Lloyd William Barry
Lloyd William Barry, 74, of Newport died peacefully February 26, 2010, with his loving family by his side, at Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport.
Mr. Barry was born September 7, 1935, in Irasburg, a son of Maurice and Lois Magoon Barry.
On June 27, 1959, he married Olive “Ollie” Marilyn Lapierre, who survives him.
In 1955 he joined the United States Air Force. He served for four years, three of which were spent in France as a weapons mechanic. After returning from France he started working at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans. He worked in the cabinet and chair departments for 43 years before retiring.
He was a firefighter for more than 40 years with the Newport City Fire Department. He loved being a member of the department and always could be found in the kitchen at the fire station helping prepare meals for events hosted by the department as well as for special awards banquets for firefighters. He was a member of the Newport City Ambulance crew for a number of years.
He held membership with American Legion Post 23 of Orleans and St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus.
His hobbies included woodworking, fishing, cooking for his family, and having cookouts. He especially loved traveling with his wife, his sister Beverly, and his brother-in-law Bob on trips to Maine to visit his brother Bob and sister-in-law Dottie.
He enjoyed attending the annual fire convention with his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the late Emile and Annette Lapierre.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Olive “Ollie” Marilyn Lapierre, of Newport; by three sons: James and his wife, Lori, of Derby, William and his wife, Puangpayom “Dee,” of Newport, and Thomas and his fiancé, Sheila Quinn, of Newport; by his daughter Suan Houghten and her husband, Todd, of Lowell; by 20 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; by several nieces and nephews; by his brother Robert Barry and his wife, Dottie, of Kittery, Maine; and by three sisters: Beverly Chapdelaine of Irasburg, Lillian “Tillie” Brown and her husband, Cliff, of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, and Jeanette “Tiny” Carr of West Burke. He was predeceased by his brother Dean Barry; by sisters Laura Little and Jacqueline as an infant; and by his special friend and brother-in-law Robert Chapdelaine.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Barry’s memory may be made to Newport Fire Department, Rick Craft Scholarship Fund, in care of Shelia Quinn, P.O. Box 536, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Diane Joyce Perkins Hazen
Diane Joyce Perkins Hazen, 56, of Colchester died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at home.
Ms. Hazen was born in Westmore on May 4, 1953, a daughter of Harvey and Catherine (Bowen) Perkins. She was a 1971 graduate of Lake Region Union High School, where she loved to play softball with the girls.
She was an avid hunter, usually outdoing the boys. One day during hunting season, she and all of the boys were walking out of the woods empty-handed when they saw a deer in the field. The boys wanted her to have a chance to shoot at something, so they told her to go ahead and take a shot. To their surprise, she dropped the deer with one shot. They were also surprised to find out it was a four-point buck. She showed them!
In her later life she became an avid fisherman, something she thought she would never do. It’s funny how someone can go from buying jewelry to buying fishing lures. She loved the game of golf and played on almost every course in the state.
She started her retail experience in a small store in Westmore, The Millbrook Store, where she worked all through high school. After graduating, she went to work at the Grand Union in Newport. After making her home in Colchester, she worked at the Hallmark store in the University Mall.
Twelve years ago, her dream of owning her own store came true when she became owner and operator of Merola’s Market.
She was a people person and loved a crowd. She was always there to offer a helping hand when someone in the community was in need. She was very active in the Burlington community, especially the New North End. She touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
She was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 916 and was elected as its first female exalted ruler from 2007 to 2008. She was serving as lodge trustee and was very active with Silver Towers. She was a member of Eagles Club 793.
One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her six grandchildren, taking them shopping, and being a big part of their lives.
She is survived by her companion, Mike Devin, of Burlington; by her two children, Jason H. Beaudoin of Champlain, New York, and Jennifer Louise Beaudoin of Burlington; by six grandchildren: Cody, Sean, Zachary, Isaac, Isabella, and Morgan; by her mother, Catherine Perkins, of Westmore; by siblings: Terry Perkins and his wife, Jeannette, of Coventry, Ronald Perkins and his wife, Valerie, of Westmore, Oscar Perkins and his wife, Cheryl, of East Burke, and Debbie Burkewitz and her husband, Timothy, of Irasburg; by many nieces and nephews; and by Amber the dog. She was predeceased by her father, Harvey Perkins, in 1997.
A graveside service was held February 27 in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. A celebration of her life followed at the Elk’s Lodge.
Donations in Ms. Hazen’s memory may be made to Silver Towers Camp, in care of BPOE 916, 925 North Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05408.
Send online condolences at www.readyfuneral.com.
Jake Raymond Marsh
Jake Raymond Marsh, 54, of Island Pond died after a year-long fight with cancer on February 26, 2010, in Newport.
Mr. Marsh was born August 30, 1955, in Rochester, New Hampshire, a son of Fred Marsh Sr. and Wanita (Hussey) Marsh.
He graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, New Hampshire, in 1973. In his teens, he received his Federal Communications Commission radiotelephone with radar license.
He attended Franklin Pierce College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in its bachelor’s program in computer information systems. He received certificates from the Sylvania Technical School in Waltham, Massachusetts, NRI Correspondence Schools, and the American Institute for Computer Science.
He was self-taught through many hours of study and reading countless volumes of books and magazines on a variety of subjects. Yearly he attended educational seminars and evening courses pertinent to career advancement.
He was employed by the following businesses: Corning Costar Corporation in Kennebunk, Maine, as an electronics and software engineer; Vermont Creative Software in Richford as the director of development; and the Goodrich Fuel and Utilities systems division in Vergennes as a systems software test engineer. From 2003 to 2007 he was the founder, president, and chief technology officer of Island Pond Wireless. He was director of northern operations for Great Auk Wireless in Brattleboro. He was a radio network engineer and technical director for Ridgeviewtel in Longmont, Colorado, and he worked briefly for FairPoint Communications and My Row International, Inc.
He was a volunteer with the Brighton Rescue Squad and a groomer operator for the Brighton Snowmobile Club.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, organic gardening, working on computers, and programming.
He is survived by his partner in life and business and his best friend, Holly Bonville, of Island Pond; by two sons, Matthew Marsh of Farmington and Dylan Marsh of Saco, Maine; by two grandsons, Michael and Blake of Farmington; and by his siblings: Wanda Badger of Corning, Iowa, David Marsh of New Hampshire, Dennis Marsh of Coos Bay, Oregon, Fred Marsh of Rochester, and Arlene Baker of Afton, Oklahoma. He was predeceased by his daughter Krystina Marsh.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Marsh’s memory may be made to the Burlington Hope Lodge at www.cancer.org.
Online condolences may be sent at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Margaret McGuire
Margaret McGuire, 80, of Newport died February 26, 2010, in Newport and is now at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mrs. McGuire was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a hard worker, and she loved people. She was best known for her quick wit and charming personality. She always had a cup of tea waiting for any guest who dropped by for a visit.
She was born September 5, 1929, in Chambley, Quebec, to Edward Clarke and Rose Blair Clarke.
She married Robert E. Moore and moved to Island Pond, where they raised their children.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Moore, and by her second husband, Frank McGuire.
She is survived by her children: Helen Ledoux and her husband, David, of Manchester, New Hampshire, William Moore and his wife, Tamara, of London, England, and Brian Moore and his wife, Noni, of Brownington; by her brother Frank Clarke of Montreal; by her sisters: Edna Clarke of Alberta and Claire Furlotte and Eleanor Clarke of Montreal; by 12 grandchildren; and by four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two children, Gary Edward Moore and Lorrie Ann Pierce; by great-granddaughter Chelsea Gallien; by two sisters, Dorothy Moquin and Reina Cosenza; and by three brothers: Ernest, Harold, and Edgar Clarke.
Services will be held in May at the family’s convenience.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. McGuire’s name may be made to River of Life Camp Ministries, 1145 Route 14, Irasburg, Vermont 05845.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Edward Thomas Plucas
Edward Thomas Plucas, 71, of Brownington died February 26, 2010, in Newport.
Mr. Plucas was born July 1, 1938, in New Britain, Connecticut, a son of Mary Louise Smith Plucas and Edward J. Plucas. He graduated from New Britain High School.
On August 5, 1959, he entered the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on August 4, 1965.
He graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor of arts degree.
He was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Middletown, Connecticut, and he was a police officer with the Middletown Police Department for several years. He retired from the Vermont Department of Corrections as a correctional officer.
He is survived by his children: Bradley Plucas of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Beth Reid and her husband, Mark, of Naples, Florida, Robin Cooley of East Haddam, Connecticut, and Brittany Plucas and Augusta Plucas of Holland; by his mother, Mary Plucas, of New Britain; and by grandchildren: Brooke Plucas, Brittany and Matthew Reid, and Taylor, Eric, Ryan, and Faith Cooley. He was predeceased by his father; by his brother Francis J. Plucas; and by his grandson Alexander T. Reid.
Spring interment with full military honors will take place at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Bradley A. Thomas Jr.
Bradley A. Thomas Jr., 89, of Newport died in Newport February 23, 2010.
Mr. Thomas was born February 10, 1921, in Johnson, a son of Bradley Sr. and Marjorie (Post) Thomas.
He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1939. Shortly afterward he joined the Army and served in World War II in the 643rd Tank Destroyer Battalion as a driver. He was in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe.
He married Simonne (Goulet) Whiteman on August 20, 1949. She predeceased him in 1985.
He was department head for the former A&P Grocery Store in Newport for several years.
He was a member of American Legion Newport Post 21.
He was fond of the Big Band sound, and that music could be heard at any time upon entering his home. He was an avid reader and especially liked mysteries, foreign intrigue, and war stories until his failing vision forced him to discontinue that activity as well as driving and playing golf.
Until his illness made it difficult, he tried to walk every day and joined the members of the Herb March coffee club at Wendy’s. He often said that the teasing and joke telling that took place at those gatherings were the highlight of the day. His great sense of humor largely contributed to the festive mood.
He is survived by his children: Gary Thomas and his wife, Patty, of Derby, Karen Blais and Phil Sheltra of Westfield, and Brenda Giannino of San Diego, California; by his grandchildren: Jaime (Blais) Comtois and her husband, Jon, of Newport, Anthony Blais of Troy, and Joanna Thomas and her friend, Drew Brinckerhoff, of South Burlington; by his great-grandson Ryan Blais of Troy; by his brother James R. Thomas of Burlington; and by his special friend of 23 years, Theresa Trotier. He was predeceased by his sister Helen O’Connor.
Funeral services were held February 27 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment with full military honors will take place in the summer at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Thomas’ memory may be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs, attention voluntary services, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05009.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
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