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Clayton Alpha Markwell
Clayton Alpha Markwell, 52, of Holland died July 9, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Mr. Markwell was born April 4, 1957, in Newmarket, Ontario, a son of Percy and Edna (Keeble) Markwell.
He married
Paula Grimes on July 14, 1979. She survives him.
He was a truck driver and worked at the recycling center for the town of Holland for 15 years. He served in the Army National Guard.
He enjoyed working in the woods and on his motorcycles and cars and spending time with his family at cookouts.
He is survived by his two children, Kasey Jean Markwell and her fiancé, Patrick Sargent, of Holland and Brandon Adam Markwell of Holland; by five siblings: Loretta Donovan and her husband, Dwayne, of Bloomfield, Wayne Markwell of Marshfield, Bruce Markwell and his wife, Molly, of Walden, Laurie Stevens and her husband, Eugene, of Orleans, and Christopher Markwell of Newport; and by several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Edward M. O’Neil
Edward M. O’Neil, 59, of Glover died July 9, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Mr. O’Neil was born July 14, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a son of Timothy and Mary (Boisvert) O’Neil.
On September 25, 1977, he married
Millie Gomes, who survives him.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and later was a truck driver for Cabot for 22 years.
He attended North Andover High School and graduated from Northeast Transmission School in Boston, Massachusetts.
He was a member of the Hardwick American Legion. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, boating, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an easygoing and laidback person, and he will be missed by many.
He is survived by four children: Jennifer Florin of Liberty, Maine, Heather O’Neil and her husband, Adam Wheeler, of Orleans, Melanie Carrunchio of New Jersey, and Stephen Marshall of Plainville, Massachusetts; by grandchildren: Andrew and Brendon Parrish, Cooper and Spencer Wheeler, Scott Winhold, Zachary Florin, Paige Marshall, and Lucabell Marshall; by his brother Timmy O’Neil and his wife, Brenda, of Belmont, Maine; and by two sisters, Carol Catarius of Salem, New Hampshire, and Patricia Ranlett and her husband, Lloyd, of Hamstead, New Hamsphire.
A graveside service was held July 14 at the Andersonville cemetery in West Glover with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. O’Neil’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Earl Ely Picard
Earl Ely Picard, 92, of Newport died July 12, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Picard was born September 11, 1916, in North Williston, a son of Alexander and Sophronia (Douglas) Picard.
On June 2, 1947, he married
Gladys Mae McMasters, who predeceased him.
He was a turret gunner in the U.S. Army during World War II. His employment included working in construction, building huge dams, surveying for the state of Vermont, and digging graves for Pine Grove cemetery. Later he worked at Hoods for 16 years and Ethan Allen for 25 years.
He was a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association and was a member of American Legion Post 21, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Church of the Nazarene.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a spring icon, often seen taking pictures on the bridge while fishing. He was featured in the New York Times and other newspapers for pickerel shooting. He frequented local stores and businesses and loved lots of hugs.
He is survived by his children: Mary L. Kirby and her husband, John, of Wilton, Maine, Linda G. McKinney of Newport, Robert A. Picard of North Concord, and Carol A. Picard and her companion, Steven J. Orvis, of Lowell; by grandchildren: Heidi Poole and her husband, Mark, Tina Meserve and her husband, Jeff, Christopher Whitney and his wife, Brenda, Scott Britch and his wife, Kim, Shawn Britch and his wife, Karen, Dawn Marie Frutti and her husband, Frank, Nathaniel Michaud and his wife, Misty, Erin Michaud, and Casey Cargill; by recently reunited grandchildren: Debbie Rich, Vickie Parkinson, Reggie Ashley, Missy Russell, and Cheryl Ashley; by 14 great-grandchildren; and by son-in-law Edward Ashley of Cornish, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his daughter Beverly Picard Ashley.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, July 16, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Newport Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Picard’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.
Emile E. “Bill” Lapierre
Emile E. “Bill” Lapierre, 80, retired chief of the Orleans Fire Department, died peacefully November 3, 2008, at his home in Orleans.
Mr. Lapierre was born September 2, 1928, in Newport, a son of William “Bill” Lapierre and Olive (Tatro) Lapierre.
On June 27, 1953, he married
Annette Butler, who survives him.
When Mr. Lapierre was a young boy, then Fire Chief F.J. Kinney got him interested in the fire department, and as he got older, the fire service became his life’s work. The fire service was his hobby, and his wife, family, and community were very important to him, as was helping others.
He lived as the Bible verse says: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
He always said he only lost about 10 percent of the time, and he could accept that. He thought he was very fortunate to have been brought up to respect others and their property.
As for the fire and emergency services, much was accomplished and many improvements were made. Having fought fire the old, surround-and-drown way, and being able to learn the proper way to fight a fire, Emile was able to spearhead many improvements.
In his 50-plus years as a fireman, 40 of which as a chief officer and 30 years as chief of the Orleans Fire Department, the department upgraded its equipment and methods, started Northeast International Mutual Aid and its regional fire school, and put on numerous great parades, all with the help of the members.
Emile was a member of St. Theresa’s Parish in Orleans. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was past commander of Orleans American Legion Post 23 and was one of the original group that built the present post home. He was a continuous member of 53 years and was an active member for 40 years. He would always march in the Memorial Day parades held in Orleans every year.
After Mr. Lapierre retired as fire chief in 1994, he became a life member of the Orleans Fire Department, as well as the Vermont State Firefighters Association.
Bill and his wife, Annette, had made their home the emergency dispatch center for more than 40 years. He was voted Fire Chief of the Year in 1981, and both Annette and Bill were honored by Joint Senate Resolution 68 in March 1994. They both received numerous plaques and awards.
Emile started the process of getting the fire station property from Ethan Allen in 1962; he was on the building committee as chairman in 1996, and finally saw his dream of having a fire station in Orleans come true in 1996. He was still an active member of the Orleans Fire Department at the time of his death.
He was town fire warden for Barton, chaplain for the American Legion, chaplain for the Orleans Fire Department, and animal control officer for the town of Barton.
He worked at a general store in Orleans as a young man and as a mechanic and fuel oil truck driver for John Morley Sr. for several years before going to work for Ethan Allen, from which he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Lapierre, of Orleans; by six children: Connie and Robert Hunt of Groveton, New Hampshire, Debbie Ehrgood and Kim Whipple of Evansville, Mary Jane of Orleans, Cindy Pickel of Newport, Karen of Orleans, and William “Bill” of Orleans; by 15 grandchildren; by seven great-grandchildren; by two brothers, Donald Lapierre and his wife, Jackie, of Derby Line and William “Bill” Lapierre and his wife, Delores, of Newport; by his sister Marilyn Barry and her husband, Lloyd, of Newport; and by several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Pleasantview cemetery in Orleans with full military honors.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lapierre’s memory may be made to the Orleans Fire Department, in care of Scott Burdick, Orleans, Vermont 05860.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Xantippie Helena Larose
Xantippie Helena Larose, 27, of Newport Center died suddenly on June 8, 2010, as a result of a car accident with a moose.
She was born on October 5, 1982, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a daughter of Henry and Priscilla (Amesbury) Vezina.
She was a person who loved life and always saw the good that could be had in any situation. Besides taking care of her family, she was employed as a licensed practical nurse at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center.
She enjoyed painting, playing the piano, and she was a very kind and caring person in her work, community, and with her family. She was an excellent mother who deeply loved her children and spent as much time with them as possible. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband and family.
Mrs. Larose is survived by her husband, Christopher Larose, of Newport Center; her children: Kayana, Kaylene, and Kaydriene; her parents, Henry and Priscilla Vezina, of Barton; her father- and mother-in-law Clarence “Buzz” and Janice Larose of Barton; as well as several aunts, uncles, and extended family members from Florida, Connecticut, Vermont, and North Carolina.
A celebration of her life was held on June 14 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. A reception followed at the Barton United Church.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Xantippie Larose Memorial Fund for her children, in care of the Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Frances L. Rice
Frances L. Rice, 86, of Orleans died peacefully on June 12, 2010, in Barton.
She was born July 12, 1923, in Orleans, a daughter of Burton and Laura (Mailhot) Wright.
On February 10, 1941, she married
Wayne Rice, who predeceased her in 1987.
At one time, Mrs. Rice was activities director for the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and was their state chairman. She was also a member of the Orleans Christmas Club and the Orleans Federated Church. She made crafts and displayed them at the Barton fair, and she enjoyed gardening and cooking for family and friends. She also chaired the annual chicken pie supper for the Orleans Federated Church.
She is survived by her children: Wayne Rice and his wife, Nancy, of Kennesaw, Georgia, Karl Rice and his wife, Kathleen, of Nashua, New Hampshire, Karen Blanchette and her husband, Brian, of South Burlington, Kevin Rice and his wife, Juanita, of Springfield, and Ronald Rice and his wife, Mariette, of Essex Junction; by 16 grandchildren; by 13 great-grandchildren; by a brother Ross Wright and his wife, Barbara, of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters: Geraldine and Elaine.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Christine Findlay officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasantview cemetery in Orleans.
Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Patricia M. Rumery
Patricia M. Rumery, 86, of Holland died on June 10, 2010, in Newport.
She was born March 17, 1924, in Lowell, Massachusetts, a daughter of Horace and Mary (McEwen) Cushing.
On August 19, 1944, she married
Warren Rumery, who predeceased her on June 16, 2006.
Mrs. Rumery was a past member of the Derby United Church. She loved to play bingo, go to yard sales, cook, shop, and go to Connecticut with her husband for family visits.
She is survived by her three daughters: Melody Ricard and her husband, Andre, of Derby Line, Penelope Tice and her husband, Earl, of Holland, and Barbara LaBonte and her husband, Albert, of Newport; by her grandchildren: Donna Cheney, Brian Ricard, Eric Ricard, Catherine Emery, Allen Tice, Laura LaBonte, Dawn Davis, and Tonya Woodward: by 15 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Jack Hartley, and a sister, Jean Zeliff.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Rose Emma Sanville
Rose Emma Sanville, 91, died peacefully at Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on May 30, 2010.
She was born on August 31, 1918, in South Albany, a daughter of Edward and Josephine Gile.
She is survived by her son Sherwood and his wife, Cynthia; a grandson Mark; a granddaughter Renee Morris and her husband, Billy; by great-grandaughters Makenzie and Kayla Morris, all of Altamonte Springs.
She leaves behind the following siblings: Marie Chiouitte, Margaret Wright, Bertha Shortsleeves, John Gile, Laura Gonyaw, Alice Voyer, Louise McElroy, and Rena Young. She was predeceased by her brother Ernest Gile.
Mrs. Sanville worked at many vacation lodges throughout northern Vermont. Her most talked about was the Trapp Family Lodge. She got to know the whole family and spoke very highly of them. While there, she also met the Kennedy family. She had so many wonderful memories and stories to tell about all the people she had gotten to know while working at the different places.
She was a cook at the Trapp Family Lodge Gift Shop where she was known for her homemade soups.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 6, at Valencia Estates in Apopka, Florida, where she resided for 28 years.
