Joyce E. Baraw
Joyce E. Baraw, 69, of Newport Center, died on September 10, 2017, at her home with her family by her side.
She leaves her husband David Baraw of Newport Center; her children: Mary Ellen Wheeler of Morrisville, Tina Richardson and her husband, Ken, of Lowell, Joanie Beauregard and her husband, Rob, of Enosburg Falls, Travis Lee Baraw of Newport Center, and Alice Perry and her husband, Ralph, of Stowe. She is also survived by her stepdaughter Tammy Gilfillian and her husband, Ron, of Holland; and by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be shared at www.curtis-britch.com.
Omer P. Choquette
Omer P. Choquette, 77, of Derby, a well-known local businessman and the beloved husband of Rita Choquette, died on September 16, 2017, in Newport.
He was born on March 16, 1940, in North Troy to the late Leo and Gracia (Beaulieu) Choquette. On December 16, 1967, he married Rita Brochu, who survives him.
Mr. Choquette was the owner of Omer Choquette Trucking and Excavating, and served in the Vermont National Guard for six years.
He enjoyed going for rides with the family, and going to Florida for the winter in their motorhome. He took great pride in seeing that his equipment always looked and ran like new. He loved the time that he spent with his grandchildren, and liked living with his dog “Kaya” that he seemed to inherit from his son. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. Choquette also enjoyed going out to dinner with friends.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons: Scott Choquette and his partner, Richard Bilodeau, and Marc Choquette and his wife, Katie; his grandchildren: Logan and Olivia Choquette; his siblings: Pauline Choquette, Lucille Cadieux and her husband, Robert, Richard Choquette and his wife, Darlene; his sister-in-law Gloria Choquette; and by his nieces and nephews: Gerard Choquette and his wife, Diane, and their two sons: Marcel and Michael, Randy and Wendy Choquette, Tina, Vickie, Darren and Shawn Cadieux, and Jason, Jonathan, and Nicole Choquette.
He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Roger Choquette.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 22, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport at 1:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Choquette’s memory to the oncology department at North Country Hospitel, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be made at www.curtis-britch.com.
Arthea J. Lafoe
Arthea J. Lafoe, 67, of Brownington, died on September 15, 2017, in Newport.
She was born on August 25, 1950, in St. Albans, to Arthur and Abby (Clapper) Ashline. On September 29, 1979, she married Roland Lafoe, who survives her.
Ms. Lafoe loved her family and grandchildren, and loved spending time with them. She loved having people around and also loved to cook. Everyone loved her food, especially her mac and cheese.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her children: Paul Martin of Tennessee, Shannon Byers and her husband, Chad, of Lowell, and Megan Brace of Richford. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Baylee, Mackenna, Colby, and Paul Martin III, Logan Degree and Tamera and Tony Brace. She is survived by her siblings: Steven Ashline and his wife, Mary Jane, of Swanton, Diane Adams and her husband, Robert, of Barton, and Robin Ashline of Richford; by her niece Renne Martinez and her husband, David, of Brownington; by their children: Tia and Carlos Martinez, Tori Adams, Caitlyn Gage, and Damion Gage; and by her great-niece Miss Hailey Jean.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be shared at curtis-britch.com.
Maria Seguin
Maria “Mary” Seguin, 92, formerly of Island Pond, died peacefully in Forest, Ontario, on August 24, 2017.
She was born on September 19, 1924, in Czechoslovakia, a daughter of Peter and Maria Ivanco.
Mrs. Seguin retired as a supervisor at Alcan (aluminum) in Arvida, Quebec, having been an employee there during her entire adult life.
She was an excellent cook and baker, and at summer’s end, canned many jars of pickles and other produce. She enjoyed playing cards, reading, eating out, and visiting.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Roland Seguin, and later, Walter Seguin (cousins). She was the beloved mother of the late Robert Seguin.
She leaves her granddaughter Kimberly Habra and her husband, Anthony; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Pauline Brown and Helen Biermat, all of Canada; and was predeceased by her sister Annie Boris, also of Canada.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Franchesca Jodrey of Berlin, New Hampshire; and her brother-in-law Jean Paul Seguin and his family of Stanstead, Quebec. Her nieces, nephews, and close friends fondly remember her.
Interment will take place at the Derby Line Village Cemetery in Derby Line, next to her beloved husband, Walter, on Friday, September 22, at 3 p.m., with Deacon Ward Nolan officiating.
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