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FLORABELLE BROW
Swanton
3/30/2009
Mrs. Florabelle Brow, age 83 years, went to be reunited with her family on Saturday evening, March 28, 2009. She died at Redstone Villa in St. Albans City with her loving niece, April, at her side.
Born in Swanton on March 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Nazaire Jr. and Florence (Hakey) St. Francis. She attended the former St. Anne’s Academy and on Dec. 24, 1943, was married to Leon Brow, who predeceased her in 1970. She then met Lloyd “Tooney” Mercier, with whom she made her home for 31 years. He predeceased her Aug. 31 2002.
In her earlier years, Florabelle worked at the Village Dinette and Lovely’s Restaurant as well as Daignault’s Dry Cleaning. She was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She will be deeply missed. She was very proud of her Abenaki Heritage.
Florabelle leaves her daughter, Constance “Connie” Brow, of Swanton; five grandchildren: Spencer Cline, Darlene Cline and friend, Doug, Morris Partlow and companion, Tammy, Dorraine Partlow and companion, Joseph Marchant, and Todd Partlow and his wife, Carlene; 14 great-grandchildren: Alex Cline, Chad Cline and Tonya, Randy Gabree II, Brandy Gabree and Kasey, Jesse Partlow and Casey, Heather Partlow and Willy, Lacey, Samantha, Dustin, Dylan, Shyann Partlow, Jason Partlow and Shari, Joe Joe and Emily LeAnne Partlow and Heather and Ashley; six great-great-grandchildren, Chad Cline Jr., Jordon Partlow, Rhea Gabree, Ashley Martell and Cassie Martell, and Alyssa Sherman; her son-in-law, whom she considered like a son, Thomas Comstock; step-daughter, Robin Mercier and family; and two sisters-in-law, Hilda and Patricia St. Francis. She also leaves a special niece and caregiver, Chief April St. Francis Merrill and husband, Bill, and son, Rene St. Francis; as well as many other nieces, nephews and good friends, Yvette and John Hughes, Betty Eldrige and Bob Iannico. She also leaves her extended family at Redstone Villa, where she resided for the past two years.
She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Mabel, Dorris, Barbara, Dorothy, Beatrice, Harold, John, Hubert, Donald, Kenneth and Abenaki Chief Homer St. Francis
The family would like to thank Doctors Michael Corrigan and Marc Silverstein for the care they gave to Florabelle. We would also like to thank all of the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit at Northwestern Medical Center and all the staff of Redstone Villa as well. Florabelle had her favorites at both places and you all know who you are. Again, thank you!
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton (868-3331). Father Thomas D. Nadeau will officiate. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Brow family lot in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.
Gifts in Florabelle’s name may be made to the Circle of Courage, Abenaki After School Program, in care of Brenda Gagne, 49 ½ Church St., Swanton 05488.
ALLEN ROLLO
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. / ENFIELD, N.H.
3/31/2009
Allen Rollo, Dec. 3, 1951 - March 18, 2009. Sometimes, in our lives, we are lucky enough to have known and loved an individual whose strength, dignity, and grace teach us what it means to live a “successful life.” Allen was one such person. He refused to allow adversity to defeat him. He proved that the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. Many people seemed mystified that it was possible for a quadriplegic to be genuinely happy. Many others knew that this good man, with support, love, and determination, would succeed at living a fulfilled and meaningful life! Allen wanted people to understand that the disabled are “equals, who have a few more challenges!” His favorite saying was, “Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff.” Even in his final moments in intensive care, Allen amazed the doctors and nurses with his inner peace, calmness, and concern for others. (He amazed me each day for 29 years!)
My deepest gratitude and love goes out to his family - Bob and Barbara Rollo; Stanley, Mary Jean, Sean, Shari, and Sam Rollo (Jacob, Mason, and Jean); all of the extended Rollo families; the Brady family; and all his friends in Vermont and Florida. Thank you for helping to make his life an incredible journey.
To his son, Craig Williams and his wife, Leesa; his son, James Thacker; his daughter, Greta and fiancé, Daniel; his grandchildren: Gavin, Makenzie, Kaitlin, Samantha, Kylee, Rory and Tierra - thank you for many years of celebrating his life and for giving him joy, laughter, pride, and enduring love. Because of those gifts, he felt truly blessed! - His loving wife, Donna Allen requested that there be no traditional funeral services. Contributions may be made to the Christopher Reeve Foundation (for spinal chord injury research).
MARION EDITH ALDRICH CUSHING
Milton
4/1/2009
MILTON - Marion Edith Aldrich Cushing, 84 of Milton, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at her home.
Marion was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Swiftwater, N.H., the daughter of the late Karl and Blanche Kezer Aldrich. She met George C. Cushing in Littleton, N.H. and they later married on March 1, 1946, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and went on to spend 57 years happily married.
She worked for 25 years at the New England Telephone Company as the night supervisor. In 1978, she was honored as Vermont State Mother of the Year. One of the testimonies given about her was, “She is enduring; survival is a state of mind and liberation is a fact of life. The blows dealt by life seem to have made her stronger in her faith as well as in her person. The abundance of love and respect from her family is the sum total of hers for them.” For our Mother, family was everything, her belief was to do everything with a smile on your face and faith in your heart and trust in God.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: John and Linda Cushing of Milton, Linda and Bruce Barrows of Georgia, Paula and Charles Racine of Pueblo West, Colo., Allen and Carol Cushing of Milton, Sandra and Frank Read of Georgia, Carl and Karen Cushing of Milton, Richard Cushing of Essex, Stephen and Michelle Cushing of Colchester, Terry and Tanya Cushing of Milton, and Theresa and Craig Savoy of Milton. She is also survived by her 59 grandchildren, including spouses; 57 great-grandchildren and counting; her sister, Hazel Kolher of Pennsylvania; and her loving second mother, Athalie Cogswell. She leaves many nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention, however loved just the same. She also leaves behind her well beloved dog, Sweetie. She leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Dot Cushing and Nina Cushing, and their families.
She is predeceased by her husband, George C. Cushing, in September 2003; her parents, Karl and Blanche Aldrich; her brother, Francis; and sister, Alice Aldrich.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Parish with Father John Feltz, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Parish for the Healing and Prayer Garden in care of St. Ann Parish, P.O. Box 1, Milton, 05468.
Visiting hours will held on Thursday, April 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home located on Route 7 in Milton. Prayers will be offered by Fr. Feltz at 4 p.m.
WILSON E. ‘BERNARD’ FISHER
St. Albans
4/10/2009
Mr. Wilson E. “Bernard” Fisher, age 83, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in St. Albans, July 29, 1925, son of the late Ernest and Delia (Gibeault) Fisher.
He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy, serving in Calcuta, Shanghi, and Hong Kong, China. Upon returning from the service, he worked for the Lamoille Valley Railroad and the Central Vermont Railway for 34 years as a car inspector. Bernard took pride in caring for the Governor’s Train, which is now at the Shelburne Museum. He also operated Fisher’s Country Store in Fairfax for six years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 758. Bernard enjoyed deer, moose and caribou hunting, ice fishing, woodworking, gardening, and carpentry. He will be remembered for telling a great tale, whether it was true or not, was only known to Bernard.
Oct. 29, 1953, he married Margaret Breault. Mrs. Fisher predeceased him Jan. 9, 2008.
He is survived by his three daughters, Suzanne MaComber of Hinesburg, Debrorah Bousquet and her husband, Joseph, of Essex, and Patricia Marquette and her husband, Robert, of St. Albans; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Thompson of Burlington. Besides his wife Margaret, and his parents, Bernard was predeceased by his stepmother, Edith (Nichols) Fisher; a son, David; and a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Ramona Fisher.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 13, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow in the Fisher family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. An online condolence book and photo album has been established for the family at the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
KAY D. (MOORE) KOPACZ
JEFFERSONVILLE
4/10/2009
Kay Dawn (Moore) Kopacz, 71, passed away at her home following a long and courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Kitaning, Pa. on June 29, 1937, daughter of Virginia (Cochran) Moore and the late James Moore. She married Robert Kopacz on July 3, 1954, in Hyde Park Methodist Church in Hammond, Ind., whom predeceased her on Oct. 20, 1997.
Kay loved and adored each of her grandchildren; they were her blessings in life. She recognized and cherished their interests and activities. Her love of motorcycles began at an early age. Pursuing her passion led her to learning how to ride a motorcycle and completing a course on motorcycle safety at the age of 65. She loved winter activities. She enjoyed snowmobiling for many years and also liked to downhill and cross-country ski. She loved adventure and travel, seeing many places but made her home in Vermont because she enjoyed the changing of the seasons, the stunning landscapes and the down to earth friendliness of the people.
Kay and Bob both had a passion for antiques, opening antique shops in Maine and Vermont. Both spent much time together on antique buying trips. Kay enjoyed following her husband’s Polish traditions at Christmas, making Pierogis, Kapusta and other favorite dishes. She was an amazing hostess and cook who thoroughly enjoyed entertaining for her children and friends. She had a passion and natural talent for floral arranging. In her later years she enjoyed working in flower shops in Jeffersonville.
She is survived by her three sons and their families, Robert Kopacz, wife Lori, and their three children, Heather, Beverly and Pamela of Hardwick; David Kopacz, wife Stacey, and their four children, Taylor, Fletcher, Marissa and Allie of Hopkinsville, Ky.; Douglas Kopacz and his wife, Erin, of Montgomery Center; her mother, Virginia (Cochran) Moore of Texas; her brother, Raymond Moore and his wife, Denise, of Texas; two sisters, Faye Kuyat and her husband, Jim, of California; Faith Thompson and her husband, John, of California; also loved as her own grandchildren, Rachel and Caitlin Schattman. She was also predeceased by her brother, James Moore.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the nurses on Shepardson 4 and the oncology unit at Fletcher Allen Health Care.
There will be no public visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel with the Reverend Peggy Tooker officiating. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vt. 05495-1460; or to the Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman - A. W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
RALPH P. RAND
ST. ALBANS BAY
4/10/2009
Mr. Ralph P. Rand, age 89, died Wednesday evening, April 8, 2009, in the Franklin County Rehab Center, following a long period of failing health. Ralph was born in Boston, Mass., March 30, 1920, son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Rand.
He was a master electrician, employed at Wirthmore Feeds, University of Vermont, St. Albans City Elementary School and also operated the Ralph Rand Electric Company. Ralph enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing Santa Claus at the school and on the Santa Train.
He married Edna Coveau, June 15, 1939. Edna predeceased him on Sept. 9, 1998.
He is survived by his son, Terrance and wife, Freda Rand, of St. Albans Bay; four granddaughters and their spouses, Ann and John Burke of South Burlington, Sue and Kevin Potter of Gloucester, Va., Cindy and Bill VanTine of Jericho, Tammy and Andrew Frances of Isle La Motte; seven great-grandchildren; a special friend, Constance “Connie” Smith, of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, Ralph was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Sawyer; and brother, Clarence Rand.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Brady & Levesque Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home, 86 South Main St., from 1 p.m. until the service time on Monday. Pastor Herman Benjamin, from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Rand family lot in St. Albans Bay cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to Ralph’s family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
STUART ALNEY NEWTON
ST. ALBANS / GEORGIA
4/10/2009
Stuart Alney Newton, a longtime area dairy farmer and maple sugar producer, passed away Thursday evening, April 9, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla., from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Assisting the Newton family is Lucien J. Hayes of the Heald Funeral Home and Cremation Service in St. Albans.
CATHERINE NUTTER, R. N.
ST. ALBANS
4/10/2009
Mrs. Catherine “Cassie” Nutter, R. N., age 84, died Thursday morning, April 9, 2009, in the St. Albans Rehab Center. Cassie was born in St. Albans, Oct. 30, 1924, only daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Bronson) Smith.
She graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1946 and was employed at St. Luke’s for the next four years. She then joined the nursing staff of Kerbs Memorial Hospital, which later became the Northwestern Medical Center, retiring in 1994. She also was the office nurse for Dr. Walter Rath for several years. Cassie was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Church, a member of St. Luke’s Alumnae Association, Northwestern Medical Center Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1, Autonoe Club, Franklin County Senior Center and a member of the Northwestern Medical Center Board of Incorporators. Following her retirement she enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and for the Meals on Wheels Program.
Cassie is survived by many dear friends and several cousins. She was predeceased by her son, Donald Nutter Jr., in 2000; her mother, Mildred St. Amour, in 2000; her father, Ralph Smith, in 1960; and her stepfather, Camille St. Amour, in 1964.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. There will be no public calling hours. Interment will be later this spring in the Smith family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your own choice; or the American Cancer Society, NMC Division, P. O. Box 1370, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
PATRICK C. SHANNON
ST. ALBANS
7/29/2009
Mr. Patrick C. Shannon, age 70, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, in the Star Farm Nursing Facility after a lengthy illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 31, in Holy Angels Church. The mass time has been changed to 9:30 a.m.
Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the Shannon family lot in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to his family by the funeral home Web site: www.bnlfh.com.
Memorials may be made to the Therapy Dogs of Vermont, P. O. Box 1271, Williston, Vt. 05495.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
