, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, March 13, 2001. He was born July 14, 1923, in Shoreham, the son of Alexander and Bertha (Boudreau) Aunchman. He graduated from Orwell schools. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1941, serving during World War II and the Korean War as a bombardier, seeing action over Pearl Harbor. Henry is survived by two sons, Michael J. Aunchman and David Gaye, both of California; two grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Aunchman and his wife, Doris, of Colchester, and Maxwell Aunchman and his wife, Benice, of California; three sisters, Mary Jane Blow of Milton; Edna Kelly of Connecticut, and Rita Reed and her husband, Robert, of Baton Rouge, La; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March, 17, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. John Mc Dermott, pastor, will be the celebrant. Graveside committal services and burial with military honors will take place in the spring in St. Genevieve’s Cemetery in Shoreham. Calling hours will be held Friday, March 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 S. Main Street, Middlebury. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Sanderson Funeral Service in Middlebury is in charge of the arrangements

, 93, of Burlington died quietly in her sleep Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington. She was born in Bristol on Feb. 13, 1908, the daughter of the late Edwin Alfred and Addie Huldana (Brooks) Ferguson. She was a proud graduate of Boston University and earned a degree in theology. April 20, 1940, she married James Dillon in Bristol. James predeceased her in 1990. Virginia worked for many years with the city of New York as a social worker, which suited her giving and helpful nature. This attribute continued well into her retirement, as she was a constant contributor to causes in Burlington and in the state. She is survived by a son, John Dillon and his wife, JoAnne Lobello, of Naperville, Ill; and a sister, Helen Lathrop of Bristol. Virginia also took great pride and enjoyment from following the successes of her many nieces and nephews as well as her grandnieces and grandnephews, as they have arrived through the years. She was predeceased by two brothers, Luther and Elbert; and two sisters, Alice Priscilla and Irene. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 16, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church, 21 Buell St., Burlington. Interment will take place at a later date in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery in Bristol.

, 84, died March 13, 2001, in White County Community Hospital in Sparta, Tenn. She was born April 3, 1916, the daughter of Adam and Katherine Kynoski of Proctor, Vt. She graduated from Proctor High School. Mrs. Shultis was a resident of Springfield, Vt., for nearly 60 years. She worked for Fellows Gearshaper Co. during World War II. She was known for her love of botany and music and for sharing those studies with the young and the infirm. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Moreland H. Shultis; a son, Moreland S. Shultis of Castleton, Vt.; a daughter, Marilyn Carlson, and a great-grandson, Austin Carlson, both of Sparta; a brother, Edward Kynoski of Richmond, Va.; and three sisters, Mary Bosko of East Brunswick, N.J., Marion Reczek of Bristol, Conn., and Sophie Selva of Proctor, Vt. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Frank Kynoski; a sister, Pauline Yakunovich; and a grandson, Shawn Carlson. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 27 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Springfield, Vt., with burial in Green Mount Cemetery in Whitehall, N.Y.

, 64, of West Bolton passed away at home suddenly after a short illness Tuesday, March 13, 2001. She was born in Swanton on Sept. 19, 1936, the daughter of the late Leon and Elizabeth (Patterson) Cross. Martha always looked forward to baking and cooking, growing plants and cultivating her flower gardens. Most of all, she enjoyed the quiet times spent outdoors on the golf course. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Edwin P. Tinker of West Bolton; four sons, Leon Tinker of West Bolton, Timothy Tinker and his wife, Lou Ann, of Huntington, Dale Tinker of St. Albans, and Bernard Tinker of Colchester; a daughter, Jennifer and her companion, Edward Hayes, of Jericho; two brothers, Roger Cross and Danford Cross, both of Burlington; a sister, Lorraine Parsons of Swanton; nine grandchildren, Lee, Bryon and his wife,Michelle, Bobby and his wife,Jennifer, Billy and his fiancee, Amy, Kayla, Eddie, Kristina, Ben, and Kelsey; three great-grandchildren, Emily, Anthony, and Kylie, an aunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey, in 1957; two brothers, Ralph Cross and Thomas Cross; and two sisters, June Cross and Sharon Dion. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s memory to Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 25 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

of West Addison passed away March 13, 2001, after a long illness. He was born in New York City on Jan. 4, 1920. Prior to his move to West Addison in 1982, he lived in White Plains, N.Y., where he and his wife, Leona Wood, raised their family. Mr. Wood enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1939 and served aboard the U.S.S. Grayson in the North Atlantic. He also served in the Pacific during World War II aboard a fleet tanker. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7832 in Middlebury. Although he only served in the Navy during World War II, he was a career man at heart, and the memories of his days in the Navy were a source of great pride and happiness to him throughout his life. Following his discharge, Mr. Wood worked for Eastern Steamship Lines in Boston. In 1948, Mr. Wood moved back to White Plains and became a firefighter with the city of White Plains. He worked there for 21 years and retired as a lieutenant with the Fire Prevention Bureau. Following his retirement from the city of White Plains, Mr. Wood continued his career in fire prevention with IBM as an industrial safety engineer. He retired from IBM in 1982 and moved to his favorite spot on earth–West Addison. There he enjoyed his remaining years looking out at the beautiful lake and playing with the children of his neighbors, the Paquette family. He is survived by three daughters, Karen Basli of Fairfield, Conn., Jeanne Motts of White Plains, and Mary Hyde of Carson City, Nev.; two grandsons, Scott LeBaron of Yorktown Heights, N.Y., and Daniel Motts of White Plains; and three granddaughters, Jeanne Hyde of Washington, Ill., and Heather and Krystina Hyde of Carson City, Nev. Public calling hours will be held Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 1:00 p.m. in St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Bridport. Interment and committal services will be held in the spring in Lakeview Cemetery in West Addison. Contributions may be made in his memory to The Alzheimer’s Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge. MA 02140. Sanderson Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

passed away March 13, 2001, at the home of her niece, Monica Ringer, in Vergennes. She was born in Proctor on Oct. 18, 1900, a daughter of William Joseph and Mary Louise (Bonyea) Wood. She graduated as salutatorian from Middlebury High School on May 10, 1918, when she became secretary to Judge Charles I. Button and Justice Allen R. Sturtevant. Upon reaching her majority on Oct. 18, 1918, she was appointed Register of Probate in Addison District. She was later appointed judge of probate by Gov. George D. Aiken on Jan. 5, 1939, upon the death of Judge Button. She was secretary to Justice Sturtevant until his retirement from the Supreme Court of Vermont. She was admitted to the Vermont Bar on Oct. 5, 1934, and practiced law in Middlebury. She retired as judge of probate on Jan. 31, 1957. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. BarbaraYvonne Verlik of Harwichport, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 16, 2001, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. John McDermott, pastor, will be the celebrant. Graveside committal services and burial will take place in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service, Middlebury

, 83, died in Vermont Respite House in Williston on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, following several months of failing health. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Mary 13, 1917, the daughter of Arthur A. and Serena L. (Weber) Wilkins. She was a graduate of Fitchburg (Mass.) High School. Dec. 19,, 1942, she married Adrian E. Coache at Fort Devens. Following the end of World War II, the couple moved to Vermont. Emily was then employed as a bookkeeper at Vermont Hardware. In later years, she was a familiar figure at Plouffe’s Pharmacy in the North End Shopping Center. Emily was a faithful and dearly loved member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Colchester. She was the Altar Guild directress and was always available to help the church and its members in any capacity. She was a very devout Christian. Emily at one time had been a member of the Heineberg Club, where she often catered wedding breakfasts with her family. She was well known for her beautifully decorated wedding cakes. Emily enjoyed her extensive collection of elephants. She was a skilled seamstress and knitter. She is survived by her devoted family, three children and their spouses, Joanne C. and Kenneth Wiles of South Hero, Robert A. and Linda Coache of Crestview, Fla., and Carol A. Hood-Cross and Timothy of Colchester; her grandchildren, Krista L. Wiles of Burlington, Kimberly L. Siple and her husband, Chris, of Richmond, Kellie L. Griffiths and Sean of South Hero, Robert R. Coache and Lisa of Webster, Mass., Renee M. McMahon of Winooski, and Jennifer L. Hood of Essex Junction; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold H. Wilkins and his wife, Ruth, of Lyndonville; sisters Dorothy E. Bush of Wolcott, N.Y., Grace A. Wakeham of St. Johnsbury, and Evangeline S. Ouellette and her husband, Fernand, of St. Johnsbury; and several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Adrian E. Coache, on May 23, 1987; and nine brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Prim Road, Colchester. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. Andrew’s Altar Guild, P.O. Box 78, Colchester, VT 05445.

, 68, a longtime resident of South Barre, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 in the company of her children at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Cora was born to Roy and Ruth (Richardson) Fair at home in Calais on June 28, 1932. She graduated from Montpelier HIgh School in 1950. She had several jobs through the years, but her main occupation was her family. She gave of herself without reservation, nurtured our spirits and loved each of us along the way. She was a child of Vermont and a loving mother. She cherished music, painting, growing flowers and Christmas. Cora is survived by her children, Stephen Fraser of Berlin; Diane Caccavo of Marshfield; Russell Fraser of South Burlington; Scott Fraser of Essex; and Andrew Fraser of Milton; grandchildren, Kristin Sohlstrom; Erinn Boxrud; Nicholas and Anthony Caccavo; Ellen and Peter Fraser; Michael and David Fraser; Hannah and Kendyl Fraser; great-grandchildren, Emily and Conner Sohlstrom; two sisters, Edna Davy and Bessie Benjamin and a brother Donald Fair. Mom was predeceased by her parents and infant son, Douglas Fraser. Her children invite her family, friends and caregivers to a time of fellowship at the Hilltop Restaurant on Quarry Hill in Barre Town on Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. Services are under the direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre.

, 94, formerly of East Parkside Terrace, died Friday, March 2, 2002, at the home of her daughter, Sandra Reagan, in Moretown. Born Sept. 16, 1906, in Verona, Italy, she was the daughter of Emilio and Luigia (Buniotto) Formenti. She came to Barre with her parents in 1911. She attended Spaulding High School. Sept. 19, 1928, she married Eugene L. Caslani in Barre. They had made their home in Barre and later moved to the Barre-Montpelier road and finally to Barre in 1986. She enjoyed flower gardening, knitting, playing cards and cooking. Mrs. Caslani was a member of the Hedding United Methodist Church and the Hope Circle of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by two daughters, Constance Newcombe and her husband, Sidney, of St. Albans, and Sandra Reagan of Moretown; five grandchildren, Debra Newcombe, Patricia Newcombe, and Pamela Brown, all of St. Albans, and Kirk Reagan and Bradley Reagan, both of Moretown; four great-grandchildren, Lucas and Connor Brown and Emily and Abigail Reagan. She was predeceased by a brother, Gaetano Formenti; and a sister, Argia Ricciarelli. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in the Hedding United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. Services are under the direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.

, widow of Alfred J. Gassette, native of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in DeLand FL. Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand is in charge of the arrangements

84, a resident of Fernwood Manor in Bolton from 1982 to 1993, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, March, 15, 2001. She was born April 7, 1916 in Pleasant Lake, IN, the daughter of Ray and Mary N. (Jewell) McLain. She was married in 1935 to Sherman Atwood. Ruth is survived by two sons, Ray Atwood of Waterbury; and Paul Atwood of Danbury CT; two daughters, Jeanne Atwood of N. Fort Myers, FL; and Joann Masturso of Beeville, TX; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marjorie Geark of LaGrange, IN and Sharon Warble of Howe, IN. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Sherman, who passed away January 13, 1986; two sisters, Arlene Dodge and Florence DeWitt; two brothers, Emmett McLain and Kenneth McLain. Visitation is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2001. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday March 18, 2001 at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, IN with the Rev James Hulbert officiating. Arrangements are by the Weicht Funeral Home, Angola IN

, 73, a lifelong resident of this community died early Thursday morning, March 15, 2001 in her Saint Albans Street home. She was born in West Swanton, July 25, 1927, the daughter of the late Willam and Lula (Bradley) Cheney. She attended school in West Swanton, and on July 18, 1949, married Lawrence Bellrose who survives her. She was a lifelong parishioner of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mercedes was a professional seamstress with the York Manufacturing Company for over thirty years, a homemaker and co-founder of Bellrose Plumbing and Heating. She will always be remembered for the love of her family, the outdoors, snowmobiling, travelling, craft making and especially fishing with her husband Larry. She also enjoyed watching baseball with the Atlanta Braves being her favorite team. In addition to her husband Larry of Swanton, Mercedes leaves two sons, Frank Bellrose and his wife Melody and Tom Bellrose and his wife Diane, all of Swanton; two daughters Sandy Sturgeon and her best friend Fred Martin of the Alburg area and Jane Gilmond and her husband Daniel of Palm Springs, CA; two brothers, Arnold Cheney and his wife Bertha of West Swanton; and Gordon Cheney of Swanton; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Mrs. Eldora Delaney predeceased her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 19, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada Street, Swanton. Interment will follow inthe Bellrose family lot in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Sunday, March 18, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gifts in memory of Meredes may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, PO Box 22, Swanton, VT 05488 or to the Franklin County Home Health Agency-Hospice Program, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478

, 76, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in Seymour, Conn., on Oct. 16, 1924, the daughter of Julius and Justyna (Nazar) Behuniak. Mary was the wife of Willard ""Bill” Lanphear, whom she married Aug. 2, 1975. Mary was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Club of Jeffersonville. She was also active in the Johnson Senior Center. Besides her husband, Bill, she is survived by two sons, Richard Czech and his wife, Audrey, of Colchester, Conn., and Donald Czech of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a stepdaughter, Bonnie McGlauflin and her husband, Mike, of Roseboro, N.C.; a grandson, Richard Czech Jr. and his friend, Crystal, of Naples, Fla.; a granddaughter, Vanessa Lanphear of Hickory, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by a son, Gary Czech of Seymour, Conn. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in the United Church of Johnson with spring interment in Eden Corners Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory would be appreciated to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Club, P.O. Box 203, Jeffersonville, VT 05464.

, 80, of 424 Winchester Place, Colchester, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at his home, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Burlington on Aug. 15, 1920, the son of Anselme and Emma (More) LeBoeuf. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was formerly employed at Fassetts Bakery and Vermont Transit Company, where he worked for 54 years. He was a longtime fan of country and western music, and he played violin on television for the Green Mountain Boys in the 1960s. Normand is survived by his wife of 29 years, Edna Bryne LeBoeuf; two sons, Norman ""Buddy” LeBoeuf and his wife, Kathleen, of Burlington, and William F. LeBoeuf and his partner, Sharon Ross, of Morrisonville, N.,Y.; two daughters, JoAnn Burnett and her husband, Edward, of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Mary Jane Ushiyama and her husband, Gerry, of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rita Thibault of Winooski, and Elizabeth Bennett and her husband, Carl, of New York; two stepchildren, Michael Bryne of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Lucinda Haran of Indiatlantic, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Anita (Dupont) LeBoeuf of Winooski; and several nieces and nephews. Normand is also survived by his special friends, Raymond and Eva Reno, Curley St. Amour, Robert Ryan, and Debby and Frenchie LeDuc; and many friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert H. LeBoeuf of Winooski. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 19, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602. Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 18, 2001, rom 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, of Shelburne passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her loving family on Thursday, March, 15, 2001. She was born in Fair Haven on July 12, 1912, the daughter of Jeremiah C. and Mary Brennan Durick. Catherine attended Fair Haven schools and graduated from the university of Vermont, College of Education in 1934. Kay was very active in student government while at UVM and was also a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and the Mortar Board Honorary Society. She married Robert Delano Lull, Jr. on June 18, 1934. After their marriage, Catherine and her family lived in Poultney until they moved to Shelburne in 1948. At the age of 58, Catherine began her professional career in the South Burlington School District as secretary for Superintendents Frederick Tuttle and Lawrence LeCours. She retired from the District after twenty years of service. Catherine was also a member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Shelburne. Catherine is survived by her daughters, Helen-Mary Danyow and husband Paul of Ferrisburgh; Joanna Lull Williams of Shelburne; five grandchildren, Robert L. Danyow and his wife Denise of Charlotte; Catherine Dieman and her husband Paul of New Haven; Rebecca Weldon and her husband Douglas of Burlington, Megan Danyow of South Burlington; and Stanton L. Williams and his wife Naomi of South Burlington; three great-grandchildren, Paul Danyow and Kathryn Danyow of South Burlington; and Henry Durick Weldon of Burlington. She is also survived by her sister, Helen D. Mangan of Cranston, RI; and her nieces Margaret Angelone and Juliana Mangan of Cranston RI. She also leaves many devoted friends, who, like her family will dearly miss her warmth and charm. She was predeceased by her husbad Robert d. Lull, Jr. in June, 1980 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 17, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Shelburne. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fair Haven will be later in the spring. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Burlington High School in care of Donna Moyer, Principal, 550 Dorset Street, S. Burlington, VT 05403 for the Robert and Catherine Lull Scholarship Fund. Shelburne Funeral Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road is in charge of the arrangements.

, 92, formerly of Bridport, Vt., and Pittsfield, Mass., died March 15, 2001, in The Clough Center in New London after a long illness. She was born in Winooski, Vt., where she married Henry Meunier in 1924. She worked for many years as a spinner, starting in Winooski. In 1977, she moved back to Vermont to live near her daughter, Carol Gile, and her family on their dairy farm. She is survived by two daughters d their husbands, Joan and Robert Poe of Charlestown, Mass., and Newbury, N.H., and Carol and Ronald Gile of Bridport; two sons and their wives, Reginald and Isabella Meunier of Pittsfield, Mass., and David and Dorothy Meunier of Alstead, N.H.; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Armand Roy of South Burlington; two sisters, Evette Filmore of Simsbury, Conn., and Rita Bazan of Pittsfield, Mass. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; two grandsons, Douglas Meunier and Ezekiel Gile; two brothers, Eugene and Alfred Roy; and four sisters, Irene King, Cecile Riach, Yvonne LaDuke, and Mary Meunier. There will be a private graveside service in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Pittsfield, Mass., to be scheduled at a later date.

, 65, of Norris Court, died March 15, 2001, in Exeter Hospital after a brief illness. He was born April 9, 1935, in Decatur, Ill., the son of the late Reuben and Juanita (Blinkley) Runion. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marjorie (Chambers) Runion of Epping; four children, Tracy Hurley of Stoughton, Mass., Kim Runion of Penacook, Todd Runion of Epping, and Cheryl Bodge of Epping; four granddaughters, Danielle Demag of Stoughton, Mass., Christina Bodge of Epping, Emily Hurley of Stoughton, Mass., and Ashley Bodge of Epping; a brother Ervin E. Runion of Decatur, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Her served during the Korean War. There are no calling hours. Private services will be in Prospect Cemetery in Epping, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03110. Brewitt Funeral Home, 8 Pleasant St., Epping, N.H., is handling the arrangements.

, 95, of Essex Junction, formerly of Maybrook, N.Y., a retired elementary school teacher, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at home. The daughter of Andrew and Grace Courbet Klotz, she was born Oct. 10, 1905, in Schenectady, N.Y. After receiving her teaching degree from Oswego Normal School, Gladys taught in Maybrook School for more than 30 years and tutored for some years after that. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption in Maybrook, the Catholic Daughters of the Church and New York state Retired Teachers Association. She was the widow of Lawrence Scott. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Costello and her husband, George Costello of Essex Junction; a grandson, Wiley L. Searles and his wife, Yvonne Zietlow, of Colchester; a granddaughter, Kim M. Costello of Phoenix, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Marion Kilburn. Friends may call Sunday, March 18, 2001, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 19, 2001, at noon in the Church of the Assumption in Maybrook, N.Y., with Father Daniel O’Hare officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Montgomery, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maybrook Library. Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.

, age 73, a retired executive of the General Electric Company, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born June 27, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clair T. and Genevieve A. (Kinnevey) Sheahan. He attended Bowdoin College and graduated cum laude in 1951. Mr. Sheahan served in the US Army, first at the end of World War II in Japan as a military police detective and interpreter and later in the Korean Conflict as a military intelligence officer. He was wounded in action in Korea and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star with combat ‘V’ for valor, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He worked for the General Electric Company from 1950 until his retirement in 1993. He started his career with GE in advertising and later in Corporate Marketing and Incentive programs. He was a staff executive at the time of his retirement. During his career at GE, he travelled extensively, visiting Japan, China, the former Soviet Union and Europe. Since his retirement he had been a volunteer broadcaster for CRIS radio for the blind, a reader at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, coordinator for the Senior Elfun Organizatioin of Fairfield County and a volunteer for other local charitable causes including the Neighborhood Seaside Garden at Jennings Beach. He was also a lector at St Plus X Church. Gerald is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth E. (Briehl) Sheahan; three sons, Terrance J. Sheahan and his wife Nancy of South Burlington; Thomas C. Sheahan and his wife Diane Curtin of Wellesley MA; and Christopher G. Sheahan and his wife Mary Anne of Shelburne; five grandchildren, Patrick, Corey, Jamie, Hugh and Clare. He was predeceased by his brother Garrett J. Sheahan. Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 19, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Plus X Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.in the Spear Funeral Home, 39 S. Benson Rd. Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions be made to the American Red Cross, Blood Services, 158 Brooklawn Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2001,at Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury,with his nephew, Richard Crowe at his side; after a long, courageous struggle with the neuromuscular disease ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was born July 23, 1916 in Staten Island NY, the son of Frank Edward and Mary E (Nugent) Wall. Frank was a retired Colonel in the US Air Force. During WWII, he served in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, and was stationed at Clark AFB in the Phillipines at the time of the Korean Conflict. He later attended the Foreign Service Institute of the United States Department of State in preparation for a subsequent assignment to the American Embassy in Rome, Italy. He served as a Military Assistance Advisory Group Officer to Ambassador Clair Booth Luce. From Rome, he was sent to Bonn, Germany to serve Ambassodor John J. McCoy. On his return to the United States, Frank attended Command and Staff School prior to assignment to the Pentagon. In 1957, he joined the IBM Corporation and was Community Relations Manager at IBM in Washington, DC from 1965 until 1975. In this position, he experienced a diversity of civic and cultural affiliations. Throughout these years he was recognized and honored with many awards for outstanding business and community leadership. Frank was selected a Washingtonian of the Year in 1974, by Washington Magazine, honored for distinguished and exceptional service to the Washington Metropolitan Area Community. In retirement, Frank remained active in many areas of interest until he was stricken with illness. Some of the activities with which he was involved since coming to Vermont included the Vermont Court Diversion Program, Chairman of the United Way, and Chairman of the Vermont State Task Force to Determine the Economic Impact of Higher Education on the Economy of the State of Vermont. He was appointed a Commissioner and Member of the Employment Security Board of the State of Vermont for two-six year terms and received a five year appointment to the Vermont State Board of Pharmacy. Frank gave his talents to many community humanitarian endeavors. He resided in Bridport. Frank is survived by his wife, Audrey, daughter, Deborah Anne Phelps and her husband David of Maryland; a grandson Benjamin Thompson of Maryland; his only living sister, Claire Wall Quinell of South Carolina, his sister-and brother-in-law, Mercedes and Robert Wallace of Bridport; his nephew and niece, John and Margaret Wallace of Cornwall; sister-in-law, Minerva C. Potter and nephews Christopher and Richard Potter all of New Haven; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins living outside Vermont. He also leaves his long-time dear friend, H. Tage Ernevad of Wiliston. He was predeceased by three sisters, Honora Catherine Crowe, Norma Kaminski and Eileen Wall Freer. Frank patiently lived with the diminishments that increasingly compromised his physical independence. He faced each day with a determined grit and abiding faith in God. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Reverend John McDermott, Pastor will be the celebrant. A graveside committal service and burial will take place at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory may be made to the Town Line First Response, PO Box 82, Bridport, VT 05734. Sanderson Funeral Service in Middlebury is in care of the arrangements

, 55, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was born in Hardwick on March 14, 1946, the son of Harold and Jeannette (Bonenfant) Wood. Gordon was a lifetime employee of the St. Johnsbury railroad. He enjoyed stamp and coin collecting, and he also had a great interest in collecting minerals. He is survived by his mother, Jeannette of Wolcott; two sisters, Dorothy Keough and her husband, Ernest, of East Montpelier, and Nancy Vanat of Morrisville; and several nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his father; and a brother, Paul. Graveside services will take place this spring in Fairmont Cemetery in Wolcott. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

passed away in Copley Manor on March 16, 2001. She was born in Lyme, N.H., on June 22, 1906, the daughter of Melvin and Melvina Dewitt. She attended school in Lyme and Hanover, N.H. she married Lloyd Bedell of Topsham 1927. He predeceased her in 1956. Gladys is survived by a son, Richard Bedell of Morrisville. She was predeceased by two daughters, Lucille Tatro of Barre, and Charlotte Gagner of Eden; and a son, Melvin Bedell of Morrisville. Graveside services will be held later this spring in Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home.

died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Friday, March 16, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lillian (Husk) Birkett; his children, Steve Birkett of North Ferrisburgh; Judy Sweeney of Clayton, MO; Robert Birkett of Shelburne; Nancy Birkett Vincent of Sutton; and Joseph Birkett of Ferrisburgh; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers John of Windsor; and Frank of Litchfield, CT. He was predeceased by his brother Richard, and a son-in-law, Rob Sweeney. There will be no visiting hours. The family will host a memorial service on Sunday March 25, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall in Ferrisburgh Center. Friends and family are welcome to bring stories and memories to share at the service or over dessert afterwards. To all who knew and loved Charles, please come and help us celebrate his life. Donations in his memory may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05763.

, 84, died after a short illness Friday, March 16, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. Among her survivors are her children, Shirley Salerno and David Grant. Services will be held in May. Arrangements are by Elmwood-Meunier.

, 94, a lifetime resident of Northfield, died Friday, March 16, 2001, in the Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield following a short illness. Homer was born in Northfield Falls on Jan. 8, 1907, the son of Joseph Ferdinand and Melina (Martineau) Willette. He grew up and attended school in Northfield Falls. May 25, 1934, Homer married Cecilia Dumas in St. Monica’s Church in Barre. They then made their home in Northfield, where they remained for the rest of their lives. Homer was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His immediate and extended family were always most important to him. His grandchildren were the source of his greatest joy. He was known to many as a gentle man and a gentleman. He was employed for many years at Vermont Hosiery and later as a retail salesman at Morse’s Clothing Store for more than 25 years, until his retirement. He was a faithful member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Northfield, serving as an usher and a eucharistic minister for many years. He was also an active member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. After his retirement, he and Cecile enjoyed tours to places they had never been and were regular members of the local cribbage group and the Senior Citizens Center. Always ready to give a helping hand, Homer would volunteer for tasks that needed to be done at the church or in the community. Homer was predeceased by five brothers and five sisters; his wife, Cecile, on Dec. 16, 1989; and a son, James Willette, on Dec. 14, 1997. Left to cherish his memory are his children and their spouses: his daughter, Jacquelyn and her husband, John McKenna, of Burlington, son Francis of South Burlington and his former wife, Sally, of Niskayuna, N.Y., and son Joseph and his wife, Suzanne, of Graniteville; a daughter-in-law, Mary Willette of Latham, N.Y., wife of his son, the late James Willette; a special friend, Grace Sprague, of Yellow Springs, Ohio.; nine grandchildren, Maureen Fraser, Diane Walker, Andrew Willette, MaryEllen Boutin, Jacquelyn Dizon, Jodine Willette, Lesley Willette, Jocelyn Edwards, Celia Willette; and six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Joey, and Ricky Dizon, Michael and David Fraser, and Emma Edwards. Calling hours will be held at the ngston Funeral Home, 35 Slate Ave., Northfield, on Monday, March 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20, in St. John the Evangelist Church, 206 Vine St., Northfield, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Kevin Rooney officiating. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Northfield on May 18, 2001. If you wish, contributions in Homer’s memory may be made to the Mayo Healthcare Activities Fund, 71 Richardson St., Northfield, VT 05663. Arrangements are by the Kingston Funeral Home, Northfield.

died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Vermont Respite House in Williston after a long illness. She was born May 5, 1924, in Green, Kan., the daughter of David and Alice (Elder) Telander, who died from complications of childbirth. She was first raised by her mother’s parents and later by her father and stepmother. Upon graduating from high school at the age of 16, she taught school in a one-room schoolhouse until she was old enough to be eligible to enter nurse’s training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Manhattan, Kan. She met John R. Danley at a dance at the Calvary School at Fort Riley, Kan., and they were married in October 1943. After the war, they made their home in Winnetka, Ill., where their five children were born, until moving to Vermont in 1964. For a number of years, she and her husband built and restored horse-drawn vehicles and making reproductions of antique children’s furniture. Margie was an active member of the Randolph community and a nearly tireless worker on behalf of many charities. She served on the guild and vestry of St. John’s Church as well as many committees of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont. She was a Girl Scout leader and served on the board of hospice. One of her major accomplishments was learning to drive at the age of 60. She s a professional caregiver from 1984 until her diagnosis of cancer in 2000. She will be remembered by many for her loving support of her infirm and terminal patients. She enjoyed spending time each year at the sea in Kennebunkport, Cape Cod and most recently on Nantucket. She is survived by her five children, John B. Danley and Michael Danley of Essex Junction, Susan Mack of South Burlington, Christina Cranston and her husband, Jim Cranston, of Rutland, and Amy White and her husband, Kirk White, of Bethel. She was the devoted grandmother of Rebecca Mack of Burlington, Elizabeth Mack of Mount Holyoke College and Killian White of Bethel. Her warmth and humor will be missed by her many friends in the Randolph area. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 1984. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Randolph with her good friend and rector, the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, officiating. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 20, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Day Funeral Home, Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. John’s Memory Fund, P.O. Box 278, Randolph, VT 05060.

, 80, a lifelong resident of Winooski, passed away at her home Saturday, March 17, 2001, with her husband, Chick, at her side and surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Winooski on Sept. 27, 1920, the daughter of the late Adelard and Flora (Gagne) Granger. Sept. 27, 1941, Flo married Edmund ""Chick” Dupont. Last year they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. She worked at the American Woolen Mill until she left to help out with the new family business, Chick’s Market. Flo was a lifelong member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski as well as a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella. Her joys in life were her nieces and nephews and their children and her Tuesday afternoon shopping excursions at the mall with her sister, Loraine. She is survived by her husband, Edmund ""Chick” Dupont of Winooski; sister Leona Newton of Hicksville, N.Y.; brother Raymond ""Joe” Granger and his wife, Florence, of Burlington; brother Leonard ""Pete” Granger and his wife, Georgie, of Rockwell, Texas; brother Clement Granger and his wife, Lorraine, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; sister Loraine Corbiere and her husband, Richard, of Milton; and brother Ernest Granger and his wife, Mary, of Walpole, Mass.; a brother-in-law, Paul Dupont and his wife, Rose, of Holyoke, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Armand Granger and Robert Granger; and two sisters, Lucille Tipson and Jeanette Granger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, March 19, 2001, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 87, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Brigham Manor Nursing Home in Newburyport, Mass., after a long illness. Mr. Burke was born April 9, 1913, in Castleton. He graduated from West Rutland High School in 1931. April 16, 1941, he married Theresa Biachi. During his lifetime, Mr. Burke was a dairy farmer, worked for the town of Castleton, was a U.S. mail route carrier, was employed at Tarbell-Waters and Corcoran Auto Parts stores and as a custodian at Castleton State College until his retirement. Mr. Burke is survived by four children and their spouses, Marguerite Schaepe of Amesbury, Mass.,William M. Burke of Medford, Ore; Lynn Moreau of South Burlington, and Daniel Burke of Eureka, Calif.; a sister, Dorothy Brough of Castleton; 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Steven, and David Schaepe, timothy, Jeffrey, and Christopher Burke, Matthew, Christine, and Bryan Moreau, and Michelle Staley; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa, in 1969; a siste5r, Mary Lynch; and tow brothers, Raymond Burke and John Burke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church in Castleton. Burial will be in the spring in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in West Rutland. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, March 20, 2001, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Durfee Funeral Home, 119 N. Main St., Fair Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Burke’s name to the Burke Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by the Castleton Lions Club, through the office of the Durfee Funeral Home, P.O. Box 86, Fair Haven, VT 05743.

, 73, died Sunday, March 18, 2001. She was born in Landaff, N.H., on Feb. 2, 1928, the daughter of Harold and Myrtle (Mcguire) Keough. She was a 1944 graduate of Bradford Academy. Elizabeth was the wife of Ronald I. Keith of Morrisville. He predeceased her in 1970. Following his death, Elizabeth opened her life to new experiences and interests. She served with VISTA in rural areas of the state, introducing the values of health care to families. Throughout her life, Elizabeth always had a flair and talent in literary endeavors. She loved to read and illustrate. Among her greatest accomplishments was writing poetry, to the extent of having her prose published. In later years, she found great joy in working at Bear Pond Books in Stowe, enabling her to keep abreast of all the latest authors and their works and converse with customers about what they had been reading. Elizabeth also searched many religious ideals and beliefs in her lifetime. She currently was an active participant of and had many close friends with the Jehovah’s Witnesses of the Kingdom Hall in Morrisville. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Nancy Keith McGill and her fiance, Eric Letendre, of Arlington, Mass.; her son, Ronald M. Keith and his wife, Nancy, of Chester; four grandchildren; and had a special relationship with a great-grandson, Shannon; six sisters, Annabelle Harriman, Beatrice Smith, Jessica Fisk, Josephine Deforge, Phyllis Roy, and Delores Massey; six brothers, Ernest, Harold, Howard, Phillip, Rodney, and Gary. Elizabeth was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan McGill. Visiting hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001, in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Spring interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth’s memory would be appreciated to Ladies First, P.O. Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402

, 39, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2001. He was born April 4, 1961, in Boulder City, NV. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served six years. Locally he was employed by various area contractors. Brent enjoyed bike riding, camping and drawing. He leaves his wife, Linda (Young) Prouty of Burlington; three children, Rachel, Rebecca, and Roxanne Prouty of Topeka KS; his step-ildren, Jene, Michael, and Jessica Young of Burlington; a step-grandson, Richard Alexander Young; his mother, Dorothy Gaboriau; four sisters and their spouses, Elizabeth and Lyle Loven; Linda Williams; Kim and David Philbrook; and Nora Rivers; all of Vergennes; his brother and wife, Jean and Nicole Gaboriau of Rutland and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington. Friends may gather prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.

, 94, died Monday, March 19, 2001. She was born in Clivio, Province of Lombardia, Italy on May 15, 1907 and moved with her parents and brother to Montpelier in 1913. She married Kenneth Buxton in 1931. He predeceased her in October, 1997. She is survived by three sons, Freeman and his wife Patricia of Sterling Park, VA; Ronald and his wife Mildred of Jericho; and Brooks of London, England; and a daughter, Carlynn and her husband William of Burlington. Also surviving are five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister Albas and her husband Claiton of Plainfield, her brother-in-law, Roy Buxton of Jericho, and a sister-in-law, Mary Loati of Morrisville. Anita graduated from Montpelier High School and Montpelier Seminary. She worked for many years at the National Life Insurance Company. She and her family moved from Montpelier to Jericho in 1937. Anita was a woman before her time. She raised her family, worked full-time for several different companies, and was active in her community. She helped to found the Browns River Study Club and Jericho Historical Society. For many years, she was Town Auditor. She will be best remembered for her lovely flower gardens. Her favorite past times were gardening and reading. Her love of books kept her mind active right to the end. We wish to thank the staff at Brownway Residence in Richmond where Anita spent the past three years. Their love and care was very special to her and her family. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church, Jericho Corners, on Saturday March 24, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. Calling hours will be Friday March 23, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Gifford’s Funeral Home, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jericho Congregational Church of the Essex Free Library in Essex Center, VT.

, 89 formerly of the Maple Street Apartments in Hardwick, died early Monday, March 19, 2001 at the Pines Nursing Home in Lyndonville. He was born September 8, 1911 in Enosburg Falls, the on of Elwin G and Mabel (Benway) Chambers. He attended Berkshire Public Schools. He was previously married to Arlene Marshia. Elmon entered the US Army on February 27, 1945 in Rutland. He served his country in Germany and France in the 15th Calvary Reconnaissance Squadron. He received a WWII Victory Medal for his efforts, and was Honorably Discharged on July 23, 1946 at Fort Dix, NJ. He purchased and operated a farm in Elmore for 18 years and each spring he would make the most wonderful maple syrup. He logged for nine winters, and was later employed by the Toll House T-Bar in Stowe. He retired in 1974. Elmon moved to Hardwick in the mid 1960’s where he made his home till his health failed him in 2000. Elmon was a member of the American Legion Post #7 of Hardwick, the VFW Post #9653 of Morrisville, and the Hardwick Senior Citizens. He enjoyed country music, and dancing with his dear friend, Vera Judkins. Survivors include a daughter Beverly Chambers Baraw, and her husband Dayton of Johnson; a stepson Carlton Billado and his wife Joyce of Craftsbury; a brother Burton Chambers and his wife Mary of Williamstown; a sister, Blanche Fogg of Estelle Springs TN; two grandchildren, Dayton Baraw Jr. and his wife Tammy of Colorado Springs, CO and Dennis Chambers, Jr. of Barre, several step-grandchildren and two great-granchildren as well as by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Elmon was predeceased by a son, Dennis Chambers on October 29, 1990; a sister Ruth Armstrong, and a brother Arnold Chambers. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 24, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick with the Rev. Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. Visiting hours will be on Saturday from 12:00 noon till the hour of the service. Spring burial will be in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Elmon’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier VT 05601 or to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

, 47, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in the presence of friends and family in Vermont Respite House in Williston. Doris was born February 15, 1955, to Morris and Delia Belisle of St. Albans. She was the youngest of five children, Morris ‘Sonny’; Donna; Robert ‘Joe’; and Denis. She attended Essex Junction High School and graduated in 1973. She married Marcel Meilleur of Colchester in June, 1974, and was blessed with two children, Darcy and Steven. While having full and part-time jobs at the Merchants Bank, IBM, and Hannaford’s, Doris chose to concentrate her efforts on motherhood, raising her children in a loving family environment. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 27 years. Friends and family hope others who knew Doris may celebrate the person she was, and cherish each day we have on earth. Doris rested in comfort in the loving, compassionate care of the family/staff of the Respite House in Williston the last few days of her life. She was a giving person and her family and friends request that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Vermont Respite House 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 23, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction. At the family’s request, there will be no services.

, 60, died Monday, March 19, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born June 12, 1940, in Bristol, the son of George and Etta (Farr) Tatro. Franklin was employed over twenty five years at Pizzagalli Construction Company. He was a member of the American Legion Post #19 in Bristol. Franklin will be greatly missed by many members of his family and friends. Franklin is survived by his wife, Genevieve (Charbonneau) Tatro of Lincoln; four children, Randy Tatro and his special friend Kallie of Panton; Julie Tatro of Whiting; Lisa Beaulieu of Colebrook NH; and Thomas Tatro of Bristol; one graddaughter, Katie Tatro of Lincoln; two sisters, Marcella and her husband Neal LaDeau of Enfield, CT; Joanne Barrows and her fiance’ Bill of Bristol; two brothers, George Tatro and his wife Shirley of Burlington; Joshua Tatro of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at the United Church of Lincoln. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 from 2:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to Bristol Area Rescue Squad, Bristol, VT 05443, or the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 150 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403

, 77, died Monday, March 19, 2001 at his home in Underhill, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 21, 1923, in Cleveland Ohio, the son of the late Clyde and Grace (Wiltse) Wilson. Howard lived in Minneapolis, MN until he enlisted in the Navy in 1942. After returning from WWII, he graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH. He married Eleanor H. Clark on August 5, 1950. Howard was employed as a chemist for many years. He and his family moved to Vermont in 1968 where he worked for IBM until he retired in 1984. He was active in church music for many years and loved taking care of his garden, his farm, his dogs as well as bird-watching. Howard is survived by his wife Eleanor (Clark) Wilson of Underhill; eight children and their spouses; Amy Louise Dandurand and her husband Luc;Thomas Allen Wilson; Daniel Donald Wilson; Meg O’Riordan and her husband Jerry; Carl Todd Wilson, Christopher Clark Wilson and his wife Jani; Mary Jo Curry and her husband Jim; and David Ford Wilson. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren Jeremiah and Erin O’Riordan; Daniel and Eli Dandurand; Chris, Brian and Raymond Wilson; and Amelia and Billy Wilson; and his sister, Alice Furth of Columbus Ohio. He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Wilson in 1986. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Underhill, (Rte 15) in Underhill. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Street Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, age 75, a lifelong resident of Jeffersonville passed away at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Monday afternoon, March 19, 2001. He was born August 29, 1925 in Jeffersonville, the son of the late Samuel J. and Myrtle (Minor) Wright. He married the former Luella Minor of East Fairfield on Feburary 20, 1946 in Morrisville. She predeceased him on October 1, 1998. He worked for many years on road construction with the Town of Cambridge. Alvin loved Vermont’s Green Mountains and had a great appreciation for the great outdoors of Vermont which afforded him the many successful deer seasons he so enjoyed. As a member of the National Rifle Association, he always looked forward to attending the local gun shows. He also enjoyed attending the Vermont fiddler contests whenever possble. Most of all, he loved and appreciated the special times shared with his family and their children at his home in South Cambridge. His home was where he was always comfortable, nestled in a community he knew so well, where he was born and raised. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Alvin is survived by two daughters, Laura Tipper and her husband, Paul, of Fairfax; Phyllis Maxfield and her husband Reverend Steven Maxfield of Essex Junction; a sister, Catherine Thomas of Essex Junction; three grandchildren, Lee Roberge of Jeffersonville; Nicole Brown and her husband Patrick of Avon, CO; and Paulette Tipper of St. Albans; a great-grandson, Jacob Rivers of Jeffersonville. Also surviving him are his ‘adopted’ family, Herman and Caroline Lambertz of Jeffersonville, Peter Hospodar of Jeffersonville; special friends, Beverly Boyer of Milton, Roger and Marilyn Ressigue of Jeffersonville; several nieces and nephews and his most faithful companion ‘Rowdy’. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, March 21, 2001, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Hayes-Rich Funeral Home. Funeral services will beThursday, March 22, 2001 in the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville with his son-in-law, Rev. Steven Maxfield, officiating. Interment will be in the spring in the family lot in South Cambridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Alvin’s memory to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax

, 49, died suddenly Tuesday March 20, 2001 in the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born in Colchester on August 22, 1951, the son of the late Armand Bezio Sr. and Florence (Fountain) Bezio. He attended Winooski High School and was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church. He was also a former member of the Vermont Army National Guard, 1st of the 86 Field Artillery in Williston. Armand was employed as a meat manager for Grand Union for nearly 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar racing and his dog Amber. He will be dearly missed by his survivors. Armand is survived by his loving wife, Pauline M. (Deforge) Bezio and two sons, Todd R. Bezio, 28; and Scott M. Bezio, 25, both of Winooski. He is also survived by one sister, Theresa Rivers of Winooski; one step-sister, Nancy Benoit; his aunt and uncle, Lee and Donald Bezio of Burlington; his mother-in-law Rita Deforge of Winooski; two sisters-in-law, Alice Parker and her husband Stanley of Winooski; and Theresa Larocque and her husband Donald of Colchester. He also leaves four special nieces, Renee Danielle, Chantal and Mandy and his two good friends, Tom and Mary Bricker of Winooski. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Rene Deforge, in 1996. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, March 22, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, Winooski.

, 95 of Cherryville NC, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Gastonia Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC. Born in Burlington on April 6, 1905, she was a former resident of Hyde Street. She is survived by her son Roger Friedman and his wife, Mildred, of Cherryville NC;.and grandchildren, Mark David Friedman, Buffalo NY; and Tiffany Burnstein of Cherryville, NC. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband Theodore Lloyd Friedman. Visitation will be at the home of her son, Roger Friedman, Cherryville NC, on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 beginning at 7:00 p.m. A private burial is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

passed away in Phoenix, Arizona after a long battle with diabetes. Madeline Chaperone was born on July 2, 1923, in Burlington. She attended local schools, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1943. She married Douglas O. Ritchie in 1946. She worked for Nolan Nursing Home, then for the Visiting Nurse’s Association. She was an active member of the Mercy Associates. She and her husband Douglas managed McKenzie Senior Housing until 1990, when they moved to Phoenix, Ariz. Madeline will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She had the biggest heart and was the best cook, especially her fried chicken, baked beans and filled cookies. She always had room for one or more at the table as needed. She was a wonderful singer and one could hear her sing "Pennies from Heaven". She put that voice to good use in the Cathedral Church Choir. Madeline was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas Ritchie, her daughter Sandra Degraff and son-in-law Gerald Yergeau Edwards. She will be missed by her sons and their wives, Thomas and Linda Ritchie of Burlington; Douglas and Debbie Ritchie of Essex Junction; James and Donna Ritchie of Richmond; her daughters Betty Edwards, Glendale, Ariz.; and Sadie Mae Woods and her husband George of Stillwater, Maine. Her loving hugs will be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Sisters of Mercy, 100 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 or to Hospice of the Valley, Attn: Fund Developments, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Az, 85014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 6, 2001, at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Burlingt. VT.

, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. She was born on Rupert Mountain in Rupert on March 13, 1912, the daughter of Spencer and Jessie (Crawford) Harwood. Dorothy grew up in Rupert and Saratoga Springs, N.Y., graduating from Saratoga High School in 1930. She attended the University of Vermont and then worked as a medical records librarian at Mount McGregor Sanitorium and then at Syracuse Memorial Hospital. While working in Syracuse, she earned her B.A. degree in English from Syracuse University in 1949. She and Edward Sheldon were married in 1950. They lived in Northfield from 1950 until 1977, before returning to Rupert. Dorothy was very active in church and civic groups in Northfield and Rupert. At the United Church in Northfield, she sang in the choir and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship. She also was active in volunteer work with the Mayo Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Norwich University faculty wives club, and the Northfield school system. From 1969 to 1976, she taught English and Latin at Northfield High School. In Rupert, she was a member of the Congregational Church and the Rupert Historical Society. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband in 1983. Survivors include a son, Robert and his wife, Irene, and their children, Keith and Marissa, all of Sudbury, Mass. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Congregational Church in Rupert with the Rev. Timothy Forester, pastor, officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the McClellan Funeral Home, 19 East Broadway, Salem, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to either the Rupert Congregational Church, Rupert, VT 05768; or Dorset Nursing Association, Dorset, VT 05251.

, 89, died Tuesday evening March 20, 2001 in Pleasant Manor Nursing Home after a short illness. Nellie was born August 4, 1911, in Castleton, the daughter of the late Frederick and Grace (Bassett) Lynch-Graham. She was educated and graduated from West Rutland High School. She furthered her education at Castleton Normal School. She is a member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church of Fair Haven and a former member of the St. Mary’s Guild. Nellie’s greatest enjoyment in life was being involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. She is survived by her five children, Frank G. Stiles Sr. and his wife Grace of Mooresville, NC; Richard F. Stiles and his wife Louise of Shelbyville, TN; Rosemary Stiles Matte and her husband Lawrence of Ticonderoga, NY; Russell J. Stiles and his wife, Judy of Poultney; and Beverly Brown and her husband Rollin of Colchester. Also surviving are her sister Mildred Graham of Castleton, two half-sisters, Catherine Bedard and Mary Iglebart; a half-brother, James Lynch; sixteen grandchildren, one step-grandson; thirteen great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Francis G. "Frank" Stiles, Sr. who died in November, 1993; her son, William D. Stiles, who died in June, 1997; her sisters Helen Scribner who died June 11, 1997; Lucy Jenks who died October 21, 1998; her brother Francis Graham; and also by an infant brother. A Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Fair Haven. The Reverend Richard W. Tinney, Parish Priest, will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fair Haven. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, March 25, 2001 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Durfee Funeral Home located at 119 N. Main Street, Fair Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Stiles memory may be given to the Rutland area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, through the Funeral Home office at P.O. Box 86 Fair Haven, VT 05743

, 81, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Catherine was born Aug. 7, 1919, in Milton, the daughter of Frank and Daisey Belle (Sweeney) Lombard. She was married to Frank Crocker Noble Sr. on Aug. 29, 1946, in Southington, Conn. Frank died in 1975. She later married Wayne ""Jack” Warren, who died in 1994. Catherine is survived by a son, James Rooney Lombard, and his wife, Nancy, of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughters Susan Noble Szesny and her husband, Robert, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Kathleen Noble Shangraw and her husband, Burton, of Huntington; her extended family of 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by six brothers and sisters. She had worked for the Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington for many years before moving to Oklahoma, where she retired from the Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City in 1984. At Mrs. Warren’s request, there will not be any visiting hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you think of a friend or elderly person and do something special for that person. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Georgia, Vt., in the spring. Special thanks are extended to Ann Rowley, Robert Lombard, Linda Paradee, Cecile Poirier, Bertha Stewart, Edward Billado, and Calvin Manley for the special loving care and attention given to Catherine while she lived at Meadow Lane retirement complex and to the doctors and nurses on McClure 5 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Arrangements were by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

, 61, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born August 22, 1939 in White Plains, NY, the daughter of the late John and Vincenza (Ruta) Magnotta. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Frances had worked for Fishman’s Department Store, and for many years at Vergennes Union High School as a study hall monitor, cheerleader advisor, and Instructional Assistant. Most recently she worked part time at Touch of Nostalgia Florist. She was also a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes. She will be remembered for her love of animals, flowers, decorating and shopping. Many will remember her for singing in the halls at school and singing Christmas songs all year long, She had many friends and loved her small town comforts. Her devotion to the young people she worked with was a very important part of her life. She will be deeply missed by her family, especially her grandchildren, who loved their Gram. Frances is survived by her husband of 41 years, Sam Allo of Vergennes; four children, John Allo and his wife Patricia and their children Mary, Susan and Samuel of Rockland MA; Laurie and her husband Gary Steadman and their children Michael and Mark of Vergennes; Sharon and her husband Jeff Jenkins and their son Jay of Pennsylvania; and Vince Allo of Rutland; two brothers, Carmine Magnotta and his wife Lynda and their children of New Jersey; Michael Magnotta of White Plains, NY; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2001 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in the spring. There will be no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491

, 82 of Lemon Grove, and formerly of Vergennes, Vt., died following a short illness, Wednesday, March 21, 2001 surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church inVergennes, Vt., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. A reception will follow at St. Peter’s Parish Hall also in Vergennes. Donations in her memory can be made to the American CancerSociety, 2655 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, Calif. 92108 or to Sharp Hospice Care, Grossmount Hospital, P.O. Box 158, La Mesa, Calif. 91944.

, beloved wife of Jim and mother of Diane, Katje, and Hunter, died peacefully in Porter Hospital on Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., in 1928, she attended the Shipley School and Rockford College in Illinois, where she majored in art. She married Jim Ten Broeck in 1949 and raised her family in Delaware, Texas, South Carolina and Virginia while her husband followed a career in independent secondary school education. A talented and active artist, Gertrude exhibited primarily in Delaware, New York and Vermont, winning the Cover Art Award from the Essex County (N.Y.) Arts Council in 1993. In Vermont, she exhibited her pastels, acrylics and watercolors from Burlington to Manchester and was a member of the Middlebury Art Association. She contributed regularly to the Addison County Hospice Fund-raising Auction at the Basin Harbor Club. She was most active in her summer community of Essex, N.Y., where she held many shows, ran workshops and was an officer and leader in the Adirondack Art Association. Gertrude wrote: ""I enjoy getting lost in the process of whatever art- work I am doing. Although I paint alone quite a bit, I need the group to share ideas and enjoy the diversity of each person’s work. I love color and find pastels give me more of a chance to use color so inspired by the Vermont countryside.” But Gertrude’s interests ranged far beyond the arts. In Wilmington, Del., she was a member of the vestry at St. Albans Episcopal Church and was the co-founder of the Mats and Pats, an activities programs for seniors in Mew Castle County She was also employed by the Wilmington YMCA as a counselor for their Drug Information Action Line. In Middlebury, she was a volunteer interior decorator at Round Robin, Porter Medical Center thrift and consignment shop, which donates all of its funds to Porter Hospital. Gertrude’s greatest strength was in her relationships with family and friends. Her husband describes her as the wisest person he had every known because of her extraordinary intuitive abilities which allowed her to sense when she was needed by others and what she could do to help. Family came from all over the country to visit her in the summer. She was always a magnet for friends, whether it be art groups,where she encouraged her colleagues to expand their horizons, or just social occasions, where friends simply sought her company. She loved dogs and children, and they were drawn to her. Gertrude enjoyed nature and to walk with her in the woods was an education. As her son said, she enjoyed every flower, tree, stone and bird. She could discover more of nature’s wonders in a hundred yards than most people observed in a day’s outing. She loved her gardening and was happiest with her hands in the soil, preparing spring gardens in Middlebury and Essex, N.Y. Gertrude will be missed by many friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Jim; daughters Diane Hulburt (Dan) of Mocksville, N.C., and Katje McIntyre (Jeff) of Colleyville, Texas; son Hunter Ten Broeck (Barb) of Alburquerque, N.M.; granddaughters Elyssa and Megan McIntyre and Jeanine and Dana Ten Broeck; a brother, C. Twiggs Myers; a sister, Eliza Miller; and an extended family. Memorial services are planned for Middlebury on Monday, March 26, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and in Essex in late July. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Porter Hospital, which will apply these funds for artwork to be exhibited in public areas.

, 89, died peacefully March 21, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in Stowe on Nov. 8, 1911, the daughter of Perley and Frances (Cleveland) Adams. Rebecca was a 1929 graduate of Stowe High School and attended Burlington Business College. Most of her working career was divided among the offices of Atlas Plywood, United Farmers and Morrisville Water and Light. Nov. 16, 1940, she married Donald L. Dubuque. He predeceased her in May 1987. Rebecca was a 50-year member of Charity Rebekah Lodge of Hyde Park and also a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Morrisville. She had been a resident at Copley Terrace since 1987, having enjoyed her neighbors and friends there over the years. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Campagna and her husband, Armand, of Bristol, and Maxine Plante and her husband, Andrew, of Morrisville; four grandchildren, Cristy Guyette and her companion, Joseph Fortune, Wendy Lossmann and her husband, Frank, Eric Plante, and Stacy Plante; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Walker and Evelyn Monte, both of Morrisville; a sister-in-law, Carol Adams of Richmond; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the First Congregational Church of Morrisville with spring interment in Pleasant View Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rebecca’s memory would be appreciated to either Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661; or Morristown Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 424, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, age 85, formerly of Milford CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at the Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester. Louise was born on February 4, 1916, in Charleston, MA, the daughter of the late William J. Hughes and Louise Ellen Hennrikus Hughes. She was married on July 4, 1939 to Harold Grosberg in New York City. Harold died in August, 1999 one month following the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in Milford CT for over 50 years. After Harold’s death, Louise moved to Burlington to be closer to her daughter, Cyndie. Louise worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT for over 17 years, retiring in 1979. She enjoyed gardening and tending her house plants; her home was always full of beautiful plants and flowers. She also enjoyed crafts in many different forms including tray painting as well as being an avid and creative seamstress. Louise loved to swim and was a longtime member of the YMCA, she was also a member of the Eastern Star, Lucia chapter, a past member and president of the PTA, and a long standing volunteer for the American Red Cross in Connecticut. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, every one of whom she adored. Louise is survived by two sons, Jack Grosberg and his wife, Jacqueline of Oxford CT; and Robert (Bob) Grosberg and his fiancee, Donna Milano of West Haven, CT; two daughters, Anne Shuck and her husband Roger of Englewood, FL; and Cynthia Secondi Reilly and her husband Bill Reilley of Burlington; fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Louise was a kind and gentle spirit with a sweet and loving disposition, a warm and friendly smile, twinkly blue eyes, and a freckled nose. She made us all feel special and we are all better for having known and loved her. A graveside service will be conducted by Rabbi Herb Brockman in the Hebrew Cemetery, Derby, CT on Sunday March 25, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place immediately following the service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or donations, please go out and perform some small act of kindness today in Louise’s memory. Arrangements are by Ready Funeral Services, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington

, 86, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Birchwood Terrace Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 2, 1915, in Essex Junction, the son of Charles and Victoria (Daniels) Lavoie. He married Shirlie Lovely on June 17, 1961. He worked at General Electric for 20 years, retiring in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Shirlie H. Lavoie of Burlington; a brother, Louis Lavoie of Essex Junction; a ster, Mary Lavoie of Essex Junction; a son, Steven Lavoie; a stepson, Gary Lovely and his wife, Linda, of Milton; stepdaughters Nancy Japhet of Essex Junction, Bonnie Lajeunesse and her husband, Fernand, of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Sherrie Brunelle and her husband, Leonard, of Huntington; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by six brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the United Church of Colchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont, 100 Dorset St. – No. 13, South Burlington, VT 05403; or Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403-987. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction, is in charge of arrangements

, 90, of Zephyrhills, Fla., went to his heavenly home March 21, 2001, peacefully, while he slept. He joined his mother, Mary (Leach) Pillsbury and father, Caleb G. Pillsbury, as well as six brothers and a sister. He leaves his loving wife of 60 years, Ruth; a sister, Eleanor Tomlinson of Richmond, Vt.; a sister-in-law, Mildred of St. George, Vt.; and three sons, David and his wife, Marilyn, of South Hero, Vt., Mark of Zephyrhills, and Seth and his wife, Annette, of Virginia Beach, Va. Missing him also are four grandchildren, Mike and his wife, Mary, of Charlotte, N.C., Guy of Essex Junction, Vt., and Seta and Maritza of Richmond, Va. Brittany Pillsbury of Charlotte, N.C., his only grandchild, will miss her ""Papa.” Ken was born April 10, 1910, in Essex, Vt. He graduated from Vermont Technical College in 1932. He was a devoted Grange member for 70 years. He worked for Eastern States/Agway for 35 years, retiring in 1972. Ken and Ruth moved from their Enosburg Center, Vt., home to Zephyrhills, Fla., in 1988 to enjoy retirement. It is the family’s wishes that in lieu of a memorial service, any or all who knew Ken do some kind act for someone in remembrance of him and who he was. The family will have a private service. Calls to the home will be most welcome.

, 83, died in Green Mountain Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was born in Bury, Quebec, on March 23, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Daisy (Berwick) Vintinner. She married the late Conrad N. Rochefort. She worked at Maternities Sewing Shop for many years. Gladys was a member of the Fellowship Club, enjoyed participating in prayer groups and was active with the Cursillo movement. Gladys was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed. Gladys is survived by her children and their spouses, daughters Theresa Audette and her husband, Albert ""Sonny,” of South Burlington, and Madeline Spicer and her husband, Brian, of Pennsylvania; sons Ernest Rochefort and his wife, Karen, of Connecticut, and Raymond Rochefort and his wife, Carole, of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Wright, Beulah Adams, Helen Hatin, Bertha Howe, Jeannette Nelson and her husband, Charlie, and Josephine Hines and her husband, Wayne, all of New Hampshire; Gloria Retisma of Florida, and Judy Lowrey and her husband, Mike, of Georgia; a brother, Ira Vintinner and his wife, Charlotte, of New Hampshire; a sister-in-law, Annette Piche of Connecticut; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and many loving friends. Her husband, Conrad; a son, David; her parents, Daisy and William; a sister, Violet; and a brother, Guy, predeceased her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 26, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington with interment following in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Green Mountain Nursing Home, 1102 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, VT 05446; or Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850-4022. Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 25, 2001, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home Inc., 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 65, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Hinesburg on August 28, 1935, the son of Alcide and Loretta (Mongeon) St. Hilaire. Mr. St. Hilaire graduated from Burlington High School in 1953. He served in the US Navy for three yearsHe married Nicki Fisher on July 20, 1957. He had been employed as the Postmaster in both North Ferrisburg and Shelburne. Leo enjoyed fishing, woodworking, country music, traveling and viewing the Vermont countryside. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Nicki (Fisher) St. Hilaire of Shelburne; three children, Robin LeBlanc and her husband Albert of Vergennes; Michael St. Hilaire of North Ferrisburg and Daniel St. Hilaire of Shelburne; three grandchildren, Jason LeBlanc of Charlotte, Brett LeBlanc of Vergennes; and Jesse James St. Hilaire of North Ferrisburg; his sister and brothers, Pauline Kenney and her husband Tom; Roger and Jane St. Hilaire; and Alfred and Betty St. Hilaire; an aunt, Yvonne St. Hilaire; and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Lillian Saunders, and a brother, Clement St. Hilaire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March, 24, 2001, in St. Catherinie of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Shelburne. Visiting hours will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, at the Shelburne Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont , Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160 or the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc. 12 Hurricane Lane, P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495

, 92, a longtime resident of Waterbury, passed away at the home of her caregiver, Lori Mayville, in Richmond on Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Born in Waterbury on Sept. 1, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Stedman and Imogene (Pottle) Wheeler. Esther attended Waterbury schools and was a 1931 graduate of the University of Vermont. As a young woman, she began her teaching career in the Waterbury school system and later was employed at Montpelier Union School from 1950 to 1962. From 1962 until her retirement in 1973, Esther worked with emotionally disturbed children at the Vermont State Hospital School in Waterbury. Active in the Waterbury Congregational Church, where her membership began in 1927, she taught Sunday school, served on several committees and was church clerk. She acted as secretary for several area organizations including the Waterbury Woman’s Club, the Washington West Council of Church Women United, the Washington County Retired Teachers Association, the Winooski Valley Home Demonstration Group, and the Waterbury High School Alumni Association. She also served as secretary and trustee of the Waterbury Cemetery Association and was on the board of directors of the Central Vermont Medical Center Auxiliary. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews, Dorothy Ingalls of Colchester, Evelyn Stagg of Naples, Fla., Gleason Ayers of Waterbury, and Gordon B. Wheeler of Atlantic Beach, Fla. A sister, Amy Wheeler Ayers, and a brother, Alton G. Wheeler, predeceased her. Esther requested that there be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial will take place in the family lot in Riverbank Cemetery in Stowe at a date and time to be announced later this spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterbury Congregational Church, P.O. Box 72, Waterbury, VT 05676. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.

of South Hero died unexpectedly March 22, 2001. She was born Sept. 19, 1923, in Barre, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mona (Mortimar) Blackmore. Erline was a graduate of Spaulding High School and attended Middlebury College and Vermont Junior College. She worked as a secretary to the head of Albany Medical Hospital’s Medical School and was also employed at Little Brown Publishing Company in Boston. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she took special joy in attending the many activities of her children and grandchildren. She was an avid movie lover and enjoyed long walks and snowshoeing treks with her husband, Walt, and their dog, Cosmo. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter W. Burnett of South Hero; five children including daughters Mona and her husband, Wallace Tapia, of Colchester, Mary and her husband, Robert Parish of South Hero, and Sally and her husband, Frank Bartlett, of Colchester; and sons William of South Burlington, and James and his partner, Daniel Breen, of Portland, Maine. She also leaves seven grandchildren including Andrea and April Tapia, Robert Parish, Ricky Bartlett, Jaime and Jason Burnett, and Joshua Burnett-Breen. In addition, she is survived by two brothers, Andrew Blackmore of Montpelier and Robert Blackmore of Barre; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, March 25, between the hours of 2;00 and 4:00 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington. A private service for family members will be held Monday, March 26. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Sharing Foundation, P.O. Box 399, Woolwich, Maine 04579, a refuge for orphaned children in Cambodia.

, 89, passed away at home Thursday, March 22, 2001, surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born Aug. 6, 1911, in Stowe, the daughter of Nathan and Edna Johnson. Edith graduated from Stowe High School and attended nurse’s training at the DeGoesbriand Hospital in Burlington. She was married to Ernest Catchapaw Sr., and they made their home in North Ferrisburg for many years. In 1953, they bought their farm in West Cornwall. In earlier years, Edith enjoyed skiing, both downhill and cross-country. Stowe remained a special place in her heart and until recent years she made an annual trip to her old home and to visit childhood friends. Edith enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, her many house plants, and crafts like knitting, crocheting and quilting. She especially enjoyed yard sales, both attending and having them. Edith is survived by her sons, George and Ernest Catchapaw Jr.; a brother, Ellis and his wife, Betty; and a nephew, Sanford Johnson. She also leaves a lifelong friend, Theda Gowen from the Stowe area; friends from Cornwall; and her special caregivers, Joyce and Ethel. Edith was predeceased by her husband in 1966. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Cornwall Congregational Church. Interment will be in the spring. There will be no public calling hours. Contributions may be made to Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 158, Winooski, VT 05404; or Vermont Special Olympics, 8 Avenue D, Williston, VT 05495

75, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care following a long illness. Joseph was born in Burlington on April 15, 1925, the son of Frank and Irene (O’Clair) Inzitari. Joseph served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II from 1943 through 1946. He attended barbering school in Connecticut in the 1950s. Joseph became a successful barber and held his business for more than 40 years. Upon retiring in 1994, he enjoyed the simple things in life, a Sunday drive, a good meal and an old Western movie. He was a longtime member of V.F.W. Howard Plante Post No. 782. Joseph is survived by a daughter, Joann Jarvis and her husband, Christopher and their children, Korey and Kasey, all of South Burlington. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Irene Inzitari; and a lifelong companion, Jeannette Corrigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Church with interment following in Lakeview Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 150 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. F

, 66, died Thursday morning, March 22, 2001, in her home on the Machia Road in East Highgate. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 26, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Louis Church, Lamkin Street, ighgate Center, with interment following in the family lot in Saint Louis Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton on Sunday, March 25, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

, 28, of Williston died in Westford on Thursday, March 22, 2001, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born Dec. 12, 1972, in White Plains, N.Y. She moved with her family to Montgomery at the age of 9. She was a graduate of Lamoille Union High School in Hyde Park, attended Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla., and graduated from Palm Beach Community College. On July 25, 1998, she was married in the Round Church in Richmond to Richard Black Mewhirter. She and Rick were looking forward with great joy to the birth of their first baby in June. Their precious baby is with her. Aimee was employed by the Timberlane Dental Group for the last five years as an orthodontic assistant. She enjoyed her work and the people with whom she worked. She was patient, kind and understanding with the many children for whom she provided care. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Mewhirter of Williston; her best friend and sister, Audree Frey and her husband, Allen, of Essex and their children, her much loved nephews, Nolan and Seth; her parents, Elle and Sherman Potvin of Pittsford, and David Yeager of Connecticut; her grandparents, Mary Ann and jack Yeager of Ocala, Fla., and Annie Schofield of Manchester, England; her mother-in-law and father-in law, Naomi and Robert Mewhirter of Pittsburgh; a brother-in-law, Robert York and his wife, Kathy, of San Diego and their son, Ian; a special uncle, Marty Yeager and his wife, Barbara and their children; her stepsister, Jill Schoff and her husband, Eric, of Wallingford, Conn.; and her stepbrother, Joshua Potvin, with the U.S.Army stationed in Texas. In her life, Aimee had two other special families that were like her own, lifelong adopted aunt/mom Pam Darreff and her husband, Steve and their two daughters, Mindy of Boston and Heather of New York; second parents, Ron and Judy Frey of Westford and their extended families of which Aimee was such a valued part, Dave and Jackie Estes and their children of Richmond, Ron and Terry Frey and their son of Westford, and Todd Trefethen of Burlington. She is also survived by many, many friends who loved her and will miss her. Aimee was the sweetest girl anyone ever knew. She was a truly beautiful person loved by all. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation 100 Dorset St., No. 13, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 69, of Clearwater, former resident of Burlington, Vt., died March 22, 2001. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Charles (Helen) P. Lathorp of Bristol.

, 81, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Alfred was born in Goldberg, Germany, on March 11, 1920, the son of Julius and Margethe (Loewi) Seligman. Mr. Seligman was the owner and operator of the Frank J. Murray Company, Orange County Packing Company and the Chester Hide and Skin Corp. The Chester facilities were divisions of Imperial Veal and Lamb Corporation located in the meat district of New York City. The ”Rendering” as it was referred to by Chester residents, was one of the primary employers of the area and supported many families for more than 50 years. Mr. Seligman dedicated his life to the success of his business and surrounded himself with loyal employees worthy of his trust. His firm, yet kindly leadership was instrumental in the success and expansion of his business ventures. He is survived by his wife, Gisela Wolfe-Seligman of Milton; his sons, Claude Seligman of New York City, and Jeffrey Seligman of Arizona; a daughter, Joyce Seligman of Massachusetts; stepdaughters Julia Vanacore and her husband, Andrew Vanacore II, of Milton, Jeane Williams and her husband, Jerry, of Montpelier; his grandchildren, Marisa and Andrew Vanacore III, Fawn, August and Sean Williams, and Thomas Wolfe Jr.; a sister, Kate Bendorf of New Jersey; and brothers Guenther Seligman of Florida and Otto Seligman of Virginia. He was predeceased by a stepdaughter and granddaughter Sylvia and Rachel Wolfe in 1982; and a stepson, Thomas Wolfe, in 1993. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, March 25, 2001, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Minor Funeral Home, 237 Route 7, South, Milton. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., also at Minor Funeral Home, with burial following in St. Luke’s Cemetery in Fairfax.

, affectionately known as ""D” or ""Mr. D,” died peacefully in Copley Manor on March 23, 2001, after a three-year struggle with cancer, a prolonged illness endured with equanimity and great courage. He was born in Milton, Mass., the fifth child of Wallace Dunbar Dexter and Marion Gregory Dexter, on March 13, 1923. John graduated from Brooks School in Andover, Mass., and shortly thereafter joined the Army Air Corps and served in the European theater during World War II. His 30-year career in social work began when he volunteered as a camp counselor at the North Bennet Street Industrial School’s camp in Boxford, Mass. He was so successful that he moved into a full-time job as a boys’ worker at that settlement house in Boston’s North end then rose to be the head of Shaw House at NBSIS. Each summer he put on another hat and headed for the hills of New Hampshire and ran caddy camps in Maplewood, N.H. and Lake Tarleton or to Cape Cod to manage caddy camps in Wianoo and Oyster harbors. The boys, largely from the North End and greater Boston, trained for the job at NBSIS and then were capable of serving the various golf courses well. Upon retirement, John moved happily to his home on West Hill in Wolcott, but retire he didn’t, working first at Copley Country Club in Morrisvlle and then finding his new niche at Wolcott Elementary School as school secretary. While there, he shared one of his passions with the school community, that of playing the game of chess. Chess mania reigned as he taught kindergarten to sixth graders the challenges of the black and white board. His students participated in school tournaments and moved on to state competition and a summer chess camp at Wolcott School was established. For the next 16 years, he flourished in his new role. Macular degeneration forced him to resign this position which he loved. ""Mr. D” or ""D” had great capacity in dealing with children and became mentor and friend to many. To honor him on his 75th birthday, a large number of former caddies joined with friends far and wide to establish the John T. Dexter Fund. Part of this fund will be used for scholarships for college-bound students who have attended Wolcott Elementary School, and another portion will be used to run the summer chess camp at Wolcott Elementary School. He is survived by his dear sister, Jane Dexter Rosenow of Minneapolis, Minn.; his sister-in-law, Mary Jane Dexter of Wolcott; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He also leaves a huge number of caddies and a host of friends, young and old. He was predeceased by a sister, Martha Dexter Adriance; and two brothers, William and Dunbar. John always kept his middle name a secret, making a game of it, saying ""it begins with T and ends with E and has 10 letters.” No one ever guessed it. But now, the game is over. His middle name was a family name, Trowbridge. ""D” or ""Mr. D” was a very special person, a gentle man and a gentleman. He loved his home; he loved his family; he loved his work; he loved the children. Cherish his memory and rejoice that he lived. A memorial service will be held in Puffer Methodist Church in Morrisville at 11:00 a.m. March 31, 2001. In lieu of flowers, for any who wish to honor him, a contribution to the John T. Dexter Fund may be sent to 2385 West Hill, Wolcott, VT 05680. Arrangements are being handled by White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

, 77, husband of Marjorie (Benoit) Dunlavey, died unexpectedly Friday, March 23, 2001, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. He was born June 6, 1923, in West Shefford, Quebec, the son of the late Louis Philip Dunlavey of West Shefford, Quebec, and the late Elizabeth (Morris) Dunlavey of Rockland, Ontario. Lorne and his wife, Marjorie, began their career in farming in West Shefford, Quebec, in 1948, where they resided until 1963, when they moved to Richford and purchased Pinnacle View Farm, retiring in 1989. He still loved to care for his pets on the farm, especially his horses. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Richford Lions Club for 27 years, trustee for the village of Richford for 20 years and was also on the REAC board for 10 years. Lorne was very proud of and devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie Dunlavey of Richford; five children and their spouses, Donna and James Galfetti of Barre, Dennis and Irene Dunlavey of Sheldon, Linda and Thomas Marrs of Oak Harbor, Wash., Louis and Deborah Dunlavey of Silver Springs, Fla., and Richard Dunlavey of Wolcott; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Daniels Dunlavey of Albany; his grandchildren, Lorna Meunier and her husband, Jay, Jennifer Hemond, Michelle Dunlavey, Kristine Marrs, Joe Dunlavey, T.J. Marrs, Tucker Dunlavey, Brendan Dunlavey, Shannon Dunlavey, Teresa Manche, and Brandy Wiley; four great-grandchildren, Justin Underwood, Jason Underwood, Cassidy Wiley, and Taylor Wiley; a brother, Norbert Dunlavey and his wife, Patricia, of Bromont, Quebec; a sister, Phyllis Farrell of Jericho; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in All Saints Catholic Church in Richford with the Rev. Leonidas Laroche celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Francois Xavier Cemetery in West Shefford (Bromont) Quebec. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home on Dickinson Avenue in Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601

, 25, of Shelburne died peacefully in the arms of the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2001. Carrie was born in Burlington on Aug. 11, 1975. She attended South Burlington High School and graduated in 1993. She was a beautiful woman with a wonderful sense of humor and a smile to light up anyone’s life. She loved to collect bears and was nicknamed ""Care Bear” when she was little. Of the many things that will remind us of Carrie, there are her two sons, Kyle Robert Medieros and Ryan Michael Griffiths, the two true lights in her life. She also leaves her parents, David and Melanie Griffiths of South Burlington; two sisters, Heather and Charity Griffiths; and a brother, Tyler Griffiths, all of South Burlington; her maternal grandmother, Colleen Johnson of Burlington; her paternal grandparents, Frederick and Marion Griffiths of Haines City, Fla., two special aunts, Mary Ann Johnson of Burlington and Kathleen Robare of Colchester; many aunts and uncles, and a very special nephew, Dylan Griffiths. Carrie will be greatly missed by those who truly knew her unconditional love. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 92, died Friday, March 23, 2001, in Verdelle Village ECF in St. Albans. He was born Aug. 19, 1908, in East Montpelier, the son of the late Charles S. and Bertha M. (Rowell) Holmes. He was a resident of Richford since 1979 and was a former resident of Chelsea, Middlesex, East Montpelier, Essex, and Fairfax, where he farmed, raised poultry and sugared in each of the towns. He was currently a member of the Richford United Methodist Church, and he was a former member and very active in the Shady Rill Baptist Church in Middlesex, Adamant UMC, Essex Center UMC and Fairfax UMC. He was very active in several farming organizations including ACP (committeeman). In 1948, he received the Green Patures Award, known now as the Dairyman of the Year. He was also active in many town affairs including Middlesex tax collector, East Montpelier school board and the rationing board during World War II. After his retirement, he enjoyed gardening, summers at his camp in Richford and spending winters at his daughter’s home in Florida. He is survived by five sons and their wives, Clifton and Sonia Holmes, and Clinton and Joyce Holmes, all of Richford; Clayton Holmes and his friend, Gail Arnold, and Lawrence and Donna Homes, all of Essex; and Raymond and Linda Holmes of West Brattleboro; three daughters and their husbands, Marjorie and Stanley St. John of East Montpelier, Lorraine and Arthur St. Onge of Montgomery, and Gertrude and John Austin of St. Albans; 35 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Luella Dunham of Berlin; three sisters-in-law, Bertha Tucker and Mildred Slayton and her husband, Maurice, all of Barre; and Gladys Lawson and her husband, Winston, of Coventry; several nieces and nephews; and his loyal dog, Puppy. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene (Thompson) Holmes whom he married May 2, 1932; an infant brother, Edwin Eugene Holmes; and a sister, Lucille Luiso. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Richford United Methodist Church with Pastor Kate Tobey officiating. Interment will be later this spring in Plain-Mont Cemetery in East Montpelier. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 140 Main St., Richford. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Richford United Methodist Church, c/o Carolyn Smith, 49 Magoon Road,Richford, VT 05476; or to the charity of one’s choice.

died Friday, March 23, 2001, in Wake Robin in Shelburne. She was born in Seattle, Wash., on May 5, 1921, the daughter of Stephen Fowler and Margaret (Tyler) Chadwick. She attended Scripps College and graduated from the college of William and Mary. Mrs. McCracken was a great-granddaughter of John Tyler, 10th president of the United States. She married W. Chave McCracken, an Episcopal clergyman, in 1949 in Webster Groves, Mo. They lived in Oberlin, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Mrs. McCracken was a devoted and supportive wife and mother. She volunteered for many causes. She was recognized by the state of Ohio for the work she did for gun control. Among her interests were golf, politics and genealogy. The McCrackens retired to Ivy, Va., in 1982 and moved to Wake Robin in Shelburne in 1994 to be closer to their daughters and their families. She is survived by her husband, W. Chave McCracken of Shelburne; her daughters, Adelaide McCracken of Barnard, Margaret McCracken of Woodstock, and Sara Norcross of Reading; five grandchildren; and a brother, Stephen F. Chadwick Jr. of Bainbridge Island, Wash. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 29, at 11:00 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 5167 Shelburne Road, Shelburne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601; or Planned Parenthood of Vermont, 23 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. Shelburne Funeral Chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Homes, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, is in charge of arrangements.

, 83, of Westbury Trailer Park in Colchester died Friday, March 23, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Williamstown on Sept. 20, 1917, the daughter of the late James and Ethel (Cooney) Armstrong. she was a graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre. She was married in Barre on Sept. 26, 1936, to Isidoro T. ""Boots” Pinan. Pearl was employed for many years at S.S. Kresge in Burlington. She enjoyed bowling and bingo. Pearl is survived by her husband of 64 years, Isidoro ""Boots” Pinan; four children, Elizabeth ""Betty” Corey of Shelburne, Peter Pinan of Colchester, Paul Pinan and his wife, Helen, of Essex, and Roque Pinan of Turner Falls, Mass.; eight grandchildren, Rhonda Poulin and her husband, Chris, Randall Corey and his wife, Marcia, Ronald Corey Jr. and Stacey, Rodrego Corey, Michael Pinan and his wife, Kimberley, Patrick Pinan, Michelle Varney and her husband, Ronald, and Roger Pinan and Marci; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Queenie Young of Georgia, Vt., and a sister-in-law, Celina Cormier of Montpelier. She was predeceased by a son, Michael Pinan; and a brother, James Armstrong. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 26, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 91, husband of Frances (Benoit) Vaillancourt, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at his home. He was born Oct. 31, 1909, in Cape de Madeleine, Quebec, the son of the late Alfred and Anna (Lottinville) Vaillancourt. Charlie owned and operated the family farm for 62 years. The farm was also the site of Kidder’s swimming hole, which he enjoyed sharing with many visitors through the years. Charlie was always known for his sense of humor and good nature. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and a former member of the St. Albans Moose Lodge No. 1090. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 59 years, Frances Vaillancourt of West Enosburg. He was a devoted father and grandfather to six children and their spouses, Alan and Susan Vaillancourt, Rachel and Charles Pattee, Mark and Lynette Vaillancourt, all of West Enosburg; Norman and Ellen Vaillancourt of Alburg, Patrick and Donna Vaillancourt of West Enosburg, and Joanne and David Swan of Milton; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Beatrice Bourbeau of Champlain, Quebec, Alice Charron of Lehigh, Fla., and Rose Tromblay of Avon, Conn.; a brother and his wife, Rosaire and Claire Vaillancourt of Sheldon; a brother-in-law, Donald Heep of Harlingen, Texas; a sister-in-law, Pearl Vaillancourt of Leominster, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Jules, Gerard, and Eugene Vaillancourt; and a sister, Bernadette Heep. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerard Leclerc celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Spears Funeral Home on Dickinson Avenue in Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kim Charbonneau, Jeanette Bosley, all of the Home Health caregivers, and Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Eppley.

, 74, of South Burlington died Friday, March 23, 2001, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington after a long illness. She was born in Winooski on Oct. 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Jerry and Roseanna (Moquin) Kline. She attended Winooski schools. Helene was married to Wilson K. Wheatley Jr. on Sept. 2, 1944. She worked for many years in the Porters Screen Shop and in the American Woolen Mill as a spinner. She was an avid shopper, loved to cook and was a homemaker. Helene is survived by her husband of 56 years, Wilson K. Wheatley Jr. of South Burlington; two daughters, Mary Wheatley and her husband, Frank Merola, of Colchester, and Laura Wheatley of Essex; two sons, Wilson Wheatley III and his wife, Helen, of Milton, and Ronald Wheatley and his wife, Penny, of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Scott, Christopher, Jay, Rachael, Nathan, and Louis; one great-grandchild, Kayla; two sisters, Katherine Gauthier of Winooski, and Vivian Brisson of North Port, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Basil, Bernard, and Ernest Kline; and by her son-in-law, Robert E. Bouffard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at noon in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Williston with interment to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Birchwood Nursing Home Special Care Unit Residents Fund, 43 Starr Farm Road, Burlington VT 05401. Arrangements are by LaVigne Funeral Home Inc., 132 Main St., Winooski

, 94, formerly of North Fort Myers Beach, Fla., and Eagles Mere, Pa., died Friday, March 23, 2001, in the Kramm Nursing Home in Watsontown, where she had been a patient for six months. She was previously a guest at Rhodesmere in Lewisburg, Pa., and Nottingham Village in Northumberland, Pa., for a total of seven years. She was born Nov. 17, 1906, in Glendive, Mont., the only child of the late Bertram T. and Dora (Elmer) Butler. She was a graduate of Leonia High School in Leonia, N.J., and Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. She received her Ph.D. degree from Columbia University in New York City. She majored in botany, zoology, geology and physiology. She taught biology and earth sciences at South Burlington, Vt., from 1961 to 1969.She last sold real estate in North Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where she spent her winters from 1980 to 1993. She resided in Eagles Mere, Pa., during the summer in the same years. She was of the United Methodist faith. She was a life member of the Jack Randa Garden Club in North Fort Myers Beach and the South Burlington Natural Resources Committe in South Burlington, Vt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Phillip Wodehouse, in 1978; and by a daughter, Dora Wodehouse, in 1977. Surviving are four children, Armine P. Wodehouse of Watsontown, Mrs. Eddie (Anne) Oram of England, Edmund B. Wodehouse, Ph.D., of Palo Alto, Calif., and R. Alfred Wodehouse of North Collins, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren. At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral services or viewing. Arrangements are being handled by the Dean W. Kriner Inc. Funeral Home, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815.

passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Jericho on March 24, 2001, after a long illness. Born Sept. 30, 1916, she was the daughter of Thomas J. Moran and Grace (Fitzsimonds) Aldinger. Dorothy grew up on the family farm in Jericho. After receiving her teaching degree from the University of Vermont on July 1, 1938, Dorothy began a rewarding 25 years of teaching children in the Jericho elementary school system. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph, in 1974, whom she met while working as a waitress at the Lake Placid Club, where Rudolph was attending a speed-skating competition for the Chase Manhattan Bank. Though silent now, Dorothy lives on in the voices and memories of the children she taught and will forever be remembered for her generosity and love of life. After retiring from teaching, she continued to surround herself with children and friends by baby-sitting and through Meals on Wheels for those people in need. Frequent travels across the country and to Europe fulfilled her and Rudolph’s plans to see the world after retirement. Dorothy will be remembered for her gentle life and the people she so tenderly touched for so long. Survivors include six children, Diane and her husband, Bernard Lavalee, of Jericho, Barry and his wife, Frances, of Vergennes, Janet Aldinger of San Francisco, Richard and his wife, Janet, of Orlando, Fla., Paul and his wife, Marylou, of Providence, R.I., and Patricia and her husband, Peter Halvordson, of Mystic, Conn. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Sister Virginia Moran of Mount St. Mary’s in Burlington; three brothers, Franklin Moran of Essex Junction, Thomas Moran of Rumford, R.I., and Donald Moran of Kettering, Ohio. Besides her husband, Rudolph, she was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Moran. Funeral services will be held in St. Thomas Church in Underhill on Wednesday, March 28, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the family plot in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to St. Thomas Church or the Visiting Nurse Association. Arrangements are by Gifford Funral Services, Richmond.

, 56, died Saturday, March 24, 2001 surrounded and supported by family and friends. Having survived two types of cancer, a recurrence of a third proved insuperable. To the last, she was buoyed by the unfailing support of her five brothers and her mother, and still strove as a Bryn Mawr College English major – to leaven life among her overwhelmingly engineering-oriented family. Having wished for a medical career, studying pre-medical subjects in college, Mary concluded that perhaps her wish was too unspecific, for the medical career she got, cast her as a patient rather than physician. Born in Denver, Colo., Mary grew up in Stratford Conn. and spent much of her adult life in the Philadelphia Pa. area before building her dream house in Lyme Center, N.H. in 1991 Her greatest joys in life were her brothers, who added eleven delightful and talented nieces and nephews to her childless life. She counted among her treasures, her strong faith and her many friends, not to mention her lifetime collection of boats and antique wheeled vehicles. A staunch protector of her 1982 acquisition, the 1875 Keepers House at Nauset Light Beach, Eastham, Cape Cod, she saw it through a protracted and contentious relocation by the National Park Service, safely now 300 feet from the ever-eroding cliff and the relentless ocean. She shared this historic structure and its dauntless spirit with friends and relatives, and its history with everyone, through her 1995 book, "Nauset Light: A Personal History". She also edited the recently published "We Had Each Other: A Spoken History of Lyme, N.H.". An enthusiastic and inquisitive free-lance writer and editor, she wrote frequently for Dartmouth’s graduate school publications, deriving great pleasure from making complex subjects entertaining to ordinary folk like herself. For 30 years, Mary was her college class notes editor, linking 315 people she counted as friends. She also donated her writing and editing skills to many civic and non-profit organizations, including the Upper Valley Humane Society and the Lyme Historians. She served as a director of several organizations, including UVHS and the Lyme Foundation. She served as past president of a thriving theatre just outside Philadelphia, where she lived and worked before relocating to N.H.. She was also a graduate of the first all-women’s 26-day Outward Bound course at Hurricane Island, Maine. Mary is survived by her mother, Eleanor M. Daubenspeck, of Harvest Hill, Lebanon, N.H.; and by five brothers, Josef B. Daubenspeck of Marysville, Pa.; J. Andrew Daubenspeck of Lebanon, N.H.; Timothy H. Daubenspeck of Colchester; Peter B. Daubenspeck of Harrisburg Pa.; and Stephen M. Daubenspeck of Harleysville, Pa.. She is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews; four grand-nieces and -nephews; and by her loyal, faithful and attentive mother-daughter Labrador Retrievers, Clipper and Polly; and her adopted stray cat, Toby White. Together they grounded her independent life in simplicity and love, and taught Mary in the last months the rare and precious art of living in the present. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Hanover, N.H., on Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. with a gathering of family and friends at the Lyme Academy Building in Lyme Center, N.H., to follow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Lyme, at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to any of the following: Upper Valley Humane Society, Enfield, N.H.; the Lyme Foundation, Lyme N.H.; or the Class of 1966 Mary E. Daubenspeck Memorial Fund, c/o Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home of Hanover, N.H..

, 86, of St. Albans died Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Holiday House in St. Albans. She was born in Montpelier on February 15, 1915, the daughter of William L. and Agnes (Marr) Perkins. She was a 1933 graduate of Montpelier High School and a 1937 graduate of Middlebury College. After graduation, she taught school in South Royalton High School from 1938 to 1939 and Montpelier High School beginning in 1940. Marion was married in 1939 to Edson B. Hackett, who predeceased her in 1980, as did a son William Bradford Hackett who passed away in 1960. She resumed teaching at Woodstock High School for five years, then at Burlington High School for 17 years. She was a member of the Autonae Club, Duplicate Bridge Club and Bethany Congregational Church in Montpelier. Survivors include her son, Edson Bixby Hackett and his wife Lois of Stowe; three grandchildren, William Bradford Hackett, Jeffersonville; Parker Marr Hackett, Stowe; and Anna Dunley Hackett also of Stowe; one great-grandchild, Wiliam James Hackett; and a brother, Bradford Marr Perkins of Calais. She is also survived by two nieces, two nephews and five grandnieces and grandnephews. There will be no calling hours and the family requests no cards or donations. Burial will be at the convenience of the family

, most recently of Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, John was born in Toronto, Canada, on May 6, 1907, the son of Isaac and Ida (Pollack) Rachlin, the fourth of seven children, all of whom predeceased him. Nov. 23, 1930, he married Pauline Dorenbaum of Springfield, Mass.; they made their home in West Hartford, Conn., for the next 65 years, until Pauline died in 1995. John owned and operated the Forest Garage in Hartford. His was the first garage in the Hartford area to service foreign cars. John was an enthusiastic golfer and one of the leading blood donors in greater Hartford. Following his retirement from the garage, he served as a volunteer at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Bloomfield, Conn. John is survived by his son, Robert D. Rachlin and his wife, Cathy, of Burlington; his daughter, Eleanor Kooby and her husband, Jack, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Deborah T. and Steven McDonnell of London, England; Paul I. and Patricia Rachlin of Tarrytown, N.Y.; Rebecca S. Rachlin of Georgtown, Colo.; John N. Rachlin of Santa Clara, Calif.; and Julia B. Rachlin of Burlington. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered as well by a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and Canada. The family wishes to express its gratitude for the affectionate care extended to John by Birchwood Terrace Healthcare and for the skilled and caring treatment he received at Fletcher Allen Health Care. A graveside service will be held in Fairview Cemetery in West Hartford, Conn., on Tuesday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m. under the supervision of the Hebrew Funeral Association of Connecticut. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross, 32 North Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401

, 77, of North Main Street passed away in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington on Saturday, March 24, 2001. Born in Berlin on Aug. 11, 1923, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Bernice (Lacillade) Vest. June 8, 1946, he married the former Madalene Izor in Waterbury. James was educated at schools in Bolton and Waterbury and was a 1941 graduate of Waterbury High School. A verteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Air Force in the European theater of operations. As a young man, James owned and operated a lumber business in Jonesville and upon its sale went to work for Plant and Griffith Lumber Co., also in Jonesville. Most of his career, however, was spent in the construction business, first working as a supervisor for Kelly Construction and E.F. Wall Construction Co. and later for his son, Gary, in Vest Construction Co. until his retirement. Proud of his military service, his memberships included the Waterbury V.F.W. Post 10034, the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post No. 59, the Village Fire Dept., and St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, all in Waterbury. His leisure time was filled with buying and selling a variety of antiques, spending time with his family and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Madalene Vest of Waterbury; a daughter, Terri Ann Christie and her companion, Clark Ferris, of Waterbury a son, Paul Vest and his wife, Julie, of Bristol; a special niece, Linda Jacobs of Waterbury; daughters-in-law Carol Vest of Waterbury Center, and Liana ""Dee” Vest and her companion, Frank Walters, of Waterbury Center; four grandchildren, Michele Vest of Waterbury, Danielle Vest of Colchester, Allicon Morse and her husband, Matt, of Colchester, and Brandon Vest of Bristol; five sisters, Marge Cobb of Georgia, Peg Begins of Jonesville, Natalie Ashton of Merritt Island, Fla., Joan Zimmerman of Everett, Pa., and Carol Gurule of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. A son, Garland ""Gary” B. Vest, predeceased him June 5, 1996. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Waterbury on Friday, March 30, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place in the family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Waterbury Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 95, Waterbury Center, VT 05677; or to the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post No. 59, Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 417, Waterbury, VT 05676.

, 92 of Burlington, died peacefully Saturday, March 24, 2001 in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Eunice was born June 22, 1909, in Hazardville, Conn.. She will be remembered for her quirky sense of humor and her love of music. Before her marriage, she trained and worked as a nurse at Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Mass.. She was married to Raymond B. White on October 30, 1930 and they lived in the Springfield and Westfield, Mass. Area until his death in 1986. In 1988, Eunice moved to Vermont to be near her daughter, Lee W. Butler. In addition to her daughter, she leaves her granddaughter Lindsay L. Butler, and her husband Richard W. Cooley, of Seattle Wash. She was predeceased by her grandson Steven W. Butler, in 1987, and two brothers and five sisters. At her request, there will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield Mass., at the convenience. The family also wishes to thank Burlington Health and Rehab for their care and kindness. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 51, Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Arrangements are by Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 So. Union St., Burlington.

, 89, died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury. She was born March 231, 1911 in Richmond, the daughter of Philia and Permelia (Samtaw) Tatro. She was a memeber of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol, and Champlain Valley Fiddlers Association. She had been playing the fiddle for 85 years, and had been a volunteer fiddler at Helen Porter Nursing Home, Project Independence, Clark Nursing Home and any place they have a dance. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Brown in 1988. She is survived by four daughters, Theresa and her husband, Joseph Robidoux of Bristol; Rosalie and her husband Kenneth Lizotte of Bristol; Barbara and her husband, John Saskiewicz of Pawling, N.Y.; and Linda and her husband, Henry Ramsey, of Bristol; six sons, Francis and his wife, Rita Brown of Bristol; Bernard Brown of Rutland; Robert and his wife, Barbara of Bristol; John and his wife, Joyce Brown of Bristol; James and his wife, Belinda Brown of East Middlebury; Danny and his wife, Sue Brown of Bristol; 34 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2001, at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be in the spring. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Project Independence, 27, N. Pleasant St., Rte 7, Middlebury, VT or Helen Porter Nursing Home, South Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

, 62, of Kinsey Road, Barton, passed away in her home, on Sunday, March 25, 2001. She was the beloved wife of Charlie Roberts Sr.. At Donna’s request, no services will be held. Should friends desire, contributions in Donna’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc. 13 Loomis St. Montpelier, VT 05602, or the American Diabetes Association of Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman, Ave. Colchester, VT 05446. Arrangements are by Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.

, 91, widow of George A. Rondeau, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born Sept. 30, 1909, in Farnham, Quebec, the daughter of the late Prosper and Virginia (Martell) Smith. She was a resident of Sheldon since 1942 and a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and the Ladies of St. Ann. She was also a member of the Enosburg Senior Citizens Club. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Andre and Carolyn Rondeau of Sheldon and George and Jeannine Rondeau of Richford; three daughters and their husbands, Marie Anne and Leo West of Sheldon, Madeleine and Walter Medor of Highgate, and Jacqueline and John Simard of Swanton; a stepdaughter and her husband, Helen and John Allegrezza of Georgetown, Conn.; a sister, Blanche Larose of Montpelier; 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ida Plante, Rose Chauvin, and Annette Chauvin, all of Quebec; and several nieces and nephews, Besides her husband, she was predeceased by four brothers, Ferdinand, Hubert, Lionel, and Armand Smith; four sisters, Olida (Martel) St. Onge, Aldea Larose, Evelina Larose and her twin sister, Sylvia St. Cyr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Sheldon with the Rev. Bernard Bechard celebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be later this spring in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Sheldon. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495; or American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 78, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. He was born July 13, 1922 in Panton, the son of Arthur and Flora (Miller) Tatro. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. He had been a farmer in Panton, then worked for the U.S. Post Office in Vergennes. He was also a member of the American Legion Post # 14 in Vergennes, and Addison County Eagles Club Aeries #3801, in Vergennes. Lester was predeceased by his wife Joanne L. Tatro in 1989. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Tatro and his wife Kathy of Shelburne; James Tatro of Winooski; four daughters, Barbara Feltt of Bristol Conn.; Anita Pavlidis and her husband Art of Nashua, N.H.; Yvette Tatro of Colchester; and Denise Richard and her husband Tom of Colchester; and seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in the spring. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Addison County Humane Society, 236 Boardman St. Middlebury, VT 05753 or Porter Medical Center, 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753

, 78, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at the Veterans Hospice Center in Prescott Ariz.. He was born in Waterville, December 4, 1922, the son of Edson and Marie (Bailey) Bassett. He graduated from Cambridge High School and went directly into the U.S. Navy. After the service, he worked for the SJ & LC Railway. In 1953, he and his family moved to Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; six children; a brother, Henry Bassett of Springfield; three nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his parents and two children, David and Phyllis. Services will be held in the Veterans Administration Cemetery in Cave Creek, Ariz..