Joanne Estelle Hamel
Joanne Estelle Hamel, 67, of Brownington died peacefully on September 21, 2014, at her home.
She was born on April 24, 1947, in Barton to Paul and Gertrude (Choiniere) LeBlanc.
She loved to ride around looking for moose and other wildlife. She cheered for the Red Sox, enjoyed watching Ultimate Fighting Championship on television, and she loved being with her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed going to a family camp at South American Pond in Ferdinand.
She is survived by her children: Raymond Hamel Jr., John Hamel and his life partner, Sissy Ball, Renee Hamel, and Robin Beaton and his wife, Tammy; her father, Paul LeBlanc; her beloved companion of 24 years, Robin Beaton; her grandchildren: Alyssa, Chelsea, and Samantha Hamel, and Autumn and Shaylyn Beaton; her brothers and sisters: Theodore “Teddy” LeBlanc and his wife, Roberta, Norman LeBlanc and his wife, Ronda, Carmen Lamarche, and Paulette Riendeau and her husband, Bernard; her mother-in-law, Hazel Morely; her sister-in-law Irene LeBlanc; and by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her mother, Gertrude LeBlanc; and by her brother Allen LeBlanc.
A celebration of her life was held on September 28, at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Department, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
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Winston H. Hammond
Winston H. Hammond, 86, of Derby died suddenly on September 20, 2014, at his home.
He was born on April 30, 1928, in Newport to Stanley and Florence (Hoadley) Hammond.
On August 22, 1953, he married Lucille Bernier, who survives him.
He entered the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War.
He was an auto body repairman for Camirand’s Auto Body and Newport Auto Supply and also for the former Mulkin and Frawley’s Chevrolet.
Mr. Hammond enjoyed going out to eat with friends, and going for long rides in his car. He also enjoyed time with his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren, and his family. He enjoyed picking on people in a friendly way.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hammond, of Derby; his children: Sherry Lefebvre and her husband, Andre, of Morgan, and Scott Hammond and his wife, Lisa, of Shelburne; his grandchildren: Jeremy Hammond, Jason Lefebvre and his wife, Lindsey, Erin Morse and her husband, Nick, and Brennan Lefebvre and his fiancée, Danielle; his great-grandchildren: Bryan, Bracen, Breelle and Braelyn Lefebvre; his sister Vivian Urie; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Theresa Goddard of Derby, Richard Bernier of Newport, Sophie Bernier of Phoenix, Arizona, Carole Lussier of Newport, and Fran Bernier of Derby; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his children: Karen, Melody, and Allen Hammond; his parents: Florence and Stanley Hammond; his brothers: Lyle and Bill Hammond; and by his mother- and father-in-law, Elias and Malvina Bernier.
Funeral services were held on September 25, in Newport. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Edward’s Preschool Program, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.
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Thomas Klansky
Thomas Klansky, 54, of Newport died peacefully on September 24, 2014, in Newport.
He was born on May 18, 1960, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Jean Lillian Sorensen and the late David Joseph Klansky.
On August 9, 1986, he married Ruth Jackson, who survives him. They were married in Minnesota and honeymooned in Nashville, Tennessee.
He attended Stratford High School in Stratford, Connecticut, and graduated in human services from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science degree. He grew up in Connecticut.
In 2003, Mr. Klansky and his family moved to the Northeast Kingdom.
His interests were old country music, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. He was a great family man, and handyman, from his cars to household jobs. He was a great listener and was able to help people in many ways and from all walks of life. He had a great sense of humor and had the ability to see the funny side of life. His hobbies included the outdoors, camping, walking in the woods, and fishing.
Mr. Klansky was a very spiritual person, a faithful Catholic and a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church. His family was very important to him.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Klansky, of Newport; his mother, Jean Klansky, of Mechanicsville, Virginia; his children: David Joseph Klansky and his partner, Kayleigh Butler, of Morrisville, Aaron Patrick Klansky of Newport, Andrew Thomas Klansky, Maya Rose Newton of Morrisville, and Angela Rose Klansky and her special friend, Chandler Prue, of Newport; his brothers: David Klansky and his wife, Diane, of Stratford, and Patrick Klansky of Mechanicsville; his sisters: Kathleen Silvestro and her husband, Frederick, of South Carolina, and Ellen Bradley and her husband, Alan, of Mechanicsville; his nieces and nephews: Tina, Diana, Christine, Anne, Neil, Matthew, Melissa and Michael; and by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 3, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on October 3, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport.
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Woodrow “Woodie” D. Pike
Woodrow “Woodie” D. Pike, 97, of Newport died peacefully on September 21, 2014, in Newport.
He was born on September 8, 1917, in Irasburg to Clement and Nettie (Healey) Pike.
His first wife, Marjorie Jeanne Pike, died in 1972.
He married Annette Boisvert, who survives him.
Mr. Pike was a World War II veteran.
He was a salesman for Barton Motors, from which he retired in 2000.
He was a member of both the Newport and Orleans country clubs, and a member of the Hole in One Club. He was a former member of the Newport Elks #2255 and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #21. He was also a member of the Memphremagog Lodge #65 Free and Accepted Masons of Newport.
He was a pilot during World War II and was a member of the Silver Wings. He was former president of the Orleans County Dealers Association and vice-president of the Vermont Pilots Association. He was also a member of the Kidder Pond Club and Herb March Coffee Club.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Pike, of Newport; his children: Steven Pike and his wife, Linda, of Swanton, Andrew Pike of Newport, and Sharon Pike of St. Johnsbury; his step-children: Patricia Williams of Newport, Nancy Menard of Houston, Texas, and Rick Menard and his wife, Carmen, of St. Johnsbury; his grandchildren: Kimberly Jean Pike, Randall Pike, Christopher Pike, Rebekah Miura, J.D. Williams, and Sean Donovan; his great-grandchildren: Shelby, Jackson, Taylor, Simon, Madeline, Oliver, and Maelle; his sisters: Avis Harper of Barton, Lucie Anderson of Rutland, and Elizabeth Dudley of Orleans; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son William Pike in 2008.
Funeral services were held on September 27, in Irasburg. Interment followed in Irasburg Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Irasburg Church, Route 14 and Route 58, Irasburg, Vermont 05845.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Fabien Claude Poutre
Fabien Claude Poutre, 89, of Newport Center died peacefully on September 23, 2014, in Newport.
He was born on September 7, 1925, in Troy, to Alcide and Almeda (Choquette) Poutre.
On June 20, 1953, he married Beverly Bourne, who survives him.
He entered the U. S. Army where he was a specialist 3.
Mr. Poutre was an auto mechanic for many years and owned and operated his front end alignment business on Coventry Street in Newport. He was a multi-talented person who was able to fix almost anything and even built his own house and camp.
He and his wife loved to dance and spent countless hours playing cards with family and friends. They also went to Florida during the winter for almost 25 years.
Mr. Poutre was always willing to lend a hand to family and friends as well as being involved in his church, which included working on the bells in the towers of St. Mary’s Church. He held memberships with the Knights of Columbus and the choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Poutre, of Newport; his children: Faye Hilliker and her husband, James, Daniel Poutre, and MaryKaye Fortin and her husband, Marcel; his grandchildren: Kristie Foster and her husband, Mike, Mark Fortin and his wife, Samantha, Jaclyn Fortin, and Bridget Fortin; his great-grandchildren: Braedyn Morse and Parker Fortin; his brothers: Jean Guy Poutre and his wife, Marielle, and Denis Poutre and his wife, Judy; his sister Rejeanne McGee and her husband, Paul; his sisters-in-law: Betty Poutre, and Jean Poutre; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers: Real, Fernand, and Germain; his sisters: Gervais, Hermance Lamoureux, Sister Carmelle Poutre, and Sister Solange Poutre; his brother-in-law Charlie Lamoureux; and by his sisters-in-law: Rosemary Lamoureux, Violet “Bunny” Poutre, and Dorothy Poutre.
Funeral services were held on September 26, in Newport. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
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Archie L. St. Onge
Archie L. St. Onge, 86, of Derby died on September 27, 2014, in Newport.
He was born on December 13, 1927, in Huntington, Quebec, to Lorenzo and Margaret (Boucher) St. Onge.
On December 27, 1949, he married Theresa V. Quenneville, who survives him.
He was a self-employed dairy farmer in Coventry, where he farmed for 27 years. After he sold his last farm, he worked and retired from Newport Furniture Parts.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church, where he was also an usher. He took great pride in his farm and properties. He loved gardening and doing yard work.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa St. Onge, of Derby; his children: Denis St. Onge of Stanstead, Quebec, George St. Onge and his fiancée, Gloria, of Newport Center, Francine Bourassa and her husband, Norman, of Jay, Christianne Bumps and her husband, James, of Derby, Michael St. Onge and his wife, Joanne, of Derby, and Roger St. Onge and his wife, Tammy, of St. Pauls, North Carolina; his grandchildren: Denis St. Onge Jr., Armand St. Onge, Daniel St. Onge, Nicholas Bourassa, Jocelyn Bourassa, Jesse Bumps, Lucien St. Onge, April St. Onge, Natalie St. Onge, Christopher St. Onge, Bradley St. Onge, Connor St. Onge, Tasha St. Onge, and Trevor St. Onge; his brothers and sisters: Adrien St. Onge of Longeiuel, Quebec, Lucienne Lalonde of Valleyfield, Quebec, Gabrielle Legault of Ormstown, Quebec, and Beatrice Brisson and her husband, Claude, of St. Stanislas De Koska, Quebec; his daughters-in-law: Tina St. Onge of Bentonville, Arkansas, and June Mcmanus of Brick, New Jersey; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two children: Norman St. Onge and Madeleine St. Onge; and by his sister Adrienne.
Friends may call on Wednesday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place on Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital Oncology Department, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the American Red Cross, 29 Mansfield Ave, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Nancy Warren
Ann H. Warren, 86, died in her sleep on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Monadnock Lodge at RiverWoods in Exeter, New Hampshire.
Known to all as Nancy, she was born on April 13, 1928, in Mineola, New York, the daughter of Edgar D. and Mary Fox Hellweg. Her mother died early in her life and her father remarried Frances Winklemann when Ms. Warren was 12.
She was raised in Garden City, New York, where her father was an editor at the publishing house Doubleday and Company. Along with his wife, they later founded the Odyssey Press.
Ms. Warren graduated from Abbot Academy and Bennington College and received master’s degrees from Columbia University Teachers’ College and the University of New Hampshire. In June of 1951, she married John C. Warren and they lived for several years in St. Johnsbury before settling in Exeter in 1955, when Mr. Warren began teaching mathematics at Phillips Exeter Academy.
Ms. Warren was a fierce and lifelong advocate for people with disabilities. After her children started school, she began her long and dedicated career in special education. She was principal of the Rockingham School for Special Children, followed by more than 20 years pioneering and directing special education programs for the southeast New Hampshire public school systems. As a gifted and passionate educator, she helped hundreds of families find the energy and courage to attain productive and meaningful lives with their children when others had been less optimistic.
During retirement in East Burke, Ms. Warren remained active and involved. While her pursuits were many and varied, she particularly valued her time serving on the board of trustees for the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and volunteering with the Burklyn Arts Council. Upon her return to Exeter later in retirement, she enjoyed being engaged with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). She also found more time to travel with children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A liberal thinker all her life, Ms. Warren was ahead of her time in many ways. With boundless energy and generous spirit, she enriched the lives of all who knew her. For her, there was always tomorrow. For a woman who gave so much, she was happiest surrounded by family and friends, sharing in good food and wine, conversation, laughter and a few sips of good Kentucky bourbon.
She is survived by her four sons: David of London, England, Peter of South Freeport, Maine, William of Coconut Grove, Florida, and Michael of Dover, Massachusetts; her daughter, Ann, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; and by five grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2012.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 18, at 2 p.m. at Phillips Church in Exeter, New Hampshire.
The family suggests memorial donations can be made to the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital or OLLI at Granite State College.
Gloria Jean O’Keefe
Gloria Jean O’Keefe, 72, of West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, died peacefully on September 27, 2014, in Burlington.
She was born on March 29, 1942, in East Charleston to Marvin and Donna (Moulton) Gonyaw.
She was a driver for RCT.
Ms. O’Keefe had lots of love for her family and friends. She liked Elvis Presley music and her 1985 Renault convertible. She also loved her special dog, Abby, watching scary movies, and she loved to have New Year’s Eve parties at her home. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her children: Angela Cook and her husband, Ken, of Derby, Shane O’Keefe of West Stewartstown, and Jason Berry and Julie of Gorham, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Eric, Jeremy, Star, Toma, and Jason; her great-grandchildren: Jaron, Brayden, G-man, and Glo-Bug; her brothers: Don Gonyaw and his wife, Joan, of Island Pond, and Dennis Gonyaw and his wife, Veda, of East Charleston; her sister Ann Shover of East Charleston; her special nephews: Sky Shover of Lyndonville, and Luke Shover and his wife, Jessica, of West Burke; and by other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friends and relatives of Colebrook, New Hampshire, and West Stewartstown.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Angela Cook, P.O. Box 90, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Online condolences at curtis-britch.com.
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