, 76, of Danville, died peacefully at his Hill Street home, surrounded by his family, early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2003. He was born in West Danville, Nov. 13, 1926, the son of Otis and Katherine (Taylor) Ayer. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anna (Hatch) Ayer, in 1966. On Nov. 27, 2002, he was predeceased unexpectedly by his second wife, Valerie (Dawson) Ayer. Richard left high school and joined the U.S. Army in the latter part of World War II. He retired from the St. Johnsbury Highway Department after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Henry L. Danforth American Legion Post 53, Ralph J. Mollica VFW Post 793, and Washburn Masonic Lodge 92 F & AM. He, Valerie and his four-legged "daughter" Ginger were caretakers of the beach at Joe's Pond; and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by four children, Darla Ayer and friend Vickie of Hinesburg, Kevin Ayer and wife Roberta of St. Johnsbury, Dennis Ayer and wife Joyce of Newport, and Candace Bussiere and husband Louis of St. Johnsbury; six grandchildren, Patrick Ayer of St. Johnsbury, Michael Cordeau and Kristie Pillsbury, both of Newport, and Ashley, James and Sara Jane Bussiere of St. Johnsbury; two sisters, Betty Sweeney of Morrisville and Dorothy Larrabee of Danville; his mother-in-law, Catherine Dawson of North Haverhill, NH; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Danville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Cheney, pastor, officiating. Committal services for both he and Valerie will be held at the Danville Green Cemetery, Tuesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, where a Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions marked for "Hospice" may be made to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 79, of Tobyne Road, Lunenburg, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Country Village Genesis Health Care in Lancaster, NH. Mr. Hicks was born in Westfield, MA, July 9, 1923, the son of Edith (Angell) and Walter B. Hicks Sr. Walter attended Westfield Trade School in Westfield, MA. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines on April 28, 1942 and fought in World War II in the Pacific Theater and was involved in the battle of Iwo Jima. He also served in a military capacity during the Korean War. He married Catherine Wechtel on April 22, 1946, and they settled in Sea Cliff, Long Island, NY. Walter worked for and retired from the Long Island Lighting Company in the early 1980s. Upon retirement Walter and Catherine moved to Lunenburg to be near their daughter Virginia "Bonnie" VanDamm and family. During his retirement years Walter was very civic-minded and became involved in the Lunenburg Fire Department, the Rescue Squad and was a town constable. He was also a former trustee and member of the Lunenburg Methodist Church and was a member of the Lunenburg School's PTF. He was a Free and Accepted Mason and was instrumental in organizing the Iwo Jima Survivor Group for the New England states. Walt's favorite pastimes were gardening, raising chickens, and he was an avid Civil War buff. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed playing board games. He is also fondly remembered for his love of corned beef and cabbage with vinegar and oyster stew. Walt had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to help someone in need. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Catherine of Lunenburg; two brothers, William Hicks of Alabama, and Philip Hicks of California; two sisters, Frances Wheeler of Brattleboro, and Betty Hicks of Westfield, MA.; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Bochtler and husband Edward of Reston, VA; a grandson, Bradley VanDamm and wife Jennifer of Gray, ME; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Alexander, Nathan Paul, Benjamin Karl, Christopher James Bochtler, and Bonnie Olivia VanDamm who was born Wednesday; and a few nieces and nephews. His daughter Bonnie predeceased him in November 1989. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m., at the Lunenburg Methodist Church. The Rev. Gerry Piper, pastor, will officiate. A committal with military honors will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Lunenburg. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Lunenburg Methodist Church, in care of Deborah Thomas, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, 73, of St. Johnsbury, died peacefully at his 1249 Concord Ave. home surrounded by his family early Friday morning, March 7, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Portland, Maine, April 1, 1929, the son of Howard and Bernice (Lambert) Adams. He is survived by his wife Celine (Gauvin) Adams of St. Johnsbury; two sisters: Marion Sharik and husband Michael of Lebanon, NH, Ruth Gallagher of Winslow, Maine; six children: Victor Adams of Ladylake, FL, Art Adams of Tulsa, OK, Lucy Gobin and husband Daniel of Dunbarton NH, Lisa Nicol and husband James of New Durham, NH, John Adams and wife Sandy of Woodsville, NH, Joan Adams and fiance Kevin Pratt of St. Johnsbury; three granddaughters: Sherry Adams, Kristen Adams and Kirstie Nicol; one great-grandson: Isaac Theriault. He served in the U.S. Army military police during the occupation of Japan, World War II. He retired from Swift Independent in 1988 after 37 years of service. He truly beloved his family and his faithful cat, Dude, fishing, canoeing and gardening. During his retirement years he enjoyed his camp located in Brownington. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Spring committal services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please omit flowers. Rather, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to either: "Food For Poor," Department 26483, 550 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (be sure to reference "Angels of the Poor" on the front of the envelope); or to the Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 84, a resident of Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua, NH died Friday March 7, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua. He was born in St. Louis de Pintendre, Quebec, Canada on June 11, 1918. He was predeceased by his father, Onesime, his mother, Rosebelle (Lambert), and his stepfather, Leon Doyon. Paul's family moved to Waterford from Levis, Quebec in 1932 and lived at the White Birch Farm. He married Lorraine Fortin who predeceased him in 1972. Paul operated his dairy farm in Lyndonville into the 1960s. He worked as a machinist for Vermont Tap and Die until his retirement. In 1973, he married Theresa Fournier and resided in Florida. Paul moved to Nashua, NH in 1998. He was a member of St. Christopher's Church and a third degree Knight of Columbus at Marion Council No. 5960. Paul is survived by three children: Lucienne Norway (husband Edward) of Nashua, NH, Leo Begin (wife Susan) of Bow, NH and Doris Blodgett of Windsor; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Ursula Hevey of Tallahassee, FL, Theresa Prescott of Wolcott, CT; a stepsister-in-law: Simone Doyon of Northfield Falls; stepchildren: Paul Fournier of Dothan, AL, Richard Fournier of Barre, Michael Fournier of Windsor, and Robert Fournier of Ocala, FL; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers: Antoine, Onesime, Joseph, Edward, Louis-Philipe and Pierre Begin; by five sisters: Marie Faucher, Josephine Rodrigue, Marie-Jane Gingue, Bernadette Goulet and Anna Caron; by five stepbrothers: Davila, Raoul, Camille, Omer and Lionel Doyon; by two stepsisters, Leda Begin and Adrienne Veilleux. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, charitable work and his Catholic faith. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Lyndonville, Monday, March 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Nichols as celebrant. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at Pearsons Funeral Home, Lyndonville on Sunday evening, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

of 222 High St. in Lyndonville, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, March 6, 2003, in Lebanon, N.H. at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center at the age of 87. She was born in St. Johnsbury on June 6, 1915, the daughter of Stephen P. and Minnie (Olcott) Page. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, on Aug. 19, 2000. Lois graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1933, Lyndon Normal School in 1936, and taught in Walden, West Fairlee and Brattleboro schools. She married Paul Hemond, June 24, 1939 in Notre Dame Church in St. Johnsbury. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lois was the beloved mother of Marie Hemond-Dinsmore (husband John) of Lyndonville and Michael Hemond (wife Janice) of Waterford. She also leaves her 12 grandchildren: Michelle Parseghian; Melissa Murphy; Michael, Mark, James and Jeremy Hemond; Margaret Metras and Annie Gregory; Peter, Michael and Mark Dinsmore and Pamela Salo; and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister: Lucy "Bunny" Ruggles of Newport News, VA; one sister-in-law: Virginia Hemond of San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers: Ernest, Earl, Kenneth and Erton Page; and by two sisters: Helen Greenwood and Ruby Elliot. Graveside services will be held in the springtime on Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. There will be no services or visiting hours at this time. Memorial contributions, marked in Lois' name for pediatric diabetes research, could be directed to Mary Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Attention: Michele Clark, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 74, of Mt. Pleasant Trailer Park in St. Johnsbury, passed away at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Thursday, March 6, 2003, after a sudden illness. Gladys was still employed up until her illness at the Sunset Home in St. Johnsbury. She had resided in St. Johnsbury for the past four years. Her home for most of her life was Franklin, NH. She is survived by three children: Harold Martel of Laconia, NH, Roland Stewart of Winchendon, MA, and Richard Stewart of Franklin, NH; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; six brothers and two sisters. She was predeceased by two children: Gerald Steward Jr., and Patricia Ayers; and by one brother. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Monday, March 10 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Tilton, NH later in May. Memorial contributions could be sent to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495.

, 89, of Ponca City, Okla., passed away Friday, March 7, 2003 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Merle and Jack Harp. Hattie was born March 1, 1914, a daughter to Sam and Bessie (Smith) Haley, in West Thornton, N.H. She married George Allen April 29, 1939 in Groveton, N.H. Hattie was a homemaker all her married life and in the early part of their marriage they traveled from town to town as her husband was in the oil field business. When the rig was about finished, all the wives would pack up their belongings and when their husbands came home, they would all travel to the next location to begin a new rig. When they lived in Tulsa, Okla., she babysat in her home and often had five to 10 children to care for and love. When they moved to Chouteau, Okla., she had land to put out a garden and whenever she had more vegetables than they could use, Hattie would take them to the nursing homes where people living there could enjoy the fresh vegetables. They always tried to visit as many of the people living there as they could as they loved older people. When she would see that their needs weren't being taken care of, Hattie would go get them help. She and her husband loved helping out those who needed it. Hattie collected dolls and at one time she had over 100. She also loved her dogs, Cheri and Lobo. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. She was a very caring person. Hattie is survived by her daughter, Merle Harp and husband Jack of Ponca City, Okla.; her son, Dennis Allen of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Verna Burgess of Littleton, N.H., and Bessie Pike of East Hartford, Conn.; four grandchildren, Anita Wegner and husband Willie of Shidler, Okla., Lisa Myers and husband John of Ponca City, Okla., Melissa Allen of Salem, Mo., and George Haley Allen Jr. of Chouteau, Okla.; three great-grandchildren, Hattie Wegner and Jack Wegner, both of Shidler, Okla., and Kimber Myers of Ponca City, Okla.

, 76, formerly of 18 Skinny Ridge Road, Lyman, N.H., died Friday, March 7, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury. She was born May 3, 1926 in East Barnet, a daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Page) Capron. Ms. Capron graduated from McIndoes Academy. After high school she worked for Palmer Bros. laundry in St. Johnsbury, Gilman Paper Company in Gilman, and Glovers in St. Johnsbury. During World War II she went to work in Springfield, Vt. at the Fellows Machine Shop. Following the war she started a long career with Ames Department Store, retiring as the east coast regional manager after 30 years of employment. After retirement she worked as an attendant at the rest area between St. Johnsbury and Littleton. Ms. Capron enjoyed sports, especially horseshoes and basketball. Memberships included the Ladies Chapel Society, East Barnet Congregational Church, and Lyman Historical Society; she served on the Lyman Cemetery Commission and was a lister for the town of Lyman. Surviving relatives include two sisters, Madelyn B. Knights and Marion E. Newman, both of East Barnet; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a very close friend, Sally Chamberlin of Danville. She was predeceased by five brothers, Marshall, Elwin, Earl, Wayne and Ronald Capron; three sisters, Leona Brown, Eileen Slayton, and a sister at infancy, Irma. A calling hour will be held Friday, March 14, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m., from the Barnet Congregational Church. Pastor Sally Chamberlin will officiate. Burial will be held Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m., in the Danville Green Cemetery in Danville. It has been requested that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to either the East Barnet Congregational Church, in care of Marilyn Drown, 2587 Barnet Center Road, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the Barnet Congregational Church, 18 Church St., Barnet, VT 05821.

, 85, of 259 Church St., South Ryegate, died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 9, 1917 in Kirby, the son of Arthur and Mary E. (Quimby) Davis. Mr. Davis served with the U.S. Army during World War II. When he returned from the service Mr. Davis worked for White Brothers Creamery in South Ryegate and then worked for 23 years as a rural mail carrier in South Ryegate and Groton, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the VFW and Blue Mountain Grange in Ryegate, served as trustee and auditor for the village of South Ryegate, was a member and former chief of the South Ryegate Village Fire Dept., and was on the Building Committee when Blue Mountain Union School opened in the early 1970s. Mr. Davis loved to hunt, fish, cut firewood and maple sugaring. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Davis, Aug. 1, 1996; one son, Kenneth A. Davis, Nov. 16, 1990; and a daughter, Linda Mae Davis, Nov. 22, 1958. Surviving relatives include a son, Robert L. Davis of South Ryegate, and a granddaughter, Theresa A. Davis of Benton, N.H. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, March 11, from 7 to 8 pm., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 12, at 2 p.m., from the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, Church St., South Ryegate. The Rev. Catherine Cook, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be held in the Lyndonville Village Cemetery in Lyndonville, when the cemetery reopens in the spring. It is requested that memorial contributions be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, one Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, infant son of Darrell A. and Sheryl Hauser Louis of Littleton, died Saturday morning, March 8, 2003, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. Matthew was born March 5, 2003 at 5:37 a.m. at the Littleton Regional Hospital and later that day was transported to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for further medical care. Matthew is survived by his parents, Darrell and Sheryl Louis, and his brother, Ryan, of Littleton; his paternal grandparents, David and Gloria Louis of Littleton; his maternal grandfather, Ken Hauser of Bedford, N.H.; as well as many loving aunts and uncles. Marilyn Hauser, his maternal grandmother, predeceased Matthew. Calling hours will be held today, March 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 11, at the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made either to David's House, P.O. Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766; or to Rotary International, in care of the Littleton Rotary Club, P.O. Box 785, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 79, of Albany, Vt., died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at North Country Hospital in Newport, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She was born March 31, 1923 in Edelemans, Pa., the daughter of Simon and Elsie (Hineline) Peters. She met Ted in Pennsylvania while he was in the U.S. Army. They married in 1942 and she moved to Vermont to live with his family while he served his country in World War II. They made their home together in Albany after his return from the service. Elva was a communicant of the St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in East Albany and a member of the VFW Post 798 Ladies Auxiliary in Newport. She loved her pets and enjoyed gardening, ceramics and crafts. She leaves her husband, Theodore P. Tremblay of Albany; a son, Theodore H. Tremblay and his friend and Elva's caregiver, Anita Brown, of Irasburg; a daughter, Theresa Racine and husband Jacques of Lunenburg; four grandchildren, Lisa Smith and husband Richard of Gilman, Leon Racine and wife Sharon of Sacramento, Calif., Linda Marsh and husband Mark of Charleston, and Shannon Elliot and husband Jessie of Newport; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Velma Bieber and husband Robert of Bath, Pa. She was predeceased by 16 brothers and sisters. Friends may call this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 11, at 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury, with Father Dan Rupp officiating. Spring interment will be in the Albany Village Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind, in care of Anita Brown, 1899 Route 58 West, Irasburg, VT 05845.

, 72, of East Concord (3207 Oregon Road, East Concord, VT 05906), passed away at home unexpectedly, Monday morning, March 10, 2003. She was born July 4, 1930 in Manchester, NH, the daughter of Edwin and Lillian (Rash) Davis. She is survived by her husband, Howard C. Nichols of East Concord, whom she married June 6, 1954; three children, Michael E. Nichols of West Burke, Patricia Celino of Dalton, NH, and Steven H. Nichols of Littleton, NH; one grandson, Michael E. Nichols of Lyndonville; one granddaughter, Stephanie Nichols of Littleton; and one step-granddaughter, Alicia Gray of Barton. There will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Gilman FAST Squad, in care of Donna Brown, P.O. Box 132, Gilman, VT 05904.

68, of Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH, died peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2003. He was born in Lancaster, NH, Dec. 5, 1934, the son of Charles J. and Gertrude (Marshall) Severance. Jack grew up in Dalton, NH and lived in Whitefield for 50 years. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and logger who cherished his time spent in the woods. Jack also had an ardent interest in New Hampshire history and local folklore. He was employed by Fitzmorris Plumbing and Heating of Whitefield for many years and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 131. He served as a member of the Whitefield Volunteer Fire Department. Jack is survived by his son, John C. Severance and wife Roxie of Whitefield; his daughter, Nancy Comeau and husband Robert of Dalton; his sister, Elizabeth White of Antrim, NH; four grandchildren, Christopher Severance, Kurt Severance, Jaclyn Comeau, and Bryan Comeau; and one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Severance. He was predeceased by a son, Scott Randall Severance, in 1968. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17; the time and place will be announced at a later date.

, 69, of Newbury, died Monday, March 10, 2003 at Brookside Nursing Home in Bradford, following an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1933 in Topsham, the daughter of Rolla and Myra (Jones) Barnes. She was a graduate of Groton High School. On May 14, 1955 she married Kendell E. Welch. Mrs. Welch assisted her husband on their dairy farm in South Ryegate and later in Newbury for many years, and worked as a cook at the P & H Truck Stop in Wells River for 20 years. She also ran a bed and breakfast at their home in Newbury for several years. She was a very active member of the Newbury Congregational Church. Surviving relatives include her husband of 47 years, Kendell E. Welch of Newbury; two sons, Kendell E. Welch II of Newbury, and Martin B. Welch of Woodsville, NH; two daughters, Winifred W. Patten of North Haverhill, NH and Alice J. Welch of Rutland; eight grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; one brother, George Barnes of Springfield; three sisters, Marie Amell of Claremont, NH, Arlene Eastman of Ryegate and Ivis Minshull of Barre; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a son, Erwin Ira Welch, Sept. 15, 1981; and one brother, Alton Barnes. A calling hour will be held Thursday, March 13, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, at 1 p.m., from the Newbury Congregational Church, Main St., Newbury. The Rev. Ward Wilson will officiate. Burial will be held in the Groton Village Cemetery, May 9 at 10 a.m. It is requested that memorial donations be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, Attn: Development Department.

, 62, of East Haven, Conn., died Feb. 20, 2003. He was born in New Haven, Oct. 2, 1940, the son of Charles and Ruth Truhart. Charlie was employed as a driver for Elm City Livery in West Haven, Conn. before his illness. He enjoyed spending summers fishing and relaxing at the home of his former mother-in-law, Natalie Fuller of North Concord, Vt. He was the beloved father of Debra Novella of East Haven, Conn., Denise Shea of Hamden, Conn., John Truhart of East Haven, Conn., and Lance Truhart of Branford, Conn. He also leaves nine grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia DeMattie and Ruth Skolnick; his former wife, Roxanne Truhart of Branford, Conn.; and lots of family and friends. A memorial Mass is scheduled for March 29 at 5 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc, 450 West Todd Road, Hamden, Conn. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

79, of Derby, passed away at his daughter's house in Peacham, Tuesday, March 11, 2003. He was born in Newport, Aug. 24, 1923, the son of Harry E. and Pauline B. (Villeneuve) Gaylor. Ted served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, earning an Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Ribbon with four Bronze Service Stars, a Philippines Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Service Star, and Good Conduct and Victory medals. He resided in Springfield, Mass., for 33 years while working as a painter and paper hanger for Berger Painting Company in Holyoke, Mass. Ted was a member of the Local 257 Painters & Allied Trade in Springfield, Mass., for 30 years; a charter member of the VFW Newport Post 798; a member of the American Legion Post 21; and a charter member of the Eagles Newport Post 4329. On Sept. 24, 1945, Ted married the former Grace E. Broome. He is survived by his children, Pauline Loiselle of Springfield, Mass., Jacqueline Gold and husband Vernon of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Bernard Gaylor and wife Anne of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Donna Worth of Newport, Theodore H. Gaylor Jr. and wife Mary of Abilene, Texas, Mary Caples and husband Spike of Newport, Vernal Gaylor and wife Sandra of Springfield, Mass., Kim Gaylor and friend David Willard of Peacham, and Peggy Lamonda and husband Scott of Newport; his brother, Frederick Gaylor of West Springfield, Mass.; his sister, Theresa Smith of West Lebanon, N.H.; 26 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his great-grandchild, Tyler Joel Worth; and his brother, Bernard H. Gaylor. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport (formerly Bay Street), Wednesday, March 12, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Roger Fletcher and the Rev. Leo Bilodeau officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Ted's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601, or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 83, of 67 Tunnel Stream Road, Benton, NH, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. He was born in North Haverhill, NH, May 4, 1919, the son of William J. and Lillian (Hutchins) Harris. Mr. Harris worked for Northeast Hardwood in North Haverhill for 23 years, and was a scaler for Newman Lumber Company in Woodsville until his retirement at age 76. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II; served as the sexton of Mountain View Cemetery in Benton; was the first charter member of VFW Post 5245 of North Haverhill; was a former selectman and town constable in Benton; was an avid fisherman; and was constantly keeping the Benton roadsides free and clean of trash and debris. Mr. Harris was predeceased by his wife Seraphene (Boutin) Harris on May 28, 1997; and by two sons, Michael Harris on July 23, 1998 and David Harris on July 19, 1999. Survivors include two sons, John J. Harris and Patty of Benton, and Thomas D. Harris and Sarahjean of North Haverhill; a daughter, Joan R. Vogt and Jon of Fort Myers, FL; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Goodrich of Lebanon, NH; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will be held Friday, March 14, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home on Birch Street in Woodsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau, pastor of the Woodsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Benton will be in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ammonoosuc Valley Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 11, Bath, NH 03740.

, 67, of Starr King Park, Lancaster, NH, died Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2003, at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Kipp was born in Groveton, NH, May 4, 1935, the daughter of Howard Clayton and Ruth (Bailey) Potter. Joan was raised in Groveton, where she attended Groveton Elementary School and was a 1953 graduate of Groveton High School. She went on to graduate from Plymouth Teachers College and began her life as an elementary school teacher. She taught in various states including Connecticut, Kentucky and Georgia, but worked most of her lifetime for the Northumberland School District in Groveton. She was a certified reading educator of Reading Recovery and a proponent of the Whole Language Program of Jim Grant Workshops for nearly 20 years. Joan was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Lancaster. She was also a member of several organizations including the Olive Branch Chapter 1 OES, and Delta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. For many summers she worked and managed the Lancaster Information Booth, she sang in her church choir, and in her spare time she enjoyed knitting, reading, sewing and cooking. Family members include her husband, Charles McKinnon Kipp of Lancaster; three children, the Rev. Marcia K. MacKillop of Trenton, N.J., Douglas C. Kipp of Winchester, Mass., and Carole K. Donovan and husband Jonathan of Manchester, N.H.; her parents, Howard and Ruth Potter of Groveton; a sister, Bethany Potter Ober of Tewksbury, Mass.; two grandchildren, Heather and Kyle Donovan; and several nieces and nephews. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, March 15, at 2 p.m., at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be held in the spring at Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster, at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made in her memory to the Parkinson Research Fund, in care of John Growdon, M.D., Partners Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Center, WACC Room 830, 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114, or the Weeks Medical Center Home Health and Hospice Service, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 67, of 87 Granite Lane, Lyndonville, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born April 6, 1925, the son of the late George and Jennie (Willey) Moore. His greatest hobby was fishing at Spectacle Pond in Island Pond. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Hinton of Lyndonville; his children, Maude and husband Donald Miller of Lyndonville, Elaine Wight of Island Pond, Ernest and wife Susan Hinton of Lyndonville, Robert and wife Jennifer Hinton of Sutton, and Kathy, Robert. Jr. and Bernice; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his brother, George Moore of Lyndonville; two sisters, Eva and husband Dwayne Elliott of St. Johnsbury, and Isabelle Moore of Massachusetts; and his step-brother, Edmond Fletcher of St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by a sister, Phoebe Fletcher, and a brother, Gordon Moore. There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

, 73, of Waterford, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at Sayles Funeral Home, Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Waterford. Friends are invited to meet the family Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

, 74, of 649 Sugar House Road, West Burke, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2003 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born Aug. 3, 1928 in New York City, N.Y., the son of the late Frank and Ada Ruth (Bovee) McGowan. Before retiring he worked as a writer and editor for CNN. There will be no calling hours. Memorial services will be held at the funderal home Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Stephen Nichols officiating.

, 64, of Lyndon Heights, Lyndonville, passed peacefully at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor Friday, March 14, 2003. Jean was born Aug. 2, 1938 in Hardwick, the daughter of Glen A. and Mildred G. (Rollins) Benway. She graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1957. On Oct. 17, 1959, she married Gilmore "Gil" R. Downer. Jean worked for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company for several years as a key punch operator and later worked as a bookkeeper for Gil in his insurance business. She was an active member of the community and the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville. A good friend and devoted Christian, she volunteered many hours of community service to the work of the church, particularly the Women's Fellowship and Food Shelf programs. She also enjoyed camping, bowling, Atlanta Braves baseball, and following her favorite NASCAR drivers. She is survived by two sons and their wives, David A. and Terri M. Downer of Woodbridge, Va., and Eric J. and Sharon Downer of Harwinton, Conn.; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph and Emily Downer of Woodbridge, Va., and Burke and Julia Downer of Harwinton, Conn.; two brothers, Bernard "John" Benway of Montpelier, and Allan Benway of Boston, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband Gil; her sister, Janice Wells; and her parents. Visiting hours will be held at Pearsons Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, Tuesday evening, March 18, from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Joan Vincent officiating. A memorial service at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Chapel will also be held Tuesday, March 18, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Amanda Lape-Freeberg officiating. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to support the food shelf ministry. Contributions may be sent to the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 73, of Waterford, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, with his family by his side. He was born March 4, 1930 in Highgate, Vt., the only son to Clarence H. and Mary Young of Waterford. He married Annetta D. Davenport March 21, 1949; they were married 52 years. He loved hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He worked as a heavy machine operator for most of his life. Lee was a loving father and a very caring and giving person. He took care of his parents in the last years of his life and even after he became ill, he continued to try and care for them. He will be greatly missed by family and anyone who knew and loved him. Lee is survived by his parents, Clarence H. and Mary Young of Waterford; a daughter, Melody and husband Jeff Peterson of Concord; a son, Jeffrey A. Young and wife Erma of Dalton, N.H.; seven grandsons, Allen, Avery and Aiden Young of Dalton, N.H., Marty Bradley of Concord, Frank Bradley Jr. and wife Jen of Ocala, Fla., and Ryan and Remington Peterson of Concord; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn Nicole Bradley of Ocala, Fla. He was predeceased by two sons, Bruce and Roger Young, on June 12, 1966, at the ages of 16 and 15; and by his wife, Annetta I. Young, on Jan 11, 2002. Funeral services will be held at Sayles Funeral Home, Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Waterford. Friends are invited to meet the family Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

, 94, of Littleton, passed away peacefully at Lafayette Center in Franconia, with his family surrounding him, Saturday, March 15, 2003. Lawrence was born in Newark, Vt., June 15, 1908, the son of the late Harry and Goldie (Blake) Bean. He worked at the Darling Farms in his early life and later worked in the lumber business. He owned and operated Timber Products in Littleton until his retirement. Lawrence was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his vegetable garden and enjoyed canning. He also loved his days spent with his children and grandchildren. He married Eyvonne Daigneault, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Eleanor Mitchell; a brother, Guy Bean; and a sister, Madeline Bean. He is survived by three daughters, Margaret Stevens and husband Robert of Lyndonville, Harriett McMann of Littleton, and Joyce Humphrey and husband Stuart of East Burke; a son-in-law, Dale Mitchell of Littleton; a brother, Howard Bean of Florida; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at the Pearsons Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer and Mr. Danny Gerlack officiating. A Masonic service will be conducted at that time by Mr. Jim Ball. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the services, from noon to 1 p.m. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to either the Vermont Regional Cancer Society, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401, or the Caledonia Masonic Lodge 98, in care of Jim Ball, Secretary, P.O. Box 21, West Burke, VT 05851.

, 90, of Littleton, prominent public works contractor and conservative activist, died March 12, 2003, at Littleton Regional hospital after a period of declining health. He was a major employer in Littleton for 40 years and participated in the construction of the Moore Power Station in the early 1950s. His advocacy of the construction of a causeway, rather than a bridge, on I-93 at Moore Reservoir in 1984 saved more than $12 million in construction costs. Kenneth Elwin Curran was born June 26, 1912, in Littleton, the first of two sons born to Mitchell John and Gertrude Mabel (Baker) Curran. He attended Littleton public schools. As a teenager, he was employed as a chauffeur for hotel magnate Frank Abbott. He graduated from Littleton High School in 1931 and entered Northeastern University's Cooperative Work Plan. His college work assignments included working for B. Perini & Sons (now Perini Corp., Framingham, Mass.), V. & M. Construction Company (which at that time was building Littleton's U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building) and the New Hampshire Highway Department. Kenneth participated in the preliminary survey for the proposed aerial tramway to the summit of Cannon Mountain. He was an avid outdoorsman. In August 1933 he set a record for a 38-mile hike across the Franconia Range and Presidential Range - from the Flume in Franconia Notch to the Ravine House in Randolph in 23 hours and 35 minutes. He frequented the summit of Mount Washington as a volunteer observer. He graduated from college in 1937, with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, and went to work in that field, first for Simpson Brothers Co. of Boston, Mass., then John Iafolla Construction Company of Dedham Mass., and Arborio Roads Corporation of Hartford, Conn., on road and bridge construction. From 1938-40, he was self-employed as a general contractor. His first public works job was the Saranac footbridge in Littleton. He also built the Bethlehem Municipal Swimming Pool, the Moose River bridge on Route 16 in Gorham, Frank D. Mullin's store on Main Street in Littleton and other structures which are still in service more than 60 years later. In 1940 he obtained a temporary civil service appointment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a civil engineer and inspector on military airport construction. In 1941, he took a position as the pavement and public works field engineer for the Portland Cement Association. During World War II, Curran engaged in defense-related work with David Nassif Co., serving as a project superintendent in the construction of several military airfields. In early 1943, he was sent to Canada as construction superintendent for 63 miles of the Alaskan Highway in the Yukon Territory. In 1944, he formed the Northern Mining Company to mine muscovite mica, a strategic material, from mines in Orange, N.H. The mica was trucked to Berlin, N.H., where 80 women trimmed it. In 1946, he formed Kenneth E. Curran, Inc. which began as a sawmill, a pair of horses, a logging camp and a stumpage contract with the Connecticut River Power Company. He employed 30 men in the logging operation and eight in the sawmill. By 1950, the corporation owned 13 transit mixers and was engaged in construction contracting. Kenneth E. Curran, Inc. built schools, homes, ski lifts, bridges, as well as commercial and factory buildings in New Hampshire and Vermont. The company's biggest jobs were as a subcontractor on the Samuel E. Moore Power Station in Littleton during the early 1950s and on portions of Interstate I-93 through Franconia, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem and Littleton in the late 1950s. He also was a subcontractor on the Wilder Dam in Vermont. By 1961 the company had diversified into trucking, rigging, bulk hauling, sewer construction, production of crushed gravel, and production of aggregates, and had grossed $6 million. He was a founding member of the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire. Seeing opportunities in constructing bridges for the interstate highways, Curran formed a corporation with Quentin N. "Red" Lavoie, a bridge expert who resided in Littleton. Curran-Lavoie, Inc. was incorporated in 1961 and built hundreds of bridges, including the Amoskeag Bridge in Manchester, the major interchange in Plymouth at I-93 and NH 25, and the curved bridges in Barnet, Vt. on I-91. Curran-Lavoie, Inc. built the $2 million Berlin N.H. potable water treatment plant and re-built the Nansen Ski Jump in Berlin. In 1962, he formed R.W. Rich, Inc. with Rodney Rich, a Littleton mason. Within two years, R.W. Rich, Inc. was earning annual gross revenues in excess of $300,000. In 1964, with Clarence E. Gordon, he formed Crushing, Inc., which specialized in the production of crushed gravel, crushed rock, bituminous and Portland cement concrete aggregates and transit-mixed concrete. This company supplied material for highway construction. With Gerard E. Cossette he formed Curran Cossette Construction Corporation in 1967. That firm constructed nine schools in New Hampshire and Maine. It also completed five major sewer construction projects in southern New Hampshire. Kenneth E. Curran, Inc. built the St. Johnsbury factory for EHV Industries, Inc., in 1970. He was EHV's corporate treasurer and a director of the company until its affiliation with H. Weidmann, Ltd. Curran's interest in conservative politics became more pronounced in the 1970s. He had been elected to the board of selectmen in Littleton in March 1962, and served a three-year term. In 1972, he was elected to the New Hampshire House and served a term as a staunch supporter of Governor Meldrim Thomson. Curran successfully sponsored legislation to strengthen right-to-know laws and an administrative procedures act that reformed the rule-making process for state agencies. During this period he became involved in a contract dispute with the town of Littleton and the state of New Hampshire over a sewerage system construction project in Littleton. The dispute arose when federal rules changed after Curran had begun construction. Several lawsuits resulted, with the last one settled in 1984. The episode reinforced Curran's distrust of the state bureaucracy, and he moved his corporation to Texas, where he resided for a time and engaged in health facility construction projects. With his business affairs winding down in the mid-1980s, he returned to Littleton and became a gadfly on the state and local level. He wrote frequent letters to newspapers criticizing public spending. His watchdog activities resulted in several lawsuits against the town and numerous confrontations with local officials. His political involvement extended to South Africa where, in 1986, he traveled to meet with Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi, the Chief Minister of KwaZulu and tribal leader of 7 million Zulus. He is memorialized with his friend, George McAvoy, for his effort to substitute a causeway for a bridge on I-93 at Moore Reservoir. He began this effort in 1972 and enlisted McAvoy in the 1980s. In 2002, the state of New Hampshire designated it the "Curran/McAvoy Causeway." Kenneth E. Curran was predeceased by his brother, Robert. He leaves his wife, Iona (Choquette) West, to whom he was wed on June 15, 1951; a step-daughter, Dale Youngstrom and husband Larry of West Hartford, Conn.; a stepson, Dana West and wife Gay of El Cajon, Calif.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were private, with a public memorial service to be held at a yet-to-be-designated date in June. The family requests no flowers and that gifts in Kenneth's memory be made to Hospice of the Littleton Area, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561, in care of Martha Hill.

, 82, of 32 Blake Street, Newport, died peacefully, Saturday, March 15, 2003 in Newport, following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Ware, Mass., a daughter of Charles and Edna (Hurlin) Lindsey. She was educated in the Ware Schools and graduated from Ware High School in 1938. She attended what is now the University of Massachusetts, graduating in June, 1942, with a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She taught at the North Troy High School for two years and at the Woodstock High School in Woodstock, Conn., for one year. On July 14, 1945 she married Ralph L. Miller of North Troy, who predeceased her in November 1980. They made their home in North Troy for nearly 33 years. She was an active member of the United Church of Christ in North Troy. She assisted in her husband's insurance office until the business was sold in 1973. She belonged to other organizations and was a trustee and part-time librarian at the Rand Memorial Library there. In March 1978 they moved to Newport, where they joined the United Church of Newport. She was an active member of the Women's Society (now the Friendship Circle). She is survived by a sister-in-law, Loran D. Lindsey of Indianapolis, Ind.; a nephew, Dr. Robert D. Lindsey and wife Elizabeth of Lafayette, Ind.; a niece, Pamela Ruster and husband James of Greenwood, Ind.; a cousin, Frances Newton of Nokomis, Fla.; and four grandnieces. She was predeceased by a brother, Roger H. Lindsey, in March 2002. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m., at the United Church of Newport with the Rev. Martha Peck officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Spring interment will be in Westfield Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the United Church Memorial Fund, 63 Third St., Newport, VT 05855.

, 66, of Wilder, Vt., died Saturday, March 15, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born Feb. 13, 1937 in St. Johnsbury, a daughter of Alcide and Marie Rose (Marois) Carreau. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and was later married to Allen B. Warburton in St. Johnsbury. They lived in Connecticut for a time before returning to Vermont, and have lived in Wilder for the past several years. Mrs. Warburton was a member of RSVP, volunteering her time at Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction. She also enjoyed basket making, gardening and loved to bake. She is survived by her husband Allen of Wilder; a daughter, Ellen Gonyaw and husband Michael and children Ashley and Corey, all of St. Johnsbury; a brother, Robert Carreau, and two sisters, Lorette Desrochers and Claire Twiss, all of St. Johnsbury; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Paul Carreau, predeceased her. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 18, at 10 a.m., at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in White River Junction. Burial will be in the spring in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bugbee Senior Center, P.O. Box 158, White River Junction, VT 05001.

90, of Morrisville, Orleans and Hollywood, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 15, 2003 in St. Johnsbury. Gleason was a devoted husband for 53 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born Jan. 1, 1913 in Morrisville, the son of Charles and Bertha (Deyette) Guyette. On Sept. 19, 1936 he married Elizabeth R. (Bousquet) Guyette in Lowell. She predeceased him Feb. 27, 1989. Gleason graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville. He operated his own farm in Irasburg for many years; was an employee of Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans, and managed the nursery for the city of Hollywood, Fla., where he retired in 1978. He enjoyed his cottage on Lake Parker, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Surviving are four children, Gleason Guyette Jr. and wife Charlotte of Banning, Calif., Louise Gunther and spouse Richard of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., Glenn Guyette and wife Janice of Lisbon, N.H., and Laura Fontaine and spouse Fernand of Newport; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Two sisters and four brothers predeceased him. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton, Friday, March 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, March 22, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at which time funeral services will be held, with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 87, of Pleasant Valley Road, Lancaster, N.H., died Monday morning, March 17, 2003, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Bishop was born in Lancaster, April 29, 1915, the daughter of Fred and Angie (Berry) Carter. The wife of the late Arno I. Bishop, together they operated a maple sugar operation for many years. They also spent many years wintering in Florida. Family members include two sons, Robert A. Bishop of Lancaster and William H. Bishop of Gorham; a sister, Blanche Hutchinson of Groveton; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arno predeceased her in 1992. Visiting hours will be held today from 6-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 19, at 3 p.m., at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Huntington's Disease Society of America, Massachusetts Chapter, 1253 Worcester Road, Suite 202, Framingham, MA 01701.

, 79, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Friday, March 14, 2003. She was born Jan. 28, 1924 in Orleans, the daughter of Lena Bennett Conley and Cyral Conley of Westmore. She leaves a long, loving life with Larry Bean for 26 years. Survivors include a brother, Norman Conley of West Burke; daughters, a son, sisters, brothers, and many grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Bertha Allen, and son, Edward Conley. She will be sadly missed by the ones close to her who knew her well, especially Larry Bean, who had good and bad times with her. There will be no visiting hours or services at her request. A committal service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Waterford in the spring.

, 89, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Lower Waterford, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at the West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala. He was born in Brownington, Nov. 26, 1913, the son of Frank and Nettie (Hill) Marshall. He grew up in this area and attended schools here and at the age of 16 graduated from Barton Academy in 1929. He then attended Oxford School of Business in Cambridge, Mass., graduating in 1934. In 1935, he bought General Beverage Distributors selling soft drinks. On Nov. 13, 1937, he married Evelyn Jackson. He was a U.S. Marine and served overseas during World War II. He moved to California in 1951 where he worked for Sate Farm Insurance, and for Grand Central Rocket until 1960. In 1960, he became a financial adviser working in California and Arkansas for 23 years until his retirement in 1983. He then moved to Lower Waterford, where he became a stockbroker and did business out of his home for many years, working for Edward Jones. He was a member of the Lower Waterford Congregational Church, and was a Rotarian. He enjoyed playing bridge, cribbage, trout fishing, gardening and working on his property during his retirement years. He leaves his wife, Evelyn (Jackson) Marshall of Ocala, Fla.; two sons, Wayne T. Marshall of Ocala, and William Jackson Marshall of Lakewood, Colo.; and two grandchildren. A brother, Walter Marshall, predeceased him. Burial will be in the fall at Passumpsic Cemetery in Barnet.

, 89, formerly of the Nihan Ponderosa in Landaff, N.H., passed away Monday, March 16, 2003, in the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield. She was born a daughter to Edwin and Susan (Himes) Quimby on May 27, 1913 in Landaff. She and her husband, Maurice, who passed away Nov. 20, 1988, operated the family farm in Landaff. Family members include two daughters, Barbara N. Buford of Bay City, Mich., and Marjorie N. Laflamme of Littleton; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m., in the Saint Catherine's of Siena Catholic Church, School Street, Lisbon. The family invites family and friends to share remembrances from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 77 South Main Street, Lisbon. Burial will be at a later date in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon.

, 85, of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 21, 1917, in East Hardwick, to Delmar Albert and Adell Davis Boardman. He attended school in Lyndonville and was a 1935 graduate of Lyndon Institute. After high school he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1937 he began employment with the New England Telephone Company, and worked there 39 years until 1976. During those years he worked in White River, Montpelier, Newport, and he moved to St. Johnsbury in 1944 and has lived at 1023 Concord Avenue ever since. Gordon was a lifetime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. On Feb. 19, 1939 he married Shirley Rogers of Orange and four children were born to them. In 1945 Gordon was inducted into the U.S. Navy, and he served on the USS Guam CB2. In 1959 and 1960, he and two brothers-in-law, Robert Rogers and John Cerutti, built a family camp at Parker Pond in West Glover. Many enjoyable times took place there with family and friends for over 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, card games, and visiting with family and friends. In the 1960s he and brother-in-law Robert Rogers started growing Christmas trees on their farm in Wheelock. They were sold locally and many were trucked to southern New England. While they had the farm they sugared, which Gordon enjoyed very much. While his children were in school he was active in Portland Street PTA and enjoyed taking part in the minstrel shows put on by that organization. He was also active in the North Congregational Church. Gordon liked hunting, fishing, gardening, keeping bees and traveling by car after retirement. He and Shirley and other relatives crossed the USA six times, visiting all the contiguous 48 states as well as most of the provinces of Canada. They spent time in Florida most winters. Gordon is survived by his wife, Shirley Boardman; two daughters, Bonnie Griffin and husband Michael, and Julie Boardman; one son, James Boardman; a daughter-in-law, Fran Boardman; seven grandchildren, Aryn Holloway and husband Blaine, Michelle Griffin and friend Lee Smith, Elaine Ducharme and husband Anthony, Norene Menard, Callan Boardman, Lance Boardman Jr. and wife Angela, and Brendan Boardman; three great-grandchildren, Rose Holloway, Brie-anna Menard and Devon Boardman; two sisters, Phyllis Powers and Frieda Powell; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Lance Boardman; one brother, Gerald Boardman; two brothers-in-law, Charles Powers and Carlos Powell; and one niece, Charlene Therriault. Memorial services will be held at the Grace United Methodist Church, Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Interment will be in the spring in the Orange Center Cemetery in Orange, Vt. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Vermont Heart Association, P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495, or to the Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, P.O. Box 1952, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1952.

, 71, of 239 Pleasant St., Concord, N.H., died at the Pleasant View Center in Concord, Thursday, March 20, 2003 as a result of complications from an automobile accident in 2000. She was born in Manchester, N.H., Sept. 16, 1931, the daughter of Howard F. and Madeline (Sawyer) Davis, and had lived most of her life in New Hampshire. She resided in the St. Johnsbury area for four years before moving to Concord two years ago. She attended high school in Franklin, Mass., graduating in 1949. She was an LPN for many years and worked at various hospitals in New Hampshire, including the Elliot Hospital. She was a member and very active with the Rebekahs in St. Johnsbury and the Lakeview Grange. She was the widow of Wilfred P. Worsman, who died in 1993. Family members include her mother of Franklin, Mass.; three sons, Kenneth Worsman Sr. of Manchester, N.H., Gary Worsman of Warner, N.H., and Glenn Worsman of Meredith, N.H.; two daughters, Karen Marks of Manchester, N.H., and Louann Michaud of Nashua, N.H.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald Davis of Massachusetts, Murray Davis of Massachusetts, and Chip Davis of Wisconsin; her longtime companion, Bion Young of Passumpsic; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, N.H., Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home chapel Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. After cremation, urn burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

, 75, of Lyndonville, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003 at her residence. A complete notice will appear in Saturday's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 75, of Lyndonville, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2003, at her residence. She was born in Lyndon, April 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Webster) Mitchell. Before retiring she had worked as a dietitian at St. Johnsbury Hospital, at the Darling Inn and at Fairbanks Scales. She loved her family and her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Chamberlain of Lyndonville, whom she married on Jan. 1, 1947; three daughters, Elaine Sargent and husband Larry of East Burke, Diane Griffith and husband Brian of Lyndonville, and Jane Chamberlain of Middlebury; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Lawson and husband Ed of Lyndonville; four brothers, David Mitchell and wife Catherine, Jackson Mitchell Sr., Leslie Mitchell Sr., and wife June, and Carroll Mitchell Sr. and wife Brenda, all of Lyndonville; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a daughter, Judith Freeto; two sons, Durward and Sidney Chamberlain Sr.; and two brothers, Hazen and Richard Mitchell. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pearsons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24 at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be later in the spring in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Riverside Life Enrichment Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndonville, VT, 05851. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church Street, Lyndonville.

, 77, of Dalton Road, Dalton, NH, died Friday afternoon,, March 21, 2003 at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, NH. Mrs. Streeter was born in Lunenburg, March 12, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Emily (Pilotte) Belmore. Pauline was a longtime resident of Dalton who was best known for her many years employed as the school cook in Dalton. She was also the supervisor of the Dalton check list for 30 years and a chambermaid at the Mountain View House. She was a member of the Grange, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Dalton Fireman's Auxiliary. She enjoyed being with people and often frequented social events such as card parties and bingo. Family members include three sons, Dana Streeter of Ossipee, NH, Michael Streeter of Dalton, and Dennis Streeter of Whitefield, NH; a daughter, Patricia Hewitt of Manchester, NH; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Willard "Buster" Streeter in 1997. Visiting hours will be held Sunday afternoon and evening, March 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church in Whitefield. The Rev. George Majka, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. Donations may be made in her memory to Weeks Home Health Services, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or to Weeks Medical Volunteer Program, Attn: Bethany Belmore, 173 Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 91, of Lisbon, N.H., passed away Friday, March 21, 2003 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Paul was born in Scotstown, Quebec, Canada, June 27, 1911, a son of Samuel J. and Eula (Hatch) Boy. He moved to the Sugar Hill-Lisbon area to help run the family's general store post office at the age of 17. Paul was a bookkeeper much of his life for many area businesses. Paul was a member of the Lisbon Lions Club for 49 years, during which he served as president of the club. He served as selectman for two terms, and donated countless hours to the church and civic activities in town. He was a 50-year member of the Grafton Kane Lodge F & AM. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marion Sessions Boy of Lisbon; a daughter, Paula Hapgood of Lisbon; two grandchildren, Libby Ashlock of Shreveport, La., and Bryan Hapgood of Benton, La.; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 28, at 11 a.m., in the Lisbon Shared Ministry Brick Church, Main Street, Lisbon. The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Lisbon Lions youth programs, in care of Chris Trudell, 45 Water St., Lisbon, NH 03585.

, 95, of St. Johnsbury, died Friday, March 21, 2003 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born Aug. 19, 1907 in St. Maliche, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bridget (Doherty) Morrison. On Dec. 26, 1930 Amelia married Robert K. Pierce Sr. After raising their family she worked for Parker Drug Store in St. Johnsbury during the 1960s. She was a member of the Knights of Pythias in St. Johnsbury. An avid reader, Amelia enjoyed sporting events, camping, hunting and fishing with her husband Robert. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Robert and Ursula Pierce Jr. of Ettlingen, Germany, Linwood and Shirley Pierce of Lyndonville, and Edward and Jacqueline Pierce of Mattydale, N.Y.; a daughter, Phyllis Spinney and husband George of Wiscasset, Maine; 16 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Lena Paciello of Worcester, Mass.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pierce Sr., March 23, 1988; a son, Leland Pierce in 1976; three brothers, Thomas, Ernest and Merlin Morrison; and a sister, Annie Williams. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m., at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. At her request there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495.

, 98, formerly of Montpelier, died at the Brownway Residence in Richmond, Vt., Wednesday, March 19, 2003. She was born in Danville, Aug. 2, 1904, the daughter of Louis and Minnie (Fitzpatrick) Gadapee. She attended elementary school in the Pumpkin Hill district of Danville; graduated from Phillips Academy (Danville High School), and later attended Northampton Commercial College in Northampton, Mass. She taught elementary school in East Montpelier Center, North Craftsbury and Groton. She also taught at Swanton, Vt. High School, at Watertown, N.Y. Commercial College and Vermont Junior College in Montpelier. From 1943 until her retirement, she worked for the Vermont Department of Employment and Training. She did some international traveling, including visits to Spain, Italy, Mexico and Guatemala. She spent some time in Florida each winter, enjoying concerts and other cultural activities while there. Mildred belonged to Bethany Church UCC in Montpelier, and after her retirement she did volunteer work in the office there as well as at the Vermont Historical Society Museum. Survivors include three nieces, Susan Slayton of Inverness, Fla., Brenda Eastman of Ashville, N.Y., and Marilyn Piro of East Montpelier; and a nephew, Conrad Ormsbee of East Montpelier. She was predeceased by two sisters, Myrtle Ormsbee and Evelyn Eastman, and nephews Richard Ormsbee, Ransom Eastman and Jack Eastman. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 29, at 1:30 p.m., in the Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Montpelier. Burial will be in the Danville Green Cemetery at a later date.

, born in St. Johnsbury, died peacefully at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Wednesday, March 19, 2003. Miss Hamilton was born in 1916 to Ralph Quincy Hamilton and Ada Black Hamilton. She was the younger sister of Josephine Hamilton Van Meter. The sisters grew up in St. Johnsbury and moved to Springfield, Mass., when their father was transferred by the Boston and Maine Railroad. The family later moved to Greenfield, Mass., where the girls went to high school. Miss Hamilton spent one year at Smith College, and then transferred to Mount Holyoke College, from which she graduated in 1938. After obtaining her degree, she was hired to teach at Rock Point School for Girls in Burlington. At Rock Point she taught Latin, science and math, shoveled coal for the furnace, worked in the laundry room, defrosted the walk-in freezer with an axe, grew delicious beans and tomatoes in the school garden, and began some lifelong friendships with students and faculty, many of whom visited with her at her summer home in Brigantine on the New Jersey shore. In 1966, after 28 years at Rock Point, Miss Hamilton, called "Axie" by her friends, moved to Washington, D.C., where she was the "Head of the Household" at St. Alban's School, the boys' school for the National Cathedral. At St. Alban's, her duties ranged from directing the actual housekeeping of the dorm to arranging special dinners for distinguished international guests, parents and visitors. She still found time for mending the clothes of students and faculty, and entertaining friends with a glass of sherry. Miss Hamilton retired from St. Alban's in 1981, and spent the next 11 years volunteering at the National Cathedral and the Smithsonian Institution. In 1992 she moved back to Montpelier, Vt., and lived with her sister, Jo Van Meter. The following year, the two moved to Wake Robin, a continuing care retirement community in Shelburne. Miss Hamilton is survived by a nephew, Tom Van Meter of Montpelier; a niece, Gretchen Lawton of Acton, Mass.; several cousins; and many friends. There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held this spring in St. Johnsbury. Memorial gifts may be made to the Rock Point School, 1 Rockpoint Road, Burlington, VT 05401.

, 83, of West Charleston, passed away in Newport, Tuesday, March 25, 2003. He was born April 22, 1919 in West Charleston, a son of Daniel Vernon and Susan Anna (Gilfillan) Allen. On June 8, 1940 he married his school sweetheart, Esther M. Holmes, who survives him. Mr. Allen owned and operated a dairy farm for many years, and also drove a logging truck. He had a great love for his family, adored hunting, fishing and trapping, and also enjoyed operating his saw mill. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Esther Allen; his children, Jackson H. Allen and wife Ann of West Charleston, and Sherman D. Allen Jr. and wife E. Anne of West Charleston; his grandchildren, Hazen H. Allen and wife Laurie of Lebanon, N.H., Julie Lamoureux and husband Francis of West Charleston, Candace Midura and husband Martin of West Lebanon, N.H., Daniel A. Allen and wife Jennifer of West Charleston, and Jeffrey P. Allen of West Charleston; three great-grandchildren, Elana Midura of West Lebanon, N.H., and Haley R. and Anthony Allen of West Charleston; a brother-in-law, Richard Holmes of West Charleston; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Holmes of Burke Hollow, and Pauline Darby and husband Roger of West Charleston; an uncle, Nye Gilfillan of Brownington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, a brother, Ethan G. Allen, and a sister, Louray S. (Allen) Roy. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m., at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. Roger Fletcher officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral on Saturday. Spring interment will be at the West Village Cemetery in West Charleston. Should friends desire, contributions in Sherman's memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 91, of 53 Fairview Avenue, Littleton, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at the Concord Hospital, following a period of failing health. He was born in Littleton, the son of Joseph and Rose (Audibert) Labonte. He attended local schools and graduated from Littleton High School, Class of 1929. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a radio specialist on the Tinian Islands in the Pacific. Leo worked for many years in the family owned shoe repair shop in Littleton and then worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a supervisor in the Littleton post office prior to his retirement. Following his retirement he worked several summers as the postmaster of the Mount Washington Hotel Post Office. He was an avid ham radio operator, and taught many basic radio classes. Leo was also a private pilot, and flew many hours out of Whitefield Airport. He was also a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th degree, and served the offices of grand knight, faithful navigator, and worthy comptroller. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Currier) Labonte of Littleton; three sons, Donald Labonte of Milford, N.H., David Labonte of Littleton, and John Labonte of Newmarket, N.H.; a daughter, Jeanne Labonte of Littleton; a brother Robert Labonte of Yuba City, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Littleton Public Library, 109 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 79, of Danville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at home. A complete notice will appear in tomorrow's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, "Bunker," 64, of Passumpsic, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and five children, Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt. He was born June 17, 1938 (Bunker Hill Day), in Boston, Mass., a son of Douglas B. and Sybil (Beck) Kitchel. He graduated from Phillips Academy Andover in 1956, and from Middlebury College in 1960, with a degree in American literature. He was very athletic all of his life and ran track at both Phillips Academy Andover and Middlebury, with a half-mile time of 201.5. He was also on the ski team at both, serving as captain at Phillips Academy Andover. He was a member of ROTC at Middlebury and after graduating was stationed in Germany as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He then returned to Vermont, where he worked as president of Kilfasset Dairy in Passumpsic and on his family farm in Ryegate, where he operated a 400-head dairy farm, the largest in Caledonia County. He also loved raising pigs. He was married to Paula Scavullo Sept. 22, 1979, on the top of Burke Mountain in East Burke. After the Kilfasset Farm burned in 1987, he worked for several years to make sure the farm was not developed, but rather sold as a farm. He has since worked with various committees and organizations to help preserve farming in Vermont. In his younger years, he got around his hometown first by running, then becoming a skilled horseman, commuting with his quarterhorse Dandy. After getting his driver's license, he loved fast cars. He learned to love anything with a motor, including snowmobiles, motorcycles and boats, and he especially enjoyed water skiing. He served on the Board of Directors of Burke Mountain Ski Area, and on the Barnet Zoning Board. Mr. Kitchel had a special love of the outdoors and the earth, enjoying listening to the wind and thunderstorms. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Caledonia Field and Stream Club and was a former Vermont state champion skeet shooter. He enjoyed gardening, especially growing corn and tomatoes. He also enjoyed flying, having logged many hours during his 22 years as a pilot. He was instrument rated and had his instructor's license. Some of his other loves include cliff diving, dancing, music, especially bluegrass, gourmet cooking, reading, making apple wine from his trees, carpentry, and arm wrestling (as the family champion he never lost to either of his sons). He loved animals, most of all his pet dachshund Sophie. He also enjoyed feeding wild turkeys and birds. He is survived by his wife, Paula Scavullo Kitchel of Passumpsic; his mother, Sybil Kitchel of Passumpsic; two sons, Davis B. Kitchel of Norwich and Douglas C. Kitchel of Colorado; three daughters, Ellen Kitchel of Norwich, Jennifer Reining of East Thetford and Natalie Kitchel of Passumpsic; six grandchildren; two brothers, Robert G. Kitchel and Frederick H. Kitchel, both of Danville; a sister, Alice S. Kitchel of Barnet; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at a later date, to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Affairs-Volunteer Services, 215 North Main St., White River Junction, VT 05009; or to your local Hospice.

, 79, of Danville, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at her home. She was born at the farm of her grandparents, Fred and May Peck, on June 5, 1923, to Elsie (Peck) and Morris Bigelow. June was a graduate of Danville High School, class of 1941. June has given many years of time volunteering in the community. In 1975, after her husband Elwin died, she began as assistant treasurer for Danville Congregational Church, of which she was a long-time member. June served this position for 27 years! She was also treasurer of the Church Memorial Fund. She was the treasurer of the Senior Meal Site Program, and treasurer of the Open Door thrift shop in Danville. She volunteered in many capacities at the Senior Meal Site. During World War II June worked briefly in Connecticut and in Springfield, Vt. She worked for over 20 years at the Caledonia National Bank, with a break in service to stay home and raise her three children. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly and husband Ken Robinson; two sons, Marvin Withers and Melinda Johnson, and Arnold Withers and Vinie Powers; grandchildren Donna and husband Richard Larrabee, Penny Robinson, Jeffrey Withers and Tonya Mundinger, Jeremy Withers and Lyndsey Farnsworth, Tiffany Johnson and Lee Ann Withers; great-grandchildren Derek MacKay, Ashley Larrabee, Dylan Dion and Amanda Dion; three sisters, Dorothy Coggins, Marjorie Fields and Beulah Hutchinson; a brother, Robert Bigelow; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Elwin, March 3, 1975. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at Danville Congregational Church, with the Rev. Roger Brown officiating. A reception will follow the service. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Danville Senior Meal Site, P.O. Box 173, Danville, VT 05828; the Open Door, P.O. Box 377, Danville, VT 05828; or the Danville Congregational Church, P.O. Box 161, Danville, VT 05828.

, 59, of 90 Monument Circle, Barnet, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Duane was born in Concord, July 6, 1943, the son of Clayton Lester and Edna Dorothy (Eastman) Rose. He was a registered land surveyor in the states of Maine, Vermont and Florida. He was a past president of the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and a member of the Florida Society of Land Surveyors. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, and the Massabesic Lions Club. He participated in Boys State and was an active member of the Maine Republican Party. He also co-founded the Twilight Twirler's square dance club in Bonita Springs, Fla. He married the former Barbara Adams, March 16, 1973, in North Springfield, Vt. He was predeceased by a daughter, Connie Edna Rose; his parents; and a brother, Carlton Edward Rose. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Jean Rose; two sons, Charles Lester Rose, and Carlton Edward Rose and wife Michelle Lynn and their children Dillan Duane and Hannah Michelle; a sister, Joyce (Rose) Edwards and husband Maurice; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, March 29 beginning at 1 p.m., with funeral services following at 2 p.m., at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. David Edwards, a nephew to Duane, will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, attn.: Linda Johnson.

, 91, died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at her home in Braintree. She was born Oct. 22, 1911, in Cabot, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret (Lamora) Houghton. Bea attended Danville schools and graduated from Danville High School. Following her education she worked at the Berry-Ball Department Store in St. Johnsbury for a couple of years. She was married to Lawrence Berry, Oct. 4, 1931, in East Randolph. Mr. Berry died in 1973. Mrs. Berry worked at the Randolph National Bank in Randolph. She held many positions there and retired as an administrative assistant with over 30 years of service. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She enjoyed oil painting, knitting, crocheting and playing the piano. She was instrumental in getting band started at Randolph High School. She is survived by a sister, Pauline Handy of St. Johnsbury; a daughter-in-law, Shayne Berry of Hinsdale, N.H.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Duane Berry and Lawrence Berry Jr. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Randolph with the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt officiating. There are no calling hours. Friends may make memorial contributions to either: St. John's Episcopal Church, Summer Street, Randolph, VT 05060; or to Randolph Union High School Music Boosters, 15 Forest St., Randolph, VT 05060.

, 95, of Greensboro Bend, passed away at her home March 27, 2003. She was born on Christmas Day in 1907, the daughter of John and Mary (Kendrick) Richardson in Greensboro. She married Andrew Jackson Hill, June 25, 1929, who predeceased her, Aug. 15, 1966. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, now known as the United Church of Christ. A graduate of Greensboro High School and Johnson Normal School, Mrs. Hill taught in a one-room, all eight grade school until their first child was born. After raising her family on their North Greensboro farm, she returned to teaching in the 1950s for several years; again at one-room, eight grade schools at Hazen Road and in Stannard. About 30 years ago she sold the farm and bought a house in the Bend where she was living. She taught Sunday School at many different times and in her 80s often played the piano for Sunday services at the Methodist Church next door. Mrs. Hill enjoyed relating her many life experiences and showing her amazing scrapbooks. Her mind was clear until the end and she was following the war on TV. She drove her car until last fall, and jokingly, made her family promise not to tell the Motor Vehicle Department how old she was. She had a long and wonderful life. Survivors include her three children, John of Essex Center and his wife Beverly; Eleanor Collier of Berlin and her husband John and David of East Hardwick; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and one brother-in-law. She was predeceased by her three brothers, Harold, Charles, and Robert; her sister, Ann; also, one grandson Gregory Hill; and a great-granddaughter, Nicole Deforge. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, in Hardwick at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends starting at noon with the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the North Country Animal League, 3524 Laporte Road, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, 82, of 1255 Main St., East St. Johnbury, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A complete notice will appear in tomorrow's edition of The Caledonian-Record. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, Lyndonville.

, 82, of 1255 Main St., East St. Johnbury, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A complete notice will appear in tomorrow's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

92, died Saturday, March 29, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Grand Isle, Vt., July 24, 1910, the son of Peter and Burnice Vondle. A self-employed woodsman in the area for many years, Leslie enjoyed reading, animals, and most of all hunting. Memorial services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 1, at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating. Friends are invited for visitation an hour prior to the service. Spring burial will be in Danville Green Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the North Danville Community Club.

, 53, of St. Johnsbury, died Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in St. Johnsbury, June 28, 1949, the daughter of Lt. Chester L. and Isabelle (Whitman) Nash. Julie graduated from St. Johnbsbury Academy. She worked at Fairbanks Scales and most recently was manager at the St. Johnsbury Video King. In 1998 she was disabled. She was a volunteer for the MS Society, worked on the local MS walks, and became a champion power lifter at The Club At Old Mill in St. Johnsbury. Her two favorite pastimes were playing cribbage with Dennis Hovey of St. Johnsbury, and spoiling her 1-year-old cat, Angel Babe, who survives her. Family members who survive her include a daughter, Jaime Bates and fiance James Pearl of St. Johnsbury; a son, James and wife Lisa Elder of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Lynn) Brown of St. Johnsbury, Mrs. Rufus (Jacquelyn) Dawson of Lyndonville, and Mrs. Joan Hayes of St. Johnsbury; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to the Sayles Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., for a time of remembrance and celebration. Burial and committal services will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to the local MS walk coming up in April, in care of Jaime Bates, 208 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819