John Raymond Bathalon
John Raymond Bathalon, 33, of North Troy died suddenly on August 29, 2011 at his home in North Troy.
He was born on March 31, 1978, a beloved son of Raymond and Lillian (Letourneau) Bathalon.
On September 30, 2006 he married Jolene Tardif who survives him. He attended North Country Union High School.
Mr. Bathalon was employed as a carpenter for Piette Building Construction of Newport Center.
His hobbies included hunting, playing basketball, and he enjoyed attending his children’s sports activities and spending time with his family and friends. He was also a Red Sox fan.
Mr. Bathalon is survived by his wife Jolene Bathalon of North Troy; his parents, Raymond and Lillian Bathalon of Troy; by his children: Taylor McMann Bathalon, stepson Grant Andrew Blake, Mariah Ann Bathalon, stepson Gabriel Austin Blake, and Lacey Brooke Bathalon; by his maternal grandfather Paul Letourneau of Derby; and by his brothers and sisters: Marc Bathalon and his wife, Sheila, of Monroe, New Hampshire, Allan Bathalon and his wife, Karen, of North Troy, Gilles Bathalon and his wife, Kelly, of Lowell, Emily Bathalon of Westfield and her companion, Justin Carpenter; and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his yellow labrador, Jaxon.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Rhina Letourneau and by his paternal grandparents: Ernest and Jeanne Bathalon.
Funeral services were held on September 2 in Troy. Interment followed in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the John Bathalon Trust, for his children, in care of Julie Willis, Community National Bank, P.O. Box 127, Troy, Vermont 05868.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Richard E. Bohannon
Richard E. Bohannon, 83, of Craftsbury, died on Friday, September 2, 2011, at his home in the tender care of his loving wife, Nancy, following a long illness.
He was born in Swampscott, Massachusetts, on September 24, 1927, a son of Earl L. and Anna W. (Ystrom) Bohannon. Mr. Bohannon’s mother died when he was only three, and he was raised by a wonderful grandmother and father to be a fine man. A 1945 graduate of Howe High School in Billerica, Massachusetts, he entered the U.S. Army in September 1946 to serve in Europe at the close of World War II. Following that service, he attended Tufts University and earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts in 1952.
Mr. Bohannon worked many years as a claims adjuster for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, living in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. He moved to Craftsbury in 2001 and married Nancy Marshall Richter in 2002.
Mr. Bohannon was a kind, loving and generous man. He cherished, most of all, his wife, his family and friends, his home, his dogs, his beautiful flower gardens, and his beloved Red Sox, being a fan since 1936. He was one of those rare, truly good people, gracious and kind at heart, working hard and giving throughout his entire life. His cheerful, positive spirit and warm, strong presence will be missed.
Mr. Bohannon is survived by his wife, Nancy; a step family who loved him very much; cherished birth family members; and many dear friends, including the Shaw family in Maine. His family is grateful for the generous support of those in the community, including especially his much loved niece Belinda Brown and husband, Phil Lovely, and his good friend Addison Merrick.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Elizabeth Koerness Bohannon, and a half-brother, Earl L. Bohannon.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury with Reverend Alden Launer officiating. Private interment will be in the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the United Church of Craftsbury, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 46, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827; or to Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Geneva M. “Jennie” Brault
Geneva M. “Jennie” (Joseph) Brault, 87, of Island Pond died on August 28, 2011 in Newport.
She was born on September 7, 1923 in Island Pond, a daughter of William and Martha (Romanus) Joseph.
Mrs. Brault married Dr. Clement Brault who predeceased her on November 2, 2002. Mrs. Brault held memberships with the St. James Greater Church of Island Pond and the Women’s Parish Club. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 80 of Island Pond.
Mrs. Brault graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Island Pond and attended secretarial school in Hartford, Connecticut. At one time she was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Connecticut.
She is survived by her brother and sisters: Isabelle DiPaolo of Winston Salem, North Carolina; Alice Taves of Portsmouth, Virginia; Rose Marie Belisle of Island Pond; Raymond Joseph of Island Pond; and Joan Marie Franklin of Bronxville, New York; her stepchildren: Rose Marie Brault of Avon, Florida, Marguerite Overington of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Elizabeth Miller of Savannah, Georgia, Paul Brault of Williston, Florida; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two sisters: Marion Joseph and Margaret Anton; and by two brothers: Joseph (Dodie) Joseph and Albert W. Joseph; and by a stepson, Dennis Brault.
Funeral services were held on August 31 in Island Pond. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made the St. James the Greater Church, P.O. Box 407, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Shirley M. Daniels
Shirley M. Daniels, 71, of Norton died on August 29, 2011 in Norton.
She was born on September 6, 1939 in Barnet, a daughter of Lewis and Thelma (Champigny) Hadley. During her lifetime she was an aide for area nursing homes and at one time she was employed by the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury as a dietician aide.
Her hobbies included watching NASCAR and other stock car races. She also enjoyed watching NFL football.
She is survived by three sons; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, David Hadley and his wife, Debra, of Bristol, Connecticut; by her sister, Marion McLam and her husband, Wendall, of Terryville, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on September 2 in Barnet.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Elaine A. Dunbar
Elaine A. Dunbar, 72, of Craftsbury, died on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at her home in the loving care of her family following a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Randolph on November 11, 1938, a daughter of Eugene and Evelyn (Conant) Squire. She received her degree in teaching from Johnson State College.
On July 7, 1961, she married Wayne G. Dunbar. They made their home in Greensboro until 1973 when they moved to the home farm in Craftsbury. Mrs. Dunbar was a member as well as Sunday school teacher at the Greensboro United Church for many years, a 50-year member of the Grange and long-time secretary of Caspian Lake Grange, a former member of the Home Demonstration Club, a former trustee of the John W. Simpson Memorial Library, and a former school board member in Craftsbury. She taught at the Creek Road School in Craftsbury for a year and a half, then in Walden. She helped her husband on the family farm and raised her children. She enjoyed reading (especially westerns), gardening (both her flowers and vegetables), and the cattle on the farm. She also enjoyed competing in primitive biathalons. She gave her maximum to her husband, children, and grandchildren, and when in doubt, she fed someone.
Mrs. Dunbar is survived by her husband, Wayne; two sons: Mark Dunbar and his wife, Tule Fogg, and Keith Dunbar, both of Craftsbury; two daughters: Sonia Dunbar, and Martha Dunbar and her husband, Theodore Lubicich, both of Albany; a brother, Eugene Squire Jr. and his wife, Dorothy, of Randolph Center; her grandchildren: John, Elaine, Sarah, and Lily Dunbar, and Seviah, Peter and Alexander Pitt; several nieces and nephews; as well as extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Stephanie Dunbar.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10, at 1 p.m. at the Greensboro United Church with Reverend Tony Acheson and Reverend Alan Parker officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.
Pauline P. Lucier
Pauline P. Lucier, 82, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at her home in Newport Center with her loving family at her side.
She was born December 5, 1928 in Ways Mills, Quebec, a daughter of the late John and Vera (Kezar) Gledhill.
Mrs. Lucier was a longtime resident of Richford. For the past two years, Mr. and Mrs. Lucier have made their home in Newport Center with her son and daughter-in-law. Mrs. Lucier was a bank teller for Valley Trust in North Troy for several years and was also a bank teller for the Franklin Lamoille Bank in Richford, retiring after 27 years of employment there. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star, Martha Washington Chapter. She enjoyed swimming, camping, reading, and knitting.
Mrs. Lucier is survived by her husband, Norman Lucier; her son Rodney and his wife, Valerie, of Newport Center; her grandchildren: Michael and Heather of Newport Center; her sister, Geraldine Peters of Dixville, Quebec; her niece, Valerie Cardyn and her husband, Paul; her nephew, Victor Peters and his wife, Ann; her brother-in-law, Duane Lucier and his wife, Frances, of Jay, and their children: Steve, Mark and Cindy.
In keeping with Mrs. Lucier’s wishes, she will be cremated and interred in the North Troy Cemetery in a private family ceremony. There will be no visiting hours.
For those who wish, contributions in Mrs. Lucier’s memory may be made to the Richford First Baptist Church, 33 School Street, Richford, Vermont 05476; or to the Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family online through www.spearsfuneralhome. Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls is assisting Mrs. Lucier’s family with arrangements.
Bernard Samuel Payeur
Bernard Samuel Payeur, 90, of Derby died on August 28, 2011, in Newport.
He was born on March 26, 1921 in Island Pond, a son of Samuel and Alice (Thibodeau) Payeur. On October 9, 1946 he married Vernice Twofoot who survives him.
Mr. Payeur was a veteran of World War II. He was a supervisor for the Groveton Paper Company in Groveton, New Hampshire. He ran the Gilman Hotel until the paper mill closed. He was also a manager of the St. Michael’s College snack bar. He held memberships with American Legion Post 80 and Random VFW Post 2309, both of Island Pond. He was also a member of the Brighton Snowmobile Club.
His hobbies included snowmobiling, golfing in his younger years, singing in the choir at St. James Church, cooking, and woodworking. He loved his friends who have gone before him.
Mr. Payeur is survived by his wife Vernice (Bunnie) Payeur of Derby; his son David Payeur of Oregon; four grandchildren: Jennifer, Christopher, Samantha, and Tiffany; and by two great-grandchildren: Paul and Michael.
He was predeceased by two sons: Philip Payeur and Craig Payeur; a brother Gerald Payeur; and by two sisters: Bernandine Germaine and Geraldine Christie.
Funeral services were held September 2 in Island Pond. Interment with full military honors followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Paul M. Sicard
Paul M. Sicard, 52, of Derby died on August 29, 2011, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
He was born on June 2, 1959 in Newport, a son of Mariette (Beaudette) Sicard and the late Edward R. Sicard.
On November 7, 1992 he married Bonita Sanville who survives him.
Mr. Sicard was a machinist at Tivoly in Derby Line. He was a former member of the Derby Fish and Game and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, race car driving, playing cards, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Sicard worked on the old game preserve Dav-Lin Acres, he enjoyed his television, NASCAR racing, and he was a New York Yankees fan.
He is survived by his wife Bonita Sicard of Derby; his mother Mariette Sicard of Derby; and by the following children: Anita Lepine and her companion, Carlton Billado Jr., of North Troy, Clinton Mihill and his fiancé, Corina Marcoux, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Shawn Sicard and his companion, Jessica Chauvin, of Northfield, Jodie Greenwood and her companion, David Mason III, of Lyndonville and Branford, Connecticut, and Ricky Sicard of Derby; by his grandchildren: Aaron and Gabriel Lepine, Brent Trudeau, Ryan Mihill, Donovan Sicard, Jonathan Sicard, and Levi Greenwood; by a brother, Denis Sicard, and his wife, Heidi, of Colorado; by his sisters: Helen Gagnon and her husband, Paul, of Derby Line; and Denise Bennett and her companion, Pete Baez, of Northfield; and by aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held on September 1 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Interment followed in Newport Center Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 87 McGregor St., #4100, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102-3766.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
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