, 75, of Island Pond died June 1, 2008, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mrs. Storm was born March 11, 1933, in Glen Cove, New York, a daughter of Benjamin and Vitalia (Landstrom) Laramee. On January 12, 1957, she married Howard Storm, who survives her. She was an elementary schoolteacher in Caldwell, New Jersey. She retired in 1988. She enjoyed geology, ecology, and wildlife, and she was an avid gardener. She is survived by her husband, Howard Storm, of Island Pond; by two children, Amy and Adam Storm, of Island Pond; by her granddaughter Kimberly Storm of Island Pond; by two brothers, Benjamin Laramee of Pepperill, Massachusetts, and Raymond Laramee of Santa Paula, California; by two nephews, Chris and Craig Laramee; and by great-niece Maya Laramee. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Storm's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 63, of Newport died May 29, 2008, in Newport, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Myers was born February 21, 1945, in Newport, daughter of Gordon and Marjorie (Hill) Chesney. On January 7, 1972, she married Alan Myers, who survives her. She graduated from Brighton High School and attended Keene State College for three years. She was employed for 11 years by the Island Pond Health Center, ten years by Northeast Kingdom Human Services, and ten years by the Orleans Medical Clinic, where she was medical billing supervisor. She held membership with the Order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Chapter, and she worked with Brighton Rescue for 12 years. She was the organist for Christ Episcopal Church for many years. She enjoyed sewing, making many clothes for her family, and playing the organ and piano. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Alan Myers, of Coventry; by two children, Alfred Myers and his wife, Karen, of Ferrisburgh and Stacey Davis of Georgia; by her stepchildren: David Myers and his wife, Shelle, of Georgia, Carolyn Palmer of Hinesburg, Steven Myers and his wife, Amy, of Shelburne, and Angela Myers of Burlington; by 13 grandchildren: JeromieDalziel, Shane Dalziel, Lauren Myers, Carly Myers, Bradley Myers and his wife, Joanna, Kristina Myers, Sara Myers, Erin Palmer, Troy Davis, Andrew Davis, Mickayla Myers, Evan Myers, and Melina Myers; by two brothers, Ronald Chesney and his wife, Roberta, of Island Pond and Bruce Chesney and his wife, Lora, of Coventry; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Christ Episcopal Church in Island Pond June 3 at with the Reverend Brendon Whittaker officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Mrs. Myers' memory to the Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset Street, Suite 4, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

, 82, of Derby died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Messier was born in Derby on August 27, 1925, a daughter of Eculide and Priscilla (Piquette) Guillette. She married Jean Messier in 1944. He survives her. She worked at a parachute factory in Connecticut for several years before it closed its doors and moved to the Carolinas. She drove a school bus in the Manchester, Connecticut, area. She and her husband moved to Vermont in April 2001 after spending over 50 years in Connecticut. She loved music, playing her guitar, dancing, and yodeling. She and her husband enjoyed many trips in their motor home. They made friends wherever they went. She was predeceased by her son David and her daughter Joanne, who both died in 1948; by brothers: Wilfred, John, and Henry; and by sisters Jeannette and Marion. She is survived by her brother Andre Guillette and his wife, Julie, of Derby; by her sister Theresa Beauchesne of Derby Line; and by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 2 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with Father Yvon Royer officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Messier's name may be made to the Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, in care of Wendy Franklin, development office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, of Jay, died peacefully June 1, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Maxfield was born August 25, 1928, in Strafford, a daughter of Hiram and Marion (Russell) Judd. On August 20, 1947, she married Elmer Maxfield, who survives her. She and her husband owned and operated Dot's Restaurant in Irasburg. She retired in 1990. She enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, and watching her grandchildren play sports. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Maxfield, of Jay; by her three children: Chris "Butch" Maxfield and his wife, Beverly, of North Troy, Janet Maxfield of Wilder, and James Maxfield and his wife, Janice, of Craftsbury Common; by six grandchildren; by five great-grandchildren; by numerous nieces and nephews; and by siblings: John Judd and Jeannie Thurston of Thetford and Judy Lancor of Canaan, New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Judd; and by her sister Charlotte Stone. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 6, with Jiggs Petit officiating. Interment will follow in Troy Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Maxfield's memory may be made to the Thetford Academy Library in the memory of JackuleneMaxfield.

, 91, of Montgomery died Friday evening, May 30, 2008, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mr. Levis was born May 20, 1917, in Montgomery, a son of the late Carmi and Eva (Hoyt) Levis. He was a resident of Montgomery most of his life, and for the past several years, has made his home at the Maple Lane Nursing Home. He was a lifelong farmer and sugar maker. He enjoyed spending time outdoors haying, logging with his father, splitting wood, gardening, and walking. He enjoyed helping his sisters and mother canning vegetables. His other interests were listening to country and gospel music and watching television. He is survived by his brothers Carmi Levis Jr. of St. Albans and Clinton Levis of Sheldon; by sister Ida Levis of St. Albans; and by his friends at Maple Lane. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters: Hilda Levis, Helen Levis, Hallie (Levis) Grant, and Beverly Levis; by brother Raymond Levis; and by brother-in-law Ralph Grant. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home in Enosburg Falls with Pastor Patrick Hoadley officiating. Interment will follow in the Montgomery Center Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in Mr. Levis' memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, resident activities, 60 Maple Hill Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 59, of Lowell died June 2, 2008, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Eldred was born May 21, 1949, in Cambridge, a daughter of Maurice Eldred and the late Lydia Gampe Eldred. She graduated from Newport Center High School. She was a private care attendant for the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice of Newport, and she worked for Northeast Kingdom Mental Health and provided private house cleaning. She enjoyed gardening, camping, motorcycle riding, vacationing in Maine, antiquing, going to garage sales, and spending time with her family and her dogs. She is survived by two daughters, Tonya Langmaid and her husband, Randy, of Lowell and Sonya Elwood and her companion, Paul Lontine, of Franklin; by foster son, Randy Langmaid; by her father, Maurice Eldred; by grandchildren: Krystal Brasseur and her husband, Evan, of Lowell, Thomas, Alea, Sarah, and Timothy Rooney, Miriah Langmaid, and Brodrick Langmaid; by great-grandson Zachary Rooney; by her fiancé, Gerald Green Jr., of Lowell; by her brother Roland Eldred of Orlando, Florida; by her sister Nanette Symonds and her husband, David, of Woodbury; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandsons Shane Langmaid on January 22, 2005, and Ryan Langmaid on December 5, 2003; and by an infant sister. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Eldred's memory may be made to the Missisquoi Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868.

, 92, of Island Pond, formerly a longtime resident of Albany, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mr. Carter was born in Greensboro on December 18, 1915, a son of Calvin P. and Mary E. (Alston) Carter. He attended Greenboro Graded School then farmed with his father until 1936. He moved to Albany Village and worked as an electrician and talented carpenter for many years. At different times he held town and church offices. He was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church for over 50 years and a member of the Maple Valley Grange for 60 years, serving as master for 12 of those 60 years. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lorraine Cook Carter, of Island Pond; by five stepsons: David Cook and Russell Cook of Florida, Larry and Liz Cook of Maryland, and Bob and Penny Horner and Phillip Horner of Albany; by stepdaughter Josephine Bowen of Morrisville; special friend and daughter-in-law Linda Cook of Barton; and by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Jerry in the early 1900s; by his sister Bertha in 1926; and by his wife, Grace Horner Carter, in 1977. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, at the Albany United Methodist Church with Pastor Nathan Strong officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. on Friday until the time of service. Contributions in Mr. Carter's memory may be made to the Albany United Methodist Church, in care of Dusty Thompson, 2313 Vermont Route 14 North, Irasburg, Vermont 05845.

, 91, of Derby, a longtime resident of Craftsbury, died Tuesday evening, May 27, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. Bailey was born on the family farm in Craftsbury on September 30, 1916, a son of Glen and May (Wilcox) Bailey. He attended public schools in Craftsbury and graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1936. At this time he had a flock of 600 chickens. Following graduation he remained on the farm, helping his father in the farming business and continuing his poultry business. He purchased the family farm in 1946 when he had a flock of 12,500 birds. He married Erla Foster in 1948 and continued farming until 1975. They sold the farm to their son John in 1986. During his last 15 years of farming, he was a dealer, distributor, and installer of Berg Barn Equipment. After the sale of his farm, he continued to live in the farmhouse, dealing in real estate and used cars. He purchased a home in 1991 on Central Street in Newport and continued his dealings in real estate and cars. He moved to Derby in 2000. He was a 50-year member of the Craftsbury Community Grange and a member of Lamoille Grange 233 in Morrisville. He was a 50-year member and past master of the Mineral Masonic Lodge of Wolcott. He joined Mt. Vernon Lodge 8 and was a past patron of Coral Chapter 16, both of Morrisville. He became a member of Lakeside Chapter 270 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Newport in 1996 and was a thirty-second-decree member of the Scottish Rite and Shriners. In 1993 he became a member of the York Rite. While in Craftsbury he served as town lister, grand jurer, and justice of the peace for many years. He served as a director of the Farm Bureau, representing Essex and Orleans counties. He leaves three sons: Thomas of Concord, John and his friend, Kathy, of Craftsbury, and Richard and his wife, Cheryl, of Craftsbury; two grandchildren, Trina Aicher and John Bailey Jr.; great-grandchild Rachel Ann; two sisters, Thelma Ward of Morrisville and Ethel Bailey of Greensboro; and nephews, nieces, and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Annabelle Restall and Doris Griswold. A funeral service was held June 2 at the United Church of Craftsbury with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Burial followed at the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. Contributions in Mr. Bailey's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Kathy Golden, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114; or to the Craftsbury United Church, Memorial Fund, in care of Marcie Mastin, 15 Mastin Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.

will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston.

will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.

will be held at noon at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell with full military honors.

will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond with American Legion Post 80 Auxiliary present.

will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the United Church in Lowell. Interment will follow in Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell.

, formerly of North Troy and Newport Center, will be interred at the Catholic cemetery in Lowell on Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. She died in San Antonio, Texas, on June 13, 2007.

, 78, died peacefully at her home, Springdale Farm in West Glover, on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Arlene was born at home in Westmore on May 17, 1930, the second child of Clifton and Greta Drohen Perkins. She grew up on the family farm. Arlene attended the public schools of Westmore and then attended Orleans High School. She graduated as class valedictorian in 1948. She next attended Lyndon Teachers College, graduating in 1950. Arlene married Loudon George Young on August 21, 1950. During their almost 54-year long marriage, they lived and worked on their dairy farms in West Glover, first at Edgewood Place and later at Springdale Farm. As a girl, Arlene experienced life on a dairy farm. As a woman, she recreated what she knew and loved. Farming was in her blood. She loved everything about life on the farm - the animals, the work, and the open spaces. Well, she probably didn't love the uncertainty, but she realized that it was part of the package. Arlene was an avid gardener. For years and years, she managed a large plot that yielded bountiful summer meals. She also canned, froze, and pickled the surplus. In addition to her vegetable garden, she made sure flowers always decorated the front yard. Arlene was a great cook and a generous hostess. Friends, neighbors, and relatives often made sure that their visits coincided with suppertime. Although she was an accomplished cook, she always enjoyed dining out with family members, even if it was just McDonald's. Arlene loved to take long Sunday afternoon drives in the countryside. Arlene liked to chat, but she loved to chat with her husband, Loudon, who provided her with stories about the world beyond the farm. Arlene was a voracious reader, especially murder mysteries, a taste she shared in common with several of her children. Arlene's life was centered on her family. She loved her husband and children, but she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Arlene is survived by her children: John Young and his life partner, Janet Russell, of Charleston, South Carolina, Edward Young of West Glover, Georgia Young of Glover, Dean Young of West Glover, Darlene Young and her husband, Ned Andrews, of Glover, and Arthur Young and his wife, Tara, of West Glover; by her grandchildren: Nathan Todd and his wife, Sarah, of Canton, New York, Jennie Young of Charleston, South Carolina, Benjamin Todd and his wife, Kelly, of Barton, Katie Young of Charleston, South Carolina, Christopher Todd of Wichita, Kansas, Meg Andrews of Glover, and Zoë and Maia Young of West Glover; and by her great-grandchildren: Abigail and Lincoln Todd of Canton and Gabrial, Brooklyn, and Azeda Peace Todd of Barton; by her siblings: Pauline Simons and her husband, Bob, of Claremont, New Hampshire, Roger Perkins and his wife, Barbara, of Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut, Cliff Perkins and his wife, Kathleen, of Williston, Avis Elliott and her husband, Earl, of Danville, Betty Simons and her husband, Francis, of Middlebury, and Larry Perkins and his wife, Judy, of Westmore; and by her sisters-in-law Barbara Perkins of Orleans and Doreen Cleveland of Orleans; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Loudon; by her brothers Alvah and Raymond Perkins; and by her son Richard. Calling hours will be held Friday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Donations in Mrs. Young's memory may be made to the Glover Bicentennial Scholarship Fund, in care of the Glover town clerk, 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 72, of Crystal River, Florida, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River. Mr. Wheeler was born on December 8, 1935, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Perry and Harriet Wheeler. He moved to Crystal River ten years ago from Largo, Florida. He retired after 20 years of service as a U.S. Air Force master sergeant and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hernado Post 4252. He was a past member of the Golden Oldies in Pinellas County and was an antique car enthusiast. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his son Arthur Berry Wheeler II and his wife, Jennifer, of Land O' Lakes, Florida; by his twin brother, Ernest Wheeler, and his wife, Sherry, of Ocala, Florida; by brothers: Alfred Wheeler and his wife, Estelle, of North Troy, Kenneth Wheeler and his wife, Rosemary, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Raymond Wheeler and his wife, Sandy, of Apollo Beach, Florida, and Burliegh Wheeler of New Orleans, Louisiana; by sisters Carole Austin and her husband, Stephen, and Barbara Cote and her husband, Donald, both of Vermont; by grandsons Liam and Ayden Wheeler; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Perry and Harriet Wheeler; and by his oldest brother, George; and by his sister-in-law Connie Wheeler. Graveside services were held on June 3 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the local VFW post.

, 81, died suddenly June 9, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Sanborn was born March 12, 1927, in Derby, a daughter of Harris and Goldie (McDonald) Crowe. On December 27, 1950, she married Roy Sanborn, who predeceased her on February 9, 1997. She attended Derby Elementary School and graduated from Derby Academy in 1945. She worked at the ACP office in Newport for several years. She and her husband owned a lawn mower and snow machine business in Derby for 12 years. Later on she worked as a baker at North Country Union Junior High School for nine years. She is survived by two children, Donna Grenier and her companion, Michael Vigeant, of Derby and Jeffrey Sanborn of Derby; by two grandchildren, Jennifer Grenier and Christopher Sanborn; by several nieces and nephews; and by her sister ColeenDerohen of Derby. Her sister Beverly Morse predeceased her. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire; contributions in Mrs. Sanborn's memory may be made to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 69, of Newport died peacefully June 5, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rushford was born April 23, 1939, in St. Johnsbury, a son of George and Glenna (Davis) Rushford. On July 9, 1960, he married Velma Thompson, who survives him. He grew up in the Hyde Park area and graduated from Lamoille Central Academy in 1957. In 1959 he graduated from the New England Institute of Mortuary Science in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation he came to Newport to work with his uncle Vincent Rushford at the Rushford Funeral Home, which merged with the Converse Funeral Home. The funeral home on Sias Avenue was built in 1973. He was on the Newport Advisory Board of Passumpsic Savings Bank, a past president of the Vermont Funeral Directors Association, a member and past exalted ruler of Newport Elks Lodge 2155, a member of the Newport Country Club, past president of the Orleans County Unit of the American Cancer Society, a past director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the United Church of Newport and Island Pond Lodge 44 of Free and Accepted Masons. He served on the city school board for six years. He and his wife, Velma, enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Florida. They engaged in many endeavors such as playing golf, going to hunting camp, going for coffee at McDonald's on the Derby Road, and attending the Sunday morning breakfast "family" at the East Side. He enjoyed a good time, having his family together, but most of all supporting and watching his grandchildren grow up with their sporting events and other activities. He is survived by his wife, Velma Rushford, of Newport; by three children: Sharon Pare and her husband, Robert, of Newport, Lisa Kincaid and her husband, Kevin, of Newport, and Michael Rushford and his wife, Patty, of Derby; by six grandchildren: Meghan and Kristen Pare of Newport, Nicholas and Heather Kincaid of Newport, and Ellis M. and Joey Rushford of Derby; by his brother Gary Rushford and his wife, Linda, of Hyde Park; by his sister Jeanne Spaulding and her husband, Robert, of Hyde Park; by his sister-in-law Norma Savage of Eden; by his brother-in-law Clifford Thompson of New York; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother David Rushford; and by his parents, George and Glenna Rushford. Funeral services were held June 9 at the United Church of Newport with the Reverend Joy Toll-Chandler and the Reverend Sidney Lambert officiating. Interment followed in Pine Hill Cemetery in Derby. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Rushford's memory may be made to the Junior Golf Program, Newport Country Club, P.O. Box 434, Pine Hill Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Newport Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 911, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, of Newport, beloved wife of Raymond Patenaude, died suddenly on June 6, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Patenaude was born May 19, 1929, the fifth child of ten born to Francis and Beatrice (Carter) Carbonneau. She attended schools in Newport and married Malcolm J. Azur on April 26, 1946. He predeceased her. She was the beloved mother of four children: George, Francis, David, and Judy Azur. She married Raymond Patenaude on January 11, 1971. He survives her. She enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, making ceramics, attending her children's sporting events, and playing tennis in younger years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children: Francis Azur and David Azur of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Judy O'Connor of Newport; by four stepchildren and their families: Angel and Robert Stalilonis of Biddeford, Maine, Madeleine and Jeffrey Brids of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Bernard and Susan Patenaude of Fairfield, and Guy and Cindy Patenaude of Lebanon, New Hampshire; by her sister Helen Doster of Florida; by four brothers: Lionel Carbonneau of Derby, Harry Carbonneau of Irasburg, Winston Carbonneau and his wife, Regina, of Derby, and David Carbonneau and his wife, Lois; by ten grandchildren; by ten stepgrandchildren; by several great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and by many in-laws of the Patenaude family. She was predeceased by her son George Azur; by her stepson Roger Patenaude; by brothers Donald and Robert Carbonneau; and by sisters Cecilia Probstein and EvalinaFavreau. Funeral services were held June 10 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Patenaude's memory may be made to the renovation fund at St. Mary's Church, 191 Clermont Circle, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 89, of Auburn, New Hampshire, a former Nashua, New Hampshire, resident, died at his home on Monday evening, June 2, 2008, following a long illness. Born in Lincoln, New Hampshire, on February 14, 1919, Mr. McInnis was a son of the late John and Mary Anne (McIssac) McInnis. Educated in local schools, he attended Sacred Heart School at St. Patrick's Church and graduated from Nashua High School in 1937. A World War II Army veteran, he served as a staff sergeant with the Office of Strategic Services in Burma and was a recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He married Marion F. Smith in Nashua on June 14, 1947. They resided in Nashua for many years and later made their home in Irasburg for several years before moving to Auburn in 2006. He had been employed with the former J.F.McElwain Shoe Company, then with the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years. He later worked for the Nashua school system. In his leisure time, he enjoyed sports, gardening, cross-country skiing, bicycling, helping others, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was predeceased by three sisters: Margaret Smith, Mary Louise McInnis, and Helen K. Richard. Survivors include his wife, Marion, with whom he would have celebrated their sixty-first wedding anniversary on June 14; five children and their spouses: John and Maureen McInnis of Auburn, James and Jacqueline McInnis of Cazenovia, New York, Brian McInnis of Nashua, Kathleen and Wesley Howard of Plymouth, New Hampshire, and Michael and Irma McInnis of Nashua; a sister, Euphemia "Phemie" Richard, of Nashua; ten grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church June 9. Interment followed at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Hudson, New Hampshire. Donations may be made in Mr. McInnis' memory to the Visiting Nurses Association, 33 South Commercial Street, Suite 401, Manchester, New Hampshire 03101.

, 70, of Barton died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Her son and a daughter were by her side when she finally decided that it was now time to let go. Over recent years, Mrs. LaClair endured numerous physical health struggles with quiet dignity, rarely ever complaining about how much her health issues were altering the quality of her life. She accepted her delicate health with great grace and continued to live a quiet life with her family with admirable spiritual outlook. She was born in Rathavisteen, County Mayo, Ireland, on December 22, 1937. She grew up in a large Irish Catholic family, which included 12 siblings and her parents, Patrick and Bridget (Hefferon) McCann. When she was still a teenager, she met an American serviceman named Gordon LaClair, who had been stationed at a military base in England. They married in Newbury, England, after a quick courtship. They would have celebrated 51 years together on November 24. She relocated to the United States with her husband and began a brand-new life, leaving behind her large Irish family and the only home she had ever known. It was a difficult adjustment in the beginning. She would occasionally talk about how lonely she felt during those initial years in the United States because of how much she missed her family back home. A new life with a new husband in a new country. But she slowly grew to love and appreciate her family through marriage and began to feel more comfortable. However, she always retained her Irish citizenship. As she would say, "I love America, but my soul is Irish." She and her husband built their life together primarily in Orleans County. They lived most of those years in Orleans and Barton. Together they raised three children and became the grandparents of seven. In her employment life, she was a dedicated and tireless worker. She liked to keep busy, and when poor health forced her into early retirement, it was another life adjustment that took a bit of time to accept. She spent over 20 years employed at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, most of those years working as a certified nursing assistant. Even though she held several jobs before then, it was at Maple Lane where she felt as though the residents and many of her co-workers were like family. She was a typical Irish woman - strong-willed! She was not shy about expressing her opinions and possessed a determined spirit that often amazed her family and friends. Her deep spiritual faith kept her strong, despite the numerous physical health issues that beset her since the early nineties. She remained a devoted wife for a husband whom she left her life in Ireland to be with, and as a mother, she was protective and encouraging. She fought hard to stay in this world a little bit longer, rallying several times during this past week while in the hospital. She was a firy Irish woman right up until her final breath - a trait that was the essence of her spirit while on Earth. She was predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget McCann; and by her sisters: Sally Winters, Martina Breen, and Muriel Mannerring. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Gordon LaClair, of Barton; by her son PatrickLaClair and his wife, Diana, of Apache Junction, Arizona; by her daughters Jacqueline Butler and her husband, Steven, of Bradford and Christina LaClair of Shelburne; seven grandchildren: Tabitha Humphreys, April Clark, Matthew and Katherine LaClair, and Tameara, Tianna and Steven Butler. She was an animal lover who doted on the family pets. She leaves behind her much-loved Schnauzer Kissy, who was a devoted companion to both her and her husband. For those who would like to make contributions in Mrs. LaClair's memory, the family requests that donations be made to the local Humane Society. Visiting hours will be held at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton at noon on Saturday, June 14, followed by a memorial service at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton at 2 p.m.

, 91, of Arlington, Virgina, died Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Born on the family farm in Howard County, Missouri, near Rocheport, on February 5, 1917, Mrs. Johnson was the youngest child of George and Sallie Basye. She married Earl E. Johnson on November 25, 1944, and they had two children, Sarah Marie Johnson Kinsley, who predeceased her in 2002, and the Reverend Earl E. Johnson, who, with his partner, Dr. Douglas Ward, of Arlington, Virginia, survives. Three grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth Basye Kinsley, Daniel Edward Flint Kinsley of Irasburg, andBrendon Earl Kinsley of Santa Barbara, California, also survive. She was a graduate of the Laura Speed Elliot High School class of 1935 in Boonville, Missouri. She complete two years of college at Central Methodist University. She held several government office jobs in Columbia, Missouri, where she met her husband at a USO dance. She was the bookkeeper for her husband's businesses, Earl's Garage and Earl's Skelly Service Station and Truck Stop. On larger accidents, she also drove one of the wreckers and assisted families of those whose cars broke down or were stranded far from home. She was a Sunday school teacher at the First Christian Church of Boonville after being baptized in the creek at Big Springs Church in Howard County. She was active in the Parent Teacher Association of Mt. Sinai School and volunteered for 11 charities, including 35 years with the American Red Cross and 40 years for the American Cancer Society. She was very active in the Democratic Party and helped campaign for and elect many public servants. After moving to Vermont in 1986 to be near her daughter's family and her grandchildren, she served for 16 years as the children's librarian in the Irasburg Village School. She received the Outstanding Citizen Award there in 1995. After her daughter's death in 2002, she moved to live with her son and his partner in Arlington. Her funeral will be held at the First Christian Church in Boonville at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, with interment immediately following at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Fayette, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sarah Marie Johnson Kinsley Memorial Music Scholarship, in care of Community National Bank, attention ChristalBoutin, 103 Church Street, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 65, of Newport died suddenly June 8, 2008, at his home. Mr. Jacobs was born June 27, 1942, in Derby Line, a son of Arthur and Beatrice (Todd) Jacobs. On June 23, 1961, he married Gloria McGivern, who survives him. He retired as a supervisor with Ethan Allen after 38 years of service. He was a charter member and past president of Fraternal Order of Eagles and a son of American Legion Post 21. He enjoyed his Sunday drives in his Cadillac and his daily breakfast at Martha's Diner. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jacobs, of Newport; by three children: Michael Jacobs and his wife, Jane, of Island Pond, Deborah Patenaude and her companion, Glenn Kippen, of Coventry, and John Jacobs and his wife, Theresa, of Irasburg; by grandchildren: Paul Patenaude Jr., CarissaPatenaude, Chad Tetreault, Michelle Jacobs, Dana Jacobs, and Tyler Jacobs; by a great-grandson, Kaden Jones; by sisters: Donna McMahon of Michigan, Janice Jacobs and her companion, Buddy Lontine, of Newport, Diane Morin and her husband, Roger, of Troy, and Marlene Percy and her husband, Rudolph, of Coventry; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Cindy Tetreault; by his grandson Nicholas Jacobs; by his stepfather, Hughbert Jacobs; by his brothers: Edwin, Sanford, and Malcolm; and by his sisters: Sheila Jacobs, Lorraine Lamarre, and Martha Royer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Jacobs' memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 78, of North Troy died peacefully June 7, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Doe was born May 27, 1930, in Derby, a daughter of Sanford and Agnas (Gilbaoit) Cota. On May 29, 1948, she married Walter Doe, who predeceased her in 2000. She retired from Ethan Allen after 20 years of employment. She and her husband, Walter, loved to go camping and spent several seasons at Willowood Campground. They had a large selection of whirligig figures that showed up on their front lawn every spring. She liked to go and listen to the Bobbin Mill Players with her sister Margaret. Her biggest love was her grandchildren. She loved attending family gatherings along with her dog Missy. She is survived by two children, Diane Lucas and her husband, Anthony, of North Troy and Earl Doe and his wife, Carmin, of East Montpelier; by grandchildren: Curt Lucas and his wife, Amie, of Derby, Amy Brasseur and her husband, Robert, of Newport, Niki Doe of Barre, Crystal Lowery of Williamstown, and Josh Doe of East Montpelier; by great-grandchildren: Angel Lucas, SkylerLizotte, and Olivia Lucas of Derby, Caleb Brasseur of Newport, Evan Brasseur of Hawaii, Nicholas Buck of Barre, Ross Lowery of Williamstown, and Aidon Lowery of Williamstown; by two brothers, Sanford Cota Jr. and his companion, Sandy Peters, of North Troy and Marvin Cota and his wife, Marsha, of Rutland; by three sisters: Margaret Willis of North Troy, Beatrice Young of Richford, and Shirley Alix and her husband, Laurier, of Florida; by sisters-in-law Marjorie Wilcox and her husband, Roger, of Connecticut and Cheryl Jewett and her husband, Jerry, of Fairfield; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Durwood in 1978; by her brother Floyd; and by her sister Betty Dobler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Interment will follow in the North Troy Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Doe's memory may be made to the Bobbin Mill Players, in care of Maria Buck, 1395 Vance Hill, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, of Newport died peacefully June 7, 2008, in Barton. Mr. Dezotell was born October 4, 1928, in Johnson, a son of Darrell and Ola (Gray) Dezotell. On August 24, 1951, he married Shirley Farrand, who survives him. He was employed by Ethan Allen; he retired in 1992. At one time he was a lift operator at the Mt. Mansfield ski resort. On October 13, 1954, he entered the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on November 3, 1956. He enjoyed fishing and collecting baseball caps. He played standup bass and guitar when he was younger, and he played in various bands throughout the state. He enjoyed gardening, and he was a cat lover. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Dezotell, of Newport; by his daughter Diana Day and her husband, the Reverend Paul Day, of Portland, Maine, and the Reverend Steven Dezotell and his wife, Rhonda, of Haysville, Kansas; by grandchildren: Gary Dezotell, Brian Dezotell and his wife, Kristi, of Haysville, Catherine Day-Hirsch and her husband, Michael, of North Andover, Massachusetts, Meredith Day of Portland and Allyson Day of Boston, Massachusetts; by his sister Doris Dezotell Jones of Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Douglas and Chad Dezotell. A graveside service was held June 10 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Dezotell's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.