Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Benoit
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Benoit, 82, of Barton, beloved wife of Norman W. Benoit, died on January 22, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on September 22, 1932, in Ryegate, a daughter of George and Anne (Tillison) White Sr.
On February 2, 1952, she married Norman W. Benoit, who survives her.
She was an animal lover and enjoyed watching and feeding birds.
She is survived by her husband, Norman W. Benoit, of Barton; her children: Jeanne Tinker of Naples, Florida, and Norman D. Benoit and his girlfriend, Sarah Darling, of Orleans; her grandchildren: Franklin Miller Jr., Miranda Miller, Tyler Tinker, and Theodore Benoit; her great-granddaughter Jenna Bacon; a brother, George White, and his wife, Pat, of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Carmen Sheldon, of Barre, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Leigh Ann Benoit.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to curtis-britch.com.
Sandra Chaplin-Roy
Sandra Chaplin-Roy, 65, of Derby Line died peacefully on January 29, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on August 4, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Leon and Darlene (Walker) Bednarczyk.
She married Roland “Buzz” Roy on January 2, 2015, after 38 years of courtship.
She worked as a paraprofessional for an early childhood program.
She was a member of the Memphremagog Yacht Club. She enjoyed sailing, scrap booking, reading, and she was a dance instructor for the Wellness Center for 25 years.
She is survived by her husband, Buzz Roy of Derby Line; her son Daniel Chaplin of Cedar Park, Texas; two grandchildren: Mia, and Alex Chaplin; two brothers: Edmund Bednarczyk and his wife, Nancy, of Washington, and Kevin Bednarczyk of Florida; a niece, Tara Bednarczyk, of South Carolina; and by her nephew Damian Bednarczyk of Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to North Country Union High School, for the dance program, 209 Veterans Avenue, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Haskell Opera House, 93 Caswell Avenue, P.O. Box 337, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Jeanne Therese Gaudreau
Jeanne Therese Gaudreau died on Sunday, January 18, 2015, in Newport.
She was born in Compton, Quebec, on May 11, 1922, to Yvonne (Thiverge) and George Theberge.
She married Lucien Gaudreau on October 28, 1944, in Stanstead, Quebec. They lived for many years in Connecticut until their retirement, and then they became snowbirds to Florida.
Mrs. Gaudreau was a professional businesswoman and held the position of office manager for Prudential Insurance in Hartford, Connecticut, for 20 years.
Several years after her beloved husband died, she decided she wanted to move closer to her roots, so she packed up, sold her home, and headed north. She resided at Michaud Manor for about six years until she transferred to Bel-aire Nursing Home.
Mrs. Gaudreau did not have children of her own, but was always surrounded by her many nieces and nephews who adored both her and her husband.
She had a wonderful spirit and a beautiful smile. She was a joy to have around, and will be deeply missed by her family and friends and those who cared for her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lucien; her brothers: Larry, Paul, and Andre Theberge; her sisters: Rita Day and Lucienne Waite; her sisters-in-law: Claudette Theberge, Cecile Gaudreau, Marcelle Gosselin, and Denise Gaudreau and her husband, John; and by her brother-in-law Rene Gaudreau.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 5, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Stanstead.
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Joyce Guyette
Joyce Guyette, 83, of Newport died peacefully on January 31, 2015, at the Newport Health Care Center in Newport, surrounded by her loving husband, Leo, and family by her side.
She was born in Coventry on October 29, 1931, to Laurence and Ola (Wells) Webster.
After a brief encounter when they were teens, she and her husband, Leo, started their lives together many years later on February 24, 1963, after each had been married with families. This union brought three more to the mix.
She enjoyed reading books, and knitting and crocheting, for friends and family. She made lots of baby blankets and dishcloths. Everyone who got married usually received a blanket and matching pillows. She loved being with family and friends and always enjoyed going to Florida in the winter once they were retired.
She was mostly a homemaker and mother but did lots of side jobs throughout her life. She sold Avon for many years, which Leo helped with as she didn’t drive, and she was a guardian ad litem for the family court system in Newport. She helped many families through difficult times. She also worked at the Glass Man, which she loved as she could watch her soaps in her living room and run through the hall when the bell rang in the shop.
She is survived by her husband, Leo Guyette, of Newport; her children: JoAnn Guyette and her husband, Mark, of Newport, Fay Willis and her husband, Gary, of Troy, Larry Davis and his wife, Barbara, of North Troy, Rita Johnson and her husband, Jim, of Canaan, New Hampshire, Brent Hodgdon of Hardwick, Rene Guyette and his wife, Linda, of Groveton, New Hampshire, Keith Guyette and his wife, Ellen, of Sebring, Florida, and Ann Jones and her husband, Rusty, of Derby; her stepdaughter Lorine Hines and her husband, Bob, and their family, of Dumfries, Virginia; her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn Cassavant and her husband, Leo, of Island Pond; her sister-in-law Laura Jean Webster of St. Johnsbury; her brother-in-law Roland Guyette and his wife, Sandra, of Vergennes; her special friends: Connie Knowles, and Raymond and Patty Jones and their family, as she considered all of them her family; her special homecare nurse, Ashley Shangraw, who is now part of the family; 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by an infant son, Wayne Davis; her brother Arthur Webster; her brother-in-law Arthur Guyette and his wife, Rosalie; her sister-in-law Anita Forcier and her husband, Fernand; her brother-in-law Joseph Guyette; and by a special friend, Joan McNeal (we can see them up in heaven gossiping now).
She fought through breast cancer 12 years ago, but it was Alzheimer’s that took her in the end. She fought as hard as she could but decided she had had enough. She was a special person to many and will be missed by all who knew her.
Per her request, there will be a service at the United Church in Newport on Wednesday, February 4, at 2 p.m., followed by a luncheon at the church downstairs.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to Mom Supported Relay for Life Team, “Raging Turtles,” in care of Kathy Duckless, 827 Lake Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Gaston Leonard Leblanc
Gaston Leonard Leblanc, 89, of North Troy died peacefully on January 30, 2015, in Newport.
He was born on August 10, 1927, in Jay, to Joseph and Leda (Audette) Leblanc.
On October 4, 1944, he married the former Maxalene Mead, who predeceased him on October 15, 2001.
As a young man he worked in the woods with his team of workhorses and later hauled milk and was employed at the mill in North Troy. He was also a well-known dairy farmer and later worked for the village and town of Troy, from where he retired.
He and his wife then enjoyed many years in Florida until her death.
He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Newport Elks Lodge #2155 of Newport.
In his younger years he and his wife’s home was open to many children in town. They later became foster parents. He loved attending farm auctions, ski-dooing, and playing cards with the family and friends. He also liked gardening and growing blueberries, which he still did not long ago.
He is survived by his sister Juliette Bourne of Morrisville; his brother Leonard and his wife, Joyce, of Wesley Chapel, Florida; his children: Gaston Jr. and his wife, Christine, David and his wife, Candy, Roger and his wife, Patricia, Brian and his wife, Jane, Kathy and her husband, Dana, and Lori and Ali Hooshmand; his grandchildren: Todd, Kim, Eric, Shane, Heather, Holly, Marcie, Hope, Carrie, Vanessa, Bridgett, Brian Jr., Angie, Dana, Joshua, Michael and Loren; 23 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be announced in the spring.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Area Agency on Aging, 5452 U.S. Route 5, Suite A, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Felix R. Roberge
Felix R. Roberge, 98, of Derby died on January 28, 2015, in Derby.
He was born on April 7, 1916, in Bonsecours, Quebec, to Arense and Rose (Girouard) Roberge.
On October 27, 1945, he married Monique Tessier, who predeceased him on April 9, 2012.
Mr. Roberge owned and operated the family farm in Westfield for many years. He enjoyed going to Florida during the winter months with his wife for 27 years.
He was a jack-of-all-trades, adored his family and family get-togethers, and he enjoyed camping.
He is survived by his children: Rejean Roberge of Newport Center, Vivian “Connie” Verdon and her husband, Claude, of Newport Center, Ghislaine “GiGi” Lemay and her husband, John, of Derby, Etiennette Poutre and her husband, Donald, of Irasburg, Gaetane Stone and her husband, Paul, of Newport Center, Francine Guillette and her husband, Marcel, of Derby, Jean-Pierre Roberge and his wife, Susan, of Newport Center, Jean-Claude Roberge and his wife, Donna, of North Troy, Marianne Sanville and her husband, Brian, of Irasburg, and Robert Roberge and his wife, Shelly, of Derby; and by 90-plus grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Emile Roberge and his wife, Lucette, of Granby, Quebec; his sister Geralda Petit of Valcour, Quebec; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers: Gerard and Raoul Roberge.
Funeral services were held on January 31, in Derby Line. Spring interment will be in Derby Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Kathleen Frances Twofoot
Kathleen Frances Twofoot, 86, formerly of Island Pond died on January 30, 2015, in Derby.
She was born on October 13, 1928, in Rouses Point, New York, to Joseph and Margaret (Foy) Etheze.
She married Roland Twofoot, who predeceased her in 1964.
She was an avid reader and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and making scarves and mittens for her grandchildren. She also liked drawing and painting.
She is survived by her children: Sherry Worth of Waterville, Maine, Beckie Bremseth and her husband, Joseph, of Morgan, Linda Twofoot of Island Pond, Dennis Twofoot and his wife, Linda, of Standish, Maine, and Mark Leavitt of New Hampshire; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her only surviving sibling, Helena Gagne Rogerson, of New Hampshire; her brother- and sister-in-law Wyman and Mary Twofoot, of Charleston; and by her sisters-in-law: Mary Twofoot of New Hampshire, and Vernice “Bunny” Payeur of Derby.
She was predeceased by her parents; her daughter Darlene Leavitt; her son Joe Twofoot; eight siblings; and by her brother-in-law Doland.
Private graveside services will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. James Catholic Church, in care of Mater Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
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Marcia M. Cubit
Marcia M. Cubit, 67, of Soldotna, Alaska, formerly of Albany, died unexpectedly on December 18, 2014.
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