Wayne L. Hazard
Wayne L. Hazard, 61, of Villa Grove, Illinois, formerly of North Troy, died on January 4, 2011, after a four-year battle with leukemia and a bone marrow transplant in October.
He was the son of Lyndon and Lillian (Leblanc) Hazard who both predeceased him.
He is survived by daughter Kristy Burdo and grandson Kayne Burdo, both of the Burlington area; by brother and sister-in-law Dale and Myrna Hazard of Villa Grove; by a sister and brother-in-law Darlene and Jerome Rondeau of Troy; by nephews Dr. Kevin and Mindy Hazard and family of Springfield, Illinois, Korey Hazard of Villa Grove, and Jeremy and Jessica Rondeau and family of Troy.
As per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no calling hours or funeral.
Carl Frederick Larose
Carl Frederick Larose of Barton, died at his Florida home on January 4, 2011.
He was born on December 27, 1927, in Sutton, a son of Henry and Alma (Spoor) Larose.
He leaves behind his wife, Sharon; children Carlene Larose of Barton and Connecticut, Donna Baginkski and her husband, Paul, of Punta Gorda, Florida, Betty Larose of Barton, Buzzy Larose and his wife, Janice, of Barton, and Susan Larose of Fort Myers, Florida; stepdaughters Deborah McCormick of Newport and Cynthia Royer of Barton; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Robert Larose and his wife, Nancy, of Glover; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters.
Mr. Larose’s passions were fishing and automobiles. He was a well-known, local entrepreneur who started out with a small Esso gas station in Barton. After a few years, he moved to the Shell garage in Barton, where there was room to do body work and all aspects of auto repair. This is where he started his used car business, as well as pulp and tree trucking. He later bought the John Deere establishment and built a large farm and industrial equipment business, along with the new used car business, currently operating as Carl’s Equipment, Inc., of Barton.
He was well known for his hard work ethics and dedication to helping others in need.
He will be so missed by his family.
Jean Paul L. Lussier
Jean Paul L. Lussier, 70, of Irasburg died on January 3, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 27, 1940, in Orleans, a son of Leonard and Rose (Phoenix) Lussier.
In 1989 he married June Willey who survives him.
Mr. Lussier was employed as a sander at Ethan Allen Furniture Manufacturing in Orleans.
He enjoyed riding the back roads with his wife and seeing all the wonderful sights that the Green Mountains have to offer. He also loved to have the family come to visit, including several grandchildren who came every day. Mr. Lussier enjoyed the companionship of his dog Bear, and he played card games with his mother-in-law Dorothy Willey.
He is survived by his wife, June (Willey) Lussier; by his children: John Allen, Tina Lacourse and her husband, Scott, Paul Lussier and his wife, Belynda, Laurie Cheney and her husband, Mike, Norma Rush, Terry Corr, Milton Woodard and his wife, Jody, Tim Aldrich and his companion, Cathleen Bailey, Rodney Aldrich and his wife, Evelyn, and Ronald Aldrich and his companion, Donna Bishop; by 30 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Richard Lussier and his wife, Janet, Red and Larry Lussier; by sisters Gert Burdick and her husband, Larry, and Patty Dunham and her husband, Les; by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Willey; sisters-in-law Diana Beaton and her companion, Ron Pepin, and Sharon McDonald and her companion, Richard Woodard. He was predeceased by his brothers Terry and Marcel Lussier, and by his sister Shirley.
A graveside service will be held at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton in the spring.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Ambulance Service, care of Dot Collier, Treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Jessie S. (Wilson) Meyette
Jessie S. (Wilson) Meyette, 86, of Essex Junction died on January 7, 2011, at The Converse Home in Burlington from complications following a heart attack and stroke in April of 2010.
She was born in Graniteville, Quebec, on September 20, 1924, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Trainer) Wilson who had emigrated to Canada from Dalbeattie, Scotland.
She was educated in Canada, and moved to Vermont where she married and raised her family and always remained proud of her Scottish heritage. She worked for many years at Linton Industries in Derby Line, and later in life she and her husband spent a great deal of time in Florida.
Mrs. Meyette was an avid reader (fiction, nonfiction, weekly news magazines, and newspapers). The Brownell Library in Essex Junction was one of her favorite places. She kept up on local and world news, with a special interest in politics.
She was a kind and giving person known to be generous in all ways to friends and family. She touched many lives, and was rewarded with their love, respect, and admiration. For years, Mrs. Meyette kept a journal of her thoughts and activities, closing daily with her shorthand signature, “nite.” These journals demonstrate her intellect, wit, humor, and especially love of family.
She was a great cook, and loved to prepare meals for her family. One of her special talents was the ability to create a tasty dish at seemingly a moment’s notice. This earned her the title of “best short order cook in town” by her two grandsons.
She is survived by her son Larry and his wife Lise of Essex Junction; two grandsons: Eric of Danbury, Connecticut, and Justin and his wife, Vasanthi of Essex Junction; by three great-grandchildren: Madeleine, daughter of Eric, and Shyam and Roshan, sons of Justin and Vasanthi; by two sisters, Hazel Laberee and Alice Rediker both of Stanstead, Quebec; by two sisters-in-law: Marianne Meyette of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Marilyn Meyette (beloved sister-in-law and best friend) of Waitsfield; by several nieces and nephews; and by a very dear friend, Sharon Senor, of Warren. She was predeceased by a son, Reginald, in 1964 and her husband, Edwin, in 1990.
A special thanks from the family to the kind and caring staff at The Converse Home.
At Mrs. Meyette’s wish, there will not be visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the family’s convenience.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Andrea Maria Miesner
Andrea Maria Miesner, 53, of Brownington died on January 4, 2010, at home after a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
She was born on November 6, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Magdelana (Manitsas) and the late Herbert Miesner.
After high school, Ms. Miesner attended nursing school and graduated with her BSN from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, Maryland, in 1984. She worked at York Hospital, St. Joseph’s Retired Nuns of Notre Dame, Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, and at the Albany and Irasburg schools. She also taught LNA classes at Bel-Aire Nursing Home.
Her great pleasures in life came from spending time with Josh and her family and friends, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. She had a love for good food that she loved to prepare and enjoy with the company of family and friends in an evening of fun and games.
She is survived by her son Joshua Miesner; her mother, Magdelana; her stepfather, Peter Manitsas; her brother Frank and his wife, Elizabeth, and their children: Rachel and her husband, Rex Romer, Benjamin, Jonathan and his wife, Melanie, Samuel, Timothy and Abigail; and by aunts, uncles and cousins who live in Maryland and Germany.
A celebration of life was held on January 8 at the New Hope Bible Church of Brownington Center.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Big City Mountaineers, or Mercy Ships.
Jeannette (Jean) R. Moqouin
Jeannette (Jean) R. Moquin, 90, died on January 5, 2011, at Starr Farm Nursing Center.
She was born in Greensboro on November 10, 1920, a daughter of Elzear and Rose (Willett) Boudreau.
She was married on June 10, 1939, in Barton to the love of her life, Charles Moquin, who predeceased her on February 27, 1969.
Together they made their home in Orleans, where they proudly raised their family and owned and operated Moquin’s Market for over 25 years until Mr. Moquin’s death.
She was a member of the Orleans Country Club where she enjoyed golfing and socializing. For 37 years, her winter residence was in St. Petersburg, Florida. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, and playing cards. The friends she made along the way were very dear to her and an important part of her life.
She will be remembered for her quick wit, compassion, fighting spirit, and tremendous determination. Every day she wanted to be free of her wheelchair and return to her sunny condo in Florida. Well, she is there now.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Karp and the staff at Starr Farm Nursing Center for the loving care and kindness given to their mom.
She is survived by her four children: Charles Moquin and his partner, June Cook, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rene Moquin and his wife, Joanne, of Estes Park, Colorado, Jane Ready of South Burlington, and Judy Delage and her husband, Wil, of Georgia; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be celebrated in the spring at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church in Orleans with burial to follow in St. Theresa’s Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be sent to the Founders Affiliate of American Stroke Association, care of Memorial Donations, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Massachusetts 02241-7005.
Arrangements by the Ready Funeral and Cremation Services.
For online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
Arnold Martin Pray
Arnold Martin Pray, 70, of Brownington died on January 3, 2011, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 14, 1940, in Tunbridge, a son of Herbert and Alice (Martin) Pray.
On December 2, 1960, he married Rachel Barrup who survives him.
Mr. Pray was a machinist at Tivoly U.S.A. where he retired in 2002. His hobbies included four-wheeling and spending time at camp and with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Pray, of Brownington; four children: Chris Pray of Brownington, Michael Pray and his wife, Jeannie, of Beebe Plains, Marie Struss and her husband, Robert, of Brownington, and Paula Hall and her husband, Romain, of Brownington; by the following grandchildren: Michael Pray and his wife, Amanda, of Newport, Brandon Pray of Newport, Amber Morse and her friend, Kenny Saltzmann, of Newport, Trevor Morse and Jamie Morse of Brownington, Jeffrey Gerrow of Brownington, Brittany Turgeon and fiancé Pat Geoff of Montgomery, and Justin Hall of Brownington; by the following great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Cassady, and Cameron Pray, William and Alex Saltzmann, and Autumn and Destiny Gerrow; by the following brothers and sisters: Richard Pray and his wife, Cappy, of Albany, Roger Pray of Albany, Gerald Pray and his friend, Linda Chase, of Brownington, Carl Pray of Albany, Judy Valley of Albany, and Ronald Pray and his wife, Joyce, of Irasburg; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport on January 7 with Pastor Daniel Prue Jr. officiating. Spring interment will be in the Brownington Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his 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.
Genia M. Provencher
Genia M. Provencher, 83, of Glover died on January 5, 2011, in Glover.
She was born August 5, 1927, in Orleans, a daughter of William and Maude (Nelson) O’Brien.
On February 6, 1946, she married Raymond Provencher who predeceased her on January 1, 1967.
Mrs. Provencher enjoyed bowling at the Candlepin, crocheting, and playing bingo.
She is survived by her children: Sr. Mary Ella Provencher of Petersham, Massachusetts, Peggy Fairbrother and her husband, Raymond, of Orleans, Terence Provencher and his wife, Judi, of Derby Line, Denise Kimball of Killeen, Texas, Michael Provencher and his wife, Dottie, of Barton, and Marc Provencher of Derby Line; by 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; by a brother William; and by sisters Olive and Betty.
Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Special Olympics of Vermont, 368 Avenue D, #30, Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Union House Activities Fund, 3086 Glover Street, Glover, Vermont 05839.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
George H. Stone
George Howard Stone, 70, of Sheffield died on January 6, 2011, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lyndonville.
He was born April 27, 1940, in Barre, a son of Freda (Maynard) Stone and the late Howard M. Stone. He attended Cabot public schools.
Mr. Stone entered the Vermont Army National Guard in December 1961 and was honorably discharged in December 1967.
On January 4, 1969, he married Ida Mae Carr in Cabot.
In his earlier years, he was employed at the Cabot Creamery. He was a dairy farmer for many years and was employed by the state of Vermont in a liquor warehouse. He later worked for Platt Fence in Lyndonville, E.T.S. and Lydell. He retired in 2008.
He loved tractors, especially the Minneapolis Moline. He enjoyed farm machinery auctions, dickering, and visiting with people.
Survivors include his mother, Freda Leonard, of St. Johnsbury; his loving wife, Ida Stone, of Sheffield; daughter Becky Hubbard and her husband, Scott, of Sheffield; sons Howard Stone and his wife, Heather, of Sheffield and Jay Stone and his wife, Kimberly, of Newark; sister Barbara Ailes and her husband, Glenn, of St. Johnsbury; four grandchildren: Savanna Clark and her husband, Rick, George Stone, Jasmine Hubbard, and Jessica Hubbard; one great-grandchild, Bailey Clark; four aunts; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held in the spring in the Cabot Plains Cemetery in Cabot.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495-4420.
Arrangements by Northern Vermont Funeral Service in Hardwick.
Allen Wing
Allen Wing, 72, of Quebec and Florida died on January 6, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lucy Gray Wing; by his mother, Rita Wing, of Beebe, Quebec; by his children: Andre, and his wife, Robin, Nancy and her husband, Chris, and Tracy; by stepchildren Melanie and David; by 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and by brothers Doug and Michael.
He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Florida United Methodist Children’s home, P.O. Box 6299 Deltona, Florida 32728-9988.
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