Obituaries

Obituaries August 5, 2015

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obit Cusson VETRichard A. Cusson Sr.

Richard A. Cusson Sr., 75, of Westfield died suddenly on July 27, 2015, at his home.

He was born on September 8, 1939, in Burlington to Adelord and Rita (Therriault) Cusson.

On September 17, 1960, he married Barbara (Stankwich) Cusson of Westfield, who survives him.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a self-employed electrician.  He was a volunteer firefighter, enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking, riding his ATV, and was a NASCAR fan.

Mr. Cusson was a member of the Essex Lions Club and a lifetime member of the Vermont Trappers Association.  He was a generous man who expected nothing in return.

obit vets flagHe is survived by his wife; by his children:  Karen Pion and her husband, Reginald, of Lowell, Richard Cusson Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of South Royalton, Laura Smith and her husband, Dale, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Mary Marsden and her husband, Greg, of Dallas, Texas; by 19 grandchildren; and by six great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his siblings:  Reginald Cusson and his wife, Jeannette, of Winooski, Ronald Cusson and his wife, Betty, of Summerville, South Carolina, Rene Cusson and his wife, Peggy, of Winooski, Gloria Pratt and her husband, Jim, of Plattsburg, New York, and Annette Ratta and her husband, Michael, of Davenport, Florida.

He was predeceased by his sister Louise Genderon and her husband, William.

Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.

 

obit Dean photoMildred M. Dean

Mildred M. Dean, 97, of Newport, died on July 30, 2015.

She was born on December 24, 1917.

As a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was beloved by all. There will be a void in our hearts because of her passing, but we will rejoice in knowing that she now rests in the heavenly kingdom with her Lord and Savior.

Mrs. Dean was a faith-filled person with a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin as witnessed by her daily rosary and the ever-present miraculous medal, which she faithfully wore.

She is survived by her son Gary Dean and his wife, Ruth; her daughter Carolyn Higgins and her husband, Paul; her grandson Christopher Higgins and his wife, Susan, and their children Sean and Catherine; her granddaughter Deana Branch and her husband, Todd, and their children Emily, Dean, and Paul.

She was predeceased by her husband, Romeo Dean, who died in 1976.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that a donation be made to the Bel-Aire Activity Fund in Mrs. Dean’s memory. The address is 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

A Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m.

Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.

 

Mona E. Rivard

Mona E. Rivard of Colchester died on July 22, 2015, at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington.

She was born October 29, 1933, to Philip and Gertrude Brooks of Glover.

She leaves nieces Donna Dopp and her husband, Lawrence, of Barton, Penny Brooks of New Hampshire, Sondra Thomson of Colchester, Bonnie Currier and her husband, Raymond, of Glover, and Stephanie Lesage and her husband, Peter, of Colchester. She also leaves her nephew Philip Brooks and his wife, Kelly, of Glover, as well as a number of great-nieces and -nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Gertrude Brooks; her brothers Neil and Alton Brooks; her sister Phyllis Amyot; and her nephew Douglas Brooks.

A private graveside service will be held at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover at the convenience of her family.

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