NEKG - 2006 Obituaries

, 84, of North Haverhill, N.H., died Oct. 29, 2006, at his residence on Briar Hill. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., June 10, 1922, the son of Forrest and Eva (Collins) Thayer. "Red" married Isabelle R. Moulton on Sept. 20, 1940. Together they owned and operated the Thayer Dairy Farm on Briar Hill. He served as a director of the North Haverhill Fair Association for over 50 years, was a member of the former Pink Granite Grange in North Haverhill, a former director of the Grafton County Farm Bureau and served as a delegate of the Milk Association for 29 years. He was also a member of both the ASCS and the National Holstein Association. "Red" was a former winner of the New Hampshire Green Pasture Award and was a former cattle judge in New England. He was interested in and was a supporter of the 4-H program. He had served as a member of the North Haverhill Fire Department and was a member of the United Methodist Church in North Haverhill. He was predeceased by a brother, Harold R. Thayer, on March 25, 1976. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Isabelle R. Thayer of North Haverhill; a daughter, Barbara Thayer Norcross of Haverhill; four sons, Orman M. Thayer Jr. and his wife Alice of Laconia, N.H., Howard L. Thayer of Center Haverhill, N.H., Raymond M. Thayer of North Haverhill, and Wayne F. Thayer of Dover, N.H.; a brother, Irving W. Thayer of North Haverhill; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Friday, Nov. 3, from 6-8:00 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau, pastor of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at the Center Haverhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire, Moiles House, 180 Main St., Durham, NH 03824.

, 96, of Woodsville, N.H., died peacefully in his sleep Nov. 1, 2006, at Cottage Hospital. His constant friend and advocate, Vickie Wyman, was by his side. A son of John R. and Filette G. (Leete) Darling, Paul was born in Bradford, Vt., on Sept. 28, 1910, and had eight brothers and sisters. His family moved to the Currier Hill Farm in Topsham, Vt., around 1914 and Paul attended the Four Corner School for six years. He went to high school at St. Johnsbury Academy, graduating third in his class in 1929. After graduation, Paul went to work in the accounting department at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., and in November of that year, he became the first person in the United Stated to win an appointment to West Point on a competitive exam. It was always a great disappointment to him that he could not accept the appointment as he did not pass his physical. Due to the stock market crash, his position was terminated at GE in June 1930, and for the next six years, Paul worked as a logger, farm hand and truck driver. In November 1936, along with his partner Susie Hood, Paul purchased the family farm on Currier Hill in Topsham, and in April 1938, Susie and Paul were married. In 1940, due to a need for money, Paul worked as a customs inspector at Richford, Vt., and Susie ran the farm. By December of that year they were able to pay of the farm mortgage. During the 1940s, Paul served as moderator and auditor for Topsham and was also on the ACP Orange County Committee. In the summer of 1946, Paul and Susie purchased the Chamberlin Farm on Monroe Road in Bath, N.H. After extensive remodeling to the barn in 1948, they sold the Topsham farm and moved their Guernsey herd to the Bath farm. During the 1950s, they joined the Wethers farm to their Bath holdings. Paul served on the ACP Grafton County Committee, and also on the Grafton County FHA Loan Committee. In May 1960, due to ill health, they sold the farm to Paul and Elaine Bedell, and built a new house down the road a bit. In May 1961, Paul began a new career as an on-the-road salesman for Stoddard Implement Company, the John Deere dealer. He continued this work for 18 years until retirement, working summers and spending winters in Florida, near Okeechobee. Susie Darling died on Jan. 26, 1997. Paul continued to be active in the community and was instrumental in getting the Horse Meadow Senior Center up and running by identifying the site and serving as one of the principal fund-raisers. He was a member of the East Corinth Congregational Church for 81 years. Paul is survived by two sisters, Kay Brown Martin of Woodsville, N.H., and Josephine Fraser, of Upland, Calif.; a brother, Philip Darling of Fort Mill, S.C.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at 11:30 a.m., at the East Corinth Congregational Church, East Corinth, Vt. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the East Corinth Congregational Church, P.O. Box 1086, East Corinth, VT 05040; or to the Horse Meadow Senior Center, P.O. Box 249, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, of St. Johnsbury, died peacefully at his home with his family and friends at his side Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2006, at the age of 70. He was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Marshfield, Vt., a son of the late Charles A. and Ethelyn B. (Porter) McPherson. Bob served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army, seeing much action. He was a life member of the VFW Post 10038 of Lyndonville and also a member of the American Legion Post 30 of Lyndon where he was a past commander. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family, and his church family at the New Beginnings Christian Church in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include his wife, Mariba "Tootie" (Olden) McPherson of St. Johnsbury; a daughter, Sue Cross of Concord; three stepchildren, Lisa LeBlanc of Rutland, Tim Knights of St. Johnsbury, and Kevin Knights of Barnet; 11 grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Charles and Joyce McPherson Jr. of Jacksonville, N.C., and John and Olga Sidusky of San Antonio, Texas; his sister, Carolyn Lee of Lyndonville; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Robert McPherson Jr; and his sister, Ethel Hoar. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., at the Lyndon Bible Church, located on Brown Farm Road in Lyndon, with the Rev. Rick Menard officiating. Burial in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke will be held at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Friday evening from 6-8. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to the Pines Level 3 Resident Activity Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 80, of Geneva, Ohio, died Tuesday Oct. 31, 2006, at Rae-Ann Geneva Nursing Center. She was born in East St. Johnsbury, Vt., on March 3, 1926, to Harry W. and Susan B. (Shaw) Young. She married George A. Greenwood April 22, 1942 in Claremont, N.H. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, square dancing, jitterbugging and ballroom dancing. She played piano at the Geneva Fraternal of Eagles. She is survived by a son, Michael of Ashtabula, Ohio; a daughter, Gloria Greenwood of Newark, Vt.; six grandchildren, Ben, Teresa, Joshua, Michael T., Chad and Jennifer Pina; several great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard Young of Sheffield, Vt., and Floyd Young of East Concord, Vt. She was predeceased by her husband, George, in 1998; a son, Frank, in 1993; her parents; and one brother, Irving Young. Visiting hours will be Friday, Nov. 3, from 6-8 p.m., at C.A. Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva Ohio. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville, Ohio.

, 26, of Woodsville, N.H., died Nov. 1, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Oct. 21, 2006. He was born Sept. 18, 1980, the son of Robert H. and Darlene M. (Keith) Williams. He graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 2000, and played soccer for the Engineers. Mikey's interests varied from kayaking and skiing to hiking and bowling. He also enjoyed mud bogging with his three-wheeler, "Big Red." Mikey enjoyed life to the fullest and made friends easily. He appreciated these friends and the contacts that he made. He recently worked for Fennway Construction in North Haverhill. While working for them he learned and enjoyed the trade, from building log homes, to custom homes and other building projects. He also worked for the precinct of Woodsville and Morrill Construction in North Haverhill, N.H. Survivors include his parents, Robert H. and Darlene M. Williams of Woodsville; a sister, Dana S. Williams and friend Dan Walker of Franconia, N.H.; a brother, Joseph R. Williams and friend Leslie Waterman of Woodsville; maternal grandmother, Virginia Keith of Wentworth, N.H.; paternal grandmother, Virginia Williams of South Ryegate, Vt.; a niece, Runa Williams of Japan; his godson, Alex Fenn of North Haverhill, N.H.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins; He had many great friends that he loved dearly! Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2-3:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A memorial service will be on Monday, Nov. 6, at 3:30 p.m., at the Woodsville United Methodist Church, 11 Maple St., Woodsville, N.H., with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau officiating. Memorial contributions may be made either to the Spine Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Attn: Office of Development, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, with checks made payable to MHMH; or to the Michael Williams Memorial Fund (established to allow students to attend soccer camps), Woodsville High School, in care of Mike Ackerman, Athletic Director, 9 High St., Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 75, of East Haven, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, surrounded by her family at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Daughter of the late Merrill J. and Crystelle B. (Grant) Hudson she was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Burlington. She married Clyde C. Carter, was a member of the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church, enjoyed speeding in her car, crocheting, flowers, gardening and cooking (she compiled seven cookbooks). She obtained her pilots license and enjoyed flying. Ernestine is survived by her husband of 59 years, Clyde C. Carter of East Haven; five children, Kathleen Edson and her husband Charles of West Burke, Clifton Carter and his wife Lynette, and Stephen Carter, both of Lyndonville, Cindy Carter Garceau and her husband Alan of Graniteville, and Cheryl Carter of Oxnard, Calif.; a sister, Lily Lou Gunn of Midlothian, Va.; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Freeman Drew. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church, with the Pastor David Colwell, officiant. A private family graveside service will be held at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in the spring. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ernestine's name to the Vermont Lung Association, 38 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 79, of East Burke, passed away at Fletcher Allen Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, surrounded by his family. He was born in East Burke, Vt., a son of Clarence and Bernice Rexford, on June 9, 1927. Tom was a talented, a "Jack of all Trades." He enjoyed driving truck and flying during his younger years. He worked at Tap & Die, then eventually retired from Fairbanks after 38 years of service. Even though he was retired, he went on to work for the town of Burke. He enjoyed going to the town sheds to see what practical jokes he was going to receive or give to the "boys." He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but really enjoyed a round of golf with his good friends, especially his games with Ronald. He was so proud of his "Hole in One." Then there was the game of horseshoes, another talent he had, even as a boy. He played many years on the VFW League. There were many days you would see Tom outside competing with anyone interested in a game of shoes during the summer months. His special love was all his 11 grandchildren and their spouses, along with his 18 great-grandchildren. It was always exciting when Gramp gave you a chance to win a jar of coins by guessing the right amount in the jar, even if you needed a little help, until everyone had won. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Stone Rexford; his daughter, Sandy and her husband Richard Ingerson Jr.; his daughter, Roxie and her husband John Mac Donald; his daughter, Diane and her husband Jeffrey Bean; a sister, Shirley and her husband Ralph Temple; a brother, Robert and his wife Audrey Rexford; along with several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Per Tom's wishes, there will be no memorial service or funeral. A private ceremony with the family is planned in the future. The family requests that donations be made in Tom's name to the Civil Air Patrol (Youth Program), Squadron VT 004, 2165 Pudding Hill, Lyndonville, VT 05851

, formerly of Enosburg, passed away at his McReynolds Road home in North Danville Saturday evening, Nov. 4, 2006, at the age of 66. He was born in Enosburg on Aug. 22, 1940, the son of Victor and Hazel (Stanley) LaCross. Darwin was a man of many talents. In the 1960s, he owned and operated Darwin's Gulf Station on Main Street in Enosburg. Later, he owned and operated Darwin's Lime Service, liming area farms. He also logged. Through his business connections with the McReynolds fertilizer business, he became good friends with Buck and Martha and relocated to North Danville in the late 1980s-early 1990s. His family reflects Darwin enjoyed people and loved life - hunting and fishing, gardening, and especially going to auctions where the wheeler/dealer in him shined through. For several winters he went to Texas and stayed with his sister Betty. There he came to love salsa sauce; he'd bring north some 150-200 cases, some of which he peddled in area stores, and a lot of which he enjoyed just giving away. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1779. He is survived by his companion, Sheila Otis of North Danville (1479 McReynolds Rd., Danville 05828), and Sheila's extended family; three children, Douglas R. LaCross and his wife Sonja of Richford, Laurie L. Fournier and her husband John of Enosburg Falls, and Carole A. Dwyer and her husband Douglas of Coventry, R.I.; seven grandchildren, Kelsey and Chris, Arvis, Ben and Julie, and Stacey and Kelly; one great-granddaughter, Vanessa; three brothers, Kent LaCross, Leroy LaCross and his wife Trish, and Vaughn LaCross; three sisters, Nathalie Morin, Betty Cather and Dale Machia. He was predeceased by a brother, Victor Jr.; and a sister, Wanita Larose. Funeral services will be held in North Danville at the North Danville Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Robert H. Sargent, officiating. Burial will follow at the Pope Cemetery right near the home he came to love. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Danville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828; or to The American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way Ste. 240, Williston, VT 05495-1460.

, formerly of Enosburg, passed away at his McReynolds Road home in North Danville Saturday evening, Nov. 4, 2006, at the age of 66. He was born in Enosburg on Aug. 22, 1940, the son of Victor and Hazel (Stanley) LaCross. Darwin was a man of many talents. In the 1960s, he owned and operated Darwin's Gulf Station on Main Street in Enosburg. Later, he owned and operated Darwin's Lime Service, liming area farms. He also logged. Through his business connections with the McReynolds fertilizer business, he became good friends with Buck and Martha and relocated to North Danville in the late 1980s-early 1990s. His family reflects Darwin enjoyed people and loved life - hunting and fishing, gardening, and especially going to auctions where the wheeler/dealer in him shined through. For several winters he went to Texas and stayed with his sister Betty. There he came to love salsa sauce; he'd bring north some 150-200 cases, some of which he peddled in area stores, and a lot of which he enjoyed just giving away. He was a member of Moose Lodge 1779. He is survived by his companion, Sheila Otis of North Danville (1479 McReynolds Rd., Danville 05828), and Sheila's extended family; three children, Douglas R. LaCross and his wife Sonja of Richford, Laurie L. Fournier and her husband John of Enosburg Falls, and Carole A. Dwyer and her husband Douglas of Coventry, R.I.; seven grandchildren, Kelsey and Chris, Arvis, Ben and Julie, and Stacey and Kelly; one great-granddaughter, Vanessa; three brothers, Kent LaCross, Leroy LaCross and his wife Trish, and Vaughn LaCross; three sisters, Nathalie Morin, Betty Cather and Dale Machia. He was predeceased by a brother, Victor Jr.; and a sister, Wanita Larose. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in North Danville at the North Danville Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Robert H. Sargent, officiating. Burial will follow at the Pope Cemetery right near the home he came to love. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Danville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828; or to The American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way Ste. 240, Williston, VT 05495-1460.

, 82, of Hardwick, formerly of Walden, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born July 19, 1924, in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Pritchard) Ross. She attended Lyndonville public schools and graduated from Lyndon Institute in the Class of 1942. She continued her education as a nursing student at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. On Aug. 29. 1948, she married Richard Wilmarth White in Lyndonville. He died Sept. 23, 1990. In her earlier years, she was a waitress at the Darling Inn in Lyndonville and the Willoughby Lake Boulders in Westmore. For 17 years, she was the foundry time-keeper and payroll clerk at Fairbanks-Morse in St. Johnsbury. She later worked with her husband at Dicur Small Engines in Hardwick. She retired in 1976. Mrs. White attended St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in St. Johnsbury. She was past matron of the Mystic Chapter 29 Order of Eastern Star in St. Johnsbury; a member of the Coles Pond Sledders; and past secretary and treasurer of the Coles Pond Association. She enjoyed needle crafts, crocheting and needle point. Survivors include a son, Alan R. White of St. Thomas, Ontario; two daughters, Edna Lynch of St. Louis, Mo., and Betty Lu Shedd of Hardwick; two sisters, Kathleen Foster of Boca Raton, Fla., and Theresa Kelley of Richmond, Va.; seven grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at 5 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mount Sinai Shriners Hospital, P.O. Box 742, Montpelier, VT 05602; or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

, of Lyndonville, died tragically Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2006, in Lyndonville, at the age of 32. She was born May 28, 1974, in Port Jefferson, N.Y., the daughter of John M. Lozinski and Carole A. Muro. Carole graduated from South Fork High School in Stuart, Fla., and later received her BA degree in English literature from SUNY. Carole worked as a project coordinator for Microdata GIS Inc. in St. Johnsbury. She was a free spirited and loving person who loved animals, the out-of-doors, and was always willing to help people in need. Survivors include her father, John Lozinski of Lexington, N.C.; her mother, Carole Muro of Connecticut; two brothers, John Lozinski and his wife Dawn of Sidney, Maine, and Patrick Lozinski of Lexington, N.C.; her sister, Nicole Eaton and her husband Max of Columbus, Ohio; two nieces; and many friends. A memorial service will be held tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., at Sayles Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard O'Donnell officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to SAD/SAC (Save A Dog/Save A Cat), P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.