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Meet the skilled professionals who are committed to serving our community with excellence.

Roland N. Britch, Jr. (Age 40)
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Roland N. Britch, Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 1974. He then went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida. Ron then graduated on August 14, 1977, from New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming and Funeral Directing, Boston, MA, with an Associate in Science in Funeral Service. He is the recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame. Ron is the President/Owner of Curtis-Britch Funeral Homes Inc.

Roland N. Britch, Jr. (Age 40)
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Roland N. Britch, Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 1974. He then went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida. Ron then graduated on August 14, 1977, from New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming and Funeral Directing, Boston, MA, with an Associate in Science in Funeral Service. He is the recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame. Ron is the President/Owner of Curtis-Britch Funeral Homes Inc.

Richard R. Bouffard
Co-Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Richard R. Bouffard, a longtime associate since 1981, is a co-owner of the firms. A native of Newport, he graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983 in Newport. In 1995 he received an Associates' In Applied Arts and Science Degree in Funeral Service with honors from the State University of New York. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. He also served his Country in the United States Army and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 21, Newport Eagles Aerie #4329 and Rotary International. Richard resides in Newport Center with his wife Louise; and children : Brandon, Soleil, and Jolee Bouffard. He is the son of Roger Bouffard and Claudette Beaudin of Quebec.

Richard R. Bouffard
Co-Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Richard R. Bouffard, a longtime associate since 1981, is a co-owner of the firms. A native of Newport, he graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983 in Newport. In 1995 he received an Associates' In Applied Arts and Science Degree in Funeral Service with honors from the State University of New York. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. He also served his Country in the United States Army and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 21, Newport Eagles Aerie #4329 and Rotary International. Richard resides in Newport Center with his wife Louise; and children : Brandon, Soleil, and Jolee Bouffard. He is the son of Roger Bouffard and Claudette Beaudin of Quebec.

Stephanie Currier
Children's Room Director
My name is Stephanie Currier, and the Northeast Kingdom is home to me. I have had a lifetime of embracing all of the natural beauty that this area has to offer. I feel fortunate to have grown up in the Northeast Kingdom, as well as to have raised my own family here. After attending college, I began my career in the field of Human Services. I have had the privilege of spending time with families and children in our community for over twenty-five years. I currently hold a master’s degree in mental health counseling and have the honor of working in our public school system. I recently began working as the Children’s Room Director at the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to engage with children and families in our community in this new role. I will present correct information on death, dying, and grieving that meets the needs of children with a variety of materials.

Stephanie Currier
Children's Room Director
My name is Stephanie Currier, and the Northeast Kingdom is home to me. I have had a lifetime of embracing all of the natural beauty that this area has to offer. I feel fortunate to have grown up in the Northeast Kingdom, as well as to have raised my own family here. After attending college, I began my career in the field of Human Services. I have had the privilege of spending time with families and children in our community for over twenty-five years. I currently hold a master’s degree in mental health counseling and have the honor of working in our public school system. I recently began working as the Children’s Room Director at the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to engage with children and families in our community in this new role. I will present correct information on death, dying, and grieving that meets the needs of children with a variety of materials.

Betty Maloney
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Betty Maloney graduated from North Country Union High School in 1975 and from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT in 1979 with a Bachelor's of Art in Counseling and Psychology. In 1997 she graduated with honors from (SUNY) Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York with an Associates in Applied Arts and Sciences achieving a funeral service degree. She is currently a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She resides in Newport Center, Vermont.

Betty Maloney
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Betty Maloney graduated from North Country Union High School in 1975 and from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT in 1979 with a Bachelor's of Art in Counseling and Psychology. In 1997 she graduated with honors from (SUNY) Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York with an Associates in Applied Arts and Sciences achieving a funeral service degree. She is currently a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She resides in Newport Center, Vermont.

Mason Manzi
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
I was born and raised in Newport, VT, and graduated from North Country Union High School, class of 2007. I spent ten years in the medical field and, in 2018, decided to change my career and entered Funeral Service. I attended the Community College of Vermont and graduated in September of 2020 with my Funeral Director's Certificate, and I am also a 2024 graduate of Cape Cod Community College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with my Embalming Certificate. I am now a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the Vermont State Board of Funeral Service. I am honored and look forward to serving the community that I grew up in.

Mason Manzi
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
I was born and raised in Newport, VT, and graduated from North Country Union High School, class of 2007. I spent ten years in the medical field and, in 2018, decided to change my career and entered Funeral Service. I attended the Community College of Vermont and graduated in September of 2020 with my Funeral Director's Certificate, and I am also a 2024 graduate of Cape Cod Community College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with my Embalming Certificate. I am now a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the Vermont State Board of Funeral Service. I am honored and look forward to serving the community that I grew up in.

Roland N. Britch, Jr. (Age 40)
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Roland N. Britch, Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 1974. He then went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida. Ron then graduated on August 14, 1977, from New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming and Funeral Directing, Boston, MA, with an Associate in Science in Funeral Service Degree. He is the recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame. Ron is the President/Owner of Curtis-Britch Funeral Homes Inc.

Roland N. Britch, Jr. (Age 40)
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Roland N. Britch, Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is a graduate of North Country Union High School, class of 1974. He then went on to attend Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida. Ron then graduated on August 14, 1977, from New England Institute of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming and Funeral Directing, Boston, MA, with an Associate in Science in Funeral Service Degree. He is the recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award Hall of Fame. Ron is the President/Owner of Curtis-Britch Funeral Homes Inc.

Richard R. Bouffard
Co-Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Richard R. Bouffard, a longtime associate since 1981, is a co-owner of the firms. A native of Newport, he graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983 in Newport. In 1995 he received an Associates' In Applied Arts and Science Degree in Funeral Service with honors from the State University of New York. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. He also served his Country in the United States Army and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 21, Newport Eagles Aerie #4329 and Rotary International. Richard resides in Newport Center with his wife Louise; and children : Brandon, Soleil, and Jolee Bouffard. He is the son of Roger Bouffard and Claudette Beaudin of Quebec.

Richard R. Bouffard
Co-Owner/Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Richard R. Bouffard, a longtime associate since 1981, is a co-owner of the firms. A native of Newport, he graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983 in Newport. In 1995 he received an Associates' In Applied Arts and Science Degree in Funeral Service with honors from the State University of New York. He is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. He also served his Country in the United States Army and is a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 21, Newport Eagles Aerie #4329 and Rotary International. Richard resides in Newport Center with his wife Louise; and children : Brandon, Soleil, and Jolee Bouffard. He is the son of Roger Bouffard and Claudette Beaudin of Quebec.

Stephanie Currier
Children's Room Director
My name is Stephanie Currier and the Northeast Kingdom is home for me. I have had a lifetime of embracing all of the natural beauty that this area has to offer. I feel fortunate to have grown up in the Northeast Kingdom, as well as raise my own family here. After attending college, I began my career in the field of Human Services. I have had the privilege of spending time with families and children in our community for over twenty-five years. I currently hold a master’s degree mental health counseling, and have the honor of working in our public school system. I recently began working as the Children’s Room Director at the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes, & Cremation Service and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to engage with children and families in our community in this new role. I will present correct information on death, dying, and grieving that meets the needs of children with a variety of materials.

Stephanie Currier
Children's Room Director
My name is Stephanie Currier and the Northeast Kingdom is home for me. I have had a lifetime of embracing all of the natural beauty that this area has to offer. I feel fortunate to have grown up in the Northeast Kingdom, as well as raise my own family here. After attending college, I began my career in the field of Human Services. I have had the privilege of spending time with families and children in our community for over twenty-five years. I currently hold a master’s degree mental health counseling, and have the honor of working in our public school system. I recently began working as the Children’s Room Director at the Curtis Britch & Bouffard Funeral Homes, & Cremation Service and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to engage with children and families in our community in this new role. I will present correct information on death, dying, and grieving that meets the needs of children with a variety of materials.

Betty Maloney
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Betty Maloney graduated from North Country Union High School in 1975 and from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT in 1979 with a Bachelor's of Art in Counseling and Psychology. In 1997 she graduated with honors from (SUNY) Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York with an Associates in Applied Arts and Sciences achieving a funeral service degree. She is currently a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She resides in Newport Center, Vermont.

Betty Maloney
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Betty Maloney graduated from North Country Union High School in 1975 and from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT in 1979 with a Bachelor's of Art in Counseling and Psychology. In 1997 she graduated with honors from (SUNY) Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York with an Associates in Applied Arts and Sciences achieving a funeral service degree. She is currently a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She resides in Newport Center, Vermont.

Mason Manzi
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
I was born and raised in Newport, VT and graduated from North Country Union High School, class of 2007. I spent ten years in the medical field and in 2018 decided to change my career and entered Funeral Service. I attended the Community College of Vermont and graduated in September of 2020 with my Funeral Directors Certificate and I am also a 2024 graduate of Cape Cod Community College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with my Embalming Certificate. I am now a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the Vermont State Board of Funeral Service. I am honored and look forward to serving the community that I grew up in.

Mason Manzi
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
I was born and raised in Newport, VT and graduated from North Country Union High School, class of 2007. I spent ten years in the medical field and in 2018 decided to change my career and entered Funeral Service. I attended the Community College of Vermont and graduated in September of 2020 with my Funeral Directors Certificate and I am also a 2024 graduate of Cape Cod Community College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with my Embalming Certificate. I am now a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the Vermont State Board of Funeral Service. I am honored and look forward to serving the community that I grew up in.




