Harwood of Bennington, Shirley LaCross of South Carolina and Kuloa Grover of North Bennington; two sons: David “Jack” LaPlant of North Bennington and Leslie H. Aiken of Pownal; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Buick of East Fairfield, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial will take place in the family lot in Binghamville Cemetery in Fletcher, Vt. where committal services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at 12 p.m.
Should friends desire contributions in memory of Mr. Aiken may be made to the family for a memorial through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, Vt. 05201.
KAREN LYNN MAGNAN
FAIRFIELD / ESSEX JUNCTION - Karen Lynn Magnan, 38, ascended into Heaven to sleep with the Angels on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, from her home, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Burlington, on May 22, 1967, the daughter of James and Nancy (Geelhart) Benjamin.
Although Karen’s life was short, she accomplished much. She liked and excelled in many phases of life, like cooking and writing poetry, but her main interest was in agriculture and the family life style it offered. As a child and young lady she nurtured the love of the land and animals, especially cows and horses, by spending as much time as possible on her parents and grandparents farms in East Franklin. Karen graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1985 and from UVM in Agriculture in 1989. While at UVM she accomplished many honors. She was one of the founders and first president of CREAM, a student operated and managed dairy. Karen also was on the UVM cattle judging team, was a finalist in the Harry S. Truman award program, and spent one summer in Washington, D.C. as part of Sen. Leahy's staff. Upon graduation she managed the family farm in East Franklin. Under her control the herd milk average was one of the highest in the County and was selected as Ben & Jerry’s farm of the month in August of 1992.
On May 29, 1993, Karen married Joseph Magnan and moved to Fairfield to begin her family life. Karen quickly became an integral member of the Magnan Bros. Dairy Inc. She served as secretary/treasurer of the corporation, and excelled at organizing and managing multiple farm responsibilities. Karen founded the 4-H horse club "Pony Pals" which is very popular with the children of her community and was very involved in school including the E.L.F program and St. Patrick's activities.
Although Karen' s accomplishments were many, her greatest strength was how she handled difficulties. Her strong drive and desire to help others before herself has left all who knew her with strong admiration and inspiration. Her main love was that of her children which lasted to the very end. Among her hardships was her eight-year battle with breast cancer. The pain she endured, especially the last year, while she held on for her children and family was heroic. The last three months, when she was with us through the holidays, were against all odds as she made major contributions to happiness for her children and family. At midnight she and her children welcomed in the New Year with a toast. Twenty-one hours later she was summoned home to the Lord to help keep all land both beautiful and bountiful. We love you Karen and will never forget you. For every time we see crops grow and landscapes become more beautiful we know you are with us.
Karen is survived by her husband, Joseph, and their three special children, Shannon, Thomas, and Maria Magnan, all of Fairfield; her parents, James and Nancy Benjamin of Essex Junction; her sister, Debra Crook and her husband, Ken, and their children, Sarianna, Carl and Sean of Whangeri, New Zealand; her sister, Susan Scarano and her husband, Michael of Wappinger Falls, N.Y.; her brothers, Stephen Benjamin of Boca Raton, Fla., Jeffrey Benjamin and his wife, Spryng, and children, Hannah and Danielle of Johnson, Vt., and Timothy Benjamin of Essex Junction.
She also leaves her father and mother-in-law, Henry and Loretta Magnan of Fairfield; and brothers and sisters-in-laws: Gabrielle Tiffany and her husband, Michael, and their children, Emmett, John, Michelle, Hannah and Margaret of Fairfield, Martin Magnan and his wife, Susan, and children, Elizabeth and Sarah of Fairfield, Sarah Bentley and her husband, Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., Peter Magnan of Fairfield, Mark Magnan and his wife, Judy, and their son, William of Fairfield, Brendan Magnan of Milford, Conn., Matthew Magnan and his wife, Elaine of Fairfield, and Andrea Magnan of Fairfield. Karen also leaves many friends and beloved extended family members. Karen was predeceased by her grandparents, Newell and Charlene Benjamin, Mary Ellen and Percy Geelhart; and a brother-in-law, Francis Anthony Magnan.
Karen’s family would like to thank Dr. Hyman Muss, Dr. Terry Rabinovich and the Hospice VNA staff, especially Lisa Wester, Martha Brown, Sue McKenzie and Tanya Cimonetti for their excellent care and many kindnesses during Karen’s illness. Also thank you to her very special aunt, Mary Bates.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fairfield. Father André Houle will be the celebrant. Interment will be this spring in East Franklin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Shannon, Thomas and Maria Magnan College Fund, c/o Jim Benjamin, 17 Greenwood Ave., Essex Jct., Vt. 05452; or Hospice of Chittenden County, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
LARRY F. YOUNG
Larry F. Young, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2006, surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter Donna Marie. He was born Sept. 27, 1927, in East Berkshire, the son of the late Irving F. and Clara (Longe) Young. He worked for the Gilbert Candy Co. and A.A. Asletine Food Co. while living in Vermont.
In 1943 he served in the Army at Fort Dix, N.J., where he met and married his former wife, Rose Mary Reardon. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by an infant daughter. He was also predeceased by a brother, Donald Young; and four sisters: Thelma Nutting, Elizabeth Macomber, Ruth Green, Shirley Lavoie, their spouses and a dear friend, Agnes Niebuhr.
He is survived by his son, Michael Young and Karen, and a grandson, Zachery of Pittsburg, Pa.; and his daughter, Donna Marie and husband, Rondal Wood of Tabernacle, N.J. He is also survived by one brother, Douglas Young and wife, Judy of Jacksonville, Texas; and two sisters, Kathleen and her husband, Winston Spears of Vero Beach, Fla. and Margaret Bero of St. Albans, Vt.; many nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousins, Billy Longe and wife, Beatrice, Richard Longe and wife, Shirley; and a special nephew, Wayne Young and wife, Marion. He will be missed by all who knew him - his many friends in Island, N.J.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Tabernacle, N.J. Interment will be held next spring in the family lot in Sheldon Springs.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Young’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
KARL E. DeVINE
FERRISBURGH - Karl Ernest DeVine died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in the family home at Little Otter Farm surrounded by family and friends. His health had been failing health for several years. He was born on Feb. 23, 1916, on Cream Hill Farm in Ferrisburgh, the first son of Faith (Chapman) and Ernest DeVine.
Karl attended Vergennes High School, Lyndon Institute and UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an infantryman in the European theater during World War II. Known as the “old sergeant, ” Karl retired from the Vermont National Guard (Vergennes Unit) as a Sergeant First Class. He was a Life Member of the Vergennes American Legion Post 14 and served in several capacities. As the Americanism Officer, he was instrumental in establishing the tradition of lining the streets of Vergennes with American flags on all federal holidays. He was known for his talks and demonstrations of the history of the American flag that he gave to clubs and elementary school classes. The year 2005 marked his 65th year as a Ferrisburgh Grange member and he had served at local, Pomona, state and national levels. He was named the “King of Ferrisbugh Recycle” for his efforts at establishing and supporting a local recycle center. Many young people including his own children had Karl as an instructor for Hunter Safety. Karl was a member of the New Haven Congregational Church. His organizational memberships included the New Haven and the Ferrisburgh Historical Societies, American Society of Dowsers and Rokeby. He was always looking for an opportunity for community service and to tell a local history-based story. Known to locals as a resource for the history of Ferrisburgh, many school children called him over the years for help on school projects. In 1940, Karl was one of 162 entrants in the Boston Marathon and finished in the upper third of racers.
As a young farmer, Karl was an enthusiastic first member on the Board of Directors for Addison County Field Days. Upon leaving farming, Karl worked for a company that eventually became Agway and was assigned to the Essex Junction store from which he retired. His continued interest is farming remained evident when at age 88, he was still competing in the handmowing contest at Addison County Field Days.
In June 1946, he married Beatrice Cook, who predeceased him in 1997. He is survived by his three children, Karlene DeVine (Lt Col, USAF ret) of Ferrisburgh, Randy DeVine of Fairfax and Nancy DeVine of Prescott, Ariz. In December 1998, he married his “college sweetheart, ” Bernice Hurlburt Whitney, who predeceased him in 2004. He is survived by her three children: Alan Whitney of New Haven, Carlene Salois and husband, Verlin of East Glacier, MT and Cheryl Werner and husband, David of Middlebury; brother, Albert DeVine; sister, Mary Rossier and her husband, Douglas; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews; special family friend, Tammy Sprague and daughter, Kristina and son Larry.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Vergennes American Legion. Interment will be in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Karl believed that commitment and community service is what made a family and neighbors a community. In his honor, contributions of your time or money may be made to the agency or charity of your choice.
