Lois-Don Beard, 94, died peacefully on July 11, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Craftsbury.
She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 16, 1917, a daughter of John M. and Lois A. (Don) Clancy. In 1939 she married H. Burnett Robinson, father of her three children and moved to Lexington, Kentucky. There she raised her family and later married Clarkson Beard.
She served on the board of Shakertown and Frontier Nursing Service and was a member of Christ Church Cathedral.
She lived in New York City for ten years and volunteered for the Metropolitan Opera House regional auditions and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts.
In 1979 she moved to New Harmony, Indiana, where she lived for 30 years. She was a strong supporter of the arts and a docent at the Labyrinth. She was a member of St. Stevens Church. Over the years she deepened her lifelong interest in eastern and western spirituality and contemplative practice. She was a longtime summer resident of Nantucket, Massachusestts, and more recently of Craftsbury.
She is survived by her daughter Amelia Robinson-Fritz and her husband, Tim, of Craftsbury; her son Don Robinson and his wife, Audrey, of Lexington; her grandchildren Ferran Robinson and his wife, Leslie, of Lexington, Katherine Molly Fritz Naylor and her husband, Brian, of Craftsbury and Jacob Fritz; and her great-grandchildren, Layla and Logan. She was predeceased by a son, H. Burnett Robinson II.
She will be remembered as a strong, worldly, inspirational, and loving woman.
A memorial service will be held August 16 at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Craftsbury Public Library, P.O. Box 74, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827, or Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330.
Arrangements by the Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home.
Vivian Iva (Pond) Daniels
Vivian Iva (Pond) Daniels, 85, of Island Pond died on July 17, 2011, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton surrounded by loved ones.
Mrs. Daniels was born on February 1, 1926, in Island Pond, a daughter of Levi F. and Mary E. Pond. She married Ira E. Daniels on July 11, 1945.
She was a life member of the Brighton Ladies Auxiliary Unit #80 of Island Pond. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, hunting, fishing with her boys, and singing to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a very involved and active member of her community, and enjoyed taking part in fund-raisers for many of the local organizations. From poppy sales to raffle tickets, she was there with helping hands. She was an amazing person who loved to help others with anything she could do no matter how big or small the task. Mrs. Daniels believed strongly in the saying “Do unto others” and always had a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.
Mrs. Daniels is survived by her brother Robert Pond; her sons Joseph Pond, Thomas Daniels Sr., and his life partner, Hazel Morrison, and Ira R. (Bobby) Daniels and his wife, Ivy; her 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Levi and Mary Pond; her husband, Ira E. Daniels; her daughter Juanita and son Stephen; her sisters Vera, Juanita, and Velma; and her brothers Vernan, Victor, and Gordon.
She was a special woman who left a great impression on all those whose lives she touched, and for that she will be forever loved, missed, and remembered.
Funeral services were held on July 22 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Island Pond, with the Reverend Brendan Whitaker and Muriel O’ Gorman officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attention Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Shirley (Simino) Lacoss
Shirley Lacoss, 74, of Irasburg died on July 20, 2011.
She was born September 21, 1936, in Irasburg, a daughter of Mary (Colburn) and Abraham Simino. On August 15, 1957 she married the love of her life, Reginald Lacoss, who survives her.
Mrs. Lacoss graduated from Orleans High School in the Class of 1956. She worked at Butterfields, Indian Head Plywood, and Newport Plastics.
For many years, she and her husband sold Christmas trees, wreath supplies, and pumpkins at their home. They also serviced many area people during income tax season. Mrs. Lacoss loved horses and rode in the Irasburg Church Fair for many years. She also worked on the ice cream booth. Together with her husband, she spent many days golfing at the Orleans Country Club and many nights dancing with their friends. She was a loving caregiver in her home for her parents in their later years.
Mrs. Lacoss leaves behind her special dog, Tanner, and her horses, Star and Windy.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Reggie, of Irasburg; by her brothers Dean and Rose of Canandaigua, New York, Dale and his wife, Cheryl, of West Charleston, and Gary of Orleans; by brothers- and sisters-in-law Bonnie and Joe Chartier of Orleans, Mike and Betty Lacoss of Westmore, Robin and Claire Lacoss of Newport Center, and Merrilyn (Lacoss) Currier of Newport. She leaves her very good neighbors Tammy and Steve Jewett; special niece Maxine and Harry Carbonneau: great-niece and nephew Brandie (her godchild) and Jason; and great-great nephews Jaden and Noah. She was predeceased by her sister Gloria and her husband, Bill Bullis.
Funeral services were held on July 25 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Interment followed at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Leanna Marie Merceri
Leanna Marie Merceri, 70, of Albany died on July 19, 2011, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on July 17, 1941, a daughter of Norbert and Mary (Mann) Vohwinkel, Mrs. Merceri was a 44-year resident of Palmer, Massachusetts.
She worked various jobs including at Diamond International in Thorndike, Massachusetts, at Van Pool in Palmer, and lastly at Stetson School in Barre, Massachusetts. She enjoyed meeting with her many friends over a cup of coffee and a game of cards. All who knew her were drawn to her bright smile, listening ears and unending kindness. She was a loving woman who adored her family and showered them with her love and affection which was returned to her a thousand fold. As a person of deep faith and spirituality, Mrs. Merceri was an active member of Solid Rock Assembly of God Church in Barton. She leaves so many friends and she felt blessed to have them all as a part of her life. Little did she know that it was us who were blessed. She made others better by being a part of their lives.
Mrs. Merceri is survived by her loving husband, Andrew Merceri, of Albany; her siblings Lori Butt, Marjorie Geurts, Norbert Vohwinkel and Steven Vohwinkel of Wisconsin; her four children: Frederick, Marylee, Christopher, and Steven; stepchildren Darrell and Kim; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Bonnie Peterson and her brother Chris Vohwinkel of Wisconsin.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and always remembered for her love and devotion to her family and church.
A ceremony celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Solid Rock Assembly of God Church in Barton. Another ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 6, at 10 a.m. at New Birth Christian Church in Thorndike.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Merceri’s name may be made to Solid Rock Assembly of God Church.
Dennis J. Nault
Dennis J. Nault, 56, of Derby joined his beloved Mom and Dad, Marie and Ernest, and his brother Ronnie at their final resting place on July 19, 2011.
He was born on March 11, 1955. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in the class of 1973, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1978 to 1982, having served in the Philippines.
After military service he held several jobs, but his passion for cars and making people happy started his 25-plus years at Hayes Ford, where he received numerous sales awards.
Mr. Nault wasn’t happy unless he was helping others, both people and pets. He served on the board of directors for the Northeast Kingdom Spay and Neuter Program, assisted the Frontier Animal Society, and he was a supporter of the Lake Region Senior Center in Orleans.
He is survived by his sister Barb of Maine and by nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, numerous friends and neighbors, a special friend, Alma Marsh, and by his two feline roommates Tigger and Daisy-Mae.
Although his life was short on this Earth, he touched many and his quick wit and smile will be forever etched in our memories. Do not grieve for his loss of life, but celebrate the numerous ways he gave to it. He spent countless hours and personal funds to make sure that both his fellow man and pets alike had food, shelter and a better life.
Mr. Nault was laid to rest on July 25 at the Irasburg Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name. Make checks payable to Community National Bank, and send to 3286 Lake Road, Newport Center, Vermont 05857 as he wished for future care of the many animals at the Frontier Animal Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Mark E. Shaw
Mark E. Shaw, 84, died on Saturday, July 16, at home with his family in White River Junction.
He was born November 15, 1926, in Lyndon, a son of William and Lois (Hinton) Shaw.
He married Mary Pelletier on March 9, 1959, in Manchester, Connecticut. They lived most of their married lives in the Northeast Kingdom, where Mr. Shaw worked at various jobs including as a boiler operator at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for 16 years, retiring in 1992. They lived in the Upper Valley for the past five years, most recently in White River Junction.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary J. Shaw, of White River Junction; their children Mark E. Shaw Jr. of Newport, Jeffrey J. Shaw of White River Junction, Susan M. Hutchinson of Springfield, Steven M. Shaw of Newbury, Linda Chase of Brownington, Edwin M. Shaw of Newport, and Joyce Ward of Orlando, Florida; and by several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
There will be no visiting hours or services at this time.
Condolences may be expressed at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.
Kenneth D. Williams Sr.
Kenneth D. Williams Sr., 86, of Barton died on July 21, 2011, in Barton.
He was born September 25, 1925. He married Frieda Martindale who predeceased him.
Mr. Williams was a veteran of World War II. He was employed as a janitor for the Woburn School System in Woburn, Massachusetts. He was formerly of Naples, Maine, and he moved to Vermont to be near his daughter and family. Among his hobbies he loved fishing.
He is survived by his children: Kenneth Williams and his wife, Diane, of Gallatin Gateway, Montana, and Claudia Bryan and her husband, William, of Westfield; and by three grandchildren: Owen Williams, Kiowa and Yaicha Bryan.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
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