, United States Navy retired, 88, beloved husband and father, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from a heart attack, in Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He was born on October 8, 1925, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to Clyde and Hazel Allison.  On completion of high school he entered the V12 program and attended Missouri State Teachers College in Kansas, and the University of Southern California.  He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University in 1959.  After flight training at Pensacola and Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida, his first assignment was at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. In 1948, he married Jan Blanchard of Newport. Mr. Allison enjoyed an illustrious career as a Naval aviator, including duty as a flight desk officer on attack aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid (from 1959 to 1961) and executive officer of F8 (Crusader) squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia (from 1962 to 1964).  From 1964 to 1968, he served in the National Command Center in the Pentagon as area operations officer and briefer for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  And in 1968, he served as Naval representative to U.S. and NATO commanders, to the joint coordination center, Europe, outside London, England.  His last assignment was as assistant Naval representative NAVPRO at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.  After 31 years, he retired from the U.S. Navy.  After retirement, he worked for a short time as office manager for Children’s Eye Center. He 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 Connecticut River through the Connecticut 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. He was a wonderful father to his two daughters, Lauren and Cynthia, and a 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. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his daughters Lauren Allison Fisher and her husband, Stephen, of West Hartford, Connecticut, and Cynthia Allison Miezis and her husband, Ron, and their children, Aleksandra and Grant, of Olney, Maryland; his sister Mary Hulbert of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania; his niece Linda Tomkinson; and by his nephews: the Reverend David and Daniel Miller and their families. Funeral services were held on October 28, in Vernon, Connecticut.  A private family interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Meadowlark Road, Vernon, Connecticut 06066.

, 92, died on Sunday, October 20, 2013. He had been visited by loved ones that day and shared some beautiful memories with his sons and family friends. He was born on January 1, 1921, in Cavendish, to Harry and Ina Bemis. He lived his life with a passion for the simple things.  He was of the last graduating class from Black River Academy, and was part of the junior league high school basketball champion team in 1938.  He joined the military by means of the Army shortly thereafter and was quickly sent to participate in World War II.  He returned home after the war and then married Constance Knudsen (Bemis) in 1962. Of his greatest enjoyments in life that he shared with everyone he loved, his most enjoyed was trout fishing at one of his favorite places, Knapp Pond in Cavendish, and also Crystal Lake in Barton, where he spent 21 years living in his cabin on the lake.  He was also an avid partridge hunter and trapping enthusiast and imparted that passion on to his two sons and granddaughter alike. He loved high school basketball (Indiana) and major league baseball as a St. Louis Cardinals fan since he was a child. He saw the good in everyone and everything and was always welcomed with a smile from everyone he saw.  As a man of great strength and perseverance, he showed everyone what life is really about just by living it the way he saw fit and he enjoyed a wonderful long run on this earth.  He was and is an asset to his small family and we will miss him dearly day in and day out. He is survived by his two sons:  Glendon Scott Bemis Jr. of Chester, and Shawn Bemis of Tyson; his granddaughter Meagan Cobleigh of Chester; his sister-in-law Helen Bemis of Rutland; and by his former wife Constance Bemis of Ludlow. He was predeceased by his brother Wallace Bemis. A graveside service was held on October 26, at the Cavendish cemetery.  A celebration of his life followed at American Legion Post #36 in Ludlow, of which he was a 60-year member, with military honors.

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

, 83, of Derby died on October 23, 2013, in Burlington. 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 back roads in the area and she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was very close to her sister Esther. She is survived by her children:  Norman Markwell of Newport, Catherine Bennett and her husband, Mike, of West Charleston, Diane Galeucia and her husband, Gordon, of Texas, Keith Markwell and his wife, Denise, of Derby, and Susan Humes of Newport; her grandchildren:  Leo, Tim, Anthony, Gloria, Andrew, Phillip and Sarah; and by nine great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Esther and her husband, Clarence, of Beebe. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer; two sons:  John and David; and by three sisters. Funeral services were held on October 28, in Newport.  Interment followed in Griffin Cemetery in Griffin Corners, Quebec.

, 72, of Island Pond died suddenly on October 23, 2013, in Morgan. She was born on June 18, 1941, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Steve and Marguerite (Hodsden) Fournier.  On June 28, 1955, she married Rodney Marsden, who predeceased her on June 30, 2004. Her family was 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, travel 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 Connecticut, Diana Marsden and Joseph Siok of Connecticut, Todd Marsden and his companion, Janice, of Connecticut, Mark Marsden of Vermont, Denise Marsden and her husband, Ron Pelletier, of Connecticut, Kimberly Burdo and her husband, Peter, of Missouri, and Cynthia Marsen and her fiancé, Tom Philipps, of Connecticut; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters:  Beatrice Castrogiovani of Island Pond, and Lorraine Farley of Derby; her sister-in-law Priscilla Morin of Massachusetts; her companion Dale Stewart of Derry, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers:  Stan, Robert and Ted; and by her sister Mary Ellen. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, October 30, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  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 Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of Westford died peacefully on October 22, 2013, at home, after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 1, 1934, a son of Queen Allard and Albert Perrault of Newport. During his childhood, he 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 59 years.  The couple spent their first two married years in Panama while Mr. Perrault served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army.  Shortly after, he enrolled as an accounting major at the University of Vermont. He spent his professional career as a comptroller serving higher education accounting and finance departments at Trinity College, St. Michael’s College and the University of Vermont (UVM).  He later served as vice-president of finance/treasurer at McAuliffe’s Office Products, Vermont Copier, and Copytek, after he served as comptroller at House Mouse Designs. Upon his retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Perrault enjoyed a cross-country adventure trip.  Soon after, they spent over ten years in selfless devotion while caring for their elderly parents in their home. Mr. Perrault was an avid New England Patriots, Red Sox, and UVM hockey fan.  He enjoyed sharing season tickets with his grandchildren. Surviving family members include his loving and devoted wife, Jan; his son Kyle of Buena Vista, California; and his daughter and son-in-law, Candis and Don Kjelleren, of Charlotte.  His grandchildren include:  David, Jenna, Steven, Perry and Hayden Kjelleren. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Constance Landry; and by his in-laws, Frank and Candis Langevin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.  Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport.  There will be no calling hours. Those wishing to contribute in his memory may send donations to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

, 54, of Brownington died on October 20, 2013, in Newport. He was born on November 13, 1958, in Newport, a son Noel and May (Folson) Perry.  He attended Lake Region Union 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, an exceptional mechanic and driver, and he also was a soccer coach for St. Paul’s School. He was past president of the men’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #798, Knights of Columbus of Orleans, former Soap Box Director, and a member of the St. Paul’s School Board Fund-raising Committee. Mr. Perry is survived by his children:  Miranda LaPierre of Callowhee, North Carolina, Nicholas Perry and his fiancée, Meagan Marsh, of Derby, and Benjamin Perry of Randolph; a grandson, Devon LaPierre; his mother May Fortin and her husband, Rene, of Holland; his fiancée Sheila McFarlane of Orleans; his brothers and sisters:  Noni Moore and her husband, Brian, of Brownington, Linda Perry and her friend, Bill Crowley, of Holland, Luke Perry and his wife, Trisha, of Newport, Dean Perry and his wife, Lindy, of Brownington, Rosa Hathaway and her husband, Rick, of Florida, Neal Perry and his wife, Rebekah, of Brownington, and Brian Perry and his friend, Candy Hansen, of Rocky Hill, Connecticut; his numerous nieces and nephews; Sheila’s three sons:  Travis, Josh, and Joel; and he loved all the grandchildren:  Melody, Travis Jr., Braden, Mercedes, and Jonathon. He was predeceased by his father Noel Perry on April 25, 1976. Funeral services were held on October 25, in Orleans.  Interment will take place at a later date at the Brownington Village Cemetery in Brownington. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Soap Box Derby, care of Dr. Norman Turcotte, 45 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to St. Paul’s School, 85 St. Paul’s Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

of Johnson, formerly of Lowell, died on October 18, 2013, following a long illness. He enjoyed fishing and camping with family, especially teaching his stepson Caleb how to fish.  He will be greatly missed. He lived in Lowell from 2006 to 2012. He leaves behind his fiancée Marcia Warner; his stepson Caleb Warner; and granddaughter Glycerine Ulendorff.  He also leaves behind a sister, Kelly Pratt, of Calais; and a brother, Robert Pratt, of Las Vegas, Nevada.  He also leaves his nieces and nephews, including Joshua, the oldest nephew who considered Mardy a father-figure. The family will have a potluck on Saturday, November 2, at 12 p.m., at the Lowell Congregational Church, as a celebration of his life.

, 60, of East Charleston, died peacefully, on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at his home. He was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, on January 14, 1953, to the late Angelo “Bromo” and Jeanne (Marcotte) Scelza of White River Junction. He was known for his artistry in stone masonry.  His talents will warm many homes for generations to come. He was employed by Eagle Eye Farm, where he took his job to heart and thought of his co-workers and clients as part of his family. Among his many talents and knowledge, he was a master at gardening and sugarmaking.  One could say he was a passionate sugarmaker.  His business was called Willoughby Lake Sugarmakers.  He enjoyed teaching the art of sugarmaking to his children and grandson Brendan. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, and grampy. Brave is a word that best describes Richard.  He fought a tough battle with cancer and one thing was for sure, he did it his way. He is survived by his wife, Gail; their son Scott Scelza and his wife, Cally Moulton, and their children, Brendan, Emma, and Gracie; his son Jeffrey Scelza and his fiancée, Jessica Welch, and their daughter, Allayna; his sister Carol and her husband, Greg Stevens, of Tunbridge; his brother Tom Scelza of Orleans; his sister-in-law Joan of White River Junction; his sister Mary Lou Scelza of White River Junction; and by his brother Michael of White River Junction.  He also leaves behind his aunt Connie Lenard of Windsor; his aunt Anna Scelza of North Hartland; along with many cousins, and his nieces and nephews who considered him their favorite uncle.  He will also be missed by his in-laws:  Rikki and Anthony Zarbo of Fenton, Missouri; and Debbie and Brian Yacks of New Baltimore, Michigan.  He also leaves behind many friends who knew him as R.J. He was predeceased by his brother Gary of White River Junction. There will be a gathering at the Westmore Town Hall in Westmore on Saturday, November 2, at 1 p.m.  The town hall is near Willoughby Lake, where he loved to be on his boat.  Please come share a story or two about him while we celebrate his life.

died on October 26, 2013, at his home in Jay, just short of 96 years of age. He was born on November 5, 1917, in Tartu, Estonia. He had been a resident of the Northeast Kingdom since 1989, arriving from New Jersey soon after his retirement. He 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 of 1945, but he parachuted to safety.  Badly injured, he was found by German forces and transported to a hospital near Munich.  Over many months, he was restored to health. He 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’ birthday late in 1944. In New York City, Mr. Vaart went through a dozen years of night school, 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. His 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, he 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, Mr. Vaart returned to flight school in Newport.  At the age of 75, he soloed again for the first time since the war. Helping him build 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. He 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 on Thursday, October 31, at 3 p.m., at the Brownington Village Cemetery, with the Reverend Timothy Naples officiating.

, 86, formerly of Newport, died peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2013, at her home in Solomons, Maryland. Born Phyllis Louise Wendling, on December 11, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she graduated from Lakewood High School and earned a BA from the University of Michigan with a concentration in classical piano.  She married Earl, a mechanical engineer for General Electric working in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1951. The hard working, ambitious young couple settled in North East, Pennsylvania, where they physically built their own home with great pride.  After his job moved the family to Broomall, Pennsylvania, in 1967, she earned her master’s in library science from Villanova University while raising three teenagers.  Throughout the rest of her life, she enjoyed working as a librarian and archivist in many different settings.  In recent years, she worked at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and the University of Maryland Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. Mrs. and Mr. Campbell retired in Newport to be near their daughter Jean’s family in 1987, after living in Burtonsville, Maryland, for seven years.  During the winters, they began spending time in Chesapeake Beach, near Carol’s family.  It was there that Mr. Campbell died in 1990.  For the next 20 years, Mrs. Campbell made annual winter visits to Maryland, joining and actively participating in the communities of both Newport and Chesapeake Beach.  While living in Newport, she sang in the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church choir, was a member of the Four Seasons Garden Club, enjoyed Gourmet Bridge, volunteering in the school libraries that the grandchildren attended, and at the North Country Hospital library, participating in Community Circle trips, the Derby Stock Company, and the Ladies League at the Newport Country Club.  In 2010, she permanently relocated to the Asbury Community in Solomons. While she loved her books, volunteering, gardening, and travel, her passion was music.  She spent her life playing classical piano, singing in choirs, attending concerts and shows, and performing in and supporting local theater.  Each member of her family felt surrounded by her love and support, and every community she lived in was enriched by her boundless energy, talents and passion for life.  She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters:  Jean Holcomb and her husband, Dr. James Holcomb, of Newport, and Carol Donovan and her husband, Fred, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland; and by her son Donald E. Campbell and his wife, Cynthia, of Chalfont, Pennsylvania.  She was incredibly proud of each of her eight grandchildren:  Sarah Summerton and her husband, Scott, Elizabeth Holcomb, James Holcomb and his wife, Summer, Meghan Holcomb, Rachel Holcomb, Kathryn Krische and her husband, Tom, Anne Donovan, and Ryan Earl Campbell; as well as by her great-grandsons:  Campbell and Jameson Summerton. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Earl D. Campbell; and by her brother Robert E. Wendling and his wife, Trudy. A memorial Mass was held in Solomons, on October 19. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.

, 64, of Holland died on October 17, 2013, in Newport. He was born on March 31, 1949, in Holland, a son of Bernard and Gertrude (Tice) Daggett. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He formerly 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; his companion of 19 years, Rebecca Buchholz, of Holland; and her children:  Jessica and Veronica Mott of Newport; a sister, Alyce Daggett, and her daughter, Shelbi Favreau, of Newport; numerous grandchildren, to whom 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, Vermont 05495.

, 50, of Coventry died on October 14, 2013, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born on January 13, 1963, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, 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.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially football on television, going to the barn with his brother-in-law Darryl to help with the chores, and also going with him to farm auctions, and he loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Pamela Durocher of Coventry; his two children:  Pauline Beaumont and her boyfriend, Mike Hale, of Coventry, and Michael Durocher and his girlfriend, Aubrey Keith, of Derby; three grandchildren:  Dylan and Juliette Perkins of Coventry, and Dakota Durocher of Derby; a mother-in-law, Sylvia Beaumont, of Coventry; his nephew James Vigeant and his wife, Chelsie, of Northfield; two brothers-in-law:  Darryl Beaumont and his wife, April, of Coventry, and Todd Beaumont of Coventry; his sister-in-law Dolores Mckinney and her husband, Greg, of New York; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Juliette Durocher; a sister, Claudette Lauzon; a brother-in-law, Albert Lauzon; and by his father-in-law Louis Beaumont Jr.

, 88, formerly of Howe Village, Massachusetts, died on September 27, 2013, at Quaboag Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. She was the wife of Leo Fortin, who died in 1984. Born in Irasburg, she was the daughter of Ulderic and Dorilla (Herbert) Girouard. She was a printing clerk for Aucoin Printing in Spencer, Massachusetts, for 25 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of the Former St. Mary’s Church where she was a member of its St. Anne’s Sodality and Women’s Guild. She enjoyed bingo, trips to the casino, crocheting, knitting and dancing. She leaves two sons:  Robert L. Fortin and his wife, Jeanne, of Milford, Massachusetts, and Philip G. Fortin and his wife, Annette, of West Brookfield; four daughters:  Candy O. Donohue and her husband, James, of Spencer, Yvette R. Durell and her husband, Douglas Sherwin, of Westminster, Linda S. Worthington and her partner, Mark Sablack, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and Lisa E. Lapierre and her husband, Peter, of Spencer; her sister Rose Desmarais of Orleans; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by ten brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on September 30. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary, Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry, 60 Maple Street, Spencer, Massachusetts, 01562

, 84, of Newport, died on October 20, 2013, in Newport. He was born on February 6, 1929, in Newport, 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. Mr. Lontine was a carpenter for Larry Rivard and helped build Johnson State College.  He also worked for the city of Newport’s maintenance department for 14 years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He also enjoyed mechanic work, horseshoes, and loved his family and grandkids. He is survived by his children:  Richard Lontine of Berkshire, Paul Lontine and his fiancé, Sonya, of Lowell, Bruce Lontine and his wife, Brenda, of Barton, Robert Lontine and his wife, Sharon, of St. Albans, Lynn Lontine of Derby, Steven Lontine of Newport, and Roland W. Lontine Jr. and his fiancé, Dale Barratt, of Sheldon; by 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters:  Isabelle Holmes of North Troy, Francis Lantagne and his wife, Rita, of Newport, Melvin Lantagne and his wife, Jean, of Newport Center, Lawrence Lantagne and his friend, Alice Coderre, of Newport, Bud Lontine and his wife, Janice, of Newport, and Ann Hansen and her husband, James, of Newport; his stepchildren:  Shirley Lague and her husband, George, of Derby, Barbara Hammond and her husband, Eric, of Derby, William Emerson of Orleans, Beverly Coffey and her husband, John, of Ontario, Canada, Wayne Emerson and his wife, Lisa, of North Troy, Deborah McTheeny and her husband, Robert, of Newport, and Nancy Dewing and her husband, Brian, of Coventry; his 19 stepgrandchildren; his 27 stepgreat-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa St. Francis, in 2000; two brothers:  Donald and David Lantagne; daughter-in-law Donna Lontine; and by a nephew, Alan Jacobs. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating.  Friends may call on Thursday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.  Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport following the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 78, of Newport Center died on October 11, 2013, in Newport Center. He was born on September 29, 1935, in Holland, a son of Joshua and Rosie (McKinney) Baraw.  He married Lillian Pope, who predeceased him. He 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, Sherrill Sheltra of Newport, Judy Cornell of Newport Center, Steve Baraw of North Troy, Tim Baraw of Newport Center, and Penny Coe and her husband, Gary, of Newport Center; his 20 grandchildren; his brother David Baraw, and his wife, Joyce, of Newport Center; his two sisters:  Ruth Santaw and her husband, Dale, of Derby, and Irene Farrar of Derby; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lillian Baraw, and by his stepson Gary Sheltra. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 18, at 11 a.m., at the Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell, with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital renal dialysis unit, care of Wendy Franklin, Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 94, of Derby died peacefully on October 12, 2013, in Newport. She was born on July 23, 1919, in Coventry, 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, California, Richard “Skip” Lamere and his wife, Joan, of Waterbury Center, Walter E. Lamere of West Burke, and Jeannine Kneeland of Burlington; her grandchildren:  Kelly Stallings and her husband, Eric, of Manchester, Massachusetts, Jason Kneeland and his wife, Liz, of Fairfax, Virginia, Torrey Gallagher and her husband, Paul, of Quechee, and Jared Lamere and his wife, Anne, of East Montpelier; her seven great-grandchildren:  Andrew and Jacob Kneeland, Liam, Nara, and Tavi Gallagher, and Jackson and Austin Lamere; her sister Phyllis Russell-Goss of Orleans; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers:  Donald, Dean, and Francis; her sons-in-law:  Roland Robinson, and James D. Kneeland; and by her daughter-in-law Nancy Lamere. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, October 16, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 17, 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. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 87, of Derby and Ashfield, Massachusetts, died on October 4, 2013, in Derby. Born December 27, 1925, in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the only child of Walter Henry and Francis A. (Carroll) Pepyne. Lawyer, psychologist, and educator, he received his BA from American International College in Springfield in 1948, his MS from the University of Massachusetts in 1951, his professional diplomas from New York University in 1955 and the University of Connecticut in 1964, his Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts in 1968, and his J.D. from Western New England College in 1978. As an educator, Dr. Pepyne was a public school teacher in Hardwick and West Springfield, Massachusetts, from 1948 to 1953; an instructor in the School of Education at New York University from 1952 to 1954; superintendent of schools on Block Island, Rhode Island, from 1954 to 1956; assistant professor of education at Michigan State University from 1956 to 1958; and director of pupil services in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, from 1958 to 1962, and Chicopee, Massachusetts, from 1965 to 1967.  In 1968, Dr. Pepyne began teaching in the College of Education at the University of Hartford, where he retired as professor and division director in 1985. A licensed psychologist, he served as psychological examiner for the Norwalk, Connecticut Board of Education from 1964 to 1965, and hearing officer for the Connecticut State Board of Education, adjudicating issues related to the education of children with disabilities, from 1980 to 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 — Massachusetts District, U.S. Tax Court, and the Vermont Bar, Attorney Pepyne operated a general practice law office from his homes in Ashfield from 1980 to 1999, and in Derby from 2004 to 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 (fifth edition, 1945); and he made driver training films as an educational program consultant for Aetna Life & Casualty Co., in Hartford, Connecticut, from 1962 to 1974. He was active in numerous professional, governmental, and civic organizations including the Massachusetts, Vermont, and Franklin County (Massachusetts) 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, from 1979 to 1983, and town moderator, from 1980 to 1981, for the town of Ashfield; town counsel for Charlemont, Massachusetts, from 1983 to 1984; a member of the judiciary nominating council, Western Regional Committee, from 1993 to 1999; and a member of the Mohawk Trail Regional, in Massachusetts, school committee from 1999 to 2000.  He was a member of the Mt. Tom and Franklin County amateur radio associations, the program chairman of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute from 2006 to 2007, and a long time member of the Elks, Kiwanis (serving as Division 12, Lieutenant Governor from 1991 to 1992), Masons, Shriners, and Phi Delta Kappa. His story telling and sense of humor will be missed. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol, of Derby; his nine children:  Deborah Daniels, Edward Jr., Susan Bressette, Byron, Shari Phillips, Randy Parker, David, Allison Millett, and Jennifer Code; his 15 grandchildren; and by his four great-grandchildren.

, 78, of Barton, formerly of Newport, died on October 12, 2013, at Maple Lane Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 24, 1935, in New York City, to Curtis and Mary (Sears) Robinson. He graduated from Black River High School in Ludlow, and attended the University of Vermont, where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball with the #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 Elks Lodge #2155, the Newport Rotary Club, the Black River-Lafayette Lodge #85 Free and Accepted Masons, 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, and Judy Robinson of Derby.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Kristopher and his wife, Nicky, Peter and his fiancée, Lisa, Curtis, Steven, Jocelyn and her fiancé, Stuart, and Tyler; his great-grandchildren:  Mason and Cyrus; and by his half-brother David Carlsen of Colorado. He was predeceased by his daughter Patti Robinson Guyette. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., on Thursday, October 17, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, with the Reverend Timothy Stetson officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on October 17, from 4 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, Vermont 05822.

, 57, of Newport died on October 10, 2013, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Newport, to Maurice Roger and Pauline (Binnette) Souliere.  He attended North Country Union High School in Newport. Aime was a meat cutter for 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 outdoorsmen. 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; his stepsons:  Troy Chapman of Virginia, and Travis Chapman of Burke; his step-mother Bettie Souliere of Derby; his brothers:  Dan Souliere of Derby, Brian and Dalton Souliere and Apopka of Portland, Oregon, Paul “Chipper” Souliere of Louisville, Colorado, and Jeff Souliere of Florida; his sister Sharon Smith of Derby; several nieces and nephews; and by a dear friend, Amanda Jensen, of Coventry. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister Jennifer Souliere. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, October 16, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport.  Friends may call at the funeral home on October 16, from 1 p.m., until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be sent to the Passumpsic Savings Bank, for the Caleb Souliere Education Fund, P.O. Box 218, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 73, of West Charleston died on October 8, 2013, in Rutland. He was born on February 25, 1940, in West Charleston to James and Jessie (Wilson) Spaulding. He attended schools in Charleston and was a truck driver for West Charleston for many years.  He was an outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman.  He 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; his sister-in-law Beverly Spaulding of West Charleston; his nieces and nephews:  Huey Flanders and his wife, Linda, of Newport, Rose Dutil and her husband, Randy, of Derby Line, Dana Blanchard of Newport, Brenda Mannino and her husband, Len, of Wells, Maine, Duane Spaulding of East Fairfield, Donna Rogers of West Charleston, and Shirley Davis and her husband, Rod, of Derby; and by several great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Jessie Spaulding; his brothers:  Milton and Alton Spaulding; 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, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Our House, 48 South Main Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 72, died on August 22, 2011, in Marysville, Washington. She was born on May 18, 1939, in Troy.  She was the daughter of Orfice C. Armstrong and Gertrude M. Reed. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for many years in Vermont and California.  She later went back to school and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is survived by her sister Jean Tousant and her husband, Gordon; and by her six children:  Kim Cota-Anderson and her husband, Jeff, of Marysville, Keenan Cota of Milton, Sherry Cota and Sheryl Cota of Burlington, Pamela Cota of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Archie Cota of Montgomery; and by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her ashes will return to Vermont and be laid to rest with her parents on October 11, at 1 p.m., at the Troy Village Cemetery in Troy.

, 52, of Brownington died suddenly on October 1, 2013, in Newport. He was born on April 23, 1961, in Newport, to Raymond and Berdina (Scott) Collins.  On July 4, 1988, he married the love of his life, Deborah Hackett, who survives him. He was employed by Newport Furniture Parts in Newport. He and his wife enjoyed hunting and fishing together and going to the family camp in Lowell.  They entered cars together at the demo derby at the Barton fair.  He 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; his children:  Reginald Collins Jr. and his companion, Cassandra Wheeler, of Brownington, Travis Collins and his wife, Jaime, of Barton, Melissa Chapple and her husband, Justin, of New Hampshire, and Nicole Jankowski of Massachusetts; his parents:  Raymond and Berdina Collins of Brownington; his grandchildren:  Mason, Carter, and Jarret Chapple, all of New Hampshire, and Olivia Collins of Barton; his siblings:  Douglas Collins and his wife, Gloria, of Brownington, Mark Collins of Newport, and Lori Collins of Derby; his mother-in-law Ann Hackett of Island Pond; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law Charles Hackett Sr. Friends and family are invited to a potluck in his memory at his parent’s place, Raymond and Berdina Collins’ home in Brownington, on Route 5A, on Saturday, October 12, at 12 noon. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Deborah Collins, 2951 Willoughby Lake Road, Brownington, Vermont 05860.

, 93, a former resident of Brattleboro, died peacefully, with her family at her side, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, in the comfort of her son Marvin’s home in Sheffield, where she had been living since August. Mrs. Deyo was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1920, the daughter of Ernest and Vera (Lee) Green.  She was raised and educated in Orleans, and had attended Orleans High School. With her husband, she owned and operated several restaurants in the area that included the former A&W Rootbeer on Putney Road, the former Harmony Café on Elliot Street, and the former Vermont Chef in Wilmington, which the couple operated seasonally during the winter months.  Additionally, the Deyos owned the former Puritan Diner in Holyoke, Massachusetts.  During World War II, she had been employed at the former Estey Organ Company. She was a very colorful person who loved dressing up and decorating for every holiday.  She loved dancing and was known to be out every Saturday night kicking up her heels.  She really enjoyed going out to breakfast with her friends at Walmart and McDonalds.  In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband Harry.  She was also known for her excellent cooking. She was an active volunteer for several years at the Brattleboro Senior Center until the age of 90 and was a life member of the VFW Carl M. Dessaint Post #1034, and the American Legion Brattleboro Post #5. With her husband she had attended St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church. On November 16, 1940, in Brattleboro, she was married to Harry N. Deyo, who predeceased her on June 21, 1995. Survivors include three sons:  Norman and his wife, Kaye Deyo, of Boise, Idaho, Michael and his wife, Mary Deyo, of East Dorset, and Marvin Deyo and his partner, Lucille, of Sheffield; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one son, Malvin Deyo, who was Marvin’s twin; two sisters:  Marion and Elizabeth; and by two brothers:  Harold (Zeke) and Harry Green. In accordance with Mrs. Deyo’s final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled. Interment will take place in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery in Brattleboro, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, P.O. Box 397, Brattleboro, Vermont 05302.

, 89, of Hyde Park died on September 28, 2013, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was a former resident of Barton.  He was born in Newark, and was the postmaster at Derby Line for many years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean MacDonald Gallant; two daughters:  Jan Kuhn and Jill Jupen; three grandchildren; and by three great-grandchildren. Services are private at the convenience of the family.

, 74, of Brownington died peacefully on October 5, 2013, in Newport. He was born on July 26, 1939, in Brownington, to Ezekiel and Cecile (Dumont) Perry.  On August 9, 1986, he married Mary E. Carpenter, who survives him. He 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, 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 and 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 markets looking to buy, sell, swap or just tell a joke. He is survived by his wife Mary Perry of Brownington; his children:  Kathy and Stan Robinson, Gina and Steve Gracie, and Steve and Tammy Mitchell; his siblings:  Clemence LeBlond of Troy, Claire Lyon of Brownington, and Loretta McCoy and her husband, Dale, of Orleans; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, who fondly referred to him as “Uncle Leon” and “Grandpa Leon”; and by his brother-in-law Raymond Darling of Barton. He was predeceased by his parents, Ezekiel and Cecile Perry; his sisters:  Blanche Coates and Mary Darling; and by his brothers:  Maurice, Noel and Francis Perry. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 9, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 10, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans, with the Reverend 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, Vermont 05822.

died on October 3, 2013, at her home in Newport Center. She was married for 65 years to Ernest Royer, who predeceased her on July 12, 2013. She 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 Mr. Royer repaired vehicles and Mrs. Royer did the bookkeeping. After selling to their 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; her two daughters:  Sindy Souliere and her husband, Paul, and Sue Paquette and her husband, Larry; a daughter-in-law, Judy Desroches, and her husband, Rock; her grandchildren:  Kathy Leblanc and her 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, and Josh Souliere and his fiancée, Aimee; her great-grandchildren:  Jeremy, Katie, Missy and her husband, Dan, Larry III, Amanda and her fiancé, Sebastian Lyonnais, Isaac, James and his fiancée, Michelle, Tyler, Mikalah, Kadin, Kiley, Bruce III, Nicholas, and Erika; a great-great-granddaughter, Oliva; a brother, Robert Limlaw, and his wife, Betty; her three sisters:  Christina Williams, Marion Corbitt and her companion, Roger Fournier, and Marilyn Gray and her husband, Brian; her brothers-in-law:  Raymond Royer and his wife, Lucy, and Andrew Royer and his wife, Annette; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Royer; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Ernest D. Royer; her brothers:  Gardner, David, and Walter Limlaw; and by her daughter-in-law Martha Royer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, at 11 a.m., at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian burial.  Interment will follow at the St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 67, of Lynn, Massachusetts, died on Saturday, October 5, 2013, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Hilda L. (Riley) Spates, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Frank H. and Eleanor (Foster) Spates.  He was raised in Newport, attended Newport schools, and was a graduate of the former Cambridge Business School in Boston, Massachusetts.  He made his residence in Lynn for 48 years. He served as a lieutenant for 12 years in the Army National Guard.  Together with his wife and three sons, they owned Bass Associates Inc., supplying commercial construction companies with architectural metals.  He was a member of East Baptist Church in Lynn, and was also a member of Gannon Golf Club.  He was an avid hunter and golfer, and also enjoyed traveling with his wife and family. He was a guy who lived life to the fullest.  He always had a broad smile, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and a good word.  He loved his children and his grandchildren beyond reason. He had a gift for always building up the underdog.  And the only time he looked down at someone, was to give them a hand up.  He wanted you to always look up for your help, and would never mind raising a cold one in his honor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons:  Adam M. Spates and his wife, Maria Boverini, of Lynn, Sean D. Spates and his wife, Amy, of Lynn, and Graham C. Spates and his wife, Elyse, of Lynn; his five grandchildren:  MacKenzie, Christian, Jack, Sydney and Collin Spates, all of Lynn; his two sisters:  Joyce Stanwood and her husband, Jay, of Newport, and Betty Jane Durkee of Tequesta, Florida; one brother, Douglas Spates, and his wife, Vivian, of Derby; one sister-in-law, Robin Bradley, and her husband, Kevin, of Lynn; as well as by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Frank Spates Jr. His funeral will be held on Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m., from the Solimine, Landergan And Richardson Funeral Home, at 426 Broadway (Route 129), in Lynn, followed by a funeral service in East Baptist Church at 11 a.m.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.  Visiting hours are Friday, October 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations are preferred to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, in honor of Dr. David Steensma, Dr. John Koreth, Sarah Cahill, Melissa Houston, Mary Delaney and “The Gang,” 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.

, 54, of Irasburg died suddenly, at her home, on October 1, 2013. She was born on March 10, 1959, to Donald and Margurite (Soraghan) Wells. She loved running her own yard sales, loved her seven 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; her siblings:  Steven Wells of Franconia, New Hampshire, and Sharon Doyle of Weymouth, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life was held on October 5, at her home in Irasburg.

, beloved infant daughter of Amy LePage and Jedd Willey, died on September 30, 2013. She was born on September 11, 2013, in Newport. She is survived by her parents, Amy LePage and Jedd Willey of North Troy; her siblings:  Brooke and Fawn Roberge; her maternal grandparents:  Wayne and Lisa Emerson of North Troy, and Robert and Lori LePage of Derby; her paternal grandmother Melanie Willey of Jay, her paternal great-grandmother Helen Corey of Texas; her maternal great-grandparents:  Alfred and Shirley Santaw of North Troy, and Robert and Carole Flystra of Wayne, Maine; her maternal great-great-grandmother Norma Demers of Newport Center; her aunts and uncles:  Wayne LePage of Newport, Nicholas LePage of Derby, Brent McClure and Sasha Prue of Newport Center, Max Bly and Sarah Lang of Newport, and Jessica Bly of Massachusetts; her great-aunt and uncle, Kathy and Shelly Sheltra of Newport Center; and by her cousins:  Kayanna McClure, Joseph and Justin Turcotte, Kallie and Jalen Rojas both of Massachusetts, and Brianna Bly of Newport. She was predeceased by her grandfather George Willey; and by her great-great-grandfather Paul Demers. A graveside service was held on October 7, at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American S.I.D.S. Institute, 528 Raven Way, Naples, Florida 34110.

, 87, formerly of Derby, died peacefully on September 24, 2013, in Barton, after a long illness. She was born on March 21, 1926, in Newport, a daughter of Amos and Ida (Carson) Morse. She was raised and attended schools in Newport.  On October 23, 1944, she married Glendon Greenwood, who predeceased her on June 2, 2010. She loved to cook for and spend time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  She will be remembered by her friends and family for her kindness to animals, taking in, caring for and feeding the many stray cats she encountered over the past years prior to her illness.  She was a member of the American Legion Post #798 and the American Legion Post #21 Auxiliary. She is survived by two children:  Sharyn Blake of Derby, and Glenn (Bruzz) Greenwood and his wife, Deborah, of Bradenton, Florida; the following grandchildren:  Randy and Derick Blake, Bradley Blake and his wife, Suzie, all of Derby, Shelley and Charlie Lafoe, Allison and Cory Hildreth, and Brooke and Danny Robbins all of Bradenton; her 12 great-grandchildren; her four great-great grandchildren; her sister Isabelle Lavoie of Derby; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 74, of Newport Center died peacefully, at her home, on September 24, 2013. She was born on October 2, 1938, in Burlington, to Don and Lee (Thomas) Flood. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, cards and games, and researching family genealogy. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 51 years Charles “Chuck” Guadagni; her sons:  David, Donald and John Guadagni; her sister-in-law Penny Flood; and by her nieces:  Dawn, Heidi and Tina. She was predeceased by her parents in 1967 and by her brother Ron Flood in 2010. There will be no viewing, no funeral service, and interment will take place at the Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, any contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to PETS of the Kingdom.

, 99, died on September 27, 2013, just months short of his hundredth birthday goal. Although his passing leaves his family deeply saddened, the memories he created and the lives he shaped will remain as his legacy. His life began on a cold winter’s morning in Charleston, on March 4, 1914.  The third of five children born to John and Etta (Labounty) Powers, his lifelong resilience was evident even in his childhood.  Following the divorce of his parents, he endured the hardship of living among various homes where he failed to receive the care and compassion he deserved.  Despite this, he emerged as a loving, dedicated man, who always put his family first, even when it meant noteworthy personal sacrifice. In May of 1934, he married his cherished wife, Esther Davignon Powers, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage and seven children.  He spent endless days working as a farmhand and deep within the Vermont woods, even on the coldest New England days that left him nearly frozen.  Whether sick, bruised, or exhausted, his priority was to make sure that his family was well taken care of and loved.  His work ethic never waned and continued well into his nineties, as he busied himself puttering around, visiting garage sales, and tending his half-acre garden. Although his formal education never reached beyond grade school, his innate wisdom and intellectual curiosity ensured that he learned to read and write better than most high school graduates today.  His love of reading, a gift that he passed on to his offspring, spanned nearly eight decades, with the Bible and his treasured Western novels serving as his all-time favorites. His inherent talents extended well beyond reading.  His self-taught ability to play the spoons, harmonica, and guitar delighted his children and grandchildren, and made summer nights at camp on Brownington Pond unforgettable.  In addition, his athletic skills kept the grandkids occupied for hours.  In fact, there isn’t a grandchild who doesn’t affectionately remember intensely-fought badminton games that he refused to lose or the black eyes earned by those brave enough to challenge him to a game of catch.  In spite of his intense competitiveness and temperament, he always had some kind of candy available as a peace offering and a token of his unwavering love. Heartbroken after his wife’s untimely death in 1983, Mr. Powers faltered in sadness until he met and later married his second wife, Lillian Flanders Powers, whose patience and love fortified him for 27 years until her death in 2010. He was also predeceased by his grandson Dwight Powers in 1966, and his fourth child, Dale Powers, in 1989. He is survived by his son Richard Powers and his wife, Eleanor, of Enosburg; his son Norman and his wife, Susan Powers, of Middletown, Connecticut; his daughter Charlotte Powers Webster of Las Vegas, Nevada; his son Larry and his wife, Jan Powers, of Newport; his daughter Jane Moulton of Orleans; his son Robert Powers of Rocky Mount, Virginia; 16 grandchildren; and by many great-grandchildren. As he requested, a simple graveside memorial service, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating, will be held on Saturday, October 5, at 11 a.m., before his ashes are laid to rest beside his beloved Esther in the West Village Cemetery in West Charleston. Because he so dearly loved animals, including those whose companionship brightened his life over the many years, donations may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855, in lieu of flowers. His family will carry their memories and love for “Dad” and “Grandpa” close within their hearts for years to come.  They will forever remain grateful for the talents, humor, and love that he shared with them, and which made their lives all that more special.  May he rest in eternal peace and watch over them from above until they reunite again one day.

, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, with family by her side. She was born on February 2, 1921, in Barton, a daughter of Israel J. and Delia I. Nault Sheltra.  She attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in Barton.  She married Clifford L. Randall on May 17, 1941, and he predeceased her on September 23, 2001. She worked for many years as an oriental chef at the Smuggler’s Inn in Stowe.  She also enjoyed volunteering in the gift shop at Copley Hospital for 30 years.  She was an active member of the Holy Cross Parish and had served as a Eucharistic minister.  She was a member of the Charity Rebekah Lodge #38 and had presided as noble grand.  She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club and the Friendship Club.  She was active in the Lamoille Grange #233. She enjoyed going to the community dinners with her friends and liked to tend to her garden.  Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed their family get-togethers. She is survived by her children:  Dianne O’Connor and her husband, William, of Frisco, Texas, Sharon Ramos and her husband, David, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Marlene Swansiger and her husband, Richard, of East Hampton, Connecticut, Clifford H. Randall and his wife, Susan, of Morristown and Eric Randall and his wife, Mariah, of Mooresville, North Carolina; her grandchildren:  Randy, Tricia, Susan, SharaLee, Dean, Mark, Michael, Amy, Christopher, and Jeremy; her great-grandchildren:  Aleisha, Shane, Mackenzie, Lindsay, Cassie, Carl, Sebastian, Jake, Ryan, Demi, Kiley, Alivia, Theo, Uriah, and Sawyer; and her great-great grandchild Carmelo. In addition to her parents and her husband, Clifford, she was predeceased by a brother, her sisters, and a great-grandson, Josh Peterson. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on  September 30, in Wolcott. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wolcott Veterans Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 100, Wolcott, Vermont 05680; or to a favorite charity.

, 84, of Derby died on September 27, 2013, in Derby. He was born on October 4, 1928, in Bennington, to Joseph and Leonne (Martel) Tetreault.  On January 12, 1952, he married Yvette Bergeron, who survives him. He was a veteran of World War II.  In Manchester, New Hampshire, he held many different jobs in various factories and plants including H.P. Hood and eventually drove tractor-trailer for them until they shut down.  Then moving to Lowell, he farmed for seven years.  He then gave up farming and took a job at Columbia Forest Products until he retired. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798. He is survived by his wife Yvette Tetreault of Derby; his children:  Roger Tetreault, Jr. and his wife, Marielle, of Westfield, Therese Dostie and her husband, Danny, of Lowell, Jeanne Lanctot and her husband, Alan, of New Boston, New Hampshire, and Colette Crowe and her husband, Stanley, of Troy; his 11 grandchildren; his 14 great-grandchildren; his brother Andre Tetreault and his wife, Gertrude, of Lowell; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Janine Doyon; and by two sisters:  Violet and Therese. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, October 4, at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, with Elaine Burnor officiating.  Full military honors will be held. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, 141 Central Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

will be held on Saturday, October 12, at 2 p.m., at the Brown Family Farm in Derby.  Family, friends and neighbors are invited to meet at the farmhouse at 1:30 p.m., to walk/ride up the hill together. There will be a time of fellowship following the service at the East Side Restaurant in Newport.