, 72, beloved wife of Joseph E. Pelletier, of Vernon, Conn., died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at home. Born in Quebec on Feb. 22, 1935, formerly of East Haven and West Burke, daughter of the late Roland and Julienne (Poulin) Riendeau, she had lived in Vernon, for the last 32 years. Pauline, former owner of Christy's Floral Design of Connecticut, wintered in Florida and was a much beloved mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she leaves her children, all currently of Connecticut, Lisa Gasparino and son-in-law John Gasparino, Claude Pelletier and his wife, Alida, Jerry Pelletier and his wife, Katherine, Paul Pelletier and his wife, Tracy; three sisters, Giselle Sherburne of Burke, Vt., Diane Lizzotte of Connecticut, and Ginette Marquis of Connecticut; two brothers, Gaston Riendeau of Sutton, Vt.,and Dennis Riendeau of Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Daniel, Drew, Danielle and Dillon; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Roger Pelletier; three brothers, Roger, Mike, and Jack Riendeau; and a granddaughter, Christine Gasparino. Memorial donations may be made to the Christine M. Gasparino Memorial Fund, c/o Windsor Federal Savings Bank, 250 Broad St., Windsor, CT 06095.

, 89, Farr Hill Road, Littleton, N.H., passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 19, 2008, after a long illness. Leo was born in Berlin, N.H., on Sept. 19, 1918, the son of Celina (Daigle) Laflamme and Joseph Laflamme. Leo was best known for his kind and giving heart. He lived most of his life in Littleton, attending local schools. He grew up at Sunnyside Farm on Mt. Eustis Road until being drafted in 1941 into the service. He served in Company C, 301st Engineer Combat Battalion until 1945 when World War II ended. After returning home, he worked for Downing's Garage until he became employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Littleton. He was a forest fire warden as well as a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and a 60-year member of the local V.F.W. Leo enjoyed farming, gardening and had a passion for the outdoors. He and his wife loved children and were foster parents for two children prior to having their own family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Leo was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Monica Glode. Surviving children include Ann Laflamme of Littleton, Yvonne Clark and her husband Robert of Littleton and Joseph Laflamme of Concord, Mass.; two grandchildren, Emily and Aaron Clark of Littleton. He is survived by two brothers, Antonio Laflamme and William Laflamme of Littleton; two sisters, Rose Brunelle and Eva Fillion also of Littleton. He was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Yvonne Olson, Freda Semales and Annette Aldrich; and a brother, Oliver Laflamme. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, 10 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow at the St. Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH.

of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital early Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, 2008, at the age of 79. He was born in Greensboro, Vt., Oct. 17, 1928, the son of William and Katherine (Gilbeault) Coolbeth. He grew up in West Danville, raised by his father and grandmother Nellie. An Army veteran of World War II, Gordon was a hard worker for both V.F.W. Post 793 and American Legion Post 58. His family reflects he loved playing cards, cribbage, fishing on the Connecticut River, tossing horseshoes and playing pool, enjoying his grandchildren and his buddy Max. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Brosseau Coolbeth of St. Johnsbury (27 Ave. 'C' 05819); Gail Bonnell and husband Bob of Davenport, Fla. (349 Hillside Ave. 33897), Darlene Hale and husband Jimmy of Danville (298 Stagecoach Road 05828). He was predeceased by his son, Arthur in October of 2006. He is also survived by two stepsons, Jay Matthews of St. Johnsbury, Scott Matthews and wife Erika of Glenburn, Maine; nine grandchildren, Trinia, Tracy, Michael, Chad, Mary Rose, Eric, Kyle, Kay, and Abbie; six great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Brittany, Mallissa, Adeline, Cody, Brooke; one brother, Ronald Coolbeth and his wife, Alice of Springfield, Mass., three sisters, Lena Nichols of Connecticut, Gloria Roussel and husband Nicky of Glover, Vt., Kathy Gomes of Wilbraham, Mass.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent will officiate. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring. Visiting hours will be held Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Ralph J. Mollica V.F.W. Post 793, 204 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 85, beloved wife and mother, died Monday evening, Feb. 18, 2008, at the home of her son, Lyman Locke Jr., in Albany, Vt. She was born in Haverhill, N.H., Jan. 24, 1923, the daughter of Ralph W. and Nina (Cerosby) Rogers. She was a 1940 graduate of Haverhill Academy and on Sept. 15, 1942, married Lyman Locke Sr. They made their home in Brandon, Vt., for many years moving to Albany, Vt., in 1978. In 2005, Lyman and Jean moved to the Craftsbury Community Care Center in Craftsbury, Vt. Jean had been employed several years as a clerk at the Aldrich General Store in Haverhill and had also been a 4-H Club leader for over 10 years. She enjoyed her family, knitting and gardening. She had earned several blue ribbons for her works at the Haverhill Fair. Jean leaves her husband, Lyman Locke Sr. of Craftsbury Community Care Center, in Craftsbury, Vt.; a son, Lyman "Bud" Locke Jr. and his wife, Deborah, of Albany, Vt.; three daughters, Nina Brigham and her husband, Marshall, of Cleveland, Ga., Judith Mello and her husband, Manning, of Dahlonega, Ga., and Rosalie Berkey and her husband, Kenneth, of Rice, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; including her granddaughter, Angela and her husband, Ben McAllister and two very special great-grandchildren, Emma and Seth of Albany, Vt. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star - A message from Emma and Seth - Grammie, we love you. We'll always remember you and keep you in our hearts. Jean was predeceased by her brothers, Vance and Ralph Rogers; and sisters Eunice Demers and infant twin sisters. A memorial service will be held at a later date, and spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in Haverhill, N.H.

, of Crow Hill in St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2008, at the age of 85. Dave was a longtime town manager for the town of St. Johnsbury and was the representative for Caledonia-3 in the Vermont House of Representatives. It was his expressed wish that there be no services. Memorial contributions could be directed to The American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston VT 05495. A complete obituary will appear in the Monday edition of this newspaper.

, age 81, passed away on Feb. 21, 2008, in the presence of her family at the Maple Lane Rest Home in Barton. Carolyn was born at Cottage Hospital in Barton on Feb. 6, 1927, a daughter of Walter and Doris (Witcher) King of West Glover. She married Donald Perron on Jan. 2, 1947, who predeceased her on Feb. 6, 1991. Carolyn was predeceased by her sisters: Janice Butler and Barbara Perron. Carolyn is survived by her daughter Ellen Dooley and sons Evan Perron and Eric Perron. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jennifer Sullivan, Natalie Duval, JoAnna Perron, Celeste Perron, Jay Evan Perron, and Katie Dooley, and by a great granddaughter Olivia Sullivan. She is also survived by her sister Sherry Muller and by brothers Fredrick and Donald King. Carolyn was a life long resident of Glover raising her family on Perron Hill. She loved her family and was always there for her grandchildren. She loved dairy farming and knew every cow by name and pedigree and all milk production statistics for each one. Carolyn was an active member of the dairy cooperatives. Carolyn was a life long member of the Glover Community Church, Glover Historical Society and Glover Library. She was also a member of the Women's Union and the Home Dem. She was very proud of receiving her college degree and she was a life long learner. A celebration of her life service will be held on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Glover Community Church with a reception following at the Church.

passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85 years old. He was born in Kennebunk, Maine, on May 13, 1922, the oldest son of Marion Elvira Russell (Clark) and Frank Foster Clark. He graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1940. He entered the University of Maine in Orono where he earned a bachelor's degree in public administration. His schooling at the University of Maine was interrupted during the war when he entered the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. After receiving an honorable discharge, he furthered his education at the University of New York where he received a master's degree in public administration. He married Joan Bulkeley of Connecticut on Aug. 9, 1947, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Together, they had five children. He was planning administrator in Stratford, Conn., following which he became town manager of South Burlington, Vt. In 1961, he assumed the role of town manager of St. Johnsbury, Vt., retiring after 36 years of service. After retiring, he was elected to the Vermont Legislature where he was a member of the House of Representatives. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 60 years; two daughters, Barbara Bosley and family of East Burke, Vt., and Nancy Chasse and family of Lyndonville, Vt.; as well as three sons, Richard Clark and family of Raymond, N.H., Edward Clark and family of Danville, Vt., and James Clark of Chester, Vt. Survivors also include a sister, Annie C. Bierweiler of Wolfeboro, N.H.; and two brothers, Richard B. Clark of New Gloucester, Maine, and Dr. John R. Clark of Manchester, Maine. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

, 69, of Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg, Vt., died at his home on Feb. 25, 2008. Mr. Smith was born in Barre, Vt., on Aug. 8, 1938, the son of Milton and Irma (Coppins) Smith. Robert served in the U.S. Marine Corps. For 35 years he worked as a Fish and Game officer for the state of Vermont, retiring in 1998. He also coached youth baseball and hockey. He was an avid reader, loved the outdoors, fishing at his camp and most of all watching his granddaughter dance. Family members include his wife, Jeanne (Tremblay) Smith of Lunenburg; his son, Michael Smith and wife Rebecca and granddaughter Emily, all of Lowell, Mass., and a sister, Sandra Jean Ellis of Winter Haven, Fla. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ. The Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor, will officiate.

, 57, of West Springfield, Mass., twin brother of Donald Caron of Monroe, N.H., passed away suddenly Sunday morning, Feb. 24, 2008, at Baystate Medical Center. Caron was born in Lancaster, N.H., on May 19, 1950, a son of Ralph W. and Virginia E. (Cantin) Caron. Douglas worked for several years in the Connecticut area as a tool and die machinist. He was a veteran of the U.S Army 82nd Airborne. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and motorcyclist. He was vice president of Pioneer Valley Sportsmen Club in West Springfield and also a member of Military Vehicles Preservation Association and enjoyed restoring antique cars. Family members include his brother Donald and his wife Marie of Monroe, N.H.; a sister, Janet Seymour and her husband Art of Springfield, Mass., a brother, George Caron of Tannersvile, Pa.; and sister Luanne of Agawam, Mass.; and his faithful companion Peggy Hilton of West Springfield, Mass. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m., at All Saints Church, Lancaster, N.H. Father Robert G. Levesque, OMI, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Summer Street Cemetery.

, 90, of Inverness, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, in Clermont, Fla. He was born April 20, 1917, in Franconia, N.H., son of the late Elmore Tillie (Partridge) Spooner. He served as an U.S. Army veteran and was a P.O.W. during World War II. He worked as a salesman/manager for Ralston Purina Co., retiring in 1967, and was the former owner of Champlain Campers Center, South Burlington, Vt., from 1965 to 1973. He moved to Florida in 1973. He enjoyed playing golf and working on the golf course and was an avid Red Sox fan forever. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Inverness, Fla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Ellen Hebert Spooner; his parents; his brother Henry Spooner; and two sisters, Caroline Montminy and Cynthia Harlan. He is survived by a son, Gary M. Spooner and wife Shana of Clermont, Fla.; a daughter, Gale Lee Cass and husband David of Jonesville, Vt.; two sisters, Mae Fortier and Harriette Britt; three grandchildren, Jay Spooner and wife April of Hudson, N.H., Kelley Wamsley and husband Greg of Greer, S.C., and Daniel Cass of Jonesville; three great-grandsons, Lucas Wamsley, Logan Wamsley and Austin Spooner. Friends who wish may send memorial donations in Mr. Spooner's name to the Hospice of Lake & Sumter Counties, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

, of Mt. View Apartments in St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away suddenly at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Sunday evening, Feb. 24, 2008, at the age of 52. She was born in Colchester Dec. 21, 1955, the daughter of John J. and Irene (St. Armour) Kirby. She graduated from Essex High School. Susan was a very loving person, always helping people and taking them into her home. She especially loved animals. For 18 years she volunteered at the VFW Post 793. She was a member of the Rebekahs Olive Branch 4 of St. Johnsbury and served as warden for three years. She is survived by Virginia Hahner Senna, whom she called "Mom"; three children, Eddie, Melissa and Amanda; two grandchildren, Dillon and Moses; companion Eddie Charbonneau; step-son Frank Charbonneau; two brothers, John Kirby and Charles Kirby; nieces and nephews. Friends and family will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home this Saturday, March 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. A tribute by the Rebekahs and a Catholic prayer service will be observed beginning at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to SAD/SAC, care of The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 56, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Woodsville, N.H., on May 19, 1951, the son of Leo F. and Gladys Esther (Smith) Vigent. Jeffrey served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1972 to 1976 during the Vietnam War. He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his two daughters, Cheryl McKean and Christy Boyles, both of Lincolnton, N.C.; three grandsons; four brothers, Joseph P. Vigent of North Haverhill, N.H., James G. Vigent of Sacramento, Calif., Jay L. Vigent of Wells River, Vt., and John F. Vigent of Wallingford, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on July 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. in Wells River Cemetery.

, 76, Golf Links Road, died Feb. 24, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Portsmouth, N.H., May 16, 1931, the son of Harry and Mary (Dwyer) Skidmore. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He worked for 28 years, from 1964 to 1992 as a foreman for Factory Mutual Insurance Company in Rhode Island. Before moving to Vermont in 2001, he lived in Connecticut for 30 years. He enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and motorcycle riding, and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He also enjoyed time spent with his family. Survivors include a daughter, Colleen Page and husband Tim of South Ryegate, Vt.; a son, Michael Skidmore and wife Brenda of Dayville, Ct.; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister, Joann Griffin of Dayville; and one niece and two nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathleen E. Skidmore, in 1959. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. M. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will at Riverside Cemetery in New Castle, N.H., in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 85 years old. He was born in Kennebunk, Maine on May 13, 1922, the oldest son of Marion Elvira Russell (Clark) and Frank Foster Clark. He graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1940. He entered the University of Maine in Orono where he earned a bachelor's degree in public administration. His schooling at U Maine was interrupted during the war when he entered the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. After receiving an honorable discharge, he furthered his education at the University of New York where he received a masters' degree in public administration. He married Joan Bulkeley of Connecticut on Aug. 9, 1947, in Kennebunkport, Maine. Together, they had five children. He was planning administrator in Stratford, Conn., following which he became town manager of South Burlington, Vt. In 1961, he assumed the role of town manager of St. Johnsbury, Vt., retiring after 36 years of service. After retiring, he was elected to the Vermont State Legislature where he was a member of the House of Representatives. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 60 years; two daughters, Barbara Bosley and family of East Burke, Vt., and Nancy Chasse and family of Lyndonville, Vt., as well as three sons, Richard Clark and family of Raymond, N.H., Edward Clark and family of Danville, Vt., and James Clark of Chester, Vt. Survivors also include a sister, Annie C. Bierweiler of Wolfeboro, N.H.; and two brothers, Richard B. Clark of New Gloucester, Maine and Dr. John R. Clark of Manchester, Maine. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. A celebration of David's life will take place in the future at a time and place to be determined. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, contributions in David's memory may be made to the American Heart Association. One of Dave's favorite sayings was, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." These were words he believed in. Anyone who knew Dave would have to agree that he certainly lived by these words to the fullest.

, 85, formerly of Anderson Lane, Pike, N.H., died on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H. She was born in Lowell, Vt., on July 16, 1922, the daughter of Wilfred D. and Josephine M. (Carl) Diette. Beatrice was married to Earl H. Anderson on Feb. 12, 1943. She had formerly worked as a housekeeper for Dr. McKinlay in North Haverhill. She was a member of the Connecticut Valley Snowmobile Club for more than 25 years and enjoyed many years of camping with her husband, Earl. She loved doing handcrafts such as needlepoint, crocheting and quilting. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Woodsville, N.H. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Earl H. Anderson on Nov. 19, 2007. Survivors include two sons, Bruce Anderson and wife Van, and Dennis Anderson and wife Pam, all of North Haverhill; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandson; two sisters, Gertrude Sanville of Orleans, Vt., and Theresa Taylor of West Glover, Vt.; a brother, Hector Diette of East Hampton, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday, March 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. The Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, N.H., with Rev. Daniel J. Sinibaldi, officiating. Her burial will be with her husband Earl's on May 1, at 10 a.m. at Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodsville Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 101, Woodsville, N.H. 03785.

, a Lyndonville, Vt., resident passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Ernest and Ila Lanpher, she was born in Sutton, Vt. She was raised in the Sutton and Lyndonville areas. Theia is survived by four children and their spouses, Raymond D. Charland and wife Barbara of Prospect, Conn., Mary Kay Charland-Bailey and husband Ranald of Granite Bay, Calif., Arthur J. Charland and wife Sherol of Grand Island, Fla., Patrick H. Davis and wife Martha of St. Johnsbury. Theia loved and enjoyed her eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her many relatives and friends.

, 57, died at Brigham/Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., on Feb. 22, 2008, following a prolonged illness. She was the wife of Gale Clark of Whitefield, N.H. Sue was born in Whitefield on April 4, 1950, the daughter of Ambrose M. and Mary (Grace) Watkins. She was a member of the first graduating class from White Mountain Regional High School in 1968. For many years following her marriage to Gale, the couple divided their time working at the Hillsboro Country Club in Pompano Beach, Fla., the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, Mass., and the Mountain View House in Whitefield. For the past several years, Susie worked as a benefits technician for Granite State Guardianship Services. She loved her job and took pride in the contribution she made to the agency's mission. Susie was a lover of all types of music and treated her family to recitals on the piano while encouraging a group sing-along, resulting in much laughter. Susie's sense of humor is the one quality that will be remembered by all those who knew her. Her quick wit and her sense of timing were rare qualities that will be sorely missed. Susie also enjoyed quiet time doing needlework and was truly in love with her precious puppies. Sue was a devoted member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Her daily Mass schedule resulted in friendships that were very important to her. Susie loved reading, particularly historical biographies, and specifically, the lives of the Saints. Predeceased by her parents, Sue is survived by her devoted husband, Gale Clark, in addition to her brother, John A. Watkins of Whitefield; her three sisters, Virginia "Jini" Lambert of Northfield, N.H., Margaret "Peggy" Watkins of Nashua, N.H., and Frances "Frankie" Scheys and her husband, Chuck of Chichester, N.H. Susie's greatest love was her family, and her many nieces and nephews will recall her always as a cherished aunt. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, 69 Lancaster Road, Whitefield. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Jefferson Road, Whitefield, on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m. Friends are welcome to attend as her family releases her to the arms of her loving Father.

, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Lafayette Center with her family by her side. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union Street, Littleton, N.H. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church of Christ in Franconia, N.H. A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of the paper.

, age 81, passed away Feb. 3, 2008 at Littleton Regional Hospital. A Littleton native, Hadley was born Aug. 28, 1926, one of three sons of Clyde and Agnes (Platt) Gadbois. A member of LHS class of 1944, Hadley earned a bachelor's degree in political science from UNH and attended law school at Georgetown School of Law. Hadley served aboard the U.S.S. Topeka in WWII. He later joined the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea, Japan and Europe. When he separated from military service, he returned to Littleton and held a variety of positions in this area until he retired in 2006. Hadley was a proud member and past Exalted Ruler of Littleton Elks Lodge #1831. He was a 60-year member of the VFW and was a member of the Eagles and American Legion. Hadley is survived by his brother, Victor Bruce Gadbois of Seattle, Wash.; nieces, Gay Plath and Kim Buchanan of Bellevue and Seattle, Wash.; nieces, Susan Pearce of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Heather Gates of Maricopa, Ariz., and nephew, Bruce Hadley Gadbois of Los Osos, Calif. He was predeceased by his parents and his eldest brother, Norman. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.

, 76, of Stockwell Road, died Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008. Grondin was born in Biddeford, Maine, on Dec. 29, 1931, a son of Oscar J. and Corona (Bergeron) Grondin. Robert attended St. Louis School in Biddeford, Maine, Assumption Prep School and Assumption College in Worcester. For a time he worked with his family at Grondin Plumbing and Heating Supply, he then began working for various insurance companies, including Metropolitan Life in Biddeford, Dover and Berlin, Grondin and Cummings Insurance, Concord Group, EBM in Hampton and George M. Stevens & Son Financial Services from which he retired from in 1997. Bob was an active member of All Saints Church in Lancaster, N.H. He was a member of the Men of St. Joseph's, a CCD teacher and a long term Eucharistic Minister often visiting the local nursing home. He was also very active with the Col. Town Recreations. He enjoyed getting together with relatives and friends for annual fishing trips. He was a communicant of All Saints Church in Lancaster. Family members include his wife Juliette (Demers) Grondin of Lancaster; seven children, Ann Huddleston and her husband Eric of Lancaster, Linda Rexford and her husband David of Lancaster, Michael Grondin of Staten Island, N.Y., Daniel Grondin and his wife Kate Stinehour of Andover, Mass., Betty Jose and her husband Rick of Bourne, Mass., Denise Mawn and her husband Kevin of Nashua, N.H., and Peter Grondin of Concord, N.H.; 13 grandchildren, Kristin Huddleston of Boston, Mass., Trevor Huddleston of Durham, N.H., Katey Rexford of Lafayette, La., Leanne Rexford of Orlando, Fla., Christopher and Alexander Grondin of Andover, Mass., Grace and Bowen Jose of Bourne, Mass., Cody, Connor and Colleen Mawn of Nashua, N.H., and Andrew and Jared Grondin of Concord, N.H.; two sisters, Theresa Bouthot and Precille Beebe both of Biddeford, Maine, and a brother Joseph Grondin of Saco, Maine and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and three siblings, Adrian "Babe" Grondin, Norman Grondin and Rita Grondin. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, also in Lancaster. Burial will be held in the spring at Calvary Cemetery. Donations maybe made in his memory to All Saints Church, Main Street, Lancaster, N.H., 03584 or Lou Leaver Memorial Fund, PO Box 110, Lancaster, NH 03584

, 68, of South Wheelock, and formerly of Andover, Conn., died peacefully with his family by his side Tuesday evening, Feb. 26, 2008 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born March 28, 1939 in East Hartford, Conn., the only son of Earl H. and Jennie M. (Grant) Goss. On Jan. 13, 1962 he married Roberta "Bobbie" (Brundage). Bill resided in Andover, Conn., for 50 years. He worked for the Metropolitan District Commission of Hartford, Conn., for many years. He then worked as a heavy equipment operator for Reed Construction Co. in Manchester, Conn., for more than 30 years. He had been a member of the Andover Volunteer Fire Dept. for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and playing his Gameboy. In 2002 he and his wife Bobbie fulfilled a dream by moving to a peaceful area in Vermont. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Roberta "Bobbie" Goss of South Wheelock; three children, William R. Goss Jr. of South Wheelock, Laura Lynne Goss of Manchester, Conn, and Mark Goss of South Wheelock; four grandchildren, Kelly Rae Goss and Benjamin Goss of Manchester, Conn., Devon Grace of Hampton, Conn., and David Goss of Philadelphia, Pa.; and close friends, Donald Mills of Enfield, Conn., Pat Reed of East Albany, Vt., Rayanne Mello and family of West Burke, and his adopted rottweiler "Empty Head." He was predeceased by his parents, and his infant sister, Lena Goss. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations made in his memory may be directed to, Andover Volunteer Fire Dept., School Road, Andover, CT 06232.

, age 91, passed away at the Lafayette Center, Franconia, N.H., on Feb. 27, 2008. Ruby was born March 5, 1916, a daughter of Goldie Chase and Bertram Herbert, in Littleton, N.H. Ruby grew up and lived in Franconia her entire life. Ruby and her husband, Bill bought the family-run Franconia Village Store in 1956. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was very active in community affairs throughout her life, especially with the Franconia Community Church, and was part of the Heifer Project group that drove a school bus through the United States, down into Guatemala, for the children there. Ruby's life adventures also included earning her pilot's license 60 years ago. She loved traveling throughout the world and hiking the local countryside, and was always ready to go on a moment's notice. Ruby is survived by four children; Bill Heath of Franconia, Tedde Corcoran of Bethlehem, Pamela Yarosh of Franconia, and Steve Heath of Franconia; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill and her long-time companion, Roy Curtis. Calling hours will be held at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St. in Littleton on Friday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Franconia Community Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1st with refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bancroft House, Franconia, N.H.