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Robert Christopher Chaplin
EAST HARDWICK – Robert Christopher
Chaplin, born on June 29,1994 to
Stephanie Badger and Shawn Chaplin,
passed away on October 20, 2021.
Robert was an avid outdoorsman and
especially loved deer hunting. He started
hunting at a young age and bagged his
first buck at the age of 12. n 2012, he
shot his most pried possession, a buck
scoring him 126 1/8 with the Vermont
Big Game Trophy Club and 121 4/8 with
Boone Crockett. obert loved four
wheeling, dirt biking, mud and was fearless. obert began
working with his dad in the woods when he was only three.
Later on he worked alongside his dad logging and loved running
equipment. obert was a ack of all trades and was
always willing to lend a hand. obert had the gift of gab so
much so it would sometimes take him all day to tell a 10 minute
story. e had a love for the little kids in his life and they
all loved him. iding around on the back roads, singing in
the truck even if he didn’t know the words were some of his
favorite things to do. e was a mama’s boy and he didn’t care
who knew. hey had a special bond that can never be broken.
Robert is survived by his mother, Stephanie and her husband
amie Block; his father Shawn Chaplin and his partner
Aliesha ouglass; fiance Shamcie Cota and her daughter
Neveah; half brother Brighton Marsh; grandparents Charles
orothy ow, ichard iane Badger, oberta inckler
and aoul McAllister as well as great-grandmother lendeen
. Pario; aunts and uncles Melissa Estivill, Kristen Badger,
Chad Badaunts, Chad Badger, Sarah Badger, Lonnie inckler,
Cheyenne inckler, Angela Lope Nava, Matthew McAllister,
endy Palmer, Frank McAllister, Adam McAllister and
Katie McAllister. e also leaves behind his best friend ustin
Dunbar and several cousins and honorary aunts & uncles.
Robert was predeceased by his great-grandparents, Robert &
Doris Chaplin.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021
from 5-7 p.m. at the desroseilliers Funeral ome in ardwick.
hose planning to attend are thanked in advance for
observing mask recommendations. Memories and condolences
are welcome at dgfunerals.com. Burial will be at the
convenience of the family.
Penny Lynn (Baker) Durant
Penny Lynn (Baker) urant passed away
at age 61, on Oct. 14th, surrounded by
family. She battled cancer for many
years, but is now resting.
er life began on anuary 4th, 190,
born as a fraternal twin, to her parents
elbert Baker and anet LaCoss.
She was predeceased by her father
elbert, his wife ackie Baker and her
step-father ichard LaCoss.
She grew up in the ardwick area
until she was a teenager, then spent her young adult years
in orcester and Barre. She enoyed being young, free, and
beautiful.
She had two sons, Shawn and Glenn, who she loved very
deeply along with her three beautiful granddaughters, and
great-grandson.
As an adult, she rooted on a dirt road back in ardwick, and
shared her life with her partner, uy.
Penny was very close with her Native American heritage
and spent a lot of time outdoors in her bare feet. She was creative
and crafty.
Cooking, canning, making chocolates, holiday crafting,
wreath making, gardening, landscaping, fishing, or hanging
by the water were ust a few things of the many that she loved
to do, and was good at!
She enoyed gatherings and holidays. After her sons grew,
she held parties for the extended children in her family and
community, such as Easter egg hunts and haunted forest trails.
She was best friends for life with her twin sister Shelley,
and also very close with her brother ick, her younger sister
ebbie, and half brother elbert r. She had many nieces
and nephews that loved and grew up very close to their Aunt
Penny.
She will be missed deeply by all who knew her. here are
many memories and stories to be told about Penny’s life that
will be shared at her alloween-themed Celebration of Life,
open to all friends and family, November th, 2 p.m., 137
utton rd, ardwick t.
Deborah L. Gibson
eborah L. ibson, 9, of ebsterville
Road in East Barre, passed away peacefully
on uesday, ctober 19, 2021, in
the comfort of her home and loving care
of her family, with her daughters by her
side.
Born in Montpelier, on November
22, 1951, the daughter of Edward F.
and Aline Avery, eb attended Saint Michael’s
School and graduated from Montpelier
High School in 1969. She later
attended Pierce College for omen in Concord, N, graduating
with an Associate’s egree in 1971. n 1972, she married
Stephen R. Blondin. Although they later went their separate
ways, together they shared two daughters, odi and ennifer.
n 1995, eborah met the love of her life, Michael E. ibson.
hey were married in 1998, uniting their two families as one.
heir love was an inspiration to all who knew them. Sadly,
Mike passed away on ctober 18, 2003.
Deb held various positions throughout her career but was
most proud of her time spent at Barre own Elementary
School where she worked first as a teacher’s and clerical aide
and later as the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent of
the Barre nified nion School istrict. uring these years
she made countless friends and inspired many with her kindness
and dedication. She retired in 2017.
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eb loved her family with all of her heart. She was dedicated
to her children, always available to help in any situation,
or to ust lend an ear for conversation. Nothing made her happier
than cheering on her grandchildren, whether it be at the
hockey rink, ball field, theater or simply in life. She enoyed
family gatherings, weeks at oodbury Lake with kayaking
and turtle-catching adventures, shopping trips with her girls
and walks on the Marginal ay.
eb’s talents were many. A great cook and hostess, she
made many amazing meals and always made every occasion a
special one. ver the years, she sewed everything from dolls
to dresses and created beautiful folk-art designs, mittens and
memory bears. here was nothing that she wasn’t able to
mend. ne of her favorite pastimes was quilting. ours spent
crafting beautiful quilts brought her much oy and laughter
while spending time with her Seyon sisters, creating cherished
treasures for her family. er attention to detail and thoughtful
nature made all of her creations even more special.
eb was strong, courageous, independent and kind. er life
was rich in love and friendship. She had many friends with
whom she shared countless special times, laughs and hugs.
er kindness was a reflection of the beauty within her and
brought many moments of happiness to those who knew her.
She will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her
beautiful smile, sense of humor, love and dedication to family
and friends, as well as her many talents and gifts of handmade
items. er peanut butter fudge and crab apple elly were a favorite
to many.
Survivors include her children: daughter Jodi Sibley and her
husband Scott of East Montpelier; daughter ennifer Burke
and her husband Chad of Barre; son Michael ibson and his
wife Paula of pton, MA; her grandchildren Colby Brochu
and his fiancé Logan Blake; Katelyn Sibley, Camden Burke,
Avery Burke, Alexa ibson, and ayley ibson; her companion
obert Bridges, sister-in-law an Avery; brothers-in-law
avid ibson, ichard ibson and his wife endy, nieces
and nephews: Mike Avery, Steve Avery, Katie Evans, eff
ion, Kristen ion, Stacy randfield, Christine avis, Chris
and on ibson and their families. n addition to her parents,
she was predeceased by her husband Michael, brother ohn
Avery and sister Carol Dion.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 22,
2021, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Barre at 11 a.m.
Committal prayers will be offered immediately following at
Hope Cemetery in Barre.
n lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made
to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger
oad, Barre, 0541. hose wishing to express online condolences
may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
Roger Joseph LeClair
SOUTH BARRE - Roger Joseph LeClair,
85, of South Barre, passed away peacefully
ctober 23rd, 2021, after a five year
battle with Alzheimers.
Born in Barre, ermont on April 25th
193, he was one of six children born
to Napoleon LeClair and ulia (Barnes)
LeClair. Roger attended school in the
city of Barre. After schooling he oined
the S Navy for four years where he received
a medal of ood Conduct.
n February, 192, oger married Barbara (Alexander) and
they raised seven children in their home on Beckley ill and
later on, Richardson Road in Barre.
hroughout oger’s life he worked passionately as a proectionist
for the Paramount heaters 1952-1955, was a member
of the Navy from 1955-1959, working for Montgomery ard
from 190-1975 and lastly he devoted the remainder of his
working years 1975-201 to Bond Auto arehouse in Barre,
retiring on the same day as the owners of the local business.
Roger enjoyed bowling at Twin City Lanes, horseshoes at
local clubs and most of all calling bingo and selling rip-offs
at all of the bingo halls in Barre until he was 83 years old. e
was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for several
decades, serving on many committees and honored as Knight
of the Month multiple times.
Survivors include the mother of his children Barbara
LeClair of Barre and his children, odi, erri, Kelli, oger,
icki, ami and Brittany as well as many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. e is also survived by his brother Michael
LeClair and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his parents as well as two brothers and two sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, ctober
30, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Monica’s Church in Barre. Burial
will follow to ilson Cemetery in Lower ebsterville, .
Calling hours were held on Friday, ctober 29, 2021 from 7-9
p.m. at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral ome, 58 Summer Street in
Barre VT.
n lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meals on
heels, made out to City otel Cafe, 30 ashington Street
Suite 1 Barre ermont 0541 in Memory of oger LeClair.
Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral
Home in Barre.
hose wishing to express online condolences may do so at:
www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com
Lizzette D. Provencher
BARRE TOWN-Lizzette D. Provencher,
74 of Barre own, oined the Lord at her
home on ctober 19, 2021 of natural
causes. A loving wife, mother, grandmother
(Memeré) and great grandmother,
Li spent her life in service to others.
Born in Lac Megantic, uebec, Li
immigrated to Vermont as a child with
her family. She attended school at St.
Michaels School in Montpelier. Li later
met and married her soul mate, Ronald J.
Provencher on uly 1, 197.
She raised three children while working part-time as a waitress
at The Wayside Restaurant until 1980 when she began
cosmetology school. Liz started her cosmetology career at
’Brien’s Salon on Main Street in Barre before operating
Shear Art beauty salon in Graniteville, VT. Her ambitious and
hardworking nature was ever present in her work ethic. n
1989 she started her own business, The Family Hairloom Hair
anning Salon located on North Main Street in Barre which
was her proudest professional achievement. er fondness of
antique furniture was the inspiration for the name and décor.
Li loved the social aspect of her career and loved connecting
with her clients, family and friends. er caring nature continued
into her retirement with the Ladies Auxiliary of CMC
where she volunteered her time in the gift shop.
hile Li has left this world, she does so knowing her greatest
contribution to life was raising her children and knowing
that her heart, smile and contagious laugh will forever reside
in theirs. Her children Tina Routhier and husband Donald,
odd and spouse Linda (Fasci) and Marc Provencher and
spouse Kathy (errish) will honor her life in the character she
instilled in them. er husband of 54 years, on has lost his
true love and while she will not be here to love him for the rest
of his life, she loved him for all of hers. Li leaves the most
precious gifts of life behind her in her great grandchildren
Raven, Violet, Denver and grandchildren Lindsay, Amanda,
Ariel, Cloe, Brittany, Tierney and Colby. Her niece Diana
(Furlong) Buono and nephew obert Furlong always had a
special place in her heart and she leaves behind many other
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Gertrude
and Frank eynolds and her siblings achael Furlong,
Harriet Ryan, Jeannine Bilodeau, Paul & Gilles Badeau and
grandsons Boxer and Bear who now hold her hand in heaven.
he family held a private service on ctober 22, 2021 and
Liz will be buried at St. Sylvester Cemetery in Barre Town.
Friends and family gathered at the Cleora’s Carriage ouse at
the eynold’s ouse nn, 102 South Main Street in Barre for
a celebration of Liette’s life.
Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral
ome, 58 Summer Street in Barre.
hose wishing to express online condolences may do so at:
www.pruneaupollifuneralhome.com
FLORILLA P. AMES, of Barnes ill oad,
passed away on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. She was
110 years and seven months of age, and was ermont’s
oldest resident. Florilla was born in
Montpelier on March 17, 1911, St. Patricks’
ay. She was the second of three children born
to Arthur and da (Barnes) Perkins. She graduated
from aterbury igh School in 1928. She studied at
Montpelier Seminary and received her teaching credential
from Lyndon State. n erby she met her beloved, arrel
Ames. hey married on uly 28, 1938. A celebration of Florilla’s
rich and full life was held at the aterbury Center Community
Church, 300 aterbury-Stowe oad, aterbury
Center, on ednesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. nterment took place
in the family plot in the Maple Street Cemetery in aterbury
Center. n lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the
aterbury Ambulance Service, P.. Box 95, aterbury Center,
0577. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral
Home and Cremation Services in Waterbury. To send
online condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com.
STEVE ALAN BENNETT SR., 61, died Oct.
26, 2021, at his home in Williamstown. Steve
was born in Middlebury, ermont, on uly 18,
190, and was the son of heodore oosevelt
Kendall and Clara McNeil. Steve spent his early
years in ancock where he received his education.
e married udy Lawson in 1983. he
couple later divorced. Steve loved fishing, auto racing, snowmobiling,
bowling and golf. Steve is survived by his children,
sisters, grandchildren and extended family. A celebration of
his life will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Kingston Funeral ome in Northfield assisted the family.
MARION ELISE (DUNHAM) DEITZLER,
97, died ct. 1, 2021, at Central ermont Medical
Center, Berlin, Vermont. She was born July
11, 1924, to arry essup unham and Marion
Elise (uthrie) unham, in Easton, Pennsylvania,
but grew up in much-loved Newport, Rhode
sland. n 194, she graduated from hode sland
State College, married Richard Price Deitzler and moved
to roy, New ork. She is survived by her children, grandchildren
and extended family. No funeral service is planned and
burial will be held privately in Fayetteville, New ork. he
family would like to offer much appreciation to the staffs at
Mayo esidential Care and Central ermont Medical Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the nited Methodist
Church of Fayetteville, New ork.
ROBERT M. DOLE JR. — The service to honor and celebrate
the life of obert M. ole r., 84, will be held on Saturday,
Nov. 13, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the range Alliance Church,
oute 302, range, ermont. Following the service, there will
be a gathering at the Orange Town Hall. He passed away on
ct. 14, 2021. Arrangements are by ooker hitcomb Funeral
ome, 7 Academy St., Barre.
CATHERINE “CATHY” GOULET was born
in 194 to Marie and Lucien oulet in Montpelier,
Vermont. She passed away on Oct. 6, 2021,
at the age of 5, at he Einstein Medical Center
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cathy graduated
from Montpelier igh School, he College of
New Rochelle, and attended graduate school at
Cornell University. Cathy was an intelligent woman, and a
champion for women’s rights, but her real passion was being a
mother to her two children. In addition to her beloved children,
she leaves behind her husband, siblings, and extended
family. Services were private. A celebration of life will be held
later this year. he family appreciates and is thankful for gifts
made in Cathy’s name to ift of Life onor Program, an organization
which coordinates organ and tissue donors. Their address
is 401 North 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19123; their website
is: donors1.org.
WILLIAM FRANCIS GRADY,
92, of Fogelsville, passed peacefully
on ct. 19, 2021, listening to his favorite classical
music, movie scores, the stories told by his
children and grandchildren, along with both
tears and laughter which he would have enthusiastically
encouraged, if not demanded. e was
born to Leo Cleveland rady Sr. and Margaret Emma (Colwell)
rady, in North Adams, Massachusetts. e is survived
by his children, sister, grandchildren and extended family.
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