Hunter J. Blake
Hunter J. Blake, 11 months old, died at his home in North Troy on August 31, 2010, after a long battle with Krabbe disease. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Hunter loved being outside listening to the birds and to music. He loved being held and cuddled.
He was born September 18, 2009, in Newport, a beloved son of Meagan Blake and Jeremy Brown. Besides his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, Joshua Cloney, of North Troy; his maternal grandmothers, April Blake, of Coventry and Sherri Ingalls of West Glover; by his great-grandmothers Janette Patten of Coventry and Doris Brown of West Charleston; by his uncles Jamie Patten of Nashville, Tennessee, and Justin Blake of Coventry; by his aunt Tonya Brown of North Troy; and by several great-aunts, uncles and cousins and special cousins Samantha and Kayla Wright. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, John F. Blake Jr.
Funeral services were held on Saturday September 4, 2010, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Interment followed in the Coventry Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Hunter’s Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 643, 6368 West Quaker Street, Orchard Park, New York 14127.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Shirley Ann Blanchard
Shirley Ann Blanchard, 68, of North Troy died suddenly on September 2, 2010, in Newport.
She was born September 9, 1941, in Addison, a daughter of Hugh and Marion (Nimblett) Longey.
On January 21, 1963, she married Roland Blanchard Sr. who survives her.
Mrs. Blanchard was a pharmaceutical inspector for Mylan Tech, and at one time she was employed by Kinney Drugs in St. Albans and Ethan Allen Manufacturing. She graduated from Vergennes Academy in Vergennes.
Her hobbies included playing bingo, going to the senior center, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Roland Blanchard Sr., of North Troy; by her children: Julie Pion and her husband, Jeremy, of Lowell, Roland Blanchard Jr. of Lowell, Kenricka (Kricket) Blanchard and her companion, Joe Rollo, of North Troy, and Roxanne Major and her husband, Gary, of Lowell; by the following grandchildren: Ryan Folgherait and Ally, Amber Folgherait, Kaitlynn King, Danielle King and Rob, Ashley Blanchard, Kayla Blanchard, Kelsey Blanchard-Rollo and Bryant, and Nicholas Hunt and Kristi Farrar; by two great-granddaughters, Jade Marie Tuttle and Emiley Farrar; by sister-in-law Pauline Sweet of Enosburg; brother-in-law Steven Blanchard of Enosburg; by many aunts, uncles and cousins; and by special friends Hilda Duprey, Marion Bruce, Nancy Pelletier, Bev Hisman, Liz Farley, and many others. She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Pudvah; sisters-in-law Bea Spencer, Barb Gerrow, and Mildred Blanchard; and brother-in-law Larry Blanchard.
A graveside service will be held at the Albany Village Cemetery on Friday, September 10, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
James E. DeLude
James E. DeLude, 62, of Newport died on August 31, 2010, in Newport.
He was born May 23, 1948, in Northfield, a son of Edward and Flora (Phillips) DeLude. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966 and attended UCLA Berkeley in California where he received a master’s degree in behavioral psychology. He was a well known personal accountant. He served time in the U. S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was an avid sports fan, and he enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, and traveling.
He is survived by two daughters: Jamie DeLude and her husband, Juan Aristizabal, of Malden, Massachusetts, and Jasmine DeLude of Lyndon Corner; by a granddaughter, Juliana Gentley; by his beloved companion of seven years, Normie Gagne, of Newport; by her two sons: Alain and Donald Berube; by his two sisters: Mary Clifford of Northfield and Diana DeLude of Montpelier; by his nieces April DeLude and Crystal Barrows; by his nephews Eric Clifford and Bryson DeLude; and by his dog Misty as well as several close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital, 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.
Verla Edith Drake
Verla Edith Drake, 90, of Derby died on September 1, 2010, in Newport.
She was born April 23, 1920, in Orleans, a daughter of Elmer and Greta (Dunham) Hilliard.
On December 14, 1940, she married Phil Drake Sr. who predeceased her in 1996.
Mrs. Drake was a member of the Navy Grange and the American Legion Auxiliary where she was also past president. She hooked and braided rugs, and she also hooked Currier and Ives pictures into rugs and sewed for many different people. She enjoyed growing flowers, and she was a caregiver for several different family members. She enjoyed her independence, including obtaining her driver’s license at the age of 70. She was delighted with family gatherings and visits.
She is survived by her children: Phil Drake and his wife, Theresa, of Newport, Marvin Drake and his wife, Barbara Strich, of St. Johnsbury, and Gary Drake and his wife, Alice, of Fletcher; by seven grandchildren: Amanda Kennedy and her husband, Todd, of Virginia, Abbey Drake of Vermont, Paula Gratton and her husband, Ronald, of Vermont, Scott Drake of New York, Douglas Drake and his wife, Tammy, of North Troy, Rhonda Drake of Vermont, Zander Drake and his companion, Elizabeth Rowley, of New Hampshire; five great-grandchildren: Tia Drake of Newport Center, Nathaniel Drake of North Troy, Emma Drake of North Troy, Paul Kennedy of Virginia, and Josephine Drake of Bethlehem, New Hampshire; and by a sister Dorothy Whipple of Newport. She was predeceased by two brothers, Maynard and Warren Hilliard.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 5, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with the Reverend Robert Cargill officiating. Interment followed in the Derby Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to PALS of Vermont, Association for the Blind, 60 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Gilberte Pauline Gagner
Gilberte Pauline Gagner, 86, of Derby died on September 2, 2010, in Newport.
She was born June 25, 1924, in Kateville, Quebec, a daughter of Albert and Florence (Paquette) Mongeau.
On August 21, 1948, she married Armand Gagner who predeceased her in 2002. Mrs. Gagner was very dedicated to her husband of over 50 years, and she loved caring for her family.
She is survived by her children: Robert Gagner and his wife, Lisa, of Ascutney and Jocelyne Capron of Derby; by seven grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Gaston Mongeau and his wife, Wanita, of Quebec and Valdor Mongeau and his wife, Denise, of Stanstead, Quebec; by three sisters: Claire Prince of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Aline Cloutier and her husband, Real, of North Carolina, and Fernande Langevin and her husband, Adrien, of Montreal, Quebec; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Mongeau, and by a sister, Realta.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass will be celebrated. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport on September 8 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to North Country Hospital, care of Diana Hamilton, 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.
Gloria Loomis
Gloria June (St. Onge) Loomis, 80, of Clarendon died peacefully on September 4, 2010, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center with all her children and family members by her side, following a long illness.
She was born on June 3, 1930, in West Glover, a daughter of Roy and Anna (Diette) St. Onge. She had three sisters and two brothers.
She went to Barton Academy.
She married Ralph Francis Loomis Sr. on September 30, 1950, and they had six children together.
In 1978, Mr. and Mrs. St. Onge established Walker Mountain Sales and Service in Clarendon. For the past 18 years they worked side by side with their son Roger who will carry on the family business.
Mrs. Loomis loved sewing, making quilts, snowmobiling, and reading. She had a passion for canning and for photo memories. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Church. She loved and looked forward to family gatherings and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters: Gail Foust and her husband, Calvin, of Jamestown, New York, and Geannine White and her husband, Charlie, of Tinmouth; four sons: Ralph (Jinx) Loomis Jr. and his wife, Nancy, and Roy Loomis and his wife, Amy, all of West Rutland, Roger Loomis and his wife, Kelly, and Ross Loomis and his wife, Wendy, all of Shrewsbury; 18 grandchildren: Sarah, Ashlee, Casey, Samantha, Cy, Jody, Jessie, Chelsea, Alexis, Kaylin, Brendon, Josh, Kiera, Ryan, Mitchell, Logan, Jordan and Alyssa; five great-granddaughters: Sadie, Lauren, Maddison, Lacey and Gavyn; one great-grandson, Hunter; with another great grandson Colton on the way; a sister Vi Adams of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband on September 6, 2009, also by two sisters Kay Sheehe and Edna Hill; two brothers Charles St. Onge and Fred St. Onge.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, at the Rutland-Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main Street, Rutland.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the St. Patrick’s Church in Wallingford. Burial will follow in the East Clarendon Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made through www.rutlandherald.com/obits on the guest book, or private condolences can be made through www.aldousfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Stanley R. Robbins
Stanley R. Robbins, 84, of Citrus Springs, Florida, died on September 1, 2010, at his home.
A native of Derby, he was born August 9, 1926, a son of Guy V. and Luella (Tice) Robbins. He was a retired supervisor and machinist for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.
Mr. Robbins served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and was a life member of the Edward Penno VFW Post #4864 of Citrus Springs. He was a 46-year member of American Legion Post #197 in Marlborough, Connecticut, and a member of LST 494 Organization of World War II Shipmates.
One of his great loves was golf, and he was a member of the Citrus Springs Golf and Country Club and a former member of the Chanticlair Golf Course in Colchester, Connecticut.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bertha H. Robbins, of Citrus Springs; his sons Randy G. Robbins of Citrus Springs, Alan D. Robbins and his wife, Linda, of Andover, Connecticut, and William S. Robbins and his wife, Laurel, of Marlborough; by a brother Milton Robbins and his wife, Beverly, of Meridianville, Alabama; by sisters Frances Taylor and Ruth Marsh, both of Derby, and Marion Bates of Bradenton, Florida; by seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by a son Gregg Robbins, in 1954, and a great-grandson Brandyn Robbins in 1999.
A memorial service will be held on September 13 at the Fero Funeral Home in Beverly Hills, Florida.
Lyman Payne Sprout
With his family at his side, Lyman Payne Sprout, 84, died on August 29, 2010, at his home in Green Valley, Arizona, from congestive heart failure.
He was born July 23, 1926, in Winooski.
He married Kathleen (Kitty) Cook on June 19, 1954. They lived in Essex Junction and Morgan before retiring to Green Valley.
Mr. Sprout served in the Marine Corps in World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years, ending his career as postmaster in Essex.
Mr. Sprout was a dedicated family man. He spent many years coaching and supporting sports in the Essex Junction area. His lifelong passion for trout fishing earned him many friends, especially along the banks of his favorite fishing river, the Willoughby. He was a proud member of American Legion Post #23 of Orleans and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans of Orleans County #22.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Harriet; his brothers Frank and Charles; and his sisters Anne, Betty and Charlotte.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of Green Valley; his sons Greg and his wife, Donna, of Bluffton, South Carolina, and Jeffrey and his wife, Elizabeth, of Underhill; by daughter Cynthia of Tucson, Arizona; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special nephew Roger Elkins.
There will be a celebration of his life during the spring trout run on the Willoughby River with details at a later date.
If friends should desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Ed Weed Fish Hatchery of the Vermont Fish and Game Service.
Robert (Little Bobby) L. Wesoja III
Robert L. Wesoja III, 23, died unexpectedly at his home in Fairgrove, Michigan, on Monday, August 30, 2010.
He was born August 1, 1987, in Concord, New Hampshire, a son of Robert L. Wesoja Jr. and Shannon (Boudreau) Wesoja.
Mr. Wesoja made friends everywhere he went. He spent many days, weeks, and sometimes months with Nana and Grampa Wesoja, and he enjoyed working for Gram and Pepe. He loved being in Vermont but never could stay away from New Hampshire for very long. Even after moving to Michigan with his mom and siblings, he consistently made trips back East. He loved being with his friends, making new friends, dirt bike riding, listening to country music, and four-wheeling.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Robert and Tami Wesoja Jr.; stepbrothers Cody and Connor and sister Caylin of Irasburg; his mother, Shannon Boudreau Wesoja; his brother Thomas and sister Kylie of Fairgrove; paternal grandparents Sandy and Robert Wesoja Sr. of Webster, New Hampshire; maternal grandparents Gary and Dora Boudreau of Reese, Michigan; uncles Warren, Chris and Eddie Wesoja and Shaun Boudreau, all of New Hampshire; aunt Sara Boudreau of Michigan; and many close cousins throughout New Hampshire, Vermont and Michigan who looked up to him and loved spending time with him, especially four-wheeling with Christopher and dirt biking with Clint, Michael, Casey and Corey. Step-family members were considered family to him.
There will be a memorial service followed by social time and refreshments on Thursday, September 9, at 6 p.m., at the Irasburg Town Hall.
Condolences may be sent to Tami and Robert Wesoja Jr., 1915 Lake Region Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
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