NEKG - 2001 Obituaries

, of 96 Duke St., St. Johnsbury, died unexpectedly but peacefully at Littleton Regional Hospital, Thursday, May 10, 2001, at the age of 71. A memorial service will be held at the South Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury, Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Congregational Church, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. John was born July 29, 1929, in Whitefield, N.H., the son of John W. Simons Sr. and Laura Mae King. He grew up and attended schools in St. Johnsbury. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1947 and received his bachelor of arts degree from Harvard University in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps and was stationed in Munich, Germany, receiving an honorable discharge in 1953. On July 10, 1954, he was united in marriage with Katherine L. Barber, the daughter of Clyde L. Barber and Floy L. Webster, in St. Johnsbury. Four children were born to this marriage; a son, John W. Simons III, a veterinarian residing in Brownington with his wife, Eileen M. Wolfe, DVM, and their children, Hester L. W. Simons and Claire L. W. Simons; a son, David B. Simons, a carpenter residing in Sutton with his wife Renee E. Cross and their children, Travis B. Simons, Hannah E. Simons and Melissa M. Simons; a daughter, Kimberly K. Simons, partner in M & K Lemieux Logging and Mike Lemieux Trucking of St. Johnsbury with her husband Michael R.L. Lemieux, and their children, Zebula L. Lemieux and Michelle K. Lemieux; and a son, William C. Simons, maintenance/electrician at St. Johnsbury Academy, living in St. Johnsbury. On April 20, 1985, he married Edna Gadapee Blakslee and became step-father to two children, Brian J. Blakslee, an associate engineer with Fairbanks Scales, residing in Concord with his wife Linda Auger and their children, Christina M. Blakslee and Michael B. Blakslee; and Lori E. Blakslee, a secretary residing in Littleton, N.H. with her husband Robert Mann and their children, Amber L. Mann, Melissa R. Mann and Felicia R. Mann. John is also survived by a beloved sister, Mary L. Simons and her husband Richard J. Miller, of Wichita, Kan.; a niece, Laurie A. Miller and her husband Roger Theis and their child Anne E. Van Bebber; a nephew, Wendell J. Miller and his wife Dana L. Circle and their child Sarah K. Miller; and a brother-in-law, Glenn A. Barber and his wife Nancy A. Washburn of Milton, Vt. John began employment at St. Johnsbury Trucking Co., serving the majority of his years as vice president of administration, and retiring in 1989 after 36 years of service. Active in several organizations and civic matters in the 1960s, John was elected to the Board of Village Trustees from 1963 to 1965, and later to the Board of Selectmen for the town of St. Johnsbury from 1966 to 1969. He was on the St. Johnsbury Planning Commission in 1992 but had to resign in 1993 to begin a second stint as selectman, in which he served until 2000. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club from 1954 to 1975 and served as secretary of that organization from 1956 to 1958. In addition, he became chairman of the Swimming Pool Committee in 1960 and served until 1962. He was elected to the Board of Trustees of St. Johnsbury Academy from 1969 to 1984. He served on the Executive Committee from September of 1981 until 1984. He was elected chairman of the Investment Committee in 1971 and retired from that position in 1984. The Academy also appointed him to the Long Range Planning Commission in 1974, and reappointed him in 1994 for another period of time. He became a member of the Masonic Order in 1952 and was a member of the Eastern Star since March 19, 1954, serving as patron from 1955 to 1956. John became a director with Associated Industries of Vermont in 1975 and served until 1982. He was a member of the Vermont Truck and Bus Association from 1970 to retirement in 1989, serving as president of the association form 1977 to 1979. He served on the board of directors for the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce from 1960 to 1965, and was a trustee for the Fairbanks Museum from 1960 to 1965. John served on the Advisory Board for the Howard Bank from 1970 to 1973. He also began serving on the board of trustees for the Passumpsic Bank in 1972. He had the distinct honor of serving both banks until 1973, at which time regulations mandated that he resign from one bank or the other, due to a possible conflict of interest. John chose to remain with Passumpsic Bank, which he enjoyed until his death. John also served on state commissions, among them being Special Education and a commission seeking new methods of financing state highway equipment. He served two terms as business manager for the South Congregational Church, from 1962 to 1965 and from 1991 to 1994. He was elected president of the board of trustees for the Sunset Home for the Aged, serving until recently. Ill health forced him to curtail many of his activities, but he remained interested and involved until his death. John enjoyed the out-of-doors. He and his family spent many enjoyable summers at their camp on Parker Pond. Except for last year he was always in camp at the East Branch for hunting season. Often, spring would find him with a close group of friends, salmon fishing on the Mirimishi River. When diabetes caused his kidneys to fail, he went to Whitefield, N.H., for dialysis. To some this would have been an arduous trip; to John this was a return to the town where he spent many a happy childhood summer with friends and relatives at his grandparents & #039; home and store. The dialysis unit in Whitefield is adjacent to the site of that store. John was born and died in Whitefield; he lived his whole life in St. Johnsbury. His contributions to his beloved town and its people will long be remembered.

78, of North Avenue, Orleans, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, Friday, May 11, 2001, following a long illness. He was born in Orleans, Sept. 20, 1922, the son of Fred A. and Johanna (Donaldson) Bennett. Bob served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He attended the University of Vermont and was one of 300 engineer students from across the country who were pulled out of school in order to work on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He went on to work for Curtis-Wright in research and development and later worked for Thiokol in research and development. With them he designed parts for both the Gemini and Apollo space programs. Eventually he became employed with National Foam in Lionville, Pa., and retired in 1992. He and his wife Kitty moved back to Orleans in 1993. Bob was a member of the Orleans Federated Church and the church's finance committee. He was a lister for the town of Barton until September 2000, after serving for eight years. Bob was also a member of the Orleans Country Club and the American Legion Orleans Post 23. On June 26, 1948, Bob married the former Kathryn Battle, who survives him. He is also survived by his daughters, Karen L. Bennett of Orleans and Joanie Austin and her husband Larry of Orleans; his grandchildren, Amelia Bennett of Orleans, James Raftery III of Las Vegas, Nev., MM3 Robert Bennett Raftery of Groton, Conn., Kathryn Raftery of Orleans, Chesley Austin of Derby and Derek Austin of Derby; his sister, Priscilla Tinker of Orleans; his sister-in-law, Jean Bennett of Orleans; his niece and nephews to whom he was particularly close, Donna Bennett, Gary Bennett, Gregg Bennett, and Mark Tinker; and several other nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob was predeceased by his brothers, Carlton "Peanut" Bennett and Bernard Bennett, and by his sister, Marcella Longeway. Friends may call at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 16 at the Orleans Federated Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bruce Forbes officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, Orleans, VT 05860, or to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 76, of 27 Evergreen Lane, Littleton, passed away at Littleton Regional Hospital, Monday, May 14, following a brief illness. She was born in Rochester, Vt., the daughter of Vaughn and Gladys (Billings) Whitney. She grew up in Middlebury, Vt., and moved to Littleton with her husband in 1945. She spent most of her lifetime being a loving wife, mother, homemaker and grandmother. She was an avid reader, loved cooking, cross stitching, crossword puzzles, and assisting in the Senior Meals on Wheels program. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a communicant of the St. Rose of Lima Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ray Bushway, of Littleton; three sons, William Bushway of Littleton, Steven Bushway of Lyman, N.H., and Raymond F. Bushway of Bethlehem, N.H.; two daughters, Michele Dinan of Wakefield, Mass., and Shirley Place of Easton, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gwendolyn Howe of Littleton, Doris Streeter of Dorset, Vt., Rita Luongo of Pepperal, Mass., and Joyce Tift of Arlington, Texas. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, Thursday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Maple Street Cemetery, Bethlehem, N.H. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Littleton Senior Center, Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, of the Darling Inn, Lyndonville, and formerly of Sutton, died at her home Saturday evening, May 12, 2001, at the age of 98. She was born May 6, 1903, in Ascot, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Napolean and Eva (Blodgett) Facteau. She attended school in Sutton and Lyndon Institute. On July 21, 1923, she married Elmer W. Peck. They operated a dairy farm in Sutton for many years. They were also foster parents for six children. Mrs. Peck was a member of the Sutton Ladies Aid. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, music and dancing, and most of all spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Stuart Peck and his friend Audrey Laflamme of Newport, and Truman Peck and his wife Jean of Derby Line; three daughters, Shirley Ronan of Rocklin, Calif., Doreen Deos and her husband Charles of Lyndon Center, and Geraldine Deos and her husband Francis of Middle Island, N.Y.; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Leone Facteau of Nashua, N.H., and Helen Orr of Lebanon, N.H.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer W. Peck, in 1989; an infant son, Conrad Peck; a daughter-in-law, Harriett Peck; two grandsons, Steven Peck and John Ronan; a great-grandson, Joshua Ronan; five brothers, Hubert, Lawrence, Gerald, Scott and Allen Facteau; and her sister, Maude Bissonette. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Lyndon Center Baptist Church with the Rev. David Colwell officiating. Burial will follow at Sutton Village Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to Caledonia Home Health Inc., P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 76, of Cumberland Street in Groveton, N.H., died Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care in Lancaster, where she had been a resident since November 2000, after a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 17, 1924, in Craftsbury, Vt., the daughter of Edward E. and Dora (Shedd) Hodgdon, she had been a resident of Groveton for 34 years, coming from Lunenburg, Vt. Before retiring in 1987 she worked for more than 15 years as a nurse's aide at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. She enjoyed her family and friends, plants, watching the hummingbirds, her bell collection, reading the Democrat and listening to the scanner. Mrs. Benoit is survived by her husband of 52 years, Raymond F. Benoit of Groveton; five sons, Kenneth E. Benoit of Marion, Va., Roland F. Benoit of Leominster, Mass., Raymond J. Benoit of Groveton, N.H., Larry G. Benoit of Thornton, N.H., and Jerry D. Benoit of Guildhall, Vt.; five daughters, Sandra M. MacKillop of Lancaster, N.H., Carmen R. Abbott of Derry, N.H., Rose M. Menzies of Groveton, N.H., Isabelle A. Kleinschrodt of Dalton, N.H., and Tina L. Deep of Milton, Vt.; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Hodgdon and Marvin Hodgdon, both of Craftsbury, Vt.; three sisters, Alice Willey of Johnson, Vt., Olive Greene of Fitchburg, Mass., and Ruby Beman of Hyde Park, Vt.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one son, David Lee Benoit, and five brothers and sisters. At Chloe's request there wilhours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Cushman Cemetery in Dalton, N.H., with the Rev. Dean Styles, pastor of the Lancaster United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Weeks Memorial Hospital, Oncology Department, in care of Marian McCaig, 173 Middle St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 74, died May 15, 2001, at his home in Glover surrounded by all his family after living with cancer for over a decade. He was born May 20, 1926, and raised on a farm in Glover, the third of six children of Joseph W. and Mary (Stone) Alexander. His grandparents were Edwin L. and Francena (Aldrich) Alexander and Henry E. and Blanche (Hyde) Stone, all of Glover. He attended Glover Village School, Barton Academy, and Coyne Electrical in Chicago. He worked during high school (the war years) at Urie's Garage, later at Webster Motors, and then at the Corner Garage in St. Johnsbury. On July 21, 1951, at Saint Aloysius Church in St. Johnsbury, Wayne married Martha Lena Perron, also of Glover, the daughter of Ernest J. and Maria L. (Gagnon) Perron. At that time they moved to Chittenden County, where he was employed by General Electric Co. as an instrumentationalist for 36 years, and lived in Jericho for 34 years. It was here that their family was born and raised. He is survived by his wife Martha and their 11 children, Joan Francena of Glover; Edwin Elijah Alexander and wife Susan (Turcotte) and their boys Tyler and Matthew, of Richmond; Lisa Maria and husband Dan Rothman and their girls Sara, Emily and Anna, of New Boston, N.H.; Cedric Ernest Alexander and wife Susan (Slocum) and children Calvin and Lillian, of Cabot; Laura Mary and husband the Rev. Terrence McGillicuddy and their children, Caitrin, Conor, and Maura, of Plymouth, Mass.; Martha "A" Alexander and husband Chris Graves and their children Eliza, Addison and Alexandra, of Richmond; Mary "B" (fraternal twin of Martha) and husband Danny Peet and children Jesse and Rachel Haven and Jacob Peet, of Richmond; Paul George Alexander and wife Lesley (Chandler) and daughters Chelsea and Lauren of Waterbury Center; Peter Mark Alexander (identical twin of Paul) and wife Jeanne (Allendorf) and daughters Catherine and Elizabeth of Derby; Wesley Wayne Alexander and wife Darlene Oxton of Glover; and Julie Louise Alexander of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by his three sisters, Eleanor (Alexander) Jacobson and her husband Richard of South Burlington, Elaine (Alexander) Urie and her husband Bernard of West Glover, and Rebecca (Alexander) Munson of Colchester. In addition, he leaves two sisters-in-law, Pearl (Whalen) Alexander of Cabot and Lorraine (McClary) Alexander of Vernon; and 19 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and his two brothers, Joseph Warren and Richard Edwin. Warren was especially pleased and proud of his wife, children, and grandchildren; they enjoyed many happy family gatherings. He was a selectman in Jericho for 12 years, Mt. Mansfield Union School director for 15 years, and served many years as justice of the peace. In 1989, after retirement, they sold "Steeplebush Hill" in Jericho and built "Elijah's Place" in Glover, where he continued with his many special interests, some of which were hunting, fishing, gardening, wildlife, forestry, photography, music, electronics, machinery, computers, cellar holes, Vermont and local history, and, as you may have surmised by now, genealogy! He wrote and published two family genealogies and belonged to many state and local historical and genealogical societies. As a true "graveyard aficionado" and active member of the Vermont Old Cemetery Association he inspected many of the cemeteries in Vermont, published the VOCA-NEWS for a few years, and helped a little with "Burial Grounds of Vermont." You see I was a "small potato who didn't amount to much," but I wrote my own obituary! * * * * * Wayne wrote this obituary in 1990 when he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer. In the years since, he accomplished much and enjoyed life, handling each new challenge of his illness with remarkable grace and spirit. This month, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Vermont Historical Society, recognizing his achievements in documenting local history. As president of the Glover Historical Society for the last six years, he researched and compiled several publications, including "Runaway Pond: The Complete Story," and he spearheaded the relocation of the Runaway Pond monument as well as the creation of Runaway Pond Park in Glover. Of all his accomplishments, none was more meaningful or dear to him than helping his sons and grandsons build a new deer camp in Wheelock last year. It replaced the family deer camp he had always hunted from, built by his own father in 1921. His wit, curiosity, wisdom, caring and enthusiasm will long be remembered. He will be missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Glover Historical Society, 1225 Perron Hill, Glover, VT 05839. Funeral services will be held at Saint Paul's Church in Barton, Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Church Street, Barton.

, formerly of Dalton, N.H., died Tuesday evening, May 15, 2001, at Country Village Health Care Center, Lancaster. Gladys was born in Dalton, April 29, 1912, the daughter of Roswell and Evelyn M. (Dexter) Miller. A long-time resident of Dalton, she resided many years with her sister and brother-in-law, Louva and Carl McCullock. Most of her life she has worked as a self-employed house cleaner in private homes. In 1976 she moved to Lancaster and resided for a time in Elmwood Apartments, and for 18 years was a resident of the McKee Inn. She had been a resident of Country Village since December 1998. She enjoyed craft-making and playing bingo. She was a member of the Dalton Congregational Church and the Colonel Town Senior Citizens. Family members include two nephews, Frank McCullock of Lancaster and Kenny McCullock of Lunenburg, Vt. She was predeceased by her sisters Louva McCullock and Alice Miller, and a brother, Samuel Bacon. Visiting hours will be held today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Thomas Golden, pastor of the Dalton Congregational Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. Donations may be made in her memory to Weeks Home Health Services, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 68, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a heroic battle with a rare form of cancer. Lt. Col. Tilton and his wife had been residing with their daughter and son-in-law at 1 Poor Richard's Drive in Bow, N.H. Lt. Col. Tilton was born in Tilton, N.H., Sept. 28, 1932, the son of Mae (Simmons) and Charles W. Tilton. He grew up in Tilton and later moved to Portsmouth, where he graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1950. He attended Hawthorne College and graduated with a degree in business and aviation. Lt. Col. Tilton joined the New Hampshire National Guard in 1948. He attended signal school in Fort Monmouth, N.J., and teletype repair at Fort Gordon, Ga. In 1953 he attended flight school in San Marcos, Texas, and received his initial wings as a liaison pilot. In 1954 he received military wings from the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla. After graduation from flight school he was employed as aviation maintenance supervisor for the N.H. National Guard where he was responsible for the qualification of its 26 pilots. Under his supervision the aviation section grew from two mechanics, two part-time pilots and three airplanes in 1954 to 25 mechanics and technicians, 26 pilots, six Huey helicopters, five Jet Rangers and one Beechcraft at the time of his retirement in 1978. He married Florette Scott in Rochester, N.H., March 2, 1957. He graduated from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He attended Crash Injury Investigators School in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1962, and assisted aircraft accident investigation for the state. In 1960 he received his Master Aviator Wings and in 1976 successfully completed the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School in Fort Wolters, Texas. He attended the U.S. Army Artillery and Missile School at Fort Sill, Okla. He was both fixed wing and rotary wing instrument examiner and was fixed wing multi-engine qualified, logging over 10,000 hours. He received his Senior Master Aviator Wings in 1972. Lt. Col. Tilton was instrumental in setting up Operation Link-up with the N.H. Fish and Game Department and the N.H. State Police. Link-up was used for search and rescue of lost and injured persons in the state. He flew many rescue missions, landing in such precarious places as the top of Mount Washington. In 1972 and again in 1973, he was awarded the "Hero Award" for courage by the Manchester Union Leader and William Loeb. He was responsible for flying New Hampshire governors, from Gov. Walter Peterson through Gov. Hugh Gallen. He was an emergency medical technician and taught at the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Russell was a lifetime member of the New Hampshire National Guard, honorary member of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Benevolent Society, past member of the Bektash Shrine 6000, St. Andrew Lodge and the Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Portsmouth, and was an Episcopalian. He was past president of the Dame School PTO, American Legion Post 0021 and a member of the AARP. He and his grandson Scott were members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. He held a Ship's Captain's license, a radar license, ham radio license, pilot's license, and graduated from Pratt and Whitney in 1993 as a certified aircraft mechanic. Flying was his passion and he encouraged, inspired and assisted many young pilots, including his children and grandchildren. He restored and refabricated several antique J-3 Cubs. He had a great heart and a generous and gentle nature, and his compassion and concern for others inspired his family and friends. His grandchildren were his heart and soul. Since his retirement he had spent winters in Florida, where for several years he and his wife Florette lived on a boat. Summers were spent at their lakeside home in Sanbornton, N.H. He was predeceased by a sister, Eleanor Tilton of Phoenix, Ariz., in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Florette (Scott) Tilton; a son, Russell F. Tilton Jr. and his wife Leslie of Terra Ceia, Fla.; two daughters, Judith Tilton of Tilton, N.H., and Susan Eastman and her husband Dave Eastman of Bow, N.H.; five grandchildren, "DJ" Eastman, Scott Tilton, Seth Tilton-Fogg, Hayley Tilton and Brice Tilton; and a brother, William Tilton of Haverhill, Mass. There will be no calling hours, and services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shaker Road School, 131 Shaker Road, Concord, NH 03301. In addition, the family asks friends and mourners to donate blood to the American Red Cross blood drive.

, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away at the Respite House in Williston, Saturday, May 19, 2001. Hack was born on the family farm on Jefferson Hill, Newbury, Vt., May 31, 1918, the son of Robert and Edith (Lackie) Carlson. Haskel graduated from Newbury High School in 1936. After graduation, he and his brother worked for Bowen Hunter Company, where they were recruited to play baseball, one of the many sports he loved. During this period of time, he was also proud to have been a page in the legislature and the personal driver for Governor George Aiken. In 1941 Haskel joined the military and was stationed in Coral Gables, Fla., where he met and married Josephine Potter. From 1941 to 1945, he served as Sergeant Major of the Medical Corps and helped to activate the Biltmore Hospital. After the war, he worked for the Veterans Administration until 1951, when he and his wife and two small boys moved to Vermont to take over the family farm, which he farmed for 18 years. From 1969 to 1980, Hack worked at Vermont Tap and Die as the foreman of the Cut-off Department. In 1980, he retired, and shortly thereafter, he and Jo moved to Orange City, Fla., where Hack occupied his time renovating and selling houses. They remained in Orange City until the fall of 2000, when they returned to Vermont to be closer to their children. Hack enjoyed all sports, being with his family, hunting with his sons, going to church, and talking to people. A person of compassion and kindness, Hack devoted his life to others and could always be counted on to offer a helping hand to one in need. Haskel will be remembered for his strength of character, his incredible spirit, and his forthright integrity. Hack's greatest love was his family, and his survivors include his wife of 57 years, Josephine P. Carlson; three sons, Thomas and his wife Susan of Cambridge, Richard and his wife Donna of South Burlington, and Douglas and his wife Sharon of South Burlington; a daughter, Mary Miller and her husband Ted of Island Pond; grandchildren Thomas Carlson, Katrina Carlson-Combs, Andrew Carlson, Kirstin Carlson, Erin Carlson, and Jennifer Rucker; great-grandchildren, Mykenzie Combs, Drew Rucker and Asa Carlson; a brother, Robert Carlson; a sister, Jeannette Chalifoux of Orange City, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Thelma. The Carlson family would like to thank Dr. Grant and the wonderful staff on Shepardson 4 for the outstanding care given to Hack over the last eight weeks. We also appreciate the support of those at the Respite House during Hack's last few days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or the American Cancer Society, 150 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403. A celebration of Hack's life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, at the Presbyterian Church in South Ryegate, Vt. Interment will be at the Jefferson Hill Cemetery at the family's convenience.

passed away Friday, May 18, 2001, at his home in Shelburne, at the age of 83, of congestive heart failure. Al was born in Burlington, July 31, 1917, the son of Henry D. and Josephine (Colt) Cole. He graduated from Burlington High School in the Class of 1936. After graduation, he started working with his father at the P.T. Donovan Buick Garage (now Fitzpatrick Buick) and became the parts and assistant service manager. He retired from Sanel Auto Parts in 1984. While playing trumpet in the Marsh Krans Orchestra at a Shelburne teachers & #039; reception, he met Dorothy Franklin of East Ryegate, who came to teach at Shelburne fresh out of UVM. They were married two years later, and settled in Shelburne at the site of their present home on Shelburne Road. In 1944, Al organized Al Cole's Orchestra and played for round and square dances, proms, weddings and receptions for over 20 years in northwestern Vermont and neighboring New York. The Henhouse in Underhill Center was a favorite spot, and the band played there every Saturday night and New Year's Eve all during those years. Family and home were his top priorities, and he took great joy in them. He continued his love for music, especially that of the Big Band era. Al also enjoyed working to maintain, improve and expand Shelburne's cemeteries, in the company of Roger Lewis, Harry McEntee and Phil Smardon, during his retirement years. Survivors include Dorothy, his wife of 55 years; his sons Franklin Allen Cole and wife Judy of Shelburne, and Daniel Thomas Cole and wife Jennifer and grandchildren Caroline, Susannah and Allen, all of Charlotte; his brother, Clifford Carpenter Cole and wife Edna of South Hero and Ruskin, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Marion P. Roland of Rochester, N.H.; his aunt, Jean Valle of Wolfeboro, N.H.; two nieces; many cousins; and a host of good friends and neighbors. Al's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Theodore Fink; the Visiting Nurses Association, with special thanks to Pearl Moore, R.N. "extraordinaire"; the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, for making his last weeks on earth full of compassionate and loving care; to the Rev. Craig Smith for his devotion to the family's spiritual needs; and to the many relatives and friends for flowers, food, messages, and visits, all of which were so greatly appreciated. Graveside prayers will be offered at the Shelburne Village Cemetery Tuesday, May 22 at 10 a.m. for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, Al has asked that any contributions be made either to the Hospice of Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446, or to Trinity Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 9, Shelburne, VT 05482.

, 67, formerly of Lancaster Mobile Home Village, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the Morrison Nursing Home, Whitefield, N.H., after a long illness. She was born in Burlington, Vt., May 4, 1934, the daughter of Virgil and Madeline (Atkins) Haynes, and lived for many years in Lancaster. Ms. Campbell was a registered nurse and worked for three years at AVH in Berlin, N.H., and 18 years at Weeks memorial Hospital in Lancaster before retiring. She was a 1953 graduate of Burlington High School and received her nursing degree from the University of Vermont in 1957. Survivors include three sons, Richard Christopher Campbell of Burke, Va., Thomas B. Campbell of Whitefield, N.H., and Michael D. Campbell of Lancaster, N.H.; seven grandchildren; one brother, John B. Haynes of St. Albans, Vt.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a twin brother, Barry V. Haynes in 1986. Calling hours are to be held today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Borchers, pastor of Lancaster Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial will be in East Cemetery, Williston, Vt., at 2:30 p.m. The family requests donations in her memory be made to Col. Town Recreation, High Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 71, of North Danville, died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Tuesday evening, May 22, 2001, after a long and extended illness. He was born in New Haven, Conn., Dec. 10, 1929, the son of Frank and Bertha (Borneman) Darling. Harry became a resident of North Danville in 1987 after retiring as captain with the Madison, Conn., police department. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Scholhamer) Darling of North Danville; six children, Mary E. Powell and husband James of Branford, Conn., Harry R. Darling Jr. and wife Barbara of Clinton, Conn., Gary E. Darling and wife Loraine of West Topsham, Vt., Lawrence J. Darling of Clinton, Conn., Carolyn J. Turner and husband Fred of New Bern, N.C., and Cynthia N. Darling and husband John of Brooksville, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bert Darling and wife Millie of Brooksville, Fla., and Fred Darling and wife Evelyn of West Haven, Conn.; one sister, Grace Bragaw and husband Robert of Chester, Conn.; nieces and nephews; and his best buddy, his dog Samson. He was predeceased by three brothers, John, Frank and Edward. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury. Burial will follow in Danville at the Danville Green Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Upper Valley Hostel, 17 E. South St., Hanover, NH 03755, a place for families to stay while a loved one is at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

, 97, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at Country Village Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster, N.H., where she had been a resident for the past six years. She was born in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, Nov. 17, 1903, the daughter of Francois and Leah (Cyr) Plante. She grew up in a log cabin, the oldest of 13 children. She spent her childhood helping her family and playing with her siblings. Some of her fondest memories were receiving a porcelain doll at age 10 from the United States, and playing the harmonica. She went to work in the mills of Sanford, Maine, to help support her family. There, at age 18, she met and married Henry Joseph Dubreuil of Berlin, N.H. They lived in Berlin and started their family. She also worked in the mills of Lincoln, N.H. After a big layoff at the Berlin mill, they bought a farm on the North Road in Lancaster. Alida worked the fields, milking cows in the barn, gardening, sewing and canning. There they raised five children. Her husband, Henry, passed away in 1952. Later she met and married her second husband, Leo Ashby of Sherbrooke, Quebec. She lived there until 1979, when she and Leo moved to the McKee Inn in Lancaster. During this time she enjoyed many visits from her children and grandchildren. Leo passed away in 1983. Alida remained at the McKee Inn until she lost her eyesight and couldn't remain alone any longer. She then went to Holton Point and on to Country Village. She was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church of Lancaster. Family members include two sons, Robert Dubreuil and his wife Marie of Nashua, N.H., and Rene Dubreuil and his wife Jean of Lancaster; a daughter, Cecile Dutremble and her husband Lucien "Babe" of Biddeford, Maine; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Amozar Greniere of Magog, Quebec, and Bernadette Lessard of Thetford Mines, Quebec; two brothers, Silvio Plante and Armande Plante, both of Sherbrooke, Quebec; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Raymond Dubreuil and his wife Beverly; a daughter, Theresa Hartlan and her husband Zane; and a grandson, Donald Dutremble. Calling hours are Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main St., Lancaster, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in Christ United Methodist Church with Father John Mazzei officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family requests donations in her memory be made to All Saints Church Restoration Fund, 163 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 66, of 2728 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren, Wednesday, May 23, 2001, after a long illness. She was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Anthony and Beatrice (Marshall) Ventresca. She graduated from East Boston High School, Class of 1952. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury. She was an awesome cook. During her life, she worked at the St. Johnsbury House; New England Telephone Company, from 1970-1974; and she was the owner and operator of the Riverside Motel and George's Pizza in St. Johnsbury. She was predeceased by her husband Richard "Dick" Wilkins Sr., March 29, 2000. They were married June 4, 1955. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Mary DiPerri in 1997 and Helen Thomas Waterman in 1982. She is survived by her five children, Richard Wilkins Jr. of Seattle, Wash., Mark Wilkins of Wilbraham, Mass., Karen Pitts and her husband Ron of St. Johnsbury, Lisa Warren and her husband James of St. Johnsbury, and Carol Thomas and her husband Randy of Lunenburg; and by 10 grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Friday, May 25 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Justin Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Hospice Unit, Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 67, of Littleton, N.H., former Bristol resident and wife to Charles H. Keeler for 49 years, entered into the arms of the Lord with her family at her side, Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Mrs. Keeler was born June 29, 1934, in Dalton, N.H., and was a daughter of the late James and Fanny (Lombard) Whiting. She resided in Bristol for 36 years before moving to Littleton in 1992. She was employed at Quality Coils and the former Woolworth's Department Store before retiring, and was a dealer for Friendly Home Parties. She was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Keeler is survived by two sons, Frank E. and Charles J. Keeler, both of Newport, Vt.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Melodee Salvador and Sherry Quirion, both of Bristol, and Patty and Robert O. Kerr of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Frank Whiting of Littleton; 13 grandchildren, Teena, Troy, Kenneth, Terisa, Michelle, Katie, Crystal, Craig, Tammy, Charles P., Frank, Jill and Sara; six great-grandchildren, Britney, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Justin, Roselyn and Gavin; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Richard Keeler, predeceased her in 1976. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1 at 12 noon at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., with the Rev. William S. Barnes, pastor of the Prospect United Methodist Church of Bristol, offiwill follow in Peacedale Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Life Star, 1 Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 71, of Route 2, Lunenburg, died suddenly at her home Thursday morning May 24 , 2001. Mrs. Hubbard was born in Lyndonville on March 4, 1930, the daughter of Clinton and Natalie Stone. She was a graduate of Lyndon Teachers College and went on to teach for two years in Tunbridge, 13 years in Lunenburg and two years in Guildhall. For 38 years she has been married to Charles D. Hubbard of Lyndonville and they have resided in Lunenburg all of their married life. She was a very outgoing person who enjoyed many hours working in the sugar woods with her husband. She also was enthusiastic about her knitting and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren never went without hats and mittens. She was a member of the Grange and the Retired Vermont Teachers Association. Family members include her husband, Charles, of Lunenburg; her mother, Natalie Stone, of Lyndonville; two sons, Robert D. Hubbard Sr. and his wife, Nancy, of East St. Johnsbury and Ronald Hubbard of Margate, Fla.; grandchildren, Jeanine Thorne, David Hubbard, Todd Hubbard, Tina Rodriguez, Robert D. Hubbard Jr.; great-grandchildren, Travis Cole, Bobby White, Rebecca Hubbard, Edward White Jr., Bobby Hubbard III, Tesla Hubbard, Jessica Rodriguez, Todd Hubbard Jr., and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, May 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, May 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Lunenburg. The Rev. Joseph Lively, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Center Cemetery, Lyndonville, Vt.

, 67, of Littleton, N.H., former Bristol resident and wife to Charles H. Keeler for 49 years, entered into the arms of the Lord with her family at her side, Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Mrs. Keeler was born June 29, 1934, in Dalton, N.H., and was a daughter of the late James and Fanny (Lombard) Whiting. She resided in Bristol for 36 years before moving to Littleton in 1992. She was employed at Quality Coils and the former Woolworth's Department Store before retiring, and was a dealer for Friendly Home Parties. She was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Keeler is survived by two sons, Frank E. and Charles J. Keeler, both of Newport, Vt.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Melodee Salvador and Sherry Quirion, both of Bristol, and Patty and Robert O. Kerr of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Frank Whiting of Littleton; 13 grandchildren, Teena, Troy, Kenneth, Terisa, Michelle, Katie, Crystal, Craig, Tammy, Charles P., Frank, Jill and Sara; six great-grandchildren, Britney, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Justin, Roselyn and Gavin; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Richard Keeler, predeceased her in 1976. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1 at 12 noon at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., with the Rev. William S. Barnes, pastor of the Prospect United Methodist Church of Bristol, officiating. Burial will follow in Peacedale Cemetery, Bristol. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Life Star, 1 Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756.

97, of Lyndonville, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born Aug. 19, 1903, the daughter of the late Walter and Bessie (Archer) Currier. She was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. She was past president of the Rebekahs and the Eastern Star. Before retiring she worked for the town of Lyndon in the town clerk's office. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence L. Wheeler. She is survived by her daughter, Merilee Armstrong and her husband James of Brooksville, Fla.; two granddaughters, Brenda McDaniel of Brooksville, Fla.,and Beverly Aaron of Brooksville, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 30, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. The Rebekahs will conduct a service at the cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 543, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 79, of Melody Lane, Woodsville, N.H., died Monday, May 28, 2001, at the Cottage Hospital in Woodsville. Arlie was born March 13, 1922 in Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Ernest J. and Gertrude (Sample) Rowe. She married Francis Covell April 23, 1945, and he predeceased her on July 3, 1963. Arlie was a graduate of Lisbon High School, Lisbon, N.H., Class of 1940, and she graduated from Keene State College in June 1945. She taught home economics at Woodsville High School, was employed by the state of New Hampshire Department of Welfare in the former Woodsville office, and from 1966 until retirement she worked for CPM Paper Company, East Ryegate, Vt. Arlie joined the American Legion Auxiliary Ross-Wood Unit 20, Woodsville, in 1946, and served her first term as president in 1949. She served six terms as president and served as a director of District 8. Arlie served as chair of the Girls State committee for the unit for a number of years and held several other local and state offices. An original organizer in 1976 of the Woodsville-Wells River, Vt., Fourth of July Parade, she continued as an active member and had held the office of secretary. Surviving relatives include her companion, Newton J. Lang of Woodsville; one brother, Ivan Rowe of Madison, N.H.; one niece, Linda Ferguson; and one nephew, Allan Rowe. Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Joseph Rinaldi officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 Scholarship Fund, in care of Mrs. Viola Grenier, Treasurer, 13 Terrace St., Woodsville, NH 03785, or to the National World War II Memorial, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090-6766.

75, of Washington Avenue, Gilman, died of a sudden illness Tuesday afternoon, May 29, 2001, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mrs. Bresnahan was born in Whitefield, N.H., March 23, 1926, the daughter of Daniel and Rose (McTague) Beaton. Raised in Whitefield, she was a graduate of Whitefield High School. She worked for a time as an operator for New England Telephone in Whitefield and Gilman. On June 26, 1947, she married Millard V. Bresnahan. She resided for many years in Gilman, where she was a devoted communicant of Saint Theresa's Church. She served on the Parish Council, taught catechism classes, and was in the church choir. She was also an active member of the Outing Club, enjoyed knitting, and was a devoted mother and grandmother. Family members include her husband of Gilman; two daughters, Teresa "Terry" Olsen of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and Bonnie Lauzon of Sun Prairie, Wisc.; two sons, Paul Bresnahan of Dalton, N.H., and Leo Bresnahan of Winooski, Vt.; eight grandchildren; a brother, James Beaton of Calhoun, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by eight brothers and one sister. There are no visiting hours. A memorial mass will be celebrated Friday morning, June 1, at 11 a.m. at Saint Theresa's Church, Gilman, Vt. The family has requested that flowers be omitted. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Saint Theresa's Church, Gilman, VT 05904, or the Gilman Fast Squad, Gilman, VT 05904, or to a charity of one's choice.

, 72, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at his home in Monroe, N.H., following a brief illness. The son of Henry L. and Arlene P. (Williams) Stuart, he was born May 11, 1929, in Concord, Vt. He was joined in marriage to Lorraine (Gammell) Fenoff and spent many years in Cabot, Vt., until they moved to Monroe, N.H. John was a farmer all his life. John is survived by his wife Lorraine of Monroe, N.H.; five children and their spouses, Sandra and Gordon Ward, Scott and Sue Stuart, Shirley and Patrick Gillander, Steven and Joanne Fenoff, and Stanley and Kathy Fenoff; five sisters, Cora Jones, Ethel Lunnie, Florence Ward and husband Kenneth, Evelyn Hastings, and Elaine Merchand and husband Raymond; three brothers, Reginald Stuart, Henry Stuart and wife Millie, and Desmond Stuart and wife Arlene; a sister-in-law, Eunice Stuart; his mother-in-law, Lorraine Gammell; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Christopher Ward, Emily Ward, Todd and Dottie Fenoff, Teresa and Bill Litchfield, Trent and Amanda Fenoff, Tara Huntoon and husband Daren Smith, and William Huntoon and wife Brenda; seven great-grandchildren; and his pride and joy, his long-haired Chihuahua, Mia. He was predeceased by a brother, Claude Stuart. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m. at the North Monroe Methodist Church, with the Rev. Richard Hanson officiating. Interment will follow in the North Monroe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602, or the United Methodist Churches of Monroe, in care of Mr. Winston Currier, 98 Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771-0147.

70, of North Stratford, N.H., passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at the Gouin Reservoir in Canada while on a fishing trip with friends. Mr. Kettle was born June 5, 1930, in Westfield, Vt., the son of Maurice and Eva (Joslyn) Kettle. He grew up and attended school in Orleans, Vt., where he is remembered for his baseball playing abilities. On Jan. 31, 1959, he married Beverly Savage of Bloomfield, Vt. His favorite pastime as a younger man was playing softball and coaching junior league baseball. He also enjoyed umpiring baseball games with his pal, Danny Chick. He served in the United States Army, and was employed as a shop foreman for an auto body shop for many years. When he retired, he enjoyed his camp and fishing in Gouin Reservoir. Mr. Kettle is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beverly Kettle of North Stratford; two sons, Mr. David Kettle of North Stratford, and Mr. Michael Kettle and wife, Cindy, of Antrim, N.H.; three grandchildren, Shaun, Trisha and Kurtis Kettle; his mother, Mrs. Eva Kettle of Orleans, Vt.; and his sister, Mrs. Dot Salazar of Orleans. He was predeceased by his father, Mr. Maurice Kettle, and a brother, Mr. Harold Kettle. Mr. Kettle's family will be receiving friends at the Jenkins Funeral Home, Friday, June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at the North Stratford Baptist Church with Mr. Larry Clough, licensed minister, officiating. Interment services will follow at the Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Kettle's name may be made to the North Stratford Little League, in care of Mrs. Beverly Kettle, P.O. Box 357, North Stratford, NH 03590.

, 79, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Former residents of Main Street in St. Johnsbury, the Robinsons moved to Medomak, Maine, in November of 1974, and moved back to St. Johnsbury in May of this year. The daughter of Stanely E. and Martha (Feyler) Herrick Sr., Alice was born in Waterbury, Conn., Nov. 3, 1921. Alice is survived by her husband, Dr. William H. Robinson of St. Johnsbury; five children and their spouses, William H. Robinson Jr. and wife Elaine (Little) of East Stroudsburg, Pa., Martha "Marte" Robinson Rhodes and husband Reg of Newport, Stanley H. Robinson and wife Beth (Jordon) of Franklin, N.H., Howard C. Robinson and wife Lauren of Bourne, Mass., Thomas E. Robinson and wife Elaine (Lanctot) of Waterford; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley E. Herrick Jr. A gathering of friends will take place Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Alice's home located at 69 Brightlook Dr., St. Johnsbury. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Johnsbury Little League, in care of Mike Gonyaw at The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Sayles Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

, M.D., 85, of St. Johnsbury, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. Dr. Grimes was born in New York City, N.Y., Jan 27, 1916, to James G. and Louisa (Robinson) Grimes. He was a 1933 graduate of Nutley, N.J. High School and a 1939 graduate of UVM Medical School. On Oct. 28, 1938, he married Alice May Longe of Westford, Vt. They had two children, James G. Grimes III and Judith Ann (Grimes) Rossman. Dr. Grimes practiced anesthesia for 32 years at Brightlook and St. Johnsbury Hospitals, which merged into Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He completed his internship in Stamford, Conn., and residency at St. Vincents Hospital in New York City. He volunteered for service shortly after the outbreak of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for the duration, obtaining the rank of major before being honorably discharged at the end of the war. Upon returning to Vermont he decided to practice anesthesia in St. Johnsbury. Practicing continuously for 32 years, he brought modern anesthesia to St. Johnsbury. He later achieved board certification in his specialty. He volunteered for many years during blood donations through the American Red Cross, and served on the building committee for NVRH. He was active in the Vermont/New Hampshire Medical Society and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Alice, on March 15, 1989. He is survived by his two children, and five grandchildren, Brett McDowell, James McDowell, James Grimes, Adam Grimes and Elizabeth Loveless. A memorial service will be held at Grace Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury, Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Melvin Richardson officiating. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions in his memory may be sent to the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross, 29 Mansfield Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 79, of St. Johnsbury, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Proctor, Vt., Sept. 17, 1922, the only child of Earl and Beatrice (Atherton) Boyce. Mrs. Squier graduated from Proctor High School and Middlebury College, after which she moved to New York City, N.Y., to work. In New York she married William "Bill" Squier and moved back to Proctor where they lived until retirement. After retirement they moved to Highgate Springs, Castleton, and most recently the St. Johnsbury area to be close to their daughter Carol Gonyaw and family of Concord. Marilyn was active in the Ladies Shrine, being a past high priestess of Airoc Court 42 and recorder for many years. She was predeceased by her husband William Stiles Squier July 9, 2000, and their only son, Earl B. Squier, in 1979. Survivors include her daughter and husband Carolyn "Carol" and Stephen Gonyaw of Concord; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wuest of Severna Park, Md. and husband David; and two grandchildren, William Curtis Gonyaw of St. George, Vt., and Sara Lynn Wuest of Severna Park, Md. Graveside services will be held at the South Street Cemetery in Proctor, Thursday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Bob Moston officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to either the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 526 Crew St., Springfield, MA 01104.

, 75, of Monroe, N.H., died Monday morning at her home in Monroe. She was born Nov. 20, 1925, in Bath, Maine, the daughter of James and Thelma (Bachelder) Pratt. She attended school in Bowdoinham, Maine, and came to White River Junction, Vt., in 1947. She was married to Joseph H. Bingham and they lived in Wilder, Vt. for many years. She worked as a clerk at the A & P Stores in White River Junction and later in Lebanon, N.H., for 18 years before retiring in 1975. Mr. Bingham died on July 1, 1984. On June 10, 2000, she was married to Henry Hartford and began living in Monroe. She was a member of the Sharon Congregational Church in Sharon, Vt., the VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Bugbee Senior Center, all of White River Junction. She was a past treasurer of the first Ottaquechee School for Special Children in Quechee, Vt. Besides her husband of Monroe she leaves a son, Richard Greene of Evening Shade, Ark.; two daughters, Loretta Coburn of Barton, and Bonnie-Jo Hill of White River Junction; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-children, Bonnie Hartford of North Park, Fla., and Randy Hartford of California; four brothers, James Pratt of Farmingdale, Maine, Daryl Pratt of Durham, Maine, Burleigh Pratt of North Whitefield, Maine, and Phillip Pratt of Monmouth, Maine; two sisters, Lois Heath of Topsham, Maine, and Ruby Irish of Litchfield, Maine; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers. Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Summer Street Cemetery in Lancaster, N.H., Friday at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Bugbee Senior Center, P.O. Box 158, White River Junction, VT 05001, or to the Bowdoinham Historical Society, Bowdoinham, ME 04008.

, 78, of West Topsham, Vt., died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin, Vt. She was born in West Groton Oct. 1, 1923, the daughter of Ralph Bailey and Goldie (Darling) Bailey Heath. Princetta married Don Shepard Feb. 28, 1948. She served in the Army Nurse Corps and worked at CVH as a registered nurse for 27 years, retiring in 1990. After her retirement they wintered in Zephyrhills, Fla., for nine years. She enjoyed her family, crafts, her cats, gardening and boating. Survivors include her husband Don of West Topsham; one son, Michael Shepard of Groton; one daughter, Brenda Shepard of West Topsham; four grandchildren, Tara Trojanowski, Erica Pierson, and Pam and Wade Shepard; and two great-grandchildren, Alaura and Bailey Trojanowski. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Lane, Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bradford. The Rev. Michelle Sabin will officiate. Burial will follow in the Groton Village Cemetery in Groton. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, Mekklesen Hill Road, Barre, VT 05641, or your local Red Cross chapter.

, 79, of Derby, died peacefully Oct. 10, 2001, at the Derby Green Nursing Home. She was born July 13, 1922, in Holland, Vt., a daughter of Harry and Hazel (Pocock) Smith. She attended Bugby Business College in Stanstead, Quebec, and was employed by Western Union and Community National Bank as a bookkeeper for 27 years. On Jan. 18, 1947, she married Cecile Waterman, who predeceased her in 1972. Among her hobbies, Marcia enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing bingo. She was a member of the Holland United Church and the Ladies Aid. She is survived by her children and their spouses, around whom her life revolved, Lawrence and Linda Waterman of Derby Line, Linda and Clarence Dufield of Brownington, Lonnie and Wanita Waterman of St. Johnsbury, and Laura and Theodore Muller of Fulton, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Thomas and Charles Waterman, and Cory Dufield; two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Anna Waterman; and a sister, Evelyn Page of Holland. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m., at the Curtis-Britch Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport, with the Rev. Don Gerber officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral on Saturday. Interment will follow at the Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Marcia's memory may be made to the Holland United Methodist Church, in care of Evelyn Page, 1401 Holland Pond Road, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 82, a longtime Littleton resident, died Sunday, Oct. 7, at his residence following a lengthy illness. The son of George Davis and Mary (Sanborn) Sargent, he was born July 29, 1919 in Bethlehem, N.H. He attended Bethlehem schools. George joined the U.S. Army, serving from Jan. 10, 1941 until Dec. 1, 1945. He served as a cook, preparing and serving well-balanced meals for the 350th Artillery Antiaircraft Searchlight Battalion in many areas including New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, New Zealand, New Guinea and the Philippines. He also assisted in requisitioning rations, equipment and supplies, and in instructing new personnel assigned to work. He married Marjorie Young in 1946; to this union was born a daughter, Alicia Sargent. He married Delores Keiting Nov. 11, 1950, celebrating 44 years together until her death. To this union was born two sons, David and Wayne. He married Helen Bishop Hale Sept. 14, 1997, in Granby, Vt. He enjoyed playing guitar and harmonica with the John MacKivers Band and with his wife Helen who played piano, harmonica and spoons; he also played with friends Ruth and Jack Glynn, Donna and Harding Schofield, Ruth Whitcomb, Doug Brooks and many others. He played at many nursing homes, senior centers, dances, private parties and for his own pleasure. George is survived by his wife Helen of Littleton; two sons, David Sargent and wife Cheryl, and Wayne Sargent, all of Bethlehem; a daughter, Alicia Sargent of Littleton; stepchildren Linda and Jim Choate of West Barnet, Carolyn and Bob Bigelow of Passumpsic, Melvin and Lana Hale of Northfield, Donald and Debra Hale of West Burke, Michael and Margaret Hale of East St. Johnsbury, Timothy and Diana Hale of St. Johnsbury, Thomas and Claire Hale of Concord, Jeffrey and Carol Hale of South Ryegate, and Debra Hale and Mark Maio of Lyndonville; a sister, Shirley Blodget and husband Kenneth of Hermosa, S.D.; a brother-in-law, Lee Bishop and wife Irene of Concord; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Marcey of St. Johnsbury; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Addie Plant, Christine Sleeper and Sylvia Roy. A memorial graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. A luncheon will follow immediately at the Sacred Heart Convent in Littleton.

, 84, of Lyndonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born Oct. 13, 1916, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of Arthur and Blanche (Davis) Botham. In 1936 she married Leo Locklin. She worked at Glovers in St. Johnsbury until 1957, when they moved to Holyoke, Mass., where she worked for the next 25 years for Hano Business Forms Company. In 1984 she moved back to Lyndonville. She enjoyed reading, making afghans and watching television. A wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be greatly missed. Survivors include five daughters, Shirley Bennett of Lynn, Mass., Alice Bean of Lyndonville, Irene Smith and her husband Murdo "Sonny" of Lyndonville, Elaine Petty and her companion James Buck of Lyndonville, and Carol Ann Bowles of Lyndon; a son, Duane "Bucky" Locklin and his wife Sandra of St. Johnsbury Center; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Leo Locklin in 1984; a grandson, David Smith; a granddaughter, Robin Bennett; her infant brother, Arthur Botham; two sisters, Blanche Shea and Eunice Thayer; and three sons-in-law, Thomas Garrity Sr., Paul A. Petty Sr. and Carroll T. Bean Sr. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Vincent officiating. Visiting hours will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial in St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery will be Sunday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m.

, 70, of St. Johnsbury, died Friday night, Oct. 12, 2001, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Newport, Vt., Oct. 5, 1931, the daughter of Thomas J. and Nellie (Handy) Azur. Mrs. Willey was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, where she was a Reach Out coordinator and a member of the prayer chain. She enjoyed knitting, but her greatest love was her family. On Dec. 11, 1954, she married Gerald Willey of St. Johnsbury, who survives her. Other survivors include five children, Roseanna and husband Stephen Bennett of St. Johnsbury, Tony Willey of Essex Junction, Denise Lepine-Whitehead and husband Bruce Whitehead of St. Johnsbury Center, Christopher Willey of Lyndonville, and Michelle and husband Scott Warren of Waterford; one brother, Thomas Azur of Montpelier; two sisters, Patricia Azur and Ann Marie Azur, of Montpelier; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents, an infant daughter, Nancy, and a brother, Phillip Azur. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family at Sayles Funeral Home, this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Good Shepherd School, Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 74, of South Wheelock, Vt., passed away at her residence, Friday, Oct. 12, 2001. She was born July 10, 1927, in Rochester, Vt., the daughter of the late Dona and Josie (Hunnington) Swan. During her life she had worked at the Gilman Paper Company, Glover's, Palmer Brothers Cleaners, Riverside Grocery Store, Lane Parking House, ACA Food Coloring, and for the past four years she was the dispatcher for Morse's Taxi. She is survived by her husband, Vernon "Timer" Morse Sr. of South Wheelock; her children, Linda Mardin and her companion George Cushman of St. Johnsbury Center, Vt., Leanne Quapaw and her husband Myron of Tulsa, Okla., and Vernon "Sonny" Morse Jr. of Lyndonville; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Morse of Lyndonville; a sister, Cathy Catchtaw and her husband Richard of Middlesex, Vt.; a brother, Royal Swan and his wife Ethel of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three grandchildren; a sister, Nora Hill; and two brothers, Wesley Swan and his wife Gertrude, and Rodney Swan. Visiting hours will be held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mel Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury.

, 59, of St. Johnsbury, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of Ernest and Marion (Duperron) Racine. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Through the support of family, friends and the wonderful care of Caledonia Home Health, Shirley was able to spend her years at home. She was predeceased by her mother, Marion, eight days earlier, Oct. 6, 2001, and her father, Ernest, Dec. 27, 1986. She is survived by her brother Ernest and wife Kay Racine of Windsor Locks, Conn.; an uncle, Lawrence Duperron of Florida; her aunts, Doris Winchester and husband Donald of St. Johnsbury, Lorraine and husband Richard Charron of Lyndon, and Rita Brankenhorn and Dot Grady, both of Florida; and nieces and nephews Jon, Eric and Michael Racine, and Jeff and Kim Pulver. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health (Visiting Nurses), Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, a longtime Littleton resident, died Sunday, Oct. 7, at his residence following a lengthy illness. The son of George Davis and Mary (Sanborn) Sargent, he was born July 29, 1919 in Bethlehem, N.H. He attended Bethlehem schools. George joined the U.S. Army, serving from Jan. 10, 1941 until Dec. 1, 1945. He served as a cook, preparing and serving well-balanced meals for the 350th Artillery Antiaircraft Searchlight Battalion in many areas including New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, New Zealand, New Guinea and the Philippines. He also assisted in requisitioning rations, equipment and supplies, and in instructing new personnel assigned to work. After his discharge from the service, he worked as a laborer in saw mills, shoe shops, the First National Stores, Highland Hotel in Bethlehem, and the last 15 years of his working career was at Pilgrim Furniture in Littleton. He married Marjorie Young in 1946; to this union was born a daughter, Alicia Sargent. He married Delores Keiting Nov. 11, 1950, celebrating 44 years together until her death. To this union was born two sons, David and Wayne. He married Helen Bishop Hale Sept. 14, 1997, in Granby, Vt. He enjoyed playing guitar and harmonica with the John MacKivers Band and with his wife Helen who played piano, harmonica and spoons; he also played with friends Ruth and Jack Glynn, Donna and Harding Schofield, Ruth Whitcomb, Doug Brooks and many others. He played at many nursing homes, senior centers, dances, private parties and for his own pleasure. George is survived by his wife Helen of Littleton; two sons, David Sargent and wife Cheryl, and Wayne Sargent, all of Bethlehem; a daughter, Alicia Sargent of Littleton; stepchildren Linda and Jim Choate of West Barnet, Carolyn and Bob Bigelow of Passumpsic, Melvin and Lana Hale of Northfield, Donald and Debra Hale of West Burke, Michael and Margaret Hale of East St. Johnsbury, Timothy and Diana Hale of St. Johnsbury, Thomas and Claire Hale of Concord, Jeffrey and Carol Hale of South Ryegate, and Debra Hale and Mark Maio of Lyndonville; a sister, Shirley Blodget and husband Kenneth of Hermosa, S.D.; a brother-in-law, Lee Bishop and wife Irene of Concord; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Marcey of St. Johnsbury; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Addie Plant, Christine Sleeper and Sylvia Roy. A memorial graveside service will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. A luncheon will follow immediately at the Sacred Heart Convent in Littleton.

, 92, lifetime resident of Danville, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Cabot, March 23, 1909, the son of Edgar and Marguriette (Lamora) Houghton. Selden graduated from Danville's old Phillipps Academy. He went to work at the Caledonia National Bank as a clerk. In his 65 years association with the bank, he held numerous positions: head clerk, assistant cashier, trust officer, vice president and executive vice president. The bank elected him to its board of directors in 1962. He retired from the board in 1991. Mr. Houghton had been an active member of the ocmmunity, serving on the Danville School Board, Prudential Committee of the Danville Fire District 1, and treasurer of the Danville Green Cemetery Association. He was a 56-year member of the Washburn Masonic Lodge and a member of the Vermont Bankers Association. Selden loved to hunt and fish. On June 19, 1937, he married Lorraine (Devenger) Houghton, who survives him in Danville. Other survivors include three children, Russell and Anne Houghton of Essex Junction, Bruce and Barbara Houghton of Chandler, Ariz., and Patricia and husband Douglas Conly of Lyndonville; two sisters, Bernice Berry of Randolph and Pauline Handy of St. Johnsbury; a sister-in-law, Janice Cross of Barre; seven grandchildren, Selden, Kathleen, Gregory, Christopher and Carrie Houghton, and Melissa and Patrick Conly; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Danville Congregational Church with the officiating. Burial will follow at the Danville Green Cemetery. Following the committal, friends are invited for a reception at the church. There will be no public calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to either Danville Rescue Squad, Danville, VT 05828, or St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Music Program, Hospital Drive, St. Johsnbury, VT 05819.

, 58, of Mann's Hill in Littleton, N.H., died suddenly at home Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001. He was a dedicated husband, father and physician. Dr. Caswell was born Nov. 10, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the son of the late Dr. Horace Taylor Caswell and Martha May Caswell. He grew up in Narberth, Pa., and graduated from Harriton High School in 1960 . He received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y., in 1964. In 1968 he earned his M.D. from Temple University, followed by an internship at the Geisenger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital in 1973, which included training at the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in Philadelphia. In 1964, Taylor married Linda Claire Smith of Hudson, N.Y. They lived in Riverton, N.J.; Danville, Pa., where their first son, Horace Taylor III, was born in 1968; and Philadelphia, where their second son, Kenneth Lee, was born in 1972. In 1973, they moved to Portsmouth, N.H., where Taylor served as lieutenant commander and chief of professional services at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth. In 1974, Taylor and his family moved to Littleton, where he began his practice, North Region Orthopaedic Professional Association. He was the first orthopaedic surgeon in the area. Dr. Caswell was a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, where he had served on the Board of Councilors, Advisory Panel on Government Affairs, and as chairman of the Health Issues Committee. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and was president of the New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society in 1977-78. He had served as chief of staff at Littleton Regional Hospital, and at the time of his death was vice chairman of the Board of Trustees at the same institution. Despite a long list of appointments, memberships and academic accomplishments, his real impact on the community was felt through his tireless dedication to his patients, where over the course of nearly 30 years in practice, Dr. Caswell cared for more than 27,000 patients in northern New Hampshire and Vermont. In addition, Dr. Caswell was medical adviser to the Cannon Mountain Ski Patrol and moderator of the First Congregational Church, where he was a faithful member for many years. He enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends, often at the Profile Club in Franconia, N.H., where he served as president in 1992. Taylor's family includes his wife of 37 years, Linda (Smith) Caswell; two sons, Taylor, 32, of Arlington, Va., and Ken, 29, of Charlottesville, Va.; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Claire, 3, Joseph Taylor, 6 months, and McKayla Flynn, 4 months; and three brothers, David and Richard, both of Philadelphia, and Christopher, of Ahoskie, N.C. A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 6 at the First Congregational Church in Littleton. Arrangements were under the care and assistance of Ross Funeral Home in Littleton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "Dr. Caswell Memorial Fund," in care of Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, 63 Central St., Woodsville, N.H. 03785.

, 80, of Lyman, N.H., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Littleton Regional Hospital in Littleton. Born in Lisbon, N.H., he was the son of Lawrence and Margret Healy Stevens. When he was in his early teens, he became the projectionist for Lisbon's only movie theater. A member of the local ski patrol, he also helped to build the ski trails on Cannon Mountain. During World Ward II, he served as captain in the Air Force Reserves on Guam. After the war, he hitchhiked to the State University of Iowa in Ames, where he lived until graduating with a master of arts degree in speech and journalism. Known to everyone there as "Radio Stevens," he supported himself as news editor of the local station. Mr. Stevens began his writing career as a photojournalist. One of his first articles contained a description of his trip accompanying a trucker up the newly opened Alcan Highway to Alaska in winter. Many other articles for Colliers and the Reader's Digest were based upon his travels. Mr. Stevens' first book, "Are You Listening?" was widely praised and condensed for the Reader's Digest. In 1974 he wrote a book called "Clean Water" in which he vigorously promoted the then-innovative idea of "land treatment," using soil and plants to purify our waste water. Author of more than two dozen books on topics ranging from landmark cases before the Supreme Court to the award-winning "Explorers of the Brain," Mr. Stevens was also active in public policy and environmental issues and an active opponent of the death penalty. He was chairman of the Democratic Town Committee in Bridgewater, Conn., where he had designed and built a house for himself and his family. He served as executive director of the Housatonic Valley Association in Cornwall, Conn., and played a significant role in helping establish the Sunny Valley Preserve in New Milford, Conn., now part of the Nature Conservancy. He is survived by four children, Timothy of Vershire, Vt., Brooke of Kent, Conn., Sara Nerono of Wakefield, R.I., and April Neubauer of Cornwall, Conn.; and six grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held at his home, 2 Parker Hill Road, Lyman, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lisbon Public Library, Lisbon, N.H. 03585.

, 86, of Waterford, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton. She was born Oct. 12, 1915, in Peacham, the daughter of Lee and Carrie (Morrison) Somers. Mrs. Jurentkuff and her husband Karl opened Karl's Tent and Trailer Camp at Harvey's Lake in West Barnet, and owned and operated the West Barnet Store and the West Barnet Post Office. Her family was deeply important to her and all felt the special love she held for them. She was predeceased by her husband, Karl Ferdinand Jurentkuff, in 1992; a brother, Leland Somers; brothers-in-law Oscar Hagan, Charles Gormley and Samuel Chandler; and sisters-in-law Pauline Crocket, Laura Isabell Chase and Dorcas Somers. Surviving relatives include four children, Karl Lee Jurentkuff and wife Nancy of Peacham, Jill and husband Jon Morrill of Schodach, N.Y., Jerold Jurentkuff and wife Sharon of Vienna, Va., and Darwin Jurentkuff and wife Joanne of Waterford; 10 grandchildren, Kris Jurentkuff and wife Karla, Julie Thresher and husband Michael, Kristina Boel, Johanna Bartolomeo and husband Tony, Dawna Morrill, Shara Jurentkuff, Cory Jurentkuff, Jody Jurentkuff, Pamela Bullock and husband Clayton, Darwin R. Jurentkuff and wife Dawn; eight great-grandchildren, Brittany and Cassandra Thresher, Alyssa and Ryan Bartolomeo, Britannia, Jared and Anna Jurentkuff and Shelby Vivian Jurentkuff; two brothers, Dwight Somers of Riverton, and Gilmore and wife Virginia Somers of Barnet; four sisters, Gwen Hagan of Peacham, Beulah Gormley of St. Johnsbury, Ruth Chandler of Groton, Neverlie and husband James Murray of Sterling, Mass.; a sister-in-law, Marie Marple of Concord, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ricker Funeral Home, Main Street, West Barnet. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, 279 West Main St., West Barnet. The Rev. John Somers, Mrs. Jurentkuff's nephew, will officiate. Burial will follow in the West Barnet Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, 279 West Main St., West Barnet, VT 05821, or to the American Diabetes Association, Inc., Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 78, of Lyndonville, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001. He was born March 17, 1923, in Lyndon Center, the son of the late Maurice and Thelma (Bickford) Blake Sr. He graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1941. He was stationed in England in the 8th Air Force Squadron 446 Bomber Group during World War II. He received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters for his involvement in the first daylight bombing air raid over Berlin. He was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, the VFW, and was formerly a selectman for the town of Lyndon. He married Betty Simpson April 27, 1945. They lived in Connecticut for 35 years, where he worked as the plant manager for the Mohawk Dairy in Newington, Conn., before retiring and returning to Vermont in 1986. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and woodsman and enjoyed his camp on Grout Mountain in Sheffield. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Simpson) Blake of Lyndonville; two daughters and their husbands, Brenda and Richard Smith of Inverness, Fla., and Paula and Thomas Valluzzo of Danbury, Conn.; his grandchildren, Brigitte and her husband Richard Krolian, Elizabeth Voglesonger, Kenneth Voglesonger, Rachel Valluzzo and Michael Valluzzo; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Richard and Blandine Blake of Sutton, and Paul and Marion Blake of Stuart, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Katherine Barrett and Geraldine Blake. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the Lyndon Center Cemetery with full military honors. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, 338 River St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 70, of East Bridgewater, Mass., died Oct. 15, 2001, at Brockton Hospital after a period of failing health. He was born in Chicago, Ill., the son of the late Michael J. and Catherine (O'Connell) Kerrigan. He attended St. Gabriel Elementary School and Leo High School in Chicago, graduating in 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-54 as a photographer's mate on the USS Philippine Sea, seeing action in the South Pacific during the Korean conflict. He was employed as a custodian in the East Bridgewater public schools for 30 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Leo Alumni Association of Chicago, member of the USS Philippine Sea Association, and the American Legion Fred Bates Post 91 for 40 years. He also was past president of East Bridgewater Music Parents Association. He taught CCD at St. Johns Church, and was a Eucharistic minister. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (LaBelle) Kerrigan; children, Donald F. Jr. and his wife Margaret (Lina) of London, England, James M. and his wife Jean (DeLorenzo) of Florida, Theresa A. McKinley and husband William of Brockton, Mass., Joan M. Hurwitz and husband Eric of Walpole, Mass., Thomas M. and his wife Anne (Roan) of East Bridgewater, David S. and his wife Judith (Schlup) of Newark, Vt.; two brothers, Michael J. Kerrigan of Chicago and Robert D. Kerrigan of California; two sisters, Delores Scarnovack of Texas, and Sharon Morrison of Chicago, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held from the Wales-Prophett Funeral Home, 35 Spring St., East Bridgewater, Mass., Saturday at 11:30 a.m., with a funeral Mass in St. John's Church at 12:15 p.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Central Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to St. John's Church, 210 Central St., East Bridgewater, MA 02333.

, of Dixville Notch, N.H., died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, in the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, N.H., at the age of 102. Mr. Tillotson was the nation's first voter in presidential elections for the past 40 years and president and treasurer of Tillotson Corporation, whose holdings include The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, Best Gloves, Tillotson Rubber Company, Heveatex, Borden and Remmington Chemicals and Alden Yachts, as well as forests and plantations in New Hampshire, Quebec and Guatemala. A native of Canaan, Vt., Mr. Tillotson served in the United States Cavalry under General John Pershing as a Corporal during World War I, seeing action in the pursuit of Pancho Villa along the U.S.-Mexican border where he was "the smallest soldier on the largest horse in his brigade." He spent World War II scouring the jungles of Colombia to find rubber for the war effort, while at the same time developing a vision that led to plantations for growing his own rubber in Guatemala. After WWI and several formative years at Hood Rubber Company of Watertown, Mass., learning about natural rubber, he invented the world's first novelty shaped latex toy balloon, the Cat Balloon, and began Tillotson Rubber Company. A lifelong curiosity and devotion to new ideas led to the founding of Best Manufacturing to produce the first rubber-coated fabric industrial gloves; Textile Rubber and Chemical where he innovated applying latex to the back of carpets; and Alden Yachts to further his love of sailing. His other inventions include the latex examination glove and the nitrile examination glove, for which he was awarded a U.S. Patent at the age of 93. Returning to the North Country of New Hampshire and Vermont in 1954 to acquire the ailing Balsams Hotel in Dixville Notch, N.H., on the property homesteaded by his great-great-grandparents, Mr. Tillotson revitalized a New Hampshire landmark and made it his final home. Mr. Tillotson was a member of the Society of Colonial Wars, Hamilton Trust, St. Botolph's Club and an 80-year member and past High Priest in the Masonic fraternity in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Louise; sons Thomas of Dixville Notch, and Rick of Colebrook; daughters Janet Tillotson Munchak of Atlanta, Ga., and Neila Tillotson Monaghan of Brewster, Mass.; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A private funeral for the family will be held in Dixville Notch on Friday, followed on Saturday by a Celebration of his Life from 2-5 p.m. at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. Friends and neighbors are all invited.

87, of Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, N.H., died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. He was born Jan. 15, 1914, in East Ryegate, Vt., the son of Dant? and Clelia (Benzi) Venturini. Mr. Venturini graduated from Woodsville High School in 1932, New York Electrical School in 1934, and in 1937 he married Charlotte Chamberlin. He worked for Green Mountain Power in the Wells River, Vt., office for 40 years. In 1939 he started as a meter reader, was promoted to collector in 1940, and then district representative in 1950, retiring in 1979. Following retirement he and his wife wintered in St. Petersburg, Fla., and in recent years in Lady Lake, Fla. He was a member and former deacon of the Wells River Congregational Church, member and past president of the Woodsville-Wells River Rotary Club, past president of the Area Chamber of Commerce, an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. Mr. Venturini was predeceased by his wife, Charlotte C. Venturini, June 21, 1995, and one brother, Guido Venturini. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Linda V. Maccini (and husband Joseph), and Judith Ann Savoy (husband Robert), both of Woodsville, N.H.; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Clark, Victoria Olsen, Charles Maccini, and Mark Maccini; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Fausta "Tina" Humphrey, Richmond, Va.; his special friend, Dot Gaudette of Woodsville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Ricker Funeral Home Birch Lane, Woodsville, N.H. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Jane Wilson of the Wells River Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate, Vt. Memorial donations may be made to the Wells River Congregational Church, in care of Barbara Beaulieu, P.O. Box 367, Wells River, VT 05081.

, 82, former resident of Fifth Avenue in St. Johnsbury, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 2001. He had recently been residing at the Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. He was born in West Burke May 21, 1919, the son of Clayton and Edna (Gray) Ball. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute. His dear wife Charlotte (Nutting) predeceased him July 21, 1994. Arnold spent much of his working life calling on area farmers for Ralston Purina, and later worked at Farm Credit Bureau. In his younger years, he was farm foreman at the Kitchel Farm in Passumpsic. Arnold played the clarinet in many area bands. He was a life member and former manager in the St. Johnsbury Town Band and was a devoted member of the Shriner's Band in Montpelier. Arnold was a good worker for the various civic groups to which he belonged, and had a talent for selling ads. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Passumpsic Lodge 27 F & AM, and was very active in Mt. Sinai Temple 3. The Balls enjoyed their camp on Shadow Lake in Concord now owned by their son Sam. Arnold loved the fall hunting season and the winter season when he skied at Burke Mountain. He is survived by a son, Arnold "Sam" Ball Jr. and his wife Nancy of Tacoma, Wash.; one daughter, Carol A. Rock and husband Leonard of Barton; and four grandchildren, Jonathan and Michael Rock, Rene Erickson, and Natalie Nesbit. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Marshall, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. Visiting hours will be held at Grace United Methodist Church Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic rite at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriner's Hospital, in care of Mt. Sinai Temple, P.O. Box 742, Montpelier, VT 05601. Visiting hours are being held at Grace United Methodist Church on Central Street in St. Johnsbury.

, 86, of 85 Thrush Lane in Lyndonville, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, after a short illness. Born in East Columbia, N.H., on April 16, 1915, he was the son of Lovell and Mertie (Annis) Oakes. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen (Bumford) Oakes; his son, Russell Oakes Sr. and wife Sheila of East Hampton, Conn.; five grandsons, Russell Oakes Jr. of East Hampton, Conn., Timothy Oakes and fiancee Pamela Wall of Roslyndale, Mass., Daniel Oakes of Killington, Vt., 1st Lt. Jonathan Oakes, presently deployed in the Middle East and his wife 1st Lt. Alphay Oakes of Mountain Home AFB in Idaho, and David Oakes of East Hampton, Conn.; one granddaughter, Margaret "Maggie" Joyce and husband David of Fairfield, Conn.; one great-granddaughter, Fiona Katherine Joyce, whom he loved dearly; and a brother, Gordon Oakes and wife Lucille of St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by three sisters, Susie Keach, Mabel Sims and Eleanor Thompson, and by a brother, Glen Oakes. Although his formal education was limited to the one-room schoolhouse, he was an ardent reader, and self-taught in many subjects relating to nature, all sports, science, mechanics, and classical music. He would often laugh and say, "You know, you wouldn't think an ol' country hick like me would go for that kind of stuff, would you!" His greatest pleasures came from his family, fishing, and the great outdoors. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Colebrook Village Cemetery with the Rev. Melvin A. Richardson, NVRH Chaplain, officiating. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 90, formerly of River Road, Gilman, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2001, at Country Village Health Care Center in Lancaster, N.H. Marion was born in Cornish, N.H., April 9, 1911, the daughter of William J. and Ethel May (Downer) Crowley. For many years she was employed with Connors Shoe in Littleton and Roberts Shoe in Lancaster. She loved to travel and was most proud of her beautifully kept home. She was also happiest when shopping. She was a member of St. Theresa's Church, Gilman. Family members include two brothers, Paul Crowley and his wife Irene of Hartford, Conn., and Derwood Crowley and his wife Loretta of Florida; a sister, J. Natalie Crowley of Whitefield; two nephews, Daniel P. Crowley and his wife Priscilla of Littleton, and Ronnie Streeter of Indiana; and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday morning, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. The Rev. William J. Brown III, Deacon of St. Theresa's Church, Gilman, and St. Leo's Church, Lunenburg, will officiate. Burial of cremated remains will follow in Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg.

, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his whole family. Gary was born in St. Johnsbury Dec. 16, 1950, and attended schools in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, class of 1969. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Caledonia Classic Auto Club, the American Legion, and St. Johnsbury Country Club. He enjoyed playing golf and driving his classic car, time with his family, traveling, and spending time with his many, many friends. Gary worked at Tap & Die in Lyndonville. For years Gary and Vicki owned the Wooden Horse in St. Johnsbury. Recently he worked at H.O. Taylor and Charter Communications, and volunteered as a driver for Rural Community Transportation. Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki (Lavely); his daughter Anna and husband Bruce Cushman; his parents, Francis and Gloria (Pelow) Quatrini; his brothers Steven (and Susan) Quatrini, Bryon (and Janet) Quatrini; his sister, Theresa (and Roger) Buckbee; his in-laws, Arthur and Lucille Lavely, and brother-in-law David (and Judy) Lavely; a special aunt, Anna Hawkes; several nieces and nephews; and his life-long friends Dune and Stephanie Berube. Visiting hours will be at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, today from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the North Congregational Church Tuesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Mel Richardson officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Gary's name to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to CALEX, in care of Jay Woods, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 79, of 381 Plains Road, Monroe, N.H., died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Bath, N.H., Oct. 10, 1922, a daughter of John David and Marion (Philbrick) Mitchell Sr. Mrs. Frazer graduated from McIndoes Academy, attended Brattleboro Business College, worked as a secretary for Cone Automatic Machine Co., Inc., in Windsor, Vt. and was later the deputy town clerk and auditor for the town of Monroe. She was also a licensed ambulance attendant for the Cottage Hospital Volunteer Ambulance Service. She was a member of the Monroe Grange No. 49, Monroe Ladies Aid, a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church and was active in the preservation of McIndoes Academy. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, George L. "Junie" Frazer Jr. of Monroe; one daughter, Sandra St. Lawrence and husband Robert of Belmont, N.H.; two sons, George L. Frazer III and Peter Frazer and wife Rae, all of Monroe; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister Marion Czarniki of Bristol, Conn.; and one brother Allen "Mac" Mitchell of Varysburg, N.Y. She was predeceased by one sister, Helena Kelso Parker and a brother John D. Mitchell Jr. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be Sunday, at 2 p.m. in the Monroe United Methodist Church. Pastor Richard Hanson will officiate. A period of fellowship will be held immediately following at the home of "Junie" Frazer on the Plains Road in Monroe. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Monroe United Methodist Church, c/o Winston Currier, Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 48, of Barton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Feb. 24, 1953, in Montpelier, N.J., the son of Edwin C. and Jessie B. (Buss) Koester. Prior to moving to Vermont earlier this year he lived in Glendale, Ariz., for six years. He had lived and worked in Stamford, Conn., for 40 years. He had been vice president and business manager of the Stamford Water Company, where he worked for 17 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Stamford, as well as the Masonic Lodge Union 5 in Stamford. Craig enjoyed the great outdoors. He was very proud of his son Nigel, and enjoyed camping, fishing and swimming with him. Survivors include his son, Nigel T. Koester of Nantucket, Mass.; his father, Edwin Koester and his wife Marie of Sutton; a brother, Thomas C. Koester and his wife Anne of Radnor, Pa.; a niece, Mary Duffy and her husband Jim and their daughter Sarah of West Chester, Pa.; a nephew, Thomas C. Koester and his wife Sara and their daughter Maddie of Malvern, Pa.; his uncle, Thomas Buss and his wife Maureen of Norfolk, Neb.; and a cousin, Nigel Buss and his family of Norfolk, Neb. He was predeceased by his mother, Jessie B. Koester, in 1995. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Lyndonville First Congregational Church. Burial will follow in the family lot at the Sutton Village Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation of Vermont, 257 S. Union St., Burlington, VT 05401. Arrangements are by Guibord Funeral Home, located on the corner of Main and Center streets, Lyndonville.