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JUDY MAUDE EVANS
FAIRFAX -- Judy Maude Evans, age 45, died on Monday, March 3, 2003, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after a courageous battle to save her life from carbon monoxide poisoning. She was born on Jan. 7, 1958, in St. Albans, the seventh child born to Roswell Evans, Sr. and the late Clara (Rock) Evans.
Judy worked in the cleaning business for many years. She was a dedicated employee of the Fairfield Inn and Suites. Most recently she was doing commercial and private housekeeping. Over the years Judy cooked for many. People would come from far and wide just to fill up on one of her fantastic meals. Judy loved to be at home in the kitchen with the love of her life, Eriberto. Together they made their house a home with Judy's two children Julie and D.J.
She is survived by her father, Roswell Evans, Sr. and his wife, Doris, of St. Albans; her daughter, Julie Cross and her fiance, Chris Goldenstein, of Fairfax; Danford "DJ" Cross, Jr. of Fairfax; six brothers, Roswell Evans, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., Michael Evans and his wife, Bonnie, of Swanton, Homer Evans of St. Albans Bay, David Evans and his wife, Kathleen, of St. Albans, Thomas Evans and his wife, Francine, of Gardiner, Maine, and Gary Evans and his wife, Jan, of East Hartford, Conn.; one sister, Sarah Evans of Monument, Colo.; 19 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She also leaves behind Eriberto Cobeo's family who opened their arms to Judy and made her feel so loved. Special loving friends Judy leaves behind are Tim and Julia Ashline, and Emily Hinsdale. She was also predeceased by her mother, Clara Evans in May of 2000; and by her fiance, the love of her life, Eriberto "Ed" Cobeo, on Feb. 26, 2003.
Visiting hours for both Judy and Eriberto will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Reverend John Feltz will offer a wake service at 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the United Church of Fairfax with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Albans.
Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund to benefit DJ and Julie, c/o Peoples Trust Co., 26 Kingman St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478, Attn. Trust Dept.
Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
ALPHONSE M. ROBERT
DANIA, Fla. -- Alphonse Robert, 86, of Dania, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at the Hospice By the Sea in Hollywood, Fla. Though ill for five years, he was able to remain at home until recently because of the loving care of his wife, Lucille.
He was born May 10, 1916 in L'Ange Gardien, Que., the son of Joseph and Melanie (Tetreault) Robert.
Alphonse married Lucille Blanche Mercure on June 24, 1941, in L'Ange Gardien. In 1954, Alphonse and his family moved to South Burlington, Vt. where Alphonse built, owned and operated the Lu-Al Motel on Shelburne Rd. The motel is now known as the Ho Hum Motel.
The family moved again in 1955 to St. Albans, Vt., where Alphonse built, owned and operated the Cadillac Motel. Later, Alphonse owned City Feed and Lumber in St. Albans from 1968 to 1975.
After his retirement in 1975, Alphonse enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, golf and entertaining friends and relatives. From 1975 until 1998, he and his wife wintered in Dania, Fla. and summered on Maquam Shore, St. Albans Town.
Alphonse's wife, Lucille, survives him. He is also survived by his daughters, Francine Thomas and her husband, Keith, of Essex Jct., Vt. and Ginette Warner and her husband, James, of St. Albans, Vt.; and the following grandchildren, Michelle Thomas of Burlington, Vt., Peter Thomas of Essex Jct., Vt., Alan Warner and his wife, Pilar, of New Albany, Ohio, Christine Warner of Jersey City, N.J. and Robert Warner of St. Albans, Vt., currently a student at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Sisters surviving Alphonse are Laurette Brouillette and Claire Benoit of L'Ange Gardien, Que. and Lilian Gingras of Notre Dame de Grace, Que. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Alphonse was a communicant at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord in Dania, Fla. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 3, 2003, at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. A memorial service in St. Albans will be announced at a later date.
BRENT LEE BAKER
ST. ALBANS -- Brent Lee Baker passed away March 1, 2003, at the Haven Health Care Nursing Home in St. Albans after having fought liver disease for several years. Brent was born in Montgomery Center on April 26, 1954, the only son of the late Gordon "Gudgin" and Estelle (Lamore) Baker.
He attended Montgomery Center school and graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1972. Although Brent's dad passed away when Brent was only 13, he enjoyed reminiscing about the time that they spent together fishing, walking in the woods, and working together in Pudvah's store. Brent was very proud of being "from Montgomery" and often joked that you can't keep anyone from there down for long!
At the age of 45, Brent became a father for the first time when his son, Ethan Lee Baker, was born on June 30, 1999. When he married Ethan's mother, Laurie in September of 1999, his family became complete. Being a husband and father brought Brent to a place of happiness and contentment in his life. Although their time together has been short, and Ethan is young, they have shared many of the same things that Brent enjoyed with his father. They have enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, walks in the woods while Brent explained plants, trees and animal tracks. Even as an infant, Ethan and Brent enjoyed staring up at the sky and watching the stars and the moon. Ethan will now look to the sky to see his dad as one of those shining stars! Brent was a great father in the time he was given to be one.
Besides his son, Ethan Lee Baker, he is survived by his wife, Laurie (Patterson) Fletcher-Baker, both of St. Albans; his step-daughters, Codie and Kristi Fletcher, both of St. Albans, of who helped care for Ethan above and beyond that of sister's duty while Brent was ill, as did his niece, Amy Bartlett. He also leaves two half-sisters, Carol Raine and her husband, Leo, of St. Albans, and B. Jean Baker and her husband, Kenneth, of Burlington, Mass.; his "sister", Linda Bartlett of St. Albans; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He also leaves his former wife, Lucinda (Juaire) Baker; his in-laws, Wally and Veronica Patterson of Enosburg Falls, who were very supportive of their daughter during this time; his sister-in-law, Lisa Patterson of Enosburg Falls; his brothers-in-law, Steve Patterson and his wife, Cheryl, and Stuart "Scoot" Patterson and his friend Audrey, all of Richford.
Besides his parents and grandparents he was predeceased by his half-sister and her husband, Helen (Baker) and Gilbar and Sherman J. Gilbar Sr.; three nephews, Mark and Dale Gilbar and Terry Baker; a niece, Candace Gilbar; also several aunts, and uncles, including his special aunt, Lorenza (Lamore) Sargent.
The family would like to thank Doctors Mark Silverstein and Edward Krawitt for their support and care, as well as the nurses and doctors at Northwestern Medical Center and Fletcher Allen Health Care. Brent and Laurie also want to thank all their friends and acquaintances who helped by stopping by to offer help with child care, running errands, and just being there with their love and support, especially long time friends Ted and Kathy Whitney, Ernie Erno, Dan and Deb Peters, Cathy Morse, and Martha Desrochers, as well as Jennifer Bailey and Ryan Raine.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. Interment will take place this spring in the Baker family lot at the Montgomery Village Cemetery.
FLORENCE E. WASHER
ENOSBURG -- Florence E. Washer, age 92, widow of H. Foster Washer, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester where she resided since 1993. She was born in West Enosburg on April 6, 1910, the daughter of the late David and Melissa (Sharlow) Abner.
She married Herbert Foster Washer on March 24, 1932, and they resided in Enosburg Falls on the Boston Post Road for over 30 years. Prior to moving to Green Mountain Nursing Home, she made her home in Milton with her niece, Barbara Reynolds and her husband Gerald.
She is survived by her nieces, Velma "Pat" Wilson and her husband Lindsey of St. Petersburg, Fla.; her nephew-in-law, Gerald Reynolds of Milton; her grand-nephew, David Reynolds and his wife Gloria of Burlington; her grand-nieces, Sharon Morehouse and her husband Warren of Odessa, Texas, and Kathaleen Tillotson and her husband Richard of Holiday, Fla.; and good friends, Mary Lou and Arthur Ovitt of Enosburgh. Besides her husband Foster, she was predeceased by her sisters, Grace Pelkey and Ethel McGowan; and her niece, Barbara Reynolds.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg. Interment will be this spring at the West Enosburg Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call on the family at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9 until the hour of the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Enosburgh Library, P.O. Box 206, Enosburg Falls, Vt. 05450.
MARION S. HALL
BAKERSFIELD -- Marion S. Hall, age 90, died Monday morning, March 3, 2003, at Haven Health Care Nursing Home in St. Albans. She was born Aug. 17, 1912, in St. Albans, the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Brown) Sherman.
She was a life long resident of Bakersfield and a 1930 graduate of Brigham Academy. She was also a graduate of Burlington Business College. Following graduation, she was employed for a short time at Green Mountain Power. She married Kenneth R. Hall on Sept. 10, 1938. She was very active in the Bakersfield Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a trustee for the Bakersfield Town Library. Marion loved to feed and watch birds and she and Ken were avid snowmobilers.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, James and Andrea Hall of Rutland, and David and Debbie Hall of Bakersfield; four grandchildren, Karen, Mindy, Daryl and Daren; several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Hall; and a sister, Laura McWilliam.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Bakersfield Congregational Church with Pastor Marshall True officiating. Interment will be this spring in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held this evening from 6 to 8 at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
GARY JAMES STANLEY
FRANKLIN -- Gary James Stanley, 63, a lifelong resident of this community, died late Saturday evening, March 1, 2003, at his home in Franklin, with his family following lingering illness.
He was born in Richford, Oct. 5, 1939, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Walsh) Stanley. He graduated from Franklin High School and on Feb. 23, 1963, married the former Sheila Columb who predeceased him on Oct. 18, 2001.
Except for his service in the United States Army, Gary lived and worked his entire lifetime on the family farm in Franklin. In addition to dairy farming he was a sugar maker and a member of the Green Mountain Draught Horse Association. Gary also served as a member of the Missisquoi Valley Union High School Board of Directors.
Gary leaves two daughters, Corinna Stanley and her husband, Scott Korhonen, of Franklin and Roberta Stanley of Harrisburg, Penn.; three sons, Patrick Stanley of Milton, Samuel Stanley of Winooski and Terrance Stanley of Franklin. Also surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and James Wright and Nancy and Thomas Magnant all of Franklin; his aunts and uncles, Betty and Stanton Montague, Shirley and George Kron, Virginia Crossett, Bruce and Rosemary Stanley and John and Susan Stanley; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cedric and Marjorie Columb, Imogene and Andrew Rainville, Mary Korzun and Alfred and Catherine Columb; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was also predeceased by his aunt and uncle, Ester and Marvin Justus; and by a brother-in-law, John Korzun.
Gary's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Haven Health Care and the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans and Franklin County Home Health/ Hospice for the wonderful care he received during his illness.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 6, 2003, at 10 a.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton. Father Bernard J. Bechard SSE, pastor of St. Mary's Church in Franklin and St. Anthony Church in Sheldon Springs will officiate. Interment will follow in the Stanley family lot in St. John The Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg Falls.
Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home on Wednesday, March 5, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7-9 p.m.
Gifts in Gary's memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.
KEVIN JAMES McGOVERN
JERICHO -- Kevin James McGovern, age 48, passed away at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, N.H. from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on March 2, 2003. He was born in Burlington, Vt., son of the late John Patrick McGovern and the late Phyllis (Bell) McGregor.
Kevin grew up on the family farm in Jeffersonville. He graduated from Lamoille Union High School, class of 1972, where he was very active in athletic activities, especially baseball. Kevin graduated from Colorado State University in 1976. He married Audrey Zacek on June 17, 1978, in Redding, Conn. He taught high school Agri-business in Middlebury, Vt.
Kevin went into business in 1981 when he opened Jeffersonville Feed & Hardware, and later Jeri-Hill Hardware in Jericho. In 1998, he sold the businesses but continued his agricultural and business interests through management of various properties. Kevin derived a great deal of satisfaction from his success in business and a great deal of pleasure from his family and children. We love you Kevin and you will always be in our hearts, we will never forget you.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey (Zacek) McGovern; his son, Kevin Jesse McGovern; his daughter, Whitney Z. McGovern; three brothers, John Patrick McGovern, Jr., Thomas J. McGovern, and Robert McGregor, Jr.; his step-father, Robert McGregor; three aunts, Eunice (Bell) Gates, Carole (Bell) Locke, and Phyllis (McGovern) Soule; one uncle, Thomas J. McGovern; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of Vermont. He was also predeceased by his sister, Mary (McGovern) Fletcher.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 7, 2003, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge with the Reverend Francis Holland officiating. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt.
HARVEY LUCIEN BUSHEY
ALBURG -- Harvey Lucien Bushey, 85, a resident of the West Shore Road since 1977, died early Saturday morning, March 1, 2003, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans City.
He was born in Swanton, March 31, 1917, the son of the late Edward L. and Blanche (Trudeau) Bushey. He attended St. Anne's Academy and on Oct. 29, 1940, married the former Regina Rocheleau, who survives him.
Prior to moving to the Alburg area Harvey owned and operated a dairy farm on the Gore Road in Highgate Center for nearly 30 years. He also operated a school bus for the Town of Highgate and served as Town Constable and Tax Collector. While living in Alburg he drove school bus for Don G. Bell and was a parishioner of St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife Regina of 62 years, Harvey leaves four daughters and their husbands, Joan and Charles Hatin of Alburg, Diane and Robert Detro of San Diego, Calif., Susan and Brian Tessier of Georgia and Donna and Donald LaRocque of Hinesville, Ga.; three sons, Harvey E. Bushey and his wife Mary of Fairfield, Roger Bushey and his companion Sandy Duchaine of Highgate and Larry Bushey of St. Albans; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alice Bushey of St. Albans; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents Harvey was predeceased by son, Allen Bushey on July 4, 1989, his brother Ernest Bushey on, Nov. 13, 2002, and a sister Geraldine Gagnon and her husband Edmund.
Funeral Services were held today, March 3, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton. Father Jean Paul Laplante, pastor emeritus of St. Louis Roman Catholic Parish in Highgate Center, officiated. Interment followed in the Bushey family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery Swanton.
Friends were able to call at the funeral home on this morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.
Gifts in Harvey's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602-3021.
