Stephanie S. (Zabierek) Allen, lifelong resident of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, died on June 22, 2011, with her family by her side.
Born at home in Chelmsford, on May 17, 1920, Mrs. Allen was the daughter of the late Walter and Helena (Wazocha) Zabierek. She was a graduate of Chelmsford High School, class of 1937.
Mrs. Allen was the beloved wife of the late Calvin P. Allen with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
She was a diligent worker, with a number of employers. Her longest tenure and fondest memories came from working at the Millipore Corporation for over 21 years before retiring in 1982. During her retirement she enjoyed spending summers at Lake Willoughby with her husband, Calvin. Her passions included baking cookies, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughter Marjorie J. Linstad of Chelmsford, along with seven grandchildren: Bruce A. Linstad of Harvard, Massachusetts, Stephen M. Beliveau and his wife, Angela, of Royalston, Massachusetts, Brian S. Linstad and his wife, Debra, of Orange, Massachusetts, Heather F. Lindstad of Vernon, Connecticut, Russell H. Linstad Jr. and his wife, Allyson, of Massena, New York, Robert C. Allen and his wife, Angela, of Hudson, New Hampshire, and Sean W. Allen and his wife, Dawn, of Groton, Massachusetts. In addition, Mrs. Allen was loved by 15 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her youngest brother Roy Zabierek and his wife, Ruth, of Fort Myers, Florida, along with her daughter-in-law Diane Allen of Dunstable, Massachusetts, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Robert C. Allen, her brothers Thaddeus Zabierek, Julien Zabierek, and Henry Zabierek and her sister Helen George.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Blake Funeral Home in Chelmsford. Her funeral service will be on Thursday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow at the Pine Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Mrs. Allen’s memory to the Henry Zabierek Scholarship Fund at the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association, 200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863, or Friends of Mel Foundation, 20 Pond Park Road, Suite 107, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043, or www.friendsofmel.org.
Richard E. Banker
Richard Banker, 79, of Summerfield, Florida, and Newport died on June 13, 2011, after battling lung cancer for ten weeks. Mr. Banker died peacefully two days prior to his eightieth birthday while under hospice care in his home surrounded by family in Summerfield.
Born Richard Elbridge Banker in Thetford Center on June 15, 1931, to Charles and Hilda Banker, Mr. Banker graduated from Thetford Academy in 1949 and immediately joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War conflict. During his active and reserve service, he was a decorated Marine, earning several honors.
Mr. Banker married Priscilla Bond on May 17, 1952. They recently celebrated their fifty-ninth anniversary.
Mr. Banker started his own plumbing and heating business and remained in the Hanover and Thetford area until his retirement in 1989. He specialized in both residential and commercial projects and completed work on several Dartmouth College, large mall, office building, and hospital projects. He also owned and operated a plumbing, heating and paint store in East Thetford along with an apartment complex.
Mr. Banker was a true Vermont sportsman, enjoying coaching youth teams, baseball, golf, and hunting and fishing while also becoming involved in environmental initiatives.
Survivors include his wife, Priscilla; sons Blair and Brett; sisters Jeannie Buzzell and Nancy Piper; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews who adored Uncle Snooky. He was predeceased by one brother, James; and two sons, Brian and Gregory.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, at the Thetford Center Church at 2 p.m. A memorial reception will be held immediately after at Thetford Academy’s Anderson Hall.
Donations may be made in Mr. Banker’s memory to Thetford Academy, P.O. Box 190, Thetford, Vermont 05074, care of Alumni Office.
Jeannine Cecile (Pichette) Clarke
Jeannine Cecile (Pichette) Clarke, 81, of Island Pond died peacefully at North Country Hospital on June 21, 2011, after a long illness.
She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on October 19, 1929, a daughter of Clement and Annette (Ruel) Pichette.
As a young woman, Mrs. Clarke was proudly employed as a telephone operator and later promoted to manager of the Coaticook Phone Company in Coaticook, Quebec. She married Richard Thomas Clarke of St. Albans in Coaticook on May 26, 1951.
She was a longtime member of St. James Parish and the American Legion Auxillary Unit, Brighton Post #80, as well as a member of the Brighton Random Ladies. For many years she and her husband were members of the Orleans Country Club and were very active in Brighton Post #80 affairs. After her husband’s retirement, they spent the winters in Florida. Besides golf, Mrs. Clarke loved to dance and garden, and was an excellent cook and baker. She had great faith, was a strong Catholic, and was a believer in novenas.
After her husband’s death, Mrs. Clarke opened and operated the first bed and breakfast (B&B) in Island Pond. She greatly enjoyed the B&B guests, many who returned year after year, and she even received an award for the best B&B of Island Pond in 1989. She was very proud of completing her GED in 1990 from North Country Union High School with her dear friends Anna Honan and Christine Manning.
Mrs. Clarke was a devoted wife, proud mother and grandmother, a loyal friend and matriarch of the Clarke family. Family gatherings and reunions always brought out her fun-loving ways and humor. She especially loved her family coming to visit and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons: G. Richard Clarke of Pristina, Kosovo, Michael Clarke and his wife, Jan, of Island Pond, Patrick Clarke and his wife, Lisa, of Island Pond, and Darcy Clarke of San Francisco, California; her daughter Christine Clarke and her spouse, Aime DeGrenier, of Easthampton, Massachusetts; by grandsons Jason Clarke and his wife, Heather, of Brunswick, Georgia, Shane Clarke and his companion, Becky Morse, of Randolph, and Evan Clarke of Island Pond; granddaughters Melissa Gieler and her husband, Kevin, of Noblesville, Indiana, Stacey Cross and her husband, Joshua, of Essex Junction, Jamie Clarke of Essex Junction, and Arden and Ella Clarke-DeGrenier of Easthampton; great-grandchildren Peyton and Austin Clarke of Brunswick, Zachary Gieler of Noblesville, and Mia Ruby and Tanner Cross of Essex Junction; by numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends; by her sisters: Dolores Pichette-LaCasse of Sherbrooke; Francoise Pichette and her husband, Bill Patterson, of Montreal, Quebec, Denise Pichette-St. Pierre of Coaticook, Quebec, Jacqueline Pichette and her husband, Gaston Berard, of Sherbrooke, Lise Pichette and her husband, Michel Carbonneau, of East Angus, Quebec, Nicole Pichette and her husband, Bertrand Lussier, of Sherbrooke; and by her brothers: Denis Pichette and his wife, Margot Blais, of Sherbrooke, Jean-Marc Pichette and his wife, Louise Laroche, of Victoriaville, Quebec, and Daniel Pichette and his wife, Christiane Letourneau, of Sherbrooke.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 34 years, Richard T. Clarke; her daughter-in-law Janet (Perrier) Clarke; her sister Giselle Pichette-Baillargeon; and her brothers-in-law: Germain St. Pierre, Denis LaCasse, Fern Baillargeon, and Robert Corbeil.
Funeral services and a celebration of life will be held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church of Island Pond on July 2 at 1 p.m. with Father Connors officiating. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall in Island Pond. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity or organization of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Jeanette (Eisen) Horwich
Jeanette (Eisen) Horwich, 94, of Saddle Brook, New Jersey, died peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2011.
She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Horwich; devoted mother of Benjamin R. Horwich, Nancy Vasilik, and Richard G. Horwich; proud grandmother of Michael (Charlene), Darren (Rose), Jennifer (David), Jeffrey, Tina, and Karrie; and great-grandmother of Michael, Lindsey, Katie, Madison, and Bryan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her seven sisters and one brother, the late Bertha, Rachel, Dorothy, Lee, Adele, Davidine, Norma, and Leon.
Prior to her retirement in 1982, Mrs. Horwich was the owner of Edwin’s Sport Shop, located on Market Sreet in Paterson, New Jersey, for many years. She enjoyed many summers with her family and friends at her summer home in Irasburg.
Services were held on June 21 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Burial followed at Mount Nebo Cemetery in Totowa, New Jersey.
Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Horwich may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Florence C. Jensen
Florence C. Jensen, 96, of Barton died on June 22, 2011, in Barton.
She was born on February 19, 1915, in Fairfax, a daughter of John and Minnie Mae (Hibbard) Elliott.
In 1947 she married Harry Jensen Sr. who predeceased her in 1971.
Mrs. Jensen was a dairy farmer along with her husband at their family farm in Brownington Center. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton.
She is survived by her children: Paul Jensen and his wife, Susan, of Inverness, Florida, Jerry Jensen of Stuart, Florida, Earl Jensen and his wife, Lorraine, of Newport, and Richard Jensen Sr. and his wife, Priscilla, of Brownington; by her sons-in-law: Vernal Lafoe of Inverness and Ulric Wright of Derby; and by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three children: Alice Lafoe, Mary Ellen Wright, and Harry Jensen Jr.
Funeral services were held on June 25 at St. Theresa’s Church in Orleans where a Mass was celebrated. Interment followed in Brownington Center Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Rena G. LaCoss
Rena G. LaCoss of Greensboro, 93, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Greensboro Nursing Home.
She was born September 27, 1917, in Morgan, a daughter of the late Lester and Margaret (Vincent) Holmes.
She attended public schools in Morgan and Charleston. On August 14, 1934, she married LeRoy Joseph LaCoss in Derby.
In her earlier years she stayed home to care for her young children. Later she was a caregiver to the elderly. She and her husband lived in Connecticut for several years, and for more than 23 years she made her home in Florida before returning to Vermont in the early 2000s.
Mrs. LaCoss was a member of the Congregational Church in Citrus Spring, Florida. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, flowers, family gatherings, and especially the time that she spent with her grandchildren.
Survivors include: her daughter Geneva Hall of Hardwick; three sons, Richard LaCoss of Worcester, Rodney LaCoss, and LeRoy LaCoss Jr., both of Inverness, Florida; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Robbins of Florida and Mabel Perkins of West Charleston; and several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, LeRoy LaCoss Sr., in 1995; a son, Raymond LaCoss, in 2004; and four siblings: Gerald Holmes, Chester Holmes, Muriel Turenne, and Pearl LaCoss.
To honor her request, there will be no public services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Greensboro Nursing Home, Activity Fund, 47 Maggies Pond Road, Greensboro, Vermont 05841.
Arangements by Northern Vermont Funeral Service.
Bernadette M. Nadeau
Bernadette M. Nadeau, 76, of Derby Line died on June 22, 2011, in Derby.
She was born March 9, 1935, in Barnston, Quebec, a daughter of Aristide and Antoinette (Thibeault) Nadeau.
Mrs. Nadeau and her son Daniel started North East Maple Products in her home in Derby Line in 1999. She also managed the Canned Goods Plus store in Derby and was formally employed by the Community National Bank in Derby Line for 18 years.
She is survived by her children: Diane (Ducharme) Rocker of Rougemont, North Carolina, Denis Ducharme and his wife, Paula, of Derby Line, and Daniel Ducharme and his fiancé, Crystal Choiniere, of Derby Line; by her grandchildren: David and Danielle Rocker, Jacob Ducharme, Hunter Ducharme, Tanner Ducharme, and Devon Davis; and her longtime companion John Boudreau of Derby Line.
Funeral services were held on June 27 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass was celebrated. Interment followed in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Catholic Parishes of Northeast Vermont, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Allan C. Pickett
Allan C. Pickett, 56, of Brattleboro died suddenly on June 19, 2011, in Newport at the home of his daughter Jennifer Hodges.
He was born on June 9, 1955, in Brattleboro, a son of Leon and Dolly Pickett.
His hobbies included NASCAR and following the New England Patriots.
He is survived by his children: Jennifer Hodges and her husband, Tim, of Newport and Elizabeth Pepe and her husband, Steve, of Hanford, California; by his grandchildren: Brittany, Timothy Jr., Giada, Zylus, and Jordan.
Services will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Diabetes Clinic, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Joseph Allen Provost
MSG Joseph Allen Provost, 45, died on June 20, 2011, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, due to injuries he received while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Mr. Provost was born on March 1, 1966, in Burlington, a son of Donald P. and Theresa E. (Bergevin) Provost. He was a graduate of Colchester High School and received his bachelor’s degree while serving in the Army.
On December 28, 2003, he married the former Naomi Wright of Barton.
He was a gifted carpenter, loved mowing his lawn, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and his big, hairy golden retriever, Missey, who will continue to wait for him under the tree as she always did whenever he was away.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Dean Provost of Barton; his daughters Jennifer Provost of Burlington and Michelle Provost of Shelburne; his stepdaughter Tonya Locke of Orleans; stepsons Ronnie Dean and Christopher Dean of Orleans; several grandchildren; his mother, Theresa Provost, of Colchester; his sister Deborah Latulippe of Williamstown; his brothers William Provost of Burlington and Edward Provost of Jericho; his sister Donna Stearns and her husband, Rod, of Charlotte; his father- and mother-in-law George C. and Linda M. Wright of Barton; and by many nieces and nephews, extended family, and his military family. He was predeceased by his father, Donald P. Provost, and sister-in-law Robin Provost.
A memorial service was held on June 28 at the Ready Funeral Services South Chapel in Burlington. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on June 29 in St. Thomas Cemetery in Underhill.
Donations in Mr. Provost’s memory may be sent to the American Legion, Post #23, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
Send online condolences to www.readyfuneral.com.
Barbara “Babs” (Clemente) Tucker
Barbara “Babs” (Clemente) Tucker, 87, died on May 10, 2011.
She was born on May 1, 1924.
A resident of Westmore, “Babs,” her older sister Bernice and her younger brother Bill, Lieutenant Commander, USN, spent summers at Pisgah Lodge boarding house, which was located near the south beach of Willoughby Lake.
In 1932, when Mrs. Tucker was eight years old, her father, Lieutenant Colonel William J. Clemente, and her mother, Barbara Clemente, purchased the old white farmhouse with the red tin roof on Long Pond Road in Westmore.
Mrs. Tucker and her late husband, “Hap” Tucker, were born in East Rockaway, New York. They lived there during the winter months until 1995. Then they moved to Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. After her husband died Mrs. Tucker lived with their youngest daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Tucker, in Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and throughout the Southwest, where Mrs. Tucker died peacefully at home in New Mexico, surrounded by family and friends.
Willoughby Lake was always her true love and she felt at home there in the mountains from May through October.
As a young girl, Mrs. Tucker spent time in her father’s heavy wooden rowboat floating and rowing from one end of the lake to the other. She traveled every back road she could find, making new friends with everyone in her path. Digging up wildflowers, stopping at every curve in the road, and then drying the flowers was one of her favorite pastimes. Painting old sap buckets and choosing pictures from old magazines to cut and paste was something else she really enjoyed. Also braiding rugs and knitting — just anything homemade was her joy. She never pased a farmstand, or barn sale, or auction. She never missed a holiday parade or a Bread and Puppet event.
Every bend in the road in the Northeast Kingdom is engraved in her heart, as she is in all of our hearts, forever. Mrs. Tucker will rest with Hap at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore, overlooking their log cabin on the North Beach of Willoughby Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker had six children, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery on July 5. Please join family and friends at the cemetery at 10 a.m. A reception will immediately follow at 379 North Beach Road log cabin.
Mary Eleanor Yetter
Mary Eleanor Yetter, 87, of Newport died on June 26, 2011, in Newport.
She was born September 30, 1923, in Rock Island, Quebec, a daughter of Archiebald and Margaret (Davy) Webb.
On October 2, 1940, she married Stanley Ernest Yetter Sr. who predeceased her on December 24, 1978.
Mrs. Yetter was a floor supervisor at Spencer Support in Rock Island and a clerk for the former J.J. Newberry Store in Newport for many years. She loved music, tap dancing, singing, cooking, knitting, and she received awards for her penmanship.
She is survived by her children: Stanley Ernest Yetter Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Trenton, Ontario, Sharon Ann McNeal of Reno, Nevada, Judy Lynn Leckie and her husband, Bernard, of St. Augustine, Florida, and Susan Elizabeth Schwartz of Wasilla, Alaska; by her grandchildren: Nathan Stanley Yetter of Kingston, Ontario, Anthony Wade Yetter of Ottawa, Matthew and Sean McNeal of Reno, and Kimberly Leckie of the U.S. Army; by her great-grandchildren: Evan, Owen, and Maleah Yetter and Juliana and Jesalya McNeal; by stepgrandson Anthony E. Ruff; and by a sister, Barbara. She was predeceased by three brothers: Donald, Floyd, and Henry; and by a sister, Margaret Webb.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with Christine Mosley officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Graveside Service
A graveside service for John E. Bonneau will be held on July 9 at 11 o’clock in Lowell at St. Ignatius Cemetery.
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