, 69, of Island Pond died peacefully on July 3, 2011, at North Country Hospital in Newport. Mr. Verge was born in St. Johnsbury on December 19, 1941, a son of Napoleon L. and Helen M. (Lavature) Verge. Mr. Verge attended St. Johnsbury schools and, upon graduating from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1959, was awarded a job at General Electric. Several years later he accepted employment at Essex Arms in Island Pond where he developed excellent machine skills and attention to detail. Because of this he became known as an excellent gunsmith and for many years ran a gun business in Island Pond known as Lock, Stock and Barrel. Later Mr. Verge worked for the railroad but his one real love was repairing and customizing guns. Many of his friends can testify that he was an expert rifle and pistol shot and could tune a gun to shoot more accurately than it would from the factory. Mr. Verge's loves in life were family, friends, hunting, fishing and guns. He was proud of his Native American heritage which gave him great respect for all living things. Over the years he enjoyed tracing his heritage here in Vermont. His friends at Paul's camp can tell stories about his ability to get around the woods and his ability to locate wildlife. He loved children and enjoyed teaching them how to respect nature, safe gun handling, gun care, marksmanship and the simpler things in life such as gardening and making birdhouses. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Glasson; his seven children: Edward Allen of Lyndonville, Todd and his wife, Gloria of Raleigh, North Carolina, Daniel of St. Johnsbury, Aaron and his wife, Billie, of Island Pond, Kimberly of Sutton, Adam and his wife, Michele, of Island Pond, Angelina Hobbowicz and her husband, George, of Montgomery, Texas; by Lorraine's three children: Danielle Hunt and her husband, David of Derby Line, Terri of Morrisville, and Diana Kapusta of Morrisville; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; his five siblings: David and his wife, Doris, of Danville, Poley and his wife, Cheryl, of Danville, Jaque Verge of Gilman, Donna and her husband, Fred Keenan, of Danville, and Paula Verge of Sandown, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his parents and most recently his sister Genie of Littleton, New Hampshire. Mr. Verge will be deeply missed by his family and friends but his memory will always be carried in the hearts of those who knew him. Contributions in his memory may be sent to North Country Hospital, Oncology Unit, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855. Condolences may be sent to Lorraine Glasson, 336 Route 105, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 78, of Lowell, died on July 16, 2011, in Newport. She was born October 15, 1932, in Montgomery, a daughter of Peter and Mellissa (Wright) Boucher. On April 10, 1950, she married Clifton Don "Tip" Willis Sr. who predeceased her on July 10, 2006. She was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Lowell where she taught catechism and kinder school. She was a great grandma who opened her house to all. She was a great cook and she made sure everyone had plenty to eat, and no one left hungry. Mrs. Willis is survived by her children: Clifton Don Willis Jr. and his wife, Lorelei, of Troy, Rose Marie Shedd and her husband, Dean, of Hyde Park, Pamela Lontine and her companion, Patrick Malaney, of Lowell, Gail Girard of Lowell, and Melissa Pion and her husband, Norman, of Lowell; by her grandchildren: Erik, Trevor, Dean, Heidi, Evan, Teiah, Nicole, Mary, Lisa, Marc, and Corey; by 11 great-grandchildren; by her brothers Maurice Boucher of Fairfax, and Henry Boucher and his wife, Betty, of Cuddybackville, New York; by numerous nieces and nephews; and by her cat, Baby Boy Kitty, who she loved. She was predeceased by a grandson, Timothy Pion, and by ten brothers and sisters. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday July 20, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, at St. Ignatius Church in Lowell with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Then there will be a reception at the St. Ignatius Parish Hall. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Needy Children of Lowell, in memory of Mary Jane Willis, care of Lorelei Willis, P.O.Box 32, Troy, Vermont 05868.

, 84, of Newark, died Saturday afternoon, July 2, 2011, in Brownington, following a long illness, with her family by her side. She was born March 13, 1927, in Peterbough, New Hampshire, a daughter of Sidney and Grace Ellsworth Bowler. While attending Conval High School, Mrs. Baird had a love for basketball, being so talented at the sport, she was often called the Amazon Woman. After graduating from Conval High School in Peterbough, she spent many years as a basketmaker at the Peterbough Basket Shop. She married Donald Baird on April 27, 1946, and soon after they developed Baird Paving in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, where they ran the business for many years, leaving it to their son Harlan and his wife, Joyce Baird, in 1986. Mrs. Baird loved sharing her time fishing, hunting, admiring the great outdoors with her grandchildren and friends, cleaning in her flower gardens, picking berries, riding her lawnmower with her dog Sassy, spending precious moments with her house birds, cats and dogs, watching and feeding wild birds and taking long country rides looking for wildlife. She was a talented artist who taught painting, and ceramics and arts and crafts. She spent years doing volunteer work, including making mittens and hats for the local Santa Fund. She was predeceased by her husband in 1986, her parents, and her best friend, Sally Goodwin. Mrs. Baird leaves behind her children: Harlan and Joyce Baird of Jaffrey, Amber and Russell LaFleur of Newark, Marlene Baird of Brownington; eight grandchildren including: Richard Baird, Jerome and Heather Baird, William and Teresa Debonville, Melanie and Richard Beauregard, Patrick Debonville, William and Prudence Helstein, David and Sarah Helstein, and Donald Baker; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many beloved friends. A graveside service will be held for the family. Donations made in her memory may be directed to: Fresenius Dialysis Medical Care of St. Johnsbury, care of Patient Emergency Fund, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 or Orleans Emergency Unit, care of Dot Collier, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 93, of Derby Line, died on July 8, 2011, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after an accidental fall in Derby. She was born on January 18, 1918, in Sheffield, a daughter of Ray and Leila (Barber) Wood. In 1965 she married Donald Buschman who survives her. Mrs. Buschman tried to keep herself physically fit and could often be seen walking in Derby Line where she lived with her husband. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She graduated from Lyndon State Teachers' College with a bachelor's degree. As a younger woman, she taught for several years in different towns including, Burke, Barton, Derby, and Derby Line. Besides her husband, Donald Buschman, of Derby Line, she is survived by her children: Linda Ryan and her husband, Ted, of Shelburne, and Jim Harper and his wife, Linda Knize-Harper, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; by her grandchildren: Jennifer Ryan and her husband, Phillip, of Dupont, Washington, Stephanie Ryan of Four Oaks, North Carolina, and Eileen Harper of Colorado Springs; and by her great-grandson Schyler Ryan of Dupont, Washington. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Wood and her first husband, Jim Harper, in 1958. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 15, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on July 15 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in the Craftsbury Common Cemetery in Craftsbury. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Haskell Library and Opera House, 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 80, of Orleans died at her home. She was born September 28, 1930, in St. Malachie, Quebec, a daughter of Joseph and Regina (Patoine) Leblond. On September 6, 1958, she married Fernand Campbell who survives her. She was a waitress and she also was employed by Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans. She was a member of St. Theresa's Church and she was a former secretary for St. John's the Baptiste Society. She was also a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church Ladies Guild. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, cooking, singing, and taking care of everyone's needs in the family. She is survived by her husband, Fernand Campbell, of Orleans; her children: Denise Campbell and her fiancé, Wayne King, of Williamstown, Carmen and her husband, Reg Riendeau, of Orleans, Louise Campbell and her husband, Norman Fortin, of Holland, and Francis Campbell and his companion, Rhonda Cole, of Newport Center; by 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; by her brothers and sisters Benoit Leblond and his wife, Rosalie, of Newport Center, Jean-Guy Leblond of Orleans, Rejeanne Leblond of Derby Line, and Susan Frizzell and her husband, Michael, of Charleston. She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Andre Leblond, and by a sister, Jacqueline O'Brien. Funeral services were held on July 7 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Interment followed in St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans.

, 96, of Barton died in Newport on July 5, 2011. She was born January 27, 1915, in Barton, a daughter of George and Ellen (Healey) Goodfellow. In 1941 she married Ronald Hilliker who predeceased her. Mrs. Hilliker was a past member of the Mother's Club, Home Dem, and Community Circle. She is a member of the Eastern Star and the Orleans Federated Church. She was a hairdresser for over 50 years in the Orleans area. She also enjoyed cooking, playing cards with family and friends, playing bingo and she was a devoted Red Sox fan. She is survived by her son Keith Hilliker and his wife, Jeannie, of Massachusetts; by her grandchildren: Rhonda Colburn and her husband, Marvin, of Barton, Robert Jenne Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Irasburg, Sara Lee Kimball and her husband, Brian, of Derby, and Ann Marie Howell of Massachusetts; by her great-grandchildren Torre Colburn, Nicholas Jenne, and Michael and Jenna Letourneau; and by her son-in-law Robert Jenne Sr. and his wife, Colleen, of Barton. She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia Jenne, and by several brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, at the Irasburg Cemetery with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, 34 School Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 83, of Newport died on July 10, 2011, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 17, 1927, in Beebe, Quebec, a daughter of Arthur and Alma (Corriveau) Duquette. She married Joseph T. Simonu who predeceased her on July 16, 2003. She and her late husband owned and operated the former J.B. Police Store on Main Street in Newport for many years. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed traveling, playing bingo and cards, and family get-togethers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 21. She is survived by her children: David Simonu and his wife, Lina, of Mansfield Depot, Connecticut, Patricia Cook and her husband, Darrel, of Hebron, Maryland, Nancy Roeber and her husband, Walter, of Alexandria, Virginia, Denise (Simonu) Stearns and her partner, Rusty Bartlette, of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, and Michelle Tetreault and her husband, Camil, of Barton; by her grandchildren: Gregory Allen and Rachel Robillard of Sutton, and Kelly Amyot and her wife, Ericka, of North Troy; by great-granddaughter Briana Allen; by her brother Arvelin Duquette of Calgary, Alberta; by her sister Irene Cronin of Magog, Quebec; and by many nieces and nephews. She loved her cats, Duke and Mr. Rogers. She was predeceased by two sisters: Dorothy Blouin and Beatrice Garneau. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 14. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 89, who was born in Greensboro on October 19, 1921, a son of Herbert and Ruth (McLaren) Bailey, died in Hillsboro, Oregon, on April 29, 2011. After graduation from Craftsbury Academy in 1939, he attended business school and enlisted in the U.S. Marines from 1943-1946, serving his country in World War II. He then returned home to farm but chose to join the Air Force in 1949-1953, serving in the early stages of the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he became a machinist and worked at several machine shops, mostly in Connecticut, until his retirement in 1983. In 1978, at the age of 58, he was married for the first time to Genieva Treadway, who, according to Mr. Bailey, "was the nicest person I have ever met." Upon retirement, they lived in Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon. Mr. Bailey and his wife loved to camp out in state parks. He is survived by his sister-in-law Ethel Bailey of Greensboro; by his five nieces and nephews: Priscilla Eckl and family of Long Island, New York, Albert and Cindy Bailey and family of East Craftsbury, Stephen and Barb Bailey and family of Barkhamsted, Connecticut, Linda Audet and family of Plainfield, Connecticut, and Christina McGovern and family of Carver, Massachusetts; and by his stepchildren Harlen Treadway, Phyllis Thompson, Helen Tucker and Judy Goatley. He was predeceased by his wife, Genieva, who died on March 17, 2010, and by his brother Lyndell, who died in May 1989. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 1 p.m. in the East Craftsbury Cemetery. Please join in a celebration of his life.

, 60, of Westfield died on June 29, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born August 11, 1950, in Barton, a daughter of Raymond and Clair (Gilberte) Choquette. She graduated from Lake Region Union High School in the class of 1969. On November 22, 1980, she married Brian Dunn who survives her. Mrs. Dunn was employed at Butterworks Farm in Westfield, and at one time by Bogner U.S.A. as a seamstress. Her hobbies included sewing and cooking -she made the best beans - and she volunteered for the Westfield meal site where she was known for her homemade beans. She is survived by her husband, Brian Dunn, of Westfield; her children: Christopher Dunn and twins Katey and Cody Dunn, all of Westfield; by two brothers: Dennis Choquette and his wife, Linda, of Glover and Richard Choquette of Glover; by her brother-in-law Henry Lague of Derby Line; Patricia Lancaster's companion, Randy Tenney of Derby; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Clair Choquette, in 1994, and by her sisters: Patricia Lancaster in 1994 and Claudette Lague in 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport on July 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 69, of Newport died on July 1, 2011, in Newport surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 25, 1941, in Burlington, a son of Harold and Doris (Sullivan) Dunn. On July 23, 1960, he married Patricia Farrand who predeceased him. Mr. Dunn was employed by Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for 43 years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and bowling. He is survived by his children: Ron Dunn and his wife, Dawn, of Holland, John Dunn of Nashua, New Hampshire, Cindy Wilson and her husband, Michael, of Derby, and Tammy Dunn and her partner, Tom Lessard, of Newport; by his grandchildren: Stacey and Mike Emerson, Melissa and Tim Poplin, Russell, Scott, Samantha and Ryan Lewis, and Keagan Dunn, and Christopher and Angie Birk; by his great-grandchildren:, Liam, Ethan, Nathaniel, Madison, and Simon; by his sisters- and brothers-in-law Joyce Farrand of Newport, Helen Leno of Orleans, Shirley Dezotel of Newport, and Tom and Ann Farrand of Newport; by his nephews Gary and Timmy Dunn; and by his niece Rebecca Dunn. He was predeceased by a brother, Harris Dunn. A funeral service will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, with the Reverend Steve Jungkeit officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 18, of Morgan, daughter of Carla Lempke and Denis Fortin, saw her first sun rise on September 1 1992. She saw her sun set on June 24, 2011. Casey attended E. Taylor Hatton School in Morgan and Stanstead College, where she participated in varsity rugby, soccer, basketball and music. She graduated in 2009. Casey aspired to be a psychologist working with young adults. She was enrolled in Community College of Vermont. She had a tremendous talent for art. She would sketch for hours and complete beautiful pieces. Casey enjoyed sitting on the dock reading, listening to music and spending time with her friends. Family time was spent skating on the lake in Morgan, boating, hiking, and bonfires with s 'mores at night. Casey had a love for animals, especially her dog, Buku. Casey's siblings are Chelsea Marie, 22; Brandon Taylor, 20; and Addie Rose, 15, who all reside in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. Casey's grandparents are Raymond Fortin and the late Gloria Fortin of Derby, and the late Clarence Lempke and Doris Lempke of Trappe, Maryland. Casey was part of a large family with lots of uncles, aunts and several cousins. A service was held at Morgan United Church on July 2 at 10 a.m.

, 87, of Derby died peacefully in the arms of her daughters Priscilla, Lorraine, and Mary Jane as a ray of sunshine gently engulfed her and took her soul home to heaven on June 26, 2011, in Newport. She was born on January 7, 1924, in Roxton Pond, Quebec, a daughter of the late Ernest and Delphine (Desrosiers) Choquette. After leaving the Choquette family farm in Hardwick, Mrs. Guillette was hired as a cook at the St. Johnsbury Hospital. During this time she wrote to, and patiently waited for, her one true love, John Guillette, to return from the war in the Pacific. Upon his safe return, they married on January 28, 1946, and settled in West Charleston to start their family. Soon they purchased a dairy farm in Derby and the children kept coming... Mrs. Guillette ran the house and the business aspects of the farm, while still doing her share of the barn work. Her cooking abilities came in handy to feed her brood and there was always extra for a passing friend, neighbor or visiting priest at the table. Needless to say, between the kids and the cows, there was never enough time in the day, but she managed to say the rosary with her husband each night before bed. Religion was important to them and getting ten children dressed and all in the car to go to church was a chore in itself. With a love of nature, flowers and gardening, Mrs. Guillette grew her own seedlings for the flower and vegetable gardens every spring. Sewing, quilting, canning and freezing the fruits of her labor to feed her growing family through each winter was a monumental task, yet she carried on, whistling and humming as the Maytag churned out yet another load. She even found time to crochet afghans for each member of the family as they arrived. Another talent included catering weddings and anniversaries for family, friends and neighbors. Her wedding cakes, pies and homemade bread were loved by all. The farm was sold in 1973, a very sad time for Mr. and Mrs. Guillette and their family as they watched their beloved animals being carted off. It was time to rebuild their lives, build a new home and start anew, this time with two stories, two kitchens and, to everyone's relief, two bathrooms. Soon, with many of the children off on their own, and being a creature of hard work, Mrs. Guillette began housecleaning and caring for elderly clients, while Mr. Guillette did local carpentry work. And the grandchildren started comin... The entire family still gathered for Sunday family dinners. This became tradition along with gathering for the holidays, and Mrs. Guillette thrived on the multitudes that enjoyed her cooking so very much. Christmas day looked like dozens of talking heads in a sea of wrapping paper, with Mrs. Guillette sitting at the highest point holding the newest arrival with a very content smile. Mr. and Mrs. Guillette purchased an RV and started to visit family in the South and in between. Sadly, Mr. Guillette died unexpectedly with heart problems at age 69. Devastated by the loss of her love, but ever strong-willed, Mrs. Guillette carried on steadfastly for the sake of her family and moved into a mobile home in Derby with additional rooms added by her sons to accommodate the large Sunday gatherings of her ever growing family. Through all this time Mrs. Guillette was always there to help her children in any time of need, from taking care of her daughter Priscilla after a major accident to keeping house and cooking for her son Jack before he died from cancer. Eventually the years of hard work and foot problems took its toll on her physically, and she moved in with Priscilla in a new home designed to allow her to live the rest of her life in comfort. Unfortunately, her mobility, vision, hearing and speech continued to quickly decline. Priscilla's love and constant care was indeed a godsend for the family and continued for over seven years. Finally, her health failed and she could go on no more. On a peaceful Sunday morning, Mr. Guillette, the love of her life, came as a ray of sunshine to take her in his arms and begin anew, together again at last. She is survived by her children: Louis Sr. and Gail Guillette of Derby, Ernest Guillette of Sarasota, Florida, Priscilla Guillette of Derby, Daniel Sr. and Louise Guillette of North Hero, Lorraine and Richard Honeywell of Raleigh, North Carolina, Mary Jane and David Hoadley of Lowell, Guy Guillette of Derby, David Guillette and his fiancé, Toni Benjamin, of Derby, and Mark Guillette and his partner, Rob Green, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; by 33 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; by her siblings: Theresa and Andy Paquette of Springfield, Massachusetts, John Choquette of Dotham, Alabama, Rolland Choquette of Lyndonville, and Maurice and Cecile Choquette of Morrisville, New York; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons Norbert and Jack Guillette; her siblings Clairette Lefort, Yvette Boulais, Gertrude Beede, Irene Pelletier, and Roger, Conrad, Gerard and Marcel Choquette. A Mass will be held at St. Edwards Church in Derby Line on Saturday, August 20, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Guillette family plot in St. Edwards Cemetery. Following internment, there will be a gathering for family and friends at the St. Edwards Hall.

, 93, of Westfield died on July 3, 2011, in Westfield. He was born June 3, 1918, in St. Marcel, Quebec, a son of Marcel and Parmilie (Joyal) LaPlume. On May 27, 1947 he married Loretta Cyr who predeceased him on April 27, 2003. Mr. LaPlume was a dairy farmer on the family farm in Westfield all of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7943 and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy. His hobbies included playing cards with family and friends, word searching, and tinkering in his workshop. He was a faithful communicant of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He is survived by his children: Gerald LaPlume of Westfield, Yvan LaPlume and his wife, Connie, of Westfield, Yvette Sheltra and her husband, Paul, of Irasburg, Rachel Exell of Independence, Louisiana, Guy LaPlume and his wife, Rita, of Milton, Cyril LaPlume and his wife, Linda, of Derby, and Andre LaPlume and his wife, Jan, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; by a brother, Adrien LaPlume, of Mansonville, Quebec; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Lou Diana LaPlume, Yvonne Boulanger, Charles LaPlume, Armand LaPlume, Donat LaPlume, Lillian LaPlume, and by infant brother Rosaiffe LaPlume. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #7943 will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at the funeral home for prayers. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Westfield Senior Meal Site, 38 School Street, Westfield, Vermont 05874.

, 55, of Orleans died suddenly on June 26, 2011, at her home in Orleans. She was born April 30, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, a daughter of Jesse Conley and the late June (Palmer) Conley. She married James Politano. Mrs. Politano attended Barton Graded School and was a graduate of Lake Region Union High School, Class of 1974. She is survived by her husband, James Politano, of Barton; her daughter Nealey Politano of Washington, D.C.; by the following brothers and sisters: David Conley and his wife, Cheryl, of Island Pond, Jesse Conley Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Barton, James Conley and his fiancé, Debbie Rodrique, of Barton, John Conley and his wife, Gloria, of Barton, Jane Handley of Lisbon, New Hampshire, and Rose Terry and her husband, Pat, of Berlin, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, June Lewis, in 1994, her sister Anna Conley in 2009, and by her nephew Charles Royer in 2007. Services will be private. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 88, of East Charleston died at his home after a short illness on January 23, 2011. He was born in Newport on January 14, 1923, a son of Gerald and Beatrice (Lalime) Sloan. As a young man, he worked on the family farm and then served his country from 1943 to 1946 as a Navy Seabee. He married his wife, Gloria Smith, in 1947. She predeceased him in 2004. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #44, Mt. Sinai #3, past executive officer of International Supreme Council Order of De Molay, a charter member of the East Charleston Fire Department, and Island x17 Navy Seabees Veterans of America. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan owned and operated the general store in East Charleston for many years as well as being the town postmasters, retiring in 1981. After they retired they ran a furniture refinishing business for several years, which their son Jim now does. Mr. Sloan also was an auctioneer and conducted many all over the North Country. He was also a deputy sheriff for Orleans County under sheriffs Bill Green and James Murphy. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to many different places because of the organizations that he belonged to and for many years spent the winters in Florida, at their home in Hudson. Mr. Sloan is survived by his children: Gerald of North Carolina, Cherie Ann Sloan and her friend, Arland Stone Jr. of Glover, James Sloan and his wife, Kathryn, of East Charleston, and Jack Patrick and his companion, Marie Joseph, of Coventry; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Geraldine Tuminelle, of Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Marshall and Mark. A memorial service will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church in East Charleston with the Reverend Mike Ford of Jeffersonville presiding on Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston with full military services as well as a Masonic service. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Masonic Scholarship Fund, Masonic Lodge, Island Pond #44, care of J. Patrick Sloan, secretary, P.O. Box 63, Coventry, Vermont 05825. or Eastern Star Scholarship Fund, OES #25, in care of Candy Huseman, secretary, 224 Shattuck Hill Road, B-3, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the charity of one's choice.

, 63, of Derby died suddenly on June 29, 2011, at his home. He was born February 19, 1948, in Newport to Annette Wright of Derby and the late Ulric "Bob" Wright. On July 8, 1967, he married Mary Wright, known to many as his better half, but to him his soul mate. She recently predeceased him. He and his wife owned and operated a dairy farm for several years and then owned and operated Mary's Canteen for over 20 years where they attended auctions and gatherings all over the North Country. It was taken over by their son Benjie and is now run in the name of Wright's Catering. Mr. Wright most recently established a metal recycling business that he enjoyed. It will continue to be run by his sons. Mr. Wright enjoyed his family, friends and any excuse to have a good time. He could be seen almost anywhere wearing his contagious smile. He has been most recently called one of life's most colorful characters, which for all who knew him is very fitting. He enjoyed many pastimes. One of his favorites was trap shooting. He had a love for music and an appreciation for all of God's creation especially the wilderness. His passion for life will forever live on through his family. He is survived by his mother, Annette Wright, of Derby; his children: Benjie Wright of Derby, Chad Wright and his wife, Amanda, of Monkton, Todd Wright and his wife, Hilaire, of Derby, and Matthew Wright and his companion, Cassy Moulton, of Derby; his grandchildren: Paris, Camry, Addison, and Chase. He was brother to Ronald Wright of Derby, Ernie and Donna Wright of Charleston, Walter and Carol Wright of Derby, Steve Wright of Derby, and Roy and Sue Wright of Derby. He's also survived by his sister Joyce and Fred Oeschger of Newport, his sister Faye and Bobbi Morin of Derby; also many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on July 5 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass was celebrated. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his memory to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, care of the Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829. The foundation will benefit Orleans County area residents who are caring for sick or terminally ill family members during their time of need.