Earl Francis Griffin
April 15, 1954-June 25, 2026
Earl Francis Griffin, 72, of West Charleston died on June 25, 2026.
He was born on April 15, 1954, to Francis and Mary Griffin of West Charleston. Earl was a graduate of North Country Union High School, where he was recognized for his accomplishments in mechanics. He spent his life appreciating the quiet comfort of a simple, predictable routine. While others chased active hobbies or public interest, Earl was entirely content with the peace of ordinary days. He valued his home, as well as The Squirrel’s Nest, his privacy, and the steady rhythm of a life free from unnecessary complications. Earl did things in his own time and required little from the world around him.
Earl is survived by five sisters and one brother: Linda Simoneau, Sally Brochu (Edward), Donna Willis, Francis (Tom) Griffin, Jane Leuders (Carl), Susan Broadbent (Joseph) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased in death by his father, Francis; mother, Mary: and three sisters, Joanne Grassette, Dorothy Myers and Anne Griffin.
In accordance with Earl’s uncomplicated approach to life, no public service will be held.
The family also invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting awrfh.com.
Frank Myott
It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the sudden death of Frank Myott of Brownington on June 25, 2026. He was born May 1, 1964, in Burlington, to Shirley Beauregard and stepfather Paul Beauregard.
One of Frank’s greatest joys was spending time with his daughter Serenity and his dog Bear. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, and four-wheeling. Frank enjoyed working in the woods as a young man, cutting and splitting wood for many different loggers.
He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter Serenity Myott; his mother, Shirley Beauregard; by his two brothers Gill Myott (Pam), Chris Myott (Kyla), his sister, Bev Minne (Bob); and by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at a later date, when friends and family can gather to honor his memory and share stories of a life well lived. In lieu of flowers, his family kindly requests donations to the Pope Frontier Memorial Animal Shelter.
Timothy D. Simpson
Timothy D. Simpson, 69, of Sutton, died on June 27, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Born in St. Johnsbury on March 16, 1957, he was a lifelong resident of Sutton. Tim devoted his entire life to his family, the land, the community, and the people he loved.
Tim and his wife, Dianna, shared 50 remarkable years of marriage — a partnership defined by deep love, quiet devotion, mutual respect, and always a bit of humor. Together they set an extraordinary example for their four children. Their bond was one of life’s great gifts, and his absence will be felt profoundly by his wife and family who will miss him dearly.
Tim was a dairy farmer through and through — a true cow man. He spent decades building and caring for the registered Holstein herd at Don-Sim Farm, known for its exceptional genetics and pedigrees. He knew every cow by name and could recite her lineage, milk production, test results, and classification without ever needing to check a record. His knowledge of the herd was matched only by his understanding of the land they farmed. Tim knew which fields grew the best corn, how much fertilizer each acre needed, and exactly where every drainage tile lay beneath the soil.
For the past 12 years, Tim worked for his nephew Ryan and wife, Marci, at Simpson Farm. Ryan and the crew at Simpson Farm valued Tim’s extraordinary knowledge of farming and the land they tended together. Their kindness toward Tim meant the world to him, and he took great pride in contributing to their work.
There was nothing he couldn’t fix or figure out. With his John Deere tractor, he could tackle any job, whether it was repairing equipment or helping the local elementary school set up its new playground. His hands were skilled, his mind sharp, and his work ethic unwavering.
Tim loved football and took great joy in watching his grandsons play, honking his horn from the hill, discussing every game, every play, and every questionable call afterward. He equally cherished watching his granddaughters on the softball field, proud of their hard work and their passion for sports.
He took great pride in watching his children — and later his grandchildren — show their cows in 4-H and at local county fairs. Those moments brought him tremendous joy, seeing the next generations carry forward the passion and dedication he had lived every day.
Tim also absolutely loved hunting — deer, turkey, and moose — but especially deer hunting. If heaven had been designed just for him, it would be hunting season 365 days a year. His family holds countless hilarious stories from hunting camp and from the woods during deer season, memories that will be retold for generations with laughter and love.
For more than 30 years, Tim served as a selectman for the town of Sutton. His phone rang constantly, and neighbors frequently stopped by seeking his guidance on town matters. He approached every request with integrity, patience, and a genuine desire to help. He held a great appreciation for his fellow selectmen, road crew, town clerk and many others who serve the town in various capacities.
He was deeply respected in the community and had many friends, including his best friend since high school, Keith Day — a rare and treasured lifelong friendship.
Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Dianna Simpson; his children: Peggy and her husband, Larry Kelley, Craig and his wife, Kirsten Simpson, Jennifer and her husband, Dana Palmieri, and Rebecca and her husband, Derrick Jenkins; and his grandchildren: Caleb and his wife, Winnie, Travis, Reegan, Tyler, Hunter, Davis, Kelleigh, Ashleigh, Dawson, Preston, and Grayson. He also leaves behind a large extended family and many dear friends who will miss him deeply.
He was predeceased by his parents, Donald Roland and Constance Louise “Connie” (Elliott) Simpson; his siblings: Susan, Bruce, and John; his father and mother in-law, Ken and Helen Barrett, and brother-in-law Bob Crepeault.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at the Sutton School Multipurpose Room, 95 Underpass Road, Sutton, Vermont 05867. A reception will immediately follow. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Sutton Village Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lyndon Institute Football Program. Checks can be made payable to Lyndon Institute and mailed to: LI Development Office, P.O. Box 127, Lyndon Center, Vermont 05850.
The family is forever grateful for the care provided by Corner Medical, NVRH, DHMC, Dan Wyand Physical Therapy, Lyndon Rescue and Calex.
Tim was a man of great integrity and character — steady, humble, and generous. His legacy lives on in the land he cared for, the community he served, and the family he loved beyond measure.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at guibordfh.com.
Betty Tulip
Betty Tulip, 92, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, from an unexpected accident in Hardwick. She had lived a long, healthy life and continued to be an active, independent woman right up until her death.
Born on February 4, 1934, in Eden, Betty attended school in Wolcott, and graduated high school in 1953 at Peoples’ Academy in Morrisville.
Betty married her high school sweetheart, Marvin Powers, in 1954 and they moved to White River Junction and started a family. They spent a few years in California before moving back to White River Junction and settling in. They had three daughters before divorcing in 1969. She then met and married Lawrence Tulip in 1971. They had a long, successful marriage for 22 years before Larry died in 1992. Later she met her companion, Collins Hall, from Irasburg, and they spent 25 years together. They would spend time in each of their hometowns going to dances and enjoying one another’s company until Collins died in 2019.
Betty worked for several companies including The Vermont Hardware Store, Miller Auto Company, and AT&T where she spent 25 years being a loyal and dedicated telephone operator until retirement. She then worked part-time at the White River Junction Post Office and the Quechee Gorge Gift Shop. Along the way she made several lifetime friends. She was a dedicated, loyal, and hard-working woman.
Her final chapter was as a single, independent woman who would do anything for family and friends alike. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading books, bird watching, dancing, lunches, and bingo at the Bugbee Senior Center, lunches and quality time with her girlfriends, long drives “up north” to visit her cousins where they would go dancing to local bands or play cards. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her three daughters and family, never missing a single holiday or reason to get together. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her!
Betty was a believer in God and a dedicated member of the Methodist Church in White River Junction. She volunteered peeling potatoes, working at their thrift store, and mailing greeting cards to all their parishioners. She hardly ever missed a sermon. We know she is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior now and for eternity!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Jules Ellsworth, two husbands Marvin Powers and Lawrence Tulip, her life partner Collins Hall, several aunts and uncles, cousins, and many other family members and friends.
She is survived by her three loving daughters Valleri Adams of Canaan, New Hampshire, Vanessa Powers and life partner, Jim Thompson, of Sharon, and Veronica DeFord of Enfield, New Hampshire; five loving grandchildren Benjamin Adams of Timnath, Colorado, Silas Henry of Hartland, Jillian Miecielica and her husband, Corey, of Longmont, Colorado, Sonja Henry of White River Junction, and Amber DeFord and her partner, Kip Melcher, of New Bedford, Massachusetts; six great-grandkids; her loving brother Gerald Ellsworth and his wife, Jane, of Timmonsville, South Carolina; several nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends. She was truly blessed and a blessing to all.
Her services and celebration of life will be held at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, on Sunday, July 12, with calling hours from 3 until 4 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 4 p.m. Her burial will be on Monday, July 13 at the LaPorte Cemetery in Morristown at 11 a.m. where she will be laid to rest next to her loving parents as her eternal soul will reside in Heaven with Jesus Christ Our Savior.
Condolences to Betty’s family may be made in an online guestbook at knightfuneralhomes.com. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction, bugbeecenter.org and the United Methodist Church in White River Junction, wrjmethodists.org.
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