Margaret D. Smith

Margaret D. Smith, 82, of Newport died peacefully July 8, 2008, in Newport.

Mrs. Smith was born October 2, 1925, in East Bolton, Quebec, a daughter of Leslie and Persis (Cloe) Wing.

On June 25, 1946, she married William G. Smith, who predeceased her on April 18, 1986.

She came to Vermont in 1939 and graduated from Newport High School in 1944.

She was employed by the former Eastside Pharmacy and as a short order cook at the former Newport Diner, and she was a receptionist for the Newport Clinic and Garon-St. Sauveur Granite Company of Newport.

She is the beloved mother of William A. Smith and his wife, Linda, of Newport and the dear grandmother of Lisa A. (Smith) Dukett and her husband, Leon, of Derby.  She is survived by her brother Lawrence Wing and his wife, Barbara, of Magog, Quebec; by two sisters, Gertrude Stock of Magog and Alice Stone of Austin, Quebec; by sister-in-law Helen Miller of North Troy; and by many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by half-brother Alton Wing; and by half-sister Mae (Craft) St. Marie.

A graveside service was held July 11 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating.

Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Smith’s memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorest Street, Suite 4, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

Online condolences may be sent at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Beatrice Lussier

Beatrice Lussier, 99, of Newport died peacefully July 12, 2008, in Newport.

She was born on March 2, 1909, in Beebe Plain, Vermont, a daughter of Joel and Marie Louise (Boileau) Lussier.

She was a housekeeper for Father Arthur Hamel for over 50 years and derived great satisfaction in her service to him and their Lord.  She also taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes, played the church organ, and enjoyed growing flowers.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and -nephews.

She was predeceased by her siblings:  Hubert, Paul, Rene, Florence, Bertha, Martha, Anita, Sr. Theresa, Sr. Jeanne d’ark, Irene, and Germaine.

Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Leo Bilodeau celebrating a Mass of Christian burial.  Interment will follow at the Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery in Stanstead, Quebec.

Online condolences may be sent at  www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Bernice Ruth “Bunny” Lane

It is with great sadness the family announces the death of Bernice Ruth “Bunny” Lane, 78, of Lowell on July 12, 2008, in Lyndonville.

She was born on August 22, 1929, in Barre, a daughter of George and Ruth (Smith) Lane.

She lived in Montpelier for the first few years of her life and her remaining years in Lowell, except for the last six years in Lyndonville.

She leaves behind a niece, several nephews, and grandnieces and -nephews, as well as extended family members.

She was predeceased by her parents, George and Ruth Lane; by two sisters Dorothy LaBarron and Lois Delaney; and by a brother Robert Lane.

There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend David Lisner officiating.  Interment will be at the North Branch Cemetery in Middlesex at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Tony Ray Daniels

Tony Ray Daniels, 30, of Derby died suddenly on July 10, 2008, in Sheldon, Vermont.

He was born February 13, 1978, in Newport, the beloved son of Carolyn (Daniels) Jorgensen.  He received his GED and was currently employed by F.R. Lafayette Construction Company of Burlington.

Mr. Daniels loved animals and the elderly.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Jorgensen, and his stepfather Jan Jorgensen of Walnut Cove, North Carolina; by a brother, Travis Royston, and his wife, Rebecca, of Graham, North Carolina; by his grandmother, Doris Daniels of Colebrook, New Hampshire; by his uncle William Daniels Jr. of Colebrook; by his aunts:  Betty Washburn of Colebrook, Mary Potter and her husband, Philip, of Colebrook, and Marion Daniels of Manchester, New Hampshire.  He is also survived by Jody Royston and family of Lunenburg and by a nephew Cory Royston.

He was predeceased by his grandfather William Daniels Sr. and by a dear sister Tina Royston.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18 at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating.

Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Inc, 154 Duchess Avenue, P.O. Box 724, Newport, Vermont 05855.

Online condolences may be sent at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Andrew Leo Aulis

Andrew Leo Aulis, 49, of Brownington died suddenly July 11, 2008, in Newport.

He was born on April 3, 1959, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.  He was the fourth son of five sons to Philbert and Marietta (LaFountaine)Aulis.

Mr. Aulis was a painter for R.J. McAuliffe Painting Company in Lowell, Massachusetts, for many years.  He held memberships with the Moose Lodge # 527 of Bellows Falls.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and boating.  He is survived by his children:  Sherry Chase and her husband, Brent, of Barre; Amanda and Aaron Aulis of Brattleboro; and by three grandchildren: Kaleb Andrew Aulis, Cassidy Bernier, and Derrick Chase.  He is also survived by four brothers:  Arthur Aulis and his wife, Jackie, of Newport, Michael Aulis and his wife, Joanne, of Franklin, New Hampshire, Gerard Aulis and his wife, Donna, of Northfield, New Hampshire, and Paul Aulis of Barre.  He is survived by several nieces and nephews, his companion Kim Larid and her son Randy of Brownington and his former wife Vicky Winchester of Brattleboro.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday July 17, with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Interment will take place in Derby Cemetery.

Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.  Online condolences may be sent to the family through at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.

Memorial Service

A memorial service for Janice M. Swanson Dewing who died January 13, 2008, in Inverness, Florida, will be held July 19 at the Orleans Federated Church at 11 a.m.  The Reverend Carol J. Borland will officiate.

Frances Ruth Terrien

Frances Ruth Terrien, 84, of Sutton, died on July 11, 2008, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

She was born February 18, 1924, in Barton a daughter of Charles and Bernice (Martin) Bickford.

On March 2, 1968, she married Dave Terrien, who survives her.

She was a cabinet assembler for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans, retiring July of 1990 after 37 years of service.

She was a member of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) and achived KOPS status for the past 13 years.  She displayed many of her arts and crafts at the Floral Hall during the Orleans County Fair.  She loved dancing and sewing, and she made many items for her family.  She also loved hosting family gatherings.  She and her husband loved to travel, spending lots of time in Florida, and driving across the country to Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Dave Terrien, of Sutton, and by her children:  Raymond Dewing and his wife, Frances, of Orleans, Benita Pray and her companion, JuniorBurclaff, of Barton, and Terry Dewing and his wife, Bonnie, of Orleans; by a stepdaughter Linda Coles of Texas; by grandchildren, Bernadette and James Dewing, Sean and Scott Pray, Shannon Mead, Linsay and AnnamarieBurclaff, and Kevin Dewing; and by stepgrandchildren, Robert, Stuart, Sherri, Shawn, Raymond Bowen Jr., and Rhonda Howard; and by 16 great-grandchildren; and by a sister Barbara Stetson of Bradenton, Florida.

She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Glendon Bickford.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating.  Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home on Friday. 

Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to TOPS # VT 77 Sutton, in care of Pat Jackson, P.O. Box 106, Sutton, Vermont 05867 or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

Online condolences may be sent at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.