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David Clinton Graveline
David Clinton Graveline, 52, of Newport died suddenly February 19, 2010, at home.
Mr. Graveline was born June 15, 1957, in Newport, a son of Norman Graveline and Ellen (Fairbrother) Graveline.
He graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport in 1976. He was part of the family business, Graveline’s Marina, located at Farrant’s Point for many years. He was employed by the city of Newport and Columbia Forests Products for several years.
He was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. He loved to snowmobile and ride motorcycles. He loved his beloved cat Goldie and many other animals.
He is survived by two children, Jennifer Deyo and her husband, Zachary, of Orleans and David Nelson; by his parents: his mother, Ellen Faribrother Graveline of Newport, his father Norman Graveline, and his stepmother Simone Graveline of Newport; by two brothers, James Graveline and his wife, Marie, of Concord and Duane Graveline and his wife, Jean, of Derby; by his niece Jaime Collins and her husband, Travis; by stepnieces and stepnephews: Paul of Charlotte, North Carolina, John of Derby Line, and Matthew McVeigh of Derby; by great-niece Olivia Joy Collins; by a special friend, Delores; by his aunt Nancy McGivern of Westfield; by his uncle Dr. Duane E. Graveline and his wife, Suzanne, of Merritt Island, Florida; by his stepsister Monique Lanoue; and by his stepbrothers Bernie and Patrick Lanoue. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Edgar Graveline, Tina Graveline Hummers, and Marion and Clinton Fairbrother.
Funeral services were held February 22 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Graveline’s memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Silas Milo Houghton Jr.
Silas Milo Houghton Jr., 83, died peacefully at his home on Lake Salem in Derby on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. His beloved caregiver and dear friend, Barbara Norton, held his hand as he died.
Mr. Houghton was born in Lyndon on August 8, 1926, to Silas Milo Houghton Sr. and Mary (Davidson) Houghton.
He attended the Red Village School, a one-room schoolhouse, and Lyndon Institute.
After graduation he joined the Navy and served until the end of World War II.
He met his first wife, Pearl M. Day of Newport, while she attended Lyndon State Teachers College. They were married
on Christmas Eve in 1945.
In 1948 he and his wife made their home on the shore of Lake Salem in Derby, a place they loved and where he requested that he spend his last days.
When first married
he worked for a year as both a farmhand and gas station attendant in Derby Line. He joined Butterfields Division of Litton Industries in 1947. He began as a machine operator and retired in 1967 as plant manager. In the inaugural year of North Country Union High School, he taught machine shop and mechanical drawing in the vocational education department.
After 26 years of marriage, Pearl Houghton died in 1972.
After her death, he left North Country to become a full-time, dorm-residing, 46-year-old student at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, where he earned an associate’s degree in civil engineering with honors in 1975. He returned to North Country’s vocational education department.
In 1978, while teaching, he attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a bachelor of arts in education.
He met his second wife, Deane (Moore) Hamilton, at North Country; they were married
in 1979.
He retired as director of vocational education in 1988.
After 25 years of marriage, Deane predeceased him in 2004. After her death, he said that he had been blessed to have been married
to two of the most wonderful women in the world.
He was generous with his time, serving as a literacy volunteer in the prison system, a guardian ad litem, a volunteer at the United Church of Newport food shelf, and an enthusiastic supporter of the Area Agency on Aging in Newport. He was a member of the Derby Lions Club, serving as president for several years.
He was once a hunter and became a guy who loved to walk in the woods in deer season while carrying a rifle. As a younger man he enjoyed curling and water-skiing, and he was quite the ping pong player. He loved to fish, canoe, kayak, and hike, and he was a prodigious organic gardener.
After he retired he made high-quality furniture for Deane and their children. For several years he operated his own maple sugarhouse in Lyndon on land he inherited from his parents.
He enjoyed travel, politics, playing bridge, chopping wood, and driving his tractor.
He was a lifelong resident of Vermont and a great storyteller who could tell a joke with what can only be characterized as a Vermont sensibility.
He is survived by his daughters M. Leslie Klisz and her husband, Stephen, of Marcellus, New York, and Carolyn Houghton and her husband, David Sodano, of Medford, Massachusetts; by his grandson Jeffrey Klisz of Marcellus; by his sister Carolyn Johnson and her husband, Ted, of Ascutney; by his brothers Walter “Joe” and his wife, Ruth, and Nathan and his wife, Fran, of Lyndonville; by stepchildren: Frank and John Hamilton and Linda Oliver; by nieces: Judy Block, Vicky O’Keefe, Robin Hartsock, Alison Raymond, Carmen Houghton, and Margaret Streeter; by nephews: Burkett, Bruce, and Brian Houghton and Howard and Jonathan Day; by many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews; by step grandchildren: Douglas, Andrew and Peter Oliver, Cory Whelihan, and Scott, Reese, Ruth, Troy, and Ben Hamilton; by many treasured great-grandchildren; and by his dear friend, Ingrid Christman. His niece Penelope (Day) Yakubek and nephew Silas Houghton predeceased him.
A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at the United Church of Newport February 20.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Newport food shelf or the Salvation Army.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
William Ross Lockwood
William Ross Lockwood, 85, of Westmore died February 17, 2010, in Barton, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Lockwood was born June 5, 1924, in Springfield, a son of Dexter and Alice (Ross) Lockwood.
On June 12, 1943, he married
Willie Mae Connelly, who survives him.
He entered the United States Air Force, and he served his country during World War II. He was a master electrician for Ethan Allen and factories in Springfield.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton and American Legion Post 23 of Orleans. He was a 49-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
His hobbies included fishing and boating.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Lockwood, of Barton; by two daughters, Betsy Victoria Lockwood Fecteau of Holland and Linda Lockwood of Westmore; by grandchildren: Corena Mae Parenteau, Raymond Paul Parenteau and his wife, Linda, Scott Dexter Parenteau, Linda Claire Parenteau, Michael Scheidt and his wife, Gigi, Steven Scheidt and his wife, Beverly, and James Hamel and his wife, Tina; by great-grandchildren: A.J., Skye, Jade, Abbey, Casey, Steven, Jason, Michael, Konnor, Kristan, and Ponette; by four great-great-grandchildren; by his brother Dexter Bates Lockwood and his wife, Evelyn, of Proctor; by his sister Eris Lennerton of Burlington, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held February 22 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Lakeside cemetery in Westmore with full military honors.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lockwood’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont 05641-4124.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Roland E. Coderre Sr.
Roland E. Coderre Sr., 46, of Lowell died peacefully March 23, 2010, in Newport.
He was born June 19, 1963, in Newport, a son of Donald Coderre Sr. and the late Jeannette (Arel) Coderre.
On June 21, 2009, he married
Kellie Tenney who survives him.
Mr. Coderre enjoyed making furniture and various craft items out of wood. He liked to fish when he was in good health, and he always enjoyed being a farmer and the work that went with the job. He was also the person who others could turn to for help, and they knew that he would give them a hand. He was a strong-willed man who fought COPD for several years and worked as long as possible.
He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Kellie Coderre, of Lowell; his children: Roland Coderre Jr. of North Troy, Tonya Coderre of Newport, Dillon, Christopher and Katie, all of Lowell; a granddaughter, Krystal Valenti; by his father, Donald Coderre Sr. and his companion, Victoria Pierce, of Lowell; a brother, Donald Coderre Jr., and his wife, Ellen, of Florida; two sisters: Yvette and her husband, Derick, of Florida, and Anita and her husband, Brian, of Irasburg; his ex-wife, Kathy Coderre, of Lowell; and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother, Jeannette Coderre.
Funeral services were held at a Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on March 26 with the Reverend David Lisner officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family for the children’s education in care of Kellie Coderre, 365 Irish Hill Road, Lowell, Vermont 05847.
Arrangements by the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Sandra Corliss
Sandra M. Corliss, 58, of Granby died peacefully with her family by her side on March 24, 2010, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
She was born July 30, 1951, in Irasburg, a daughter of Earl and Mae (Simino) Snyder.
In 1969 she graduated from Lake Region Union High School.
She worked for several years at Hitchner Manufacturing in Littleton, New Hampshire, as an X-ray technician, checking parts for defects. She also worked for Lydall Industries in St. Johnsbury, the Wooden Horse in St. Johnsbury, Quality Control Stitching in St. Johnsbury, Newport Plastics, and Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.
Motorcycling with her husband, Bob “Moose” Corliss, feeding and watching wild birds, family gatherings, and spending time with her grandchildren brought her much pleasure.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Corliss, of Granby; two sons, Edward Boutah of Barton, and John Boutah and his wife, Karen, of Passumpsic; five grandchildren, Tyler, Jaidhe, Skye, Brandon, and Marissa Mae; two sisters, Louise Duquette and her husband, Roger, of Irasburg, and Carol Stoddard and her husband, Donald, of Barton; nieces, nephews, and many close friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and her second husband, Peter Quirion, in 1986.
Funeral services were held March 26 at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Reverend Tim Pittman officiating. Burial will be in the West Charleston cemetery at a later date.
Donations made in her memory may be directed to Caledonia Home Health Inc., 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Arrengements are by the Guibord Funeral Home.
Stephen G. Grant
Stephen G. Grant, 56, of Brownington and formerly of Bridgeton, New Jersey, died March 22, 2010, at his home following a three-month battle with cancer.
He was born May 20, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Robert H. Grant Sr. and Chrystal (Geiter) Grant.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Yahrling) Grant; his daughter Corrine E. Grant of Quinton, New Jersey; and his son Michael S. Grant of Montclair, New Jersey. He is also survived by his father, Robert H. Grant Sr., of Carney’s Point, New Jersey; and brothers Harry G. Grant of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Robert H. Grant Jr. and his wife, Pamela, of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, and Richard A. Grant and his wife, Patricia, of Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
His mother predeceased him in 2008.
He graduated from Penns Grove High School in Carney’s Point, New Jersey, in 1971. He earned a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1976.
He worked as a pharmacist for Cumberland County, New Jersey, at the Cumberland Manor Nursing Home in Hopewell Township for 18 years followed by employment at various retail pharmacies most recently at the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Newport.
He and his wife enjoyed the quiet companionship of each other. Mr. Grant liked reading, watching the History Channel, collecting antiques, and listening to “Prairie Home Companion.” He also took pride in his daughter Corrie’s artwork and poetry and his son Michael’s theatrical performances.
A funeral service was held March 27 at the Freitag Funeral Home in Bridgeton, New Jersey, with Pastor Jamie Bagley of the Carlls Corner Community Fellowship Church officiating.
Interment was at the Eglington cemetery in Clarksboro, New Jersey.
A memorial service will take place at a later date at the Brownington Center Church in Brownington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Stephen’s memory to the charity of one’s own choice.
Arrangements by the Freitag Funeral Home.
Lauri G. Larabee
Lauri (Gaskin) Larabee, 51, of Lyndonville died suddenly early Friday morning March 26, 2010, at her home.
She was born January 15, 1959, in St. Johnsbury, the fifth child of Ernest and Gisele (St. Hilaire) Gaskin.
She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1977. In 1979 she graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science in Boston, Masachussetts.
She worked as a funeral director and embalmer in Boston, Montana and Bennington. She returned home in 1981 and worked for French and Bean Wholesale Grocers. That is where she met her husband to be, Vernon Larabee. They were married
on July 11, 1981.
Later, Mrs. Larabee became the produce manager for White’s Market on Depot Street in Lyndonville, a position she held for many years.
She was a caring, dedicated, hard-working woman who helped many people and was lovingly known as “Yah Yah” to her grandchildren. She also was a gifted and talented artist making many kinds of crafts, braided rugs, quilts, Christmas decorations, and more. Her home was a place of comfort to family and friends in need.
Mr. and Mrs. Larabee built a home together in Sutton. They worked hard for many years planting beautiful gardens with flowers, vegetables and fruit which they shared with many. Mrs. Larabee’s kindness and generosity will not be forgotten by those whose lives she touched.
She was predeceased by her husband, Vernon Larabee, in 2009; her mother-in-law, Sarah Larabee, in 2009; a sister-in-law, Vernice Goodwin; and her father, Ernest Gaskin in 1982.
Survivors include her daughter, Meagan Johnson, and her husband, Mat, of Concord; two grandchildren, Corbin and Caiden Johnson; her mother, Gisele Gaskin, of Lyndonville; three sisters and their husbands, Heidi and Reginald Lussier of Kirby, Joni and Scott Palmer of Danville, and Patti and Tom Barrett of St. Johnsbury; two brothers and their wives, Ernest and Darla Gaskin of Indiana, and Tim and Paula Gaskin of Lyndonville; her in-laws, Vernal and Luciene Larabee of Albany, Sally and John Bedard of Albany, and Neil Goodwin of St. Johnsbury; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and several close friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday March 31, at 2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville with the Reverend Patrick Forman officiating. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for the education of Mrs. Larabee’s grandchildren. Donations may be directed to: Community National Bank, P. O. Box 131, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.
Arrangements by the Guibord Funeral Home.
