, 78, of Barton, and formerly of Newport, died on April 26, 2018, in Newport. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Newport, to Mildred (Pomeroy) and Thomas D. Kendall III. Known to most as “Tom” or “Sonny,” he was a graduate of Newport High School in 1958, a first year class member of Sterling School in Craftsbury and attended Champlain Business College in Burlington. An ardent hobbyist, he loved collecting stamps and coins, doing adult coloring, black velvet painting, and teaching himself different languages, including French, Latin, Spanish, and most recently, Russian. He is survived by his sisters: Bonnie Kendall Palmer, Elaine Dickson “Dixie” Buchanan, and Jane Carolyn Forrest. His nieces and nephews include: April Giamei, Michael Forrest, Amie White, Linda Potter, LorRae Martin, Juli Kelly, Thomas Palmer, Jonne’ Housh, Nathan Palmer, and several grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, located at 37 Lake Road in Newport, from 1 to 3 p.m., on Thursday, May 3. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Timothy Naples officiating. Interment in Newport Center Cemetery will be at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Maple Lane Activities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and coach died on Sunday, April 15. His wife and best friend, Linda, remains to carry on. Mr. Lunna had been hospitalized since March 2, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, having developed complications from end stage renal disease. He had bounced back from numerous operations since 1996 stemming from osteoarthritis and referred to himself as a “broken down athlete.” Born in St. Albans on January 23, 1942, the oldest son of Loretta Rivard Lunna and Henry Chaffee Lunna, he grew up as a farm boy, living in Bradford, and attending a one room schoolhouse before his family relocated to Newport Center to help run the Lunna Family Farm. World War II took his father to Omaha Beach with the U.S. Army when Al was very young, and he remembered living in an apartment with his mother and older sister, Louise, near Lake Memphremagog in Newport. He spoke of how his grandmother brought them eggs and milk from the farm and how the outside stairs went up the outside of the building to their fourth floor apartment. He also remembered meeting his father when he returned, wounded, from the war in France. The Lunna family grew and by the end of the 1940s, there were four children: Louise, Albert, Claire, and Henry. Life on the Lunna Farm was full of hard work, milking, and caring for their dairy herd, haying, adventures, maple sugaring with a horse team, swimming in the old swimming hole out back, and looking for new kittens in the barn. Mr. Lunna graduated from Newport Center High School in 1959 where he was class president, played basketball and baseball, was a thespian — he loved acting and sang in the Vermont State Music Festival. He was active in his alumni association and enjoyed their biannual reunions in Newport, lately at East Side Restaurant on the big lake. Following high school, he enlisted in the Air Force at 17 with his parents’ permission, served four years during the Vietnam era, then attended Lyndon State College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. He pursued a master’s degree at Springfield College in Massachusetts, with studies being interrupted and resumed in the 1980s at UVM. He graduated with a master’s degree in education in curriculum and instruction while teaching at Mt. Abraham Union High School. He also served in the Vermont Army National Guard for several years and was a deputy game warden in the Northeast Kingdom while teaching physical education and coaching first football, then cross-country, wrestling, and track and field at North Country Union High School (NCUHS) in Newport. Mr. Lunna’s teaching career spanned 36 years and included teaching elementary school in Glover, being a teaching principal in Lowell, and teaching physical education at NCUHS. In 1981, he joined the Mt. Abraham faculty as a science teacher where he taught primarily middle school science. He coached mainly cross-country and track and field, loving those individual sports and athletes the most of all the sports. A gifted teacher and coach, he also coached soccer, basketball, and wrestling at Mt. Abraham. The success of his programs in the 1980s and 1990s is evident in the trophy cases and on the banners that grace the walls of the school gym. He inspired many with his “I believe in you,” and “Never give up,” attitudes. After “retiring” from Mt. Abraham in 1997, he went on to work with students at Kingsland Bay School, the Garvin School in Essex Junction, and Middlebury Union Middle School, as a permanent substitute. He and his wife, Linda, and daughter, Kim, created and ran the Lower Notch Berry Farm in Bristol. That little business continues to thrive, producing tons of luscious blueberries. Mr. Lunna was a deacon at the New Haven Congregational Church on the green, where he was a strong tenor in the choir and a happy kitchen helper for their church dinners. For many years, he also enjoyed singing with the ecumenical choir at Christmas and Easter time. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling extensively with his wife, visiting 20 world destinations from the great American Southwest to Scotland, Shetland, Italy, the Greek Islands, Turkey, Portugal, and cruising across the Atlantic as well as the eastern and western Caribbean islands. If ever there was a wanderlust, it was “Big Al.” Mr. Lunna was predeceased by his parents; his sister Louise Kennison; his brothers-in-law: Don Kennison and Bill Wright; his father-in-law Earl M. Farnham; his sister-in-law Susan Farnham; and his first wife, Bonnie Boig Lunna. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his daughters: Kimberly Wells and her husband, Edwin, of Rockingham, Renee Falconer and her husband, Geoff, of Brownington, and Shelli LaPlante and her husband, Craig, of Plattsburg, New York; his son Deric A. Lunna and his wife, Shirley, of Sheldon; his sister Claire Wright of Orleans; and his brother Henry Lunna and his wife, Sue Mary, of Newport. He was also the proud grandfather of Geoffrey Thomas Falconer, Bonni May Lunna, Quentin Allen Lunna, Noah Leland LaPlante, and Audrey Elizabeth LaPlante. He also leaves many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Lunna’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 23, with calling hours from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. A memorial service at the New Haven Congregational Church on the green will follow at 2 p.m. Internment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol, and a reception will follow at the church fellowship hall. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to a scholarship trust fund to be established for a deserving cross-country and/?or track and field athlete from Mt. Abraham Union High School.

, 87, of Windsor, died on April 24, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He was born on January 31, 1931, in Glover, to the late Floyd and Myrtle (Ticehurst) Montminy. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from Kaman Aerospace in Bloomfield, Connecticut. He enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Red Sox, and watching NASCAR on television. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Friend) Montminy, of Windsor; his daughters: Charlene Montminy of Bristol, and Brenda Dorgan and her husband, Michael, of Enfield, Connecticut; his son Dwayne Montminy of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts; his grandchildren: Jessica Hurrle of Seattle, Washington, Amber Hurrle of Enfield, and Danielle and Gregory Montminy of New York; and a great-grandson, Pierce, of Enfield; his siblings: Roy Montminy of East Windsor, Connecticut, and Cecile Brown of Hardyville, Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Allen Montminy in 2015; and his brothers: Ralph, Forrest, and Bruce. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the Carmon Funeral Home in Windsor, followed by burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Enfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, Connecticut 06489.

, 82, of Newport, died on April 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1935, in West Topsham. He was the son of the late Harold and Gertrude (Mason) Limlaw. At the age of 12 he started working for Don Gage. For most of his life, he owned Limlaw’s Building Construction. On October 20, 1978, he married Elizabeth Stratton who survives him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering on small projects around the house, wintering in Lake Alfred, Florida, working in the woods, pulling horses, and playing cribbage, poker, and 500 with his brothers. He had a dry sense of humor, always told the truth with no sugar coating, but you always knew his thoughts. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Limlaw; his children: Paula Pray and her husband, David, of Johnson, Robert Limlaw Jr. and his fiancé, Jennifer Perry, of Derby, Marie Bonneau and her companion, Scott Flynn, of Addison, Deb Tanguay of Coventry, and Kerrie Lynn Limlaw Sicard of Coventry; his son-in-law Jason Sicard of Barton; his stepson Wade Tyler and his wife, Diane “Cookie,” of Newport; his grandchildren: Joshua, Ryan, Jenna, Tyler, Mykayla, Mitchell, Alexis, Jacob, Micha, Ciera, and Carl; and his great-grandchildren: Stella, Carson, Aiden, Rhett, Cullen, Brystle, and Carlie. He is also survived by his sisters: Marilyn Gray and her husband, Brian, of Jeffersonville, Christina Williams of Brownington Center, Marion Corbett and her companion, Roger Fournier, of Newport; and by many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many great friends, and longtime customers; Mona and Mickey Lewis, Lawrence and Jan Fournier, Dr. John A. Hobson, Leslie and Doug Calcagni, and Dr. Ron Kubica. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers: David Sr., Gardner, and Walter Limlaw Sr.; his sister Virginia Royer; two infant siblings; his brothers-in-law: Ernest Royer and Andre Williams; and his sister-in-law Harriett Limlaw. Mr. Limlaw’s family would like to extend appreciation to Judy Desroches for her loving care and friendship in Florida. Funeral services were held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on April 23, officiated by the Reverend Bob Wilson. Spring interment will take place in the Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Mr. Limlaw’s memory to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Orleans/Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

former longtime resident of Newport, died on April 19, 2018, at the age of 89. She resided in Magog, Quebec, for the last five years. Mrs. Lussier was born on November 21, 1928, in St. Methode-de- Frontenac, Quebec, to the late Joseph and Medora Robert of Magog. On July 29, 1950, she married Conrad Lussier in Magog. In 1960, with four children and one on the way, they moved to Newport Center to farm. Later, after a barn fire, they started a farm on the Airport Road in Newport. Mrs. Lussier was a hard-working wife and mother on the farm, helping her husband and raising their five children. She enjoyed farming, gardening, playing bingo, canning, and caring for the family. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, even with the language barrier. Her grandkids loved going over and getting in her cookie jar to always find the maple leaf cookies in there. Upon retiring from the farm they moved to the Lake Road in Newport. During the winter months they enjoyed West Palm Beach, Florida, for many years. She made wonderful friends while playing cards, bowling, and playing shuffleboard. She enjoyed listening to country-western music and going to dance festivals. She was a wonderful mother and knew a lot about how to be a nurse to her family. She was also a member of the Daughter of Isabella Circle #313 and part of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Lussier is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Conrad; her children: Micheline Merrill and her husband, Maurice, of Derby; Ginette Corriveau and her husband, Yves, of South Berwick, Maine, Nicole Leblanc and her partner, Michael Michaud, of Walden, and Pierre “Peter” Lussier and his wife, Marianne, of Barton; and her daughter-in-law Carol Lussier of Newport. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her brother Real Robert of Magog. She was predeceased by her son Jean Marc “John” Lussier in 2002; her sister Clair; and her brothers: Father Fernand Robert and Dorilas Robert. She will be missed by all of her family. Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 28, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Charron et Lamoureux Complex Funeral Home, located at 1295 Rue Sherbrooke in Magog, Quebec, (info@charronetlamoureux.com). The funeral will also be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 28. Donations in Mrs. Lussier’s memory can be made to the COPD Foundation.

, 69, of Holland, died on April 11, 2018, at her home. She was born on July 31, 1948, in Greensboro, to Talcott Greenwood and Erdene (Gray) Greenwood. She graduated and received her GED, and worked at many different jobs, including delivering meals for the Orleans Senior Citizen Center. She attended the Forever Young Center where she enjoyed their activities and socializing. She also enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing bingo, cards, reading, doing puzzles, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, watching television, and yard sale hunting. She will be sadly missed by her family and those who knew her. She is survived by her daughter Dianne (Mitchell) Ferrin of Holland and her companion, Roland Archambault; by her grandchildren: Sierra Girard and her companion, Jason Martin, and Dustin Ferrin and his companion, Amanda Blake; four great grandchildren: Deeandra Girard, Ryder Ferrin, Kolten Ferrin, and Raye-Lynn Ferrin; her nieces and nephews; and by her sister and her husband. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Panda Mitchell; her parents: Talcott Greenwood and Erdene (Gray) Greenwood; and her brothers: Michael and Maynard Greenwood. A potluck gathering in her memory will be held on Saturday, May 12, at 2 p.m., at the Holland Elementary School in Holland. Should friends desire, contributions can be made in memory of Ms. Mitchell to any Community National Bank.

, 70, a former longtime resident of Newport Center, died on April 12, 2018, in Lyndonville, where he had resided with caretakers for the last months of his life. He was born to Gena and Nicholas Sedelnick of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, on March 12, 1948. An only child, he grew up loved and surrounded by his parents and uncles. He was educated in the Massachusetts school system and lived there until moving to Vermont in 1984. Much can be said about Mr. Sedelnick’s free spirit and his love for music and for collections of all kinds — books, albums, guns, knives — if he could collect it, he loved it. He surrounded himself over the years with many pets of all kinds. One seldom saw him without one of his loyal pets tagging along. He played bass with a variety of musicians and bands over the years, each person playing music with him became his extended family and he had so many stories that he was always willing to share. Moving from Massachusetts to Vermont in the late 1980s, he embraced the nature of Vermont and could be found hiking and canoeing?thru the lakes and woods of Vermont. He is survived by his daughters: Hillary (Sedelnick) MacGregor and her husband, Tristan, and their son Malcolm, Gena Sedelnick and her husband, Ervin, and their children: Madalyn and Gibson; his sons David DiBiase and his wife, Rachel, and their son Parker, all of Vermont, and his son Jesse Powers of Massachusetts. He is also survived by his devoted friend of the last 16 years, Maple the dog. He is also survived by his oldest and dearest friends, Buddy and Robin Zaremba, and their two sons, Ben and Eddie. While not brothers in blood, they were brothers in heart. Their friendship spanned many years and included marriages, divorces, children, pets, cars and so many adventures. He was predeceased by his parents; aunts and uncles; his daughter, Amanda; and his beloved Wooly Bully, the golden retriever. The family wishes to thank China Garcia and her family for providing Paul with a comfortable home and care over the last few months. It was greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held at a later time which will celebrate Mr. Sedelnick’s love of nature and music. To honor his memory, those who wish may donate to their local school’s music program.

, 57, of Island Pond and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, died suddenly on April 9, 2018, in Peterborough, New Hampshire. He was born on May 18, 1960, in Burlington, to Francis and Luwina (Dubois) Allard. “Eddie” graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport, in the class of 1978. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1979 to 1983. Mr. Allard owned his own trucking business and operated heavy machinery. He was a man who had a presence no one could ignore — one reason being he spoke with such enthusiasm it seemed as if he had a bullhorn to his mouth at all times — and that same enthusiasm carried on into everything he did. He had an extremely high work ethic and was greatly respected by all colleagues and developed friendships that lasted over his lifetime.? He had an innate ability to talk with anyone at anytime and once you crossed his path he was embedded into your memory forever. Mr. Allard will be remembered for his impressive fashion sense (which only included endless days of blue Dickies and beat up work boots), his love of mechanics and big machinery, his endless supply of energy, and his compassion for his family and friends. “We will always find comfort in closing our eyes and finding you in so many happy memories,” his family said. He was a member of the American Legion Brighton Post #80 of Island Pond. He is survived by his wife, Tammie, of Island Pond, and Portsmouth; by his children: Nina and her husband, Jake, of Richmond, New Hampshire, and Nichole of Portsmouth; by his parents: Francis and Luwina Allard of Island Pond; his sister-in-law Kathryn of Portsmouth; his brothers-in-law: Gregory and his wife, Mercy, of Texas, and John of Marysville, Ohio; and by nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia; and by his sister-in-law Tonya. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 5, at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond, where a Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Leo Bilodeau. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery in Island Pond. A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Brighton Post #80?following internment. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Legion?Brighton Post #80, 60 Railroad Street, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 65, of Newport, died on April 7, 2018. She was born on June 20, 1952, in Blackstone, Virginia. She was a daughter of Richard and Nellie (Albert) Jenness. She was married to Robert Bullis, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her daughter Lorianne Lawson; and her sister Lillian Dow. Ms. Bullis loved crocheting and making dolls. She is survived by her son John Libby of Newport; her grandchildren: Carrie Ann Osmer, Haley Libby, Riley Libby, and Merrill Blair; her great-grandson Ryan Pepin; her brother Donald Jenness and his wife, Joyce, of Newport; her sister Patricia Boucot of Batesville, Mississippi; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire contributions may be made in Ms. Bullis’ memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.

, 90, of Ormond Beach, Florida, died peacefully on March 27, 2018, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on January 7, 1928, in North Troy, to Dr. Alfred M. Butterfield and Anne Huckins Butterfield. He graduated from North Troy High School, and promptly enlisted in the Navy. (This was during World War II.) Because he was legally under age, his mother had to give written approval, which she did only reluctantly. In the Navy, he attended pharmacy school and served as a Navy corpsman. When he was a pre-med student at the University of Vermont, he was recalled by the Navy for duty during the Korean war. He served a pharmacy apprenticeship in Burlington, and qualified for the Vermont boards. He had a drug store in Key Biscayne, Florida; then joined the corporate world, starting as a pharmaceutical sales representative, in the veterinary and agricultural divisions of various corporations. He worked his way up to management and executive positions, retiring as director of public affairs for American Cyanamid’s Agricultural Division. Mr. Butterfield had a great sense of humor, and always tried to maintain a sunny, optimistic attitude about life. He had a warm and loving personality; he liked to entertain, to have fun and to make people laugh. He leaves behind his wife, Alice; his sons: Scott Garvey and his wife, Valerie, and Lance Butterfield; his daughters: Brooke Amerson and her husband, Rob, and Beth Durfee and her husband, Steve; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His many interests included tennis, skiing, gardening, writing, making things, refinishing furniture, cooking, baking, science, outer space, and business. A celebration of life was held on April 14, in Daytona Beach, Florida. In remembrance of Mr. Butterfield, his family asks people to “tell those you love that you love them,” and do something nice for someone who needs a kindness.

, 94, of Holland, died peacefully on April 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and the devoted staff at Michaud Manor in Derby Line. She was born on July 3, 1923, in Holland to Napoleon and Albertine (Ouimette) Letourneau.??On October 21, 1944, she married the love of her life, Henry Fortin, who predeceased her on July 8, 2006. She and Mr. Fortin purchased his parents farm and that is where their incredible life story began. Mrs. Fortin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, with a heart of gold. She loved working on the family farm and her maple sugaring business. She always made all of her maple syrup customers feel welcome and always took time to sit down and visit with them. She also loved her fish pond, picking raspberries, and sliding with her grandchildren. She was devoted to her church and the Catholic religion. She is survived by her children: Frank Fortin and his wife, Adina, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Edward Fortin and his wife, Theresa, of Holland, and Doris Essaff and her husband, Tim, of Derby Line; by eight grandchildren: Adrian, Ernest, Jessica, Tonya, Ariel, Chris, Deanna, and April; and many special great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Andre Letourneau and his wife, Dolores, of East Charleston, Laurent Letourneau and his wife, Alicia, of Derby, Philip Letourneau and his wife, Barbara, of Derby Line, and Joseph Letourneau; and by many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her goddaughters: Lise Comeau and her husband, Steve, of Enosburg, Deborah Kehoe and her husband, Martin, of Palm Beach Garden, Florida, Louise Bouffard and her husband, Richard, of Newport Center, and Nicole Lafleur of Orleans. She was predeceased by her daughter Lucy Lagasse in 1989; and by her siblings: Pierre, Reginald, Leon, Tony, Paul, Therese Fortin, and Simone Piette. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m., on Friday, April 20, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, located at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday April 21, at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass will be celebrated. Spring interment will be in St. Edwards Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Michaud Memorial Manor, 47 Herrick Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 96, of Newport, died peacefully in Newbury, on the morning of April 11, 2018. He was born in Portland, Maine, on June 30, 1921, but spent much of his youth in Maplewood, New Jersey. The son of Harold and Emilie (Taylor) Hall, he married Cynthia Carr on October 17, 1964. Mrs. Hall predeceased him in November of 2017. A veteran of World War II, he joined the 36th Division in North Africa and remained with them through Italy, southern France, and central Europe. He received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained near Cassino in Italy. He was a graduate of Colgate University (economics) and of the University of Vermont (agriculture/?dairy production). In the years before and after UVM, he spent time in Zurich and Grenoble, Switzerland, studying French and German at the University of Grenoble. He then returned to Vermont where he farmed in Morgan and Derby, raising an award-winning herd of Brown Swiss cattle. He taught science, math, and social studies at Derby Academy (later North Country Junior High School) beginning in 1959 and retiring in 1985, but he continued operating his Christmas tree farm in Derby until his retirement in 2005. He leaves two daughters: Cindy Hall of West Newbury, and Emilie Hall of Newbury. Also surviving are his niece Jacqueline Mitchell of Bronxville, New York, and his nephew Jeffrey Hall of Troy. In addition to his wife, Cynthia, he is predeceased by his brother Blaine T. Hall of Newport. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

, 91, died on April 14, 2018, in Derby. She was born in Vallee Junction, Quebec, on May 22, 1926, to Joseph and Jeanne Poulin. At the age of 12 her family moved to Beebe, Quebec, where she ultimately met the love of her life Conrad Haselton. They were married on August 13, 1949. Mrs. Haselton was a stay-at-home mom for her children’s formative years. As her children grew up she began working at the unemployment office in Newport. She then worked at Community National Bank and for the state of Vermont. In the early 1980s, she and Mr. Haselton moved to Smiths Falls, Ontario, for her husband’s job. She worked in Ontario as a translator. They ultimately moved back to their home in Beebe Plain, to retire. Instead of retiring, Mrs. Haselton worked part time at Derby Elementary School as a nurse assistant. She enjoyed this time very much. She had many creative talents which included knitting, sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Her family will continue to cherish all of the wonderful handmade items she crafted for them. She was also fond of baking. Her bread and “little rolls” were frequently requested for family get-togethers. Her children and grandchildren particularly enjoyed her maple pies, wacky chocolate cake, and caramel butter. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo and a friendly though competitive game of cards with neighbors, friends, and family. She will be remembered as one who always helped others in need, be they family, friends, or strangers. She was a longtime member of the St. Edward’s choir and various choirs throughout the area, music being a lifelong love of hers. She also belonged to the American Legion ladies auxiliary. She is survived by her three children: Marc Haselton and his wife, Cathi, from Newport Center, Ruth-Ann Fletcher and her husband, Jon, from Derby, and Martin Haselton from Colorado; her grandchildren: Chris Willis and his wife, Jamie, and their son John, Adam Willis and his daughters Emily and Natiley, Crystal Haselton, Erik Haselton and his children Maximus and Maverick, and Nathan Haselton; her step-grandchildren: Michelle Carbonneau and her husband, Jared, and her son Nick, and Rene Charest and Israel Rivas. ?She is also survived by her siblings: Denise Gaudreau and her husband, John, Vital Poulin and his wife, Lorraine, Henriette Daigneault, Gilles Poulin, Réjeanne Babkine and her husband, Georges, Jacques Poulin and his wife, Rachel, Andree Poulin, and Lise Meyette and her husband, Larry. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Conrad Haselton; and her siblings: Raymonde Lecours, Helen Gaudreau, Paul Poulin, Therese Godbout, Madeline Brault, Germain Poulin, and Claude Poulin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 20, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, where a Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Bernard Gaudreau. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Green Activities Fund, 2853 U.S. Route 5, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 90, of Corinth, died on April 4, 2018, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She was born on March 8, 1928 in Richmond, to the late Gladwin and Hazel (Bates) Spaulding. On March 2, 1952, she married Robert McCrillis Carter III who survives her. Mrs. Carter belonged to the Oxbee Quilt Guild, and the Connecticut Valley Swingers square dance club in Bradford, and was a longtime member of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Barre. She loved to play games, dance, clog, make quilts, travel with Mr. Carter, and shared her home with many cats over the years. She was adventurous, fun loving, with a good sense of humor and an infectious laugh, and always saw the goodness in people. She is survived by her husband, Robert, her children: Noreen Hinton and her husband, Russell, of Newport, Andrea Kidder of Eden, Dan Carter of Corinth, and Calvin Carter of Stowe; her grandchildren: Alexander Russell and his wife, Christine, of Newport, Jesse Russell and Julia Morse of Berlin, Sonya Hinton and her companion, Matt Vreeland, of Corinth, and Skyler Hinton of Newport: and her great-grandchildren: Liberty and Ivy Russell, and Althea and Emmett Russell; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters: Wilma Brown and Barbara Braley; her brother Cleo Spaulding; her granddaughter Aliza Christine Kidder; and her son-in-law Perry J. Kidder. Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Mrs. Carter’s memory to the Christian Science Benevolent Association, 910 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, where she received loving care in accordance with her faith. There will be a family gathering at the Waits River Cemetery in the spring, and a family memorial gathering in Bristol in the summer. Details will be announced at a later date.

, It is with deep sorrow that the family of Kathleen M. Allen MaGee say goodbye to their loved one. Ms. MaGee, 58, died on March 29, 2018, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, with her family by her side. She was born October 23, 1959, the youngest of six children to Lawrence and Betty Allen of North Troy. She graduated North Country Union High School in 1977. She moved to Burlington in the late 1980s. There she met her husband of 16 years, David S. MaGee. Through the years Ms. MaGee became a well-known seamstress and had a business of her own on Church Street. As a hobby she learned to make jewelry. She and her husband became foster parents to many special needs children and she was happy making a difference in their lives. They also had fun shopping for unusual art pieces for their home. She adored her cat, Gracie. She leaves beheind her husband, David; her siblings: Lorraine (Allen) Whipple and her husband, Val, Marilyn (Allen) Crowe and her husband, James, David Allen, and Douglas and Susan (Heeter) Allen. She is also survived by her brothers- and sisters-in-law: Billy and Diane MaGee, Linda (MaGee) McNulty and her husband, John, and Betsy MaGee and her partner, David. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Her father predeceased her in 2001; her mother in 2017; and her brother Donald in 1972. A celebration of her life will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, donations can be made in her memory to the UVMC Cancer Center, Development Office, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 90, of Lowell, died on April 3, 2018, in Newport. She was born on October 17, 1927, in Granby, Quebec, to Clement and Alexina (Vincent) Cabana. On September 3, 1949, she married Raymond Pion, who predeceased her on December 17, 2015. Mrs. Pion and her husband farmed for 21 years. She also worked at the Lowell graded school for 30-plus years until she retired at the age of 81. Mrs. Pion was a member of St. Ignatius Church in Lowell since 1949, and the Ladies of St. Anne. Among her many hobbies, she enjoyed cooking, knitting, making quilts, and flower and vegetable gardening. She is survived by her children: Gerard Pion and his wife, Susan, of Lowell, Ronald Pion and his wife, Charlene, of Lowell, Denise Pothier of Newport Center, Robert Pion and his wife, Susy, of Lowell, and Rejean Pion and his fiancée, Lorie, of Lowell; also by many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Roland Cabana and his wife, Constance, of Granby, Quebec. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her sister Aline; three brothers; her son-in-law Andreo Pothier; and her grandson Gerard Alan Pion. Funeral services were held on April 6, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Lowell where a Mass was celebrated by the Reverend Timothy Naples. Spring interment will take place in St. Ignatius Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., 110 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 66, of Newport, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 3, 1951, in Newport. He was a son of Loren and Barbara (Johnson) Place. In his younger years, Mr. Place enjoyed snowmobiling, ice-fishing, and working with Wally Watson’s racing team as a bus driver, cook, mechanic and general helper to keep everything running smoothly. He loved being a fireman and will be especially missed by members of the Newport City Volunteer Fire Department where he proudly served for over 40 years. He will also be deeply missed by his friends at the Brown Cow and Brenda’s Homestyle Cooking. Coffee at 5 a.m. was his favorite morning ritual and social time. He was well liked by everyone and maintained many long and close friendships throughout his life. He was a gentle, kind soul and was nice to everyone. Nobody worked harder to make sure a job was done right and would be successful. He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Betty Trucott; her daughter Betsy Trucott; and his grandchildren: Adonis, 3, and newborn Arkadian Cornell. He loved every minute of time spent with Adonis. He is also survived by his brothers: Edwin Place of Brookfield, Gary Place of East Haven, and Loren Damon of Lunenburg; and his sisters: Sandy Place of Rutland, Sylvia Place of Middlebury, and Mary Jean Whiting and her husband, Leonard, of Boscawen, New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Joanne Dame; his uncle, David Johnson Sr.; and his grandmother, Ruth Johnson. A funeral service was held on the morning of April 11, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport.

died on March 18, 2018, aged 82. He was born in Munich, Germany, on May 8, 1935, to a German father, Curt Ernst Friedrich Ferdinand Freiherr von Stackelberg (1910–1994) and an American mother, Ellen LeRoy Emmet Biddle (1912–1998). He grew up in Bavaria during the Second World War. His tenth birthday coincided with Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945. He returned to the United States with his mother and his three siblings in July 1946. He attended St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire, and Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, Connecticut, before earning a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in history and literature, cum laude, from Harvard University in 1956. He was drafted into the Army in 1958, serving in the chemical corps at the United States Army Europe Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. His duty was to map the potential fallout from battlefield nuclear weapons at a time when the U.S. Government claimed not to have any nuclear weapons stationed in Europe. After teaching at the high school and adult education levels for many years, including in Germany from 1962 to 1967, he returned to graduate school at age 35 in 1970, helped by a Ford Foundation Leadership Development fellowship. He earned a master’s degree in history at the University of Vermont in 1972, and a doctorate in history at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1974, specializing in modern German and European intellectual history, with a focus on Nazism and fascism. He taught at San Diego State University, the University of Oregon, and the University of South Dakota. Arriving at Gonzaga University as an assistant professor in 1978, he retired as professor and John D. and Ann K. Powers Chair in 2004. He was named Scholar of the Year by Gonzaga in 1990. Mr. Stackelberg published four scholarly books: Idealism Debased: From Völkish Thought to National Socialism (Kent State University Press, 1981), Hitler’s Germany: Origins, Interpretations, Legacy (Routledge, 1999; revised 2009), The Nazi Germany Sourcebook: An Anthology of Texts with Sally A. Winkle (Routledge, 2002), and The Routledge Companion to Nazi Germany (2008). He contributed chapters to scholarly anthologies and published numerous articles and reviews in major academic journals. He also privately published four volumes of memoirs. He was a member and financial supporter of various social justice and environmental organizations and served as president of the Spokane chapter of the United Nations Association. His favorite expression comes from Paul Goodman: “The repressed and excluded are always right in their rebellion, because they stand for our future wholeness.” A former Spokane chess champion and competitive club tennis player, Mr. Stackelberg was a member of the Inland Empire Chess Club and the Spokane Tennis Association. He enjoyed good food and wine, relished most when the talk between bites turned political. He was a caring father and a generous teacher, a loyal friend and a dedicated correspondent. He did not travel widely, but he traveled well — usually to Boston, to Vermont, or to Germany, and always to visit family and friends. In bad weather he’d listen to classical music or protest songs while reading by the fire. When the sun came out, he’d take long walks through the neighborhood, stopping to admire a fine house or beautiful garden. After a stroke in 2011, his walks continued, longer and further than ever before. Anyone who lived on the South Hill, would likely see him zoom by in his wheelchair, seeking some sunshine and a view from the bluff. He is survived by his wife, Sally Anne Winkle, (married 1991); and his first wife, Steffi Heuss, (married 1965–1983); and by a daughter and two sons: Katherine Ellen von Stackelberg (born 1966), Nicholas Olaf von Stackelberg (born 1971) and Emmet Winkle von Stackelberg (born 1991); and three grandchildren: Sigurgeir Temple, Bryndis LeRoy Jonson, and Sebastian Otto von Stackelberg; as well as by his brother Olaf Patrick (born 1932); and his half-sisters: Stella Marie (born 1943), Susanne (born 1942) and Sylvia Roswitha Knobloch (born 1945). He was predeceased by his sister Betsy Shulman (1934–2015); his brother Nicholas Temple (1938–2016); and his half-brother Curt Ferdinand Marian Freiherr (1956–1997). A memorial celebration will be held in Spokane on May 19. A local memorial will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to the Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, Hospice of Spokane, or the Nature Conservancy.

, 79, of Island Pond died peacefully on March 29, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. due to complications from kidney and bladder cancer, and finally congestive heart failure. He was born in Island Pond on October 19, 1938, in his parents’ kitchen. He was predeceased by his parents: L. Nicholas Stafford and Mary (O’Gorman); his twin brother Gordon Stafford on September 25, 2017, and his infant sister, Joann. He is survived by his sisters: Jane Stafford Othot and her husband, Richard, and Joan Stafford; and his sister-in-law, Rita Stafford. “McGee,” as he was known by all, graduated from Berlin High School in 1958. Following that, he proudly served in the United States Air Force from approximately 1959 to 1963. His tours of duty included time in Japan, Iceland, and the Philippines. His tales often recounted the numerous adventures he had while in the Air Force, traveling overseas. He was active in many local veterans’ events, and proud to represent his military background in the annual military parades. His many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends admired his work ethic, original sense of humor, unique sayings, and his devotion to his family. Every family gathering was enhanced by his lively storytelling where he detailed his many life escapades. There were countless life lessons and uncontrollable laughter! Mr. Stafford was very proud of his Northeast Kingdom heritage and knew the wooded landscape by heart. He was an expert tour guide, and enjoyed sharing his love of nature and the outdoors with everyone. He resided in Island Pond most of his life and owned a home there since 1980. Times spent in his kitchen making the past come alive in stories and jokes enriched the lives of everyone privileged to know him. But always, his favorite place to go was the old log cabin in the woods of the Yellow Bog. A celebration of his life for close friends and family at his home in Island Pond, and a graveside ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 12. Times will be announced at a later date. On Saturday, May 26, Memorial Day weekend, a larger celebration will occur at the American Legion in Island Pond. Friends who wish to make a memorial contribution to the American Diabetes Association

, 61, of Paris, Tennessee, died February 18, after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Barton. Mr. Bickford was born August 19, 1956, in Newport. He was the son of the late Glendon Bickford and Beverly Messier. He worked in logging for 30 years. In later years he was a self-employed truck driver. His hobbies included working on old vehicles and attending auctions. He also collected Triumph motorcycles, and was an avid rider. He married Kathleen Waterman Bickford of Paris, on July 24, 1993, and she survives him. He is also survived by three sisters: Evelyn Johnson and her husband, Michael, of West Palm Beach, Florida, Tina Tolhurst and her husband, Mark, of Lake Worth, Florida; and Marcia Steel and her fiancé, Jim Strong, of Lantana, Florida; his niece, Brianna Ostrom; three aunts: Phoebe Noyes, Gloria White, and Lorraine Gilfillan; and his special friend, Ron Huestis, who the family wishes to thank for all the help and support during Mr. Bickford’s illness.

, 90, of West Charleston, died April 1, 2018, at North Country Hospital in Newport. She was born on March 4, 1928, in North Troy, to the late Clovis and Alice (Davignon) Arel. In 1946 she married Raoul Tetreault who predeceased her in 2013. Mrs. Tetreault and her husband loved to travel, including going to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Florida, and many places in between. On their sixtieth wedding anniversary the family treated them to a seven-day cruise out of Tampa, Florida. She also enjoyed vegetable gardening with her husband, crocheting, and quilt making — much to her delight of her family who received many of these items. She is survived by her children: Irene Niles and her husband, Robert, of Charleston, Robert Tetreault and his wife, Denise, of Derby, Annette Poulin and her husband, Lucien, of Charleston, Donald Tetreault and his wife, Kim, of Arizona, Camil Tetreault and his wife, Michelle, of Orleans, and Jane Jacobs and her husband, Michael, of Island Pond. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and by her siblings: Roger Arel and his wife, June, of Arizona, and Gerard Arel and his wife, Marion, of Connecticut. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Raoul; her brothers: Albert, Raymond, and Armand Arel; and her sisters Juliette Durocher, Doris Douglas, Cecile Forand, and Jeannette Coderre. A funeral was held on the morning of April 4, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass was celebrated. Spring interment will be in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, 1073 Upper Quarry Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, Joseph N. "Joe" Lessard, 69, formerly of Bruce Badger Memorial Highway, Danville, died Friday afternoon January 13, 2012 at the Greensboro Nursing Home in Greensboro, Vt., where he has resided for the last two years. He was born June 10, 1942 in St. Johnsbury, the son of Edmond and Clara (Bedor) Lessard. Joe attended St. Johnsbury Schools until his father became too ill to work and support the family. He found work so he could help his family, with his first job working for Eddy Toney making donuts and serving soft ice cream. At the age of eighteen he started working for Howard and Alice Calkins in Danville on their beef cattle ranch. Hence he got the nickname of "Joe Beef." Following the death of H.G. Calkins, Joe and his wife Louise started their own business, Lessard's Rubbish Removal. He also did lawnmowing, snow removal and odd jobs around Danville. He was forced into early retirement by Parkinson's Disease in 1998. Joe was so proud when, at the age of nineteen, Bud Devenger, Russ Kinerson and Deke Calkins asked him to join the Danville Volunteer Fire Department. At that time there was only one small fire truck that was kept at the Town Hall. He was a member of the department for thirty years. It broke his heart the day he admitted he could no longer physically be a firefighter. He always got tears in his eyes whenever he saw the fire trucks race by his home to a fire and he couldn't join them. He was one of the first responders to volunteer for the Danville Rescue and Ambulance Squad when they formed back in 1967. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville and the Danville S-Ski-Mo Club. Hunting, fishing, playing cards, barbeque cooking, Nascar racing, and following his favorite driver, #24 Jeff Gordon brought him much pleasure. Joe also enjoyed riding the RCT bus to Riverside Life Enrichment Ctr. in Lyndonville where he played cards, bingo, crafts, and visited with friends. Survivors include his wife of forty-eight years, Louise (Legendre) Lessard of Westmore; his best friends, Terry and Waneta Clifford of North Danville, and Herb and Martha Nutter of Waterford; two brothers, Leo Lessard and wife Judy of Lyndon Corner, and Edmond Lessard and wife Diane of St. Johnsbury Ctr.; two sisters, Rita Woodward of East Peacham, and Maria Lessard of Barnet; his in-laws, David Legendre and wife Sheila of Danville, Roger Legendre and wife Joan of North Danville, Paul Desrochers of St. Johnsbury, and Marilyn Legendre of Lyndonville; several nieces and nephews; and his two canine buddies, Jessie Ann and Misty Ling. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers in-law, Robert "Bob" Legendre and Richard "Dick" Woodward Sr.; and a sister in-law, Larraine Noyes Desrochers. Keeping with Joe's wishes, there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church on RTE 2 in Danville Tuesday January 17, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Patrick Forman celebrant. Spring burial will be in Danville Green Cemetery on Wednesday May 16, at 10:00 a.m. Donations made in Joe's memory may be directed to either the Danville Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 229, Danville, VT 05828, or to the Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggie's Pond Road, Greensboro, VT 05841.

, 58, of Orleans, died on March 16, 2018, at the Massachusetts General Hospital, with his loving family at his side, losing his battle with cancer. He was born on September 20, 1959, in St. Albans, the son of James Sr., and Paula (Kohl) Bushey. He spent his early life farming, but most of his years were spent working in carpentry. Mr. Bushey was very close to his family and friends, very caring and supportive — always lending a helping hand, or fixing something for somebody and never expecting anything in return. He worked very hard, but he also enjoyed his life. He loved snowmobiling, four-wheeling, boating, hunting, and especially fishing. He also had a passion for cooking. He cooked all the holiday meals for family gatherings for years. He also had a passion for country music. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and family get-togethers. Mr. Bushey was a warm, friendly person, full of goodness and generosity. He touched the lives of his family and friends in so many ways. He will be remembered as a wonderful brother, a great friend, outdoorsman, lover of life, a friendly face, and one who was always giving a helping hand. He is survived by his mother, Paula Bushey of Swanton; his children: Kyle, Brittany, Diane, and Lori; his grandchildren; his siblings: James Jr., and his wife, Marcia, Sylvia Coderre and her husband, Mitchell, Wilma McAllister and her husband, David, and Robert Bushey; and his special friends: Cindy Gress and Robin Ashline; along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father James Bushey Sr.; his brother Donald; and his niece Jaime. He will also be missed by his circle of friends who enjoyed outdoor activities with him. At Mr. Bushey’s request, there will be no formal funeral, but a small celebration of his life will be held with family and friends.

, 51, of Island Pond, was granted his angel wings on March 9, 2018. He left his family peacefully and is no longer suffering from his illnesses. He enjoyed attending stock car races at Speedway 51, and he had a great love of music, telling jokes, playing cards, and ice fishing. He had a huge heart in helping those in need. He especially enjoyed spending time with his younger brother and nephew, while visiting his mother. Mr. Castrogiovanni was survived by his mother, Beatrice Castrogiovanni, of Derby; his sisters: Darlene Kohanski and her husband, Karl, of Barnstead, New Hampshire, Sandra Castrogiovanni and her husband, David Denny, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Nancy Fournier of Barnstead, and Linda Castrogiovanni of Concord, New Hampshire; his brother and nephew, James and Carson Castrogiovanni of Island Pond; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts. He was predeceased by his father, Francis Michael Joseph Castrogiovanni; his sister, Monique Castrogiovanni; his niece, Tabitha Maxwell; and his nephew, Bentley Castrogiovanni. A memorial service and spring burial will be held at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond on May 5, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the First Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations on behalf of Mr. Castrogiovanni’s great-niece Hannah Smith, to the Northern New England Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attention: Hope for Hannah Lancaster, New Hampshire Team, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, New Hampshire 03063

, 71, of Derby, and beloved wife of Leo Dagesse, died on March 23, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1947, in Swanton, to the late Louis and Catherine (Weeks) Phillips. On September 30, 2000, she married Leo Dagesse, who survives her. Ms. Dagesse loved crafts, tie-dye T-shirts, being in nature, camping the old-fashioned way, reading, flower gardening, astrology, fishing (always on the front page on opening day), she was an Elvis fan (since she was born on his birthday), loved music by Dolly Parton, dancing, and she always had a smile on her face. She was also a member of the Abenaki Tribe in Swanton, and was proud of her heritage. She is survived by her husband, Leo, her children: Gordon R. Monteith and his wife, Sandy, of Derby, Tammie Currier and her husband, John, of Jeffersonville, Cricket Goodell of Coventry, Misty Poitras and her husband, Jason, of Stanstead, Quebec, and Lisa Chaput of Barton; and by 21 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Tom Phillips and his wife, Shirley, of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, Richard Phillips and his wife, Cori, of North Carolina, Michael Phillips and his wife, Barbe, of Johnson, Ralph Phillips and his wife, Darlene, of Ludlow, and Deborah Phillips of Texas; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Barbie Wingert; her son Michael Monteith; her son-in-law Roger Goodell; her sisters: Margaret Young and Elaine Browe; and her brothers: Charlie and Raymond Phillips. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home located at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, on Wednesday, March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Native American burial ceremony will be held on May 25, at 11 a.m., at the St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Gordon Monteith, P.O. Box 385, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 86, died peacefully at Bel-Aire nursing home in Newport, on March 23, 2018. She was born in Wolcott on April 19, 1931, to Howard and Eva (Brown) Greene. On December 24, 1949, she married Raymond Erwin Grimes in Stowe. Together they enjoyed traveling and took many trips to the Maine coast and to Nova Scotia. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and attending “Out and About” in Morrisville. She very much enjoyed spending time with family. She leaves behind four children: Erwin Grimes of Albany, Darlene Grimes and her partner, Fred Tourangeau, of Wolcott, Cheryl Grimes of Hardwick, and James Grimes and his wife, Pam, of Lyndonville; she also leaves her daughter-in-law Sue Grimes of Craftsbury; two brothers: Roland Greene and his wife, Joyce, of Craftsbury, and Howard Greene of Wolcott; two sisters: Maxine Darling and Shirley Miller of Greensboro Bend; eight grandchildren: Erin Grimes and Zed Fatka of Greensboro,?Anne Pilbin and her husband, Josh, of Albany, Cheyne Grimes and her partner, Sarah Kinsley, of Irasburg, Tenille Ingalls of Johnson,?Rebecca Holmes and her husband, Adrian, of North Hyde Park,?Allyn Ingalls and his wife, Shelby, of North Hyde Park, Shannon Ingalls of Barre, and Tenissa Buick of Hardwick; ten great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Corey Ryder. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Grimes, in 2006. At her request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick.

, 65, of Barton, died on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Newport. She was born on April 17, 1952, in Newport to Nelson and Gertrude (Royer) Curtis. On March 27, 1993, she married Raymond Hamel Sr. who survives her. Ms. Hamel was a dietary supervisor for Maple Lane Nursing Home for many years. Among her many hobbies, she enjoyed skiing, boating, gambling, and camping on Echo Lake on the family campground. She was a hard worker who always enjoyed what she was doing and always took time to play. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Hamel Sr. of Barton; by her children: John Lanoue, Jeff Lanoue and his wife, Lisa, Ray Hamel Jr., John Hamel and his companion, Sissy Ball, and Renee Hamel. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Mikayla Lanoue, Caleb Lanoue, and his companion, Samantha Dewing, Mathew Lanoue and his companion, Taylor LeBlanc, Chelsea Hamel and her companion, Brian Norway, Samantha Hamel, and Alyssa Hamel; and by her great-grandchildren: Sophie Rae Norway and Nora Jean Lanoue. She is also survived by her brother Terry Curtis and his wife, Cecile. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at North Country Hospital, at the age of 80. She was born in a farmhouse in Brownington in 1937. She attended both Brownington Elementary School and Orleans High School, where she met her husband, Everett Lawson Morse. They were married on May 19, 1956. They soon started their family in Agawam, Massachusetts, and moved back to Vermont with their three children in the summer of?1969. Mrs. Morse raised her family and spent most of her working career as the unit secretary at North Country Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Morse spent their pre-retirement years traveling the United States with their camping club, The Willoughby Anglers, in their Allegro camper. Every summer, as soon as it was warm enough, they would head out and spend the summer camping with their friends.? Mrs. Morse enjoyed watching birds, knitting, and gardening — passions that she passed down to her children and grandchildren.? And no one can remember her without thinking of “famous” treats from her kitchen, like her apple pie that won first place in last year’s Barton pie contest. Her knowledge, wisdom, love, and traditions will forever be a part of the hearts and homes of her entire family. Her three children and their spouses survive her: Mike and Betty Morse from Bakersfield, Maria and Jeffrey Everett from Orleans, and Janet and David Hughes from Essex. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amanda Bickford and Jeremy Perkins, Aaron Duchesneau and Kylee Dubuque, Caitlyn Morse and James Taylor, Brittany Tarbox and Clayton Butler, Gabriel Calza Everett, and Lealoni Coathup; and her great-grandchildren that made her smile every day: Eva Duchesneau and Caiden Butler. She was also loved by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was predeceased by her husband; her parents; two brothers: Andre and Roland; and two sisters: Madelene and Gervaise. A Catholic service was held on March 24 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans. A spring burial is planned for May 19, on her wedding anniversary, when her favorite flowering crabapple trees are in bloom.

, died peacefully on March 5, 2018, at his home with his wife beside him. He was born on April 7, 1936, in Zurich, Switzerland, to Albert and Frederica Diem. On December 10, 1966, he married Gail Gutow, who survives him. Together they lived in New York and New Jersey before moving to the Northeast Kingdom in 1969, where they fell in love with the tranquility and access to nature. In his work life, Mr. Diem was an entrepreneur. His college degree in textiles helped him excel in garment manufacturing and textile sales. He helped facilitate bringing Bogner into the Northeast Kingdom, and shortly after was a founding partner in Slalom Skiwear, Alpine Designs, and Sea Gear. For many years he worked with Schoeller Textiles, where he frequently traveled internationally to visit his global clients. He was honest and developed strong relationships with many of his vendors that continued long after the business stopped. He was passionate and dedicated and made a positive impression on the people and places he visited. In his personal life, he was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and fishing and in general just being in the woods. Atlantic salmon fishing became a passion for him and for many decades he made annual trips to northern Quebec, and New Brunswick in this pursuit. He studied the history, the gear, and knew everything possible about the art and craft of catching a salmon with a fly rod. He also loved bird hunting and always had an exceptionally well-trained bird dog or two at close hand. His pursuits found him on the covers of Sports Afield and Field & Stream magazines over the years. During the winter months and as he aged, he developed a woodcarving hobby. It was his way to translate the beautiful things he found outside and bring them in. His hobby soon became a passion and his work became commissioned, and now his art can be found in homes all over the country and some parts of the world. In his later years, when carving was becoming more difficult, he moved on to painting. The nature inside of him had to find its way out and form art. He is also survived by his son Al, and his wife, Karen, and their two beautiful sons: Albie, age eight, and Roger, age six, who live in Agoura Hills, California; also by his sister Susie, who lives in Switzerland; his sister-in-law Barbara, who lives in Colorado; his brother-in-law Ken and his wife, Carla, and their two children, who live in Michigan; his sister-in-law Sharon and her two boys, who also live in Michigan. He was a wonderful husband and father, and he will be greatly missed. He is predeceased by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers-in-law. At Mr. Diem’s request, there will be no service or calling hours. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to The Parkinsons Disease Foundation.

, 82, of Troy, died on February 28, 2018, in Burlington, surrounded by her five children. She was born on July 10, 1935, in her family home in Norwich, Connecticut, to Burton and Ruth Barber. She was the youngest of five children, including her siblings: Burton, Charlie, Ruth and Mildred. She graduated from Norwich Free Academy and met her future and forever husband, Henry Dux, while attending University of Connecticut. Although short in stature, Mrs. Dux was a force to be reckoned with. She was strong willed and tenacious. She loved like a momma bear and never gave up when things got tough. Wielding a keen intellect and always forthright, caring and compassionate, she quietly rescued more people from troubled times than the family can count. Mrs. Dux had an eclectic career. In Minnesota she was the host of a popular travel show on public television. She was director of the chamber of commerce in Franconia, New Hampshire. She worked as a prison guard for the Connecticut Department of Corrections at a maximum security women’s prison. Her volunteer work included being a Girl Scout troop leader, managing the Lyndon State College ski team, and recently, working for the state of Vermont as a guardian ad litem for children. She cherished her time with family and friends. Being a brilliant cook and baker she loved to entertain. She enjoyed gardening, finding bargains, walking on the beach, expert knitting, camping, and travel. She is survived by her children: Henry D. Dux of Hubertus, Wisconsin, John A. Dux and his wife, Sharula, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Heidi Ecker-Racz of Glover, Hillary Lanza of New London, Connecticut, and Jarlath Dux of Derby. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Dux; and her grandson Laszlo Ecker-Racz. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to one of the many worthy environmental and family causes she actively supported including: the Laszlo Scholarship Fund, the St. Joseph Indian School, and the National Audubon Society. Mrs. Dux only wanted happiness in the world, and as was her way, she wishes a party with music, food, dancing and nighttime bonfire for a celebration of life. It will be held this summer to commemorate and honor this remarkable woman the world just lost.

, 96, of Troy, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 13, 2018, at the Bel-Aire Center in Newport. She was born on January 4, 1922, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Oglore (Moreau) Bouchard, and was raised on a dairy farm in Jay. She was the last survivor amongst seven siblings, having been predeceased by Albert, Irene (Lemaire), George, Raymond, Delphis, and Therese (Becotte). She married her loving husband Maurice Joseph Morin on September 21, 1944. He predeceased her on April 23, 1997, at the age of 80. They raised their family on the farm on North Hill in Troy, and later moved to a five-bedroom home in downtown Troy where she lived for the remainder of her life. She is survived by her five children: Roger Morin of Troy (his wife, Diane, died on July 28, 2010), Jeannine and Wayne Boyce of Grand Prairie, Texas, Bernard and Cindy Morin of Grand Prairie, Ronald and Michele Morin of Burlington, and Roland and Nancy Morin of Dalton, Massachusetts. She leaves a total of 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Her love for her family could be seen by her interest in each of them, remembering all their birthdays, and she was always so happy to greet them when they came to visit or when they called up to talk to her. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, loved playing bingo, and was the number one fan of the Boston Celtics. She may be best known, however, for her quilt-making, a skill she learned from her father. She made over 100 quilts, hand-stitched with love, on her father’s antique quilt frame. She gave at least one quilt to each member of her family, including every single descendant and their spouses — even to the youngest who is not yet born. Through her quilts, she will be fondly remembered every time they are used. The hard work of her early years continued throughout her life. One important goal that Mr. and Mrs. Morin shared was to ensure that their children received a Catholic education at Sacred Heart School in Newport. While the children were young, Mrs. Morin took on extra jobs wallpapering and providing childcare in order to pay for the bus to transport the children each day. She later spent several years catering with Fern and John Meunier (Green Valley Restaurant) while also working at Weyerhaeuser in North Troy. She then went to work for Indian Head Plywood (now Columbia Forest Products) until she retired. A favorite weekend pastime on many Saturday nights for Mr. and Mrs. Morin was playing cards (Cinq cents – 500) with friends and neighbors, including the Morrissettes, Routhiers, Bathalons, Lalibertys and LeBlancs. Many games, laughs, and fond memories were enjoyed. Mrs. Morin was a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and a recorder for several years. Her support, encouragement. and example were an inspiration to many people. She was an active member at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy, attending Mass daily as well as every weekend. Her faith in God was obvious to all who knew her. Her gifts to the parish included years of donating her time and skills as a member of the Ladies of St. Anne, working on countless church lunches, dinners, and quilts to be raffled for the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Parish Building Fund, 18 North Pleasant Street, North Troy, Vermont 05859. A Mass was celebrated on February 19 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy.

, 74, of Holland, died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 15, 2018, in Newport. She was born on August 6, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph and Frances (Hass) LaRocca. On March 30, 1963, she married Pasquale Silvestri, who survives her. She is also survived by her children: Joseph Silvestri and his wife, Karen, of Derby, Anthony Silvestri and his girlfriend, Paula Kimball, of Morgan, and Claudine Currier and her husband, Brian, of Holland; by her grandchildren: Gregory and Stephanie Silvestri, Frances and her husband, Kurtis Barnett, and Catherine and Elizabeth Currier. She is also survived by her niece Laura Kelly of Long Island, New York; by numerous other nieces and nephews; and by her dog Ellie-Mae. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Sarah Currier; and her sister Claire Keane. She enjoyed gardening, doing crossword puzzles, reading, and cooking for her family. She was employed many years by Moore’s Dry Cleaning in Newport. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

, of San Diego, California, died peacefully, with her dear friend Maria at her side, on February 13, 2018, at the age of 75. She was born October 10, 1942, to Laurence “Bud” Whiteman and Simonne (Goulet) Whiteman in North Conway, New Hampshire. Mr. Whiteman died in 1944, serving the military in World War II. Simonne married Bradley A. Thomas Jr., of Newport, on August 20, 1949. Ms. Giannino grew up in Newport, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1960. She attended the Butera School of Art in Boston, Massachusetts, utilizing her creative talent. Later she attended a secretarial school, also in Boston, then went on to work at the Veterans Administration offices in Washington, D.C. It was there she met Phillip Giannino, who was in the Army at that time. They later married and she became a stepmother to his four children. In 1971, they drove across country to relocate in San Diego, California. Ms. Giannino was very talented in many crafts and pastimes including scrapbooking, card making, knitting, and crocheting many afghans over the years. Above all, her favorite pastime was bingo; she was extremely lucky in her weekly habit. She was a very kind and generous person to all she knew and especially those she worked with, establishing many lifelong friendships. June and Doug Whitehead and Marina Stephenson were with her until the end. And her very dear caretaker and friend Maria Galvan never left her side. She is survived by her siblings: Gary Thomas and his wife, Patty, and their daughter, Joanna Brinckerhoff and her husband, Drew; Karen Thomas Blais and Phil Sheltra, and her children, Jaime Comtois and her husband, Jon, and their son Gus; and Anthony Blais and Heather Sanchez, and his son, Ryan. She is also survived by her two daughters, Lisa Burns and her husband, Steven, and Valerie Penton and her husband, Robert; her stepchildren: Phyllis Carpenter and her husband, John, Barbara Phillips, and Wayne Giannino; her grandchildren: Stephanie Hartz and her husband, Nate, Matthew Burns, Cameron Burns, Angela Carpenter, Jeremiah Carpenter, Carrie Phillips, and David Phillips. She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip Giannino; her stepson, Phillip Giannino III, her father, Laurence Whiteman; her mother, Simonne P. Thomas; her stepfather, Bradley A. Thomas Jr., and her nephew, Logan Blais. Ms. Giannino will be interred at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport, at the convenience of the family. Friends and family who wish to honor Ms. Giannino’s love of animals, should make a donation to their local shelter or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855

of Newport died on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at the age of 97. She was born July 17, 1920, in Berlin, New Hampshire, to Archelas and Elmira (Pomerleau) Coulombe. She grew up in Derby Line and attended Rock Island schools and business school at Stanstead College. She married Clyde Flinn of Holland, who predeceased her. In February of 1960, she married the love of her life, Robert Hunt. They were fortunate to enjoy life to its fullest traveling, dancing and spending summers at their camp on Lake Salem in Derby, where their children, grandchildren, and friends were always welcome and all formed lasting memories. Mr. Hunt predeceased her in March of 1974. Mrs. Hunt worked for many years in the fashion department of Montgomery Ward. After the store closed, she worked in real estate and at the Vermont Travel Service. She was an active parishioner at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, and crossword puzzles, and she was a lifelong fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her step-daughters: Sharon Kelley and her husband, Harold, of Kissimmee, Florida, and Janet Cartee and her husband, Roger, of Newport. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Philip Kelley and his wife, Amanda, of Orlando, Florida, Peter Cartee and his wife, Kristi, of Huntersville, North Carolina, Christa Goodwin and her husband, Shawn, of Deltona, Florida, and Jeffrey Cartee of Providence, Rhode Island. She also leaves three great-grandchildren: Zachary and Ethan Kelley of Orlando, and Tyler Cartee of Huntersville. She is also survived by her nieces: Virgina Dishaw and her husband, Donald, of Waterford, Connecticut, Patricia Whelan and her husband, Douglas, of Charleston, South Carolina, Joann Tong, and Richard and Edward Coulombe, all of Waterford, and Martha Pollak and her husband, Andrew, of East Haddam, Connecticut; and by numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers: Lawrence and Gerald Coulombe; and her nephew Donald Coulombe. A Mass was celebrated on March 10, at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Should friends desire, donations can be made in Mrs. Hunt’s name to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855 (www.frontieranimalsociety.com), or to Felines and Friends, P.O. Box 1316, Newport, Vermont 05855

, 77, of Conowingo, Maryland, died on March 1, 2018, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Ralph A. and Juanita M. (Martin) Keister. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the American Legion in Vermont and the Elks in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He umpired for basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. One of his most memorable highlights was when the professional umpires went on strike from 1978 to 1979 and he was then called up to umpire for the Baltimore Orioles. He was an avid golfer in Maryland and in Vermont where he was known as “Moose.” He loved to sing and enjoyed Karaoke. He was also a crabber and fisherman. Mr. Keister is survived by his wife, Linda C. Keister; his daughter, Kimberly L. Merrill and her husband, William Thomas; his son, Philip Wayne Keister, and his wife, Jennifer; his grandchildren: Stephen Thomas Merrill, Tyler Evans Merrill, and Lillian Marie Keister; his brother, Ronald Keister; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Mellion. Services were held on March 5, at McComas Funeral Home in Abingdon, Maryland with the Reverend Clyde G. Morsberger officiating. Interment was at Highview Memorial Gardens in Fallston, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

It is with great sadness that the family of Chineera Renee Nelson announces her death on March 3, 2018, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, at the age of 31. Ms. Nelson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 7, 1986. She attended grade school in Philadelphia. After graduating high school, she became an active advocate for raising awareness for sickle cell disease. Being born with the disease herself, she became the face of hope for many sickle cell anemia sufferers and their families. She provided a sense of comfort to those plagued by the disease, encouraging them to fight to the very end. And that’s exactly what she did. Ms. Nelson was a warrior. Through the duration of her fight, she was never silent about what was most important — her daughter, Joali. She wanted nothing but the best for her. Ms. Nelson surrounded her with family, love, and support. She raised Joali to be a fighter, to be strong, and to understand that sometimes, it takes a team to win. Joali fought for her mom every day. Ms. Nelson lost her fight to sickle cell but she has left a very strong message behind: Never stop fighting. Never stop looking for a cure. She is survived by her daughter Joali Lanee Frisby; her parents, Cheryl Nelson and Mareo Oldacre; and her sisters: Siliah, Jade, Charelle, and Serene; as well as a numerous family members and devoted friends. A memorial was held to celebrate Ms. Nelson’s incredible life at: The House of the Good Shepard Resurrection in Philadelphia on March 10. Donations are appreciated and may be made out to her sister, Siliah Nelson, or her mother, Cheryl Nelson.

, 94, daughter of Thomas and Isabel (Derusha) Redington, died at her family home in Barton on March 2, 2018. Born prematurely on April 20, 1923, in St. Johnsbury maternity hospital, she was the second child of the family. Her brother Charles Frederick, who always went by Frederick, was five years old at the time of her birth. After graduation from Barton Academy in 1943, Ms. Redington’s career at the Howard Bank spanned 41 years. She enjoyed her job, meeting people, and the fact that she could work close to her home. She lived in her family home in Barton all of her life and spent idyllic days at the nearby family camp, Draycott Lodge, on Shadow Lake. Her stories at camp abound with autobiographical tales of fishing, swimming, wildlife, summer friends, the dancehall, and chaperones. Her Barton stories revolve around the family blacksmith shop, mother, adventures with friends, constructing with her brother, and the musical band made of friends and family called The Happy Gang. Ms. Redington was proud to spend her life devoted to the care of her family and friends. She and her brother were inseparable and Ms. Redington made sure that he was included in all the family activities. Due to Frederick’s handicaps this required a tremendous effort which Ms. Redington took on from an early age until her brother died at the age of 56. Her compassion, strength, and endless time to help others was evident throughout her life; in the last month of her life she sought ways to help others and expressed how much she would like to continue living for another ten years if she was able to help others. Like many Vermonters, Ms. Redington was born into a family of storytellers. With her exceptional memory, she entertained, consoled, and intrigued listeners with her repertoire of oral stories. Her anecdotal history was her way of sharing with her listeners her love of the people and places in the Northeast Kingdom. Curiosity made Ms. Redington ever interested in other’s stories and the changing world. She was not shy to voice her opinions, or advocate for the less fortunate, and yet was humble enough to revise her opinions as times changed. She took up motorcycling until her early eighties, and against all wishes climbed under the camp to fix the plumbing in her late eighties. She was intrigued by technological advances and enjoyed participating in e-mail so that she could connect with family afar. Until recently, she served on the board of the Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association, while also contributing time and knowledge to several of the local historical societies. A room in the Barton Historical Museum is furnished with objects and archives, contributed from her family’s blacksmith shop. Ms. Redington was a member of many community groups over the years, including the Order of the Eastern Star, the Victory Corps, and Shadow Lake Association. As a member of the Barton Academy Alumni she attended every alumni banquet for 72 years from the year of her graduation until the year of 2015. She was predeceased by her father, Tom; her mother, Isabel; and her brother Frederick; as well as her aunts: Jen Chesley and Gertrude Sawyer; and her uncle Guy Sawyer. She is survived by her longtime friend Barbara Hobbs. She is also survived by her cousins: Stuart Barter of Barton, Christine Rainer of Canada, Wayne Barter of Belgium, Elizabeth Rainer of Canada, Mary Ireland of England, Anne Letica of New Zealand, and Geoff Redington of Australia; and by her extended family. There will be an announcement for a graveside service to be held at a later date. Those wishing to do so may make a donation in her name to the Crystal Lake Historical Association, P.O. Box 398, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 77, of Orleans, died on February 27, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 4, 1940, in Hyde Park. He married Martha Weeks on August 8, 1964, and they had three children: Denise, Harry, and Sarah. He was employed at Smith, Whitcomb, and Cook for ten years, then by the state of Vermont Highway Department. His last job was for McCullough Crushing. He retired at 62 and continued to be active, enjoying chainsaw work such as cutting slabs and firewood. Mr. Dailey loved to dance and visit with friends. He also loved camping at Will-o-Wood Campground, and loved all his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha; and his son Harry and his wife, Candy, of Woodbury, and their two boys. He was predeceased by his daughter Denise, but survived by her three children. He is also survived by his daughter Sarah May and her husband, Albert, of Marshfield, and their two children; his sisters: Shirley Collier, Betty Chase, and Millie Burmbach; his brothers Edward, Richard, and Douglas Rowell; his aunt Dot Fellows; several great-grandchildren; and many cousins. Funeral arrangements have been handled by des Groseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick. At Mr. Dailey’s request there will be no public service held. The family has asked that memorial contributions can be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 90, of Orleans, died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 1, 2018, at the North Country Hospital in Newport. Mrs. Morely was born on October 3, 1927, in Lisbon, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of the late Neil and Elizabeth (Schoff) Woodrow. She grew up in Windsor, New Hampshire, on the family farm. The book History of Windsor shares stories about when she was a schoolgirl. Then Hazel Woodrow, she walked or rode her bike 15 miles round trip to school. Sometimes she balanced two gallons of maple syrup on the bike to be delivered on route to school. She will always be remembered by her children and grandchildren as a loving and kind woman who made everything special for them, from sewing and knitting their clothes, to making dance costumes and baking special treats. Her house was always filled with culinary smells of love. When her children were little she was a leader in 4-H, where she taught cooking. She loved to square dance, walk, was an avid reader, and enjoyed her flower gardens. Mrs. Morley was also a devoted member of the Orleans Federated Church. She retired from Slalom Ski Wear after 20 years of service were she was a seamstress. She had six sisters that she was very close to. One of her sisters, Sally, shared this memory on Mrs. Morley: “For anyone who knows my family, then you know there were seven of us girls (poor dad). “When I was growing up on the farm in Windsor, I used to love going out at night and searching the stars. I would always seek out the Pleiades star cluster called the Seven Sisters and count them to make sure there were always seven (not always easy with the naked eye). I would always say, ‘That is my sisters and I.’ I still did that even in adulthood. I know that if I were able to see them now, that I would only be able to count six, but then every once in a while, I would see a twinkling as it moved in and out of my sight. I know in my mind that I would hear her say, ‘See I am here — always in your heart.’ Rest in peace my dear, dear sister. You completed us. The number seven means completion.” She is survived by her children: Robin Neil Beaton of Orleans, Vickie Obomsawin and her husband, David, of Orleans, and Heidi Royer of Hyde Park. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Robin Beaton and his wife, Tammy, and their children: Autumn and Shaylyn, all of Irasburg, Heather Beaton and her son Victor Crondahl of Juneau, Alaska, Bethany Royer and her children: Zeke Royer and Mercedes Adams of Hyde Park, Lorin Royer and his children: Jayden, Shane, and Natalie Hazel Royer of Eden Mills; and by her sisters: Gloria Henry and her husband, Fred, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Lilla Sweeney of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, Sally Dyer of Antrim, New Hampshire, Jane Dutton of Deering, New Hampshire, Nancy Olson of Pembroke, New Hampshire, and Sandy Fisher and her husband, Steve, of Contoocook, New Hampshire; and by many?nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Neil and Elizabeth Woodrow; her first husband, Daniel Beaton; her second husband, John Morley; her brother Neil F. Woodrow Jr.; and her son-in-law Lawrence Royer. Donations in her memory can be made to the Halo Foundation 1073 Upper Quarry Road Newport, Vermont 05855; or the Orleans Federated Church, 24 School Street, Orleans, Vermont. 05860. A graveside service will take place at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans in the spring, at the convenience of the family.

, 73, of Glover died at North Country Hospital on February 22, 2018. Mr. Powers was born January 9, 1945, at the Barre Hospital to Vernon and Iva (Fisher) Powers of Hardwick. He found family and friends most important. With a passion for the hounds and the hunt, he proudly was part of the hunting community not just of the Northeast Kingdom but of the entire state. He found much happiness and pride being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sharing the experience of hunting and nature, he was a teacher for the generations. He was a farmer, logger, and truck driver throughout his long and storied life. Mr. Powers leaves behind his wife of nearly 54 years, Gloria Powers, of Glover (the daughter of Edward and Myrtle Gonyaw of Stannard); his sister Elizabeth “Toots” Douglas of Wolcott; his sister-in-law Peg Powers of Hardwick; and his brother-in-law Raymond Papineau of Montpelier. He is also survived by his daughters: Bobbi Huoppi and her husband, Dana Huoppi Sr., of Woodbury, Lesa Marie Walbridge and her husband, Wendell Carl Walbridge Sr., of Greensboro, Patti Lyn Kimball of St. Albans, Sonja Jean Powers and Jerry Pepin of Brownington, and Kristi Jae Powers of Barton; and by his sons: Manville Frank Powers Jr. and Amanda Barton of Brownington, and Michael Lee Powers of Glover. He also leaves his grandchildren: Eric and Sarah Huoppi, Dana Edwards Huoppi, Jennifer Sue Huoppi and Jamie Benjamin, Violet Mae Walbridge, Wendell Carl Walbridge Jr. and Olivia Pierce, Shawntae Marie Parchment and Kyle Huante, Josh Edward Powers and Brooke Mobbs, Michelle Marie Pepin, Ryan Paul Pepin, Jay Powers, Jesse and Morgan Powers, Manville Powers III and Chelsea Pulver, Mariah Jean Powers, Aoibh Michael Powers, Sebastien Blyth Powers, and Brooke Xavier Marsh and Brittney Jean Marsh; and his great-grandchildren: Logan Huoppi and Sydney Rae Curtis, Evan Huoppi, Jacob Wade Benjamin, Tyler Carl Walbridge, Ethan Charles Walbridge, Drew David Huante, and Brayden Edward Powers and Gracie Powers; and one great-great-grandson, Sawyer Mathew Huoppi. He was predeceased by his sisters and brothers: June Brown, Earl Powers, Shirley Papineau, Wanda Besaw and Walter Powers; and by his grandchildren: Megan Walbridge, Sierra Parchment, and Peyton Powers. Per Mr. Powers’ wishes, a celebration of his life will be held at the Vermont Beagle Club in Hardwick on Saturday, March 10, at noon. All family and friends are welcome. Casual attire only – Mr. Powers was not a suit and tie kind of guy. The club is available on Google Maps.

, 85, of Derby Line, died peacefully on February 22, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was born May 6, 1932, in East Orange, New Jersey, to the late Percy and Mildred (English) Bullis. He was the eldest of 11 children, including his siblings: Barrie, Dianne, Jim, Bill, Joe, Judy, Mary Lou, Danny, Paula Marie, and Craig. He graduated from North Troy High School. Mr. Bullis enlisted in the U.S. Air Force prior to the Korean conflict as a flight engineer on a B-29 bomber. He loved to tell stories of both training and combat missions. He was honorably discharged in December 1952. On Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1953, he married Beverly J. Glodgett. They were a very outgoing couple and had many friends with whom to go bowling, play cards, and explore computers and CB radio. For 37 years, Mr. Bullis was employed as a master electrician and manufacturing engineer by Tivoly, Inc., in Derby Line (formerly known as Butterfields). After 60 years of marriage, Mrs. Bullis died in July 2014. Mr. Bullis was also predeceased by four of his brothers: Barrie, Bill, Joe, and Jim. He is survived by his children: Theresa and her husband, Edward Fortin, of Holland, David and his wife, Lori (Major), of Barre, Debra and her husband, Richard Turner, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Thomas and his wife, Colleen (Poutre), from Georgia. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. Bullis requested that there be no calling hours, so a short graveside service will be arranged in late spring.

, 94, of Holland, died on February 20, 2018, in Newport. She was born on July 25, 1923, in Canada, to Ethram and Rosalyn Boissy. In 1961 she married Sidney O. Carter who predeceased her in 2004. She and her late husband owned and operated a farm in Holland for many years. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed quilting and going to yard sales. She is survived by her son Roy Lucius and his wife, Jill, of West Boylston, Massachusetts; by her grandchildren: Randi, Cori and her husband, Mike; and by her sister Bernadette Bellanger. She was predeceased by six brothers and eight sisters. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 63, of Westfield, died on February 19, 2018, in Newport. He was born on September 8, 1954, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Calvin and Maxine (Murphy) Dykeman. On March 25, 1975, he married Debbie Frasier who survives him. Mr. Dykeman was career veteran with the United States Army for 21 years. He enlisted in the Army in 1973 and served a tour of duty in Korea. He was an accomplished mechanic and instructor in the Army. He culminated his career as a recruiter, where he earned his gold recruiter badge with sapphires and gold recruiter ring. Upon retirement from the Army, he worked for the Vermont Department of Corrections where he served as a case worker for 21 years. He held a membership with the Troy Area Lions Club of Vermont. Mr. Dykeman loved to share stories of recruiting for the Army and he also enjoyed sugaring. He had a big, kind heart and would talk to anyone. He had a captivating smile and a twinkle in his eye, and instantly made friends with anyone he met. His greatest joy in life was the time he spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Dykeman, of Westfield; and by his children: Steven Dykeman and his wife, Emily, of Milton, Nakiah Dykeman and his wife, Emily, of Swanton, Daniel Dykeman and his wife, Amanda, of Georgia, Katina Dykeman of Derby Line, and Stacey Dykeman-Godfrey and her husband, Travis, of Newport. He is also survived by ten grandchildren: Ana, Ella, Saveren, Penelope, Calvin, Caeden, Lillian, Maisy, Malachi, and Noah. He is also survived by his siblings: Kevin Dykeman of Derby, Kenne Karge of Phoenicia, New York, Alan Dykeman of Swanton, and Sherrie Young and her husband, Joe, of Tannersville, New York. He is also survived by his stepmother, Charlotte Dykeman, of Swanton; and by his brothers-in-law: Alan Frasier and his wife, Sarah, and their daughter Riley of Newport, and Kevin Frasier of Phoenicia. He was predeceased by his parents. A celebration of his life was held at the East Side Restaurant on February 23. A graveside service with full military honors will be held in the spring at the Westfield Cemetery. Patriots Riders will be in attendance along with the Corrections Honor Guard and Lions Honor Guard. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Troy Lions Club, 1257 Vermont Route 100, Westfield, Vermont 05874; or to the Veterans United Spinal Association, 126-34 Queens Boulevard #320, Kew Gardens, New York 11415.

, 86, of Butler, Pennsylvania, died at home on the morning of February 10, 2018, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Gosnell was born in Buffalo, New York, to Eugene W. Gemmer Sr., and Lillian Mester Gemmer. She attended the University of Florida and worked as a library assistant at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Massachusetts, and at Lake Region Union High School. She was involved with the Girl Scouts, church choirs, a bell choir, and the Ladies Aid Society of the Westmore Church in Westmore, of which she was very proud. She was a very talented woman who enjoyed spinning, weaving, knitting, tatting, needlepoint, stained glass, singing, and cooking. She and her husband, Jim, enjoyed travelling both domestically and internationally after retirement. They even renewed their wedding vows on their fiftieth anniversary on the Yangtze River in China. She is survived by her husband, James H. Gosnell Sr., whom she married on June 14, 1952, and enjoyed a long, loving marriage of 65 years. Lois is lovingly remembered by her husband; her children: Patricia Reigh and her husband, Harry, of Butler, and James H. Gosnell Jr. of Sutton, Massachusetts; her grandchildren: Christopher Reigh and his wife, Samantha, of Butler, Douglas Reigh of East Butler, Pennsylvania, Jesse Reigh of Butler, Kristin Ribeiro and her husband, Matt, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, Heather Gosnell of Sutton, and Rachael Gosnell of Sutton; and three great-granddaughters: Abigail, Ashley, and Heidi Reigh; and her brother Eugene W. Gemmer Jr. of Washburn, Missouri. Mrs. Gosnell was a member of the St. John’s Reform Church of Butler. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be at later date at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205; or to St. John’s Reform Church, 493 Evans City Road, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

, 75, of Lowell and Port St. Lucie, Florida, died peacefully, after a long battle with breast cancer, on February 2, 2018, at her family’s home in Johnson. She was born October 29, 1942, in Bayonne, New Jersey, the daughter of the late John Koch and Rose Pusty-Koch. She graduated from Butler High School in Butler, New Jersey, in 1960 and met the love of her life, Donald C. Henn, in 1961. They were married in 1962. “Margie” and “Don” moved to Lowell in 1972, where they lived until retirement in 2005. Afterwards, they then spent winters in Port St. Lucie. Mrs. Henn attended Johnson State College where she earned her master’s degree in education. She went on to teach in Brownington and then Lowell, where she was also principal. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Donald C. Henn. She is survived by her children: Donny Henn and his girlfriend, Jodi, of Johnson, and Bill Henn and his wife, Torrie, of Lowell; her grandchildren: Billy Henn and his girlfriend, and their daughter, Olivia, of Lyndonville, Mariah Henn of Berlin, Cierra Ovitt and her husband, Rock, of Island Pond, and Chantal Henn of Johnson. She is also survived by her beloved brother John Koch and his wife, Barbara, of West Milford, New Jersey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Henn enjoyed riding her motorcycle, swimming, and reading, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be missed dearly by many. A memorial service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.

, 68, of Barton, died suddenly on February 21, 2018, in Newport. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Bristol, Connecticut, to Ernest and Ada (Green) Rivers. On January 5, 1985, she married Robert McGivern who survives her. Ms. McGivern was a seamstress and worked at the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. She enjoyed sewing, doing word searches, and caring for her family and animals, and she was very loved by many people. She is survived by her husband, Robert McGivern, of Barton; by her children: Brenda Bedor and her husband, Richard, of St. Johnsbury, and Julia Heywood and her husband, Warren, of Lyndonville; by her grandchildren: Shane, Heathe, Braun, and Douglas Hodgdon, Anthony Hodgdon, Joseph Dresser, David and Julieanne Cole, Shane, and Warren Heywood Jr., and Christopher Putnam. She is also survived by her siblings: April Webster of Brownington, Anita Austin of East Haven, and Susann Humphrey of East Burke; and by a special niece, Tami Sykes, of Newport; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons: Harold and William Cole. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 10. Please contact a family member for the time and place. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 2496, Manchester Center, Vermont 05255.

, 62, of Island Pond, died on February 19, 2018, in Newport. She was born on February 23, 1955, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Margaret (Grossmeyer) Prisnock and the late Louis Prisnock. She graduated from Westfield High School in New Jersey with the class of 1973. Ms. Rogers operated an antique shop in Island Pond and was a nurse’s aide in the area. Her joy was collecting and selling antiques and working in her garden. Her dog Leon was a big part of her life. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Prisnock, of Bernville, Pennsylvania; by her siblings: Margaret Kraemer of St. Petersburg, Florida, and David Prisnock of Bernville; and by her nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her father Louis Prisnock in 2013. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 96, of Derby, died on February 23, 2018, in Newport. He was born on November 30, 1921, in Derby, to Theron and Bridget (Clark) Willard. On June 30, 1950, he married Rose Hunt who predeceased him in 2001. Mr. Willard was a veteran of World War II, where he received the Purple Heart. During his lifetime he was a machinist at Butterfield Union Twist Company in Derby Line. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and going to his camp on Lake Seymour. He is survived by his children: Helen Bicknell and her husband, Marvin, of Franklin, and Wayne Willard and his wife, Elaine, of Morrisville. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Bridget Erickson and her husband, Brad, Jessie Casavant and her husband, Monte, Ramon Hunt and his wife, Joyce, Billie Lowell, and Theron Willard and his wife, Rhiannon; by his great-grandchildren: Makala and Clay Erickson, Caitlin, Wesley, and Ryan Casavant, Jacob, Luke, and Lorelei Lowell, and Wyatt and Harley Willard. He was predeceased by his son Duane Willard; and by his brothers: Gordon and Stanley Willard; and by his sisters: Isabel Roberts, Gertrude Whitehill, and Helen Willard. Funeral services will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, located at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jason McConnell officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association, Chapter 22, P.O. Box 735, Derby, Vermont 05829.