, 49, died peacefully at her home Monday, April 2, 2001. Sue was born May 20, 1951, in Syracuse N.Y. , the daughter of Clifford and Gerri Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and Marco Island Fla. She resided with her parents and 13 brothers and sisters in the South Burlington area since 1964. Sue graduated from Rice Memorial High School in 1969, and Champlain College in 1971, and remained in the area until the mid-seventies when she became part owner of the C.A. Lockrow Company in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Upon the sale of that business in 1979, Sue moved to Incline Village, Nev. where she resided for the last 22 years. Sue was loved by many and known not only for her ""sparkling blue eyes and winning smile"", but for her involvement in the community of Incline Village. She was a real estate broker at Incline Properties for the past nine years. She had served as treasurer for the Incline Board of Realtors, and was a member of the Incline schools PTA. She was an avid hiker, skier, and golfer. She loved the outdoors and loved being with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Sue leaves her husband, Burke of Incline Village, Nev, daughter Tracy Heinrich of Truckee CA, son Jamie Heinrich of Reno, Nev., stepson Burke Stancill Jr. and his wife, Kacey of Colorado, stepdaughter Ginny Bogan and her husband Dave of Reno Nev., thirteen brothers and sisters and their spouses, Dave and Mary Kay Wyand of Lake Sunapee N.H., Doug and Gail Wyand of South Burlington, Dan and Mary Kaye Wyand of St. Johnsbury, Tom and Diane Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Chuck and Mary Ann Wyand of New Fairfield, Conn., Chip Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Jim and Melanie Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Mary Waynd and Paul Vellutini of San Francisco, CA, Bob and Leslie Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Kathy and Derek Pratt of Grand Isle, Terri and Hans LeFebvre of Tampa Fla, Mark and Kelly Wyand of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and Frank and Lisa Fellicelli of Plattsburgh, N.Y. She also leaves 29 nieces and nephews. A memorial service in Sue’s honor was held on Saturday, April 7 at St. Patricks Church in Incline Village, Nev. Memorial contributions may be made in Sue’s memory to VISTA CARE (Hospice), 6225 Neil Road, Suite 201, Reno, NV 89511

, 57, died unexpectedly April 9, 2001, in Whiting. Leonard was born in Newport on Dec. 10, 1943, the son of Gerard and Rose (Lanoue) Fontaine. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1963. Leonard served in the U.S. Navy. Following his discharge, he returned to Newport and lived there until moving his family to Whiting in 1994. Leonard worked for C.S. Emery in Derby Line, then for Cooperative Fire Insurance. Later, he was self-employed, selling fence posts and apples. He spent much time tending his apple orchard in Whiting. He also enjoyed attending farmers’ markets in many areas of Vermont. He was known throughout the state for selling his produce. Survivors include his children, Nicole Hertz, Frank and his wife, Julia, Carmen and her husband, Ben, and Steve and his companion, Rebecca Schoolcraft; his mother, Rose Fontaine of Derby Line; his sisters, Annette Pion and her husband, Roger, of Holland, Vt., Yvette Neal and her husband, Wallace, of Florida, and Gerry Ault and her husband, Carl, of Texas; grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Gerard Fontaine. A memorial service will be held in Derby Line on May 14 in St. Edward Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be private in the Veterans’ Cemetery in Randolph Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

, 73, beloved husband of the late Ann (Scanlon) Aldrich and the late Lorraine (Wagner) Aldrich died Friday April 13, 2001, in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Born in Hartford, Conn., the son of the late Rupert and Catherine(Carney) Aldrich, he lived in Enfield before moving to Windsor 11 years ago. Robert served with the U.S. Army and was employed for over 30 years with the Army National Guard before retiring in 1983. He was a member of the V.F.W. of Windsor Locks Post 6123, AMVETS Post 18 of Windsor Locks, the American Legion Post 14 of Vergennes, the Enfield Elks Club, and the Italian American Club of Windsor Locks. Robert is survived by two daughters, Judy Aldrich of Enfield, Ct., Cathy Hall of Mass, two step-daughters and their husbands, Sally and Dennis Bristol of Windsor, Susanne and Robert Akerlind of Windsor Locks; four step-sons and their wives, Dale and Sharon Wagner of Az., Paul Wagner of Rocky Hill, Ct., Richard and Joy Wagner of Windsor, Robert and Christine Wagner III of Vt.; a sister Patricia Bennett of New Britian, Ct., a sister-in-law, Nancy Aldrich of Wethersfield; two grandchildren, Ann and Leonard Hall. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles Aldrich; three sisters, Helen Aldrich, Frances Sutton and Genevieve White. Family and friends may gather Friday April 20 at 8:15 a.m. at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Aveunue, in the Poquonock section of Windsor, Ct, followed by a memorial mass at 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, Poquonock. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Enfield. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St. Hartford, Ct. 06105 or to Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Ct. Chapter, 443 Franklin Ave, Hartford, Ct. 06114

, 94, died April 13, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in North Wolcott on May 3, 1906, the daughter of Alvin and Ines (Clifford) Russ. She lived most of her adult life with her sister, Mary and her husband, Bert Stancliffe, on the Randolph Road farm and then on Laporte Road. Doris devoted much of her life to her profession as a schoolteacher in Morristown, a career that spanned 45 years. Her teaching began in one-room schools, on Cole Hill and Morristown Corners. She was one of the last educators to occupy the ""one-room schools” and upon their closing moved to a third grade position at the elementary school until retirement. She always kept herself active in community events and could always be counted on to provide transportation or lend a helping hand to others. In her later years, Doris became active in the Senior Citizens Center, singing with the ""Forget-Me-Nots,” and working on quilts and other projects at the Center. Doris is survived by two nieces, Betty Rainey of Lecanto, Fla., and Eleanor Argandona of Framingham, Mass.; grandnieces Barbara Ferrara, Karen and Nancy Loester, Pam Argandona, and Debbie Puumala; great-grandnieces Erika and Katie; and great-grandnephews Aleks and Miguel. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Puffer United Methodist Church in Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Doris’ memory would be appreciated to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

, 86, of Spottswood Dr., Riverview Fla., died on Friday, April 13, 2001, in the Palm Gardens Nursing Home in Largo, Fla., after a short illness. She was born in Winooski on December 14, 1914, the daughter of the late George Parsons and Esther (Gadue) Parsons Cota. She was married in Oakland County, Mich., on May 29, 1946 to Kenneth H. Sadlier, who predeceased her. Doris was formerly employed as a winder at the American Woolen Mills in Winooski. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Riverview. Doris is survived by one son, Charles Sadlier of La.; two grandsons, Charles Sadlier, II of Riverview, and Christopher Sadlier of La.; one granddaughter, Kendi Sadlier of Riverview; two great-granddaughters of Riverview; one daughter-in-law, Catherine Sadlier of La.; one nephew, Robert Letourneau of Parkin, Ark.; two nieces, Rita Craine of Largo Fla., and Frances Bradley of Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 20, 2001 at 10 a.m. in St. Stephens Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be at a later date. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. Winooski.

, 100, died in Starr Farm Nursing Home on Friday, April 13, 2001. She was a former resident of 3 Cathedral Square. She was born Jan. 22, 1901, in Windsor, Ontario, the daughter of Frederick and Roseanna Housen. Mrs. Vaughan had been a receptionist and secretary for Dr. Irwin for many years prior to her retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Lavigne and her husband, Ray, of Burlington; three grandchildren, Rayburn V. Lavigne and his wife, Violet, of Williston, Gary La- vigne of Underhill, and Vicki Lavigne and her husband, Brian Cunningham, of Burlington; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George Vaughan, in 1962; two brothers; and two sisters. A private graveside service will be held in the memorial garden of St. Paul Cathedral at the convenience of the family. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, is in charge of arrangements

, 75, died at his home Saturday, April 14, 2001, following several years of failing health. He was born Sept. 15, 1925, in Montgomery, the son of the late Karl and Doris H. (Potter) Brown. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1943. June 19, 1949, he married Ruth Gonyeau in Essex Junction. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1999. Karl served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. Karl retired from IBM in 1988, where he was a senior analyst. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Burlington and a member of Burlington B.P.O.E. 916. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He is survived by his loving and devoted family: his wife, Ruth of Burlington; their daughter, Karen Brown of Colchester; his two sisters, Barbara Meunier and her husband, Clarence, of Burlington and Martha Boynton of Florida; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and his brother-in-law, Donald Gonyeau and his wife, Beverly. He was predeceased by two sisters, Genevieve and Judith; and a brother, Gordon. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the very caring people at the VNA Adult Day Care Program, staff of VNA Home Care and Dr. Thomas Roland. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, on Wednesday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to VNA Home Care, 1110 Prim Road, Suite 1, Colchester, Vt. 05446; or Alzheimer’s Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601.

, 59, head chef and then manager of the local Shelburne Inn for approximately 20 years died at his home in Colchester on April 14, 2001. He had suffered from complications of diabetes and had been hospitalized for many months at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Bob was born in Hershey, Pa. on November 20, 1941. He graduated from Milton-Hershey School for Boys and from the University of Pennsylvania. Bob taught English for a period of time in that area. He moved to Vermont in the early 1970s to begin another career as a master chef in several Vermont restaurants, Town and Country in Stowe, The Tavern in Montpelier, and Prime Factor in Winooski. He was awarded a Certificate of Merit from LaConfreria des Amis des Franapes des France. In the late 1970s Bob was manager of the Harbor Hideaway on Route 7 in Shelburne. He graduated from the American Culinary Federation in May, 1983. In July, 1985 he was named Certified Hotel Administrator by the American Hotel and Motel Association. Bob was a man of many talents, his wit, keen insights, and devotion to friends will be missed by many in the community, indeed, throughout the world. Though he leaves no known family, his friends are numerous. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at Hebrew Holy Society Cemetery, Patchen Rd., So. Burlington with Rabbi Joshua Chasan officiating, assisted by Cantor Jerrold Held. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors

, 77, of Colchester went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, April 14, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following a short illness. She was born in Burlington on Oct. 16, 1923, the daughter of the late Eleazer and Mary Louise (Massey) Bergeron. Lilla was a loving mother who devoted her life to her family. During the war, Lilla went to Albuquerque, N.M., to marry Frank Hammond before he departed for overseas. Upon returning home, they spent their life raising their family in Burlington and later Colchester. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester, a member of the Women’s Aglow, the Catholic Family Fellowship and the Lakeside Steppers. She is survived by her four daughters, Mary Roche and her husband, Jim, of Essex, Lori Danaher and her husband, Matthew, of Shrewsbury, Kathy Hammond of Colchester, and JoAnn Hammond of South Burlington; six sons, James Hammond and his wife, Gabrielle of Colchester, Stephen Hammond and his wife, Andrea, of Colchester, William Hammond and his wife, Donna, of Colchester, Gerald Hammond and his wife, Christine, of Colchester, Dennis Hammond and his wife, Claire, of Burlington, and Larry Hammond and his wife, Lise, of Burlington; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Urban L. Bergeron and his wife, Pauline, of South Burlington and Armand Bergeron of Burlington; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Hammond; and two brothers, Dolor Bergeron and Louis Bergeron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. Interment will be in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colchester Rescue, P.O. Box 209, Colchester, Vt. 05446; or Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, April 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski

, 47, of Colchester died Saturday, April 14, 2001. He was born in Burlington on June 9, 1953, the son of Robert E. and Isabel (Rock) Lavery. John graduated from Milton High School and served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a valued employee with JFS Electric as an electrician. John was a member of Christ the King Church, the NRA and a former member of the VFW. The love and pride of his life were his two wonderful children, John C. and Brittany Lavery, both of Milton. His devotion to his children and family was his most defining characteristic. His many gifts included his artistic work, one of which was producing claymation movies, making everyone smile and happy wherever he went, but most of all his homemade pie baking. He was most happy being with his children and teaching them his artistic work. John was also an avid trekkie. Besides his children, he is survived by their mother, Tanya Lavery of Milton. He is also survived by his father, Robert E. Lavery; two brothers, Tim and Jay Lavery, of Burlington; four sisters, Maureen Lavery and Donna Lambert, both of Burlington, Joan Poutre of Newport, and Suzanne Lavery and her husband, John Belcher, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He leaves his special nieces and nephews, Kim, Robin, Jeff, Laura, Steven, Michael, and Erin; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. His stepson, Ryan Carpentier; and stepgrandchildren Taylor and Bailey also survive him. He leaves his special friends, Joel Snyder Jr., Dave Maynard and Dave Abair. He was predeceased by a brother, Tom, in 1968; his mother in 1983; brothers-in-law Mike Poutre, in 1997, and Larry ""Sparky” Lambert, in 1999. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, April 17, in Christ the King Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the educational fund for the Lavery Children, c/o Jay Lavery, 61 Monroe St., Burlington. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 68, died at his home in Bristol on Saturday, April 14, 2001. He was born Jan. 31, 1933, in Bristol, the son of Arthur C. and Alice E. (Shepard) Prime. He was a member of the Bristol Federated Church. T. served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He served as an area policeman for many years. He taught hunter safety for many years. T. married Barbara Estus on Jan. 31, 1964. He was a member of Bristol Masonic Libanus Lodge 47, F&AM, and Order of the Eastern Star Libanus Chapter 47. He was also a member of the Bristol American Legion Post 19. T. is survived by his wife, Barbara Prime, and two sons, Matthew and Daniel Prime, all of Bristol; two brothers, Dean Prime of New Haven and Weldon Prime of Vergennes; three sisters, Jeanie Prime of Connecticut, Anna Palmer of Hinesburg, and Charlene Peryea of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, April 19, at 10 a.m. in the Bristol Masonic Lodge, North Street, Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Box 754, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

, 83, of Poplar St., Berlin, died April 14, 2001, in Central Vermont Hospital She was born June 19, 1917, in Burlington, the daughter of Arthur D. Bishop and Martha L. Gently Bishop. Frances graduated in 1935 from Montpelier High School and attended Burlington Business College. She married Eraldo Spinelli on December 14, 1938, in Montpelier. She was employed at the Vermont State Library in Montpelier and retired with 25 years of service. Frances enjoyed reading, knitting, traveling and was devoted to her grandchildren and family. She was proud of her Pontiac convertible, Mustang and Hilman that she owned. Survivors include a daughter, Martha D. Bruce and her husband, James, of East Greenbush, N.Y.; two sons, Michael A. Spinelli and his wife, Nancy, of Waterbury Center, and Norman L. Spinelli and his wife, Mary, of Springfield; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman A. Bishop and his wife, Phyllis, of St. Albans; a sister, Carolyn L. Emerson and her husband, Robert, of Richmond; a special niece and nephew, Louisa A. Rushford and John Emerson; and five other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Spineilli was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Constance B. Wheeless and Nancy Rushford; and a niece, Mary Daizy Bishop. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier. The Rev. Robert Walton will officiate. Calling hours will be form noon until the hour of the service. Burial will be May 19 in Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made ot Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641.

, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday April 15, 2001. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton. Pastor David Parady from the Colonial Bible Baptist church will officiate. Interment will follow in the family lot in Bradley Cemetery in Fairfield. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home on Friday evening, April 20, from 7 to 9 p.m.

, 80, of McMullen Road died Sunday evening April 15, 2001, at his home in Milton, following a long illness. Robert was born March 26, 1921 in Shelburne, the son of George and Grace Shaw North. A carpenter by trade, Robert worked for many years as a union carpenter on various area projects. On August 1, 1941, he married Doris Sanderson in South Burlington. He served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He spent 28 months of duty in the Mediterranean theatre of operation. Robert was a member of the United Church of Milton, a lifetime member of the DAV Donald Cooke Chapter 5 in Burlington, VFW Post 7848, Milton, and a former member of the American Legion Post 57 in Milton. An avid outdoorsman, he loved ice fishing and deep sea fishing with his wife. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, carpentry, gardening and operating his mini farm in Milton. He is survived by his wife to whom he has been married for over 59 years, Doris North of Milton, and their children, Grace Williams of St. Albans, Jeannine Francis, and her husband Richard, of Hinesburg, Emil North and his close friend Karen Root of Milton, and Annette North and her spouse Judith North of Huntington; his ten grandchildren, Kansas, Leslie, Peggy, Robin, Doris, Brent, Brock, Dominique, Emil Jean Jr., and Robert J.; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Myrtle Garcia of South Burlington; two brothers-in-law, Clifford Sanderson of South Burlington and Conrad Sanderson, and his wife, Yvonne, of Fla; five sisters-in-law, Arlene Burt of Burlington, Juanita DeMar of Essex, Lucy Laughlin of Ohio, Norma Mayer and her husband, Norman, of Fla., and Hilda Howard and her husband, Richard, of Westford as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Robert C. North on February 5, 1958, and by four brothers, seven sisters, and one sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 19, at 2 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Milton Village Cemetery. Memorials in Mr. North’s memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vt. 05602-3021, or the Visiting Nurse Association, Home Care Program, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, April 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, located at 237 Rte 7 South in Milton.

, 90, passed away Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 at Verdelle Village ECF in St. Albans. She was born in Bakersfield on February 2, 1911, the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Harriet (Shanley) Gover. At an early age, she resided in Sheldon with a beloved aunt and uncle, the late Mark and Lena Stephenson. She was the widow of Thomas J. Phillips, who died April 1, 1993. Mrs. Phillips attended Sheldon Schools and what was then Sheldon High School and graduated from Vermont Academy and the University of Vermont. After graduating from UVM, she went to North Bennington where she taught school for eight years. A resident of Sheldon most of her life, she resumed teaching in the Sheldon School system where she served in the capacity of principal and first grade teacher until her retirement in 1974. Her love of children induced her to continue as a substitute teacher for area towns. Mrs. Phillips was a memeber of Delta Kappa Gamma International Zeta Chapter. Governor Johnson appointed her to the Vermont State Board of Education, the first teacher in service to serve on the board. She was also a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Sheldon. Survivors include her son and his wife, Gary and Marsha Phillips of Montgomery Center, a beloved grandson Mark and his wife Dawn Phillips of Milton, three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Chayce and Brooke Phillips of Milton and several cousins and dear friends. In addition to her husband Thomas, she was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Harland Gover. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m. in the Heald Funeral Chapel. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be later in the family lot in Sheldon Village Cemetery. Friends planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt., 05478. Arrangements are by Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main Street, St. Albans

, 84, a former resident of Wilmington, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, in Thompson House in Brattleboro. She had been a resident of Brattleboro since 1978. she was born in Wilmington on Dec. 19, 1916, the youngest child of Roswell P. and Meda (Gilbert) Crafts. She grew up in Wilmington, attending local schoolhouses and graduating from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1935. Mrs. Pike was married to Gordon C. Pike on Aug. 10, 1935, in Wilmington. Mr. Pike predeceased her Jan. 25, 1962. Mrs. Pike took great pride and devotion in raising her five children. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed her family and home. In the summer months, she would spend a great deal of time with her family and tending to the large flower garden in which she took great pride. While her children were growing up, she was very active in the Wilmington PTA and was president of the Mothers Club for many years. During World War II, she assisted the war effort by knitting clothing for the White Cross. She had been a member of the former Universalist Church in Wilmington; when this closed, she began attending the Wilmington Congregational Church. Upon her relocating to Brattleboro, she became involved in the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and had given 15 years of service. She was also an active participant in the activities programs at Thompson House. Mrs. Pike is survived by a son, John G. Pike of Livingston, Texas; two daughters, Melanie P. Boyd of Wilmington and Mary Pike-Sprenger of West Dover; seven grandchildren, Brie E. Pike-Sprenger, Tyne A. Pike-Sprenger, Kim Y. Pike, John G. Pike, Alan C. Pike, Scott L. Pike, and Joshua N. Pike; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons and a grandson, Gordon Averell Pike, who died Dec. 12, 1993, and Timothy S. Pike and his son, Zachary Daniel Pike, who both died July 2, 1977. A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in the Wilmington Congregational Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Marcia Dorey, pastor, and the Rev. John Cerrato, pastor of the Wilmington Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Pike family lot in Riverview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends disire, memorial gifts may be made to either Rescue Inc. or the Wilmington Fire Department (in which Mrs. Pike’s late husband had been active), c/o the Covey and Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, Vt. 05363.

, 73, died Sunday April 15, 2001 in his home. He was born June 30, 1927, the son of Lee and Blanche (Smith) Ravelin. Mr. Ravelin graduated from Jericho High School. He married Shirley Provost on May 9, 1955, in Colchester. He was manager of Essex Legion baseball for many years, an avid bowler, and an original member of Green Mountain Boys Country Western Band. Mr. Ravelin is survived by his wife, Shirley Ravelin of Essex Junction; one son, Howard Ravelin, Jr. of Essex Junction; two daughters, Sharon Husk of Vergennes and Linda Parker and her husband, Doug Parker, of Williston; grandchildren, Tracy Parker of Haverhill, Mass, and Jessica and Brigitte Husk of Ferrisburg; a sister, Barbara Spell and her husband, Bill, of Baton Rouge, La.; a brother Robert Ravelin of Whiteon, Va.; a special aunt, Ida Hall of Montpelier, and nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, in Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction. Funeral services will be private. The family has requested there be no flowers. Contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt., 05446

, 81, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, in Rutland Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford. A complete obituary will be published in Tuesday’s Free Press.

, 81, died Sunday April 15, 2001 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Floyd was born December 21, 1919 to Belle and Clayton Sumner. As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in F Company, 172nd, 43rd Division. His many stations during World War II, included the Salomon Islands, Altape, New Guinea, and as a passenger on the U.S.S. Coolidge during its sinking, for which he received numerous awards and medals including the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, which his license plate displayed showing his pride and loyalty to his country. Upon completion of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Floyds name will appear in the registry of remembrances. Floyd married C. Margeret Martin of Williamstown on June 10, 1946, after gaining employment with Vermont Transit. They resided in Danville until 1963 when a transfer brought them to the Rutland area. Floyd was known for his love of travel and his quick smile. He retired from Vermont Transit in 1982 after 37 years of service with a perfect driving record, of which he was very proud. Floyd and his wife retired to Florence where they enjoyed the beauty of their home, surrounded by nature’s beautiful trees, wild flowers, and many animals. Floyd was a member of the Washburn Lodge 92 F & AM of Danville for over 50 years and a longtime member of the American Legion. Floyds wife Margeret died in May, 1997, shortly after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They had three children, Lana Caroline Sumner, Joyce Sumner LaFayette, and Floyd Charles ”Chic” Sumner II. Lana predeceased Floyd in 1999 at the young age of 51. Floyd enjoyed the company of his family and many dear friends that visited him during the time he was restricted to home. He was most grateful of his consistent love and support from his son Chic, and daughter, Joyce, who were his caregivers during his illnesses. Floyd leaves behind his daughter Joyce Sumner Lafayette; his son, Floyd Charles ”Chic” Sumner; brothers, Wayne Sumner, Reggie Porier; sister Wynonna Aja; grandchildren, Jayson Sumner, Kristi Kasey, Jesse and Karly LaFayette, and Chip Sumner; and his great granddaughter Shelby Sumner. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April, 19 at 2 p.m.at the Barnard Funeral Home in Pittsford. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, April 19 from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions in Floyd’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 88, a longtime Duxbury resident, passed away in the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin on Monday, April 16, 2001. Funeral services will be held from the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury on Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Wednesday, April 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Later interment will take place in the South Duxbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Duxbury Congregational Church, c/o Jo Ann Berno, Box 871, Moretown, Vt. 05660

of 1540 North ‘M’ Street, Lake Worth, Fla. 33460 passed away Monday, April 16, 2001. She was a 29 year employee of General Electric Company, beginning her career in Schenectady, N.Y. and transferring to Burlington along with her husband, John. Kay is survived by her husband, John, and daughter, Marilyn Hepner, two grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, June Noyes, in 2001, and her son-in-law, Tom Hepner, in 2000. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, April 21 in St. Marks Church in Burlington.

passed away at Medical Center Hospital on April 16, 2001. Ron was born in Port Huron, Mich. on August 31, 1913, to Charles and Elna Mayer. He married Norma Downs on August 24, 1941, who predeceased him in 1997. Ron was a World War II veteran who served 22 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1957. Ron also worked for 20 years in the research and development division of Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. Prior to his naval service, Ron served in the C.C.C. in northern Michigan. While in the Navy, Ron assisted rescue of the refugees of the Spanish Civil War, served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters in World War II, and was an instructor in the Navy Submarine School in Groton, Conn. Ron’s passions in life were golf and travel. He was a scratch golfer who played on 236 courses throughout the world and was frequently chosen to play by pros in various Pro-Am tournaments. He literally traveled around the world and at the age of 86, chronicled his journeys in a book. Ron is survived by his daughter, Diane L (Dee) Scheidel and son-in-law Patrick C. Scheidel of Essex. A remembrance of Ron will be held in the Allenwood Building of Pillsbury Manor, 90 Allen Road, South Burlington on Thursday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Ron’s two favorite associations, Submarine Vets of World War II, P.O. Box 952, Groton, Conn. 06340, or Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vt. 05401 Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Junction is in charge of arrangements

, a longtime resident of Burlington and a local hairdresser, died April 16, 2001, in Odyssey Hospice in Mesa, Ariz. She had lived in the Sun City and Scottsdale areas of Arizona for 33 years and was a member of the St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church in Sun City. She was born in Colchester in March 1904. She is survived by a son, Clyde of Fountain Hills, Ariz., five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She will be interred at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

died Monday, April 16, 2001, in the presence of her family and friends. She had waged a long and courageous fight with ulcerative colitis and resulting complications. Debbie was born in St. Albans on Aug. 18, 1956, the daughter of Roy J. Jewett and Rose (Trombley) Jewett. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy, Class of 1974. Debbie was employed by the Olympiad Health Racquet Aerobics Club, which had served as an anchor in her life for the past 15 years. During the time that her children attended Flynn School, she volunteered a tremendous amount of time to benefit all the students. Among her accomplishments, she established a computer lab for kindergarten through second grade students with used and donated equipment, was instrumental in adding recreational equipment to the playground and served as an officer of the PTO. Debbie loved flowers, baskets, and vases and was especially proud of her gardens of irises, but, above all, the light in her life was her two children, Michelle and Chris. Debbie married A. Gary Reid on Oct. 15, 1977. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Michelle L. Reid; her son, Christopher N. Reid; her mother, Rose Jewett of St. Albans; her uncle, Charles Trombley and his wife, Edith, of Palm Harbor, Fla.; four sisters, Gloria and her husband, Ronald Hemond, of St. Albans; Donna Jettie of Highgate Center; Patricia O’Dell of St. Albans, and Cynthia and her husband, David Godin, of St. Albans; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Andrew J. Reid and Ethel Reid of Burlington; three sisters-in-law, Ora Jewett of St. Albans, Ann Williams of Burlington, and Susan Shepherd of Burlington; and many nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Roy J. Jewett; and her brother, Roy K. ""Chip” Jewett, whom she deeply missed. A memorial service for Debbie will be held Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at the residence of A. Gary Reid, 395 Appletree Point Road, Burlington, a time when everyone can enjoy the beauty of her irises. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make an expression of sympathy is asked to consider sponsoring her husband, Gary, to run in the Jiggety Jog, May 19, an activity which benefits the Vermont Respite House. Contributions may be made through her husband or directly to the Vermont Respite House in Debbie’s name, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.

, 80, died Monday morning, April 16, 200, in Copley Hospital, Morrisville, following an extended illness. He was born in Boston on October 20, 1920. Joseph married the former Margaret Fitzgerald on Nov. 13, 1948. Joseph was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army in the Europe African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign. The majority of his working career was with the U.S. Postal Service in Massachusetts, retiring in 1973. After moving about the country, he and Margaret settled in Vermont and have made their home here for the past 20 years. Joseph always loved to read and learn, and decided to attend college, graduating with honors from Johnson State College in 1980 with a degree in Human Services. One of his greatest pleasures in life has been as a grandfather, a role that had brought great enjoyment to him and to his grandchildren through the years. Besides his wife, Margaret, he is survived by his four daughters, Maureen Riley of New Mexico, Louise Riley of Morrisville, Sheila Halnon and her husband, Jim, of Sharon, and Andrea Peden and her husband, Michael, of Essex Junction.; three sisters, Evelyn Riley, Lillian Riley and Irene Dineen; three grandchildren, Sean, Annie and Evan Halnon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 19 in Holy Cross Church, Morrisville, with spring interment in the Lakeview Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the White Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jospeh’s memory would be appreciated to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vt., 05657

, 92, died Tuedsay, April 17, 2001, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born September 20, 1908, in Monkton, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Devoid) Lawrence. Anna was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Vergennes and St. Ann’s Society. She and her husband Robert loved to travel throughout the United States. Her husband Robert predeceased Anna in 1984. Anna made her home with her son John for many years. She is survived by three children, John Chapman of Waltham, Charles Chapman of Monkton, and Jean Caron of Vergennes; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Heath of South Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Francis, Clifford and Theodore predeceased Anna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 20 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Thursday, April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made in Anna’s name to the Helen Porter Nursing Home, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

, 97, a lifelong resident of Winooski, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehab Center in Burlington after a long illness. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday’s Burlington Free Press. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski

, 97, a lifelong resident of Winooski, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehab Center in Burlington after a long illness. He was born in Winooski on Nov. 2, 1903, the son of Joseph and Lucy (Hall) Cota. He was a veteran of World War II. He was employed at the Porter Screen Shop and the American Woolen Mill. He was a member of the Regular Veterans Association and enjoyed fishing and bowling. Nelson is survived by a niece, Norma Larivee and her husband, Robert, of Schenectady, N.Y., and Florida; two nephews, Herbert Kerwin and his wife, Norma, of Colchester, and Robert Kerwin and his wife, Grace, of Gretna, La.; and many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Isabelle Millette and Florence Kerwin and a brother, TrefflieCota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 20, 2001, at noon in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be at a later date. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center Recreational Fund, 300 Pearl St., Burlington, Vt. 05401. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 62, of Meadowlark Lane, Starksboro, passed on to the Lord on April 17, 2001. Her beloved husband, Ronald, remained by her side during her courageous struggle with lymphoma. Sandy was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Kingston, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ethel May MacIntosh Anderson and Gustave A. Anderson. She attended a one-room school in Olivebridge, N.Y, and graduated from Onteora Central High School in 1956. She was employed by Universal Road Machinery in Kingston as a secretary for 10 years. May 28, 1966, Sandra married Ronald J. Glass in St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Stony Hollow, N.Y. Subsequently, they lived in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Vermont, always maintaining close ties to family and friends in Olivebridge. Sandy is survived by her husband, Ronald of Starksboro and Sterling, Alaska; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Gordon and Margaret Anderson of Kingston, Glenn and Edith Anderson of Staten Island, N.Y., Lowell and Rosemarie Anderson of Olivebridge, and Wallace Anderson of Starksboro; 15 nieces and nephews; 19 grandnieces and grandnephews to whom she was very devoted; and her lifelong friend, Deanne Capisano of Arlington, Va. A brother, Joseph Anderson, predeceased her in 1985. Sandy, a warm and caring person who touched the lives of all who knew her, was a surrogate mother, mentor and confidante to her nieces and nephews. She served as guardian and caregiver for her handicapped brother, Wallace. She also provided attention and care for her mother-in-law, the late Anna D. Glass, during Mrs. Glass’ declining years. Sandy’s youthful appearance and enthusiasm throughout her life complemented her grand sense of humor; still it was the person within that touched everyone’s life. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 20, in the Lasher Funeral Home in Woodstock, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John’s R.C. Church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21. Interment will be in Tongore Cemetery in Olivebridge immediately afterward.

, 34, of Murray Street, Burlington, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Burlington. She was born in Springfield on Oct. 11, 1966, the daughter of Peter and Virginia (Sears) Robinson. Patti was a graduate of O’Brien’s Cosmetology School and worked for O’Brien’s Inc. in Burlington. Patti died at peace, with her family at her side. She showed great strength through her illness, and she had an ability to help her family and friends through it with her. Patti loved to follow her son in his sports, and she made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed reading and her time with her cats, Abigail and Annie. Aug. 3, 1991, Patti married Todd Guyette, who survives her. Besides her husband, Todd, she is survived by her son, Steven Guyette of Burlington; her father, Peter Robinson and his wife, Pauline, of New Port Richey, Fla.; her mother, Virginia Robinson of Newport; her sister, Glenda Garrow and her husband, Brent, of Enosburg, and Judy Robinson of Derby; her stepsister, Joanne Scott of Newport; her stepbrother, Norman Poulin and his wife, Karen of Lisbon, N.D., and Donald Poulin and his wife, Peggy, of Derby; her mother-in-law, Sandra Harris of Burlington; 10 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Friends may call at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on Friday, April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, in the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Spring interment will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Patti’s memory may be made to Center City Little League, c/o Todd Guyette, 60 Murray St., Burlington, Vt. 05401. Arrangements are by Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.

, 78, passed away in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington on April 17, 2001. He was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on Aug. 14, 1922, a son of Roland and Louisa (Corcoran) Lacey. He graduated from St. Bonaventure College in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Sept. 30, 1957, he married Agnes Gertrude ""Gert” Walsh in St. Mary’s Church. He had been employed at Standard Register Company, retiring in 1987 after having a long career as a carbon planner. He was a devoted family man and doted on his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 43 years; a son, William J. Lacey Jr. and his wife, Lynne (Leger) Lacey; and his grandchildren, Tara M. Lacey and Connor W. A. Lacey; his siblings, Lawrence Lacey of Middlebury, Ronald Lacey of St. John’s, and Mary Morse of Middlebury; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated April 20 at 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury by the Rev. John McDermott. Public calling hours will be held Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt.05602. Sanderson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

, 39, of Burlington, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, following a long illness. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Burlington Free Press. Arrangements made by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski

, 39, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, after a long bout with carcinoid cancer in Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, in the company of his family, wife, and loved ones. He was born on June 12, 1961 in Saranac Lake, N.Y., the son of Donald V. and Nancy (Deslauriers) Macy. Donald graduated from Burlington High School in 1979 and also attended Burlington College. He was very versatile, being very involved in social work and also developed several programs for C.O.T.S. and Spectrum. Don created long lasting self-employment for himself and others. He owned Macy’s Property Maintenance, was a woodworker who crafted unique furniture, and was on committees for Temporary Shelter and for Spectrum Youth Services. He also had several hobbies such as coaching softball for four years; being an avid chess player; a teacher and student of yoga and meditation; as well as loving nature, wildlife, the outdoors and basketball. Donald was a spiritual man, he shared his compassion with people from every walk of life. He was a wonderful father and loved his children, wife, and family very much. He showed excellent communication skills and was able to maintain high levels of responsibility that endure. He worked well with others respecting their ideas as well as his own. He was loved by many. Don is survived by his wife and companion, Trudy Macy of Burlington; two daughters, Brittany and Tianna, and one son, Jordan, all of Essex; his mother, Nancy Macy of Colchester; his father, Donald V. Macy of Lyon Mountain, N.Y.; and two sisters, Vicki and Michele Macy of Burlington. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski. Interment will be at a later date in Saranac Lake, N.Y. In lieu of fwers, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Leaf Farm Association, P.O. Box 120, Underhill, Vt. 05489. Visiting hours will be Saturday, April 21, 2001, from 12 noon until the time of the service. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, Winooski.

, 93, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born Oct. 13, 1907, in Rowayton, Conn., the daughter of Marshall Perry Baxter and Anna Hollins Baxter. Her husband, Alfred P. Seiffert, died in 1975. Lola lived in Shelburne, most recently at Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community, and formerly at Gardenside. Lola taught sixth grade for 31 years in the Norwalk, Conn., public schools. She graduated from Danbury Normal School in 1926. Later, she obtained both a B.A. and M.A. in education from the University of Bridgeport. She is survived by two children, Perry B. Seiffert of Bethesda, Md., and Linda Seiffert Reynolds of Monkton; four grandchildren; a sister, Camilla B. Sloat of Venice, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Charlotte Congregational Church in Charlotte

, longtime Lyndon Institute art teacher of 41 Church St., St. Johnsbury, died in Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 18, 2001. she was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Greenville, S.C., the daughter of Thomas and Virginia (Elias) Koury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church in Lyndonville on Monday at 2 p.m. with Father Stephen Nichols officiating. Interment will be in May in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions for the arts center may be directed to Lyndon Institute, attention Mr. Paul Wheeler. Sayles Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

, 60, longtime resident of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Wednesday, April 18, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Born and raised in Craftsbury, he was the son of Blanche (Clark) Marckres and the late Maynard Marckres. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet; son Daniel Marckres and his wife, Quedabond; daughters Michelle Turner and her husband, Kurt, and Jennifer Draper and her husband, George; grandchildren Tyson, Stacey,Taren, and Christine; his mother, Blanche Marckres, a sister, Marilyn Bradley and her husband, James; and a brother, J. Fred Marckres and his wife, Oleta; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jim Skiffington. He was predeceased by his father, Maynard; and a grandson, Justin Donald Marckres. There will be no calling hours, and the committal service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamoille Cancer network or Lamoille Home Health. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville.

died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, of cancer. He was born in Burlington on Oct. 14, 1950. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1968, and the University of Vermont in 1972 and was president of Phi Mu Delta fraternity. He received his Ph.D. from Brown University in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Gail; his mother, Margaret; and sons Conor, Grant, and Jacob of 10809 Hidden Meadow Trail, Corning, N.Y. 14830. He was predeceased by his father, John. Services will be held Monday, April 23, at Carpenter’s Funeral home in Corning. Donations may be made to Trust for Science Partners in Education, c/o Adra Barca SPFR 0501, Corning Inc.,Corning, N.Y. 14831

, 69, passed away in her home on Plot Road, Johnson, on April 18, 2001. She was born October 14, 1931 in Lake Crystal, Minn., the daughter of Zach and Ellen (Fisher) Whiting. In December, 1956, she was married to Kenneth H. Niell of Johnson. After graduating from Cambridge High School, she attended Burlington Business College and was later employed by Burlington Grocery Company for several years. She served the town of Johnson for over thirty years, first as an auditor then as Assistant Town Clerk, and as Town Clerk and Treasurer for twelve years, retiring in 1999. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Neill, and three sons, David and his wife, Joyce, of New Milford, Conn., Shawn of Highgate, and Kevin and his wife, Monita, of Milton; seven grandchildren, Bethany, Alyssa, Zachariah, Catherine, Anna, Zachary and Nikayla; four sisters, Marion Locke of Waterville, Lois Tatro of Quechee, Mildred Sargent of Johnson, Alice Whiting of Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Zach and Ellen Whiting, and one brother, Arthur Whiting. Throughout her life, Helen enjoyed her family, including summer gatherings in York Beach, Maine, and a variety of handicrafts such as knitting, rug braiding, and quilting. She also took pleasure and pride in her many associations with the people of the Johnson community. The family will receive friends Sunday April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Main St., Johnson. Services will be Monday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment in May will be in Lamoille View Cemetery, Johnson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vt. 05661 or to the American Cancer Society, New England Division Inc., Lamoille Unit, P.O. Box 397, Montpelier, Vt. 05601. Arrangements are under the direction of DesGroseilliers Funeral Home, Johnson.

, 94, of Brainerd Street in St. Albans and formerly of Charlotte Street in Burlington, died at her home Wednesday, April 18, 2001. She was born in Canada on December 14, 1906, the daughter of Arthur and Rose (Mongeon) Allard. August 24, 1928, she was married in St. Anthony Church in Burlington to Ford H. Patno, who predeceased her in 1992 after 60 years of marriage. She was a member of Christ the King parish and of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Athena Club. She also was a very active volunteer for many and varied civic and religious causes. She is survived by her four children, Floyd Patno of Brattleboro, Roger Patno and his wife, Joyce, of St. Albans, Margaret Hinen of Gaston, S.C., Roy Patno and his wife, Atchar, of Hinsdale, N.H.; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Beauchemin and Mildred Allard, both of Burlington; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Patno; and a grandson, Gregory Patno. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 20, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. There will be no visiting hours, but the family will be receiving visitors at 6 Brainerd St. in St. Albans following the services Friday. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 70, died peacefully at her home Wednesday, April 18, 2001, with her loving and caring family at her side, after an extended illness. She was born Marie-Yvonne Rocheleau on Dec. 30, 1930, in Essex Junction, daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Nichols) Rocheleau. She was employed as an operator for the New England Telephone Company for several years. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and the Women of the Moose, Chapter 321 of St. Albans. She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing, ceramics, playing cards and cooking for her family. She was a member of the Saturday Night Card Players. She married Edwin Vock on Sept. 20, 1952. Besides her loving and devoted husband, she is survived by their five children, Deborah V. Stevens of Webster, Mass., Dianne M. Vock of St. Albans, Michael and his wife, Peggy Vock, of Broken Arrow, Okla., Stephen and his wife, Donna Ehler-Vock, of South Burlington, and Rebecca and her husband, Rene DeLaricheliere, 10 grandchildren, Diedra Gomez, Ashley, Gregory, Erin, Tyler, Kayleigh and Kyle Vock, and Andrew, Lauren and Jennifer DeLaricheliere; two brothers, George and his wife, Harriet Rocheleau, and Ernest and his wife, Gertrude Rocheleau; five sisters, Hortense Levesque, Cecile and her husband, Leo DesLaurier, Carita and her husband, Roger Cadieux, Corrine Rocheleau, and Rita and her husband, Wayne Sweeney; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Rocheleau; special friends and brother-in-law and his wife, Jim and Marlene Vock of Theresa, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two grandchildren, Matthew and Maria Vock; and two brothers, Alfred and Harold (Omer) Rocheleau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Vock family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478; or the Vermont Association for the Blind, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

, 85, died peacefully at home in Middlebury on April 19, 2001. She was the daughter of Ralph and Lena (Davis) Post, born in Putnam, N.Y., on Dec. 28, 1915. Vivian married Thomas R. Buttolph in Shoreham on Nov. 12, 1939, and there raised five children, who survive them: Elizabeth Spann- bauer and her husband, Douglas, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Judith Cerand of Brandon and her fiance, Dale Harris, of Rutland, Carolyn Meyer of West Pawlet, Thomas Buttolph and his wife, Mary, of Shoreham, and Kathryn Laframboise and her husband, Mark, of Middlebury. Vivian took joy in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and shared with them her love of nature and lifelong learning. She was a strong and independent person and thankful for the loving support of her family and of the health care professionals and volunteers who enabled her to enjoy the final comforts of home care. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Vivian’s life Sunday, April 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Kathy and Mark Laframboise, 350 Foote St., Middlebury, following private family committal services. Donations in Vivian’s memory may be sent to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, Vt. 05753; or Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 504, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

, 76, of Upper Welden Street, St. Albans, died in Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin on Thursday, April 19, 2001, surrounded by his family. He was born in Franklin on Aug. 2, 1924, the son of George and Locada (Bunno) Domingue. He was a retired dairy farmer. He enjoyed fishing, sugaring, driving around in his car and, most of all, ending time with his grandchildren. April 19, 1947, he was married to Iona Tinker, who predeceased him in 1991 after 44 years of marriage. He is survived by his seven children, Frances and Gary of Georgia, Leonard and Juan of Colchester, Mike and Donna of Berlin, Bruce and Kim of St. Albans Bay, Jean and Pierre of Johnson, Doug and Judy of Franklin, and Greg and Ann of Williston. Grandchildren include Jane, Ed, Tina, Alan, Aaron, Michelle, Donald, Danielle, George, Kenny, Mark, Maria, Joscelyn, Jared, Jeffrey, Jacob, Meagan and Rebecca. Great-grandsons include Jeremy, Joshua, Jacob, and Jacob; sisters Beatrice and Dale Taggert of Burlington, Marion and Carl Mosley of Florida, Ester Claussen of Winooski, Agnes and Leon Castle of St. Albans, and Arlene and Hollis of Richford; brothers-in-law Roy and Wanda Tinker of Milton and Royce and Christine Tinker of Johnson. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be held for Leonard ""Buggie” Domingue and his late wife, Iona Domingue, in Binghamville United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. A burial service will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in Buggie’s memory may be made to Woodridge Nursing Home Activity Fund, Barre, Vt. 05641. Arrangements are by Guare and Sons Funeral Home, Montpelier.

, 100, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, at Haut-Richelieu Hospital, St. Jean. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Gagnon. She is survived by her children, Therese, and her husband Leo Loiselle, Paul and his wife, Yolande, Charles and his wife, Denise, Jeannette Brisson and her husband, Bernard, Maurice and his wife, Pierrette, Andre and his wife, Angeline, Marcel Veins and her husnd, Laurence, Denyse Messier and her husband, Andre, Claire Delorme and her husband, Yves; 33 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Arthur Boucher; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, April 21 at 12 noon at Desourdy Funeral Home,.205 Main Street, Farnham. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Haut-Richelieu Hospital Foundation

, 69, of Burlington died Friday, April 20, 2001, in Vermont Respite House in Williston following a long illness. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Burlington Free Press. Arrangements are by Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 69, of Burlington died Friday, April 20, 2001, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston following a long illness. Frank was born in Middlebury on Jan. 29, 1932, the son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Cullinane) Casey. He graduated from Middlebury High School in 1950 and Springfield College in 1958. Frank served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a credit manager for General Electric Credit Corp., Independent Food Co., and Jordan Foods during his career. He retired in 1992. He was an avid sports enthusiast. He was a high school football official and the first president of the Burlington Youth Football Program, which he founded. He was an announcer at both the Burlington High School football games and St. Michael’s College basketball games. Frank loved to play golf, especially at the Burlington Country Club. Frank leaves his wife of 41 years, Betsey Kelley Casey; two sons, Michael of Worcester, Mass., and Kevin and his wife, Diane, of Colchester; three grandchildren, Christin, Sean and Ryan; several nieces and nephews; and his four sets of golf clubs. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday April 28, at 3 p.m. at Ready Funeral Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495, where Frank received wonderful, loving care during the last several months of his illness. Frank’s family will receive friends following the service at Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 91, of New Haven, formerly of Winooski, died Friday, April 20, 2001, in Porter Medical Center Middlebury. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s Burlington Free Press. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski.

, 91, of New Haven, formerly of Winooski, died Friday, April 20, 2001, in Porter Medical Center Middlebury after a short illness.. She was born in Winooski on June 7, 1909, daughter of Josephat and Clara (Couture) Dupont. She received her education at the St. Louis Convent in Winooski. Ida was formerly employed at the Black Cat Restaurant, Bernardini’s Restaurant, General Electric and St. Michael’s College. She devoted her life to her family. She is survived by a daughter, Rita D. Cote of New Haven; a son, Joseph G. Cote of New Haven; a sister, Alice Morrisseau of California; many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and a dear friend who was like a sister, Barbara Majarian of Monkton. She was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 23, at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad, Fitch Avenue, Bristol, Vt. 05443; or the Society of St. Edmund, Winooski Park, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the La- Vigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 92, of Waterbury Center and more recently of Mayo Assisted Living died Friday, April 20, 2001, in Central Vermont Hospital. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on June 16, 1908. Kurt came to the United States as a teenager. His jobs included being a private investigator in San Francisco and a farmer in Washington. As a mechanic for USAID, Kurt traveled throughout Asia and Africa. While in Korea, he met his wife, Hunto, with whom he shared 25 years. Hunto predeceased him in 1996. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and herbalist. Kurt is survived by his stepdaughter, Yenna Yi of Vergennes; his grandson, Ano Lobb; and his granddaughter-in-law, Jenny Hyslop, both of Waterbury Center. Private services will be held in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Waterbury Area Senior Center, 14 Stowe St., Waterbury, Vt. 05676; or Wheels Transportation, 6088 Vermont Route 12, Berlin, Vt. 05602.

, 52, passed away at the Vermont Respite House in Williston on April 20, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in South Burlington on Sept. 4, 1948, Constance was the daughter of Shirley and Fredrick Scott. She graduated from South Burlington High School in 1966. On March 2, 1974, she married Guy L. Southwell, and together they began 27 years of marriage, friendship and faithful companionship. Constance dedicated her life to her family and home and will be remembered for her wit, her quiet compassion, and her strength of character and spirit. She was a caregiver to the ailing, a friend and confidante to children, and a rescuer of homeless pets. She opened her heart and home to foster children andfriends of her own children, and she provided solace and shelter for all who came in contact with her. Constance enjoyed gardening and reading, and on summer evenings could be found taking sunset walks along the bike path with her adopted cats, Inte and Mina. Constance leaves behind her husband, partner and friend, Guy Southwell; two children, Heather and Kyle Southwell; a brother, Richard Scott; her father, Fredrick Scott; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and two special friends, Marlene Beaudoin and Shirley Calevro, who offered Constance friendship and hope in her most difficult times. On Constance’s behalf, her family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Vermont Respite House who protected, cared for and comforted Constance in her final days, and who demonstrated the beauty and sanctity of love through service. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave., and will be followed on Saturday by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Mark’s Church at 1 p.m. Donations may be made in Constance’s memory to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt 05495

, 90, of Burlington died in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center on April 20, 2001. He was born in Middlebury on July 31, 1910. Frank was a longtime resident of Burlington and a well-known Church Street fixture. He was often seen on Church Street socializing, pushing his shopping cart, which he used to help himself get around, and playing the harmonica. Most days he had breakfast at Woolworth’s. Frank was an "independent thinker, an advocate for his own perception of rights’. He wore hats at all times, often at a jaunty angle. He was a coffee drinker and donut eater extraordinaire.’ Frank leaves many friends in the Burlington area including special friends Darlene, Dennis, and several others at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Interment will be private in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boucher & Pritchard Funeral Directors

, 87, of Burlington died Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Orange on Sept. 23, 1913, the daughter of the late Fred Bernard and Rachel Lucy (Payne) Gauthier. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School, Class of 1930. May 25, 1936, she married Donald Lawrence in St. Sylvester Church in Graniteville. He predeceased her in April 1988. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Jan Lawrence of Shelburne, Carol Lavallee and her husband, Pete, of Jericho, Diane Brown and her husband, Clem, of Oakdale, Conn., and Jo Ann Lafayette of Burlington; her sons, Donald Keith Lawrence and his wife, Cheryl, of Williston, and Richard Lawrence and his wife, Jo Ann, of Essex Junction; grandchildren Karen Mahoney, Lisa and Peter Lavalee, Patricia Lewis, Lonnie Maldenado, Jennifer, Adam, and Cara Lafayette, Ryan and Amanda Lawrence, and Mellissa and Nicole Lawrence; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by daughters Dawn and Patricia Lawrence; sisters Mabel Roberts, Rachel Bisson, Thelma Eastman, Shirley Welch, and Natalie Campbell; and brothers Frederick and Kenneth Gauthier. She was a longtime member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Evelyn was a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always enjoyed having her family with her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 24, at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be held Monday, April 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ready Feral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington

, 81, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at her home following a long illness. She was born March 27, 1920, in Highgate, the daughter of the late James and Vivian (Searles) Barney. She was a resident of Richford for the past 37 years and was a former resident of Enosburg and Swanton. She was employed as a waitress at the Hotel Riviera in Swanton. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Mott and Sandra Wetherby, both of Richford; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Maskell of Highgate Springs and Rita (Iris) Summers of Barre; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie Mott; three sons, Richard, Frankie, and Matthew Mott; a grandson, Terrance Mott; a sister, Vera Drinkwine; and four brothers, Alison, Wilson, James, and Ralph Barney. A graveside memorial service will bheld Wednesday at noon in the Riverside Cemetery in Swanton. There will be no calling hours. For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Spears Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

, 61, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, in San Jose with Sue, his wife of 36 years. by his side. Don had been diagnosed with lung cancer exactly one month ago. He was born Nov. 3, 1939, to the late Charles E. and Joyce E. Nichols. He also leaves three sons, Dan of Seattle, Wash., Steve and his wife, Jennifer, of East Lansing, Mich., and Jeff and his wife, Rebecca, of Vancouver, Wash. One of the joys of the last month was meeting his newborn twin grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Nichols of East Lansing. Don is also survived by his sisters Sylvia Allen of Essex Junction, Mary Lou Stanley of Norfolk, Va.; brothers, Ralph Nichols of Andover, Ohio and David Nichols of Charlotte; a brother-in-law, Jim Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was born in Enosburg Falls and grew up on a farm in the area. He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1957 and moved to southern California where he attended junior college. It was there that Don met Elizabeth Ann (Sue) Walker and they married in 1965. They relocated to San Jose, where Don graduated with a degree in accounting from San Jose State University in 1967. At San Jose State he was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi Honorary Accounting Society. After graduation, Don began his accounting career with Arthur Andersen and became a Certified Public Accountant. He later left the public accounting sector and functioned as a corporate controller. At the time of his death, Don was controller for Golden Gate Technologies, a California corporation that provides wireless solutions for enterprise companies. He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of CPAs. While raising three sons in the Almaden area of San Jose, Don coached Little League and was active with the YMCA Indian Guides. He enjoyed sports, camping, traveling with his family and friends, and for many years participated in a slow-pitch softball league. He was an active member of The Church of the Chimes and was a deacon there for four years. Don will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and many business associates. Friends are invited to attend a memorial celebration of Don’s life on Saturday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at The Church of the Chimes. A reception will follow in the Family Life center of the church. The family respectfully requests memorial contributions to The Church of the Chimes, Attention "The Journey" 1447 Bryan Avenue, San Jose, Calif, 95118. This will help fund a new church in San Jose.

, 60, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at his home in Bristol. He was born June 26, 1940, in New Haven, the son of Langdon and Caroleen (Keese) Smith. He was a private man, talented woodworker, engineer of construction, and he loved his life, children and grandchildren. If he wasn’t in the house, he could always be found in ""Smitty’s Shop.” Marvin is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pat (Cota) Smith of Bristol; three sons, Craig and his wife, Becky, of New Haven Mills, Ronald of Monkton, and Sean of Bristol; a daughter, Traci and her friend, Bill, of Bristol; four grandchildren, Justin, Jamie, and Jennifer of Bristol; a new baby, Shelby Cyr Smith of New Haven Mills; two brothers, Langdon and his wife, Jean Smith of New Haven, and Charles Smith of New Haven; a sister, Edith and Gerald Kemp of New Haven Mills; his mother-in-law, Eliza Cota of Monkton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Morgan Cemetery in East Monkton. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to New Haven Mills Church, Attn.: Susan Bennett, 5341 Munger St., New Haven Mills, Vt. 05472.

, 89, of Winooski died Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Starr Farm Nursing Center after a short illness. She was born in Burlington on April 7, 1912, daughter of Edward and Louise (Pratt) Bushey. She was married to Alfred Ticehurst, who predeceased her May 31, 1955. Lillian is survived by two sons, Alfred Ticehurst Jr. and his wife, Theresa, of Colchester, and James J. Ticehurst and his wife, Margaret, of Winooski; five grandchildren, Richard, Karen, Michael, Steve, and Carol; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Bushey and his wife, Louise, of Springfield, Mass.; a sister, Doris Beauchemin of South Burlington; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Murphy; a sister, Florida Aubin; and two brothers, Edward Bushey Jr. and Bernard Bushey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in loving memory of Lillian to St. Stephen Catholic Church, 115 Barlow St., Winooski, Vt. 05404. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 23, 2001, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the La- Vigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 85, died Sunday, April 22, 2001, in Northwestern Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Newport Town on Nov.10, 1915, the son of Harley and Maud (Besaw) Collins. He attended schools in Newport Town and Westfield, and was active in the Westfield Congregational Church as a young man. Following his retirement in 1976 from Butterfield Division of Litton Industries, he moved from his farm in Lowell to Morrisville, and in July, 2000, he and his wife relocated to Swanton. He was an avid gardener and was especially proud of his many years harvesting Christmas trees to be sold throughout the United States. He was a member of the Northeast Fiddlers’ Association and the Westfield Congregational Church. He served as a judge at the Craftsbury and Hardwick Fiddlers’ contests and enjoyed entertaining family, friends and senior citizens with his ”old-time fiddling.” On Feb. 24, 1940 he married Shirley Willis, who survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Donald and his wife, Susan, of Swanton, and Russell and his wife, Therese, of Fairlee; one daughter, Linda Jackman and her husband, Dean, of Colchester; grandchildren Stephanie Phillips and her husband, Patrick, Gary Collins and his wife, Ammie, Kristina Collins and her husband, David, Brian Collins and his wife, Lourdes, Greg Collins and his wife, Jennifer, Tom Jackman and Sam Jackman; his great-grandchildren Troy, Tara, McKenzie and Matthew Collins; a sister, Florence Miclette of Coventry, Conn.; a brother, Durward Collins and his wife, Rita,; brothers and sisters-in-law Marion and Romeo Myott, Hilda and Yves Daigle, Annette and Milton Willis, Beverly and Everett Hisman, all of Westfield; as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held in the Congregational Church in Westfield on Wednesday, April 25, at 11:30 a.m., with interment to follow at the Westfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westfield Congregational Church, in care of Delpha Coulter, Westfield, Vt. 05874

, 70, of Hardwick died Sunday, April 22, 2001, in St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Hardwick, the daughter of Reed D. and Glenna (Bailey) Hopkins. She attended Hardwick public schools, and graduated from the Hardwick Academy, Class of 1948. In her earlier years she was employed by West Department Store in Hardwick. She was a part-time mail carrier, and she owned and operated the Hopkins family farm for many years retiring in the early 1990s. Rhoda was a member of the United Church of Hardwick, the Womens Fellowship, Circle 8, of the church, and the Mackville Home Dem. Other interests included caring for flowers and plants. She and her companion, John George, built summer camps on East Long Pond, Nichols Pond, and Coits Pond, where they spent many hours of enjoyment. Survivors include a brother, R Hopkins of Hardwick; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruby Perry, in 1999, and her companion, John George, in 1988. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, at 2:00 in the United Church in Hardwick, with the Rev. June Totten officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601. Arrangements are under the direction of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Services, 60 Elm St., Hardwick

, 46, died Sunday, April 22, 2001, in Porter Medical Center Hospital in Middlebury. She was born Jan. 28, 1955, in Burlington, the daughter of Paul E. and Thelma (LaCross) Hance. Donna was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. She graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 1975. Donna was a dispatcher for Bristol Rescue Squad for many years and the Bristol Rescue Squad Auxiliary. She was also a Cub Scout leader. Donna is survived by her husband, Leonard LaFayette, three children, Jessica L. Clodgo, Stephen Clodgo, Jr. and Jenna Bushey, and her parents, Paul and Thelma Hance, all of Bristol; three sisters and their husbands, Christine and Donald Willis of South Carolina, Joan and Halsey Dunton of Essex Junction, and Sharon and Craig Voigt also of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Stephen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, in St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Tuesday April 24, from 3:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made in Donna’s honor to St. Ambrose Catholic Church or the Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol, Vt. 05443.

, 32, of Milton, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 22, 2001. She was born June 26, 1968, in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Donald Mleko and Cathleen (Fedewa) Mleko. She graduated from Houghton High School in Michigan, Community College of Vermont in 1999, and was attending Champlain College. She is survived by her son, Joshua Lacroix; her mother, Cathleen Mleko of Essex Junction; her father, Donald Mleko of Baraga, Mich; a brother, Craig Mleko of Davie, Fla; a sister, Shana Mleko of Charlotte; a half brother Christian Mleko of Baraga; her maternal grandparents, Jerome and Dawn Fedewa of Diamondale, Mich; her paternal grandfather, George Mleko of Portland, Mich; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Shawn Mleko on May, 1, 2000. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 153 West St., Essex Junction. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family in Michigan. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are by Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction.

went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2001. She was the wife of Howard M. Smith Jr., who predeceased her in 1999. They both grew up in the New York City area and came to Vermont in 1947, when Howard joined the faculty of the University of Vermont. They were very active in several churches and helped to found the North Avenue Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Hazel was a church organist and taught music both in the Colchester schools and privately. Hazel leaves her children and their spouses, Marjorie and David Waggy of Waterford, Va., Jean and Alan Holmes of Burlington, and Ruth and Geoffrey Anderson of Cincinnati, Ohio; her grandchildren and their spouses, Adam and Robbi Holmes of Rotterdam, N.Y., Christie Holmes of Burlington, Heather Anderson of Charleston, S.C., Jason and Kristi Anderson of Edelstein, Ill., and Kathryn and Scott McAlpine of Virginia; her great-grandchildren, Harrison and William Holmes and Bryce and Courtney McAlpine; her sisters, Mildred Housman and Ruth Bricker, both of Tampa, Fla.; as well as many loving friends. A celebration service will be held Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at the North Avenue Alliance Church, 901 North Ave., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the church’s audio-visual system fund. Arrangements are in the care of Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home.

, 75, daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Bergeron, passed away April 22, 2001, in Clovis Convalescent Hospital in Clovis, Calif. She lived in Covina, Calif., from 1953 until September 2001, when she moved to Fresno, Calif., to be closer to her brother and family. She was in an assisted-care facility until April 17, when she was moved to the Clovis facility. She had been diagnosed with ALS She is survived by a sister, Frances Culver; and two brothers, Harold Bergeron and his wife, Mary, of Essex Junction, and Wilfred Bergeron and his wife, Virginia, of Fresno; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in Essex Junction on May 14, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the First Congregational Church. A service will also be held in Covina for her many friends at a later date. Remembrances may be sent to the ALS Research Center, Johns Hopkins University, 600 N. Wolfe St. 6-109, Baltimore, Md. 21287

, 37, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 23, 2001. Born in Montpelier on Nov. 19, 1963, he was the son of Richard and Nancy (Eastman) Aylward of Duxbury. Todd was a 1981 graduate of Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. He also attended Champlain College in Burlington. As a young man, he worked with his family for the Crystal Ice Co. of Waterbury. He later worked as a carpenter in the central and northern Vermont areas. Most recently, he was the owner of the Aylward Stone and Tile Co. of Middlesex. Todd was a uniquely talented craftsman. His stone and tile work can be seen in homes and buildings throughout Vermont and New York. His memberships included the Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club, the LCI fishing derby, the Waterbury Ambulance Service. His leisure time was spent enjoying hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time at his camp in Morgan. He is survived by his fiancee, Fonda Papineau of Middlesex; his daughter, Cassandra Aylward of Moretown; his parents of Duxbury; two sisters, Kim Jones and her husband, Todd, of Waterbury Center, and Katie Wells and her husband, Shannon, of Duxbury; two brothers, Darrin Aylward and his partner, Jennifer Grace, of Duxbury, and Toby Aylward of Waterbury, a stepson, Shawn Papineau of Waterbury; a stepdaughter, Tanya Jarvis and her husband, Jason, of Waterbury; a stepgranddaughter, Savannah Papineau of Waterbury; a special aunt, Lorraine Fava of Moretown; nine nieces; one nephew; and a Godchild, Chelcy Branon. Todd was a loving and caring father for his daughter, Cassandra, and he had a very special relationship with his nieces and nephew. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury, Saturday, April 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, P.O. Box 576, Waterbury, Vt. 05676. Arrangements are in the care of Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.

, 68, died Monday evening, April 23, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care following a brief illness. She was born in St. Albans on Sept. 7, 1932, to the late Leo D. and Dora (Germain) Berthiaume. Patricia graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1950. She retired from IBM in 1993. She had also worked for many years at Verdelle Village Nursing Home, and with her husband, Donald, on the ""Horseshoe Farm"" in Georgia. In 1952, Pat married Donald E. Bernard. She was a member of St. Mary’s Parish and a participant in the Perpetual Adoration Society along with her husband. Family and friends meant everything to Pat; she loved us all and we will miss her dearly. She always took great pride in her holiday and Sunday afternoon family meals. She was an avid fiddler enthusiast, a member of the Northeast Fiddlers Association, and piano accompanist. Pat also loved to entertain fiddling friends. Friday night jam sessions with her devoted husband, Don, and cherished friends and family over the past 20 years will long be remembered. Besides her loving husband of 48 years, she is survived by her three sons, Randall and his wife, Gail, of Jonesville, Timothy of Georgia, John and his wife, Karen, of St. Albans; three sisters-in-law Marilyn Berthiaume of St. Albans, Maxine Thompson of St. Joseph, Mo., and Barbara Bernard of Burlington; four grandchildren, Jim Fulcher of Washington, Iowa, and Samantha, Donald and Kenneth Bernard of St. Albans; several nieces, nephews,and cousins and many special fiddling friends. She was predeceased by her parents; two daughters, Donna Lynn in 1959 and Patty Ann in 1965; a sister, Alma DeVarney in 1987; three brothers, Leroy Berthiaume in 1978, Phillip Berthiaume in 1989, and Russell Berthiaume in 1931; and her dear friend Betty West in 1999. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in St. Marys Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., St. Albans, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

, 74, died Monday, April 23, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, following a short illness. Bill was born Jan. 30, 1927, in South Burlington, the son of Ira and Agnes (Hutchins) Gonyeau. He married Virginia ""Ginny"" Richards on Aug. 18, 1950. Mr. Gonyeau was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He had worked for G.S. Blodgett, Velan Valve, and Wyeth Nutritionals. In addition to his wife, Ginny of Milton, Bill is survived by his children, Carol Mable and her husband, Bruce, of North Fayston, Sharon Pedrick and her husband, Richard Jr., of Rochester, N.H., Richard Gonyeau and his wife, Robin, of Milton, Brenda Wallace of Berlin, N.H. and Sheila Reagan and her husband, Brian, of Indialantic, Fla.; six grandchildren; a brother, Roger Gonyeau, of South Burlington; a sister, Barbara Robar of Milton; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Roy Gonyeau in 1983. At the family’s request, funeral services will be private. Memorials in Mr. Gonyeau’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602-3021. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

, 72, of Milton, died unexpectedly Monday, April 23, 2001 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born August 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Richard W. and Lillian B. (Richards) O’Donnell. She was raised and lived her entire life in Milton. As a young woman, Eileen was a journalist for the Burlington Daily News and worked several years at Doolin’s Department Store in St. Albans. Eileen served her community in many different areas including the Milton PTA, Mother’s Club, The Legion Auxiliary, and Chittenden Chapter 59 Order of the Eastern Stars. Most recently she enjoyed being an active member of the Milton Senior Center and the Milton Historical Society. Later in life, Eileen cared for and was the companion to many of our communities elderly. She is survived by her former husband Neil E. King, and their six children; Stuart and his wife, Sheryl, of Burlington, Brenda Stewart of Shelburn, Darryl of Gainsville, Va., Kevin of Underhill, Stephen of Colchester, Lisa Trkulja of Colchester; her thirteen precious granchildren, Shelby, Shaun and Shannon King and their spouses, Heather Ferrara and William Bartlett and their spouses, Andrew Stewart, Sara Lowell and her spouse, Darrell and his spouse, Adam, Lia and Therese King, and Bradley and Brittany Trkulja; eight great-grandchildren, and her very dear friend Karen Ripley. Eileen was predeceased by her parents and many aunts and uncles. Visiting hours will be at Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Thursday, April 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Chittenden Chapter 59 O.E.A. will conduct a wake service at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, April 27 at 2 p.m. in the United Church of Milton with Pastor Jeffrey Cornwell officiatiing. Interment will follow in the family lot in Miltonboro Cemetery, Milton. Memorial contributions may be made in Eileens memory to Milton Rescue Squad, 43 Bombardier Drive, Milton 05468 or Arrowhead-Milton Senior Center, Inc. Middle Road, Milton, Vt. 05468. Arrangements are by the Hayes Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St. Fairfax.

, 97, a long time Johnson resident, passed away Monday April 23, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in Cambridge on October 26, 1903, the daughter of Edgar and Alma (Child) Scott. Ellen graduated from Johnson High School in 1921 and Johnson Normal School in 1926. She taught elementary school in Eden and at the Calvery Preventorium, a tuberculosis hospital in Pittsford. She was a substitute ral mail carrier in Johnson from 1950 to 1964. She was a member of the United Church of Johnson and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies were gardening, reading, bird feeding and spending time with family. On October 2, 1926, she married Donald W. Manley in Franklin, who predeceased her in 1989. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Donald W. and Mary (Eide) Manley Jr. of Escondido, Calif, Richard A. and Jeannine (Codin) Manley of Hendersonville, N.C., and John S. and Donna (Christian) Manley of South Burlington; two sisters, Ruth (Scott) Langdell of Morrisville and Georgia (Scott) and her husband, Roger S. Jones, of Johnson; her sister-in-law Laura Scott of Hyde Park; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Norman L. Scott in October, 1999. A memorial service will be held at the desGroseilliers Funeral Home Chapel on Main Street in Johnson at a later date with interment in the Lamoille View Cemetery in Johnson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ellen’s memory may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1427, Morrisville, Vt. desGroseilliers Funeral Home, Main St. Johnson is in charge of the arrangements

, 75, of Hatboro, Pa. died April 23, 2001. He was born in Brookline, Mass., the son of the late James F. O’Hare and Mildred (Mullen) O’Hare. He was the husband of the late Constance G. (Grasso) O’Hare. Mr. O’Hare was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He had been employed as a divisional office manager with Nabisco for 30 years. William was the father of Patrick J. O’Hare of Corpus Christi, Texas, Colleen A. Fitzpatrick of Coopersburg, Kathleen M. McGonigle of Warminster, and James F. O’Hare of Altemont Springs, Fla.; grandfather of eight; brother of Arlene Wright of Colchester, Joanne Charbonneau of Carrollton, Texas, and the late James F. O’Hare. Friends may call Wednesday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Louis S. Plunkett Funeral Home, 529 N. York Road., Hatboro.The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, County Line & Easton Roads, Warrington. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Hospice of St. John, Seaton Hall, 4th Floor, 421 Chew St. Allentown, Pa. 18102 would be appreciated.

, 67, of Milton passed away Monday, April 23, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington. He was born in Burlington on Aug. 6, 1933, the son of Robert J. and Catherine (Murray) Penders. He served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Navy. In 1960, he married the former Louise Ballard. He was employed with Sears, Roebuck & Company for 35 years until his retirement. He later worked at Union Memorial School in Colchester. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Louise Penders of Milton; his daughter, Mary Palin of Vergennes; his son, Phillip Penders of Milton; his grandchildren Matthew and Jessica Palin, both of Vergennes; his brother, Robert Penders and his wife, Ellie, of South Burlington; two sisters, Elaine Penders, and Joyce Bouchard and her husband, Emmerson, all of Burlington; his very special aunt, Valeta Charron of Williston; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Shirley Duhaime, in 2000. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington,with interment following in Resurrection Park, South Burlington. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Elmwood Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave., Burlington. Those wishing may send memorial donations to the Vermont Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vt., 05495

, 88, died April 23, 2001, in Burlington. He was born in Rutland on Jan. 12, 1913, the son of Aristide and Ida (Franzoni) Piccini. Surviving are his friend and companion, Ida LaFreniere of Essex Junction; three sons, Harry R. Piccini of South Burlington, Raymond T. Piccini of Victorville, Calif., and Richard J. Piccini of Santa Clarita, Calif.; three sisters, Madeline Louras of Rutland, Lea Crowley of Dennis, Mass., and Vera Walsh of Brunswick, Ga.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife, Nancy R. Piccini, in 1998; and a sister, Gloria P. Frankiewicz, in 2001. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Peter Church in Rutland. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Visiting Nurse Association of your choice. Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland is in charge of arrangements.

, 74, of Colchester died Monday, April 23, 2001, in her home. She was born in Landgrove, on March 20, 1927, the daughter of the late Arthur and Elfie (Monroe) Crandall. She had been employed as the head cook at the Howard Johnson Restaurant for over 25 years. She is survived by her son, Jack A. Ploof of North Ferrisburg; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a step son, Robert Ploof of Saratoga Springs N.Y.; four sisters, Katie Keyes of Manchester, Florence Capen of Shaftsbury, Sara Townsley of Manchester, and Christina Bushman of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Loyal, in 1978; her daughter, Marcia, in 1998; and her son, Loyal Jr., in 2000. Funeral services will be Friday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in Ready Funeral Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington with interment to follow in Lake View Cemetery, Burlington. There will be no visiting hours.

, 92, died April 23, 2001, in Pleasant Bay Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster after a long illness. She was the widow of Frederick I. Rogers, who died in 1973. Born and educated in Windsor, Conn., Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of Clinton Porter Gregg and Emily Frances Gregg. She lived in Manchester, Conn., until 1969, when she and Mr. Rogers moved to West Dennis. She moved to Harwich Port in 1986. In Manchester, she was an active member of South United Methodist Church and worked for many years at the Lappen Insurance Agency. Upon moving to Massachusetts, she became an active member of Pilgrim Congregational Church in Harwich Port. She was also a member of the Harwich-Dennis Branch of the Cape Cod Hospital Auxiliary and the Garden Club of Harwich. She leaves two daughters, Janis R. Latham of Brewster and Jean R. Pilcher of Burlington, Vt., formerly of Wellfleet, Mass.; a sister, June G. Shafer of Windsor, Conn.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and a nephew. A celebration of her life will be held in early summer on a date to be announced. Friends may make gifts in her memory to Pilgrim Congregational Church, 533 Route 28, Harwich Port, Mass. 02646.

, 71, passed away at his home in Waitsfield on Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Born in East Orange, N.J., on April 17, 1930, he was the son of the late William B. Austin and Isabel (Luckey) Austin. April 24, 1975, he married the former Ellen Meyer in Summit, N.J. He was previously married to the former Roberta Florin of Belle Vista, Ark. William was a graduate of Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J. William served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Navy. After his discharge from the Navy, he returned to New Jersey, working for many years as co-owner with his brother, Peter, of the Caroline Dry Cleaners and Rub-A-Dub laundries. William moved to Waitsfield in 1978 and started the Black Sheep Farm, where he and his wife bred and raised Suffolk sheep for 17 years. William was past president of the Vermont Sheep Breeders Association and director of the Lake Champlain chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. His memberships included the Couples Club and the American Legion Unit 75, both of Waitsfield. He is survived by his wife of Waitsfield; a son, William Robert Austin and his wife, Samantha, of Durham, N.C.; five daughters, Christine Haworth and her husband, BJ, of Clearwater, Fla., Lynn Schilling and her husband, Richard, of South Burlington, Cynthia Rademacher and her husband, Greg, of Long Valley, N.J., Pamela Falcone and her husband, Christopher, of Morris Plains, N.Y., and Melissa Follett of Parker, Colo.; a brother, Peter Austin and his wife, Marilyn, of New Jersey and Florida; four stepchildren; 12 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; two nieces; and a nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of the Snows Church in Waitsfield on Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Friday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Later interment will take place in Waitsfield Common Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641. Arrangements are in the care of Perkins-Parker Funeral Home, Waterbury.

, 58, of Essex Junction died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Bridgewater on Jan. 18, 1943, the daughter of Louis and Carrie (Baker) Gould. Patricia was married in Rutland on Feb. 24, 1962, to Wayne Berry. She held many jobs in the community throughout her working years, her most recent being in the cafeteria at Fletcher Allen Health Care, Fanny Allen campus. She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Barnet, VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Essex Junction and the RVA. Patricia was an avid bowler and bingo player. She enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling, especially to Arizona, caring for others, and was a devoted friend to many. Her most treasured moments were spent watching the sunset on her boat with her devoted husband. Patricia’s family would like to thank all of you who supported her and us during this difficult time. A very heartfelt thank you to the staff and volunteers at the Vermont Respite House for all the care and support you gave us. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Wayne of Essex Junction; her children and grandchildren, Yvonne Schraml and her husband, Joseph, and their children, Joseph II and Katelyn, of Essex Junction; Timothy and his wife, Carole, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Scott and his wife, Valerie, of Chandler, Ariz; her mother, Carrie Gould of West Rutland; a sister, Stella Black of Brandon; two brothers and their wives, Edward and Sharon Gould of Rutland, and Theodore and Lee Gould of Brandon; mother-in-law Doris Berry of Ryegate; sister-in-law, Priscilla Blanchard and her husband, David, of Glastonbury, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Louis Gould; and father-in-law Roger Berry. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Essex Junction. Burial will be in Blue Mountain Cemetery in Ryegate. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction.

, 96, longtime resident of Northfield, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at her home on Central Street. She was born March 6, 1905, in Rindge, N.H. She was the adopted daughter of Dr. Fred and Mary (Jordan) Woods. She was a graduate of Portland (Maine) High School. She attended one year at MacDuffe School for Girls in Springfield, Mass.; then earned a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College. She continued her education at Shaw Business College in Portland. In 1974, she was awarded an honorary master’s degree in literature from Norwich University. July 1, 1936, she married Sumner H. McIntire in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. In August, they moved to Northfield, when her husband joined the Norwich University physics department faculty. She taught several years at the high school level and two years at Westbrook Junior College in Portland. Mrs. McIntire was an extremely active volunteer for many causes and organizations. She was quite active with children’s programs at the Northfield schools, the United Church youth activities and the Girl Scouts. She was with the Red Cross for 25 years, a member of the Mayo Hospital Auxiliary; she helped with the merger of the Mayo Hospital Auxiliary with the Central Vermont Hospital Auxiliary and was the first combined member; she was past president of the state of Vermont Hospital Auxiliary and past director of the Washington County Mental Health Association. In later years, she enjoyed researching and writing about the history of Northfield. She was published many times in the Northfield News and was instrumental in the development and writing of ""Green Mountain Heritage,” an extensive town history. She later collaborated with Richard Cleveland in the photographic history of Northfield entitled ""Picture Northfield.” She edited and annotated memories written in the William Hassett book, ""While I Remember.” Volumes of Mrs. McIntire’s historical notes have been put into the historical files at the society’s Paine House. Her work was recognized April 18 by the state of Vermont’s Historical Society and the League of Local Historical Societies; they awarded her a Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the Northfield Historical Society and the community of Northfield. She was a member of St. Mary Episcopal Church in Northfield, Northfield Historical Society, Northfield Ladies Reading Circle and Northfield Senior Citizens. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Sumner of Northfield; two daughters, Nancy Stevens and her husband, Harold, of Hardwick, and Mary Moberly and her husband, Verne, of West Townshend; four grandchildren, Dean Hill and his wife, Ann, Dianne LaCasse, Janet Hill and her husband, Harold, and Clay Hill; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. McIntire was predeceased by two brothers. There are no public calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Episcopal Church on South Main Street in Northfield. Burial will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery in Northfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Brown Public Library, 93 S. Main St., Northfield, Vt. 05663, to be placed in a fund for the historical advancement of Northfield’s youth. Kingston Funeral Home in Northfield is in charge or arrangements.

, 72, of Stratford died Thursday, April 25, 2001, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Born in Burlington on Dec. 9, 1929, to the late Alfred H. Dubois and Eva St. John Dubois, he had resided in Stratford for 20 years. Mr. Dubois was a retired security guard. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Private interment was at the State of Connecticut Veteran Cemetery in Middletown.

, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Cedar Lane Rehabilitation Center in Waterbury. He was born in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 2, 1925, the son of Clarence and Martha (Logston) Fields. Mr. Fields was a retired commanding sergeant major of the U.S. Army, earning many medals of merit. He also worked as a salesman and owned the Vac & Sew Shop in Middlebury. He obtained 4th Degree Knight status in the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three sons, David Fields and his wife, Kitty, of Rutland, Charles ""Chuck” Fields and his wife, Jean, of Bridport, and Donald Fields of Breckinridge, Colo.; three daughters, Debbie DiClemente and her husband, Vincent, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Pam Smith and her husband, Donald, of Southington, Conn., and Diana Lally and her husband, Jay, of Webster, Mass.; 10 grandchildren, Lisa, Christina, Bobbi-jo, Manda, Elizabeth, Dallas, Jessica, Greg, Caleb and Christopher; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Margaret ""Margo” Fields, in 1998. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday,April 28, at 10a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church in Middlebury by the Rev.Albert Baltz, pastor of St. Marys Church Catholic in Brandon.Graveside committal services and burial will take place in the family lot in St. Amadeus Cemetery in Alburg. Friends may call Friday April 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 S. Main St., Middlebury. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary School, College Street, Middlebury, Vt. 05753. Sanderson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

of 407 Meadowood St., Greensboro, wife of John (Wally) Grimes, died unexpectedly April 25, 2001, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial will be in Vermont at a later date. She is survived by her husband of 56 years; and her seven children, Donna and her husband, John Harnish, Rodney and his wife, Koreen Grimes, Brenda and her husband, Bruce Norton, Gregory and his wife, Linda Grimes, Tina and her husband, John Pepi, Peggy and her husband, Barry Furr, and Jeffrey and his wife, Ellen Grimes; 11 grandchildren, Jamie and his wife, Pamela Harnish, Christopher, Aimee, and Heather Grimes, Taylor Norton, Jason and John Grimes, Laura and Christine Pepi, and Lindsay and Matthew Furr; a brother, Leo Lessor of Middlebury, Vt.; and a sister, Margaret Naiden of Burlington, Vt. ""Grandma” will be remembered for her sense of humor, her contagious laughter, her giving ways and her endless loving devotion to her family. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to one’s favorite charity.

, 61, of Colchester died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. A complete obituary will appear in Friday’s Burlington Free Press. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home, Winooski.

, 61, of Colchester died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after a brief illness. She was born in Winooski on April 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Lyle B. and Blanche (Mercury) Archambault. She was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Academy, Class of 1957, and Putnam Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1958. Cherolyn was an operating room nurse at Fanny Allen Hospital. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by three children, Robert B. Thuresson and his wife, Kim, of Tucson, Ariz., Theresa L. Fortner of Colchester, and Donald R. Thuresson and his wife, Jeanette, of Tucson,; six grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Raymond Fuller of Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Albina Archambault of Ohio; three aunts; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Ann Fuller in 1989, and herbrother, Douglas P. Archambault, in 1994. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Colchester. Interment will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Colchester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont, 100 Dorset St. # 14, South Burlington, Vt. 05403. Visiting hours will be Friday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 72, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a long illness. He was born in Burlington on Aug. 28, 1928, the son of Joseph and Delia (Bessette) Burbo. He attended Burlington schools and worked in the American Woolen Mill, where he became acquainted with his future wife, the former Helen M. Lister. They were married on Aug. 30, 1947. He served honorably with the Vermont Army National Guard, and for over 20 years was employed with the Burlington Street Department. He later worked as a mechanic at Lake View Buick. Walt was a long-time usher and parishioner at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and was a former member of the D.A.V. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and his family very much. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Helen M. Burbo of Burlington; nine children and their spouses, Walter J. Bbo Jr. of St. George, Ann and Rodney Terry of Hinesburg, Mary Lou and Allen Barr, Joan and David Wood, and Michael N. Burbo, all of Burlington, Nancy and Carl Terry Jr., David C. and Danielle Burbo, and Mark and Sharon Burbo, all of Milton, and Judith Ann and Edmund Parent of Burlington; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four brothers and their spouses, Reginald, Kenneth, Douglas and Linda Burbo, and Victor and Debra Burbo; five sisters and their spouses, Margaret Stevens, Katheryn and Bill Tobin, Helen and Jim Terhune, Elizabeth and Bernard Parrot and Mary Lemons; his aunt, Bertha Hills of Westfield, Mass.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Walt was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Burbo, and a nephew, Rodney Gene Terry. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 30, at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment following n Lake View Cemetery. Visiting hours are Sunday, April 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, Burlington. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the VNA, especially nurse Nancy Carlson, and McClure 5 Cardiac Unit staff at Fletcher Allen for all good kindnesses. Those wishing may send memorial donations to the VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446

, 72, died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Newport, N.H., the son of Robert H. and Louise (Terrien) Doxter. Leo was a member of the Vergennes Victory Baptist Church and a member of Addison County Eagles 3801. Leo was a farmer in New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. He was an active member of the Cattlemen’s Association. Leo was an avid sports fan. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth (Dow) Doxter of Ferrisburgh; five daughters, Luanne Doxter and her friend, Dan, of St. George, Sandra and her husband, Robert Duprey of Ferrisburgh, Tammy and her husband, Ron Brunet of Ferrisburgh, Tracey and her husband, Thomas Jerome of New Haven, and Laurie and her husband, Sipili (Gus) Mutini of Connecticut; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Richard and Dorothy Doxter and Alfred and Priscilla Doxter; a sister, Viola White, all of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30, at 10 a.m. in the Vergennes Victory Baptist Church. Interment will be in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, Vergennes, Vt. 05491.

died April 26, 2001. Ginny was born March 29, 1915, in Hartford, Conn., and was married for 58 years to John Clifford FitzGerald, who passed away April 16, 2000. She was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Moran, and was the loving older sister to Philip and Rita. She was class valedictorian of Buckley High School in Hartford, and graduated from St. Joseph’s College in West Hartford, Conn. Ginny lived in Farmington, Conn., Hartford, and West Hartford before retiring from Connecticut Bank and Trust to Middlebury. She spent her last two years in the loving environment of The Arbors in Shelburne. Ginny is survived by her brother, Philip Moran of West Hartford,; her six children and their spouses, Susan Dillon and her husband, Terry, of Sharon, Mass., Sharon Carey and her husband, Ted, of Boston,Mass., Carol FitzGerald and Wade Wright of Stillwater, Pa., Anne FitzGerald and her husband, Jack Landers, of Acton, Mass., John FitzGerald Jr. and his wife, Betsy, of Canton, Conn., and Amy FitzGerald and her husband, Andy Broderick, of Charlotte; 15 grandchildren, Tod, Sean and Erin Dillon; Shannon and Rebby Carey; Jesse, Dillon and Adrian Wright-FitzGerald; Luke and Daisy Landers; Madeleine, Jackson, and Leigh FitzGerald; and Emma and Eli Broderick; and two great-grandchildren, Niall and Ryan Dillon. During her rich lifetime, Ginny was the cornerstone of a dynamic, vibrant and loving multigenerational family. She gathered her family every week, tended to the daily joys and troubles of her children and grandchildren, and moderated lively debates about politics, literature and local gossip. She was generous with her distinctive hoot of a laugh, lipstick kisses, and boundless affection. She was beloved by all and will be greatly missed. Friends may call at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, Saturday, April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Charlotte at 1 p.m. immediately followed bythe burial at Grandview Cemetery in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elderly Services of Middlebury, Vt. P.O. Box 581, Middlebury, Vt. 05753.

, 73, of Mill Street died Thursday, April 26, 2001, in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Born Dec. 6, 1927, in East Tops- ham, he was the son of Henry Eugene and Nellie Lucille (Orcutt) Hood. He attended East Barre School and Spaulding High School. Later, he received a bachelor of arts in accounting from Champlain College in Burlington. Sept. 12, 1953, he married Beverly E. Jones in the East Barre Congregational Church. Following their marriage, they made their home in East Barre. After receiving his accounting degree, he worked for the Vermont Tax Department as an auditor until his retirement in 1990. Besides his wife of East Barre, survivors include two sons, Gregory Hood, and John Hood Jr. and his wife, Diane, all of Barre; three daughters, Gail Bessette of Berlin, Jean Perrigo and her husband, Michael, and Maria Hood, all of Barre; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, Jean Clark of Barre; and nieces and nephews. A brother, Hadley Hood, predeceased him. A service of remembrance will be held Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in the East Barre Congregational Church. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington. There are no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to East Barre Congregational Church, Parking Lot Fund, P.O. Box 246, East Barre, Vt. 05649; or American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446.

, 49, a lifelong resident of this community, died Friday, April 27, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Ricky was born in St. Albans on Jan. 22, 1952, the son of Russell and Selina (Meissner) Dumont. He attended St. Anne Academy and Swanton High School. June 29, 1974, he married the former Kathy Thompson, who survives him. Prior to his illness, Ricky was associated with Vermont Brick Co. in Highgate. He had also previously worked for many years at Brown’s Foundry in Swanton. He was a member of the Abenaki Nation of Vermont and in earlier years was employed as head of its maintenance department. He was a lifelong parishioner of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ricky will always be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman. He had a special love for walleye fishing and camping with his family. He will be greatly missed by Brandon. He leaves his wife, Kathy Dumont, his father and mother, Russell and Selina Dumont, all of Swanton; his daughter, Rachel Dumont of Swanton and her friend, Casey Le- Grand of St. Albans; two sons, Chad Dumont and his wife, Stacey, of Swanton, and Russell Dumont of Swanton and his friend, Morgan Barnum of Highgate; a brother, Randy Dumont and his wife, Peggy, of Swanton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Brian and Cathy Thompson, Judy Thompson and her friend, Larry King, and Butch Thompson, all of Swanton. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Brandon, Kyle, and Brittany Dumont; nieces Kelsey and Kyla Dumont, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bernard and Betty Thompson, all of Swanton; his godchild, James Collins of Islen, N.J.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A brother-in-law, ""Dickie” Thompson, predeceased him in March 1978, his grandfather and grandmother, Herman and Esther Meissner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. from the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 65 Canada St., Swanton. Interment will follow in the Dumont family lot in St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton, on Monday, April 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Ricky’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446; or to The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401.

, 87, formerly of St. Johnsbury, passed away in Fletcher Allen Health Care on April 27, 2001, after a brief illness. Bailey was born in Rutland on April 21, 1914, the son of Samuel Frank and Anna Goldstone Frank. He attended Rutland schools and the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a quartermaster. For more than 50 years he wrote the column ""The Skies today,” for newspapers all over the U.S. and Canada. He was always a friend to people in need and often visited folks in nursing homes. He is survived by five children, Dorothy Perkins of St. Albans, Carol Jones of Port S. Lucie, Fla., Samuel W. Frank of New Castle, Va., Michael Frank of Florence, Ariz., and Phyllis Parent of Essex Junction; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a private family service. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Lancaster Humane Society, 62 Martin Meadow Pond Road, Lancaster, N.H. 03584.

of Newport passed away April 27, 2001. Bill was a retired Vermont state police officer and former sheriff of Orleans County. His funeral will be held Wednesday. A complete notice will appear in Monday’s Free Press. Arrangements are by Converse-Rushford Funeral Home.

, 86, of Newport passed away Friday, April 27, 2001, after a short illness. He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Nov. 22, 1914, the son of Andrew and Gertrude (Fairfield) Green. Bill had made his home in Newport with his wife, Shirley, who predeceased him in January, for more than 35 years. He was a member of Memphremagog Lodge 65 F&AM, and a past member of the Newport Elks Club. Through the years, Bill was an ardent outdoorsman. He was a ski instructor at both Pico and Suicide Six ski areas and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and family at his camp at Lewis Pond, which he owned for more than 38 years. Bill was also an avid bowler in his younger years and took home many championship trophies. Bill joined the Vermont State Police in 1947 and was the last of the original 25 officers who made up that organization. Besides being one of the first troopers, he was also the first to have a working police dog, which was the start of the present canine units. He retired as a lieutenant in 1970. Shortly after that, he won election for sheriff of Orleans County, and it was under his direction that the department started growing to what it is today. In 1939, he and Ruth Akey, who predeceased him in 1958, were married. They had four sons. Survivors include Delwyn and his wife, Nancy, of Derby, William Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Gainesville, Fla., Robert and his wife, Joan, of Newport, and Richard and his wife, Cam, of Derby. Bill married Shirley Newton Young in 1959 and gained another son, David Young and his friend, Elizabeth Gamage, of Falmouth Forside, Maine; and a daughter, Sandra Fowler and her husband, Jack, of Wayne, Maine, who survive him. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Shawn of Derby, Shane of Derby Line, Travis of St. Petersburg, Fla., Trace of Ocala, Fla., Derek of Kissimmee, Fla., Tyler of Jay, Sawyer and Saigelyn of Derby, and Sasha of Philadelphia; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Gordon of South Royalton; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters. He thought a lot of his friends, Jerry and Lillian Dickerman, Ray and Elsie Ladue, Dean and Olive Gardner, and the rest of the "’Pine Street Gang;” also Ross and Lillian Whippel, Paula Thibodeau and Nadine Thomas, all of the surrounding Newport area. Calling hours will be held at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. Funeral services will be held in the United Church of Derby with the Rev. Fred Barker officiating at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 2. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Rochester on Thursday, May 3, at 2 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to IROC, P.O. Box 558, Derby, Vt. 05829. Arrangements are by Converse-Rushford Funeral Home — Our Family Serving Your Family.

, 95, passed away in Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin on Friday, April 27, 2001. Born in Waitsfield on June 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Wells Tucker and Flora (Lovett) Tucker. July 22, 1925, she married Frank S. Howard in Waitsfield. Mr. Howard passed away May 20, 1970. Edith was a graduate of the former Waitsfield High School, Class of 1922. She continued her education at Randolph Normal School. She began her teaching career in Moretown at the former Flanagan School. She taught briefly in Fayston and Warren schools. She spent the majority of her teaching career in Waitsfield, where she taught elementary school. She had a career in education that spanned 38 years, retiring in 1971. She was a past member of the former Maple Rebekah Lodge 56 of Waitsfield, of which she was past noble grand. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and taking care of her home. She is survived by her son, Robert L. Howard of Waitsfield; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Tucker of Waitsfield; and two nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and two brothers, Edmond W. Tucker and Ernest A. Tucker. Funeral services will be held from the United Church of Christ in Waits- field on Tuesday at 2 p.m. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in Irasville Cemetery in Waits- field. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 305, Waits- field, Vt. 05673-0305. Arrangements are in the care of Perkins-Parker Funeral Home, Waterbury.

, 83, died with her family by her side Friday, April 27, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville following a long illness. She was born in Elmore on July 3, 1917, the daughter of Julian and Beulah (Bailey) Gay. Because of family circumstances, Elizabeth, at an early age, had to help raise and care for her family. July 8, 1933, she married Edward E. Jones. He predeceased her in February 1983. Elizabeth always provided a warm and loving home for her family and will always be remembered as a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Milda Carpenter of Hyde Park and Lucille Taft of Wolcott; a son and his wife, Kenneth and Suzanne Jones of Hyde Park; two sisters, Bernice Robinson of Castleton, N.Y., and Phyllis Jones of Morrisville; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and special neighbors and friends, Doris Judkins, Barbara Russ, Jean DeMag, and Philip Brown. Elizabeth was predeceased by a son, David, and sons-in-law Heber Taft and Ira Allen Carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, in the Second Congregational Church of Hyde Park with interment at a later date in Plains Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice Inc., 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

, 80, died Friday, April 27, 2001, in Verdelle Village ECF in St. Albans. Arrangements are incomplete. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday’s Free Press. Spears Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

, 80, died Friday, April 27, 2001, in Verdelle Village ECF in St. Albans. He was born in St. Cuthbert, Quebec, the son of the late Mastai and Areslie (Gregoire) Paquette. At a very young age, John and his family immigrated to the United States in the 1920s, where the family made their home in Franklin. He later became a naturalized citizen and married the love of his life, Alice M. Laroche, on July 21, 1945. John and Alice had a joyous marriage of 52 years, which ended with her death June 3, 1997. He was a dairy farmer during the early years of his marriage, when he and his wife lived in Franklin and East Fairfield. He left farming, moving to the village of Bakersfield with his young family, which at the time consisted of his wife, three sons and a daughter. He worked as a sawmill laborer for approximately 16 years for the former Penders Mill of Bakersfield and Lamell Lumber in Essex. He later became a pulp mill worker in 1970, for the former Missisquoi Specialty Board Division, later called Boise Cascade, located in Sheldon Springs. He retired from Boise in December 1983. For many years, he worked part-time for the town of Bakersfield as the Bakersfield Town Hall custodian and the Maple Grove Cemetery groundskeeper. He continued to work as the custodian of the Bakersfield Town Clerk’s Office during his retirement years, until the year 2000. John was a communicant of St. Anthony/St. George parishes of East Fairfield and Bakersfield. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved animals and enjoyed the frequent visits made by his canine friends, Puddles, Max, Cole, Marty and Pierre. He is survived by four sons and their wives, Denis and Debbie Paquette, Clement and Charmaine Paquette, and Rosaire and Donna Paquette, all of Bakersfield, and Gabriel and Sue Paquette of Enosburg Falls; four daughters, Marie Charbonneau and her husband, Ivan, of St. Albans, Helen Spencer and her husband, David, of Bakersfield, Noella Paquette of Charlotte, N.C., and Anna Noonan and her husband, Andrew, of Franklin; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Henry and Margaret Paquette, and Gerard and Therese Paquette, all of Richford, and Paul and Doris Paquette of Red Hook, N.Y.; two sisters, Blanche Lessard of Richford and Dorilla Larose of White River Junction; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Paquette of Richford and Mariange Paquette of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice (Laroche) Paquette, on June 3, 1997; five sisters, Lucienne Coulombe, Margaret Vien, Jeanne Duranleau, Marie Couture, and Marie Louise Martin; and three brothers, Lucien, Victor, and Joseph Paquette. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fairfield with the Rev. Pete Williams and the Rev. Leonidas Laroche concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Bakersfield. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home, 96 Dickinson Ave., Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to Verdelle Village to help assist the hospice program, 596 Sheldon Road, St. Albans, Vt. 05478.

, 80, of Milton died suddenly Friday, April 27, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow’s Free Press. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home.

, 80, of East Road died unexpectedly April 27, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Paul was born May 29, 1920, in Boston, Mass., the son of Paul Christian and Ruth Johnson Paulsen. Nov. 9, 1950, he married Kay Delaney in St. Aloysius Church in St. Johnsbury. She predeceased him March 29, 1975. In 1980, he was married to Jane Racine in St. Ann Church in Milton, and she predeceased him in 1984. Paul was a World War II veteran, having served in central Europe with the U.S. Army. Following his discharge from the service, he was employed at Pratt-Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Conn., retiring in 1970. He then moved to Vermont and was the cook at the Clover House Restaurant at Malletts Bay, where his first wife, Kay, was the pianist. His final retirement came in 1984 from the U.S. Postal Service for which he was a rural mailman in Williston. Dad was a lifelong lover of animals, plants, flowers and reading. One of his favorite pastimes was riding his Harley. He took many trips on his ""hog” to Laconia, N.H., among other places. He especially enjoyed one trip he made to the Sturgis, S.D., 50th anniversary motorcycle rally with his daughter, Erin-Jane, in 1988. Paul’s amazing recovery from a leg amputation and stroke in 1996 was testimony to his strength and fervor for life. His beloved canine companion, Daisy, aided in his recovery and had been a huge part of his life in recent years; she will miss him greatly. Paul had many, many friends from all walks of life. He was a wonderful dad who was very involved with his children; he taught us well and provided us with much laughter in our lives. Godspeed Dad/Poppa, until we meet again. We love you. Paul is survived by his five daughters, Kathi Sawicky of Chesapeake, Va., Connie Paulsen of Essex Junction, Christine Paulsen of Portsmouth, Va., Karin Paulsen of Milton, and Erin-Jane Paulsen of Milton; six grandchildren, Joan, Bill, and Jennifer Hartigan of Connecticut, Maren and Matthew Paulsen of Virginia, and Derek Desranleau of Milton; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Brittny, Michael, and Brenda, all of Connecticut. He was predeceased by two daughters, Karen Paulsen and Frances Hartigan, and his brother, Henry Paulsen. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church in Milton. Interment will be held Thursday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary Cemetery in Swanton. For those who wish, contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadows, St. Albans, Vt. 05478, Attn: Rusty Posner. Visiting hours will be held Monday, April 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton.

, 94, died April 28, 2001, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare. Born Jan. 26, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Azro and Anna (Beatty) Aseltine. Esther was a lifelong resident of Burlington. She was an agent for North American Accident Insurance Company for 39 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was active in several of its groups. She was a charter member of Wesleyan Service Guild,, United Methodist Women, Y Business Girls’ Club, Christian Women’s Club and the Anne Morris Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons. During the 1970s and 1980s, she cared for her aging and infirm mother while continuing to run her insurance agency. Esther is survived by nieces Betty and Ruth Aseltine of South Burlington; two nephews, Jim and his wife, Lorraine Aseltine, of Lombard, Ill., and Harold and Jean Aseltine of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and their children and grandchildren; and many cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Ken and his wife, Grace; and a nephew, Robert. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. in the funeral chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington. Burial will follow in Enosburg.

, 74, formerly of Waterbury Center, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2001 at the Fir Lane Convalescent Center in Shelton, Wash. Born in Bolton on Dec. 5, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Edith (Minkler) Champney. She was married to Ralph Baker who predeceased her on June 10, 1989. Lorraine worked for many years as a restaurant manager at Casa Di Barons in Cleveland, Ohio. Her leisure time was filled enjoying her grandchildren, gardening and traveling. She is survived by her children, Denise Rescina of Cleveland and Fred Baker of Shelton,; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Owen Champney; and two sisters, Helen Smith and Trena Eberhardt. Graveside services will be held in Hope Cemetery in Waterbury on Friday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

, 73, died peacefully Saturday, April 28, 2001, following a battle with cardiovascular disease and cancer. Born Cecile Rocheleau on Feb. 22, 1928, in Essex Junction, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Nichols) Rocheleau. She worked for 26 years at Union Carbide. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and a former Senior Regent for the Women of the Moose, Chapter 321. Some of her happiest years were during the time she was the cook at the Moose. She loved to dance, play cards, attend conventions, travel and, most of all, cook for her family and friends. She had a zest for life and was adventuresome. She will be remembered by her family for her generosity and boundless love. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Leo Deslauriers; their four children, David and his wife, Janice, of South Burlington, Michael and his wife, Leean of St. Albans, Donna of St. Albans, and Mark of Ipswich, Mass.; six grandchildren, David Jr., Dan, Jeff, Nichole, Joseph, and Marcel; two brothers, George and his wife, Harriet Rocheleau, and Ernest and his wife, Gertrude Rocheleau; four sisters, Hortense Levesque, Carita and her husband, Roger Cadieux, Corrine Rocheleau, and Rita and her husband, Wayne Sweeney; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Rocheau and Mary Jane and her husband, Walter Kerr; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Alfred and Harold (Omer) Rocheleau; and a sister, Yvonne Vock. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 5, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Interment will be in the Rocheleau family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Respite House, Box 954, Williston, Vt. 05495; or Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. ""She wanted to live, but her body wore out. We’ll miss her every day for the rest of our lives.” Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home.

, 90, of Colchester died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at his home after a long illness. Howard was born in Castleton on Dec. 8, 1910, son of Daniel and Florence (Hart) Fish. He was a graduate of Fair Haven High School. He was married in 1940 in Fair Haven to Mary C. Prunier. He was employed for many years at General Electric and retired in 1973. Howard was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing and working at the Rocky Ridge Golf Club. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Fish of Colchester; 11 children, Daniel Fish of Burlington, Mary Alapa of New London, Conn., Kathaleen Bordeau of Stowe, Marjorie Fish, Ph.D., of St. Cloud, Minn., Frances Rutstein of Haverhill, N.H., Hazel Chauvin of Rocky Mount, N.C., Ellen Haselman of Franklin, Howard Fish of St. Albans, David Fish of Bedford, N.H., Carol Lyman of Franklin, and John Fish of Elmore; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602; or to a chary of one’s choice. Visiting hours will be Sunday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 41, of North Ferrisburg died April 28, 2001, surrounded by her family, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Burlington on June 25, 1959, the daughter of Paul and Jacqueline (Gay) Leclair. She was a graduate of Rice Memorial High School, Class of 1977. Oct. 4, 1980, she married Joseph Ploof in St. Joseph Church in Burlington. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She loved spending time with her family, walks and snowmobiling with her husband. She also enjoyed flower gardening and would press her flowers often. She will be missed by all of those whom she so loved and touched. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; their seven children, Farrah, Sharrah, Alyshia, Kody, Jesse, Chelsa, and Briena, all of North Ferrisburg; a grandson, Noah; a stepson, Jason Hurlburt; her parents, Paul and Jackie Leclair of Burlington; brothers and sisters Paul Leclair Jr., Mary Leclair, and Patty Leclair, all of Burlington, Judy Crabtree and her husband, David, of Richmond, Joseph Leclair of Burlington, and John Leclair and his wife, Tina, of Essex; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Theresa Ploof of Burlington; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and her friend, Michael, Larry and his wife, Shelly, Rick, and Theresa; and many nieces and nephews. Alice’s family would like to thank all of their friends, neighbors, faculty and staff of Vergennes High School and Ferrisburg Central School, and Addison County Home Health Services for all of the love and support that we received during this most difficult time. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 11 a.m. in Assembly of God Christian Center, Route 7, Ferrisburg. Burial will be in North Ferrisburg Cemetery. Forthose who wish, contributions in her name may be made to Addison County Home Health Hospice Program, Route 7, New Haven, Vt. 05753. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 39, of Petty Brook Road died unexpectedly Saturday, April 28, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Michael was born March 30, 1962, in Boston, the son of Joseph Rigoli Jr. and Diane Akerly. He graduated from Manchester (N.H.) West High School and was most recently employed by Ben and Jerry’s in Williston. An avid racing fan, Michael enjoyed following the NASCAR circuit. Sept. 12, 1987, he was married to Carrie Jane Clough in Binghamtom, N.Y. Michael is survived by his wife, Carrie; and their children, Matthew, Michala, and Jacob, all of Milton; his father, Joseph Rigoli and his wife, Kim, of Owego, N.Y.; and his mother, Diane Akerly and her husband, Kim, of Seabrook, N.H.; his grandfather, Joseph Rigoli Sr. of Waltham, Mass.; two sisters, Michelle Streeter of Seabrook, N.H., and Brittany Jo Rigoli of Owego; a brother, Anthony Rigoli, also of Owego; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He also leaves his children’s godparents, Pat and Jim Purcell of Merrimack, N.H. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton. Burial will be held at a later date in the Milton Villager Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Minor Funeral Home.

, 80, of 55 Brook St., Auburn, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in SouthWest Regional Medical Center, Fort Myers, Fla. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Margaret (Coggans) Foster; a son, Robert Foster, of Auburn; a daughter, Debbie Pickering, of Blackstone; and three grandchildren. Mr. Foster owned and operated Casson-Foster Photographers in Auburn for over 50 years. He was a member of the Grand Isle Rotary Club, Grand Isle, Vt. Mr. Foster’s funeral will be held in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in North American Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester, Mass. Memorial contributions be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, Rt 2, South Hero, Vt. 05486.

, 71, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville following an illness. She was born in Bethel on July 1, 1929, the daughter of Ray I. and Lillian (Waite) Seymour. Barbara married A. David Knight on Jan. 28,1960. Besides her husband, A. David, she is survived by her father, Ray I. Seymour of Gaysville; her mother, Lillian Waite of Agawam, Mass.; six children and their spouses, Diana LeClair of Morrisville, Kim Ennis and Wayne of Plainfield, Andrew Staples and Deanna of Waterville, Stacey Audet of Morrisville, David M. Knight and Kathy of Jeffersonville, and Robyn and Steven O’Hearn of Waterville; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Lloyd Seymour of West Lebanon, N.H.; four sisters, Sandra Machia of Wallingford, Kay Rhoades of Barnard, Linda Lafave of Barnard, and Gail Ketchum of Stockbridge. Barbara was predeceased by her stepmother, Dorothy Seymour. Private family graveside services will be held in the Waterville Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory would be appreciated to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 534 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

, 81, of Burlington died Sunday April 29, 2001, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. He was born in Taft, Tenn., Dec. 2, 1919, the son of the late William A. and Fannie (Colbert) Morring. He received the Bronze Star as a veteran of World War II,having served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed as a shipping clerk with McAuliffe’s Wholesale for many years and later retired from Hagar Hardware. He is survived by his son, William A. and his wife, Harriet, and two grandchildren, Christopher W. and Anne G., all of South San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Jennie Morring and Louise Fowler, both of Memphis, Tenn., and Zeela Porter of Sun City, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Michael E. Morring, in 1998. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 91, of 3 Cathedral Square passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born in Burlington on Oct. 15, 1909, the daughter of Edward and Antoinette (Methe) Couture. Mrs. Rostkowski was a homemaker and nursing assistant. She was a life-long parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Confraternity St. Joseph. She enjoyed landscape painting and attending the Champlain Senior Citizen Center. She also had many good memories of the sewing circles she participated in when she was younger. Jeanne leaves three children, Greta A. Hebert of Daytona Beach, Fla., Charles and his wife, Cynthia Rostkowski, of Ogden, Utah, and Bernice and her husband, Jim Hammond, of Cocoa, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Sister Blanche Couture of the Sisters of St. Joseph; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Adam Edward Rostkowski, and her sister, Delores Peccini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral on Friday at 9 a.m. with interment following in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Avenue, during which the Third Order of St. Francis will meet in the afternoon for prayers and the St. Joseph Confraternity will meet in the evening. Those wishing may send memorial contributions to the Champlain Senior Center, 241 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401.

, 57, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Brighton on May 8, 1943, the son of Harold and Ella Mae (Judd) Willey Sr. His partner in life, his rock and dedicated wife of 35 years, Linda Jean Brown, married David on Sept. 18, 1965. For the past 31 years, David had been a dedicated employee of Pike Industries, currently serving as foreman of the Johnson Asphalt Plant 807. David was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and, most dear to his heart, rabbit hunting with his beagles and his close friends. Most special to David was his daughter, Annette Hart, in his eyes always his little girl and an excellent softball player, and her husband, Fred, the ""No. 1” son he never had and loved so dearly; and the love of his life, his granddaughter, Whitney, whom he affectionately referred to as ""Whitty.” Besides his wife and daughter and family, he is survived by a sister, Marilyn Curtis and her husband, William; seven brothers and their spouses, Paul and Mary, Harold Jr., Dale and Sadie, Wayne and Patricia, Donald and his friend, Avis, Roger and Deborah, and Brent and Judy; his sister-in-law, Bev Willey; his good friend, Bill Patch; and his beloved beagle, Heidi-Sue, who was always by his side. David was predeceased by two brothers, Bruce and Larry. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the Puffer United Methodist Church, Main Street, Morrisville. For those who wish, contributions in David’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vt. 05495. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

, 85, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full notice will appear in the Thursday edition of the Burlington Free Press. Arrangements are by Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176, Main Street, Fairfax.

, 85, of Jeffersonville passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Cambridge on Dec. 17, 1915, the daughter of the late Arthur and Clara ""Carrie” Belle (Burnor) Shangraw. She was a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of 1936, and was a member of the Alumni Association. She resided for many years in Patchogue, Long Island, N.Y., with her husband, William Kearney, who predeceased her in 1965. She returned to her home state of Vermont in 1968. She was a former member of St. Francis de Sales Church in Pat- chogue, the Catholic Daughters of America and The Crescendo Club in Jeffersonville. Marie retired from IBM in 1986. The family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful staff at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester for the extra special personal attention and excellent care provided to Marie over the last six years in a loving environment she comfortablycalled ""Home.” She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Joy Kearney of Cresco, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Richard Thompson of Jeffersonville; two grandsons, Bryan and Sean Kearney of Florida; a sister-in-law, Yole Shangraw of Barre; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant son, James, in 1940; an infant daughter, Grace, in 1943; five brothers, William Shangraw, Fred Shangraw, Timothy Shangraw, Eugene Shangraw, and Harold Shangraw; five sisters, Clara Larrow, Matilda Hibbard, Rose Fredericks, Louise Grenon, and Frieda Bertrand. Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Friday, May 4, 2001, from 11 a.m. until noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Church in Cambridge on Friday, May 4, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Francis Prive officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Jeffersonville Village Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Marie’s memory to the Green Mountain Nursing Home Recreational Program, 1102 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester, Vt. 05446. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

died April 30, 2001. She resided much of her life in the beautiful village of Swanton on Lake Champlain. Born Oct. 7, 1899, the daughter of John and Ida Mae Vincelette Savage, she also appreciated and honored her loving stepfather, George Jemery. During World War I, Eva was about 17 when she survived an explosion in a small, local munitions factory where her sister Dora was killed and her sister Minnie received burns. Women were allowed to vote the year Eva turned 21; she voted then and in every presidential election, including the notorious November 2000 Palm Beach County election. Eva was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church for about 65 years, member of the choir and president of the Women’s Auxiliary for many years. She moved to Palm Beach Gardens and became a member of St. Mark Episcopal Church in 1986. She was an active lifetime member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, an active member of the Swanton chapter of King’s Daughters–sponsors of the Swanton Library–and member of the Swanton Historical Society. She was an avid ""past master” bridge player, especially enjoyed operas, and painted many Vermont scenes. She liked to travel, read, study the Bible, prepare excellent meals, exercise and was quite independent to her last day. Eva passed very peacefully while resting in her armchair. Eva was married for 54 years to Arthur J. Nokes Sr. until his death in 1975. Eva loved her children and grandchildren and all their spouses: CWO Arthur J. Nokes Jr., U.S.A. Retired, and his wife, Gladys Mitchell and children Arthur III (Brenda) and Linda (Carl Casperson), and predeceased grandsons Steven and Robert; Leigh E. Nokes, World War II veteran, and his wife, Delia Roberts and children Gary (Kim), Carol (David Doyle), Alan, and Wayne (Tracy); Norma N. Bentley and her husband, Chaplain Philip Bentley, U.S.N., Retired, and her children, Laura (John Simon), Sally (Gary Carney), Jay Britch and Sue (Jody Foster). Eva loved her great-grandchildren, Jason Nokes, Jennifer Nokes, Christopher Casperson, Erin Casperson, Zachary Britch, Ashley Britch, Jason Foster, Leann Foster, Andrea Simon, Beth Simon, Heather Nokes, Melissa Nokes, Rachel Nokes, Rebecca Nokes, Colin Nokes, Cecilia Nokes, Ricky Nokes, and Alex Doyle. Eva loved her extended family, Linda Collie, Edward Bentley, Jan Bentley, Carol Gardner, and Florence Descalis-Sabran. She had fond memories of many nieces and nephews and friends. We celebrate Eva’s earthly life of 101 years, that spanned three centuries–her eternal life continues as a Divine Heavenly adventure! We love you, God bless you, and hold you close, Mom, Grandma and Great- Grandma — Shalom, Grace and Peace. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 6, at 4 p.m. in St. Mark Episcopal Church, 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens. A funeral service will be held in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Swanton on Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. The family requests that contributions be made to the Arthur and Eva Nokes Fund at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are are under the direction of the Kidder Memorial Home, Swanton.

, 46, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 23. He was born in Burlington, December 29, 1954, the son of the late Donald G. and Dorothy (Rigs) Smith. On July 23, 1983, he married Robin Poulin in Burlington. He was a 1972 graduate of Burlington High School and had been employed for the last five years by Barry Callebaut U.S.A., Inc. David was a member of the U.S. Parachute Association. In addition to his wife, Robin of Georgia, he is survived by his son, Justin Michael Smith, also of Georgia; two sisters and their husbands, Deborah and Michael Henry of Underhill Center, and Betty and Allen Price of Centennial Colo.; a brother, Brian J. Smith of St. Albans and several nieces and nephews. David was a loving husband and father and cared deeply for his fends and co-workers. He also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in the Georgia Plain Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in David’s name to the Department of Hepatology, Fletcher Allen Health Care, 111 Colchester, Ave. Burlington, Vt. 05401. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main St. St. Albans.

, 70, passed away in the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Monday, April 30, 2001. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Elia and Elena (Annunziata) Vecchione. On May 25, 1952, he married the former Mary Cluess in Manhattan, N.Y. Leonard was a 1948 graduate of New Uhtrect High School in Brooklyn. He began his military service with the 102nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army and later served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He continued his education following discharge from the service at Brooklyn College, graduating from NYU with a degree in Accounting and receiving the Founders Day award. After working briefly for an insurance company and NBC, he began a long and distinguished career with the federal government, starting with the General Accounting Office. He later worked for the Secret Service where he served on the President’s detail, worked for President Kennedy’s Task Force on Organized Crime, and later worked undercover on counterfeiting and with the DEA Drug Enforcement Task Force. While living in Chicago, he served as deputy director in charge of operations for the DEA and later worked as agent in charge for the Illinois Bureau of investigation. Transferring to Concord, N.H., he became special agent in charge of the DEA, retiring from frederal service in 1983. Moving to Sunrise, Fla., he became employed by the Racal Milgo Co. where he was in charge of security as well as earned his MBA from Nova University in Plantation, Fla. Retiring in 1991, he and his wife came to Vermont in 1995 and made their home in Waterbury where he was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. In his leisure, he enjoyed investments and finance, was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan, but most of all, he enjoyed his family. Leonard is survived by his wife of Waterbury; a daughter, Laura Ware of Foxboro, Mass.; a son, Elia Vecchione of Duxbury; five grandchildren; a sister, Mary Prano of Brooklyn; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was prededeased by a daughter, Helen ""Twinky"" Sheldon, and a brother, Hugo Vecchione. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Andrews Catholic Church in Waterbury on Thursday, May 3, at 10 a.m. with interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Wednesday, May 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leonard A. Vecchione Foundation, c/o MGV Associates, 476 Main Street, Winooski, Vt. 05404