Roland E. Coderre Sr.
Roland E. Coderre Sr., 46, of Lowell died peacefully March 23, 2010, in Newport.
He was born June 19, 1963, in Newport, a son of Donald Coderre Sr. and the late Jeannette (Arel) Coderre.
On June 21, 2009, he married Kellie Tenney who survives him.
Mr. Coderre enjoyed making furniture and various craft items out of wood. He liked to fish when he was in good health, and he always enjoyed being a farmer and the work that went with the job. He was also the person who others could turn to for help, and they knew that he would give them a hand. He was a strong-willed man who fought COPD for several years and worked as long as possible.
He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Kellie Coderre, of Lowell; his children: Roland Coderre Jr. of North Troy, Tonya Coderre of Newport, Dillon, Christopher and Katie, all of Lowell; a granddaughter, Krystal Valenti; by his father, Donald Coderre Sr. and his companion, Victoria Pierce, of Lowell; a brother, Donald Coderre Jr., and his wife, Ellen, of Florida; two sisters: Yvette and her husband, Derick, of Florida, and Anita and her husband, Brian, of Irasburg; his ex-wife, Kathy Coderre, of Lowell; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Jeannette Coderre.
Funeral services were held at a Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on March 26 with the Reverend David Lisner officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family for the children’s education in care of Kellie Coderre, 365 Irish Hill Road, Lowell, Vermont 05847.
Arrangements by the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Sandra Corliss
Sandra M. Corliss, 58, of Granby died peacefully with her family by her side on March 24, 2010, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She was born July 30, 1951, in Irasburg, a daughter of Earl and Mae (Simino) Snyder.
In 1969 she graduated from Lake Region Union High School.
She worked for several years at Hitchner Manufacturing in Littleton, New Hampshire, as an X-ray technician, checking parts for defects. She also worked for Lydall Industries in St. Johnsbury, the Wooden Horse in St. Johnsbury, Quality Control Stitching in St. Johnsbury, Newport Plastics, and Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.
Motorcycling with her husband, Bob “Moose” Corliss, feeding and watching wild birds, family gatherings, and spending time with her grandchildren brought her much pleasure.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Corliss, of Granby; two sons, Edward Boutah of Barton, and John Boutah and his wife, Karen, of Passumpsic; five grandchildren, Tyler, Jaidhe, Skye, Brandon, and Marissa Mae; two sisters, Louise Duquette and her husband, Roger, of Irasburg, and Carol Stoddard and her husband, Donald, of Barton; nieces, nephews, and many close friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and her second husband, Peter Quirion, in 1986.
Funeral services were held March 26 at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Reverend Tim Pittman officiating. Burial will be in the West Charleston Cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in her memory may be directed to Caledonia Home Health Inc., 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Arrengements are by the Guibord Funeral Home.
Stephen G. Grant
Stephen G. Grant, 56, of Brownington and formerly of Bridgeton, New Jersey, died March 22, 2010, at his home following a three-month battle with cancer.
He was born May 20, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Robert H. Grant Sr. and Chrystal (Geiter) Grant.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Yahrling) Grant; his daughter Corrine E. Grant of Quinton, New Jersey; and his son Michael S. Grant of Montclair, New Jersey. He is also survived by his father, Robert H. Grant Sr., of Carney’s Point, New Jersey; and brothers Harry G. Grant of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Robert H. Grant Jr. and his wife, Pamela, of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, and Richard A. Grant and his wife, Patricia, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
His mother predeceased him in 2008.
He graduated from Penns Grove High School in Carney’s Point, New Jersey, in 1971. He earned a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1976.
He worked as a pharmacist for Cumberland County, New Jersey, at the Cumberland Manor Nursing Home in Hopewell Township for 18 years followed by employment at various retail pharmacies most recently at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Newport.
He and his wife enjoyed the quiet companionship of each other. Mr. Grant liked reading, watching the History Channel, collecting antiques, and listening to “Prairie Home Companion.” He also took pride in his daughter Corrie’s artwork and poetry and his son Michael’s theatrical performances.
A funeral service was held March 27 at the Freitag Funeral Home in Bridgeton, New Jersey, with Pastor Jamie Bagley of the Carlls Corner Community Fellowship Church officiating.
Interment was at the Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, New Jersey.
A memorial service will take place at a later date at the Brownington Center Church in Brownington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Stephen’s memory to the charity of one’s own choice.
Arrangements by the Freitag Funeral Home.
Lauri G. Larabee
Lauri (Gaskin) Larabee, 51, of Lyndonville died suddenly early Friday morning March 26, 2010, at her home.
She was born January 15, 1959, in St. Johnsbury, the fifth child of Ernest and Gisele (St. Hilaire) Gaskin.
She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1977. In 1979 she graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science in Boston, Masachussetts.
She worked as a funeral director and embalmer in Boston, Montana and Bennington. She returned home in 1981 and worked for French and Bean Wholesale Grocers. That is where she met her husband to be, Vernon Larabee. They were married on July 11, 1981.
Later, Mrs. Larabee became the produce manager for White’s Market on Depot Street in Lyndonville, a position she held for many years.
She was a caring, dedicated, hard-working woman who helped many people and was lovingly known as “Yah Yah” to her grandchildren. She also was a gifted and talented artist making many kinds of crafts, braided rugs, quilts, Christmas decorations, and more. Her home was a place of comfort to family and friends in need.
Mr. and Mrs. Larabee built a home together in Sutton. They worked hard for many years planting beautiful gardens with flowers, vegetables and fruit which they shared with many. Mrs. Larabee’s kindness and generosity will not be forgotten by those whose lives she touched.
She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Larabee, in 2009; her mother-in-law, Sarah Larabee, in 2009; a sister-in-law, Vernice Goodwin; and her father, Ernest Gaskin in 1982.
Survivors include her daughter, Meagan Johnson, and her husband, Mat, of Concord; two grandchildren, Corbin and Caiden Johnson; her mother, Gisele Gaskin, of Lyndonville; three sisters and their husbands, Heidi and Reginald Lussier of Kirby, Joni and Scott Palmer of Danville, and Patti and Tom Barrett of St. Johnsbury; two brothers and their wives, Ernest and Darla Gaskin of Indiana, and Tim and Paula Gaskin of Lyndonville; her in-laws, Vernal and Luciene Larabee of Albany, Sally and John Bedard of Albany, and Neil Goodwin of St. Johnsbury; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and several close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 31, at 2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville with the Reverend Patrick Forman officiating. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for the education of Mrs. Larabee’s grandchildren. Donations may be directed to: Community National Bank, P. O. Box 131, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.
Arrangements by the Guibord Funeral Home.
Donald James Lavoie Sr.
Donald James Lavoie Sr., 88, of Manassas, Virginia, died at his residence on Sunday, March 28, 2010.
Mr. Lavoie was born September 27, 1921, in Orleans, a son of the late Louis and Helen (Labounty) Lavoie.
He served in the 1st Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and participated in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign on Guadalcanal and New Guinea.
He was a member of American Legion Post 23 in Orleans and the 1st Marine Division Association.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Nila (Randall) Lavoie.
Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Florio and her husband, Tom, of Manassas, Virginia; a son Donald J. Lavoie Jr. and his wife, Jerri, of Stamford, Connecticut; four grandchildren: Tina, Donnie “D.J.”, Thomas and Robert; and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held March 31 at the Baker-Post Funeral Home and Cremation Center chapel in Manassas,Virginia, with the Reverend Jeffrey Wilson officiating. Interment will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to Capital Hospice, 10530 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, Virginia; or a contribution of time or money to Sudley Elementary school, 9744 Copeland Drive, Manassas, Virginia; or a contribution to your local school.
Arrangements by the Baker-Post Funeral Home and Cremation Center,
George D. Macleay
George D. MacLeay, formerly of Morgan, died on February 1, 2010, in Sylmar, California.
He was born May 9, 1922, in Montreal, Quebec, a son of Roderick and Jennie MacLeay.
He grew up in Montreal.
Because he was not accepted for Army service due to a hereditary bone condition, he joined the Norwegian Navy.
In 1937, after vacationing on Seymour Lake in Morgan for several seasons, Mr. MacLeay, his brother Bill, and his father Roderick bought a 247-acre farm that included lakeshore property and the cabin on Lake Seymour where they had vacationed. The family moved to Morgan and began farming with milk cows, pigs, and chickens. Mr. MacLeay also began working at Butterfields in Derby Line, where he worked for 38 years until he retired at the age of 62.
In 1947 he married Carolyn Willard. They raised three children, two girls and a boy. Starting in the 1970s Mr. and Mrs. MacLeay became foster parents to many children, some of them severely handicapped.
Darryl Sheldon, a nine-year-old boy, joined the family as a foster child. Paul Hudson and Mary Lou West, also severely handicapped children, joined the family around the same time. Mr. and Mrs. MacLeay took care of these three children for 33 years.
In that time, Mr. MacLeay never took a day off until he became ill and required skilled nursing care in July of 2009.
Mr. MacLeay was Paul’s favorite person. He would hunt all over the house until he found his Dad’s hat and glasses, and Mr. MacLeay would gleefully oblige Paul by wearing his hat and glasses at all times!
When Mr. MacLeay’s two daughters developed an interest in horses it was his idea to haul his daughters and their ponies around to parades and horse shows where he waited patiently for hours while the ponies were shown or paraded. He always proudly walked the Seldom Rest Farm banner in the parades.
It was common for Mr. MacLeay to get up in the middle of the night, hook on the horse trailer and travel hundreds of miles to pick up a horse they had bought at an auction. He’d travel as far as California with trailer in tow to pick up horses. On one of his horse-hauling trips from California to Vermont, at a truck stop in Ohio, he gained the reputation of “pony thief” after he was informed by his family that he’d picked up the wrong pony in California!
Mr. MacLeay was known as the “Good Will Ambassador of the Northeast Kingdom” because of his willingness to always lend. He was constantly bringing strangers to his home if they were in trouble or needed a place to stay.
One night a stranger from Montreal broke down near his home. Even though Mr. MacLeay was working all day at Butterfields and milking cows before and after his day job, he drove the stranger back to Montreal and would not take compensation for his time or gas. He got back just in time to start milking the cows before going back to Butterfields.
Mr. MacLeay was a strong advocate for the Shriners organization. He attended the Shriners game every year except for the last year, and the Shriners recently awarded him an honorary lifetime membership.
He had a special interest in helping out young people from all walks of life. Many years ago Mr. MacLeay worked with Governor Phil Hoff and Senator Patrick Leahy on a program to benefit black inner city youth from the New York City area who were brought from the city to spend time in the Vermont countryside. Mr. MacLeay was especially proud to call Senator Leahy a personal friend.
He and his wife started running a program that brought troubled youth from the New York City area to the country to be with horses. Mr. and Mrs. MacLeay ran an international summer riding program for 25 years. Mr. MacLeay often found himself volunteering to run one of the campers to their home (about 400 miles) just so the camper could finish showing horses at the county fair.
Mr. MacLeay was a member of the Derby Congregational Church. He was the founder of the Derby Line Credit Union. He was past president of the union. He was a member of the Golden Rule Masonic Lodge, a member of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Shrine.
He was a fanatical golfer. He belonged to the Newport Country Club. He even managed to make front page news in the Newport Daily Express for getting a hole-in-one only three weeks after he had undergone successful three- vessel bypass surgery following a severe heart attack in1999.
Mary Louise Reed
Mary Louise Reed, 74, of Hardwick died March 24, 2010, at the Greensboro Nursing Home in Greensboro.
She was born in West Glover on March 15, 1936, a daughter of Fred and Stella (Eastman) Stevens.
She was a crafter, knitting and crocheting blankets and mittens for many people. Other enjoyments were collecting teddy bears and having phone conversations with her many friends. She enjoyed the Vermont countryside during fall foliage and seeing the flowers bloom in springtime. She also enjoyed her family, and spending time together, especially during the holidays, was of great importance.
She had been previously married to Malcolm Reed. For many years she lived with her companion, Edward Dodge Jr., who predeceased her.
Survivors include her children: Terry and Sheila Reed of Duxbury, Wanda Reed and Lyle of Glover, and Malcolm Reed II of Wolcott; her siblings, Nancy L. Shatney of Wolcott and Judson Stevens of Arizona, Charles Stevens and Linda Patrick predeceased her. Surviving grandchildren are Brian Reed and Tara of Waterbury Center, and Andy Reed, Joshua Reed, Tabby Reed and Lizzy Reed all of Duxbury.
Lynn Reed predeceased her grandmother. Also surviving is a great-grandchild, Brooke Reed, of Waterbury Center, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family received friends on March 30 at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover at a time to be announced.
Arrangements by the des Groseilliers Funeral Homes.
Arnold Mahlon Tessier
Arnold Mahlon Tessier, 73, of Newport died peacefully March 27, 2010, at North Country Hospital in Newport surrounded by his friends.
He was born January 11, 1937, in Newport Center, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Taylor) Tessier.
Mr. Tessier was a janitor for North Country Union High School for 19 years.
He loved all animals and adopted many cats during his lifetime. He enjoyed spending time with Wally and Vicki Watson and family. He also was a NASCAR fan, especially a fan of driver Jimmy Johnson.
He is survived by his friends Wally and Vicki Watson and family of Newport, and Marion Woods of Newport, and by an uncle Merrill Sheltra of Brattleboro. He was predeceased by a brother Durwood Taylor and by his best friend Charles Goodenough.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Muriel O’Gorman officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home starting at 10 a.m. on April 1 until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will take place on May 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements by the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Roger J. Viens
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Roger J. Viens, 68, of North Troy died on January 23, 2010, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Viens was born on February 11, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Ernest (Romeo) and Blanche (Leroux) Viens, the youngest of three sons.
He enjoyed western movies, country music, the New York Yankees, his cats (Princess and Lucky), taking care of his roommate Sonny, coffee at Wilsy or Barb’s every day at 2 p.m. with good friends, talking with the guys down at the town garage, stopping by the farm to talk with Claude on his way home, chatting with Border Patrol, frequent telephone conversations with his childhood friend Mike Blackburn from Connecticut, or catching up on things with his longtime friend from Westmore, John Badger.
He would often reminisce about his life and spoke of all his children often. He was proud of them and loved them dearly even if some of his life experiences and his stubbornness at times didn’t allow him to show it like he wanted to. With his happy-go-lucky attitude and gift of gab he was always able to put a smile on someone’s face whether he knew them or not. He joked with everyone no matter where he went and was remembered by many because of his unique personality. He was admired and loved and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his children from three marriages: Terry Hargis and her husband, Leo, of Franklin, North Carolina, Denise Wilson and her husband, John, of Concord, New Hampshire, Yvonne Viens-Curtis, her husband, Tony, and Yvette Hamel of East Burke, Kristopher and Jonathan Viens of Orleans, and Donna Folgherait of West Simsbury, Connecticut; his grandchildren: Leo Hargis, Joshua, Jessica and Jennifer Glodgett, Alexander Hamel, and Ryan and Amber Folgherait; his great-grandchildren: Kyler Hargis and Nicholas Glodgett; and his brother, Edmond Viens and wife, Judy, of Newington, Connecticut.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Roland Viens and his son William (Bub) Folgherait.
Should friends desire, donations may be made to support the Palliative Care Unit. Please make checks payable to : Palliative Care MHMH (with Roger Viens in memo line), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Office of Development, attention: Michele Clark, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.
Eugene Simeon Voyer
Eugene Simeon Voyer, 91, of Bloomfield, Connecticut, died March 27, 2010, in Bloomfield with his sons and family at his side.
He was born April 7, 1918, in Lowell, a son of John and Gladys (Sheltra) Voyer.
On April 18, 1944, he married Theresa Gabrielle Voyer who predeceased him September 20, 2002.
Mr. Voyer moved to Bloomfield, Connecticut, in 1953 and dedicated 33 years to being a herdsman, working for A.C. Peterson’s Dairy Farms until retiring in 1986. He moved to Newport Center where he lived with his wife until her death. Shortly thereafter, he returned to Bloomfield, Connecticut.
He really enjoyed visiting his family in sunny Florida and South Carolina. He was the oldest of 18. Mr. Voyer will be most remembered for his sense of humor and devotion to his Catholic faith.
He is survived by his sons: Roland Voyer of Bloomfield, Albert Voyer and his wife, Janice, of Charleston, South Carolina, Roger Voyer and Virginia of West Hartland, Connecticut, Paul Voyer and his wife, Fran, of Saline, Michigan, Richard Voyer and his wife, Irene, of Simsbury, Connecticut, David Voyer and his wife, Ronna, of West Hartford, and Michael Voyer and his wife, Pauline, of Canton, Connecticut; 11 grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and by the following sisters and brothers: Annette Royer of Newport, Jennie Hebert of Derby Line, Theresa Rivers of Zephyrhills, Florida, Rose Chimielecki of Irasburg, Gloria Desrocher of Fort Pierce, Germaine Beliveau of Morrisville, Jeannette Garrett of Orlando, Florida, Sister Elaine Voyer of Littleton, New Hampshire, Rosaire Voyer of Fort Pierce, Florida, Gerard Voyer of Essex Junction, and John Voyer of Waterbury.
He was predeceased by a sister, Sister Rosanna E. Voyer, and by the following brothers: Louis, Lucien, Emile, Lawrence, and Arthur Voyer.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 5, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, Health Care Hospice, Attention: memorial gifts, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, Connecticut, 06105.
Arrangements by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
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