Reginald Rene Allard
Reginald Rene Allard, 81, of Madras, Oregon, died on December 4, 2014, after a long illness.
He was born in Lyndonville on August 18, 1933, to Rene Robert and Beatrice Matilda (Rousseau Brooks) Allard, one of seven children.
He grew up in the Newport area, attending and playing basketball at Sacred Heart High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, in 1951, re-enlisted in 1955, and served until 1960 with a rank of sergeant. He was stationed in Japan during part of the Korean War, and afterward at Larson Air Force Base in Moses Lake, Washington, Ethan Allen Air Force Base in Burlington, in Portland, Oregon, as part of the Portland Air Defense Command, and finally at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
He was married in 1956 to Dorothy (Logan) Klingeman of Othello, Washington, with whom he had six children. They settled in Othello in 1960, where he worked at Broadway Lumber Co.
In 1971, he moved to Madras to manage the Copeland Lumber Yard.
In 1975, he remarried to Jeanette (Houston) Lane of Madras, Oregon. In 1986, he became the manager at Miller Lumber Co. in Madras, from where he retired in 2003.
Mr. Allard enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and working in the yard and garden. He was an avid football fan and food enthusiast. He also loved traveling and visiting his siblings in Vermont and Florida, and his children and grandchildren in both Oregon and Washington. He was active in the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Madras, and as a member of the local Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanette (Houston) Allard of Madras; his brothers: Armand Allard and his wife, Yvette, of Pinellas Park, Florida, Robert Allard and his wife, Audrey, of Clearwater, Florida, Donald Allard and his wife, Pauline, of Stanstead, Quebec, and Michael Allard and his wife, Monique, of Newport; his sister Therese Tanguay of Newport; his six children: Steven Allard and his wife, Pamela, of Madras, Mark Allard and his wife, Susan, of Othello, James Allard of Kirkland, Washington, Scott Allard and his wife, Saundra, of Culver, Oregon, Cheryl Latschaw of Orting, Washington, and Susan and her husband, Dan Huntzinger, of Othello; two stepsons: Jeff Lane of Prineville, Oregon, and Dan Lane and his wife, Colleen, of Lake Oswego, Oregon; and by eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial ceremony will be performed at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, at a later date, to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the American Heart Association, or to Cornerstone Baptist Church of Madras.
George H. Ashak
George H. Ashak, 89, of Newport died on January 16, 2015, after a brief illness.
He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on February 12, 1925, to Peter and Anna (Gokas) Ashak.
He was the husband to the love of his life, Julia (Chesnavich), who died in 1989.
He attended Thomaston High School and served in the U.S. Army in World War II.
Mr. Ashak worked at Southern New England Telephone Co., and retired from Southern Bell in Hollywood, Florida, before settling in Vermont.
He was a lifelong gardener, avid weight lifter, and loving father.
He is survived by five loving children: George Ashak and his wife, Lolita, of Hawaii, Cynthia Fretts and her husband, John, of Connecticut, Karen Delaney and her husband, John, of Florida, Janet Evans and her husband, Al, of Wisconsin, and Darlene Dahlin and her husband, Don, of Vermont; his daughter-in-law Sally Ashak of Vermont; 11 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his dear son, William Ashak; his brother John Ashak; and by his sister Ernestine Ford.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Lewis Alfred Duquette
Lewis Alfred (Dad, Duke, Big Duke, Dukey, Pepere, Mim) Duquette of Barton died on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the age of 76.
He was born on July 24, 1938, son of Lionel and Rachel (Labounty) Duquette.
He grew up on South Street in Orleans, along with everyone else who was born in Orleans. He graduated from Orleans High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served four years.
He met his wife-to-be, Nancy Talmadge, while serving at Tindale Air Force base in Panama City, Florida. He brought her home to Vermont, married her on June 3, 1961, and started a family, nine months and three days later.
He worked at Ethan Allen, hung and taped sheet rock for Harry Dayo around the Burlington area, and when there was nothing in the Burlington area, he became the farm manager for Vermont Farms Inc., owned by Doc Churchill and John Simons Sr., for 20 years. He went to work as a carpenter, and then worked for Barton Electric until his retirement.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #23 and was also a charter member of the American Legion Breakfast Club Crew, “Papa Pancake.”
Mr. Duquette was a master model railroader, spending thousands of hours on his layout building cars, buildings, painting scale figures, etc. He was obviously a very patient man, scrolling pieces of wood to make beautiful figurines and wall hangings, many that took tens of hours to finish.
Ultimately his real passion was his family and friends. Call him for help and he would be there. Playing pitch and having a few grogs at the Legion with some of his best friends was the best medicine for him when his health started to catch up with him. He really looked forward to spitting and sputtering over the card table with his good friends. Thanks, you guys.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Duquette; his children: Jim Duquette of Orleans, Beth Morin and her husband, Jim, of Westmore, Jeeni Duquette of Barton, and Ryan Duquette and his wife, Christie, of Orleans; his grandchildren: Matt Morin, Hunter Duquette, and Mara Duquette; his sister Gloria Whittemore of Glover; his sister-in-law Louise Duquette of Irasburg; and by his special family friends, Carole Hamel and Deb Chaput.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lionel and Rachel; his favorite uncle, Uncle Noke; his brother Roger; his son-in-law Michael Beemer; and by his great friend, Lyman Sprout.
There will be no calling hours or funeral, per his request, but he didn’t say we can’t all get together, have a few laughs, eat some food, have a toast, and celebrate. Join us on Saturday, January 31, at 2 p.m., at the American Legion Post #23 Orleans.
Donations may be made to Sons of the American Legion Post #23, Attention: Jim Duquette, 46 South Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
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Paul Allen Fecteau
Paul Allen Fecteau, 63, of Holland died on January 13, 2015, at his home.
He was born on December 22, 1951, in Derby, to Albert and Ruby (Tice) Fecteau.
He was a logger and over the road truck driver for many years. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, ice fishing, and spending time outdoors.
He was Holland Road Commissioner for ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Suzette Fecteau, of Newport; ten stepchildren; his siblings: Dean Fecteau and his wife, Gail, of Coventry, Carol Poutre and her husband, Denis, of Irasburg, Bonnie Bowen of Stow, Massachusetts, Randy Fecteau and his wife, Barbara, of Holland, Donna Quinn and her husband, John, of Derby, Larry Fecteau of Glover, and Tonya Fecteau of Newport Center; numerous nieces and nephews; and by his former wife Vicky Fecteau of Holland.
Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Giles H. Fugere
Giles H. Fugere, 90, of Newport died on January 13, 2015, in Newport.
He was born on May 24, 1924, in Montreal, Quebec, to Aime and Josephine (L’Hereault) Fugere.
On June 16, 1951, he married Antoinette (Toni) Leblanc, who survives him.
He was a veteran of World War II. He was a conductor for the Canadian Pacific Railroad for many years.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #21 of Newport, and a past member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks #2155.
He enjoyed his fishing camp on Newark Pond, hunting, and traveling with his wife to Florida for the past 13 years, and also visiting different states, and Australia.
He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and he enjoyed family gatherings, especially time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Toni Fugere, of Newport; his daughter Denise Robillard and her husband, Bernard, of Irasburg; his grandchildren: Irene and her husband, Chris Hughes, of Maine, Martine and her husband, Nick Antell, of Minnesota, Patrick Robillard and his fiancée, Cara Gannon, of Massachusetts, and Philip Robillard and his fiancée, McKenzie Vaughn, of New York; his great-grandchildren: Cameron Hughes, Nolan Hughes, and Mason Antell; his sister Agnes Brewer and her husband, Elwin, of Newport; and by his sisters-in-law: Mathilda and Juanita Fugere.
He was predeceased by his siblings: Gilberte Beaulieu, Theresa Mills, Marie Keroack, Jeannine Fugere, Aime Jr., Louis and Roger.
Funeral services were held on January 17, in Newport. Spring interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, with full military honors.
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Janice A. Larose
Janice A. Larose, 60, of Barton died on January 12, 2015, at her home.
She was born on August 28, 1954, in Sacramento, California, to Raymond Daigle and the late Jeanne (Deamer) Daigle.
In 1981, she married Clarence “Buzzy” Larose.
She was currently secretary for Carl’s Equipment in Barton, where she worked for over 20 years.
She enjoyed going to the family camp on Crystal Lake and traveling to Maine for summer vacations. She enjoyed making crafts: stained glass, Christmas wreaths, Christmas gifts, and attending ceramic classes.
She was very friendly, always willing to lend a hand, and was very kind hearted. She loved her family and always put them first.
She is survived by her husband, Clarence “Buzzy” Larose, of Barton; her children: Christopher Larose of Newport Center, and Monica Larose of Burlington; her grandchildren: Dylan Poginy, Kayana Larose, Kaylene Larose, and Kaydriene Larose; her father, Raymond Daigle, of Connecticut; her siblings: Michael Daigle and his wife, Meghan, of Connecticut, Robert Daigle and his wife, Debbie, of Connecticut, John Daigle and his wife, Pam, of Connecticut, Anthony Daigle and his wife, Julie Stephenson Daigle, of Norwich, Brian Daigle of Florida, Susan Brousseau and her husband, Richard, of Connecticut, Kathy Blake of Connecticut, and Linda Petricola and her husband, Dennis, of Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on January 17, in Barton.
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