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Gertrude M. Fontaine
July 9, 1922 - May 29, 2013
Gertrude M. Fontaine, 90, of Derby, VT passed away on May 29, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born July 9, 1922 in Newport, VT a daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Gokey) Cheney. On December 29, 1947 she married Lawrence Fontaine who survives her.
Mrs. Fontaine was Post Master for the United States Postal Service in the Town of Morgan where she retired after 12 years of service. She also worked as a telephone operator for several years in Troy, VT.
She enjoyed cooking much to the delight of her family and friends. She knitted 11,000 pair of mittens for charity and formerly worked on upholstery.
She and Lawrence made several trips to Florida over many years during the winter months. She was always willing to give a hand to her friends and neighbors.
She is survived by her husband Lawrence Fontaine of Derby, VT, by her children: Stephen Fontaine of Beecher Falls, VT, Dennis Fontaine and his wife Nancy of Twin MT, NH, and Laurie Fontaine of Derby, VT, by her grandchildren: Melanie Walker and her husband David, Stephen Fontaine and his wife Lauren, Sarah Fontaine, Brian Fontaine, Adam Fontaine, and by her great grandchildren: Jacob, Jonathan, and Jessalyn Walker, and by Tyler and Gavin Fontaine and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Sherman Fontaine, by a grandson Matthew Fontaine and by the following siblings: Earl Cheney, Nelson Cheney, Maynard Cheney, Edna Liberty, and Rita Berthiaume.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday June 6, 2013 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT on Thursday June 6, 2013 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Lillian Mary (Allen) Willis
August 3, 1927 - May 17, 2013
Lillian Mary (Allen) Willis (85) passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 in Newport @North Country Hospital with her family by her side. She was born August 3, 1927 in Mansonville, Quebec, to Leon and & Erdine (Gibeau) Allen.
Lillian was a an active member of the Order of the Eastern Stars, holding many positions in the Troy, Newport and Island Pond Chapters until she was no longer able to attend. She worked for many years as a waitress at the Green Valley Restuarant in Troy. She retired from Bogner of America in 1985. After retirement, she kept busy doing various sewing jobs and watching Tyler Paxman, from the time of his birth until he went to school, who became a very special "grandson" to her.
On May 10, 1947, she married Malcolm (Pete) Willis. She is survived by the following family, Four sons and their wives, Dennis and Linda Willis, Gary and Fay Willis, Keith and Jackie Willis, and Jim and Janet Willis. Seven grandchildren, Rick Willis and partner Terry Davis, Robbie Willis and wife Marnie, Carrie Lamadeliene and partner Justin Wright, Roy Willis and partner Athena Farrar, Jessie Willis, Melissa Laramie and husband Philip, and Lynn Willis and partner Joe Brooks. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren and four great great granchildren. Sisters Pauline Haney and husband Tom, Ernestine Monfette, Albertine Woodard, Maxlene Mongeau and husband Rick, brother Lyle Allen and wife Sue, sister in laws, Thelma Willis, Mildren Allen, and Betty Allen and by her sister-in-law Esther Allen. Many nieces and nephews in VT, NY, MA, NH, NC and Quebec.
She was predeased by her husband Pete, grandson David, grandson Jason Lucier, great great grandson Trevor, several brothers, one sister, and several brothers and sister in laws.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-aire Activites Fund, 35 Bel-aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Therese A. Doyon
October 4, 1928 - May 19, 2013
Therese A. Doyon, 84, of Lowell, VT passed away on May 19, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born on October 4, 1928 in Winooski, VT the daughter of Leo and Aurore (Charpentier) Bonneau.
On August 16, 1949 she married Gaston Doyon who survives her.
Therese and her husband farmed in Lowell for 29 years. She was a past member of the Ladies of Ste Anne and she taught catechism in Lowell for many years and she ran the kitchen at St. Ignatius Church. She was always ready to lend a helping hand in the community. She made cakes for different occasions and also ceramic arts and crafts.
She loved to have her family come for visits as she derived great pleasure from her family. She also enjoyed many activities with her husband including playing cards, bingo, entertaining and traveling. She enjoyed bowling and going to music events with her husband and she was a di-hard red sox fan.
She is survived by her husband Gaston Doyon of Lowell, VT and by her children: Madeleine Greenway and her companion Gerry Green of Lowell, VT, Marielle Tetreault and her husband Roger,Jr of Westfield, VT, Marcel Doyon and his wife Catherine of Denver, Colorado, Maurice Doyon and his wife Jacqueline of Manchester, NH, Aline Bathalon and her husband Guy of Derby, VT, and Paul Doyon and his wife Pauline of Westfield, VT, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother Bernard Bonneau and his wife Fernande of North Troy, VT, by her sisters: Martha Limoges and her husband Real of Troy, VT, and Celine Leblanc and her husband Norman of Jericho, VT, and by her sister-in-law Mary Bonneau of Lowell, VT. She was predeceased by two children Michael and Agnes, by her granddaughter Sandra, by her sister Maria Lamarche three brothers: Jean Paul, Gerard, and Ange Marie.
Friends may call from 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday May 23, 2013 at St. Ignatius Church in Lowell with the Rev. Ladislaus Whelinde celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery, Lowell, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Ignatius Church, 151 Hazen Notch Road, Lowell, VT 05847. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Clair J. Stouffer
December 8, 1942 - May 25, 2013
Clair J. Stouffer, 70, of Derby, VT passed away suddenly on May 25, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born on December 8, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA, the son of Clair and Jean (Malseed) Stouffer, Jr. On June 15, 1982 he married Carolyn Rueckert who survives him.
Clair was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a master’s degree. He was a teacher at WestPoint Prep School in Monmouth, New Jersey for many years. He was a member of the Board of VT Farmers markets and he and his dog Eddie were Delta Pet Partners Therapy Dogs. He loved to display at the various farmer’s markets.
He is survived by his wife Linn Stouffer of Derby, VT, by his children: Jason C. Stouffer of Houston, Texas, and Ashley L. Stouffer of Newport, VT. He is also survived by his brother T. Bradley Stouffer and his wife Nancy of Holland, VT and by his sister Charon Whitesell and her husband Thomas of Tequesta, FL and by several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Michael William Reidy
October 18, 1955 - May 17, 2013
Michael William Reidy, 57, born October 18, 1955 and raised in Holden, MA died at his home on May 17, 2013 in Jay, Vermont after a long illness.
He leaves his devoted wife Michelle, step mother Phyllis Handy, his children Nils, Hannah, and Shon Reidy, Jr; Jess and Zander Melo, Missy Ruggles, Kevin and Bethany Bonneau, his siblings Timothy Reidy of Colorado and Carolyn Reidy-Ruberti, Joseph Reidy, and Susan Huntington all of Massachusetts, many nieces, nephews, and cousins and countless lifelong friends.
Michael is predeceased by his father Edward Reidy who died in January 2012, and his mother Ruth (Lynch) Reidy who died in January 1991.
Michael was a loving husband, father, brother, son and friend. Michael, sometimes known as Full Blast, lived his life to the fullest. He was captain of his fishing vessel “The Valkyrie”, a regatta winning sailor, and a maritime adventurer. The world was a better place with him in it.
We will be celebrating Michael’s life on June 1, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at his home in Jay, Vermont at 135 Elm Drive where he lived with his family. Immediately following his celebration Michael will be buried in the small town cemetery on Cemetery Road in Jay, VT.
If you would like to send flowers please contact Spates The Florist in Newport at 802-334-8330. Donations also welcome to the family to help defray expenses. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Kenneth W. Page
September 2, 1921 - May 26, 2013
Kenneth W. Page, 91, of Derby, VT passed away on May 26, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born September 2, 1921 in Morgan, VT, the son of Guy and Freda (Nichols) Page. On April 7, 1950 he married Dorothy White who survives him.
Kenneth was a veteran of WW11. He was a machinist at Linton Industries in Derby Line, VT for many years. His love was his appliance shop at his home Derby, VT where he also enjoyed people coming to visit.
He was a member of the Church of God in Derby, VT.
He is survives by his wife Dorothy Page of Derby, VT by his son David Page of Island Pond, VT, by his brother Bruce Page of Southwick, MA, by his sisters-in-law Phyllis Page of Holland, VT and Anne Page of Florida and by his brother-in-law Charles Moulton of Charleston, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers: Stanley Page, Andrew Page, Floyd Page, Ronald Page Killed in Action in WW11, Ovis Page as an infant, by his sister Maxine Moulton, by his half brother Ernest Wheeler and by his half sister Ella Grady.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday May 31, 2013 at the Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Full military honors will be held. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Church of God, P.O. Box 245, Newport, VT 05855. or to the Holland Methodist Church, P.O. Box 681, Derby, VT 05829. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Marguerite Chapdelaine
August 13, 1918 - May 27, 2013
Marguerite Chapdelaine, 94, of St. Albans, VT passed away on May 27, 2013 in St. Albans. She was born August 13, 1918 in Beebe, Quebec the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Langevin) Martel. On February 21, 1944 she married Rene Chapdelaine who predeceased her in 2004. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed working on cross word puzzles, jig saw puzzles, playing bingo and watching westerns on television.
She is survived by her children: Norman Chapdelaine of St. Albans, VT, and Raymond Chapdelaine of Stowe, VT. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Leo Martel, and by three sisters: Germaine Belleville, Alexandra and Antoinette.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday May 31, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday May 31, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT from 9:30-10:30 A.M. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Richard (Rick) C. Caples
June 5, 1947 - May 24, 2013
Richard (Rick) C. Caples, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 24, 2013 surrounded by his family at the VA Hospital in White River Junction, VT. He was born in North Troy, VT on June 5, 1947 the son of Edward Caples and Beverly (Bolio) Caples. When Rick was a young he joined the military then worked at Jay Peak, Hayes Ford, Ethan Allen, Butterfields, and IBM.
He married Joyce (Jones) Caples on March 23, 1968. He loved fishing, bingo, and playing cards. Rick is survived by his wife Joyce, by his two sons: Richard Caples, Jr, and Roy Caples and his wife Naomi all of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Savannah and husband Jason Williams, Ross, Heather, Patrick, Johnny, and Nicholas, by his great grandchildren: Emmett, Wrangler, Denim, and by his ex-daughter-in-law Althea Crocker.
Rick is also survived by his two sisters: Linda and husband Steve Star of Florida, Diane and husband Tim Bleau of Essex, VT, brothers: Spike and wife Mary Caples of Mississippi, and Chris Caples of N. Dakota, and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both his parents and by a brother Kirby Caples.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the North Troy Village Cemetery with full military honors. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
Lyle James Cargill
September 3, 1920 - December 16, 2013
Lyle James Cargill, 93, of Derby, VT passed away on December 16, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born on September 3, 1920 in Morgan, VT to Bernie and Ola (Elliott) Cargill. He graduated from Derby Academy in the class of 1938. On June 22, 1944 he married Cleora Ewens who predeceased him on May 8, 1961. On October 19, 1963 he married Edith Nichols who survives him.
Lyle was a foreman for State Highway Department. He was also a dairy farmer and logger during his lifetime.
He was an avid fisherman and Boston Red Sox Fan. He enjoyed playing cards, cutting firewood, making wooden toys and crafts and he loved his dogs.
He is survived by his wife Edith Cargill of Derby, VT, by his children: Dwight Cargill of Fairfax, VT, Duane Cargill and his wife Linda of Montana, Colleen Gray and her husband Reginald of Charlotte, VT, and Brian Cargill and his wife Marilyn of Bristol, VT, by his step-children: Reginald Gray of Charlotte, VT, Stuart Gray of Concord, VT, and Gary Griffin of Brandon, VT. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Everett and Clifton Cargill, by his sister Florence Rivard, and by his brother-in-law Floyd Page. He was also predeceased by two nieces: Katherine Rivard and Sarah Cargill and by his nephew Clifton Cargill, Jr. A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday May 31, 2014 at the Morgan Center Cemetery with Rev. Robert Cargill officiating. Should Friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
