Richard J. Boudreau
Richard J. Boudreau, 70, of Lowell died on October 27, 2010, following a lengthy stay in the Medical Intensive Care Unit of Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington.
He was born in Troy on August 21, 1940, a son of Wilfred Boudreau and Katherine Breault Boudreau.
He became a self-employed master finish carpenter, a marksman in the Maine State Guard, and a member of the National Rifle Association. While living in Florida he worked as a prototype lead man at both Wellcraft and Marine Concepts. In early retirement he continued this line of work from his home in Vermont.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Craft Powers Boudreau, of Lowell; his mother, Katherine (Brault) Boudreau, of Quinebaug, Connecticut; daughters Janine Flaherty of Lyman, Maine, and Nichole Tracy, and her husband, Scott, of Buxton, Maine; daughter-in-law Laurie Boudreau and her children Traci and Gary Stanley; grandchildren Jessica Flaherty of Biddeford, Maine, Renee Flaherty of Kennebunk, Maine, and Isaac Tracy of Buxton; two great-grandchildren Kylie Minini of Biddeford and Owen Fecteau of Kennebunk; a sister Connie Thomas and her husband, Bob, of Quinebaug; by several nieces and nephews; by stepchildren: Ethel Chase and her husband, Lerry, Robert Powers, Eloise Vittum), and Nanette Bonneau and her husband, Steve; by several step-grandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren, and one stepgreat-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his son Brian Boudreau of Waterboro, Maine, and his father, Wilfred Boudreau, of Quinebaug.
Funeral services will be held at the Curtis- Britch- Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport on Friday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. Calling hours will be prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. A graveside service will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell. Services will be conducted by the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa and the Reverend Lerry Chase.
Should friends desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Missisquoi Valley Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Joanne Sage Ceraso
I look down the hill from the house to her garden and still see her form, bent over, pulling up the last of fall’s harvest and anticipating next year’s planting. In the spring, we’ll plant again in her honor.
Joanne Sage Ceraso, 79, of West Glover, died on October 30, 2010, surrounded by her husband, four daughters, and newest grandson, at North Country Hospital.
Joanne, my mother, spent her life as a dedicated mother and grandmother, an unbelievable cook, a generous, caring person, and a committed advocate for peace and social justice.
Born in Milton, Massachusetts, on November 28, 1930, she attended Milton Academy, where her father was a faculty member. She lost her father as a young girl. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College, spent time after college helping to clear land in Finland as part of a Quaker-sponsored project to help rebuild war-torn Europe, and later earned an MSW from Columbia University, where she and her husband, John, met. She worked as a family and school social worker in New Jersey for many years, and put in countless hours working for nuclear disarmament and various efforts for peace.
As a child, Mrs. Ceraso spent summers with her family in Greensboro. She fell in love with the Northeast Kingdom and later returned with her husband and four daughters to stay at the Rodgers Country Inn in West Glover for family vacations. That led Mr. and Mrs. Ceraso to buy a house for sale down the road. From 1970 to 2004, they lived in Montclair, New Jersey, and spent every summer in West Glover. In 2004 they retired year-round to the house on Rodgers Road.
Mrs. Ceraso is survived by her husband, John Ceraso; her four daughters: Jane Ceraso of Acton, Massachusetts and West Glover, Laura Ceraso of Plainfield, Marion Ceraso of Madison, Wisconsin, and Karen Ceraso of West Glover; her six grandchildren: Sage and Rory Lowe of Acton and West Glover, Diego, Miguel, and Lucia Nieto of Madison, and her baby grandson Mateo Ceraso, with whom she was living until her death. She was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth Simonoff, but is also survived by her sister’s husband, son and daughter, a loving sister-in-law and nephew, many cherished friends, and her beloved dog Patrick.
Mrs. Ceraso will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. An informal memorial gathering is being planned by the family for November 28, which would have been her eightieth birthday.
For those who wish, donations in her honor can be made to the Glover Public Library, or New Jersey Peace Action (contact the family for details).
We could never have adequately prepared for losing her. She will live forever with us in spirit and her annual garden. — submitted by Karen Ceraso.
Catherine E. Crosswaite
Catherine E. Crosswaite, 91, of Newport died on October 26, 2010, in St. Johnsbury.
She was born January 21, 1919, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Lyon) Dietz.
She spent most of her life in Cincinnati before moving to California. She lived in Newport for over 20 years. She enjoyed going for walks, eating out, and enjoyed life in general.
She is survived by two sisters, Eleanor Sparks of Newport and Gloria Correal and her husband, Ernie, of California; by great-nephews Robert Sparks Jr. and Ryan Cazares; by a niece Tammy Sparks; and a nephew Robert Sparks.
Funeral services were held on November 1 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel with Eric Worthington officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Robert S. Curnane
Robert S. Curnane, 47, of Albany Village died on October 25, 2010, in Newport.
He was born May 14, 1963, in Sommerville, Massachusetts, a son of Mark and Joyce (Visconti) Hornbacher.
He was a hard-working man. He did some recording and made videos of local bands and was known as Bobby the Camera Guy. He toured with carnivals, and in the off season he worked with Bill Tester harvesting Christmas trees.
He is survived by two sons Robert Curnane of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Kevin J. Curnane of Albany; by his parents, Mark and Joyce Hornbacher, of Albany; by his maternal grandmother, Marion Visconti, of Medford, Massachusetts; by a brother, Joseph Curnane, of Wakefield, Massachusetts; by two sisters: Corinne McDonald and her husband, Michael, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, and Kathleen Kane-Parkinson and her husband, Gerald, of Grays Lake, Illinois; and by nine nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on October 30 at the Albany Village Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Priscilla Mae Goad
Priscilla Mae Goad, 78, of Albany, died peacefully at the Bel Aire Nursing Home in Newport surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning, October 27, 2010.
She was born in Albany on October 6, 1932, a daughter of Preston and Doris (Clegg) Smith.
She graduated from Orleans High School. On June 22, 1953, she married Percy L. Goad who died on June 9, 1999. They made their home in Albany, where they raised their two daughters.
Mrs. Goad was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church. She worked at the B&W in Orleans and a few years at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans. She enjoyed her family, dancing, and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Mrs. Goad leaves a daughter Teena Parenteau of Derby Line; a granddaughter Melanie and her husband, Jason Marquis, of Newport Center; grandson Cory Wells of Newport; six great-grandchildren: Bryanne, Shane, and Emma Marquis and Chelsea, Cody, and Nathan Wells; great-great-granddaughter Madison Tinker; three sisters: Ardys Goodwin and her husband, Glen, of Newport, Beverly Potter and her husband, Waldo, of Albany, and Martha Hilliker and her husband, Archie, of Newport; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Percy; and a daughter Debbie Goad who died July 21, 2005.
A memorial service was held October 30 at the Albany United Methodist Church with Paster Nathan Strong officiating. Final interment will be in the Albany Village Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements by the Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home of Craftsbury Common.
Ernest C. Valley Sr.
Ernest C. Valley Sr., 60, of St. Albans died on October 30, 2010, at his home.
He was born August 2, 1950, in Barton, a son of Leon and Geneva (Sheltra) Valley.
Mr. Valley was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During his lifetime he was a truck driver.
He is survived by his son Ernest Valley Jr. and his wife, Jamie, of Wasawa, Japan; by three grandchildren; and by the following brothers and sisters: Richard Valley of Barton, Eddie Valley and his wife, Sandy, of Barton, Francis Valley and his wife, Nancy, of Barton, David Valley of Barton, Maurice Valley and his wife, Ellen, of Barton, Priscilla Parsons and her husband, Jerry, of Athol, Massachusetts, Madelyn Krohn of New Port Richey, Florida, and Rachel Saulmon of Barton; by nieces and nephews; and by dear friend and companion, Norma Murray, of St. Albans. He was predeceased by a brother Norman and a sister Lorraine.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston,Vermont 05495.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.