Todd Leon Partlow, age 46 years, a native of Swanton and more recently of Farrar Street in St. Albans City, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia, Pa., following a two-and-a-half year battle with cancer. His loving wife, Carlene, and nephew and niece Jason and Shari Partlow were by his side.
Born in St. Albans City on Nov. 9, 1965, he was the son of Connie Brow. He attended Swanton schools, graduating from Missisquoi Valley Union High School in 1982. On Sept. 7, 2002, he married the former Carlene Howard who survives him.
Todd was the founder, owner and operator of Todd Partlow Home Improvements and in earlier years worked for East Shore Dry Wall. He lived life to the fullest and loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed car races, especially at Thunder Road and Airborne, and he especially loved driving his 1965 Mustang around the Swanton Village Green.
In addition to his wife of 10 years, Carlene of St. Albans, Todd leaves his daughter, LeAnn Partlow stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps; two stepdaughters Heather Lesage, of Winooski, and Ashley Lesage and her fiancé Shawn Paya, of St. George; two grandsons Keagan Paya and Connor Lesage; two brothers Spencer Cline Jr. and Morris Partlow of Swanton; two sisters Darlene Cline of St. Albans and Dorraine Partlow and husband Joe Marchant of Swanton; his mother, Connie Brow of Swanton; mother-in-law, Hilda Howard of Westford; brothers and sisters-in-law Richard Howard Jr. of Westford, Chris Howard Sr. and wife Sharon of Fairfax, John Howard of Westford, Debbie Manning and husband Kevin of S. Hero, and Tammy Howard and longtime companion Mitchell Bunnell of Fairfax as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves his faithful canine companions Rex, Nippet and Molly.
Todd was predeceased by his grandmother, Florabelle Brow in 2009; father-in-law, Richard Howard, Sr. in 2007 and canine companion Spike in 2008.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Father Thomas D. Nadeau will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Partlow family lot in St. Mary' s Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Gifts in Todd's memory may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans 05478 or to the Cancer Treatment Center of America, 1331 East Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124.
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Laura Morin, the sixteenth child of eighteen, born to Marie Blanche (Fournier) and Richard Larouche, died on May 15, 2012. Her husband, Pete Morin, will happily greet her at heaven’s gate and say “C’mon Laura, let’s go fish’n”.
Laura was born Marie Laure Patricia Larouche on June 5, 1924 in Lorrainville, Quebec. She came to Swanton (at the insistence of her Aunt Eugenie) in her mid-twenties. She worked as a waitress at the Village Dinette in Swanton where she met Romuald (Pete) Morin. After a short courtship they married on Nov. 5, 1949. They had six children in nine years. Laura was an excellent mother and she loved preparing meals and canning vegetables from her huge garden. During the early years of her marriage she became a naturalized citizen, an accomplishment of which she was so proud.
Laura enjoyed her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her great-grandchildren were the joy of her life and she often said “God is keeping me here on this earth so I can enjoy my great-grandchildren.”
Fishing with her family was a passion of hers, especially with her son Mike. Laura enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, word circle puzzles and visiting with her family and friends. Holidays were always filled with wonderful homemade dishes, especially her “tortierre” meat pies.
She was extremely proud of her French-Canadian heritage and loved telling stories of the dog sled that her father made for her. She would run errands for the farm using her sled pulled by her dog team of “Pet and Pet Peetoo.” She was the last child to leave the farm and her parents.
She is survived by her six children; Linda Daniel and husband Tom of Essex, Beverly Dupuis and husband Marc from Swanton, Richard Morin and wife Ofelia of Lake Helen, Fla., Michael Morin from East Highgate, David Morin and his wife Ann from Bristol, Tenn., and Claude Morin of Orange City, Fla. Laura is also survived by her grandchildren Mike and Laura Daniel, Michael Lovejoy and his wife Patti, Keith Lovejoy, Brittany Spaulding and her husband Jay, Larry Morin, Pete Morin, Olivia and Emily Morin, Deserae Morin, and her precious great-grandchildren, Madeline, Julia, Rita and Jay Patrick Spaulding.
Laura was predeceased by her husband of almost 60 years, Pete Morin, on Dec. 16, 2008. She was the best and we will miss her with all our hearts. Je rai la voire un jour.

The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. from The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St. Swanton. Father Thomas D. Nadeau will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Morin family lot in Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at The Kidder Memorial Home at 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, on Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Gifts in Laura’s memory can be made to the, Vermont Respite House at 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT, 05495.
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William August Rasmussen, 66, of Alburgh, passed away at home Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Bill was born on, January 29, 1946, in Weehawkin, N.J. to the late Ralph and Helen Rasmussen. He attended Dumont High School in Dumont, N.J., graduating in 1964.
Bill was founder and president of Power Battery Company Inc., in Paterson, N.J. for 39 years. He was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan and the love of his life were his friends and his family, especially his wife, four children, eleven grandchildren, his sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and his closest friends.
Bill will always be remembered as a person who embraced life to the fullest and even throughout his long illness never strayed from this very positive attitude. He had a quick-witted sense of humor, loved people, making every individual feel special, resulting in his tremendous ability to make many instant lifelong friendships.
Bill was predeceased by his first wife, Eileen Marie (Maisch) Rasmussen in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Myriam Cook of Alburgh; two sisters Mary Stanton and her husband, Douglas of Maywood, N.J., and Nancy Schaffroth of Pleasant Mount, Pa.; two daughters Suzanne and her husband Sam Cifelli of Lafayette, N.J. and their children Nicole, Kaitlyn and Joseph; Maryanne and her husband Frank Quara of Stillwater, N.J. and their children Nicholas, Abigail and Ryan: two sons William J. Rasmussen and his wife Christine of Lafayette, N.J., and their children Aaron and Ethan; Daniel Rasmussen and his wife Shannon of North Hero and their children Ty, Tessa and Troy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, VT. The Reverend Doctor Marguerite C. Gage will officiate. Interment will take place privately and at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.
It is the family's wish to please omit flowers. Donations can be made in Bill's memory to Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources Inc (CIDER) at www.cidervt.org/donate or at 802-372-6425.
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William “Bill” Kenneth Phillips, 81, passed away at his home in Westford on Wednesday May 9, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Quincy, Mass., on July 8, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Marion (Coley) Phillips.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Fairfax with Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery, Westford. Memorial contributions in “Sparky’s” name may be made to the Westford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 54, Westford, VT 05494. Arrangements are by A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Fairfax Chapel, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax, VT 05454. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com