died in Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester on Wednesday, March 8, 2000, after a brief illness. She was 101 years of age, being born in East Barre in 1898. Violet was the daughter of Ella and Charles Scott. She graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre. In her early years, she taught school in one-room elementary schools in Calais, Highgate, Orange and Plainfield. She married Ambrose Donaldson in 1918; he predeceased her in 1964. She later married Charles Imgrund and lived in West Orange, N.J. She retired as a librarian in the Newark, N.J., school system. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. George Hart of South Burlington; two grandsons, Thomas of San Diego, Calif., and James Tyler of Huntington; three great-granddaughters, Tara of San Diego, Calif., Brandi of Deposit, N.Y., and Christina Hart of Burlington; two great-great-granddaughters, Chelsea and Rebecca Fellinger of Burlington; and a sister, Dorothy Scott Selman of St. Petersburg, Fla. Having five generations living and representing the family is a rare occurrence in family life. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington.

, 26, of Sarasota, Fla., died as the result of an airplane accident in Bradenton, Fla., on March 9, 2000. Born in Burlington, Vt., on Feb. 23, 1974, she was the daughter of Douglas and Carol Bahrenburg. She graduated from the University of Florida and was a flight instructor with Cirrus Aviation. She was devoted to her family and passionate about aviation. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Carol Bahrenburg of Sarasota; a brother, Eric of Sarasota; maternal grandparents, Charles and Audrey Hoffman of Venice, Fla.; paternal grandmother Betty Bahrenburg of Colchester, fiance David Cattin of France; uncles James, David and Peter Bahrenburg; aunts Lynn Bahrenburg and Ann Bahrenburg Sisco and their spouses; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Herbert Bahrenburg. A memorial service will be held in Sarasota on Monday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lori Lynn Bahrenburg Aviation Scholarship Fund, c/o Cirrus Aviation, 8191 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarsota, Fla. 34243.

, 69, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in the Rowan Court Nursing Home in Barre. Born Dec. 11, 1930, in East Hartford, Conn., she was the daughter of Stanley and Edna (King) Tomkievich. After the accidental death of her parents when she was ten, she was adopted by her grandparents, Victor and Louisa (Hopewell) King. She graduated from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass., in 1952, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in zoology. She married Donald S. Barber, M.D. Following their marriage, they made their home mostly in Johnson and later she moved to Essex Junction. For most of her life, she was a homemaker. In earlier years, she worked as a medical technician in Boston, Mass., and Portland, Maine. She had an amazing capacity to bring cheer and to brighten up the life of anyone she came into contact with. This was unfortunately cut short by illness, which increasingly plagued her during the latter years of her life. Among her special interests were her love for music and playing the piano. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Barber of Montpelier and Penny Barber of Winooski; one son, Robert Barber of Wyoming; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Owen and Sophia Manley; and uncle and aunt, Arthur and Alice Cody of Bloomfield, Conn.; and cousins. A service of remembrance will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Old Meeting House in East Montpelier. Pastor Susan Cooke Kittredge will officiate. There are no calling hours. Later, interment will be in the Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association, P.O. Box 905, Burlington, Vt. 05401-0905. Services are under the direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre, 05641.

, 68, of Vest Haven Drive went to be with Our Lord on March 9, 2000. She was born in Burlington on May 21, 1931, the daughter of Edward and Viola (Martin) Barnes. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and had worked as an LPN at both the Degoesbriand Hospital and the Mary Fletcher Hospital. She was a member of the VFW Howard Plant Post 782 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the BPOE Lodge 916, and a member of Holy Cross Parish. She also was the owner and operator of Millette’s Community Care Home at her residence for 25 years where she cared for the elderly and less fortunate. She was a very giving and caring person often giving of her money, her food, her time and of her heart, not only to her family, but sometimes to total strangers. She will be truly missed by everyone whose life she has touched. She is survived by her four children, Arthur L. Peltz III of St. Petersburg, Fla., Margaret E. Peltz of Colchester, Karen A. and her husband, Robert Cavoretto of Moretown, and Valerie E. Willliams of Chandler, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Julianna, Shannon, Drew and Taylor; two sisters, Shirley Zabaska and Betty Kelly; one brother, Alfred Zeno; also her faithful companion of the last 11 years, Theodore Ashley. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph John Millette, on April 29, 1987. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Colchester. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 78, a longtime resident of Beverly Court in St. Albans, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2000, at his home in Sarasota, Fla., following a long illness. He was born in Montpelier on August 7, 1921, the son of the late Fred and Rhoda (Thomas) Mills. He was a retired supervisor at Union Carbide Corp. (now Energizer). Willard was a decorated U.S. Army rifleman with the 10th Mt. Infantry during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Green Mountain Post No. 1, American Legion, and the 10th Mt. Alumni Association. He was a graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. Willard is survived by his wife, Lucille (Pigeon) Mills of Sarasota and St. Albans; his son, Thomas O. Mills of Chevy Chase, Md.; his daughter, Deborah M. McKim and her husband, Gerry, of Valrico, Fla.; and five grandchildren. There will be no funeral service or visitation at this time. A service will be held in St. Albans at a time to be announced this summer. Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main St., St. Albans.

, 90, died March 9, 2000, at the Burlington Health and Rehab in Burlington following a long illness. He was born in Winooski, Oct. 12, 1909, the son of the late George and Anna (Trudell) Norbert. He served in the United States Army in World War II. He was married to Florence (Bouffard) Norbert in 1985. For many years Mr. Norbert owned Rexall’s Pharmacy in Winooski. He was a parishioner at Holy Family Church in Essex Junction and Holy Cross Church in Colchester. Among his many hobbies he especially enjoyed fishing and in his younger years ice skating. He is survived by his wife, Florence Norbert of Colchester; one daughter, Pauline and her husband, William Chicoine, of Milton; three stepdaughters; and one stepson. He was predeceased by his first wife, Emma Morrill, in 1968; and also by two brothers; and one sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, March 10, 2000, at 1 p.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church in Colchester. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colchester Rescue, P.O. Box 209, Colchester, Vt. 05446. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements made by the LaVigne Funeral Home Inc., 132 Main St. Winooski, Vt.

, 82, who made her home with her daughter and son-in-law for the past two years, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born on Dec. 1, 1917, in St. Paul De Abbottsford, Quebec, the daughter of Peter and Dorilla (Lawrence) Morin. Theresa married Leonard Racicot in 1937 in St. Joseph Church. He predeceased her in August of 1999. She was a former employee of the American Woolen Mill for 20 years until it closed, then later worked in the nursing department at the Fanny Allen Hospital for 21 years, and was an expert seamstress for the nuns. Theresa was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, The Ladies of Ste. Anne, The Daughters of Isabella, St. Jean De Baptiste, R.S.V.P., Winooski Senior Citizens, Society Le De Monde of St. Joseph Church and a former member of the Fanny Allen Auxiliary. She leaves her son and his wife, Robert and Sandra Racicot of Colchester; her daughter and her husband, Peg and Alan Bouffard of Winooski, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the last of nine children, all of whom have predeceased her; along with her daughter, Patricia Campbell, who also passed away in 1983. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at noon in St. Francis Xavier Church with interment following in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours are this evening from 7 to 9 and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the Visiting Nurses Association Adult Daycare Center for the wonderful care and attention given to Theresa. Those wishing may send memorial contributions to Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601.

,64, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Lakeland Regional Medical Center after a long battle with emphysema. Born in Burlington, Vt., on July 4, 1935, he moved to Lakeland, Fla., in 1979. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was a member of St.Joseph Church and a member of the Elks Lodge 1291. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve (Provost) Rayta; two daughters, Laurie Gormish of Mt. Airy, N.C. and Wendy Bertens of Lakeland, Fla; and one brother, Bernard Rayta, also of Lakeland. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard P. Rayta Jr.; and two brothers, Walter and James. He has six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A memorial service was held Sunday at Gentry Morrison Funeral Chapel in Lakeland, Fla.

, 94, died March 9, 2000, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident since 1996. Bergit was born near Finley, N.D., on Feb. 1, 1906, where she grew up on a farm and enjoyed working with her father in the fields. She was one of eight children of Norwegian immigrants, Martin Moe and Amelia Larson. She attended public schools in Finley and continued on to Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis, Minn., where she graduated as a registered nurse. She worked in nursing in Aberdeen, S.D., where she met and married Helmuth (Hans) Seemann. They had two children, Jean and James, and later moved to Grand Forks, N.D., where she continued her nursing career. She moved to Burlington in 1966, where she continued nursing. She retired from a 50-year career in nursing, then volunteered for the Foster Gndparents Program in Burlington and Winooski schools for many more years. She enjoyed her family and helping others, especially children, as a nurse and later as a Foster Grandparent. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. She is survived by one sister, Fernie Linnell of Finley, N.D.; a daughter, Jean Tang; and grandchildren Barbara and Mary; a son, Jim See- mann and his wife, Liv, of South Burlington; and grandchildren Kristin Moreau and her husband, Paul Moreau, and Sten and Tor; and two great-grandchildren, Jacques and Mats Moreau. A memorial service will be held later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Burlington Senior Citizens Center.

, 68, died Friday, March 10, 2000, in Fletcher Allen Health Care following a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Newport on Feb. 27, 1932, the daughter of Lyman and Ruth (Wilbur) Ballard. She graduated from Canaan Memorial High School in 1950 and Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Barbara married Raymond Thomas Beloin on May 29, 1954, in Canaan. During her nursing career, Barbara was employed at Exeter Hospital, Goddard College on weekends and Berlin Health and Rehabilitation before retiring in 1994. Barbara was a dedicated volunteer for Planned Parenthood. She had a variety of interests and hobbies, which included knitting, braiding rugs, and beautiful and bountiful flower gardens. Her retirement years were spent traveling with family and friends and enjoying the time spent with her children, grandchildren and other family members. She is survived by her husband, Raymond of North Hero; their five children, Stephen Beloin of Calais, Peter Beloin of New Haven, Michele Schmidt of Indianapolis, Ind., Michael Beloin of Hartford, and Stephanie Magnan of Barre; her 10 grandchildren; and her sister, Jean Persico of Oviedo, Fla. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Monica’s Church in Barre. There are no visiting hours. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., Burlington, Vt. 05403. Gifford Funeral Service, 22 Depot St., Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.

, 96, of 31 Court St., Montpelier, died Friday March 10, 2000 in Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Frelighburg, Quebec, the daughter of Edward and Georgina (Boucher) Demers. She was married to John B. Boucher on Aug. 28, 1923. They moved to Montpelier in 1925. He died in 1975. She was a member of St. Augustine’s Church. She is survived by a daughter, Muriel Boucher of Montpelier; and a son, Leon Boucher and his wife, Jean, of East Montpelier; four grandchildren, Lynda Downing and her husband, David, of Montpelier, Donald Boucher and his wife, Carole, of Essex Junction, Randy Boucher and his wife, Jane, of Montpelier, and Todd Boucher and his wife, Sarah, of Northfield; five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Lance and Ian Downing and Alexis and Solange Boucher. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 13, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church. Later burial will be in Green Mount Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main St., Montpelier.. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s School, 44 Barre St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602, or Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641.

of Chelmsford, formerly of Springfield, Vt., died March 10, 200, in Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell. He was married to Helen (Masten) Michniewich with whom he would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 8. He was born in Springfield, Vt., on Oct. 17, 1914, the son of the late Stanislaw and Amelia (Ywaskiewicz) Michniewich. He was a graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, Vt. He was employed at Jones & Lamson in Springfield as a machinist repair foreman. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Springfield. Anthony was an accomplished harmonica player, an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping with his family and spending numerous summers on Cape Cod. Besides his wive, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James J. and Karen L. (Tarbell) Michniewich, of Chelmsford; a daughter and son-in law, Joyce A. and William L. Cunningham of Rutland, Vt.; two sisters, Sophie Michniewich of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ida and Neil MacKenzie of Chester, Vt.; six grandchildren, Lisa Stachura of Pelham, N.H., Lori McGinty of Chelmsford, Cheryl Devault of Stamford, Conn., Wendy Stein of Waterford, Vt., and Christopher Cunningham and Andrew Cunningham, both of Rutland, Vt.; three great-grandchildren, Trenton Stachura and Austin Stachua, both of Pelham, N.H.,and Annabel Devault of Stamford, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Jane H. Wilder of Essex Junction, Vt.; the brother of the late Vicki Lashua of Springfield, Vt., and Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary Krupski and John Michiewich, both of Springfield Vt. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 13, 2000, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., Chelmsford, Mass., with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church in Chelmsford. Visiting hours are Sunday, March 12, 1999, from 3 to 5 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his to the Alzheimer’s Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, Mass. 02140-1102. Arrangements are by Dolan Funeral Home, 978-251-4041; www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

, 75, formerly of South Burlington, Vt., died on Friday, March 10, 2000, in Cypress Court in Mesa, Ariz. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Dec. 24, 1924, the son of the late Ferdinand and Louise (Dauphin) Nadeau. He served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II. In 1948 he married Elaine Lapoint in St. Johnsbury. John owned and operated City Drug Stores in Vermont and New York until 1990. He then went on to open Nadeau Drug in Burlington. He was past president of the Vermont Pharmaceutical Association. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree, the Kiwanis of South Burlington, and a lifetime member of the Elks BPOE 916. He was an active member of St. Anthony’s Church. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Nadeau of Mesa, Ariz.; three children, Carol Reynolds and her husband, Daniel, of Scottsdale, Az., Susan Pelley of Woodstock, Vt., formerly married to Randy Pelley of Warren, Vt., and Brian Nadeau and his fiance, Yvonne St. Germain, of Williston, Vt.; six grandchildren, Benjamin Reynolds, Aaron Reynolds, Zachary Reynolds, Jennifer Pelley, Colby Nadeau, Bradley Nadeau, and Mikayla St. Germain; and a sister, Lucille Hoye of Tucson, Ariz. John is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. For those who wish, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601, or to Cypress Court at Mesa, c/o Alzheimer’s Unit, 310 South 63rd St., Mesa, Ariz. 85206. Visiting hours will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 59, passed away Friday, March 10, 2000, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following surgery Feb. 26, 2000. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by the Kidder Memorial Home of Swanton.

, 78, of Winooski died Friday, March 10, 2000, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington after a long illness. Edward was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 14, 1921, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Reczek) Winkowski. He was educated in the Buffalo, N.Y., school system. He was married to Lorraine Perreault on Oct. 3, 1944; she predeceased him Feb. 8, 1987. May 14, 1988, he married Florence (Bissonnette) Racicot. Ed retired from General Electric Co. in February 1982 after 34 years of service as an electrical engineer and planner. He traveled all over the country as a trouble shooter. He was a life member of General Electric Manufacturing Engineers. He was also a life member and past chaplain of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 916, and a member of Union St. Jean Baptiste and AARP. His main enjoyments were fishing, bowling, dancing, traveling, and repairing electrical appliances, especially telephones. "Pepere Fix-it" will be greatly missed! He is survived by his wife, Florence; four stepdaughters, Betty A. LaBier, Julie A. Laroche and her husband, Real, Carol M. Elliott and Mary D. Racicot, all of Winooski with the exception of Carol, who is from Milton; eight stepgrandchildren, Melissa Donaldson and her husband, Jamie, Essex Junction, Daryn LaBier, U.S. Army, stationed in Germany; Lance, Aimee, Greg and Justin LaBier, and Ryan and Aaron LaRoche, all of Winooski; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Kara and Lia Donaldson of Essex Junction. He is also survived by three sisters, Irene Wasielewski of West Seneca, N.Y., Carol Sluberski and her husband, Ted, of Elma, N.Y., Florence Miserantino and her husband, James, of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, Theodore and his wife, Fran, of Hamburg, N.Y., and Dennis and his wife, Sharon, of West Seneca, N.Y.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pauline and James O’Brien of Shelburne, Doris and Larry Blanchard of Winooski, Donald and Claudette Bissonnette of Fairfax, Rolande Bissonnette of Shelburne, Dolores Winkowski of Buffalo, N.Y., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Henry and Leonard Winkowski; two brothers-in-law, Bill Wasielewski and Leonard J. Bissonnette and a stepgranddaughter, Robin Lee Hardy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 13, 2000, at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski with interment to follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 25 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446; St. Francis Xavier Church, St. Peter Street, Winooski, Vt. 05404; or t the charity of one’s choice. Visiting hours will be Sunday, March 12, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski.

, 50, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a long illness. He was born in Burlington on March 10, 1950, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Pecor) Merchant. He had been employed at various area construction companies, the last being Marcelino Paving. He also was a driver for Earl Benway at Yellow-Checker Cab Co. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Roberta (Barnard) Merchant of Richmond; his mother, Dorothy Merchant; his sister, Joyce Metevier; and his brother, Robert and his wife, Barbara Merchant, all of Burlington; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his closest companions, Freckles, Midnight and Shaka, his good dogs. He was predeceased by two sons, Anthony and Donald Merchant Jr., and, more recently, his dad, Joseph Merchant, in February. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave., Burlington. Spring interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery annex. Visiting hours are today from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the charity of their choice.

, 88, of Jericho Road, Essex, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2000, at his home with his loving family by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 4, 1911, in Middletown, Conn., son of the late George and Ina (Burnett) Prior. He graduated from Underhill High School, Class of 1930, and later attended Eastern Nazarene College. He married the former Elna Rawsn in what was the Methodist Church in Underhill on May 22, 1932. He was a master plumber and was employed at Teachout Brothers Plumbing & Heating of Essex for more than 30 years. He was proud of his 50-plus-year membership as an active member and past patron of the Mary C.Burdick Chapter No. 6 O.E.S. of Jericho. He was a member of the Ethan Allen Lodge No. 72 F&AM and a 32nd-degree Mason in the Scottish Rite. He was also a 63-year member and past master of the Essex Center Grange as well as past master of the Chittenden County Pomona. He kindly contributed to his community as a dedicated 15-year member of the Essex Town School Board, which he chaired for seven years. He was also the first president of the Essex Town Incorporated District. Russell enjoyed traveling with his family, gardening, fishing and hunting, but, most of all, he so looked forward to every precious moment spent with his beautiful and loving family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love him. He is survived by his wife, Elna (Rawson) Prior of Essex; a son, Douglas Prior and his wife, Sandra, of South Burlington; a daughter, Beverly Mannings and her husband, Maurice, of Essex Junction; one brother, Dr. Roger Prior and his wife, Dr. Peggy Larson, of Williston; nine grandchildren, Gregory Prior, Laurie Prior Vaughn, Bradley Prior, Cynthia Marrier, Charles Mannings, Patricia Bergeron, Pamela Morel, Rebecca Krueger and Jeffrey Mannings; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces,nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Delbert and Stanley Prior; and a sister, Margery Stebbins. The deceased will lie in state in the family home at 50 Jericho Road, Essex, where the family will receive friends Monday, March 13, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation hours will also be offered again Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in the Essex Alliance Church from 3 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 4 p.m., which will be officiated by Pastor Scott Slocum. Burial will be in the family lot in Jericho Village Cemetery in the spring at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Russell’s memory to The Burlington Emergency Shelter, P.O. Box 148, Burlington, Vt. 05402, or the Essex Alliance Church Building Fund, 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, Vt. 05452. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

, 76, of Shelburne passed away in Fletcher Allen Health Care on March 11, 2000. Jim was born in Westminster on March 30, 1923, the son of James F. and Theresa M. Slattery of Bellows Falls. Jim served during World War II as a member of the 233rd Engineer Combat Battalion and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After World War II, he started his career as a sheet metal craftsman, working for Coffey & Teachout for 17 years, then for Vermont Heating and Ventilating Co. for 23 years, retiring in 1985. Jim loved to do woodworking, stained glass, gardening and the great outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nettie Mae "Betty" (Ellis) Slattery; his mother, Theresa M. Slattery of Bellows Falls; two daughters, Sharon Slattery (Upton) of Cavendish, and Patricia Lawrence of Maine; two sons, James F. Slattery III and his wife Pamela, of Essex Junction, and Steven Slattery of Cavendish; a daughter-in-law, Julie Slattery of Essex Junction; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Jason and Gregg Lawrence of Maine, Aimee, Jamie and Sara Jean Slattery of Essex Junction, and Kristine and Michael Slattery of Essex Junction; two sisters, Barbara Guindon of Springfield, Mass., and Mary Lou Reed of Bellows Falls; one brother, Daniel Slattery and his wife, Ann, of Wells, Maine; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, James F. Slattery Sr.; a sister, Corinne Gillen; and a brother, John Slattery. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Shelburne. Burial will be in the spring in Shelburne Village Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Shelburne Rescue Squad, Shelburne, Vt. 05482. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, loving wife of Richard Ter- rence Tenney, died unexpectedly in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington on March 11, 2000. She was born in Burlington on March 14, 1937, the daughter of Francis C. and Rose M. (Veglia) Dague. Beverly attended St. Jsoeph’s Grammar School and Cathedral High School in Burlington. She married Richard Terrence Tenney on July 4, 1956, in St. Joseph’s Church. Beverly and Terrence resided in East Charlotte and lived on the family farm located at Dorset Street Extension until a fire destroyed their home in 1965. They relocated the Tenney family to Jackson Hill in 1966 and rebuilt the Tenney homestead. Beverly and her husband owned and operated Tenney’s Store in East Charlotte for nine years. Beverly worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 39 years, retiring April 28, 1994. She enjoyed spending time with family, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was an avid bingo player and Red Sox fan. She is survived by her husband, Richard Terrence Tenney; their five children, Thyleen A. Tenney and Charles Bryant of New Mexico, Kelcy Tenney Delibac and Daniel of Colchester, Richard Terrence Tenney Jr. and Susie Mayo of Charlotte, Joya Tenney Lawyer and Charles of Huntington, and Frank W. Tenney and Beth of Charlotte; 11 grandchildren, Jory and Emily Delibac, Britney and Tiffany Tenney, Tara Atkins, Jamie Brace, Kristopher C. Tenney-Lawyer, Thomas and Tiara Lawyer, and Jobeth and Amylea Tenney. She also leaves a special sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Tenney and her children, Timothy E. Tenney, Jessica and Thadeus Tenney Sorrell; and a great-niece and nephew, Tyler and Tanya Tenney. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter J. Dague, in 1997; and she is survived by his three children, Carol Dague Mathis, and Brian and Robin Dague, all of Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church with private burial at the Tenney homestead to follow. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2894 Spear St., Charlotte, Vt. 05445, or to the American Diabetes Association, 77 Hegeman Ave, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

died unexpectedly Saturday, March 11, 2000, in Johnstown, N.Y. She was born in Erie, Pa., on Oct. 8, 1974, the daughter of Shirley E. Putman and the late Thomas O. Putman. Amy had been a lifelong caregiver of the elderly at Green Mountain Nursing Home and most recently cared for patients at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Amy enjoyed helping people in need. She is survived by her husband, Michael Wallace of Franklin; her two sons, Kevin and Jacob; her sisters, Terri Wimble and Jill Norman of Essex Junction; a brother, David Norman of Hardwick; eight nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and Amy’s closest friend’s, Heather and Bruce. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Cole Funeral Home, Johnstown, N.Y. Calling hours are Friday, March 17, 2000, from 6-8 p. in the Cole Funeral Home in Johnstown, N.Y. Contributions in Amy’s memory may be made to Community Bible Church, 2025 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403.

, 71, of Danville, died March 12, 2000, at peace, surrounded by her family, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. There will be no funeral or calling hours. A gathering of friends and family to reminisce and remember her life is being planned for early summer at her Danville home. Committal arrangements are being handled by Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury. Donations in her memory may be made to Vermont Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Vermont Historical Society, Lyndon State College Television Studies Dept., or to the charity of one’s choice. See Wednesday’s edition.

, 71, of Danville, died at peace March 12, 2000, in the Fletcher Allen Health Center in Burlington. Her kind heart stopped beating Sunday evening while in the company of her family. Barbara was born May 19, 1928, in Randolph, the second daughter of Earl Harold and Cleora Neal (Knight) Whitney. Barb graduated from South Royalton High School in 1946. She worked briefly for CVPS before attending Lyndon Teachers College. She married a classmate, Norman Luke Lewis of Lunenburg, June 22, 1952. They spent the next 16 summers at the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire, where Barbara clerked at the Marshfield Gift Shop. Barb’s 30 years of teaching in Vermont included the graded school in Proctorsville, the one-room Peaseville Grade School in Andover, Chester Elementary School, and primary classes in the Newport City Elementary Schools from 1969 to 1988. Student productions were highlights of her teaching career. As an active member of the Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, she was chairman of the History Committee. In recent years she completed a history charter of members. She was pleased that the last twenty years of the Epsilon’s history was compiled and formatted for publication on her computer. Barbara was well-known for sharing her musical abilities, especially her singing voice with students, at anniversaries, weddings and choirs. She spent 37 years touring (aka Mrs. Delphine Gore) with the Gore family supporting Rep. Danny Gore’s campaign for governor. Her two final singing performances occurred with her son on Dec. 31, 1999, in the Rutland County Superior courtroom as part of that city’s First Night celebration. As a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church, Barbara organized a youth choir in Chester. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Norman; her two children, son, Timothy R. Lewis of Montpelier; daughter Cintra L. Hazen, son-in-law, Richard Ira Hazen; and granddaughter, Erica Whitney Hazen, with whom she spent many special times, all of South Hero; stepgrandsons, Robert Hazen, and Richard Hazen Jr. and his wife, Aimee, all of Grand Isle; her brother, Paul Knight Whitney and his wife, Marion, of South Royalton; nephews, Shawn Knight of Michigan, David and Scott Whitney of South Royalton; niece Paula Whitney Tortolano and her husband, Paul; and grandniece, Erin, who gave her a stuffed puppy to share her bed in the hospital. She was predeceased by her sister, M. Andrea (Whitney) Knight, in 1995; and her nephew, Bradford Knight, in 1979. Barbara’s first concern was her family and their well-being. Barbara was also a consummate and enthusiastic hostess who thoroughly enjoyed many friends. And these many friends supported her and the family during her final days. She counted her doctor of over 25 years, Christopher Terrien, as her friend along with the other medical support people. In her final hours, she was looking forward to planning a party with her Mom and Dad, as well as recently departed friends; Rachel Vincent, Elwin Griffin, and Donald Naramore. Committal arrangements are being handled by the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury. Donations in her memory may be made to the Vermont Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Vermont Historical Society, Lyndon State College Television Studies Department or a charity of your choice.

, 83, passed away March 12, 2000, at his home in Deltona, Fla., after a long illness. He was born in Hyde Park, the son of Erwin R. and Rose (Rooney) Lilley. Bernard attended school in Hyde Park and graduated from Peoples Academy in Morrisville. Besides serving as the Hyde Park postmaster for 27 years, Bernard also owned and operated the third-generation family business of Lilley Funeral Home until its sale in 1979. His parents were among the founding families of the Hyde Park Village Improvement Association, in which he continued to be active. He was a past president of the Vermont Funeral Directors Association, a member of the Elks Club and the Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th Degree No. 6850 of Deltona. Bernard retired from the postal service in 1972 and his funeral business in 1979. He and Margaret spent their retirement in Florida during the winter and on Joe’s Pond in Cabot during the summer. Bernard was known for his quick wit and good sense of humor, which he maintained even in declining health. He will be missed by his family and many friends in Vermont and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rushford Young Lilley; three children and their spouses, Erwin and Linda Lilley of Deltona, Sharon and John Anderson of Hyde Park, and Robert and Nancy Lilley of Deltona; a stepdaughter, Patricia and her husband, George Parizo, of Vermont; a sister, Margaret and her husband, James Hurley, of Connecticut; 12 grandchildren, Rhonda Murray, Lisa Buckner, James Lilley, Jennifer and Christopher Anderson, Bianca Adams, Leslie Reynolds, Randy Bouchard, Michelle Knowlton, Lisa Bates, Barbara Dana and Diane Nicholls; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Bernard was predeceased by his first wife, Roberta Butts Lilley; his sisters, Vera Riccio and Genevieve Judd; and his brothers, Oscar, Robert and Preston. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona. Services will be held later this spring in Vermont. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bernard’s memory would be appreciated to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Co., 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fla. 32119.

, 75, of Fort Morgan, passed away early Sunday, March 12, 2000, at his home following a short illness. He was born July 20, 1924, in Dalhart, Texas, to Juan and Felicita Mireles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was in the 72nd tank battalion. He received three purple hearts during his military career. After receiving a medical discharge, Ernest married Esther Graego in Clayton, N.M., on Feb. 14, 1953. He received his AA degree from El Paso, Texas, Business College. Prior to retirement, Ernest was involved in retail sales, selling clothing and furniture. The Mireles family moved to Fort Morgan in 1990. He was a member of VFW 2551. While living in Dalhart and El Paso, Texas, Ernest was a boy scout leader. He loved helping people, young and old alike. An avid fisherman, Ernest enjoyed going to garage sales. Survivors include his wife, Esther, of Fort Morgan; ten children, Bobby of Houston, Texas, Ernest Jr. of Austin, Texas, Carolyn Hunter of Taloga, Okla., Daniel Quintana of Milliken, Colo., Cecilia Guerrero of Mexico City, Mexico, Louise Jones of Burlington, Vt., Cleo Magana of El Paso, Texas, Julio Mireles of Loveland, Colo., Glen Mireles of Fort Morgan, and Phillip Mireles of Fort Collins, Colo.; three brothers, Julio of Hobbs, N.M., Joe of Dalhart, Texas, and Bennie of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Louise Jangala of Hollywood, Calif; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Rosilee, and Mikel; one brother; and his parents. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Life Fellowship, Barlow & 8th Avenue in Fort Morgan, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Pedotto officiating. Services will conclude at the church. The Heer Mortuary & Crematory of Brush was in charge of cremation arrangements. Friends who wish, may make memorial gifts to the Ernest Mireles Memorial Fund c/o Heer Mortuary & Crematory, 222 Cameron Street, Brush, Colo. 80723.

, 85, of Prescott, Ariz., and Burlington, Vt., passed away on March 12, 2000. Earle was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Boston, Mass., to James and Hazel Moran. He grew up in Essex Center, Vt. In 1941, he married Erma B. Nicholas, also of Essex. During World War II, he served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaign as a link trainer instructor for the Army Air Corp, 911 Bomb Squad. During active service, he received the good conduct medal, victory medal, American theater campaign ribbon, and the distinguished unit badge. Earle was a 33rd degree mason and was active in the Washington Blue Lodge in Burlington, Vt. He worked as a service technician on office equipment throughout Vermont for 30 years. In 1978, Earle and his wife, Erma, retired to Prescott, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma of 56 years, in January 1997. He is survived by his two sons, Dean of Tucson, Ariz. and Gary of Prescott, Ariz, and their wives, Linda and Cheryl; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at Bring’s Broadway Chapel in Tucson, Ariz. Interment of cremains services will be held at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey, Ariz., Friday, March 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local Alzheimers Association. Arrangements by Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 East. Broadway.

passed away peacefully in Fletcher Allen Health Care on Sunday, March 12, 2000. Wil was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Glens Falls, N.Y., the son of Wilbur and Jennie (Francis) Parker. They moved shortly thereafter to Fair Haven, where he always called home. Wil was a graduate of Fair Haven High School and the University of Vermont. He also attended UVM Graduate School. Wil served in the Army with the 101st Airborne Division. He retired from Universal C.I.T. after 30 years and was employed with Nordic Leasing. A few years later, Wil started his own finance company, Nordic Funding. His dedicated staff will carry on the business in Burlington and Glens Falls in his memory. Wil had many interests and hobbies. He really enjoyed playing the piano and took lessons for several years from George Hard. He belonged to the local chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society and enjoyed traveling with his friends, seeking old railroad beds. He also loved old cars. In the last few years, he began collecting old Chevrolets and had five of them. Wil belonged to the Rutland Elks Club, the Fair Haven Eagles, the St. Albans American Legion and the Burlington Ethan Allen Club. He was a longstanding member of the First Congregational Church in Burlington. Besides his wife of 45 years, Nancy (Holmes), Wil is survived by his sons, David and Bob; brother Donald and his wife, Beverly, of Fair Haven; his sister-in-law, Marilyn and her husband, Albert Trepanier, of Rutland; sister-in-law, Marilyn (Mimi) Holmes of Bolton, Mass.; brother-in-law, Bob of Amherst, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Herbie of Bolton, Mass. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 16, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the First Congregational Church in Burlington. Private burial services will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the First Congregational Church, 38 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401,or to the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements by the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 85, of Prescott, Ariz., and Burlington, Vt., passed away on March 12, 2000. Earle was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Boston, Mass., to James and Hazel Moran. He grew up in Essex Center, Vt. In 1941, he married Erma B. Nicholas, also of Essex. During World War II, he served in the Asiatic-Pacific theater campaign as a link trainer instructor for the Army Air Corp, 911 Bomb Squad. During active service, he received the good conduct medal, victory medal, American theater campaign ribbon, and the distinguished unit badge. Earle was a 33rd degree mason and was active in the Washington Blue Lodge in Burlington, Vt. He worked as a service technician on office equipment throughout Vermont for 30 years. In 1978, Earle and his wife, Erma, retired to Prescott, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma of 56 years, in January 1997. He is survived by his two sons, Dean of Tucson, Ariz. and Gary of Prescott, Ariz, and their wives, Linda and Cheryl; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at Bring’s Broadway Chapel in Tucson, Ariz. Interment of cremains services will be held at Redwood Memorial Gardens in Dewey, Ariz., Friday, March 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local Alzheimers Association. Arrangements by Bring’s Broadway Chapel, 6910 East. Broadway.

died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born in Burlington, the daughter of Clarence E. and Esther (Carter) Fuller, who have predeceased her. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1936. Mrs. Provost was employed in the office of H.P. Hood Inc., for whom she had worked for 41 years, retiring in 1987. She had been state president of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in 1964-1965, and belonged to the Howard Plant Auxiliary 782 since March 1950. She was married to Joseph A. Provost on Aug. 17, 1947, in Burlington. He predeceased her on Feb. 11, 1998. She is survived by many cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000, in the chapel of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 South Union St., Burlington. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at the funeral home, with V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 782 conducting their ritualistic service at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.

, 76, of Penny Lane in Shelburne died in the Fletcher Allen Health Care on Sunday, March 12, 2000. He was born in Burlington on Oct. 31, 1923, the son of Charles B. and Stella (Francis) Tucker. On Aug. 16, 1941, he was married in Burlington to Laura E. Lewis. He worked many years ago for the Benway Ice Co. and was a member of the Teamsters Union, driving for H.P. Welch and St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. Most recently, he worked for the City of Burlington Water Department, retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laura E. Tucker of Shelburne; two sons, Donald E. and his companion, Charlotte, Davis, of Burlington and Gerald L. and his wife, Jean, also of Burlington; five grandchildren, Laurie Knight, Thomas Tucker, Dawn Marie Vatoseow, and Timothy and Jill Tucker; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald G. and his wife, Patricia Tucker, of Westford; a sister-in-law, Agnes Tucker of Milton; also many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Carol Ann Tucker; two sisters, Thelma and Rose; and by two brothers, Charles and Robert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 16, 2000, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shelburne Rescue uad, P.O. Box 254, Shelburne, Vt. 05482. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

, 90, of Bushnell, Fla., and Pleasant Valley, Cambridge, died Monday, March 13, 2000. He was a member of Warner Lodge in Jeffersonville, the Second Congregational Church of Jeffersonville and past president of Region I Wally Byam Caravan Club International. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Bushnell; and a son, James of Long Island, N.Y. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth, in October 1975. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in the spring.

, 90, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away Monday morning, March 13, 2000, at Northwestern Medical Center. He was born in Burlington Sept. 11, 1909, the son of the late George H. and Mabel (Chiquette) Bugbee. His wife, Kathleen (Sweeney) Bugbee, died in 1964. Mr. Bugbee was an installer and repairman for New England Telephone Co. for 42 years and 6 months. He was a graduate of St. Albans High School, Class of 1927. An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and belonged to the Franklin County Sportsman’s Club. He was a member of The Telephone Pioneers of America and a life member of St. Albans Lodge 1090 Loyal Order of the Moose. Survivors include a son, John D. Bugbee of Fairfield; three daughters, Janet Burnor and her husband, Duane, of Cambridge, Jean Kelley of St. Albans and Donna Rath and her husband, Tim, of St. Albans; eight grandchildren, Debra Burnor, David Burnor, Steven Burnor, Sharon Brahmstedt, Kim Panagakos, Kevin Kelley, Karen Kelley and Danny Choiniere; and eight great-grandchildren, Dylan, Paige and Brooke Slayton, Warren, Wendell and Wren Burnor and Colin and Connor Brahmstedt. He also leaves two sisters-in-law, Charlotte (Hester) Sweeney of Colchester and Shirley Sweeney of Milton. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Joan Bugbee, in 1938, a son-in-law, Paul Kelley, in 1994; and a sister, Doris Roche, in 1918. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Heald Funeral Chapel. Interment will be this spring in the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franklin County Home Health Agency, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main Street, St. Albans.

, 59, of Enosburg Falls, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at the Halifax General Hospital, Daytona Beach, Fla. She was born in St. Johnsbury, June 17, 1940, the daughter of Stanley and Almeda (Wescott) Baraw. She was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1958, and later the University of Florida in Gainsville. Mrs. Cote had worked for IBM as an executive secretary for 28 years, retiring in 1993. In 1989, she married Gerald T. Cote, who survives her, in Enosburg Falls. She is also survived by her sister, Louise Baraw of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley Baraw, in 1983, and Almeda Baraw, in 1999. Memorial services and burial (Danville Green) will be held later this spring. There will be no visiting hours. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Sumer Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt., in charge of arrangements.

, 74, died peacefully Monday, March 13, 2000, at her home. She was born in Enosburg on Feb. 5, 1926, the daughter of Clyde and Olive (Brown) Carr. Mrs. French graduated from Brigham Academy in Bakersfield as valedictorian in 1944. She was employed by Green Mountain Power for over 28 years as an assistant purchasing agent. She was a member of the North Ferrisburg Methodist Church, Charlotte Grange 398 and the Lakeside Steppers Square Dancers. Mrs. French enjoyed making quilts for her grandsons and friends, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Glenn R. French of Charlotte; their children, Linda Holmes and her husband, Raymond, of Brattleboro, Sally Catella and her husband, Mike, of Essex Center, and Rick French and his wife, Kathryn, of Charlotte; ten grandsons; one sister, Leona Frazier of Enosburg; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters; and one brother. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000, in the North Ferrisburg Methodist Church. Friends may call at the Shelburne Funeral Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, on Thursday, March 16, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.

, 84, of 354 Memphremagog Views, Newport, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 13. He was born on Feb. 19, 1916, in Crown Point, N.Y., the son of Ralph E. and Mildred (Bradley) Gage. The family moved to Newport in 1921. Ed graduated from Newport High School in 1935 and attended Northeastern University and the Bentley School of accounting, On Jan. 1, 1940, he joined the Dan Branon Insurance Agency. On Aug. 31, 1940, he married the former, Genevieve Prouty. They enjoyed traveling, including a trip around the world in 1965, and since then visiting many other foreign countries. In 1944, Ed became partner in the Branon & Gage Insurance Agency and in 1948, he bought the agency. During the next few years, the Branon & Gage Agency purchased several of the local insurance agencies and in 1962 built a new building and changed the name to Associated Insurance Agencies. He served as president and treasurer from 1962 until his retirement in 1970. Ed served as a director of the Orleans Trust Company, which was purchased by the Chittenden Trust Company. He then served as chairman of the board of the Newport Office and also served as a director of the Chittenden Corporation until 1986. Ed served as a director of the Vermont Mutual Insurance Company and the Northern Insurance Company from 1952 until 1992, and was still serving on the Directors Advisory Board at the time of his death. He served as president of the Newport Board of Alderman and the Newport Rotary Club and as potentate of Mount Sinai Temple 3, and was a member of the Newport Center Methodist Church. Ed is survived by his wife Genevieve; his two nieces, Mrs. Kathy Elkins of Durham, North Carolina, and Mrs. Linda Laflam of Sunrise, Fla.; and several cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters Friends may call at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on Thursday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, at the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Frank Massa and the Rev. Sidney Laurbert officiating officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, donations, in Ed’s memory may be made to the Newport Center Methodist Church, Newport Center, Vt. 05857, the Newport United Christian Academy, 65 School Street, Newport, or the Shriner’s Hospital P.O. Box 742, Montpelier, Vt. 05601. Arrangements by Converse-Rushford Funeral Homel