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Lloyd "Pat" Patterson
6/4/1927 - 12/28/2009
Lloyd “Pat” Patterson, 82, of North Danville, passed away Monday December 28, 2009 at Northeastern VT Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury after fighting a twenty year battle with farmer’s lung disease.
He was born June 4, 1927 in Walden, the last surviving child of Roy Isaac and Hattie Diantha (Cole) Patterson. Pat grew up in Walden. His father died when he was just six months old.
In 1944 Pat graduated from Danville High School. On June 30, 1950 he married
Pauline “Polly” Dresser. They operated Four-Town Acres in North Danville until his health forced him to retire. They continued to live at the farm.
Pat was a leader in the dairy industry. He was on the board of directors of Cabot Farmers Cooperative Creamery for thirty-two years and served as chairman of the board for twenty-seven years. He was instrumental in seeing the merger of Cabot and Agri-Mark take place. He was active in all aspects of milk promotion having served on many national boards. He was a member of DHIA and had been a state chairman of the ASCS committee for several years. He was inducted into the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2004. He served as a district director of Eastern AI, served the Town of Danville as a selectman for many years, and was presently a member of the budget committee of Danville. Needing to attend these various meetings, Pat and Polly were able to travel many places in the USA. They instilled the love of travel on to their grandchildren.
Pat is the beloved family man whose survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Pauline “Polly” Patterson of North Danville; their son, Roy Patterson and wife Brenda of North Danville; their daughter, Joy Wood and husband Roger of Concord; six grandchildren who meant the world to him, Troy Patterson and wife Renee of Alburgh, Dayna Boudreau and husband Michael of North Danville, Jessica Foster and husband Ben of Danville, Kevin Matte and wife Meggin of Waterford, Patty Matte and Fred Pogmore of Kirby, Andrew Wood and wife Amy of Essex Junction; Pat had the pleasure of knowing eleven great grandchildren, Cameron and Jadyn Patterson, Jake and Ryan Boudreau, Riley Patterson and Dylan Foster, Brandon and Kayla Matte, Kendra, Ashley, and Morgan Darrell; his brother in-law, Harold “Bub” Dresser and wife Nancy of Buxton, ME; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; five siblings, Goldie Maine, Freda Patterson, Erlene Brown, Nadine Huntington, and Charles Patterson, as well as their spouses; his wife Polly’s family, her parents, Harold and Mary Dresser; her sisters and their husbands, Luella and Vernon Webster, and Leonard and Helena Carson; and two nephews, Roland Carson, and Clarence Huntington.
Funeral service will be held Thursday December 31 at 11:00 AM at the Danville Congregational Church located on Hill Street, with long time friend Steve Parker officiating. Friends may call on the family Wednesday evening from 6-8 at the Guibord Funeral Home.
Due to great concern for friends and neighbors afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease, donations could be directed to, Robert Packard Center of ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, 5801 Smith Avenue, McAuley Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21209-3652.
Guibord Funeral Home is located on the corner of Main and Center Streets, Lyndonville.
Arlene M. Conner
6/14/1920 - 12/26/2009
Arlene Conner of St. Johnsbury passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at the age of 89.
Born in St. Johnsbury on June 14, 1920, Arlene was one of four children born to George Chester and Helen (Dean) Moulton. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1938 and worked many years as an administrative secretary for the UVM Extension Service. She and her family enjoyed camp at Miles Pond.
Besides her husband Jerry, she was predeceased by her son David just this Oct. 20, by a brother Burt Moulton, and by a sister Marion Waterman.
Surviving are her two grandchildren: Kristi Lawson and husband Jeremy of Sutton, Michael Conner of North Concord; 2 great-grandchildren: Alexis and Jack David Lawson; one brother Charlie Moulton and wife Madeline of St. Johnsbury; nieces, nephews and their families including locally Dianne Rolfe and husband Timothy, Joanne Bugbee and husband Michael, and Chet Moulton all of St. Johnsbury; and her sister Marion’s children Earl, George, Theresa, Marion, Gillian, and Rita.
Services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday, Jan. 4 at 11AM. Her cremated remains will be buried in Mt. Pleasant cemetery in the spring.
Contributions in her memory could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Robert E. Lee
12/10/1922 - 12/16/2009
Robert E. Lee of Concord passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009. He was a lifelong resident of Concord and was known affectionately as ‘Bobby’.
He was born in St. Johnsbury on Dec. 10, 1922, the son of Ernest and Edith (Howard) Lee. He married
Virginia Nichols of Lunenburg Aug. 2, 1947.
Bobby was employed over 40 years at Fairbanks Morse in assembly, shipping, and special deliveries until he retired in 1987. His side work over the years included trucking and hauling locally and around New England. Bobby was the longtime sexton of the Concord cemeteries and further served the town of Concord as overseer-of-the-poor, tax collector, constable, and married
many people as justice of the peace.
For years Bobby and Ginny enjoyed weekend getaways at their camp on the Maine coast in Georgetown, Maine. As a woodlot owner, he liked to log and cut Christmas brush. Many of the area youth may remember their boy scouting activities at Camp Lee. He attended church at Concord, East St. Johnsbury, Lower Waterford, and Five Islands, Maine. He was a third degree Mason at Concord Masonic Lodge and a member of the Concord Historical Society.
Bobby loved to drive and traveled far and wide delivering cars for local car dealers. He also drove school buses in Waterford, Lyndon and Lunenburg, and couriered for area banks.
He is survived by Virginia, his wife of 62 years; 3 children: David Lee of Manchester NH, Brian Lee and wife Patricia of Lancaster NH, Candace McMahon and husband James of Whitefield NH; 1 grandson Devin McMahon of Manchester NH; one step-granddaughter Karie Bennett and husband Randy of Whitefield NH; one step-great-granddaughter Elaina. He was predeceased by two brothers, Howard Lee and Brigham Lee. His cat Patsy was a cherished companion over the last several years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2PM at the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Saturday afternoon from 2-4PM. He will be buried in Grove cemetery in East St. Johnsbury in the spring.
Given his community spiritedness, Bobby’s family suggests memorial contributions could be directed to The Concord Historical Society, c/o Nancy Rivers, PO Box, Concord, VT 05824.
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Robert Reagan
8/7/1929 - 12/15/2009
Robert ‘Bob’ Reagan, 80, of St. Johnsbury passed away at NVRH Tues., Dec. 15, 2009.
He was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, the son of Cornelius and Margaret (King) Reagan. After marrying Ernestine Turner Jan. 30, 1950, he served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
Bob had a lifelong love of Joes Pond. He worked with his mother, Margaret Woodring, in the operation of Point Comfort, a business he and Ernestine would come to own until selling in 1999. As a young man at Joes Pond, Bob learned to scuba dive and built his own hydroplane boat. Bob also owned and operated Reagan Roofing.
He is survived by his wife Ernestine of 58 years; 3 children: Thomas Reagan of North Concord, Lorri Ham and husband Clayton of Sutton, Cindi Hovey and husband Don of St. Johnsbury; 3 grandchildren: Marci and Keith Gadwah, and Adam Hovey; 2 great-grandchildren Emily and Joel. He was predeceased by his 2 brothers Thomas and James.
He will be buried in Peacham cemetery. The family will observe their services privately.
Memorial contributions may be directed to SAD/SAC, c/o Caledonian Record, PO Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Norma W. Gadapee Boardman
2/20/1933 - 12/23/2010
Norma Boardman, 77, longtime St. Johnsbury area nurse, passed away peacefully at her Mt. Pleasant home Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 surrounded by family.
She was born in Montpelier, Vermont on Feb. 20, 1933, the daughter of Lyle and Mary (Sullivan) Wilder. Her husband Wendall passed away Nov. 25, 2004.
Norma obtained her nursing degree from Mary Hitchcock and was both valedictorian and president of her class. She began her nursing career at the old St. Johnsbury Hospital and went to the new Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital where she worked in both the emergency department and operating room. She nursed at The Pines for nine years, retiring in 2003 as charge nurse. While working full time at NVRH, Norma was also staff nurse at the old correctional center on Cherry St.
Horses were Norma’s great love. Throughout the years, Norma raised and showed many Morgan horses. She was perhaps happiest when showing her Morgan stallion Major in parade class, and grand-marshaling at the Danville Fair parade. She sponsored youth activities through her judging at horseshows and fairs.
She is survived by three children: Sharon Parent and husband Paul of Barrington NH and Johnson VT, Lyle Gadapee and wife Susan of St. Johnsbury, Ellen Burt and husband Michael of Waterville VT, four step-children: Gregory Boardman of San Francisco CA, Julia St. George and husband Yvan of Vergennes VT, Lucille Adams of Reno NV, Sarah St. George and husband Andre of East Tawas MI; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; her sister Bernice Wilder of Sturbridge MA; nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Wendell’s extended family, and a lifelong friend and sister-in-law Edna Simons of St. Johnsbury. She was predeceased by a sister Kathleen Wilder.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 30, from 3-5PM.
Please omit flowers. Rather, memorial contributions could be directed to Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com. Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Maurice A. Corbeil
8/26/1920 - 12/13/2010
Maurice Corbeil, of Portland St. in St. Johnsbury, passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2010.
He was born in Lyndonville on August 26, 1920, the son of Paul and Angelina (Nadeau) Corbeil. His wife, Marion (Hall) Corbeil, predeceased him Jan. 13, 2004. He was also predeceased by their daughter, Carol Corbeil, in 1965, and a grandson, Benjamin Culver, in 1988.
Maurice attended Lyndon Institute and left his senior year to join the Navy during WWII. He was an insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance.
He is survived by three children: Sheila Amadon and husband Merlin of East St. Johnsbury, Maurine Culver and husband Van of St. Johnsbury, Paul M. Corbeil and wife Donna of St. Johnsbury; eight grandchildren: Anne and Peter Amadon; Nicholas, Caitlin, and Elizabeth Culver; Adam, Danielle, and Richard Corbeil; 5 great-grandchildren: Ava Anna, and Trent; Grant, and Adelaide.
The family will observe their services privately. He will be buried with military honors at Mt. Pleasant cemetery in May.
Memorial contributions could be directed to either: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to The Santa Fund, c/o Passumpsic Savings Bank, PO Box 38, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Beaulah S. Lawrence
05/18/1923 - 12/6/2010
Beaulah Sherry Palmer Lawrence, of Danville died suddenly Dec. 6, 2010 at her winter residence in Redington Shores, Florida at the age of 87.
She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Carrie (Leete) Sherry, and by her two husbands Charles Ellery ‘Cy’ Palmer and Ray Lawrence.
Beaulah was a longtime and active member of the Danville Congregational Church. She looked forward to her meetings with the Seed and Weed Club. She and Cy were members of the St. Johnsbury Country Club. She was instrumental in helping her son Peter in his horse business in Kentucky.
She is survived by her two sons: Charles L. Palmer of Danville, Peter S. Palmer and wife Kelley of Prospect, Kentucky; granddaughter Jamie Palmer-Keating and husband Steven of Belmont, Massachusetts; granddaughters Leslie and Parker Palmer of Kentucky; Ray’s son Charlie Lawrence and wife Sally of Waterford and their sons Tom and Fred; sister-in-law Caroline Sherry of Danville and her daughter Betty Lou Sherry of Atlanta GA.
There will be no services at this time.
For anyone wishing to send a memorial contribution, a fund is being established at the Danville Congregational Church, PO Box 161, Danville VT 05828.
Myrtle Kittredge Bell
12/5/1937 - 12/11/2010
Myrtle ‘Ma’ Bell, 73, of Danville passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at DHMC as the result of injuries sustained in a Nov. 20th auto accident.
She was born Dec. 5, 1937 in Danville, the daughter of Harold and Edna (McCosco) Kittredge. Her husband Wilfred Bell passed away Dec. 18, 1997. Primarily a homemaker, Myrtle had worked at Cabot Creamery and at the Creamery Restaurant.
She is survived by 6 children: Lynda Spinner and husband Donald of North Concord, Virginia Bell and Homer Buick of Peacham, Robert Bell and wife Becky of Walden, Ronald Bell and wife Debra of St. Johnsbury, Donna Racine and husband Robert of Danville, Stephen Bell and wife Lynn of St. Johnsbury; 29 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; brother Calvin Kittredge; two sisters Shirley Maynard and Floella Toussaint; nieces and nephews. Two of her brothers passed away, Dwayne and Melvin Kittredge.
Services will be held this Saturday at 2PM at the West Danville United Methodist Church with Jane Hastings officiating the service. There will be no visiting hours.
Ella J. Ziter
5/9/1921 - 12/10/2010
Longtime nurse Ella Ziter, of Summer St. in St. Johnsbury, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at NVRH surrounded by family and friends. She was 89.
Ella was born Ella Joslin in Winchendon, Massachusetts, one of six children born to Charles and Elsie (Flint) Joslin. In her younger years she came to be known by the nickname of ‘Jos’.
Her husband Nash died 44 years ago in April of 1966. Two sisters and three brothers-in-law also predeceased her: Ruth and Arthur Pilotte, Joyce Johonnett, Luther ‘Bob’ Copp, and Henry Chin.
Ella maintained a passionate dedication throughout her nursing career. After graduating from Brightlook School of Nursing in 1946, Ella joined the staff of Brightlook Hospital and eventually became Director of Nursing for ten years. She served fifteen years as a nursing student instructor for Fanny Allen School of Practical Nursing at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
In 2001 Ella received a prestigious award recognizing the volume of volunteer work done over the years at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (which came to be part of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical system). That award was given by the New Hampshire Association of Hospital Auxiliaries recognizing Ella as Volunteer of the Year. It was truly the culmination of her years spent serving as nurse, director of nursing, nursing instructor, and volunteer. The last position she volunteered for at NVRH was in the radiology/mammography department, where she assisted patients while she herself was forced to use her cane.
Ella was a longtime fixture at the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce information booth on Main St. and at the Red Cross blood drives. She volunteered for many a task for St. Johns Church, worked especially hard on the wreaths for the annual Christmas bazaar, and served as a Eucharistic minister. She also served on the board of directors at Caledonia Home Health.
The last few years Ella fiercely wanted to be at home, and was able to do just that because Carol Ann was there to be with her. Her family and neighbors witnessed Carol’s dedication to her mother.
She is survived by two children: son Alan Michael Ziter and wife Winnie of Germantown MD, and her daughter Carol Ann Ziter of St. Johnsbury with whom she made her home; one grandson: The Rev. Jason Ziter and wife Michelle of Essex Jct.; two great-grandsons: Adam Michael Ziter and Nicholas James Ziter; Winnie’s two sons: older son Matthew Bryant, his wife Brianna and their two daughters Raven and Evangeline, and her younger son James Bryant and his son Colin.
Also surviving is her brother: Charles C. Joslin and his wife Jean of Winchendon MA, two sisters: Janet Chin of Burlington MA, and Esther Copp of New Smyrna Beach FL; brother-in-law Paul Johonnett of Bedford Center MA; nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wed., Dec. 15 at 11AM at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Calvary cemetery. The Ziter family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening, Dec. 14 from 6-8PM.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either: NVRH Chaplaincy Fund, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the Good Shepherd Foundation, PO Box 146, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Raymond S. Russell
8/10/1908 - 12/8/2010
Raymond S. Russell, longtime resident of Lyndonville, died peacefully Wednesday morning December 8, 2010 at the age of 102, at the home of his caregiver, Deborah Baldwin, in St. Johnsbury.
He was born August 10, 1908 in St. Johnsbury, the last surviving child of Perley and Maude (Smith) Russell. Raymond was a second generation centenarian, as his father lived to 103. He was raised in St. Johnsbury and attended St. Johnsbury Trade School.
On August 17, 1930 he married
Evelyn Forsyth. From 1940-1968 Raymond operated his own business, Russell’s Men Shop located in Lyndonville alongside his younger brother Hazen, who owned Russell’s Drug Store. He was a Sergeant in the US Army in Europe with the 277th Engineer Combat Battalion during World War II.
Raymond was a member of many area organizations including, a charter member of Lyndonville Rotary Club in 1951, the Lyndon Outing Club, the Masonic Crescent Lodge #66 of Lyndonville, the Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce, the VFW Post 10038 of Lyndonville, and a two time commander of the American Legion Post 30 of Lyndon. He was a long standing member of the Lyndonville First Congregational Church and the Westmore Congregational Church at Willoughby Lake, serving as lay minister and deacon at both churches. He was one of the Christmas crèche builders along with his brothers, Hazen and Reg, and Paul Aubin and Russ Griswold, that was on display in Lyndonville for many years during the Christmas season.
An avid winter sports enthusiast, Raymond enjoyed skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hunting, and was a pilot. He and his wife built a cottage on Willoughby Lake in 1934 that they owned for fifty years, and enjoyed many canoe rides at sunset. In his later years he and his wife Evelyn enjoyed traveling. They were married
an extraordinary seventy-five years before she predeceased him in 2005.
He was also predeceased by his five siblings, Hazen Russell, Reginald Russell, Dorothy Dawson, Jeannette Ripley, and Marion Sparrow.
Survivors include his son, David Russell and wife Irene of Lakewood, CA; nieces, Sheila Teske and husband Ken of Lyndonville, Linda Shatney and husband William of Greensboro, Phyllis Smart and husband Bill of Florida, and Marjorie Kilgus of Florida; nephews, Milton Russell of Montpelier, Perley Sparrow and wife Katherine of New York; and several grand nieces, grand nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service and burial in Lyndon Center cemetery is planned for late spring or early summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations made in Raymond’s memory may be directed to the Lyndonville First Congregational Church, P. O. Box 193, Lyndonville, VT 05851-0193.
Arrangements are by Guibord Funeral Home of Lyndonville.
