Levi Robert Aulis
It’s with heavy broken hearts that the family has to announce the death of their beloved son Levi Robert Aulis born on May 3, 2024, and died on August 4.
Levi was a welcome surprise to both his parents, Doug and Lindsey. Levi was taken too soon from everyone who he had met. Levi passed away in the early evening of August 4. He is survived by his parents, Doug Aulis and Lindsey Carriero; by his siblings: Abby Botala, Haley Aulis, and Chris Carriero; by his grandparents: Paul Aulis, Linda Turgeon-Meuimer, and Tracy Sanville; by all his aunts and uncles; and by his many cousins.
Levi had just started his life; he was just starting to smile and trying to laugh, but had yet to laugh for the first time.
Levi lived a life full of nothing but love and happiness. Levi was a very joyful little boy and brought everyone in his life love and smiles. He is dearly missed by all of his family and his friends he had started to make in his short life.
His family is doing a celebration of Levi’s life on September 7 at 67 Vermont Route 105, Jay, Vermont 05859, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to celebrate the life of Levi R. Aulis.
Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com.
Keith Christiansen
Keith Christiansen, 78, of Lowell, died peacefully at home on August 9, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer. Keith was born November 2, 1945, in New London, Connecticut, to Henry and Delores Christiansen, and
raised in Hudson, New Hampshire. He graduated from Alvirne High School
in Hudson and in 1964, married Carol Rock, the mother of his children Hollie and Hans.
He worked for many years in New Hampshire as a surveyor, eventually leaving his beloved New Hampshire and relocating to Vermont in 1994 to marry Daphne Dolan and create a wonderful homestead in Lowell. After moving to Vermont, Keith worked many years in construction as a layout man, committed to hard work, excellence and mentoring younger workers. Keith was an avid hunter, expert marksman and caretaker of the natural world. He was a man of good humor, wit, and integrity, with many friends and enduring relationships.
He was predeceased by his father, Henry, his mother, Delores, and his stepmother, Lori, who raised Keith as her own.
Keith is survived by his wife, Daphne; his daughter Hollie and her husband, Brent, of Fort Worth, Texas; his son Hans and his wife, Kimberly, of Nashua, New Hampshire; Daphne’s sons Peter Dudley and wife, Deborah, of Ulster Park, New York, and Michael Dudley and wife, Phyllis, of Morgan; and three brothers: Thomas Bruce of Rhode Island, Gary, and his wife, Kris, of Hudson, New Hampshire, and Bruce, and his wife, Donna, of Claremont, New Hampshire; as well as six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The burial and remembrance will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial contributions in Keith’s name may be made to Orleans/Essex VNA, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 or orleansessexvna.org. Keith and his family were very appreciative for VNA support during his illness.
Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com.
Laurette Fontaine
Laurette Fontaine, 78, of Barton, died on August 16, 2024, in Newport. She was born on February 23, 1946, in Barton, to Camile and Edna (Collett) LaMadeleine. She married Lionel Fontaine, who predeceased her.
Laurette enjoyed crocheting, making peanut butter fudge, decorating for the holidays, and especially being a Memere to all her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters: Kimberly Blanchard and her husband, Ricky, Monica Menard and her husband, Tony, and Lisa Haley. She is also survived by her daughters-in-law: Reene Fontaine and Tammi Hodgdon; by her special friend Elaine LaMadeleine; by her grandchildren: Samantha Fortin, Michael Fontaine, Billy Hansen, Fawn Coderre, Brianna Stuart, Mark Fontaine, Anthony Menard, Alex Menard, Tyler Blanchard, Abigail Blanchard and Isabelle Blanchard; and by many great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Helen Fontaine.
She was predeceased by her parents; by her brothers: Ronald, Andy, Leo, Ed, Denis Gerard; by her sisters: Florence, Rachel and Alice; and by her sons: Mark and Michael Fontaine.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com.
Charlie Ginnett
Charlie Ginnett, 83, of Daytona Beach, Florida, formerly of Newport, died on August 8, 2024, in Burlington. He was born on October 18, 1940, in Barre, to the late Paul Ginnett and Margaret Duquette. He was married on August 24, 1963, to the late Susan Ginnett, whom he was with for 60 loving years.
Charlie graduated from Lyndon State Teachers College and thereafter received his master’s degree in education from Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, Quebec. He taught physical education at Newport Elementary School before becoming principal at Orleans Elementary School where he stayed for the remainder of his educational career and is remembered through the gym the school dedicated in his name.
Charlie was a passionate golfer and spent many years on the Vermont Golf Association executive board. He spent many years coaching youth hockey in Newport and enjoyed watching his sons play hockey as they grew up. Charlie also liked broadcasting North Country Union High School hockey games on the local radio station WIKE. Aside from hockey and golf, Charlie was a fan of all sports, and found joy in attending high school football games in Daytona.
Charlie is survived by his children: Michael Ginnett and his wife, Donna, of Essex Junction, Marc Ginnett and his wife, Allie, of Columbia, Connecticut, and Jeremy Ginnett of Edgewood, New Mexico. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Joshua Ginnett, Ryan Ginnett, Oliver Ginnett, Megan Ginnett, Sarah Ginnett, and Isabelle Osborn, as well as step-grandchildren: Althea Osborn, Miles Osborn, and Hayden Kapinos.
His step-sister Dina Guinn and her husband, Bob, of Barre, and his step-brother Peter Duquette and his wife, Cindi, of Barre, survive Charlie as well.
A joint graveside service for Charlie and Susan will be held on Saturday September 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. If family and friends desire, memorial contributions in Charlie and Susan’s names can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com.
Patricia Mary (Tegan) Matteson
Patricia Mary (Tegan) Matteson, 79, of Barton, died on August 16, 2024, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She passed away with family members at her bedside following complications related to stage four metastatic breast cancer, diagnosed just a few short months ago.
Patricia, also known as Tricia, Pat, Patty, and Aunt Tree, was born on September 9, 1944, to Andrew Lawrence Tegan Jr. and Marjorie Ursula (Sillery) Tegan in Mount Vernon, New York, where she spent her childhood and youth.
She attended The Academy of the Resurrection High School in Rye, New York, and attained her associate’s degree in marketing from Westchester Community College. Later, she earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
Patricia spent her working years as a legal secretary, taking an early retirement from IBM and then working at a number of law firms for many years. She lived in New Rochelle for much of her life, until moving to Barton in 2005 to be close to her beloved sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Marjorie, and by her brother Andrew.
Patricia is survived by her sister and brother-in-law MaryLou and Stephen Malachuk III, as well as many nieces and nephews and their children. These include the children of her pre-deceased brother and sister-in-law Andrew and Sandra Tegan: Andrew (children Jarrod and Danielle) and wife, Donna, (children Richie and Joseph); Deborah and partner, Mark; John (and son Jonathan); Sandra and husband, Phil; Robert and wife, Amanda (children Bella and Rosie); Rick and wife, Indiana (children Jacob and Josh); and the children of MaryLou and Stephen: Kristin and partner, Joe; Stephen IV and wife, Rachel (children Stephen V, Ariel, and Matti), and Michael. She is also survived by many first and second cousins who she loved very much, in particular her cousin Elizabeth Larkin, who she lived with for many years.
Patricia was a kind and loving family member and friend, who often thought of small ways to make others smile. She also loved gardening and “working the land” when she was able, earning her the nickname of Farmer Pat during her Vermont years. She enjoyed reading, writing, watching and listening to the birds in her beautiful yard, black coffee, Ovaltine, the number 9-4-4, casino trips, the Hallmark channel, and whole wheat bagels with veggie cream cheese. Most of all, she channeled her love, passion and energy into her family, friends, and her many dogs and cats over the years, who she loved with all her heart and took great joy in spending time with. She was also very spiritual, and would often proudly state that she “accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior on June 15, 1977.” Her quirky personality and heart of gold will be sorely missed, and the gap she has left behind in her family is already deeply felt.
A funeral Mass and interment of ashes will take place in Westchester County, New York.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — a favorite of Patricia’s, or to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Janna Alise Rock
Janna Alise Rock, 37, of Irasburg, died suddenly on August 9, 2024, in Brattleboro. She was born on May 30, 1987, in Saratoga Springs, New York, to Donald Coville and Janette Rogers.
Janna enjoyed playing video games, watching TV, and spending time with her loving husband of seven years, Ronald Rock II.
She is also survived by her parents, sister Terri Blake, maternal grandmother, her aunt, and brother-in-law Harold N. Rock Jr.
If friends desire memorial contributions in Janna’s name may be sent to Curtis-Britch and Bouffard Funeral, 37 Lake Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 to help defray funeral costs. Please call Ronald Rock II at (802) 323-3792 for more information on Janna’s funeral. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com.
Violette Maryjane Verge
Violette Maryjane Verge, affectionately known as Vi to her friends and family, died peacefully at the age of 89 on August 15, 2024, in Rhinebeck, New York, with her granddaughter Kristen Verge at her side . Born on May 21, 1935, in Jay, to George Mayhew and Zelia (Lague) Mayhew, Violette lived a life marked by dedication and faith.
She was a sister, mother, and a supportive presence to all who were blessed to cross her path. She now rejoins in the Kingdom of Heaven her beloved husband, Arthur Verge Jr., her son Arthur Verge III, her sisters Muriel Flood and Ozilda Pouliot, and her brothers Ernest, Gilbert, and Maurice Mayhew. She leaves behind her dear sister, Germaine Beldon; her son, Andre Verge and his wife, Linda; and her cherished grandchildren, Kristen, Caitlin, Elizabeth, and Cassandra Verge. She was a treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews who will hold her memory dear.
Violette worked beside her siblings on their family farm in Jay before marrying her husband, Arthur, on February 2, 1961. Their family moved to New Jersey where Vi worked for many years as a secretary in the family business. Violette and her husband returned to their home in Westfield for retirement.
Among Violette’s many interests, gardening was a source of particular joy. Violette was devout in her faith as a Christian and a constant servant of the Lord. Vi’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the memories she created and the love she shared. Her influence will continue to be felt in the lives of her family and friends, and the values she instilled in them will be her lasting legacy.
Friends may send flowers and condolences or call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, August 23, at the Curtis-Britch and Bouffard Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will follow at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Troy at noon, where a Mass of Christian burial will be officiated by Father Roger Charbonneau. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.
Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com.
Sally H. Levy
Sally H. Levy was born on May 17, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, and died at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover on August 13, 2024. She is survived by her sister and niece Jane and Jessica Troy of New York City and by treasured friends. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.
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