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SHERYLE E. ‘DEE DEE’ CHURCH
Swanton
10/9/2008
Mrs. Sheryle E. "Dee Dee" Church, age 54, died Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, 2008, in the Northwestern Medical Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 29, 1953, in Hartford, Conn., daughter of Carroll and Elaine (Austin) Bryce. She married Norman Church, April 29, 1972.
She worked as a LNA at the St. Albans Health and Rehab Facility, formerly Haven Health Care, until August of this year. Dee Dee enjoyed bowling, Bingo, casino gambling, camping, and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a past member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 321.
She is survived by her husband, Norman; two children, Tina Burleson and her companion, John Clark, of St. Albans, and her son, Rick Church and his wife, Darcy, of Colchester; her father, Carroll Bryce and his wife, Venus, of Alburgh; six grandchildren: Brandon, Connor and Caleb Burleson, Jenna, Molly, and Tyler Church; her brothers and sisters, Stewart Bryce of Phoenix, Ariz., John Bryce and his wife, Jodee, of St. Albans, Susan Billodeau and her husband, Joseph, of St. Albans, Tammy Giglio of Colchester, Michael Bryce of St. Albans, and Christopher Bryce of Atlanta, Ga.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Elaine, in 1994; her father-in-law, Howard Church, in 1998; and a nephew, Shane Dash, in 1998; along with several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at 12 noon in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Interment will be in the Church family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 15825 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 140, Rockville, Md. 20855; or to the Stem Cell Research, National Institutes of Health 1 Center Drive, MSC 0188, Bethesda, Md. 20892-0199.
An online condolence book has been established for her family at the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com. The Church family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
MARIE ALICE DUCHESNEAU
St. Albans
10/9/2008
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mrs. Marie Alice Duchesneau on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Holy Angels Church. Father Maurice Roy was the Celebrant assisted by Altar Servers Donald Poirier and Russell Porwitzky. Mary Jo Gillilan was the organist and soloist.
Present were members of Holy Angels Parish, the Ladies of St. Anne and representatives of the Franklin Carriage House.
Bearers were her children, Rita and Phillip McIntire, Paul and Lucie Jean Duchesneau.
Following prayers of committal by Father Roy, Mary Alice’s family placed white roses around her, in loving memory, to be buried with her. Interment was in the Duchesneau family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
A luncheon was held in Holy Angels Parish Center, hosted by the Ladies of St. Anne.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
DAVID (DAVE) M. FOSGATE, SR.
Swanton
10/10/2008
David (Dave) Marshall Fosgate Sr., 73, of Yuma, died Wednesday, Oct.1, 2008, at his home in Arizona.
Dave was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Framingham, Mass., and was the son of the late Kermit T. Fosgate, and is survived by his 96-year-old mother, Gertrude (Fosgate) Opacki of Connecticut.
Dave is also survived by his wife, Wilma (Kinney) of Yuma; his four children, David M. Fosgate Jr. of Swanton, Vt., Mary Ellen and husband, Lawrence Therrien, of St Albans, Vt., John T. Fosgate of Sacramento, Calif., Ann-Marie Fosgate-Rowland and husband, Ronald A. Rowland Sr., of Syracuse, Utah; and their mother, Gloria A. Bouchard and her husband, Norman, of Alburgh, Vt.; as well as eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; his brothers, Roger D. Fosgate Sr. and wife, Diane, of Massachusetts, Christopher B. Fosgate of Nevada, and Raymond L. Huff II of Rhode Island; and several nieces and nephews.
Dave was a FFA member from 1950 to 1953 and graduated from Bristol County Agricultural School of Massachusetts in 1953. He led a full and active life; serving honorably as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne from 1954 to 1957. Completing his training at Fort Dix, N.J., and served at Fort Brag, N.C. After the military, he worked as a farmer from 1957 to 1960, when he became the proud owner of a dairy farm in Orwell, Vt., from 1960 to 1971, where he was also a member of the Orwell Masonic Lodge. Moving to Highgate, 1971, then West Swanton, 1978, he owned and operated several successful small businesses, including Swan-Gate Air Service, Burlington Flight School, D & D Starter shop, a real-estate brokerage and properties, and the Swanton Laundromat. He was a very successful Certified Flight Instructor with over 5,000 flight hours logged between 1969 and 1984. Dave proudly served in the Vermont House of Representative 1981 to 1982. He retired in 1986 and moved to South Alburgh. In 1993, Dave and Wilma relocated to Yuma, Ariz.
Dave enjoyed intellectual pursuits, woodworking, stain-glass working, working with computers in his spare time, and always loved to tell a good joke.
Dave succumbed to his illnesses Wednesday night. Memorial Services will be at a later date. Those who wish to make memorial donations may do so to the charity of their choice.
RENE J. GRENIER
Fairfax
10/10/2008
Rene J. Grenier, 78, of Orange City, Fla., passed away on Oct. 7, 2008, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on March 17, 1930, in St. Ignace de Stanbridge, Quebec, Canada, son of the late Ernest and Marie-Anne (Chabot) Grenier. On Aug. 26, 1950, he married Joyce M. Stewart in St. Damian Catholic Church in Bedford, Quebec.
Rene was a farmer, entrepreneur and restaurant owner of Rene’s Café in Burlington for 17 years; retiring from IBM in August 1990. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, camping, boating, snowmobiling, gardening, golfing, bird watching, playing cards, country music and dancing. He was a member of the Eagles Club, Elks Club, Moose Club, St. Jean’s Club and 4th degree Knights of Columbus.
He lived in Orange City, Fla. with wife, Joyce, and enjoyed spending time with friends, playing cards and Bocce, cooking for and assisting neighbors with handyman tasks, watching baseball and sharing stories and laughter at the Poker Table. He spent summers in Vermont with his children and grandchildren.
Rene is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Grenier of Fairfax; one sister, Paula Supers and husband, John, of Woonsocket, R.I.; eldest son, Patrick and wife, Lorie Grenier, and children, Patrick Jr., Nicholas and Kaylyn of Milton; middle son, Michael Grenier and son, Zachary, of Fairfax, and Michelle Walker and sons, Thomas, Jacob and Nathaniel; youngest son, Marc Grenier of Burlington and fiancée, Celeste Perron; and daughter, Marie-Anne (Grenier) Lescalleet and husband, Tim, and children, Nolan, Parker and Arianna of Southborough, Mass. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews in Canada, as well as lifelong friends, Cecile Poirier of Milton and Paul Cyr of Middlebury. He was predeceased by brothers, Guy, Roger, Paul, Romeo, Marcel, Jean-Louis; and sisters, Ernestine, Annette, Jacqueline and Gisele.
The family is appreciative of the support and kindness of friends during this difficult time and wishes to thank Dr.’s Sanders, Ferguson and Roland, as well as their staff for all that they have done.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Catholic Church, Main Street, Milton, with Father John Feltz, celebrant. Burial will be held later in St. Jean, Quebec.
Memorial Contributions to be used locally may be made to the Vermont Cancer Center, 89 Beaumont Ave., Given 213 E, Burlington, Vt. 05405.
Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday evening, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. with Vigil Prayers offered by Fr. Feltz at 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton.
ROBERT S. BUGBEE, SR.
Jericho Center
10/10/2008
Robert S. Bugbee, Sr., 77, a longtime resident of Jericho Center, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008.
He was born in Swanton, Vt. on April 11, 1931, the son of Harvey C. and Hattie P. (Dennis) Bugbee, and was educated in St. Albans Bay.
Robert was married in Milton on March 25, 1950, to Barbara Jean (Turner) Bugbee.
He was employed for many years as a heavy equipment operator, and was a member of the Operating Engineers Union, as well as a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose in St. Albans.
There are many times and places in this world as there are dads - none as we think better than ours. Husband, father, and friend, this man leaves behind a heritage and legacy. Our dad and mom raised their children to be honest and loving to all. He loved being outdoors, whether it was in his vegetable garden (he was quite well known for his pickles, because they were always being stolen from the fridge by his children and grandchildren!). He loved his beautiful roses that lined the walkway, and fishing, hunting or just watching the deer feed on the lawn in the evening.
Most of all, he loved his wife and children, their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They all had a special relationship with him. What do we want to remember about him? His silence, always listening anytime to one who needed an ear. Remembering him whistling while he puttered around the house or garage or singing and playing his harmonica, wishing he had just one more acre to mow. We loved his many, many stories of deer camp, working on construction, and camping. But most of all, he was always a kind, gentle man with a love for living like no other. He has carried us all through thick and thin. With the Lord working through him, he has shown and taught us what family and love is all about. Undoubtedly, his presence will be missed by many. Dad, our memories you will never fade, your wife, your children and their families shall carry those memories from seed to seed.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara Bugbee; his children and their spouses: Sharon and Glen Machia, Robert Jr. and June Bugbee, David and Luana Bugbee, Donna and Kurt Emerson, Kathy Bugbee, and Allen and T C Bugbee; his grandchildren: Gary and Veronica Bolio, Kimberly and Ron Denison, Ben and Becky Butler, Andy Butler and Jess Remillard, Laura Lee and Matti Zambarano, B.J. and Molly Bugbee III, Ashley Bugbee and Francois Letourneau, Ryan and Renee Bugbee, Jeremy Shattuck and Heidi Robins, Nicole Shattuck and Norm Atherton, J.D. and Jennifer Bugbee, Jenah Bugbee and Kyle Koenig, A.J. Bugbee, Josh Bugbee, and Tess Bugbee; and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Gladys Cawleys, Janice Proper, Ila and Lawrence Juaire, Betty and Roland Benoit, Dick and Judy Bugbee, Arthur and Laurie Bugbee, Lorraine Gagner, Marion Bugbee, Pete Young, and Marjorie Hemingway; and his extended family, Laura Wells, Bev and Larry Cherrier, Shirley and Dick Fuller, Richard and Rita Turner, and Bob Turner; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Matt Bugbee; two brothers, Harvey and Sam; a sister, Patsy; and a sister-in-law, Connie Bluto.
Funeral services celebrating the life of Robert S. Bugbee Sr. will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at 3 p.m. at the United Christian Assembly on Raceway Road in Jericho Center. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at the Jericho Center cemetery. Visiting hours will be today, Oct. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski.
ROMUALD JOSEPH ‘PETE’ MORIN
ORANGE CITY, Fla. / SWANTON, Vt.
12/17/2008
Mr. Romuald Joseph “Pete” Morin, age 81 years, a lifelong Swanton resident, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2008, at the West Volusia Care Center in Orange City, Fla.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton 05488 (868-3331).
TANNER J. BROOKS
Newport
12/17/2008
Baby boy Tanner J. Brooks, infant son of Shianne Becker and Jason Brooks, passed away Dec. 11, in Newport. He is the brother of Kelan, Keegan, and Keeshia Brooks.
Tanner leaves grandparents, Joe and Linda Palmer of Chalhooh, Tenn., Robin and Melissa Barrup of Enosburg, Vt., Jenn and Glenn Boule of Springfield, Vt.; grandmother, April Churchill of Morgan; and grandfathers, Gerald Becker of Claremont, N.H., and Wayne Brooks of West Lebanon, N.H.
Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darlinghill Rd., on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 10 until 11 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 with Pastor Michael DeSena officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Clark cemetery in Morgan.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the parents at 523 Toad Pond Rd., Morgan, Vt. 05853.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home’s Web site at curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally owned and operated.
FERN L. GARCEAU
St. Albans
12/17/2008
Mrs. Fern L. (Ostiguy) Garceau, age 83, died peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 15, 2008, in her home. She was born in St. Albans, Jan. 25, 1925, daughter of the late Real and Marie Louise (Viens) Ostiguy. The late Walter Garceau and Fern Ostiguy were married Oct. 18, 1947, in Holy Angels Church.
Fern was a caring, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She enjoyed her daily coffee break with her neighbors, spending time with her family and friends, and her breakfast trips with her children.
Fern was predeceased by her parents; her loving husband, Walter, of over 60 years; her brother, Roland Ostiguy, and her sister, Simone Bray.
She is survived by her son, Alan and his wife, Lena Garceau, of St. Alban; her daughter, Sue and her husband, Jerry Pelkey, of St. Albans; her special son, Andre Garceau, of St. Albans; her daughter, Liza and her husband, Wayne Harms, of Colchester; her daughter, Louise Corbiere and her companion, Rick Boucher, of Swanton; her daughter, Denise and her husband, Dick Willard, of Fairfield, She also leaves her grandchildren, Corey Pelkey and his companion, Marie Fellows, Jason Garceau, Amanda and her husband, David Ball, Heather Garceau, Adam Wagner, Shawn Corbiere, Brady Corbiere, Sarah and her husband, Jeff Richard; great-grandchildren, Daevyn Ball, Colin Richard, Conor Richard; two brothers and their wives, Roger and Alta Ostiguy, and younger brother, Gerald and Jeannine Ostiguy, all of St. Albans; two previous sons-in-law, Randy Corbiere and Mike Wagner; extended, adoptive family, Dianne Steele, Roxanne Manning, Peter and Carol Beckert; and close friends, Liz and Ray Boyce and Lillie Garland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Interment will be in the Garceau family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Online condolences may be sent to Fern’s family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
NANCY JEAN (BEST) BRANON
FAIRFIELD
12/17/2008
Nancy Jean (Best) Branon, 65, died peacefully at her home on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after years of struggling with a chronic disease. Born on Oct. 1, 1943, in Burlington, Vt., Nancy was the daughter of the late Douglas R. and Virginia A. (Stone) Best. On Dec. 29, 1965, in St. Patrick’s Church in Fairfield, Nancy married Patrick Branon, who survives her.
Nancy lived in St. Albans and graduated from Bellows Free Academy in 1961, and in 1963 graduated from the University of Vermont Dental Hygienist School. Following graduation, she worked as a Hygienist for Doctor Susslin and Doctor Barker for many years. Nancy also volunteered at the Fairfield Elementary School during her two daughters’ first years of school. Nancy enjoyed gardening and visiting her special friends at the former Verdelle Village, now the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and thoroughly enjoyed her Wednesday church friends. Her greatest joys were her feline companions, her family, and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Patrick of Fairfield; their two daughters, Sarah Branon-Menard and her husband, Norman, of Fairfield, and Amy Branon-Sturdevant and her husband, Michael, of Danbury, Conn.; Nancy’s sister, Lynn Wing and her husband, Steve, live in Waterbury, Vt. Nancy also has five precious grandchildren: Elizabeth and Emma Menard and Cassandra, Canaan and Cullan Sturdevant. She is also survived by two nephews, Adam Wing and his companion, Jeanne Landeau, of Burlington, and Jesse Wing and his wife, Sara, and their daughter, Celia, of Waterbury, Vt. Nancy is also survived by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete and Nancy Branon and David and Kaye Branon, all of California; Senator Sara Kittell and her husband, Bill, of Fairfield; Julie Magnan of South Burlington; Karen and Rich Toubman of California; Betsy and John Depman of Maryland, and Bruce and Natalie Branon of Fairfield. Nancy is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Fairfield and Church Street. The Reverend Jean E. Austin will officiate. Interment will be later next spring in the Best family lot in Pleasant View cemetery in Westford. Nancy’s family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or to the Franklin County Senior Center, Attn: Meals on Wheels Program, 75 Messenger St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
