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Patricia Ann Sullivan
Patricia Ann Sullivan, 67, of Newport Center died suddenly Friday evening, March 20, 2009, in the arms of her husband, at their home.
Mrs. Sullivan was born March 16, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, to William and Annastacia Urban.
The name Patricia Ann means “noble grace.” That she was. Full of grace, kindness, and noble deeds of love, she touched the hearts and lives of many.
She married
the love of her life, James H. Sullivan III, in 1962, a true love story, demonstrating and inspiring all who are married
to be faithful. She loved to give of herself. She was a wonderful stay-at-home mother and home keeper for many years.
She enjoyed her family and friends; she enjoyed cooking and extending hospitality. She had the gift of giving. She had uniqueness about her, finding the most personal and heartfelt gifts one could receive, yet the best gift of all was her presence. She extended smiles and kind words to those who visited the Buon Amici restaurant for dinner. She managed and waitressed at the Buon Amici for more than a decade.
She is survived by her husband, James H. Sullivan III, of Newport Center; by their two children, James H. Sullivan IV of Newport and his wife, Sherri, and Kelly A. Deslauriers and her husband, Kevin, of Newport Center; by her sisters-in law: Shirlee Fererra of Malden, Massachusetts, Maureen Chipps of Enfield, Connecticut, and Ruth McGinley, of Tolland, Connecticut; by a niece and nephews: Scott, Steve, Mark, Karen, and Matthew and their families. She was predeceased by her brother Vincent Urban.
Her creativeness, kind heart, and giving spirit will be remembered by all who knew her. She sparkled with grace. She will be missed deeply.
The family cordially invites all who knew her to join them in honoring the life of Patricia Ann Sullivan. Her funeral service will be held at the Church of God in Derby, officiated by the Reverend Laurence H. Wall, on Thursday March 26, at 11 a.m, with a reception and refreshments to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the Church of God in Mrs. Sullivan’s memory. The parishioners welcomed her into their lives and, of course, into their kitchen, where she was drawn to serve. Donations will help to make a difference to those in need.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Emeric Joseph Tanguay
Emeric Joseph Tanguay, 94, died peacefully at home in Greensboro Bend on Sunday, March 22, 2009, with his family at his side.
Mr. Tanguay was born in St. Justine, Quebec, on December 23, 1914, son of Amedee Tanguay and Josephine Ferland Tanguay, the seventh of eight children. In 1916 the family emigrated to the U.S. to operate a dairy farm on Center Road in Hardwick. In 1920 the family traded this farm for one on Stevens Hill in Walden.
He attended school in Walden, began milking cows at age six, and drove a truck by age eight. With his older sister Christine, he helped operate the farm until 1930, when his ailing father sold it.
He drove a delivery truck until he and his mother purchased a dairy farm on Hardwick Street in East Hardwick in 1931. He farmed, hired himself out for field plowing with his tractor, and cut ice on Caspian Lake.
He married
Jeannette Morin in 1940. When he developed an allergic reaction to cows, they moved to a logging camp in Jacksonville.
In 1948 he purchased the former Heiger Garage in Greensboro Bend, which he operated as Tanguay's Garage for more than 50 years. He fixed everything from the neighborhood children's bicycles to tractors that broke down in the field. He also made house calls to start frozen vehicles and thaw frozen pipes in winter. His garage was a gathering place for many. He was known for his cheerful spirit and for working outside on cars in frigid temperatures without gloves.
In addition to his work as a mechanic, he was a skilled dowser, locating water for many, and a favorite raconteur at the annual French Heritage Festival in Hardwick.
He was a fourth-degree member of the Brownson Council Assembly 1155 of the Knights of Columbus in Hardwick and a communicant at St. Michael's Church in Greensboro Bend. In 1988 he was given the Greensboro Award.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Jeannette Morin Tanguay, of Greensboro Bend. He is the beloved father of Jacqueline Molleur and her husband, Gilles, of Derby Line, Louise Menard and her husband, Raymond, of Montpelier, and Diane Tanguay of Walden. He is Pepere to Mark Molleur of Stannard, Anne Molleur Hanson of Craftsbury, Melissa Menard of Denver, Colorado, Sarah Menard of Barre, and Amanda Menard of Montpelier. He also leaves five great-grandchildren and devoted caregivers Beatrix Devlin of Greensboro Bend and Evelyn Rich of Stannard. He was predeceased by his father, Amedee; by his mother, Josephine; and by his siblings: Leonie, Josaphat, Emilien, Julia, Anna Marie, Rejane, and Christine.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in Greensboro Bend. The family will receive friends at calling hours on Thursday, March 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at des Groseilliers Funeral Homes in Hardwick. Spring interment will be in St. Michael's Parish cemetery in Greensboro Bend.
Donations in Mr. Tanguay's memory may be made to the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Vermont, 1161 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.
Arrangements are by des Groseilliers Funeral Homes.
Edwin J. Urie
Edwin J. Urie, 86, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at his home in West Glover in the loving care of his wife, Ellen.
Mr. Urie was born in West Glover on February 15, 1923, a son of Ernest J. and Mary A. (Comer) Urie. He attended grade school in Andersonville and was a graduate of Craftsbury Academy in 1941. He worked on the family farm for several years.
On October 10, 1964, he married
Ellen Margot in Woodbury, Long Island, New York. He then worked in Long Island for four years, moving to Greenwich and Salisbury, Connecticut, prior to retiring in Vermont in 1989.
Mr. Urie, affectionately known to all as “Uncle Ed, ” enjoyed writing letters. Many of his family and friends were recipients of letters acknowledging their recent events, tributes, and tribulations.
He was a counselor for the youth fellowship through his church in Long Island where he was known as “Cuzn Ed.”
He was a member of the West Glover Congregational Church.
He played baseball as a young man for the town teams in Barton and Glover and enjoyed watching those sports throughout his life. He and his brothers built the stone wall at the Andersonville cemetery.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 44 years, Ellen, of West Glover; by two daughters, Debra Erickson and her husband, Peter, of Newnan, Georgia, and Donna Urie of Lakeville, Connecticut; by two brothers, John Urie and his wife, Pearl, and Bernard Urie and his wife, Elaine, all of West Glover; by three sisters: Mary Knapp and her husband, George, of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, Harriet King and her husband, Donald, of West Glover, and Beverly Grant of Barre; by four grandchildren: Melissa Hosier and Billy Hosier of Lakeville and Sam Erickson and Oliver Erickson of Newnan; and by nieces, nephews, and many extended family members. He was predeceased by his brother Howard Urie.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Glover Community Church with the Reverend C. Michael Caldwell and the Reverend Christine Findlay officiating. Final interment will be in the Andersonville cemetery in West Glover, at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in Mr. Urie’s memory may be made to the West Glover Congregational Church, in care of Sarah Stevens, treasurer, 16 Davio Place, West Glover, Vermont 05875.
The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Conley Labor Walker
Betty Conley Labor Walker, 63, of Barton died peacefully in Newport on March 22, 2009.
Mrs. Walker was born May 1, 1945, in Albany, a daughter of Burton and Irene (Jenness) Conley. On March 28, 1994, she married
Preston Walker, who predeceased her in 1999.
She worked at Union House Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She loved watching NASCAR racing and visiting with friends and family. Listening to music at the Crystal Saloon was one of her favorite pastimes. She also loved collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia and playing with her dog Brandy.
She is survived by two children, Timothy Labor Sr. and his wife, Sarah, of Barton and Tammy Griggs and her husband, Keith, of Putney; by eight grandchildren: Melinda Labor Young and her husband, Randy III, Charles Plante, Alan Griggs, Melissa Labor, Zachary Labor, Brook Plante, Angellea Griggs, and Timothy Labor Jr.; and by great-granddaughter Savannah Sky Labor. She was predeceased by her husband, Preston Walker; by her parents, Irene and Burton Conley; and by her son Randy Labor.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Walker’s memory may be made to the Vermont Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Phyllis J. Willis
Phyllis J. Willis, 64, of Newport Center died in Newport on March 16, 2009.
Mrs. Willis was born October 3, 1944, in Brownington, a daughter of Preston and Samira (Loukx) Dow.
On September 9, 1976, she married
Don E. Willis, who survives her.
She loved to go brook fishing and enjoyed cooking for the family. She loved riding around the area and the state with her husband, and she enjoyed her pet dogs and cats. She loved her family and enjoyed their visits. She enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardening, which included her strawberry bed with the help of granddaughter Moriah.
She is survived by her husband, Don Willis, of Newport Center; by four children: Wayne Woodard and his wife, Robin, of Newport Center, Christina Flood of East Dummerston, Ernest Woodard and his wife, Tina, of Mannheim, Germany, and Justin Willis and his wife, Adorian, of Newport Center; by her best friend and fishing and bingo buddy, Carolyn Carter; and by four grandchildren: Moriah Woodard of Newport Center, Andy and Mitchell Flood of East Dummerston, and Brian Woodard of Newport.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Newport Center cemetery with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Willis’ memory may be made to the Newport Center Fire Department, Newport Center, Vermont 05857.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Eric C. Wirth
Eric C. Wirth, 50, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died in Las Vegas on March 9, 2009, after suffering a massive stroke several days previously.
Born in New York, Mr. Wirth and his family lived in St. James, Long Island, New York, until the family relocated to Troy in 1973. Eric graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Newport in 1977.
Mr. Wirth, a recipient of a scholarship to attend the New England Institute in Boston’s Kenmore Square, came to Boston the following fall to study funeral arts and sciences. He graduated from the New England Institute in 1979.
He spent the first half of his working career affiliated with funeral homes in the Boston area, most notably the P.E. Murray Funeral Home in West Roxbury, the Keohane Funeral Home in Quincy, and the Richardson Funeral Home in Scituate.
During the second half of his career, he worked in the funeral supply industry. He initially represented the Batesville Casket Company and later the Wilbert Vault Company. His territory included Boston and eastern Massachusetts.
He relocated to Chicago several years ago when he was appointed to the position of national sales manager for the Wilbert Burial Vault Company. He had relocated to Las Vegas two years ago to pursue other endeavors.
He is survived by his children: Ashley E. Wirth of Dedham, Massachusetts, Matthew H. Wirth of Randolph, Massachusetts, and S. Benjamin Wirth of Wareham, Massachusetts; by his sister Nancy Morin of Dalton, Massachusetts; by his wife, Merry Wirth, of Las Vegas; and by stepdaughters Alaina and Gracie of Las Vegas. He was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Marilyn (Miller) Wirth, of Windsor; and by his sister Ellen Wirth of Island Pond.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 28, at the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home in West Roxbury at 3 p.m. Funeral services and burial were held in Las Vegas.
Remembrances may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, Number 2, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.
Marcel Albert Bathalon
Marcel Albert Bathalon, 58, of Irasburg died April 11, 2009, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Bathalon was born April 28, 1950, in Burlington, a son of Ernest and Jeanne (Rondeau) Bathalon.
He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1969, and he was employed at Ethan Allen in Orleans.
On September 10, 1977, he married
Diane Brasseur.
He held membership with the Knights of Columbus Council 2285 of Newport.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Bathalon, of Irasburg; by four children: Dana E. Bathalon and his wife, Sarah, of Coventry, Rene Y. Bathalon and his wife, Ann, of Irasburg, Christine-Anne S. Bathalon and her fiancé, Travis Degre, of Jay, and Christopher J. Bathalon of Irasburg; by a cherished granddaughter, Makyla; by siblings: Lucien Bathalon and his wife, Jane, of Derby, Raymond Bathalon and his wife, Lillian, of Troy, Jean Bathalon and his wife, Yvette, of Irasburg, Richard Bathalon and his wife, Beth, of Cabot, Pierre Bathalon and his friend, Jean, of Johnson, Jacque Bathalon and his wife, Karen, of Coventry, Guy Bathalon and his wife, Aline, of Derby, Denis Bathalon and his wife, Betsy, of Newport, Robert Bathalon and his wife, Joanne, of Westfield, and Bernard Bathalon and his wife, Tammy, of Westfield; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Members of the Knights of Columbus 2285 are requested to meet at the funeral home Friday evening for prayers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s cemetery in Newport.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Bathalon’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Erich “Buck” Eugene Buchman
Erich “Buck” Eugene Buchman, 85, of Island Pond died April 9, 2009, at his home, with his wife and daughter.
Mr. Buchman was born December 9, 1923, in Los Angeles, California, a son of Erick and Nellie (Short) Buckman. On November 7, 1946, he married
Betty Rose Ordiway, who survives him.
He retired in 1963 from the U.S. Air Force after serving for 20 years. He then went on to a 20-year career with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, based in Trenton, New Jersey.
In 1985 he retired to Island Pond with his wife.
He enjoyed woodworking, and he was a member of American Legion Post 80 in Island Pond.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Buchman, of Island Pond; by his daughter Doreen L. Buchman and son-in-law William H. Lammers of Kutztown, Pennsylvania; by his son Avery Scott Buchman of Trenton; by his daughter Lisa K. Tronco and her companion, Patrick Presutto, of Parkertown, New Jersey; by granddaughters: Nicole Ozgul and her husband, Aytac, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, and Kyra and Maxine Lammers of Kutztown; by daughter-in-law Peggy Buchman of Hazelton, Pennsylvania; by niece Harriet Moring of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and by nephew Gary Soule of Norfolk, Virginia. He was predeceased by his son Craig L. Buchman and by his sister Barbara J. Soule.
Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
Alice M. Labounty
Alice M. Labounty, 89, of Newport died peacefully April 5, 2009, in Newport.
Mrs. Labounty was born October 2, 1919, in North Troy, a daughter of Harry and Edith (Cassidy) Sargent.
On April 18, 1939, she married
Reginald Labounty Sr., who predeceased her in 1990.
She was a dairy farmer on her own farm for many years, and she was a minister with the Newport Advent Church.
She enjoyed gardening, baking, playing the accordion, reading, and being in the company of her family.
She is survived by four children: Reginald Labounty Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Canaan, Alice Bowman and her husband, Leland, of Derby, Beverly Keenan of Derby, and Rachel Leithead and her husband, William, of Newport Center; by stepdaughter Shirley Fortin of Irasburg; by 17 grandchildren: Debbie Durgin, Sharon Payne, David and Michael Labounty, Joanne Lawson, Karen Thomas, Steve and Scott Bowman, Gordon and Brian Tice, Rose Daigle, James Leithead, Janet Morin, David and Darren Fortin, Betsy Pion, Jeffrey Broe, and Mary Skidgel; by 40 great-grandchildren; by four great-great-grandchildren; by her sister Helen Morse of Jay; by her sister-in-law Roberta Sargent of Jay; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son-in-law Ronald Keenan; by grandson Roger Labounty; by two brothers, Roy Sargent and Hugh Hazzard; and by sisters Margaret Mayhew and Bernice Beerworth.
Funeral services were held April 9 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Robert Cargill officiating. Spring interment will be in Newport Center cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Labounty’s memory may be made to the Newport Health Care Center, paliative care, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Arrangements are by Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes.
