, 58, of West Barnet Road, died Dec. 26, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury, VT. A complete obituary notice with service details will be published in the Monday edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 74, of Barton, formerly of Albany, died Dec. 18, 2008 in Barton. She was born Dec. 8, 1934, in Newport a daughter of Reginald and Gertrude (Butterfield) Albee. She married Albert Maynard who predeceased her in 1984. Mrs. Albee received her Associates Degree in Media and Batchelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Lyndon State College. She designed, organized and instructed a course on substance abuse at Lyndon State College which was the first of its kind. At one time she was a news reporter at the Newport Daily Express. Grace loved Jesus and attending Church to sing. She is survived by her children, Enoch Rowell III and his wife Kim of Coventry, Reginald Rowell and his wife Denise of Irasburg, Eric Rowell of Coventry, and Karla Piette and her husband Leo of Coventry; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; by the following step children: James Maynard, Reginald Maynard, Susan and Shirley Abare; and three nephews and two nieces. She was predeceased by a sister Mary Mayhew; and by her first husband Enoch Rowell II. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at the funeral home until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Burlington. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Maple Lane Nursing Home Activity Fund, 60 Maple Lane Road, Barton, VT 05822.

, of St. Johnsbury, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at the home of her caregiver, Caroline Noel, in St. Johnsbury, at the age of 82. She was born March 26, 1926, in Lyndon, a daughter of Herman and Verna (McDowell) Deyette. In 1944 she graduated from Lyndon Institute. She then entered the Brightlook Hospital School of Nursing in St. Johnsbury. Bev began her nursing career in 1947 at Brightlook Hospital. When Brightlook closed she continued her nursing at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital until she retired in 1992. She then did hospice and home health work for Caledonia Home Health Inc. for several years. She volunteered at Lifeline, local blood drives, and at NVRH in the mammography department. In 1988 Bev was honored by NVRH where they dedicated and named a building after her for her many years of service and dedication. Bev was a very kind and compassionate woman who touched many lives. Survivors include her son, Wayne Moffett and his wife Betty of Etna, Maine; her daughter, Judi Moffett of Yarmouth, Maine; her brother, Bruce Norcross of Wheelock; two sisters, Constance Goodwin of Boulder City, Nev., and Ethel Crane of Washington, N.H.; her brother in-law, Arnold Littel of St. Johnsbury; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Theodore and Robert Norcross; and three sisters, Norma Delisle, Reba Littel, and Pauline Rainey. A Memorial service is being planned for May 2009 and will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Donations made in her memory may be directed to, Caledonia Home Health Inc. marked for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

, FCSCJ (Antoinette Laberge), a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away on Dec. 26, 2008, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House and Infirmary in Littleton, N.H. Antoinette Laberge was born in L'Ange-Gardien, Montmorency County, Québec, on May 21, 1909. She was the daughter of Octave Laberge and Auxilia Labbé. Sister Octave de Jésus professed her vows with her religious congregation on July 9, 1936. During her 61 years of religious life, Sister Octave, as she has been known to most, served in various missions in Colebrook, Hudson, and Littleton, N.H., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Augusta, Maine, and Newport, Vt. Sister Octave dedicated much of her earlier religious life and artistic talent to community services such as cooking, sacristan, needle work, sewing, and laundry. She is most familiar to many for making communion wafers, which supplied countless parishes, convents, and monasteries for many years. In 1993, she joined the community at Mount Sacred Heart and continued to lend her talents, serving the Sisters' needs in quiet but much-appreciated ways. Sister Octave was predeceased by her parents and several family members. She is survived by three brothers, Fernand, Armand, and Jules; and one sister, Noëlla Champagne. Besides her sisters in the religious community, Sister Octave is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove Street on Sunday, Dec. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. Spring interment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Newport. Memorial donations in Sister Octave's name may be directed to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 226 Grove Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 76, of Commercial Ave., Gilman, died at her home Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2008. Mrs. Wood was born in Barnet on Nov. 8, 1932, the daughter of Elwin and Lottie (Agon) Dresser. Lois was raised in Barnet and East St. Johnsbury moving to Gilman in 1950. In 1955 she married her late husband Harold "Pee Wee" Wood of Gilman. She worked for a time in Gilman at the mill and the diner and in Littleton for one of the shoe manufacturing companies. She was also a former Cub Scout den mother. Family members include a son David Wood of Gilman; two brothers, Elwin Dresser of Gilman, Richard Dresser of Lyndonville; three sisters, Margaret Williams of Florida, Beverly Walker of Gilman, and Marjorie Dresser of St. Johnsbury. Her husband predeceased her in 1994. At Lois' request there are no visiting hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. A burial will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg.

, 62, of Barton passed away after a brief illness on Dec. 25, 2008 in St. Johnsbury. She was born on Aug. 29, 1946, in New Hampshire, a daughter of Ludolphe and Luce (Vezina) Labounty. Arlene was a case manager at the N.E.K.H.S. Among her hobbies she enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two sisters Mary Jane Page of South Acton, Mass., and Susan Rowell of Charleston, S.C.; three children, Kim Woodbridge of Philadelphia, Pa., John S. Woodbridge III of Barton, and Dylan Woodbridge of Barton; one granddaughter Alexandra Britton of Philadelphia, Pa.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ludolphe and Luce Labounty of Barton. Friends may call on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Church in Barton on Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, with Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Paul's School, 85 St. Paul's Lane, Barton 05822.

, 66, of North Stratford, N.H., passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Missions Hospital in Asheville, N.C., with his family at his side. Jon was born in Lancaster, N.H., on July 10, 1942, the son of Everett A. Emerson Sr. and Francess Emma Hall. Jon was chief of police in the mid '60s to early '70s in the Town of Stratford, N.H., and was a lifetime member of the Odd Fellows. He was a member of the TOPS Chapter 186 of Hendersonville, N.C., and a former member of the TOPS Chapter in Lancaster, N.H. He represented both chapters as their King, and for 27 years was the owner with his wife, Lynette, of Emerson's Country Store in North Stratford, N.H. Jon is survived by his wife, Lynette, of 47 years, a son, Charles F. Emerson and Ann Dubois of Rochester, N.H., a daughter, Debra A. Smith and her husband Christopher Smith of North Stratford, N.H., two grandsons, Jon Leslie Emerson who is in the Coast Guard stationed in Cape Cod, Joshua C. Smith who is attending college in Orono, Maine, and one granddaughter, Jessica A. Bowen and her husband Alex Bowen, and her stepson Damian Bowen of North Stratford, N.H., and one sister, Linda A. Fraser and her husband Kenneth Fraser of Lancaster, N.H., and one sister-in-law, Myra Emerson of Lancaster, N.H., and many nieces and nephews. Jon is predeceased by his parents, his brothers Everett, Leslie, and Fred, his sisters Selma Delworth, Faye Hodge, Marion Babcock and Dorothy Emerson. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in his memory to the Community Cupboard, c/o Christ United Methodist Church, 135 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584

, 78, formerly of Danville, passed away Wed., Dec. 24, 2008, at The Pines in Lyndon where he had resided since October. He was born in Littleton on Nov. 21, 1930, and was raised by his aunt and uncle, Faye and Raymond Roberts, who adopted him. He played football and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1948 and from Lyndon Teachers College in 1952. He started teaching in Barton. Dick had a career in school administration in Connecticut from 1957 to 1974. He and his wife Eileen moved to Vermont in 1979. Together they operated the Danville General Store from 1979 to 1988. Eileen passed away in 1997. His was very fond of time spent at the family camp at Harvey's Lake. He is survived by his wife Barbara, originally from East Barre; they were married Nov. 22, 2002, in Cleveland, Fla.; her address is 202 Stonybrook Estates, Waterford, VT 05819; by his son Raymond and wife Melody Phelps Peterson of Danville (PO Box 51, West Danville VT 05873); his three grandchildren Lauren, Grady, and Riley. He was predeceased by his younger son John in 1978. The late Dr. John Stetson was his best friend. Dick's best friends, other than Dr. John Stetson, are William Smart of St. Johnsbury and Lady Lake, Fla., also Dr. Allyn May of Groton, Vt. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Menard will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. He will be buried in May at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Memorial contributions could be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 172 North Main St., Barre VT 05641.

, 57, of West Barnet Road, Barnet, Vt., died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Dec. 26, 2008. Jonathan was born on Nov. 2, 1951, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Charles Augustus and Mary Jane (Hartley) Choate Sr. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1969 and from Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vt., in 1971 with an Associate Degree in Agricultural Science. Following graduation, he returned to Barnet to work on the family dairy farm. Jonathan was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet. He was a life member of the NRA, a member of the DHIA, the Northeast Organic Farmers Association, and GENEX. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his Harley. He was a former member of the Cabot Coop and was among the first in Caledonia County to become a certified organic farmer. He was predeceased by his father, Charles A. Choate Sr., on Feb. 16, 1992, and by his mother Mary Jane Choate on Nov. 11, 2001. He is survived by his two sons, Matthew A. Choate of St. Johnsbury and Alex I. Choate and wife Marisa of Barnet; two granddaughters, Kara and Alicia Choate; his long-time companion, Celeste Marie Girrell of Sutton, Vt., and her two daughters, Rebecca Clark and Sarah Paquette; two brothers, Charles A. Choate Jr. and wife Lyndelle of Underhill, Vt., and James H. Choate and wife Linda of Barnet; and a niece Kelly Donaghy and nephew Jeremy Noyes. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the NVRH Renal Dialysis Unit, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 79, of Sheffield, died peacefully at his home Thursday morning Dec. 25, 2008. He was born June 27, 1929, in Lyndon, the son of Lewis E. and Rosa (Cassady) Brill. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute's class of 1947. On Jan. 28, 1950, he married Carlene Little. From 1959 to 1999 Looie and Carlene owned and operated the Western Auto store in Lyndonville. Following his retirement he worked for a couple years at Wheeler Building Materials in Lyndonville. He also repaired bicycles and lawn mowers at his home. A community-minded person, Looie served the town of Sheffield as selectman for forty years, and was on the Sheffield-Wheelock fire department for thirty years. He was a member of Cresent Lodge #66 F&AM of Lyndon, and the Mt. Sinai Temple #3 of Montpelier, the Elks Lodge #1343 of St. Johnsbury, and was an active member of the Sheffield Federated Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most importantly, time spent with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Carlene Brill of Sheffield (PO Box 45, 05866); four children, Bonnie Boucher and husband Dean of Derby, Steven Brill and wife Susan of Sheffield, Deborah Russell and husband Richard of Sheffield, and Susan Noyes of Whitefield, N.H.; 15 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Christopher, Carrie, L. Matthew, Sarah, Sally, Richard, Emily, Abbie, Elizabeth, Brandi, Tracie, Daniel, Jennifer, and Brian; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Isabelle Monahan and husband Gene of Milford, N.H.; his in-laws, Shirley Brill of East Lyndon, Keith Allen of Sheffield, and Richard Little and wife Jackie of Sarasota, Fla.; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two granddaughters, Becky Sue Cadieux and Katy Sue Bedor; two brothers, George and Nelson Brill; two sisters, Lucille Swain and Evelyn Thorpe; and a sister in-law, Catherine Allen. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. There will be a Masonic service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call on the family prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Spring burial will be in William-Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield. Donations made in his memory may be directed to either, the Sheffield Federated Church, PO Box 152, Sheffield, VT 05866, or to Caledonia Home Health Inc, for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 67, of Waterford, died Sunday Dec. 28, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., following complications of kidney disease after living courageously with the disease for more than 20 years. He was born March 15, 1941, in Waterford, the son of Dean and Eula (Hall) Willson. In 1959 he graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School. On June 27, 1964, he married Dorothy Mathews. They purchased and operated a dairy farm "Willson Acres" in Waterford. Even with Larry's illness, he was able to give instructions on what work needed to be done, and the farm is still being operated by his family. Farming was Larry's life. He enjoyed working the land, taking care of his herd of Holstein cattle, custom corn planting for many area farmers, and, come spring, he enjoyed maple sugaring. He was always willing to help friends, neighbors, or anyone else who needed help. He also enjoyed deer and raccoon hunting. He loved his family, attending family reunions, and was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. He was a member of the Holstein Association, a trustee for the Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc., Farm Bureau, NEK Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of the Waterford Ridge Runners snowmobile club. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Willson of Waterford; three children, Roger Willson and wife Susan of Wilmington, Mass., Laura Remick and husband Howard of Waterford, and Angela Willson of Waterford; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jessica Remick, and Julia and Ryan Willson; two sisters, Dorothy Dodge and husband Fred of Haverhill, N.H., and Linda Cushing and husband George of Waterford; his uncle, Bruce Willson of Irasburg; his mother-in-law, Barbara Mathews of Waterford; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Denio and husband Bruce of Barnet; a brother-in-law, Stanley Mathews and wife Vicki of Monroe, N.H.; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Darrell Mathews and wife Cheryl of Waterford and their son Dalton who called Larry "Grampa." He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Reginald Willson who died this past October. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church in Waterford on Route 5 south of St. Johnsbury with the Pastor Paul Powers officiating. Spring burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Waterford. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening. Donations made in Larry's memory may be directed to, Waterford Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 90, Lower Waterford, VT 05848.

, age 79, left this world to join her husband in Heaven. She had recently left her family home after 60 years to live in a bright, sunny apartment at the Beattie House in Littleton, N.H. Unfortunately, she took a bad fall and broke her hip at the beginning of December. Complications set in and she succumbed to pneumonia. She leaves her daily companion, "Lady," a sweet little 5-pound Yorkie dog. "Em," as her friends knew her, took care of everyone. At the age of 10, her mother, Anga (Pilbro) Thompson died. For the next nine years, she cared for her father, Roland Thompson, and three brothers, cooking and cleaning like only she could do. She went to work for New England Telephone as a telephone operator at the age of 16 while still attending high school. In 1949, she met and married George Blaney, the love of her life. In her work with New England Telephone, she held a variety of positions until the office in Littleton closed in 1975. Later, as a bank teller, she broadened her collection of friends and acquaintances until 1989. When George retired that year, so did she. They continued to lead a simple life together on their beloved Mt. Agassiz, enjoying their family and friends until his death in 1991. While she found it hard to go on after George's death, she pulled herself together and did what she had always done: continued to take care of all of her family and friends, baking her famously rich chocolate cakes and banana bread to give to those she loved, all the while dispensing advice, unconditional love, and an occasional rebuke when she felt it was necessary. Some of Em's earthly loves included: any party, dancing with George, playing the piano, a good "bad" joke, and watching Tiger Woods. She loved a good lobster roll, fresh garden vegetables, walnetto candies and her beloved hummingbirds. Emily is survived by her son, Scott Blaney and his wife Carol, who live in Kansas with their two children, Nathaniel and Rebecca. She is also survived by her daughter Georgia and husband George Caron, of Stark, N.H. They have three sons: Bill Caron and his wife Kim live in Harrisonburg, Va., with their three children, Michael, Jessica, and Elizebeth; Ben Caron lives in Haverhill, Mass., with his wife, Stephanie and son, Joey; Glen Caron and his wife, Karen live in Deerfield, N.H. Their son, Bruce Blaney, lives in Bethlehem, N.H., with his wife Jody, and their other son Nicholas and his wife Zanna live in Suncook, N.H. Emily is also survived by one brother, Roland Thompson, his wife Joan, and their two children, David Thompson and Sherry Fenoff, of Littleton, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hospice of the Littleton Area, Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561. A celebration of Emily's life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Maplewood Casino in Bethlehem, N.H.

, 72, of North Danville, passed away at home Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, with his family at his side. Leonard graduated from Danville High School in 1955 and was employed at ET&HK Ide Co. for 35 years. He was born in Danville on Dec. 6, 1936, the son of Frederick and Bessie (Oakley) Carson. He married Helena Dresser on June 5, 1958. She passed away March 17, 2005. Their son and oldest child Roland died in a car accident in 1983. Leonard was also predeceased by two sisters, Jean Klinefelter, Mildred Gross and their husbands; Helena's sister Luella Webster and her husband Vernon; and just this past year by brother-in-law Martin Maynard. Leonard's favorite pastimes included his tractor and chainsaw, small scale farming, working in the woods, haying, and helping neighbors. He consciously taught his family and grandchildren many of the old Vermont ways. He is survived by three daughters, Roxanne Courser and husband Bud of Lyndonville, Janet Carson of Danville, Ellen Glidden and husband Ozzie of Highgate Center; seven grandchildren, Travis; Casey, Brett, and Asa; Meredith, Megan, and Emily; three great-grandchildren, Meriah, Taylor, and Will; his sister Freda Maynard of Danville; Helena's brother Bub Dresser and wife Nancy now of Buxton, Maine; Helena's sister Pauline Patterson and husband Pat of North Danville; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m., at the North Danville Baptist Church. The pastor, the Rev. Robert H. Sargent, will officiate. Committal services will be held in May at the Danville Green Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to either Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to Danville Rescue, Danville VT 05828.

, 22, of Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, N.H., died on Dec. 28, 2008, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., to Nathan William and Elizabeth (George) Engle, Jr. on Oct. 26, 1986. Zeb graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 2004. He recently had been a welder for Robco Metal Fabricators of Wells River, and had also worked at Valley Vista in Bradford. Zeb enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting, and especially power sports such as four-wheeling and dirt biking. He loved listening to music and helping his brother Isaac with various musical endeavors. He treasured time spent with his family. He was predeceased this year by his paternal great-grandmother, Lyle R. Barrows on May 20, 2008; his maternal grandmother, Helen June George on Oct. 20, 2008; and by his step mother, Deborah Engle on July 22, 2005. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (George) Nunn and husband Carl of Cabot; his father Nathan William Engle, Jr. of Bartow, Fla.; paternal grandmother Janet Tate of Bartow, Fla.; maternal grandfather Ernest H. George, Sr. of Woodsville; a brother, Isaac Engle and wife Jen of Framingham, Mass.; a half sister Meriah and half brother Josiah Nunn both of Cabot; a step brother Karl Nunn of Odenton, Md.; a niece Isabelle Rose Engle; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at 11 a.m., at Ricker Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

of Waterford passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at the age of 92. She had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center for the past two months. She was born April 23, 1916, in Berlin, N.H., one of 12 children born to Napoleon and Exerine (Nolet) Gagne. She was predeceased by her husband Wayne Lewis in 1983; a son Walter Lewis; a daughter Donna Lee Danyow; four brothers, Edward, George, Roland, and Rene; and by six sisters, Marion Blodgett, Mabel Pelletier, Jeanette Pelletier, Pauline Gagne, Juliette Ferland, and Mary Anne Therrien. Yvette was a seamstress and worked for years at the old Connor and Hoffman Footwear in Littleton and St. Johnsbury Glovers. She later cared for older people in their homes and at her own home. She always loved her flower gardens and especially loved her grandkids. She is survived by three children, Mildred Lewis of St. Johnsbury, Mary Jean Lewis of Barre, and Wayne Lewis and wife Sallie of Waterford; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Yvonne Gardiner of St. Johnsbury; and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church. Committal services will conclude the Mass. There will be no spring committal service and no visiting hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to Waterford Fire and Rescue, PO Box 90, Lower Waterford VT 05848.

was called home on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, with her beloved Granddaughter, Jennifer Barrett and "birthday buddy" Grandson-in-law, Michael Barrett, by her side; after a lengthy illness at Littleton Regional Hospital. She was 79. She was born in Elizabethtown, N.Y., May 21, 1929. Bertha married her best friend, and love of her life, Harry Panton, on March 3, 1947. Harry and Bertha set a wonderful example of marriage for their children and grandchildren, throughout their 56 years of marital bliss. Bertha's grandchildren, better known as her "babies," were her pride and joy; often hosting special events as an excuse to have them over to her house. In 2003, after her Harry passed away, Bertha moved to Whitefield, N.H., to be near her son. Bertha and, her dog Jake, loved their apartment and the many friends they made over the past few years at The McIntyre Apartments in Whitefield. Bertha is predeceased by her best friend and love of her life, Harry Panton; her mother; father; three sisters; and a niece. She is survived by her children, Sandra Brozinski and her husband Steven of Chicago, Ill., Bobby Paine and her husband Bob of Epsom, N.H., and Rick Panton and his wife, Kim of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; her "babies," Craig Brozinski and his wife Mishelle, Eric Brozinski and his wife Michelle, Autumn Paine, Zachariah Paine, Jennifer Barrett and her husband Michael, Aaron Panton and his wife Cassie, Kelly Panton; and six great-grandchildren. Bertha always had a special connection with animals, and would always make contributions to her local Humane Society. We ask that in lieu of flowers you follow her wonderful example and make a donation to your local Humane Society. We also encourage donations to the Littleton Regional Hospital, for words will not justify the loving care from the Nurses and Doctors at LRH. Bertha and the family could not have received better care, and we will forever be grateful. A private burial will take place at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H.

, 66, of Irasburg, died Sunday morning Dec. 28, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury. He was born Aug. 16, 1942, in Newport, the son of George and Georgia (Buck) Percy. Ronal had worked as a mechanic and truck driver for Green Mountain Fence Co. in Glover for many years. Survivors include six children, Rhonda Gilman and husband Scott of Lyndonville, Jeff Percy and wife Kaija of West Burke, Lonnie Percy and wife Dawn of Pottstown, Pa., Richard Carroll and wife Karen of Irasburg, Brian Carroll and wife Melanie of Irasburg, and Shane Percy of Barton; several grandchildren; and brothers and sisters. Private graveside services will be held in Westfield Cemetery in Westfield in May. Friends may call on the family Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home. Donations made in his memory may be directed to either, H.O.P.E., P.O. Box 403, Lyndon Center, VT 05850, or to Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, VT 05860.

, 79, of Columbia, Mo., passed away Dec. 28, 2008. A visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia. A private family burial will be held on Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Gay was born April 7, 1929, in Hull, Quebec, Canada, to Donat and Elvine Landry Ouellette. While still an infant, the family moved to Burlington, Vt., and resided there until she was 13 years of age. Her family then moved to Brunswick, Maine, where her father worked at The Bath Iron Works, building Navy destroyers during WWII. Gay attended Brunswick High for four years, and graduated in the class of 1946. During her family's brief relocation to St. Johnsbury, Vt., she met her future husband, Paul A. Hawley. The family returned to Burlington where she later married Paul on July 31, 1949. They resided for a time in St. Johnsbury and Burlington until relocating to Jefferson City, Mo., in 1958, where Gay worked several years for the Jefferson City Public Schools. Additional relocations with her husband's company brought them to St. Charles, Ill., Sedalia, Mo., and then to Columbia, Mo., in 1978. Gay was an avid reader and loved to travel. She was a Friends of the Columbia Public Library volunteer for 30 years, where she served as vice president, president, and book sale coordinator. For a number of years she also worked at the polls as a Boone County Election Judge supervisor. Gay's survivors include, her husband Paul A. Hawley of the home; sons William A. Hawley and wife Evelyn of Jefferson City, Mo., John A. Hawley and wife Valerie, of Jefferson City, Mo., and Sandra J. Stoeckel and husband Daniel of St. Louis, Mo. Grandchildren include, Carmen Moore, Candy Horn, Collette Moore, Clinton T. Hawley, Phillip B. Hawley, Christine A. Mitchell, Ryan Stoeckel and Griffin Stoeckel, and one great-grandchild, Emma Horn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Friends of the Columbia Public Library, 100 West Broadway, PO Box 1267, Columbia MO. 65205.

went to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2008, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was a devoted husband and father. Hap was born on Sept. 2, 1924, in North Danville on the Morrill Farm. He was the son of the late Harley and Alice (Archambault) Hutchins. He attended school at the Morrill Schoolhouse in North Danville. On Feb. 28, 1945, he joined the US Army at the age of 19. Hap served his country during WWII in the 524th Military Police stationed in Austria and Germany. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 10, 1946, and was in the reserves for three years. On Dec. 11, 1949, he married Betty Bumps, who, for the next 59 years, was the love of his life. They had two children, Barbara and Brent, who meant the world to him. Hap bought the Lemus farm from his folks in 1947. While farming, he started driving school bus in the fall of 1956. Hap owned and operated the busses until 1971. They sold the farm in 1966 and moved to North Danville village; Hap then worked nights at the Fairbanks Foundry and later five years for the St. Johnsbury Highway Department. In the fall of 1973, he contracted for the Danville School District and stopped driving students after his heart attack in 1992. He did continue to oversee the busses until his retirement. After his retirement, he was proud of his garden, but, most of all, he loved spending time with his devoted family. Hap and his family had a lot of fun family time at their camp on Coles Pond. Hap was predeceased by his parents Harley and Alice Hutchins; two sisters, Neomia (Hutchins) McGill and Ramona (Hutchins) Flint; three brothers, Jack Craig, Earl Hutchins, and Harold Hutchins; brothers-in-law Robert Bumps and Henry Bumps; and many close friends. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver Betty; his two children, Barbara Hutchins Fontaine and husband Gary of Danville, and Brent Hutchins and wife Cyndy of Monroe, N.H.; one sister Ruby Hutchins Goslant of St. Johnsbury; sister-in-law Frances Craig of Post Mills; several nieces and nephews; Betty's sisters Norma Sargent of Wells River, Ruby Whitney and husband George of Hardwick, Barbara Heath and husband James of Waterford; and Betty's half brother Raymond Bumps. Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Danville Green Cemetery Friday, May 22, 2009, at noon. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent will officiate with military honors to be conducted by American Legion Post #53 of Danville. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Saturday afternoon, Jan. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to Danville Rescue Squad, Danville VT 05828.

, 87, of Storrs, Conn., husband of Harriette (Curtis) Poreda Knowlton, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, in Windham, Conn. He was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Willimantic, Conn., the son of George and Hulda (Anderson) Knowlton and was a life long resident of Ashford and Mansfield, CT. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and prior to his retirement was employed for 30 years by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. He enjoyed gardening and going to flea markets. For many years he summered at his camp in Lunenburg, Vt., and wintered with friends in Arizona. In addition to his wife he is survived by six children, Daniel Knowlton and his wife Mary of New Jersey, Gerald Knowlton and his wife Betty of Willington, Annette Knowlton of Ashford, Conn., Karen Sirico and her husband Joseph of Old Saybrook, Conn., Judith Fox and her husband Michael of Groveton, N.H., Jonathan Knowlton and his wife Kim of Eastford, Conn.; 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Bertha (Curtis) Knowlton and two infant daughters. His family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St, Rte 195, Willimantic, CT on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 1. Burial with military honors will follow in Storrs Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, in care of Judy Fox, 17 Maple St, Groveton, NH.

, age 51, of Richmond, died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. He was born in New York City on Nov. 8, 1957, the son of Claire Tuohy Reiner and the late Vincent Karl Reiner. He received a BA from Queens College and an MBA from Georgia State University. Keith started his career in hospitality finance in Atlanta, and later worked for Swissôtel in Atlanta, Boston, and Zurich Switzerland before joining Ritz Carlton, Kapalua HI. He married Denise Sullivan in 1991; they had three children. In 2000 he and his family moved to Vermont, to become CFO for The Garrett Hotel Group in Burlington, where he oversaw all financial operations of the holding corporation and for five exclusive hotels and restaurants. Keith is survived by his mother Claire, brother Vincent, both of Queens, N.Y.; former wife Denise Sullivan, his beloved three children Erin, Michael, and Emma of East Montpelier, his close friend Sandy Kapsalis of Shelburne and close friends he considered brothers for life. Keith derived his greatest joy from his children, traveling many miles to attend their concerts, sporting events, and school functions. He very much appreciated Vermont's considerable beauty through canoeing, climbing mountains and skiing, enjoyed yoga and classic movies, and was a Monty Python fan of long standing. As a way to give back to this community that had become his own, he volunteered his time and financial expertis to J.u.M.P., a local charitable ministry organization. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2008, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier, VT. Memorial Donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Unit G & H, Nashua, NH, 03063.