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Mary Carla Couture
MILTON: Mary Carla Couture, 57, died unexpectedly, July 4th, 2018, due to complications from the extreme heat during the week of the 4th of July. Mary was born on November 22, 1960 in Burlington at the Degoesbriand Hospital, the daughter of Raymond and Fanny (Griffin) Couture. Mary had a strong faith and loved to share her love for God. Mary had worked as a 2nd Grade Teacher in Greenfield, MA and more recently as a preschool teacher at the North Avenue Alliance Church in Burlington. She had a great love for teaching children and enjoyed teaching religion at the Cornerstone Community Church in Milton. She is survived by her sisters and brothers, Barbara Couture of Winooski, Cathy Mongeon and her husband Roger of Milton, Eddie Couture and his wife Amy of Milton and Ray Couture and his wife Kathy of Winooski, by her sister-in-law Charlene Couture of NY, her friends Jodi Bouchard of So. Burlington, Robin McNamara Brown of NY, Sue Comeau of FL and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother Raymond. Friends called on the family on Wednesday morning from 10-11 am in the Minor Funeral Home. A Funeral Service followed at 11 am, with burial following in the Cloverdale Cemetery in Westford. Following the burial, a pot luck was held at the Cornerstone Community Church Hall, located on Bombardier Road in Milton.
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he immediately joined the US Army Reserve where he spent two years prior to enlisting in the Air Force where he proudly served his country for six more years. On September 20, 1969 he married the love of his life, Patricia Gardner McDonald, who survives him. He was employed for almost thirty years with the Vermont Maple Orchards Company in Essex Junction where he helped supervise the distribution of Vermont Maple products all over the world. In recent years, Bill would be seen around his home town of Milton and helping out behind the register at Frenchy’s Meat Market. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Besides his wife Pat of Milton, Bill leaves his son, Robert McDonald, Jr. and his partner, Sharon Bellrose of Grand Isle; his daughter, Sonia Bassett and her husband Daryl of Brookfield; his three grandchildren, Alecia and Cody Bassett and Hannah McDonald; his brother, Paul Desjardins of Clifton Park, NY and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Mark Cote, Reggie and Diane Comtois, and Bobby and Jane Pelletier. As per Bill’s wishes there will be no Visiting Hours. Bill will be buried with full Military Honors in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph, VT at the convenience of the family.
William “Bill” Desjardins
MILTON: William “Bill” Desjardins, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Gardner Road on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Bill was born July 20, 1938 in South Burlington, VT. Following his graduation from High School
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Elizabeth O. Hakey
HIGHGATE – Elizabeth O. Hakey, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the VNA Respite House in Colchester. She was born in Burlington on December 12, 1942 to the late Gordon & Naoma (Norman) Ouimette. Betty married Richard, the love of her life on August 31, 1963, just shy of celebrating 55 years of marriage. Betty truly enjoyed helping people. She loved her position as a Teacher’s Aide in Highgate and in Enosburg schools. Following her beloved career as an aide, she moved on to her true passion, working at Clark’s House of Flowers and eventually started her own business creating and selling dried flower arrangements. Betty would attend craft shows and enjoyed socializing with fellow crafters. Betty then followed her heart by staying home to care for Matthew, her beloved grandson, which was the most rewarding job of all. Every Fall, Betty and Richard would head out on a road trip excursion for two. Their two to three-week adventures eventually led them to visit every state in the Continental United States. Betty enjoyed spending this time with the love of her life, and kept detailed notes of where they lodged and highlights from each state, and created a beautiful memory book. She is survived by her husband, Richard Hakey of Highgate; their children, Scott Hakey and his wife, Mary of Norman, OK, and Karen Hakey of Highgate; grandson, Matthew Minckler; siblings,
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Gordon Ouimette Jr., James Ouimette of VA, and Patricia Desorcie of Georgetown, TX; sister-in-law, Cindy Hakey and her husband Donnie of Mooers, NY; her special friend, Tammy Bockus and several nieces & nephews. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents. In keeping with Elizabeth’s wishes, there will be no public services. For those who wish, contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the VNA Respite House, 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester, VT 05446.
Gertrude Kristiansen
SOUTH BURLINGTON/ MILTON: On July 7, 2018, after an extraordinary life, Gertrude Kristiansen passed peacefully at her home in South Burlington with the same courage and independent spirit with which she lived. Marie Corinne Gertrude Clavel Kristiansen was born August 28, 1924 to Jérôme and Marie-Anne (Desjardins) Clavel. Most of her childhood was spent in the village of Ste. Sophie in the province of Quebec, Canada. She lived one year in Joliette at a home for orphans run by the Sisters of Providence following the death of her mother in 1928 – a loss that she carried with her throughout her life. At the age of 11, she was enrolled at the Ecole Normale in nearby St. Jérôme where she spent four years studying to be a teacher. Upon graduation, having not yet reached the legal age to teach, she requested permission from the Canadian government and received a special authorization a year later to begin her stint in education. She taught for two years and although she enjoyed her students, she realized that her talents could be better utilized elsewhere. At the age of 18, she enrolled in a three-month course of business studies and graduated with proficiency in typing, shorthand and bookkeeping. From the age of 18 until her marriage, she worked for various businesses in the greater Montreal area, with her last position being that of a traveling service representative for Bell Telephone Co. of Canada. In 1956 she left her position at Bell Telephone Co. and set sail on the SS Nieuw Amsterdam for
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59, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Brenda Elliott, his step-son Patrick Dalley and his wife Valerie Dalley, all of Georgia; his step-grandson Patrick L. Dalley of Wolcott and many friends that are like family to Frank. Frank grew up working on farms, and at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. He was a “jack of all trades, and a master of none”. He liked to go fishing, hunting, taking long rides with his wife and to listen to country music. He really enjoyed Elvis and NASCAR. His favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He was known as a joker and loved to make others laugh. “A message from his Step-Son Patrick” Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis Grace hath brought me safe thus far, and Grace will lead me home. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, than when we’d first begun! “A message from Valerie” Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the day, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Maker’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go. Brenda would like to thank everyone who came the night that Frank passed away. Thank you
to AmCare Ambulance, Georgia Fire and Rescue, Taylor and Meg Smith and other friend. We are grateful to all of the other people who have helped us throughout the years. Memorials may be made to the American Lung and Heart Associations. Frank, you are gone, but will never be forgotton, and will be greatly missed by all, until we meet again our friend! Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, where memories and messages of condolence may be shared at www.bradyandlevesque. com.
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