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CARLTON EVERETT CHAMPAGNE
LIME KILN ROAD, HIGHGATE SPRINGS - Mr. Carlton Everett Champagne, age 73, a lifelong resident of this community died peacefully Friday afternoon, July 28, 2006, in his residence with family by his side.
Born at home in Highgate Springs on Oct. 29, 1932, he was the son of the late Earl and Alice (Drew) Champagne. He received his education through the Highgate School District and graduated from the former Highgate High School. On March 31, 1962, he was married to the former Beverly Moore, who survives him.
Carlton was associated for 30 years as a mechanic with the former A. G. Anderson Concrete Company. However, he was best known for the small engine repair business he operated for many years out of the garage at his home in Highgate Springs. When the doors opened the community would flock to Carlton's garage, not much work was done but everyone had lots of fun. Carlton enjoyed raising cats and had a special devotion for his feline companion Bullet. He also had a great admiration for all young people and greatly enjoyed the time he was able to spend duck hunting.
In addition to his wife Bev of nearly 44 years, Carlton leaves three daughters, Kathy Lemoine and her husband, Scott of Highgate Springs, Karen Champagne and her companion, Dobie Brace of Swanton, Jessica and a great-grandson, Jaedyn, who was the 'love of his life' both of Highgate Springs; a step son, Charlie Robinson and his wife, Shirley; and a step grandson, Samuel Robinson, all of Abbotsford, British Columbia; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents Carlton was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Mabel Champagne; a step sister, Arlene Parizo; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margo and Brian Harris and Gramma Moore.
Carlton's family wishes to give special thanks to all the loving friends and neighbors in and around the Highgate Springs area and especially Deb Currier, R.N. from Franklin County Home Health Agency for all the love, care and concern shown to Carlton over the past several weeks.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, 2006, at 7 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. The Reverend Reid D. Farrell, Rector of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will officiate.
A Bereavement Luncheon will be served for family and friends following the service at the Abenaki Tribal Headquarters located at 100 Grand Ave. (across the street from the funeral home) in Swanton Village. Private interment will take place later at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the hour of the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers gifts in Carlton's memory be made to an Education Fund established by Carlton for his great-grandson, Jaedyn, in care of the family at 42 Lime Kiln Road, Swanton 05488; or to the Make A Wish Foundation of Vermont, 100 Dorset St., South Burlington 05403.
THELMA G. PION
FAIRFIELD l Mrs. Thelma G. Pion, age 78, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2006, in the Northwestern Medical Center, following a brief illness. Thelma was born in Fairfield, Aug. 21, 1927, daughter of the late Milford and Melvina (St. Germain) Pelkey. She married Romeo R. Pion, June 4, 1949.
Thelma was on the wait staff at the Cornerstone Restaurant for several years. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church and a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 321, of St. Albans.
Her survivors include her husband of over 56 years, Romeo of Fairfield; her sister, Shirley Varriole of Riverview, Fla.; her brothers and their spouses, Philip and Katherine Pelkey of Jericho, Richard and Barbara Pelkey of Georgia; her brother-in-law, John Minor of St. Albans; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Irene Minor; and her niece, Patricia Pelkey.
Graveside committal and interment services at the time of her funeral were delayed due to ground conditions. They will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Father Leonidas Laroche will officiate.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
ROGER WILLIAM CHASE
NORTH CAMBRIDGE - Roger William Chase, age 76, a lifelong resident of North Cambridge, was taken in the arms of the good Lord at his home as he rested peacefully in his favorite rocking chair and quietly went to sleep on Friday, July 28, 2006. He was born in North Cambridge, Vt., Nov. 5, 1929, son of the late Clifford H. and Doris (Corey) Chase.
He was a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of 1948. Following graduation he worked with his father on the family farm. In 1965 he started employment with IBM retiring in 1988. He continued retirement collecting guns and operating Chase Gun Shop, which he established in 1951. Roger was an avid trapper, hunter and woodsman. He was a dedicated father and friend and will be tremendously missed by all of those who had the true pleasure to know him.
He is survived by two children, a son, Duane E. Chase of Jeffersonville, and a daughter, Elizabeth Chase of Brandon, Fla.; as well as the children's mother, Theresa Dashno of Riverview, Fla. He was also predeceased by a sister, Meridith Chase; and an infant brother.
Visiting Hours will be held at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home Fairfax chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006. There will be no funeral services. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Roger's memory may be made to Copley Hospital Foundation, 528 Washington Highway Morrisville, Vt. 05661; or Cambridge Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 431, Jeffersonville, Vt. 05464.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman of the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
PETER GUY SHONIO
BURLINGTON l Peter Guy Shonio, 66, died early Saturday morning,
July 29, 2006.
Peter was born in Jericho on Aug. 31, 1939, the son of Guy and Evva
(Gibbs) Shonio. He graduated from High School in Stowe and from Champlain College in Burlington with a degree in Accounting.
On May 21, 1966, Peter married Barbara Lemery in Stowe. Peter and Barbara lived for over 33 years in Milton before moving to Burlington. Barbara died on Feb. 6, 2000.
On Sept. 9, 2000, Peter was united in Civil Union to Lawrence Saltus.
In addition to his partner Lawrence, he is survived by his daughter, Melody Bundy and her husband, Ronald of St. Albans; by his stepchildren, Joyce Anderson and her husband Kevin, Jeannette Ryan and her husband, Michael, and Lawrence Saltus Jr., all of Crown Point, N.Y.; by his grandchildren, Stacie Bundy of South Carolina, and William and Laurie Caron and Autumn Ryan, all of Crown Point. Peter is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Harold Shonio and his wife, Pat of Morrisville, Sally Percy and her husband, Dana of Stowe, Marten Shonio and his wife, Barbara of Stowe and Judy Demeritt and her husband, David of Morrisville; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother, Raymond Shonio.
Peter was employed as an accountant for Healthco from 1960 to 1982, when he retired due to his muscular dystrophy.
He always enjoyed playing cards and board games, and visiting family and friends when he was able to. He loved to crochet, embroider and do counted cross stitch. He also enjoyed playing the organ and singing hymns. In his later years, he could always be found on his computer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery in Milton.
Memorials in Peter's name may be made to the MDA, East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85718.
Visiting hours will be on Monday, July 31, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
LYLE L. 'SHAG' FULLER
RICHFORD l Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, 2006, at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. Stories and remembrances were shared by those in attendance. Interment took place on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Richford Center Cemetery. Full military honors were accorded by the Vermont National Guard with the American flag presented to Shag's longtime companion, Bonnie Ellis. The urn bearer was Shag's nephew, Michael Fuller.
Spears Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
RUTH HISLOP STEVENSON
Mrs. Ruth Hislop Stevenson passed away peacefully at the B.M.P. Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec, on July 26, 2006, at 97 years of age. She was a lifetime resident of Clarenceville.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Stevenson. She leaves to mourn, her son Lynn (Mildred); three grandchildren, Carol (Steven), Allen (Colette) and Janice; three great-grandchildren, Ralph, Mary-Anne and Lorne; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Resting at the Dion Funeral Home, 215 River St. Bedford, Qc. (450-248-2911). Visitation will be today (July 28) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on the day of the funeral from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Wesley United Church in Clarenceville on Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Clarenceville Protestant Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.M.P Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Bernard Raymond and his medical staff for the care given to Mrs Stevenson.
STUART H. CLOW
ST. ALBANS - Funeral services for Stuart H. Clow, who passed away on July 23, 2006, were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Trinity Presbyterian Church on South Main Street with the Pastor Robert Bjerkaas officiating. Music was by William Weber and the ushers were Robert Burns and Shane Vincellette.
In attendance were representatives of the 'Grandmas and Grandpas' singing group, the Old Foundry Restaurant, Office Quarters, Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, St. Albans Senior Center, Cross Consulting Engineers, Bank Street and Stevens Avenue neighbors, and the Trinity Presbyterian Church family.
Casketbearers were all grandsons, Jason Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter, Daniel Burtis, Michael Burtis, Christopher Burtis, Bryan Burtis, Nicolas Burtis, Bryce Watkins, and Grant Watkins.
Interment followed in the family lot at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Bjerkaas conducting a committal service. The Heald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
WAYNE CARL GOULD, SR.
ALBURGH - Funeral Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home. Father Maurice U. Boucher, SSE pastor of St. Amadeus Roman Catholic Parish, Alburgh and St. Joseph's Mission, Isle La Motte officiated. Assisting was Father Joseph B. Mukasa, a priest from Uganda currently visiting with St. Mary's Mission Center in Champlain, N.Y. Special Words of Remembrance were shared by longtime family friend and baseball coach, Herbie Pearo.
Among the delegations in attendance were representatives from the Abenaki Circle of Courage Youth Program, Poissant Auto as well as many Champlain Street friends and neighbors.
Interment followed in the Gould family lot in Riverside Cemetery with Father Boucher assisted by Father Mukasa reading the committal prayers. The bearers were Andrew Curtis, Chris Magin, David Mangan, Tom Shedrick, Tim Tatro and Casey LaPlante.
Following The Prayers of Committal a Bereavement Luncheon was served for family and friends in the St. Amadeus Parish Center hosted by Maurice Gauthier.
JAMES HERMAN TERRELL
Louisiana / FAIRFAX - James Herman Terrell, age 72, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006, in Louisiana after a long illness. James was born June 8, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Charles and Irene (Davignon) Terrell.
He served his country well as a member of the United States Navy on the USS Intrepid during the Korean War. In September 1983 he married Sara Wells. He was employed as a cross-country tractor trailer driver. He and his former wife Sara had resided in Fairfax, Vt. and James had been a dedicated and valued member of Fairfax Rescue for a number of years. He also served on the Fanwood New Jersey Fire and Rescue Squad for 17 years.
He is survived by his former wife, Sara; his two daughters, Cora Gardner and her husband, John of Bossier City, La., Kathy Roach and her husband, Gene of Doyline, La.; one brother, Frank Terrell and his wife, Nina of Haughton, La.; one sister, Marguerite Terrell of Hawaii; three grandchildren, Amy, Kimberly and Chad; two great-grandchildren, Kambry and Hunter; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2006, in St. Luke's Catholic Church, Fairfax, Vt. at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in James's memory to Fairfax Rescue, P.O. Box 428, Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman, A. W. Rich Funeral Home l Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt. 05454.
ARTHUR T. QUILLIAM
ST. ALBANS - Arthur T. Quilliam, age 67, died Monday, July 24, 2006, in the Franklin County Rehab Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in St. Albans, March 2, 1939, son of the late Thomas A. and Antoinette (DuBois) Quilliam. He was a subcontractor for numerous companies to include IBM, Vermont Yankee and he also worked in manufacturing at H.P. Hood.
He is survived by his daughter, Stacy Bates and her husband Rene, and his son, Glenn Quilliam, all of St. Albans; two granddaughters, Kailey and Grace Bates; two brothers, Donald Quilliam of Agawam, Mass. and Fred Quilliam and his wife, Loretta of St. Albans; two sisters, Fredericka Chugg and Jane Barney of Burlington; and a special friend, Sue Brunet; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and sister, Mary Ellen Quilliam in 2003.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., St. Albans, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vt. 05495.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
ROSE C. (AMALFITANO) DESANTIS
CAMBRIDGE - Rose Catherine (Amalfitano) DeSantis, age 74, passed away Monday, July 24, 2006, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born on Nov. 9, 1931, in Chester, Pa., daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Foltz) Amalfitano. She was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1950.
Rose married Frank J. DeSantis Sr. in 1962. Frank predeceased her on Feb. 26, 1981. Rose traveled extensively around the United States following Frank's passing and also worked for several insurance firms as an administrator over the years retiring from KT&D Insurance group of Wilmington Delaware in 1999. Following retirement Rose moved to Vermont to enjoy Vermont's serene green mountain views from her sons home on Bartlett Hill in Cambridge. She remained active even during retirement supporting area churches, working with the 'Abby Group' at the Cambridge Elementary School and always looked forward to special lunches with her lady friends of the community.
She was a spirited fan and devoted follower of the Philadelphia Flyers hockey games as well as the Philadelphia Eagles football games. In her quiet times Rose enjoyed writing and reading from Bible study verses. She was a loving wife, mother and unconditionally loving grandmother never missing a moment of the special times in her families lives. Rose will be greatly missed by her family and all of those who had the true pleasure to know and love her.
Rose is survived by her three sons, Paul Harris of Clayton, Del., Steven Amalfitano and Kelly Hobbs of Texas, Frank DeSantis Jr. and Jeannie Roe of Wilmington, Del.; one sister, Margaret Holcombe and her husband, Charles of Wilmington, Del.; six grandchildren, Gabrielle, Nicholas, Frankie, Steven Jr., Joey and Becky; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by her brother, Paul Amalfitano; and a daughter-in-law, Arda Harris.
There will be no visiting hours. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the Second Congregational Church of Jeffersonville with Reverend Peggy Tooker officiating. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rose's memory to Second Congregational Church of Jeffersonville c/o Andrea Parker, P.O. Box 188, Jeffersonville, Vt. 05464.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman of the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax, Vt.
RON CUTTING
FAIRFAX - A largely attended funeral service was held for Ron Cutting, Friday, July 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. in The United Church of Fairfax with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Special musical selections including 'In The Arms of an Angel, ' 'Wind Beneath My Wings, ' 'Proud To Be An American' and 'Goodbye My Friend' were offered by vocalist, soloist and guitarist Harmony Markey.
Loving memories and words of remembrance were shared with all by the many family and friends attending. Delegations were present from Green Mountain Post 1 American Legion of St. Albans, International Business Machines of Essex Junction and Haven Health Care of St. Albans.
Son James Cutting and daughter Lynn Orton affectionately closed the hearse door together for their Dad while the American Legion honor guard stood at attention close by and the funeral procession then continued to the family lot at St. Luke Cemetery. Committal prayers were offered by Rev. Elizabeth Griffin and full military honors were accorded the U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran.
The United States flag was presented to Ron's widow by Captain Marc Orton of the United States Air Force. The pall bearers then respectfully and lovingly placed their white dress gloves and red boutonniere roses individually on Ron's casket for burial. Harmony Markey sang 'Proud To Be An American.' A reception then followed at the family's home in Buck Hollow.
Bearers were Dan Dion, Les Moore, Chris Lyon, Jeff Clokey, Emmanuel Demebele, Marc Orton, and Andrew Guskey. Honorary Bearers were Karen MacDonald, Kim Demebele and Deb Irish.
Arrangements were under the direction of John D. Workman of the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.
