Obituaries

February 29, 2012 Obituaries

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Carol Ann Alexander
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Carol Ann Alexander, 61, of Newport Center died suddenly on February 24, 2012, at her home in Newport Center.
She was born June 16, 1950, in Barton, the daughter of Wesley and Esther (Crawshaw) Lafoe. On May 31, 2008, she married John Alexander who survives her.
She graduated from Lake Region Union High School.
Mrs. Alexander was a wreath maker for many years. She enjoyed her trips to Connecticut, gardening, doing puzzles, canning and attending yard sales with her best friend, Sharon Crowe.
She is survived by her husband John Alexander of Newport Center; by her children: Gerri Hilliker and her husband, Adam, of Newport Center, Richard Whittier and his wife, Christine, of North Troy, and Travis Waterman and his companion, Laura Price, of Newport Center; by 17 grandchildren; by two great-grandchildren; by her brothers: Ricky Gene Lafoe of North Troy, and Brian Craig Lafoe and his wife, Judy, of Orleans; by her stepchildren: Kimberly Cicio and her husband, Tim, of Coventry, John Alexander Jr. and his wife, Crystal, of Derby, and Laura Macken and her husband, Dan, of Vollentown, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gary Lafoe, in 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, in Newport, with the Reverend Richard O’Hara officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on February 29, from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 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.
Philip D. Demers
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Philip D. Demers, 68, of Derby died suddenly on February 21, 2012, in Newport.
He was born January 23, 1944, in North Troy, a son of Paul and Norma (Thomas) Demers.
Mr. Demers was a truck driver for Pike Industries for 30 plus years.
In his earlier years, he worked on several farms and for the former Natole Motor Company. He enjoyed going to Short Stop for coffee with the boys and spending time with Alexis and Clarissa, his beloved grandchildren. He also liked to go bowling and he also plowed snow for Foster Whipple and several yards for himself.
Mr. Demers was a member of the Eagles.
He is survived by his children: Doug Demers and his wife, Johanna, and their children, Alexis and Clarissa of Westfield, and his stepdaughter, Tammy Gilfillan, and her husband, Ron, of Holland. He is also survived by his mother, Norma Demers of Newport Center; by his stepgrandchildren: Jordan, Courtney, and Crystal; by a great-grandson, Cedar; by his brothers and sisters: James Demers of Derby, John Demers and his wife, Susan, of Newport Center, Mark Demers of Newport Center, Gail Demers of Newport Center, Dorothy Hemingway of Wyoming, Susan Hansen and her husband, Reginald, of North Troy, Shirley Santaw and her husband, Alfred, of North Troy, and Mary Blake of North Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Paul Demers; and by his brothers: Robert and baby George.
Funeral services were held February 25 in Newport. Interment will take place in the spring.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Halo Foundation, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Beverly May Scherber
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Beverly May Scherber, 75, of Lyndonville died Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at home, surrounded by her children.
She loved sewing, crocheting, working and spending time with family and friends. She was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all.
She is survived by her sister Della Lafleur of West Burke; by her children: Pellegrino D’Auria and his wife, Pamela, of Jewett City, Connecticut, Michele D’Auria and his wife, Dena, of Jewett City, Alan Scherber and his wife, Cara, of Windham, New Hampshire, and Annie Scherber and her fiancé, Richard John Jr., of Danville. She is also survived by her many grandchildren: Vincenzo D’Auria Jr., Nikko D’Auria, Jessica Berry, Shane Greene, and Jeremy Greene of Vermont; Pellegrino D’Auria Jr., Michele D’Auria Jr., David D’Auria and Jessica D’Auria of Connecticut; Mia Scherber, Ava Scherber and Micah Scherber of New Hampshire; and Stephen Scherber, Meagan McDowell, Michael John and Devon John of Vermont. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins of Vermont and Connecticut. She was predeceased by her oldest son, Vincenzo J. D’Auria, in 2006.
A celebration of her life was held on February 25, in Lyndonville.
Memorial donations may be made to Caledonian Home Health Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pearsonsfh.com.
Linda Marie Vezina
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Linda Marie Vezina, 64, of Barton died Febuary 10, 2012, after a struggle with cancer.
She was born September 19, 1947, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Catherine and Joseph Mascia of Waterbury.
Mrs. Vezina was a wonderful wife and mother. In 1983, She volunteered at Greenshire School in Cheshire, Connecticut, with children with special needs, then became a special education teacher for many years at Greenshire School. She then retired from the state of Connecticut and moved to her dream place, Vermont.
She then met her husband Romeo Vezina of Barton.
She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to feed her birds, nature, old books and reading.
She leaves behind her loving husband Romeo Vezina of Barton; and her five children and four grandchildren: Victoria Johnsbon of Woodbridge, Virginia, and her three children: Ashley Givens, Yasin Johnson, and Tianna Johnson; Richard Brochu of Waterbury; Donald Brochu of Walden; Theresa Bellerive and husband, Kevin, of Watertown, Connecticut; and Alice Magoon and her husband, Bob, of Walden and their son Corey. She also leaves behind her four stepchildren: Marie Breault of Glensfall, New York, John Vezina of Belleview, Florida, Debbie Vezina of Irasburg, and Douglas Vezina of Derby.
A private ceremony is planned.
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