MARK E. ‘PEANUT’ PARENT
ENOSBURG FALLSMark E. “Peanut” Parent passed away in Key West on May 19, 2013 from accidental drowning.
Mark was born in St. Albans on Nov. 23, 1957 to Mary (Elwood) Parent (Enosburg) and the late Gerard Parent. He was the youngest of a family of five; Suzanne (Gervais), wife of John, who now lives in Taylors, S.C.; Gerard Jr., married to Heidi and residing in Dunnellon, Fla.; Anne (Vaillancourt), wife to Raymond and Nancy (Tessier), wife of Kenny, who live in Enosburg.
Mark graduated Enosburg Falls High School and commenced his adult life by leaving town. Joined by friends, Mark travelled all over the southern states working for Osmose and living the “great adventure.” There are many known tales and untold legends of this band of Vermonters. Thankfully, he returned to Vermont and ultimately started his lifelong work in concrete construction, ultimately establishing his own business, Hole In One Concrete. He had many valued employees over the years.
Mark had two children with his first wife, Patricia McDermott. His beloved and cherished daughter, Adrea, who is now married to Adil Elomri and resides in Denver, Colo., with their beautiful daughter, Ayla. Ayla loved her G’ampy and his never-ending supply of popsicles. His son, Padraic, whom his dad was so proud of and was also his father’s image on the soccer field, currently resides in Boston, Mass., with his special friend, Emily. For the last 18 years, Mark shared his life with Suzanne Hull-Parent and brought into his family her son, Michael Boomhower. He taught Michael his love of golf, his hard- work ethic, and the value of perseverance. Together Suzi and Mark had a son, Nicholas who lived such a short life and taught them the true lessons of love life and loss. A year later, his youngest child, Allison was born. Allison was his ‘little bugger’, who enchanted him from the start and amazed him until the end with her strength, intelligence and love.
This brings us to Mark and sports; a passionate and life-long relationship. An avid fan of the Packers, Cardinals and Blackhawks, we can say he was an exceptional athlete in his own right. Being active in all sports in high school was not enough for Mark, as he went on to play softball on several men’s league teams during an era of unprecedented competition. He played for the Co-Op Insurance team known as CI, Kittell Branagan & Sargeant (KBS) and Kevins Korner. Breaking state records and traveling out of state, unlike the Everglade Osmose stories, these ball stories are told in the wee hours of the night and will live on in infamy. AND there is always Golf! A scratch player, club champion, long ball crusher, killer of vultures and so on. This love started as a youngster and lasted throughout his whole life. If he wasn’t playing it he was watching it and grumbling about the footage time the celebrity golfers took from the real game. Mark passed his love of his game on to his family, even if he could not make them into lefties.
Mark leaves behind many nieces, nephews and dear in-laws, whom he all called family along with his loving dogs Mitch and Max. Mark cherished his past and present friendships with team members, golf partners, friends and family, and his special place he held for his sister, Sue and her family.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, Missisquoui St., Enosburg Falls with Fr. Roger Charbonneau officiating. Immediately following the mass there will be a Celebration of Mark’s life at the Enosburg Falls Country Club, Elm St., Enosburg Falls. We hope you will join us.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to Fran Jackson, Enosburg School District Treasurer, PO Box 737, Enosburg, VT 05450 to buy winter clothing items for local children in need, a concern Mark voiced frequently.
Private condolences may be sent to Mark’s family online through www.spearsfuneralhome.com.
Published on May 24, 2013
WILLIAM W. ZWEERES
SWANTONWilliam W. Zweeres, age 92 years, a lifelong Swanton resident, died early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013, in the St. Albans Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Swanton on Nov. 13, 1920, he was the son of the late Willard and Josephine (Hakey) Zweeres. He attended Swanton schools graduating from St. Anne's Academy in 1936. On Jan. 16, 1946, he married the former Hazel Winters who predeceased him on April 23, 1983. On May 27, 1995, Bill was married to Germaine Gauthier Creller who survives him.
As a veteran of World War II, Bill served in the United States Army, Company A 360 Engineers, Ground Service Regiment in both Northern France and Rhineland. He received his honorable discharge on Dec. 8, 1945. He was longtime member of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St. Albans and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charles DaPrato Post 778 in Swanton.
For 26 years Bill was employed as a property clerk and parts manager for the Union Carbide Corporation of St. Albans. He was also well known throughout the area as a professional painting and wallpapering contractor.
As a lifelong parishioner of The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, he volunteered at the parish in many ways. He was head usher for many years and a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Edmund of Canterbury Council 7669. He and his wife Germaine were also active members of the Hi-Swans and Franklin County Senior Citizens.
In addition to his wife, Germaine of Swanton, Bill leaves his daughter, Linda Brooks and her husband, Norman of Greenville, N.C.; his sisters Anita Honsinger of Swanton, Dorothy Gignac of St. Albans and Shirley Patterson of St. Albans Bay.
He was predeceased by six brothers Nelson, Willard Jr., Donald, Alfred, Earl and Roy Zweeres.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father Emmanuel I. Ajanma will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment with military honors will follow at the Zweeres family lot in Riverside Cemetery.
Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.
Gifts in Bill's memory may be made to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Saint Louis Parish, 65 Canada St., Swanton 05488.
To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
Published on May 24, 2013
DEBORAH JEAN ROBTOY
ST. ALBANSDeborah Jean Robtoy, age 61 years, a resident of Federal Street in St. Albans City, died early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013, at the home of her sister, Donna Drake.
Born in St. Albans on Sept. 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Mattie (Maskell) Grandchamp. On Oct. 13, 1973 she was married to John Robtoy who survives her. Deborah was a parishioner of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church.
In addition to her husband, John of St. Albans, Deborah leaves her daughters Danielle Melnik and husband, Stephen of Lisbon Falls, Maine and Dawn Bouchard and companion, Shawn Beasley of Golf Shores, Ala.; one sister, Donna Drake of St. Albans; three brothers Bruce Grandchamp and wife, Julie of Highgate Springs, Brian Grandchamp and wife, Ann of Richford and Lonney Grandchamp and his companion, Sarah Forsyth of Highgate; five grandchildren; one great grandchild as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, May 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the home of Bruce Grandchamp, 154 Lime Kiln Road, Highgate Springs.
Gifts in Deborah's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester 05446.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton 05488.
To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
Published on May 24, 2013
CAROLE H. (SHOVER) JOHNSON
RICHFORDFamily, friends and acquaintances of Carole H. (Shover) Johnson are invited to join together at the Richford Methodist Church to celebrate the life of Carole on what would have been her 67th birthday on May 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. A lunch will be provided at the Richford American Legion following the memorial service.
Published on May 23, 2013
KENNETH ‘KENNY’ JOHNSON JR.
FRANKLINKenneth “Kenny” Johnson Jr., age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Spears funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place in the East Franklin Cemetery.
A full obituary can be viewed and private condolences may be sent to Kenny’s family on-line through www.spearsfuneralhome.com.
Published on May 22, 2013
RHODA F. BERGER
ST. ALBANSMrs. Rhoda F. Berger, age 89, died Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2012 in the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born May 25, 1923 in Berkshire, daughter of the late Clarence and Fanny Fern (Rublee) Hope. She married Roger Berger on June 1, 1952, and Mr. Berger died May 8, 2008. Rhoda was a historian journalist for the Franklin County Courier and the St. Albans Messenger. She wrote the column “Roaming Richford with Rhoda." She enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles and mostly researching history. She was a member of the Richford High school Alumni Committee and the Vermont Historical Society.
Rhoda is survived by her three children Sarah Berger of Enosburgh Falls, Aimee Raine and son, Jeb Berger, both of St. Albans, her grandchildren Courtney Berger and her companion, Shawn Wells of Alburgh Springs, Trever Foster of St. Albans, Taylor Berger and his wife, Sommer of Milton, her great-grandchildren Rae Ann and Shaun Wells and Eli James Berger. Rhoda is also survived by her cat, Buttercup. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Roger, and three sisters Marion Reirdon, Jeannette Hope, and Susan Marckres.
Funeral Services will be held on her birthday, May 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Brady & Levesque Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Berger family lot in the East Berkshire Congregational Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to her family at the funeral home website: www.bradyandlevesque.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home and Commemorative Services.
Published on May 22, 2013
DAVID R. KRUPP
ST. ALBANSDavid Russell Krupp, age 63 years, a lifelong St. Albans resident died Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2013, at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston, with his wife, Sue and his sister-in-law, Lisa at his side.
Born in St. Albans on June 15, 1949, he was the son of Arline (O'Lena) and the late Webster Oscar Krupp. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans and on July 24, 1987, was married to the former Susan Cadieux who survives him.
Prior to his illness, David worked several years at General Electric and the United States Postal Service. At the time of his death he was still associated with Handy Chevrolet.
David loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved skiing and was an excellent swimmer. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and also had a great knowledge of everything about cars. He especially enjoyed NASCAR and Drag Racing.
In addition to his wife, Sue of 25 years, David leaves his mother, Mrs. Arline Krupp of St. Albans; his sister, Marsha Cook and husband, Robert, nephew, Robbie Cook and wife, Jennifer and nieces Alesi and Jordan Cook, all of Plattsburgh, N.Y. Also surviving are his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Dr. Michael Cadieux and his partner, Cecilia Muskett of Albuquerque, N.M., their children Renee Cadieux and partner, Justin McGarry and their son, Malakai Justice McGarry, all of Jericho, Patrick Cadieux and Brittany Campbell and their daughter, Margarit Lorraine Cadieux of New Mexico; David Cadieux and his children Lucas and Hannah Cadieux of Highgate and Lisa Cadieux of Burlington; two brothers by choice Steve Martell and family of St. Albans and Kevin Connolly and family of Swanton.
David was predeceased by his father, Webster Oscar Krupp and his father and mother-in-law Maurice and Lorraine Cadieux.
A Funeral Service will be held Thursday evening May 23, 2013, at 7 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave, Swanton. Father Emmanuel I. Ajanma will officiate.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the hour of the funeral.
Gifts in David's memory may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans 05478 or to the American heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston 05495.
To offer private online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com.
Published on May 22, 2013
ARTHUR T. CARROLL
GEORGIAArthur Thomas Carroll, 66, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Arthur was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 11, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Virginia ( Meyer ) Carroll.
On Sept. 21, 1968 he married Linda Petz in Elizabeth, N.J.
He had worked for Lane Press for more than 20 years, most recently retiring as their safety coordinator.
Arthur was the founding President of the Georgia 1st Response and a member of the Georgia Fire Department for over 25 years. He also was an instructor for the North Country International Fire Training School.
Mr. Carroll was a Mason belonging to the Wheatsheaf Lodge of Roselle, N.J.
Art was a former President of the Georgia Lions Club and also served the Town of Georgia as their interim Town Administrator. On May 18, Art received the Volunteer of the Year Award presented by the Georgia Historical Society.
In addition to his wife, Linda Carroll of Georgia, he is survived by his children Julie Ludko and her husband, Craig and their children Alexander and Madelyn, of Georgia; Joanna Carroll and her partner, Carole Parent and her children Alainna, Brandon and Dylan, of Alburgh and Christopher Carroll and his wife, Sara and their children Katrina, Jordyn and Jennifer of St. Albans. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Petz of Georgia, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ronald and Vivian Petz of Roselle, N.J., and their children Richard and Michelle. Art also leaves his very close friends Richard and Darelle McGrath of Georgia.
He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Carroll Jr.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday May 21, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.
Those wishing to make contributions in Art’s memory may do so to the Georgia Fire and Rescue Benevolent Fund, 47 Town Common Road, Georgia, VT 05478.
A Celebration of Life for Arthur will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the Georgia Fire Station. A private burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery in Georgia.
Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com.
Published on May 20, 2013
JEANNETTE C. CHEVALIER
ST. ALBANSA largely attended Mass of Christian Burial for Jeannette C. Chevalier, who passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, was concelebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church, St. Alban. The Principal Celebrant was Father Maurice J. Roy, Pastor. The concelebrants were Father Claverlito Migrino, Father William Giroux, Father Leonidas Laroche and Father Jean-Paul LaPlant. Assisting at the altar and proclaiming the Holy Gospel was Reverend Mr. Duane Langlois, Deacon of Holy Angels. The altar attendants were Paul Chabot and Donald Poirier.
The Funeral Pall was lovingly placed on Jeannette’s casket by her children Charles, James, Marie, Jean, Robert, Thomas, Peter and Claire. A grandson, Jeremy Chevalier placed the Crucifix. Scripture readings from the Old Testament were by grandson, Michael Fredette and from the New Testament by grandson, Chris Chevalier. The offertory gifts were present by grandchildren Lisa and Collin Chevalier, Michael Fitts and Nicole Rivers. As a tribute to their mother, words of remembrance were shared by a son, Robert.
Musical selections, “On Eagles Wings,” “Shepard Me Oh God,” “I Am,” “Ave Maria by Schubert,” “Panis Angelicus,” “Song of Farewell” and “J’irai La Voir Un Jour” were by vocalist, Jeanne Begnoche and organist, Michael Olmstead. Special music, “Ave Verum” was by the Counter Point Quartet, and “Sing to the Lord a New Song” was by Jeannette’s children.
In attendance was representation from B.F.A. Class of 1946, former co-workers of New England Telephone Company, the Ladies of St. Anne, Holy Angels Parish, United States Postal Service, Ladies Home Dem Group, Northwestern Medical Center, “the Golden Girls”, Homestead at Pillsbury, Handy Automotive, Chevalier Stonework’s, Chevalier Fire Protection, Office of Taylor H, Yates and many friends of Jeannette’s and her family.
Casket bearers were her grandchildren Kyle Chevalier, Corey Chevalier, Jordan Payne, Charles Hungerford, Eric Hungerford, Karen Madigan, Angela Fitzgerald, Craig Chevalier, Luke Hungerford, Nathaniel Chevalier, Matthew Chevalier and Shaun Chevalier.
Following the Mass, a reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Jeannette will be laid to rest next to “Chevy” later this spring in the family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, Father Maurice Roy conducted a Vigil Prayer Service with the Chevalier family in the Heald Funeral Home.
Published on May 20, 2013
COL. NEIL F. MEURLIN, USAF (RET)
GEORGIAGraveside funeral services for Colonel Neil F. Meurlin, USAF (Ret), who passed away on Nov. 11, 2012, will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the family lot in Georgia Plain Cemetery on Stonebridge Road. Military honors will be accorded the World War II and Korean War Veteran. Assisting the family is the Heald Funeral Home of St. Albans.
Published on May 20, 2013
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