The Ladies’ Union meets for a noon-time “pot luck” meal followed by a short business meeting or a program. It was formed in 1963 when the Methodist and the Congregational churches became the United Church of Craftsbury; the two long-existing women’s service groups of each, the Willing Workers and the Earnest Workers, respectively, combined to form the Ladies’ Union. Over the years the group has enjoyed an ecumenical aura with members representing not just Protestant denominations, but Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other beliefs as well.

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Staffing/managing the Craftsbury-Albany weekly pop-up food pantry which began in collaboration with The Craftsbury/Albany Food for Neighbors group. The food distribution began in the spring with volunteer labor, donated food and cash donations from the Albany/Craftsbury Food Fund. Nearly 90 families are provided an array of veggies, dairy products, dry and canned goods and meat each Thursday from noon till 3:00 PM at the Church on the Common. In the fall the decision was made for both Craftsbury and Albany efforts to become affiliated with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry as satellite sites and ultimately a part of the Vermont Food Bank system. This partnership brings much needed resources including a paid manager, while allowing the Craftsbury pantry to retain its unique characteristics including providing as much locally produced food as possible.

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The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization,
or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor
opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting
through its own voluntary contributions.

http://www.vermontalanonalateen.org/weekly-meetings-by-day/

Marcel Masse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A.W. Rich Funeral Home - Fairfax on Apr. 19, 2024.

Marcel Masse died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Marcel was born on July 5, 1941, in Sweetsburg, Canada and became a United States Citizen in 1964. He was one of 10 children born to Aline and Albert Masse. They immigrated to Vermont when he was six years old. His family settled on a farm in Elmore, Vermont and later moved to Craftsbury where he went to school through 8th grade. He is predeceased by his brothers, Florian Masse and Donald Masse and his sisters, Denise LaCroix, Jeaninne Morel and Theresa Ward. He will be missed by his sister Giselle Whipple and brother in law Alton of Derby; his brothers Real Masse and sister in law Pauline of Cheshire, CT; Conrad Masse and sister in law Bronwyn of Greensboro and Ronald Masse of Wolcott.
He met the love of his life, Paula, when they were in grade school in Craftsbury and they were married for 59 years. They had four children, Vaunne Masse and partner Calvin of Albany, Tina Sweet and husband Steven of Craftsbury, Christopher Masse and wife Amy of Craftsbury, Jason Masse and wife Heather of Craftsbury, and son in law Bernie Alden also of Craftsbury. They also have eight grandchildren, Matt Alden, Josh Alden, Abbie LeBeau, Jennifer Sweet-DeMasi, Noah Sweet, Ian Masse, Logan Masse, and Colby Masse. He has ten great grandchildren, Ellie LeBeau, Ollie LeBeau, Xavier Sweet, Noah DeMasi, Isaac DeMasi, Ivan Masse, Chase Tallman, Leah Masse, Colson Masse, Audrey Patch, Evelyn Patch and Garrett Patch.
Marcel loved his family deeply. He spent much of his time working, playing and getting into trouble with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren inspiring a multitude of "Pop" stories. He would play table hockey, basketball, and go hunting with them. He rarely missed a birthday party, basketball game or family/friend get together where he was always up for a spirited game of Horse and Pepper.
One of his favorite morning rituals was to go to the local stores for "morning coffee" to visit and tell stories with anyone that came in. Marcel made many people laugh with his unique stories, especially about all of his misadventures and how things were in the "old days".
His lifelong love of learning led him to get his GED at 43, participating in the graduation ceremony with his youngest daughter, Tina in 1984. Marcel's real love, though, aside from Paula, was farming. He and Paula purchased their farm in East Craftsbury from his parents, and later moved to Eden Mountain to farm. They originally farmed with dairy cows, but later diversified into dairy goats, eventually building their herd to 200. There weren't many animals that Marcel didn't have on his farm at one time or another. He had geese, goats, cows, pigs, chickens, a donkey, peacocks, and even emus. He also ran Masse Poultry Processing with his son Jason for many years.
Marcel's love of children was apparent as he was a 4-H leader for forestry, a Hunter's Safety instructor for more than 30 years, and taught French lessons to elementary school students. He was a gifted dowser and found water for many people over the years. He was passionate about helping others and being able to do so was a point of pride for him. He was an active member of the Horse and Buggy Club and a member of the Deacons at the United Church of Craftsbury.
A celebration of Marcel's life will be held on May 11 at 11:00 at the United Church of Craftsbury. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the United Church of Craftsbury Deacon's Crisis Fund or the Lamoille Area Cancer Network.

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Wherever you are on life's spiritual journey, we would be honored to have you join us, be with us, and worship with us Sunday mornings at 10 AM..

The United Church of Craftsbury is a member church of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and is part of the Northeast Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ.

For more information, visit www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com.

Come join us at the United Church of Craftsbury for our monthly Community Dinner.

Pick up and take with you is available, but please email to have meals ready.

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·        Wednesday, May 15th 11:00 am Graveside service for Wayne Stoddard,  Branch Cemetery 

CRAFTSBURY: Wayne David Stoddard, 88, of Craftsbury died February 11, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his family at the side.

He was born August 12, 1935, in Elmore. The last of six sons born to the late Albin and Myrtle (Hall) Stoddard.  During Wayne’s childhood years, his family moved a lot. They would go where work was available. Eventually they settled on a farm on Eden Mountain Road with the land in Eden and in Craftsbury. He spent the rest of his school years there and graduated from Craftsbury Academy. Following his education, he continued to work on the family farm, milking cows, logging with horses in the winter and sugaring in the spring with his father and his brother, Kenny.  In 1958, his father decided to sell the farm and buy another one closer to town in Craftsbury. It broke his heart to leave his childhood home. Wayne, his father, and his mother moved to the new farm and began milking cows again.

On August 18,1962 he married Marjorie Lee Spear in Morrisville.  She moved to the farm where they all lived and raised their three children.

Wayne was a true Vermonter. He worked tirelessly farming, tending his animals, and haying.  He loved the old ways and was known to cut hay with his hand sickle and pick it up with a pitchfork and garden cart.  He would rush to mow the roadsides before the State workers. He didn’t want to waste the hay. The rest of the hay was square bales.  It seemed that he could hardly ever get any in the barn without it being washed by the rain at least once.

Wayne loved to be in the woods, cutting down dead trees for firewood, or fence posts. He always said that he had a favorite tree but hadn’t decided which one so he wouldn’t cut any live trees.

Wayne enjoyed sports, Boston Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. He would watch his teams on TV or listen to WDEV during his choirs. He also liked to listen to “Rock and Roll” The music he grew up with or something with an upbeat tune.

He liked to talk about sports, politics, religion, and farming.  He also liked history and telling stories and wild tales to see how much people would believe, only he knew what parts were truthful, if any. When time allowed, he enjoyed rides along the Vermont country back roads, seeing where they went, looking for yard sales and cows along the way.

In 2019 the cows were sold, and the way of life ended. Wayne loved his cows so, to him they were family.  Many a cow lived out their lives right there on the farm. He believed the cows gave as much as they could to care for us, and he wanted to give back to them as much as he could. A life of familiarity, grass, grain, peace, and love.

Even after he would wake smiling, he had been dreaming he was with his cows. Wayne would perk up and watch Green Acres almost every night.  He was destined to be a farmer, from the beginning to the end.   Wayne officially passed away the same day as his father over 40 years earlier.

Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Marjorie of Craftsbury, three children, Marion Gillies, and her husband Lee, of Richmond, Jerry Stoddard, and Sandra Stoddard and her husband, Jasper Wright, all of Craftsbury; three grandchildren, Iva Wright and, Jesse Wight, of Craftsbury and Max Gillies of Richmond; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by all his siblings, a young brother, Earl Stoddard, Neil, Vernon, Clifton, and Kenneth Stoddard.

Graveside Services will be scheduled for May of 2024 in the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. A date and time will be announced.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions, in his memory may be made to, Justice for Dogs, P. O. Box 1014, Wolcott, Vt. 05680.   

Wayne’s family would like to extend a grateful thank you to EVNA for the wonderful care given to Wayne during his final days.   

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com

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Staffing/managing the Craftsbury-Albany weekly pop-up food pantry which began in collaboration with The Craftsbury/Albany Food for Neighbors group. The food distribution began in the spring with volunteer labor, donated food and cash donations from the Albany/Craftsbury Food Fund. Nearly 90 families are provided an array of veggies, dairy products, dry and canned goods and meat each Thursday from noon till 3:00 PM at the Church on the Common. In the fall the decision was made for both Craftsbury and Albany efforts to become affiliated with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry as satellite sites and ultimately a part of the Vermont Food Bank system. This partnership brings much needed resources including a paid manager, while allowing the Craftsbury pantry to retain its unique characteristics including providing as much locally produced food as possible.

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The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization,
or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor
opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting
through its own voluntary contributions.

http://www.vermontalanonalateen.org/weekly-meetings-by-day/

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Wherever you are on life's spiritual journey, we would be honored to have you join us, be with us, and worship with us Sunday mornings at 10 AM..

The United Church of Craftsbury is a member church of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and is part of the Northeast Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ.

For more information, visit www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com.

after church May 19th.

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·        Tuesday, May 21st 4:00 pm Deacon’s meeting

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Staffing/managing the Craftsbury-Albany weekly pop-up food pantry which began in collaboration with The Craftsbury/Albany Food for Neighbors group. The food distribution began in the spring with volunteer labor, donated food and cash donations from the Albany/Craftsbury Food Fund. Nearly 90 families are provided an array of veggies, dairy products, dry and canned goods and meat each Thursday from noon till 3:00 PM at the Church on the Common. In the fall the decision was made for both Craftsbury and Albany efforts to become affiliated with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry as satellite sites and ultimately a part of the Vermont Food Bank system. This partnership brings much needed resources including a paid manager, while allowing the Craftsbury pantry to retain its unique characteristics including providing as much locally produced food as possible.

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The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization,
or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor
opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting
through its own voluntary contributions.

http://www.vermontalanonalateen.org/weekly-meetings-by-day/

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Wherever you are on life's spiritual journey, we would be honored to have you join us, be with us, and worship with us Sunday mornings at 10 AM..

The United Church of Craftsbury is a member church of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and is part of the Northeast Association of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ.

For more information, visit www.unitedchurchofcraftsbury.com.

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Staffing/managing the Craftsbury-Albany weekly pop-up food pantry which began in collaboration with The Craftsbury/Albany Food for Neighbors group. The food distribution began in the spring with volunteer labor, donated food and cash donations from the Albany/Craftsbury Food Fund. Nearly 90 families are provided an array of veggies, dairy products, dry and canned goods and meat each Thursday from noon till 3:00 PM at the Church on the Common. In the fall the decision was made for both Craftsbury and Albany efforts to become affiliated with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry as satellite sites and ultimately a part of the Vermont Food Bank system. This partnership brings much needed resources including a paid manager, while allowing the Craftsbury pantry to retain its unique characteristics including providing as much locally produced food as possible.

<- Go Back to United Church of Craftsbury Calendar of Events

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization,
or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor
opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting
through its own voluntary contributions.

http://www.vermontalanonalateen.org/weekly-meetings-by-day/

GLOVER, VT: Bonnie Louise (Kelley) Moses, 75, died January 10, 2024, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover with family at her side.

  She was born January 01, 1949, in Holyoke, MA.; the daughter of the late Frank D Kelley and Edythe R. (Vanderbilt) Reardon. She graduated from Montpelier High School in the class of 1966. Later In life, she continued her education at Jefferson Technical College/ Dret School of Nursing in Steubenville, Ohio, receiving an LPN license. She then was employed at the LaBelle View Nursing Home for over 10 years where she met her dear friends, Barbara Davenport, and Nancy Ellis.

On April 23,1977 she married Frank Edward Moses in Steubenville. Together they raised four children and laid to rest an infant daughter, Kelley Rae Marie. Her husband died on October 6,1998 and she relocated to Vermont in 2001.

She enjoyed volunteering at the Food Ministry in Steubenville and Wintersville, OH, crocheting, cooking, gardening, singing, and dancing, crossword puzzles, family time, her dog Peachi, and indulging in Hershey’s chocolate bars. Bonnie will be deeply missed by her family and her best friend of over 70 years, Nancy Hallstrom of Waterbury.

Survivors include: four children: Larry Moses and his wife, Angie of Cana, VA, Scott Moses and his wife, Emily, of Port Angeles, WA., Kristy Jackson and her husband Maurice, of Steubenville, Ohio and Nikki Courchaine and her husband Donald, of Craftsbury, a step-daughter, Norma Klein of Mansfield, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Ashley, David (Bud),  Robin, Aliyah, Elijah AJ, Donald, Deeno, and Dovahkiin;  two great grandchildren, Shyaira, and Kamren;  and several step-grandchildren and great-grand grandchildren;  two brothers, Scott Kelley and his wife Pam, of Salineville, Ohio and, Rance Bradshaw and his wife Maria, of Florida; as  well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for later in 2024 at the convenience of her family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, New England Chapter, Attn. Doner Services, 200 SE 1St Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL. 33131.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com