Obituaries

July 7, 2010 Obituaries

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Elaine D. Boulanger

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Elaine D. Boulanger, 82, of Orleans died at North Country Hospital in Newport on Thursday, July 1, following a stroke.
She was born on the family farm a couple of miles outside of Coventry Village on August 8, 1927, a daughter of Levi and Theda (Metcalf) Dean.
In 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Boulanger, and together they built their house on Irasburg Street in Orleans in 1951.  It had been their home ever since.
Mrs. Boulanger graduated from Orleans High School in 1945 and began her working career as a secretary for the Orleans School District.  She then went to work for Central Savings/Howard Bank in Orleans (now TD Bank), a career that would last over 30 years with time out when her children were young.  She worked her way up to vice-president and manager of both the Orleans and Barton branches.  Upon retiring in 1989, she worked in the office of the family business, J.B. Colton Co., Inc., until the store was sold in 1999.
Mrs. Boulanger’s single-most purpose in life was her family.  She was steadfastly devoted to her parents, taking care of them in their senior years, and to her husband, Raymond, whom she cared for in their home following a brain aneurysm rupture in 2002 until his death in February of 2010.  She delighted in her two children and participated in all of their school, sports, and music activities throughout the years.  She especially enjoyed watching her son, Steve, play baseball and basketball, being his most loyal fan.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Rebecca, and her husband, Ballard Perry, of Derby; by her son Steve Boulanger and his wife, Margo, of Winchester, Massachusetts; grandsons Christian and Daniel Boulanger of Winchester; and brother Elwin Dean and his wife, Pat, of Derby Line; by brothers-in-law Francis, George, David, Leo, Joseph, and Richard Boulanger; sisters-in-law Rita Hilliard, Eveline Corey, and Catherine Bechert; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends Billie Houston, Midge Hunt, and Marion McInnis.  She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her parents, Levi and Theda Dean; brothers Lyle, Merton, and Ray Dean; and sister Thelma Roberts.
Honoring Mrs. Boulanger’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or formal service.  Burial of Mr. and Mrs. Boulanger’s ashes, together, will take place at a future date at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans.

 

 

 

George R. Chapman

 

George R. Chapman, 87, of Newark died July 2, 2010, at his home of 45 years.
He was a son of the late Florence Pitts and Fred W. Chapman.
He is survived by his sister Bertha E. Brown of Wayland, Massachusetts; by his companion, Pauline Marsden, and her family; by several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
He is the brother of the late Fred W. Chapman, Willis J. Chapman, Virginia L. Wallace, and Lillian R. Rowe.
He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.
There will be a private service on Friday, July 9, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in West Burke.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

 

 

Charles H. Haney

 

Charles H. Haney, 72, formerly of Chicopee and Ludlow, Massachusettes, died peacefully on June 11, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Newport, a son of George Haney and Viola (Flanders) Haney.
He lived in Ludlow for 24 years before moving to Chicopee in 1991.
Mr. Haney served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955 and graduated from Springfield College in 1960.  He worked as a physical education teacher for 32 years in Chicopee, retiring in 1993.
He was an avid Red Sox fan and loved supporting his children and his grandchildren in various sporting events.  An athlete himself, Mr. Haney was the New England wrestling champion in 1959, competing as a junior in the 167-pound weight class of Springfield College.  He was a dedicated runner and completed his first marathon in 1982 at the age of 49.  He was a member of the Fairview American Legion Post #438 for 36 years and spent many years raising money for the Easter Seal Society.
Mr. Haney was the beloved husband of 48 years to the late Marie (Warriner) Haney; loving father to Theresa Gozdur and her husband, William, of Lakeland Florida, Steven Haney and his wife, Joan, of Ludlow, Mark Haney and his wife, Sharon, of Chicopee, Kathy Mangini and her husband, Mark, of Somers, Connecticut, Kenneth Haney Sr. and his wife, Kathy, of Chicopee, and Laura Haney of Lee, Massachusetts; a dear brother to Sandra Dunn and her husband, Pat, of Lowell, Norma Lyon and her husband, Howard, of Binghamton, New York, Gloria Haney of Newport, and to Marilyn Smith and her husband, Rodney, of Craftsbury, and Cyril Haney of Newport, who are deceased; a dear brother-in-law to Eunice Warriner, of Springfield, Massachusetts; cherished grandfather to 16; and great-grandfather to eight.  He will be dearly missed.

 

 

 

Margaret C. Kerrigan

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Margaret C. Kerrigan, 94, of Newport died on July 3, 2010, in Newport.
She was born December 1, 1915, in Claremont, New Hampshire, a daughter of Deane and Abigail (Hadley) Cabot.
On December 1, 1936, she married Stanley Stewart Berest who predeceased her.  She later married Earl Atkinson on November 23, 1974, and Robert Kerrigan on June 2, 1983, who both predeceased her.
She graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, Massachusetts, and Fisher Secretary School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mrs. Kerrigan was a medical secretary for Dr. Charles Thompson in Newton, Massachusetts, for many years.
She was a member of the Morgan United Church where she had a special circle of friends.  Her spiritual life was very important to her.  She loved being around people, and she had a great sense of humor.  She became the official greeter at Bel-Aire Nursing Home where she was a resident.
Mrs. Kerrigan is survived by her children:  Jeraldine (Jeri) Greenwold and her husband, Larry, of Durham, North Carolina, Judith Fuller and her husband, George, of Newport, Joanne Markley and her husband, Tom, of Salem, South Carolina, and Jaye Berest of Durham; by seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.  She was predeceased by two half brothers Lawrence and John Cabot.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in her memory be made to the Bel-Aire Court Activity Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

 

 

Muriel Pauline Labbee

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Muriel Pauline Labbee, 75, a longtime resident of  North Troy, died at Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport on  July 1, 2010, with her loving family at her side.
She was born August 25, 1934, in North Troy, a daughter of Moise and Beatrice (Fournier) L’Etoile.
On August 30, 1952, she married Edmund Labbee who survives her.  They owned and operated the Labbee farm on the West Road in North Troy for many years.
Mrs. Labbee was a volunteer for the North Troy American Legion Bingo and a lifetime member of the Legion’s Auxillary.  She was also a member of Community Circle, the Jay Fire Department, and the senior meal site in Westfield.
She enjoyed reading and traveling on the Vermont Mystery Tour for over ten years.  She also enjoyed traveling with Community Circle and the friendships of Muriel Starr and her husband, Robert, and their children.   Mrs. Starr was like a sister to her.  They also enjoyed the company of their many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Edmund Labbee, of North Troy; her daughter Lillian Fortin and her husband, Joseph, of North Troy; her grandson Kevin Fortin of North Troy; and by her niece Donna Stevens of Merrimack, New Hampshire.  She was predeceased by a sister Roberta Zilch and her husband, Norman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on July 8 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.  Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont  05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

 

 

 

Ardell A. Perkins

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Ardell A. Perkins died peacefully on May 14, 2010, at St. Peter’s Hospice in Albany, New York, surrounded by her loving children and family.
She was born August 2, 1930, in West Glover, a daughter of Fern and Ellen (Comer) Anderson.
She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd W. Perkins, who she married on February 1, 1951.
Mrs. Perkins was a substitute teacher for Minerva Central School for 25 years and also worked at Gore Mountain Ski Center in the ticket sales office for 23 years.
Spending time with her family was one of her greatest joys of her life.  She loved traveling, especially going to the ocean.  Her most recent trip was to the Riviera Maya.  Mrs. Perkins enjoyed her bowling group of special friends.  She also spent many hours creating masterpieces with her talented crocheting and knitting for Bridging People and Places.
She was a communicant of St. James Church North Creek.
Mrs. Perkins is the beloved mother of six children:  Anna M. Goodman, and her husband, Philip, of Johnsburg, New York, Donna L. Gross and her husband, Robert, of South Carolina, Terry F. Perkins, and his wife, Cynthia, of Chestertown, New York, Kathleen E. TenEyck and her husband, Richard, of Olmstedville, New York, Keith D. Perkins, and his wife, Valerie, of North Creek, New York, and Tamera L. Sponable and her husband, Brian, of North Creek; by her many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much; by her brothers and sisters:  Helena Blair, Billy W. Anderson, Kenneth F. Anderson, John A. Anderson, and Lenore Anderson.  She was predeceased by her brothers Irvin F. Anderson and Dean F. Anderson
The Perkins family wishes to thank a dear family friend, Dr. Calla Bassett, for her compassion and help with their mother’s care.  She was especially blessed to have the friendship and expertise of Dr. DeSantis, Dr. Gold, and Dr. Johnson at St.Peter’s Hospital whom she trusted dearly.
Memory donations may be made to St. James Church for perpetual care of St. James Cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted on May 18 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend John O’Kane officiating.  Committal followed in St. James Cemetery in North Creek.
Visit www.alexanderfh.net for an online guest book and to offer condolences.

 

 

Mary L. Pilsbury

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Mary L. Pilsbury, 47, formerly of Island Pond, died on  June 29, 2010 in Glover.
She was born December 11, 1962, in Pennsylvania.
She married Joseph Gibney, who survives her.
She is survived by special friends Marcel and Anita Gervais and Melinda Gervais of Island Pond; and by her friends at Sunrise Manor and the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond.
Ms. Pilsbury participated in all the activities at Sunrise Manor, and she was an active member of the Brighton Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on July 2 at the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Roland Barney officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

 

 

 

Richard Evans memorial service

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There will be a gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Richard Evans on Saturday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Glover church.  Mr. Evans, who was from Glover, died on December 23, 2009.  Photo courtesy of the family

 

 

 

Tribute — Geraldine Friend Farnsworth
November 3, 1925-May 29, 2010

 

As I read my mother’s obituary, it states that she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother of four, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of six, a worker, and she died at the age of 84.
Although all of this is factual, her life was so much more than this.  She was raised on a farm where she was taught the importance of family, responsibility for one’s actions, and living according to the Golden Rule.  She loved all outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowshoeing, gardening, playing ball, fishing, hiking, etc.  Although she was never one who acquired many worldly possessions, she could be found handing out popsicles, cookies, and Kool-Aid to the neighborhood kids.  A chance to play ball or listen to their adventures was a joy for her.  Her children and grandchildren were the passion of her life.  She cherished every moment she spent with us.
She could be seen walking the streets of Barton and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.  She preferred flannel shirts and blue jeans which we all remember her wearing.
I moved away and started my own family, still she was always there for me, and the miles and years didn’t take away the fact that she had devoted her life to me and the rest of the family.  I was privileged to sit a nine-day bedside vigil with her, which I wouldn’t trade for anything.  Those nine days were filled with her grandchildren and others who loved her, spending time, sharing comfort, love, and memories.  As she began her journey to heaven, she was surrounded by love and appreciation from those of us who were blessed to have been part of her life.  My mother was a treasure to us all, and she is sadly missed and will live on in our hearts forever.
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