Henry Raymond
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Pfanstiel – Dziedzic
Thea Whitcomb of Fairfield and Lee and Diane Pfanstiel of Fairfax are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Pfanstiel of Fairfield, to John Dziedzic of St. Albans, the son of Daniel and Michele Dziedzic of St. Albans.
Miss Pfanstiel is a 1999 graduate of Bellows Free Academy and is currently employed as a manager at Fashion Bug in St. Albans.
Mr. Dziedzic is a 1993 graduate of Bellows Free Academy, received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Johnson State College in 1997, and has earned an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard in 2002. He is currently employed at the U.S. Border Patrol Sector Headquarters in Swanton.
The couple resides at their home (and organic farm) in Berkshire.
Wheatley-Benoit
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Laurie Benoit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Armond Benoit of Ferrisburgh, Vt., and Scott Wheatley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Wheatley of Milton, Vt., were united in marriage Feb. 15.
The Rev. Warren Chester officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Aladdin Resort.
Mrs. Wheatley graduated from Vergennes Union High School. She is employed by The Burlington Free Press. Her husband graduated from Union 32 Junior/Senior High School and the University of Vermont. He is employed by the state of Vermont. They reside in Fairfax.
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Johnson-Fletcher
HYDE PARK — Harlene Mae Fletcher, daughter of Rawleigh and Phyllis Fletcher of Cambridge, and Hugh Boyd Johnson Jr., son of Patricia and Paul Drennan of Cambridge, were united in marriage Feb. 5.
James Misroon, uncle of the groom, officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the VFW.
Sarah Eddy and Cheryl Watson were maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Wendy Hall. Cathy Boland and Donna Fletcher.
Tyler Hall and Andrew Kneeland were best men. Ushers were James Baldwin, Tony Lehoullier and Georf Minton. T.J. Hall was ring bearer.
A reception followed the ceremony.
Mrs. Johnson graduated from Lamoille Union High School and the University of Vermont. She is children's program manager at Smugglers' Notch Resort. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Vermont Technical College. He is snow reporter al Smugglers' Notch Resort and timber framer at Sill's Posts and Beams. They reside in Jeffersonville.
Dennis-Huntley
FAIRFAX -- Todd and Rebecca Bushey announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Dennis of Milton, to Tyson Huntley of Milton, son of Mert and Pam Huntley of Winooski.
An Aug. 20 wedding is planned.
Giles-Minor
WILLISTON -- Amy Jeanne Giles of Williston, daughter of Dayle and Gary Huston of Nineveh, N.Y., and Glenn Arthur Minor, son of Lee and Louise Minor of Fairfax, announce their engagement.
A fall wedding is planned.
Close-Dobiecki
FAIR HAVEN -- Jeffrey and Karen Close announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Close of Colchester, to Jesse Dobiecki of Colchester, son of Thomas and Patricia Dobiecki of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Fairfax, Vermont.
A June Wedding is planned.
Bushey-Turner
MILTON -- Bobbi Sue Turner, daughter of Richard and Melanie Turner of Fairfax, and Craig Llewellyn Bushey, son of Russell and Karen Bushey of Fairfax, were united in marriage Oct. 15, in a double-ring ceremony in the United Church.
Precious Turner was maid of honor. Stephanie Lee Roberts was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Samantha Turner, Brooke Webb and Brook Bushey. Amanda and Amber Turner were flower girls.
Joey Roberts was best man. Ushers were Jeremy Dewya, Joe Cobb, Kevin Boutin, Joey Becker, Brad Bushey and Richie Turner.
A reception was held at the American Legion in St. Albans.
Mr. and Mrs. Bushey graduated from BFA-Fairfax. Mrs. Bushey is employed by Med Associates.
Latuch-Littlefield
LAS VEGAS -- Cynthia Louise Littlefield, daughter of Charles and Nancy Littlefield of Milton, Vt., and Brian Lewis Latuch, son of Phyllis Latuch of Fairfax, Vt., and the late Ernest Latuch, were united in marriage Nov. 8.
The Rev. Juan Gutierrez officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the Always and Forever Wedding Chapel.
Mrs. Latuch graduated from Milton Junior-Senior High School. She is employed by Electronic Data Systems. Her husband graduated from Essex Vocational Center and Wyoming Tech. He is employed by Grizco Racing. They reside in Milton.
Lawrence-Bassler
GLENDALE, Calif. -- Melissa Marie Lawrence, daughter of John Lawrence of Fairfax, Vt., and Virginia Lawrence of Milton, Vt., and Todd Andrew Bassler, son of William and Joyce Bassler of Brattleboro, Vt., announce their engagement.
A September wedding is planned.
Bessette-Wills
FAIRFIELD — Miss Emily Anne Bessette, daughter of Robert and Kathleen Bessette of Fairfax, and Mr. Justin Timothy Wills, son of Timothy and Jeannette Wills of Fairfax, were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004.
The ceremony was performed by Father Wayne Biernat, Father Frank Connors, Father Joseph Sullivan and Father Karl Hahr at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fairfield.
The bride wore a white strapless A-line gown. The groom wore a black morning coat with gray striped trousers and an ascot necktie.
The Maid of Honor was Angela M. Eastman. She wore a cranberry red spaghetti strap gown. The bridesmaid was Melissa Guzik.
The Best Man was Jeffrey D. Wills. He wore a tuxedo with gray striped trousers. Ushers were Marc Bessette and Tim Bessette.
The bride graduated from Bellows Free Academy Fairfax in 2000, and from McGill University in Montreal Quebec Canada in 2004. She is currently employed as a Para-educator at BFA Fairfax and is a writer for the St. Albans Messenger.
The groom graduated from Bellows Free Academy Fairfax in 1997, and from UVM in 2003. He is currently employed at New England Financial in Colchester.
The newlyweds have made their home in St. Albans.
Butterfield-Sullivan
FAIRFAX -- Kerry Beth Sullivan, daughter of John and Judy Sullivan of Fairfax, and Carl Edward Butterfield, son of Ted Butterfield of Guilford and Ann Butterfield of Wilmington, were united in marriage Sept. 4.
The Rev. Katherine Veilleux officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
A reception was held in Burlington, after which the couple left for Maine.
Mrs. Butterfield graduated from the University of Vermont. She is employed by Fletcher Allen Health Care. Her husband attended UVM. He is self-employed. They reside in Swanton.
Gillilan-Chatot
ST. ALBANS -- Carey Chatot of Georgia and Bradley Gillilan of Fletcher were united in marriage Oct. 8.
The Rev. Maurice Roy officiated at the single-ring ceremony.
Angela LeClair was maid of honor. Jen Vanderham was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Brandy Gillilan, sister of the groom, April Buck, Gabrielle Fondry, Kristen Deusler, Melissa Fournier and Mary Bryant. Allison Pigeon was flower girl.
Vernon Deusler III and Todd Pigeon were best men. Ushers were Bryan and Brett Gillilan, brothers of the groom, Russ Hardy, Scott Rushford, Dan Pigeon and Curtis Perry. Patrick Brock was ring bearer.
A reception was held at Clarion Hotel in South Burlington, after which the couple left for Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Mrs. Gillilan graduated from BFA-Fairfax and attended Florida College. She is employed by BFA-Fairfax. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Vermont Technical College. He is employed by Leader Evaporator.
St. Louis-Paquette
VERGENNES -- Jeannine Marie Paquette, daughter of Barry Paquette of North Ferrisburgh and Gordon and Beth Ann Pickett of Monkton, and Kenny Joe St. Louis, son of Sandra St. Louis of Burlington and the late Eugene St. Louis, were united in marriage Oct. 2.
The Rev. Gerald Leclerc officiated at the double-ring ceremony in St. Peter Roman Catholic Church.
Jennifer and Jillian Paquette and Lacie Pickett were maids of honor. Christine Williams was bridesmaid. Ashley Bushey and Katelynn Charbonneau were flower girls.
Richard Morris was best man. Ushers were Kevin St. Louis, Christopher Stoneman and Jeffrey Geiger. Seth Charbonneau was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Clarion Hotel in South Burlington, after which the couple left for Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Mrs. St. Louis graduated from Vergennes Union High School and St. Michael's College. She is employed by Golub Corp. Her husband graduated from Burlington High School and the University of Montana-Missoula. He is employed by Fletcher Allen Health Care. They reside in Fairfax.
Towne-Cole
FAIRFAX -- Rebecca Caroline Cole, daughter of Jerome and Beth Cole of Cambridge, and Steven Michael Towne, son of Gerald and Pa- tricia Towne of Waterbury Center, were united in marriage Oct. 2.
The Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Fairfax United Church.
Jennifer Schmidt, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Deborah Cole, sister of the bride, and Sayaka Nakano. Todd Gokey was best man. Ushers were Daniel Izor and Larry Vincent.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's sister.
Mrs. Towne graduated from Lamoille Union High School, Swarthmore College and St. Michael's College. She is project manager at Green Mountain Power Corp. Her husband graduated from Harwood Union High School. He is an electrical subcontractor. They live in Colchester.
Martel-Elkins
Jessie Gale Elkins, daughter of Richard and Sally Elkins of Shelburne, and Matthew Joseph Martel, son of Clement and Sharon Martel of Essex Junction, were united in marriage Sept. 25.
The Rev. Stephen Hornat, SSE, officiated at the double-ring ceremony in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Burlington.
Amy Lewis, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Shauna McKeon, Kristie Bataille and Julia Richmond. Ruby Elkins was flower girl.
Jason Martel, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Richard Elkins, Joseph Jordan and Jeremy Roberts. David Lorenzo Morris was ring bearer.
A reception was held at Clarion Hotel in South Burlington, after which the couple left for San Diego, Calif.
Mrs. Martel graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School, Community College of Vermont and the University of Vermont. She is a registered nurse at Northwestern Medical Center. Her husband graduated from Rice Memorial High School and Franciscan University. He is an electrical apprentice with Vermont Electronics Union. They reside in Fairfax.
Cutter-Bryce
WINOOSKI -- Bonnie Bryce, daughter of Elmer and Carol Baker of Montgomery, and Randy Cutter, son of Noella Heuer of Winooski and Vincent Cutter of Montgomery, were united in marriage Sept. 18.
The Rev. Richard Lavalley officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
Alisa Cutter was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Courtney Doherty and Kristen Abare. Molly Lumbra and Adrieanna Maccioli were flower girls.
Vincent Cutter, father of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Thomas Cutter and David Turner. James Bryce, son of the bride, was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Hampton Inn in Colchester, after which the couple left on an Alaskan glacier cruise.
Mrs. Cutter graduated from Milton High School. She is employed by the Department of Homeland Security. Her husband graduated from Winooski High School. He is employed by Green Mountain Power. They reside in Fairfax.
ANNIVERSARIES
Cota 50th
Henry and Shirley Cota celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 23 at a family dinner at Windjammer Restaurant in South Burlington.
Henry Cota of Westford and Shirley Weston of Essex Center were married Oct. 23, 1954, in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Essex Junction.
They have three children, Debbie and her husband, Don Fleming, of Fairfax; Wayne Cota and his companion, Ann Gould, of Essex; and Dottie and her husband, Steve Jangraw, of Georgia; and seven grandchildren, Jason, Justin and Jesse Fleming; Jeannette, Katie and Stephanie Jangraw; and Ashley Cota.
Mr. Cota owns and operates Weston Pulpwood Sales of Essex and Mrs. Cota is a bookkeeper for the business.
Tobin-Jones
MILTON -- Vicki Jones, daughter of Douglas and Theresa Jones of Fairfax and foster daughter of Stillman and Paulette Sweetser of St. Albans and William and Katherine Considine of St. Albans, and Martin John Tobin, son of William and Katherine Tobin of Milton, were united in marriage July 10.
Doran Metzger officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the Eagles Club.
McKenna Gaudette, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Tamara Tobin, daughter of the groom, and Sara Considine and Alana Mcray, foster sisters of the bride, and Lindsay Magana, sister of the bride. Krystal Tobin and Lillian Mcray were flower girls.
Chad Tobin, son of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Jonathan Jones, brother of the bride, Mathew Considine, foster brother of the bride, and Tim Hamlin and Gene Mcray. Cullen Tobin and Joe Considine were ring bearers.
A reception followed the ceremony, after which the couple left on a Caribbean cruise.
Mrs. Tobin graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. She is employed by Starr Farm Nursing Center. Her husband graduated from Burlington High School. They reside in Milton.
Downing-McAllister
WATERBURY -- Hillary Brooke McAllister, daughter of Callie McAllister and Richard McAllister, and Christian Loyal Downing, son of Hal and Rebecca Downing of Richmond, were united in marriage Sept. 4.
The Rev. Peter Plagge officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Waterbury Congregational Church.
Virginia Ferris was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Suzie Lowe, Krissa Hammond and Justina Boyden. Madeleine Lowe and Jocelyn Downing were flower girls.
Mark Downing, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Travis McAllister, brother of the bride, Charlie Bushey and Doug Kopacz. Wesley Lowe was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Mad River Barn, after which the couple left for Antigua.
Mrs. Downing graduated from Harwood Union High School. She owns High Country Hair Design. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax. He is employed by the Moorings Inc. They reside in Waitsfield.
Loiselle - Hogle
SWANTON -- Christina L. Loiselle, daughter of Norman and Connie Loiselle of Swanton, and Nicholas R. Hogle, son of Rick and Alana Hogle of Swanton, were united in marriage on Sept. 4, 2004.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Marcheta Townsend at Lise Loiselle's farm house, grandmother of the bride, at 1 p.m.
The bride's attendants were Alita Potts, friend of the bride; Nicole Loiselle, sister of the bride; Lindsay Hogle, sister of the groom; and Jessie Loiselle, sister of the bride. The Maid of Honor was April McCurley, friend of the bride. The girls all wore long wine dresses with silver and garnet accessories.
The Best Man was Eric Favreau, friend of the groom. Ushers were Mike Potts, friend of the groom; Lee Godin, friend of the groom; Travis Loiselle, brother of the bride; and Tim Holmes, cousin of the groom. The guys all wore black tuxedos with wine vests and bowties.
The bride's mother wore a long black dress with silver accessories. The groom's mother wore a black pant suit with gold accessories.
A reception was held at the same place as the wedding, with music provided by Annie Rheaume.
The bride graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and is currently employed at SCOT in St. Albans as a Data Entry Clerk.
The groom graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and is currently employed at Fairfax Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Tech and is also attending Burlington Aviation Tech School to attain his A and P License.
The couple left for a honeymoon to Barbados, which was rerouted due to Hurricane Ivan to Costa Rica. The couple has made their home in Franklin.
Wedding photography was done by Lasting Memories.
Gillilan-Harper
ST. ALBANS Jennifer Lynn Harper, daughter of Donald and Pamela Harper of Westford, and Donald Earl Gillilan, son of Lester and Judi Gillilan of East Fairfield, were united in marriage Aug. 21.
The Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiated at the single-ring ceremony in the United Methodist Church.
Heather Harper was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Bethany Kendall and Melissa Corbasiero. Adia Couture was flower girl.
Kevin Leach was best man. Ushers were Ron Gillilan, Sean Harper and Eric Harper. Declan Couture was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. Albans, after which the couple left for Honolulu, Hawaii.
Mrs. Gillilan graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax and the Vermont College of Cosmetology. She is employed by Big League Haircutters. Her husband graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax. He is employed by A. Brown Auto Service Center. They reside in Fairfax.
LaBarge-Conner
ST. ALBANS -- Rebecca Conner, daughter of Jack and Virginia Conner of Fairfax, and Brian LaBarge, son of Randall and Dawn LaBarge of Georgia, were united in marriage Aug. 14.
The Rev. Maurice Roy officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church.
Angela Stevens and Abbey Drayce were maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Conner, Nikole Owen, Erin LaBarge and Shelby LaBarge. Kaitlyn Owen and Cassidy Conner were flower girls.
Aaron Rabtoy was best man. Ushers were David LaBarge, Eric Young, Jake Conner, Judd Boyer and Chris Detone.
A reception was held at the Sunset Ballroom, Holiday Inn Express in South Burlington, after which the couple left for Playa De Carmen, Mexico.
Mr. and Mrs. LaBarge graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Thomas College. Mrs. LaBarge is employed by J.D. Vigil Heating & Air. Her husband is serving in the Air Force. They reside in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Carlson-Ciampaglia
NORTHFIELD -- Carissa D. Ciampaglia, daughter of Paul and Eva Ciampaglia of Northfield, and David R. Carlson, son of Robert and Catherine Carlson of Fairfax Falls, were united in marriage Aug. 7.
The Rev. Abe Smith officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Northfield Bible Fellowship.
Nicole Maxham was maid of honor. Attendants were Tanya Luce and Ryanne Ayers. Elizabeth Yandow was flower girl. Holly Yandow was ring bearer.
Jessie Dobieki was best man. Ushers were Aaron Miner and Jeremy Rector.
A reception followed the ceremony, after which the couple left for Quebec City.
Mrs. Carlson attended Vermont Technical College. She attends Johnson State College. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Vermont Technical College. He is employed by NRG Systems. They reside in Cambridge.
Sigman-Somerset
CANTON, Conn. Dr. Robert and Mrs. Tracy Sigman announce the engagement of their daughter, Elisabeth Tracy Sigman, to Todd Evan Somerset of Fairfax, Vt., son of Richard and Sherry Somerset of Essex Junction, Vt.
Potter-Brownell
VERGENNES Robert and Rena Trepanier announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Potter, to Anthony Brownell, son of Dianna Brownell of Richmond and Wayne Brownell of Fairfax.
Stafford-Gordon
ST. ALBANS Jennifer A. Gordon, daughter of Ed and Holly Cormier of Fairfax, and Christopher H. Stafford, son of Moe and Gail Stafford of Fairfax, were united in marriage Aug. 7.
Superior Judge Howard E. Van Benthuysen officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Back Inn Time Bed & Breakfast.
Aimee Cardinal was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Lorrene Palermo and Cynthia Ryder. Melanie Gordon was flower girl.
Jeff Holsopple was best man. Ushers were Brian and Glen Stafford. Dale Cardinal was ring bearer.
A reception followed the ceremony, after which the couple left for Montreal.
Mrs. Stafford graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Hesser College. She is employed by Essex Family Dental. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax and Champlain College. He is employed by Vermont Gas Inc. They reside in Fairfax.
Roberts-Bushey
ESSEX JUNCTION Stephanie Lee Bushey, daughter of Russell and Karen Bushey of Fairfax, and Joey Lee Roberts, son of John and Brenda Roberts of Milton, were united in marriage July 17.
The Rev. Stephen Garvey officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the First Congregational Church.
Bobbi Sue Turner and Tamra Blaisdell were maids of honor. Bridesmaids were Chelsea Roberts, sister of the groom, Kathy Mathieu and Ashley Terjelian. Brook Bushey, sister of the bride, was flower girl.
Craig Bushey, brother of the bride, and Joe Cobb were best men. Ushers were Kevin Boutin, Jeremy Dewyea and Jeremy Valyou. Bradley Bushey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Eagles Club in Milton, after which the couple left for Maine.
Mrs. Roberts graduated from Essex Technical Center and Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax. She is a hairdresser at Creative Edge Hair Salon. Her husband graduated from Essex Technical Center and Colchester High School. He is employed by Northern Coal and Oil. They reside in Georgia.
Bushey-Garrett
ST. ALBANS Tina Marie Garrett, daughter of Richard and Bonnie Garrett of St. Albans Town, and Keith Gary Bushey, son of Gary and Judy Bushey of Fairfax and the late Leigh Bushey, were united in marriage July 24.
The Rev. Herman Benjamin officiated at the double-ring ceremony in St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Sharae Hodgdon, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bride's attendants were Karen Tucker, Heather Riopel and Toni Sharbonneau. Desiree Garrett, daughter of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Morgan Hodgdon was flower girl.
Sean Murphy was best man. Ushers were Tyler Garrett, son of the bride, Justin McIntosh, Jeremy Ross and Jason Hodgdon. Cameron Lewis was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Moose Lodge.
Mrs. Bushey graduated from BFA-St. Albans. She is employed by Mac's Quik Stop. Her husband graduated from BFA-Fairfax. He is employed by Dick Soule Inc. They reside in St. Albans.
Gagne-Metcalf
SHELDON Jennifer Susan Metcalf, daughter of Beverly Metcalf of Hyde Park, and David Paul Gagne, son of Patricia and Gary Johnson of Swanton and Paul and Kathy Gagne of Randolph, were united in marriage Aug. 7.
Richard Raleigh, justice of the peace, officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the Sheldon Casino.
Michelle Simmons was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kitzie Hill and Katelyn Parsons. Elayna Gagne was flower girl.
Christopher Gagne, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Jon Olmstead and Ronald Sears. Zachary Gagne was ring bearer.
A reception followed the ceremony, after which the couple left for Cancun, Mexico.
Mrs. Gagne graduated from Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, the Community College of Vermont and Johnson State College. She is an emergency dispatcher for St. Albans City Police Department. Her husband graduated from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. He is a courier for Scot. They reside in Swanton.