ST. ALBANS — Mrs. Juanita M Benoure, age 91, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Northwestern Medical Center March 23, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in St. Albans May 12, 1925, daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Zweers) Silk. She married Donald F Benoure Jan. 22, 1946. Mr. Benoure predeceased her Jan. 30, 1993. Juanita worked for many years as an LNA for Verdelle Village and later for Franklin County Home Health And Hospice, retiring in 2005. She was a foster parent for many years to many children, some of whom still kept in contact with her. She will be remembered for her love of baking, playing cards, watching hockey and baseball on TV, crocheting, playing bingo, bird watching and updating us on the weather. She also enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren play sports, but her favorite activity was just spending time with family.

Juanita is survived by her son Thomas Benoure, daughters-in-law: Gloria and Kim, her grandchildren: Lissette, Kimberly, Karynne, AmyJo and David, Jennifer and Jose’, MaryAnne, Michael, Ashley and Randy, and Timothy Jr. and Tammy, her great-grandchildren: Thomas, Meagan, Kenneth, Jaden, Donovan, Lily, Logan, Elliana and Annabelle, and a great-great-grandson Gavin. She leaves her sisters Gertrude, Grace, Betty and her husband Bob, and her brother Merton. She also leaves behind many other family members and special friends. Besides her parents and husband Donald, she was predeceased by her daughter Linda, and her son Timothy.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church. The family will receive condolences at the Brady and Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478, http://www.fchha.org/support-our-work/. Online memories and condolences may be shared with her family and friends at the funeral home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to The Brady & Levesque Funeral Home And Commemorative Services.

WEST ENOSBURG — It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our father George Wilfrid Parent, 96, of West Enosburg. George died on Friday, March 24, 2017 with family beside him at his home where he was able to live until his death… a wish that was important to him.

He was born on March 13, 1921 at home on the East Sheldon Road. He was the second youngest of a family of nine born to Samuel and Arzelia (Brodeur) Parent. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in East Sheldon for eight years, then continued on in Saint Cesaire, Canada for two years.

George was married to the late Rita (Rainville) who predeceased him on Jan. 4, 2013. They were married on May 29, 1948 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. Together they had 14 children — seven daughters and seven sons whom they raised on the family farm. George lived on this farm until 1978 when he sold and moved to his smaller farm where he presently lived. Farming truly was a way of life for George as well as several of his siblings. He also enjoyed traveling and dancing in his earlier years.

He was a lifelong communicant of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Enosburg Falls where he served as Eucharistic Minister for 13 years as well as being a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Anyone who knew George, certainly knew that he loved to play 500… most often playing a few times weekly until recently. He also played cribbage and greatly looked forward to planting tomatoes and potatoes in his small garden until last year.

George is survived by 12 children and their spouses: Robert S. and Diane Parent of Sheldon, Patricia and James Keefe of Bel Air, Md., David and Susan Parent of Gouverneur, N.Y., Alan Parent of Hyde Park, Denise and Gale Messier of St. Albans, Dianne and Leonard Parent of St. Albans, Gloria Parent of Glastonbury, Conn., Norman and Pamela Parent of Burke, N.Y., Rene and Melissa Parent of Portland, Ore., Marcel Parent and Betsey Larose of West Enosburg, Martha and Timothy Magnant of Franklin, Gisele and Christopher Stimpson of West Enosburg; 25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, a sister in law and husband Aline and Claude Magnant; two brothers in law and wives, Andrew and Imogene Rainville and Roger and Denise Rainville, as well as two sisters in law; Lucille and Elizabeth Rainville, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves behind two of his Friday night 500 card-playing buddies Fr. Leonidas Laroche and Henry Magnan to who he always looked forward to seeing. In addition to his parents and his wife Rita, George was predeceased by a daughter, Doris Parent; a son, Anthony “Tony” Parent; a grandson, Matthew Parent; a son in law Sven Swanson; his two brothers and their wives; Leo and Biola Parent and Ulys and Helen Parent; his six sisters and four brothers in law; Jane and Lucien Demers, Simone and Come Lussier, Rose and Theobald Charron, Georgette and John Louis Rainville, and Sr. St. Maxime, SSM and Sr. Leda Parent, SSM who passed away December 16th at the age of 100. George outlived all his siblings and their spouses. He was also predeceased by two brothers in law; Richard and John Clement Rainville.

George was never one to complain or boast about anything but after losing his wife in 2013, he was always ready for the good Lord to take him. Well Dad, finally at last… the good Lord had taken you to a much more comfortable place — your absence will be deeply felt down here on earth as we will greatly miss our Sunday afternoon get-togethers in West Enosburg… a place which had become a family focal point for many years. We have been blessed!

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls, VT.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Missisquoi St., Enosburg Falls. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg.

For those who wish, contributions in George’s memory may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, P.O. Box 563, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 or St. Anne’s Shrine, 92 St. Anne’s Rd., Isle La Motte, VT 05463 or to a charity of your choice.

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

ST. ALBANS — Nicholas L. Scangas, 87 of St. Albans, Vt., loving husband of Christine Scangas, died peacefully from a long battle with stomach and liver cancer at his home with his family at his side.

Nicholas was born in St. John Monemvasia, Greece on Dec. 24, 1929, son of Lazaros and Katerine (Traiforost) Scangas. Raised and educated in Greece, he immigrated to the United States in 1955 making his home in Lynn, Mass. where he met and married Christine Mazarakis in 1958 before moving in 1967 to St. Albans, Vermont. When the family moved to St. Albans, he bought and ran the Open Hearth Restaurant until his retirement in 1991.

He is survived by his wife Christine with whom he shared over 59 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Laz and Stacie Scangas of St. Albans, Vermont and Alex Scangas and Maren Forsyth of Wilmington, Massachusetts, his cherished granddaughters, Anastasia C. H. Scangas of Chicago, Illinois and Alexis M. Scangas of St. Albans, Vermont. His sister and her husband, Panagiota and Peter Venetsanakos of Danvers, Mass., a brother in law Pantelis Skangos of Greece, sister in law Anastasia Scangas of Salem, Mass., brother in law and his wife Spriros and Angie Mazarakis of Salem, N.H. and sister in law Kula Lambesis of Lynn, Mass. and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lazaros and Katerine Scangas, brothers John and Peter Scangas, and sister Aphrodite Scangas.

Special thanks to Dr. Dennis Sanders, Amy, Seth, the staff at the Vermont Center for Cancer Medicine, and the wonderful hospice nurses at Franklin County Home Health Agency.

Funeral will be private. Online condolences and memories may be shared with his family at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

NORTH TROY — Kelsey A. Blanchard-Rollo, 29, of North Troy, Vt. passed away in Burlington, Vt. on Jan. 29, 2017 after a long battle with juvenile diabetes which resulted with her being in and out of the hospital many times over the last year and a half.

Kelsey was born on Nov. 11, 1987 in St. Albans, Vt.; a daughter of Joseph Rollo and Kenricka Blanchard.

She was a loving and caring mother to her son and daughter.

She loved going to bingo, playing cards, camping at Lakewood Campground with Bryant and the kids. She also enjoyed listening to music, her animals, and especially family gatherings and cookouts.

She is survived by her companion and father of their children Bryant Tuttle, and their children Jade and Lucas Tuttle, mother Kenricka Blanchard and Father Joseph Rollo all of North Troy, sisters Ashley Blanchard and her companion C.J. Smith, Nephew Michael Smith, also sister Kayla Blanchard and her companion Cody Hodge and their soon be born son Maverick who Kelsey was very excited for and was looking forward to his birth, and also by uncle Roland Blanchard, Jr, aunt Roxanne Major and her husband Gary, her very best friend Dena Girard of Jay, Bryant’s Parents, Blair Tuttle, Kimberly Pierce Robarge, and his sister Brook and brothers Connor and Nick.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Shirley and Roland Blanchard, Sr, Aunt Julie Pion, and a special cousin, Jeff Gerrow.

A graveside service will be held at the Albany Cemetery on June 17, 2017 at 11 a.m.

Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Jade and Lucas Tuttle Fund at the Community National Bank, P.O Box 577 Barton, VT 05822, Attn. Heather Hodge.

On-line condolences at www.curtis-britch.com.

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

SWANTON — Richard P. Beaulieu, age 75 years, died late Monday evening, March 27, 2017, at the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A longtime resident of California and Tampa, Florida, he has been a resident of Swanton for the past five years.

Born in Burlington on, March 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Ernest and Martha (Charrin) Beaulieu. On Aug. 19, 1961, he was married to the former June Resh who survives him.

Mr. Beaulieu faithfully served his country in the United States Navy for 26 years and was honorably discharged as a Chief Petty Officer. In California he belonged to both the Moose and Elks Lodge and in Vermont the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 in St. Albans. He was also a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Saint Louis Parish as well as the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed being with people, spending time with his wife in the nursing home and being with his dog “Trooper.”

In addition to his wife June, Mr. Beaulieu leaves  two sons, David and MaryLou of Swanton and Dean and Jonalie of Fort Knox, Ky.; two brothers, Tim Reardan and Wendy of Sonoma, Ariz. and James Reardan of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Beaulieu was predeceased by his two sisters, Carol Beaulieu and Phyllis Beaulieu Dunning.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will be held at a later date at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center.

Gifts in Mr. Beaulieu’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Williston 05495.

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

ST. ALBANS — Mary E. Greenia, 93, formerly of Essex, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born in Swanton, on Sept. 1, 1923, the daughter of Russell and Bertha (Martin) Maskell.

She was the oldest of seven siblings.

Mary was happily married to the love of her life James “Larry” Greenia, for 42 years until his passing in 1989. They raised three children together. Mary and Larry enjoyed spending their time together dancing, especially the waltz. She took pride in taking care of their home and family and loved to sing, cook and bake. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren brought much joy to her life. Mary was young at heart and would often join in playing with all of her grandchildren, even in her last days.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Judy Sorrell and husband, Ed, Jean Barr and husband, Briane, her son James Greenia II and wife, Rita, grandchildren, Rob Kimball and wife, Tina, Jennifer Greenia-Kelley and husband, Shane, Julie Greenia, Eric Barr, Joshua Barr and wife Heather, as well as five great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 11 to 1 p.m. with services following at 1 p.m. in the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center, Milton.

Burial will be at a later date in Essex.

nline condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com

JEFFERSONVILLE — Gregory J. Martell a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 30, 2017, while at the Casino de Montreal.

Born in St. Albans, on Jan. 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Leonard and Arlene (Jordan) Martell. Greg was 63 years old.

On Sept. 29, 1973, in Holy Angels Church, he married Deborah Jacques, who survives him.

Greg was a 1972 graduate of Bellows Free Academy, following which he had his own band “66 City Band”. More recently he was owner and operator of Martell’s at the Red Fox in Jeffersonville. He also was a member of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.

“Husband, father, grandfather, singer, keyboard player, coach, songwriter, beatlemaniac, tour guide, fishing guide, history buff, driver, avid hunter, restaurateur, caring community member and friend. You will be missed and you will be remembered.”

Greg is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah, of Jeffersonville; their sons, Michael Martell, Matthew Martell and his wife, Melanie, and Mark Martell and his fiancé, Emily Boek, as well as his six grandchildren, August, Francis, Charles, Dylan, Evelyn and Lillian.

He is also survived by his brothers, John, Steve, Anthony and their families; his sister, Donna Peacock and family; his mother-in-law, Jane Jacques; his brother-in-law, Doug Jacques and his family and his sisters-in-law, Donna Corrigan and family, Diane Walsh and family and Darlene Durett and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

Please join us for a celebration of life honoring the legacy of Greg Martell which will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017, at Martell’s at the Red Fox.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cambridge Arts Council, P.O. Box 436, Cambridge, Vermont 05444.

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

ESSEX — Steven B. Stoddard, 64, died on Friday March 31, 2017 at his home in Essex, Vt. He was born in Buffalo, NY on Dec. 10, 1952, the son of the late Benjamin and Gloria (Graham) Stoddard.

Steve was employed for 33 years as a Warehouse Manager at FoodScience Corp. Among his many interests especially enjoyed golfing, yard work, gardening and fishing with his son Jason and grandson Evan. He was also a well-known football referee at the high school, college and semi-pro levels in the local area. Steve also coached little league baseball.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Christine Stoddard of Essex; his children Jason and his wife Suzy Stoddard of Swanton, Kurt and his wife Harmony Shangraw of Essex, Martin B. Stoddard of St. Albans, Jessica and her wife Candice Shangraw of Rifle, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Evan Stoddard, Ashley Burdo, Skylar Stoddard, Trisha Stoddard, Damien Stoddard, and Zuzu and Cash Rooney. He also leaves three sisters, Gail and Mitch St. Piere of Crown Point, N.Y., Tarrye and Gary Henry of Winslow, Maine, Jeana and Bill Bradford of Addison, Vt., several nieces, nephews, cousins and a special childhood friend, Billy Smith of New York.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the LaVigne Funeral and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Interment will be in the spring in Mountain View Cemetery in Essex later in the spring. On line condolences may be sent to www.lavignefh@comcast.net.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chittenden County Humane Society, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, VT 05403.

ST. ALBANS — Ellen Weir Chamberlin, age 101, passed away on March 30, 2017, at Franklin County Rehab Center in St. Albans, Vt.. She was born April 18, 1915 to Jean and Gertrude Weir in Chattanooga Tenn. and grew up in Erie, Pa.

She will be dearly missed by her family: daughter, Gail Salzman and husband Al (Fairfield, Vt.), son John Chamberlin and wife Marty (Denver, Colo.), son Stephen Chamberlin and wife Gerry (Cedar Falls, Iowa); sister Deedee Ramsey (New Sharon, Maine); grandchildren Jonah and Eli Salzman (and partner, Liina Tael), Zoe Chamberlin (and husband Coury Coates), Jennie Chamberlin (and partner Jess Firestone), Jeff Chamberlin (and partner Melissa Gowdy) and Livia Chamberlin, and great-granddaughter Eliot Coates, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John, and her sister, Mary Len Runser.

Ellen lived a full and active life. She graduated from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. where she majored in Biology. One of the enduring legacies of Ellen’s years at Wilson was the intimate group of classmates, known as “The Old College Chums,” who became lifetime friends and, with their growing families, saw each other for over seventy years to reminisce, play bridge and sing close harmony.

After college, she worked in New York City, where she met her future husband, John H. Chamberlin. They married in 1939, and, after the war, moved to Syracuse, N.Y., John’s hometown, where they raised their three children.

Although Ellen was, first and foremost, a mother and housewife, she was also a social activist. She served as a volunteer with disabled adults, advocated for civil rights, and headed the Syracuse branch of Planned Parenthood. In the 60’s, she went back to work, as a medical research assistant at Syracuse University, and later, as deputy administrator of alumni affairs at Cazenovia College.

She had a wide range of interests. Bridge was a passion, as was music, especially opera. For decades she sang in the choir at May Memorial Unitarian Church. But, above all, Ellen was a word person. She wrote witty celebratory poems and graceful reminiscences. She was an avid reader and patron of the Cazenovia, N.Y. public library, where, as Board President, she led a major expansion of library facilities.

In 2008, Ellen moved to Vermont to be near her daughter, Gail, and family, first to the Converse Home in Burlington, then, in 2011, to the Franklin County Rehab Center, where music, flowers, dancing toys, adoring staff and chocolate ice cream were her constant companions.

Her family cherishes the loving care she received at the Converse Home, and especially at the Rehab Center in her final six years.

A celebration of Ellen’s life will be held in St. Albans at a future date.

Expressions of condolence to be shared with Ellen’s family may be sent by visiting the Heald Funeral Home on line guest book at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

GEORGIA/COCA, Fla. — Jean-Maurice Bechard, AKA Maurice, 69, passed away on April 2, 2017, at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Florida after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

He was born on Feb. 21, 1948, in St. Albans, Vermont the son of the late Jean-Paul and Florence (Cadieux) Bechard.

On Dec. 14, 2002, he married the love of his life, Isidra Vergara, who survives him.

Maurice grew up in Georgia, Vermont, on the family farm. As a young man, he worked as a parts person for automobile dealerships. He decided to work at Farrington Construction as a carpenter alongside his father. He ran a successful business, Mastercraft Builders for many years building new houses and renovating many others. He moved to Florida in the early 2000 and continued his love of carpentry as a home renovation specialist.

Maurice was active and hardworking person. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, singing, attending church and loved to travel. He had a kind heart and cared deeply for his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Isidra, his son, Andrew Bechard (JoAnne) and their children, Alyssa Bechard (Torianno), Codie Gauthier (Katie), Aliviah Bechard, Alayna Bechard, Hannah Tessier, Wyatt Rocheleau and Reid Tessier; daughters, Debbie Bechard and her children, Kristy Raymo (John), Jamie Raymo, Natasha St. Francis and Shane Hojaboom; Chelsee Bechard (Dustin Wetherby) and their children, Keelie Gilbert, Kaelynn Gilbert, Kylah Gilbert, Izabella Wetherby and Dekota Wetherby and step-daughter, Crisid, as well as great-grandchildren, Jalen, Carson, Taleigh, Logan, Kayden, Jayden, Jamie, Jr., Kaydence and Danica.

He is also survived by his sisters, Jeanne Valley (Rod), Jeannette Messier (Eric), Deanne Morin (Ron), Bernadette Levick (Gary), Carmen Begins (Brad); brother, Michel Bechard (Phyllis), and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will be greeting friends and relatives at the Heald Funeral Home 87 S. Main St. St. Albans on Friday, April 7, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Angels Church at 245 Lake, St Albans, VT on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Messages of condolence to the Bechard family are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com.

MILTON — Allyn Douglas Cote died peacefully and surrounded by his family at the McClure Miller VNA Respite House in Colchester, Vt. on March 30, 2017, following long illness.

The son of the late Armand and Elizabeth Cote, Allyn was a beloved son, brother, father and papa. He spent the final years of his life battling a terminal disease with an infinite sense of optimism, surviving far longer than any doctor predicted possible.

Born in Burlington on Feb. 15, 1951, Allyn was a lifelong Vermont resident and spent his early years growing up in Winooski before moving to St. Albans and later Milton. His professional career included long stretches at the Central Vermont Public Service, IBM and Fairpoint Communications, where he worked as an operator before taking a position with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers representing his colleagues’ interests. He remained a firm supporter of employee rights and union strength.

Allyn was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his four children: Joseph Cote and his wife Carolyn of Hooksett, N.H., Kristen Cote and her husband Joey Campbell of San Diego, Calif., Robin Cadieux and her husband Greg of St. Albans, and Scott Cote and his girlfriend Amber Quinlan of Milton. He is also survived by his older brother Bruce Cote and his wife Sandy of Hinesburg and Mark Cote of Milton. Allyn’s three grandchildren – Noah, Grant and Greyson Cadieux – were bright beacons of joy in recent years. He also had a large extended family of many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Allyn was able to live so many more of his final days in his home thanks to two special caregivers who never asked for recognition. Our family will never forget the love and care that Tina Menard and Lynn Blodgett showed Allyn. Finally, Allyn always called the nurses at the University of Vermont Medical Center and the VNA Respite Home his “angels.” Our family will be forever grateful for the unending compassion of all the nurses and Dr. Zail Berry at the VNA Respite Home.

A public viewing will be held at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 132 Main St., Winooski, on Wednesday, April 5, from 4 – 7 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Xavier’s Church in Winooski on Thursday, April 6, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, Allyn’s wishes were for donations to be sent to the VNA McClure Miller Respite House and the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.lavignefuneralhome.com.

ST. ALBANS — Vivian passed away on Feb. 6, 2017 at the age of 89 in Port Orange, Florida surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive condolences on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Chapel. Online condolences and memories may be shared with her family at the funeral home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.

ALBURGH — Robert Arlie Creller, Jr., age 66 years, died Monday evening, April 3, 2017 in the Northwestern Medical Center in St Albans with his loving family by his side.

Bob was born Dec. 20, 1950 in Alburgh, Vt. He was the son of the late Robert Arlie Creller, Sr. and Beverly (Prime) Creller. He attended school in Alburgh and graduated from Alburgh High School in the class of 1969. He was a longtime member of the Alburgh Select board, Alburgh School Board, Ducks Unlimited, NRA, Alburgh Center Cemetery Commission. He coached basketball for many years. Bob owned and operated “The Boatsmith” in Alburgh that sold, serviced and installed boats and docks throughout the area.

He is survived by two sons; Trevor Creller and his wife Renee of Alburgh and Robert Creller III also of Alburgh, a stepson Michael Kellem of St Petersburg, Fla.

One daughter; Amber Creller of South Windsor, Conn.; six brothers; James Creller of Alburgh, Shawn Creller & wife Jill of Alburgh, Gene Creller & companion Lynn of Alburgh, Dana Creller & wife Teri of Sheldon, Beau Creller & wife Roxanne of Alburgh. His sisters Donna & husband Jean Paul LaRocque of Rouses Point, N.Y. Beverlee Poquette & husband Joe of North Hero, Kathleen Cheney of Swanton and Beth Dutton & companion Alan Brown of Alburgh; sister and brother-in-law; Joan & Ray Boire of Tolland, Conn. Grandchildren; Ethan, Brady, Alexa and Maya.

He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Diane; brother, Jon Creller and brother-in-law Marcus Cheney.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, and Swanton. The Reverend Molly Comeau will officiate. Interment will follow at the Creller family lot in Alburgh Center Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gifts in Robert’s memory may be made to The Alburgh Recreation Department in care of Renee Creller, 449 US RTE# 2, Alburgh 05440 or Alburgh Vol. Fire & Rescue, 4 Firehouse Road, Alburgh 05440.

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

ST. ALBANS — Pauline Ann Brady a lifelong resident of this area passed away Wednesday evening, April 5, 2017, at the Northwestern Medical Center.

Born is St. Albans on Oct. 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jeannette (Prevost) Duquette. Pauline was 81 years old.

Pauline was married to Theodore A. Brady, who pre-deceased her on June 17, 1995.

She was a 1953 graduate of Bellows Free Academy and went to on to obtain her RN at the Jeanne Mance School of Nursing. She started her nursing career at Kerbs Memorial Hospital and then retired from the Holiday House Nursing Home.

Pauline was a member of the Northwestern Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, St. Albans Free Library, St. Albans Historical Society and Museum, The Red Hat Society and Franklin County Senior Center, where for many years she delivered Meals on Wheels.

Survivors include her son, David Brady and his children, Marc Honsinger and Heidi Brady all of St. Albans; her two daughters, Mary Beth Brady-Wheelock and her husband, William, of Raleigh, North Carolina and Melissa Holzscheiter and her husband, John, of St. Albans.

Pauline is also survived by her brothers, Norman Duquette and his wife, Asteria, of Virginia and Robert Duquette and his wife, Janet, of Essex, as well as her sisters, Jacqueline Ouimet and her husband, Bernie, of New York, Jeanne Winn and her husband, Ed, of St. Albans, Juanita Hasan of Essex, Diane Duquette of Essex and Michelle Atherton of Colchester and several nieces and nephews.

Pauline’s family will greet family and friends on Sunday, April 9, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 10 at 1 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 245 Lake Street, St. Albans with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

As an alternative to flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Massachusetts 02241-7005.

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

SWANTON — Sheila Daria Kittell, age 88, passed away Wednesday evening, April 5, 2017 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans with her loving family by her side.

Born in Georgetown, British Guiana Sept. 7, 1928. The daughter of the late Joseph Clement DeAbreu and Matilda (Ferreira) DeAbreu.

A former British subject of Portuguese descent and proud naturalized U.S. citizen, as a very young woman Sheila left her home in the tropics to make a new life with an American airman, the love of her life and native Vermonter, Everett C. Kittell. They settled in Swanton, initially working side-by-side to launch what became Kittell’s Market, a grocery store and fixture in the community for over 40 years. Everett then tended the store and Sheila the family home on Spring Street. While living there, they welcomed and raised six children, sending them all to St. Anne’s School, reputable colleges, and then nationwide to equally happy lives. From her first days in Swanton, Sheila invested herself in the community. Active in the Parish of the Nativity, Sheila developed a large circle of friends among the clergy and her fellow parishioners. But it was after her youngest child became self-sufficient that Sheila invested her considerable energy in earning an Associate’s degree in Education, joining the staff at then Swanton Elementary School. As a para professional and lifelong learner, Sheila continued taking courses at UVM and attending numerous educational seminars and conferences, becoming and remaining the go-to teacher for students needing extra help to succeed. Many did succeed, thanks to Sheila’s efforts working and volunteering at the school. It was there that Sheila found her true calling and many of her closest friends, always putting her students’ interests first.

Sheila is survived by her six children; Gary Kittell and his wife Elisabeth, Deborah Silber and husband Fred, Andrew Kittell and wife Patricia McNally, Michael Kittell, Stephen Kittell and wife Erin, Mary Kittell and husband Tony Taylor. She also leaves 10 grandchildren; Eric Kittell, Justin Kittell. Rachel Silber-Goetzelman, Rebecca Silber, Stephen Silber, Charlotte Kittell, Sierra Linsley Hardy, Amelia Kittell, Grace Kittell, Ethan Kittell. Great grandchildren; Lily Zelman, Pieter Goetzelman.

In addition to her parents; Sheila was predeceased by her husband Everett in 2009, and 10 siblings living in either Canada or British Guiana at the time of their passing.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. at Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, in Swanton. Father Luke P. Austin will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Kittell family lot in Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening May 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Gifts in Sheila’s memory may be made to Nativity/St. Louis Parish, 65 Canada Street, Swanton, VT 05488

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

EAST FAIRFIELD — Lucille “Jean” Bryce, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 surrounded by her family at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.

Jean was born Oct. 15, 1924 in East Fairfield to the late Hugh and Hazel (Nolin) McLaren.

She attended school in East Fairfield for eight years and then graduated from Brigham Academy in Bakersfield in 1942. Jean married Robert Bryce on March 13, 1944 and they had four children together. When they first got married they operated a dairy farm; Jean would milk in the mornings and evenings, pitch the hay, boil the sap and take care of her children and mother-in-law. Jean had a tremendous work ethic and when they moved off the farm in 1954, she began working at several different businesses in the area including, Robert’s Store, Dr. Hooper’s Office, Fonda and for 25 years at Union Carbide.

Jean was active in the community and she was instrumental in forming the East Fairfield Women’s Auxiliary in 1973. She was also an auxiliary member of V.F.W. Robert E. Glidden Post 78 in St. Albans. In Jean’s spare time she enjoyed playing Bingo, going to card parties, making quilts and afghans for her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Carol Clokey of Montgomery, Judy Bryce of East Fairfield, Marcia Ladue and her husband Joseph Sr. of St. Albans and John Bryce and his significant other Kim Haley of Derby; six grandchildren, Stacy Maynard and her husband Willie of Bakersfield, Pamela Brooks of Parkville, Md., Joe Ladue Jr. of St. Albans, Shawn Ladue and his wife Joanna of Milton, Ericka Luneau and her husband Brent of Flower Mound, Texas, Jason Bryce and his significant other Judy Wetherby of Richford and Ellie Conger of Swanton; 16 great grandchildren; her sister, Helen Marshia and her husband Raymond of East Fairfield and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Robert Bryce; stillborn son, Michael Bryce; son-in-law, Douglas Clokey; daughter-in-law, Jean Bryce; newborn granddaughter, Jamie Bryce; great granddaughter, Karissa Brooks and sisters, Charlene Doyle and Freida Mitchell and her husband Denver.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. at St. Anthony’s / St. George’s Catholic Church, VT Route 36, East Fairfield. Interment will be held later this spring in St. George’s Cemetery in Bakersfield.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.

For those who wish, contributions in Jean’s memory may be made to East Fairfield Women’s Auxiliary, c/o Judy Bryce, P.O. Box 53, East Fairfield, VT 05448 or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661.

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

EAST BERKSHIRE — Larry Guy Larivee, age 71, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at the VNA Respite House in Colchester. Larry lived with multiple myeloma for three years, fighting the cancer until the very end.

Larry was born Feb. 24, 1946 in St. Albans to Guy and Elaine (Mayo) Larivee. Larry graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1964 and worked many jobs in his life. Most notably, Larry served as the superintendent of Enosburg Falls Country Club for nearly 25 years and was instrumental in its evolution from a small nine-hole course to an eighteen hole country club. Larry also ran Larry’s Golf Car Service for 20 years.

When he wasn’t working, Larry enjoyed playing golf, woodworking, riding his Harley, and spending time with his family. His grandchildren will fondly remember the annual pumpkin-carving celebrations at Larry’s house.

Larry was also very active in the Enosburg Falls Lions Club. He served nearly every office and earned several honors, including Vermont Lion of the Year in 1995 and a Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2000. For many years he has been a fixture at the Vermont Dairy Festival, running the fried dough booth since 1995.

Larry is survived by his wife, Mary; his mother; Elaine, and his siblings and their spouses: Ronald and Sandy Larivee of Enosburg; Lynette and Mark Vaillancourt of Enosburg; Sally and Richard Delorme of Orlando, Fla.; Randall and Connie Larivee of Greenwich, N.Y.; Patty and Warren Whitney of St. Albans; and Diane and Greg Bigby of Reno, Nev.; his brother-in-law Jon Vest and wife Rhonda of Omaha, Neb.; and sister-in-law Linda Donna of Sheldon.

Larry is also survived by his children and their spouses: Jeff and Karen Larivee of Stoneham, Mass.; Jodi Larivee and her companion Shannon of Methuen, Mass.; Jason and Lara Robtoy of Enosburg; Amy Eldridge of Swanton; Adam and Mary Robtoy of Barre; Tina and Joshua Bell of Winter Haven, Fla.; and Jessica and Peter Andrews of Georgia.

Larry was much loved by his grandchildren: Becca, Shauna, Kiera, Gianna, Joey, Emily, Kyle, Ryan, Nathaniel, Lillian, Annalise, Colleen, Sydni, Garrett, Kellen, Elliot, Kendall, Julia, Chelsea, Grant, Ryder, Remi and his great-grandaughter Addi.

Larry was pre-deceased by his father, Guy Arthur Larivee; his in-laws, Harold and Gloria Vest; and his brother-in-law, James Vest.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Missisquoi St., Enosburg Falls. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McClure-Miller VNA Respite House (3113 Roosevelt Highway, Rte. 7, Colchester, VT 05446).

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

FAIRFIELD — Ruby E. Minor a lifelong area resident and dairy farmer passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Northwestern Medical Center with her family at her side.

Born in Fairfax on June 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Percy L. and Ethel (McGowan) Corey. Ruby was 81 years old.

On Feb. 5, 1955, in Saint Patrick Church, she married the love of her life, Thomas H. Minor, who preceded her in death on May 16, 1987.

Ruby was a 1953 graduate of Brigham Academy in Bakersfield and a longtime communicant of Saint Patrick Church. She always looked forward to her outings with Betty and Joyce.

Survivors include her son, Thomas Minor, Jr. and two daughters, Marie and Marion Minor all of Fairfield; her two brothers, Lyndon Corey and his wife, Joyce, of Fairfield and Everett Corey of Enosburg; her twin sister, Ruth Jerger of Ferrisburg and sisters, Cecile Hutchins and her husband, Clyde, of Frostproof, Florida and Iona Reed and her husband, Robert, of Fairfield, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruby is also survived by special friends, the Ryan and Berry families, her feline companions, Bella Jean and Smokey and many friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Thomas, Sr., Ruby was predeceased by her brother, Merton, Godson, Billy Joe Ryan, her special niece, Rita Minor Archambault, her brother-in-law, Alfred Jerger and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Ruby’s family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 12, at 11 a.m. in Saint Patrick Church, 116 Church Street, Fairfield with the Reverend Joseph Ikegbunam as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date in Saint Patrick Cemetery.

As an alternative to flowers, her family suggests memorials to the Franklin County Animal Rescue, 30 Sunset Meadow, St. Albans, Vermont 05478 or UVM Medical Center, c/o Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division, 111 Colchester Avenue, Main Pavilion, Level 5, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

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

SWANTON — Anna Cota, age 94 passed away Sunday night April 9, 2017 in Giordano Manor in Swanton. On Aug. 7, 1943 she was married to Leo F. Cota who pre-deceased her on Jan. 16, 2013.

Anna was born in St. Albans on Nov. 13, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Phillippe Viens and Amanda (Loiselle) Viens. She was a member of Ladies of St. Anne in Swanton. She volunteered many years at Mary S. Babcock and Swanton Central Schools. She enjoyed gardening and was well known for her hillside gardens along the Missisquoi River bank in front of her home, bicycling and traveling. She would travel many miles on her three-wheel trike often with her grandchildren in the basket on the back. Anna spent many hours quilting and loved crafting. She was devoted to her loving family and cherished her time with them.

She is survived by four sons and their wives; Ronald and Fern Cota, Frederick and Bennye, Bernard and Ann Cota, Dennis and Sherry, one daughter, Mary Rusnak and husband George, one brother, Joseph and his wife Jean Viens, two sisters, Irene Brosseau and sister Bertha Viens and two sister-in-laws, Clair and Therese Viens, daughter-in-law, Alice Susan Cota. She was also survived by 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband she is pre-deceased by her children: Linda Arsenault, Alice Merchant and Roger Cota, siblings, Raymond, Paul, Roland and his wife Rita, Lucien and his wife Margaret, Rita and her husband Henry Beaulieu. Also pre-deceased by seven siblings, at a very early age, as well as grandchildren: Susan Rusnak, Jeremy Poissant and Shane Cota and one great granddaughter, Abbey Szubryck.

The family would like to thank the staff at Giordano Manor for their loving care and compassion over the last seven years.

The Liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father Luke P. Austin will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Cota family lot in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Swanton.

Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to the Ladies of St. Anne, 65 Canada Street, Swanton 05488.

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

ST. ALBANS — Janet Mary Lemnah Gregoire, 81, of Leesburg, Fla. and St. Albans, Vt., died on April 9, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares, Fla. after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1936 in St. Albans, Vt.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on June 10, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Holy Angels Parish in St. Albans, Vt. For a complete obituary and to leave online condolences please go to: www.SteversonHamlinHilbish.com