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Joshua Robert McGowan
Joshua McGowan, 30, of Derby Line died at his home in Derby Line in March of 2010.
He was loved by his family: Robert and Judith McGowan of East Hardwick, Clay and Sue Lasher of Craftsbury, and beloved brother Sam Hazard of Lyndonville. He was especially fond of his nephew Jeremiah Lasher of Craftsbury.
He was also survived by his devoted grandparents, James E. and Muriel V. McGowan, and his aunt Marcia McGowan, all of Watertown, Connecticut. He also leaves his aunt Deborah Kirchberger of Sharon, Connecticut.
Mr. McGowan was a kind soul who felt deeply about many things. He spent much time enjoying the natural beauty of Vermont. He loved biking around the Derby-Newport area. Music was another passion. He and his brother Sam attended many concerts and Reggae fests throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. He had recently expressed interest in learning the bass guitar.
With his parents, he climbed Bluff Mountain in Island Pond, Mount Pisgah and Jay Peak. Mr. McGowan was especially proud of his solo hike to the summit of Camel’s Hump.
He was active in all school sports. After graduating from Hazen Union High School, he worked at Isle de France in Stowe as a dishwasher and prep cook. He also did kitchen work at the Topnotch Resort in Stowe. He was also employed by the Michaud farm in East Hardwick. He had a pet goldfish and took good care of his house plants. He was kind to animals.
At a later date, there will be a graveside gathering of his family and friends to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843, or to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1075, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.
Northern Vermont Funeral Service in Hardwick is assisting with arrangements.
Barbara J. Poquette
Barbara J. Poquette, 70, of Troy died March 20, 2010, in Barton.
She was born July 8, 1939, in Shelburne, a daughter of Ervin and Beatrice (Gaskin) Jennings.
Mrs. Poquette was employed as a press operator for Rozelle Cosmetics in Troy until she retired in 2006.
She enjoyed bowling, bingo and buying scratch tickets. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Timothy Poquette and his wife, Tammy, of Starksboro, Jeffrey Poquette, Randy Poquette of Troy, William Poquette and his wife, Tammy, of Shelburne and Tammy Nobaris and her fiancé, Brad Bothwell, of Newport Center. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Francis, Heather, Cody, Shawntell, Dillion, Bobbi, Nicholas, Anthony, Tyler, Casey, and Brady; three great-grandchildren: Hunter, Tanner and Cayden; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Francis Jennings and his wife, Cookie, of Starksboro, Wendell Jennings and his wife, Jeannette, of Starksboro, Robert Jennings of Starksboro, Percy Jennings and his wife, Judy, of Bristol, Rachel Norris of Starksboro, Connie Hanson and her husband, Jeff, of Starksboro, Marsha Davis and her husband, Ralph, of Duxsbury; and by her companion of 22 years, Peter Morgan, of Troy.
She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Poquette, in 1988; a brother Dwayne; and a sister Beverly.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27 at the First Baptist Church in Starksboro. Interment will take place in Riverview cemetery in Richmond.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements by the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Donald Harter
Loving father Donald Harter, 60, died suddenly at his home in Irasburg on Monday, May 11, 2009.
Mr. Harter was born to Lewis and Marguerite Harter in Angola, Indiana, where he lived until moving to Vermont in 2004.
His life’s work was in the field of education. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and attained his master’s degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He completed more graduate course work in order to receive an administrative license in education.
He taught and worked as an administrator at Angola High School for 30 years. He coached football and basketball teams and led the Hornets football team to its first regional title in 1992.
After retiring from Indiana, he moved to Vermont where he had served Lake Region Union High School as assistant principal for two years; he was in the process of completing his second year as principal.
He is survived by his daughter Heather, who is a Spanish teacher at Lake Region; by his sister Patricia Harter of Indiana; and by his mother, Marguerite Harter, of Indiana.
He touched many people’s lives throughout the years, and he will be sorely and deeply missed by those lucky enough to have known him.
Funeral services will be held in Angola. Interment will take place in St. Michael’s cemetery in Waterloo, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Harter’s memory to the either the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Steuben County Humane Society, 1700 North 200 West, Angola, Indiana 46703.
Local arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Shirley A. Hawkens
Shirley A. Hawkens, 84, of Derby died May 15, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Mrs. Hawkens was born October 23, 1924, in North New Portland, Maine, a daughter of Earl and Marion Rose (Davis) Atwood.
On February 7, 1947, she married
William Hawkens Jr., who survives her.
She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Chapter.
She is survived by her three children: Robert Hawkens and his wife, Julie, of St. Louis, Missouri, William Hawkens and his wife, Judy, of Warwick, New York, and Mary Ellen Maclure and her husband, Yves, of Newport; by her sister Olive Bailey of Sarasota, Florida; by nine grandchildren; by eight great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Earl Atwood; and by three sisters: Barbara Morton, Norma Decker, and Gretchen Bell.
Her main focus and interest was her family. Her children and grandchildren’s love for her can be best described with a favorite quote: “There is no place like home — except Grandma’s.”
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Lakeview cemetery in Wilton, Maine.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Hawken’s memory may be made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27105, New York, New York 10117.
Phillip F. Horner
Phillip F. Horner, 74, of Albany died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Union House Nursing Home in Glover.
Mr. Horner was born in Albany on November 12, 1934, a son of Aaron Horner Sr. and Grace Poutre Horner Carter. He attended Albany Grade School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving with the Seabees from 1956 to 1960.
He was a carpenter for many years, having worked for and with Harry Hall, Richard Carter, George Nelson, Cortes Chaffee, and his brother Robert Horner. He had been employed at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans.
He was a past member of American Legion Orleans Post 23 and enjoyed fishing and visiting with friends.
Survivors include his brother Robert Horner and his wife, Penny, of Albany; his sister Josephine Bowen of Morrisville; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and his faithful dog, Billy Bob Barker. He was predeceased by two brothers, Aaron “Bay” Horner Jr. in December 2004 and Marcel Horner in December 2003; and by his nephew Daniel Horner in March.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Albany Village cemetery with Pastor Nathan Strong officiating.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.
The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Elsie Wentworth Manning
Elsie Wentworth Manning, 81, died May 17, 2009, at Bel-Aire Quality Care Center in Newport, which was her home for the past several years.
Born in Everett, Massachusetts, on March 21, 1928, Ms. Manning was a daughter of Sara (Neilsen) and Hollis Manning, formerly of Morgan.
She attended schools in the greater Boston area and graduated from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in home economics and chemistry.
With her degree in hand and her proficiency in photography and her ability to interview and write, she found herself traveling the world and accumulating a most impressive work profile.
She began her career with General Foods Corporation in White Plains, New York, in 1952. She served as a television and photography specialist appearing on WOR-TV New York. Her responsibilities included food preparation and studio setup for 350 live and filmed television commercials yearly. It was here where she had her own television program teaching teenagers how to cook and where she developed very special friendships with Bob Hope and Johnny Carson.
In 1962 she joined the staff of the New York Herald Tribune as a news reporter. Among her many responsibilities, she worked with Clementine Paddleford, an internationally renowned food editor. In assisting Miss Paddleford, she searched out recipes from across the nation and wrote food stories, which were syndicated through This Week magazine.
She later became the food editor for Farley Manning Associates in New York City. Moving from New York City to Center City, Philadelphia, in 1968, she was recruited by Farm Journal magazine to become its food editor. During her tenure she traveled the continental U.S. staying with farm families and attending state fairs to learn about favorite family recipes and styles of cooking within the farming community. She planned the magazine’s food features and directed the journal’s test kitchens, where recipes were developed for the magazine’s three million subscriber families. Before her retirement in 1980, she had written seven cookbooks.
Through family and employment associations, Ms. Manning met and developed lifetime friendships with many interesting people to include President and Mrs. Nixon and their daughters Julie and Tricia.
During the time her father was vice president of marketing for Borden’s Company, he personified his products to encourage people to purchase them. He labeled Borden’s Carnation milk with “Elsie the Cow” after his daughter, which so miffed Elsie that she, from that day forth, wanted to be referred to as “Elise.”
Throughout her life, she was noted for her love of cats, antiquing, and international travel. She was most proud to be associated with the Morgan United Church. She considered her most valuable possession to be her many friendships, which included Fernande Seguin, Pat Lewis, Nancy Parker, and Ruth Whitcomb. She had a lifetime friendship with Mary, Analesa, and Eilish Muir and Bruce, whom she considered her brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Michael DeSena officiating. Interment will follow in the Derby Line cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Manning’s memory may be sent to the Bel-Aire activity fund, in care of Rosemary Mayhew, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Edward Poirier
Edward Poirier, 69, of Springfield, Kentucky, died at his home on May 11, 2009, after a long illness.
Mr. Poirier was born in Orleans, a son of Henry Poirier and Ida Lavigne. He had been employed as a farmhand in the Northeast Kingdom and in New York, settling in Kentucky as a tobacco farmer.
He leaves four daughters: Kathy Schmiers, Lisa Dailey, Teresa Zarate, and Sherri Poirier; one son, Michael; the mother of his children, Lucy Leithead Hinds; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his wife, Jane; two stepdaughters, Penny and Tonya; two brothers, Joe Poirier and his wife, Vi, of Coventry and David and his wife, Judy, of Newport; two sisters, Marguerite Fournier of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Rita and David Heath of Edcouch, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Doris Poirier of Barton and Jane Poirier of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter Diane in June 1974; by his parents; and by his brothers: Gerard, Wilbur, Pete, and Lucien.
Funeral services were held May 14 at St. Dominic’s Church in Springfield. Burial will be in Crab Orchard, Kentucky.
Carey Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
James Richard Van Sant
James Richard Van Sant, 81, of Lyndonville died May 14, 2009, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury.
Mr. Van Sant was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 1927, a son of Clifford and Blanche (Wessaw) Van Sant.
He was a graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 to 1949 and was in the reserves for two more years, earning numerous commendations.
He married
Nancy Romberger in 1949; they had two daughters, Debra and Vicki. He later married
Kathleen White on September 11, 1983; they lived near Willoughby Lake in Westmore for 23 years and moved to Lyndonville in 2007.
He had a career working as a sales representative, selling farm equipment, wooden silos, and laminated rafters.
A skilled hunter, he looked forward to his annual trips to New York and Pennsylvania. A talented woodworker, he was always building something in his workshop. He enjoyed working outside around his home and on various properties on the shores on Willoughby Lake. He and his wife were always caring for their gardens, feeding and watching the birds, and traveling the back roads of Vermont and New York. They loved to travel to see their grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Kay, of Lyndonville; by two daughters, Debra Van Sant Harvey and her husband, Michael, of Guilford, New Hampshire, and Vicki Van Sant of Somerville, Massachusetts; by stepchildren: Lawrie Easterbrooks and her husband, Robert, of Lyndonville, Edward White and his wife, Maggie, of Dundee, New York, Vickie Poginy and her husband, Denis, of Glover, and Brent White and his wife, Beverly, of Duxbury; by his brother Bernard Van Sant of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania; by his sister Lola Van Sant Transue and her husband, Earl, of New Albany, Pennsylvania; by his grandson Sean Bucalo; by 13 step grandchildren; by seven step great-grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased his niece Dauhn Transue; by his nephew David Transue; and by his step grandson Andrew Easterbrooks.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at Lakeview cemetery in Westmore with the Reverend Judy Horgan officiating.
Memorial contributions, earmarked for patient activities fund, may be directed to The Pines Rehab and Health Center, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.
Arrangements are by Guibord Funeral Home.
