Randy Carpenter
Randy Carpenter, 56, of Coventry died on November 30, 2014, in Burlington, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 24, 1958, in Newport, to Gardner and Madeline (Nutting) Carpenter.
Mr. Carpenter loved spending time with his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
He enjoyed watching Boston Red Sox games and NASCAR races, and visiting with his family and friends.
He is survived by his children: Jessica Peters and her husband, Tim, of Liberty, North Carolina, Jeffrey Carpenter of North Troy, Amy Gosselin and her husband, Matthew, of Irasburg, and Justin Carpenter of Newport Center; his grandchildren: Haley and Addison Carpenter and Hayden and Rya Gosselin; his brothers: Gardner Carpenter Jr. and Scott Carpenter; his sisters: Marlene Messier and Darlene Choquette; his aunt Dale Nutting; and by several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Madeline and Gardner; and by his brother Terry.
A memorial service was held in North Troy on December 4. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Coventry Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the Randy Carpenter Memorial Fund, in care of Amy Gosselin, 588 Chilafoux Hill, Irasburg, Vermont 05845 or online at www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/the-randy-carpenter-memorial-fund/271232.
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Beverly Ruth Harbec
Beverly Ruth Harbec, 88, of Barton died on November 28, 2014, in Barton.
She was born on August 28, 1926, in Orleans, to Grant and Heavenia (Davis) Hussey.
On September 1, 1967, she married Adrien Harbec, who predeceased her in 1988.
She was employed at Ethan Allen Manufacturing, Anderson Mills, and Barton Cleaners.
She loved to read, play cards, play board games, working on puzzles, and watching the birds.
She and her husband spent several winters in Florida and enjoyed other traveling as well as going for rides with family members.
She is survived by her children: Linda Chase of Brownington and her companion, Gerald Pray, Edwin “Buzz” Shaw of Newport Center, and Joyce Ward and her husband, Douglas, of Lutz, Florida; and by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several step-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her great-granddaughter Rebecca; and by her sisters: Marjorie, Flossie, Caroline, Velma and Bernice.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans.
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Raymond Francis McCarthy Jr.
Raymond Francis McCarthy Jr., 75, of Derby, formerly of Stow, Massachusetts, died suddenly on December 7, 2014.
He was born on April 13, 1939, in Concord, Massachusetts, to Dorothea (Tracey) and Raymond McCarthy Sr.
He graduated from the Stow, Massachusetts, high school, and Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
On February 14, 1981, he married Carolin Armstrong, who survives him.
He was a finance analyst for the United States Army for 26 years where he obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He served in Germany and later retired from Raytheon in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
He held membership with the Masons, Shriners Scottish Rite and VFW in Massachusetts, American Legion Post #21 of Newport, Benevolent Order of the Elks #2155 of Derby, and Bentley Association in Waltham.
His hobbies included doing income taxes for people, reading, map reading, playing cribbage, and playing with his beloved dog Chip.
He is survived by his wife Carolin McCarthy of Derby; his children: Laura Bartlett and her husband, Gary, of Marlboro, Massachusetts, Rebecca Wade and her husband, Geoff, of San Diego, California, Steven McCarthy of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kevin McCarthy of Worcester, Massachusetts; his stepchildren: Diane Marie Ryan and her fiancé, Michael Chaves, of Hudson, Massachusetts, and Thomas Ryan Jr. of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; his sisters: Faye McCarthy of Berlin, Massachusetts, Patricia Nading of Berlin, and Dorothea Paquette of Bolton, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Byran McCarthy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on December 11, from noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will be in Newport Center Cemetery with full military honors.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140.
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John A. Vear
John A. Vear, 77, of Eden Mills died on Monday, December 1, 2014, at his home.
He was born on March 7, 1937, in Morrisville, son of Clinton and Eleanor Hinds Vear. He graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1955 and then joined the U.S. Navy in June of 1955, serving through June of 1959. He married Sandra Williams on January 7, 1961.
Mr. Vear spent most of his career working as a machinist, beginning with Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut, before moving on to positions with General Electric, Stinson Canning Company, and then Champion Paper in Maine.
He devoted much of his free time as a volunteer firefighter for the town of Hancock, Maine.
In 1996, he and his wife moved back to Vermont, where he became an active member of the Eden community. He served as a town lister, as well as a member of the Eden Cemetery Commission and Eden Town Beach Committee. He also quickly developed many close friendships through his and his wife’s regular attendance of the Wednesday jam sessions, which they helped organize following its relocation from the Bobbin Mill in Westfield and then to its current location in Lowell.
He is remembered by his family for his tireless dedication to improving the lives of those he loved, giving his undivided time, expertise, and advice. He would always take on projects that would better the lives of those around him. He would see what needed to be done and simply do it. His family relied and depended on him for his wisdom and generous support. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Williams Vear; their children: Wendy Vear of Eden Mills and Gary Vear and his wife, Anne, of Belgrave, Australia; his grandchildren: Nicole Vear Adams and her husband, Gregory Adams Jr., Jason Vear, Madeline Vear, Tyrone Vear, and Eleanor Vear; his great-grandchildren: Mya and Avah Adams; his sister June Howe of Dummerston; his brother Wayne Vear of Eden; his step-mother Virgie Kinney of Eden; and by his nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Elsie Vear Godin.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 10, at 3 p.m., at the United Church of Johnson. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service. Interment will be in the spring in the Eden Corners Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Northern Emergency Medical Service, 62 Wilson Road, Johnson, Vermont 05656.
Romeo Hector Vezina
Romeo Hector Vezina, 75, of Barton died on December 4, 2014, in White River Junction.
He was born on May 8, 1939, in Newport, to Leo and Germaine (Boudreau) Vezina.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1962 where he was stationed in north Africa.
Mr. Vezina was owner of Vezina Vacuum Sales and Service. He was a former officer of the American Legion Post #23 of Orleans, and a member of Masonic Lodge #62 of Irasburg. He invented the vacuum cleaner called the Vermonter, which was the only vacuum made of wood. He was a law enforcement officer for many years, working for the department of corrections, as constable, and sheriff’s officer.
He is survived by his children: Marie Breault of Fort Edward, New York, John Vezina of Belleview, Florida, Douglas Vezina of Derby, and Debra Vezina of Irasburg; 17 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; his brothers: Leonel Vezina and his wife, Gloria, of Burlington, and Charlie Vezina and his wife, Lillian, of Barton; and by his sister Paulette Cooke and her husband, David, of Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife, Linda Marie Vezina.
Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. A graveside service will be in the spring at St. Theresa’ s Cemetery in Orleans.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
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