of Craftsbury died March 30, 2005. Mr. Kinsey was born in Barton on August 10, 1927, the youngest son of Frederick C. Kinsey and Geneva (Whitcher) Kinsey. He enjoyed school activities, receiving 16 letters including the honor emblem. He graduated from Barton Academy in 1945, and received a bachelor of arts in history from Lyndon State College in 1971. On May 1, 1948, he married Eunice Rowell of South Albany. A year later they purchased the farm at the intersection of Craftsbury, Greensboro, and Glover and farmed there for a lifetime. In 1970 he was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives where he served for 30 years. He was elected or appointed to many key leadership positions including: Republican Steering Committee (1972-1988), Ways and Means Committee (1971-1973), chairman of the State Land Use Study Committee (1972-1988), House Rules Committee (1977-1985), Joint Senate and House Rules Committee (1981-1985), assistant majority leader (1977-1978 and 1980), majority leader (1981-1985), ranking member Appropriations Committee (1985-1987), and Appropriations Committee for a record 19 years. In life, farming, and politics he was a moderate. He valued the lessons of history and those who made history. He saw history as a constant evolution, trial, and rejection of new ideas, constantly moving forward. He often said the "good old days" were good only for those who "had it good." His goal was to help those who didn't "have it so good." He appreciated thinkers who brought forth new ideas to try. He strongly opposed discrimination of any kind. He often worked alone, milking cows, picking stones, driving horses or tractors in the woods, or studying legislation. He was known for his hobbies, making a pond with a "teepee," building a rowboat, creating vegetable "critters," restoring and parading antiques, and winning 1,000 first-place ribbons over the years at the fair for garden produce. He was proud of his role in helping people during his legislative career, including education funding, prescriptions for seniors, and balanced environmental protections. He was most proud of his family, especially their success in college and their efforts helping others. He is survived by his wife and six of their seven children: Jennie Stanger, Erwin Kinsey, Emily Dearborn, and Earl, Jeffrey, and Valerie Kinsey; by 17 grandchildren; by eight great-grandchildren; and by a brother, Frederick. He was predeceased by a brother, David; and by a son, Everett. A memorial service was held at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church April 2. Contributions in Mr. Kinsey's memory may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-1692; others may wish to plant a tree.

, 91, died early Friday morning, April 1, 2005, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mrs. Rives was born November 22, 1913, in St. Johnsbury to the late Charles and Emma Hoar. In 1935 she married Wright Rives of Barton, who predeceased her in 1997. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1931 and Lyndon State College in 1932. She taught for many years in Orleans, Barton, Glover, and Coventry. She was a member of the Barton United Church and an honorary member of the Barton Public Library and the Women's Literary Club. She loved to read and discuss current events. She was a great sports fan. She loved basketball and football and was thrilled when the Patriots won the Super Bowl. An accomplished pianist, she will be remembered by her children for evenings of gathering around the piano while she played. They will also remember her teaching them to have a love and appreciation of music. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Richard and his wife, Anna, of San Antonio, Texas, Christopher and his wife, Gitta, of Stuttgart, Germany, Mary of Shelton, Connecticut, and David and his wife, Kathy, of North Haverill, New Hampshire; by 11 grandchildren; by 12 great-grandchildren; by her sister-in-law Marion Hoar of Burlington; by several nieces and nephews; and by her former daughter-in-law Ginny Randall and her husband, Glen, of St. Johnsbury. She was predeceased by her parents; and by her brothers Edward, Raymond, and Charles. Friends are invited to meet the family at the Sayles Funeral Home on Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Rives' memory to the Barton Public Library, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 59, of Osprey, Florida, and Barton died on March 29, 2005. Mr. Schiffman was born on July 4, 1945, in New York City, New York. He was a scientist. He graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology with a doctorate degree in metallurgy. He moved to Osprey five years ago from Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the Jewish Community Center of Venice, Florida, the American Chemical Society, Material and Information Society, and the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. His son Isaac Schiffman of Osprey; a brother, Barry Schiffman, of Santa Rosa, California; and a sister, Rona Schiffman, of Los Angeles, California, survive him. A memorial service was held April 3 at the Jewish Community Center of Venice.

, 22, of Concord died unexpectedly April 9, 2005, at his home. Mr. Reinstein was born August 7, 1982, in New York City, a son of Catherine (Cichocki) Reinstein and the late Robert G. Reinstein. He moved here with his family in 1996 from East Northport, Long Island, New York. He graduated from North Country Union High School in 2000. He was a resident of Mountain View Home in Concord, where he will be missed by the residents and caregivers. He held membership with the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7763 of Orleans. He enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding, playing video games, listening to music, and playing the mandolin, which he recently learned. He was a junior black belt in karate when he was in New York. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Reinstein, of Barton; by a brother James Reinstein of Barton; by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father in May 1998. Funeral services were held April 13 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Daniel Rupp and Reverend Patrick Forman celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Reinstein's memory may be made to St. Paul's Catholic School, Barton, Vermont 05822. Online condolences may be sent to the family through curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

, 75, of Westmore died in Newport on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, after a courageous battle with diabetes. Mr. Rash was born in Sekonk, Massachusetts, on September 26, 1929, the son of Morris Dean Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts) Rash. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a machinist at Ethan Allen. He enjoyed reading and woodworking and was an outdoorsman who liked to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed inventing things for his own use. On April 20, 1950, he married Janice Eastman, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Kathy Dyke of Maine, Valerie Perkins and her husband, Ronald, of Westmore, Deborah March of Orleans, Terry Goss and her husband, George, of Binghamton, New York, Larry Dean Rash and his wife, Debra, of Westmore, and Andrew John Rash of Burlington; by his sisters: Judith Billings and her husband, Edgar, of Westmore, Grace Pearo and her husband, Paul, of Westmore, and Deanna Mitchell and her husband, Bob, of Randolph; by 15 grandchildren; and by 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Rash's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Cards and other considerations may be sent to Janice Rash, 775 Peene Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 85, of Island Pond died April 5, 2005, in Newport. Mr. Pond was born July 26, 1919, in Brighton, a son of Levi and Mary (Covell) Pond. In 1945 he married Pearl Holmes, who predeceased him in 1950. He was a veteran of World War II. For many years he was employed in the shipping department at Goodyear in Windsor. He retired in 1975. He held membership with the Masonic Union Lodge No. 44 of Free and Accepted Masons, the Scottish Rite of Montpelier, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2309 of Island Pond, and American Legion Post No. 80 of Island Pond. He was a lifetime member of his clubs. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and teaching National Rifle Association courses. He formerly lived in Windsor for 30 years. He is survived by a daughter, Verna Lee Perron, and her husband, Reginald, of Phoenix, Arizona; by three grandchildren: Adam Perron of Tennessee, Renata Perron of Springfield, and Chad Perron and his wife, Dominique, of Phoenix, Arizona; by six great-grandchildren: Levi Perron, Samantha, Jay, Ivan, Mason, and Kayla; by the following brothers and sisters: Victor Pond of Island Pond, Robert Pond of Utah, Vera Therrien of Sun City, Arizona, and Vivian Daniels of Island Pond. He was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Melanie; and by sisters and a brother: Peggy, Wanita, and Gordon. Funeral services were held April 11 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond with the Reverend Jean MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Windsor. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Pond's memory may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2309, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 95, widow of the late Howard Arthur Morse, formerly of St. Johnsbury, Burlington and Essex Junction, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mrs. Morse was born February 12, 1910, to Anna (Olson) and Walter Taylor Doubleday in West Hartford. She lived in Hartford through the sixth grade and then went to live with her aunt Pearl and uncle Frank Schmanska in Burlington where she continued her schooling and graduated from Burlington Business College. She went directly to work for Burlington Electric Company until after her marriage to Howard Morse. She then moved to St. Johnsbury where she worked in offices until World War II, when they moved to Westport, Connecticut. She did office work again until they moved back to St. Johnsbury, where she worked for Fairbanks Morse Company in its office. She went to work for the Department of Public Safety in 1948 (which became the Vermont State Police) until her retirement in 1973. She then moved back to Burlington with her husband and purchased the house where she grew up. In 1982 she moved into Whitcome Woods and lived there until her arthritis disabled her, and she chose to come to Maple Lane Nursing Home in 1998 to be near her son and family. She was involved in volunteer work at Fanny Allen Hospital and the office at Whitcomb Woods and then for the Agency on Aging, being involved in the meal site reservations, meals on wheels, and the foot clinics, doing all of this from her apartment. Her clerical background was greatly appreciated in all of these areas. She was a member of the Winooski Methodist Church, the St. Johnsbury Order of the Eastern Star, and the Women's Relief Corps. She is survived by her son Robert and his wife, Joyce, of Barton; by her grandson Jeffrey, his wife, Nancy, and great-grandchildren: Erin, David, Megan, Stacey, Melissa, and Sara, all of Milton; by her granddaughter Karey Knoll, her husband, James, and great-grandchildren: Kelly, Alexander, and Kendall, all of Florida; by her nephew Kenneth Doubleday, his wife, Joanne, and their children of Massachusetts; by her nephew Charles Palm, his wife, Barbara, and their sons Garrett and Brian of New Hampshire; by her niece Priscilla Frahm, her husband, Jeffrey, and their daughter Michelle; by a sister-in-law, Mary Linehan, and her children Howard and Lisa of St. Johnsbury; by nephews Michael Morse and family of St. Johnsbury and Ronald Morse and family of Barnet; by a brother-in-law, Sid Earle, and his daughters Karen and Laurie and their children from St. Johnsbury; and by her extended family: Wayne, Grace, Mathew, and Alyssa McKinnon of Florida, Melvin and Shirley Lyon and their family of Barton, Duke and Janet Powell and Sarah from Essex Junction, Jim and Lynn Wheatley and their family from South Royalton, Candy Maseth from Florida, and Terry Tousey from Florida. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard, in 1978; by her daughter Barbara Murphy in 2004; by two grandchildren, Brenda Gail Morse in 1959 and Stuart Kevin Morse in 1982; by her brothers William and Donald Doubleday; and by her sister Dorothy Edwards. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to the Barton United Church Restoration Fund, in care of David Hathaway, 2078 South Barton Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 80, of Newport died in Newport on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Mr. LaBounty was born in Burlington on December 12, 1924, the son of Francis and Myrtie (Patrick) LaBounty. He worked as a section man for CP Railroad from 1952 to 1990. He was the sexton for St. Mary's Cemetery for 26 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Cemetery Association, Community National Bank Community Circle, and the Railroad Retirement Association. He enjoyed playing cards, dancing and music, cooking for family gatherings, and spending time with his entire family. He was also an avid Red Sox fan. On October 1, 1945, he married Pauline Blay, who predeceased him on April 21, 1991. He then married Louise Abbott, who predeceaced him on January 28, 1997. He is survived by his children: Barbara Cain and her husband, Michael, of Charleston, New Hampshire, James LaBounty and his wife, Linda, of Derby Line, Gloria Pinkerton and her husband, James, of Manchester, Mary Petit and her husband, Gerard, of Coventry, Michael LaBounty and his special friend, Arlean Hillis, of Newport, Linda Pion and her husband, Armand, of Troy, Joanne White and her husband, Jerry, of Derby, Dennis LaBounty and his wife, Mary, of Garrettesville, New York, Brian LaBounty of Guilford, and Richard LaBounty of Bingham, Maine; by his siblings: Robert of Meriden, Connecticut, Richard of Jacksonville, Florida, Marian Griffin of Barton, Pauline Shafer of Milton, Kentucky, Beverly LaBounty of Newport, Rachel Daigle of Granville, New York, and Raymond of Danville; by 32 grandchildren; by 32 great-grandchildren; and by an aunt, Ruth LaPlante, of Meriden. He was predeceased by his daughter Patricia on February 9, 1953; by his sister Dorothy Morgan in 1991; and by infant twin sisters Mary and Myrtie in 1943. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated April 8 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Spring interment will take place in St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. LaBounty's memory may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401; or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 76, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, died and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2005, in a Summerville, South Carolina, nursing home. Ms. Haddock was born October 27, 1928, in West Charleston, the second daughter of Earl Gardner Durgin and Bertha Marion Moulton Durgin. She attended schools in West Charleston and Irasburg and Barton Academy. She is survived by her children: Daniel Bennett, Robert Doyon, Michael Doyon, Linda Doyon Heron, and David Doyon; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by a brother, Raymond Durgin, of Derby; by six sisters: Dorothy Mason of Albany, Marjorie Annis of Derby, Joyce Little of Irasburg, Nancy Mathieu of Coventry, Carla Chadburn of Irasburg, and Gail Cook of Irasburg; and by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was predeceased by a sister, May Norma Mathieu, in 1988; and by a brother, Durward Durgin, in 1997. Funeral services were private. Contributions in Ms. Haddock's memory may be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Vermont, 100 Dorset Street, Suite 14, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

, 87, of Newport and formerly of Derby died peacefully April 9, 2005, in Newport. Mrs. Gelbar was born October 23, 1917, in Glover, a daughter of Ernest and Delia (Bean) Stevens. On May 17, 1947, she married Robert Gelbar who predeceased her on June 20, 1973. She was a member of American Legion Post No. 21 Auxillary of Newport and the Fiddlers Association of Vermont and Canada. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was a delight to be around. She is survived by a brother, Roland Stevens, of Ocala, Florida; by numerous nieces and nephews; and by two dear friends, Kitty Crowe and Frances Whipple. She was predeceased by her brothers: Albert, Gael, Clarence, and Harry; and by a sister, Ruth Stewart. Funeral services were held April 11 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Spring interment will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Gelbar's memory may be made to the North Country Hospital, renal dialysis unit fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, development office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 68, of Newport died at his home on Monday, April 4, 2005. Mr. Despard was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, on May 8, 1936, the son of Andrew and Etta (Mucio) Despard. He graduated from Glastonbury High School. He joined the Marine Corps on November 4, 1954. He was stationed in Japan and was honorably discharged as a corporal on November 3, 1958. He owned and operated a shoe store and packaging store in Lyndonville for many years. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by his children Mark Despard Sr. of Willimantic, Connecticut, and Cheryl Sweet of Portland, Maine; by his grandchildren: Susan Despard, Gerald Despard, Mark Despard Jr., David Sweet, Jennifer Sweet, Tobias Despard, Angelica Despard, and Katrina Despard; by his great-grandchildren: Isaiah Despard, Devin Lussier, and Nathan Lussier; and by his companion, Leah Kittredge, of Beebe Plain. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Despard's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 94, of North Troy died in Newport on Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Mrs. Thayer was born in North Troy on April 29, 1910, a daughter of Fred and Elsie (Place) Phillips. She was married to Clarence Thayer, who predeceased her in 1965, after 34 years of marriage. She worked as a teacher for five years. She and her husband farmed for several years and owned and operated the Coventry Store for 20 years. She was a member of the North Troy Congregational Church, a former member the Order of the Eastern Star Frontier Chapter of Troy, and the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Her nieces and nephews brought her a lot of joy. She is survived by her brother Maurice Phillips and his wife, Beatrice, of North Troy; and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Max Phillips; and by her sister Marjorie Bailey. Funeral services were held April 14 at the North Troy Congregational Church with Rick Shover officiating. Interment will take place at the Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Thayer's memory may be made to the North Troy Congregational Church, P.O. Box 199, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 92, of Craftsbury Common died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Mrs. Dustan was born in Craftsbury on February 16, 1913, a daughter of William Lyon and Helen (Paterson) Dustan. She graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1930 and attended a business school in Rochester, New York. She was employed for several years as a secretary at Strong Memorial Medical School in Rochester. She then was a secretary in the physiology department at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. Upon her retirement in 1988, she returned to Craftsbury Common where she had since made her home. She was an active member in the United Church of Craftsbury and the Ladies Union. She was an avid supporter of the Craftsbury Public Library and a major donor of Craftsbury Academy. She was very interested in historical preservation and a very enthusiastic gardener. She provided flowers for the United Church Sunday services for over 15 years. She is survived by two sisters, Louisa D. Levine of Craftsbury Common and Laura C. Dustan of Greensboro Nursing Home; by one niece, Laura Noble, of Bay Village, Ohio; by a nephew, Charles Levine, of Redlands, California; by two grand-nieces; and by two grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; by a brother, Charles Dustan; and by two sisters, Dr. Harriet P. Dustan and Ellen D. Grizzle. A memorial service was held April 16 at the United Church in Craftsbury Common with the Reverend Neil Carr officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Craftsbury Common Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Dustan's memory may be made to the Craftsbury Public Library, P.O. Box 74, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827.

, 83, of Troy, died in Newport on Friday, April 15, 2005. He was born in St. Sabine, Quebec, on July 11, 1921, the son of Leo and Aurore (Carpentier) Bonneau. On September 6, 1943, he married Germaine Meunier, who survives him. Mr. Bonneau worked on the family farm in Troy. He also enjoyed his other job as a real estate developer. He was a Troy selectman, a Community National Bank director for 20 years, an Agri-Mark director for 20 years and vice-chairman for the last few years, an Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service director, and a United Farmers director. He was a lifetime member of the Lions Club, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Elks Club. Besides his wife of 61 years, Mr. Bonneau is survived by his children: Norman Bonneau and his fiancée, Mary Williams, of Champlain, New York, Suzanne Dunn and her husband, Robert, of Troy, Helen Before and her husband, Dwayne, of Troy, Irene Dagesse and her husband, Daniel, of Derby, Rene Bonneau and his wife, Mary-Lou, of Troy, and Alan Bonneau and his wife, Laurie, of Derby; his son-in-law, Mike Abair, and his wife Rena of Denver, Colorado; his siblings: Bernard Bonneau and his wife, Fern, of North Troy, Theresa Doyon and her husband, Gaston, of Lowell, Martha Limoge and her husband, Real, of Troy, and Celine Leblanc and her husband, Norman, of Jericho; his sister-in-law, Mary Bonneau, of Lowell, twenty-one grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughters: Pauline Abair in 1971 and Lucy Bonneau in infancy; his brothers: Ange Marie and Gerard; and by his sister, Maria LaMarche. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, April 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Troy with the Reverend Jerome Mercure officiating. Interment will take place at St. Ignatius cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Bonneau's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School endowment fund, Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855