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NIL FERNAND “BEAVER” GAGNON, 91,
of Morrisville, passed away peacefully on Monday,
October 17, 2022. He was born November
28, 1930, in Quebec, Canada, the son of the late
Alfred and Leah (Lafond) Gagnon. He attended
public schools in Quebec. In 1953, Nil and his
new bride, Yvette Marguerite LaPlante, immigrated
to the United States on their wedding day. Survivors
include his daughters, siblings, grandchildren, and extended
family. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday,
October 29, 2022, at The Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish in
Morrisville. Burial was in St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Hyde
Park after the mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be made to Justice for Dogs, PO Box 1014, Wolcott,
VT 05680; Central VT Humane Society, PO Box 687,
Barre, VT 05641; or the Central VT Council on Aging, 59 N.
Main Street, Ste. 200, Barre, VT 05641. Arrangements are in
the care of the Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm
Street, Hardwick, VT. Online Condolences are welcome at:
northernvermontfuneralservice.com.
DANIEL R. HALSALL, JR., a former resident of Barre and
a long-time resident of New Ispwich passed away on Thursday,
October 20, 2022, at his home with his family at his side.
Family and friends called on Wednesday, October 26, 2022,
from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Following the calling hour,
interment took place in Hope Cemetery in Barre.
RICHMOND CLIVE HULL, a resident of
White Lake, MI died on October 19, 2022.
“Rich” was born at Gifford Medical Center in
Randolph, VT on November 29 ,1964 to Beatrice
Alcorn Hull and Raymond Norton Hull Jr.
He attended the Reading (VT) Elementary
School through eighth grade when his family
moved to Milford, MI where he, 4 years later, graduated from
Milford High School. Rich loved camping, hunting, skiing,
snowmobiling, cooking and getting a crowd together for tailgates,
pig roasts and dinners. He is survived by three children,
his brother, and extended family. Funeral services were held
on Friday, October 28th, at Lynch & Son Funeral Home, 404
E. Liberty St. in Milford, MI 48381. A graveside service is
planned for early October of 2023 at the Royalton, VT cemetery
which is the location of Rich’s family’s burial plot.
AURORA M. JEFFREY, 83, passed away on
October 11, 2022 with family by her side after a
long period of declining health. She was born on
February 12, 1939 in North Adams, MA, the
daughter of the late Maxime and Marie (Messier)
Ducharme. She attended the Cabot School
System and then went to St. Michael’s for junior
and senior year of high school. She later went on to graduate
from Johnson State College in 1981. She is survived by her
children, siblings, and extended family. A celebration of life
will be held in the spring. Those wishing to express online
condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.
SUSAN L. JOHNSTON — On October 17th,
2022, Susan “Sue” L. Johnston, 64, of Chelsea,
Vermont passed peacefully at home. Born November
26th, 1957, Sue was a 1975 graduate of
Chelsea High School and completed college
coursework from Community College of Vermont
in accounting. Sue enjoyed snowmobiling
and camping, counted cross-stitch, and getting together with
family and friends for weekly cribbage games. Sue is survived
by her loving husband of twenty-one years Greg Johnston, father,
siblings, and extended family. Calling hours will be held
Friday, November 4, 2022 between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Boardway
and Cilley Funeral Home, 300 VT RT 110, Chelsea, VT.
At Sue’s request, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers,
friends may make contributions to the Relay for Life or American
Cancer Society in Susan’s name. A private message of
sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.
AMANDA LYNN MARTIN, 38, passed away suddenly on
October 5, 2022. She was born on September 18th, 1984 in
Morrisville, Vermont to Larry and Sylvia Martin. She is survived
by her mother, children and extended family. Amanda
will also be remembered by many friends. Amanda attended
school in Morrisville, growing up in Elmore. At a very young
age Amanda met her life-long friend, Rachel Hogan, with
whom she had many adventures as well as enjoying many
summer vacations and holidays together.
LINDA MARIE MORRIS, 75, passed away
peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon,
New Hampshire with her family at her bedside.
Born on May 8, 1947, in Hanover, NH, she
was the oldest daughter of Edwin and Blanche
(Smith) Larkin, also of Orange. On September
26, 1964, she married Steven C. Morris, Sr. The two were married
for 58 years. Linda was a very talented artist. She enjoyed
painting, sketching, crafting, knitting, embroidery, sewing,
cooking, and crocheting – she always kept her hands busy.
Survivors include her loving husband, children, grandchildren
and extended family. The service to honor and celebrate her
life was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the Orange
Alliance Church, Route 302, Orange, VT. Later inurement will
take place in the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in
Randolph Center, VT at the convenience of her family. Arrangements
are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy
Street, Barre. For a memorial guestbook, please visit
www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
REAL G. PLANTE, 79, of Barre, passed away
at the Woodridge Nursing home in Berlin on
Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was the son to
the late Everiste and Adrienne (Gosselin) Plante.
He was born on November 18, 1942, in Lac-
Megantic, Quebec, Canada. In 1963, Scottie
moved to Vermont where he was known for his
strong work ethic. He enjoyed bowling with his “French Connection”
team and liked playing horseshoes, darts, and maple
sugaring. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, children, brother,
and extended family. There are no services. Contributions can
be made in Scottie’s memory to the Barre Youth Sports Association
of Barre. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-
Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre. Those wishing
to express online condolences may do so at: www.
pruneaupollifuneralhome.com.
MARK PODGWAITE, SR. — We are so sad to
announce the unexpected passing of Mark Podgwaite
Sr. on 10/14/2022. Born in Connecticut to
parents Dr. George and Beverly Podgwaite on
December 14, 1961. As an adult Mark was always
devoted to the community members he
served which included being on the Northfield
Fire Department and then on the Northfield Ambulance where
he and his second wife Betty served for many years. Survivors
include his wife and best friend, Lisa Podgwaite, sister, children
and extended family. Services will be held on November
6th at 10 a.m. at Plumley Armory at Norwich University in
Northfield, VT. A private gathering will immediately follow.
Please consider donating on behalf of Mark to complete the
new building for Waterbury Ambulance Services. Donations
can be made to https://www.waterburyambulance.org/stationcreation/.
ROY W. POTTER, JR., 89, passed
away on Saturday, October 22, 2022,
at the Mayo Health and Residential Care Center
in Northfield. Born on July 20, 1933, in Cabot,
he was the son of Roy and Marion (Bean) Potter.
He attended Cabot Elementary School and graduated
from Cabot High School. After graduation,
he served in the U.S. Army. On April 14, 1956, he married
Mary Lou Stebbins in a ceremony in Cabot. Roy enjoyed fishing,
bowling, antique cars, and motorcycle riding. He also established
a legacy with stock car racing that his family continues
today. Survivors include his children, grandchildren, and
extended family. A graveside service to honor and celebrate
his life was held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the Plain-
Mont Cemetery in East Montpelier. Memorial contributions in
his name may be made to Mayo Nursing and Rehabilitation,
71 Richardson Street, Northfield, VT 05663. The Hooker
Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre is in
charge of the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook, please
visit www.hookerwhitcomb.com.
JOAN CLAIRE (NELSON) TUCKER, 87, a
former long-time Williamstown resident, passed
away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Mayo
Rehabilitation and Continuing Care in Northfield.
Born on June 13, 1935, in Barre, she was
the daughter of Harold Byron and Mildred
(Glass) Nelson. She attended elementary schools
in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1953.
On August 22, 1964, Joan married Robert (Bob) Edwin Tucker
in the Barre Congregational Church. Joan was a beloved wife,
mother and grammie, survivors include her children, grandchildren,
and extended family. Private interment will be made
in the Wilson Cemetery. A service to honor and celebrate her
life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Mayo Care Memory Care Unit
www.mahohc.org/donate or 71 Richardson Street, Northfield,
VT 05663. Arrangements are by Hooker Whitcomb Funeral
Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.
STEVEN ANTHONY ZUANICH of Worcester,
VT died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at
CVMC in Berlin after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born in Montpelier on August
2, 1936 to Anthony and Olive (Milo) Zuanich.
He attended Montpelier High School and graduated
in 1954. He married Judith Sangster of
Montpelier in May 1956, they later divorced. On October 22,
1977 he married Sylvia Bador Cookson. Though he was an
avid hunter and fisherman he had terrible luck bringing home
game and often joked he should bring a camera instead of a
gun. He loved animals in general, especially the many pets he
had over the years. Steven is lovingly survived by his wife,
children, grandchildren and extended family. Funeral Services
were held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Worcester United
Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Worcester Mountain
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may
be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, 75
Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, Vermont 05495. Northern
Vermont Funeral Service, Hardwick is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com.
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