, 80, of Irasburg, VT passed away peacefully on April 6, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1931 in Newport, VT, youngest son of Oswald and Antonie (Ducharme) Brasseur. On May 30, 1953 he married the love of his life Lorraine Deslandes who survives him. He purchased the family farm in 1952, and began his lifetime of stewardship to preserve and develop the land and create a family legacy. Richard's love of life was evident to all those who knew him. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed sharing the experience of these outdoor activities. He loved traveling across the United States and Canada with his wife on multiple occasions. This included long Sunday drives, and excursions to various fairs throughout New England to watch horse pulling. He also loved listening to music, singing and dancing with family and friends, sharing a good story or joke, and being social in groups large and small. In Richard's retirement he realized and pursued his dream with his wife to develop their river frontage property, to include Twin Island Pond, and family campground. Sharing this land with family and friends has contributed to the creation of many cherished memories and events that will continue beyond his life due to this precious gift. Richard was committed to Church and community involvement. He was a communicant of both St. John's de Vianney and St Theresa's Catholic Churches. He also held memberships with The Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council #2285 and # 1157, attaining 4th Degree. Richard is survived by the following children: Bernard Brasseur and his wife Lorraine of Cornish, NH; Wilfred Brasseur and his wife Judy of Richmond,TX; Monica Gutzmer and her husband Todd of Boulder, CO; Phillip Brasseur of Irasburg, VT; Francine Lemnah and her husband Mark of Westford, VT; Maurice Brasseur and his wife Linda of Newport, VT; Armand Brasseur and his wife Henda of Hawaii; Joanne Limoges and her husband Claude of Chester Springs, PA; Lorianne Noll and her husband Michael of Rye, NH; Linda Greene and her husband Gary of Wellesley, MA; and Mark Brasseur of South Portland, ME. He was loved and will be missed by 19 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Lucille Martineau of St. Petersburg, FL and by two brothers: Yves Brasseur and his wife Yolande of Irasburg, VT; Martial Brasseur and his wife Priscilla of Bristol, CT. He is also survived by a large extended family. He was predeceased by a sister Marie (Yvelande) Chicoine Anderson. Friends may call from 5-8 on Monday April 9, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans, VT with the Rev. Tim Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Members of 3rd and 4th degree Gibbons Council Knights of Columbus will be in attendance for honor detail on Monday evening April 9, 2012 at the funeral home from 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Most Holy Trinity Parish's Maintenance Fund, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, VT 05822.

, 71, of Glover died suddenly in his home Friday, April 6, 2012. With his positiveand joyful attitude for life, he fought hard against a difficult situation of repeated meningitis. Will was a very caring person, deeply committed to his family and his community. He was a guardium ad litum for many years, on the Newport Reparative Board, Osher Lifelong Learning Board, the Glover Ambulance and a relief from abuse worker. He was a committed ally to people with disabilities being involved with Citizen Advocacy of Orleans County for years. Will loved the outdoors and spent much time sailing, windsurfing, walking, biking, gardening and just "shooting the breeze" with his neighbors. He loved to read, belonging to 4 local libraries, and relax on the couch watching a good movie with his special cheese popcorn he made at his side. Will was born in the Bronx, the son of Elsa and Herman Werntgen- both immigrants from Germany. He attended New York University for business and later got his masters at Johnson State College for special education. Seeking the thrill of skiing, Will moved to Vermont over 44 years ago. He lived in Essex before moving to Daniels Pond in Glover in 1989. Will is survived by his wife, Barbara Delzio: their daughter, Kayla, from Barton: his three sons: Kurt and his wife, Elizabeth from Marietta, Georgia: Neal and his partner, Mindy of Essex, Vermont: and Eric and his wife, Robin of Fort Kent, Maine. He has 4 grandchildren and another one due in July. Will is also survived by his sister: Trudy and her husband Fred of Atlanta, Georgia and a brother, Ralph and his wife Susan of Moretown, Vermont and many nieces and nephew-in-laws. A celebration of his life will be held at his home on Daniels Pond on April 14th at 3:00. Please car pool for space. Contributions in Will's name can be made out to the professional and dedicated team of the Glover Ambulance- PO Box 64, West Glover, Vt. 05875 or to the outstanding, committed Glover Library, 51 Bean Hill Rd., Glover, Vt. 05839.

, 64, of Morgan, Vermont passed away April 7, 2012 in Newport. She will be sadly missed by many people that she touched in her life. Rachel was married to Raymond Durgin for almost 35 years who survives her. Rachel is also survived by her sister Gloria Jarret and her husband Raymond of Oregon, by her brother Sam Villeneuve and his wife Linda of California, by her brother Larry Villeneuve and his wife Diane of Newport, by her daughter Kim (Stewart) Hood of NY, by her son Sammy Charland, Sr and his wife Lorraine of CT, by her son James Charland, Sr and his wife Robin and family of CT, James Wagner and his wife Hope of Michigan, by her daughter Monique Charland and her family of Morgan, VT, and by her daughter Carrie Durgin of Virginia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and 6 grandsons. Rachel was an unforgettable mother and wife. She will be forever missed and always loved by many. Rachel, your family will love and remember you and your warm smile, tender touch, and gentle words forever. Rachel formally worked at the American Maple, Derby Green Nursing Home, and North Country Hospital. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Raymond, and she loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to Raymond Durgin, P.O.Box 623, Derby, VT 05829.

, 86, entered eternal life on April 7th, 2012 at the Bel-Aire Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Newport, Vermont after a period of declining health. She was born in East Hereford, Quebec on July 13, 1925, daughter of Arthur and Eliane (Dumoulin) Paquette. She attended St. Albert's Catholic School in Riverside, (West Stewartstown), N. H., Clarksville Grammar School in Clarksville, N.H., and the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Stanhope, Quebec. Her first job was at her uncle's store, Gagnon's Market, in Beecher Falls. VT. She moved to Hyde Park where she met and married Omer Masseau and together they had many happy years in their home in Centerville raising their son Vincent among a large circle of friends and family. She and Omer worked during the winters for the Mt. Mansfield Company before she became a clerk, then manager of the Ben Franklin store in Morrisville. In 1973 they purchased a small store from her Uncle Florien and Aunt Ernestine on Glenn Road in Newport, settling into a new community. After operating the Masseau's Store, Madeleine, Omer and her sister Rita purchased a lovely brick home in Irasburg, into which they poured their love and energy to create the Brick House B & B. There they enjoyed many years of entertaining guests from all over the world who delighted in their homemade cooking and wonderful hospitality; many of whom became lifelong friends. Madeleine, Omer and Rita eventually retired together, purchasing a home on Blake Street in Newport. There they continued to be active members of the community, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church and develop new friendships. Madeleine enjoyed being involved in civic and church activities, including the Daughters of Isabella and serving as president of the St. Jean Baptiste Society. She taught religious classes and volunteered as a French teacher at Sacred Heart Elementary School. She was an accomplished cook, especially devoted to preserving traditional French Canadian recipes and hosting large family dinners. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, knitting, and quilting, but most of all, she loved being with family and friends. After the passing of her husband and sister, Madeleine found comfort and care at Michaud Memorial Manor in Derby Line where she continued her church involvement by preparing the chapel for each Mass and advocating for and contributing to a paved walkway for the residents. Madeleine is survived by her son Vincent, his wife Jean and their two sons, Colin and Evan of Hinesburg; two brothers, Gilles Paquette and his wife Muriel and their daughter France, of Morrisville; Alain Paquette and his wife Millie of Morrisville; her brother-in-law Raymond Lemire, his wife Lorraine and their children Mario, Genevieve, Philippe, Sylvie, Yolande, Yvan, Elise, Ginette, Gaetean, and Claude of Canada; her sisters-in-law Violette Morin of Chiefland, Florida and Jeanne Underwood of Kodak, Tennessee; and her nephew John Paquette, his wife Lynn and their son Adam of Utah; and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her husband Omer, and her sisters Yolande Lemire and Rita Paquette. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Michaud Manor, the nurses, doctors and caregivers at North Country Hospital and Bel-Aire Nursing Home for their excellent care and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday April 13th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newport at 11:00 am. Visiting hours will be from 9:30 to 10:30 on Friday April 13,2012 before Mass at the Curtis- Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the S.J.B Scholarship Fund, in honor of Chapter NO34 (Newport) for Newport and Vermont students: S.J.B Educational Foundation P.O. Box F Woonsocket, R.I. 02895.

, 53, of East Charleston VT died on Saturday, April 7, at home, with his partner at his side, Shelia Libby. He fought a long and courageous battle. He was born on October 11th 1958, in Laconia, NH., he was the son of the late Gordon and Shirley Brown of Sanbornton,NH. He is survived by his sister Linda and her husband Brian Rezac, two nieces Nichol and Shannon and one nephew Brian (Gordy). He leaves behind a son, Steven Libby and two grandsons, Steven Michael and Justin. He leaves behind many friends that he considered his brothers and sisters. Michael spent three years in the United States Navy traveling around the world, especially enjoyed talking about Italy . Michael also followed the carnivals around which he worked for many years as a ride operator, also spent many years living at Earth Peoples Park in Norton Vermont, he was always the happiest when he was in the North East Kingdom. He loved the outdoors and snowmobiling. He really loved being with his black labs. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, Early Easter morning, April 8th, 2012, Elaine Margaret Daniels, 84, of Anchorage, AK, completed her sojourn here on earth. She was born on March 10th, 1928 to Frederick A. Prue and Olive S.(Pelkey) Prue in Newport, VT. Elaine wed Ernest Joseph Daniels on November 4th, 1947. She was widowed when a plane crash claimed Ernest on July 31st, 1957. She will be laid to rest beside her husband. In 1959 she moved to Littleton, NH, where she raised her family, and in 1984 she made her final residence in Anchorage, AK, to be near her three children and two granddaughters. Her goals were to be a good Mother and Nana. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, bowling, card games, scrabble, puzzles, and BINGO! Elaine loved laughing, singing, dancing, and writing poetry. Being from a musical family, Elaine was never shy to sing and eventually had a collection of songs put on a CD titled "Elaine Daniels Sings Through the Years". When younger, she worked in retail and sold "Avon" products. Later she worked as a proofreader for the Anchorage Times. She was one of their best, always able to spot a misspelled word. She retired in 1992. Elaine was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband Ernest, daughter Bonnie, and her siblings: Vernon Prue, Leonard Prue, Doris Karaberis, Kenneth Prue, Reginald Prue, and Madeline Collins. She is survived by her sister Marion Lakin and brother Frederick Prue. Elaine is also survived by her two sons Leonard E. Daniels with life partner D. Darryl Block, Ernest J. Daniels with wife Kathy Honeysett, granddaughters Rachel B. Daniels, and Heather (Daniels) with husband David Benkert, all of Anchorage, AK. In Anchorage, a mass will be held In Loving Memory to celebrate Elaine's life at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish on Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 9:00 AM. On April 21st, 2012, a visitation will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on 37 Lake Rd in Newport, VT from 8:30-10:30 AM. A formal mass will follow at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 11:00 AM.

, 85, of Derby, VT passed away on April 9, 2012 in Derby surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 7, 1926 in Bonsecours, Quebec, Canada a daughter of Leopold and Constance (Boisvert) Tessier. On October 27, 1945 she married Felix Roberge who survives her. Mrs. Roberge was a seamstress for the Newport Plastics. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line and the Daughters of Isabella Clermont Circle. Monique is survived by her husband Felix Roberge of Derby, VT and by the following children: Rejean Roberge of Newport Center, VT, Vivian "Connie" Verdon and her husband Claude of Newport Center, VT, Ghislaine "GiGi" Lemay and her husband John of Derby, VT, Etiennette Poutre and her husband Donald of Irasburg, VT, Gaetane Stone and her husband Paul of Newport Center, VT, Francine Guillette and her husband Marcel of Derby, VT, Jean-Pierre Roberge and his wife Susan of Newport Center, VT, Jean-Claude Roberge and his wife Donna of North Troy, VT, Marianne Sanville and her husband Brian of Irasburg, VT, and Robert Roberge and his wife Shelly of Derby, VT, 38 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister: Laurianne Lefebvre of Longveil, Que, two brothers: Paul-Rock Tessier of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Leonce Tessier of Roxton Falls, Que, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Marriette Compagnat. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call from 8:30-10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vermont. Members of the Daughters of Isabella Clermont Circle will be in attendance for prayers at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, April, 14 2012 at the funeral home and they will also have an honor detail at St. Edward's Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

, 87, of Holland, Vermont passed away on April 12, 2012 in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born March 6, 1925 in Morgan, VT a son of the late Guy and Freda (Nichols) Page. On December 17, 1988 he married Phyllis Gustafson who survives him. Floyd attended the East Charleston Schools and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the mine sweeper U.S.S. Chickadee as Fireman First Class. He was in the Normandy invasion during WW11. He worked for Stott Brothers Gas Company of Newport, VT, H.P. Welch of Keene, NH, and he was the owner/operator of Page's Auto Body of Southwick, MA from 1964-1985. He especially enjoyed his many years at Holland Pond where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating. He was a member of the American Legion Post 21 of Newport, VT. He leaves his wife of 23 years, Phyllis Page of Holland, VT, by his brothers: Kenneth Page and his wife Dorothy of Derby, VT, and Bruce Page and his wife Anita of Chicopee, MA, and many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends, and relatives. He was predeceased by his first wife Ione Ewens Page in 1984 and by his brothers Stanley, Ronald, and Andrew and by his sister Maxine Moulton. In accordance with Mr. Page's wishes, there will be no calling hours nor funeral. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at the Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland with the Rev. Steven Rhines officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 522 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT, 05855 or to the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Heart Fund, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 89, of Irasburg, VT passed away suddenly on April 12, 2012 at his home. He was born December 15, 1922 in Irasburg,VT a son of Harry and Alice (Downing) Cook. He was born and died at his family home in Irasburg. On September 3, 1950 he married Betty Blevin who survives him. Byron was a self employed farmer for many years as well as working as a carpenter and electrician for Rene St. Laurent and Roger Dagesse. He sugared at the family farm all his life and enjoyed playing cards and being with people. He is survived by his wife Betty Blevin-Geissler Cook of Irasburg,VT, and by his children: Charles Cook and his wife Gail of Irasburg,VT, Sally Berry and her husband Kevin of Irasburg,VT, and Bruce Whipple and his wife Darlene of Derby, VT. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Kenneth Cook and his wife Angel of Newport, VT, Marcia Townsend and her husband Ezra of Orleans, VT, Jason Baraw and his wife Katie of Irasburg,VT, Amanda Barton and her husband Joe of Barton, VT, Brittany Berry of Irasburg,VT, Michael Cook of Florida, and Julie Coffey of Fla, and by 5 great grandchildren, and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Roland Cook and by three brothers. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday April 16, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday April 17, 2012 at the Irasburg United Church with Pastor Rick Shover officiating. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 31, of Newport passed away suddenly on April 12, 2012 in Newport. He was born on July 21, 1980 in Newport, the beloved son of Sherry (Brown) Ingalls and beloved stepson of Dennis Ingalls. Jeremy was employed as a wreath maker by Sicard Wreath Company of Newport. He enjoyed studying history, listening to music, NASCAR, San Francisco 49ers and he loved his son, his grandma and nieces and nephews very much. He is survived by his mother and step father Sherry and Dennis Ingalls of West Glover, his grandmother Doris Brown of West Charleston, VT, by his sister Tonya Brown and her fiance Stewart Little of Newport, VT, by his nephews: Michael, and Riley and by his nieces: Hailey and Mikayla and by several Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Hunter Blake, by his grandfather Floyd Brown and by two Aunts: Christine Brown, and Linda Basford. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday April 19,2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with Pastor Bob Lillis officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday April 19, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in West Village Cemetery, West Charleston, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Church On The Hill, c/o Pastor Bob Lillis, P.O.Box 93, Newport, VT. 05855.

, 89, of North Troy, VT passed away April 13, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born January 2, 1922 in North Troy, VT a son of Walter and Yvonne ( Letourneau) Dunn. In 1951 he married Elizabeth (Betty) Blair who predeceased him. Mr. Dunn was a life long farmer in North Troy. He loved all animals and his passion was fishing. He is survived by his sister Madeline Poulin, by his brother Harvey Dunn and by his sister-in-law Shirley Dunn all of North Troy, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a child in infancy and by two brothers Raymond and Rudolph Dunn. Friends may call from 9:15-10:15 A.M. on Thursday April 19, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday April 19, 2012 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy with the Rev. Ladislaus Whelinde celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy, VT. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be sent to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 522 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 80, of Newport passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 13, 1931 in Montague City, MA a daughter of John Buckley and Margaret Kiniry. She was raised by her grandparents William and Mary Kiniry. On July 20, 1952 she married James T. Harty who survives her. Mrs. Harty graduated from Bellows Falls High School class of 1949 and attended Keene State College in Keene, NH. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren during the holidays and especially at Christmas time. She lived many years in Northfield, VT before moving to Newport. In her younger years she enjoyed singing in her high school glee club and music remained a love of hers. Patricia was primarily a homemaker and she also worked at American Maple Company. She treasured the friends she made there. She also worked many years at the family clothing store, Thomas-Denton in Newport, and later worked as an assistant at the Goodrich Memorial Library. In retirement she traveled on cruises with her husband and spent several winters living in Florida. In 2001 they treated their children and grandchildren to a trip to Oahu, Hawaii. A cherished memory held by the entire family. She is survived by her husband James T. Harty of Newport, VT and by the following children: Kathleen Rousselle and her husband David of Swanton, VT, Terry Harty of Newport, VT, Kim Pare and her husband Paul of Keene, NH, Mary Lou Harty of Virginia Beach, VA, Deborah DeLaBruere and her husband David of Newport, VT, and William Harty of Quechee. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Tim Rousselle, Morgan and Nicholas Pare, Stephanie, Samantha and Brian DeLaBruere and Bella and Kierstan Harty. She is also survived by three sisters: Judy Dicey of Keene, NH, Janet O'Brien of Keene, NH, and Lois Perlowski of Fla,and by her brother Bill Simonds of Keene,NH and by several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by brother-in-laws: Edward Harty and his wife Lenore of Bellows Falls, VT, Robert Harty and his wife Charlotte of Fla, Bernard Harty of N. Walpole, NH, and Maurice Harty and his wife Diane of N. Walpole, NH and by her cat Lucky Boy. She was predeceased by her son James Timothy Harty in 1970, and her sister Ethel Kiniry and by her brother-in-law William Harty. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in North Walpole, NH on Saturday April 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Steven Lapine celebrating a mass of Christian burial. . Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery Drewsville, NH. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 87, of Westmore, VT passed away peacefully April 17, 2012 in Barton, surrounded by her loving family, and Maple Lane extended family. She was born August 23, 1924 in Morgan, VT a daughter of George and Mary Ann (Masta) Geoffory. She married Earle Perkins who predeceased her in 2008. Mrs. Perkins was very active with the school system when children were in school. She was a former member of the Westmore Association and Westmore Chamber of Commerce. Her passion was maintaining her gardens and cottages, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children Roy Perkins and his wife Claire of Westmore, VT, Beverly Decker and her husband Robert of Westmore and Kathy Joseph and her husband Larry of Murrieta, CA, and also by her grandchildren: Penny Johnson and her husband Kimball of Westmore, VT, David Perkins of Westmore, VT, Ryan Joseph and Kacie Camilli of CA, and Jessica Douglas and her husband James of CA, and by 2 great grandchildren Chelsea Johnson and fiance Dan Cummings of Westmore, Samuel Perkins of Westmore, and by a sister Elmeria Labor and her husand Maurice of Island Pond,VT. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 21st at 2PM at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton. Calling hours will be held at the Curtis- Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street in Barton on Friday, April 20th from 6 to 8 in the evening. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzehiemer's Association and the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society of Barton, VT.

, Sr, 46 of Derby, VT, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2012 at his home. He was born August 17, 1965 in Burlington, VT, a son of Robert and Murline (Wells) Skinner. He graduated from the class of 1985 from North Country Union High School, Newport, VT. Todd loved cars especially working on them and restoring them. He put his heart and sole in his Camero RS and he also loved collecting hot wheels. He enjoyed landscaping, snowmobiling, being out doors with nature, motorcycling, and the Peps Boys Auto Parts store. He was an excellent marksman, and he loved to socialize with his friends and family. He was a great friend to many and he was always willing to help anyone in time of need. He loved life itself and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife Pamela Balint of West Charleston, VT, by his sons Todd Skinner, Jr and Nickolas Vallieres both of Newport, VT, by his parents: Robert and Murline Skinner of Newport, VT, by his step children: Joseph T. Balint , Amanda, and Samantha all of Nashua, NH, and by Justin Balint of West Charleston, VT. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Alissa and A.J. Eversole and Amanda Bartlett all of Derby, VT and by his Aunt and Uncle Robert and Audrey Allard of Fla. He was predeceased by his son Cody Skinner on September 26, 2010 and by his sister April Thibault on January 7, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Monday April 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Steven Rines officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family: Robert and Murline Skinner, 274 Meadowbrook Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 95, of Newport, VT passed away April 23, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born August 24, 1916 in Paquetteville, Quebec a son of Emery and Rose (Dumoulin) Pariseau. On July 1, 1944 he married Pauline Grondin who predeceased him on March 17, 1999. Mr. Pariseau was a mill worker, farmer and truck driver during his lifetime. He was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Newport and the Gibbons Council Knights of Columbus # 2285. His hobbies included playing cards and pool and bowling. He is survived by his children: Joseph Alan Pariseau of Breeze, ILL, John Pariseau of Dalton, MA, Joseph Richard Pariseau of New Brunswick, Canada, and Joanne Lise Pariseau of Newport, VT. Horace is also survived by 5 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers: Gerard, Armand, Hector and Lucien and by two sisters Blanche and Alice. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday May 1, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday May 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Members of the Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council # 2285 will meet at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday evening May 1, 2012 at the funeral home for prayers. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 87, of Morgan, VT passed away on April 25, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born July 12, 1924 in Albany, VT a son of Mitchell and Sadie (Noyes) Gonyaw. On June 13, 1948 he married Alice Bly who predeceased him on March 18, 2009. Roland entered the United States Marines and served his country during WW11. During his lifetime he was a truck driver for Holdman Trucking. He was a lister for the Town of Morgan for 26 years and he was a member of the American Legion Post 21 of Newport. He is survived by his children: Terwin Gonyaw and his wife Janice of Gainsville, VA, Kenric (Ric) Gonyaw and his wife Avalena (Chic)of Morgan, VT, and Daniel Gonyaw and his wife Wendy of Morgan, VT and by the following grandchildren: Jason Gonyaw, Sr and his wife Bobbie of Morgan, VT, Michael Gonyaw and his wife Tallie of Gig Harbor, WA, Michelle Calabro and her husband John of Centerville, VA, Jessica Koller and her husband Jeremy of Centerville, VA, 7 great grandchildren, by his brother Mahlon Gonyaw and his wife Madeline of St. Johnsbury, VT, and by his sister Mildred Major of Burlington, VT and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday April 30, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call on Monday April 30, 2012 at the funeral home from 12Noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Clark Cemetery, Morgan, VT with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hope Lodge, in care of Angela Dennis, 211 East AVE, Burlington, VT 05401.

, 66, of Holland passed away on April 25, 2012 in Newport. She was born on May 23, 1945 in Newport a daughter of Warren and Patricia (Cushing) Rumery. On April 6, 1963 she married Earl Tice who survives her. Penelope graduated from the Derby Academy in 1963. She was the former president of the Holland Historical Society, commissioner of the Mead Hill Cemetery, and was a member of the Holland United Methodist Church. Among her hobbies Penelope loved genealogy. She is survived by her husband Earl Tice of Holland, her two children: Catherine Emery of Holland and Allen Tice and his wife Samantha of Holland, three grandchildren: Jesse Miskimin of Newport Center, Donald Emery, Jr. of Holland, Dannica Limlaw of Holland, a great-grandchild Robert Palmer of Albany, VT, two sisters: Melody Ricard and her husband Andy of Derby Line and Barbara Labonte and her husband Albert of Newport Center. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holland Historical Society, c/o Diane Judd, 120 School Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 90, of Barton, VT, passed away on April 26, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born on April 22, 1922 in Lisbon, NH a son of John and Mary V. (Bernatchy) Cota. On November 2, 1946 he married Doris Buskey who predeceased him on May 1, 1991. Mr. Cota served in the US Army and was a veteran of WWII. Russell worked in the US Postal Service for 34 years and retired in 1981 as a Post Master in Barton. Among his hobbies Russell loved gardening, golfing, reading, and fishing. He was an avid Yankee fan and a former member of the Orleans Country Club and the American Legion Orleans Post #23. On his 80th birthday he bought a Mustang convertible, which he enjoyed for the past ten years. Russell is survived by his three children: John and his wife Audrey of Jeffersonville, Jeanne and her husband Wayne of South Burlington, and Jeff and his wife Jean of Barton, five grandchildren: Tim, Tisha, Shelly, Ryan, and Corrina, four step grandchildren: Thomas, Kaity, Kyle, and Kolby, nine great grandchildren, by his daughter-in-law Linda Cota of Barton, VT and by a sister Eva Stewart of Fort Ann, NY, predeceased by a his wife Doris, a son James in March 24, 2009, four brothers George, Rupert, Arthur, and Richard, and three sisters: Rita, Eleanor, and Mary Louise. Funeral services will be held on Friday May 4, 2012 at 11:00 at the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at the Welcome O'Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should family and friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Rd. Newport, VT 05855.

, 58, of St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away April 30, 2012 in St Johnsbury, VT. She was born December 13, 1953 in Newport, VT, a daughter of Ellis and Marion (Midge) Orne Hunt. She graduated from Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, VT, and the College of St. Joseph the Provider, Rutland, VT in the class of 1976. She taught for two years at the Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, VT, and for two years in Hardwick, VT, as a special educator. She was currently teaching at Gilman-Lunenburg School District until her illness. Sharon taught in special education for over 35 years and she loved all the children and enjoyed working with them. Sharon taught Chorus and music to various groups, loved traveling to Maine and Florida. She was a fan of auto racing and football, especially the New England Patriots. In 1990 she became a member of the Emerald Rebekah Lodge # 33 of Waterbury Center, VT. In 1994, she became an associate member of the Olive Branch # 4 of St. Johnsbury and the Noble Grand Olive Branch from 1995-1996. She also joined the Rebekah Assembly of Vermont in 1997 and was district deputy president from 1998-1999. She served as an assembly president during 2001-2002 term and in 2002 she attended the pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D C and presented the wreath for the State of Vermont. She was also the Vermont representative of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies in 2002 in Witchita, Kansas. Sharon was a member of the International Choir at several other assemblies and was also a state soloist. She was several years as a trustee at Gill Odd Fellows in Ludlow, VT. She is survived by her mother Midge Hunt of Barton, VT, by her brother Dennis Hunt and his wife Lorraine of Westford, MA, and by numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles. She is also survived by very close friends Joan and Bobby Ballou of Cocoa, Fla, and by Glenda Ramey of Montpelier, VT. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday May 5, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday May 5, 2012 from 12:00 Noon until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Rd. Newport, VT 05855.

, 90, died on December 14, 2011, in her home in Wesley Chapel, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 24, 1921, in Irasburg, where she enjoyed long walks and skipping stones. In her early twenties, she moved to Newport and married Henry Champagne Jr. who predeceased her in 2002. Mrs. Champagne was an original founding member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post #798 Lady's Auxiliary. She was such a talented and giving woman. She loved crocheting, sewing, square dancing and gardening. Her family is blessed with many hand-made items that will be passed on for generations. Even the sisters at Sacred Heart benefitted from her generosity, as she would bring them vegetables from her garden. She also worked at Slalom Ski Wear until she retired at age 65. One of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo. This love of bingo has been passed down to her great-granddaughters. Another passion of hers was photography. She captured every important moment of her great-grandchildren's lives for 18 years. These scrapbooks are a wonderful gift that will last forever. Words cannot express the footprint she has left on the hearts of those who were lucky enough to be loved by her. Her family misses her terribly but take comfort knowing that she is certainly square dancing with our Lord. She is survived by her only daughter Christine LeBlanc; by her son-in-law Gaston "Sonny" LeBlanc Jr. formerly of North Troy; by her two grandchildren: Todd LeBlanc and his wife, Keli, and Kimberlee LeBlanc Fowler and her husband, Timothy; and by three great-grandchildren: Kathryn LeBlanc, Kelsea Fowler and Abbey LeBlanc.Internment will be held on April 27 at 1 p.m. at the Irasburg Cemetery. All who would like to attend are invited.

, 91, died on Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House Infirmary in Littleton, New Hampshire, after a long illness. She was a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was born on March 27, 1921, in Garthby, Quebec. She was the daughter of Honorius Fournier and Annette Lepage Fournier. She professed her vows with her religious congregation on August 22, 1939. During her 73 years of religious profession, Sister Marcelline served in various missions in Newport, Burlington; Champlain and Plattsburgh, New York; Seekonk, Massachusetts; and Littleton, New Hampshire. Sister Marcelline was dedicated to education for all of her active life, as teacher, as administrator or school secretary. She enjoyed telling stories about the early years in her teaching career and it was evident that she really looked out for the students who needed extra help. In her later years, Sister Marcelline called Mount Sacred Heart her home and assisted in the community business office. Illness progressively took its toll on her and she patiently endured its debilitating effects, often rallying to enjoy conversation and social gatherings with sisters, family, and friends. She is survived by one sister, Claire, and her husband, Ambrose Palardy; and also by her in-laws, several nieces and nephews, and her sisters in the religious community. She was predeceased by her parents; by a sister Anita; and by her brothers: Roger, Denis, Roch, and Eugene. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on April 23, in Littleton. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

, 80, of Newport died on April 16, 2012, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 13, 1931, in Montague City, Massachusetts, a daughter of John Buckley and Margaret Kiniry. She was raised by her grandparents, William and Mary Kiniry. On July 20, 1952, she married James T. Harty who survives her. Mrs. Harty graduated from Bellows Falls High School in the Class of 1949 and attended Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren during the holidays and especially at Christmas time. She lived many years in Northfield before moving to Newport. In her younger years, she enjoyed singing in her high school glee club and music remained a love of hers. Mrs. Harty was primarily a homemaker and she also worked at American Maple Company. She treasured the friends she made there. She also worked many years at the family clothing store, Thomas-Denton, in Newport, and later worked as an assistant at the Goodrich Memorial Library. In retirement she traveled on cruises with her husband and spent several winters living in Florida. In 2001, they treated their children and grandchildren to a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, a cherished memory held by the entire family. She is survived by her husband James T. Harty of Newport, and by the following children: Kathleen Rousselle and her husband, David, of Swanton, Terry Harty of Newport, Kim Pare and her husband, Paul, of Keene, New Hampshire, Mary Lou Harty of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Deborah DeLaBruere and her husband, David, of Newport, and William Harty of Quechee. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Tim Rousselle, Morgan and Nicholas Pare, Stephanie, Samantha and Brian DeLaBruere and Bella and Kierstan Harty; by her three sisters: Judy Dicey of Keene, Janet O'Brien of Keene, and Lois Perlowski of Florida; by several nieces and nephews; by her brothers-in-law: Edward Harty and his wife, Lenore, of Bellows Falls, Robert Harty and his wife, Charlotte, of Florida, Bernard Harty of North Walpole, New Hampshire, and Maurice Harty and his wife Diane of North Walpole, New Hampshire; and by her cat Lucky Boy. She was predeceased by her son James Timothy Harty in 1970; by her brother Bill Simonds; and by her sister Ethel Kiniry; by her brother-in-law William Harty. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in North Walpole on Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Steven Lapine celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Drewsville, New Hampshire. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 91, died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at home in Craftsbury, in the loving care of her husband and daughters. She was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 1920, the daughter of Francis and Margaret (Francis) Ellis. She earned a bachelor's degree in art history at Smith College in North Hampton, Massachusetts. Her career included drafting zoning maps for Cambridge, Massachusetts; drafting for the B-52 Boeing Bomber in Seattle, Washington; and quality control for Wright Aeronautical during World War Two. She also worked in a greeting card company creating color separations and for many years as a clerk for the Women, Infants, and Children program in Morrisville. She married Addison Merrick on June 7, 1952, and they spent their first year of marriage in a fire tower in Montana. Among their homes was a houseboat in Seattle. Her family was always her biggest joy. The family moved to Vermont from Massachusetts in 1968. They built a stone house in Craftsbury, which Mrs. Merrick designed, and they moved into it in 1970. Mrs. Merrick went to all the basketball games and town events and often offered to drive the other kids if their parents couldn't. Driving was one of her biggest pleasures and she would sometimes just drive around the back roads taking in the scenery. She drove to the Willey's Store in Greensboro every day to get the New York Times so she could do the crossword puzzle and keep up with the news of the world. Craftsbury was her dearest home, but she always held her first hometown, Montclair, New Jersey, in her heart. Anyone who complained about New Jersey to her would get an earful. Among her other jobs were knitting hats for Moriarty in Stowe, working on a census, and working as a social worker for the state of Vermont. She used her drafting skills to make a map of Craftsbury with the names of all the homeowners on it and to volunteer on the town's zoning committee. She used her artistic talent on home portraits for people around town and family Christmas cards. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed her visits to the John W. Simpson Memorial Library in East Craftsbury, which included a visit with Sherry and other friends there. She also enjoyed her time in the Greensboro Kazoo Band, which featured visits to play for area nursing homes. She leaves her beloved husband of 59 years, Addison; her daughters: Bethany M. Dunbar and her boyfriend, Jim Bowes, of West Glover, and Ann Elizabeth Harrington and her husband, Steve, of Burlington; four grandchildren: Tristan Dunbar, Katie Dunbar, Jamie Harrington and Willa Harrington; a nephew, Bill Ellis of Clifton, New Jersey; and a niece, Susan Kruckow and her husband, Jim, of Elmira, New York. She was predeceased by her parents as well as two brothers: Richard and William Rogers Ellis. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, at 11 a.m., at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common, with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Final resting place will be in the Andersonville Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Alzheimer's Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 48, died on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, following a brief illness. She was born in Hardwick on April 20, 1963, the daughter of Leo and Wanita (Lowell) Moodie. She was a 1980 graduate of Craftsbury Academy. Ms. Moodie worked for Sterling Area Services and Aris doing respite care as well as working as a hope provider. She enjoyed swimming and helping anyone who was in need. She enjoyed hanging out with friends and family, watching movies and playing horseshoes. She leaves her daughter Michaela Kilburn and her husband, Christopher, as well as her granddaughter, Natoshia Rae, who always put a sparkle in her eye, all of Eden; her parents: Leo and Wanita Moodie of Lakeland, Florida; a sister, Heidi Moodie and her partner, Matt Grant, of Eden; four brothers: Brendon Moodie and his wife, Debbie, of North Wolcott, Fabian (Beaver) Moodie and his wife, Debra, of Florida, Jeff Moodie and his wife, Michelle, of Craftsbury, and Damon Moodie of Lowell; as well as several nieces, nephews, and many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Kelly Moodie, who died in 1985; a brother, Scott Moodie, who died in 2011; as well as by her sister-in-law, Lori, who was Scott's wife. A time of visitation and remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common. Final resting place will be in the Branch Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the TD Bank in Morrisville to a checking account in her name as a donation to the Clarina Howard Nichols Center.

, 82, died on March 31, 2012, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, in the presence of her children. She was born on July 16, 1929, in Glover, the daughter and fifth child of Joseph and Mary (Stone) Alexander. She graduated from Barton Academy in 1947. She entered nurse's training at Montreal General Hospital, then transferred to Barre City School of Nursing, graduating in 1952. She worked at area nursing homes as an RN, then at the medical center as a private duty and staff nurse, followed by IBM and Digital as an occupational nurse. She was a member of the United Church of Colchester, King's Daughters, the Glover and Colchester historical societies, the Vermont State Historical Society, Civil Air Patrol, and the Vermont Old Cemetery Association. She was also a member of "The Sewing Girls Group," which meet every two weeks and have for the last 55 years, with surviving members Marge Faunce, Janet Stankovich, Janet Tilley, and Jane Couillard. She is survived by her three children from her first marriage, to Rollin Strong: her son Alexander M. Strong of California, her daughter Jolene M. Strong of Colorado and her two children, Paige and Brett Hoffman, and her son William R. Strong of Colchester; by her sister Elaine Urie of West Glover; by her brothers-in-law: Bernard Urie of West Glover and Richard Jacobson of South Burlington; and by her sister-in-law Martha Alexander of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her second husband, Walter C. Munson, in 2000; by her brothers: Warren, Wayne and Richard Alexander; by her sister Eleanor Jacobson; and by many great friends that she met through her hobby of genealogy, both her own family's and Colchester's settlers. Funeral services were held on April 4 in Colchester. Burial followed in Munson Cemetery in Colchester.

, 86, formerly of Stowe, died on April 11, 2012, with both of her children by her side. She was born on May 5, 1925, in East Charleston, one of five daughters of Carl and Carrie Gray. She was part of a large and close family and was one of the infamous "Gray girls." Her early years were spent on her parents' dairy farm in East Charleston, and later on their farm in Holland. From an early age, she had a great love of horses. At the age of 12, she herded the cows from Charleston to Holland while riding bareback on her beloved Morgan. This was a day's ride at the time in 1937. She married Franklin E. Skinner on July 5, 1941. The couple raised their two children, Robert and Randa, in Stowe where they owned and operated a ski lodge called the Brick and Ell. Mrs. Skinner was an incredible cook, and she kept the guests coming back year after year, delighting them with her delicious raspberry pies and gracious hospitality. She was incredibly creative in many aspects. She loved to draw, paint, sew, and knit, and her eye for design was evident in every home they kept. She and Mr. Skinner also shared a love for antique furniture. They lived in Vermont for many years, and later several years on the Maine coast. She loved to take long walks on the beach collecting sand dollars and shells. They often hosted their six grandchildren, Kyle, Sarah, Gray, Micah, Whitney, and Paige, in Maine. Mrs. Skinner was high energy, opinionated, and feisty. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were married just shy of seventy years, and Mr. Skinner often referred to her affectionately as "the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen" and sometimes as his "sweet little bundle of barbed wire." Mr. Skinner passed away on May 16, 2011, with his devoted wife by his side. She is survived by her son Robert Skinner of Acworth, New Hampshire; by her daughter Randa Tenney of South Acworth, New Hampshire; by her sisters: Charlotte Lapidow of Essex and Lucille Moreau of Palm Desert, California; by her grandchildren: Jim, Kyle, Sarah, Gray, Micah, Whit, and Paige; by her nieces and nephews: Terry, Carol, Paula, David, Preston, Helen, Frank, Sharon, Dara, Carl, Patty, Danny, Barbara, Jackie, Robin and Jay; and by two great-grandchildren: James and Matthew. There will be a memorial service to be announced at a later date. Family and friends are encouraged to add their memories and photos there. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Acworth Community Project/Village Store, Box 700, South Acworth, New Hampshire 03607.