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Lindel James
MONTPELIER — Lindel James, 76, formerly
of Montpelier, Vermont, died unexpectedly
on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at
Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover,
New Hampshire. Lindel was born on
Sept. 3, 1945, in Littleton, New Hampshire.
She graduated from Littleton High
School. Lindel moved to Concord, New
Hampshire, to begin employment at New
Hampshire Blue Cross and Blue Shield
where she started as a file clerk and eventually moved to
Montpelier, Vermont, following her career path at Vermont
Blue Cross where she retired as corporate director of marketing.
After Lindel retired from Blue Cross, she didn’t stop
working but continued to start her own business, James Insurance
Co. Lindel also was a professional leadership coach who
was engaged by several people and organiations in marketing
their businesses. She continued to assist family and friends
while she was in Florida, as well as other states in the country,
for small business endeavors. Lindel met and married her husband
of 38 years, Norman James, when she moved to Vermont.
She is survived by her husband, Norman James; her sister, Jani
Fillion (husband James); daughters, Beth Simpson (son-in-law
Michael), Melanie Alvare (significant-other Brian Monnat)
stepdaughter Amy James (wife Sara Whittermore), stepson
Peter James, stepson Andy James (wife Pam), stepson Steven
James (wife Sherrie). Lindel had 13 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews
whom she adored and loved. Lindel was preceded in death by
her mother, Leona Gagnon; and her sister, Susie McIntyre.
Lindel loved her family dearly, she was known as Mom, Nannie
and Gigi. She and Norm left Montpelier and headed to Sun
City Center, Florida, in 2017. They adapted very well to the
Florida weather and made many close friendships in their new
community. In August of 2021, the couple moved back to New
England to Somersworth, New Hampshire. Funeral services
will be held as a celebration of her life at St. Rose of Lima
Church in Littleton, New Hampshire, on Jan. 15, 2022, at 11
a.m. with a reception to follow at the lks Club in Littleton for
her immediate family and friends.
RoseMary Marineau
BERLIN, VT / ESTERO, FL - RoseMary
Marineau, 74, passed away Thursday,
Dec. 2, 2021, after a courageous battle
with Leukemia. oseMary was born ct.
17, 1947, in Barre, Vermont, a daughter
of the late Arthur and Evon (Rousse) Peabody.
Graduating from Spaulding High School
in 195, oseMary went on to work at National
Life Insurance in Montpelier. Rose-
Mary was a skilled graphic designer, continuing to do annual
jobs for National Life for years after her retirement.
RoseMary had a quiet presence, enjoying time with her family
and friends, especially for a round of golf, game of cards or
most recently a game of pickleball. oseMary enjoyed watching
sports as well, including favorite teams such as the Boston
Red Sox and Boston Bruins. RoseMary was a majorette
in high school and a member of softball and volleyball teams
thru National Life. For years, RoseMary enjoyed time at the
family camp which involved many days of jigsaw puzzles,
card and board games, as well as outdoor time in the water
pulling weeds, swimming, jet skiing and waterskiing, tanning
and spending time with friends. RoseMary was an avid reader
as well, often found floating in the lake, standing in a pool or
sitting with a book.
Though growing up in Vermont, RoseMary was happiest
to spend winter months with her friends in Florida. Whether
in ermont or Florida, for those close to her they knew she
looked forward to a phone call with an invitation to join in to
whatever was happening.
RoseMary and her late husband Dana enjoyed many great
times and travels together. They often provided host family
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housing to Vermont Mountaineer baseball players, as well as
opened their home to two very special foreign exchange students,
Pierre and Peter, when their sons were younger. Rose-
Mary and Dana considered all of these young men as an extension
of their family, staying in touch through the years.
She is survived by her sons Craig Marineau and his wife
Trudy, of Berlin, Vermont, and Aaron Marineau and his wife
Jill, of Madison, New Hampshire; two brothers, Bill Peabody
and his wife Judy of New ork and Gene Peabody of ebsterville,
Vermont; and three beloved grandchildren, Brendan,
Cortney and Sarah; as well as a large extended family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dana; parents, Arthur
and Evon Peabody; sister, Mildred (Till/Millie) Peabody.
A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00
a.m., Monday, January 3rd 2022, at Saint Augustine’s church,
Barre Street in Montpelier. Due to COVID precautions, there
will be no gathering at the church following the service.
Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at
www.guareandsons.com.
Philip E. Smith
PHILIP E. SMITH, 88, of West
Topsham passed away at his
home December 5th 2021 with his family
at his side.
Philip was born July 21, 1933 son of
Charles and Gladys (Magoon) Smith.
Philip met and later married Janice Chandler
on June 20, 1953 in the West Topsham
Church.
Philip and Janice made their home in
West Topsham. They had four children, Philip Jr., Dorothy,
David and Michael.
Philip worked the farm on Zion Hill and at Groton Bobbin
Co. for a few years, later, Tunbridge Tables and he cut and sold
wood for many years.
Philip leaves his wife of 68 years; Janice, his daughter
Dorothy and Husband Lloyd Eldred; sons David Smith and
Michael Smith; and his wife Cathy Smith.
He also leaves six grandchildren, Jesse and Megan Eldred,
Daniel and Amanda Smith, Aaron and Ethan Smith; and one
great-grandson Jayden Smith; and a great-granddaughter Louise
Smith as well as several nieces and nephews.
Philip was predeceased by his father, mother, son Philip Jr.,
brother Theodore and five sisters, uth, Hilda, Alberta, Madeline
and Shirley.
There are no services planned. Hale Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
JANE M. CURRIER, 84, of Baptist Street,
passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at her
home, with her family at her bedside. Born Dec.
16, 1936, in Barre, she was the daughter of Raymond
and Anita (McCormack) McTaggart. She
attended Orange Elementary School and graduated
from Spaulding High School in 1954. On
Aug. 18, 1956, she married Paul Currier in East Topsham. Survivors
include her daughters, grandchildren, siblings, and extended
family. The graveside service to honor and celebrate
her life will be held at the convenience of her family, in the
ast Topsham Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home
Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641; or
to the East Topsham Church, c/o Gloria Heidenreich, P.O. Box
1, Topsham, T 050. Arrangements are by Hooker hitcomb
Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. For a memorial
guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
MARJORIE MARY FARR, 95, of Hardwick,
passed away peacefully on Dec. 13, 2021, at the
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St.
Johnsbury with her loving family at her side. She
was born June 3, 1926, in Swanton, the daughter
of the late Albert L. Sholan Sr. and Louise
(Trayah) Sholan. She attended Elmore and
Walden public schools. She loved spending time with her family,
flower gardening, cooking and sewing. Survivors include
her daughters, brother, grandchildren, and extended family.
Graveside services will be held in the spring in the Fairview
Cemetery in Hardwick, with a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made
to the Hardwick escue Suad, P.. Bo , Hardwick, T
05843 Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb, of
Northern ermont Funeral Service, 0 lm St., Hardwick. nline
condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com.
LINDA J. HENZEL — Born Sept. 23, 1950, in
idley Park, Pennsylvania, to John and Leah
Henzel, both of Philadelphia, Linda J. Henzel
died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. She graduated from
Lower Merion Senior High School, earned a
B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an
M.S. in Natural Resources Planning from the
University of Vermont. She is survived by her brothers, stepdaughter,
and extended family. Funeral arrangements by Mc-
Causland-Garrity-Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory in
Glenolden, Pennsylvania. Her remains will be interred in the
family garden at Glenwood in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Please
consider a donation in her memory to her favorite Montpelier
organizations: North Branch Nature Center, Lost Nation Theater,
or Friends of the inooski iver ermont’s Nongame
Wildlife Fund; or to a digestive disease research organization
such as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation or the American
Society of Clinical Oncology. A remembrance event will be
planned for Montpelier in the spring of 2022.
EMILIA “MIMI” HOYT died on Dec. 6, 2021. She was born
in Montpelier, Vermont, on March 29, 1948, the oldest of three
daughters, to Bernard and Elaine McKenna Dubois. At age 4,
the family moved to the White River Junction area where she
attended graded schools in Wilder and in White River Junction.
In 1969, she married Douglas Hoyt. They had one daughter
and later divorced. She enjoyed gardening, swimming,
boating, fishing, shopping, reading and being with friends and
relatives. She leaves behind special cousins, friends, and two
much-loved beautiful twin grandchildren. Guare and Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
CHARLES MARCEAU, 77, passed
away in his home on Dec. 6, 2021. He
was the son of Wilfred and Marion (Gauthier)
Marceau. He graduated Cathedral High School,
Springfield, Massachusetts, in 19. He enlisted
in the Air Force in 1963 and became an Air
Force mechanic. Charles married Gail Tremblay
May 25, 1985. After retiring, Charles and Gail built their
dream home in Granby, Vermont. Throughout his life, Charles
was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He loved wildlife and
venturing to Montana with Gail to their hunting camp in Wolf
Creek. Charles is survived by his wife, sons, and sisters. Burial
will be in Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph
Center at a date to be determined. A service will occur
after the burial. 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.
RICHARD R. PAQUET — It is with deep regret
and sadness that we announce the passing of
Richard R. Paquet, in his 90th year on Friday,
Dec. 10, 2021. Born in Barre, he was the son of
Rosario and Ethel (Perry) Paquet. Richard attended
Barre schools and graduated from
Spaulding High School in 1949. Richard was
first married to Dorothy Drake, and they were blessed with a
daughter. He later married Rosanne Laprade and together,
they raised their son. He leaves his loving wife, children,
grandchildren and extended family. The Mass of Christian
Burial to honor and celebrate his life was held on Wednesday,
Dec. 15, 2021 in St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer St.,
Barre. Inurnment will take place in the spring in St. Sylvester
Cemetery in Lower ebsterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Central Vermont Medical Center,
Woodridge Nursing and Rehabilitation, Patient Activity
Fund, P.O. Box 547, Barre, VT 05641; or to St. Monica Catholic
Church, 79 Summer St., Barre, VT 05641. Arrangements
are by Hooker hitcomb Funeral Home, Academy St.,
Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
WILLIAM PAUL QUINN SR., 56, passed
away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, with
his family by his side at the Copley Hospital in
Morrisville, ermont. illiam, also known as
Bill, was born in Montpelier, Dec. 17, 1964, the
son of June (Wood) and John Quinn Sr. William.
He attended People’s Academy in Morrisville,
ermont. He married lin Skjolberg in 19 and found their
way to Florida in 1990. Bill lived life to the fullest and enjoyed
boating, riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, fishing,
cooking and baking for family functions, homesteading, doing
mechanical work and especially, spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, dad, children, siblings, and extended
family. In keeping with his wishes, there are no calling
hours. A celebration of his life will be conducted this summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to
the American Cancer Society. Kingston Funeral Home in
Northfield is assisting with the arrangements.
ELAINE SEGAL, blazing force of nature and
night owl to the end, escaped this mortal coil and
a body wracked by Crohn’s disease shortly before
midnight on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Elaine
was born in Minneapolis on Groundhog Day,
1951. There was never a shred of sentimentality
about anything Elaine created; her art was always
spectacularly gorgeous to look at, hilarious, brilliant,
heart-breaking. As those of us lucky enough to have been
counted among her friends know, laine was a rare and irreplaceable
being; in addition to her husband, Lance, and her
dog, Kaspar, she is survived by her sisters, Myra Friedman
and Susie Bernstein; her daughter-in-law, Gaelle and her three
adored grandchildren, Paul, Anna and Cosmo. A memorial is
planned for the spring.
GEORGE FRANCIS SHIRLOCK,
97, a longtime resident, passed away
on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, following a period of
declining health. Born on July 6, 1924, in West
Lebanon, New Hampshire, he was the son of
George Francis and Lena (Muy) Shirlock. He
lived his entire life in Vermont and in East Barre
since 1954. He loved watching all sporting events, from his
family’s participation to New England professional teams.
Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Marion (Mann)
Shirlock, children, grandchildren and etended family. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners
Children’s New England Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield,
MA 01104 or (41) -2000. The service to honor and
celebrate his life will be held in the Vermont Veterans Memorial
Cemetery in Randolph Center at a time and date to be announced
in the spring. There are no calling hours. Arrangements
are by Hooker hitcomb Funeral Home, Academy
St., Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
PATRICIA “PATTI” MURPHY WHEELER,
72, of Cabot, Vermont, passed away peacefully
on Dec. 7, 2021, at the McClure Miller Respite
House in the town of Colchester, Vermont, after
a valiant struggle with cancer. Patti was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and sister who will be deeply missed by her entire
family. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, on Sept. 2, 1949, she
was the youngest of three children born to James and Irene
(Harvey) Murphy. On Feb. 10, 1968, Patti married Phillip
“Skip” Partridge in Barre, ermont. n May 1, 1991, Patti
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