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Richard Robert Paradis
5/23/1957 - 9/14/2010
Richard R. Paradis, 53, of Waterford passed through the door of death into his heavenly home with Jesus on September 14 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was home where he wanted to be with his wife, Bonny, and daughters by his side. Rick fought hard to live and stay with his family for as long as possible, but at the end he knew it was time to go.
Rick was born in Norwich, Connecticut on May 23, 1957, the son of Ernest and Jeannette (Duprey) Paradis. He met the love of his life and his “rock”, Bonny Hale on a trip to the beach. They were married
February 23 1985 and celebrated their 25th anniversary this year.
After moving to Vermont, Rick and Bonny settled in South Ryegate where he worked in the maintenance department of Lake Morey Inn Resort as the conference set up person for several years.
In 2007, he and Bonny moved to Davenport, Florida, to live with and take care of his in-laws, Don and Louise. After Don’s death, Rick, Bonny and Louise moved back to Vermont to be near family. Rick and Bonny lived with Louise to help her as needed. Even after back surgery, Rick insisted on climbing on his tractor and mowing the lawn.
Rick was very proud of his accomplishment of beating alcoholism. On August 20, in spite of his illness, he was able to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous celebration banquet where he was awarded his 10-year pin.
Rick and Bonny loved to play bingo and hang out with their bingo buddies. He continued playing for as long as he was physically able, stopping only when he became too weak to go. He also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and listening to his collection of wind chimes.
Rick loved his family and was able to express that love to them in his last days as they nursed and cared for him at home. He was especially close to his brother, David, who made several trips from Connecticut to Vermont during Rick’s illness to help care for him.
He is survived by his wife Bonny (Hale) Paradis; three daughters, Jessica, Stephanie and “son” Nick, and Samantha; four grandchildren (who knew him as Papa); Damien Prue, Devin Pitts, Cameron Sabens and Hailey Blair; two brothers David Paradis and wife Cindy and Ernest Paradis and wife Gail; sister, Kathy Woodworth and husband Dewey Dale; mother-in-law, Louise Hale; sister-in-law, Linda Essaff and husband Paul; brother-in-law, Timothy Hale and wife Lisa; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Jeannette: brother Phillip; father-in-law Donald Hale; and brothers-in-law, Keith Hale and Douglas McGregor.
A celebration of Rick’s life will be held Thursday, September 23, at New Beginnings Christian Church in St. Johnsbury VT at 2:00. Pastor Rick Menard will lead the service.
Because Rick was very concerned about his wife Bonny, who has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a memorial fund has been set up to help with her expenses. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to: “Rick Paradis Memorial Fund” c/o Linda Essaff, 30 Dundee Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.
Sayles Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.
Francis A. Guyer
4/2/1928 - 9/19/2010
Francis A. ‘Frenchie’ Guyer
Frenchie Guyer, lifelong Lyndonville resident, who was admired and respected by many of all ages, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010.
Francis Guyer was born in Lyndonville on April 2, 1928, one of eight children born to Adolphe and Roseanna (Morin) Guyer. He was predeceased by all three of his brothers: John Guyer, Ovila Guyer (and his wife Claire), Raymond Guyer (and his wife Katherine); and by two of his four sisters: Eva LaCroix (and her husband Lauria), Bernadette LaCroix (and her husband Paul).
On Feb. 18, 1950 he and Leona Barnett were married
and spent 50 wonderful years together. She passed away Dec. 17, 2000.
Frenchie was a longtime employee at Fairbanks where he worked for 42 years; he retired in 1993. Frenchie also tended bar at Luigi’s Restaurant and then later at the Town and Country Restaurant where he was popular amongst the locals. During the same period, Frenchie was an active member of the VT National Guard, where he served for 32 years.
Lyndonville Boys Baseball was his longtime passion; he was one of three founders of the program. He spent countless hours and days at the ballpark. He loved the outdoors teaching his sons and grandchildren to hunt and fish. Any sporting event involving his family was very important to him, and was possibly highlighted by watching his son Michael and his two grandsons Adrian and Nicholas play in the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl. Frenchie might be most be remembered, though, as a diehard Yankee fan!! His presence in local sports was very strong and was honored with dedications. Most recently, the right field foul pole at Fisher Field was flagged with a maroon and white banner in 2009 reading “Frenchie’s Pole”. In the fall of 2008, the new press box at Lyndon Institute’s Robert K Lewis field was named in his honor so that he may always watch over his prized Vikings.
He is survived by his three sons all residing in Lyndonville: Michael Guyer and his wife Annie, David Guyer and partner Angie Holmes, and Gary Guyer; eight grandchildren: Adrian, Nicholas, Amanda, Jacqueline, Sean, Lynzy, Davis, and Josh; two sisters: Theresa Daniels and her husband Earl of Lyndonville, Jeanette LaCroix and her husband Ferdinand of Littleton NH; nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Lyndonville this Friday, Sept. 24, at 11AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Maroon & White jerseys are acceptable attire. Military honors will follow the service at the St. Elizabeth cemetery.
Family will receive friends and condolences at the Guibord Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6-8PM, entering from the Center street entrance.
Regarding memorial contributions, Frenchie suggested people to consider sending a contribution to ‘Lyndonville Youth Baseball and Softball’, PO Box 1146, Lyndonville VT 05851.
Guibord Funeral Home is located on the corner of Main and Center streets in Lyndonville.
Franklin G. Hovey II
5/13/1949 - 9/20/2010
Franklin Hovey II of Danville passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center of complications from a sudden health condition.
He was born in St. Johnsbury on May 13, 1949, one of two children born to Franklin and Genevieve Piper Hovey. His mother passed away in 2003, his father in 1972.
Franklin graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1968. He went on to attend Bentley College and Lyndon State College. Franklin worked with his father as a realtor at Hovey Real Estate, Inc. and was a director with Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Co./Union Bank. He was also a proud member of the Elk’s club.
His greatest loves were his family and Danville. He and Donna were able to build their dream home two years ago and recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Franklin enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He was a proud father of four; a son who owns a contracting business, a son who recently graduated college studying both locally and abroad, a step-daughter who married
and works in the travel and insurance industry, and a step-son who married
, works in finance, and gave Franklin his first grandchild.
Franklin was a unique character with a “wicked” sense of humor and he loved telling stories. He was pragmatic and was known for not mincing words. He had a passion for skiing, kayaking, trivia, and gardening. He loved driving the back roads, haying with family, and had a small farming operation. He enjoyed cooking, especially with his new pizza oven. As a young man he got his pilot’s license and flew with Larry McGraw. Franklin also enjoyed the times he flew with Peter Crosby and Abel Toll to Block Island and the times he and Howard Crawford had in Howard’s houseboat. Franklin was fortunate to have many friends, including his lifelong friends David Coburn, Denison Amidon, and Dana Kallahan. He enjoyed playing poker with his Thursday night poker buddies and cards with friends. Frank frequently stopped by Kate Beattie’s kitchen for coffee and Tim’s Deli for breakfast and conversation.
Franklin is survived by his wife Donna of Danville; four children: Franklin G. Hovey III of Danville, Matthew Hovey of Montreal, Jennifer Lewis Monahan and husband Frank of St. Augustine FL, Christopher Lewis and wife Michelle of South Burlington; one granddaughter Kathryn Powers Lewis; his sister Susan Mercia and husband Bill of Hinesburg and their three sons; Donna’s four brothers and sisters and their families: Terry and Annie Powers of Joe’s Pond and Philadelphia, Sandy and Mark Grenier of St. Johnsbury, Susan and Mike Bedard of Palmyra PA, Judy and David Lavely of Danville.
Memorial services will be held in St. Johnsbury this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2PM at The Grace United Methodist Church (located 36 Central St.). A reception will follow at the Elks where ‘Franklin’ stories will be shared.
Given his love for Danville, memorial contributions could be directed to Danville Rescue, 379 Brainerd St., Danville VT 05828.
Austin G. Enos
8/12/1932 - 9/24/2010
Austin ‘Gus’ Enos of Danville passed away at the Veterans Hospital in White River Jct. early Friday morning, Sept. 24, 2010 at the age of 78.
He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on August 12, 1932. His father, Ermand M. Enos, died just before Gus was born; his mother, Elizabeth (Clarke) Enos, remarried
James Callahan. In the extended Enos-Callahan family, he was predeceased by six brothers and sisters: Margaret (Enos) King, Phoebe Enos, Dicki Enos (KIA 1945), Molly (Enos) Hansen, James Callahan, and Jack Callahan.
Gus was a proud Korean War veteran, receiving an Honorable Discharge from the US Navy after 4 years of service. Gus moved to Danville in 1991 after retiring with 32 years of service as an Electrical Engineer for Northrop Corporation. While living in Norfolk, Ma. he served as a Lieutenant & EMT on the Norfolk Fire Department from 1972 - 1987. He also was a member of the Danville Zoning Board, Danville Town Lister, the Knights of Pythias, VFW Post 793 and the American Legion. He truly loved his time reading with the 1st - 3rd grade students at the Danville School which he did for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Timmins) Enos of Danville; four children: Stephen Enos and wife Denise of Pembroke Pines, FL, Nancy Lawton and husband Edward of Foxboro MA, Patricia Sartelle and husband David of Danville, Edward Enos and wife Kerry of Denmark ME; ten grandchildren: Leighann, Krystin, and Shaun Enos; Angela, Theresa, and Danielle Lawton; Jessica and Joseph Coutu; David and Joshua Enos; one great-grandson Joseph Lawton; two sisters: Julia Callahan Craig and Ellen Callahan Nelson both of Arkansas; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held next Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 at 11AM at the Danville Congregational Church. The Rev. Robert Sargent and the Rev. Douglas Carter will officiate the service.
Committal services will be held at the Vermont Veteran’s cemetery in Randolph Monday, Oct. 4, at 12 Noon.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Friday, Oct. 1 from 6-8PM. A Knights of Pythias service will conclude the visiting hours at approximately 8PM.
Gus was a faithful member of the Knights of Pythias lodge in Danville and oversaw their educational scholarship fund. Anyone wishing to make a contribution in Gus’ memory may send it to: Knights of Pythias, Scholarship Fund: c/o Toby Balivet, P O Box 114, Danville, VT 05828
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Claire M. Domina
8/28/1929 - 10/4/2010
Claire M. Domina, 81, formerly of Rochester, VT, died Monday morning October 4, 2010 at her home in Lyndonville, with her loving family at her side.
She was born August 28, 1929 in Berkshire, VT, the daughter of Jean-Baptist and Antonia (Charron) Brodeur.
Claire worked for over forty years as a mill worker at Weyerhauser Corp. in Hancock, VT, retiring in 1996. Following retirement she became active with the Quinn-Town Senior Center and delivered meals on wheels until Aug. 2006. A strong and self supporting woman, Claire’s family was always her first priority. She enjoyed her independence, gardening, knitting, bird watching, taking trips throughout central Vermont, driving friends and neighbors to various appointments, and taking care of her feline companion, Tally. She was also active in her Church, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Rochester, VT.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane Willson and her companion David Burrington of Newark, VT; four grandchildren, Janet Willson, Timothy Willson, Daniel Willson, and Allen Willson; two brothers, Alphonse Brodeur and wife Helen of Albuquerque, NM, and Larry Brodeur of Middlebury, VT; nieces, nephews; and many friends.
She was predeceased by her parents; three brothers, John, Adrian, and infant Lucien Brodeur; three sisters, Rolande Domina, Marie Blanchard, and Irene Newton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Lyndonville on Friday October 8, at 11:00 AM, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dwight Baker Celebrant. Burial will follow in All Saints cemetery in Richford, VT, at approximately 2:45 PM.
Friends may call on the family Friday morning at the Guibord Funeral Home from 9:30 - 10:30 AM, before the Mass.
Donations made in her memory may be directed to, Quinn-Town Senior Center, P.O. Box 113, Hancock, VT 05748.
Guibord Funeral Home is located on the corner of Main and Center Streets, Lyndonvile.
Thomas G. Havers
Tom Havers, 96, of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully Monday evening, Oct. 4, 2010.
He was born May 4, 1914 in Lyndonville, the only child of Thomas F. and Maude (Gibson) Havers. His wife, June Huntoon Havers, passed away Sept. 28, 2006. June and Tom could always be seen together. They were married
Feb. 21, 1937. Tom continued to be blessed with good health until about two weeks ago.
Tom was an insurance agent for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. from 1941 to 1974. He then served in the Army during WWII.
Tom was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. He was a past president of the St. Johnsbury Babe Ruth League and of the Northeastern Vermont Life Underwriters Association. He had been a member of the Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #15 in Newport NH since 1941.
Tom had a close and dear association with the St. Johnsbury Country Club; he had served as secretary of the club since 1974 and, in 1967, as its president. Only last year did he step down as the secretary.
He is survived by three children: Ann Blum of Alpharetta GA, Thomas R. Havers and wife Betty of Williston, James S. Havers and wife Susan of Haubstadt IN; 5 grandchildren: Lori Reine and husband Richard of Bedford NH, Jason Havers and wife Erica of South Burlington, Aaron Havers of South Burlington, Matthew Havers and wife Sarah of South Burlington, Evan Havers and wife Melinda of Indianapolis IN; 7 great-grandchildren; June’s last surviving sibling Alma Koledo of Claremont NH; nieces and nephews.
The Havers family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday from 5-7PM.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at 11AM at the Grace United Methodist Church. The pastor, the Rev. John Marshall, will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Following the committal the family would be pleased to have you join them at the St. Johnsbury Country Club.
Memorial contributions, marked for ‘The First Tee’ (supporting youth golf), can be directed to: Vermont Golf Association, PO Box 1612, Station A, Rutland VT 05701.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ziobrowski, the doctors and staff at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Tom’s friends and neighbors for their help, allowing him to stay in his St. Johnsbury home for a total of 45 years; also Dr. Klikunas, the doctors and staff at Fletcher Allen, and the Converse Home for their care and comfort during his short stay in Burlington.
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
Shirley E. Ronan
8/9/1925 - 10/1/2010
Shirley E. (Peck) Ronan, 85, of Rocklin, CA, died Friday October 1, 2010 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born August 9, 1925 in Sutton, the daughter of Elmer and Flossie (Facteau) Peck. In 1944 she graduated from Lyndon Institute.
Shirley enjoyed above all else spending time with her family. When her children were young, Shirley loved to take them camping and fishing. They were active members of the Lyndon Outing Club and enjoyed skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. She also enjoyed Country Western music, and reading all the Zane Grey western adventure novels she could find. She delighted in making handcrafted gifts for her family and friends. Having learned knitting and crocheting from her mother, Shirley was constantly making blankets, pillows, hand-stitched dolls, and beautiful floral arrangements for the holidays. After moving to California in 1965, she continued to travel with her family, frequently visiting Lake Tahoe and the coast. An avid card player Shirley loved playing cards with her children and grandchildren at family gatherings.
Survivors include four children, Michael Ronan and wife Elizabeth of Broomfield, CO, Deborah Maguire and husband Mike of Peterborough, NH, Mary Stevens and husband Gary of Rocklin, CA, and Richard Ronan and wife Candace of Sacramento, CA; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Stuart Peck and companion Audrey LaFlamme of Newport; two sisters, Doreen Deos and husband Charles of Lyndon Center, and Geraldine Deos and husband Francis of Middle Island, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; her son, John Ronan; and two brothers, Truman Peck, and Conrad Peck.
Funeral services will be held Saturday October 9, at 11:00 AM at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Colwell officiating. Burial will follow in Sutton Village cemetery.
Friends may call on the family Friday evening from 6-8 at the Guibord Funeral Home.
Donations made in her memory may be directed to the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church, 125 Center St., Sutton, VT 05867.
Guibord Funeral Home is located on the corner of Main and Center Streets, Lyndonville.
Claire Roy Pierce
8/10/1936 - 10/9/2010
Claire Pierce, a native of St. Johnsbury and longtime resident of East Montpelier, passed away somewhat unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at Central Vermont Hospital at the age of 74.
She was born in St. Johnsbury on August 10, 1936, the daughter of Alfred and Antoinette (Veilleux) Roy. Claire graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy.
She is survived by her husband Stanley whom she married
Sept. 17, 1955; two sons: Jeffrey Pierce and his wife Heidi of Milton, Jonathan Pierce and his wife Amanda of Barre; 5 grandchildren: Savannah and Cain; Emily, Grace, and Nicholas; 1 brother Paul Roy of Weymouth MA, 2 sisters: Theresa Dunbar of Fairfield CA, Helen Godin and husband Raphael of Fitchburg MA; sister-in-law Carol Pilette of Marshfield; brother-in-law Herbert Smith of Connecticut; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Alfred Roy Jr., and a sister Arlene Smith.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury this Friday, Oct. 15 at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church with burial following at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury Thursday evening from 6-8PM.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Vermont Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston VT 05495.
Sayles Funeral Home is located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.
