Hilda May Baker
Hilda May Baker, 84, of Newport died peacefully on June 15, 2015, in Newport.
She was born on July 19, 1930, to Harry and Margaret (Bell) Manning.
On September 11, 1954, she married Robert Baker, who survives her.
She was interested in needlecrafts, gardening, visiting with her friends and family, and baking, as she was known for her whoopee pies.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Baker, of Newport; her children: Deborah Gebbie and her husband, Brad, of Glover, Brenda McNeal and her husband, Timothy, of Mobile, Alabama, Brad Baker and his wife, Jodi, of Newport, and Kim Fortin and her husband, Robert, of Goffstown, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Meghan Duquette, Jenna Hurd, Taylor Fortin and Michael Fortin; her siblings: Charles Manning of Stanstead, Quebec, Percy Manning of Canada, Harry Manning of Canada, Sally Schanze of Florida, Shirley Parenteau and her husband, Ed, of Derby, and Marion Coolbeth and her husband, Bernard, of St. Albans; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Kennison.
A graveside service was held on June 19, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Beverly Joyce Mason Lamere
Beverly Joyce Mason Lamere, 79, of Brownington died suddenly on June 13, 2015, at her home.
She was born on September 24, 1935, in North Troy to Ira and Vera (Crandall) Mason.
She grew up in North Troy and Island Pond, where she attended schools. She married Frank E. Lamere Sr. and they had two sons: Frank E. Lamere Jr. and Danny L. Lamere. Her husband, Mr. Lamere Sr., died in 1981.
Mrs. Lamere moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1982, where she was a security guard at a college. She came back to Vermont in 1996, where she took care of the elderly until 2010.
She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary in St. Petersburg. She enjoyed bingo and the casino.
She is survived by her sons: Frank E. Lamere Jr. and his wife, Sharon, and Danny L. Lamere and his wife, Candy; her grandchildren: Kevin Lamere, Jamie Taft and her husband, Justin, Carl Lamere and his companion, Chelsey, Liza Lamere and her companion, Roy Stone, and Melanie Fontaine and her husband, Robbie; her great-grandchildren: Cheyann Stone, Kaitlan and Cody Lamere, Jasmin and Jordan Taft, Tyler Lamere, Kaylee Fontaine, Destany Fontaine, and Gavyn Fonatine; her brother Harley Mason and his wife, Marilyn, of Guildhall; her sister Esther Lantagne of Barton; her brother-in-law Mike Amato of Nashville, Tennessee; and by her nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sisters: Patricia Amato and Sara Carbonneau; and by her special friend, Sylvio Williams, who for 30 years brought each other many good times going on trips and also their winter trips to Florida.
A graveside service was held on June 20, 2015 at the Brownington Center Cemetery.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Marilyn R. Nadeau
Marilyn R. Nadeau, 73, of Newport died suddenly at her home on June 21, 2015.
She was born on September 1, 1941, in Newport, to Percy Blay and Alma (Davio) Blay.
On April 17, 1971, she married Louis Nadeau, who predeceased her in 1980.
She worked in payroll services for Phoenix Engineering.
She was a past member and very involved with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crocheting, doing puzzles, and she was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Her family meant everything to her, and she always enjoyed their visits and family gatherings.
She is survived by mother, Alma (Davio) Blay of Newport; her children: Christina Montminy of Newport, and Ginny Lynn Gray and her partner, Nathan Kelley, of Newport Center; her stepdaughter Tina Nadeau of Enfield, Connecticut; her stepson-in-law Joseph Robishaw of Derby; her grandchildren: Nicole Montminy of Newport Center, Samantha Corey and her husband, Christopher, of Livermore, California, Drew Gray and Dylan Gray of Newport Center, David Robishaw of Newport, Aimee (Robishaw) Bonin of Broomfield, Colorado, and Joanna Robishaw of Derby Line; her brother Stanley Blay of Newport and his daughters: Britt Blay and Renee Rivard and their families; her great-grandchildren: Ava Grace Lefebvre, Ellis Rushford, Joey Rushford, Michelle Provencher, Jessica Robishaw, Jennifer Stevens and her husband, Dakota, and Ashley Robishaw-Morin; her five great-great-grandchildren; and also by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis E. Nadeau; her father, Percy Blay; her stepson Louis Nadeau Jr.; her stepdaughter Donna Robishaw; and by her great-grandson David Robishaw Jr.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service in Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Verna S. Thayer
Verna S. Thayer, 96, of St. Johnsbury, formerly of Newport Center, died on June 13, 2015, in St. Johnsbury.
She was born on September 22, 1918, in Coventry to Clayton and Sadie (Temple) Brooks. On May 2, 1940, she married Merton Thayer, who predeceased her on March 6, 2013.
She was a former member of the Newport Center Methodist Church. She enjoyed making crafts, quilting, cooking, bowling, and playing golf.
She enjoyed attending events at the Elks Lodge with her late husband.
She is survived by her children: Sherry Rainville and her husband, Arnold, of Lyndonville, Roberta Ellis and her husband, Wendell, of Newport, and Rebecca Poulos of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Scott, Todd, and Shelly Rainville, and Chris Donovan; her great-grandchildren: Patrick, Brady, Emily, and Alex Rainville, and Kaitlyn, Jullian, and Riley Donovan; her sister Doris Hughes of Connecticut; and by her sister-in-law Tony Brooks of Montpelier.
She was predeceased by her brother Bernard Brooks; and by three sisters: Charlena Brown, Marion Renihan, and Gwen Crellen.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Thayer’s memory may be made to the Newport Center Methodist Church, Vance Hill Road, Newport Center, Vermont 05857.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Services
Robert E. Clark
A graveside service for Robert E. Clark will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at Westlook Cemetery in Glover, with military honors.
Roy George
Committal services for Roy George of Orleans will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, where full military honors will be accorded.
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