, 86, of Montpelier, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 19, 2018. She was born to Joan Cynthia Stafford on April 13, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dwight and Pauline (Parlin) Stafford, and soon moved to Montpelier where she would live most of her life. As a child she liked to roller skate, sing, and dance. She would also visit her grandparents in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom where she would swim, boat, and fish. Mrs. MacDonald graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950, and the University of Vermont, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, in 1954. She married the love of her life, Wallace “Mac” MacDonald, on August 13, 1954. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Kingston, Rhode Island, and then to Nyack, New York, before moving back to Montpelier in 1970. Along the way, they started a family and made lifelong friendships. She held various professional positions throughout her life, most notably as the administrative assistant to the dean of students at Vermont College for 22 years. Remaining close to her and her husband’s family roots, they spent time in the summer months in Island Pond at his family’s farm for most of their married life. In retirement, Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald traveled extensively in Europe and North America. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, wherever she lived Mrs. MacDonald was a very active volunteer for the churches she attended. Later in her life, she volunteered at Central Vermont Medical Center and the Vermont State House. Throughout her life, she cultivated and maintained many friendships both locally and around the country. In addition to her husband of more than 63 years, she is survived by her son Bruce; his wife, Karen; and her grandson, Asa, of Warren. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas Moore MacDonald. A memorial service was held on June 23 at Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Mrs. MacDonald’s name to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice or the Central Vermont Humane Society.

, 74, died suddenly on June 11, 2018, in Towson, Maryland. Mr. Galloway was born November 2, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the age of three, the family moved to Towson, where Mr. Galloway grew up and lived most of his life. He graduated from Towson High School and attended St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Mr. Galloway vacationed every summer in West Glover, where the family became some of the early “summer people,” buying an old farmhouse in 1949 near the Andersonville Cemetery. He loved Vermont and his friends in the neighborhood. He worked throughout his life in several sales positions, but was happiest when he could work at a job where he could drive. He loved his cars and often remembered life events based on the car he was driving at the time. It was important to Mr. Galloway to take care of others, and he would share anything he had if he thought someone needed it. After he retired, he befriended several elderly people whom he continued to drive places and care for throughout the remainder of their lives. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wilson Galloway. He is survived by his 99-year-old mother, Sarah Galloway Larrabee; two sisters: Grace Galloway Randle and Sarah Rebecca “Becky” Galloway; two nephews: Shaun Michael Randle, and his wife, Emily, Tim Scott Randle and his wife, Judith; two nieces, Sarah Ann Randle and her husband, Ernesto Villarreal, and Rebekah Randle; and three great-nieces: Grace, Alice, and Joyce. Contributions may be made to the Craftsbury Community Care Center in honor of his mother.

, 80, of Derby Line, died on June 20, 2018, at her home. She was born on August 28, 1937, in North Troy to Leo and Gracia (Beaulieu) Choquette.  On December 30, 1957, she married Oliver Choquette, who predeceased her on April 1, 1987. Mr. and Mrs. Choquette owned and operated a dairy farm in Westfield from 1959 to 1977.  After selling the farm, they purchased the Top of the Hills Motel in 1978, which was sold in 1988. She loved gardening, selling her vegetables at the farmers market, and ice fishing.  She also loved watching the birds around the house. She is survived by her children: Gerard Choquette and his wife, Diane, Michael Choquette and Marcel Choquette.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: Mary Anne, Renee, Andrew, Daniel, Peter, Alyssa, Nicholas, Jessica, Desiree, and Dylan; five great-grandchildren; by her siblings: Richard Choquette and his wife, Darlene, and Lucille Cadieux; by her sisters-in-law: Gloria Choquette and Rita Choquette; and by several close friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandson Jeremy Choquette; by her brothers: Roger and Omer Choquette; and by her brother-in-law Robert Cadieux. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at Sacred Heart Church in Troy where a Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.

, 89, died peacefully at his home at White Horse Village in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on June 13, 2018. Born on January 3, 1929, in Cohoes, New York, he was the son of Harry A. Calkins and Beatrice Roy Calkins. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1950, with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering in 1950 and earned his master’s degree, also from MIT, in 1951. At MIT, he raced sailboats on the Charles River and sang in the glee club. After graduation, he moved to Pennsylvania for a job with Sun Oil Company, where he worked for 41 years, first as a chemical engineer at the refinery in Marcus Hook and then transitioning into software development in Philadelphia in the early days of computers. He retired from Sun Oil in 1992. Mr. Calkins and his wife, Barbara (Lukens), were married at the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania in 1957 and lived in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, for 45 years, where they raised their three children. They moved to White Horse Village in 2003. Some of his favorite activities at White Horse were singing in the Village Singers and helping other residents with their computer problems. Mr. Calkins was an Eagle Scout, and when he moved to Swarthmore after college, he served as assistant scoutmaster and merit badge counselor for many years. He carried the values he learned in scouts, particularly integrity, honesty, and service to others throughout his life. A member of the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church since the 1950s, he served as a deacon and ushered at services for more than 40 years. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening at the church with H.O.E., or Holy Order of Environmentalists, and also volunteered at the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. He loved outdoor sports, particularly downhill and cross-country skiing, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, and sailing, and passed that love onto his children and grandchildren. As a young man, he competed in whitewater canoeing races. He was a life member of the Buck Ridge Ski Club, serving as reservations chair for the Buck Ridge Lodge in West Dover for decades, and spent many wonderful vacations there skiing with family and friends. He continued skiing into his seventies. After his retirement in 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Calkins enjoyed spending summers at their cabin on Lake Willoughby. He was a member of the Westmore Association, where he was active for many years on the trail committee, helping to maintain the hiking trails on the five mountains surrounding the lake. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara (Lukens); his three children: Robin C. Hipple and her husband, James, of Oakford, Pennsylvania, Thomas R. Calkins and his wife, Suzann, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, and Charles H. Calkins and his wife, Hyun-Young Park, of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts; five grandchildren: Benjamin R. Hipple, Christopher J. Hipple and his wife, Ida Li, Samuel J. Calkins, Olivia Park Calkins, and Anna Park Calkins; and a niece and nephew, James and Debra Egloff. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald L. Calkins. He will be remembered for his quiet strength and patience, his ability to come up with a clever comment at just the right time, and the kindness and respect he showed to all. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 23, at the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church. Interment was held at the Memorial Garden at the church.

, A memorial service for Margaret Mary Henn, who died on February 2, 2018, will be held on Friday, July 6, at 11 a.m. in the family lot in St. Ignatius Cemetery on Route 100 in Lowell. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 7, at the Eden Recreation Area starting at 1 p.m. at the Henn Annual Pig Roast.

– Committal services for Thomas Kendall lV will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 29, at the Newport Center Cemetery with the Reverand Timothy Naples officiating.

, A celebration of the life of Bruce Porter will be held on Saturday, July 28, at 11 a.m., at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line.  Burial will follow in Derby Line Cemetery.

, of Newport died at home on March 21, 2018, at the age of 70. She was the fourth of ten children born to Real and Jeanne Comtois, who predeceased her. The family lived in Barton, Hyde Park, and finally in Newport, where they ran a furniture store for many years. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Newport. Ms. Comtois’ working career took her to Washington D.C., San Diego, California, and back to Vermont, where she worked in Burlington, Hyde Park, and the Newport area. She worked in various administrative positions and spent many years at North Country Hospital in the human resources department. She stopped working outside of home in order to assist her mother in her final years. Ms. Comtois had a great passion for St. Mary’s Catholic church in Newport, and especially the choir. She sang in the choir, acted as cantor at some masses, and assisted in choosing the musical selections for the masses. She also helped at the parish rectory and volunteered at the hospital for many years. She also loved musical theater and movies and was a member of Derby Stock II productions for several years. She had a strong love for and devotion to her family and is survived by her siblings: Roger Comtois and his wife, Patricia (Young), of Punta Gorda, Florida, Pauline McKinney of High Point, North Carolina, Theresa Phillips and her husband, James, of Ferrisburgh, Marcel Comtois and his wife, Jane (Rocheleau), of Dunnellon, Florida, Paul Comtois and his wife, Carol (Ste. Marie), of Derby, Norman Comtois and his wife, Lori, of Alachua, Florida, Marie Comtois and her spouse, Deirdre Ellerson, of Sharon, Jeannine Bennett and her husband, Dean, of Charleston, and Richard Comtois and his wife, Cathy (Rondeau), of Derby. Many loving nieces and nephews, and their children also survive her. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass will be celebrated. Visitation at the church will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

, 53, of Island Pond, died suddenly on November 28, 2018, in Newport. He was born on March 6, 1965, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the beloved son of Phillip and Corrine (Kenneson) Bailey. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Bailey, several years ago. Kevin was employed by Cabot Creamery in Cabot.  Among his hobbies, he enjoyed four-wheeling, hunting, and snowmobiling. He is survived by his son Kevin Crews of Newport; and his girlfriend, Linda Palmer, of Newport; by his parents, Phillip and Corrine Bailey, of Glover; his siblings:  Steven Bailey of Biddeford, Maine, Scott Bailey and his girlfriend, Tracey Davis, of Derby, and Kathleen Aldrich and her husband, Timothy, of Westmore; his niece Amanda Putvain; his great nephew Michael Putvain; and by his aunt Marjorie Anderson of Virginia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 8, at the West Glover church at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating.  Friends may call on Saturday, December 8, at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral.  Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Frontier Memorial Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 74, of Irasburg, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1944, in Newport, to Maurice and Ruth (Farr) Ingalls. On September 12, 1996, he married Antionette (Toni) Lemieux, who survives him. Mr. Ingalls is survived by his wife, Toni Ingalls, of Irasburg; by his children: Jesse Ingalls and his wife, Sally, of Orleans, Russell Ingalls and his wife, Deb McCormick, of Irasburg, Keith Ingalls and his wife, Mimi, of Kyle, Texas, Kevin Ingalls and his wife, Trisha, of Irasburg; by his stepchildren: Amy Blaise and Kirk Cooper of Irasburg, and Adam Kipp of Newport; by his grandchildren: Jon, Indira, Sophia, Blake William, Taylor, Ella, Skyler, Adison, Dashiel, and Daniel; and by many close friends and relatives. He was predeceased by four sisters and by his parents, Ruth and Mort. Mr. Ingalls served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy, holding positions in intelligence, communications, and recruiting, achieving the rank of cryptology technician senior chief, E8 ––rare for 20-year veterans. During that time he had an opportunity to travel the world, including Japan, Cuba, Maine, the Philippines, and Alaska. He also served on the USS Enterprise and the USS Kitty Hawk on the South China Sea during the Vietnam War. Upon his retirement from the Navy, he returned to Vermont in 1978. He built a home in Irasburg and moved his children there to be close to their grandparents and other family. With his longtime friend, Yvon Montour, he went into the dairy supply business. Eventually he branched out on his own and started Round Hill Fence, which he ran successfully for over 20 years before selling the business to his eldest son, Jesse. This second retirement allowed him to pursue his lifelong passions of hunting, fishing, and being a hunting guide. Mr. Ingalls was an avid houndsman, and was well known for running bears over the mountains of the Northeast Kingdom. During this period he also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be remembered by his many friends and family for his good humor, quick wit, ability to laugh at himself, and his love of a good story. Funeral services were held June 9 at the Irasburg United Church with Pastor George Lawson officiating. Interment followed in Albany Village Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Vermont Bearhound Association, 558 Peachbrook Road, Newbury, Vermont, 05051, or to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 66, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. He was born in St. Johnsbury on August 5, 1951, to the late Theodore and Margaret (Beattie) Kambour. He was raised in Barton and attended Lake Region Union High School where he graduated valedictorian of his class. Mr. Kambour went on to further his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received his bachelor of science in civil engineering, and was also a member of the crew team. He was a resident of Chelsea, Massachusetts, and was formerly of Westford, Massachusetts, Lennoxville, Quebec, and Montreal, Quebec. While residing in Lennoxville, where he lived for ten years, he was the director of buildings and grounds at Bishops University –– a job he loved immensely. After living in Canada for 26 years, he moved to Massachusetts to provide a better education for his son, and took a job at UMass Lowell. Toward the end of his career, he was the director of facilities for the Chelsea Public Schools. Mr. Kambour was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. He was gifted athletically and played varsity sports in high school and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He coached recreational Little League baseball and basketball in Westford from 1999 to 2004. He enjoyed reading, kayaking, fishing, hiking, skiing, playing softball and baseball, and spending time at Shadow Lake in Glover. He was also a member of the Masons at Tahattawan Lodge for ten years. He is survived by his son Nicholas Bower – Kambour and former wife, Carol Bower, of Westford; his siblings Jim and Tom Kambour of Barton; his sister-in-law, Sandy Butkovitch, who is the wife of his late brother, Ted Kambour; his grandsons Liam and Joshua Kambour – Price; and by his nephew Daniel Bower and his wife, Zena, and their daughters, Bonnie and Lainie. Family and friends gathered to honor and remember Mr. Kambour at the J. A. Healy Sons Funeral Home on Sunday, June 10.

, 92, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on June 4, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 20, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Charles and Emma (Walter) Ackley. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Robert (Bob) Mills, a noted physicist, who died in 1999. Mrs. Mills attended Froebel Academy and Packer Institute, and then graduated from Smith College in 1946 with a bachelor of arts in Spanish. After working for a while at a New York City advertising firm, she married Mr. Mills in 1948, and moved to England for two years, experiencing the aftermath of World War II, while Mr. Mills attended Cambridge University. After several more moves, they settled in Columbus, Ohio, where Mr. Mills taught at Ohio State University, (OSU) where they raised their family. As his career progressed, Mr. and Mrs. Mills lived in 11 different cities, residing abroad on six separate occasions. Some years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Mills moved to Lewisburg, where she lived until her death. Her calm determination, deep personal faith, and sense of possibilities led her to involvement, and often to leadership, in addressing many social issues, local causes, and family projects. Wherever she lived, Mrs. Mills sought out, nurtured, and sustained friendships with hundreds of people from all walks of life and quite literally, from all around the world. Many of these friendships were born out of her years of volunteer work with several organizations, some of which she was instrumental in launching and building. She played a key role, beginning in the 1960s, in developing programs for the wives of international students at OSU, and she and her husband, along with several other couples, initiated an international dinner group bringing foreign students into the homes of local families for formal dinner parties. In 1991, OSU recognized Mr. and Mrs. Mills for their foreign student outreach by presenting them with the International Community Service Award of the OSU Office of International Affairs. She derived enormous pleasure from developing materials for and teaching English as a second language to a multitude of international students over a period of 30 years. Her students continued to maintain contact with her throughout the rest of her life. Mrs. Mills is survived by five children: Katherine Anderson (Joseph) of Silver Spring, Maryland, Edward Mills (Millie) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jonathan Mills (David Drinkwater) of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Susan Warner-Mills (Marilyn Brill) of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and Dorothy Andermills (Karen) of Columbus, Ohio; her grandchildren: Katherine Perrin (Christian), Jennifer Mock (Jarrod), Robert Warner, and David Mills; and five great-grandchildren. Her cousin and lifelong best friend, Celeste Stephens and her family, all of Long Island, New York, also survive her. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16. Burial will be in East Charleston at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the League of Women Voters Education Fund (lwv.org) or Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, Inc. 

, 94, of Newport, died on June 5, 2018, in Newport. She was born on January 4, 1924, in Newport to Ernest and Lillian (Cole) Farrar. On December 23, 1940, she married Alfred Robert Monfette, who predeceased her on May 18, 2008. Mrs. Monfette was an at-home mom until her children were on their own. She then went to work at the North Country Union High School cafeteria. She liked to travel with Mr. Monfette, including going to Alaska and Germany. She also liked hunting, fishing, reading, and taking care of her many flower gardens at home. She is survived by her children: Diane Mackintosh and her husband, Donald, of Virginia, and Darleen Grenier and her husband, Albert, of Newport; by 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren; by her brother Ernest Farrar; by two sisters, Irma Bowen and Elsie Able; by her daughters-in-law Sue Monfette of Newport and Maria Monfette of Cohutta, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; her sons Gary, Craig and Alfred Monfette; her daughter Linda; great-granddaughters Laura and Alaina; and her great-grandson Joey. She was also predeceased by her brothers: Richard Farrar, Stanley Farrar, Arthur Farrar, and Louis Clement. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment to be held in Pine Grove Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Healthcare Center Activity Fund, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont, 05855.

, 85, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire, surrounded by her family. She was born in North Troy to Pierre and Marie Anne (Benoit) Cadieux on May 26, 1933. On December 31, 1955, she married Wayne R. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer worked at the Old Tavern in Grafton for 28 years and retired in 1998. Her main joy in life was lovingly and selflessly caring for her children, grandchildren, and her cat Lola. She had a love for reading and greatly enjoyed sharing her books with family and friends. Mrs. Palmer’s parents, husband, two brothers, and four of her sisters predeceased her. She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Donna Meredith of North Haverhill, New Hampshire, Penney and Randy Viens of Georgia, Wayne and Sally Palmer of Bellows Falls, and Nancy and Leonard Farrar of Westminster. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her three sisters: Juliet Harnois, Maryjane Gamache, and Anita Starr. Per Mrs. Palmer’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. A private family gathering will be planned at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of one’s choice.

, 74, died suddenly on May 26, 2018, in Derby Line. She was born on October 17, 1943, in Newport, to Clarence and Florence (Jerome) Stevens. She leaves her brother and best friend Roy Stevens from Coventry; her children: Lisa Reynolds and her husband, Jeffrey Reynolds Sr., of Sheffield, Robyn Condon and her husband, Joe Condon, of Fort Myers, Florida, Marilyn Bress of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Maralena Stevens of Eden, and Christopher Caples of Ocala, Florida. Ms. Shaida had 14 grandchildren: Alicia De La Cruz, Gina Sheltra, Jeffrey Reynolds Jr., Casey and Brad Breton, Alyssa Lagreca, Patrick Turcotte, Emily Bress, Edward and Jacob Stevens, Kayleigh Kelly, and Wrylan, Walker, and Canyon Caples; 22 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her girlfriends Darleen Reever, Claudette Hill, and Denise Sandville, who were always there for her when she needed them the most. Ms. Shaida lived most of her years in Silver Springs, Florida, where she did volunteer work with hospice, church activities, and helped the homeless. She never had much herself but was always willing to give what she could or what she had. She had many talents, from singing to decorating, and the ability to make others laugh no matter what. She loved animals. Her heart was big, and she was brave. She loved the lord and was always trying to help others find their way, and she was a prayer warrior. She recently moved back to her home state of Vermont to be with friends and family, knowing she did not have much time left. Now she can rest in peace. She was loved by many and will be missed dearly by those who were close to her as well as the people whom she helped. Because she was always worried about her brother and his care, her love for the church, and animals, she would have wanted donations in her memory to any of these four: Roy Stevens P.O. Box 186, Newport 05855; Newport Church of God at 295 Crawford Road, Derby, 05829; City of Light Church in Florida. Call (352) 694-2177 for address; animal shelters of your choice. A memorial service will be held at the Newport Church of God in Derby on Friday, June 29, at 11 a.m.

of Derby died peacefully at the Newport Health Care Facility on April 24, 2018, surrounded by family. Mrs. Thompson was born on May 10, 1929, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Alice Poquette Smith and Raymond Ellwood Smith. In her early years, she spent time on her grandparents’ farm, which instilled a lifelong love of gardening and the natural world. Hunting and fishing with her father, Raymond, formed were some of her early memories. Ruth Elliot Thompson, her mother-in-law, became one of her favorite teachers, instilling in her a love of critical thinking and learning. Mrs. Thompson attended Lake Erie College, in Painesville, Ohio, and studied fine art. She was a member of the class of 1951. She married Elliot Thompson on August 21, 1949, in Petoskey, Michigan. She had a deep passion for art. When asked why she loved art, she replied, “There is a story to tell. You have to tell the truth.” Throughout her life, she cared deeply about the Episcopal church and serving there, wherever life took her. She once quoted Gibran to illustrate her faith: “Who can separate his faith from his actions or his beliefs from his occupations?” A number of her works of art were given to St. Mark’s to support the ministry of the parish. She was a master painter, and an avid reader, specifically The New Yorker and art magazines, but also novels. In addition, she enjoyed playing the piano and exploring a wide range of classical music.   She was an ardent listener to National Public Radio and an advocate for LGBT and women’s rights. She closely followed the political landscape of the day. She persisted. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her brother Kenneth Smith and his wife, Carolyn, of Big Rapids, Michigan; by her children: Sandra Pealer and her husband, Judson, of South Paris, Maine, Elliot Thompson, Jr. and his wife, Peg, of Garrettsville, Ohio, Walter Thompson of Chicago, Illinois, the Reverend Mark Thompson of North Bennington, and Scott K. Thompson and his wife, Tanya, of Parkton, Maryland; by 12 grandchildren: Lauren, Alissa, Emma, Conner, Sacha and her partner, Matt, Shawn and his wife, Catrina, Benjamin and his wife, Erica, Megan, Elliot Thompson III, Nathan, Sarah and her husband, John, and Rachel; and six great-grandchildren: Daniel, Elliot, Lily, Everett, Daniel, and Teigan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, Alice and Raymond; her brother Junior; her husband, Elliot; her daughter Sherry and twin sons Matthew and Johnathan preceded her in death. The Reverend Christine Moseley, long-time friend and priest at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport, administered last rites. She was 88. The family would like to express their deep gratitude both to the people of St. Mark’s, her in-home care givers, and the staff of Newport Health Care Facility for the first-rate spiritual and physical care Mrs. Thompson received throughout her time there. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m. The Reverend Christine Moseley will be the presider. Following the liturgy, Mrs. Thompson will be buried in Derby Cemetery with her husband.

, 81, of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Derby, died peacefully surrounded by her children on April 18, 2018. She was born to Emil and Dorothy Mattson on February 6, 1937, in Orleans. Mrs. Whitcomb graduated from Worcester Memorial in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a nursing degree, and worked at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, for many years. She was married to the late Wilton (Bill) Whitcomb, her beloved world travel partner. They adventured through beautiful places, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Greece. They eventually settled in Newport where she worked in the recovery room at North Country Hospital in Newport. Finally tired of shoveling driveways, they sold the Newport Marina and divided their time between Ormond Beach, and camp on Salem Lake in Derby. An avid Mah Jong player, Mrs. Whitcomb often boasted of winning 70 cents one week only to be defeated by a loss of 25 cents the next. She was an active volunteer in both the Newport Congregational Church in Vermont and Christ Presbyterian Church in Ormond Beach. Mrs. Whitcomb is survived by her first husband of 24 years, Neil Murphy, a lifelong resident of Scituate, Massachusetts; her sister, Emily Robinson of Scituate, Massachusetts; her brother John Mattson of Jay; her four children: Deborah Duffy, of North Dighton, Massachusetts, David Murphy of Springvale, Maine, Daniel Murphy of Sunderland, Massachusetts, and Kristen Murphy of West Glover; her ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Murphy was well loved for her grace, her genuine kindness to all she knew, her faith in God, and her love of laughter. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com A memorial service is planned for Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m. in Orleans at the Pleasant View Cemetery on Tarbox Hill Road/?East Street. Lunch will follow in Newport.  RSVP to Debbie Duffy at (860)-964-0374.   Donations in memory of Mrs. Whitcomb can be made to: School Teachers in Lori Haiti Account, care of St. Therese Church, 66 North Avenue, Sanford, Maine 04073.

, 69, of Augusta, Maine, formerly of Island Pond, died on June 3, 2018, in Augusta. She is survived by her daughter Kara Thurlow; her son Dustin Worth of New York; her grandson Nicholas Michaud of Maine; her sisters: Beckie Bremseth and her husband, Joe, of Morgan and Linda Twofoot of Island Pond; her brother Dennis Twofoot and his wife, Linda, of Connecticut; her brother-in-law Mark Leavitt and his wife, Diana, of New Hamphire; and by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her ex-husband Dwight Worth; her parents Roland and Kathleen (Etheze) Twofoot; her sister Darlene Leavitt; and her brother Joe Twofoot. Donations in Ms. Worth’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choosing.

, 92, of Glover, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Mrs. Conley was born on June 24, 1925, to the late Ernest and Thelma (Tinker) Ferrin. She married Howard Conley in 1949. He predeceased her in December 2004. She helped Mr. Conley operate Green Mountain Fence Company for more than 40 years. Mrs. Conley loved to play cards with her friends, work in her flower gardens, shop, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She also cherished long car rides with her dear friend Faylene Steere. She is survived by her children: Joseph Vezinho, and his wife, Judy, of Barton, Larry Conley and his wife, Gloria, of Glover, Bruce Conley and his wife, Janice, of Glover, Douglas Conley and his wife, Judy, of Glover, Donna Perron and her husband, Edward, of Barton; her grandchildren: Kimberly Greico and her husband, Eric, April Conley and her fiance’, Bucky, Gwen Conley and her partner, Todd, Brian Conley and his wife, Crystal, Craig Conley and his wife, Kylie, Luke Conley and his wife, Danielle, Claudette Conley, and her partner, Noah,  Darren Perron, and his partner, Kris, Melissa Plowman and her husband, Nate, Dwayne Perron and his wife, Rhonda; by 19 great-grandchildren, three great- great-grandchildren, and by numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Steere, who was considered part of the family and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Conley for more than 40 years, also survives her. Mrs. Conley was cared for over the past eight years very lovingly by her family, Wendy Simpson, Jessie Randall, Lisa Reynolds, and Corrina Fournier. She was predeceased by her husband Howard; her son Jim Miller; her brothers Kermit and Wendal Ferrin; and her sisters Winifred Craven, Genevieve LaRock, Joyce Jenness, and Frannie Ferrin. Mrs. Conley’s graveside service was held on June 4 at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glover Ambulance care of Sue Medor, P.O Box 64, Glover, Vermont 05839 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 or to the Alzheimers Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 86, died April 17, 2018, at North Country Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born October 10, 1931, the seventh of 11 children, in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds, Quebec, to Jean and Irene (Ouelette) Guay. He was married to Jeannine Pare in Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton, Quebec, in June 1957.  They moved to a dairy farm in North Troy in November 1963 where they raised their six well-behaved sons. Mr. Guay was a self-reliant individual who embraced the traits of the greatest generation: hard work, grit, honesty, God, and family. He worked the lumber camps of northern Quebec in the 1950s to finance the purchase of his first dairy farm in Quebec. He lived on that farm until immigrating to the U.S. in 1963. Mr. Guay ran the dairy farm in North Troy until 1977 when he sold the farm to open a garage in Newport Center, which is still family owned. He retired from the garage in 1996 and went back to working in the woods, “the only job I really loved.” He enjoyed the outdoors immensely, and played as hard as he worked. He was an avid snowmobiler, hunter, and fisherman. Mr. Guay looked forward to the Vermont deer season each fall; a time he cherished spending with his sons and grandchildren. Never to be outdone, Mr. Guay was a fierce competitor and always strived to end each season with the biggest and the best deer. He also loved camping and enjoyed nothing more than a meal cooked over an open campfire, even in the middle of the winter. He enjoyed get-togethers at the cabin on Bear Mountain with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His large family is made up of the following: The family of Benoit Guay and his wife, Karlene, of Coventry, granddaughters Shannon Guay and her partner, Mark Duffy and children Thomas and Samuel Duffy and Sammie Bartlett; Lynn Brochu and her husband, Phil, and children Isaiah, Owen, and Miley; Andrea Machado and her husband, Joel, and their children Mia and Landyn and granddaughter Mariah Gentley of Coventry; the family of Daniel Guay and his wife, Marie, of Newport Center; Cassie Choquette and her husband, Jonathon, and children Jade, Azeriel and Trinity; Chantel Glover and her husband, Steve, and children Cheyenne and Noella and granddaughter Deanne Guay of Newport Center; Rene Guay who predeceased him in 1979; Roger Guay and his partner, Teresa McAlister, of Brownington, his children David Guay and his wife, Amy, and children Noah, Emily, and Tyler of Royersford, Pennsylvania; Master Chief Dennis Guay, United States Air Force, of Shreveport, Lousiana; Mario Guay and his wife, Veronica, of Gardner, Massachusetts, their children Joseph Guay and Lieutenant Andrew Guay, United States Army; Staff Sergeant Sylvain Guay, United States Army and his wife, Sergeant First Class Erica Guay, United States Army, of Saint George, their daughter Teya Dunwoody, and her husband Eugene, and their daughter Shelby and their son Conner Morse. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport on Friday, June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, with the Reverend Leo Bilodeau officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the funeral home until the hour of the funeral.

, 82, of Island Pond, died on May 31, 2018, in Barton. She was born on November 24, 1935, in Milford, Massachusetts. She married Charles Hackett Sr., who predeceased her. Mrs. Hackett was an LPN and worked at the Plymouth Nursing Home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She was a parking lot guard where she took in money for the town of Plymouth.  She also picked cranberries in a cranberry bog along with her husband for a few years.   She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Barton, and a former member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #80 of Island Pond.  She enjoyed arts and crafts and taking care of her flowers, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and fishing with her husband who predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Charles Hackett Jr., of Hallandale, Florida, Richard Hackett and his wife, Tonya, of Newport, Philip Hackett, Deborah Collins of Newport, Rose Hackett, Ervill Hackett of Oklahoma, and Melissa Chapple and her husband, Justin, of Columbia, New Hampshire.   She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and by her brother Robert Mee. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15, at St. James Catholic Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Activities Fund at Maple Lane Nursing Home, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont, 05822.

, 77, of Hardwick, died at home Tuesday, May 29, 2018, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She was born April 20, 1941, the eldest of Clarence and Bertha (Johnson) Longley’s seven children. Educated largely by life experience, Mrs. Hill’s motivation, ambition, optimism, and warmth, along with her unique personality served her well as a teacher for UVM Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Mrs. Hill’s teaching of recipes, shopping tips, and the four basic food groups was coupled with lessons in self-respect, pride, and in making necessary changes in one’s life. UVM recognized her abilities both at her retirement after 14 years and in their book, 100 Years of UVM Extension. She was well known for her extraordinary gift of caring for people in all walks of life. In 1984, she married William F. Hill in Orleans. Their life together included church, travel, and work, whether on the farm, at auctions, in the greenhouse, in real estate, or selling beef at farmers’ markets. Realizing a dream in 1990, they built a new house where they graciously welcomed family and friends into their home. The Hills shared nine children, 26 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a wide circle of family and friends. Always generous, Mrs. Hill has donated her body to the University of Vermont Medical Center for education. Students call this gift “The Greatest Teacher.” A celebration of life is planned for Friday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Hardwick, located at 216 South Main Street/?Route 14 in Hardwick. After the remembrance, lunch will be served in the church dining hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Hill may be sent to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.
“When tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me
I’m right here –– inside your heart.”

, 73, of North Troy, died peacefully with family members by his side on May 27, 2018, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1945, to William “Bill” Malshuk and Genavieve (Labor) Malshuk. Mr. Malshuk served in the United States Army. He worked at Barton Electric for 22 years. After leaving there, he became a truck driver and worked at Starr’s Transportation until he retired. After retirement, he worked as an equipment operator during the summer months. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr. Malshuk enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He liked caring for his lawn and gardens. He enjoyed the time he spent at hunting camp with his buddies. He loved to fish and couldn’t wait for the lake to freeze in the winter. He is survived by his companion of 30 years, Gloria Iverson, by three sons: Dennis and his wife, Donna, Dana and his wife, Rhonda, of Newport, and Michael and his companion, Deann, of Newport Center; by stepdaughter Elisa and stepson Aaron of St. Johnsbury; by nine grand-children: Nicholas, Desiree, Breann, Mykayla, Ashley, Abby, Andrew, Natalie, and Zach. He is survived by his sisters and their husbands: Linda and George Wright of Barton and Karen and Verlon Johnson of Alabama; and his brother Keith of Irasburg; also by many nephews, nieces, and cousins. His mother and father predeceased him. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, with the Reverend George Lawson officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, June 16 from 1 p.m., until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery with full military honors.

, 68, of Derby, died on May 27, 2018, in Burlington. She was born on November 5, 1949, in Newport, to Donald and Beverly (Blanchard) McElroy. On December 15, 1990, she married Raymond St. Onge, who predeceased her on June 26, 2017. Mrs. St. Onge was an LNA and worked in health care for several years. She was a member of the Lowell Bible Church, Lowell Historical Society, the Women’s Auxiliary Fire Department, and FOLKS. She enjoyed playing bingo, flower gardening, cooking, baking, and was a daycare provider for many kids in Lowell, and was known as “Niecey.”  She held offices in both the church and historical society. Mrs. St. Onge is survived by her children: Ericka Gauvin and her husband, Ronney, of Derby Line, Cassandra St. Onge and her boyfriend, T.J. Fournier Jr., of Derby, her stepdaughter Nicole St. Onge of Barton, and stepson Henry Lague of Michigan; her grandchildren: Jesse, Alec, and his girlfriend, Brianne Tetreault, and Courtney Gauvin, and Sayg St. Onge; her brother Greg McElroy, and his wife, Helen, of Johnson; her sister Coleen Jenne, and her husband, Robert Sr., of Orleans; her sister-in-law Yvette Davignon, and her husband, Larry, of Barton; her brother-in-law Donald St. Onge, of Barton; by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and by Taelynn Fournier and special friends Gordon and Carolyn Lesperance of Derby. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her daughter Alicia Lague, and her parents, Donald and Beverly McElroy. Funeral services were held on June 1 at the Lowell Bible Church, officiated by the Reverend David Dizazzo. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Unit, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport. 05855.

, 93, died on May 13, 2018. He was born in Rutland on April 19, 1925, to his wonderful parents, Ralph Alexander and Florence Perkins Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a carpenter and home-builder who was successful enough to keep a home, and to be able to feed his family during the depression. He graduated from Rutland High School in 1943, and like many young men of his era, he joined the U. S. Navy. He was a plank owner on the USS Miami (CL89). The Miami served in the Marianas Campaign, supported raids on Iwo Jima, the Philippines, Okinawa, and was at the largest naval battle in history, Leyte Gulf. Mr. Alexander survived Halsey’s Typhoon and did occupation duty on Japan until his discharge in 1946. He returned home and attended Fitchburg State Teachers College. He married Jean Lois Baker of Rutland in September 1948. He began teaching in Bennington in 1949, in Bethel in 1957, and in Newport in 1963. He was a guidance counselor at North Country Union High School when it opened in 1967, continuing there until his retirement. He split log length firewood for heat until age 78 from his property in Brownington, where he and his wife resided for over 20 years. He lived in Newport City until his death. He enjoyed long car rides with Mrs. Alexander up until her death in November 2017. He was a prolific lifelong reader of non-fiction, and was especially knowledgeable of Vermont history and the Civil War. He was a loving and wonderful parent. He is survived by his four children: Mark and his wife, Bonnie, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Steven of Derby, Jeffrey and his wife, Josephine, of Berne, New York, and Susan and her husband, Bert Burleson, of Belvidere Center. His seven grandchildren will always remember him fondly. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; and his sister Jean Emily Cadoret, of Proctor. His children say that Mr. Alexander was always careful to point out good things about all people and religions; a disparaging remark about others was never heard. They grew up to form their own opinions of those who live in this world and for that they are grateful. There will be a celebration of the lives Mr. and Mrs. Alexander in July.

, 94, of Derby, died on May 8, 2018, in Derby. She was born on June 19, 1923, in Lawrenceville, Quebec, to Theodose and Olia (Roy) Monast. On July 28, 1945, she married Oscar H. Boucher, who predeceased her. Mrs. Boucher was a seamstress for many local residents. She served her parish for eight years sending cards on behalf of Mater Dei parishes. She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Among her hobbies she enjoyed playing cards and being with family and friends for gatherings. She is survived by her children: Claire Curtice and her husband, Peter, of Waco, Texas, and Jeanne Beaudry and her husband, Marcel, of Derby; by six grandchildren: Raymond Curtice and his wife, Stephanie, Mary Elizabeth Coleman and her husband, Christopher, Susan and Hailey Curran, Louise Beaudry, Monique Pare and her husband, Phillip, and Allan Beaudry; by 11 great-grandchildren; by her sister Madeleine Messier of Quebec; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Cecile Monast and the Reverend Father Jacques-Emile Monast. A Mass was celebrated on May 12, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church. Interment was on May 19, at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Michaud Manor, 47 Herrick Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, died on April 25, 2018, at the age of 61, in Brownington, surrounded by his wife and his good friends Christopher and Christy Glodgett. He had been at the White River Junction VA Medical Center for several weeks previously with liver disease, and then returned to Brownington for hospice care. Mr. Currier was born on January 21, 1957, to Richard D. Currier Jr. and Esther Mary (Major) Currier in Brockton, Massachusetts. He graduated from high school in Venice, Florida, in 1975. He served as an airman in the United States Navy from 1977 to 1982, in the post-Vietnam era. He made his way up to become a third class chief petty officer. He worked at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as a costume interpreter during the years between 1981 and 2005. Throughout those years he played the roles of many Pilgrims including: John Cook, John Winslow, Thomas Price, William Palmer, Nicholas Snow, John Billington, and Myles Standish. In 1987 he married Terri Ann Monarch. They had two children: Richard Drew Currier IV was born on June 7, 1989; and Abigail Linda was born on February 7, 1992. Presently, “Drew” and his wife, Jessica, have two young boys named Mason and Miles. They all live in Massachusetts. In 2003, Mr. Currier married Colleen Murphy in Massachusetts. They lived in Wareham for before moving to Vermont in 2005. Mr. Currier is survived by his wife of 15 years, Colleen; and two children: Richard Drew IV and Abigail. He also leaves behind two grandsons: Mason and Miles. In addition, he leaves behind four siblings: Jonathan Currier and his wife, Tammie, Elizabeth and her husband, Jonathan, David and his wife, Rene, and Peter and his wife, Grace; as well as many nieces and nephews. On April 29, there was a gathering to celebrate the life of Mr. Currier with friends and family at the grammar school located on the grounds of the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington. He was laid to rest at Otis National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts, on May 4.

, 85, of Derby, died on May 21, 2018 in Newport. He was born on June 25, 1932, in Montpelier, to Robert and Mary (LeBarron) LaBarron.  On December 24, 1984, he married Rose Tetreault, who survives him. Mr. LaBarron joined the United States Army in 1952 and served his country during the Korean War.  He received the Korean Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He was employed for 20 years as a repairman for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans, where he retired in 1994. He also worked at the Mink Farm in Worcester — and at one time did carpentry work and installed carpet. He is survived by his wife, Rose LaBarron, of Derby; by his children: David LaBarron of North Troy, Ruth Yougman, and her husband, Kevin, of Richmond, Randy LaBarron of Lowell, Bruce LaBarron, and his wife, Katie, of Lowell, Brian LaBarron of Lowell, and Major Nicholas Plante, and his wife, Jennifer, in the United States Air Force. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; by his godson Jeffrey Tetreault of Clinton, Massachusetts, his goddaughter Bridget Youngman of Richmond; by his sister Betty Laird, and her husband, Frank, of Barre; his sisters-in-law: Dolores Letourneau, and her husband, Andre, of East Charleston, and Cindy Dionne of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Two sons predeceased him: Frederick LaBarron Jr. and Dean LaBarron. Mr. LaBarron was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church and St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in West Charleston. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, traveling, and camping. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on June 1, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, where a Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mater Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont  05855.

64, of Brownington, died on May 26, 2018, in Newport, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 8, 1954, in Wheelock, to Winston and Ernestine (Wright) Dewing. She married Ronald Landry who survives her. Ms. Landry worked for Bogner for several years, for Bob Walker Tree Farms, and also operated Landry’s Home Care for several years. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and going to dances with Mr. Landry. She loved her cats and dogs, and loved watching birds around the house. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Landry, of Brownington; her daughter: Phoebe Landry Akers and her husband, Ron II; her grandchild Sophie Akers; her brother Brian Dewing and his wife, Nancy, of Newport; her sisters: Janice Conley and her husband, Bruce, of Glover, Barbara Wing and her husband, Albert, of Florida, and Lorraine Reeves and her husband, Larry, of Colorado; and by her sister-in-law Laurie Dewing of Troy. She was predeceased by her brother Steve Dewing and her sister Betty LaFontaine. Funeral services were held on May 30, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. 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 Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 91, of Newport, died peacefully on May 22, 2018, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1927, in Newport, a daughter of Dr. Charles and Beatrice Redfield Parker Schurman. On May 2, 1951, she married James Palin Sr., who predeceased her on February 19, 2007. Mrs. Palin worked at North Country Union High School in the business office, was a substitute teacher for vocational foods, and owned and operated Wrights Dairy, Inc. She was also co-owner of the former Elmwood Dairy, Inc., of Newport. She was at one time owner and operator of Phiddipides Telephone Answering. She always supported local school music and sports programs, and everyone who entered her door became family. She was an avid Red Sox fan, and she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and working in her flower gardens. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Newport. She is survived by her children: Barbara LeMay and her husband, Mark, of Troy, James Palin Jr. and his wife, Lorette, of Newport, Kathryn Sloan and her husband, James, of East Charleston; by her grandchildren: Mark Sloan, Rebel Sloan, Mary Sloan, Melina LeMay, Michael LeMay, Linda Ryan, Ellen Breault, Vincent Fulford, Rhonda Cole, Faven Palin, Molly Palin, Roufael Palin, Henok Palin, and Kate Greenwood; 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was predeceased by her husband, James Palin Sr.; by her daughter Susan Palin; and by her brother Dr. Charles Good Schurman Jr. Funeral services were held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on May 25, officiated by the Reverend Bob Wilson. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the art or music departments at North Country Union High School, 209 Veterans Avenue, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 94, of Westmore, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 23, 2018, in Newport. He was born on January 27, 1924, in Burlington, to Michael and Marie (Kane) Peck Sr. On January 16, 1951, he married Betty Taylor, who survives him. Mr. Peck retired as a major in the U.S. Army. He served his country during World War II and the Korean Conflict, where he received the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Burlington, and in 1951, he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont. He was a member of St. Paul’s Most Holy Trinity Parish of Barton, the American Legion Barton Post #76, and the Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid golfer, amateur artist, New York Yankees fan, and he played a mean game of cribbage. He loved his family unconditionally and never missed a gathering. He is survived by his wife, Betty Peck, of Westmore; by his six sons: Christopher, David, Jonathan, Kevin and his wife, Virginia, Stephen and his wife, Nina, and Jeffrey and his wife, Denise; by his grandchildren: Ryan, Alexandria and her husband, Doug, Austin, Bradley, Ashley, Cassidy, Madison, Morgan, Ezra, Jake, Brandon, Julie, and Crystal; by his great-grandchildren: Hinman, Maxwell, Emilia, River, Alyce, Taylor, and Brooklyn; by his beloved dog Pepper; and by many friends. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Morrisseau. Funeral services were held on May 26 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton, with a Mass celebrated by the Reverend Timothy Naples, and with full military honors. Interment will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore.

, 66, of Island Pond, died on May 25, 2018, in Newport. He was born on May 4, 1952, in West Stewartstown, New Hampshire, to Sidney Sr. and Dora (Reynolds) Roby. On July 20, 1974, he married Nancy Deslandes who survives him. Mr. Roby was employed by Ethan Allen Manufacturing where he worked on the stain line. He loved having yard sales, playing bingo, going to horse and car races, and watching baseball, especially the Red Sox. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Roby, of Island Pond; by his children: Penny Dopp and her husband, Kevin, of Holland, and Richard and Brian Roby, both of Island Pond. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kristen Richardson and her husband, Adam, of North Troy, and Jacob Dopp of Holland; by his great-granddaughter Ava Mae Richardson of North Troy; by his brother Sidney Roby Jr. and his wife, Irene, of Manchester, New Hampshire; and by his sister Mary Twofoot of Tilton, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Marion Deslandes of Island Pond; his brothers-in-law Leo Gaudette of Tilton, New Hampshire, Raymond Lawton of Colebrook, New Hampshire, Donald Deslandes and his wife, Candy, of Newport, Jeffrey Deslandes and his wife, Kinda, of Saco, Maine, and Clair Deslandes of Island Pond; by his sisters-in-law Linda Bone and her husband, James, of Island Pond, and Gloria Collins and her husband, Doug, of Brownington; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Rosemond; his sisters-in-law Linda and Dora; his brothers-in-law Camille Deslandes and Dolan Twofoot; and by his father-in-law, Harold Deslandes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, located at 1199 Railroad Street in Island Pond, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 1. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lyndon North Ambulance Squad, 114 Vail Drive, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851; or to the American Diabetes Association.

, Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Thomas Edward Snay, 72, died unexpectedly on May 23, 2018. Mr. Snay was born in Newport on March 28, 1946, to Edward Thomas Snay and Lila B. Snay. He was a master electrician, and for many years operated his own successful business, Tom’s Electric. Sometimes he bartered his services, wiring barn lighting in exchange for an old motorcycle or a side of beef. Other times he refused payment altogether if he sensed someone needed the help. That is just who he was — generous, caring, and always looking for something to challenge his mind. Mr. Snay was a member of the Baptist Church on East Main Street in Newport, and found great peace and strength in attending services each Sunday morning. He was a graduate of Liberty Bible School and occasionally led the congregation in the minister’s absence. The power of his belief in the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior shone from him like a warm summer sun, and was evident to anyone who ever met him. He was also a retired staff sergeant with the Vermont Army National Guard, having served for over 20 years. Among his many other “pastimes,” as he liked to call them was running his gun shop, Bear Mountain Sports, and creating things out of seemingly nothing. On his property still today stands the rear axle out of an old Chevy pickup that he anchored upright out of the ground, somehow converted to run on electricity and transformed it all into a motorized tire swing for his grandchildren. He also taught an electrical class at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. During his spare time, which was scarce, he enjoyed riding his Harley, woodworking (he made all of his children “strumsticks,” which are an unusual type of three-string guitar), and watching NASCAR. He had an engine interest. Which is to say if, it had an engine, he was interested. Back in the early ’80s Mr. Snay built a ’68 Firebird dirt track car, which he raced every Sunday afternoon at the Can-Am speedway in Coventry. He somehow came into possession of an early ’90s Geo Metro, which he promptly altered to accommodate a V-8. He had an old blazer kicking around, so he took the six-cylinder out of it and completely fabricated a frame for it, creating a “trike.” First and foremost, he loved his family, and took great joy out of time spent with them. His grandchildren were the highlight of his life, and they loved him immensely, as did the entire family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra (Lawson) Snay, of Newport Center; his children: Amy and her husband, Bart Jacobs, of Holland, Tara and her husband, James Chaffee, of Dover, New Hampshire, Michelle and her husband, Ed Sargent, of Newport Center, Donald and Kama Lamoureux of Newport Center, and Rick Lamoureux of Texas; and his siblings: Sylvia Lucas, Jerry Snay and his wife, Sue, and Jayne Maxwell and her partner, Richard Peloquin. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law Albert. Many who knew Mr. Snay sensed that he would never slow down. He enjoyed being busy, facing challenges, and solving problems. He just kept going, and going — until May 23, when he finally stopped. Now his family must face the future without him, his wisdom, and his guidance. It will be a challenge for all who knew him to ever fill the void that he has left in their souls, but all can rejoice in the fact that he has gone home and is at peace with the Lord. A service will be held on Saturday, June 2, at 1 p.m., at the Newport Baptist Church.

of Derby, died on May 18, 2018, in Derby. He was born on June 3, 1948, grew up on the family farm in Glover, and graduated from Craftsbury Academy.  Following a four-year U.S. Air Force enlistment during the Vietnam years, he enrolled at Champlain College, graduated summa cum laude, and completed his bachelor degree at New Hampshire College in Manchester. He was employed as a CPA, then as a business accountant manager for several automobile dealerships and more recently in the not-for-profit sector. Mr. Urie was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Janet Urie, of Glover; and by brothers Colin and Jason in their infancy.  He is survived by his sisters: Sherry Urie of West Glover, Christine (Carmie) Snider of Bradenton, Florida, Edith Comtois and her husband, Claude, of Derby; by his brother Lowell Urie of Glover; and by several nieces and nephews. He valued his time in the outdoors and spent many happy hours on the hiking trail in the Green and White Mountains and in the Northeast Kingdom.  He was most proud of reaching the 11,000-foot summit of Alta Peak in the Sierra Nevada one summer after triple coronary artery by-pass surgery.  He fell in love with the spectacular landscape in this very special place and was able to return several times for hiking vacations.  His other interests included music, reading, and constantly learning more about birds, plants and animals with whom we share the natural world. At Mr. Urie’s request, there will be no funeral services.  Following cremation a graveside service at East Craftsbury Cemetery will be scheduled at the convenience of the family.

, 75, of Newport, died on May 20, 2018, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Malden, Massachusetts, to John and Dorothy (Davis) Whitworth. He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree, and from Suffolk University with a master’s degree in business. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he worked with the military dogs as a barn boss and veterinary technician. He was the cost control manager for the Boston and Maine Railroad, now Guilford Transportation. Mr. Whitworth was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed genealogy and gardening, and he loved being in the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Whitworth, of Hollis, New Hampshire; by his children: Kimberly Whitworth of Andover, Massachusetts, Brooke Whitworth of Burlington, Evan Whitworth of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Meg Whitworth of Hollis; by his brother Richard Whitworth and his wife, Kim, of Melrose, Massachusetts; and by his sister Patricia Bemiss and her husband, Geoff, of North Reading, Massachusetts. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation of New England, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, New Hampshire 03063.

, 83, of Austin, Texas, died on April 26, 2018, at home, surrounded by her family, after a long decline from Alzheimer’s disease. She was born April 4, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of George and Emily Dimock Heath, and grew up in Gloucester, Virginia, and Concord, Massachusetts. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Colorado, and later in life a master’s degree in psychological counseling from Cambridge College. After they were married, she and her husband, Anthony Chapin, spent their early years in Paris, France, where she gave birth to four sons (in 42 months) before they moved back to Stonington, Connecticut. Known for her humor, empathy and originality, Mrs. Chapin was a dear and devoted lifelong friend to many and a champion of underdogs and eccentrics. She had an abiding interest in human rights. Appreciated for her counsel and advice, she went on to a professional career in psychological counseling, serving as staff clinician at the Haitian Clinic in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she counseled Haitian victims of torture and abuse, and as clinical fellow in psychology at Harvard Medical School. While living in Stonington in the years before becoming a psychologist, she served as relief officer and Philippines country coordinator for Amnesty International (AI), helping secure the release of political prisoners and earning recognition with her local AI chapter in a two-page photo spread in Life magazine. Mrs. Chapin will also be remembered as an inspired and adventurous cook who was renowned for her table and loved nothing more throughout her life than to entertain friends and family at home. She also cherished many wonderful summers at the family’s camp in Glover. She is survived by her four sons: Timothy and his wife, Jacquelin Spaniel, Nathaniel and his wife, Elizabeth Smith, Matthew and his wife, Chanda Sosothikul, and Hugh. She is also survived by her sister Cynthia Sunderland; her half-brother Brent Heath; and eight grandchildren: Julian, August, Alabel, Jackson, Harrison, Hugh, Henry and Daphne. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Anthony van Dyke Chapin. A memorial service will be held this August in Stonington, Connecticut.

, 97, of Orleans, died on May 17, 2018, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. She was born on August 10, 1920, to the late John and Zella (Skinner) Morley. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and also the Orleans Federated Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Richard Morley, Edwin Morley, Kristina, John Morley, Nancy Roberts, Jane Lavoie, and James Morley. She was predeceased by her husband, Webster; two brothers; and one sister. A funeral service was held on May 22 at the Orleans Federated Church, officiated by the Reverend Alyssa May. Interment followed in the Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Newcomb’s memory to the Orleans Federated Church, P.O. Box 132, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 66, of Jay, died at his home on May 7,, 2018, following a brave struggle with cancer. Mr. Bourassa was born April 5, 1952, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Henry and Rachel (Provencher) Bourassa. He considered New Hampshire his home but lived in Vermont for over 15 years, and had come to know it as his second home. He was predeceased by his mother, Rachel; and his brother Paul. He is survived by his wife, Francine St. Onge Bourassa; his son Nicholas; and his daughter Jocelyn Bourassa and her significant other, Matthew Grenier; and a special family friend, Chantal Riendeau. The most recent addition to the family is Jack, the precious grandson that brought so much joy to Mr. Bourassa’s last months. He is also survived by his father, Henry, who is a resident at Mt. Carmel Home in Manchester; and his sister Doris Marr of Goffstown, New Hampshire. It would be impossible to name all the friends and family that meant so much to him. He cherished time with all of them and always had “a few minutes” to share and time to talk. He enjoyed his motorcycle, and grooming his yard, and he was famous for his ability to cut down trees and make “little fires.” He spent his life working in sales and was totally consumed with achieving his personal goals and meeting his employer’s expectations. He spent most of his years in car sales and marketing and just loved selling. More recently he became involved in fund-raising for the jazz festival in Newport. Jazz music and the great friends he made during this venture became the highlight of his past few years. A memorial service for Mr. Bourassa was held at The Church of God, in Derby, on May 12.

, 20, of Derby, died suddenly on May 9, 2018, in Newbury. He was born on July 6, 1997, in Newport, to Karen (Handy) Miller and Michael Durocher. He graduated from North Country Union High School. His interests were computer gaming, weight lifting and body building. He is survived by his mother Karen Miller and his stepfather Arjay Miller of Orleans; by his father Michael Durocher and his stepmother Jennifer Durocher of Derby; by his brother Landen Durocher and his sister Harlee Miller; his stepbrothers: Trevor Miller of Irasburg, Chris Rose and his wife, Becca, of Maine, Trevor Roberts of Newport, and Josh Roberts of Derby; and his stepsister Kymberly Rose of Holland. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Richard and Elizabeth Handy of North Troy; his paternal grandparents: Mitchell and Edith Durocher of Coventry; his grandmother Effie Brown of Derby; his uncles: Kenneth Handy and Scott Durocher; his aunt Amy Descheneau and her husband, Richie; and his cousins: Kelsey Handy, Brittney Lawson, Courtney Lawson, Kieley Lawson, and Maxwel Durocher. He was predeceased by his stepbrother Nicholas Miller. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, May 16, at the Church of God on the Crawford Road in Derby. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in care of Lillian Bathalon, 7092 Vermont Route 100, Troy, Vermont 05868.

of Newport died on May 8, 2018, in Newport. She was born in West Ham, London, England, on June 30, 1921, the daughter of Stanley and Rosa (Fulling) Leader. She graduated from St. John’s Anglican School for Girls and Pitman’s Business College and was employed by Yardley of London in its business office for five years. She survived the bombing blitz on London though her family home was severely damaged. She was proud of her British heritage and never lost interest in her former country. In 1942 she married Michael Philbrin, a member of H.M Scots Guards, who was killed the same year in the fighting in North Africa during World War II. In January 1943 she enlisted in the British Army as a member of the ATS (the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women’s branch of the British Army during World War II) serving in the U.K. and France. She married Sergeant Omer Gendreau on September 25, 1945, and arrived in the U.S. in April of 1946. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and had served on a number of projects over the years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and following the Red Sox and Boston Celtics. She is survived by her son Stephen and his wife, Deborah, of Derby; her grandchildren: Anne Bouchard and her husband, Nicholas, and David Gendreau; by four great-grandchildren: Benjamin and Bria Bouchard, Jaden Gendreau, and Harlee Hannux; by her sister-in-law Marie in Devon, England; by her niece Anne Racicot and her husband, Andre; by her nephew Edward and his wife, Gertrude Darby, of Newport; and by other family in southern England. She was predeceased by her husband, Omer; her parents; her brother Fred (who was a frequent visitor to the U.S.); by an infant son David in 1949; by her sisters-in-law Marie and Angie Gendreau and Lida Darby; and by her niece Ellen Brault. A funeral service was held on May 14. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Rosa’s memory to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT, 05855.

, 39, of Morrisville, beloved husband of Jennifer Begin and beloved father to Ashley Norway, died on May 5, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. Mr. Begin was born on April 29, 1979, in Morrisville, the son of the late James O. Begin Sr. and Rose (Yaddow) Harmon. He attended Peoples Academy. He spent many years working for his family’s business, in the woods with his boys, logging, and there was no place he would rather be than in the woods. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping in the woods that he loved. He also loved collecting antiques, just like his uncle Eddie. Mr. Begin would always make sure that no one walked away without a smile on their face, he enjoyed making everyone laugh and was known as the guy who would give the shirt off his back for anyone who needed it. He embodied the true meaning of loving life to the fullest and he had a smile no one would forget. On May 16, 1999, he married his best friend, Jennifer Norway, and they became soul mates. Their lives were filled with a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. Most of all, Mr. Begin loved nothing more than his visits with his grandson, Kaiden Jacob Earle. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, of Morrisville; his mother Rose Harmon and her fiancé, Tracy Place, of Morrisville; Ashley Norway and her fiancé, Jacob Earle, of Hardwick; and his grandson Kaiden Jacob Earle; his father-in-law Paul Norway and his wife, Brenda, of Barre; his only sister Penny Wilson and her husband, Joe, of Irasburg; and their children Danny Gosselin Jr., and his children: Kairi, Mackenzie, and Jackson; Tiana and her fiancé, Dakota, and their son Axel of Coventry; Naula and her fiancé, Dakota, of Newport Center; Skyla and her fiancé, Brandon, and their daughter Maizie of Rapid City, South Dakota; and Tucker of Irasburg. He is also survived by his brothers: James Begin Sr. and his wife, Jackie, and their children: James Jr., Tiesha, and Natasha, all of Hyde Park; James Lee Begin and his wife, Shannon, and their children: Diamond and Cheyenne Begin; James Oliver Begin Jr. of Newport, and Christopher Begin and his wife, Megan, of Louisiana, and his son Ethan. He was also survived by two very special people who were more like siblings than cousins: Chad and Samantha Foss of Morrisville, and their children: Ryan Robarge and his son Finley, Ethan Bartlett, Britney Foss, and Krista Sawyer. He also had a special woman that he looked at as his mom number two: Gloria Manning of Morrisville. He was also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father James; his step-father Russell Harmon; his grandparents: Marilyn and Edmond Yaddow Sr., and Ludger and Mary Begin; his uncle Eddie Yaddow Jr.; his aunt, Cindy Yaddow; and his cousins: Roger Foss and Lenny Audet. A celebration of Mr. Begin’s life will be held on Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m., at the American Legion in Morrisville. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net In lieu of flowers, Mr. Begin’s family is asking that donations to help defray the costs of his arrangements be made to Faith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 838, Morrisville Vermont 05661; or to the Make-a-Wish Foundation or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

, 70, of Newport, died at his home on May 1, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1947, to the late Albert and Helen (Ellis) Gabaree. He loved puzzles, fishing, computer games, watching TV, and his dog, Budweiser. He spent most of his life traveling around and helping to set up carnivals in the area. He is survived by his children: Raymond, Tommy, and Vicky Jo Gabaree; his two stepchildren: Shawn Gardner and Alexis Carpenter; his companion of many years, Penny LaClair; his siblings Louis, Park, and Frank Gabaree, and Beverly Coleman; his caregiver of six years, Nicole Kennedy; and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his son Vincent Jr.; his brothers Albert, Clifton, Leo, John, and Danny Gabaree; and by his sister Flora Kidder. Per his request there will be no funeral services.

, 81, died at her home in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on November 27, 2017. She was born on May 13, 1936 in Barre, to Robert R. Aldrich and Eva M. (Sweet) Aldrich. She lived in Graniteville prior to moving to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1942, as her parents both worked for Pratt and Whitney supporting the war effort. She left high school to care for her ill father, and graduated from North Country Union High School later in life. She met and married John P. Grover in 1955. He predeceased her in 1958. They had two children: Eric and Randy Grover. She moved back to Barre, where she married Lawrence W. Gray in 1961. They had five children while living in South Barre, before moving to Westfield in 1974 and then to Newport in 1975. She worked at Bogner, Slalom Skiwear, and Sel-Bar Weaving. She later worked at the Mt. Ascutney Resort; the Sheraton Hotel in West Lebanon, New Hampshire; and was an in-home health care provider, before eventually retiring and returning to Newport. She then moved to a country retirement home in Richmond, and just recently moved to South Carolina to be closer to her children. Mrs. Gray was predeceased by her parents; her sisters: Glennis Donahue and Gloria Raulukaitis; and her brothers: Edward and Robert Aldrich Jr. She was also predeceased by her sons: Randy Grover and Charlie Gray. She is survived by her children: Eric Grover and his wife, Debra, Tammy Ricard, Lori Roberge and her husband, Gaetan, Timothy Gray and Andrew Gray; her daughter in-law, Cecilia; and also by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated mom and an extremely hard worker, always working multiple jobs to support her family. She made many friends wherever she went, loved being outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and summertime family events. She unselfishly provided care for others right up until she needed the same care provided to her. A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, on Sunday, May 13, at 1 p.m. After the service, friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at 86 O’Neil Drive in Richmond.

With a welcoming smile and an outstretched hand, “Hi, I’m Pat Hunt,” she greeted the world. Never to meet a stranger, she had friends wherever she went. Once you were in her address book, you never came off.   Mrs. Hunt’s friends accumulated throughout her lifetime, from her earliest of childhood days, through high school, college, multiple career endeavors, golf, skiing, and bridge. Arline “Pat” Hunt, 90, of Morgan, died peacefully on May 1, 2018, with her family close, God’s hand leading her to be with others she has loved and lost. Born Arline Camp Brush in New York City on January 23, 1928, she grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut. The eldest of three children to Donald Linsley Brush and Arline Camp Brush, she enjoyed her early years in Hartford and at her family’s cottage on Belle Island, Connecticut, actively participating in the Baptist church youth group and at William Hall High School. In 1945 she moved to Burlington to attend the University of Vermont “to ski and find a husband,” graduating in 1949 with a degree in mathematics. Through her college years she was active in sports, cheerleading, and unlimited social activities; she joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and participated in Greek activities throughout her life. Her ties to UVM continued, acting as secretary of her alumni class into her late 80s. She married her UVM boyfriend, Paul H. Hunt, of Derby Line, on August 20, 1949. During their initial years, they spent time in Connecticut and Burlington before settling in the Northeast Kingdom where Mr. Hunt accepted a position with U.S. Customs Service in Island Pond and Norton. In the 1950s Mrs. Hunt became the mother of three boys: Gerry, Donny, and Andy. While raising them, she settled into the Island Pond community roles as a swimming instructor, school coach, school board member, and a freelance reporter for several newspapers. She was an avid golfer at Orleans Country?Club where she was a two-time women’s club champion, had two holes in one, and for many years helped manage Ladies State Days at clubs throughout Vermont. She and the family enjoyed skiing at?Burke Mountain. In 1964 she was selected as Mrs. Vermont, taking her to the Mrs. America pageant in St. Petersburg, Florida. Always interested in politics, she was a frequent volunteer leader with Vermont?Young Republicans and was active in many campaigns at the state and local levels. In 1968, she served as a delegate for the Republican National Convention in Miami. The family relocated to Morgan in 1968, where they built the family home from her design; she lived there for 50 years until the time of her death. Mrs. Hunt continued to stay active in the community serving?on the Vermont and National state boards of education during the period of planning and construction of the Vermont union school districts, the Vermont Board of Historic Sites, and the Vermont Council of Humanities,?as well as an eight-year term as the editor of the Vermont Electric Co-op magazine. She traveled extensively in Vermont and the United Sates in her many state and national volunteer positions. She became known?as the local publicist for many Northeast Kingdom events such as the Morgan Church sugar-on-snow dinner each July, sports competitions including the Olympic trials, and many human-interest stories. She?served in numerous positions for Morgan including as town selectman. Once her sons left for college, she began a career as a tax preparer, initially working with H&R Block. She quickly decided to start her own tax business, Pat Hunt, Inc., in Newport. In her early years as an enrolled agent, she established herself as a leader and role model, quickly rising to the Vermont Tax Practitioners Association board of directors, then president. The business is in its fortieth year of service, managed by her son Don. Mrs. Hunt and her husband started traveling to Europe, particularly to visit their two sons stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany. After Mr. Hunt died in March, 1987, Mrs. Hunt operated Hunt’s Bed and Breakfast in her home for nearly three decades. Countless French students were hosted at her home while they worked across the Canadian border at the Tivoli plant as part of their national obligation. She continued her world travels with several different travel companions to visit her sons in Europe, sometimes as a volunteer with?Earth Watch, but always seeking adventure and new friends in Madagascar, New Zealand, Easter Island, Nepal, China, Russia, Europe, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Chile, to name some of the 61 countries she visited. After many years as a widow, Mrs. Hunt attended her fifty-eighth reunion at William Hall High School where she reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Al Callahan, himself a widower. They both found great enjoyment in each other’s company — golfing, boating, bridge games, winters in Florida, the Boston Red Sox, and traveling. Mrs. Hunt amazed her grandchildren with her technical abilities. Despite being 90, she loved to communicate with friends on Facebook and e-mail every day, kept her WiFi going, did all her?banking online, and had command of her cell phone. She played bridge all her life and has been a regular at local bridge clubs for many years, relishing the opportunity to continue writing bridge game results for the local newspapers. Mrs. Hunt is survived by her sons: Donald Hunt and his wife, Andrea, of Coventry, Andrew Hunt and his wife, Patricia, of Windsor, New York; her daughter-in-law Elaine Lockwood of Morgan; and her brother Stuart Brush and his wife, Laura, of Woodbury, Connecticut. She was the grandmother of Elias Hunt and his wife, Emily Malpino, Ezra Hunt, Eben Hunt and his wife, Katharine Beardslee, Christian Hunt, Kurt Hunt and his wife, Jenny, Michael Whiting and his partner, Tom Whiting, Amanda Tichenor and her husband, Ryan, James Hunt, Dylan Hunt, Grace Brooks, and Elliot Brooks. She leaves three great-grandsons: Henry Hunt (Kurt and Jenny), and Hunter and Owen Tichenor. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hunt; her son Stuart “Gerry” Hunt; her parents Donald and Arline Brush; her brother Donald Brush; and her granddaughter Erin Hunt. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Morgan Church for 50 years. She will be deeply missed by her family and her community. Funeral services were held on May 5 at the Morgan Church in Morgan, officiated by the Reverend Michael DeSena, with the help of Mrs. Hunt’s brother, the Reverend Stuart C. Brush. Burial will be in the Gore Cemetery in Morgan. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Hunt requested that donations be made to the Morgan Church, P.O. Box 234, Morgan, Vermont 05853, or North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, of Glover, died on May 2, 2018, in Glover. She was born on May 11, 1933, in Sheffield, to Edson and Ethel (Paul) Basford. On August 6, 1949, she married Everett Kimball who predeceased her. Mrs. Kimball was a seamstress for Slalom Ski Wear for 17 years. Her hobbies included doing word search books and crocheting. She is survived by her children: Jesse Kimball of Springfield, Russell Kimball and his wife, Cindy, of East Hampton, Connecticut, Everett Kimball Jr., and his wife, Mary, of Newport, Linda Hauver and her husband, David, of Rochester, New Hampshire, Ellen Derouchie of Newport, Kathy Holdren and her husband, Randy, of Troy, Pennsylvania, and Bonnie Andies and her husband, Keith, of Memphis, Tennessee; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Gloria White of Greensboro, Lorraine Gilfillian of Nashua, New Hampshire, and Rosemarie Lorden, of Loudon, New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her brothers: Charles Basford, Brian Basford, and Bernard Basford; and her sisters: Beverly Messier, Barbara Isham, Myrna Brosseau, and Beatrice Whittier. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 2, at the Derby Center Cemetery with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 110 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 102, died on May 1, 2018, at Michaud Manor in Derby Line. She was the wife of the late Lester J. Klaffky. Mrs. Klaffky was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 4, 1915, the daughter of John Kissner and Anna Maria (Hohen) Kissner. She was an accountant with the Mineola Rug Company before retiring. After traveling extensively throughout the United States, she and Mr. Klaffky made a permanent move to Morgan, in 1970. There they became part of the community belonging to the snowmobile club, and participating in the sugar-on-snow events. For a period, Mrs. Klaffky served as auditor for the town of Morgan. She enjoyed her travels with the Community Circle. She was also a faithful member of the hospital auxiliary, having put in 1,255 hours and received her 1,000-hour pin in 1999. She was a member of the United Church of Newport. She enjoyed playing the piano and knitting hats, which she donated to the oncology unit at Newport Hospital. Mrs. Klaffky is survived by her nephew Paul Kissner and his wife, Linda, of Pennsylvania; her goddaughter Linda Ruff and her husband, Dan, of Virginia; her cousins: Steve Nelson and his wife, Carol, of Long Island, New York, Marie Nielsen of West Charleston, and Diane Colburn of Newport. Services were held at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on May 8. In lieu of flowers contributions in Mrs. Klaffky’s name may be made to one’s favorite charity.

, 87, died on May 3, 2018, at her home in Newport. Mrs. Macie was born on July 25, 1930, in Newport, to Laurent N. and Maria I. (Brown) Cote. She had one brother, Laurent “Sonny” Cote. On November 19, 1964 she married Maurice Macie. She graduated from Newport High School in 1948, where she was a member of the first Newport High School Band Majorettes. She enjoyed a personal relationship with God and belonged to the former Newport First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and directed the senior, junior, and cherub choirs. She belonged to many church groups and committees. When the church building was sold, she and her husband joined the Newport United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member. She also enjoyed directing choir at their church in Davenport, Florida, where she and Mr. Macie wintered for 20 years. She was a member of the After 5 Women’s Club. Mrs. Macie and her husband were members of the Newport Elks Lodge, the North Country Swingers square dance group, the Upper Valley Vagabonds, and Good Sam Camping and RV Club. They enjoyed camping together for many years. Mrs. Macie was on the Newport City zoning board for several years. The Macies owned the Wagon Wheel restaurant on Main Street for several years. She later went to work and retired from the Sears and Roebuck store on Main Street then went on to work for Betsy Hampton at Sweet Adeline’s on Main Street in Newport. In Florida, she and Mr. Macie worked at Give Kids the World for 12 years, serving meals to children with life-threatening diseases. She found it a very rewarding experience. She enjoyed reading her Bible daily, flower gardening, playing cards with her friends, and watching all the songbirds that nested in the many birdhouses in her yard. She is survived by her beloved husband, Maurice; her brother Laurent “Sonny” Cody and his wife, Anne, of Westfield; her daughters: Becky Warner Diette and her husband, Paul, of Newport, Shirley Macie Smith and her husband, Steven, of Thetford, Debbie Warner Harlamert and her husband, John, of Newport, Sharon Macie Campbell and her husband, Mark, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Sheri Warner Westman and her husband, Ray “Skip,” of Ocala Florida, Cathleen Warner of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and Laurie-Jo Warner Makela, and her husband, Rick, of West Branch, Michigan. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Mrs. Macie’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, May 15, at 11 a.m., at the Newport Center Cemetery. Contributions in her name can be sent to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, care of Betsy Hampton, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 93, of Newport, died on April 28, 2018, in Newport, New Hampshire, at the home of his daughter Audrey Cornell. He was born on May 10, 1924, in Sutton, to Elmer and Flossi (Facteau) Peck. He married Harriett Sanderson who predeceased him on December 1, 1994. He graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1943. He was a bridge foreman for the Canadian Pacific Railroad where he retired in 1984 after 44 years of service. He was a Master Mason where he was a member of the Council-Royal Arch-Commandry of The Grand Lodge of Vermont, Free and Accepted Mason’s. He was also a member of the Grand Chapter of Vermont Order of the Eastern Star, and North Star Chapter #25, a member of the Sir Knight, Malta Commandry #10 Knights Templar, York Bodies of Newport, Cleveland Chapter #20, Orleans Council #19, the Northeast Kingdom Civil War Round Table, and the Enosburg Historical Society. He was a beekeeper and he was a great collector. His collections included stamps and coins. He enjoyed working in his garden and hunting. He is survived by his friend, Audrey B. LaFlame; by his three daughters: Judith Paquette of Arizona, Audrey Cornell and her companion, Melvin Rowlett, of Newport, New Hampshire, and Adalene Lantagne and her husband, Gary, of Newport Center; by his grandchildren: Raymond Paquette III, Shawn Cornell and his companion, Judy Knapp, Shannon Johnson and her husband, Mike, Kimberly Lantagne and her husband, Jason Prue, and Kristen Lantagne and her husband, Craig Grenier; by his great-grandchildren: Quinton Cornell, Arianna Gordon and her husband, Matt, Miranda Johnson, Desiree, Hailey, and Brandon Grenier, and Jacquelyn and Hunter Prue. He is also survived by his sisters: Doreen Deos and her husband, Charles, and Geraldine and Francis Deos. He was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Flossi Peck; by his son Steven Peck; by his brothers: Conrad and Truman Peck; and by his sister Shirley Ronan. Funeral services were held on May 5, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport, officiated by the Reverend Kelly Deslauriers. Interment followed in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. A Masonic service and the Order of the Eastern Star service were also held on May 5. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766.