Richard I. Campbell
Richard I. Campbell, 87, of Derby died peacefully on April 27, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 29, 1922, in Granville, a son of Clyde and Bessie ( Manning) Campbell.
On January 19, 1972, he married Lorinda Yantz who survives him.
He entered the U.S. Navy where he was on the USS Enterprise and served during WWII in the Pacific Theater as a radar operator.
He enjoyed working with farm animals and retired as a dairy farmer from Routhier Farms in Bloomfield.
He is survived by his wife, Lorinda Campbell, of Derby; his son Matthew Campbell and his companion, Kim Roberge of Newport Center; by his granddaughter, Liza Campbell; by several nieces and nephews; and by his three dogs, three cats, and two birds. He was predeceased by a brother and three sisters.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made 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.
James Charles Carpenter
James Charles Carpenter Sr., 77, of Newport died April 24, 2010, in Zepherhills, Florida.
He was born November 28, 1932, in Derby, a son of Charles and Winifred (Lemere) Carpenter.
On September 12, 1953, he married Sfa Flynn who predeceased him on September 16, 2005.
Mr. Carpenter was a dairy farmer and a truck driver for the former W.S. Mitchell. He held memberships with the Benevolent Order of the Elks #2155 where he was a life member, and he was also a former member of the Grange. He enjoyed camping.
He is survived by his children: Steve Carpenter of Derby, Ken Carpenter and his wife, Paula, of St. Johnsbury, Sally Carpenter of East Bolton, and James Carpenter Jr. of Lake Worth, Florida; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers: Harold Carpenter and his wife, Lucille, of Dover, New Hampshire, Dale Carpenter and his wife, Sandra, of West Charleston, and Reginald Carpenter and his wife, Linda, of North Troy; his sisters-in-law Lois Carpenter of Derby and Diana Emmerson and her husband, Ernie, of Holland; brother-in-law David Flynn of Derby; his mother-in-law, Ruby Flynn, of Holland; and by his special friend, Sharon Jacobs of Newport. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Carpenter Jr.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Derby Center Cemetery with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermnt 05855, 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.
Michael Todd Cole
Michael Todd Cole, 44, beloved father, son, brother and friend to many, died on April 27, 2010, in Jericho.
He was born October 17, 1965, in Newport, a son of Lynda (Buchanan) Cole and the late Everett Cole.
He fought a valiant and courageous battle with cancer for over a year. He did not give in and just lie on the couch but he got up and went nearly every day he could. His miracle was that he had this inner strength to do things his way.
He graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983 and went to work for his dad at Cole and Webster, Inc., for many years. For a short time he had his own used car business. Then he worked at DeLabruere Auto Sales, and more recently he was employed by Courtesy car dealership.
Mr. Cole was predeceased by his father, Everett “Mike” Cole in 2007. He is survived by his sons, Joshua and Anthony, and their mother, Rhonda; by his mother, Lynda Cole, of Derby; his brother Tim Cole and his wife, Tina, of Jericho; his sisters Connie Montague and her husband, David, of Charleston, Gayla Gosselin and her husband, Dan, of Derby, and Tracey Poulin and her husband, Jeff, of Derby; by special nieces and nephews: Cole, Jennifer, Ashley, Lauren, Chad, Roger, Jake, Alyssa, Samantha, ZaKary and their families and partners; and by many many friends.
Funeral services were held on May 3 at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. In accordance with Mike’s wishes that his son Anthony receive a college education, and that he had been planning to help him reach his goal, a college fund has been established in Mr. Cole’s memory for Anthony Cole in care of 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.
Audrey Edna Dutilly
Audrey Edna Dutilly, 76, of Troy died May 2, 2010, in Newport with her family at her side.
She was born January 12, 1934, in Glocester, Rhode Island, a daughter of Frank and Vera (Taft) Howard.
On June 13, 1956, she married Gerard Dutilly who predeceased her in 1977.
Mrs. Dutilly was employed by Quill Pen Manufacturing in Cranston, Rhode Island, for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and making crafts.
She is survived by her children: Charles Howard and his wife, Sherrie, of Derby, Paul Dutilly and his wife, Cathy, of Virginia, Beatrice Burke and her husband, Patrick, of Chepachet, Rhode Island, John Dutilly and his wife, Maria, of Danielson, Connecticut, and Christine Schneider and her husband, Timothy, of Cranston; by 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and her faithful companion, a dog named Belle. She was predeceased by a son, Edward Dutilly, in 2001.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, at the Acotes Cemetery in Chepachet, Rhode Island. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Francis Archibald Lacombe
Francis Archibald Lacombe died peacefully on April 19, 2010, in Newport at the age of 82, after a short but courageous struggle with cancer.
He was a son of the late Isabel McKinnon of Glen Sandfield, Ontario, and the late Archie Lacombe of Dalhousie, Quebec.
He leaves to mourn his beloved partner of 38 years, Bryan Bowers; his beloved sister, Gertrude Sheppard of Toronto, Ontario; and two dear members of his extended family: Robert Knox of Montréal, Quebec, and Geegee Zaveson of Jay. He will also be much missed by many other members of his extended family, including his nieces Gail Lacombe deGruchy and her husband, Larry, of Montreal, Beverlee Lacombe Chivers and her husband, Tom, of Washington, Lynn Sheppard of Vancouver, British Columbia, Michele Sheppard of Toronto, Frances Lacombe Burnel, Mary Lacombe Thiele and her husband, Harry, Linda Lacombe Hewitt and her husband, Ted, Ann Lacombe, Marguerite Lacombe Dennis and her husband, Tim; his nephews: Lenny Lacombe, Kenny Lacombe, and Gordie Lacombe; very close cousins, Fred Forde of Toronto, John Lacombe of Rockwood, Ontario, Catherine (Mackinnon) Leroux of Ottawa, Ontario, and Dorothy Lacombe Wheeler of Coquitlam, British Columbia. His many friends in both the United States and Canada with whom he shared a mutual love of music, skiing, playing bridge, gourmet meals, jogging, good conversation and kindness will also miss him.
Mr. Lacombe had a life full of wonderful experiences and unforgettable events. He attended Belmont Elementary School, Loyola High School, and Loyola College, and received his degree in education at l’Université de Montréal in 1956. He was a teacher at Canon O’Meara (Point St.Charles) and at Holy Cross (Ville Emard) elementary schools, and at Cardinal Newman High School. He was assistant principal at John F. Kennedy High School in St. Michel from 1964 through 1969, principal at Pius Ninth High School from 1969 through 1971, William Hingston High School from 1971 through 1981, and Thomas D’Arcy McGee High School from 1981 to 1983. He retired in 1983 after 32 years in education with La Commission des Ecoles Catholiques de Montréal.
Other accomplishments included being honored with a medal from Queen Elizabeth II while he was at William Hingston High School, and working closely with Tony Walsh, the founder of Benedict Labre House until Mr. Walsh took his retirement many years later. It was an exceptional life for an exceptional man.
Following his cremation, he will be interred at a later date at the Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal. At his request, there will be no funeral service, but the family is planning a gathering to celebrate his wonderful life at a date and time to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hope Lodge, Lois McClure – Bee Tabakin Building, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401-3412.
Abbie R. Warman
Abbie R. Warman, 75, of Newport, died peacefully on April 27, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born February 5, 1935, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, a daughter of James and Abbie (Howlett) Roberts.
On April 21, 1963, she married Blair Warman who survives her.
Mrs. Warman was a registered nurse. She was employed by the New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham, Massachusetts, from 1957-1989. More recently she was employed by North Country Hospital in Newport, the Union House Nursing Home in Glover, and for the past ten years by Michaud Manor in Derby Line.
She enjoyed cooking, family and hospitality. She held membership with the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Newport.
She is survived by her husband, Blair Warman, of Newport; two children: James B. Warman and his wife, Michelle, Donna (Warman) Luna and her husband, Jose; five beloved grandchildren: Nathaniel Warman, Kaitlyn Warman, Lindsey Luna, Jose B. Luna, and Isabel Luna; a twin brother, Bud (Alfred) Roberts, and his wife, Edna, of South Lancaster, Massachusetts; and her brother-in-law Pastor William Dudgeon. She was predeceased by a brother, James Roberts, and a sister, Jane Roberts Dudgeon.
A celebration of her life was held on May 3 at the Newport Baptist Church with Pastor Jose Luna officiating. Interment was at the Holland Cemetery in Holland, Massachusetts.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Summer Camp Fund, Disciples of the Word Ministries, P.O. Box 47, Milford, New Hampshire 03055. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Matthew C. Young
Matthew C. Young, 20, of Albany died suddenly on April 30, 2010, in Albany.
He was born October 10, 1989, in Newport, a son of Donald Young and Sharon Pendexter.
He was self-employed. He enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hunting, wrestling, and the company of his friends.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Pendexter and his stepfather, Harry Pendexter, of East Conway, New Hampshire; his father, Donald Young, and his fiancé, Patricia, of Essex Junction; his sisters: Valerie Hartman and her husband, David, of Barton, and Holly Lefebvre and her husband, Corey, of Irasburg; by his grandparents: Clayton Richardson of East Fryeberg, Maine, and Howard and Judy Young of Conway, New Hampsire; and by the following nieces and nephews: Daniel, Dylan, and Devin Sheltra, Aaron Lefebvre and Cadence Sheltra.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on May 7 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will take place at a later date in Denmark, Maine.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Committal Services
The following committal services will be held:
David Ostrout Jr. at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, at the Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell.
Lee Holmes Jr. at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, at the Derby Center Cemetery with military honors.
Elwin Annis Jr. on Friday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Irasburg Cemetery.
Gertrude Drown at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Priscilla and Carlton Plante at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Lake Road Cemetery.
Marion Pratt at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Margaret Lussier at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, at St. John’s Cemetery in Albany.
Germaine Moeykens at 10 a.m. on Monday May 10, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.
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