FAIRFAX — Alan Jon Boissoneault was lifted to his heavenly home on March 9, 2017, after many years of serious health issues. He was born in St. Albans on July 13, 1960, son of Rene Boissoneault and Barbara (Magnan) Young. Alan grew up in Fairfax and graduated from BFA-Fairfax in 1979.

After many years on the family farm, he left to pursue his dream and establish his own business, AB Evergreen. He loved working with plants and yard mowing. His independence and determination proved to be an asset to him succeeding, along with his talent for visualization, creativity, and perfectionism, despite dealing with many medical issues.

Alan was predeceased by his brother, Michael. He is survived by his father and stepmother Rene and Priscilla Boissoneault of Swanton, his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Larry Young of Fairfax, his brothers and sister, Kent, Peter, Stephen and his wife, Sherri, all of Fairfax, his sister Dawn of Fletcher, his stepbrothers and stepsisters, Lawrence Young Jr. and wife Cyndi, Todd Young and wife Elizabeth, Cherie Geddes and husband Gary, Deanna Farnham and friend Tim, Michael Laramie and wife Pam, nieces Kirston Longway, Chellsey Howrigan, many more aunts, uncles, cousins, great nephew and niece- Alan leaves a very special partner and friend, Debbie Manning.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service being offered at 3:45 p.m. at A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax, VT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Reverend Henry Furman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Alan’s memory may be made to Fairfax Rescue, P.O. Box 428, Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and condolences by visiting www.awrfh.com.

ST. ALBANS — Phillip H. Condon a longtime resident and nursing home administrator for 44 years, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Naples, Florida with his family at his side, following a brief illness.

A complete obituary with service times will be published in a later edition of this paper. Assisting the Condon family is the Heald Funeral Home.

SHELDON — Richard “Popeye” Ovitt, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 with his family by his side.

He was born March 14, 1934 in Sheldon to the late Eugene & Dorothy (Stockwell) Ovitt.

Popeye served in the U.S. Navy and the Air Force. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1960, he worked in the mines of Washington before he returned to Sheldon. Popeye spent most of his life working at the paper mill in Sheldon, he retired in 1994 after 34 years with the company. He also co-owned a hobby farm with his good friend, the late Howard Ward, where they raised cows and pigs, did some logging and cut firewood.

He loved having large vegetable gardens and for many years he would grow corn to sell and have his granddaughters collect the money. Springtime was one of Popeye’s favorite, he looked forward to sugaring with his neighbor and good friend, Danny Danyow. Popeye was a long-time member of the American Legion Post #88 in Sheldon Springs. He was also an avid sportsman and would frequently go on hunting and fishing trips.

Popeye is survived by his step-children, Brian & Cathy Danyow of Sheldon, Steven & Judy Danyow of Franklin and Karen & Richard Sweet of Sheldon; his grandchildren and their families, Shirley Lunna and her husband Deric and their children, Isaac, Isaiah, Callia, Bonni & Quentin, Sara Rutanhira and her boyfriend Nick Samson and their children, Nyasha, Storm & Echo, Jed Danyow and his fiancé Amanda King and their children, Adelynn & Cadence, Amanda Hart and her children, Theresa, Erika & Charles, Jessie Danyow and his wife Arielle and their children, Devyen & Brittany, Luke Danyow and his significant other Leah Gagne and their children, Brian, Timothy & Emily, Otis Danyow and his daughter Breanna, John Danyow and Renee Danyow; his brother, Wesley Ovitt and his wife Maxine of Sheldon; his sister, Shirley King and her partner Mary Frye of North Carolina; several nieces & nephews and his beloved dog, Midget. Besides his parents, Popeye was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Tatro) Ovitt and his siblings, Everett “Buster” Ovitt, Hazel Tourangeau, Alice Peters and Fred Ovitt.

Popeye’s family would like to thank the staffs from St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation and Franklin County Home Health, especially his nurse Sue Hunt, for the excellent care he received.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.

A memorial service will be Friday, March 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Spears Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will be held this spring in the Sheldon Village Cemetery.

For those who wish, contributions in Popeye’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.spearsfuneralhome.com

RICHFORD — Marietta Cole, known to those who loved her as Etta, passed away peacefully in Richford, Vt. on March 8, 2017.

Born in Crosby, Minnesota on Aug. 5, 1919, she was the only child of Johanne Isomaa and Martha Lampii, both immigrants from Finland.

Etta had fond memories of growing up in Duluth. She loved to ice skate in the winter and take the streetcar to Park Point on Lake Superior to swim with friends. Duluth is also where she met Walter Smith, whom she married in 1940. Walter was youngest of eight children and Etta enjoyed being part of a large family. Walter and Etta moved to Cleveland, where they had two daughters and enjoyed dancing, bowling and singing in the church choir. Etta worked at Rotor Tool for 26 years and was proud of her work there and the independence it gave her, as well as her longtime friendships with co-workers Verna and Ginny. She was good at reading people and always knew when someone needed a hug or a joke. After Walter died in 1980, Etta retired to St. Petersburg, Fla., where she met and married Bob Cole and thus expanded her family. Theirs was a life of fun, laughter and adventure.

In Florida Etta took up golf, which she played into her 80th year. She liked to walk and be active, and took advantage of the activities offered at the retirement community where she and Bob lived. All who knew her remember her as a very kind person with a great sense of humor and a deep and abiding love of music, singing, dancing, and… eating ice cream. She also loved hosting family meals, and always made sure people had second helpings. Love of family was a defining characteristic. Throughout her life she had a strong faith, and was a member of various Lutheran and Methodist churches.

She is survived by her daughters Claudia Rose and Cheryle Stauffer, stepsons Lorin Cole and Tim Cole, grandchildren Jill Stauffer, Gail Rose, Natalie Kidder, Caitlyn Cole, Adam Cole and Danielle Cole, son-in-law Lewis Rose, daughters-in-law Linda Cole and Karen Cole and great grandchildren Miles Goldsmith, Megan Goldsmith and Ramsay Kidder.

For the last years of her life she lived at Our Lady of the Meadows Care Home. She loved her years there and was often heard expressing her love for the staff and her appreciation of their beauty. Her entire family feels deep gratitude for the love and care she received there.

Etta will be laid to rest in the spring next to her late husband Walter in the Mentor Municipal Cemetery in Ohio.

To celebrate Etta’s life, feel free to follow her example and tell loved ones that you love them.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.spearsfuneralhome.com

ST. ALBANS — Jim was born in Washington, D.C. to William Earle and Joyce Eleanor (Gunderson) Lear on May 26, 1931. Following Western High School graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea during the Korean Conflict. After the Navy, Jim earned his BS and MSEE degrees from George Washington University and began working with the aerospace industry. He met Dorothy Bennett at a D.C. Mensa meeting; they married on Feb. 18, 1965 and began their love of seeing what was beyond the horizon. They resided in St. Albans and on Hathaway Point from 1969 to 2011. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2017.

As an electrical engineer at Aeronautical Radio Inc., Jim developed the reservation system used by American Airlines. At IBM he worked as the theoretical and practical problem-solver on the team that created the burst radio transmitter and played a key role in developing several computer languages as well as overseeing the reliability of the machines that test computer wafers.

He served on the Zoning Board and as Justice of the Peace for many years. Thus he was able to enjoy officiating at several family weddings. He and Dorothy trained and served as EMTs eventually becoming EMS instructors. He also taught firearms marksmanship and hunter-safety classes.

His varied interests and wide-ranging hobbies included SCAA sports car racing and rallies, Formula One Grand Prix timing and scoring, firearms and coin collecting, and theatrical performances. He performed with the Montgomery Light Opera company in Maryland. Avid travelers, he and Dorothy often ventured around the globe, where they would sail, ski, scuba dive, and take language and history classes. In Vermont he was a member of the National Ski Patrol. During the many winters Jim and Dorothy spent in San Felipe, Mexico, they were active in Rotary and the SCORE Baja 1000 races. He served as an officer in the Civil Air Patrol.

Over the years he was a patient and compassionate foster father to more than one hundred short term and long term foster teenagers. He was a Mason and a Shriner. In Yuma, he fostered cats and kittens for the Humane Society of Yuma and served as a Licensed Eucharistic Visitor for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Most recently he was a judge for the Yuma County Science and Engineering Expo.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joyce; and his grandson, Landon Steiner. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children Cathy (Ken); Stuart (Pamela); Alan (Barbara); Lynne; Elizabeth (Dan); foster son Shane Curry and by his sisters Jeanne, Janice, and Judy, his grandchildren Nathaniel, Caleb, Hannah, Ryan, Gabrielle, Zachariah and Ephraim as well as his great-grandchildren Avery and Raleigh.

Services will be held April 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Yuma, Ariz. with luncheon to follow. Memorial gifts will be appreciated at St Paul’s, 1550 S 14th Avenue, Yuma AZ 85364 or the Humane Society of Yuma, 4050 S Avenue 4 1/2 E Yuma, AZ. 85365.

ST. ALBANS — Richard E. LaBelle a lifelong area resident passed away early Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Northwestern Medical Center with his loving family at his side.

Born in Richford on July 16, 1935, he was the son of the late Guy and Priscilla (Broe) LaBelle. Richard was 81 years old.

Richard was educated in Richford, he joined the US Air Force during the Korean War in 1952 at the age of 17. After his training, he volunteered for duty in Korea, but was sent to Germany during the occupation. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1961 after 9 years of service to his country. He received several medals including The National Defense Service Medal and the European Occupation Medal. He also served in the Vermont National Guard for two years. After retiring from the US Customs Service, he joined the Vermont State Guard in 2003 and served until his illness. He gave hundreds of hours during the deployments of the Vermont National Guard overseas. He transferred to the Air Wing section of the State Guard and continued to serve whenever needed. This service was all volunteer. He obtained the rank of Full Bird Colonel and received two Vermont Commendation Medals for his distinguished service to the State of Vermont.

He always looked forward to spending time at the Samson Airforce Base in Waterloo, New York, where he started his Air Force career and then continued to serve as a trustee. He was very dedicated to his military background. He loved working and being around people and then finally he retired in January at the age of 81.

Richard was a longtime member of Green Mountain Post #1, American Legion, Robert E. Glidden Post #758, Veterans of Foreign Wars and also the Vermont Guard. Once he retired from Immigration, he became a business owner. He then moved onto Shipping & Receiving for Kenyons Trucking and then became a Wholesale Distributor of IFG.

He enjoyed spending time with his brother, Lomby and reminiscing about the good old days. He loved going to family functions and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Eva (Scheid) LaBelle; their children, Rick LaBelle and his wife, Linda, of Bakersfield, Ralf P. LaBelle and his partner, Ken Schlegel, of Johnson, Ronald B. LaBelle and his girlfriend, Debbie Chagnon, of Cambridge, Elizabeth Morris and her friend, Robin, of Fairfield and Nicholle J. Tinker and her husband, Charles, of Fletcher, as well as his grandchildren, Shawn LaBelle and his fiancé, Nicole Paradee, Justin LaBelle, Myra Stanhope and her husband, Chris, Andrew Morris and his fiancé, Hannah Hartman, Heidi Morris and her fiancée, Chad Mudgett, Ashlee Morris, Charles Tinker and fiancé, Dakota Siple, and Savannah Tinker and her boyfriend, Josh Wells, and his great-grandchildren, Lexie, Kaylah and Lorelie.

Richard is also survived by his siblings, Lomby LaBelle and his wife, Thilbe, Jeannette Nichols and her husband, Peter, Lillian Beyor, Coleman Ward, Homer Ward, Robert Ward and Priscilla Ward. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Ralph A. LaBelle and Jimmy Jackson.

At his request, services will be private at the Heald Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will take place later this spring in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider, the Vermont National Guard Charitable Foundation, c/o Mr. Richard Brehm, 789 Vermont National Guard Road, Colchester, Vermont 05446 or Trinity Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 422, St. Albans, Vermont 05478.

To send Richard’s family a written expression of sympathy, please go to his on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

ST. ALBANS — Phillip Henry Condon passed away unexpectedly in Naples Florida on March 11, 2017, with his family by his side. Phillip was born in Burlington, Vermont on Aug. 23, 1949, to the late Henry and Lois Condon.

Phil was a longtime Community member and businessman of Franklin County. He was a nursing home administrator and owner for over 44 years. In 1981, he purchased Holiday House Nursing Home with his late wife Tressa and together they built Franklin County Rehab Center in 2004.

He enjoyed summers at “The Pines” and winters at his second home in Marco Island, Florida.

Phil graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and was a Captain in the United States Army. He was involved in many organizations including the Vermont Health Care Association Board, Northwestern Medical Center Incorporators, Rotary, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging Board, and the St. Albans Town School Board. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 from the Vermont Health Care Association.

Survivors include partner, Jane Suder, his two daughters, Coleen and (Callie) Kohaut of St. Albans, Vt. and Heather and (James) Smith of Naples, Florida and his grandchildren, Jermaine and Amaya. As well as his siblings Patricia Condon, and Perry (Cathy) Condon. Survivors also include a longtime childhood friend, Ronald (Aleta) Sweeney and many special cousins and friends.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 37 years Tressa Condon.

A special thank you goes out to Physician’s Hospital of Naples, Florida and friends and family for all their prayers and caring thoughts.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Martha’s Kitchen, P.O. Box 1561, St. Albans, VT 05478 or Franklin County Dementia Care Coalition, c/o Union Bank, 15 Mapleville Depot, St. Albans, VT 05478 to honor his lifetime commitment to the elderly and underserved of Franklin County.

Visitation hours are on Monday, March 20, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Holy Angels Parish, 245 Lake Street, St. Albans at 11 a.m.

Following the Mass, the Condon family would like to invite you to a celebration of life reception at the American Legion Hall, 100 Parah Drive, in St. Albans.

To send Phil’s family a written expression of sympathy, please go to his on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

ST. ALBANS — Jean-Paul Bedard, age 85, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Paul was born in Montreal, Quebec on June 20, 1931, son of the late Rene and Mary Rose (Benoit) Bedard. The family moved to a farm in Sheldon, Vermont when he was fourteen years old and this was the first time he saw a cow. Paul owned and operated Bedard Refrigeration for many decades, carrying on the family tradition. While making a service call at the Devino Farm in Milton, he met the love of his life Lorraine, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1961.

In addition to farming and being a Master Refrigeration Technician, Paul served as a Deputy Sheriff for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department for many years. He achieved deep satisfaction in his service and he relayed many stories; one of his favorites being the first person to drive on Interstate 89 prior to the official opening, completing a transport from St. Albans to Waterbury.

His life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with them at his camp on St. Albans Bay, trips to Disney in his motor home and eventually his winter home in Ocala, Florida where he grew oranges and grapefruit, which he shared with his friends and customers in Vermont. He discovered golf at a late age, when his son Jimmy dragged him to a course in Florida. It became his passion.

Paul’s family includes Paul Roy Bedard and his son John; Denise Bedard-Comstock, her husband Everett and children Chris and Deni-Marie; Michael, his wife Donna and children Scott and Travis; Deborah Coutu, her partner Patrick Malone and her children Corey, Marc and Bryea; his late son James and his wife Suzanne and children Shannon and Paige; Chad Bedard, his wife Suzanne, and children Jordan, Justin, Jasmyn, Jayden, Jaylin and Jilyan and twelve great-grandchildren. His surviving siblings include: Andre & Theresa Bedard; Pierre & Rejane Bedard; Louise & Norman Boisvert; Frances & Donald Bessette and Rene & Helene Bedard. Sister-in-laws include: Winnie Bedard; Di’Anne Bedard; Shirley Densmore; Corrine Butler; Joan Jenkins and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul was predeceased by his parents; Lorraine his wife of 47 years; his son James Bedard; his special companion Jacqueline Bilodeau; his sisters Denise Richard and Claudette Gadouas; brothers Robert and Guy Bedard; brother-in-laws William Richard, Bernard Gadouas and Mike Devino; sister-in-laws Ila Winegar and Delma Karko and nephew Jeffery Gadouas.

A special thank you to Dr. Carol Thayer and her staff; The Franklin County Home Health Agency; and Charlie Coutu. A heartfelt thank you to the very special women who made it possible to allow Paul to remain in his beloved home. They provided love, care and companionship for the last couple years and are now family: Audra Albertus, Sandy Brodeur and Judi Rainville.

A memorial service and internment is being planned for the morning of July 1, 2017. We welcome all family, friends and business associates to the Sheldon Casino Pavillion to share in the celebration of Paul’s life. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Sheldon. An announcement with additional details will be published in the Messenger and Facebook at a later date. As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478. Online condolences and memories may be shared with his family at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to his friends at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

On March 12, 2017, Jean Rice Shaw, 89, finished her life peacefully. Jean and her family moved to Dummerston, Vermont in 1963, where she and her husband Gaylord lived until 2014.

Jean taught fifth grade at the Dummerston Elementary school for over 20 years, retiring in 1989. She loved the outdoors and taught her students to appreciate it as much as she did. She and Gaylord spent many happy hours flying around Southern Vermont from the Dummerston International Airport, and enjoyed spending summers at their camp in North Hero. Jean was a member of the Dummerston Congregational Church for over 50 years.

She is survived by her sons, John, Doug and his wife Loren, Steve and his wife Terry, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gaylord and her youngest son, Scott. She will be greatly missed by all of us.

There will be a family graveside service at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center (802) 257-5415 or the Brattleboro Senior Meals (802) 257-1236)

To send Jean’s family a written expression of sympathy, please visit her on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

ST. ALBANS — Linda L. West passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at her home with family and friends by her side.

Born in St. Albans, Oct. 8, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Ronald E. & Betty (Farrar) West.

Linda will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her many special friends and neighbors. She especially enjoyed going for rides with her friend dear friend Arlene Guadette and Miles (Arlene’s canine friend). Together they visited family, friends and shopped for them. Linda had many hobbies and interests that included working puzzles, playing bingo, painting, crafts, tending to her flower garden and going to fiddler’s contests.

Linda graduated from Richford High School, class of 1973 and had worked at the Hockey Stick Factory in Richford, Sewing Factory in Enosburg and J & L Apparel in Enosburg.

She leaves her siblings, Ronald West of Richford, Thomas West and wife Gail of Richford, her twin brother Larry West and wife Jeannie of Enosburg, David West of Richford, C. Jay West of St. Albans, Christopher West and wife Belinda of Hahira, Ga.

She also leaves her aunts, Geraldine “Toot” D’Agostino of Enosburg, Doris Farrar of Connecticut and Eunice Farrar of S.C., and an uncle, Raymond Parent of Enosburg.

She also leaves special nieces & nephews, Ronald West, Jr., Rebecca Corbierre and husband Thomas, Jamie West and wife Jennifer, Jessica Eagles and husband Duane, Matthew West, Jordan West, Lucas West, Joshua West and fiancé Kathryn Tougas, very special great nieces and nephews, Benjamin and Leah West , Bradyn Eagles and Samantha Eagles Ryea, several cousins and a host of friends, including Arlene Gaudette, Pauline (Polly) Dubois and Janet Minor.

In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by a brother, Robert West and several aunts, uncles and cousin.

To honor her request, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Linda’s family wish to thank the wonderful lady volunteers for making her last hours so peaceful by making memorial contributions to Franklin County Home Health & Hospice, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.

Assisting Linda’s family is the staff of Heald Funeral Home where friends and family are invited to sign her guest book by visiting www.healdfuneralhome.com

ST. ALBANS / BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Robert F. Loftus, 74, formerly of Brooklyn, New York died early Sunday, March 19, 2017, at the St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab Center.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on Aug. 15, 1942, he was a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Lynch) Loftus.

He was a retired union representative for the Brooklyn Gas Company in New York and a former communicant of both St. Anthony Church in Brooklyn and St. Francis Church in Manhattan. Robert enjoyed hiking, bicycling and skiing.

Robert leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and William Brunelle, three nieces and two nephews. In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by two sisters, Carol Lane and Mary Tavella.

A special thank you to the staff at St. Albans Healthcare & Rehab Center for the care and support for Robert and his family during his stay.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, 245 Lake St., St. Albans.

To send Robert’s family a written expression of sympathy, please go to his on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

ENOSBURGH — Leon A. Tatro, Sr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home in Enosburgh.

He was born Oct. 1, 1958, in St. Albans, Vermont to Millie (Bessette) Mott and the late Abraham Tatro.

Leon graduated from BFA-St. Albans in 1976. He then served in the military for eight years. He also tried his hands at many other occupations such as; mechanic, cook, truck driver and construction worker. On May 1, 2004, he and his beloved wife Sherry (Morse) entered into a life-long journey of marriage. Together they enjoyed fishing, bowling, long drives, gambling, spending quality time with family, and the simplicity and peacefulness of nature.

Family was a great source of happiness for Leon. He loved and loved BIG. He was a true family man; dedicated, honorable and always putting the needs of his family before his own. You would frequently find that his hands were often busy ranging from home improvement and car mechanic projects to hunting and gun refurbishing. Leon had an extraordinary warmth about him that couldn’t be denied. His honesty and integrity were felt from the moment of your first encounter.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Tatro and their son Landon of Enosburgh; his children, Leon Tatro, Jr. and his wife Crystal of Swanton, Louis Tatro, Sr., and his wife Brandy of Enosburgh, and Angelina Tatro of Sheldon and many grandchildren; his mother, Millie Mott of St. Albans; a brother, Abe Tatro of Franklin; a sister, Pauline Ungewitter of St. Albans, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his father, Leon was predeceased by two elder brothers and one sister.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Avenue, Enosburg Falls.

For those who wish, contributions in Leon’s memory may be made to help support his son, Landon. Please make checks out to Landon Tatro, c/o Spears Funeral Home, P.O. Box 396, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.spearsfuneralhome.com.

ENOSBURG FALLS – Howard R. Deuso, age 97, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home in Enosburg Falls.

He was born Feb. 1, 1920 in Montgomery to the late James & Marion (Lefebvre) Deuso.

Howard grew up and went to school in Montgomery; it was his job to go start the fire at the school house, which was known as The Belfry, each morning before school. He served in the military during World War II and after receiving his honorable discharge in 1946 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Rushlow on Oct. 25, 1947. Howard started his working years as a woodworker, he worked for H.B Jones and then went on to start his own woodworking business. Later in life he went to work for A.B. Brown and started learning the trade of appliance repair; he again went on to start his own business in the early 1970’s, Deuso’s Appliance Repair. He was a member and former Chief of the Enosburg Falls Volunteer Fire Department, serving for nearly 25 years. Howard was also a member of the American Legion Post #42 in Enosburg Falls for over 50 years. His favorite hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time at the cottage on Fairfield Pond.

He is survived by his children, William Deuso and his wife Susan of Enosburg Falls, Dennis Deuso and his wife Susie of Montgomery Center, James Deuso and his wife Sally of Enosburg Falls and Cindy Churchill and her husband Roddy of Sheldon; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Deuso and his wife Charlotte of Springfield, Mass.; a sister, Marie Latimer of Enosburg Falls and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents, Howard was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Rushlow) Deuso; his grandchildren, Erika Deuso, Dustin Churchill and Rene Longley and his siblings, Romeo, Charles & Louis Deuso and Doris Desjardins, Ida Godin, Annette Larocque, Lucille Meunier and Rosanna Brunton.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. Interment will be held this spring in St. Isidore’s Cemetery in Montgomery Center.

Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.

For those who wish, contributions in Howard’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency – Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478 or to Cold Hollow Hose & Ladder Co., 83 Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450.

Condolences, photos and favorite memories may be shared through www.spearsfuneralhome.com

CUMMING, Ga. — Claire Jette, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2017 at Cumming Manor in Cumming, Ga., at the age of 89.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Brault) Lynch and son-in-law Christopher of Cumming, Ga., brother Cletus Gagne and sister-in-law Donna of Fond Du Lac, Wis., sister Ramona Barkyoumb of Hopkinton, Mass., daughter-in-law, Nancy Brault of St Albans, sister-in-law Janet Bartlett of St Albans, step-son David Jette of Staten Island, N.Y. and step-daughter Ruth Jette of St. Albans, granddaughter Julie Bessette and husband Rick of St. Albans, granddaughters Katie Lynch and Maureen Lynch of Atlanta, Ga., Mckenna Bessette and Duncan Bessette of St. Albans, and nieces Carolyn Bartlett of St Albans, Susan Howrigan of East Fairfield, and Mary Bartlett of St. Albans.

She was preceded in death by husband Edward Brault, husband Dick Jette, son John Brault and brother Roger Gagne.

She was born in Sheldon, Vt. on Feb. 28, 1928 to Silva and Rita Gagne. Raised on a farm, she later married and moved to the big city, St Albans. In the early years she worked at Union Carbide. Later on, she joined her mother-in-law, Adele, in opening Brault’s Alteration Shop on Lake St. which she continued after Adele’s passing, for a total 30 years.

After retirement, and widowhood, she remarried and bought a home in Venice, Fla. with husband Dick Jette. They spent winters there with many other St Albanites and enjoyed retirement to the fullest, with many parties and outings. Life was good in those days.

She loved spending time with family and friends, and was quiet by nature. She was a dog lover and passed this love on to her children. In her later years, at her daughter’s home, she loved sharing her recliner with their two pugs, even insisting on getting a new chair that would accommodate the three of them comfortably.

She will always be fondly remembered for her love of clothes and accessorizing; with a necklace, earrings and shoes to match every outfit. And always the hot pink lipstick.

She loved a good romantic comedy, The Voice (so she could look at Blake Shelton) and read the tabloid magazines to keep up with the Hollywood gossip.

In 2008, after being a widow for several years, once again; she moved to Cumming, Ga. to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She lived with them for five years until the move to Cumming Manor became necessary, with the advancement of her Parkinson’s. She kept busy with the various parties, entertainment and activities, and often mentioned how much she loved it there.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Manor for their loving care, patience and nurturing. She couldn’t have been in better hands.

Donations in her honor can be made to the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadow, St. Albans, VT 05478 or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163-4777 www.michaeljfox.org

Patrick E. Cochran passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 16, 2017.

Born on July 9, 1946 in Berkley, California, he was the son of L. Wayne Cochran and Mildred Cochran.

Patrick attended Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, N.Y. He was a member of the Vt. Army National Guard for over 20 years. He retired in 2006 as a captain.

Patrick dabbled in many jobs over his lifetime. His greatest love was being a dairy farmer. His most recent job was working for North Country Union High School as a bus driver. He loved the children and travelling to many sports events and field trips with them.

His survivors include his three daughters Shannon McKenna and her husband Luke, Tracy Davies and her husband Eric, Cortney Jordan and her husband Michael; one brother, Linden Cochran of Jersey City, N.J. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Shaylyn Russell, Jensen Spooner, Amelia McKenna, Dalton Davies, Claire Davies, Aspen Cochran, Jetta Cochran and Nova Jordan. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs, Leibchen and Gus who went everywhere with him.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral service will be held at the Wolcott Mennonite Church, 1377 Rte 15, Wolcott, VT on March 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. There will be no calling hours. A luncheon will be provided by the church after the services.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Tracy Davies, 9 Maplewood Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 to help defray the funeral costs.

Online condolences may be made at www.curtis-britch.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.

ST. ALBANS — Chris E. Farnsworth passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2017.

He was born Aug. 14, 1957, in Montpelier to Eugene Farnsworth and the late Mary Ava (Blackington) Farnsworth.

He went to school in St. Albans and worked for Stan Sweeney rubbish removal and also did roofing. Chris enjoyed hanging out with friends and going for rides on back roads.

He leaves behind his only daughter, Mary Ann Farnsworth, her fiancé, Joey Judd and his grandson, Skyler Sweet. He also survived by his father, Eugene; his brothers, Marty Farnsworth and Wayne “Skeeter” Farnsworth; his sisters, Debbie Bouchard and husband, David, Kandi Naef and husband, David. Along with nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many friends, especially Louie and Regina Mott, they were more like family to him.

He was predeceased by his brother, Douglas Farnsworth.

Chris was a great man that will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

There will be no services.

Assisting is the Heald Funeral Home, where messages of condolence are welcome at Chris’ on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

EAST FAIRFIELD — Mr. David W. Flanders, age 78, passed away Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He was born at home in East Fairfield, July 13, 1938, son of the late Walter and Thelma (Wright) Flanders. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years delivering for the Buyers Digest and Burlington Free Press. He also worked for the Northwest Solid Waste District, collecting in the town of Fletcher.

Dave is survived by his daughters Jill Flanders and her fiancé Jim Bryce, Joy Flanders and her companion Brad Sloan; grandchildren Kyle, Cody, Colton, Alex, Hailey and Cierra; great-grandchildren Emma, Rory, Liam and Raelynn; his sisters Alice, Bonnie, Judy, Jeanne and Terri; and his brothers Roy and Steve. He was pre-deceased by his parents, wife Marjorie, son Vaughn, brothers Patrick and Francis, and sisters Laura and Mary.

The family will receive condolences at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. with a time for the sharing of memories beginning at 6:30 p.m. Interment will take place later this spring in the Binghamville Cemetery. Online condolences and memories may be shared with his family and friends at the funeral home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

SWANTON — Maurice Joseph Rainville, age 101 years, died peacefully at his Swanton home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Highgate on July 15, 1915, he was the son of the late Theophile Jr, and Imelda (Boucher) Rainville. He attended schools in Highgate and Canada and on May 22, 1943, was married to the former Lucile Fleurange Boudreau who predeceased him on March 31, 1991.

A lifelong dairy farmer, Maurice had served several years on the Board of Directors for the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery. He was devoted to his Roman Catholic faith and was a faithful parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary serving as a Eucharistic Minister and Usher. He was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 7669 and Assembly 2207 in Swanton. He also spent several years as a selectman for the Town of Swanton.

Maurice leaves two sons: Father Marcel R. Rainville, SSE , St. Michael’s College, Colchester and Marc E. Rainville of Swanton; nine daughters and their spouses: Sr. Yvette Rainville DHS of Burlington, Lise and Paul Nichols of Enosburgh Falls, Claire and Lynn Raymond of St. Albans, Marie Paule and Peter Winner of Laconia, N.H., Jeanne and David Murphy of Voorhees, N.J., Rolande and Kevin Morrison of Leicester, Lucie and Brad Collette of Wheelock, Jacqueline and Scott Bacon of Ledyard, Conn. and Pauline and Robert Carbonneau of Nashua, N.H.; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Sr. Frances Boudreau SSJ of Buffalo, N.Y., Solange Rainville of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec Canada, Elaine Boudreau of Burlington and Jacqueline Boudreau of Swanton; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be concelebrated Saturday, March 25, 2017, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Maurice’s son, Father Marcel R. Rainville, SSE will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Rainville family lot in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Gifts in Maurice’s memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans 05478

To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com 802-868-3331.

ST. ALBANS – Carol G. Jamison died on Monday, March 20, 2017, at The Villas with her sons at her side.

She was born on July 17, 1929, in Norwich, Connecticut, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Willett) Greenwood.

Carol was a graduate of Bellows Free Academy, St. Albans and the University of Vermont, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She had a passion for reading, enjoyed Red Sox baseball and loved vacation trips to Wells, Maine.

On February 13, 1954, she married George A. Jamison, who predeceased her on May 7, 2010.

She leaves two sons, George A Jamison, Jr. and his wife, Holly, and their daughter, Carissa, of Milton, Vermont and Thomas A. Jamison and his wife, Nicole, and their two daughters, Megan and Leah of Georgia, Vermont.

Carol is also survived by her brother, Thomas Greenwood, Jr., and his wife, Shirley, of Plattsburgh, New York, as well as three nieces, Diane Day, Judith Mosher and Pamela Broughan and two nephews, David Greenwood and Jeremy Greenwood. She also leaves dear friends and neighbors, Sally Lawyer and Jeannie Renaudette.

At Carol’s request graveside services will be private at the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Carol’s name may be made to St. Albans Public Library, 11 Maiden Lane, St. Albans, Vermont 05478.

To send Carol’s family a written expression of sympathy, please go to her on-line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

ST. ALBANS / HIGHGATE — Normand Donald Gagne, 84, died peacefully March 22, 2017 from health complications. He was born in Highgate on July 27, 1932, the son of Lucien and Dolores (Betournay) Gagne. He attended and graduated from St. Anne’s Academy in Swanton, class of 1951. He worked alongside his father on the farm until he purchased it in 1958 and continued to farm with his wife, Georgette, and son, Mark, until 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Georgette (Larose) Gagne, of 62 years and their six children: Mark (wife, Jean) Gagne; Daniel Gagne (and friend, Sue); Anne (husband, Leon) Berthiaume; Julie Gagne (and friend, Michael); Cecile (husband, Mark) Vosburg; Claudette (husband, Rick) Peck; 12 grandchildren: Eddie Gagne (and friend, Samantha); Mary Gagne (and friend, Marcus); Carly and Katie Gagne; Nicholas Gagne; Jessica (husband, Jason) Brill; Alyssa (husband, Aaron) Ciullo; Jameson (wife, Shauyne) Berthiaume; Sara and Emily Vosburg; Evan and Jordan Peck; three great grandchildren: Owen and Ethan Brill and Kilian Ciullo; and also by many nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by Roger and Adrienne Gagne, Rosaire and Henriette Gagne, and Olivette and Alcide LaBrie.

Normand’s greatest passions were flying his own plane and attending many fly-ins. He was proud to wave his wings over the farm. He was credited with starting the Highgate hockey youth program in the 1960s and was also known as the ‘Father of Missisquoi Hockey,’ having coached the T-Birds from 1971-73 and ‘79-82 and later coached the Highgate North Stars. For many years, Normand and Georgette hosted Franco-American soirees with family, neighbors, and friends which Normand loved. Normand was a die-hard New York Yankees and Boston Bruins fan. He also enjoyed deer hunting with his sons, fishing with his cousins, watching Mary, Carly and Katie play high school softball, traveling to historical landmarks and trips twice to Alaska.

The family would like to thank the staff at Northwest Medical Center and the Pillsbury Homestead for their excellent care, patience, support and the Hospice Program through the Franklin County Home Health Agency who saw to his comfort in his final days.

The Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, March 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, 186 Lamkin Street in Highgate Center. Father Luke P. Austin will be celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family lot in St. Louis Cemetery.

Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans 05478 or MAHA, PO Box 77, Highgate Center 05459 or the charity of one’s choice.

To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com