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Anna Conley Berwick
Anna Conley Berwick, 45, of St. Johnsbury died unexpectedly on Monday, December 28, 2009.
Mrs. Berwick was born December 9, 1964, in Newport, a daughter of Jesse and June Conley. She was predeceased by her mother, June Conley Lewis, on April 13, 1994.
She raised beautiful standard poodles and placed them all over the world. She regularly took in abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs of all kinds, saw to it they got their shots, nurtured them back to health, and found them good homes. The way she took care of her animals reflected her good and caring heart.
She was the mother of three sons, including Charles Royer of St. Johnsbury, who died of cancer on April 1, 2007. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her sons Robert Royer and his fiancée, Cassie Shea, of St. Johnsbury and Harlan Miles, age 14, of St. Johnsbury. She was like a second mother to Cassie.
She is survived by her father, Jesse Conley Sr., of Barton; by four brothers: David Conley and his wife, Cheryl, of Island Pond, Jesse Conley Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Barton, James Conley and his friend, Debbie, of Barton, and John Conley and his wife, Gloria, of Barton; by three sisters: Jane Handley and her friend, Ernie, of Lisbon, New Hampshire, Mary Politano of Orleans, and Rosemary Terri of Sanford, Maine; and by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held January 3 at the North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury with the Reverend William Cotte officiating.
Memorial contributions could be directed to Umbrella, 1222 Main Street, Suite 301, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819; or to the Anna Conley Memorial Fund, Passumpsic Savings Bank, in care of Tammy Simonds, 1242 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819. This fund will be used mainly for the support of her son Harlan.
E. Frances Kelley Boisvert
E. Frances Kelley Boisvert, 99, a longtime resident of Derby, died December 27, 2009.
Mrs. Boisvert was born June 19, 1910, in Holland to Lena (Hitchcock) and Orville Kelley. As a young girl in elementary school in Holland she drove a horse and buggy to school.
After moving to Derby, she graduated as salutatorian from Derby Academy in 1928 and Lyndon Normal School, now Lyndon State College. She was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on Pine Hill in Newport until the birth of her first child.
She and her husband, Robert, raised their three daughters on dairy farms in Derby for many years.
Her love of teaching did not stop when she left the classroom. She taught her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren many lessons during her 99 years.
Her hobbies were playing card games, reading, crocheting, knitting, and cooking. She passed many of her skills on to her family as well as her many, many friends. She made many friends at the senior centers, especially Joe McDuff and Dorie Buzzell, who both took her out to eat and for rides in the country. She could tell you who lived where on the back country roads more than 70 years ago.
She loved people and expressed it with her infectious smile, laughter, and Kelley sense of humor.
The piano was of great joy to her. She would delight in playing for her family and friends as they gathered around singing songs of yesteryear. She was the organist at the Derby United Church for many years.
She was active in the Parent Teacher Association, the Rebeckas, and the Christmas Club.
She was a very generous and thoughtful person. If one of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren came to her home they never left empty handed. If she gave to one, she gave to all even if it meant sending something in the mail to them. She found great pleasure in being around her family that included three children, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three husbands: Robert Rowell in 1971, Gordon Rhodes in 1976, and Gerry Boisvert in 1991; by her daughter Rita Harrington; by brothers: Stirling, Roland, and Paul Kelley; by sons-in-law: Robert Taplin, Andrew Therrien, and Preston Harrington; and by her grandson David Taplin.
She is survived by her daughters Marilyn Taplin and Carolyn Judd and her husband, Arthur; by sister-in-law Iola Kelley; by her five grandchildren: Janet Taplin DeWitt, Brian Taplin, Ken Therrien, Steve Therrien, and Lynda Therrien Graham; and by her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Derby Center cemetery in the spring with the Reverend Fred Baker officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Boisvert’s memory may be made to the Derby United Church, P.O. Box 294, Derby, Vermont 05829.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Pearl Viola (Wheeler) Britch
Pearl Viola (Wheeler) Britch, 88, of Newport died, surrounded by her loving family, on December 19, 2009, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton.
Mrs. Britch was born January 28, 1921, in Newport, a daughter of Thomas and Goldie (Hartley) Wheeler.
On August 5, 1939, she married
Francis Britch Sr., who predeceased her on December 29, 1989.
She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport.
Her interests included the research and genealogy of her family. She took great pride in her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
She is survived by her two children, Trina Gordon and her husband, Jim, of New Brunswick, Canada, and Francis Britch Jr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Newport; by four grandchildren: Heather Gordon of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Sara Flaherty and her husband, Brian, of Tequesta, Florida, Scott Britch and his wife, Kim, of Newport Center, and Shawn Britch of Coventry; by three great-grandchildren: Justin, Kristin, and Graeden Britch; by her brother Thomas Wheeler of Windsor, Quebec; and by sisters Gladys Ellis of Northboro, Massachusetts, and Beatrice Martin of North Hatley, Quebec.
Funeral services were held December 23 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with Christine Mosely officiating. Spring interment will be held at the Crystal Lake cemetery in Stanstead, Quebec.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Britch’s memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, palliative care unit, in care of Dusty Thompson, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Bruce “Macky” G. Rivers
Bruce “Macky” G. Rivers, 57, of Island Pond died in Newport on January 1, 2010, after a long illness.
Mr. Rivers was born on May 25, 1952, in Newport, a son of Edward and Ethel (Samson) Rivers.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at the family camp. He was a Marine, and proud of it, who served during the Vietnam War. He was a member and past commander of both Island Pond American Legion Post 80 and Newport Alfred Pepin Post 798.
He was a triplet and is survived by his mother; by his brothers: Maynard Rivers and his wife, Pam, of East Brighton, Robert Rivers and his wife, Rita, of Island Pond, and Gary Rivers and his wife, Sheryl, of New Hampshire; by his sister Lorraine Verge and her husband, Ed, of Island Pond; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Steve in 2000; and by his niece Tracy Glasson in 1980. His father, Edward Rivers, died January 2, 2010.
Funeral services for both Bruce and Edward Rivers will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the funeral. Spring interment with full military honors will be in Lakeside cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Rivers’ memory may be made to Lyndon Rescue, in care of Alan Magoon, 21 Middle Street, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Beverly Jean Clark
Beverly Jean Clark, 67, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 25, 2009, at her home in Craftsbury.
Mrs. Clark was born in Eden on February 8, 1942, a daughter of Hughie McLean and Beatrice (Hovey) McLean.
She graduated from high school in Waterville and later worked as a home care provider and as an aide for the Riverview Life Skills Center in Cambridge. She also sold Avon and Melaleuca products.
She enjoyed crocheting, taking and collecting pictures, playing cards, doing puzzles, and cooking. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves her son James “Jimmy” A. Tourangeau Jr. and his girlfriend, Sharon Cleary, of Wolcott; three daughters: Cindy Sanville and her husband, Ronald "Chip, " of Lyndonville, Angela Colaceci and her husband, Robert "Bob, " of Albany, and Rebecca Bryce and her husband, Todd, of Cambridge; her brother John McLean and his wife, Virginia, of Eden; two sisters, Eleanor Griggs and her husband, Reginald, of Craftsbury and Shirley McLean of Arcadia, Florida; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special friend, John Leeper; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Hughie and Beatrice McLean; by two brothers, James and William McLean; by grandson Jeremiah John Colaceci; and by father- and mother-in-law, Arthur and Persis Tourangeau.
A memorial service was held at the United Church of Craftsbury December 31 with Pastor Alan Parker officiating.
Contributions in Mrs. Clark’s memory may be made to the North Country Animal League, 3524 Lapote Road, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.
The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Arnold A. Cota Sr.
Arnold A. Cota Sr., 85, of Jay died December 28, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Cota was born December 7, 1924, in Newport Center, a son of Archie and Hazel (Morse) Cota.
He married
Dale Sargent in 1944. She predeceased him on October 24, 2007.
He was a charter member of the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. He helped build the station and started and ran bingo for the department. He played bingo for years and loved to dance with his wife. He loved his family and enjoyed their visits.
He was a member of Troy Masonic Lodge 16.
He and his wife owned and operated the family farm from 1952 to 1987, and he was employed at Jay Peak for several years.
He is survived by his children: Arnold Cota Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Jay, Terry Cota and his fiancée, Dorann, of St. Johnsbury, and Delbert Cota and his wife, Ann, of Jay; by grandchildren: Susan Galofaro and her husband, Richard, of California, Dean Cota and his wife, Cindy, of Milton, Karen Cota and her companion, Douglas Sheahan, of California, Nikole Brainard and her husband, Lindsay, of Derby, Jamie Cota and his wife, Sandy, of New Mexico, Amy Deavitt and her husband, Keith, of South Burlington, Buffy Ardine and her husband, Martin, of New Hampshire, Heidi Rappold and her husband, Scott, of Jay, Betsy Purvis and her husband, Michael, of New Hampshire, Melissa Scherer and her husband, Michael, of Beebe, and Meghan Gyles and her fiancé, Cory Peck, of West Charleston; by 17 great-grandchildren; by one great-great-grandchild; by his brother Howard Cota and his wife, Melba, of Troy; by sisters-in-law Carol Cota and Louise Sargent; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Dale Cota; and by his brother Archie Cota Jr.
Funeral services were held December 31 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Spring interment will be held at the Jay cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Cota’s memory may be made to the Jay Volunteer Fire Department, in care of Doug James, 197 Beadle Hill Road, Jay, Vermont 05859; or to Missisquoi Valley Ambulance, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Cyril Ora Day
Cyril Ora Day, 88, of Newport died December 22, 2009, in Newport.
Mr. Day was born May 18, 1921, in Newport, a son of Ora and Isabelle (Labounty) Day.
On July 1, 1946, he married
Evelyn Monfette, who predeceased him.
He was a foreman for the milling department at Union Butterfields for 44 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served his country during World War II. He was the chief machinist mate and original plank owner of the USS Bunker Hill.
He was a member of American Legion Post 21 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798, both of Newport.
He enjoyed woodworking and making furniture for family and friends and occasionally for sale. He enjoyed fishing off his front lawn into the Clyde River, feeding the ducks when they came to the front of the house, working in his garden, and attending family get-togethers. He loved his special dog Polly Anna.
He is survived by his children: Cheryl Sargent and her husband, David, of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, Kim Collins and her husband, Eric, of Richford, Terrance Day and his wife, Cathy, of Waterville, Randy Day and his wife, Sue, of Ware, New Hampshire, Robin Day and his wife, Georgia, of Branford, Connecticut, and Chantelle Orlen and her husband, Josh, of Cornish, New Hampshire; by eight grandchildren: Justin Day and his wife, Amy, Trevor Day and Meagan Bazin, Josh Day and Michelle Menard, and Heather, Timmy, Jason, and Lauren Day; and by two great-grandchildren, Noah Day and Bella Orlen. He was predeceased by brothers Calvin and Lawrence Day; and by sister Priscilla Smith.
Funeral services were held December 28 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in St. Mary’s cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Day’s memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Edward Eugene Rivers
Edward Eugene Rivers, 87, of Island Pond died January 2, 2010, in Newport.
Mr. Rivers was born in Island Pond on April 25, 1922, a son of Coral and Grace (Birch) Rivers.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in France and Germany with the 100th Division.
He worked for the Canadian National Railroad for 42 years, first at the former round house, then on the section where he retired as foreman in 1982.
As a hobby, he started snow plowing, which turned into a business. A big winter snowstorm couldn’t come too early for him as he enjoyed plowing.
He always had a big garden that he shared with family, friends, and neighbors. During the summer he would cut wood and sell it in the winter. He liked to keep busy. He built several trailers, which he sold to people in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He enjoyed fishing.
He held memberships with American Legion Post 80 of Island Pond and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Samson) Rivers, of Island Pond; by his daughter Lorraine Verge and her husband, Ed, of Island Pond; by his sons: Maynard Rivers and his wife, Pamela, of East Brighton, Gary Rivers and his wife, Sheryl, of New Hampshire, and Robert Rivers and his wife, Rita, of Island Pond; by his sister Thora Samson and her husband, Gordon, of Newport; by his brother Gordon Rivers of Derby; by nine grandchildren; by several great-grandchildren; by his aunt Sylvia Taylor; and by close friends Dick Melcher and his neighbor Jim Hinton. He was predeceased by a son Bruce on January 1, 2010; by his son Steve in 2000; by his sister Lillian; and by his granddaughter Tracy Glasson.
Funeral services for both Edward and Bruce Rivers will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the funeral. Spring interment with full military honors will be held in Lakeside cemetery in Island Pond.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Rivers’ memory may be made to Lyndon Rescue, in care of Alan Magoon, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
