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Clarence Eli Stearns

Brandon— Clarence Eli Stearns, Sr., age 65, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Brandon.

    Mr. Stearns was born in Ferrisburgh on March 4, 1946. He was the son of Harold and Edna Mae (Stokes) Stearns. He received his early education in local Ferrisburgh schools. He was graduated from Vergennes High School, class of 1965. He has been a resident of Brandon since 1996 moving here from Orwell. He has been in the farming industry most of his life. In his earlier years Mr. Stearns worked the family farm, before joining the Nop Brothers Farms, where he worked for more than 23 years. He later worked for Lorenzo Quesnel in Shoreham and Abel’s Corner Farm in Orwell. He was actively involved with S & J Excavating in Cornwall. He enjoyed caring for his properties and spending time with his grandchildren.

    Surviving is his wife Nancy (Rougier) Stearns of Brandon; whom he married in Vergennes on April 27, 1968, 3 sons; Clarence Stearns, Jr., of Brandon, Sean Stearns of Cornwall and Christopher Stearns of Shoreham, 2 daughters; Melissa Miller of Rutland and Stephanie Larocque of Brandon, a brother Winfred Stearns of Winsted, CT and 2 sisters; Evelyn LeTart of South Windsor, CT and Kathy Mills of Manchester, CT. 21 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister Theresa Stearns.

    The funeral service was held on Friday, January 6, 2012,  at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, pastor will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will follow in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery.

    Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; Hope Lodge-American Cancer, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

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

FRANCIS EDWARD ‘BUTCH’ BROWN

LEICESTER— Francis Edward “Butch” Brown, age 66, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at his home in Leicester.

  Mr. Brown was born in Burlington, Iowa on September 2, 1945. He was the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Green) Brown. He grew up in Shoreham where he received his early education. Following school he had worked at White Pigment Corporation for several years. He later worked at Red Rose Farm Supply. He had owned B & B Farm Supply for several years. He also was a woodsman, logging various area of the state. He was an avid hunter & fisherman. He loved “Junking” and buying, selling and trading. He was dedicated to his mother and caring for her needs. He will be remembered for his generosity to family, friends and neighbors.

    Surviving are 6 daughters; Brenda Mallory & Her husband Eric of Forestdale, Eileen Cook and husband Raymond of Sudbury, April Hutchins & husband John of Brandon, Sheila Gearwar & husband Greg of Brandon, Gerry Cummings and husband Doug of Pittsford and Julie Euber & husband Ron of Brandon, His mother Elizabeth Brown of Leicester Jct., 2 brothers David Brown of Florida and Elos Brown of Whitehall, NY., 4 sisters; Sandra Bacon  of Norfolk, NY, Alice Edna Isley of  Poultney, Margaret E. Cameron, of Middlebury, and Ruth Mae Boise of Leicester Jct. 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his father and a brother John Brown.

   The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at The Leicester Church of The Nazarene. The Rev. Philip Smith, pastor will officiate. A private graveside committal service and burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Leicester.

   Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; Butch Brown Memorial Fund, c/o Miller & Ketcham, 26 Franklin St., Brandon, VT 05733.

MADELEINE BOURDON ANGIER

ADDISON/WILLISTON— Madeleine Bourdon Angier of Williston and formerly of Addison died peacefully at her home, in the presence of her loving family, on Christmas Day 2011. Madeleine was born in Pittsford on June 26, 1927, to Ernest and Juliette (Larocque) Bourdon.

    Before marriage, she worked at Middlebury College and also in Montpelier for the State of Vermont. She married J. Francis Angier at St. Mary's Church in Middlebury on Jan, 4, 1947. Madeleine and Francis lived for 40 years on their farm in Addison where they raised five sons. They later lived in the mountains of western North Carolina, on the Sun-Coast of Florida, in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and, for the last nine years, in Williston.

   With her warm and gracious demeanor, Madeleine made many, many friends while accompanying her husband on military assignments earlier in their marriage and later during her retirement years, when they traveled in their motor home throughout the country. All who knew her were touched by her kindness and inspired by her strong faith. Madeleine had a special place in her heart for those who were disadvantaged in any way and she was a longtime volunteer, helping to raise money for several charitable organizations. She frequently reminded people that life is short and that it is important to live it to the fullest while you can. Madeline is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Francis; and their sons, John of Williston, Michael (Dawn) of Spring Hill, Fla., Phillip (Debbie) of Panton, Pierre (Colleen) of St. Augustine, Fla., and Thomas of Leicester. She leaves nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four sisters, Rachel (the late Greg) Codding, Laurie (John) Wetmore, Louise (Sandy) Seith, and Rena (Jack) Kindregan; and a brother, Andre (Betsy) Bourdon. Madeleine was predeceased by two sisters, Ange-Aimee Angier, who was married to Francis' late brother, Carl, and Marie (Don) Kenyon.

    The family would like to acknowledge the outstanding care Madeleine received from various family members, VNA nurses, special friends, Karen, Bonnie, Ruth and Sue, as well as the prayers, visitations and gifts of cards, food, flowers and kind deeds from so many of you. Your compassion and sympathy gave our mother a little taste of Heaven during her last days on Earth and she was immensely grateful for all that you did for her, as are we. You were splendid examples of Jesus' teaching that: "As you did this for the least of your brethren, you did it for me." A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at her parish church, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Williston on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011.  A luncheon/reception was held following the Mass.  Memorial contributions in Madeleine's memory may be made to the VNA Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446 or VT Right to Life (VRLC), P.O. Box 1079, Montpelier, VT 05601.

ALBERT RINGEY

MIDDLEBURY— Albert Ringey died December 25, 2011 at home. He was born February 21, 1930 in Cornwall, VT, the son of William D. and Clara (Viens) Ringey.

   He was educated in Cornwall, Reading and St. Mary’s elementary schools.  He graduated from Middlebury High School in 1948.

   He married Barbara Brown May 22, 1955 who survives him along with son Jeffrey and his wife Cathy.  Also surviving are granddaughter Maggie, and grandsons Dalton and Brennan.

   Also surviving are brother Arthur and wife Elaine, sister Virginia, and brother David and wife Nancy, and many nieces and nephews.

   To honor his wishes there will be no visiting hours or funeral services.

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