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FRANK LESTER GREENE
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Frank Lester Greene, husband and best friend for 58 years of Margery Anderson Greene, died peacefully and courageously at his home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, attended by his loving wife and two children. He was 78.
Frank was the son of Richardson L. Greene and Constance H. Greene, and the grandson of Frank L. Greene, a St. Albans native and U.S. Senator of Vermont.
He was born at Fort Banks in Winthrop, Mass. on Dec. 13, 1927. He graduated from Phillips Andover Academy and Yale College, Class of 1950. A member of the Greatest Generation, Frank served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After marrying Marge in 1951, he lived in Washington D.C., San Diego, Calif., and Long Island, N.Y., before moving permanently to Glastonbury in 1957, where he worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 32 years.
Frank was a man of many interests and extensive knowledge. "Learn to put things into historical perspective, " he believed, driving in part his strong interest in history - particularly military and aeronautical history - about which he collected and read thousands of books. In 1959, Frank co-founded the organization leading to today's New England Air Museum. He authored descriptive booklets and articles on various military aircraft. Frank was a small plane pilot, being certified by the Institute of Instrument and Radio Beam Flying. He was an avid astronomer, for example at one time taking a special telescope on a vacation to St. Johns UVI to view a solar eclipse. Frank enjoyed travel, and on his many cruises with his wife he could be found in the Crow's Nest of the ship with his GPS, binoculars, and maps, regaling fellow passengers with descriptions of passing areas and their historical significance.
Frank was an accomplished musician, and he loved to play his flute, early as a member of the Yale Marching Band and late in life when he resumed lessons. He enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, including classical, jazz, and big band. Frank was also an amateur radio enthusiast, tuning in enthusiastically to short wave broadcasts or communication between commercial pilots and their radio tower. Frank's preferred version of instant messaging was telegraphic Morse Code sent over the radio, and he was a member of the Antique Wireless Association. Frank spoke near fluent German and French. He was a sports fan, whether writing articles about his son's Midget Football games, watching the N.Y. Giants, or enduring or rejoicing in the Boston Red Sox. And Frank was an outdoorsman, hunting ducks or deer (with a bow and arrow) as a young man or walking in the woods with a series of Labrador Retrievers that spanned most of his life, starting with Dan as a teenager and ending with his beloved "pups, " Skane and Anna, who survive him today.
As a result of his extensive interests and knowledge, a frequent response to any question in the Greene family was: "Ask Grampa, he'll know." But towering above Frank's interests and knowledge were his strength and influence as a husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving Frank are his wife, Margery Anderson Greene of Glastonbury; his daughter, Susan M. (and Neil) Smalheiser of Oak Park, Ill.; his son, Robert A. (and Brenda) Greene of Glastonbury; his grandchildren, Cassandra Avril and Anderson Jayce Greene, and Daniel Eric, Adam Knapp, and Emily Alice Smalheiser; and his sister, Susan Richards of Ossining, N.Y.
Frank L. Greene was a minority of one, distinguishing himself with his engaging sense of humor; his sense of appropriateness, proportion, and priority; his personal interests and his interest in others; and his substance and authenticity. Frank had so much to share. His family and friends sorely miss him, as we continue to live in a way that sustains his values and memory.
A luncheon and memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, March 26, 12:30 p.m. at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks (please see www.neam.org for directions). Friends and family are most welcome. Contributions in Frank Greene's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (please see www.woundedwarriorproject.org for online donations) or the Protector of Animals Association (POA, Box 24, South Glastonbury, CT 06073).
RUTH A. (BRIOR) NADEAU
HIGHGATE CENTER - The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at 11 a.m. from St. Louis Roman Catholic Church. Father John J. Meagher SSE was the celebrant and homilist. Concelebrating was Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE who also shared Special Words of Remembrance. John Ferland served as Minister of the Altar. Music was provided by organist and soloist Mary Jo Gillilan.
The White Funeral Pall was draped over Mrs. Nadeau’s casket by granddaughters, Lynn Callan and Beth Longe. Daughter, Susan Nadeau then placed the crucifix. Readings from both The Old and New Testament were proclaimed by Father Meagher and Father Boucher proclaimed The Gospel. Granddaughters Lynn Callan and Beth Longe presented The Offertory Gifts. Among the delegations in attendance were representatives from the Highgate Elementary School, Missisquoi Valley Union High School, Highgate Town Offices, Historical Society, Cemetery Commission and Volunteer Fire Department. Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Beta Sigma Phi, Northwestern Medical Center and Northwest Occupational Health, Saint Albans Primary Care, University of Vermont Extension Service, Franklin County 4-H Foundation, Franklin County 4-H Leaders and Members, Pickering Service, Inc., Edward Jones Investment, H.D. Campbell Construction, Elite Body Boutique & Hair Salon, S.T. Griswold, S.D. Ireland and the St. Louis Parish Community.
Interment followed in the Nadeau family lot in St. Louis Cemetery with Father Meagher reading the committal prayers. The bearers were grandchildren, Ray Callan, Ray Nadeau and Scott Longe; nephews, Keith and Raymond Brior; and Susan’s partner, Peter Hagar.
Following The Prayers of Committal a Bereavement luncheon was served in the Father Jean Paul Laplante Parish Center hosted by Mrs. Raymonde Choiniere and the Ladies of St. Anne.
WINSTON RYEA
GEORGIA / ST. ALBANS - Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. for Mr. Winston A. Ryea, in the Brady & Levesque Chapel. Father Maurice Roy, pastor of Holy Angels Church, officiated. He was assisted by Deacon Duane Langlois. A guard of honor was present from the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1, under the direction of Frederick Bliss.
Representatives attended from American Legion Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Robert Glidden Post 758 and Auxiliary Unit, Haven Health Care Center, former employees of H.W. Hungerford Ford Dealership, Tom Hungerford Insurance Agency, R.L. Vallee, Inc., Ultramar, A-1 Rubber Stamp Shop, Waine Auto Body Shop, McCrackens Enterprises, Duprat Construction, R. John Martell General Construction, Dr. Bruce Foerster, M.D. and office staff.
Honorary Bearers were his grandsons, Connor and Isaac Ryea. Active Bearers were his sons: Jeffrey Ryea, David Giroux, Michael Giroux, Terrance Giroux; grandson, Jacob Giroux; and friend, John McCracken.
Following Prayers of Committal by Father Roy and Deacon Langlois, the American flag from the U.S. Navy Veteran’s casket was presented to his son, Jeffrey Ryea, by Americanism Officer James Brouillette, who represented the veteran’s organizations.
Interment was in the Ryea family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Sunday afternoon, Father Roy held a Christian Wake Service with Win’s family in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
WILLIAM B. WASHINGTON, SR.
ST. ALBANS - Mr. William B. Washington Sr., age 75, died Thursday evening, Feb. 9, 2006, in the Northwestern Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. on Aug. 9, 1930, son of the late Hessie and Harriet (Wilson) Washington.
Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and later became a longshoreman. For several years he was employed by Agway Feeds in Albany, N.Y. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Robert E. Glidden Post 758 and the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1, both of St. Albans. Bill enjoyed puzzle books.
Jan. 23, 1971 he married Carol Brace. Besides his wife of over 35 years, William is survived by his two sons, William B. Washington Jr. and his companion, Angie Phillips of St. Albans, Glen and his wife, Patricia Washington of Sarasota, Fla.; two sisters, Marion Washington of Albany, N.Y. and Harriet Coles of Troy, N.Y.; a brother, Harold Washington of Troy, N.Y.; a special sister-in-law, Rachel Washington of Albany, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Barbara Smith and Theresa Brace; brothers-in-law, William “Chip” Brace and Gerald Fuller, all of St. Albans, and Junius Hopkins Sr. of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, George Washington.
There will be no public funeral services.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.
ELIZABETH E. CROSS
ST. ALBANS / MILTON - Elizabeth E. Cross, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home in St. Albans, with her loving family by her side.
Liz was born on April 2, 1922, in Jericho, Vt., the daughter of Frank and Cora (Russin) Barrows. On July 27, 1940, she married Eugene Cross in St. Ann’s in Milton. Eugene predeceased her in 1999.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, who cared for her the last two years, Charlene Bero of St. Albans; by her grandchildren: 1st Sgt Robert Bero, stationed in Iraq, and his wife Sandi, Kathy L’Esperence and her husband, Norman, Harvey Cross Jr., and Holly Blaisdell; her great-grandchildren: Nickolas and Brad Bero, Jessica and Jason L’Esperence; her great-great-grandchildren: Heather Anne L’Esperence and Alex L’Esperence; by her special sister, Pansy Holcomb of Milton; her dear friend, Betty Rutz of Milton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Liz was predeceased by her son, Harvey Cross Sr. in 2003; her grandson, Richard “Bill” Bero in 2000; her great-granddaughter, Heather L’Esperence in 1999; and her sisters, Frances Blow in 2004 and Irene Briggs in 1998.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, by Father John Feltz at St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton.
Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Club Respite, St. Albans Bay, Vt.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006 from 3 to 6 p.m. with a closing prayer service held by Father Feltz at 6 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
EDITH R. ROBERGE
FAIRFAX - Edith R. Roberge, 78, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, with her loving family by her side. She was honest, open and forthright. Her kind-spirited and helpful nature touched many lives in more ways than she ever realized. She was straightforward and genuine, and trusting in her relationships with others.
Mom was a caring and loving person, who enjoyed family gatherings, playing Skip-Bo with her children and grandchildren, gardening and attending old time fiddler's contest with her husband and best friend, Elodien. Mom, you will live forever in our hearts, your spirit and your love will continue to inspire and guide us. Gram gave the warmest hugs, and regardless of our faults, loved us even more.
Edith was born at home in Underhill Center on Nov. 24, 1927, the daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (King) Burns. She was valedictorian of the Underhill High School Class of 1945, and attended UVM.
On May 12, 1947, she married Elodien Roberge in St. Thomas Catholic Church in Underhill Center.
She was married to Elodien, who survives her, for over 58 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She will be dearly missed by her children: Francis “Robie” (Linda) Roberge of Lovington, N.M., Marie (Leo) Grenon of Burlington, Louis (Deborah) Roberge of Sheldon Springs, Leo Roberge of St. Albans, Albert “Joe” Roberge of Alburg, Lori (Kevin) Parker of Pocatello, Idaho, Patrick Roberge of Fairfax, and Michelle (Ricky) Jones of Fairfax; by 19 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren; by her brothers and sister, Roland (Betty) Burns of Buffalo, N.Y., Ella Wheeler of Jericho, Alfred (Linda) Burns of Burlington; by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Claude Roberge of Milton, Jeanine Giles of Newark, Norman and Lisette Roberge of Underhill and Guy and Patricia Roberge of Fairfield.
She was predeceased by her brothers, George King, Raymond Burns, and Robert Burns.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father John Feltz on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery. No visiting hours at Edith’s request.
For those who wish, contributions in Mrs. Roberge’s memory may be made to the St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, attn: Thanks and giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
MARY JEAN (PELKEY) LAFLEUR
HIGHGATE FALLS / SWANTON - A Funeral Service was held Friday evening, Feb. 10, 2006, at 8 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home. Mr. Jeff Benay, Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Native American Affairs officiated. In addition to Mr. Benay, Special Words of Remembrance were shared by Mary’s sister, Marilyn Sherman and longtime family friend, Ken Maskell.
Among the large delegations in attendance were representatives from the Abenaki Nation of Vermont led by Chief April St. Francis Merrill, A.N. Deringer, United Parcel Service, Northwestern Medical Center, Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Highgate and Swanton Town Offices, Highgate Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, Highgate Historical Society, Highgate Cemetery Commission, Highgate Elementary School, Northwest Supervisory Union Office of the Superintendent of Schools, IBM, Vermont Department of Corrections, Stein hour Café, Swanton Mobile, CPB Customs Cargo, Swanton Taxi, Vermont State Police, Livingston International, and local Avon Representatives.
Interment will take place in the spring at the Stewart-Pelkey Family lot in St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery in Highgate Falls.
HUBERT WILSON PAQUETTE, SR.
SWANTON - The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father John J. Meagher, SSE was the celebrant and homilist. Imelda and John Tougas served as Ministers of the Altar as well as Eucharistic Ministers. Music was provided by organist and soloist, Mary Jo Gillilan. Members of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St. Albans formed a guard of honor. Among the delegations in attendance were representatives from Missisquoi Valley Rescue, United States Postal Service, retired associates of the former General Electric Company and Prouty’s IGA, Ray’s Extruder Die Service and the parish communities of Nativity and St. Louis.
Interment followed in the Paquette family lot in St. Louis Roman Catholic Cemetery with Father Meagher reading the committal prayers. Full Military Honors were accorded the deceased by members of the Vermont Air National Guard, 158th Honor Guard Team. Officer in Charge was CMSGT Kenneth Johnson. Members of the firing party were MSG Chris Jarvis, TSG Craig Sanborn, TSG Erica Mercier, TSG Troy Cholewa, TSG Eric Evans and TSG Clifford Sterling. Bugler, TSG Clifford Sterling sounded Taps. The American flag, which draped the United States Army and World War II veterans casket, was folded by TSG Eric Evans and presented to Mr. Paquette’s wife Doris by CMSGT Kenneth Johnson.
ROSE A. RICHARD
ST. ALBANS - Mrs. Rose A. Richard, age 95, died Thursday morning, Feb. 9, 2006, in the Franklin County Rehab Center following a short illness. She was born in New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 1, 1911, daughter of the late Victor and Victoria (Ouimette) Langlois.
She was a graduate of Milton High School. Rose married Robert Richard, Dec. 24, 1938. Mr. Richard died June 10, 1976.
Rose was active with the Franklin County Senior Citizens and the Swanton Memorial Methodist Church. She wrote beautiful poems, was a wiz at Scrabble, crossword puzzles and an outstanding knitter. She enjoyed card games, especially “500” where her bid was always “No Trump.”
Her survivors include her five children: Janet Horican of Grand Isle and Florida, Robert Richard Jr. of Swanton, Howard Richard of St. Albans, Joyce and her husband, Fred Clark of St. Albans and Florida, Earl and his wife, Linda Richard of St. Albans; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, Rose was predeceased by her son, Edward Richard on Dec. 17, 1988; and her sister, Yvonne Langlois; and four brothers, Oscar, Raymond, Armand and Ernest Langlois.
Funeral services will be held this spring in the Brady & Levesque Chapel with Pastor Roland Ludlam, from Church of the Rock. The time and date will be announced prior to the services. Interment will be in the Richard family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Franklin County Senior Center at 75 Messenger St., St. Albans, 05478.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
WINSTON A. RYEA
ST. ALBANS - Mr. Winston A. Ryea, age 83, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2006, in the Haven Health Care Center following an extended illness.
He was born in Enosburg, Feb. 14, 1922, son of the late Ernest and Sarah (Guyette) Ryea.
Win served in the U.S. Navy for six years during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 1 of St. Albans. He was employed at H.W. Hungerford for over 40 years as a mechanic, service manager and retired as their parts manager.
Win is survived by two children: Jeffrey and his wife, Vicki Ryea of St. Albans, and Carol Wright of South Burlington; three step-sons: Michael and his wife, Marie Giroux of Colchester, Terrance and his wife, Debi Giroux of Arizona, David Giroux of St. Albans; six grandchildren: Connor Ryea, Isaac Ryea, Brent Giroux, Mechelle Giroux, Jacob Giroux and Allison Giroux; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Win was predeceased by his brother, Lyle Ryea; and two sisters, Veda Hefflon and Anna Turi.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Brady & Levesque Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home, 86 South Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Interment will be in the Ryea family lot in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
ROBERT HAYES VINCELETTE
Robert Hayes Vincelette, 83, son of Charles and Alma (Richard) Vincelette, passed away in New Pork Richey, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. He was born in St. Albans, Vt. on Sept. 9, 1922. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy where he was active in sports.
He was employed by the Central Vermont Railway for 27 years from 1941 to 1968 and the St. J. L. C. Railway in Morrisville for eight years and managed that railroad for five of those years. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged in 1945. He served with the 4th Marine Division and saw combat on the Pacific islands of Saipan, Tinian, Rio Namur and Iwo Jima. He was wounded on Iwo Jima and was returned to the United States where he was discharged.
He joined the American Legion Post 1 in St. Albans in December of 1945 and the 40/8 in 1956. He served on several committees at the Post, Department and National Levels. In 1971, he was elected Department Commander and in that year he started the Law & Order Cadet Training Program and attended nearly every graduation for many years. It was a program that he had very strong beliefs in. He held Life Memberships in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 758, Marine Corps League of Burlington, Disabled American Veterans, 4th Marine Division Assoc. Chapter 9 in Florida and Iwo Jima Survivors in Connecticut.
He took great pride in serving on the Economics Committee at the national level for the American Legion for 50 years and served as Vice Chairman for several years. His pet comment to other veterans was, “Don’t forget the widows and children.”
He is survived by his wife, Billie of New Port Richey, Fla.; sons: Robert Sr. and wife, Terry of Rosamond, Calif., Thomas and wife, Julie of Morrisville, Vt., Timothy and wife, Dolores of Essex Junction, Vt.; daughters: Patricia Hamely and husband, Ed of Morrisville, Vt., Nancy Covey and husband, Michael of Hudson, Fla., and Donna Houchins and husband, Darrell of Raineville, W.V.; a sister, Theresa Bedard and husband, Andre; an aunt, Marjorie V. Olio of St. Albans; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Banach of St. Albans; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Committal services were held on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Veterans Memorial National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. The services were conducted by a contingent of the 4th Division Marine Corps League and the American flag was presented to his wife, Billie, by the Marine Corps League officer in charge.
Donations may be made to the Law and Order Cadet Training Program at The American Legion, Department of Vermont, P.O. Box 396, Montpelier, Vt. 05601-0396.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mrs. Robert Vincelette, 7314 Daggett Terrace, New Port Richey, Fla., 34655-2522.
