Donald O. Charland Sr.
Donald O. Charland Sr., 96, of Derby, died surrounded by his loving family on October 17, 2026, in Newport. He was born on May 5, 1930, in Morgan, to Oliver and Uda (Wheeler) Charland.
Donald was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. His hobbies were hunting and fishing with his best buddy Charles, snowshoeing, doing word searches, Sunday rides with his wife, Audrey, in his antique Buick, gardening, and playing the harmonica and accordion.
He is survived by his children: Phyllis, Debbie and her husband, Joe, Donald Jr. (Ricky) and his wife, Tammy, Penny and her husband, Philip, by his grandchildren: Amy, Michael, Jason, Derrick and his companion, Cassie, Jeff and his companion, Kati, Katie and companion, Alex, Colin, Ian and his companion, Tori, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, and by his loving companion, his rabbit Princess.
He is predeceased by his loving wife, Audrey, of 67 years, his parents, Oliver and Uda Charland, by his siblings: Madlene Moulton, Geraldine Moulton, Natlie Moulton, Bernard Charland, Preston Charland, Jaunita Charland, his son-in-law Jr Batchelder, and his special dogs Benji, Shilo, and Sandy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 26, at the Curtis-Britch and Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Derby, with the Reverend Michael Haddad officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday October 26, from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Fund, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, Vermont 05495. Online condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.
Marion Edith Cole
Marion Edith (Champagne) Cole, a long-time resident of Island Pond, died on October 18, 2026, at the age of 95.
Marion was the daughter of John and Ila (Bemis) Champagne. She grew up in the area and attended Brighton High School until her senior year. On November 17, 1950, Marion married Neil Moulton, and together they welcomed two daughters: Betty Mae and Mary Lou. Following Neil’s death, Marion later found love again and married Wayne G. Cole of Island Pond on June 14, 1953. Through this marriage, she welcomed two sons Wayne B. and Raymond A., and gained a daughter Zanita.
Above all else, family was the center of Marion’s world. Her greatest joy came from being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, and she took immense pride in the large, loving family she built. She spent her adult life working hard, spending many years working in local restaurants, providing housekeeping services, and later taking a position at the Ethan Allen Furniture Factory in Island Pond, where she worked dedicatedly until her retirement.
While her children were growing up, she was deeply involved in their lives and her community. She volunteered countless hours with Little League, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Pony League, and served as a leader for her church youth group. In her younger years, Marion loved nothing more than hitting the floor for dancing and roller skating. Throughout her life, she was an avid outdoorswoman who cherished hunting and fishing trips with her family. In her quieter moments, she could always be found working on a puzzle, a crossword, or a word find.
Marion was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her brother Leon A. Champagne; both of her husbands, Neil and Wayne; her daughters: Betty Mae Ellam (Moulton) and Mary Lou Moulton; her son-in-law Cary “Pete” (husband of Mary Lou); and her granddaughter Susan Plummer (Moulton).
Marion’s deeply rooted family legacy will be carried on by her children: Wayne B. Cole and his wife, Karen, of Island Pond; Raymond A. Cole and his wife, Judy, of Waverly, Virginia; Zanita (Bacon) Morin and her husband Bob of Milan, New Hampshire; and her son-in-law Roy Ellam of Derby. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren: Lynn Moulton (Gordon), Tina Ellam-Peck and her husband, Scott, Peggy McAllister and her husband, Pete, Bri-Anne Glover and her husband, Michael, Terry Lyn Cole, Wayne C. Cole and his significant other, Shire, John Cole and his wife, Karena, Matthew Hawkins and his wife, Jolinda, and Nathan Hawkins and his wife, Denise.
Her legacy also lives on through her 26 great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Brooke, Taylor, Cary, Dustin, Brandon, Tyler, Tiegan, Tristin, Trenton, Matthew, Kayleigh, Isabella, William, Cooper, Stephen, Skylar, Huxley, Phoenix, Nicolas, Elijah, Owen, Sydney, Jonathan, Nelson, and Amy; a handful of great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and their families.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 31, at the Curtis-Britch and Bouffard Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Michael DeSena officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Burial will follow at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, Vermont. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Marion’s name may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 243 Woods Farm Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 or the Brighton Fire Department, P.O. Box 414, Island Pond, Vermont 05846. Online condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.
Dorman Durivage Sr.
With heartfelt sadness, his family announces the death of Dorman Durivage Sr., 88, who left peacefully on October 11, 2026, with the comfort of his family close by.
Born in Lowell to Ralph and Effie (Warner) Durivage, Dorman lived most of his life in the Northeast Kingdom. He shared 67 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Nancy (Crowe) Durivage, and they were blessed with three children.
He is survived by his wife, and children: Dorman Jr. “Buzz” and his wife, Jeannette, Randy and his wife, Laurie, and Denise and her husband, Peter Gariepy. He was an incredibly proud and devoted grandfather to eight grandchildren: Josh Durivage (Ristina), Jenna Corliss (Christian), Jayla Raleigh (Kellan), Dave Durivage, Thomas Durivage (Kerrianne), Samara Miller (Dave), Hannah Pelletier (Cody), and Nathan Gariepy. He was always excited to watch his family grow, welcoming eleven great-grandchildren who brought even more joy to his life.
Dorman truly loved the outdoors and embraced everything the Vermont landscape had to offer, especially hunting and sugaring. He was the proud owner of Dorman’s Autobody, an honest, hard-working small business where he truly valued his many loyal, repeat customers. He and Nancy shared a passion for adventure, traveling in their RV to 49 U.S. states, with Alaska holding a very special place in his heart, as well as spending many winters in Florida. He looked forward to camping with his family and thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and outdoor games with his grandchildren. Above all, he cherished daily walks with Nancy and their dog Bailey and served as the ultimate family storyteller. Dorman selflessly helped each of his children build and renovate their homes, demonstrating his resourcefulness throughout the building process. His legacy lives on in the structures he built and the countless memories he shared.
A family gathering will be held to honor Dorman’s life in the future. If desired, memorial donations may be given to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter at 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860 or through its website at frontieranimalsociety.com. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com.
David “Dave” Lafoe
Dave Lafoe, 85, of Warren’s Gore and Tucson, Arizona, died on October 10, 2026, in Orleans. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Burlington, to the late Bruce Henry Lafoe and Ruth (Bates) Lafoe. Dave graduated from Derby Academy as the class valedictorian before continuing his education at the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington. Following his college years, he went on to a dedicated career with Pike Industries, ultimately retiring as an area manager. Dave also logged many winters in the Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area.
Dave taught his children the value of hard work, appreciation of nature, and doing their best. Through splitting and delivering firewood from his logging yards, his children learned firsthand the value of an honest day’s labor and the satisfaction of earning their own money.
Dave lived life entirely on his own terms, choosing a simpler, unconventional way of living. He wasn’t afraid to rough it and found true contentment away from modern conveniences. For years, he was one of just three residents of Warren’s Gore. Over his 40 years living in his beloved “camp” on Norton Lake, he lived completely off the grid. He initially relied on gas lighting before eventually upgrading to solar power, celebrating the simple joy of having light with the flick of a switch. Dave never owned a television in all his years on Norton Lake; he preferred the peaceful serenity of sitting in front of his wood stove, listening to the call of the loons and the purr of his cat. He was an avid listener of Vermont Public Radio (VPR), especially enjoying Joel Najman’s “My Place” or Garrison Keillor’s “News from Lake Wobegon.”
Though he loved cars and owned many nice ones, Dave’s favorite modes of transportation were two-wheeled. He owned countless bicycles and motorcycles, riding them through all four seasons. He could even be found navigating snowmobile trails in the dead of winter on a bicycle or motorcycle.
Dave possessed an endless curiosity for innovation; he was one of the first to get a cell phone and always eagerly upgraded his bicycles, meticulously researching every component to build the lightest, fastest ride possible.
Dave was a complex thinker who cared deeply about people and the environment. He took personal responsibility for enacting the changes he believed in, serving proudly as a selectman in Morgan and on the Board of Governors for the Unified Towns and Gores.
In the final decade of his life, Dave fell in love with pickleball. He cherished the tight-knit communities of friends he found on the courts in both Vermont and Tucson. As his Lewy body dementia progressed and his game began to decline, his pickleball friends stood firmly by him, welcoming him onto the court and ensuring he always remained a valued, respected part of their community.
For the last nine months of his life, Dave resided at the Maple Lane Nursing Home. The family wishes to express their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to the extraordinarily talented, compassionate staff at Maple Lane. Their kindness, patience, and expertise gave Dave comfort and made his final months as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
He is survived by his three children: Laurie Durivage and her husband, Randy, Richard Lafoe and his wife, Lisa, and Charles Lafoe and his wife, Shelley; his brother Richard Lafoe and his wife, Anne; his cherished grandchildren: David Durivage, Thomas Durivage and his wife, Kerrianne, Isaac Lafoe and his wife, Hayley, Moriah Nelson and her husband, Quinn, Caroline Lafoe, and Dax Lafoe; and his precious great-grandchildren Maycee Durivage and Isla Lafoe. He is also sadly missed by Teresa Lafoe, his first wife and the mother of his children, and by Sally Frawley, his former spouse.
Dave was predeceased by two Bengal tiger cats Java and Ember, who brought much joy to his life.
A spring celebration of life will be planned.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Memphremagog Ski Touring Foundation (MSTF), P.O. Box 1032, Derby, Vermont 05829, or to a local charity of one’s choice. Online condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.
Conrad J. Massé
Conrad J. Massé, 91, of Greensboro, formerly of Craftsbury, died October 15, 2026, at his residence following a period of declining health. His family was at his side.
He was born March 12, 1935, in Cowansville, Quebec, Canada, the son of the late Aline and Albert Massé. As a young boy, his family relocated to a farm in Elmore. They later moved to Craftsbury, where Conrad attended public schools.
Conrad was employed as an engineer in Meriden, Connecticut, throughout his working life. Following his retirement, he returned to Vermont, where he enjoyed the outdoors, bear and deer hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed raising fish in his well-maintained, stocked ponds. His fishing derbies gave him great pleasure, and friends would often stop to admire the ponds in awe as they watched the fish jump.
He married Bronwyn Potter in the late 1980s in Bennington. They made their home in Craftsbury before later moving to Greensboro.
Survivors include his children: Deborah (Jack) Haggett and Richard Massé, both of Meriden, and Mark Massé (fiancée, Laura Martin) of Craftsbury; two stepdaughters: Linda (Kenneth) Hall of Stannard and Patti Foster (companion, Rusty Ferland) of Hardwick; grandchildren: Catherine Haggett, Thomas Haggett, Bridgette Massé, and Nicholas Massé; siblings: Real (Pauline) Massé of Cheshire, Connecticut, Ronald Massé, of Wolcott, and Giselle (Alton) Whipple of Derby; and sister-in-law Paula Massé of Craftsbury.
He was predeceased by his wife, Bronwyn, in 2025; his grandson William Haggett; and his siblings: Florian Massé, Donald Massé, Denise LaCroix, Jeaninne Morel, Theresa Ward, and Marcel Massé.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Mary Queen of All Saints Parish (St. Michael Catholic Church) in Greensboro Bend, with Father James Zaccaro as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Mary Queen of All Saints Parish (St. Michael’s Church), P.O. Box 496, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Online condolences are welcome at northernvermontfuneralservice.com.
James “Jim” Knowles Oliver
James “Jim” Knowles Oliver, 82, of Albany, died on July 12, 2026. Jim was the Emma Smith Morris Emeritus professor of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware for 35 years. He did a lot of administrative work, was an author of many influential books, and was an inspiration to his students. He consulted and traveled extensively for the United States government and he received numerous awards for his scholarship and devotion to teaching.
Jim and his wife, Carol, of 61 years, moved to Albany in retirement to enjoy the outdoor activities and quiet beauty of Vermont. Jim enjoyed gardening, fishing and reading. He was a member of the Albany Historical Society and lectured for Osher at the Newport Chapter.
Jim will be missed by his wife, Carol, family, friends, and his students. He leaves behind his wife, his sister Anaise Theuerkauf, his sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many special friends in the Northeast Kingdom.
Shirley Ann Perry
January 11, 1943 — October 15, 2026
Her family is blessed to know that Shirley Ann Perry, 83, has died left this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior. Shirley died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded by family at Bel-Aire Nursing Home, where she had spent the last three-and-a-half-years bringing her joyful and spirited personality to the staff and residents.
Shirley was born on January 11, 1943, in Brownington, to Wilfred Alton and Eva Agnes Young. She grew up on the family’s country farm alongside her eleven siblings. From an early age, Shirley showed the strength and determination that would characterize her entire life. She survived polio, grew up during wartime, helped her mother care for their large family, and excelled in school. An extraordinary student, Shirley graduated as valedictorian of her class from Orleans High School in 1961.
Shirley married Francis Simeon Perry on December 28, 1960. Together, they made their home on Old Stone House Road in Brownington, where they raised their nine children and built a life centered on family, faith, and hard work.
Shirley is survived by her children and their spouses: Brenda Staples; Rebecca and Alfred Currier; Everett and Dawn Perry; Chester Perry; Peter and Kimico Perry; Anthony and Donna Perry; Wilfred and Ginny Perry; Leroy and Jane Perry; and Dawn and Matthew Patenaude. Her family continued to grow to include 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren with two more expected, and four great-great-grandchildren; her siblings: Marie Viens, John Young, Robert Young, Richard Young, Sharon Faust, and Leon Young.
Following Francis’ death in 2008, Shirley later remarried. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Real Gauvin, her siblings: Dorothy Broe, Wilfred Young Jr., Alfred Young, Don Young, and Albert Young.
Shirley was an incredibly strong woman who faced hardships throughout her life, including cancer and, in her later years, Alzheimer’s disease. Yet the challenges she endured never defined her. She will instead be remembered for her joyful and spunky personality, her kindness, her strong will, and her playful spirit. She could be stern when the occasion called for it, but she loved deeply and wholeheartedly.
Above all, Shirley was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and a member of the Catholic Church. Her faith remained an important part of who she was throughout her life.
Shirley was also an exceptionally hard worker. For 27 years, she served as the administrative assistant at Irasburg Village School, where she became a familiar and caring presence to generations of children and families. After retiring, she continued working as a bookkeeper at the Old Stone House Museum and managed rentals on Willoughby Lake.
She enjoyed gardening, homemaking, reading, writing, music, dancing, walking, cross-country skiing, hunting, sewing, and puzzles. She had many interests, but nothing brought her greater joy than children. She loved her own children fiercely, treasured her grandchildren and the generations that followed, and had a special place in her heart for children everywhere.
Shirley lived a full life marked by faith, perseverance, laughter, hard work, and a love of family. Her strength carried her through difficult times, her playful spirit brought joy to those around her, and her love touched generations.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and by the many people whose lives she touched.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, 44 East Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860. Interment will follow at the Brownington Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Belaire Nursing Home Activity Fund, 35 Belaire Drive, Newport, Vermont. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com.
Donna Waterhouse
Donna R. (Moffatt) Waterhouse died peacefully in her home on October 11, 2026. She was born September 18, 1945, the daughter of Morton and Doris Moffatt of Morrisville, and graduated from Peoples Academy in 1963, the first in her family to earn her diploma. She often told stories of her youth and held a special place in her heart for the Morey Farm in North Wolcott. It was at Deuso’s Dance Hall in Eden that she met her future husband and love of her life, James (Jimmie) Waterhouse of Craftsbury. Together they had four children, which grew into seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Raising them was something she considered her greatest honor and accomplishment; her door and kitchen were always open to them, her beloved nieces and nephews, cousins and any of their friends. Her kitchen table was a welcoming place for everyone she knew, her coffee hour a legendary time for her and best friends to connect almost every day. She was a silent supporter for any child in need, always knowing who needed it. An avid reader and supporter of education, she often followed what her children were reading in school and kept a sharp eye out so that they would never fall behind on academics. She made wool hats to supplement her husband income on the farm, only taking time off in the fall to make Christmas wreaths. Her goal was to ensure everyone got what they were hoping for and then some, which brought her great joy. Whether there was extra or not quite enough in the house, their children never knew as she and her husband created a life rich in love and happiness.
She was pre-deceased by her mother and father as previously mentioned, her beloved sister Francise (Frannie) Griggs of Eden, brother Wayne Moffatt of Essex, brother Gaylord Moffatt of Morrisville, and sister Jean Emerson of southern Vermont, along with her father-in-law, Herman Waterhouse, of Craftsbury, and sister-in-law Jennette (Waterhouse) Pare of Newport.
She is survived and will be forever missed by her husband of 62 years, James Waterhouse, of Craftsbury, daughter Lisa Jones and her husband, Kevin, of Eden, son Gordon Waterhouse and his wife, Heather, of Craftsbury, son Eric Waterhouse and his wife, Brenda, of Wolcott, daughter Sherry (Waterhouse) Marcelino and her husband, Michael, of Johnson, her mother-in law, Fay Waterhouse, of Craftsbury, brother in-law Harold Griggs of Eden, and sister-in-law Cathy Cole of Craftsbury. Her pride was endless for her grandchildren, all of whom also survived her: Emily Lavalette, her partner, Craig Godfrey, and their children Wallace and Scarlette, Brittany Hughes, her husband, Mike, and their son Stetson (plus baby Hughes), Jacob Jones, Kisiah Dolan, her husband, Levi, and their daughter Briar, Jordanne Waterhouse, Holden Marcelino and Jonah Marcelino. Her numerous nieces and nephews were always in her heart and on her mind as well, always sharing their accomplishments in life.
Her family would like people to consider donating to the Lamoille Family Center or the American Red Cross in lieu of flowers. If able, consider donating blood in her name, as the donations of others gave us the last few years she had on earth.
A funeral service will be held at the United Church on the Common in Craftsbury on Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. The burial will be immediately following at the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. All are welcome to join a light luncheon after the services. Online condolences are welcomed at curtis-britch.com.
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