, 74, of Plainfield, died Oct. 6. Born in 1923 in Dante, VA, she was the daughter of Proctor and Odie (Foster) Conley. She attended schools in Hamlin, VA. Her first husband, Mark Page, died during the Korean War. In 1961, she married Lawrence Hutchins. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Plainfield. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Debbie Hutchins, Polly Bartee, Barbara Davis and Sandra Shusda; four step-sons, Michael, Daryle, Bryce and Bradley; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother; a sister; nieces and nephews.

, 97, of Hardwick, died Oct. 6. Born in 1900 in East Albany, she was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Waters) Gallagher. She taught school in Hardwick for 40 years, retiring in 1967. She was a communicant of St. Norbert's Church. Her husband, William Robb, died in 1985. Survivors include two sons, John and William; two daughters, Clare Cowell and Barbara Whalen; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

, 61, of Warren, died Oct. 8. Born in 1935 in Amaan, Jordan, he was the son of Erich and Zora (Kaludjerski) Bethmann. He graduated from Takoma Academy in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland. In 1956, he married Janina Auzins. He was employed as an engineer by C&P Telephone Co. in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1990. He returned to Warren in August. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Monica Bethmann; a son, Michael; a brother; nieces and nephews.

, 68, of Waterbury, died Oct. 9. Born in 1929 in South Poultney, he was the son of Peter Sr. and Mary (Zappone) Amerio. He graduated from Fair Haven High School and from Concord College with a degree in computer science. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He had been employed by various slate quarries in the Fair Haven and Poultney area. He and his brothers founded Amerio Brothers Slate Co. He also worked for National Life Insurance Co., retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Durkee) Amerio; three daughters, Katherine St. Louis, Susan Amerio and Brenda Amerio; four sisters; four brothers; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

, 61, of South Barre, died Oct. 8. Born in 1936 in Barre, he was the son of Archie and Gertrude (Covey) Sabens. He was educated in Northfield schools. In 1959, he married Helen Therrien. He was employed at several area granite manufacturing plants as a finish stonecutter. He served with the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gregory and Christopher; two daughters, Monique Perry and Melissa Sevigny; six grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; nieces and nephews.

, 79, of Barre, died Oct. 8. Born in 1917 in Piopolis, Quebec, he was the son of Alphonse Grenier and Malvina Giguere. In 1941, he married Jeannette Coulombe, who is deceased. In 1961, he married Irma Chouinard. He moved to Barre in 1960 and was employed in the granite industry, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Monica Church. Survivors include five children, Francois (Mrs. Merile) Guillette, Suzanne Grenier, Carole (Mrs. William) Root, Pierre Grenier, Alain Grenier; two sisters; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

, 84, of Plainfield, died Oct. 7. Born in 1913 in Washington, she was the daughter of George and Lillian (Taylor) Lyford. She attended schools in Chelsea. In 1930, she married Rupert Gosland, who died in 1990. She was a seamstress for many years and also sold Avon products and was assistant librarian at Cutler Memorial Library. She later was a postal clerk at the Plainfield Post Office until her retirement. Survivors include a son, James; a daughter, Bernice Youngblood; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; six brothers; three sisters; many nieces and nephews.

, 70, formerly of Hardwick, died Oct. 7. Born in 1927 in Barton, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kimball. She lived in the Hardwick area for more than 50 years, moving to Lyndonville two years ago. Her husband, Clayton Willey, died Oct. 7. They had operated a family farm and she worked at Concord Manufacturing and the East Hardwick Nursing Home. Survivors include six sons, Frank, Kervin, Roy, Richard, Dennis and Larry; two daughters, Linda Dickey and Beverly Gilman; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

, 61, of Montpelier, died Oct. 3. Born in 1936 in Northfield, she was the daughter of Joseph and Bernadette Couture. She grew up in Barre and graduated from St. Michael's High School. In 1959, she married Richard Provost. She was director of religious education for St. Augustine Parish. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Norwich University in 1992 and a master's in psychology from Norwich University in 1995. She worked as a rehabilitation counselor for Champlain Drug and Alcohol Services. Survivors include her husband; five sons, Steve, Paul, Jeff, David and Jonathan; six grandchildren; four brothers; one sister.

, 44, of Randolph, died Oct. 3. Born in 1953 in Barnard, she was the daughter of William and Alice (Frink) Rogers. She attended schools in Barnard and graduated from Woodstock High School. She was most recently employed as an inspector at Vermont Sports Co. in Randolph. Survivors include her mother; two sisters, Roberta Rogers and Marsha Withington; four brothers, George, Robert, Michael and Richard.

, 83, of Tunbridge, died Oct. 11. Born in 1913 in Chelsea, he was the son of Harley and Nellie (Luce) Ackerman. He attended District 11 School in Chelsea, graduated from Chelsea High School and from Bay Path Institute in Mass., majoring in accounting. In 1936, he married Flora Gray, who died in 1987. They had owned and operated a dairy farm in Tunbridge and he also worked for Frank Gilman. He retired in 1978 from farming. Survivors include five sons, Dale, Richard, Fred, Roger and William; a brother; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

, 49, of Sharon, died Oct. 12. Born in 1948 in South Royalton, he was the son of Francis and Clarabelle (Haskins) Carrier. He attended school in South Royalton and South Tunbridge. He had been employed by the Atlantic Diner in Royalton and later at Brooksie's Restaurant in Sharon. He was a member of the United Church, Federated of South Royalton. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Carrier and Beverley Swasey; two brothers, Douglas and Gary; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

, 45, formerly of Vershire and more recently of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died Oct. 10. Born in 1951 in Vershire, he was the son of Woodrow and Vera (Smith) Blandin Sr. He attended elementary school in Vershire and graduated from Thetford Academy. he was a custodian at Dartmouth College and at the Vincent S. Jerry Co. He later worked at Georgia Pacific paper mill and Northern Sanitation Inc., both in Plattsburgh, N.Y. In 1971, he married Darlene M. Covey. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jennifer Blandin; a son, Jamie Blandin; his mother; three brothers; two sisters; two granddaughters; nieces and nephews.

, 75, of Barre, died Oct. 10. Born in 1922 in Barre, she was the daughter of Emery and Juoia May (Rabideau) Landry. She received her early education at St. Monica School and was a member of St. Monica Church. In 1939, she married Morris Belisle, who died in 1995. She was a senior draftsman at IBM, until she retired. Survivors include three sons, Morris Jr., Robert and Dennis; two daughters, Donna Hoyt and Doris Meilleur; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother; many nieces and nephews.

, 84, of East Barre, died Oct. 12. Born in 1913 in Lyndonville, he was the son of Perley and Jennie (Phillips) Aldrich. He attended Lyndonville Elementary School and graduated from Montpelier High School. He served in the Army Air Force. In 1945, he married Shirley Smith. He worked at the Rock of Ages Capacitor Plant and Sprague Electric Co., retiring in 1978. He was a member of East Barre Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alan; a grandson; two sisters; a brother; several nieces and nephews.

, 14, of Barre, died Oct. 11. Born in 1983 in Berlin, he was the son of Thomas Biship and Darlene (Fontaine) Campbell. He attended Barre City Elementary School and was a freshman at Spaulding High School. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Darlene and George Campbell Jr.; his father and step-mother, Thomas and Sherry Bishop; five brothers; four sisters; grandparents; great-grandparents; aunts, uncles, cousins; a niece; two nephews.

, 78, of Chelsea, died Oct. 13. Born in 1918 in Brookfield, she was the daughter of Fred and Mildred (Cutler) Keyes. She attended schools in Brookfield and Spaulding High School. In 1939, she married Harold Luce. She was Sunday School teacher at Brookfield Congregational Church and was also assistant town clerk. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Donna (Mrs. Fred) Weston, Martha (Mrs. Lawrence) Pickett and Cynthia (Mrs. Glenn) Manning; three sons, Russell, Clayton and Kevin; a brother; a sister; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a niece and cousins.

, 79, of Berlin, died Oct. 11. Born in 1918 in Volpe, Belarus, she was the daughter of Bernard and Marsha (Goldner) Soroka. She was a member of Hadassah ORT, Beth Jacob Synagogue and Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. Survivors include her husband, Robert Carr; a son, Harvey; two daughters, Linda Sherback and Julianne Sherback; a stepson, Allan Carr; a step-daughter, Carol Grausz; three brothers; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

, 68, formerly of Northfield, and more recently of Randolph, died Oct. 14. Born in 1928 in Northfield, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ruby (Gushea) Jones. She attended Northfield schools. In 1951, she married Elmer Lewis Pregent, who died in 1971. She worked at Fernandez Market in Northfield and was a home care provider for several years and a foster parent. Survivors include five sons, Robert, Raymond, Richard, Edward and Michael; a brother; a sister; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; 12 foster children.

, 81, formerly of Barre and more recently of Westwood, Mass., died Oct. 2. Born in 1916 in North Hampton, Mass., he was the son of Don and Anna (Graves) Lyman. He was educated in East Hampton schools, attended Williston Academy and graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He received a master's degree from Boston University. He served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps. He moved to Barre in 1946 and taught at Lincoln School, moving to Westwood (Mass.) in 1957 and summering in Greensboro. He was a member of Islington Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Priscilla Lyman; a son, Thomas; a daughter, Jean Phillips; four grandchildren.