, 84, of Montpelier, died Jan.4.Born in 1915 in Wickham, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Antonio and Angeline (Fagnan) Joyal.She attended high school in Wickham.Her husband, Ronald Valliere died in 1974.She was a nurses' aide and caregiver in several local nursing homes.She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Montpelier.Survivors include two daughters, Lorraine Baldwin and Denise Choske; a son, Raymond; a sister; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

, 22, of Groton, died Jan.3.Born in 1977 in Woodsville, N.H., she was the daughter of Linda (Burroughs) Emerson and Philip R.Emerson.She graduated from Blue Mountain Union High School and went on to earn her Licensed Nursing Assistant's certificate through Oxbow Vocational School.Survivors include her mother and step-father, Robert Farquharson; two brothers, Barry and Philip; a sister, Alison; two step-brothers, Scott and Corey Farquharson; three step-sisters, Heidi and Diane Farquharson; maternal grandparents, William and Bertha Burroughs; three nieces; aunts, uncles and cousins.

, 83, of Barre Town, died Jan.3.Born in 1916 in South Barre, he was the son of Otto and Lucy (Willett) George.He attended South Barre Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.In 1953, he and his brother Russell, purchased the R.L.Clark Feed Store in Barre.He retired in 1983.He had been a member of the Vermont Army National Guard.In 1935, he married Glenna C.Gallison.He was a member of St.Monica Church.Survivors included his wife; two daughters, Beverly Jacobs and Vicki Poratti; two sons, Ronald and Robert; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters; nieces and nephews.

, 75, of Randolph, died Jan.5.Born in 1924 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Charles and Helen (Swenson) Baker.He was educated in N.Y.schools and at the Armed Forces Institute.He worked for Western Electric, now known as Lucent Technologies, retiring as a quality assurance inspector for Western Electric at the G.W.Plastics Plant in Bethel.In 1969, he married Ellen Pearson.He served in the Marine Corps during WWII and was a member of the St.John's Episcopal Church.Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Siri Mosher and Karin (Maggie) May; a step-son, Ronald Smith; six grandchildren.

, 87, of Montpelier, died Jan.4.Born in 1912 in New London, N.H., she was the daughter of Edward and Melvina (Spinks) Hamel.In 1934, she married Cecil G.McManis, who died in 1987.She worked as a private duty nurse and also at Heaton Hospital and Heaton House.She was a member of St.Augustine's Church.Survivors include two sons, Richard and William; one daughter, Sandra Irish; a brother; two sisters; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter.

, 76, of Morrisville, died Jan.13.Born in 1923 in Bolton, she was the daughter of Chester and Maude (Minkler) Champney.She attended Bolton schools.She had been married to Leonard P.Preston.she was a psychiatric technician at Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury and a waitress and manager at the Park Restaurant in Waterbury.She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury.Survivors include a daughter, Linda Mandigo; three sons, Leonard, Chester and Marc; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister; nieces and nephews.

, 69, of Barre Town, died Jan.12.Born in 1930 in Montpelier, he was the son of Rodolphe and Jeannette (Gaudreau) Rouleau.He attended St.Monica Elementary School and graduated from Spaulding High School.He was president and chairman of the board of Rouleau Granite Co.He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the 955th Field Artillery battalion attached to the Ninth Army.In 1952, he married Gloria Pinto.He was a member of St.Monica's Church.Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Donna Poirier, Allison Treon, Rhonda Wobby and Sonda Frattini; nine grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; nieces and nephews.

, 76, of Barre Town, died Jan.13.Born in 1923 in Compton, Que., Canada, he was the son of Louis and Gracia (Sevigny).The family moved to Graniteville and then to Middlesex.He attended the Middlesex Center School.He served in the Air Corp, graduating from fighter pilot school at Luke Field, AZ, and served two tours in Japan, a tour in Italy and one in Turkey.He retired from the Air Force in 1968 and worked for Over-Seas National Airways in New York as a pilot.He also taught flying and did charter flying.In 1946, he married Lucille Lamothe.Survivors include his wife; two sons, Philip and Rene; one daughter, Diane Carrier; one step-daughter, Barbara Vassian; one stepson, Gary Wendt; nine grandchildren; six sisters; many nieces and nephews.

, 90, formerly of Barre, died Jan.10.Born in 1909 in Lombardia, Italy, she was the daughter of Angelo and Virginia (Locavna) Puricelli.When she was young the family moved to Barre.She attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.In 1938, she married Howard MacDonald, who died in 1938.She was a bookkeeper.She was a member of St.Monica Church.Survivors include three daughters, Carol Parker, Claire Owen and Catherine Taylor; nieces and nephews; a brother; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

, 77, of Barre, died Jan.16.Born in 1922 in Barre, she was the daughter of Henry and Blanche Ann (Williams) Miles.She attended East Montpelier schools.In 1976, she married Percy Doten, who died in 1994.She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.Survivors include three sons, Leslie, Ronald and Gary; two daughters, Tammy Phelps and Donna McQuain; one brother; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

, SR., 78, of Montpelier, died Jan.18.Born in 1921 in Dixville, Quebec, he was the son of Philippe F.and Clara (Giguere) Goulet.His family moved to Vermont in 1925 and he attended graded schools in the Graniteville and Barre area.He also attended Spaulding High School.He served in the Navy and in 1945, married Marie Van Hooser.He graduated from Massachusetts Radio School and was employed as an engineer at Radio Station WSKI before going into business for himself.He operated Twin City Radio-TV, retiring in 1986.He was a member of St.Augustine's Church.Survivors include his wife; his children, Clara DiBona, Carol Hughes, Mary Lou Goulet, Suzanne Amidon, Lucien Goulet Jr.and Catherine Freehling; seven grandsons; one granddaughter; one sister; one brother.

, 90, of Barre City, died Jan.14.Born in 1909 in Barre, he was the son of Henry and Cordelia (LaRochelle) Bisson.He attended Barre City schools and later moved to Springfield, Mass., where he graduated Springfield High School.He also graduated from Duke's University and moved back to Vermont.After discharge from the Army, he worked with his aunt, Agnes LaRochelle at the Barre Dry Cleaners, becoming owner and operator.He retired in 1990.Survivors include one sister, Augustine Marx; one sister-in-law, Zaro Bisson; nieces, nephews and great-nephews and great-nieces; also his caregivers, Ronald and Judy Raymond.

, 82, formerly of Montpelier, died Jan.14.Born in 1916 in Montpelier, she was the daughter of John and Julia (Perrin) Cattanach.She graduated from Montpelier Seminary and attended Burlington Business College.In 1946, she married Clayton Kinsley, who died in 1994.Survivors include a son, William; two daughters, Elizabeth Beattie and Geraldine Twitchell; a brother; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

, 93, of Barre City, died Jan.14.Born in 1906 in Barre, she was the daughter of Homer and Valerie (Hamel) Croteau.She attended Barre City schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.In 1931, she married Joseph Dessureau, who died in 1983.She and her husband were founders of Dessureau Machine Inc.She was a member of St.Monica Church.Survivors include one sister, Claire Harrington; one brother, Harvey Croteau; one sister-in-law Lina Croteau; nieces and nephews.

, of Northfield, died Jan.14.She was born in Northfield, the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Holland) Connarn.She graduated from Northfield High School.In 1940, she married Matthew Bean, who died in 1987.She and her husband founded Bean Chevrolet in Northfield.She also operated the Margaret Holland Inn in Northfield.She was a member of St.John the Evangelist Church.Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Bean; four sons, Matthew, Michael, Mark and Martin; a brother; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

, 94, of Barre City, died Jan.17.Born in 1905 in Barre City, she was the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Taft) Gauthier.She graduated from Spaulding High School and the Rutland Business College.She had been employed at the former J.W.Dillon Insurance Agency in Barre.In 1926, she married Harry Tarbox, who died in 1935.After his death, she was employed by the Unemployment Division of the Vermont Department of Employment Security, retiring in 1969.She was a member of the Barre Congregational Church.Survivors include a son, Donald; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one niece; three nephews.

, 97, formerly of Waitsfield, died Jan.15.Born in 1902 in Waitsfield, she was the daughter of Will and Georgianna (Kingsbury) Parsons.In 1937, she married Arthur Taylor, who died i 1953.She was a schoolteacher i the Hancock-Granville-Warren area and a member of the Community Church of Hancock.Survivors include a son, George; a brother, Harold Parsons; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece.

, 58, of Barre City, died Jan.14.Born in 1941 in Barre, she was the daughter of Frank and Flora (French) Fisher.She graduated from Spaulding High School and worked for the Vermont Department of Transportation, retiring in 1990.She belonged to the Universalist Church of Barre.Survivors include three sons, Chris, Eric and Kurt; one daughter, Tracy (Bowen) Alger; seven grandchildren; a sister; her close friend, Richard Quenneville.

, 66, of Montpelier, died Jan.12.Born in 1933 in Montpelier, he graduated from Montpelier High School and attended Norwich University.He served in the Army during the Korean War and was employed as supervisor and engineer for construction companies throughout the northeastern states.Survivors include two daughters, Kelley Kane and Susan Kane; two sisters; an uncle; cousins; nieces and nephews.