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Eva Mary (Beshaw) Suggs

DATELINE: Enosburgh/Swanton

Eva M. Suggs, 88, a longtime resident of Brownway Residence facility in Enosburgh Falls, died late Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2008, in Northwestern Medical Center in Saint Albans after a long and courageous battle with failing health.

Eva was born in Alburgh on June 17, 1919. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Anna (LaPoint) Beshaw. Eva attended school in Alburg and married former Ward Washburn, who predeceased her. In 1970 she moved to North Carolina and married Frank Suggs, who predeceased. Eva was a home maker and for many years worked with her husband, Ward on a dairy farm in Alburgh.

Eva is survived by her sisters, Anna James of Colchester, Joyce and her husband Lyle Shepard, of Starksboro, Hazel Langlois of Branford, CT, Theresa Beshaw of Burlington, a sister-in-law, Irene Beshaw of Essex Junction a daughter-in-law, Aileen Washburn, a granddaughter, Michele and her husband, Shawn Willard both of Alburgh, two great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Eva was predeceased by her parents, a son, Lawrence, a daughter, Shirley, brothers, Roy, Fred, Arthur and Charles Beshaw and sisters, Elizabeth Rochon and Dorothy Babin of Milton.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue Swanton. Father Maurice U. Boucher, former pastor of Saint Amadeus Church in Alburg and Saint Joseph Mission in Isle La Motte will officiate. In keeping with Eva’s wishes there will be no calling hours and a private interment will take place at the convenience of the Beshaw family in the Bush cemetery in Alburgh.

Gifts in Eva’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Kevin Kenneth Taylor

DATELINE: Swanton

Kevin K. Taylor, 27, a lifelong resident of this community, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 15, 2008 as the result of a car accident in Swanton.

Born in St. Albans, March 16, 1981, the son of Gary and Priscilla (Baldwin) Taylor, Kevin attended Swanton elementary schools and was a 1999 graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School where he was a 1st baseman on the baseball team. As a young boy he also played baseball with the Swanton Recreation Department Little League and later with the Babe Ruth league.

Kevin was currently associated with Barry Callebaut in St. Albans. Prior to his employment there he had worked at Husky Corp. in Milton, Champlain Cable in Colchester and Vermont Precision Tool in Swanton.

Kevin loved and enjoyed life to the fullest. In his spare time he liked to hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends. Kevin was always the life of the party.

In addition to his parents Priscilla and Gary of West Swanton, Kevin is survived by his sister Kristy and her fiancée, Jason Benjamin and their two children, Dalton and Kassidy Benjamin, all of Swanton; his brother, Karl and his wife Heidi Taylor of Franklin; his paternal grandmother, Marjorie Taylor of Swanton; his maternal grandfather, Kenneth Baldwin of Swanton; many aunts, uncles and cousins; his special friend, Jamie Barney and her son Johnathan of Swanton and last but not least, his best friend, his black lab, Cole. Kevin was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Taylor; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Baldwin and by an aunt, Patricia Baldwin.

All of Kevin’s family, along with too many wonderful friends to mention, will miss him every day.

Friends and family are invited to share their thoughts and memories of Kevin at a Memorial Service and Celebration of his life which will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10 AM at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no public calling hours.

Gifts in Kevin’s memory may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 22, Swanton, 05488 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Matthew James Gardner

DATELINE: Saint Albans City

Matthew James Gardner, age 25 years, a resident of Barlow Street in Saint Albans City died early Wednesday morning, April 9, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington.

Born in Saint Albans on, April 16, 1982, he was the son of Cindy McNally and Robert G. Gardner. He attended Missisquoi Valley Union High School and for the past several years was a painter with Dick Leahy Painting.

Matt was as an avid outdoorsman who loved to ski and fish. He enjoyed playing his guitar and was also known as a computer wiz. He was considered by many as an excellent automotive mechanic and was always available in an emergency to repair someone’s car.

Matthew leaves his mother, Cindy McNally and companion Richard E. Leahy and his father, Robert G. Gardner and companion Donna Champagne all of Saint Albans; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Doris McNally of Lexington, KY; paternal grandmother, Lorraine Gardner of Saint Albans; two sisters, Kristen Major of Franklin, and Bobbi Jo Gardner of Saint Albans; a brother, Edward Major of Enosburg; aunts and uncles, Laurie Gage of Saint Albans, Heidi McNally and partner Jim Putnam of South Alburgh, Shirley “Bug” Gardner of Saint Albans, Arnold “Popeye” Gardner of Saint Albans, Matthew and Jennifer Watkins of Lexington, KY and Angela McNally Moury of Lexington, KY; special cousins and fishing buddies, Adam Hughes, Daniel Reynolds, James Gardner and “Little” Terry Gardner; his girlfriend, Michelle Robtoy of Sheldon. He also leaves many cousins and extended family.

Matt truly valued the time he spent with Dan and Sara Brown and Tim and Carrie Staples.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Margaret “Peggy” McArthur, paternal grandfather, Gerald Gardner and uncle, Terry Gardner.

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, (802-868-3331). The Reverend Herman Benjamin will officiate. Interment Services will follow in Saint Mary’s cemetery, Canada Street, Swanton. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Gifts in Matt’s memory may be made to the family at 42 Barlow Street, Saint Albans 05478.

Charlotte Marion (Currier) Clark

DATELINE: Swanton, Vermont

Mrs. Charlotte Marion (Currier) Clark, age 80 years, a resident of the Church Street School Apartments, died Monday evening, April 7, 2008, at the Northwestern Medical center in Saint Albans City.

Born in Vergennes, Vermont on, July 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late, Carl and Lena (Duplease) Currier. She was married to Lloyd E. Clark for 55 years until his death in 1999.

Mrs. Clark loved gardening and was famous for her homemade breads, especially her raisin bread. She will be remembered as a friend to everyone in the School Apartments on Church Street, especially beloved by her friends, Eva Boudreau and Rachel Martel. She was a member of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Mrs. Clark leaves her children, Lloyd L. Clark and wife Joan of Phoenix, MD, Veronica B. Johnston and husband Jerry of Highgate Falls, Leo E. Clark of Troy, NY, James A. Clark and wife Victoria of Delmar. NY and Charlaine J. Jones and husband Jerry of Hoosick Falls, NY; a brother, Donald Currier of Platte City, MO; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clark was predeceased by two sisters, Marlene Merrow and Elaine Grover.

A Memorial Service is being planned for late May and will be announced at a later date. Father Benedict C. Kiely will officiate. The family requests that in lieu of flowers gifts in Mrs. Clark’s memory be made to, The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in care of, Father Benedict C. Kiely, 65 Canada Street, Swanton 05488 or to the, Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, Saint Albans 05478.

Lucille (Bourgeois) Fortuna

WATERBURY/BURLINGTON -

Lucille (Bourgeois) Fortuna finished her journey April 4, 2008, at Birchwood Terrace surrounded by her children Cara, Patricia, and David.

She was born October 6, 1925, in Swanton, Vermont, the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Ouimette) Bourgeois. She graduated from St. Ann’s Academy on June 15, 1943, and the Bishop DeGoesbriand School of Nursing on June 10, 1947, where she was an auxiliary member of the Army Nurse Corps.

On July 18, 1949, Lucille married Peter Fortuna, son of Luigi Fortuna and Caterina LaBella. Lucille practiced nursing at both St. Albans and Kerbs Memorial Hospitals in St. Albans, Vermont from 1947 to 1959. Along with being a full time Mom, Lucille worked at Farrington’s Florist and Greenhouse on North Avenue in Burlington from the 1960s to the 1980s. She loved the interaction with people: especially at holiday time, working with flowers and plants, and spending time with her good friend Sandy Farrington. In the late 1980s, Lucille took great pride in becoming a grandmother and providing daycare for two of her grandchildren until 2000. In 2003, Lucille retired to reside with her Daughter Cara, son-in-law Gary, and her grandson Ethan in Waterbury Center, Vermont. She enjoyed watching the beautiful sunsets over Camels Hump, migrating birds, deer, and being with her family.

Lucille was predeceased by her husband Peter Fortuna January 3, 1984, and a daughter Gail (Fortuna) Cote on July 23, 2004. She is survived by her son and three daughters, David Fortuna of Richmond, Vermont; Patricia and Peter Koledo of Richmond, Vermont; Cara and Gary Griswold of Waterbury Center, Vermont; and Cheryle and Jeff Jimmo of Burlington, Vermont. Her Grandchildren, Ethan Griswold of Waterbury Center, Vermont; Christie Cote of Saco, Maine; Roxy Jimmo and Jillian Jimmo of Allston, Mass., And of course, her special sister and brother-in-law Elaine and Francis L’Esperance and their family, all of Swanton, Vermont. Lucille is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances

Villemaire of Winooski, Vermont and her family; Mrs. Nancy Raine of Frankfort, Kentucky and her family, and also the familes of John and Anna DePaul of Winooski, Vermont, and James and Louise Fortuna of Jacksonville, Florida.

Lucille requests that special thanks be given to Cara, Gary, David, Patricia, Pete, Ethan, and Christie for the love, joy, and consideration given her. “Everything can be replaced except time”.

Lucille’s indomitable spirit, joyous laugh, giving nature, and nurturing soul will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Per Lucille’s request, donations may be made in her name to the Ronald McDonald House.

A Memorial Service for the family will be held at The Louisa Howard Chapel, Burlington, Vermont, followed by internment services at St. Mary’s cemetery, Swanton, Vermont.

“Lucy’s” (“Red’s”) family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to everyone at Birchwood Terrace, Dr. Frank Landry, and Rosemary Dale, ANP for recognizing and loving Lucy’s adoring and fun-loving spirit. Arrangements are under the direction to The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton 05488.

Rosanna “Rose” Tremblay Ouimette

DATELINE: Alburgh/Swanton

Rosanna “Rose” Tremblay Ouimette, 67, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Haven Health Center in St. Albans, VT. Rose was the youngest of the nine children born to the late Joseph and Mattie (Boucher) Tremblay on March 23, 1941.

Rose was a graduate of Alburgh High School and Sheldon School of Cosmetology in Burlington. She was a beautician for over 42 years in Swanton owning Rose Beauty Salon.

Rose was predeceased by her husband of over 42 years, John in August of 1998. John was employed by Sheridan Iron and Harris Bindery in Champlain, NY for over 22 years. For over 11 years John and Alan ran a private farm feed trucking company. Alan continues to run the trucking company today.

Among her many activities, the most important of which was caring for her family and being in charge of all family gatherings, Rose loved fishing with her grandson, Cody, gardening and keeping raspberries and doing crafts and woodworking which she enjoyed for many years with her husband John. Rose also loved to cook and made thousand of delicious pies for her family and for the restaurants they operated; Murphy’s in Swanton and later at Kaye’s Restaurant in Alburgh. Rose was a member of St. Amadeus Church in Alburgh and of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton

She is survived by her son, Alan John Ouimette and her grandson, ‘THE LOVE OF HER LIFE’, Cody Alan Ouimette and his mother, Sally Sprague all of Alburgh. She is also survived by a “second son”, Todd Parah of Swanton.

The Tremblay family moved to Alburgh from Quebec in 1918. Shortly after the move they purchased a farm which remains the family farm today. Leona (deceased) the eldest child, helped raise the younger family members. Omer, the second child, and Andrew, the fourth child, worked the family farm beginning at ages 15 and 11, while their father continued working for the Canadian National Railroad. Omer later worked for the Canadian National and Central Vermont Railways. Andrew continued to work the farm until his retirement. The third child was Gerald (deceased) who contracted polio at age of 3. He was a gifted carver and woodworker. Gerald was noted for his hand carved decoys and birds which he sold to local residents and Macy’s in New York City. Today his carvings are collector’s Items. In addition to carving, he made crutches which he sold to medical institutions. He was also a self-employed carpenter.

Clement was the fifth child. He helped out on the farm and continues to run it today. In addition, he was employed by the Central Vermont Railway and the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier.

Laura was the sixth child. She helped on the farm over the years and is a homemaker for the family today.

Paul was the seventh child. Paul passed away at the age of 10.

Philip was the eighth child. Phil served with the U.S. Army. He also helped out on the farm and was employed by the Central Vermont Railway. Phil has been an accomplished carpenter for many years, living in Colchester with his wife Sallye. Rose is survived by a niece Joan and her husband Ron Whitesell of Alburgh and a nephew Jason Tremblay and his wife Lori and son Liam of Montpelier.

Additional survivors include a sister-in-law Shirley Rushlow and her husband Kenneth of Swanton. Shirley has worked in the nursing field all her life; a niece Penny and her husband Robert Pike and son Bobby Jr. of Swanton. Penny is the Administrator of Haven Health Care and Bobby Jr. is a freshman at Castleton College; a nephew Ricky Rushlow and son Justin and wife Katie of Swanton. Justin is a truck driver now after spending many years riding with his Uncle John; a nephew John Rushlow and his wife Pat and daughter Carissa of Highgate. John has worked in machine shops for many years; a sister-in-law Janice Ouimette of Florida; a nephew Ron and his wife Lisa Ouimette and their children Nathan and Emily of Swanton; a nephew James Ouimette; a nephew John Ouimette and his wife Sue and family of Georgia; a niece Lisa Ouimette and her son Jason of St. Albans and a niece Nancy and her husband Greg Beisbier and children Jack, Julia and Lauren of Texas.

Rose also leaves many wonderful, lifelong friends.

Private funeral and interment services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Gifts in Rose’s memory may be made to the Alburgh Elementary School, 14 N. Main St., Alburgh VT 05440 or to the Alburgh Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Alburgh, VT 05440.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, Swanton, (802-868-3331).

Jeanne M. Yandow

DATELINE: Swanton / Saint Albans

Mrs. Jeanne M. Yandow, age 94 years, died at her Maquam Shore residence in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Born in Kate-Vale, Quebec Canada on July 23, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Evarist and Cordelia (Langlois) Pouliot. On May 12, 1936 she was married to Isadore Yandow and together they owned and operated a diary farm in the Saint Albans area for many years. Mr. Yandow predeceased her on July 4, 1999.

A very devout and holy woman Mrs. Yandow was a longtime parishioner of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in Saint Albans and more recently The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton. She regularly attended Daily Mass and belonged to the Ladies of Saint Anne.

Mrs. Yandow loved gardening and enjoyed putting up the fruits of her harvest. She also spent many hours hand stitching beautiful blankets for newborn babies, something which she considered a real ministry in her life.

She leaves nine sons and five daughters and their spouses, Muriel Yandow, Cleo and Cookie, Roy and Betty, Andy and Jackie, Ted and Mary, Lauriette and John Winters, Dennis and Carol, Marc and Rachel, Rosemarie and Glen Wright, James, Roby and Paula, Amy and Greg Zygmont, and Jon and Lise and Lise Morrison; two sisters, Corinne Catella of Jericho and Sister Emerencienna of Ocarm, Kearney, Nebraska; 42 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. from, The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St. Swanton. Fr. Benedict C. Kiely will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Yandow family lot in Saint Mary’s cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, (802-868-3331), on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Mrs. Yandow’s memory may be made to the, Basic Education Fund for children in the Congo in care of Father Daniel Lokanga, Holy Angels Rectory, 246 Lake St. St. Albans 05478

Clement C. “Jack” Hamelle

DATELINE: Swanton/Burlington

Clement C. “Jack” Hamelle, 79, a resident of Swanton for the past 23 years and prior to that of Burlington and Westford, died Monday evening, March 24, 2008 at the Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans following a long illness.

Born in Burlington January 27, 1929 the son of Clement Gregory and Helen (Turner) Hamelle, Jack was a graduate of Cathedral High School and attended St. Michael’s College. On August 7, 1950, he married the former Barbara Irene Bruce who survives him.

Jack will be remembered for his vision and entrepreneurial spirit in business. After attending St. Michael’s he began his long career in retail when he joined the staff of his father’s store, Shepard and Hamelle on Church Street in Burlington. He later assumed ownership of the well known men’s shop and ran it for many years until he sold it in 1978. Among his many other business ventures, Jack owned the Children’s Shop, also on Church St., and was the creator and co-owner of Jeans North, one of the country’s first jean boutiques with several locations in Vermont and New York. He served on the board of directors of the National Assn. of Menswear Buyers, was President of the Champlain Valley Assn. of Retarded Citizens in 1968 and was a member of the Elks Club and the Ethan Allen Club, both of Burlington. During his years in Swanton, Jack was a communicant of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

An outdoor enthusiast, Jack was an excellent skier, enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time on Lake Champlain. He enjoyed preparing gourmet meals for his friends and family.

Over the past twenty years having developed a passion for antiques, Jack had become an avid collector and dealer of antique postcards.

In addition to his devoted wife, Barbara, Jack leaves four daughters and three sons-in-law; Kathleen Suzanne and Stephen Ferland of N. Andover, MA, Debra Anne and Karl Zielinski of Manchester, CT, Linda Jane and Walter J. Rayta III of S. Burlington and Susan Joan Hamelle of Milton and three grandchildren; Lauren Ferland of Malden, MA, Christopher Ferland of Derry, NH, and Krista Zielinski of Swanzey, NH. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his grandson, Adam Zielinski in 2002.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11AM from the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Swanton. The celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Charles H. Ranges, SSE. Interment will follow in the family lot in Resurrection Park cemetery in S. Burlington. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Friday morning, prior to the funeral from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Gifts in Jack’ memory may be made to Howard Center for Human Services, 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

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