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Dolores Helen DeForge
Dolores Helen DeForge, 90, of North
Ferrisburgh, VT, passed away on April
11, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite
House due to natural causes.
Dolores was born on July 23, 1930,
(her mother’s birthday), and was the
daughter of L. Ribelle Crozzoli and
Vasta (Dwire) Crozzoli.
In 1948, Dolores graduated from
Montpelier High School.
Just two years later, she would marry Clyde L. DeForge on
July 26, 1950. Together they had three children, Barbara
DeWitt, David DeForge, and Steven DeForge. She worked as
an administrative assistant in the budget and management
department for the state of Vermont until retiring.
Dolores loved traveling with her husband. Her favorite
places to go were Hawaii, Florida, as well as Montana,
where she could take in all of the beautiful sights and scenery.
Dolores was predeceased by her parents, her child David,
and her husband Clyde.
Survivors include her daughter Barbara (Gary), Steven, and
David’s wife Charlene Phlypo, her sister Barbara Conner
(Ted), as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the McClure Miller Respite House (3113 Roosevelt Hwy,
Colchester, VT 05446).
A memorial service will be held on July 31, 2021, at 11:00
a.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be left at www.guareandsons.com.
Bruce D. Marshall
Bruce D. Marshall – 77 of
East Montpelier passed away
peacefully after a long battle with cancer
on Sunday morning, April 18, 2021. Born
in Burlington on September 4, 1943, he
was the son of the late Dwayne C.
Marshall and Shirley M. (Keith)
Marshall.
Bruce was married to his wife of 52
years, Pauline “Polly” (Roy) Marshall on
June 22, 1968 in Barre VT.
Bruce graduated from Waterbury Highschool (1962) and
then enlisted to serve his country as a member of the U.S
Airforce. Bruce was active-duty form June 1962 to June 1966
when he entered the VTANG and served for many years.
Bruce worked numerous years at Merriam Graves, Zayers,
Grand Union, and finished up his working years as a salesman
for Kenco Janitorial in East Barre Vt.
Bruce’s favorite pastimes were fishing in the local rivers
and lakes and going on long road trips on his motorcycle with
his wife and son. He enjoyed the outdoors and appreciated
nature’s beauty and all living creatures (especially his squirrel
Charlie). Bruce lived a life of positivity and humor. He was
quick to tell a corny joke, sing a silly tune or make a goofy
face to bring us joy and hear us laugh. He loved the simple
things that life had to offer; a quiet evening at home with family
and friends, playing with his grandchildren and greatgrandson
and relaxing in front of his computer playing video
games or watching funny videos. His passion was building
RC model airplanes (his favorite being the P-51) and flying
them at the airfield in Berlin. Some of Bruce’s happiest
memories were camping on Lake Carmi with his wife and
kids with the Coghlan family every summer.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Pauline “Polly” (Roy)
Marshall of East Montpelier; his son Shawn Marshall and his
wife Lara of Palm Bay, FL; his daughter Tammy Marshall
and her partner Andreas Atkinson of Wilder, VT; his beloved
grandkids Michael LaClair and Christina Baril of Pratt, KS;
Tyler Marshall and Bree Rome of Wilder, VT; Brandon
Marshall of Barre, VT; Alysha Marshall of Palm Bay, FL;
Shaylyn Dearborn of Harrisburg, PA; Cody Marshall of
Northfield, VT; Joel Marshall of Barre, VT; Cassandra
Marshall of Wilder, VT; Richard Beach of Northfield, VT;
and a great-grandson Tyson Marshall of Wilder, VT; a sister
Phyllis Marshall of Williston, VT; a brother Steven Marshall
and his wife Bonnie of Waterbury Center, VT; a brother-inlaw
Douglas Couture of Duxbury, VT as well as extended
family.
Bruce was predeceased by a sister Joyce Couture and a
brother Neil Marshall.
A special thank you from the family to Angie Atkinson for
caring for Bruce during his battle with cancer.
A private burial service will be held at The Vermont
Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Randolph VT.
For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated
as donations to: The American Cancer Society.
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KATHERINE B. BISSON peacefully passed
away at Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the age of
98. Katherine was born in Montpelier on Sept. 2,
1922, to Charles and Bernice (Pembroke) Harpan.
She graduated from St. Michael’s High
School in Montpelier. After graduating, she
worked as a switchboard operator. On Sept. 7, 1946, she married
her high school sweetheart, Raymond Bisson. She will be
remembered for the all-telling twinkle in her Irish eyes. Katherine
is survived by her six children and their spouses, sister,
grandchildren and extended family. There will be no calling
hours. A Mass of Christian burial to honor and celebrate her
life was held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. in St.
Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Burial followed in St. Sylvesters
Cemeter in ower ebsterville. In lieu o owers,
consider a donation to St. Monica or St. Michael schools or to
Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Arrangements
are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home,
58 Summer St. in Barre.
LENA PASQUALINA FELICETA (AUGUS-
TONI) CANAS died peacefully on Sunday,
April 11, 2021, at the Miller McClure Respite
House in Colchester, just two months shy of her
96th birthday. Lena leaves her nephews, niece,
grandson and extended family. She graduated
from Montpelier High School in 1943. She married,
Emilio Canas, on April 25, 1981. She loved her weekly
card games at the Montpelier Senior Center. Her kitchen was a
dispensar o lasagna, blueberr mufins, apple pies and an
assortment of wonderful Italian dishes. A private burial will
take place in May. A celebration of Lena’s life will be held this
summer with a date to be determined. In lieu o owers, dona
tions to Montpelier Food Pantry, 137 Main St., www.justbasicvt.org,
or Montpelier Senior Center, 58 Barre St., both in
Montpelier, VT 05602, would be appreciated as these organizations
were meaningful to Lena.
LEE E. FLANDERS, 92, a longtime
resident, passed away on Sunday,
April 11, 2021, at his home. Born on Jan. 26,
1929, on the family farm in Washington Village,
he was the son of Archie and Florence (Cutler)
Flanders. Lee attended Spaulding High School,
most days walking the 12 miles each way. In
1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving one tour of duty at
Fort Bliss in Texas. On Dec. 18, 1970, he married Colleen
“Sally” McKnight. Survivors include his wife, and her children,
and his beloved cat, “Jenny.” A graveside service to
honor and celebrate his life will be held at the convenience of
his family in July in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington.
There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb
Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial
guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
THÉRÈSE HIGGINS passed away unexpectedly
at her home in Montpelier on April 9, 2021.
Born in Québec City on Nov. 4, 1928, to Charles-
Eugène and Amarilda Malenfant, she was the 11th
of 14 children. She attended schools in Québec
and learned enough English to work as a telephone
operator for Bell Canada. She is survived
by her three children and their spouses, siblings, grandchildren
and extended family. Services will be held in Montpelier once
the Canadian border reopens. Contributions in Thérèse’s memory
may be made to the Montpelier Food Pantry.
KARL EINO HUOPPI, 59, of Barre
Town passed away unexpectedly at
his home. He was born in Concord, Massachusetts,
on Oct. 3, 1961, the son of Paul and Jean
(Pierce) Huoppi. Karl graduated from Hazen
Union High in 1980. Karl worked most of his
career as a firefighter at urlington International
Airport. Survivors include his siblings, and many nieces and
nephews. Interment will be held in Vermont Veterans Memorial
Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to express online
condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
SYLVIA ANN (HOOD) LEBOURVEAU, 76,
formerly of Middlesex, Vermont, passed away
peacefully Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Sarasota,
Florida. She was born May 15, 1944, in Montpelier,
Vermont, the daughter of James Sr. and M.
Eva (Cassavaw) Hood. Sylvia attended St. Michael’s
elementary, middle and high schools in
Montpelier, Vermont, and St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in
Utica, New York. Soon after graduating nursing school and
becoming an RN, Sylvia met Ron LeBourveau and they were
married in Montpelier on Aug. 2, 1969. Her loving spirit and
joyful heart touched the hearts and lives of many. Sylvia is
survived by her children, grandchildren, siblings and extended
family. A celebration of Sylvia’s life will take place this summer
in Middlesex, Vermont. Contributions in Sylvia’s memory
may be made to the Family Center of Washington County Vermont.
Online tribute gifts can be made at https://fcwcvt.org/
donate/ or by mail to 383 Sherwood Drive, Montpelier, VT
05602. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Toale and Sons Funeral
Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota,
FL 34232. (941) 371-4962.
JOHN MATTSON, 95, of Cedar
Drive passed away on Monday, April
19, 2021, at his home, with his family at his bedside.
Born on Sept. 11, 1925, in Barre, he was the
son of Carl and Elsa (Armfelt) Mattson. John attended
local elementary schools and graduated
from Montpelier High School on June 11, 1943.
On May 17, 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as
an Electricians Mate 3rd Class until his honorable discharge
on April 5, 1946. On Dec. 9, 1944, he married Marjorie Eastman.
They made their home in Barre. Marjorie passed away in
2013. Survivors include his daughters-in-law, grandchildren,
and extended family. The graveside service to honor and celebrate
his life was held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 1 p.m. in
Hope Cemetery in Barre. Services provided by the Hooker
Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial
guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
JEAN GORDON (ROBB) SHANNON, age
83, of North Billerica, Massachusetts, passed
away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was the
wife to the late Richard Shannon and the daughter
to the late Cornelius and Barbara (Sandison)
Robb. Jean was born on Dec. 24, 1937, in Barre,
Vermont. She was educated in Barre and graduated
from Spalding High School. Jean met her husband, Richard,
at the wedding of his brother, Donald and her best friend,
Kathy. They were married on March 7, 1970. Jean is survived
by her three daughters, grandchildren and extended family.
There will be no services for Jean. A burial will be held in
Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont, on a later date. Arrangements
have been entrusted to the care of Blake Chelmsford
Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. For online guestbook,
visit chelmsfordfuneralhome.com.
LINDA MARIE DINDO-ST. JOHN, a lifetime
resident of Barre, Vermont, passed from this life
into eternal life unexpectedly on April 14, 2021.
Linda was born to Howard and Pauline Dindo on
April 16, 1946. She was the oldest of four brothers
and three sisters. She was employed at Grand
Union Grocery for 35 years. On Aug. 29, 1992,
she married Ron St. John and resided with him in Barre. She is
survived by her daughters, siblings, grandchildren and extended
family. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St.
Monica Church on Summer Street in Barre, Monday, April 19,
at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at the VFW, 527
ast arre oad, arre, Vermont. It is reuested that owers
be sent to St. Monica, donations to the VFW Post 790. A family
service will be held in the Berlin Corners Cemetery at a
later date. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in
the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St. in
Barre. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at:
www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.
MARILYN T. TURNER, 83, formerly of Barre Town, died
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home in Winter Haven,
Florida. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements
are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home in Barre.
MARY WELCH, 82, lost her battle with cancer
and passed away. Mary was born on July 23,
1938, at Gifford Hospital in Randolph, Vermont,
to John and Leona (Gratton) Hackett. She was a
graduate of Braintree Randolph Union High
School (class ‘56) and O’Brien’s School of Cosmetology
in Burlington. Mary is survived by her
sister, Nancy Hutchins and extended family. There are no calling
hours. A graveside service at the cemetery on Route 14 in
East Randolph will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions
are encouraged to benefit Central Vermont ome
Health & Hospice in Berlin, Vermont or to Mary’s favorite
charity, Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687,
Montpelier, VT 05601. Arrangements are in the care of the
Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer St. in Barre. Those
wishing to send online condolences may do so at: www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.