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RONALD D. ‘CODY’ WRIGHT
St. Albans
3/5/2008
Funeral services for Ronald D. “Cody” Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, were held on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Heald Funeral Chapel with the Reverend William D. Simmons, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Musical selections, “Amazing Grace,” “In the Garden,” and “How Great Thou Art” were sung by those in attendance and accompanied by organist, A. James Cota. A special CD, “Wind Beneath My Wings,” was played. An afghan made by Cody draped his casket during the visitation and funeral. Words of remembrance were shared by Christy Dion, Dawn Coolbeth, Alan Vincelette Jr. and Lacey Wolcott.
In attendance and forming a Guard of Honor were members from Green Mountain Post 1, American Legion and Robert E. Glidden Post 758, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Also in attendance was representation from Bellows Free Academy of Fairfax, Martha’s Kitchen, Heritage Lane, Peoples Trust Company, Franklin County Probate Court, Northwestern Medical Center, Redstone Villa Nursing Facility and the King’s Daughters Home.
Casket bearers were Alan Vincelette Jr., Carlton Elliott, Scott Coolbeth, Scott Dion and Brett Elliott.
Following Prayers of Committal by Pastor Simmons, the American flag from the Vietnam War veteran’s casket was presented to his step-son, Alan Vincelette Sr., by James Brouillette, representing the veteran’s organizations. A Final Salute was then accorded the veteran by the Honor Guard. Interment followed in the family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
A luncheon was then served in the Friendship Room of the First Baptist Church hosted by the church family.
Assisting Ronald’s family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.
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ARMAND ‘LEO’ BEGNOCHE
St. Albans
3/5/2008
Funeral services for Armand Leo Begnoche, who passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, were held on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 2 p.m. in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church with the Reverend Herman Benjamin officiating. Musical selections, “Old Rugged Cross,” “Amazing Grace,” and “On Eagles Wings” were sung by those in attendance and accompanied by organist, Martha Maxfield. A special poem, “When Winter Comes,” was read by Reverend Benjamin. “Memories of My Pepere” were by grandson, Nathan Reed, and “Remembering Dad” was by daughter, Sue Reed.
In attendance and forming a Guard of Honor were members from Green Mountain Post 1, American Legion and Robert E. Glidden Post 758, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Also in attendance was representation from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Bellows Free Academy of St. Albans, TD Banknorth, Rixon’s Pharmacy, Dick’s Garage, Law Office Of Timothy Hurlbut, CDC Emergency Services Team, IBM Security Services, Chittenden Bank of Swanton, Mylan Technologies, Trust Company of Vermont, Franklin County Home Health Agency, Dickinson and Branon Family Dental Care, Upper Welden Street neighbors and former H.P. Hood, Inc. co-workers.
Casket bearers were Stanley Dukas, Maurice Lumbra, James Field, Luicen Hayes and Raymond Heald.
The Honor Guard offered a final salute to the World War II and Korean War veteran’s casket. The flag bearer was James Brouillette. Leo’s funeral procession then proceeded to Riverside cemetery in Swanton, passing by his late home on Upper Welden Street. Prayers of Committal were offered by Reverend Benjamin. Full Military Honors were accorded the veteran by the Army Joint Forces Head Quarters Honor Guard. OIC was SGT Brian Murray, the firing party members were, SPC Tim Graves, SPC Darrell McClay, SPC Michael Audette, and SPC Andrew Siegriest. The American flag from the veteran’s casket was folded by SGT Murray and SPC Graves and was presented to Leo’s wife, Elaine, by her grand-nephew, SPC Andrew Siegriest. Bugler was SFC Linda Walker. Interment then followed in the Begnoche family lot. Assisting Leo’s family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.
R. DAVID THOMAS, JR.
BAKERSFIELD
3/6/2008
R. David Thomas Jr., age 93, husband of Rev. Virginia C. Thomas, died Tuesday morning, March 4, 2008, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Church Street, Enosburg Falls. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Asaph’s Episcopal Church in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Mr. Thomas’s memory may be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, c/o Amy Adams - Treasurer, P.O. Box 276, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or to St. Asaph’s Episcopal Church, 27 Conshohocken State Rd., Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004.
RAY GERVAIS
St. Albans, Vt./Port Richey, Fla.
3/6/2008
Mr. Seraphin R. "Ray" Gervais, age 89, died Wednesday morning, March 5, 2008, in Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center, Hudson, Fla., following an extended illness. He was born in St. Albans, April 21, 1918, son of the late Joseph and Annette (Boucher) Gervais. On Sept. 27, 1947, Ray married Theresa Bechard, in Holy Angels Church.
Ray served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St. Albans. He became the fire chief of the FDR Veterans Administration in Montrose, N.Y. Twenty-six years ago, Ray and Theresa retired to winter in Florida and summer in St. Albans. Ray was a daily communicant at Mass during the winter months of St. James the Apostle Church in Port Richey, Fla., and summertime of Holy Angels Church in St. Albans. He was a member of the Cortland Engine Company, Franklin County Senior Citizens and was an avid square dancer.
Ray is survived by his wife, Theresa, of over 60 years; his daughter, Beth and her husband, Stephen Reverri; three grandchildren, Stephen Jr. and his wife, Erin Reverri, Brian Reverri, and Kevin Reverri; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Father Bernard Bechard, S.S.E., Jean-Paul and Florence Bechard, Mary Lamothe, Germain "Pete" and Margaret Bechard, Fernande Vosburgh, Lorraine Laba, Estelle Favero, Norman LeDuc; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Alphonse Gervais; sister, Florestine Gervais; and sister-in-law, Cecile LeDuc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his brother-in-law, Father Bernard Bechard, S.S.E., Saturday, March 8, 2008, in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Memorial Masses for the Repose of his Soul. Online condolences may be sent to Ray’s family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
JAMES R. ARTHUR
Shelburne/St. Albans, Vt.
3/6/2008
James R. Arthur passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. He was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y. on Sept. 30, 1913, the son of James H. and Harriet (Porter) Arthur.
He formerly resided in St. Albans, and was employed by IBM for 14 years in Burlington and Boca Raton, Fla. Prior to moving to Vermont, Jim was a Crew Chief at General Electric Flight Test Operation in Scotia, N.Y., where he was involved with new innovations in helicopters, including the building and testing of the first gyrocopter. There he earned his commercial Pilot Rating in Helicopters, even though he had never flown a fixed-wing aircraft.
As Jim’s family grew in Scotia, N.Y., he realized that he would need a bigger house. He decided to build a brick home on his own. Although he was an expert mechanic and metal smith in the Navy, he was not knowledgeable about house construction. However, by observing others and doing his own research, he built a brick home for his family in the evenings and on weekends, while still working at his daily job. When Jim visited the house many years later, the current owner complimented him on a “trouble-free house.”
Jim was known as an enthusiastic story teller. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and proudly served as a Chief Petty Officer and air crewman aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota, also known as “Battleship X.” He and his fellow crew members were awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for outstanding heroism in their action during the Battle of Santa Cruz.
He is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Flora; daughter, Flora Hurteau and husband, Timothy, of Georgia; grandsons, Matthew and wife, Sarah, of Arizona, Timothy J. and wife, Lisa; great-grandson, Porter of Georgia; son, Michael and wife, Maddi, of Essex Junction; grandson, Jeffrey and wife, Nancy, and great-granddaughter, Molly, of Colorado; granddaughter, Kelly of Colorado; daughter, Maureen Miller and husband, Edwin, of California; grandsons, Nathaniel, Zachary and Jacob, all of California; son, James C. and wife, Ikuko of California; and granddaughter, Yuri of Washington, D.C.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will take place at the Heald Funeral Chapel, 87 South Main St., St. Albans on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy, pastor of Holy Angels Church, officiating. Jim’s family will receive friends following the service until 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be this spring at the Vermont Veteran’s cemetery in Randolph.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
VINCENT PAUL MADDEN
South Burlington
3/11/2008
Vincent Paul Madden, who moved to South Burlington two years ago as a second retirement, died peacefully on March 8, 2008. He was 92 and remained hale and hearty to the last.
His children and their families were his foremost interest. After a long retirement in Savannah, Ga., Vince and his wife, Nancy (Riddle) Madden, moved to Vermont to be closer to their children.
Vince was born in Yonkers, N.Y., on Nov. 13, 1915. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. After the war, he found Nancy in California and they were married in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Jan. 15, 1950. Vince took advantage of the GI Bill to attend the University of Denver, where he studied Food Service Management, and his first professional job was director of food services for the University of Wyoming.
During his career, Vince worked in the New York and Washington, D.C. areas, responsible for regional food service operations. He was proud of his position as director of the U.S. Senate Dining Room during the late 1950s and recounted many humorous stories of interactions with the various hot-tempered and/or egotistical political leaders of the day.
After retiring in 1978, Vince joined an organization that sends U.S. volunteer experts to assist businesses in developing countries. He worked in Brazil, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Mexico, and Egypt. In every country, Vince formed lasting relationships with his business colleagues.
During his retirement, Vince pursued his love of cooking and found more time to play golf. He was known to always have a book in his back pocket - usually a spy novel.
Vince leaves his wife and their three children and families: Paul and Vanessa Madden of Sheldon, Vt. with their children, Nils, Rosalie, Laura Lee, Alexander and Melanie; Lee Madden and Gwen Trumbull of Brattleboro, Vt. with their children, Carrie and Cole; and Kathryn Madden and Roger Herzog of Watertown, Mass. with their children, Madelyn and Norah. From a previous marriage, he is survived by his daughter, Joan and Ron Sorensen of Palm Desert, Calif.; and six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Vince was predeceased by a son, Robert Madden.
A memorial service for Vince will be held in East Sheldon, Vt., on May 3, 2008.
HILDA J. DEMAR, R.N.
St. Albans/Irasburg
3/11/2008
Mrs. Hilda J. “Minnie” Demar, R.N., age 85, died Sunday morning, March 9, 2008, at the home of her sister, Lucille Kinerson, in Irasburg, following an extended illness, with Lucille’s loving family at her bedside. Hilda was born in East Highgate, July 17, 1922, daughter of the late Albert and Ida (Jutras) Menard.
She was a graduate of St. Albans School of Nursing and worked both at St. Albans Hospital and Kerbs Memorial Hospital, as well as private duty service in individual homes. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church. She was married to Carmino DeMarinis, who died in 1964. She later married Hector A. Demar on Dec. 19, 1969. Hector died Nov. 13, 1994.
She is survived by her sisters and their spouses, Marion Lussier of Exeter, N.H., Hortense Vanselette of Highgate Springs, Ruth and Leon Brosseau of Garden Grove, Calif., Lucille Kinerson of Irasburg, Anita Paradee of Enosburgh Falls; brothers and their wives, Daniel and Joyce Menard of Fairfield, Gerald Menard of Cathedral City, Calif.; sister-in-law, Teresa Menard of Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church with Father W. Andre Houle celebrating. Interment will be in the DeMarinis family lot in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Online condolences may be sent to Hilda’s family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
ANDREW A. LAMOTHE
Georgia
3/11/2008
Mr. Andrew A. Lamothe died a day after his 78th birthday, Sunday morning, March 9, 2008, in Haven Health Care Center following an extended illness. He was born in Watertown, Conn., March 8, 1930, son of the late Leo and Anna (Chevrier) Lamothe.
Aug. 15, 1950, Andy married Frances McKenny. He was employed as a dairy farmer for many years and later worked at the DeGoesbriand Hospital in Burlington before being employed by the Milton Creamery and Swanton Creamery. He was a former member of the Grange and the Loyal Order of Moose. Andy enjoyed many years of bowling, making wooden crafts, fishing and watching auto racing. He was always singing (usually his own compositions), riding his tractor, and spent a lot of time mowing his lawn.
Besides his wife of over 57 years, Frances Lamothe, he is survived by their seven children and their spouses: Allen Lee and Sandy Lamothe of Littleton, Colo., Patrick Andrew and Kathryn Lamothe of East Fairfield, Barbara Anne Lascelles of Shelburne, Douglas Arthur Lamothe and his companion, Alice Dunn, of Grand Isle, Debra Frances Lamothe of Georgia, Sandra Marie and Charles Wellman of Warner, N.H., Linda Jean and John Lane of Charlotte; 16 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Harvey of Canaan, Conn.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Roland, and sister-in-law, Dorothy Lamothe, and brother-in-law, Daniel Harvey.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, 2008, at 5 p.m. in the Brady & Levesque Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans, from 3 p.m. until the funeral time on Friday. Interment will be next spring in the Lamothe family lot in Hope cemetery. Memorials may be made in his memory to the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Georgia Meals On Wheels Division, P. O. Box 168, Winooski, Vt. 05404. Online condolences may be sent to Andrew’s family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home And Commemorative Services.
GLENDON R. BEYOR, SR.
BAKERSFIELD
3/12/2008
Mr. Glendon R. Beyor Sr., age 81 years, a lifelong resident of this area, died late Friday evening after a brief illness on March 7, 2008, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City.
Born in Bakersfield, Vt. on May 2, 1926, he was the son of the late James and Naomi (Britch) Beyor. He attended schools in Bakersfield and he spent most of his working life as an automotive and commercial mechanic.
Glendon leaves three sons, Glendon “Butch” R. Beyor Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Tennessee, James Beyor Sr. and his wife, Spring, of Highgate Center, and George Beyor and his wife, Noreen, of Swanton; two daughters, Nancy (Beyor) Meyers and her husband, Sherman, of Tennessee, and Martha (Beyor) Malone of Sheldon; one brother, Wayne Beyor and his wife, Evelyn, of Palmer, Mass.; several grand and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Floyd, Donald and Robert Beyor; and two sisters, Ruby St. Pierre and Beverly Martell.
The Beyor Family would like to like express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Glen’s extended family at Devyn’s for the many years of love and caring that they gave him.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, at 1 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, (868-3331). The Reverend Jason McConnell, pastor of the Franklin United Church, will officiate Interment Services at a later date from the Beyor family lot in Bakersfield. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service.
Gifts in Glendon’s memory may be made to the Franklin / Grand Isle United Way, 109 North Main St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
