Xantippie Helena Larose
Xantippie Helena Larose, 27, of Newport Center died suddenly on June 8, 2010, as a result of a car accident with a moose.
She was born on October 5, 1982, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a daughter of Henry and Priscilla (Amesbury) Vezina.
She was a person who loved life and always saw the good that could be had in any situation. Besides taking care of her family, she was employed as a licensed practical nurse at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center.
She enjoyed painting, playing the piano, and she was a very kind and caring person in her work, community, and with her family. She was an excellent mother who deeply loved her children and spent as much time with them as possible. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband and family.
Mrs. Larose is survived by her husband, Christopher Larose, of Newport Center; her children: Kayana, Kaylene, and Kaydriene; her parents, Henry and Priscilla Vezina, of Barton; her father- and mother-in-law Clarence “Buzz” and Janice Larose of Barton; as well as several aunts, uncles, and extended family members from Florida, Connecticut, Vermont, and North Carolina.
A celebration of her life was held on June 14 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. A reception followed at the Barton United Church.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Xantippie Larose Memorial Fund for her children, in care of the Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Frances L. Rice
Frances L. Rice, 86, of Orleans died peacefully on June 12, 2010, in Barton.
She was born July 12, 1923, in Orleans, a daughter of Burton and Laura (Mailhot) Wright.
On February 10, 1941, she married Wayne Rice, who predeceased her in 1987.
At one time, Mrs. Rice was activities director for the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and was their state chairman. She was also a member of the Orleans Christmas Club and the Orleans Federated Church. She made crafts and displayed them at the Barton fair, and she enjoyed gardening and cooking for family and friends. She also chaired the annual chicken pie supper for the Orleans Federated Church.
She is survived by her children: Wayne Rice and his wife, Nancy, of Kennesaw, Georgia, Karl Rice and his wife, Kathleen, of Nashua, New Hampshire, Karen Blanchette and her husband, Brian, of South Burlington, Kevin Rice and his wife, Juanita, of Springfield, and Ronald Rice and his wife, Mariette, of Essex Junction; by 16 grandchildren; by 13 great-grandchildren; by a brother Ross Wright and his wife, Barbara, of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters: Geraldine and Elaine.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Christine Findlay officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane , Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Patricia M. Rumery
Patricia M. Rumery, 86, of Holland died on June 10, 2010, in Newport.
She was born March 17, 1924, in Lowell, Massachusetts, a daughter of Horace and Mary (McEwen) Cushing.
On August 19, 1944, she married Warren Rumery, who predeceased her on June 16, 2006.
Mrs. Rumery was a past member of the Derby United Church. She loved to play bingo, go to yard sales, cook, shop, and go to Connecticut with her husband for family visits.
She is survived by her three daughters: Melody Ricard and her husband, Andre, of Derby Line, Penelope Tice and her husband, Earl, of Holland, and Barbara LaBonte and her husband, Albert, of Newport; by her grandchildren: Donna Cheney, Brian Ricard, Eric Ricard, Catherine Emery, Allen Tice, Laura LaBonte, Dawn Davis, and Tonya Woodward: by 15 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Jack Hartley, and a sister, Jean Zeliff.
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.
Rose Emma Sanville
Rose Emma Sanville, 91, died peacefully at Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on May 30, 2010.
She was born on August 31, 1918, in South Albany, a daughter of Edward and Josephine Gile.
She is survived by her son Sherwood and his wife, Cynthia; a grandson Mark; a granddaughter Renee Morris and her husband, Billy; by great-grandaughters Makenzie and Kayla Morris, all of Altamonte Springs.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Marie Chiouitte, Margaret Wright, Bertha Shortsleeves, John Gile, Laura Gonyaw, Alice Voyer, Louise McElroy, and Rena Young. She was predeceased by her brother Ernest Gile.
Mrs. Sanville worked at many vacation lodges throughout northern Vermont. Her most talked about was the Trapp Family Lodge. She got to know the whole family and spoke very highly of them. While there, she also met the Kennedy family. She had so many wonderful memories and stories to tell about all the people she had gotten to know while working at the different places.
She was a cook at the Trapp Family Lodge Gift Shop where she was known for her homemade soups.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 6, at Valencia Estates in Apopka, Florida, where she resided for 28 years.
Margaret T. Trommelen
Margaret T. Trommelen, 96, of Marcus, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at the Heartland Care Center in Marcus, Iowa.
Margaret Thelma Pelt was born on June 10, 1913, in New York City, the sixth of 11 children born to Adam and Margaret (Schmeiser) Pelt. The family moved to Michigan when Mrs. Trommelen was younger, and it was there that she received her education. In 1928, they returned to New Jersey where she worked at various occupations.
On September 16, 1933, Mrs. Trommelen and William Epstein were united in marriage at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Woodcliff, New Jersey. They had three children: Richard, William, and Diane.
Mr. Epstein died in 1965.
On September 17, 1966, Margaret married Walter Trommelen at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newton, New Jersey. They made their home in Belvidere, New Jersey.
Mr. Trommelen died in 1988.
In 1990, Mrs. Trommelen moved to Marcus to be closer to her daughter Diane. For the past few years, she has resided at the Heartland Care Center.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Richard Epstein and his wife, Claudia, of Morgan; by their son Brad; by Richard’s children: Kathy, Karen, Kenneth, John, and Barbara; by son William Epstein and his wife, Patricia, of Bangor, Pennsylvania; by their children: Aimee, Andrew, and William; by a daughter Diane Smith and her husband, Edward, of Marcus; and their children: Dayna, Alexandria, Brad, and Susan; by 32 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and by a brother Charles Pelt and his wife, Helen, of Newton. She was preceded by her parents; by grandson Ronald; and by her brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were held on May 21 at Peace Lutheran Church in Marcus, with the Reverend James Gruber officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the Newton Cemetery in Newton.
Stories, memories and expressions of sympathy may be directed through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.
Arrangements by the Earnest-Johnson Funeral Home in Marcus.
Committal services
Committal services for Claude Roberge will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at the Morgan Center Cemetery. Military honors will be held.
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