died peacefully in her sleep at Wake Robin Retirement Community in Shelburne on June 12, 2015. She was born on September 14, 1921, in a two-room house in Hereford, Texas, to Robert Elliott and Corinne Hopkins Elliott. Dust-bowl conditions prompted her family to move to Dallas, Texas, where her father began working for Ford Motor Company. When she was nine, they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. During World War II, the family lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while her father was a superintendent at the nearby Willow Run bomber plant. She received a bachelor of arts in biology from the University of Michigan during that time. She also met First Lieutenant Thomas Jerome Wellman, who she married in August 1945. Mr. Wellman's career as a chemical salesman for DuPont meant frequent moves to Delaware, Cleveland, Ohio, Connecticut, California, New York, and California again. Mrs. McKay was an active member of her church and volunteered in nonprofit organizations wherever she went. The couple had a strong interest in music, singing in church choirs and attending the opera, symphony and ballet. They were both accomplished cooks and loved to entertain. In the early 1960s, the family built a small camp on Lake Willoughby that became the family's anchor throughout their marriage and travels. After Mr. Wellman died in 1995, Mrs. McKay moved to the wonderful Wake Robin Retirement Community in Shelburne. There, in 2000, she met and married Dr. R. James McKay, who established the pediatrics department at Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, and who predeceased her in 2012. Mrs. McKay was also predeceased by her older brother, Robert, and younger sister, Dell Elliott. She is survived by her daughter Brynn Raupagh and her husband, Paul; her son Keith Wellman; three grandchildren: Lisa McVety and her husband, David, Elliott Raupagh and his wife, Ariel, and Daniel Raupagh and his wife, Ruth; and three great-grandchildren as well as her McKay stepsons: Robert and his wife, Barbara, David, Daniel and his wife, Nancy, Timothy and his wife, Betsy, and their families, to whom she was equally devoted. A memorial service will be held at Westmore Community Church on Wednesday, August 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will be a private, family-only event. Donations in her name may be made to the Westmore Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 143, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

died peacefully in her sleep at Wake Robin Retirement Community in Shelburne on June 12, 2015. She was born on September 14, 1921, in a two-room house in Hereford, Texas, to Robert Elliott and Corinne Hopkins Elliott. Dust-bowl conditions prompted her family to move to Dallas, Texas, where her father began working for Ford Motor Company. When she was nine, they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. During World War II, the family lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while her father was a superintendent at the nearby Willow Run bomber plant. She received a bachelor of arts in biology from the University of Michigan during that time. She also met First Lieutenant Thomas Jerome Wellman, who she married in August 1945. Mr. Wellman's career as a chemical salesman for DuPont meant frequent moves to Delaware, Cleveland, Ohio, Connecticut, California, New York, and California again. Mrs. McKay was an active member of her church and volunteered in nonprofit organizations wherever she went. The couple had a strong interest in music, singing in church choirs and attending the opera, symphony and ballet. They were both accomplished cooks and loved to entertain. In the early 1960s, the family built a small camp on Lake Willoughby that became the family's anchor throughout their marriage and travels. After Mr. Wellman died in 1995, Mrs. McKay moved to the wonderful Wake Robin Retirement Community in Shelburne. There, in 2000, she met and married Dr. R. James McKay, who established the pediatrics department at Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, and who predeceased her in 2012. Mrs. McKay was also predeceased by her older brother, Robert, and younger sister, Dell Elliott. She is survived by her daughter Brynn Raupagh and her husband, Paul; her son Keith Wellman; three grandchildren: Lisa McVety and her husband, David, Elliott Raupagh and his wife, Ariel, and Daniel Raupagh and his wife, Ruth; and three great-grandchildren as well as her McKay stepsons: Robert and his wife, Barbara, David, Daniel and his wife, Nancy, Timothy and his wife, Betsy, and their families, to whom she was equally devoted. A memorial service will be held at Westmore Community Church on Wednesday, August 12, at 2 p.m. Interment will be a private, family-only event. Donations in her name may be made to the Westmore Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 143, Orleans, Vermont 05860.  

died on June 16, 2015, in Tupper Lake, New York, surrounded by family members. She was born in Barton on November 12, 1914, to George Harold Jenness and Nellie Elaine Scott Jenness. She had six brothers: Richard, Harold "Pete," Ray, Elwin, Kenneth, and Walter; and one sister, Irene, all of whom predeceased her. She graduated from Barton Academy as Valedictorian of the Class of 1933. She was editor of the school paper in her senior year, played four years of varsity basketball, and was in the school choir and drama club. She married Lloyd E. Dunn in 1933 and had four sons, 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Ms. Parmelee's two oldest sons, Arnold and Alden, predeceased her but provided several grandchildren. On Arnold's side are David and his wife, Noreen, Kim, Michael and his wife, Cheryl, Lynn Mahon and her husband, Eugene, and Evelyn Braddock and her spouse, Paige. On Alden's side are Susan Weinberg and her husband, Joseph, Deborah Ayuso Mateos, and her husband, Jose, and James. She is survived by two sons, Earl Dunn and his wife, Linda Fisher, of Vienna, Virginia, and Leo Dunn and his wife, Rosalie, of Haynesville, Louisiana. The grandchildren added by Earl are Michael and his wife, Nancy, Arthur and his wife, Misty, Charlton and his wife, Denise, and the late Patrick. On Leo's side are Pamela, Todd, Dale, Christopher, and Mark and his wife, Ashleigh. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Betty Dunn and Patricia Dunn. She worked for the U.S. Bobbin & Shuttle Company in Sutton, which moved the family in 1949 to Tupper Lake, where she continued hand-turning bobbins. After the plant closed she worked for three years at the Oval Wood Dish in Tupper Lake until she was hired by the Draper Corporation to continue making bobbin blanks. At Draper, she worked ten years in the mill and ten years in the office as a secretary until she retired in 1976. In 1962, she spent six months in Reno, Nevada, working at a casino “salt mine” counting money and taking an accounting course. While there, she received a divorce from Mr. Dunn then returned to Tupper Lake to continue to work and take business courses. In March 16, 1987, she and Samuel Ross Parmelee were married at his home in Tupper Lake. Through this, Ms. Parmelee gained three stepchildren: William Parmelee and his wife, Lois, of New York, Robert Parmelee and his wife, Joan, of Brazil, and Debra Johnson and her husband, Ken, of Oswego, New York, as well as the late Linda. Mr. and Ms. Parmelee then traveled to visit their children to share the good news. This was just the beginning of the many and vast travels of the Parmelees. She was on the Tupper Lake Volunteer Emergency Squad for 17 years and was qualified to teach CPR and Advanced First Aid. She was also qualified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 1 and 2, and could give IVs in the field and do endotracheal intubation. The highlight of her career on the squad was delivering a baby on the way to the Saranac Lake Hospital, a first for the Tupper Lake Squad. She was also secretary-treasurer and memorial chairman for a number of years, retiring in 1988. She was always interested in sports, and bowled, golfed, fished, hunted and snowmobiled a great deal. She fished locally, mostly for native brook trout. She fished for Atlantic salmon in the Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec, and Nova Scotia, and fished for salmon in Alaska and Oregon. She bowled for a number of years and held offices at the opening of the present bowling alley in Tupper Lake. She bowled against one of the professionals, Marty Pirano, beating him with a score of 194. Ms. Parmelee was an avid sportswoman throughout her life. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton, with the Reverend Richard Fisher officiating. Contributions to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad, 49 High Street, Tupper Lake, New York 12986 would be appropriate.

died peacefully on June 30, 2015, at St. Peter's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She was born in Coaticook, Canada, on July 3, 1935. She was a longtime summer resident of Island Pond, where she enjoyed gardening. For the last few years, she lived in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Renald St-Pierre; her daughters: Lynne and her husband, David Coffey Sr., of Barre, and Nathalie and her friend, Mark Oliver, of Stoney Creek; her granddaughters: Diane and Nicole Supernault of Barre; her step-granddaughter Katrina and her friend, Jeremy Sneed, of Waterbury; her step-grandson David Jr. of Morrisville; two step-great-grandchildren: Kara and Maddux; a brother, Raymond Lemieux and his spouse, Anita; a brother-in-law, Robert McAlpine; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Theodoric Lemieux and Maria-Anna (Letourneau) Lemiuex; and by one sister, Huguette (Lemieux) McAlpine. A celebration of her life took place in Coaticook on July 13. Interment was in St. Edmond Cemetery in Coaticook. Donations in her name may be made to the Vermont chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Vermont chapter of the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.  

, 71, of Sunrise, Florida, died peacefully at her home on June 27, 2015, with her loving sons by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1943, in Newport, to Leonard Derick and Adele (Gage) Derick. She attended Newport schools and went on to cosmetology school in Burlington, where she lived and worked for years before moving to Florida, where she continued to work up until her illness. She enjoyed her many colleagues and the relationships she formed with them over the years. She is survived by her stepmother, Phyllis Gray Derick, of Newport; her sons: Todd and Troy Laflam of Sunrise; her granddaughter Celina Herz Laflam of Germany; her sister Deborah Derick Greenwood and her husband, Glenn, of Bradenton, Florida; her brothers: Michael Derick and his wife, Margaret, and Robert Derick of Newport; her nieces and nephews, and many cousins; and by good friends: Zaida Rojas and her son Gabriel, and Sigrid Kirchner Laflam of Germany. She was predeceased by her longtime friend, Joe Pironti, with whom she spent many wonderful years. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of her family at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to VITAS Community Connection, care of VITA Innovative Hospice Care, 5420 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309; or to the American Cancer Society.

died on June 30, 2015, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury with his wife, Lois, at his side. He was born in Barton on September 9, 1932, to William Parker and Virginia (Rives) Barrows. He attended Barton Academy, graduating as Salutatorian, in 1951. For one semester, he attended Arizona State College at Tempe, after which he transferred to the University of Vermont, receiving a bachelor of arts in psychology in 1956. On June 22, 1957, he married Lois Mansur in her hometown of Weston. In 1959, they purchased the Carl and Isabelle Bean house in Glover, where he lived until his recent admission to Union House Nursing Home in Glover. Before graduation from college, he had worked in the family clothing store, C.A. Barrows & Son, in Barton, and later at the A&P grocery store next door. After college, he entered the banking profession, choosing not to join the family business. He rose in the ranks of the Barton Savings Bank and Trust Company, later the Howard Bank, to become assistant vice-president and administrative supervisor of the Barton branch. During the 1980s, he began a career change by enrolling in Lyndon State College, building on his graduate credits from St. Michael's College in guidance. He received his master of education in teaching and counseling. He did some substitute teaching but was most proud of his time as day manager and substance abuse counselor at the NEKCA detox facility in Coventry. He was also a therapy group facilitator and set up 12-step programs in the community and at the Newport lock-up. He did presentations in area schools on substance abuse and its impact on the individual and families. He later served as a child protective services caseworker for the state of Vermont. He returned to banking at the Lyndonville Savings Bank & Trust Company, until he retired, but he continued as a mentor in the AA program as a volunteer counselor. Mr. Barrows served on many boards and committees and did extensive volunteer work. To name a few: he was treasurer and a director of the Orleans County Fair Association; consultant to Community National Bank in Derby; select board member, lister, and moderator for the town of Glover; trustee for the Orleans County Historical Society; and board member for both the Craftsbury Chamber Players and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. He was a lifelong member of the Barton Congregational Church and a lifelong musician of the highest order. As a child, he sang in the church choirs and became the choir director at the age of 25 when Grace Hanson was organist. Upon her retirement, he became the organist for the Barton United Church, while substituting as organist in other churches (in Glover, after the retirement of Charlotte Locke). He sang in other choral groups in Orleans County, including in Northsong and the NEK Community Chorus. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Lois; and several cousins. He was predeceased by an infant brother and by his parents. A memorial service will be announced at a later day. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Glover Ambulance, 48 County Road, West Glover, Vermont 05875.

, 62, of Newport died peacefully at her home on June 30, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 29, 1953, in Derby, to Fernand and Solange Martin. On July 15, 1995, she married her soul mate, Michael G. Marsh, who survives her. For over 30 years she owned and operated the well-known "Pret's Beauty Shop" in Newport. She most recently acquired her teaching degree and took great pride in developing the cosmetology program at the North Country Career Center from 2008 to 2015. She very much enjoyed her colleagues and valued the relationships she created with her students and watching them succeed. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, cooking, kayaking, reading, and spending summers at the family camp on Seymour Lake. Her family meant the world to her and she always enjoyed their visits and family gatherings. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Marsh, and her three sons: Todd Pronto and his close friend, Deveney Choquette, Ryan Pronto and his girlfriend, Holly Nadeau, and Corey Pronto and his girlfriend, Amber Bennett; her stepsons: Greg Marsh and his wife, Jamie Marsh, and Ryan Marsh and his girlfriend, Amanda Staples; her mother, Solange Martin; her brother Daniel Martin and his wife, Renee; her nephew Spencer Martin; her niece Meghan Martin; her mother-in-law, Ruth Marsh; and by her grandchildren: Hunter, McKenna, Aaliah, and Morgan Marsh, and the most recent addition to the family, Cade Pronto. She is also survived by extended family: Jordan Eastman, Daniel Dobart, her husband's brothers and sisters: Mary Lou, Paul, Barb, Randy, Gary, Donna, and Frank; and by many beloved nieces, nephews, and more. She was predeceased by her father, Fernand Martin; her father-in-law Joe Marsh; and by her stepson Shawn Marsh. She had an unbelievable amount of supporters and friends throughout the community. She truly blessed everyone she ever met and was considered to many as the nicest, loving, and most caring person on Earth! Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, with the Reverend Mike DeSena officiating. Interment will be at a later date at St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Career Center, Pret Marsh Scholarship Fund, in care of Eileen Illuzzi, 209 Veterans Avenue, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 78, of Craftsbury, died suddenly on June 16, 2015, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in Williamsville on November 12, 1936, daughter of Merle and Gloria (Cole) Brown and graduated from Bellows Falls High School. On April 2, 1955, she married Eugene (Jack) R. Atwood and they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Ms. Atwood helped out her husband on the family dairy farm in Chester and Craftsbury for many years. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the Horse and Buggy Club and a leader for the Cub and Girl Scouts. Her favorite things were going out to eat with family and friends, dancing on Saturday night, playing cards, watching a Red Sox game, and gabbing on the phone. She is survived by her husband, Jack; a daughter, Vicki, and her husband, Douglas; two sons: Eugene and his wife, Cheryl, and Jeff and his wife, Diane; her grandchildren include Shaun, Amanda, Matthew, Tanner, Cody, Ethan, Kylie, and Justin; and her great-grandchildren include Kennedy Rose, Hayleigh and Brooklyn. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine Quelch; a brother, Eugene Brown; a stepmother, June (Brown) Lawrence; a stepsister, Sandra (Brown) Matterson; a stepbrother, Jerry Brown; her nieces and nephews; and by many of her lifelong family friends. She was predeceased by her youngest son Mike in January of 2012; her mother, Gloria Brown; her dad, Merle Brown; her youngest sister Connie Grant; her niece Cheryl Trumbull; and by her nephews: Bruce Martin and Daryl Lyon. There will be no calling hours. A private family graveside service and luncheon will be held at a later date. She will be interred at the Irasburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 86, died on June 16, 2015, in Newport. She was born on November 25, 1928, in Newport, a daughter of Arthur and Doris (Wheeler) Gibney. In August of 1946, she married Charles Baraw, who predeceased her on September 16, 1992. She enjoyed going for rides on all the back roads in Orleans and Essex counties. She enjoyed her many pets over the years. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother and always enjoyed having them come and visit. She is survived by her children: Eula Lucas and her husband, David, of Newport, Charles Baraw and his wife, Judy, of Derby, Frederick Baraw and his wife, Annette, of Newport Center, Wilbure Baraw of Newport, and Bruce Baraw of Newport; Brenda LaCross and her husband, Dennis, of Westmore, Robert Baraw of Newport, Cynthia DeGreenia and her husband, Terry, of Brownington, Richard Baraw of Newport, and Arlene Willis of Cavendish; and by several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two infant siblings; two brothers: Dale and Gordon; and by two sisters: Lillian and Ila. Funeral services were held on June 19, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 65, of Derby Line, beloved husband of Paula, died at his home on June 28, 2015. He was born on August 25, 1949, to Gerard and Bella (Bedard) Brochu in St. Johnsbury. On May 15, 1971, he married the former Paula Bullis, who survives him. He was on active duty serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After serving in the Marines, he was a recruiter for the Vermont National Guard. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 of Newport, the American Legion Post #21 of Newport, and the Elks Club Post #2155 of Derby. He spent a lot of time and enjoyed being an advocate for many of the veterans. He loved to have his family together for family gatherings. He is survived by his wife, Paula Brochu, of Derby Line; his children: Christine Yates and her husband, Brian, of Jericho, and Stephen Brochu and his wife, Amy, of South Burlington; his cherished grandchildren: Ashley Papin and her husband, Andrew, of South Burlington, Joshua Yates of Jericho, and Damian and Emily Brochu of South Burlington; the following brothers and sisters: Eva Brochu, Anna Sanville and her husband, Charles, Clara Brochu, Rita Choquette and her husband, Omer, Martha Dupont, Theresa Round, Patty Mann, Leah Cook and her husband, Ron, Rene, Gerard, Alfred, and John Brochu; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Jack Bullis, Dianne Bullis, Craig Bullis and his wife, Diana, Dan Bullis and his wife, Sharon, Mary George and her husband, Wendell, and Judy Bullis. He was predeceased by his sister Maria Buck; as well as by his parents. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport, with full military honors.

died on June 21, 2015, in Newport. She was born in Newport on October 27, 1927, the only child of Joseph O. Barbin and Zula May Dymond. After graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of 1945 at Newport High School, she worked for the W.C. Lister Insurance Agency and Montgomery Wards and later as a dispatcher at the Derby Barracks of the Vermont State Police, from where she retired in 1990. On October 24, 1949, she married John A. Monette in Newport. They enjoyed traveling, both on their own and in later years with Community Circle. For several years after her retirement, they spent winters in Texas and South Carolina. After retirement, she joined RSVP and volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce booth and the Goodrich Memorial Library. She also knitted many hundreds of pairs of mittens and countless hats and other items for the RSVP Christmas projects. She was also interested in local history and genealogy. She had researched the Barbin and Monette families back to the late 1600s, translating many materials from French to English in the process. She is survived by her sons: John P. Monette and his wife, Janet (Hussey), of Newport, Gerard R. Monette of Greenville, North Carolina, and his former wife, Denise (Quenville), of South Burlington, Paul L. Monette, of Newport, and Roger J. Monette and his husband, Jonathan Welch, of Portland, Oregon; and by her three granddaughters: Megan Monette of Fayston, and Danielle and Michelle Monette, both of South Burlington. She was predeceased in 2003 by her husband. In accord with her wishes, there will be no service. Visiting hours were held in Newport on June 26. Internment will be at the convenience of the family in the family plot at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Goodrich Memorial Library, Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 63, of Derby died on June 23, 2015, in Newport. She was born on July 17, 1951, in Newport to Alva and Maxine (Austin) Batchelder. On February 14, 1999, she married Dennis Sheltra, who predeceased her in 2012. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and Star Trek. She also enjoyed making floral arrangements and ceramics. She loved her dog Molly and her cat Oreo. She is survived by her children: Tina Lucas of Wolcott, Casandra Dailey and her husband, Harry, of Woodbury, Becky Miller and her husband, Eric, of Derby, Stanley Crowe II of Derby, and Kimberly Bingham and her husband, Jason, of Island Pond; her grandchildren: Samantha Corkins and her husband, Cole, Tamara Burnett, Christopher Schneider, Ashley Schneider, Rebecca, Kaitlin, Brianna, and Shawn Rice, Nicholas Bingham, Thomas and James Dailey, McKenzie, Maverick, and Graham Crowe, Tyler Perkins, and Jamie Royer; her seven great-grandchildren; and by her sisters: Nickolet Simpson and her significant other, David LaBelle, of Derby, and Joi Merritt and her husband, Rory, of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her father, Alva Batchelder; her mother, Maxine Austin; her stepfather Burton Austin; and by her granddaughter Jessie Lynn. Funeral services were held on June 28, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service; or to the Derby Pond Animal Hospital, 2757 Route 5, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 76, died peacefully in Newport, on June 22, 2015. She was born to Howard Lynaugh and Nora Stuart on October 10, 1938, in Concord. She loved to travel to Atlantic City and Foxwoods Casino. She also enjoyed knitting, and she loved her dog Shorty. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Inverness, Florida. She is survived by her children: Rhonda Jackson and her husband, David, of Fairhaven, Penny Flynn of Troy, Tammy Vallieres and her husband, Gaetan, of Inverness, and John Spring and his wife, Michelle, of Jay; her brothers: Oscar Lynaugh of Victory, Johnny Lynaugh, and Larry Lynaugh; her sister Betty Stowell of Lyndonville; and by her special friend, Meagan Tomczak, of Inverness. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Connie Williams; and by her brother Bernard Lynaugh. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center at 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612.

, 84, of Newport died peacefully on June 15, 2015, in Newport. She was born on July 19, 1930, to Harry and Margaret (Bell) Manning. On September 11, 1954, she married Robert Baker, who survives her. She was interested in needlecrafts, gardening, visiting with her friends and family, and baking, as she was known for her whoopee pies. She is survived by her husband, Robert Baker, of Newport; her children: Deborah Gebbie and her husband, Brad, of Glover, Brenda McNeal and her husband, Timothy, of Mobile, Alabama, Brad Baker and his wife, Jodi, of Newport, and Kim Fortin and her husband, Robert, of Goffstown, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Meghan Duquette, Jenna Hurd, Taylor Fortin and Michael Fortin; her siblings: Charles Manning of Stanstead, Quebec, Percy Manning of Canada, Harry Manning of Canada, Sally Schanze of Florida, Shirley Parenteau and her husband, Ed, of Derby, and Marion Coolbeth and her husband, Bernard, of St. Albans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Evelyn Kennison. A graveside service was held on June 19, at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home, Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, of Brownington died suddenly on June 13, 2015, at her home. She was born on September 24, 1935, in North Troy to Ira and Vera (Crandall) Mason. She grew up in North Troy and Island Pond, where she attended schools. She married Frank E. Lamere Sr. and they had two sons: Frank E. Lamere Jr. and Danny L. Lamere. Her husband, Mr. Lamere Sr., died in 1981. Mrs. Lamere moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1982, where she was a security guard at a college. She came back to Vermont in 1996, where she took care of the elderly until 2010. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary in St. Petersburg. She enjoyed bingo and the casino. She is survived by her sons: Frank E. Lamere Jr. and his wife, Sharon, and Danny L. Lamere and his wife, Candy; her grandchildren: Kevin Lamere, Jamie Taft and her husband, Justin, Carl Lamere and his companion, Chelsey, Liza Lamere and her companion, Roy Stone, and Melanie Fontaine and her husband, Robbie; her great-grandchildren: Cheyann Stone, Kaitlan and Cody Lamere, Jasmin and Jordan Taft, Tyler Lamere, Kaylee Fontaine, Destany Fontaine, and Gavyn Fonatine; her brother Harley Mason and his wife, Marilyn, of Guildhall; her sister Esther Lantagne of Barton; her brother-in-law Mike Amato of Nashville, Tennessee; and by her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters: Patricia Amato and Sara Carbonneau; and by her special friend, Sylvio Williams, who for 30 years brought each other many good times going on trips and also their winter trips to Florida. A graveside service was held on June 20, 2015 at the Brownington Center Cemetery.

, 73, of Newport died suddenly at her home on June 21, 2015. She was born on September 1, 1941, in Newport, to Percy Blay and Alma (Davio) Blay. On April 17, 1971, she married Louis Nadeau, who predeceased her in 1980. She worked in payroll services for Phoenix Engineering. She was a past member and very involved with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crocheting, doing puzzles, and she was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Her family meant everything to her, and she always enjoyed their visits and family gatherings. She is survived by mother, Alma (Davio) Blay of Newport; her children: Christina Montminy of Newport, and Ginny Lynn Gray and her partner, Nathan Kelley, of Newport Center; her stepdaughter Tina Nadeau of Enfield, Connecticut; her stepson-in-law Joseph Robishaw of Derby; her grandchildren: Nicole Montminy of Newport Center, Samantha Corey and her husband, Christopher, of Livermore, California, Drew Gray and Dylan Gray of Newport Center, David Robishaw of Newport, Aimee (Robishaw) Bonin of Broomfield, Colorado, and Joanna Robishaw of Derby Line; her brother Stanley Blay of Newport and his daughters: Britt Blay and Renee Rivard and their families; her great-grandchildren: Ava Grace Lefebvre, Ellis Rushford, Joey Rushford, Michelle Provencher, Jessica Robishaw, Jennifer Stevens and her husband, Dakota, and Ashley Robishaw-Morin; her five great-great-grandchildren; and also by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis E. Nadeau; her father, Percy Blay; her stepson Louis Nadeau Jr.; her stepdaughter Donna Robishaw; and by her great-grandson David Robishaw Jr. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service in Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 96, of St. Johnsbury, formerly of Newport Center, died on June 13, 2015, in St. Johnsbury. She was born on September 22, 1918, in Coventry to Clayton and Sadie (Temple) Brooks. On May 2, 1940, she married Merton Thayer, who predeceased her on March 6, 2013. She was a former member of the Newport Center Methodist Church. She enjoyed making crafts, quilting, cooking, bowling, and playing golf. She enjoyed attending events at the Elks Lodge with her late husband. She is survived by her children: Sherry Rainville and her husband, Arnold, of Lyndonville, Roberta Ellis and her husband, Wendell, of Newport, and Rebecca Poulos of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Scott, Todd, and Shelly Rainville, and Chris Donovan; her great-grandchildren: Patrick, Brady, Emily, and Alex Rainville, and Kaitlyn, Jullian, and Riley Donovan; her sister Doris Hughes of Connecticut; and by her sister-in-law Tony Brooks of Montpelier. She was predeceased by her brother Bernard Brooks; and by three sisters: Charlena Brown, Marion Renihan, and Gwen Crellen. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Thayer's memory may be made to the Newport Center Methodist Church, Vance Hill Road, Newport Center, Vermont 05857.

, 82, of Sheffield died on June 8, 2015, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1933, in Sheffield, daughter of Everett and Evelyn (Gilman) Simpson. She enjoyed watching old Western movies, going out to eat, and spending time with family (especially playing with Dominic, her great-grandson), and her cat. She is survived by her daughter Debra Renaudette; her son Dale Johnson; her sister Ila Albright; four grandchildren: Christine, Samantha, Kolten, and Jasmine; three great-grandchildren: Brooklin, Alexianna, and Dominic; one soon-to-be great-granddaughter in July, Khrystaliah; several nieces and nephews; as well as Dawn Marshall, who was like a daughter, and her husband, Pete, Omi Larrabee, and Jadyn Newland. She is predeceased by her siblings: Cora Heath, Shirley Simonds, John Simpson, Harry Simpson, and baby Everett; a son-in-law, Chris Renaudette; and by a nephew, Leslie Heath. A graveside service was held at the Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield on June 13.

, 68, of Newport died suddenly on June 12, 2015, in Newport. He was born on February 1, 1947, in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, to Francis and Rowena (Brockney) Frizzell. On October 4, 1969, he married Suzanne Leblond, who predeceased him on March 14, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War in the 1960s. He was supervisor for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans. He enjoyed gardening, the company of his black lab, and he loved being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters: Melissa Frizzell and Angela LaPlante and her husband, Dana, all of Newport; his brother Stephan Frizzell and his wife, Jeannie, of Antrim, New Hampshire; his sister Laurie Frizzell of Derby; his special companion, Terry Grenier; and by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday, June 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. 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. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 30, of Derby Line died suddenly on June 11, 2015, at her home. She was born on September 15, 1984, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Kim MacDonald Lague and Dominque Gervais. Her life was spent caring for her three children, whom she adored with all her heart. She put all others ahead of her own needs and was always a pillar for everyone in her life to lean on and count on. Her kindness and compassion for all people knew no bounds and was a force that brought a special light into this world for us all. She is survived by her parents: Kim MacDonald Lague and her husband, Ray, of Colorado, and Dominque Gervais and his wife, Donna, of Coventry; her children: Connor, Madison, and Parker Russell; her longtime companion, Doug Russell, of Derby Line; her sisters: Melissa MacDonald of Missouri, and Jennifer Vitalis and her husband, Randy, of Connecticut; her brothers: Keith Gervais of Vermont and Christian Gervais of Newport Center; her grandparents: Gilbert Gervais of Connecticut, Josianne Downs of Kentucky, and Keith and Ann MacDonald of Missouri; her stepsisters: Holly Larose of North Carolina, and Meghan Gervais of Newport Center; and by Douglas Russell's parents and sister: Brian and Kim Russell and Tracy Russell, all of Derby. Funeral services were held on June 16, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to Tracy Russell, 583 Sunset Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855, for her children.

, 83, of Shelburne, formerly of Newport, died on June 13, 2015, in Burlington. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Morgan, to Carl and Marion (Mudgett) Bates. She graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1950 from Newport High School. In 1954, she graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. On June 30, 1958, she married Robert Winfield Smith, who predeceased her on July 12, 2003. She was a teacher in Randolph and Cabot, as well as a substitute teacher in Danville, St. Johnsbury, and Lyndon. She was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and an active member of the North Congregational Church. She loved cats and was a volunteer at the Frontier Animal Society. She is survived by her children: Brian Carl Smith and his wife, Dawn, of Westfield, Massachusetts, and Alan Robert Smith and his wife, Susan, of South Burlington; her grandson Christopher Brian Smith and his wife, Krystle, and their three daughters: Zerviah, Matilda and Elphaba of Johnstown, New York; her two nieces: Sheri and Deborah; and by her five nephews: Jeff, Greg, Tom, Steven, and Craig. She was predeceased by her sister Carleen Cummings. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 80, of Livingston, Montana, died on Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born on March 31, 1935, in Albany, son of Leslie and Isabel (Anderson) Urie of Bonnie View Farm. He graduated from Craftsbury Academy and then earned a degree in agronomy from the University of Vermont. After college he worked for the Soil Conservation Service until he was drafted in 1958. He served two years in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. Upon his discharge from the U.S. Army, Mr. Urie returned to Bonnie View Farm to work with his father. In December of 1965, he married Ellen Boyd and she joined him at Bonnie View Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Urie enjoyed 29 years raising a family and farming together. He took great pride in the stewardship of the farmlands and improving their productivity. He also spent many hours teasing and playing with his four children, Wendi, Barb, Kelly, and Dan, and was well know for his sense of humor and enjoyment of a practical joke. The family's "city cousins" and friends with summer homes all loved to visit the farm and to be part of the fun he created. Mr. and Mrs. Urie retired from farming in 1994, traveled the country for a full year, and then settled in Asheville, North Carolina, where they lived for eight years. In 2003, they relocated to Livingston, to be closer to their daughters. Mr. Urie was immediately fascinated by Western farming and ranching, and especially irrigation. For a Vermont farmer the idea of not having enough water was completely foreign! Mr. Urie was also drawn to the mountain landscape and enjoyed hikes, bicycle rides, and snowshoe outings with his daughters and grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Ellen; his favorite daughters: Barb and her husband, Jim Marshall, Kelly Elder, and Wendi and her husband, Mike Cimonetti; his siblings: Ellen Jane and her husband, Wes McGrew, Arthur, and Paul and his wife, Sue; and by his five grandchildren: Marissa, Jack, Abby, Hazen, and Caroline. He was predeceased by his parents, Leslie and Isabel; his son Dan; and by his brother Andrew. A celebration of his life was held on June 12, in Livingston. Interment will be at the Andersonville Cemetery in West Glover at a later date. Memorials are preferred to Park County Senior Center, 206 South Main Street, Livingston, Montana 59047.

, 73, of South Burlington died at his home on Friday, June 12, 2015. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on January 11, 1942, son of the late Harland and Evelyn (Wallace) Wells. Following high school, Mr. Wells entered into the U.S. Navy, starting a 20-year career, proudly serving his country on various submarines as Radioman Chief Petty Officer. He was a Vietnam veteran and was actively involved during the Cuban Blockade and Lebanon Crisis. His submarine duties included the USS Carp, USS Blenny, USS Entemedor, USS Seawolf, USS Kamehameha, USS Benjamin Franklin, USS Escape, and the USS Andrew Jackson. He was also a mortgage broker — he owned and operated Express Mortgage for ten years. Mr. Wells was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He treasured time spent with his family. He took great pride in his brother, son, grandson, niece, and nephews, and swelled whenever he spoke of their service to our country. He enjoyed family hunting trips to Jay Peak, and salmon fishing in Pulaski or Anchorage, Alaska. He adored his grandchildren.  He was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed working in the yard, grilling, and “sharing” recipes, but not the grilling duties. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Emmerson) O'Keefe-Wells of South Burlington; his children: Karol Leggett and husband, Creg, of Birmingham, Alabama, Karl Wells and his wife, Jeannie, of Beaufort, South Carolina, Timothy O'Keefe and his wife, Melissa, of Albany, New York, Kathleen O'Keefe of South Burlington, and Patricia Cutler and her husband, Matthew, of Albany, New York; his eight grandchildren: Richard Hunt, Daniel O'Keefe and his partner, Caitlyn Ribeiro, Zachary Wells, Ryan O'Keefe, Emma Leggett, Tessa Leggett, Emily O'Keefe, and Connor LeClair; a great-granddaughter and his pride and joy, Amelia O'Keefe; his brothers: Edward Wells and his wife, Joanne, Harland Wells and his wife, Carol, and Roger Wells and his wife, Barbara; his sisters-in law and brothers-in-law: Sandra Hemenway and her husband, Hale, Thomas Emmerson and his wife, Anna, Betty Emmerson, Ernest Emmerson and his wife, Diana Emmerson, and Micki Ann and Ronald Thomas; and by his very special aunt, June Windhold. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Wells. A celebration of life with reception to follow will be held on Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church, at 5171 Shelburne Road in Shelburne. Burial will be held later at the convenience of the family in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Vermont Chapter, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

died on Monday, June 8, 2015, at Artisan Assisted Living in DeForest, Wisconsin. She was born on March 5, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri. Known as Peachy to her parents and siblings on Cape Cod, and as Ruth when she raised her children in Vermont, she became Ruthie and Grandma Ruthie as the days went by and she moved to Rotterdam, New York, and finally to Wisconsin. Ms. Wolfgram always had an artistic flair and an entrepreneurial drive. Her artful creativity showed up in the form of charcoal and pencil sketches of family members, pets, and interesting strangers; she also dabbled in oil painting, created hundreds of dried flower arrangements that she called “beautifuls,” and later moved on to pressed flower, fern, and leaf pictures under glass. Her entrepreneurial side found its expression in the world of sales. From her earliest married days, she worked with her husband, Dick, as a traveling saleswoman. Together they sold a variety of goods, but they particularly enjoyed and did well in the photography business. When they moved with their children Cory and Steve to Vermont in 1960, they ran a photography studio and Ms. Wolfgram started a sign painting business, G&W Signs, with Libby Garneau. The sign business allowed her to use her artistry and her sales abilities, and she and Ms. Garneau had a great time creating designs and painting everything from signs outside of businesses to school buses and oil delivery trucks. The stories she told in her final years often focused on the time that she was living in Rotterdam, in the cute little house owned by her brother Gerry and his wife, Mac. She reminisced about her grandchildren, Chad and Erica, and her great-grandchildren, Andrew, Amber, Cierra, and Cydney. Some of her most animated stories came from her years as a salesperson for Under Cover Wear, the lingerie firm for which she conducted home parties. As part of her compensation as one of the top sales people in the nation, she won vacation trips to Australia, Rome, Hawaii, and Thailand. She was so successful that on many of her trips, she won two tickets and was able to take along a second person. Told with eyes wide and arms flailing, she would joyfully recount how, on the trip to Australia while seated in first class, her guest and in-law, Ann Frost, told the flight attendant as they approached the equator crossing that they should have a glass of whiskey. The flight attendant brought Ms. Wolfgram and Ms. Frost the bottle, and left it. While she struck a more respectful tone when talking about her trip to Rome and looking up at the Pope from Vatican Square, her tales from Thailand were rollicking — from the locals staring and pointing at her bright red hair - she loved it - to the “mild” soup that set her mouth on fire, and finally to her riding the mother elephant while Cory rode the baby elephant. She is survived by her brothers and sisters and their spouses: Gerry and Eleanor Pierce, David and Barbara Pierce, Eleanor and John Cunningham, and Carol and Willie Nobre. She is also survived by her two children and their spouses: Cory Wolfgram and John Burton and Steve and Jane Wolfgram; numerous nieces and nephews; her grandchildren: Andrew, Amber, Cierra, and Cydney Wolfgram, and Carter Webster and Kai Williams; her great-great-grandson Cayden Wolfgram; and by her former daughter-in-law Jo, who stayed in close touch with her over 40 years. At her request, a simple family ceremony is being held on Cape Cod in the fall.

, 63, of Derby died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his residence, following a period of declining health. Born on June 5, 1951, in Germantown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Orville Entiene and Katharine (Heintzelman) Brosseau. He graduated from Northeast High School, Class of 1969, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and subsequently Miami-Dade College in the field of funeral directing and embalming. He was married to Margaret Ellen (Brundage) Brosseau on April 19, 1980. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer in New Hampshire and Florida. He proudly served on the board of directors for the New Hampshire Funeral Directors’ Association for many years, holding the position of treasurer until his death. He was the chief executive officer and a co-founder of Always On Call Answering Service, LLC, an award-winning company based in Concord, New Hampshire. In his position, he developed a niche to provide specialized services to funeral professionals as an extension of their business. Prior to becoming a funeral director, he was an accomplished chef, restaurateur, and writer, including being a radio announcer at WFTL Radio in his teenage years, earning the coveted Silver Mic Award at the age of 14. He also enjoyed his time as an owner of a successful dairy farm in Troy. Mr. Brosseau was an ordained Christian minister and dedicated his life to helping others. He was recognized for many years as Santa Claus for the Shriner's Hospital in Tampa, Florida, and for the Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale. His memberships included Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #249 of Sebring, Florida; Mahi Shiners of Miami, Florida; Orient of Florida — Scottish Rite of the Valley of Lake Worth; York Rite Bodies, Lauderdale Council No. 24 Royal and Select Masters of Fort Lauderdale; past watchman of shepherdess of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Judea Shrine No. 14, of Fort Lauderdale; Order of the Eastern Star, Tri-Gate Chapter No. 276, of Fort Lauderdale; Loyal Order of Moose; and the National Funeral Directors Association. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; his sons: Gerald R. Brosseau II and his fiancée, Vicki Lopez, and son Braiden of Cape Coral, Florida, and George J. and his wife, Heather Brosseau, of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire; his godson Dakota Brosseau of Jeffersonville; his sister Gisele Phipps of Maine; his brothers: Richard Brosseau of Vermont and George Brosseau of Texas; as well as by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Orville and Katharine (Heintzelman) Brosseau. Burial will be held in the Slatedale Cemetery in Slatington, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, June 11, at 1 p.m. The family has asked that memorial donations be sent in loving memory of Mr. Brosseau to The Shriner's Hospital for Children - Tampa, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607-1460.

, 95, of Newport Center died peacefully on June 6, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 18, 1920, in Burlington, to John and Peninnah (Foss) Thomas. She was employed at one time by Indian Head Plywood, Newport Plastics, and Ethan Allen Manufacturing. She was an avid reader and she enjoyed knitting, politics, crossword puzzles, and going to Old Orchard Beach in Maine with her family. She resided in Newport Center for 68 years. She had a special dog, "George W.," and also several others in the past. She brought her family to see the stone house in Alburg where she lived as a child. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandson Gavin who was a special caregiver to her. She is survived by her children: Dorothy Hemingway of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Susan Hansen and her husband, Reginald, of North Troy, Shirley Santaw and her husband, Alfred, of North Troy, Lisa Blanchette and her husband, Dennis, of Warwick, Rhode Island, Mary Blake of Newport Center, Gail Demers of Newport Center, James Demers of Derby, John Demers and his wife, Sue, of Newport Center, and Mark Demers of Newport Center; her 24 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and by 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three sons: Robert and Philip Demers and by infant George; her brother John Thomas; and by her former husband Paul Demers in 2000. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, with the Reverend O'Hara officiating. Interment will follow in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 84, of North Troy died on June 6, 2015, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on August 15, 1930, in Newport, to William and Minnie (Page) Smith. He married Tessie Lahue on September 3, 1954. She predeceased him on June 17, 2011. Also, his son Albert Smith predeceased him on March 21, 2009. Mr. Smith was a rural route letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, from which he retired in 1994. He was a member of the North Troy High School Class of 1948. He was a veteran of the Korean War as well as a member of the Air National Guard of Vermont. He held memberships with the American Legion Post #28 of North Troy and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #16 of Troy. He poured his heart and soul into Jay Peak Post #28. The members were his second family. He served as commander in the past as well as adjutant for many years up until he could no longer physically do the job. Many hours were also spent on fund-raisers for the club, the least of which was the weekly bingo. That kept him busy in his retirement. As well as enjoying his family he enjoyed many years of camping, playing bingo, and the beloved board game Aggravation with his wife. He is survived by his daughter Mary Cota and her husband, Arnold, of Jay, and their children: Susan Galofaro and her husband, Richard, of California and their son Luca, Karen Sheahan and her husband, Doug, of California, and Dean Cota and his wife, Cindy, of Milton, and their son Aden, as well as Cindy's children: Sabrina, Tyler, Andrea, and Mariah Rocque. He is also survived by his daughter Kathy Mayhew and her husband, Marcel, of Jay, and their daughter Angela Mead and her husband, James, of Newport Center and their children: Sierra and Tyler Mead of Newport Center, and Melinda Smith and her boyfriend, Chris Collier, and her son Mathieu of North Troy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 12, with the Reverend Rick Shover officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, June 20, at 11 a.m., in North Troy Village Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post #28, care of Richard Berthiaume, 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859; or to Missisquoi Valley Ambulance Service, 1375 Cross Road, Jay, Vermont 05859. He fought a hard battle until the end and will be missed by all. As in his famous good-bye words, we now say to him, with love and admiration, “catch you come later,” Dad, Grandpa, and friend.

, 49, of Derby died on June 5, 2015, in Newport, after a short fight battling cancer. He was born in Newport on October 23, 1965. He was currently a dairy farmer working for Nelson Farms of Derby. He loved farming, mudding, fishing, four-wheeling, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jodi Tice, of Derby; his children: Chad Byers and his wife, Shannon, and Anthony Byers and his wife, Kristin, all of Irasburg; his grandchildren: Mariah, Steven, Aubrie, and Tyler Byers, and Logan and Bailey Martin; his mother Beverly Keenan-Kilby and stepfather John Kilby of Derby; his brother Gordon Tice and his wife, Billie, of Derby; his sister Rose Daigle and her husband, Jean, of Troy; his stepsiblings: Sarah, John Jr., and Tim Kilby and their families; his mother-in-law, Connie Carpenter, of Derby; his father-in-law, Reg Carpenter, of North Troy; his brothers-in-law: Richard Carpenter and his wife, Lucy, of Derby, and Randy Carpenter of Derby; his sister-in-law Sheila Carpenter of Derby; and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held on June 9 in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1071 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

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