Frances Theresa (Gosselin) Alexander, 81, of Broadalbin, New York, died peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.
She was born in Newport on March 24, 1929, a daughter of Napoleon and Marion (Trahan) Gosselin.
She grew up there where she learned French in grammar school and had many fond memories of her time at Sacred Heart being a cheerleader and playing clarinet in the school band. Mrs. Alexander attended St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Brighton, Massachusetts, graduating as a registered nurse, of which she was very proud. She lived in Broadalbin for the past 42 years.
Mrs. Alexander worked for 44 years as a registered nurse, 28 of those at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, New York, providing attentive care to her patients and always advocating for them. When her children grew older, she obtained a realtor’s license and sold real estate in the Fulton-Montgomery, New York, area for several years.
Mrs. Alexander was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Broadalbin and was dedicated to her Roman Catholic faith all her life. Her actions spoke more than words ever could.
She was predeceased by her beloved son, David L. Alexander; a sister, Louise; and her infant brother, Eugene.
Survivors include her husband, Frederic A. Alexander, whom she married on December 29, 1956; daughter Susan Avondolio of Burnt Hills, New York; son Mark Alexander and his wife, Kelly, of Waterford, New York; a brother Lawrence Gosselin and his wife, Gerry, of Venice, Florida; a brother-in-law Robert Alexander and his wife, Roberta, of Craftsbury Common; sisters-in-law Janet Alexander and Jean Hinson, both of Rutland, and Marielle Gosselin of Barre; four grandchildren: Stephen and Emily Avondolio of Burnt Hills and Meghan and Lauren Alexander of Rotterdam, New York; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will also be missed by her beloved cat Bella.
A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 10, at St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin with the Reverend Thomas Morrette officiating. Interment will be in the Irasburg cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Herbert J. Allen
Herbert J. Allen, 77, beloved husband of Mildred, died on Thursday, November 4, 2010, after a long illness.
He was born on May 5, 1933, a son of Leon and Lillian (Gilbeault) Allen of North Troy.
He spent all of his life in the North Troy area with the exception of his service time in the Army.
He married Mildred Mayhew in 1959.
“Hub” worked for the plywood mill in North Troy for several years and also for Butterfield’s and Tivoli for 32 years before retirement, at which time he drove for Rural Community Transportation and also worked for Sanel’s.
He loved fishing, hunting, and going camping with his wife in their motor home. He also loved to cut wood and lay it up for the winter. To the delight of his family, he always had a big garden.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons: Danny and his wife, Joanne, and Mark “Boomer” and his wife, LaDon; four grandchildren: Lee Allen and his companion, Courtney, Chantel Allen and her companion, Jesse, Heather and Nathan Allen and great-grandchild Abigail; a brother Lyle and his wife, Sue, of St. Albans; and sisters Lillian Willis of Newport, Albertine Woodard of Mansonville, Quebec, Pauline and her husband, Tom Haney, of Springfield, Massachusetts, Maxeline and her husband, Rick Mongeau, of Springfield, and Ernestine Monfette of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by nine brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service. Interment will follow at the North Troy Village Cemetery with military honors.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital, care of Oncology Department, 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.
Phyllis Gwendolyn Bailey
Phyllis Gwendolyn Bailey, 88, of Barton, and formerly of Island Pond, died peacefully on November 2, 2010, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.
She was born on January 7, 1922, in Albany, a daughter of Harry and Alice (McNamara) Wilder.
On December 13, 1939, she married Bernard Bailey who predeceased her in 1976.
Mrs. Bailey was a former member of the Rebekah’s and First Congregational Church in Island Pond.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching game shows, playing bingo and Scrabble, traveling and camping, volunteering at the Area Agency on Aging, and family gatherings.
She is survived by her daughters: Joanne DeLaBruere and her husband, Claude, of Derby and Deborah Ahrens and her husband, Scott, of North Carolina; by daughters-in-law Eileen Bailey of Island Pond and Monique Bailey of Derby; by 11 grandchildren: David and Laurie DeLaBruere and their children Justin and Neil; Susan and Richard Tetreault and their children Haley and Patrick; Daniel DeLaBruere and Jennifer Nelson and their children Ross and Henry; Dean and Monica DeLaBruere and their children Caleb, Gracie, and Luke; Sharon and Patrick Ryan; Amber Moore and her children Sophie and Alexis; Katie Ahrens and Chris Biggs; Jacob and Steve Bailey; Peter Bailey and his companion, Katie Schueitzer; Lise and David Lussier and their children Nathan, Jessica, Aron, and Tricia; Michael and Leslie Souliere and their children Garrett and Zachary; and by two great-great-grandchildren, Trent and Lucas Simpson. She was predeceased by daughter Patricia and three sons, Jimmy, Donald, and Jeffrey; a granddaughter Courtney Ahrens; a brother Charles Wilder and his wife, Anna Mae, and her companion, Kenneth Barnes.
Funeral services were held November 6 at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating. Interment followed at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, care of the Reverend Alan Magoon, 21 Middle Street Island Pond, Vermont 05846.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at: www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
David B. Rollins
David B. Rollins, 51, of Newport Center, the beloved father of Amy Rollins and Melissa Quarmby, died on Friday, November 5, 2010, at his home.
He was born on May 19, 1959, in Newport Center, a son of the late Melvin and Eleanor (Frissell) Rollins.
He worked for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for over 20 years.
He enjoyed taking scenic and wildlife pictures, liked to ride his four-wheeler and basically loved being outdoors. He took great pride in his daughters and grandson and always enjoyed their visits. He especially liked spending time with his friend Ed Sargent, the “brother” he never had.
He is survived by his daughters, Amy Rollins and her companion, Brandon Phillips, and their son Brandon Phillips II, and Melissa Quarmby and her husband, Dorian, all of Derby; by a cousin Colby Currier of North Troy; by his very good friend Ed Sargent and his wife, Michelle, of Newport Center.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will follow at the Newport Center cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Francis John Smith
Francis John Smith, 39, of Orleans died on Thursday, November 4, 2010, in Newport.
Mr. Smith was born March 16, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Irasburg in 1982. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1989. He received his teaching certificate from Lyndon State College and a bachelor of science degree from Johnson State College. He was a teacher at Lake Region Union High School in Orleans.
Mr. Smith loved fishing, hunting, and baseball, especially with his family. He was in his element guiding in the Northeast Kingdom or coaching Cal Ripken baseball. He and his father, David, ran their own guiding business, Northeast Kingdom Outfitters from 1994 through 2006. In 2003 they were presented the “Guide of the Year Award” by the Vermont Outdoor Guide Association. It was presented to them by Governor James Douglas.
Mr. Smith was the beloved husband of Charity Smith; father of Michael Hunter Smith and Jacqueline Marie Lovett; son of David and Rose Mary Smith; brother of Jennifer Marie Smith-Mayo; brother-in-law to Matthew Mayo; son-in-law to Lawrence and Gertrude Burdick; brother-in-law to Michael and Beth Burdick; longtime friends of Mark and Lynn Royer; and uncle to Zach, Noah, Mara-Audrey Royer, Sophie, Celia and Sidney Burdick. He was a much loved nephew and cousin.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday November 9, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lake Region Youth Baseball, care of Kimico Perry, 1265 Creek Road, Irasburg, Vermont 05845.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Helen (Gray) Smith
Helen (Gray ) Smith, 92, of Burlington died on Sunday, October 31, 2010.
She was born on March 30, 1918, a daughter of Robert and Mamie (Uttin) Gray.
Mrs. Smith was educated in West Charleston, graduating from West Charleston High School in 1935. In 1945, during World War II, she entered nursing school at Waltham Hospital in Waltham, Massachusetts, graduating as a registered nurse in 1948.
On October 17, 1948, she married Almon H. Smith of Newport, where they lived until moving to Burlington in 1957.
Mrs. Smith’s deep love and compassion for people blessed her with many good friends and provided her with ample opportunity to fulfill a lifelong desire to be of service to others. Her many volunteer activities included work with Hospice, Meals on Wheels, serving on the visiting board of the Converse Home, and memberships in the American Association of Retired People and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church. She loved music, poetry, knitting, and cooking, and was an avid collector of thimbles.
Mrs. Smith’s family was dearly loved.
She was predeceased by her husband, Almon, in 2003. She is survived by son Larry A. Smith, and his wife, Penny, and their children: James and his fianceé, Sarah Waterhouse, Jonathan and his wife, Lori, and Rebecca and her husband, Bob LeClaire; by another son, Evan J. Smith, and his wife, Priscilla, and their daughter Stephanie and her husband, Santiago Mallea; by three sisters: Thelma Jennings of Marlboro, New York, Marilyn Meleleu of Ludlow, Massachusetts, and Eleanor Tyler and her husband, Carl, of Newport; her brother Robert Gray and his wife, Peggy, of East Charleston; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Gelineau, in 1968.
A memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church in Burlington on November 5. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Burlington, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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