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Frank E. Campbell, Sr.
East Montpelier, VT - Frank E.
Campbell, Sr. of Templeton Road died
on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the
Central Vermont Medical Center. He
was born on March 30, 1940 in
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Rochester, VT, the son of Clarence and
Anna May (Gifford) Campbell. He
attended Montpelier Public Schools. He
began working for the Barre-Montpelier
Railroad before moving to the Granite
Center Delivery as a driver. He later
worked for the Barre Guild which was later known as
Anderson Trucking. In 1982 he began working for Rock of
Ages where he worked until his retirement in 2003. He was
also a Washington County Sheriff Deputy for 18 years and
the East Montpelier 2nd Constable for 21 years. Frank was
a charter member of the East Montpelier Fire Department
and helped start the Green Mountain Search & Rescue
Squad. On February 12, 1960, he married Edna Brown in
the home of the Justice of the Peace, Ina Goodrich in Cabot,
VT. Survivors include his wife, Edna Campbell of East
Montpelier; daughters, Diana Flood and her husband, Peter
of Barre, VT, and Laura Garand of East Montpelier; sons,
Bryan Campbell of East Montpelier and Frank Campbell
and his wife Amanda of East Montpelier; son in law,
Michael Garand of Calais; sisters, Edna Corliss of East
Montpelier and Clara Martin of Bristol, VT; 12 grandchildren
and 15 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Hiriam, Elisha, Marion,
Clarence, Albert, George, Arlene, and Eugene. The will be
no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later
date. Memorial contributions may be made to the East
Montpelier Fire Department, 54 Village Acres, East
Montpelier, VT 05651. Those wishing to express online
condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
Louis W. Hallstrom, III
Louis W. Hallstrom, III, 77, passed away on Wednesday,
January 3, 2018, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
He was born on December 14, 1940, in St. Albans, the son
of Louis & Eveline (Croft) Hallstrom. He attended schools
in Guildhall and Waterbury High School. He married Nelda
Andrews in Waterbury on December 31, 1964. He began
working in the tree service business trimming trees. He
went on to working on power lines as a First Class Lineman
for several utilities throughout New England. He also
worked for Northfield Electric and Stowe Electric. He was
a member of the IBEW, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers. He is survived by his wife, Nelda of
Northfield; four children, Tina Hallstrom of Williamstown,
Louis W. Hallstrom IV and his wife Lisa of Northfield,
Stuart Hallstrom of Northfield, and Monica Hallstrom of
Stowe; three siblings, Richard Hallstrom and his wife
Nancy of Waterbury Center, Marion Farnham and her husband
Tom of Randolph, and Sandra Gagnon of Edmundston,
New Brunswick; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren;
many nieces and nephews. By Louis’ request there
will not be any services.
Elaine B. Honer Mugford Jourdan
Elaine was born in Waterbury, Vermont, on October 26,
1928, to Maurice D. Honer and Viola Miner Honer. She was
the youngest of four children. Her siblings, Arietta,
Lawrence, and Maroni, predeceased her. Elaine graduated
from Waterbury High School in 1946. Elaine was very
gifted musically. She started tapping out tunes on the piano
before she was five-years-old and sang with a perfect ear. In
high school, she belonged to Glee club and all the music
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clubs, and she was in a trio called The Sunshine Lassies.
She married Gerald Jourdan on June 22, 1946. Her first of
two children was born on May 9, 1947, Gerald Jourdan, Jr.
Her second child, Jill Elaine Jourdan, was born on May 23,
1964, some 17 years later. Elaine worked at Cellucord, Corp
for 15 years. During this time, she did a lot of volunteer
work playing the piano for the Vermont state hospital, and
nursing homes. She was also active in the Catholic Church,
serving as Grand Region of Catholic Daughters and an
Officer in the Alter Society. She led a very full and active
life. Elaine also served for many years on the Waterbury
ambulance square. She loved the people she worked with.
She divorced and moved from Waterbury to Barre. Elaine
met her second husband, Elmer Mugford, and they married
on October 22, 1978. Elaine inherited many step children
and step grandchildren, who she enjoyed and loved. Elaine
and Elmer shared five years together before he died. During
this difficult time, Elaine became very involved with Barre
Tones and her Quartets. It was the most rewarding time of
her life. The Barre Tones were like a family to her. In 1996,
she was chosen Ms. Vermont Senior. Three years later, she
was chosen to represent Vermont in the American Classic
Woman Pageant in Biloxi, Mississippi. Elaine joined the
work force again at age 58, after Elmer died. She worked for
the Council on Aging for 15 wonderful years. She met and
made many lasting friendships. During this time, she spent
many good times drinking and playing cards with her buddies
Ginger, Kirby, Henry, Mimi, and Cindy. In her twilight
years, Elaine first lived with her son and daughter-in-law in
Williamstown, VT, and then moved in with her daughter
Jill. She enjoyed a closeness with her daughter that was very
special. She was very proud of her grandsons, Christopher
and Geoffrey. She adored her daughter-in-law, Sally, who
helped to care for her until she died. She loved all her
nieces and nephews, to include Susan Griffin, Kim Healy,
Jean Ellis, Tracey Guss, Roxane Elllis, Jan Robinson, and
the Jourdans, Larry, Sheila, David, Diane, Trevor, Dana, and
Leia. At the age of 89, she was an amazing woman: bright,
funny, and a good friend. Elaine’s pretty green eyes and her
smile brightened the room. She will be missed by all. A
memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the
Good Shepherd in Barre, Vermont on January 20th, 2018 at
11AM.
CARLA BARDELLI, 97, a 58-year Barre resident,
passed away on Dec. 29, 2017, at The
Landing Assisted Living Facility in Cape
Elizabeth, ME. Born on July 18, 1920, in
Gazzada-Schianno, Italy, she was the daughter
of Claudio and Adele (Bossi) Talamona. On
May 5, 1945, she married Angelo Bardelli. They
first made their home in Italy before moving to Barre in 1953.
Angelo died on Sept. 19, 2010. A year after Angelo’s death,
Carla moved to Cape Elizabeth to be closer to her daughter.
Carla was a loving mother and homemaker. She enjoyed knitting,
gardening, walking, cooking and taking care of her family.
Survivors include her daughter Anna McNally and her
husband, Joe, of Cape Elizabeth; her son, Geno and his wife,
Peggy Bardelli, of Decatur, IL; and her five grandchildren as
well as six great-grandchildren who knew her as “Big Nonni.”
Carla will be deeply missed by family and friends.
EDNA L. BERNASCONI, of Barre, died peacefully
Dec. 23, 2017, at the Berlin Rehabilitation
and Nursing Center, at the age of 95. Edna was born Oct. 12,
1922, in Quincy, MA, to Rene M. Bernasconi Sr. and Dorothy
V.M. Bernasconi (Tuckett). She attended Atherton Central Jr.
High School and Spaulding High School. Edna was a World
War II veteran from 1945-1946 as a member of the Women’s
Army Corps at Camp Stoneham in San Francisco. She was
also in the Army Reserves in Montpelier. She was employed
by the state of Vermont Unemployment Department for 38
years. Edna was a quiet and frugal person who enjoyed reading
and collecting teddy bears. As quiet as Edna was, her
family could always count on her to offer help in any way. She
is survived by nephews Rene M. Bernasconi III, Jay
Bernasconi, and niece Jayne C. Bernasconi; great-nieces and
great-nephews Stacey Shapiro, Talia Shapiro, Jason
Bernasconi, Robert John Augey and Ryan Aughey.
JOYCE ANN (GARDNER) CAMERON, 73,
died Jan. 3, 2018, at Woodridge Nursing Home.
She was born Oct. 15, 1944, in New York City,
the daughter of Clarence and Jean (Ward)
Gardner. She graduated in 1963 from Valhalla
(New York) High School and later, from
O’Brien’s School of Cosmetology in Burlington.
After a few years as a hairdresser, Ms. Cameron operated a
shop from her Salisbury home while raising her family, until
1986. She began work for the town of Salisbury as clerk and
retired from the Vergennes City Clerk’s office in 2006. After
retirement, she volunteered at Pregnancy Resource Center of
Addison County. She enjoyed flowers, feeding the birds and
gardening, as well as vacations on the coast of ME. Survivors
include daughters Barbara Pine, of Holland, Kim LaCount, of
Moretown, Jeannie Tucker, of Madison, WI; sons John
LaFountaine, of Moriah, NY, Chris LaFountaine, of Addison,
Gabriel Cameron, of Salisbury; 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; five siblings, James Gardner, of Danbury,
CT, Margaret Heartsong, of Parker Dam, CA, Marian
Reynolds, John Gardner, both of Brewster, NY, Kathy
Gardner, of Redding, CT; and many nieces and nephews.
CHARLES A. DODGE, 90, of West
Jefferson, OH, originally from Barre,
passed away on Jan. 6, 2018, in
Lima, OH. He was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Barre.
Charles was the son of Robert C. and Mary Ann
(LaForest) Dodge. He graduated from Spaulding
High School. He had retired from the Penn
Central Railroad in Richmond, IN, and the Village of West
Jefferson, OH. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force
Reserves. He was a member of the West Jefferson American
Legion Post 201, Aladdin Temple Shrine, AM Vets and the
VFW, where he was a post commander. Charles is survived by
his daughters, Debra (Don) Crumbaugh, of Lakeland, FL, and
Patricia (Paul) Crow, of Lima, OH; son Robert Dodge, of NJ;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by his siblings, Albert Dodge, William Dodge, Dora
Lovely, Betty Owen and Ann Day.
MARIO A. ELLERO, 82, of
Windham, NH, formerly of Acton,
MA, and Barre, VT, passed away on Jan. 5,
2018, at his home after a courageous battle with
cancer. Born on July 22, 1935, in Barre, he was
the beloved son of Anthony and Caroline
(Amici) Ellero, of Williamstown, VT, and brother
of Anita Ellero. He was educated in Barre and Williamstown,
graduating from Williamstown High School, valedictorian in
the Class of 1953. Mario attended the University of Vermont
and graduated in June 1957 with a Bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration after which he joined the U.S. Army,
serving six months active duty at Fort Dix, NJ, and five-anda-half
years in the Army Reserves. In 1958, Mr. Ellero joined
National Life Insurance Co. of Montpelier, where he worked
for 15 years. In 1959, he married Dorothy Pruneau of Barre.
In 1973, he joined the Investment Department of Liberty
Mutual Insurance Co. in Boston. He and his wife were very
active in international choreographed ballroom dancing for 25
years, attending classes and traveling throughout the country
attending various dance events. His other interests included
spectator sports and golf. Survivors include his loving wife of
59 years, Dorothy J. (Pruneau) Ellero; his sister, Anita Ellero,
of Barre; and three devoted children daughters Lori Kouble
and husband Frank, of Duxbury, MA, Joanne Jones and husband
Robert, of Merrimack, NH, and son Vincent Ellero, of
Upton, MA; and seven grandchildren.
MARY FRANCES FLYE, 87, died Jan. 4, 2018, at her son’s
home in Chelsea, VT. She was born Feb. 8, 1930, in Corinth,
VT, the daughter of Fred and Hattie (Clough) Pray. She
attended school in East Orange, VT. On Nov. 29, 1947, she
married Clifford C. Flye in Woodbury, VT. They bought a
home in West Topsham, VT. In 1968, they moved to Corinth.
The last 10 years, she had lived in Chelsea. She had worked
four years at the Forest Poultry Plant in South Royalton, VT,
and a few years at H.E.B. Manufacturing in Chelsea. She
enjoyed hunting with her husband and sons, watching and
feeding the birds, and vegetable and flower gardening. She is
survived by two sons, Douglas Flye, of Chelsea, and Markco
Flye, of Barre; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
TRACI D. (PRATT) GARNEAU, 58, passed
away on Jan. 9, 2018, at Central Vermont
Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born at the Barre City Hospital on May 19,
1959, she was the daughter of George and Drue
(Debois) Pratt. She graduated from Spaulding
High School in 1977. Traci worked as a caregiver/LNA
for Brookside Nursing Home, then was an LNA at
Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Traci loved spending
time with her kids and taking them camping. They also did a
lot of fishing where she shared many stories about her and her
dad fishing at Rood Pond in Williamstown. She enjoyed playing
bingo and taking care of her grandchildren. Traci is survived
by her mother, Drue Pratt, of Barre; her sister, Star
(Pratt) Garneau and brother-in-law Ronald Garneau, of South
Barre; along with her five children, David Garneau and significant
other Miranda Bador, Jon Garneau, Luke Garneau
and significant other Jessica Sayers, Mindy Garneau, Kelsie
(McCarthy) Shedd and her husband, Matt; a niece, Shane
Hallock; and many grandchildren.
JACQUELINE A. GENDRON, 89, of Barre
Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, passed
away on Jan. 5, 2018. Born in Rock Island,
Quebec, on Feb. 19, 1928, she was the daughter
of the late Albert and Rosida (Dupuis) Davignon.
On Sept. 29, 1951, she married the late Wilfred
J. Gendron in St. Monica Catholic Church in
Barre. The couple made their home in Barre where they raised
their family. She was a member of St. Monica Catholic
Church of Barre, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in
Florida and the Canadian Club of Barre. Among her interests
was cooking and being an Avon Lady. Survivor includes her
two sons Robert Gendron, of Barre, and Paul Gendron, of
Portland, ME; son-in-law Louis Parker, of Barre; two grandchildren
Jennifer Parker, of Shelburne, and Nicole Merchant,
of East Orange; one sister, Andrea Lajoie, of Canada; two
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
STEPHEN W. “TOBY” HART, 91,
formerly of Pleasant Street and most
recently of Heaton Woods, died on Jan. 7, 2018,
at Heaton Woods in Montpelier, with his daughter
and son-in-law with him. He was born on
Aug. 14, 1926, the son of Stephen and Katie
(Welch) Hart. He grew up in West Groton, VT,
and moved to Barre City as a teenager. On Dec. 28, 1944, he
enlisted in the United States Army where he honorably served
during World War II, until his discharge on Nov. 27, 1946. He
enjoyed his time in the service, which also gave him a love of
traveling. Toby worked as a heating and air conditioning service
repairman for many years in the central Vermont area.
Upon his retirement, he started his own business, “Toby’s
Daytime Service,” where he continued to work until the age
of 85. On Oct. 8, 1955, he married Jean Redmond at St.
Augustine’s Catholic Church. Jean predeceased him on July
21, 2014. He was a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic
Church, VFW in Barre, American Legion Post #3 and the
Montpelier Elks Club. He was also a lifelong ham radio
operator. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Viens and her
husband, Ernie, of Barre Town; three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren, He also is survived by his brother, Van
(Denice) Davidson, of FL, and sisters-in-law Joan Hart, of
Barre, Polly Redmond, of Montpelier, and Maria Redmond,
of Williamstown.
BARBARA ANN LAMBERT, 81, passed
away in the comfort of her home surrounded by
her family on Jan. 3, 2018. Born in Burlington
on March 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the
late Harold S. and Mae (Phillips) Lamson and
comes from a long line of native Vermonters.
Barbara married Gordon Rice Lambert in
Burlington on June 28, 1956, and they renewed their vows
with family on Aug. 29, 1956, in Waterbury. Barbara was a
1954 graduate of Waterbury High School and continued her
education at Johnson State Teachers College where she graduated
as a member of the Pro Merito Honor
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