, 51, of Derby, VT, died suddenly at home on October 30, 2013. Tom loved the NEK and all things related to it. He was an avid ice fisherman, as well as any kind of salt water or fresh water fishing opportunities. He loved hunting in the fall with friends and family, and always enjoyed the fruits of his hunts and fresh fish. He was an avid sports fan- golf was his main passion- and he played very well for having just begun. Any game that was on, he would be watching. Baseball, football, basketball and hockey were continually hearing his voice yelling at the TV. Tom worked for many years at VT Aerospace in Lyndonville, VT. He loved his work there as a machinist, engineer and IT man. He was an extremely dedicated worker, who would never miss a day of work. He loved all his co-workers- Ken Bean, Joe P, Ed Bedard and Roxanne were just a few that he spoke of daily. Tom was a friend to many, and his philosophy was that friends and family were the most important thing. Nobody should fight and not make up as life was short and you must get along. His love for his daughter was everlasting and huge- there was not a thing that he would not do for her- his Samantha. Tom is survived by his wife- Annie and daughter Samantha, his mother- Kay Christoni and brother John Christoni , and nephew Logan Biscornet, his mother in law Joan Curtis, by his brother-in-law Pete Curtis and his sister-in-law Denise Christoni. There are too many family members and friends to write. He was well loved. Tom was pre-deceased by two of his favorite people in the world. Paul Curtis- his father in law, and his brother Jimmy. The deaths of those men took a hard toll on Tom, and he missed them dreadfully. He always said that Paul was his best friend in the world. And now he can be with them both. Our world was a better place because of Tom’s being here in it for a short time. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Rock on Thomas- we will miss you horribly. Nothing will be the same. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday November 9, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday November 9, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Samantha Christoni Education Fund, Passumpsic Savings Bank, P. O. Box 218, Newport, VT 05855. A reception will follow at the East Side Restaurant. All are welcome.

, 82, of Newport, VT passed away on October 27, 2013 in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 4, 1930 in Newport, VT to Roy and Marion Hart, Sr. She married Alfred Gleason who predeceased her on June 26, 2005. Hilda was an avid reader. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Marsha Descheneau and her husband Robert of West Charleston, VT, Linda Atherton and her husband Larry of Newport, VT, Sandra Deslandes and her husband Michael of Newport, VT, and Raymond Gleason and his wife Lise of Raymond, Maine. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Bobbi-Jo, Jason, Christopher, Tyleigh, Jennifer, and Michael, by her great grandchildren: Briannah, Brody, Chance, Jaden and Aiden. She is survived by her brother Roy Hart, Jr and his wife Jane of Maryland, by her sisters: Josephine Lantagne of Newport, VT, Rowena Doherty of Maine, Avis Collins of Morgan, VT, and Brenda Little of Newport, VT and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters: Eleanor Blouin, and June Wells. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday November 2, 2013 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport, VT.

, born 5 November 1917, Tartu, Estonia Died 26 October 2013, Jay, Vermont. Albert Vaart, World War II Pilot, Civil and Computer Engineer Albert Vaart passed away at home in Jay, VT, on 26 October, just short of 96 years of age. He had been a resident of the Northeast Kingdom in Northern Vermont since 1989, arriving from New Jersey soon after his retirement. Albert was a veteran of World War II, serving as a pilot for the Estonian Air Force and then the German Air Force on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union. He was shot down in February 1945, but he parachuted to safety. Badly injured, he was found by German forces and transported to a hospital near Munich and over many months restored to health. Albert emigrated to New York City in 1951, where he was reunited with his wife, Hedvig and their young son, Andres, who had arrived in America the year before and whom he had not seen since Andres’s birthday late in 1944. In New York City, Albert went through a dozen years of nightschool, eventually earning a PhD in civil engineering. He found work in the design and manufacture of paper goods, developing and deploying new computer design systems with the West Virginia Paper and Pulp Company. Albert’s avocation and love was music. In the New York City area, he sang in and led choirs in the Estonian community and in the Estonian Russian Orthodox Church After his retirement at 70 and widowed, Albert moved to the Northeast Kingdom, buying a home near Troy. The location reminded him of his native Estonia, and he wanted to be near a flight school comrade living nearby in Canada. Amazingly, Albert returned to flight school in Newport, VT. At the age of 75, he soloed again for the first time since the war. Helping him built his Vermont life was a local resident, Clemence Leblond, who had sold him his house near Troy. The two developed a deep friendship and love. Clem’s love and loyalty sustained Albert through numerous illnesses and the growing weakness of his later years. They traveled together, ate together, and sang and played together at Albert’s electronic organ. Albert left behind Clem and the many members of her family that supported the two—they were a second family to him. Along with them, surviving are Andres and his wife, Tracy, of Reston, Virginia, and Albert’s grandson, Ryan, and his wife, Lynn, of Arlington, Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday October 31, 2013 at the Brownington Village Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Naples officiating.

, 72, of Hardwick, VT passed away peacefully in the care of Eric and Julie after a long battle with cancer on October 25, 2013 at his home. He was born July 15, 1942 in Woodbury, VT to Cleon and Nellie (Richrdson) Cady, Sr. Frank was a logger during his lifetime. He is survived by his children: Duane Blair, David Cady, James Cady, Lisa Small, Julie Upton, Eric Cady, and Aaron Cady. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his mother Nellie Cady of Hardwick, VT by his brother Richard Cady and by his sisters Beverly Patrick and Lucille Foss and many extended family. He was predeceased by his son Francis Blair and by his brothers: Cleon Cady, Jr, Raymond Cady and Robert Cady. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, listening to country music, baseball and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday November 3, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch & Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, VT with Pastor Al Lamos officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday November 3, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery, Wolcott, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Lamoille Area Cancer Network, Inc, 198 Demars Road, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, 88, beloved husband and father, passed away from a hear attack on Wednesday, October 23rd in Hartford Hospital. He was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Carlisle, PA to Clyde and Hazel Allison. On completion of high school he entered the V12 program and attended Missouri State Teachers College, KS and Univ. of Southern Cal. He completed his BA degree from George Washington Univ. in 1959. After flight training at Pensacola and Jacksonville Naval Air Station, his 1st assignment was at Quonset Point, RI. In 1948 he married Jan Blanchard of Newport, VT. George enjoyed an illustrious career as a Naval Aviator, including duty as flight desk officer on attack aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid (1959-61) and executive officer of F8 (Crusader) squadron at NAS Oceana, VA (1962-64). From 1964-68 he served in the National Command Center in the Pentagon as Area Operations Officer and Briefer for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And in 1968 he served as Naval Rep. to US and NATO Commanders to the Joint Coordination Center, Europe, outside London, England. His last assignment was as Asst. Naval Representative NAVPRO at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. After 31 years he retired from the US Navy. After retirement, he worked for a short time as Office Mgr. for Children’s Eye Center. George was committed to volunteer work and helping others. He spent many years volunteering with Meals on Wheels, Samaritan’s Suicide Prevention Hot Line, and the early efforts to restore the CT River through the CT River Recapture Project. He was a devout and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 40 years serving on various boards and participating in the church renovation. George was a wonderful father to his 2 daughters, Lauren and Cynthia, and devoted and loving husband to his wife Jan. In his early years he enjoyed tennis, chess, driving his TR3 sports car, and in later years relished his summers at their cottage on Lake Memphremagog in Newport, VT. George is survived by his wife Jan; daughters Lauren Allison Fisher and husband Stephen of West Hartford, CT, and Cynthia Allison Miezis and husband Ron, and their children Aleksandra and Grant Miezis of Olney, MD; sister Mary Hulbert of Dillsburg, PA, and niece Linda Tomkinson, and nephews Rev. David and Daniel Miller and their families. Family and friends may gather Monday, Oct. 28th from 11am-12pm at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 20 Meadowlark Rd. & Rte. 30, Vernon. Funeral services will be at 12:00pm at church on Monday, with a church reception following. A private family interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport, VT. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

, 72, of Island Pond died suddenly on October 23, 2013 in Morgan, VT. She was born June 18, 1941 in Waltham, MA to Steve and Marguirete (Hodsden) Fournier. On June 28, 1955 she married Rodney Marsden who predeceased her on June 30, 2004. Pauline’s family were her life and she always enjoyed their visits. She also enjoyed going to Foxwood, and Mohegan Casinos. She liked to work in her garden, cook for family and friends, decorate her home and more recently traveling with her companion Dale Stewart. She loved life and enjoyed helping the elderly and others in the community. She is survived by her children: Stephen Marsden and his wife Chris of CT, Diana Marsden and Joseph Siok of CT, Todd Marsden and his companion Janice of CT, Mark Marsden of VT, Denise Marsden and her husband Ron Pelletier of CT, Kimberly Burdo and her husband Peter of MO, and Cynthia Marsen and her fiancé Tom Philipps of CT, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, by her sisters: Beatrice Castrogiovani of Island Pond, VT, Lorraine Farley of Derby, VT, her sister-in-law Priscilla Morin of MA, her companion Dale Stewart of Derry, NH, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers Stan, Robert and Ted and by her sister Mary Ellen. Friends may call from 3-5 P.M. on Tuesday October 29, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday October 30, 2013. Interment will take place at a later date at Lakeside Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 83, of Derby, VT passed away on October 23, 2013 in Burlington, VT. She was born on August 28, 1930 in Canada to Edward and Tessie (Gardyne) Washburn. On July 29, 1950 she married Raymond Markwell who survives her. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Beebe, Quebec. Her hobbies included cooking, doing puzzles, and she enjoyed going to Church. She liked to ride around the backroads in the area and she loved her grand and great grandchildren. She was very close to her sister Esther. She is survived by her children: Norman Markwell of Newport, VT, Catherine Bennett and her husband Mike of West Charleston, VT, Diane and Gordon Galeucia of TX, Keith Markwell and his wife Denise of Derby, VT, and Susan Humes of Newport, VT. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Leo, Tim, Anthony, Gloria, Andrew, Phillip and Sarah and by 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Esther and her husband Clarence of Beebe. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer and by two sons: John and David and by three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday October 28, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. Robert Cargill officiating. Friends may call from at the funeral home on Monday October 28, 2013 at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Griffin Cemetery Griffin Corners, Que.

of Westford, VT, died peacefully at home on October 22, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 1, 1934 as the son of Queen Allard and Albert Perrault of Newport, VT. During his childhood, Frank enjoyed playing board games and sports with friends. Later in his teen years he met the love of his life Jan Langevin who eventually became his wife of fifty nine years. The couple spent their first two married years in Panama while Frank served as a military police in the U.S. Army. Shortley after, Frank enrolled as an Accounting major at the University of Vermont. Frank spent his professional career as a Comptroler serving higher education Accounting and Finance departments at Trinity College, St. Michaels College and the University of Vermont. He later served as VP Finance/Treasurer at McAuliffe’s Office Products. Vermont Copier, and Copytek. After he served as Comptroler at House Mouse Designs. Upon his retirement, Frank and Jan enjoyed cross country adventure trip. Soon after, they spent over ten years of a selfless devotion while caring for elderly parents in their home. Frank was an avid New England Patriots, Red Sox and U.V.M. hockey fan. He enjoyed sharing seasons tickets with his grandchildren. Surviving family members include his loving and devoted wife Jan, his son Kyle of Buena Vista, CA, and his daughter and son-in-law Candis and Don Kjelleren of Charlotte, VT. His grandchildren include: David, Jenna, Steven, Perry and Hayden Kjelleren. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Constance Landry and in laws Frank and Candis Langevin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday November 2, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT. There will be no calling hours. The family wishes to thank Jennifer Laurent, FNP, Dr. Mary Spicer, Hospice and VNA of the Visiting Nurses Association. Those wishing to contribute in Frank’s memory may send to the VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

, Sr., 84, of Newport, VT passed away on October 20, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born on February 6, 1929 in Newport, VT a son of Joseph Alexander and Florence (Marandola) Lontine. In 1952 he married his first wife Velma “Peggy” Levick who predeceased him in 1974. In 1982 he married Dorothy Herman who predeceased him in 2012. Red was a carpenter for Larry Rivard and helped build Johnson State College. He also worked for the City of Newport for the maintenance department for 14 years until his retirement. Red enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed mechanic work, horse shoes, and loved his family and grandkids. He is survived by his children: Richard Lontine of Berkshire, VT, Paul Lontine and his fiancé Sonya of Lowell, VT, Bruce Lontine and his wife Brenda of Barton, VT, Robert Lontine and his wife Sharon of St. Albans, VT, Lynn Lontine of Derby, VT, Steven Lontine of Newport, VT Roland W. Lontine, Jr. and his fiancé Dale Barratt of Sheldon, VT, 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters: Isabelle Holmes of North Troy, VT, Francis Lantagne and his wife Rita of Newport, VT, Melvin Lantagne and his wife Jean of Newport Center, VT, Lawrence Lantagne and his friend Alice Coderre of Newport, VT, Bud Lontine and his wife Janice of Newport, VT, Ann Hansen and her husband James of Newport, VT, and also by his step children: Shirley Lague and her husband George of Derby, VT, Barbara Hammond and her husband Eric of Derby, VT, William Emerson of Orleans, VT, Beverly Coffey and her husband John of Ontario, Canada, Wayne Emerson and his wife Lisa of North Troy, VT, Deborah McTheeny and her husband Robert of Newport, VT, and Nancy Dewing and her husband Brian of Coventry, VT, 19 step grandchildren, and 27 step great-grandchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a daughter Lisa St. Francis in 2000, two brothers: Donald and David Lantagne, a daughter-in-law Donna Lontine, and by a nephew Alan Jacobs. Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall Officiating. Friends may call on Thursday October 24, 2013 at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until the hour of the funeral. Interment will be held at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, VT following the funeral. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Vermont Affiliate Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 54, of Brownington, VT, passed away on October 20, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born on November 13, 1958 in Newport, VT a son Noel and May (Folsom) Perry. Mark attended Lake Region High School and later worked for Ethan Allen as a machine operator for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, walking, gardening with his beloved Sheila and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a jack of all trades, exceptional mechanic and driver and also was a soccer coach for St. Paul’s School. Mark was past president of the Men’s VFW Aux #798, Knights of Columbus of Orleans, former Soap Box Director, and St. Paul’s School Board Fundraising Committee. Mr. Perry is survived by his children: Miranda LaPierre of Callowhee, NC, Nicholas Perry and his fiancée Meagan Marsh of Derby, VT, and Benjamin Perry of Randolph, VT, a grandson Devon LaPierre, his mother May Fortin and her husband Rene of Holland, VT, his fiancée Sheila MacFarlane of Orleans, his brothers and sisters: Noni Moore and her husband Brian of Brownington, VT, Linda Perry and her friend Bill Crowley of Holland, VT, Luke Perry and his wife Trisha of Newport, VT, Dean Perry and his wife Lindy of Brownington, VT, Rosa Hathaway and her husband Rick of Florida, Neal Perry and his wife Rebekah of Brownington, VT, and Brian Perry and his friend Candy Hansen of Rockyhill, CT, by numerous nieces and nephews, and Sheila”s three sons: Travis, Josh, and Joel and loved all the grandchildren: Melody, Travis, Jr, Braden, Mercedes, and Jonathon. He is predeceased by his father Noel Perry on April 25, 1976. Friends may call on Thursday October 24, 2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans, VT with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial and committal service. Interment will take place at a later date at the Brownigton Village Cemetery in Brownington, VT. Following the Funeral Mass there will be a reception at the VFW in Newport, VT. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Soap Box Derby c/o Dr. Norman Turcotte, 45 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855 or to St. Paul’s School, 85 St. Paul’s Lane, Barton, VT 05822.

, 64, of Holland passed away on October 17, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born on March 31, 1949 in Holland, VT a son of Bernard and Gertrude (Tice) Daggett. Michael served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Daggett formally worked for the City of Newport building the sidewalks around town with his polka dotted hat. He is survived by his son John Daggett of Newport, VT, his companion of 19 years Rebecca Buchholz of Holland, VT and her children Jessica and Veronica Mott of Newport, VT, a sister Alyce Daggett and her daughter Shelbi Favreau of Newport, VT, and by numerous grandchildren, which he was known as Grump and Papa Daggett, and also by his close friends: Amy, Jennifer, and Ellie. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495.

, 50, of Coventry passed away on October 14, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. He was born on January 13, 1963 in Holyoke, MA a son of Alfred and Juliette (Arel) Durocher. On December 24, 1995 he married Pamela Beaumont who survives him. Mr. Durocher was a truck driver for Dan St. Onge Trucking for eight years. Al enjoyed watching sports especially football on TV, going to the barn with his brother-in-law Darryl to help with the chores and also going with him to farm auctions, and loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Pamela Durocher of Coventry, VT, his two children Pauline Beaumont and her boyfriend Mike Hale of Coventry, VT, and Michael Durocher and his girlfriend Aubrey Keith of Derby, VT, three grandchildren: Dylan and Juliette Perkins of Coventry, VT, and Dakota Durocher of Derby, VT, a mother-in-law Sylvia Beaumont of Coventry, VT, nephew James Vigeant and his wife Chelsie of Northfield, VT, two brothers-in-law Darryl Beaumont and his wife April of Coventry, VT,by his sister-in-law Dolores Mckinney and her husband Greg of NY, and Todd Beaumont of Coventry, VT, and by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Alfred and Juliette Durocher, a sister Claudette Lauzon, a brother-in-law Albert Lauzon, and his father-in-law Louis Beaumont, Jr. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

, 94, of Derby, VT, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born July 23, 1919 in Coventry, VT to Harold and Etta (Bowley) Griffin. She graduated from West Charleston High School in the class of 1936. On August 11, 1941 she married Walter J. Lamere who predeceased her. Mrs. Lamere was an office clerk and cashier for the Grand Union in Morrisville, Essex and Middlebury. Her hobbies included playing bridge, cribbage, cooking, crocheting, knitting, and she was an avid Red Sox fan. She is survived by her children: Phyllis Robinson of Mt. Laguna, CA, Richard “Skip” Lamere and his wife Joan of Waterbury Ctr, VT, Walter E. Lamere of West Burke, VT, and Jeannine Kneeland of Burlington, VT. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelly Stallings and her husband Eric of Manchester, MA, Jason Kneeland and his wife Liz of Fairfax,VA, Torrey Gallagher and her husband Paul of Quechee, VT, and Jared Lamere and his wife Anne of East Montpelier, VT, by her 7 great grandchildren: Andrew and Jacob Kneeland, Liam, Nara, and Tavi Gallagher, and Jackson and Austin Lamere. Dorothy is also survived by her sister Phyllis Russell-Goss of Orleans, VT and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Donald, Dean, and Francis, by her sons-in-law, Roland Robinson, James D. Kneeland, and by her daughter-in-law Nancy Lamere. Friends may call from 3-6 P.M. on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday October 17, 2013 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 78, of Barton, VT, formerly of Newport, passed away on October 12, 2013 at Maple Lane Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 24, 1935 in New York City to Curtis and Mary (Sears) Robinson. He graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow, VT and attended the University of VT where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball with # 8 jersey. He moved to Newport in 1967 to become Newport’s City manager, a position he held for 22 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Newport Elk’s Lodge # 2155, the Newport Rotary Club, the Black River-Lafayette Lodge # 85 F&AM, and the Newport Country Club. He later took up the game of golf and enjoyed playing it at the Newport Country Club. He is survived by his children: Glenda Garrow and her husband Brent of Enosburg, VT, and Judy Robinson of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kristopher and his wife Nicky, Peter and his fiancé Lisa, Curtis, Steven, Jocelyn and her fiancé Stuart and Tyler, by his great grandchildren Mason and Cyrus and by his half brother David Carlsen of CO. He was predeceased by his daughter Patti Robinson Guyette. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday October 17, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Timothy Stetson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday October 17, 2013 from 4:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Maple Lane Activities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, VT 05822.

, 78, of Newport Center, VT passed away on October 11, 2013 in Newport Center, VT. He was born on September 29, 1935 in Holland, VT a son of Joshua and Rosie (McKinney) Baraw. He married Lillian Pope who predeceased him. Burton enjoyed his work as a mechanic for the State of Vermont Highway Department. He is survived by his children: Jackie Arel and her husband Chuck of Vergennes, VT, Sherrill Sheltra of Newport, VT, Judy Cornell of Newport Center, VT, Steve Baraw of North Troy, VT, Tim Baraw of Newport Center, VT, Penny Coe and her husband Gary of Newport Center, VT, 20 grandchildren, a brother David Baraw and his wife Joyce of Newport Center, VT, by his two sisters Ruth Santaw and her husband Dale of Derby and Irene Farrar of Derby, VT, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Lillian Baraw and his step son Gary Sheltra. A graveside service will be held on Friday October 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell, VT with the Rev. David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Renal Dialysis, c/o Wendy Franklin, Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 57, of Newport, VT, passed away on October 10, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. He was born on December 20, 1955 in Newport, VT to Maurice Roger and Pauline (Binnette) Souliere. He attended North Country Union High School, Newport, VT. Aime was a meat cutter for the the former Memphremagog Meats with his father and step mother Bettie and with R.J.’s Friendly Market in Newport. He also cut meat for many outdoors man. He loved spending time with his son Caleb, deer hunting, duck hunting, fishing, being outside and hanging with his friends. He was a member of the Walleye Association and a former member of the Sons of American Legion Post 21 of Newport. He is survived by his son Caleb Souliere of Newport, VT, by his stepsons: Troy Chapman of Virginia, and Travis Chapman of Burke, VT, by his step mother Bettie Souliere of Derby, VT, brothers: Dan Souliere of Derby, VT, Brian and Dalton Souliere and Apopka of Portland, Oregon, Paul “ Chipper” Souliere of Louisville, CO, Jeff Souliere of FL, and a sister Sharon Smith of Derby, VT, several nieces and nephews and a dear friend Amanda Jensen of Coventry, VT. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Jennifer Souliere. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday October 16, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Passumpsic Savings Bank, for Caleb Souliere Education Fund, P.O.Box 218, Newport, VT 05855.

, 73, of West Charleston, VT passed away on October 8, 2013 in Rutland, VT. He was born on February 25, 1940 in West Charleston to James and Jessie (Wilson) Spaulding. Leo attended schools in Charleston and was a truck driver for West Charleston Town for many years. He was an out doors man, hunter and fisherman. Leo enjoyed watching deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife on and near his home. He also loved his dog Penny very much. Penny was his loyal companion throughout the years. He is survived by his siblings: Rose S. Flanders and Avis Rogers both of West Charleston, VT, by his sister-in-law Beverly Spaulding of West Charleston, VT and his nieces and nephews: Huey Flanders and his wife Linda of Newport, VT, Rose Dutil and her husband Randy of Derby Line, VT, Dana Blanchard of Newport, VT, Brenda Mannino and her husband Len of Wells, Maine, Duane Spaulding of East Fairfield, VT, Donna Rogers of West Charleston, VT, and Shirley Davis and her husband Rod of Derby, VT and several great nieces, and great nephews. He was predeceased by his parents James and Jessie Spaulding, by his brothers: Milton and Alton Spaulding, by his sister Elva Blanchard and by his brother-in-law Ted Flanders. A private graveside service will be held at the West Village Cemetery in West Charleston, VT with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to: Our House, 48 South Main ST, Rutland, VT 05701 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 74, of Brownington, VT, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born July 26, 1939 in Brownington, VT to Ezekiel and Cecile (Dumont) Perry. On August 9, 1986 he married Mary E. Carpenter who survives him. Leon was a longtime farmer of the Stone House Farm in Brownington. He was a lifetime lover of animals big and small including nationally recognized Ayrshire and Guernsey cows for which earned him recognition in the Hall of Fame at the Vermont Eastern States Exposition Building. From his champion bull merit “Noble Boss” to his varied breeds of Show chickens, registered collies, he very much enjoyed showing and judging cattle. After farming he pursued a longtime interest in Antiques, perhaps his favorites were his Sawyer Prints and hens on a nest. He could often be seen at Various Flea Market looking to buy, sell, swap or just tell a joke. He is survived by his wife Mary Perry of Brownington, VT, and by his children: Kathy and Stan Robinson, Gina and Steve Gracie, and Steve and Tammy Mitchell, by his siblings: Clemence LeBlond of Troy, VT, Claire Lyon of Brownington, VT, Loretta McCoy and her husband Dale of Orleans, VT, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, who he was fondly referred to as “Uncle Leon” and “Grandpa Leon” and by his brother-in-law Raymond Darling of Barton, VT. He was predeceased by his parents Ezekiel and Cecile Perry, by his sisters Blanche Coates and Mary Darling and by his brothers: Maurice, Noel and Francis Perry. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday October 9, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday October 10, 2013 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Brownington Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans County Fair,”The Children’s Room” P.O. Box 580, Barton, VT 05822.

of Derby Vermont and Ashfield Mass. passed away in Derby Vermont October 4, 2013. He was 87. Born Dec. 27, 1925 in Springfield, Mass. he was the only child of Walter Henry and Francis A (Carroll) Pepyne. Lawyer, psychologist, and educator, Ed received his BA from American International College in Springfield Mass (1948); MS from the University of Mass. (1951); professional diplomas from New York Univ. (1955) and the Univ. of Conn. (1964); Ed.D. from the University of Mass. (1968); and J.D. from the Western New England College (1978). As an educator, Dr. Pepyne was a public school teacher in Hardwick and West Springfield Mass (1948-1953); an instructor in the School of Education at New York Univ. (1952-1954); Superintendent of Schools on Block Island, Rhode Island (1954-1956); Assistant Professor of Education at Michigan State Univ. (1956-1958); and Director of Pupil Services in East Longmeadow, Mass (1958-1962) and Chicopee, Mass (1965-1967). In 1968 Dr. Pepyne began teaching in the College of Education at the Univ. of Hartford where he retired as Professor and Division Director in 1985. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Pepyne served as Psychological Examiner for the Norwalk, Conn. Board of Education (1964-1965) and Hearing Officer for the Connecticut State Board of Education adjudicating issues related to the education of children with disabilities (1980-1999). A member of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Appeals - First Circuit, U.S. District Court - Mass. District; U.S. Tax Court, and Vermont Bar, Atty. Pepyne operated a general practice law office from his homes in Ashfield, Mass. (1980-1999) and Derby, Vermont (2004-2005). An early proponent of high-school driver education, Dr. Pepyne was co-author of Better Driving (1958); associate editor of Highway Safety and Driver Education (1954); chairman of the editorial committee for Man and the Motor Car (5th ed.) (1954); and made driver training films as an Educational Program Consultant for Aetna Life & Casualty Co., Hartford Conn. (1962-1974). Ed was active in numerous professional, governmental, and civic organizations including the Massachusetts, Vermont, and Franklin County (Mass.) Bar Associations; the Connecticut Consortium on Law Related Education; the Massachusetts Conveyancers Association; the American Psychological Association; and the New England Educational Research Organization. He served as chairman of the Planning Board (1979-1983) and Town Moderator (1980-1981) for the town of Ashfield Mass.; Town Counsel, Charlemont., Mass (1983-1984); member of the judiciary nominating council, Western Regional Committee (1993-1999); member of the Mohawk Trail Regional (Mass.) School Committee (1999-2000). Ed was a member of the Mt. Tom and Franklin County Amateur Radio Associations, the Program Chairman of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (2006-2007), and a long time member of the Elks, Kiwanis (serving as Div. 12, Lt. Gov., 1991-1992), Masons, Shriners, and Phi Delta Kappa. Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol of Derby, Vermont, 9 children, Deborah Daniels; Edward Jr.; Susan Bressette; Byron; Shari Phillips; Randy Parker; David; Allison Millett; Jennifer Code, 15 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. His story telling and sense of humor will be missed. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

passed away at her home in Newport Center, VT on October 3, 2013. She was married for 65 years to Ernest Royer who predeceased her on July 12, 2013. Virginia loved spending time with family and grandkids, playing with her poodle Missy, playing cards, fishing, hunting, traveling to Florida, going out to eat, watching the hummingbirds at the feeder, gardening, and cutting firewood with her husband. For many years they farmed in Coventry and then built a garage where Ernest repaired vehicles and Virginia did the bookkeeping. After selling to his son Larry they were a familiar sight driving his truck all over the county delivering firewood as their idea of retirement. In her younger years she worked at both the Governor Prouty Inn and the Valley House in Orleans as a housekeeper and cook. She is survived by a son Larry Royer, Sr. and his partner Lori Royea, by two daughters, Sindy Souliere and her husband Paul and Sue Paquette and her husband Larry, by a daughter-in-law Judy Desroches and her husband Rock, by her grandchildren: Kathy Leblanc, and partner Bill, Larry Royer, Jr. and his wife Denise, Bonnie Poginy and her husband Gary, Jessica Farrar and her husband Jared, Melissa Stone and her Partner Jamie, Josh Souliere and his fiancée Aimee, and by great grandchildren: Jeremy, Katie, Missy and her husband Dan, Larry III, Amanda and her fiancée Sebastian Lyonnais, Isaac, James and his fiancée Michelle, Tyler, Mikalah, Kadin, Kiley, Bruce III, Nicholas, Erika, and by a great great granddaughter Oliva, by a brother Robert Limlaw and his wife Betty, by three sisters: Christina Williams, Marion Corbitt and companion Roger Fournier, and Marilyn Gray and her husband Brian, by brothers-in-law: Raymond Royer and his wife Lucy, Andrew Royer and his wife Annette, a sister-in-law Jeanette Royer, she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a son Ernest D Royer, brothers: Gardner, David, and Walter Limlaw daughter-in-law Martha Royer. Friends may call on Tuesday October 8, 2013 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd., Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT with the Rev. Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at the St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans, VT. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society of VT, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855 or Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vt. 05855.

, 52, of Brownington, VT passed away suddenly on October 1, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born April 23, 1961 in Newport, VT to Raymond and Berdina (Scott) Collins. On July 4, 1988 he married the Love of his life Deborah Hackett who survives him. Reginald was employed by the Newport Furniture Parts, Newport, VT. He and his wife enjoyed hunting and fishing together and going to the family camp in Lowell, VT. They also entered cars together at the Demo Derby at Barton Fair. Reg also enjoyed watching NASCAR and his favorite driver #48 Jimmy Johnson. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Deborah Collins of Brownington, VT, by his children: Reginald Collins, Jr and his companion Cassandra Wheeler of Brownington, VT, Travis Collins and his wife Jaime of Barton, VT, Melissa Chapple and her husband Justin of NH, and Nicole Jankowski of MA, by his parents: Raymond and Berdina Collins of Brownington, VT, by his grandchildren: Mason, Carter, and Jarret Chapple all of NH and Olivia Collins of Barton, VT. He is also survived by his siblings: Douglas Collins and his wife Gloria of Brownington, VT, Mark Collins of Newport, VT, and by Lori Collins of Derby, VT, by his mother-in-law Ann Hackett of Island Pond, VT. And by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law Charles Hackett, Sr. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Deborah Collins, 2951 Willoughby Lake Rd, Brownington, VT 05860. Friends and Family are invited to a potluck in Reggie’s memory at his parent’s, Raymond and Berdina Collins home in Brownington, VT on Route 5A on Saturday October 12, 2013 at 12 Noon.

, 54, of Irasburg, VT passed away suddenly at her home on October 1, 2013. She was born March 10, 1959 to Donald and Margurite (Soraghan) Wells. Sandra loved running her own yard sales, loved her 7 cats and loved her home. She will be remembered for her big heart. She is survived by her loving companion Elias Richard Green of Irasburg, VT, by her siblings: Steven Wells of Franconia, NH, and Sharon Doyle of Weymouth, MA and by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life and gathering for her friends and family will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday October 5, 2013 at her home, 1818 Route 58 East, Irasburg, VT.