NEKG - 2008 Obituaries

, of Sheffield, died Saturday afternoon April 19, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, at the age of 73. He was born Jan. 13, 1935, in Woodsville, N.H., one of 13 children born to Robert and Lottie (Gochee) Nelson. On June 14, 1957, he married Dorothy Gilman. Scott worked as a carpenter for 45 years building homes, cabinets, and many other things he made in his shop. He served on the Sheffield Planning Commission for eight years, the Sheffield-Wheelock Fire Department for 20 years, and the Sheffield Town Hall Committee, where he was instrumental in saving and repairing the Town Hall. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Scott enjoyed working in his woodworking shop, mowing lawns, and his dog "Jack." Survivors include his wife Dorothy Nelson of Sheffield; four children, Vicki Houghton and husband Lisle of Concord, Wendy Austin and husband James "Sam" of Lyndonville, Julie Houghton and her companion Michael Riegel of West Burke, and Brian Nelson and his wife Elizabeth of Queensbury, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren, Christina, Casey, Candace, Marcus, Jodi, Joni, Jami, Joshua, Melissa, Daniel, Benjamin, and Scott; nine great-grandchildren; five brothers and their wives, Robert and Lucille Nelson of Sheffield, John and Patricia Nelson of Sheffield, Donald and Geraldine Nelson of Sheffield, Phillip and Barbara Nelson of St. Johnsbury, and Ronald Nelson of Lyndonville; six sisters, Lillian Treagus and husband George of St. Johnsbury, Harriett Davis of Connecticut, Florence Mathewson of St. Johnsbury, Ruth Woodward and husband Leonard of Danville, Frances Neil of Bellows Falls, and Jayne Nelson of Lyndonville; two brothers in-law, Leon Gilman and wife Rosalyn of Lyndon, and Charles Gilman and wife Betty of Sheffield; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Paul Nelson. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Scott Nelson Memorial Fund, (for improvements to the Sheffield Town Hall) c/o Sheffield Town Clerk, P. O. Box 165, Sheffield, VT 05866.

, 91, formerly of Lyndonville, and also Woodsville, N.H., died on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at the Harborside Milford Nursing Home in Milford, N.H. She was born in Wheelock, June 18, 1916, the daughter of Fred Chester and Alma Laura (Welch) Grady. She was the second born of five children. They were all raised on the family (Sunny Brook) farm in Wheelock. She married Irvin William Peak, a friend and school mate, on Dec. 31, 1938. They had three children, Guyla Jean, Lucille Elizabeth and Charles Albert, which they raised on their family farm in Newark and Wheelock. She was the Wheelock Town Clerk from March 1959 to March 1971 and Treasurer from March 1966 to March 1971; a school director from March 1958 to March 1966, and made the hot lunches for the Wheelock Village School for 16 years out of her own home, that she built with her own two hands. Also during this time she grew and sold vegetables, as well as maintaining a dairy farm. In the earlier years Marion and her family loved to go on trail rides with their pleasure horses. They belonged to to the riding club around Wheelock and Sheffield. In 1960 she was in charge of the United States Census for 12 towns including Sheffield, Wheelock and Sutton. After selling the family farm she went to work for Hill Manufacturing Co. After the loss of her husband in 1968 she met and married Harold R. Batchelder on May 10, 1975. They lived in the Lyn-Haven Trailer Park in Lyndonville. Marion and Harold had a business out of their home called Mrs. B's Woodbox. She made lawn ornaments and wood crafts. Among her other talents, she made raised donuts, rolls, breads of all kinds and whoopee pies, she loved to knit, especially mittens, too many to count. One of her passions was writing letters to her family and friends. She loved writing children's stories that she shared and made for her grandchildren. She also had a green thumb and loved to garden. She had animals all her life from cows to horses to pigs to dogs and cats and she loved them all. Her family was very important to her and she so enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church in Sutton. In 2001 Marion moved to Woodsville, N.H. to live with her daughter, Guyla Jean. In 2004 she moved to Milford, N.H. to be closer to Lucille and Charles. She was predeceased by her husband Irvin of 30 years on Aug. 14, 1968; her second husband Harold of eight years on Oct. 10, 1983; her daughter Guyla Jean Mayo on Oct. 15, 2004; two sisters, Margaret Louise Masure and Lois Elizabeth Chester; two brothers, Dana Frederick and David Charles; son-in-law Wendell Jay Mayo; and a grandson Timothy Irvin Mayo. Survivors include her daughter Lucille E Nault and husband Peter G. of Deerfield, N.H.; her son Charles A. Peak and his wife Lydia of New Boston, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Diane Beck and husband Jon of St. Johnsbury; a stepson Robert and his wife June Batchelder of West Burke; five grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church in Sutton, with Pastor David Colwell officiating. Burial will take place in the New Wheelock Cemetery, Wheelock, following the service. Memorial contributions can be made to Pillsbury Home, 95 High Street, Milford, N.H. 03055.

, 27, Lancaster, N.H., gave his life selflessly to save another on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Randy was born in Kingsport, Tenn., on March 19, 1981, the son of Randal Brewer and Della Rice. For seven years of his childhood, he lived in Tennessee before moving to New England. For a short time he lived in Colebrook, N.H., then moved to Island Pond, living there for several years and graduating from Brighton School. He then resided in Lyndonville for a time before moving to Guildhall and Lancaster where he has lived for the past eight years. He has worked at McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken, both in St. Johnsbury. Randy was a free spirit who was very giving and big-hearted. Family members include two children Jordan Scott Brewer Tanner and Maria-Rain Gail Bonnett Brewer, both of Vermont; his mother and stepfather, Della and Mike Bishop of Lancaster; his father, Randal Brewer of Maine; a brother Kevin Brewer of Lancaster; three stepbrothers Brandon Bishop, Justin Bishop and his wife Kristina, all of Lancaster; and Jacob Bishop and his fiancée Denise McLain of Groveton, N.H.; a stepsister Tiffany Chase of Groveton; his maternal grandmother Dee Rice of Newark; paternal grandmother Emily Brewer, of Tennessee; and paternal grandparents Robert and Cathy Bishop; special cousins, Tammy Knights of Wells River; Michelle Farnham of South Ryegate; Morgan and Jacob Deis of New York; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial visiting hours will be held Thursday evening April 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. John Bremblay of St. Johnsbury, will officiate. Burial services will be held at a later date in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Newark. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584, to help defray funeral expenses. LANCASTER, N.H. - As a long and anxious day waiting along the Israel River was coming to an end Sunday, the family of a man swept away in the fast current after saving the life of a child said a prayer. "I stood there and I prayed to the river," said Dee Rice, the grandmother of Randall Brewer, 27. "I asked God to show us where Randy was and it wasn't a few minutes later that they found him," she said. Brewer's large and extended family remembered the man who left home some time ago to work in St. Johnsbury, Vt., but returned to be closer to his loved ones just two months ago. They remembered Brewer as the type of fellow who would do anything for anybody, whether he knew the person or not. "He didn't like to see anyone in trouble," said his step father, Mike Bishop. "He would do anything he could to help, even if it took his own life." Monday, Brewer's large and extended family, gathered around the kitchen table, spilling into the living room, and talked about a young man who gave his life during the weekend to save a child in trouble. Just two days earlier, at the end of a spring day, Brewer was visiting with some friends along a stretch of the Israel River, which flows through downtown Lancaster on its way to the Connecticut River. As his family explained, the group included a number of people of varying ages, including an 11-year-old boy and that boy's older brother, who was a friend of Brewer's. After a long winter, Saturday was warm and sunny and the talk turned to swimming, as they were at a part of the river known as the Wall, which has long been a popular swimming hole in town. "They talked about how they weren't going to go in because it was so high," said his grandmother. But the 11-year-old, who had a cast on his arm, jumped into the swift moving river and was immediately in trouble. "Randy could see he was in trouble and he never thought twice," Rice said. "There was a kid in trouble that needed help and Randy was there." The warm day fed the normally placid river with melting snow and was running high, spilling over its banks as it got closer to the Connecticut River. Officials on Sunday said Brewer was able to push the child to safety even as the current was pulling Brewer along, before pulling him under the water. From the time the call was put in for help just before 8 p.m., firefighters, volunteers and conservation officers searched the river and its banks, suspending the search at about 3 a.m. Sunday and resuming it four hours later. "I was out there until 2 to 3 o'clock and then I came home," Bishop said. "I came back at 5 before anyone else." Fish and Game conservation officers used a drag line along the stretch of the river down from where Brewer had last been seen. They were later joined by a dive team that searched the murky water for several hours. As the sun was going down, officials were planning to return and resume the search on Monday morning. The dive team had come up and the boats were ready to come out of the water. All that remained in the river was an underwater camera. "We needed him to be found - we couldn't go through another day of this," Bishop said. So, the family - including his mom, Della, and aunts and uncles and friends - quietly began praying, Rice said. Brewer's body was discovered about 400 yards downstream from where he jumped in, in about 7 feet of water. Monday, his family made plans for his funeral and remembered with some tears and some laughs the man they once called 'Keebler.' "Like the cookie," Rice said. "He was a tiny guy and he looked like an elf. So, we used to call him Keebler." Brewer had left home a while ago and moved to St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he worked at McDonald's and KFC and even picked up the odd babysitting job. "He loved kids and he loved cooking," Rice said. But he moved home in mid-February to be closer to his family. "We were very close," said his mother, Della Bishop. "I guess because he is my oldest. He'd always give me a big hug - he is always in my thoughts - and he always had a big smile." Calling hours for Brewer will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster and a small funeral service is planned for Friday. He will be laid to rest in Newark, Vt., next to his grandfather. His family is comforted by Brewer's many friends and as sad and as courageous as his last act was, they never expected anything less from him. "It's what we would expect him to do," Rice said. "Someone needed help and he was there."

passed away suddenly at her home in Wolcott on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Elaine was born on March 9, 1939, in Greensboro to Davila and Delina Ferland, the youngest of 14 siblings. She attended graded schools in Greensboro and Hartford, Conn. She graduated from Hardwick Academy I 1957 as class valedictorian. She then went to work at Purina in St. Johnsbury. On Nov. 28, 1959, she married Stephen A. Hill of Hardwick at St. Norbert's in Hardwick. They lived in Germany for a short time while Steve served in the Army before returning to the Ferland family home on Spring Street in Hardwick. They had three children, Robin, W. Samuel, and Thomas. Once their children were all in school, Elaine returned to work and could be found at the Trading Center, Riverside Beverage and then Williams Business Agency. She retired in April, 2001. Elaine was a member of St. Norbert's Parish and was an active volunteer with the church women's groups and bingo for many years. Elaine loved her family and friends and especially loved having everyone home for the holidays. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's school and sporting events. She also enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, her front porch, and watching professional sports of all kinds, particularly her beloved New York Yankees. Since retiring, she enjoyed taking short trips, but her favorite part was always returning home. Elaine is survived by her husband of 48 years, Steve; their children, Robin Gauthier and her husband, Daniel of Wolcott, W. Samuel and his wife, Shannon of Montpelier, and Thomas and his wife, Deborah of Wolcott; six grandchildren, Michael and Michele Gauthier and Tyler, Breanna, Stephen, and Courtney Hill. She also leaves brothers and sisters, Patrick Ferland and his wife, Theresa of Hardwick; Jeannette Tacey and her husband, Wendell of Windsor, Conn.; Ronald Ferland of East Montpelier; Yvette Ribaudo and her husband, Dean of Naples, Fla.; Theresa Michaud of Windsor Locks, Conn.; Claire Burns of Providence, R.I.; and D. Robert Ferland of Barre and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Marguerite Fournier and her brothers, Eudore, Philip, Raymond, Lawrence, and Henry. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Norbert's Church in Hardwick with a reception to follow. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery.

, Florida and Lunenburg, Vt., died Friday afternoon, April 18, 2008 at Florida Hospital with her two youngest daughters Carol and Linda at her side. She was born in Lebanon, N.H. on November 19, 1931, the daughter of Gaylon and Vera (Bryan) Gibson. She was a longtime resident of Lancaster, N.H., attended Lancaster Academy, married Paul Forbes, and together raised their family there. In 1975 she and her husband owned and operated trailer parks in Lancaster and DeLand spending winters in Florida and summers at Neal Pond in Lunenburg, Vt. Throughout her life she was active in various organizations such as chairman of North Road Home Demonstration Club, PTA, Eastern Stars, TOPS, YMCA and church. Her family and friends were her life and her door was always open. She was delighted to see you whether your visit was expected or not and you never left her home without eating. She was a great cook. One of her personal triumphs was reaching KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) status three years ago attaining her goal and maintaining it. She enjoyed playing cards and board games. If you ever won a game against her it was earned, it wasn't a given, no matter how much she loved you. She was a kind soul with a big heart and a determination and strength to conquer whatever was dealt her. It's impossible to sum up her life and the impact it made on many in a few words, but for those who knew and loved her, her story is already known. She will be profoundly missed. Family members include four daughters and their husbands, Joanne and Alan Savage of Lancaster, N.H.; Sally and Craig Colby of Lunenburg, Vt.; Carol and Leonard Provost of DeLand, Fla. and Lunenburg, Vt.; Linda and Lee Colby of Lunenburg, Vt.; seven grandchildren, Justin Colby and partner, Trisha Hartlen; Luke Colby and wife Misty; Seth Colby; Rebecca Colby and partner, Chris Landers; Jennifer Allen and husband, Marvin; Preston Colby and wife, Lucy, all of Lunenburg, Vt.; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Allen and Judith Forbes; Richard and Virginia Forbes, all of Lancaster, N.H.; Susan Lamadeleine of Granby, Vt.; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Paul D. Forbes, her parents Gaylon and Vera Gibson, and her brother, Roger Gibson. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, age 28 years and 11 months, passed away at 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at his apartment in Lyndonville, Vt. He went peacefully. Nathan, aka "Nate," "Hog," and "Hogatron" was - and still is - loved and cherished by many friends and family. Nate is survived by his father and mother, Doug and Deby Hodge, and his big brother, JoDa. Nate also leaves behind many friends and family from all over the country. Nate grew up in Newark, Vt. He spent his days swimming, fishing, shooting guns, building tree houses, riding dirt bikes, playing video games, laughing with friends and making special pizzas. Nate loved bald eagles, pets, snowboarding, Transformers, and going to Maine every summer with the family. Nate was a popular student at Lyndon Institute, where he excelled in photography, carpentry and auto mechanics. Later in life Nate loved his fast black Camereo "BOSS HOG" and his big black Ford truck - both customized with loud speakers and the latest gadgets. Nate had a passion for installing technology - from car and truck equipment to computers to TVs to dirt bikes. He also adored his two cats Zoe and Chloe. Nate grew as a successful businessman. He worked beside his two employees and his father installing vinyl siding and roofs. Nate had aspirations of one day taking over his father's company. In the winter, he maintained a snow plow route. Nate enjoyed playing guitar with friends, socializing, winning at the poker table, and lending a helping hand. He kept an extensive music and movie collection. Nate had a bright, responsible, charismatic, macho, and loving personality. Everyone in his life felt his warmth and generosity. Nate was a thoughtful son, a fun-loving brother and loyal friend to dozens of people. He dreamed of buying a new truck, building a home and settling down. The Hodge family thanks all those who have expressed their love and kind support during this difficult time. We believe we will see Nathan again, smiling and laughing with us once more. The funeral service will be held at Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m., at the Union Baptist Church on Route 5, south of St. Johnsbury, with Pastor Paul Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Newark, Vt.

, 60, of Liberty Drive, in Whitefield, N.H., died suddenly Sunday, April 20, 2008, at her home. Althea was born in Whitefield on Dec. 12, 1947, the daughter of Clayton and Anne (Bristol) Goad. She was a longtime resident of the North Country living for a short time in Springfield, Mass. She graduated from high school in Springfield and later acquired a degree from the New Hampshire Community Technical College, Berlin, N.H. For 20 years she was employed as a medical records coder at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Althea loved to collect cribbage boards and playing cards, she also enjoyed bluegrass music, playing her guitar and organ, and she loved her cats. Family members include three children Kyle Sarnacki of Whitefield, Kara Webster of Bath, N.H., and Jeremy Pinette of Whitefield; two grandchildren Brett LaPan and Dagan Webster; one brother Stephen Goad of Springfield, Mass.; two sisters, Sandra Shannon of Guildhall, Donna Duplisea of Chicopee, Mass.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband James Pinette. Visiting hours will be held Friday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the Guildhall Community Church. Rev. Gerry Piper of Danville will officiate. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery.

, of Route 106, Perkinsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2008, surrounded by his family at the Springfield Hospital, in Springfield. He was born in Plainfield on May 2, 1941, the son of Raymond W. and Violet G. "Batchelder" Buxton. He retired from the town of Springfield, Public Works Department after 48 years of service in January 2007. Buxton is survived by his wife of 28 years, Dorothy A. "Snide" Buxton; his four daughters Deborah Tyson, of Vernon, Terri Lynn Waugh and her husband Bruce, of White River, Tammy Buxton, of Springfield, Or., and Deana R. Fuller and husband John, of Ashueleot, N.H.; stepdaughters Mary Losavio, Deborah Poire, Peggy Grote; and stepson James Jenks. Also his sisters Florence Meigs, of Passumpsic, Jeanette Angers and husband Edward, of Perkinsville, Raelene Emerson and husband Linda, of Waterbury, Linda Bergeron and husband Victor, of Claremont, N.H., and Sally Buxton, of Springfield; 24 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Dean Joseph, brothers Merrill "Bud" and Fred Buxton, sisters Charlene Devereaux, Patricia Gifford and stepdaughter Nancy Macey. He took great pride in his work at the Plain Cemetery in Weathersfield, caring for the grounds for more than 25 years. He loved puttering around his home, collecting lawn tractors, trading trucks, and spending time with his family. He will be missed by many. There will be a graveside service on Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Plain Cemetery, Weathersfield, at 11 a.m. All are invited to a gathering at the Gospel Hall on Route 106, North Springfield, following the service.

, 85, of Concord, N.H., formerly of Lancaster, N.H., and Penacook, N.H., died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Harris Hill Center, Concord. Stanley was born in Guildhall, Vt., on Oct. 29, 1922, a son of William and Clara (Guilmette) Grattage. Stanley lived in Lancaster for over 60 years before moving to Concord. He had worked for the town of Lancaster for many years before retiring. He loved working outdoors and riding on his lawn mower. He really enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He always had a great sense of humor and had a smile on his face. He will greatly be missed by everyone who knew him. Family members include two sons, Glen Allin, of Manchester, N.H., and Roger Grattage of Florida; three daughters, Amber Curtis of Manchester, Wendy McKinnon of Haverhill, N.H., and Joanie Curtis of Concord; a sister Evelyn Tasker of Epsom, N.H.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Joan L. (Frenette) Grattage in 2004; two sons, Stan W. Grattage and Kenneth C. Grattage; and two brothers and a sister. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor of Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery.

, 84, of Pond Hill Road, Lunenburg, died Tuesday evening, April 22, 2008, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Lyndonville. Walter was born in Gilford, N.H., on Feb. 28, 1924, the son of Richard and Susie (Willard) Dow. Walter was one of eight children raised on the family farms in Gilford, N.H., and later Laconia, N.H. He continued working on various farms in Southern New Hampshire until 1974 when he went to work at the Allen-Rogers Corp in Laconia, retiring there in 1986. During his lifetime he constructed four homes and one camp including his final home in Lunenburg that he built in 1992. Walter loved spending time with his family and never forgot his farming days. Surviving family members include his wife of 62 years, E. Ann (Buckley) Dow of Lunenburg; five children, Sandra Hadley of Navarre, Fla., Donald Dow of Belmont, N.H., Deborah Derrick of Meredith, N.H., Betty Dow of Lunenburg, Glendon Dow of Lancaster, N.H.; a brother Harry Dow of Laconia; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. One grandson predeceased him. At Walter's request there are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon, April 26, at 1 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. Reverend Ernie Gault, pastor of the Twin Mountain Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center, N.H. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Walter's memory to the Twin Mountain Baptist Church, PO Box 134, Twin Mountain, NH 03595.

, of St. Johnsbury, died Sunday morning, April 27, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center at the age of 79. She was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Lynn, Mass., the only daughter of Robert and Ethel (Chapman) Feeny. On June 28, 1947, she married Gerald E. (Jerry) Bigelow. Barbara was a charter member of the St. Johnsbury Women's Bowling Association at Gold Crown Lanes where she enjoyed bowling for more than 40 years. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary 793 in St. Johnsbury where she played Bingo on Sunday nights. Supporting her husband's, son's and grandchildren's auto racing careers at local race tracks since 1949 brought her much pleasure. She was very proud of her family and attended her children's and grandchildren's school and sporting events. Survivors include three children, Robert Bigelow and his wife Beth of Lyndonville, Jerry Santerre and her husband Roger of Passumpsic, and Richard "Big" Bigelow and his wife Julie of St. Johnsbury; five grandchildren, Heidi Santerre-Knox, Jeni Maynard, Dan, Linc, and Nick Bigelow; three great grandchildren, Teagan Knox, Lizi and Ryan Maynard; her sister in-law, Marjorie Feeny of Pittsfield, N.H.; and many friends, and several in-laws. She was predeceased by her husband Jerry in 1982; an infant daughter Barbara Jean; and recently by her brother Robert Feeny. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Thursday evening May 1, at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 793 in St. Johnsbury. Memorial donations made in her memory may be directed to, VFW Post 793 Auxiliary, 204 Eastern Ave. St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Caledonia Home Health Inc. (Hospice) 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 85, of Hardwick, passed away peacefully on April 27 with his family by his side at the Greensboro Nursing home after a long illness. Arthur was born Feb. 19, 1923, to Joseph and Rosanna (Guay) Gauthier in Walden. He attended school in Craftsbury. He joined the U S Navy in February, 1943, until his honorable discharge with a rank of signalman second class in February, 1946. On July 5, 1947, he married Rita Guillette at St. Norberts in Hardwick. They farmed in Craftsbury and had two daughters, Diane C. and Lorraine L. Rita passed away in 1956. Arthur married Evelyn M. Messier on Feb. 7, 1959. They bought a home in Hardwick, and had three sons, Daniel A., David A. and Ronald P. During his life Arthur owned a small trucking business, then worked for Freeman Houghton as parts manager while poultry farming at home in Mackville. He then worked for Ralston Purina as a livestock feed salesman, Hill's Feed Store, Caspian Arms, and Greaves Building Supplies. During the 1970s, Arthur and Evelyn owned and operated Evie's Chickencoop in Hardwick. Arthur retired in 1985. Arthur served as a selectman for the town of Hardwick, was a former member and commander of the American Legion Post #7, and a member and past president of the Hardwick Kiwanis Club. He was a member of St. Norbert's parish. Arthur loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and playing cards. Arthur is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn; his daughters Diane Martin and her husband Michael of Glenville, N.Y., and Lorraine Gauthier of New Haven, Conn.; sons Daniel Gauthier and his wife Robin of Wolcott, David Gauthier, and Ronald Gauthier and his wife Donna, all of Hardwick; and two sisters, Jeanine Mattson and her husband Donald of Hardwick, and Simone Chaloux of Bennington. Arthur also leaves his five grandchildren, Michael, Michele, Nicholas, and Alexander Gauthier and Jessica Martin. Arthur was predeceased by his parents; his brothers Paul, Arrestide, William, Alfred, Roland, Gerard, Lucien, and Armand; and his sister Anne. A memorial mass will be celebrated by Father John Hamilton and Father Michael Augustinowitz on April 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Norbert's in Hardwick. Committal will follow at St. Michael's cemetery in Greensboro Bend. The family will then receive family and friends at a luncheon at the Julienne Room at St. Norbert's. In lieu of flowers, contribution in Arthur's memory can be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657, or the Hardwick Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, 56, of Barton, died peacefully April 27, 2008, in Dartmouth-Hitchock Hospital in Lebanon, N.H., after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of Elizabeth Peterson and the late David Dellinger, both life long peace and human rights activists. Daniel was a writer and worked as a free lance proof reader for Type Perspectives and Stinehour Press. He also worked in respite care and shared his love and compassion with many. Writing was Daniel's passion in life and he was a published poet. Daniel loved bird watching and was an excellent bird caller, loved hiking and being with all things in nature. He especially loved to be at the south end of Lake Willoughby, his favorite place. Daniel was a free spirited and very kind hearted man, a great tipper, an avid Red Sox Fan and was always an advocate for the underdog. Daniel, always a spiritual seeker for truth, will be deeply missed and always loved. He is survived by his beloved life-time partner who cared for him throughout his illness, Lin Ball of Barton; his mother Elizabeth Peterson of Cooperstown, N.Y.; and by the following brothers and sisters: E. Patchem Dellinger and his wife, Lissa of Seattle, Washington; Howard Douglas and wife Betty of Nazareth, Pa.; Natasha Dellinger Singer and her husband Lenny of Westford, N.Y.; and Michele Dellinger McDonough and companion, Daniel Cliffton of New York City; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Daniel was predeceased by his father David Dellinger; brother Raymond Dellinger Sundance; niece Michele, and three nephews Christopher, Benjamin and Fiske. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service on Saturday. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Upper Valley Hostel, 17 South Main Street, Hanover, N.H. 03755.

of Brownsville, devoted husband, father, sportsman, WWII veteran and intellect, died on April 24, 2008, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, in the company of his wife and three of his eight children. He was 83. Graveside services are open to the public and will be held Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. in Brownsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Vermont Institute of Natural Science, PO Box 1281, Quechee, VT 05059. He was born Dec. 31, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to Arthur W. Kimbell and Alice Raymer, the youngest of four children. They moved to Boston, Mass., in 1929. Art graduated from Browne & Nichols Prep School in Cambridge, Mass., in 1942 and entered Cornell University. He joined the US Army in June 1944 and was assigned to the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, N.M. Sergeant Kimbell was honorably discharged in 1946, returned to Cornell and graduated in Mechanical Engineering in 1947. He immediately went to work for United Carr Fastener in Cambridge, Mass., where over 20 years, he witnessed the birth of the semi-conductor industry. It was on a business trip to Detroit, Mich., that Art met his wife, Mona L. Jacob of Gross Pointe. Their 59 year love affair ended only with Art's passing. They started their family in Norwell, Mass., and moved to Newton, Mass., in 1954. In 1968, Art moved the family of eight children to St. Albans, where he joined Phillips Metallurgical in Swanton, as president. They spent 10 great years in St. Albans. Art was very active with the board of Kerb's Hospital, Associated Industries of Vermont, the Rotary Club, the Hard'ack Ski Club, other civic organizations and in his children's pursuit of alpine skiing. He worked on the gubernatorial campaigns of Luther "Fred" Hackett and Richard Snelling, and always had an opinion on Vermont politics. Art was a partner in Touraid Travel in St. Albans for four years and in 1978, took a position with Windsor Minerals, a division of Johnson & Johnson in West Windsor. He and Mona lived in Brownsville for 29 years, where he served as Justice of the Peace and on the Act 250 District 2 Environmental Commission. Kimbell was an avid outdoorsman. He fished anywhere and any time, including during his honeymoon. Squam Lake in New Hampshire was a very special place to him and it was there in the White Mountains that he passed on his passion for the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. He loved reading, birdwatching, backgammon, crossword puzzles and people. He particularly enjoyed time with his children as they moved through life. Art is survived by his wife, Mona Kimbell, residing at Wheelock Terrace in Hanover, N.H.; and by all eight of his children: Arthur "Duke" Kimbell of Fort Myers, Fla., Abigail R. Kimbell of Alexandria, Va., Alice Domey of Bradenton, Fla., Andrew S. Kimbell of Raleigh, N.C., Martin N. Kimbell of Campton, N.H., Daniel J. Kimbell of St. Johnsbury, Mona "Noni" Kimbell of Australia, and Charles A. Kimbell of Woodstock. From the large family are 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.