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Obituaries 11-20-07

Eugene A. Rougier

Vergennes - Eugene A. Rougier 42 died Sunday November 11, 2007 at Fletcher Allen Healthcare in Burlington.

   He was born May 21, 1965 in Burlington the son of Clarence (Clifton) and Janice (Flanders) Ryan.

   Eugene is survived by his mother Janice Ryan of Brandon; four sisters, Sandra Appelgate of Eagle Bridge, NY; Nancy Stearns of Brandon; Joanne Zeno of Vergennes; Rose Zeno of Monkton, Three brothers, Michael Rougier of Rockingham, VT; Mark Rougier of Monkton; Gregory Rougier of Shoreham; several nieces and nephews.

   Funeral services were held on Wednesday November 14th at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment  in Monkton Boro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 121 Connor Way Williston, VT 05495.

John A. Hawkins

Ferrisburgh - John A. Hawkins, 72 died Friday November 9, 2007 at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

   He was born April 28, 1935 in Burlington the son of Stanley and Ruth Parmenter Hawkins.

   He was a member of Vergennes Grange #406 for fifty years, and a Boy Scout leader for many years.

   Predeceased by his twin brother James Hawkins in 1996 and a nephew George Cobb in 2003.

   He is survived by his sister Helen Cobb of Ferrisburgh and many cousins.

   Funeral services were held on Monday November 12th at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment  in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh.  contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad PO Box 11 Vergennes, VT 05491.

Peveril F.  Peake

Bristol - Peveril F. Peake, 79, passed away, on Sat. Nov. 10, 2007, after a brief illness in Rutland, Vermont.  Mr Peake was a life long Bristol resident and well known in all the antique-classic car clubs, and events.

   He was born Dec. 03, 1927, the son of Royal Whitman Peake, and Kate Gardener Field. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1945, he attended Manulis Military Academy in his youth,  

   Mr. Peake worked for many years also, at G.E. Lakeside, Burlington, as a quality control expert. It was his love, and never ending interest in antique cars, that he will be most remembered for. By his account he had owned over 1200 cars of antique vintage, during his lifetime.  He was a founding member of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, (VAE) and many other car clubs world wide. Peveril was often called on to inspect the "original condition" of an antique vehicle, no one could fool him there.  His vast knowledge of the early cars, and most minute details, was clearly amazing. Many friends will also remember his car searching trips, and the huge 'Falstaffian' meals that followed. For the past few years he had resided at the home of Nancy Dike, a longtime family, and connection in Bristol.  

   A memorial service was held  on Sat. Nov. 17th at Bristol Baptist Church. Remembrances in his name can be made to the Salvation Army, Northern New England Division, 64 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401 his life long favorite charity.

Rose Evelyn Williams

Middlebury - Rose Evelyn Williams, 79 passed away Wednesday November 14, 2007 at Vermont Respite House in Williston.

    She was born November 2, 1928 in St. Johnsbury, VT the daughter of Charles and Josephine Emery.

    She did volunteer work at Addison County Community Action Group in Middlebury.

    Rose is survived by six children, Anthony Pidgeon of Cornwall; Deborah Wildasin and husband Phil of Addison, Maureen Pidgeon and fiance' Bret Benner of South Burlington; Jody Pidgeon of Rutland; Tina Wildasin and husband Paul Jr., of Waltham; Scott Pidgeon of Middlebury; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Emery of NH; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter, Ellie Mae Pidgeon in 1968, two sisters Arlene Emery and Isabelle Emery.

    Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday November 20th at Vergennes Congregational Church. Interment will be in South Hero Cemetery Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends may call at Vergennes Congregational Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. up to hour of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vermont Respite House 89 Allen Brook Lane Williston, VT or Addison County Community Action Group 282 Boardman St. Middlebury Rose, VT.

John O. Gaudreau

Bellows Falls -  John O. Gaudreau, 69 passed away Tuesday November 13, 2007 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebannon, New Hampshire

    He was born September 7, 1938 in Burlington the son of Oscar and Blanche Harnois Gaudreau.

    He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957, Johnson State College in 1961, and he taught in Schools in Burlington and Milton. He had a great love for the outdoors especially fishing in the (Gibou) and spectator sports

    John leaves many cherished memories and survived by his two daughters Rhonda Nolan and her husband Timothy and their two daughters Shannon and Kelly of Danbury, Conn.; Debra DiBernardo and her husband Joseph and their son Vaughn of Bellows Falls; a sister Betty Anderson of Bristol; former wife and mother of his children Ruth Mezzetti. Predeceased by a son Vaughn and a brother James.

    A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Monday November 19th at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mt Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. There will be no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kurin Hattin Homes PO Box 127 Westminister, VT 05158.

Hilda Lelia Orvis

Starksboro - Hilda lelia Orvis, 84 passed away Thursday November 15, 2007 at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury surrounded by her family.

    She was born April 9, 1923 in Starksboro the daughter of Warren and Minnie Wright Thompson.

    She was a member of Starksboro 1st Baptist Church. Married Gardner Orvis August 10, 1939. She was a life long member of Ladies Home Circle, involved in 4-H all her life, Sunshine Club of S. Starksboro; adoptive grandparent program with the Green Mountaineers 4-H Club. Her passions were spending time with her family and especially her great grandchildren that knew her as “Gigi”, observing song birds, gardening, and cooking. She will be remembered as a very giving person in her community.

    Predeceased by her husband Gardner Orvis in 1979.

    Hilda is survived by her children, Reginald Orvis and Nedra of Barre; Linda and Denny Barnard of Starksboro; Larry and Patricia Orvis of Middlebury; Rodney Orvis of Starksboro; Three grandchildren, Breton Orvis and Renee’ of Barre; Jason and Heather Barnard of Starksboro; Jesssica and John Miner of Hopkinton, NH; six great grandchildren, Sophie, Daniel, Elise, Morgan, Henry and Brody, several nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday November 19th at Community Church of Huntington. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. Friends called at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Sunday November 18th. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 30 Porter Drive Middlebury, VT 05753, Addison County Home Health & Hospice PO Box 754 Middlebury, VT 05753, or Starksboro 1st Baptist Church 11 Parsonage Rd. Starksboro, VT 05487.

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