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Brownsville, VT David N. DeSchamp 1942 — 2021 David N. DeSchamp Sr., died on Sept. 30, 2021. Husband of Kathleen (Walbridge), father of Kathleen Hall (Dennis), David Jr., Laura DeSchamp, Greg (Colleen), brother of Paul (Jean) and William (Katie), and grandfather of 7. www.knightfuneralhomes.com

Brownsville, VT David N. DeSchamp 1942 — 2021 David Norman DeSchamp Sr. of Brownsville, VT, our beloved husband, father and grandfather was carried home peacefully by Jesus while surrounded by his family on September 30th after enduring a long battle with Kennedy's Disease. He was the oldest of five sons, born on April 14, 1942, to Walter and Thelma (Watson) and was raised in Quincy, Massachusetts. He graduated from North Quincy High School in 1960 and continued many life-long friendships with his classmates. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the Army Reserves and attended boot camp for six months in Georgia; participating in training duties for many years. Upon completion of his military service, he graduated from Northeast...

Windsor, VT Jeffrey Robert Ely 2021 Jeffrey Robert Ely, 40, died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Claremont, New Hampshire. Jeffrey was born in Hanover on May 4, 1980, and spent most of his life in the Windsor, Vermont area. As a young man, he was a loving and gentle person who was very family oriented. His family cherishes the time spent with him as he grew up. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed time on the water fishing in the spring and summer, hunting game in the fall, and skiing on Mt. Ascutney during the winter. As an adult, he drove and cheered on his friends in mud bog runs. He is survived by his father, Eugene R. Ely and Lori Keenan; his brother, Tim Ely and wife Kasey; aunts and uncles, Bob and Barb, Maurice,...

Inverness, FL Shirley Winona (Stevens) Rizzo 2021 Shirley Winona (Stevens) Rizzo, 85, of Inverness, FL, passed away on March 7, 2021, in Brookville, PA. She was born on March 1, 1936, to the late Eldred "Stub" and Evie Etta (DeLuca) Stevens in Bridgewater, VT. She graduated from Springfield High School and went on to receive her certification in Cosmetology. She married Donald Rizzo on October 28, 1961, in Windsor, VT. Shirley was Catholic by faith and a member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. She retired from Thermal Dynamics but would still practice hairdressing on the side for friends and family. Shirley liked to knit and read books. She also enjoyed watching game shows, talent shows, and NASCAR. Shirley loved spending...

Westminster, VT Walter B. Kentfield 2020 Walter Barclay Kentfield, 97, died Wednesday, December 30 at the Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, VT. Service will be held at a later date to be announced.

Grantham, NH Louis P Grifone, Jr 2020 Louis P. Grifone, Jr, 51, died Tuesday December 22 at the Jack Byrne Center for Hospice and Palliative Care in Lebanon, NH. Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct has been entrusted with arrangements.

Windsor, VT James A. Cantara 2020 James A. Cantara, 67, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. James was born July 28, 1953, in Concord, NH, a son of Francis and Claire (Turgeon) Cantara. He graduated from Windsor High School and went on to work for the Windsor Schools and Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center in Lebanon, and much later for Price Chopper in Windsor. James was a proud Volunteer Firefighter in Windsor for over 30 years. He was a member of the BPOE Elks and the American Legion SAL in Windsor. James would help them with every fundraiser that they would put on with an eager spirt to help. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved to spend time camping. He...

Windsor, VT Margaret L. Rising 2020 Margaret L. Rising of Windsor, VT, passed away on November 25, 2020, at home with her husband by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Francis Church in Windsor with interment in the Ascutney Cemetery. Knight Funeral Home in Windsor has been entrusted with arrangements.

Windsor, VT Betty Jane Errington 2020 Betty Jane Errington, 74, died Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Sullivan County Nursing Home in Unity, NH. Betty was born July 3, 1946 in Windsor, VT a daughter of Levi and Hazel Nelson. She grew up on the family farm in Cornish, attending schools in Cornish and Windsor and worked as a nanny for a Cornish family during high school. She was married to Darrell Conley and they made a home in Windsor where they had two daughters before divorcing. Betty began a 30 year career at Thermal Dynamics in Lebanon in the early 1970's, retiring in 2008. She met Walter Errington in 1988, they married in 1992 and lived "Chapter II" together in Windsor until moving to Manchester, NH in 2012. Mr. Errington...

Ascutney, VT Helen C. Smith 2020 Helen C. Smith, 90, died peacefully November 8, 2020 at her home with her sons by her side. Helen grew up in Queens and Brooklyn, NY. She met the love of her life, Jack, while working a summer job at a restaurant in Bayville. They got married and raised two sons. Helen was a working mom whose various jobs included waitress, cook, postal worker, and she also found time to go to nursing school, where she graduated as a licensed practical nurse. Helen continued to work until she retired and settled in Vermont. She loved to cook, loved all of her family and friends, always had a positive outlook, and always wanted the best for everyone. She will be dearly missed. She is predeceased by her...

Windsor, VT Mark Bruce Curtis 1955 — 2020 Mark Bruce Curtis, 65, lost his brave battle with ALS with his loving family at his bedside on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Mark was born April 3, 1955 in Proctor, VT a son of Bruce and Lillian (King) Curtis. He graduated from Windsor High School class of 1973. Mark went on to study at the University of Vermont and later at the New Hampshire Vocational Technical College in Claremont, NH. He was married to Laurel Waite on May 14, 1988 and they made their home in Windsor. After completing his schooling, Mark started his career as a Medical Lab Tech at DHMC in the chemistry department where he worked as a Technical Specialist Team...

Windsor, VT Roger A Marcoux 1945 — 2020 Roger A. Marcoux, 75, died Friday September 25, 2020 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor. He was born July 5, 1945 in Lewiston, ME a son of Roger J. and Lorraine (LaBrie) Marcoux. He grew up in and attended school in Lewiston, graduating from Lewiston High School. While managing King's Department store in Claremont, NH in 1972, he met and fell in love with Donna Wallace. They lived in several states while Roger managed various Howard Johnson's Restaurants. They were married March 20, 1976 and settled in Windsor where they purchased and operated the Brunch Bar diner on Main Street for several years. After selling the diner Roger worked for a time as a carpenter and then began driving bus...

Windsor, VT Patricia "Patty" Ann Blaise 1964 — 2020 Patricia "Patty" Ann Blaise, 56, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, with her son by her side. Patty was born June 10, 1964 in Windsor, VT a daughter of Andrew and Jeanette (Sullivan) Flinn. She attended Windsor High School and worked at Mack Molding in Cavendish, VT for many years. Each year during the holiday season Patty enjoyed working on the David's House fundraising campaign. She adored animals, but her greatest love was her family especially her son Eric and grandchildren Kaylee and Ava, to whom she was greatly devoted. Patty is predeceased by her parents; infant siblings Billy and Cathy; and a sister Linda Wiltshire. She is survived by her...

Weathersfield, VT Scott Neil Hull 1955 — 2020 Scott Neil Hull, 65, died unexpectedly on Monday May 25, 2020. Scott was born March 10, 1955 in Windsor, VT a son of Maurice and Lorraine (Greene) Hull. Scott grew up hunting and fishing at the base of Mt. Ascutney with his brothers and sisters. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1973 where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. After high school, Scott, travelled around the country working various jobs before returning to Vermont where he met and fell in love with his wife Karen. They were married May 14, 1983 and made a home in Weathersfield, VT. Scott began a 35 year career with Central Vermont Public Service as a lineman where he enjoyed mentoring younger workers. Scott...

Windsor, VT Carroll Jon Wells 1934 — 2020 Carroll Jon Wells, 85, died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. Born Oct. 14, 1934 in West Woodstock, VT, he was the son of Edwin "Ray" and Dorothy (Townsend) Wells. Carroll grew up in West Woodstock, VT where he attended school until joining the United States Navy in 1950 where he served during the Korean War. When he left the service with an honorable discharge in 1955, he married the love of his life Barbara Robinson, also of Woodstock, VT. He then moved to Windsor, VT and worked at the Vermont State Prison for 32 years, retiring with the rank of Sargent. After retirement, he logged for several years with his brother Ed. A devoted family...

Windsor, VT Jason M Chaffee 2020 Jason M Chaffee, 36, died, Friday, March 20, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, VT. A full obituary will follow in a later edition.

Perkinsville, VT Harry Edward Temple 1941 — 2020 Harry Edward Temple, 79, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 8, 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Nyack, NY, the son of Trevor and Nellie (Timmerman) Temple. Harry grew up in Byfield, MA and graduated from Newburyport High School. He earned an Associate's Degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. In 1965 he married Marianne Moulton of Boxford, MA, and they moved to Perkinsville, VT, where they raised their family and lived for many years. Harry worked as a draftsman and machine designer at Fellows Gear Shaper Company in Springfield, VT. He later had his own business doing home repairs and other jobs and...

Windsor, VT James J. "Doc" Boyle 1956 — 2020 James J. "Doc" Boyle, 63, died unexpectedly Saturday January 25, 2020 at Dartmouth Hitchco*ck Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. He was born June 25, 1956 in Windsor, VT a son of Richard and Helen (Hillman) Boyle. Jim graduated from Windsor High School class of 1974 and has lived in Windsor all his life. He worked as a CNC machinist at Hypertherm in Lebanon, NH and later for Ruger in Newport, NH before working in the maintenance department at Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor until retiring due to disability in 2016. Doc enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially when it included hunting and fishing. He also loved sports including watching his families sporting events and will be...

Windsor, VT Ramona B. Noel 1935 — 2020 Ramona B. Noel, 85, a long time resident of Windsor, died Friday January 24, 2020 at Country Village Community Care in Bellows Falls. At her request there will be no services. Knight Funeral Home in Windsor has been entrusted with arrangements.

Cabot, VT Rachel H Lewis 1937 — 2019 Rachel H. Lewis,82died December 31, 2019 at her companions home in Claremont, NH following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Rachel was born October 15, 1937 in Ludlow, VT a daughter of Edward and Evelyn (Petty) Chamberlain. She attended Hartford High School. She married and lived in Hartland with her first husbandRoberto Garcia.Rachel co owned a clothing boutique "The Odd Couple" in West Lebanon, NH and later owned and operated "Rachel's Boutique" in Lebanon, NH. Following her first marriageshe was married to Gordon Lewis. They made their home in Pomfert, VT where they operated a dairy farm. After Gordon's death shemetRay Tewksbury her companion for the past ten years. Rachel was a...

Windsor, VT Nancy J Levesque 1927 — 2019 Nancy J. Levesque, 92, died Sunday December 29, 2019 at the Stoughton House in Windsor. She was born August 12, 1927 in St. Johnsbury, VT a daughter of Frank E. and Clara (Tinker) Rice. Nancy graduated from Windsor High School Class of 1945 and was later married to Thomas Levesque on August 20, 1949 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor. Nancy was an active member of St. Francis all her adult life, including serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and was longtime member and past president of the St. Francis Woman's Club. She also volunteered many hours at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital where she was a member and past president of the Mt. Ascutney Hospital Auxiliary. In her free time...

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