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EUGENE LOUIS CURTIS
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. / ALBURG, Vt. - Eugene Louis Curtis, 67, a native of Alburg and a longtime resident of the Schylerfalls, N.Y. area, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2005, in the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh.
Born in Alburg, Vt. on March 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Asa and Eva (Therrien) Curtis. He attended schools in Alburg as well as Brigham Academy in Bakersfield. For several years he owned and operated E&G Sand & Gravel and Apple Orchard in Schylerfalls, N.Y. Gene was a member of Laborers Local Union 1120 working at The Big Thompson Tunnel Project in Kremmling, Colo. and various other construction projects throughout the western United States.
Gene leaves his wife of 38 years, Eileen Jackson Curtis; four children: William Curtis of Naperville, Ill., Marcia Yando of Alameda, Calif., Patrick Curtis of Walnut Creek, Calif. and Michael Curtis of Baltimore, Md.; six sisters: Beverly Stevenson of Moorestown, N.J., Addie Salls of North Hyde Park, Vt., Matilda Jackson of Winsted, Conn., Barbara Giuliani of Clayton, N.J., Patricia Curtis of Bakersfield, Vt. and Eva Clough of Essex, Vt.; two brothers, Asa Curtis Jr. and David Curtis, both of Bakersfield, Vt.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Smith; and a brother, Stephen Curtis.
Graveside Funeral Services and Interment at the Curtis family lot in the Alburg Center Cemetery are being planned and will be announced in the spring.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, Vt. 05488.
MARGARIET A. PERRY
RICHFORD - Margariet A. Perry, age 86, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 23, 2005, at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
She was born in Berkshire, Nov. 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Merrill and Gladys (Burt) Neveau.
Margariet was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to lawn sale, crochet, quilt and spend time with her family. She married Edwin R. Perry on Oct. 31, 1939; he predeceased her July 22, 1984.
She is survived by her children: Roger R. Perry of Enosburg Falls, Audrey Perry and her companion, Stuart Patterson of Richford, Diane Ryea of Richford, and Dale Burns and her husband Jim of Enosburg Falls; a sister, Evelyn Barnes and her husband, Clayton of Georgia; seven grandchildren: Dean Perry, Edwin P. Perry and his companion, Barb Benson, Lisa Johnson and her husband, Kurt, Regina Ryea and her companion, Brian Ladue, Marie Wetherby and her husband, Jason, Jean Stanislas and her husband, Normand, and Samuel M. Gendron Jr.; eight great-grandchildren: Terrell Perry, Zander Rice, Nathan & Mitchell Johnson, Nicholas & Maegan Wetherby, Logan Stanislas, and McKenna Gendron; a special cousin, Margaret Sylva; and a special friend, Rose Carruth; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband she was predeceased by five brothers: Darwin, Everett, Wilfred, Wendell and Aubrey Neveau; five sisters: Muriel Greene, Marion Ryan, Linda Bruzzesi, Ethelyn Perry, and Shirley Winslow; and a son-in-law, Samuel M. Gendron Sr.
A memorial service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. Interment will follow in the West Enosburg Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral.
For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Cancer Center, 149 Beaumont Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05405-0075; or to the Richford Ambulance Service, Main St. Richford, Vt. 05476.
ALBERT J. DESROCHES
Funeral services for Albert J. Desroches, who passed away on Dec. 15, 2005, were held on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Catholic Church with the Reverend Maurice J. Roy celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial.
The Funeral Pall was placed on Albert’s casket by his children, David, Ronald, Monica, Madeleine, Patricia, Dolores and Karen. The crucifix was placed by his wife, Anne. Music was by organist and vocalist, Mary Jo Gillilan. Assisting at the altar were George Swann and Maynard Gosselin. The Holy Scriptures were proclaimed by granddaughters, Amy Forgues and Harmonie Sweet. The Presentation of the Gifts was by grandchildren, Landon and Katherine Desroches. Red Roses were brought forward to the
Altar by grandchildren, Dallas, Jade, Meghan and Julie Anne Desroches, Patrick Forty, Kelli and Erik East and Katie Sweet. Words of remembrance were shared by Albert’s son, Ronald.
In attendance was representation from Pike Industries, Camp Precast, J.A. McDonald, Island Excavating Company, Franklin Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Cioffi Real Estate, Northeast Aggregate, St. Mary’s Parish in Franklin, Charbonneau Construction, Rock-Tenn Missisquoi Mill, Hannaford’s, several dairy farmers, sugarmakers and neighbors from Franklin.
Casket bearers were all grandsons, Ian Connolly, Devon Connolly, Damien Desroches, Dustin Parizo, Jeremy Forty and Taylor Forty.
Prayers of committal and interment will be next spring in the family lot in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Franklin.
A luncheon followed in the Parish Hall hosted by Claire Menard. Father Roy held the Vigil for the Deceased during visitation on Thursday. Also during visitation music was provided by guitarist, Pavel Anikiev.
Assisting Albert’s family was the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.
DAVID COVALINSKI, SR.
FRANKLIN - David Covalinski Sr., 64, a longtime Franklin resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, Dec. 20, 2005, in his Middle Road residence.
Born in Morristown, N.J. on Aug. 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Adolph and Helen (Gergus) Coval. He attended schools in New Jersey and on Jan. 1, 1986, was married to the former Patricia Quebec, who survives him.
David was self-employed for many years and will be remembered for his years of service with the Franklin Fire Department and Rescue Service. He will also be remembered by his family and friends for his kindness, his sense of humor and his willingness to drop everything to help someone in need. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and kayaking.
In addition to his wife Patricia of Franklin he leaves his children, Matthew Covalinski and his wife, Lisa of Fletcher, Rebecca Covalinski of Enosburg, David Covalinski Jr. of Franklin and Megan Kobelt and Mark Reed of Sheldon; one granddaughter, Miya Mae Reed of Sheldon; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Quebec of Swanton; brothers and sisters: Richard Covalinski and his wife, Mary Nell of Morganton, N.C., Jim Covalinski and wife, Nadine of Farmington, N.Y. and Sandra Walton and her husband, Roland of South Bound Brook, N.J.; nieces nephews, John Covalinski, his wife Lisa and children Carolyn and Cayla, Rick Covalinski, Christopher Walton, his wife Kim and children Eric and Kelly, Ron Walton, his wife Rebecca and daughter Brianna, Angela Beyor and Isaac Beyor, his wife Lisa and son Trent.
Besides his parents, Adolph and Helen (Gergus) Coval he was also predeceased by his former wife, Patricia Bogart Covalinski; his children, Patrick Covalinski and Samantha Covalinski; and his father-in-law, Robert Quebec.
At David’s request funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in the spring in Maple Grove Cemetery, Franklin.
Gifts in David’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester 05446, or to the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Service, Franklin 05457.
Arrangements have been under the direction of the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton 05488.
EDITH H. (DYKE) POWELL
JERICHO - Edith Hilda (Dyke) Powell, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Jericho, Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2005. She was born April 11, 1911, in Cambridge, Vt., daughter of the late Oscar and Nellie (Prior) Dyke. She was a graduate of Cambridge High School class of 1929. She was predeceased by her first husband, Donald Wetherell, and her second husband, Douglas Powell. She was proud to be a worthy matron of the former Cambridge/Jeffersonville Order of Eastern Star Chapter and current Johnson Chapter 65 OES for many years. Edith was an energetic and vibrant woman and always looked forward to enjoying a good game of golf. She was a loving wife, foster mother and aunt who will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her loving foster daughter, Shirley and her husband, Reverend Cleo “Sarge” Winningham of Bangor, Maine; two nephews, Rodney Wetherell and his wife, Marjorie of Johnson City, Tenn. and Stephen Dyke of Nova Scotia; two nieces, Geraldine Rodgers and husband, Albert of Jeffersonville, Kay Fleming and husband, Melvyn of Lee, N.H.; several grand nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by one brother, Cleon Dyke; two sisters, Della Wetherell and Ruth Powell.
Visiting hours will be held today, Dec. 23, 2005, from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home Essex Chapel, 57 Main St., Essex Jct., with Pastor Peter Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the spring in the family lot in the Jeffersonville Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions in Edith’s memory may be made to the Jeffersonville Village Cemetery Association in care of Arlie Williamson, Treas., P.O. Box 334, Jeffersonville, Vt. 05464; or to a charity of ones choice. Those who wish may forward on-line condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman A. W. Rich Funeral Home, Essex Chapel, 57 Main St. Essex Jct, , Vt. 05452.
SHIRLEY MAY REYNOLDS
MILTON - Shirley May Reynolds, 76, of Railroad Street died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in the Fletcher Allen Health Care Facility in Burlington.
Shirley was born March 8, 1929, in Georgia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Aline Martell Gordon. On July 3, 1947, she was married to Stanley James “Sharkey” Reynolds in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Milton. He predeceased her on March 10, 1978.
A lifelong Milton resident, Shirley was a member of St. Ann’s Parish in Milton and also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary. Shirley was a generous person who enjoyed giving to others. She donated to many charities including support for the troops serving in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan as well as giving to area animal shelters. She enjoyed deer hunting, bowling and playing Bingo. An employee of Fonda Container in St. Albans, she retired in 1989 following 35 years of service to the company.
She will be dearly missed by those who survive her, including her seven children: Stanley Jr. and Mary Reynolds of Waterville, Suzanne Lang and her husband, Clayton of Gilbert, Ariz., Steven Reynolds and his wife, Nancy of Milton, Stuart Reynolds of Oxford, Ohio, Sidney Reynolds and his wife, Suzanne of Milton, Shaun Reynolds and his wife, Sheri of Waterville and Starlene Reynolds and her fiancé, Rick Davis of Belvidere; her 13 grandchildren: Troy Reynolds and his wife, Leslie, April Reynolds and her companion, Jim Simpson, Jodi McHugh and her husband, Steve, James and Aaron Lang, Melissa Reynolds and her fiance, Brian LaFond, Jessica Spear and her husband, Mike, Scott Reynolds, Malarie Francis, Ethan Reynolds, Joseph Gordon Reynolds, Justin Gonyo and Jenna Gonyo and her fiancé, Matt LeGault; her seven great-grandchildren: Troy “TJ” Reynolds Jr., Devon and Kenneth Lanpher, Marisa McHugh, Skyler Lang, Dustin Sayler and Haleigh Gonyo; her sisters and brothers: Gloria LaFountain of Essex, Arlene Lauziere of Milton, Leland Gordon and his wife, Pauline of Jeffersonville and Clifton Gordon and his wife, Joyce of Milton; her sisters-in-law, Jerilyn Gordon of Milton and Hilda Vezarian of Oakland, Calif. and a brother-in-law, Gerald Reynolds of Milton; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides being predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Aline; and her husband “Sharkey, ” Shirley was also preceded in death by her infant son, Scott Wayne Reynolds; her brothers and sisters: Vernon Gordon, Phyllis Pidgeon, Robert Gordon and Carl Gordon; her brothers-in-law, Ed LaFountain, Roger Lauziere, Reggie Pidgeon, George Lascelle and Sam Vezarian; and her sisters-in-law, Barb Reynolds, Kelly Lascelle and Carolyn Plouffe.
Shirley’s family wishes to thank the staff at FAHC, ICU and Baird 4 for their sincere compassion and loving care during their time of need.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Catholic Church in Milton with Father John G. Feltz as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Milton Rescue Squad, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, Vt. 05468.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Father Feltz offering prayers at 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home located on Route 7 in Milton.
LAWRENCE A. ‘BUD’ VanCOR
JOHNSON / CAMBRIDGE - Lawrence A. “Bud” VanCor, 72, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with his family by his side.
Bud was born May 2, 1933, in Hinesburg, the son of Frank and Ethel Guyette VanCor. He was a brick and stone mason for most of his life. Although he had been ill for the last several years, Bud enjoyed the casinos and loved to play poker with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Connie of Johnson; his daughters: Laurie Basye and her husband, Greg and their children of Lottsburg, Va., Kathy Genest and her children from Benton, Tenn. and Mary Demag and her husband, Guy of Enosburg Falls; his three sons: Lawrence VanCor II and his wife, Robin and their children of Elmore, Richard VanCor and his children from Benton, Tenn. and Timothy J. Burton of Johnson; two stepdaughters, Susan Preston of Swanton and Brenda Martin of Johnson; his stepson, Michael Burton and his wife, Linda of Cambridge; a sister, Virginia Mortenson of Brandon; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews as well as many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; several sisters and brothers; and his two stepdaughters, Linda and Penny. Bud was truly loved and will be dearly missed.
A special thanks to Cecelia Wesson of Cambridge for all the compassion and care that was provided to Bud as well as his family during Bud’s illness.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. Visiting hours will be held also on Friday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral in the Funeral Home.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions, donations may be made to the family to be used according to their wishes in care of Connie VanCor, P.O. Box 223, Johnson, Vt. 05656.
Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home of Milton.
DEAN W. LABRIE
JEFFERSONVILLE — Dean W. LaBrie, 44 of Jeffersonville, passed away following an automobile accident Dec. 20, 2005.
Dean was born Feb. 13, 1961 son of the late Charlie and Nellie LaBrie. He was a 1979 graduate of the Lamoille Union High School in Hyde Park. As a person who was passionate about life Dean was a gifted musician with many talents including composing his own music. He will be greatly missed by all of the students he grew to know personally and cared for through his years of dedicated soccer coaching.
Dean leaves fond memories with everyone who had the pleasure to know and love him.
He is survived by daughter, Nakysha of Jeffersonville (currently attending Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio); step-son Luke Aither of Montpelier; sister, Diane and husband, Louie St. Cyr, of Jericho; brother, Duane and wife Sherry of Fairfield; brother, Darryl and wife, Laura, of South Carolina; and sister-in-law, Dottie, of Essex.
Dean was a loving uncle to Chris and wife Renee, Brandon and wife Deanna, Derek, Lindsay, Sarah and husband Roland, Michael, Thomas, Jamie and husband Micah, Wendy; great Uncle to Isaac, Emma, Judah, Elise, Selah, Ruby, Isaiah.
He also leaves his soul mate, Jaime Levesque, and her son, Gavin of Cambridge.
He was also predeceased by his brother David in 2003.
There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of Dean’s life will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Lamoille Union High School in Hyde Park. Inurnment in the family lot in Binghamville Cemetery, Fletcher will be in the spring and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dean W. LaBrie Memorial Fund for his beloved daughter, Nakysha. Contributions may be made to this fund in person at any Union Bank location or mailed to: Union Bank P.O. Box 667 Morrisville, Vt. 05661. Friends who wish may forward on-line condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by John D. Workman A. W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main St. Fairfax, Vt.
To Dad: You have been there for me through everything, through the good times and the bad; and just think of all the memories that we made and then we had.
You’ve always taught me to try new things, and do stuff I’d never dared; and I’m thankful for our times together, and all the times we have shared.
You’ve been supportive in everything, in whatever I want to do; so I took the time to say these things, and the reasons why I LOVE YOU.
Your favorite daughter, Nakysha, Christmas 2002.
