Philip Kair Grime of St. Johnsbury died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. He was born April 26, 1926 to The Rev. William and Alice (Kair) Grime. He leaves his beloved wife Elsie of 55 years and four wonderful children and their families: Philip Grimeof Saco ME, Anne Worth and husband Gregg of Hyde Park, Thomas Grime and wife Mary Jean of Brownington, Paul Grimeand wife Bridget of Waterford; grandchildren Nathan and Evan Worth of Medford MA, Katy Grimeof Brownington, Hannah and Jade Grimeof Waterford; also two nephews William and Richard Jacobsen. He enlisted in the Navy and served 1944-1946 on the USS Chicago, a heavy cruiser; there he was subjected to asbestos, a condition which affected his lungs. For thirty four years, Phil served as Caledonia County UVM Extension Agent and as president of the Vermont and New England associations. He received his Batchelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Rhode Island in 1951, his Masters in Education from UVM in 1968. Civically Mr. Grime: was a past member and president of the St. Johnsbury School Board, was a former trustee of St. Johnsbury Academy, past PTA president, past executive secretary of the NH-VT Christmas Tree Association, and past director of Caledonia County Fair. He was one of the founding forces of The Farmer's Market in St. Johnsbury. He wrote a weekly newspaper column for 33 years, regularly appeared on "Across the Fence" on Channel 3, and contributed to monthly dairy newsletters. Barn design was one of Phil's specialties; he helped design over $2.9 million in barns in Caledonia County alone! Upon retirement his accomplishments were widely recognized. Extension was his ministry; he would do anything that would help the farmer have a better life. He loved working his Christmas trees with Elsie and was a friend to all who knew him. Memorial contributions could be directed to either The American Heart Association, PO Box 485, Williston VT 05495, or to the American Lung Association., 372 Hurricane Lane, Ste. 101, Williston VT 05495.