, 84, of Brownington passed away on March 30, 2013 after a battle with cancer. His family stood by him throughout his battle, and they were at his side as he headed out on his journey to join his beloved wife, Ruth, who passed away on October 11, 1998, and his son Lee, who passed on August 29, 2004, and son Robin, who passed at birth. John was a logger, a carpenter, a hunter and a fisherman—an all-around outdoorsman. He found his greatest joy in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Blessed with a true Vermont wit and a twinkle in his eye, he loved spending time with his family, telling stories and creating memories. John continued to laugh with them in his final days as they reminisced about some of their escapades they pulled throughout the years, and there certainly were many of them. Born on August 4, 1928, in Derby, to Lee and Margaret Thelma Curtis, John served in the Army during the Korean War. Once his tour of duty was up he high-tailed it back to the land he loved, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. He married his wife, Ruth (Barrup) Curtis, on March 27, 1954. He never stopped missing her after she passed on almost 15 years ago. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and their families: Benny and Karol Curtis of Brownington, and their children, Cory and his wife, Ryan-Anne Curtis, and Casey and her husband, Andy Rowell; Lyle and Becky Curtis of Newport Center, and their children, Kelly and her husband, Josh Randall, Karissa and her husband, Chris Vinal, and Marissa; and Penny and Scott Wheeler of Derby, and their children, Curtis and his fiancée Gabrielle, Nicholas and his girlfriend, Abigail, and Emily. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. John is also survived by his brothers and sisters along with their spouses: Dallas and Betty Curtis of Alabama, June Williams of New York, Dick and Anna Curtis of New York and Vermont, Margaret and Donald Plantier of New York, Robert and Gerri Curtis of Florida, and Sherrill and Judy Curtis of New York. He is also survived by a special friend, Billy Dyer and family of Massachusetts. John thought of Billy as a son. He took it as a mission to attempt to transform Billy from a city boy into a Vermont country boy. While some people yearn for retirement, John had no desire to retire. Even when battling cancer he’d try to get out to the logging operations as often as he could. A big deer hunter all of his life, he bagged his last buck, an eight-pointer, in November. There is no doubt that John will be missed by many people, but he will live on in our memories and in his family. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 5, 2013 with the Revs. Fred and Carol Ann Barker officiating. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Friday April 5, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. People wishing to donate in his name can either contribute to the United Church of Derby at P.O. Box 294, Derby, VT 05829, or to the Dr. Leslie C. Lockridge Cancer Caring Fund at P.O. 838, Newport, VT 05855

, 91, of Barton, VT passed away on March 28, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. She was born On January 20, 1922 in Haverhill, MA a daughter of Omar and Lena (Prescott) Bryant. On January 13, 1947 she married Ralph W. Waldron who predeceased her on April 1, 2004. When she lived in Haverhill, MA she was a teller for the Haverhill Bank. She was a receptionist at the Ophtalmology Associates in St. Johnsbury, VT from 1980 until 1995. Among her hobbies she enjoyed knitting, rug hooking, spending time with her family and granddaughters. She was a people person and loved to talk to people. She also enjoyed traveling to Pennsylvania to visit the Amish Country. She is survived by her children: Donald Waldron of Helena, MT, Valerie Barczak and her husband Michael of Haverhill, MA, by her grandchildren: Michaela Barczak of Haverhill, MA, and Amanda Waldron of Bozeman, MT. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 3, 2013 at the Barton United Church with the Rev. Evelyn Coupe officiating. Interment will take place on Friday April 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bradford, MA.Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Nurses' Education Fund for ICU, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, ATT: ICU, Steve Thomas, RN, ICU.

, 76, of Coventry, VT passed away March 28, 2013 in Derby, VT. She was born April 17, 1936 in Westmore, VT a daughter of Earl and Marion (Moulton) Durgin. On August 4, 1956 she married Andre Mathieu of 49 years who predeceased her on September 9, 2004. Mrs. Mathieu was a past Boy and Girl Scout Leader and a past member as a parent advocate with family the court system. She was a kindergarten through first grade teacher for Kinder School in Newport Center, VT. She also worked in the sewing industry for 35 years for Slalom, Sel Bar and Bogner and she was past president of NECKA for low income groups. Nancy enjoyed camping with her husband, flower gardening, an avid reader, and especially loved her pugs, Shellie and Hope. She loved being with the family at many gatherings held throughout the years. She is survived by her children: Marion Robillard and her husband Real of Brunswick, Georgia, Rose Royer and her husband Danny of Newport Center, VT, Tina Matten and her husband Allen of Newport Center, VT, Andre Mathieu and his wife Laurie of Derby, VT, and Philip Mathieu, Sr and his wife Sylvie of Coventry, VT, by her grandchildren: David and Tracy Robillard, Megan and Joel Brown, Rachel and Greg Allen, AJ and Courtney Staples, Robert and Chelsea Staples, Jarid and Noah Mathieu, Philip Mathieu Jr and finace Brittany Eldred, Nathan and Erin Mathieu, Abbie Matten, Tabitha and Brian Jones, and Devin Matten, by her great grandchildren: Hailey Wegner, Yvon Robillard, Evan Mathieu, Benjamin Jones, Tristan Desroches, by her siblings: Rachel Williams and her husband Ronald of FL, Raymond Durgin of West Charleston, VT, Carla Chadburn and her husband Wayne of Irasburg, VT, Gail Cook and her husband Charlie of Irasburg, VT, Dorothy Mason of Albany, VT, Marjorie Annis of West Charleston, VT, Joyce Little and her husband Rudy of Irasburg, VT, and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter Charity Staples, by her siblings: Durward Durgin, Doris Haddock and Norma Mathieu. Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday April 3, 2013 with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will take place on May 6, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Make A Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset Street, Suite # 4, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 89, passed away peacefully in Newport, VT on March 27, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Derby, VT the daughter of the late Tom and Minnie (Shannon) Powers. She attended Derby Schools and graduated from Derby Academy in 1942. After graduation she worked for five years as assistant manager at the Endicott Shoe Store in Newport, VT. On June 24, 1946 she married Rudy Lamothe who predeceased her in 1995. They lived their whole married life in Derby, VT where they owned and operated a TV Sales and Service business. She is survived by two daughters: Sue Pulver and her husband Pete of Newport, VT and Gail Barry and her husband Kyle of Derby, VT. She is survived by a brother Gerald of East Hampton, MA, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Linda in 1995 and by a son Jim in 1993 by her sister Phyllis and a brother Dale. In respect of her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Private committal services will be held for the family at the Derby Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT. 05855.

, 83, of Newport, VT passed away on March 27, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born December 24, 1929 in Claremont, NH a daughter of David and Ruth (Martin) Donaldson. On May 27, 1951 she married Mack Converse who predeceased her on April 21, 2004. Pauli was a member of the United Church of Newport, VT, and the North Country Hospital Auxillary where she volunteered and was co-chairman for 10 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, playing bingo, knitting, family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren, the loves of her life. She is survived by her children: Sandra Wing and her husband David of Essex Junction, VT, and David Converse and his wife Kathy of Derby, VT, by her grandchildren: Kelli Converse and her companion David McKinnon of Newbury, NH, Kristin Wright and her husband Mike of West Lebanon, NH, Hazen Converse and his wife Holly of Thetford, VT, Emily Wing of Colchester, VT, Derek Wing of North Troy, VT, Austin Wright of West Lebanon, NH, and Harlow Converse of Thetford, VT. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Betty Donaldson of FL, and Margie Donaldson of CA, and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers David and Harvey Donaldson, and by her sisters: Jeannette Miller and Arlene Foster. Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with the Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Spring interment will be in Pleasantview Cemetery, Orleans, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Auxillary, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT, 05855.

, 59, of Newport, VT passed away March 26, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born on March 28, 1953 in Newport, VT a daughter of Leon and Lorraine (Gray) Gage. Rosalyn enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed keeping in touch with friends from Texas, caring for animals, sewing, and knitting. She is survived by her daughter Corinna Lancaster and her husband Royce of Newport, VT and by her son Cory Spaulding and his wife Nancy of Derby, VT, by her grandchildren, Hannah, Mallory, Royce, Jr, Alex, Kamryn, Jordan, and Tara. She is also survived by her mother Lorraine and Herbert Blake of Newport, VT. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Harold Gage and his wife Jocelyn of Derby, VT, Larry Gage and his wife Pauline of Derby, VT, Lisa Desroches and her husband Alan of Coventry, VT, and Donna Laplume and her companion Joe of Newport Center, VT, and also by nieces and nephews, and by her step sister Linda Hahn and her step brother Bobby Blake. She is predeceased by her father Leon Gage. A private graveside service will be held in the Spring at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston, VT. 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, Newport, VT. 05855.

born in Catskill, New York on March 26, 1941, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday March 24,2013. Donald lived and worked in Massachusetts most of his life. For a while he worked for a carnival driving a motorcycle in the “Sphere Death” and ran stock cars for fun. He joined the U.S. Navy in the 60’s and was honorably discharged in 1969. He loved “The Fifties “ music , westerns and action movies. He played guitar and sang with friends at parties and small events. Donald’ Mother and Father-in-law, Frenchie and Rhoda Bedard owned a cottage on Echo Lake, and this is how he found the place he wanted to retire to. Donald and his wife Wendy moved to Vermont in 2004 where he met some great friends. He met his friend Ted Taft and started working for him during chopping season. He worked for Ted for many years. Donald joined the Charleston Volunteer Fire Dept in 2004 and found his “niche”. He lived and breathed for the action and commaraderie that it brought. He became especially close to the Fire Chief Duane Moulton and his family. They basically adopted him into their family. They were very special to him. Not a day went by that the Moulton Family wasn’t mentioned. Donald looked forward to card night at Kenny and Linda Jillsons Camp on Saturday nights. There was always a lot of laughter and hi-jinx. Donald leaves his loving wife, Wendy of 24 years, his daughter Tara LaTraverse, his grandchildren: Garrett Michael, Cambre Danielle, and Jaqueline Sofia Colon, all of whom he thought the world of. He also leaves his children from previous marriages, Charleen Funk Sheets of Texas, and her four sons, and Tyson Funk of Westboro, MA. He also leaves his sisters and brothers-in-law: Sandra Hodges of Derby, VT, Leon Bedard of Brownington, VT, Ethelinda (Nina) Thomas of Holden, MA, Edmond Bedard and his wife Kaye of Newport, VT, and Rhoda Battey of Bolton, MA. He leaves many nieces and nephews. Donald you are missed already, but I know you are not alone. You were loved even when there was only silence. In lieu of flowers, Donald would have liked contributions made to the Charleston Fire Dept. There will be a memorial service held in Charleston in the near future. Notification will be sent out.

, 83, of Irasburg, VT passed away March 22, 2013 in Morrisville, VT. He was born March 6, 1930 in Albany, VT a son of Arthur and Mildred (Everson) Locke. On September 29, 1957 he married Norma Hinton who survives him. Richard grew up on a dairy farm in East Albany. When he and Norma first married they purchased a milk route from his best friend Harold Daniels and picked up milk in cans up and down the Creek Road, from Irasburg to East Albany. Times changed and milk was no longer picked up in cans so Rich had to find other work. He worked on the construction crews, helping build Lake Region Union High School, Lyndon State College and Interstate 91 from Derby to Lyndonville. In the winters while layed off from construction work he logged in the woods on the family farm. Richard retired from Ethan Allen MFG in 1995. Retirement was short lived, however, he had a passion for working in the garage, and went to work at Parkview Garage for his close cousin Marcel Locke. Every Spring Richard and Marcel would leave the garage for a short while and head off into Marcel’s sugar woods to open trails, and go to making Maple Syrup, until it was time for them both to final retire. For Richard there was no real retirement, keeping an eye on the horse still roaming the pasture and feeding the great granddaughters chickens, and teaching them how to be farmers kept him busy. He never stopped tinkering on cars in his own garage and at home. He was a volunteer fireman in Irasburg, VT . He enjoyed raising turkey’s, chickens, pigs, and horses. Richard was very fond of his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was very proud of his sobriety of 24 years and he was always available when someone needed a hand. He is survived by his wife Norma Locke of Irasburg, VT, by his children: Sandra Lincoln and her husband John of Jay, VT, Valerie Kreutz and her husband Lawrence of Tehachapi, CA, Kathy Whitehill and her husband Bradley of Troy, VT, and Cindy Chaffee and her husband Gordon of Barton, VT. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, by his brothers Eugene Locke of Gladys, VA, and John Locke of Caribou, Maine, by his sister Barbara Lebrea of NH, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Gordon Locke and by his sister Viola Mayo. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday March 29, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT where funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday March 30, 2013 with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Saturday March 30, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Hillside Cemetery, East Charleston, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Irasburg Fire Department, 161 VT 58, Irasburg, VT 05845 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 81 of Coventry, VT passed away at his home on March 22, 2013. He was born June 9, 1931 in Arlington, VT a son of Ervin and Myrtle (Turner) Moffit, Sr. Mr. Moffit was a veteran of the Korean War. On December 31, 1951 he married Grace Carey who survives him. He was a truck driver all of his life and he held membership with the American Legion Post 21 of Newport, Vt. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, working in his garage and visiting with friends and family. He is survived by his wife Grace Moffit of Coventry, VT, by his children Ervin Moffit 111 of Newfane, VT, Michael Moffit of Barton, VT, Susan Johnson and her husband James of Coventry, VT and Shirley Raymond of Newport, VT. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons: Gregory and Monte, by a grandchild and by three sisters and three brothers. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Spring at the Williamsville Cemetery, Williamsville, VT.

, 76, of Derby Line, VT died peacefully on March 22, 2013 at her home, with family members at her side. She was born June 11, 1936 in Hyde Park, VT and grew up in Holland and Derby Line, VT. She graduated from Derby Academy and studied nursing at the Fannie Allen School of Nursing. On December 29, 1955 she married Gilbert C. Tabor, who predeceased her in 2011. After raising her children Jane returned to nursing, and worked at North Country Hospital as an Operating Room Technician. She enjoyed the job and her co-workers immensely. But her greatest joy by far was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Until the end they brought a smile to her face. She is survived by her children: Gilbert C. Tabor, Jr and his companion Beth of Derby Line, VT, Shayne Cadieux and her husband Rick of Fairfield, VT, and Andrea Allen and her husband Dean of Derby Line, VT. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Cassie, Kylie, Owen, RD, Amanda, Courtney, Brittney, and Kassidee, by six great grandchildren: Noah, Jared, Ryker, Eden Mae, Dahlia Rae, and Tabor Lennon. She is survived by two sisters: Shirley Rivard and her husband Richard of Derby Line, VT, and Nancy Sisson and her husband Larry of Newport, VT. Others who were very close to Jane include cousins: Florence Joyal of Derby Line, VT, Beulah Shatuck and her husband Roy of Derby, VT and by her sister-in-law Nathalie Whitney and her husband Roland of Ascutney, VT. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Jacobs. As per Jane’s wishes, there will be no wake, no memorial, nor a funeral service. A private gathering of family and friends will be held later. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a contribution in her memory may do so by contributing to Cardio-Pulmonary Fund at North Country Hospital, Attn: The Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 69, of Orleans, VT passed away on March 20, 2013 in Barton, VT. She was born January 10, 1944 in Derby, VT a daughter of John and Florence (Marcotte) Wagner. Freda enjoyed gardening especially caring for her flowers. She also enjoyed reading, ceramics, yard sales, and tending to her many dogs and cats that she had over the years. Her greatest joy in life, were her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Ronald Judd and his wife Darlene of Hyde Park, VT, Terry Cole and his wife Tammy of Coventry, VT, by her granddaughter Amber Judd, and by her great grandchildren: Hunter, and Gavin Denis. She was predeceased by her son Donald Cole, by her grandchildren: Lynn Rose and Joshua Cole and by her brothers: James, John, and Larry Wagner. Services will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 40, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on March 18, 2013 in Newport, Vermont. She was born on June 1, 1972 in New Haven, CT. She was the daughter of Irving and Mary Sylvester Sr. She married Joseph Simpson on December 26, 1992 who survives her. She graduated from North Country Union High School in 1991 and later from the Salon Professional Academy in Burlington, VT. She also attended CCV in Newport, VT. Tammy was friendly, kind hearted, happy go lucky person, she was willing to help anyone in need no matter what. She loved her family dearly-her boys and her husband were her life. She also took care of her adopted kids of Newport. She is survived by her husband Joseph Simpson of Newport, VT, by her children: Nicholas, Matthew, and Brandon Simpson and by her daughter Rebecca Kelton of Arizona, by her mother Mary Sylvester of Newport, VT, by her sister Crystal and her husband Henry LeClerc of Coventry, VT, by her brother Keith and his wife Heather Sylvester of Coventry, VT, Irving Sylvester, Jr of Newport, VT, and brother Ricky Sylvester and his wife Jeannie of Fort Worth Texas. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Irving Sylvester, Sr and by her brother Mark Sylvester. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

, passed away on March 18, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born In Island Pond, VT at the family home “Cosey Corner” to Coral and Grace (Birch) Rivers. Corkey was predeceased by his parents, sister Lillian Rivers, and brother Eddie Rivers. He is survived by his sister Thora Samson and husband Gordon, a sister-in-law Ethel (Samson) Rivers. He is also survived by a niece Lorraine Glasson and nephews Maynard Rivers and wife Pam, Gary Rivers and wife Sheryl, and Robert Rivers and wife Rita. He was predeceased by two nephews Bruce and Steve Rivers. Gordon was very close with his sister Thora. They would call each other every night and share time with each other every Sunday for dinner. After his father passed away with a tractor accident in 1961 it was a blessing he still lived at home. He and his mother enjoyed each other’s company. He was a great son to her. In his younger days he worked for Blow and Coty Construction, also for George and Vanderburgh Construction and Albert Lalibery. Then he started working at the Ford garage for Fernand Poutre, after Poutre sold the garage he worked for John Hayes and his sons Mark and Mike. Corkey loved driving wrecker which he did for 25 years and also some maintenance work. He also worked for Ruskaup Motors from 1976-1980. He always said there’s no other car like a Ford. He then retired at the age of 70. He missed working, and all the people that he made friends with along the way. These last few year’s Corkey hadn’t been in the best of health so his good friend Roy Caples who was more like a son started to take care of him. They would go on many short trips with each other. Corkey had watched Roy grow up from a teenager and eventually took a fatherly role when Roy had kids of his own Corkey was like a grandfather to Savannah, Ross, Heather, Patrick, Johnny and Nicholas Caples. He enjoyed watching the kids grow up into young adults and start families of their own. Corkey will truly be missed by many but never forgotten. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday March 21, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. VT, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday March 21, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Island Pond, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT, 05855 or to the Activities Fund at the Newport Health Care Center, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 98, of Craftsbury, VT passed away on March 17, 2013 at the Newport Health Care Center, Newport, VT with her niece Millie Gaboriault by her side. She was born August 6, 1914 in St. Louis, Dorchester Canada, the daughter of Gedeon and Marie (Letourneau) Caron. On August 14, 1933 she married Charles King who predeceased her on September 13, 1999. She is survived a sister Evelyn Wagner of Newport, VT and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Craftsbury, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Craftsbury Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Activities Dept at Newport Health Care Center, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855 or to Our Lady of Fatima Church, Craftsbury, VT 05826. A special thanks to the Nursing and Acitivity Staff at Newport Health Care Center Activites for the wonderful care given to Flossie. You are the best.

, 68, of Eden Mills, VT passed away on March 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 4, 1944 in Montpelier, VT a son of Lucious Leroy Kidder and Pearl (Guyette) Kidder. On October 20, 2001 he married Andrea Carter who survives him. Perry was a professional truck driver most of his life. He was employed by Leo Lefevre Trucking in Morrisville from 1996-1997, by Barrett’s Trucking in Burlington, VT from 1987-1991and John Leo Trucking in Essex, VT from 1991-1996 and also worked for the Town of Elmore for many years. He entered the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1969. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Moose Club. His hobbies include puttering in his garage, hunting, ice fishing, snow plowing, and watching antique tractor pulls. He is survived by his wife Andrea Kidder of Eden Mills, VT, by his children: James Roy Kidder, and Tammi Jo Kidder-Walker and her husband Jim all of Keizer, Oregon, by his grandchildren: Katlyn Josephine Ferland, and Quinton James Kidder, by his siblings: Aaron Kidder of North Hyde Park, VT, Harvey Kidder of Eden, VT, Tom Kidder and his wife JoAnne of Brookfield, VT, Francis Kidder and his wife Rose of Orange, VT, Charlotte Garsee of Texas, Harriett Cady of Johnson, VT, Elizabeth Achilles of South Ryegate, VT, and Louise Lane of Barre, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Aliza Christine Carter, and by a brother George Kidder, and by two sisters: Doris Morris Vanderbilt, and Caroline Bartlett. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday March, 23, 2013 at the Eden Congregational Church in Eden Mills, VT with the Rev. James Bound officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Saturday March 23, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Eden Corners Cemetery. A potluck dinner will be held following the service on Saturday March 23, 2013 at the North Hyde Park Eden Fire Department. Potluck dishes can be dropped off prior to the service. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Home Health and Hospce, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT 05661 or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O.Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

, 65, of Newport, VT passed away on March 14, 2013 at her home after an illness surrounded by her family. She was born February 21, 1948 in St. Malachie, Quebec, Canada the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Patoine) Leblond. On October 4, 1969 she married Michael D. Frizzell who survives her. Her last employment, Suzanne was a court docket clerk for the State of Vermont for 13 years retiring in May 2012. She was an avid flower gardener. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and St. Mary’s Church of Newport, VT. She was also president of the Catholic Financial Life and played an active role with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Michael D. Frizzell of Newport, VT, by her children: Melissa Frizzell and Angela LaPlante and her husband Dana all of Newport, VT, by her grandchildren: Kaelin, and Karlee, by her brother Benoit Leblond and his wife Rosalie of Newport, VT and by her sister Rejeanne Leblond of Derby Line, VT and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters: Jacqueline O’Brien and Monique Campbell,and by three brothers Robert, John and Andre Leblond. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on March 19, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Spring interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855.

, 87, passed away on March 13, 2013 at her home in Derby, VT. She was born February 16, 1926 in Glen Cove, New York. In 1951 she married Charles McGreevey who predeceased her in 2001. She was a teller at a New York Bank when she was a resident of New York. She was a past member of the Derby Homemakers. She enjoyed playing golf, reading, knitting, crocheting, baking and trips to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Saratoga, New York, with her husband, and enjoyed visits with her family and friends. She is survived by her children: Katherine McGreevey of Derby, VT, Charles McGreevey and his wife Cindy of Newport, VT and Pam McGreevey of NH. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kelli Converse and her companion Dave McKinnon, Kristen Wright and her husband Michael, Hazen Converse and his wife Holly, and Heather McGreevey, by her two great grandchildren: Austin Wright and Harlow Converse. She is survived by her sister Betty Harms of NH, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Norinne Betjennan and Audrey Gaertner and by Raymond and Edwin Waterson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday March 15, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Spring interment in Lake Road Cemetery, Newport Center, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT. 05855.

, 85, of Glover, VT, passed away on March 12, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born February 24, 1928 in Barton, VT a son of Simion and Alma (Valley) Renault. Edmond was a veteran of WW11. He was a custodian for Lake Region Union High School where he worked for several years until his retirement. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and going to camp with his brother and cousin. He also enjoyed going for rides, carpentry work and loved kids. He is survived by his sisters: Julia St. John and Alice Demag. He is also survived by Paul and Margaret Woodard, Willie Woodard, Linda Montague and her husband Stephen and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister: Albert, Roland and Sim and Blanch. Friends may call from 4-5 P.M. on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Oncology Department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 77, of Newport Center, VT passed away on March 9, 2013 at his home. He was born July 12, 1935 in Newport Center, VT a son of John and Leona (Osgood) Matten. In 1959 he married Patricia Woodard who predeceased him in 1996. Sonny retired as road commissioner for the Town of Newport Center after many years of service. He enjoyed snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, hunting, listening to Country Music, and camping. He also enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Deb Mayhew and her husband David of North Troy, VT, Pete Matten and his wife Kathy of Barton, VT, Doug Matten and his wife Lynne of Newport Center, VT, and Allen Matten and his wife Tina also of Newport Center, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: John and Trisha Mayhew, Joseph and Jessica Mayhew, Jason Mayhew and companion Erica, Christle Mayhew and companion Jamie, Jay, Melody, Teala, James, Darcy, and KayLee Mayhew, Heather Matten, Justin Matten, Michelle Matten, Andrew Matten, Abbie Matten and companion Roland, Tabbie and husband Brian Jones, and Devin Matten. He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren and by his sister Velma Bowman and her husband Dennis and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Robert, by his sisters Ramona and Thelma, by his grandson Jeremie Mayhew, and great granddaughter Kaylynne Matten. There will be no services. Spring interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 94, of St. Johnsbury, VT formerly of Newport Center, VT passed away March 6, 2013 in St. Johnsbury. He was born December 12, 1918 in Coventry, VT a son of Walter and Jessie (Newton) Thayer. He married Verna Brooks who survives him. Merton was a former selectman for the Village of Newport Center, and a longtime member of Newport Elks # 2155 where he and his wife Verna shared many good times with the “Newport Center Gang” both working parties and attending them. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and bowling and they spent several winters in Florida. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Verna Thayer of St. Johnsbury, VT, by his children: Sherry Rainville and her husband Arnold of Lyndonville, VT, Roberta Ellis and her husband Wendell of Newport, VT, and Rebecca Poulos of West Lebanon, NH, by his grandchildren: Scott Rainville and his wife Tammy, Todd Rainville, Shelly Rainville Watts and her husband Chad, Chris Donovan and his wife Terri, by his great grandchildren: Patrick, Brady, Emily, and Alex Rainville, Kaitlyn, Jillian and Riley Donovan. He was predeceased by a brother Robert, and by two sisters Jennie Monette and Lillian Cargill. A graveside service will be held in the Spring at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Center Methodist Church, Newport Center, VT 05857.

, 53, of Newport, VT passed away on March 5, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. He was born May 4, 1959 in Newport, VT a son of Dorothy (Ostrout) Aiken and the late Durward Aiken. Kermit received his GED. He was employed at one time by Colubia Forest Products in Newport, VT. His hobby included listening to music. He is survived by his children: Phil Aiken and his wife Sheena of Manchester, NH, and Celine Aiken of Newport, VT. He is also survived by his mother Dorothy Aiken of Newport, by his two grandchildren: Kayden and Nevaeh. He is survived by two brothers Kenneth Aiken and his wife Brenda of CT, and Keith Aiken of Newport, VT and by a niece Tara Aiken. He was predeceased by his father Durward Aiken. Friends may call from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. 05855. Spring interment in Mountainview Cemetery, Lowell, VT.

passed away in Derby, VT, on March 5, 2013 with his caregiver Diane Young at his side. She had taken wonderful care of him since the beginning of his illness. George was born on January 21, 1947 in Houlton, Maine. He lived his life in Malden, MA with his mother Priscilla and his father Floyd who are both deceased. He has several cousins in New Hampshire and St. Johnsbury, VT. He is survived by his Aunt Harriet Smith of St. Johnsbury, VT. There will be a memorial service in the Spring at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery where he will be placed beside to his mother. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT. 05855.

, beloved husband of April (Rivers) of Brownington, VT passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013 surrounded by his family, in the home he built, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 13, 1944 in Brattleboro, VT, the second son of Henry Sr, and Genevieve (Boyd) Webster. He was predeceased by his parents and the following siblings; Henry Jr, (Suni), Diane (Hunt), John Sr, and Vaughn. Rupert was an ordinary Old Time Vermonter that could do anything that would be needed to survive in this beautiful state. Everything from milking cows, to working with his horses, to building a house. He was very skilled, loved and appreciated by all that were fortunate enough to know him. He loved his family immensely and was very compassionate to any animal in need. He also enjoyed his coffee time with his friends in Island Pond on a daily basis until he was no longer able to drive. Life was an adventure, he traveled and lived with his family in various places across the USA. He is also survived by his children: Tami Sykes (Nathan Kane) of Newport, VT, Rupert, Jr (Traci) of Brownington, VT, Vaughn (Gretchen Lewis) of Derby Line, VT, and Cheyenne (Michael Hatin) of Newport, VT. He leaves the following grandchildren: Tyler, Spencer, and Hunter Sykes, Kyle (Belinda), Tausha and Leaunna Webster, Ryley, Blair, and Beckett Webster, Mariah, Tannor and Renee Fortin and Jessica, Jason, Jackie, Jenna and Joseph Hatin. He is survived by two great granddaughters: Cadence and Angelica, by his siter Joyce (David) Howe of Bradenton, FLA, by his sister-in-laws : Christine (Robert) McGivern of Lyndonville, VT, Anita (Eugene) Austin and Susan (Clifford) Humphrey all of East Haven, VT, numerous nieces and nephews across the country and his former son-in-law Ronald Sykes of Holland, VT. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday March 8, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT where funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday March 9, 2013. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Mary Wright Halo Foundation in care of Community National Bank, 4811 US Route 5, Newport, VT 05855.

, a woman of remarkable strength and kindness, died in her daughter’s home in Newport Center, Vermont on March 3, 2013, at the age of 95 years. To us, she was always Susie, because that was what her first grandchild heard his grandfather call her. Born on January 18, 1918, she was the middle daughter of three born to Charles H. and Alda Faucett Bushfield. Her precious sisters who predeceased her were Martha Bushfield VanValen of Akron and Charlotte Bushfield Patterson of Springfield. Together, the three girls grew up in Newark, Ohio where the family spent Sundays attending the Methodist church, sharing a Sunday dinner and going for a drive to see the countryside and eating Velvet ice cream cones at the home of her friend, Sarah Antrum, and her family in Columbus. With a degree in Home Economics, Sue graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University where she had met Dr. Thomas Edward Marr on a blind date. She worked for the Ohio Power Company until they were married on September 7, 1941. They then lived in Louisville, Kentucky until Dr. Marr graduated from the University of Louisville Dental School. A daughter, Sarah, was born. When World War II finally came to an end, Sue was living with her husband, a dentist and Army Captain, and daughter at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. In June 1946, they moved to Chillicothe where her husband began his dental practice in his father’s former medical practice office and a son, Charles Thomas whom they called Tommy, was born. The family became active in the church of Tom’s childhood, First Presbyterian, where Sue taught Sunday School and Tom was an Elder. Even without initial enthusiasm, Sue came to share her husband’s love for flying in the family’s private plane as they took yearly fishing trips with their children and friends, Dr. Robert and Mary Swank and their children, Nancy and Doug, to Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. These times created profoundly vivid and cherished family memories. She learned to bait hooks, cook beans and potatoes on an open fire, fillet perch and wear bluejeans. After her husband’s death in 1985 after 43 years of marriage, Sue became a member of the Hopeton Village Board. She volunteered in the dining room at Traditions of Chillicothe and served as a guide at Adena Mansions and Gardens Society, Governor Thomas Worthington’s home as Ohio’s first governor. Before her move to Vermont in August 2012 and after moving from the family home on Cherokee Road, Sue spent a year and a half living in her own apartment at The Glade in Chillicothe. Her Cherokee and Glade friendships and her Cherokee next door neighbors, Dick and Laura Whinery, enriched her life immensely; and she opened her heart completely to these dear people. Lively conversations about anything from politics and education to plants and movies energized her, and she repeatedly expressed her gratitude for the privilege of living with her Glade friends after moving from Cherokee. After her son,Tom’s death in 2011, she traveled to Manchester, Kentucky to see his home there and to meet his special friends. She recalled that trip with characteristic gratitude and joy. She found good in everything and everyone, but always, she remained wise and perceptive. Always and even through the final moments of her life, her children and grandchildren mattered most. She lived with honor for them and considered each important decision in the light of what would treasure and sustain them. Sue Bushfield Marr is survived by: her daughter, Sarah Wyllie Fitts and her husband, Robert, of Newport Center, Vermont. Her grandchildren are: Dr. Kevin T. Marr and his wife, Dr. Kami Marr, of Greeley, Colorado; Juliana Marr Sprister and her husband, Dane, of Fort Collins, Colorado; Andrew T. Wyllie of Geneva, Switzerland; Benjamin E. Wyllie and his wife, Tyler, of Springfield, Virginia; Betsy Wyllie Johnson and her husband, Matthew of Springfield, Virginia. Her step grandchildren are: Angela Fitts Smith and her husband, Aaron, of Burlington and Arleigh Fitts Young and her husband, Jonathon, of St. Albans. Her surviving great grandchildren are: Andrew and Liam Marr; Reese, Grey and Bryce Sprister; Cullen, Mora and Kelsey Wyllie; and Annabel and Clara Johnson. Her step great grandchildren are: Griffin and Ford Smith and Violet Young. Her niece and nephew are: Molly Patterson Chiles and her husband, Dr. John Chiles, of Raleigh, North Carolina and David Patterson and his wife, Carolyn, of Columbus, Ohio. Preceding her in death, in addition to her husband, sisters and parents, are: her granddaughter-in-law, Laurence François Marguerite Pignarre Wyllie; and her great grandsons, Evan James Yves Wyllie and Baptiste Thomas Michel Wyllie; her son, Charles Thomas Marr and her grandson, Thomas Edward Marr II. Sue’s family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at First Presbyterian Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. A service in celebration of her life, led by the Reverend James W. Grove, will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. Remembrances in tribute to the life of Sue Bushfield Marr may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 13 Mead Drive, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601, or to Orleans Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 53, of Newport Center, VT passed away suddenly on March 2, 2013 in Newport Center, VT. He was born January 18, 1960 in Simsbury, CT a son of Herman LeBlanc and the late Lucienne Lavoie LeBlanc. On October 3, 1981 he married Miriam Pierce who survives him. Jacques was a self-employed farmer on the Lake Road in Newport Center, VT. Most of all he loved his wife, Mim, and his son Justin, and his daughter Anna. His greatest joy was in making his family happy. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing especially with his grandsons. He also loved working on the farm and helping people in the neighborhood. He is survived by his wife Mim LeBlanc of Newport Center, VT, by his children: Justin LaBlanc and his wife Melissa, and by Anna LeBlanc all of Newport Center, VT, by his father Herman LeBlanc of Newport Center, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jake, Joe, Jordan, Corine, and Damian all of Newport Center, VT, by his brothers: David LeBlanc of Montana and Jim LeBlanc of Newport Center, VT and by his sister: Christine Fortin and her husband Gerald of Newport Center, VT and by numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles. He was predeceased by his sister Kathy. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday March 8, 2013 at the Cornerstone Evangelical Church in Derby, VT where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday March 9, 2013 with the Rev. Glen Saaman officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 61, of Albany, VT died March 1, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Clair was born on November 3, 1951 in Newport, VT the son of the late Lee and Irma Chaffee. He married Debra Maskell on May 1, 1970 and together they had three children: Tammy Lynn, Todd Allen and Jennifer Lynn. He was a self employed logger for most of his life. Clair and Debra also owned the Chaffee General Store in Albany for five years. Among his hobbies, Clair enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, sugaring, pony pulling, and watching NASCAR. He is survived by his wife Debra of Albany, VT, a son Todd and his wife Wendy, their three children Leah, Erin, and Eli of Essex, VT, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Chad Tollmann and their daughter Mollee of Albany, VT. He is also survived by his brothers Thomas and his wife Rocky of Albany, VT, and Sherman and his wife Beverly of Barre, VT, many nieces and nephews, and his best pal Abby. He is predeceased by his brother Rodney and his wife Marie, his sister Carolyn, his infant daughter Tammy Lynn, and in laws Nadine and Calvin Maskell. There will be a memorial service held on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Albany Methodist Church in Albany, VT. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.