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IRENE CAROLINE LAVOIE

New Haven - Irene Caroline Lavoie 101, passed away on October 3, 2010.

    She was born May 20, 1909, the daughter of Joseph and Wilamina (Belanger) Duford in a suburb of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

    At the age of two she moved with her large family to Lyndonville, VT. At age 14 she was doing housework for four area families. When she was 18, she began working for a Mrs. Chase, making maple candy, a job she held for 7 years.

    She married Anthony Joseph Lavoie in 1934, living in Kingston, Whitman, and Brocton, MA, and giving birth to 5 children, one of whom died when only 5 days old. In 1946 they moved to a farm in Shoreham, VT., which they bought using war bonds. After 13 years on the farm, they moved to Shoreham village, and both Tony and Irene worked in the Apple Packing Co-op there. Irene retired at age 65 but continued an active life, enjoying her 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Always an excellent cook, she took pride in her soups, cakes, pies and donuts, as well as knitting, crocheting and other needlework. After her husband died, she moved to Middlebury, VT., eventually settling at The Commons, an elderly housing complex. She began going to the Elderly Services Project Independence, a day facility. She was delighted to be able to go there to "help the old folks", she was to say when she was well into her 90's. While there, she put many a younger person to shame with her Scrabble abilities, invariably winning the match. As she approached 100, she lived for a time with her granddaughter Michelle Gorton in New Haven, and then moved to live with Linda Roscoe in Bristol, VT. Irene kept a positive attitude, never drank or smoked, worked hard and stayed physically active throughout her long life.

    Irene is survived by her son Gerard Lavoie, of Vergennes, VT; daughter Marguerite of Burlington, VT; son Leo Lavoie of Bethlehem, NH, daughter-in-law Frances Lavoie of Littleton, NH, 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

    She was predeceased by her husband Anthony, infant daughter Maria, and daughter Mary.
Graveside services were held On Tuesday October 5, 2010  in St. Genevieve Cemetery in Shoreham. The Rev. Skip Baltz of St. Mary’s Church, Brandon officiated.

    Contributions may be made to Elderly Services, PO Box 581, Middlebury, VT 05753.

    Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home.
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Richard Louis Bullock

SALISBURY - Richard Louis Bullock, age 79, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

    Dick was born in Middlebury on March 10, 1931. He was the son of Frank and Margaret (Smith) Bullock. He was graduated from Middlebury High School, class of 1949, where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He served in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, as a Staff Sergeant in 1954; he returned home and began a career in the automotive parts business. He was a 56 year member and Past Commander of Middlebury American Legion Post #27. Dick has always been an avid supporter of high school athletics. Among his numerous accomplishments, too many to list, was his induction into the Middlebury Union High School “Hall of Fame” in 2002, in 2005 he received the STAR Award given by the Addison Central Supervisory Union and community business sponsors, for his contributions to excellence in the school community. Dick had been on the committee that formed the MHS/MUHS Hall of Fame and served as its chairman for five years. Middlebury College also honored Dick’s Community Outreach with its Citizen Medal in 2007. He was also presented the Seeley Reynolds Friend of Football Award in 2002, in appreciation for his dedication to Middlebury High School and High School football players, coaches and fans. Dick may be best known as the “Radio Voice of Tiger Football” providing commentary for over 33 years. Dick has always been an avid supporter of high school athletics and being involved in helping kids learn and grow through athletics; to quote Dick “It’s pretty easy to devote yourself to something you really love”. Dick was an ASA Umpire for over 40 years; in addition he was a Federation/High School softball umpire. Umpiring numerous playoffs and Vermont State Championship Games gave him great pleasure. He valued the camaraderie and enjoyed watching players develop through the years. He was especially proud of his relationship with the Middlebury Union High School Girls Softball Team, and was truly grateful for their help at Legion events.

    Surviving is his daughter Kristin Provost & her husband Ted of South Burlington, a brother Thomas Bullock & his wife Nancy of Fond Du Lac, WI, step sisters Ruth Gipson & husband Edward and Carol Combs all of Middlebury, his sister-in-law Helen Bullock of Schenectady, NY, special friends Pat Hornbeck and Norm Grenier, many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by 5 brothers; James, Kenneth, John, Francis and Robert and 5 sisters; Patricia Bissette, Kathleen Johnson, Anna Leggett, Betty Lessor and Mary Bullock and two step brothers Richard and William Van Buren.

    The family would like to thank the entire staff of Addison County Home Health and Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Dick and his family.

    A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. William Beaudin, pastor was the celebrant. The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, followed the mass, in Farmingdale Veterans Cemetery in Middlebury.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; The Dick Bullock Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Middlebury American Legion, 49 Wilson Road, Middlebury, VT 05753.

    Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.

Eleanor Blacklock Huestis  

Bridport - Mrs. Eleanor B. Huestis, 84, died Friday evening October 1, 2010 at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehab after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.  

    She was born January 12, 1926 in Middlebury the daughter of Leon & Ruth (Payne) Blacklock.

    She married Daniel Huestis September 21, 1945 in West Addison; together they owned and operated the Huestis Dairy Farm and Huestis Farm Supply for many years.

    Eleanor was a member of the West Addison United Methodist Church, the Bridport Grange #303 and the Bridport Historical Society.  She was very active for seventeen years with the Bridport School District and was instrumental with forming the Bridport School lunch program and later the breakfast program. She and her husband were active in the creation of the Tri-Town Water District.

    Survivors are her children, Arthur & his wife Joan, of Bridport, Richard & his wife Shizu, of South Burlington, Ronald & his wife Lisa, of Cottage Grove, TN, Deborah Ploof & her husband Arthur, of Bridport and Sherrie Coombs & her husband Richard, of East Syracuse, NY. She is also survived by her 23 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

    She was predeceased by her husband Daniel Huestis who died May 22, 1987, by her brothers, William and Stuart Blacklock.

    Memorial Services will be held at 1 PM on October 12th at Bridport Grange Hall on RT 22A in Bridport. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Town Line First Response at P.O. Box 82 Bridport, VT 05734 or to the West Addison United Methodist Church, in care of Mike Reed at 4263 VT RT 17W, Addison, 05491.

    Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com

Robert G. Wilcox

SUDBURY, VT/KISSEE MILLS, MO -  Robert G. Wilcox, 83, formerly of Sudbury died September 24, 2010 after a long illness.

    He was born May 29, 1927 in Long Island, NY, the only son of Robert K and Mary Wilcox. He attended Hampstead Schools on Long Island and Hofstra College. He enjoyed his engineering career with numerous companies including, Simmonds Precision. Robert married Marjorie Denis on Sept. 13, 1952 in Middlebury.

    He was a master marksman in rifle and pistol shooting and winner of many trophies and medals from matches throughout the United States, including two Vermont State Championships and a high scoring alternate at the National Championship match at Camp Perry in Ohio. He was also an avid sailor who lived on his boat a number of years. He enjoyed traveling who his motor home.

    He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, their son Robert A. Wilcox & his wife Shelly all of Kissee Mills, MO. He is also survived by brothers Laurence & his wife Madeline Denis of Whiting, Raymond & his wife Louise Denis of Benson, James Vernon of Norman, OK, cousins Victoria Hoffman of Edenton, NC and Patricia Pfost of Santa Clarita, CA.

    He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson; Robert J. Wilcox.

    A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel, 16560 US Highway 160, Forsyth, MO.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Compassus at 3044 Sheppard Hills, Suite 200, Branson, MO 65616.

Kenneth John Perkins

WEYBRIDGE - Kenneth John Perkins of Weybridge died Friday, October 1, 2010 in the home he grew up in, surrounded by his family.  He has now joined his wife, Marguerite, and is resting in peace.  

    Kenneth was born to Robert B. and Jennie J. (Ploof) Perkins on October 6, 1919 in Cornwall, Vermont.

    Ken was raised in Weybridge and as a young boy worked on various farms in Addison County.  He served in the US Army in World War II in the South Pacific.  He met his wife, Marguerite, at a local dance and they were united in marriage on September 21, 1946 and later settled in Weybridge.  Ken was a farmer for many years.  He then and then started working as a machinist at Polymers Plastic Shop and retired in 1984 after more than 20 years of service.  Ken cherished his family and his home.  His favorite past-times were cutting wood, working in his garden, and helping his family and neighbors.

    Kenneth was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Marguerite, in December of 1999.  He leaves behind their three sons: John and his wife, Beki of Weybridge; Jim and his wife, Bonnie of Deltona, FL; Gary and his wife, Susan of Weybridge; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  

    Ken was also predeceased by his two brothers and five sisters.

    The family would like to convey their heart-felt gratitude to the staff at Lemon Fair Lane at Helen Porter Healthcare.  They provided loving, compassionate, and professional care for Ken in his final months.

    A graveside service was held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Weybridge Hill Cemetery in Weybridge.  A gathering will follow at the Weybridge Congregational Church. The Rev. Daniel Wright officiated.

    In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can made to Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in c/o Nancy Schaedel, at 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753; Addison County Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT  05753; or to Project Independence at 112 Exchange St., Middlebury, VT 05753 Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Shari E. Mumford Watters

BRANDON, VT/BARE FOOT BAY, FL -
Shari E. Mumford Watters, age 60, died Sunday, October 3, 2010, when her home caught on fire in Bare Foot Bay, FL.

    Shari was born in Brandon on August 13, 1950. She was the daughter of Judson & Eleanor (Grenon) Mumford, Sr. She received her early education in local Brandon schools and completed her education in Miami, FL. In her earlier years she had worked as an aide at the Brandon Training School. She later moved to Northampton, MA and work in the Real Estate Business. She moved to Bare Foot Bay in the early 1990’s where she was employed in the accounting department for The Game Room.

    She is survived by her companion of 20 years Gerry Bouchard of Bare Foot Bay, her sister Judith Ann Lowell of Rutland, 2 brothers James Mumford, Sr of West Rutland and Judson Neil Mumford, Jr of Leicester. Several nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents and 2 brothers Thomas Mumford and Gene Gilbert Mumford and a sister Tina Graff.

    At her request there will be no formal funeral service.

    In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to The American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or The Lenny Burke Farm, for Traumatic Brain Injuries, P.O. Box 1837A, Rutland, VT 05701 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Olson W. Clark

FORESTDALE, VT/HOUGHTON, NY - The Rev. Olson W. Clark, former pastor of the Forestdale Wesleyan Church and formerly of 9906 Luckey Drive, died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. Rev. Clark was born on March 9, 1918 in Chicago, Ill. and was a son of the late Lewis and Alice Wright Clark. In 1945 he married Lila M. Durling at Walderon Wesleyan Church in Walderon, Mich. Rev. Clark was a member of Houghton Wesleyan Church and had been director of the Houghton area Senior Citizens. He and Lila served at several churches - Rives Junction Wesleyan Church, Pittsford Wesleyan Church and Hastings Wesleyan Church, all in Michigan; Canandaigua Wesleyan Church for eight years; Waterveliet Wesleyan Church; Forest Dale Wesleyan Church in Vermont; and Garwoods United Methodist Church for eight years. He was predeceased by his wife on April 14, 2007. Surviving are four daughters, Margaret Clark of Freeport, N.Y., Patricia (Lyndon) Robinson of Thompsonville, Mich., Susan (David) Basnight of Valley Cottage, N.Y. and Sandra (Griffith) Vitalone of Canandaigua; three granddaughters, Julie Robinson and Stephanie and Kacie Vitalone; sister, Odena Hansen of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, at the Houghton Wesleyan Church, the Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden officiated. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Houghton Wesleyan Church organ fund.

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