BURLINGTON — Marilyn V. Loecher, 72, longtime resident of Burlington, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday, May 26, 2001. Originally from Menands, N.Y., Mrs. Loecher moved to Burlington in 1953 and took an active interest in many volunteer organizations in the community. She devoted 22 years volunteering for Meals on Wheels senior assistance organization. She also volunteered at the Medical Center Hospital and was an active member of St. Paul Episcopal Cathedral. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi Loecher Duffy of Glen, N.H.; two grandchildren whom she dearly loved, Quinn and Cian Duffy of Glen; a sister, Lenore Tagan; and a brother, Thomas Vorce. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Vorce, in 1998. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 4, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul’s Cathedral in Burlington with burial in the memorial garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Meals on Wheels, 3 Cathedral Square, Burlington, Vt. 05401. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.

BARRE — Laura Whitcomb Maiden, 99, of Academy Street died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at the home of her granddaughter, Carol Rogers, in Montrose, Pa. She was born Dec. 26, 1901, in New London, Conn., the daughter of Frederick and Isabella (King) Whitcomb. At the age of 10, she came to Fairlee, where she attended elementary and high schools. In 1920, she graduated from Goddard Seminary. Mrs. Maiden married Lee A. Maiden Sr. He died Sept. 7, 1966. In earlier years, she worked the Homer Fitts Co. in Barre and later for Dr. Fay Mann’s dentist office in Barre. In later years, she was a homemaker. Her memberships included the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), and the Order of the Eastern Star, Ruth Chapter 33, of Barre for more than 81 years. She is survived by a son, Lee A. Maiden Jr. of Pottstown, Pa.; three grandchildren, Carol Rogers and her husband of Montrose, Lee A. Maiden III of McCook, Neb., and Mary Catherine Lewis and her husband, Ken, of Fort Myers, Fla.; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; three sisters, Helen Whitcomb and Dorothy O’Bern, both of New London, and Jean Williams of Chicago, Ill. She was predeceased by a son, Norman Maiden, and a brother, Dr. Wayne Whitcomb. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, Barre.

MONTPELIER — Anne D. Marshall, 87, of the Gary Home died May 26, 2001 at her home. She was the daughter of John J. Dillon and Stella M. Long. She was born in Montpelier on September 19, 1913 and graduated from Montpelier High School. She married Harry G. Marshall on July 12, 1941 at Bethany Church in Montpelier. Mr. Marshall was employed by New England Telephone and they lived in different areas of the state. Anne worked as a bookkeeper for the Department of Liquor Control in Montpelier, Book Cellar in Brattleboro, Laneau Plumbing Contractors in Burlington and Essex School District in Essex Jct., Vt. In 1987, they returned to Montpelier and lived on Freedom Drive. Anne was a member of the ski patrol at Smuggler’s Notch Ski Area, Telephone Pioneers of America and was a Rotary-Ann. Survivors include a daughter, Judith Still of South Yarmouth, Mass.; a son, Thomas Marshall and his we, Linda of Washington, NH; three grandchildren, Thomas Marshall, Jr., Gretchen Marshall and Michael Still; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Marshall was pre-deceased by her husband on December 31, 1994, infant sister, Dorothy, and two brothers, Robert and Harold Dillon. Calling hours will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vt. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. during calling hours. Burial will be in the Main Street Cemetery in Hardwick, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

WATERBURY — Shirley B. Metayer, 74, a longtime resident of Waterbury, passed away at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin on Saturday, May 26, 2001. Born in Shelburne on November 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emile P. and Ethel (Sweeney) Bordeaux. On March 20, 1965, she married Marcel Metayer in Montpelier. Shirley attended schools in Waterbury and as a young woman, worked as a psychiatric technician at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. She later worked at the Waterbury Elementary School where she ran the breakfast program for many years. Most recently she was employed as a bus driver for Harwood Union High School in Duxbury. Her memberships included the Waterbury Area Senior Citizens and the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59. Her leisure time was filled with crocheting, gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of Waterbury; a daughter, Gaila Perry of Waterbury; two grandchildren, Scott Wood of Waterbury and Penny W. Walker of Berlin; two great-granddaughters, Ashley N. Wood of Waterbury and Danielle Walker of Berlin; her step-children, Sandy-Jo Kallstrom of Washington State, Tammy McGinn of Fairfax, Marc Metayer of Barre, and Barry Metayer of Milton; three sisters, Lillian Tibbitts of Morrisville, Lucille LaFreniere of Orange, Conn., and Carol Heil of Bethel; a brother, Robert Bordeaux of San Antonio, Texas; as well as nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Bernard Bordeaux, Melvin Bordeaux, and Arnold Bordeaux predeceased her. Funeral services will be held from St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Waterbury on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Later inurnment will take place in the Waterbury Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641, or to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, VT 05602-3021.

FLETCHER — Peter Constantine Oustinoff, 57, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 6, 1943 in Springfield, Mass., to the late Pierre and Helen (Fickweiler) Oustinoseparate His family moved from New York City to Burlington in 1953. After graduating from Burlington High School in 1960, he attended the University of Vermont. In 1967, he moved to Fletcher and successfully ran clothing stores and restaurants and later became a local surveyor and contractor. In recent years he spent his winters at his residence in Naples, Fla. He is survived by a daughter, Alexis Oustinoff of New York City; a son, Arie Oustinoff of Jeffersonville; a sister, Elizabeth Oustinoff Albers and niece, Maia Albers of North Salem, N.Y.; an aunt, Alice Moore of Agawam, Mass., and cousins in California. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Williston Memorial Garden in the Thomas Chittenden Cemetery on Route. 2 in Williston.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Peter’s name may be made to the American Red Cross 32 Prospect St., Burlington,Vt. 05401, or the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, Vt. 05602. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.

ISLE LAMOTTE — Barbara J. Allen, 68, housewife, died Sunday, May 27, 2001 at home, surrounded by family and friends. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Burlington Free Press. Corbin and Palmer are in care of arrangements

ISLE LA MOTTE — Barbara J. Allen, 68, of Isle La Motte passed away in her home on Sunday, May 27, 2001, after a courageous struggle with a long illness. Barbara, the daughter of Merlin and Sadie Wilson, was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on Nov. 13, 1932, spending her childhood in the greater Cleveland area, and attending West Tech High School in Cleveland before moving to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area in 1950. Barbara enriched many lives. Her children and grandchildren will remember her strength and resolution of spirit and her delight in the company of her family. She will also be remembered for her kindness and generosity, always there for those who needed her.. Barbara approached her struggle with a difficult illness with dignity and hope. Her husband and children appreciate the many family members, friends and caregivers who supported her. The family would especially like to thank two exceptionally wonderful people, Betty Abair and Janice Hayes, for their compassion and care during Barbara’s final days and hours. A special thanks to the doctors and staff at the Vermont Center for Cancer Medicine and the VNA nurses and aides for their professional care and support. Barbara is survived by her husband, Earl ”Skip” Allen of Isle La Motte; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy Allen of Valley Center, Calif; her daughter and her companion, Linda Black and Art Thompson, of Escondido, Calif.; her daughter and son-in law, Laurie and Joe Colmery of Alamo, Calif; her son, Jim, of Vista, Calif.; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchldren, all of California; several nieces and nephews; her sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Jack Scott of Rockville, Md., sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Frank Cain of Shelburne; brother-in-law and his cpanion, James ”Sonny” Allen and Joanne Favro of Fort Myers, Fla, and a special aunt, Cornelia Bordac of Wadsworth, Ohio. A memorial service will be held in San Diego, Calif. next month followed by a memorial service in Burlington at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington is in charge of arrangements

BURLINGTON — Richard F. Corrigan, Jr., 42, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 27, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Burlington on Sept. 26, 1958, the son of Richard and Norma (LaValley) Corrigan Sr. He was employed at the Vermont Tent Co. in South Burlington. He leaves his children, Heather, Robert, Jimmy, Christopher and Dillon; stepdaughter Katina; six grandchildren; a sister, Carol Meade; three brothers, Robert and his wife, Charlotte, Corrigan, Gerald Corrigan, and Greg and his wife, Debbie, Corrigan; his mother-in-law, Iris Houle; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Deborah A. Corrigan, in 1996. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 31, at noon in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave., where friends may gather from 10 a.m. until the funeral. Those wishing, may send memorial contributions to be used at the family’s discretion.

JOHNSON — Weyland Herbert Hubbard, 70, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2001, at his home with his loving family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Jeffersonville, the beloved son of the late Robert and Ruth (Thayer) Hubbard. He was a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of 1948. As a veteran, he had served his country well as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the American Legion of Johnson, Post 46. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator, working for many years with the International Union of Operating Engineers, IUOE Local 98. He married the former Patricia Royea on June 14, 1958. Together they raised three wonderful boys, a commitment Weyland was dedicated to, always maintaining a protective family vigil. He enjoyed hunting and snowmobiling in Vermont’s great outdoors and was an active member of the Sterling Snow Riders. Having a great appreciation for antiques, he furnished their home with pieces he had personally refurbished over the years. He served his community well as a member of the Boy Scouts Review Committee and past member of the Johnson Selectboard. Weyland loved the community he lived in and dedicated much of his time in the Hubbard families ”adoption” of the Power House Bridge. With his good friend Raymond, he cared daily for the seasonal bridge displays as well as many flower barrels and hanging potted plants so nicely displayed along Main Street, helping to present Johnson as a true home town comfortably welcoming all residents and visitors alike. Weyland was a loved and respected patron of Johnson. His warm personality and unconditional love and attentions will be greatly missed by all those who had the good fortune to know and love him. He was truly blessed with great friends and wonderful neighbors. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Royea) Hubbard of Johnson; three wonderful sons, Robert Hubbard and his wife, Stephanie, of Connecticut, Steven Hubbard and his wife, Kathy, of Fairfax, and Larry Hubbard of Waterville; two sisters, Janice Rushford and her husband, Carl, of Eden Mills, Helaine Perkins and her husband, Richard G., of Johnson; five wonderful and much loved grandchildren, Robbie, Robin, Adam, Elizabeth and Ashley; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hayes Rich Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the United Churchapter of Johnson on Thursday, May 31, at 2 p.m. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in the Jeffersonville Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Weyland’s name to Make a Wish Foundation of Vermont, 100 Dorset St., Suite 13, South Burlington, Vt. 05403. Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home,. 1176 Main St., Fairfax.

SOUTH BURLINGTON –Barbara Sandage of South Burlington died unexpectedly, Sunday, May 27, 2001, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Free Press. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington.

SOUTH BURLINGTON — Barbara Sauer-Sandage passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 27, 2001, at her home in South Burlington. Barbara was born June 22, 1934, in Burlington, the daughter of Charles and Anne Middlebrook. She graduated from Burlington High School and continued on to receive a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Vermont and a master of fine arts from Yale University. In June 1957, she married Charles Sauer, her lifelong love. As the wife of an officer in the U.S. Army, she traveled all over the country and, later, all over the world with him until his death in 1967 during combat in Vietnam. Left alone with her two daughters, Alda and Marianne, Barbara committed her life to providing a comfortable and safe home for her family. After the birth of her son, Larry, in a second marriage to Larry Sandage Sr., Barbara entered the business community as an advertising executive. She also opened her heart and home to Chivas, the daughter of her second husband’s previous marriage. To provide for her family, her passion for advertising inspired her to found Sandage Advertising and Marketing in 1979. She continued to be very active in the community, both personally and professionally, until her death. Barbara lived her life for her family. She dedicated herself to giving her children and loved ones the experiences and environment she herself did not have. Barbara’s remarkable strength and courage made it possible for her to successfully raise four children and manage a business. Her compassion, humor, and her tremendous love of life will always be remembered by all those she touched. Barbara is survived by her two sisters, Marianne Feeley and Harriet Luck; her four children and their spouses, Alda and Steve Norcross, Marianne and Jeff Davis, Chivas, and Larry; and her seven grandchildren, Christopher, Barbara, Rebekkah, Anna, deLana, Sophie, and Jordan. She also leaves an extended family of her own making and many special friends. They will all miss her dearly. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, May 31, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. A non-denominational memorial service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 Swift St., South Burlington, on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m. There will be a celebration of Barbara’s life following the memorial service at her residence. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family, in Fairfield, Conn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Burlington, Queen City Park Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403.

MANCHESTER, Conn. — Georgiana (Mason) Ather, 95, of Manchester died Monday, May 28, 2001, at an area convalescent home. She was born in Tinmouth, Vt.,March 6, 1906, daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Davis) Mason. She resided in Starksboro, where her heart will always remain, and had lived in Elmwoodbefore moving to Manchester in 1952. Mrs. Ather had worked for many years at New Departure Machine Co. of Elmwood and retired from Royal Typewriter Inc. after 26 years with the company. She was the beloved mother of three sons and daughters-in-law, LeRoy and Glenda Tarr of Earlsboro, Okla., Roger and Priscilla (St. Pierre) Ather of Manchester, and Raymond and Jane (Ashton) Ather of Bolton; as well as many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the youngest of 12 children, all of whom prececeased her. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in the Green Mountain Cemetery in Starksboro. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 10, at 4 p.m. at the South United Methodist Church, 1226 Main St., Manchester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Conn., 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, Conn. 06066, or the South United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1226 Main St., Manchester, Conn. 06040.

LADY LAKE, Fla. — Irving Bates, 73, of San Lorenzo Court died Monday, May 28, 2001, at his residence. Born in Burlington, Vt., on Sept. 7, 1927, he was a commissioner of state building for the state of Vermont. Memberships included Masonic Lodge in Vermont, Auro Lodge in Montpelier, Vt., High 12 Club in Lady Lake, American Legion in Lady Lake, and the Elks Club in Belleview. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Marines in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Betty Bates of Lady Lake; and a nephew.

MECHANICSVILLE, Md./ADDISON — Joan Marie Bolduc of Mechanicsville and Addison died Monday, May 28, 2001, in Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She was 60. Born Nov. 10, 1940, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Norma Mary Bessett Desautels and the late Romeo Roland Desautels. She was an aeronautical technician for B.F. Goodrich. In addition to her mother, her beloved husband, Yves Joseph Bolduc, survives her. She was the loving mother of Andre Bolduc of Ferrisburgh, Karen Deyette of Fairfield, and Ann Bolduc of Mechanicsvile; the sister of Claire Heisler of Raleigh, N.C., Betty Harrington of Addison, Mary Basiliere of Essex Junction, John Desautels of Bothell, Wash., and the late Michael Desautels. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Sue, Eve, Justin, Rae, Joseph, Bridgette, Jennifer, Bryan Jr., Jesika and Chase. She was the great-grandmother of Emily. A memorial Mass will be celebrated June 5, 2001, at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church, 115 Barlow St., Winooski, by Father Benedict Kiely. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., of Charlotte Hall, Md.

ADDISON — Gerardus Gosliga, 80, passed away at his home on Monday, May 28, 2001, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. ”Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15 He was born December 17, 1920, in Beetgumermolen of The Netherlands, the son of Jacob and Froukje Gosliga. He immigrated with his wife, Grace Zylstra Gosliga, of Anjum of The Netherlands, and their children to the United States in December 1949. He celebrated 54 years of marriage with Grace. Gerry was very devoted to his Lord, family, church, Christian education and conservation. He loved to work on his dairy farm and in his garden in Addison. He began his farming career as a young man of 13, managing the family potato farm in Holland. World War II forced him into service in the Dutch Underground where he aided many people. His immigration to America led him to Minnesota, California, New York and finally Vermont where he built a thriving dairy farm. He became a respected board member of the Otter Creek Rural Conservatioin District of Middlebury. He is survived by his wife, Grace Gosliga; their eight children, Wilma Breiland, Jacob Gosliga, Frances Bearor, Lubbert Gosliga, Irene Paresky, Alice Van Wyck, Geraldine Trudo, their spouses, and Grace Gosliga; and 18 grandchildren; his brother Cecil Gosliga of Ontario, Calif.; his sisters Akke Tuinman, Utrecht, The Netherlands and Hijlkje de Jong Leiderdorp, The Netherlands. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, at the Champlain Valley Christian Reformed Church, Vergennes. Friends may call at the church from noon up to the hour of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Champlain Valley Christian School, 73B Church St. Vergennes, Vt. 05491.

HINESBURG — Bernard Edward Harris, 21, of Hinesburg died as the result of an auto accident Monday, May 28, 2001, in Hinesburg. He was born in Burlington on March 19, 1980, the son of Robert F. and Deborah G. (Haynes) Harris. Bernie was a graduate of CVU, Class of 1998, where he played soccer and baseball. He was attending the Community College of Vermont and was employed at Costco, but his dream was to be a pilot. He enjoyed mountain climbing, snowboarding and the outdoors. He loved his family and friends above all; they meant so much to him. He loved life and everything it had to offer. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Deborah Harris of Hinesburg; three brothers, Daniel R. Harris and his companion, Kristen Hendee of Starksboro, Samuel F. Harris and Edmund J. Harris, both of Hinesburg; his best friend and love, Sara Bouchard of Burlington; his paternal grandparents Francis W. Harris of Ormond Beach Fla. and Theresa J. Harris of Highland, N.Y.; his maternal grandparents Edward and Elizabeth Haynes of Fort Myers, Fla;many aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as numerous friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 31, 2001, at 11 a.m. in St. Jude Roman Catholic Church in Hinesburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 16 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401. Visiting hours will be today from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Jude Church. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington

BURLINGTON — Elizabeth McBurney Park, 91, of the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center passed away Monday, May 28, 2001, in Burlington. She was born Jan. 17, 1910, in Denver Colo., the eldest daughter of Robert and Ethel Grace (Campbell) McBurney. She held an A.B. degree from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa., and B.S and L.S. degrees from the University of Denver. She returned to Geneva College as librarian to put her three younger siblings through college, then worked in the public library of her home city. In 1937, she married James R. Park, a member of the Air Force Intelligence Service in Washington, D.C. during the war. She took a job with the National Education Association and was President of the Arlington branch of the American Association of University Women. Her large Victory garden was the envy of the Buckingham community. Following the war, they moved to Montreal where Jim served as the Chief of Aeronautical Information Services of the International Civil Aviation Organization, a branch of the United Nations. Betty hosted many dinners for visiting dignitaries and diplomats from around the world. she also worked with the handicapped, sharing her many talents as seamstress and potter. Upon retirement, the American couple returned to the U.S. where they designed and built a house in e mountains of Stowe, where many a visitor found peace, beauty and relaxation. Whever they lived “”Betty” was known for her hospitality – she loved to serve afternoon ”tea” to family and friends. Betty was a member of the Lamoille County Quilters and took the Best of Show award at the North East Quilters Guild Fall meeting in 1985. She also enjoyed volunteering at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Betty and Jim’s final home together was in Williston, next to their daughter’s family farm at Cedar Bend. Raised as a Scottish Covenantor (Reformed Presbyterian). church life had always been important to her. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., the Presbyterian Church of the town of Mount Royal, Quebec Canada, and the Stowe Community and Williston Federated Churches of Vermont. Betty is survived by a daughter, Margaret Elaine Park of Essex Junction; a son, Robert McBurney Park and his wife, Carolyn of Cincinnati, Ohio; three granddaughters, Megan of Cincinnati, Bronwyn Elizabeth Murphy and her husband, Chris of Groton, Mass., and Margaret Kimberly Dostal and her husband, Greg, of Juneau, Alaska; one grandson, David Raymond Park and his wife, Julie, of Seattle, Wash.; one great-granddaughter, Giulia Elaine Park of Seattle; four great-grandsons, Philip Raymond Park of Seattle, and James Tanner Murphy, David Edward Murphy, and William Christian Murphy of Groton; one sister, Mildred Rhodes and her husband, Donald; and one brother, Milton McBurney of Denver, Colo. She was predeceased by her brother, Dr. James McBurney of Pueblo, Colo. She will always be loved and remembered for the Irish twinkle in her eyes, her light sense of humor, her inquiring mind and her quiet, unassuming faith (even through the loss of her sight.) A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in the Williston Federated Church. Those who wish may make contributions in Betty’s memory to Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa., Williston Federated Church, 773 Williston Road, Williston, Vt. 05495 of the Vermont Association for the Blind, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, Vt. 05401. Arrangements are by Gifford Funeral Service, P.O. Box 141, Richmond, Vt. 05477.

BELLOWS FALLS — Theresa (Tessie) M. Slattery, 98, of Bellows Falls died at the McGirr Nursing Home, Bellows Falls, on Monday, May 28, 2001. She was born April 29, 1903, in Chatagua, N.Y., the daughter of Robert C. and Anna (McDowell) Gray. Mrs. Slattery attended schools in New York and worked at Lecu-yer’s Manufacturing and the Liquidometer in Bellows Falls. In September 1921, she married James E. Slattery Sr., who died in 1962.She is survived by two daughters, Mary L. Reed of Bellows Falls and Barbara E. Guindon of Springfield, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by her husband, one daughter, Corinne A. Gillen of Sebring, Fla.; three sons, James F. Slattery of Burlngton, John K. Slattery of Chicopee, Mass.; and Daniel S. Slattery of Wells, Maine; one grandson, Ralph Morse, Jr.; and her brothers and sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Brian Mead, Thursday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Charles Church. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home, Bellows Falls. Burial will follow the service in St. Charles Cemetery, Westminster. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Slattery’s name may be made to the Saint Charles Church School Fund, Cherry Hill, Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101.

FAIR HAVEN — Mrs. Leona Jeanette Tobin, 88, a longtime resident of Fair Haven died unexpectedly Monday, May 28, 2001, in the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland. Mrs. Tobin was born on May 29, 1912, in Taftville, Conn., the daughter of the late George and Delia (Letendre) Giguere. She attended schools in Connecticut and graduated from Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Conn. Leona was employed for several years as the manager of the Castleton State College bookstore, retiring from there in 1977. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Fair Haven and after her retirement, Leona volunteered much of her time to various organizations in the surrounding area. Mrs. Tobin is survived by her five children, Mary T. White of Chandler, Ariz., Jean E. Tobin of New York City, John D. Tobin and his wife, Elizabeth, of Williston, Virginia A. Allen and her husband, Brian of Bolton Landing, N.Y., and Kathryn T. Smith and her husband, Joel, of Fair Haven; nine grandchildren, Amy and Katy White, Peter and Susan Tobin, Nicholas and Jordan Tipson, Matthew Allen, and Timothy and Amanda Smith; three great-grandchildren Megan, Allison and Andrea Tobin ; and also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Mr. Donald J. Tobin, a 1934 graduate of UVM, on Dec. 2, 1985, and a sister, Georgette Giguere. A Mass of Christian Death will be celebrated on Thursday, May 31, 2001, at 10 a.m. at our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Fair Haven by the Rev. Richard W. Tinney, parish priest. Burial will follow the Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fair Haven. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Durfee Funeral Home, 119 N. Main St., Fair Haven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Mrs. Tobin’s name be made to Fair Haven Rescue Squad, 17 Prospect St., Fair Haven, Vt. 05743. Arrangements are under the direction of Durfee Funeral Home of Fair Haven.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION/BRISTOL — Anne Lovell Wilson Jackman, 81, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. She was born Sept. 14, 1919, in Rockingham, the daughter of Leverett C. and Frances (Stockwell) Lovell. She graduated in 1937 from Bellows Falls High School and in 1942 from the University of Vermont. May 23, 1942, she was married in Albany, Ga., to Donald E. Wilson, who died in 1961. She taught school in Bristol for two years, then was a dressmaker in her home in Bristol for 40 years. Dec. 2, 1972, she was married in Bristol to Glenn F. Jackman, who died in 1974. In 1986, she retired and moved to White River Junction to live with her sister, Aldis Dow. Ann is survived by two sisters, Elisabeth L. Bowman of Toms River, N.J., and Aldis L. Dow of White River Junction; a son, Andon C. Wilson of Ludlow; a stepdaughter, Andrea Jackman Halnon of Lincoln; a stepson, Dennis Jackman of Bristol; four stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was predeceased by a sister, Patience Burke, and a brother, L. Putnam Lovell. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockingham Meeting House Restoration Fund, in care of Dr. John Leppman, Oak Hill Terrace, Bellows Falls, Vt. 05101. Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of local arrangements.

RUTLAND/BURLINGTON — Louise M. Nutter, 43, a former resident of Rutland and Burlington, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in the Vermont Respite House in Williston. She graduated from Rutland High School and the University of Vermont with her undergraduate degree in science and psychology and her graduate degree and Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 9, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rutland. A merial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Carpenter Auditorium of the Given Building at the University of Vermont, College of Medicine. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt. 05495.

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Leigh Arthur Prescott, 52, of Saint Simons Island died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at his home. Leigh was born April 8, 1949, in Wallkill, N.Y. In 1965, the family moved to Shelburne, Vt., where Leigh graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School in 1967. Leigh lived in and around Essex Junction, Vt., and was employed at Flanders Building Supply until he moved to Saint Simons Island in 1993, at which time he worked at Skip Russell Construction until the time of his illness. Leigh is survived by his son, Miles Prescott, currently residing in Vermont; a brother, Keith “”Seymour” Prescott and his wife, Mary “”Molly,” of Williston, Vt.; a stepbrother, Dana Flanders of Atlanta, Ga., and his wife, Liev, and son, Will; niece Dia Prescott and her husband, Greg Farkas of Essex Junction; niece Orianna Prescott of Essex Junction; Michael and Scott Graham of Brunswick; and several cousins. Leigh was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Phyllis (Flanders) Prescott. A private service was held on Jecklyll Island on Sunday, June 3.

BRIDPORT — Kathleen Danson Read, 93, of Bridport, formerly of Middlebury, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, with her daughter, Margaret, beside her. Kathleen was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England on Nov. 21, 1097, the daughter of John and Margaret (Jones) Danson. She trained for a career in elocution and acting and eaned a gold medal from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She taught speech and elocution, mostly to children, before her marriage in 1931, to George R. Read, also of Burnley. They resided in England, Geneva, Switzerland, Mineola and Long Island N.Y. Kathleen moved to Vermont in 1964, and lived in Middlebury for 25 years. She worked in the accounting offices of Middlebury College and Benjamin Brothers Dry Cleaners. She was a member of the Middlebury Community Players, served as treasurer for the Vermont State and Middlebury Garden Clubs and the Middlebury Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship. She was a member of the Modern Homemakers Club of Bridport and an honorary member of the Green Mountain Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Read Rother of Bridport; two granddaughters, Victoria Ross of Burlington and Lorraine Nourse of Carson City, Nev. and their husbands; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Middlebury Congregational Church on Sunday, June 3 at 2 p.m. There will be no calling hours. A private family graveside ceremony will be held later. Memorial contributions can be made to Middlebury Congregational Church, P.O. Box 407, Middlebury, Vt. 05753 or to a charity of one’s choice. Sanderson Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.

BURLINGTON — Raymond F. Willette, 42, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born in Burlington on July 9, 1958, the son of Leonard and Mae (Ducharme) Willette. Ray was self-employed in the general construction and roofing trades. He was a devoted father and family man who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Colleen (Berard) Willette of Burlington; two daughters and friends, Janet and Parnell of Colchester, and Shannon and Chris of Burlington; his son, Peter of Burlington; two stepchildren, Ammy and Richard of Burlington; his grandchildren, Brian, Alicia, Katrina, Lakeisha and Damien; his mother, Mae of Burlington; five brothers and their wives, Gary and Barb of Richmond, Paul and Lynn of Burlington, Bruce and Sherri of St. Albans, Jeff of Burlington, and Carl and Sue of Huntington; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Ray was predeceased by his father, Leonard, in 1990. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave., with interment following in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours are Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to be used at the family’s discretion.

MONTPELIER — David Alan Whitwell Wilson, M.D., died after a short illness Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He lived in Rye, N.Y., until he retired 16 years ago to Montpelier. Dr. Wilson was born June 9, 1917, in London, England, the sixth child of Philip Whitwell Wilson and Alice Selena Collins Wilson. At the age of 2, he immigrated with his family to New York City. He was a graduate of the Riverdale Country School, Princeton University, Class of 1938, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Class of 1942. Dr. Wilson was married in 1941 to Madeleine Anne Lenore deSilvia Holden, who died in 1996. In 1999, he married Marjorie Bannon White. A captain in the U.S. Army, Dr. Wilson served during World War II in Europe. He participated in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. His medical career spanned nearly half a century. He completed his medical training as an intern at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City and as a resident at both the Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital and United Hospital in Port Chester, N.Y. Dr. Wilson was a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. From 1945 until 1985, he was an attending surgeon at United Hospital. For many years, he was the director of surgery there and from 1981 until 1985, he was the president of the medical staff. He was also a member of the hospital’s board of trustees from 1978 to 1985. After moving to Montpelier in 1985, he consulted on Medicare eligibility issues. A lover of sailing, Dr. Wilson was a member of the American Yacht Club. He was the surgeon for the Rye Fire and Police departments. In Montpelier, he sang in the choir of Christ Church. He was one of Vermont’s first guardians ad litem, volunteers assigned by the court to promote and protect the best interests of children involved in legal proceedings. He was also a guide at Vermont’s Statehouse. In addition to his wife, Dr. Wilson is survived by his children, Holden Charles Wilson of New Orleans, La., Prudence Wilson Barton of Lanes- borough, Mass., David M. Wilson of Duxbury, and Mary Alice Williams of Warren; and his stepchildren, Jill Keating of Wolcott, Jeffrey White of Georgia, Janice Porter of Putnam Lake, N.Y., and their spouses. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, in Christ Church in Montpelier. It will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Dr. Wilson’s memory may be made to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Barber and Lanier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WOLCOTT — Frank Nathan Colgrove, 93, of Wolcott died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in Copley Hospital in Morrisville, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born July 26, 1907, in Wolcott, the son of John N. and Emma (Alger) Colgrove. He attended Wolcott public schools and Craftsbury Academy, graduating with the Class of 1927. May 1, 1935, he married Eva Beatrice Fisk in East Craftsbury. In his earlier years, he was employed by Earl Hayden, in road construction. Following his marriage, he and his wife purchased a dairy farm in Wolcott, which they owned and operated for more than 66 years. He was a well-known maple syrup producer. Frank was a member of the Wolcott United Methodist Church and a past member of the town of Wolcott selectboard. His interests included hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Eva of Wolcott; two daughters, Velma White of Danville and Donna Phelps of Morrisville; three grandchildren, Wendy Blake of Woodbury, Terry Barrett of Morrisville and Gail Phelps of Stowe; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Grace Morse of Gorham, Maine; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, George Colgrove Sr. and John Colgrove; and two sisters, Mildred Clark and Rose Rogers. There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, at 1 p.m. in the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Burial will follow in the family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery in Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

ST. ALBANS — Margaret M. Cabak Comi, 85, a resident of St. Albans since 1942, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y., following a four-month illness. She was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine, on Jan. 10,1916, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Katula) Cabak. Aug. 23, 1941, she married Dario “”Doc” Comi in Northfield. Doc was a retired teacher and coach at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. He died April 5, 1990. In addition to being a homemaker, Margaret was employed for many years as bookkeeper for Hatch Hardware Store in St. Albans. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Autonoe Club, the Duplicate Bridge Club, Midway Home Demonstration Group and Franklin County Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sporting events and playing bridge. Margaret is survived by her son and his wife, Richard and Sarah Comi of Glenmont, N.Y.; her daughter and her husband, Joanne and William B. Dochterman of Swisher, Iowa; a sister, Agnes Flood of Montpelier; three brothers and their wives, Howard and Stella Brown of Pasadena, Md., Frank and Rhea Brown of Northboro, Mass., and Jim and Sandy Brown of Dellwood, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Ann Marie and her husband, Nick Morog, David Comi, Jennifer and her husband, Kim Strohecker, Joseph Comi, Nice Comi, Daniel McCloskey and his wife, Michelle Nolan, and Margaret McCloskey; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church in St. Albans. A luncheon will follow in the parish center. Interment will be in the Comi family lot in Calvary Cemetery in Northfield at 3 p.m. Monday. Friends planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Dario J. “”Doc” Comi Scholarship Fund, c/o Shirley Raymond, Bellows Free Academy, 71 S. Main St., St. Albans, Vt 05478. Visitation will be Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main St., St. Albans.

NAPLES, Fla. — Edward B. Dailey, 64, of Naples and longtime resident of Fairfield, Conn., who retired after 24 years as controller of Warnaco and was president of his own consulting firm, Dailey and Associates, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at his home in Fairfield. Born Jan. 1, 1937, in Burlington, Vt., the son of the late Edward J. and Catherine Ragamata Dailey, he graduated from the University of Vermont in 1958, where he was president of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was the chairman of the UVM Alumni Annual Fund, 1989-1990, and in 1990 received the university’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a captain. He was active in Habitat for Humanity in Naples and served on many community boards including the Fairfield Prep Board of Regents and Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport, Conn. He was a member of the Patterson Club in Fairfield and the Pelican’s Nest Golf Club in Bonita Springs, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Dailey of Naples and Fairfield; three children, Dr. Mark E. Dailey and his wife, Moira, of Simsbury, Conn., Cathleen A. Reardon and her husband, Christopher, of Little Silver, N.J., and Michael E. Dailey and his wife, Julia, of Rye, N.Y.; two brothers, James S. Dailey and his wife, Lois, of Bloomfield, Conn., and Timothy B. Dailey of Granby, Conn.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, at 11 a.m. in St. Pius X Church in Fairfield with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. Friends may call Sunday, June 3, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Spear Funeral Home, 39 S. Benson Road., Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Dailey may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Inc., 1550 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Fla. 34113

WAiTSFIELD — Nancy Elizabeth Allen Dasaro, 36, passed away at her Waitsfield home Wednesday, May 30, 2001, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Summit, N.J. on Oct. 11, 1964, she was the daughter of Charles and Betsy Allen. On May 25, 1991, she married Rob Dasaro in Duxbury. Nancy attended high school in Basking Ridge, N.J. and was a 1983 graduate of Vermont Academy. Moving to Vermont with her family, she continued her education graduating in 1985 from Champlain College where she was named to the Junior College All-American Ski Team in 1984 and 1985. After working in advertising sales for Radio Vermont – WDEV in Waterbury for several years, she moved to Boston to complete her degree work at Emerson College, graduating in 1990. Following her marriage, she and her husband moved to Carbondale, Colo. where she worked as the office manager for the Aspen Hard Rock Cafe. Their daughter, Sophie Marie, was born in 1997. Nancy and her family returned to the Mad River Valley in 2000 to be closer to her family and friends. She was an ardent skier, biker, hiker and loved to be in the outdoors. She was beloved by many, wherever she lived. She is survived by her husband and daughter of Waitsfield; her mother and father of Duxbury; two brothers, Rob Allen of Duxbury and Chuck Allen and his wife, Susan, and their children Sam, Joe, and Rose, all of Rye, N.H.; her father and mother-in-law, Robert and Patricia Dasaro of Jericho; a sister-in-law, Suzanne Dasaro, of Las Animas, Colo., two brothers-in-law, John Dasaro and his wife, Candace, of Fairfield, and Patrick Dasaro of Telluride, Colo.; as well as many friends from New England and the Rocky Mountains. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held from the South Duxbury Church on Route 100 (across from Harwood Union High School) on Sunday, June 3, at 1 p.m., with inurnment to follow in the Waitsfield Common Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641, to Madi’s Fund, Hydrocephalus Research, 3 Emeritus St., Rutland, Vt. 05701, or to the Sophie Dasaro Education Fund, P.O. Box 34, Waitsfield, Vt. 05673. Arrangements are in care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury.

BARRE TOWN — Laura V. Hanson, 81, of Cobble Hill Road, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at the Woodbridge Nursing Home in Berlin. She was a long-time Recreation Director for the City of Barre. Born March 30, 1920, in Websterville, she was the daughter of Albert and Obdulia (Cruz) Villa. She was a Class of 1938 graduate of Spaulding High School. She began her employment with the City of Barre as a secretary in the Recreation Department in 1962 and later became Assistant Recreation Director. In 1982 she was appointed Recreation Director, a position she held until her retirement in July, 1987. The Barre City Annual Report was dedicated to her that year. She was a member of the Hedding United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women in which she had held several offices, Trow Hill Home Demonstration Group, the Cobble Hill Grange and was one of the founders of the Lighthouse in Barre for teenagers. She was also a founder of the Trow Hill School PTA and helped found the youth groups at her church. On March 19, 1982, she was recognized for her outstanding service to her community at the Joint Service Clubs Recognition Banquet. She had been named Honorary Chairperson in 1988 of the Central Vermont Junior Basketball Tournament. She especially enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting and following all sports, especially professional sketball and Larry Bird. She also enjoyed professional ice-skating. On July 27, 1941, she married Earl R. Hanson in North Montpelier, who currently resides in the Mayo Residence Home in Northfield. Survivors include a son, Wayne Hanson and his wife, Susan of Monroe, Conn.; two daughters, Norma Reynolds and her husband, David, of Montpelier, and Elaine Sharrow and her husband, Harvey, of Charlotte; three grandchildren Lindsey and Eric Hanson and Patrick Sharrow; a special niece, Carmen La Flamme Sharrow of Richmond; two sisters, Rose Usle and Mary Argenti, both of Barre; a brother, Ramon Villa of St. Albans; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, Julian, Roger and Fernando Villa; and two sisters, Phyllis Coletti and Ampara Villa. A Service of Remembrance will be held Sunday, June 3, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Barre Youth Sports Association, P.O. Box 821, Barre, Vt. 05641. Services are under the direction of Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre.

Dec. 13, 1911 – May 30, 2001 Leora lived a full and loving life. Her youthful spirit left her failing body to pursue new adventures. We already miss her so. Services will be at home Saturday, June 2, at 11:00 a.m. The Panko Family

WEST YARMOUTH, Mass. — Richard E. Powers, 76, West Yarmouth, Mass., died in his home Wednesday, May 30 after a long illness. He was married to the late Helen L. (White) Powers, who died in December. Born and raised in Worcester, Mr. Powers graduated from Worcester South High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II with Marine Squadron VMF-323, based in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal in 1945. Mr. Powers was employed by the Massachusetts State Highway Department as an inspector prior to becoming general manager of the former Campanella and Cardi Construction Co., Cape Cod Division, in Sandwich, during the mid 1950’s and 1960’s. From the mid 1960’s to 1975, he owned and operated Powers Construction Co., in Yarmouth. He then served as the manager of the Trimount Bituminous Products Co. from 1975 to 1995. From 1995 to the present, Mr. Powers owned his own company, Green Acres Construction Co. Mr. Powers lived in West Yarmouth for the past 50 years. He was a winter resident of Pompano Beach, Fla. for several years. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church in Hyannis and Assumption Catholic Church in Pompano Beach. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Cummaquid Golf Club. Mr. Powers is survived by four daughters, Maria Arseneaux of Yarmouthport, Michele Holton of Essex Junction, Rosemary Palmer of Laguna Beach, Calif., and Maureen Alberti of West Yarmouth; one son, Barry Powers of Brewster; three brothers, Robert Powers of Whitman, Bernard Powers of Osterville and William Powers of Pocasset; 10 grandchildren, Lewis and Justin Alberti, Beth and Kevin Arseneaux, Lindsay and Christopher Holton, Makaila and Natalee Palmer, and Eli and Shauni Powers and several nces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday June 4 at 9 a.m. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave. South Yarmouth, to be followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, 347 South St., Hyannis. Burial will follow in Chandler Gray Cemetery, West Yarmouth. Visiting hours will be Sunday June 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Cape Cod Hospital Foundation, c/o Open Heart Center, 4 Bayview St., Hyannis, Mass. 02661

ZELLWOOD, Fla./GRAND ISLE — Jeanne Wedlick of Grand Isle, died May 30, 2001, at the home of her sisters, Cecile and Pauline in Zellwood, Fla. following a long illness. Jeanne was born in 1927 in Canada, the daughter of Mary and Laurent Roy. She graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Academy and Fanny Allen Hospital School of Nursing. Jeanne was a dedicated nurse, retiring from Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, after a 50 year career in the nursing profession. She was predeceased by her husband, William, better known in Vermont as Santa Bill. She is survived by her daughter Paula, and her husband, Richard of Rome, NY, her step-daughter Joyce Brandenburg of New Jersey; five sisters, who were very dear to her, Annette Diemand, Elizabethtown, N.Y., Cecile and Pauline Roy and Marie Hall, Longwood, Florida and Bernadine Magdalenski, Haydenville, Mass. Her sisters, Annette, Cecile, and Pauline lovingly cared for Jeanne in the last year of her illness. Jeanne’s grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, and Kara Fedors, were the joy of her life and they will always remember the wonderful times with their Grandma Jeanne. The family wishes to thank High Peaks Hospice of Elizabethtown, NY and Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte Springs, Fla. A memorial service will be held in Grand Isle at the convenience of the family. For those who wish, contributions may be made to Hospice Care in her memory.

ADDISON — Mary Ellen Burpee, 57, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury. She was born May 14, 1944, in Burlington, the daughter of William W. and Delna (Piece) Burpee. Mary was a member of the Addison Baptist Church. She was employed at Addison County Home Health and Hospice. She is survived by her mother, Delna Burpee, and a brother, William R. Burpee, both of Addison; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Addison Baptist Church. Interment will be in Grand View Cemetery in Addison. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Middlebury, Vt. 05753

BARRE — Martha Montopoli Fitzgerald, 84, formerly of Springvale, Maine, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Born July 21, 1916, in Barre, she was the daughter of Gildo and Paolina (Rosatt) Montopoli. She attended Barre area schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1936. In December 1940, she graduated from Heaton Hospital School of Nursing in Montpelier. Feb. 5, 1948, she married Wilam Fitzgerald in Burlington. They lived in Barre until moving to Springvale in 1952. He died Sept. 8, 1973. In 1998, she moved back to Vermont. She especially enjoyed reading, crosswords and gardening. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a nurse at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, Barre City Hospital, and Hillcrest Nursing Home in Sanford, Maine. For several years, she was a member of Good Shepherd Nursing of Biddeford, Maine. Survivors include a son, Brian J. Fitzgerald and his wife, Victoria, of Williston; a daughter, Martha Bich- rest of Portland, Maine; and nephews and nieces. Three brothers, Dr. Michael Cerasoli, Joseph Cerasoli, and John Cerasoli; and a sister, Bertina Chiuchiolo, predeceased her. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 5, at 10 a.m. in the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in Hope Cemetery in Barre. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Patient Activity Fund, Fisher Road, P.O. Box 550, Barre; and to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641.

GEORGIA — Viva M. Martin, 83, a resident of Georgia for 31 years, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Holiday House Nursing Facility following a lengthy illness. She was born in Alburg on June 14, 1917, the daughter of the late Floyd and Donna (Duba) Creller. Her husband, Harry A. Martin, died July 29, 1969. Mrs. Martin was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals and being with her family. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Ronald and Anne Martin of St. Albans Town, Vance and Cora Martin of North Hero, and Dale and Sis Martin of Georgia; two daughters, Norma and her husband, Tom Scullen, of Portsmouth, R.I., and Carole Burns of Delray Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Juanita Stone of Rouses Point, N.Y., and Genevieve Secore of Hershey, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Harry Martin Jr., in his infancy, and Kevin D. Martin, on June 26, 1995; a sister and six brothers. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Heald Funeral Chapel with Pastor Steve Clark officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Alburg Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601. Visitation will be Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main St., St. Albans

BURLINGTON — Faye B. Miller, 72, died May 31, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a lingering illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Winooski, the daughter of Clifford and Beatrice (Clarmont) LaBelle. She is survived by one son, Robert W. Miller II of Texas; her daughters, Christine Marshall of Swanton, Deborah Vierling of Colchester, Marte Robbins and her husband, Christopher, of Burlington, and Tina Sawyer and her husband, Erik, of South Royalton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She also leaves her sisters, Phyllis Dumas, June Bergamo and Maxine Brooks; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert M. Miller; a daughter, Rebecca Murray; and a brother, Clifford LaBelle. Faye will be greatly missed by her many friends and her loving family. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, June 6, in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, is in charge of arrangements.

WEST ADDISION — Maurice E. Rheault, 57, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at his home in West Addison. He was born Nov. 30, 1943, in Manchester, N.H., the son of Sylvain and Yvette (Poisson) Rheault. He was a member of Community Bible Church in South Burlington. He was a very hard worker, dedicated to his family, friends and community. He will be greatly missed and eteranally loved by his family. Maurice is survived by his wife, Laura Rheault of West Addison;’ two children, Michael Rheault of Manchester and Michelle Rheault-Bissonette of West Addison; a granddaughter, Bailey; and two more grandchildren on the way; two sisters, Jean Magdziarz of Hooksett, N.H., and Jeanette Juranty of Portsmouth, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Community Bible Church in South Burlington. Interment will be at a later date. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions in Maurice’s memory may be sent to his family, 186 Jersey St., West Addison, Vt. 05491.

BURLINGTON — Ida St. Jean, 91, of Burlington died Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She was born Oct. 15, 1909, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Fratis) Gracie. Ida was the widow of Raymond St. Jean. Ida dedicated most of her life to raising her family. She also worked at the Shelburne Museum as a tour guid for more than 10 years, which provided her great personal pleasure. She is survived by her son, Arnold and his wife, Virginia St. Jean, of Milford, Pa.; a grandson, Michael of Port Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y.; a granddaughter, Marlene Brigantino of Center Reach, Long Island; and four great-grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Saturday June 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Shelburne. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are by the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, Burlington.

WINOOSKI/FAIRLEE/NEWBURY — Ann T. Tancreti, 74, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Leonard and Emma (French) Thresher. She made her home with her daughter Patricia A. Ruhl and son-in-law, Walter, of Winooski for the past year and a half. Prior to that time, she resided in the Newbury and Fairlee area for most of her life. Ann was a homemaker and talented seamstress. She was married to Leon Kerry, who predeceased her. Later she married Arnold Tancreti, who also predeceased her. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ruhl of Winooski and Annette Tancreti of Wilmington, Del.; two sisters, Pauline Crombe of Ontario, N.Y., and Alice McIntyre of Brattleboro; two brothers, Leonard Thresher of Randolph and Leslie Thresher of Roxbury; a grandson, Neil Jepson of Poway, Calif., and a great-grandson, Max Jepson Droney, also of Poway; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Gertrude Murray of Rutland, and five brothers, Richard Thresher of Nebraska, Calvin Thresher of Randolph, Raymond Thresher of Brattleboro, Daniel Thresher of Vershire and James Thresher of Randolph; and her very dear friend, Fred Colbeth of Newbury. At Ann’s request, there will be no visiting hours. In accordance with her wishes, her remains will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Upper Plain Cemetery, Bradford. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.

ORANGE — Neal Vancel Tucker, 75, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 31, 2001, in Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin after a brief illness. Born in Orange on Aug. 13, 1925, he was the son of Wyness and Alyce (Morse) Tucker. The family lived in Orange at the Tucker farm, where he attended and graduated from Wilson elementary School. He accomplished taking both seventh and eighth grades during the same years to ensure graduation. He married Lorraine Myrtice Beede on Sept. 5, 1947, at the parsonage in Bradford. They resided on Tucker road in Orange for all of their married life. Mr. Tucker worked for several years at the Tucker family farm. He stared at Rock of Ages in March 1951. He retired as a superintendent at Rock of Ages in 1977 after 26 years of service. Mr. Tucker was active with the Orange County Sheriff’s Association for 35 years, serving as president for 12 years. He was the Orange town Civil Defense director for 23 years. He served for three years as the Orange town road commissioner and eight years as a town selectman. For many years, he was an active member of the Orange County Democratic Party. Mr. Tucker was devoted to family and enjoyed hunting, fishing and talking politics. He loved going to his hunting camp and enjoyed working at the Tunbridge World’s Fair for many years. Survivors include his wife and three siblings; two sisters, Madeliene Hilliker and Verna Robie; a brother, Leon Tucker; six children who reside in Vermont, Ronald Tucker and his wife, Bonnie, of Essex, Cynthia (Tucker) Catto and her husband, William, of Barre Town, Doreen (Tucker) Dessureau and her husband, Andre, of Washington, Kathy (Tucker) Girelli and her husband, Mario, of Colchester, Lori (Tucker) Bibeau and her husband, Brian, of Barre Town, and Russell Tucker and his wife, Carmella, of Orange; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three siblings, Melbourne Tucker, Regena Stevens and Max Tucker. A service will be held Tuesday, June 5, at 3 p.m. in the Washington Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home. Contributions in his memory may be made to either the Washington Fast Squad, c/o Maxine Durbrow, P.O. Box 42, Washington, Vt. 05675; or Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vt. 05641.