, of Passumpsic, died early Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital at the age of 80. She was born in Groton July 19, 1920, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Annis) Thurston. Her husband, Henry A. Denio, predeceased her April 28, 2000, after 57 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her son, Stanley Denio, March 2, 1999. She graduated from Groton High School in 1938 and from Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing in 1942. After the Denios had raised their family, Mrs. Denio became employed as a public health nurse with the state of Vermont and, for 20 years, as school nurse with the Concord school district. She retired in 1983. She was very fond of her friends, her community, and the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Sylvanus "Sal" Denio and wife Betty of St. Johnsbury; her late son Stanley';s beloved companion, Christine Burrough and her children of Wall Township, N.J.; five grandchildren, Karen Hourigan and husband Eric of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Stephen Denio of Danville, Mark Denio of Laconia, N.H., Adam Denio of Laconia, N.H., and Joshua Denio of Canton, Maine; a great-granddaughter, Jordan Hourigan of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Porter Thurston and wife Lois of Gorham, Maine, and William Thurston and wife Doris of Cumberland Center, Maine; one sister, Frances O'Marrow and husband Francis of Bridgeville, Del.; a sister-in-law, Nellie Thurston, now of Lancaster, N.H.; nieces and nephews, and a particularly close nephew of her late husband Henry, Bruce Denio and wife Carolyn of Barnet. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Sylvanus Thurston of Lunenburg, who died in 1975, and by Millard, who died as a small child. The funeral will be held Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church with Pastor John Somers officiating. Burial will be in May at the Passumpsic Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. The family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Sayles Funeral Home of St. Johnsbury.

, 29, of 34 Brushwood Rd., North Haverhill, N.H., died Feb. 27, 2001, at his residence, following a year-long battle against cancer. He was born in Hanover, N.H., Sept. 21, 1971, the son of A. Frank Stiegler III and Catherine "Cay" Vigneau. Augie was a 1990 graduate of Woodsville High School and attended Plymouth State College. For the past seven years he was employed as a courier for Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank. He was a member of the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV Club. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Wilfred J. Vigneau, Feb. 9, 1984, and his paternal grandparents, Gertrude M. Stiegler on April 25, 1994, and A. Frank Stiegler Jr. on May 14, 1995. Survivors include his father, A. Frank Stiegler III and wife Lorraine M. Stiegler of North Haverhill; his mother, Catherine "Cay" Cotrupi and husband Joseph Cotrupi of Rochester, N.H.; a brother, Jeffrey F. Stiegler of Laconia, N.H.; his maternal grandmother, Rena N. Vigneau of Rutland; three aunts, three uncles, and nine cousins. Calling hours will be Friday, March 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, with the Rev. David Pruitt, pastor, officiating. Burial in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, will be at the convenience of the family in the spring. It is requested by the family that flowers please be omitted and contributions be made to either the Ammonoosuc Valley ATV club, P.O. Box 63, Bath, NH 03740; or the Woodsville High School Art Department, in care of Mr. Bruce Labs, Woodsville High School, Woodsville, NH 03785. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, is in charge of arrangements.

, 86, formerly of Forest Street, Woodsville, N.H., died Feb. 26, 2001, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, Tilton, N.H. He was born in Durham, N.H., Jan. 5, 1915, the son of Roscoe and Lillian (Arsenault) Palmer. He was a staff sergeant during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. Following the war he owned and operated a trucking business, hauling logs, bobbins, pulp and lumber to Massachusetts, Maine, and throughout New Hampshire. He had also worked for Fiske Brothers in South Ryegate, Stoddard Implements in North Haverhill, Brown Concrete in Woodsville, and had been a mechanic and truck driver for Cray Oil in Woodsville. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He was an avid golfer and had been a member of the Bradford, Vt. Country Club for many years. He was predeceased by his wife Flora (Rollins) Palmer, Oct. 5, 1997. He was also predeceased by three grandchildren; three sisters, Bertha Palmer, Addie Durgin and Lucy Shepherd; seven brothers, George Palmer, Marshall Palmer, Monroe Palmer, Hubert Palmer, Oscar Palmer, Theodore Palmer, and Roscoe Palmer; and one step-son, Radford Palmer. Survivors include two daughters, Donna J. Palmer of Milford, N.H., and Diana Downing of Bradford, Vt.; one son, Calvin W. Palmer of Woodsville; nine grandchildren; one step-daughter, Mary Rowden of Campton, N.H., and one step-son, Roger Palmer of Lee, N.H. A calling hour will be held Thursday, March 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville. Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Elizabeth Davis, pastor of the Woodsville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Veterans Home Resident Benefit Fund, Winter Street, P.O. Box 229, Tilton, NH 03276. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, N.H., is in charge of arrangements.

, known as "Rita," of Newbury, died Feb. 27, 2001, at the Oasis Home in Bradford. She was born at her family';s homeplace on Brock Hill in West Newbury, Dec. 21, 1900. Her parents were Moses L. Brock and A. Louise Page. She looked forward to turning 100 years old; that milestone was celebrated this past December at a party with friends and family. While Rita was on her parents'; farm, she enjoyed being outside and doing chores. In later years she enjoyed talking about working around the horses and riding them back and forth to school. She attended schools in Newbury, graduating from Newbury High School in 1918. After she graduated, she took teacher training and taught at the Ladd Street School in Haverhill, N.H. Later, Rita worked as a cashier for Phoenix Mutual Insurance in Massachusetts. She married Alfred Carlson in 1933 and together they bought a small farm on Jefferson Hill in Newbury. Rita started selling insurance. She did very well as she didn';t mind trudging into barnyards or barns to see the farmers with whom she dealt. She often recalled that, while she and the parents would be sitting at the kitchen table discussing insurance, the parents would often tell the children to "run along." Rita would say, "No, let them stay. How else are they going to learn?" That was Rita, always the teacher. Rita served on the town school district board and as chair of the town Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment in Newbury. Rita had many loves in her life. She loved teaching, children, the insurance business, helping people whenever she could, fishing and hunting, but her greatest love was her husband, Alfred, who died in 1972. She is survived by her brother Stanley, who lives on the home farm; her nephews, Terry Brock of Greenville, N.C., and Alfred Brock of Barre; three grandnieces and one grandnephew. At Rita';s request there will be no services or calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Newbury Town School District for the Abe Wells general scholarship fund or the playground fund. Woods-Trefren and Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, is assisting with arrangements.

, 41, a long-time resident of Cabot, died unexpectedly in Tucson, Ariz. He was the youngest of six boys, born to Walter and Sally Goodrich Dec. 11, 1959, in St. Johnsbury. He was a 1977 graduate of Cabot High School, and was an honor student at Vermont Technical College. Rodney spent his time between Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming. He worked the past 16 summers as an auditor for Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming. He was a certified national ski patrol member and worked with the Special Olympics. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent his life pursuing his love of travel, and his passion for bicycling, skiing and motorcycling. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Walter and Sally Goodrich; four brothers and their families, Winton, his wife Valerie, and children Hilary and Garrett; James, his wife Pamela, and children Emily, Matt and Tyler; Glenn, his wife Ruth, and children Michelle, Jean and Sarah; Myles, and his children Jennifer and Chris Goodrich; uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends scattered all over the world. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the Cabot United Church in Cabot. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rodney Gene Goodrich Memorial Graduation Fund at Cabot High School may be sent in care of James A. Goodrich, 5118 Mack Mountain Rd., West Danville, VT 05873.

, 86, of Burlington, Conn., beloved husband of Irene (Robinson) Lindsay, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Conn. Born in St. Johnsbury, Oct. 24, 1918, son of the late Guy and Charlotte (Simmons) Lindsay, he had resided in Burlington, Conn., for the past 33 years. He started his career in radio engineering in St. Albans, then Burlington, Vt., at WCAX, then Portsmouth, N.H., at WHEB. He then worked for the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth before beginning his career as an electronic engineer with Fairbanks Morse Scale Co. in St. Johnsbury. He was an avid gardener, producing a series of pamphlets on organic gardening called Papa Paul';s Gardening Pages. He was a member of the Burlington Congregational Church, a member of the Evening Star Lodge 101 F & AM of Unionville, Conn., a volunteer EMT of Burlington, and a member of PACE, Peoples Action for Clean Energy. Besides his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Guy Lindsay of Vernon, Conn., and Peter Lindsay of Shippensburg, Pa.; his daughter, Laura Weaver Grady of Lyndonville; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Burlington Congregational Church, Route 4, Burlington, Conn., with the Rev. Lee Moore officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Barnet. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, Burlington, CT 06013, or Burlington Senior Citizens, 200 Spielman Hwy., Burlington, CT 06013, or to PACE, 101 Lawton Rd., Canton Center, Canton, CT 06019. Arrangements are being handled by the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Route 4, Unionville, Conn.

, 64, of the Vermont Pond View Farm in North Danville (716 Coles Pond Road, Danville, VT 05828), died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Wednesday evening, Feb. 28, 2001. She was born Oct. 19, 1936, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Harold G. and Arlene (Mathews) Learmouth. Ann was a vital part of the North Danville community. She devoted much time to the Brainard Memorial Library in North Danville. Her many friends will remember her for the sweet person she was. She is survived by her husband Hugh of North Danville; three sons, Stephen Langmaid of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Stanley Langmaid of Crown Point, N.Y., and Scott Langmaid and wife Laurie of North Danville; two grandchildren, Michelle and Bradley; two step-grandchildren, Ross and Trevor; one uncle, Gordon Learmouth and wife Persis of White River Junction; two aunts, Evelyn Mathews of Londonderry, and Helen Learmouth of St. Johnsbury; four sisters, Phyllis Locke and Dale Kendall of Barnet, Jean Clark and husband William of Manchester, N.H., Carolyn Holland and husband Donald of Peoria, Ariz., Shirley Aiken of Claremont, N.H.; nieces, nephews, cousins, and the extended Langmaid family. Funeral services will be at the North Danville Baptist Church, Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. Interim pastor Jon Kilian will officiate. Burial will be in May at the Pope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Brainard Memorial Library, 4215 Bruce Badger Memorial Highway, Danville, VT 05828; or to the North Danville Baptist Church, in care of Rodger Boyle, 774 Stanton Rd., Danville, VT 05828. Arrangements are by Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury.

, 78, of Bethlehem, N.H., died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Littleton Regional Hospital, after a long illness. She was born in Woodbury, Conn., Aug. 17, 1922, a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Garypie) Racenet. She attended nursing school and went on to enlist in the Navy, serving her country throughout World War II. Amelie returned to the North Country following the war, married her husband, Donald B. Brady, and began to raise her family. She worked over the years in shoe manufacturing, at Littleton Stamp & Coin, and at the Saver';s Bank. She was an active volunteer at Littleton Hospital and the Littleton Area Senior Center. She was a life member and active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Howard-Shawney VFW Post 816, and held many offices, including Auxiliary president. Surviving family members include two sons, Lewis "Skip" Brady of Fancy Gap, Va., and Scott B. Brady of Littleton; two daughters, Gail B. Towle of Littleton, and Paula Brady of Holland, Vt.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Racenet of Danville, Vt.; a sister, Evelyn Seymore of Sutton, Vt.; and nieces and nephews. Her husband, Donald B. Brady, predeceased Amelie in 1988. Calling hours will be held Monday, March 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., from the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. Members of the Howard-Shawney Ladies Auxiliary will hold a service of farewell during calling hours at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home, Tuesday, March 6 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara Thrall, pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment and committal will be in the spring, in the family plot at the Wheeler Hill Cemetery in Littleton. Donations may be made in her memory to the Littleton Area Hospice, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561, attention Martha Hill.

, 86, of Barnet, died March 3, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, following an extended illness. He was born in Barnet, Nov. 5, 1914, the son of Charles and Edith (Blair) Morrill. A lifelong resident, he retired in 1979 after 35 years with New England Power, where he had been the chief operator of the Cummerford, McIndoes and Moore power stations. He was a graduate of McIndoes Academy, where he was an All-State basketball player. He continued with his passion for basketball, playing for several years on town teams from Woodsville and St. Johnsbury, and playing in the first Lions Club tournament, which has been held annually in Woodsville since 1931. He initiated a youth basketball program that continues today. Mr. Morrill was an avid golfer, and had been a member of the Bradford Golf Club for many years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. Mr. Morrill had also been a chaperone with McLure';s Student Band for many years. Mr. Morrill married Hesta C. Hedenquist April 4, 1936. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Hesta C. Morrill of Barnet; one son, Jon David Morrill and wife Jill of Albany, N.Y.; three granddaughters, Kristina Boel, Johanna Bartolomeo and husband Tony, and Dawna Morrill, all of Albany, N.Y.; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Ryan Bartolomeo. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service is being planned for later in the spring. A notice will be published in this paper announcing the date and time. The family requests that flowers be omitted, and memorial contributions may be made to either the West Barnet Senior Meal Site, in care of Mrs. Audrey Bogie, RR 1, Box 27, East Ryegate, VT 05042; or to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 78, of Main Street, North Haverhill, N.H., died Feb. 28, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Roxbury, Mass., following an extended illness. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., Oct. 13, 1922, the son of Newton K. and Beulah (Forsythe) Dyke. He was a truck driver, having worked for Rowe Cattle Truck, Arthur Goldfield, and Fournier Express, delivering to Bradley Airport in Hartford, Conn. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II on the USS Meade. He was a 37-year member of VFW Post 5245 of North Haverhill and a 55-year member and past commander of American Legion Post 20 of Woodsville and the DAV of Littleton, N.H. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph Dyke of Chula Vista, Calif., and Theodore Dyke of Bristol, Conn.; a sister, Babe Ladeau of Wells River; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. The Rev. David Pruitt of the First Congregational Church of Haverhill will officiate. Burial in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill, will be at a later date in the spring. Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post 5245, in care of Mr. Dale Pierson, Treasurer, Beech Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 78, died Feb. 26, 2001, at the Lafayette Health Care Center in Franconia, N.H. She was born in Fair Haven, Vt., Aug. 25, 1922, the daughter of Raymond and Marion (Langton) Blaisdell. A member of Grace United Methodist Church, she loved working in her gardens, bowling and riding snowmobiles. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Romeo Martel of Waterford; a brother, Edward Blaisdell of Sanbornton, N.H.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, John H. Barnett, in 1994; a sister, Elizabeth Sargent; and a brother, Andrew "Jiggs" Blaisdell. Graveside services will be held at South Walden Cemetery, Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at 11 a.m. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell St., So. Burlington, VT 05403.

, 87, of Bishop Road, Lisbon, N.H., died Tuesday, March 5, 2001, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Shelburne, N.H., June 24, 1913, a son of Alphonse and Alice (Fourtin) DeFosse. He attended North Country schools. Later he went to work as a sawyer for Varney Saw Mill of Walker Hill Road, Lisbon, working for a number of years alongside its founder, Robert Varney. Bill married Pearl, his wife of 37 years, in 1963. He was a member of the Littleton Eagles Club, had a love for his pets, and for performing various projects around his homestead. Surviving family includes his wife Pearl (Lemon) DeFosse of Lisbon; two sons, Gene Fitchett of Landaff, N.H., and Chuck Varney of Littleton, N.H.; one daughter, Renee Cate of Bath, N.H.; two brothers, Florein DeFosse of Lisbon, N.H., and Thomas DeFosse of Rumford, Maine; a sister, Blanch Bergeron of Berlin, N.H.; five granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 8 at 11 a.m. from the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 77 South Main St., Lisbon, with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh, pastor of the Lisbon Shared Ministry officiating. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery of Lisbon in the spring. The family suggests donations be made in his memory to the Lisbon Fast Squad, North Country Home Health Agency or the Littleton Area Hospice. Funeral arrangements and care have been entrusted to Pillsbury Funeral Homes.

, 73, formerly of Swiftwater, N.H., died March 7, 2001 at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., after a long illness. Reymer had been a patient at Brookside Nursing Home, Bradford, Vt., for the past three years. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., June 4, 1927, a son of Harold and Dorothy (Wheeler) Carr. He had been the manager of the North Haverhill dump, had worked as a farm hand at area farms, and was also known as a handyman. He was a member of AARP and the former Ammonoosuc Grange 55 of Swiftwater. Mr. Carr was predeceased by two brothers, Roger W. Carr on Oct. 2, 1991, and Foster H. Carr on Oct. 16, 1996. He is survived by one sister, Arlene C. Weeks of Monroe, N.H.; a niece, a nephew, two grandnieces and three grandnephews. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be held Sunday, March 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. Burial will be in the Swiftwater Cemetery at a later date in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one';s choice

, 90, a lifelong resident of Fairfax, Vt., passed away Tuesday evening, March 6, 2001, at the Holiday House Nursing Home in St. Albans. He was born at the family farm in Fairfax, Feb. 21, 1911, the son of the late Ralph and Maud (Wilkes) McNall. He graduated from Bellows Free Academy-Fairfax in 1930. On June 6, 1934, Raymond married Vera I. Nicholls in East Fairfield. For 10 years, Mr. and Mrs. McNall farmed on Bartlett Hill in Cambridge. In 1944 they moved to the McNall homestead in Fairfax, and he became the third generation to operate the family farm, established by his grandparents, George and Lucinda McNall. In 1973, their son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Patricia, took over the operation. Raymond had served Fairfax as a selectman, school director, justice of the peace and school bus driver. He was a member of the United Church of Fairfax, Fairfax Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens, active member of the Fairfax Historical Society, Franklin County 4-H Foundation, Farm Bureau, district supervisor of the Franklin County Soil Conservation, the former Fairfax Grange 525, charter member of Fairfax Country Fair and president of the Fairfax Plains Cemetery Association. Raymond enjoyed working the farm, attending to his vegetable and gladiolus gardens, and maple sugaring. He is survived by four children and their spouses, Marjory and Albert Gherardi Jr. of South Burlington, Ralph and Patricia McNall of Fairfax, Susan and Earl Stanley of Franklin, and Marian and Merrill Cleveland of Lyndonville; one sister, Beatrice Bessette of St. Albans; 12 grandchildren, Carol Decker and husband Jim Trihy of Stowe, Vt., Diane and Paul Blais of South Burlington, Lucinda and Wright Preston of Richmond, Michael and Cheryl McNall of Tampa, Fla., Glenn and Karen McNall of Fairfax, James and Amy McNall of Colchester, David and Rebecca McNall of Fairfax, Wayne and Brenda Stanley of Franklin, Mark and Michelle Stanley of Enosburg Falls, Lois and Bob Thibault of Newfane, Tina and Jeff Thresher of Wheelock, and Jeffrey Cleveland of Lyndonville; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ruth Nicholls of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Everett Nicholls and his wife Mary of Zellwood, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera (Nicholls) McNall, and a grandson, Ted McNall. Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m. in the United Church of Fairfax, with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Fairfax, in care of Sally Sweet, treasurer, R.R. 2, East Fairfield, VT 05448, or the Fairfax Plains Cemetery Association, in care of Pat McNall, treasurer, 996 Main St., Fairfax, VT 05454.

, 56, of Portland Street, Lancaster, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Weeks Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Dupont was born on the family farm on Pond Hill in Lunenburg, Vt., the son of Gerard and Doris (Couture) Dupont Sr. In his youth he worked in the woods with his father and his brother. Most of his life he has been employed as a mechanic. He worked for companies including Thompson Manufacturing, Washburn Lumber Co., Timberland Machines, White Mountain Mack, Currier Chevrolet, and Central Paving. From 1978 to 2000 he owned and operated Dupont';s Auto Clinic in Lancaster. The love of his life was pulling ponies. He and his family were known throughout the pulling circuit as Dupont & Sons Pulling Ponies. Memberships include the New England Draft Horse Pulling Association and the Eastern Draft Horse Pulling Association. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing and westerns. Family members include his wife of 38 years, Joyce L. (Reed) Dupont of Lancaster; two sons, Emil A. Dupont Jr. and wife Joyce of Lancaster, and Jeffrey A. Dupont and wife Paula of Whitefield; two daughters, Rosalee E. Gooden and husband Sam of Whitefield, and Emily B. Dupont and companion Mark Reilly of Waltham, Mass.; his mother, Doris Dupont of Whitefield; two brothers, Lucien Dupont and Gerard Dupont Jr., both of Lunenburg, Vt.; one sister, Rita Dupont of Lunenburg; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; an aunt, Bea Sigouin of Lunenburg; a special niece, Betty Ann Stapleton of Clermont, Fla.; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Dupont. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening March 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church in Lancaster. The Rev. John Mazzei, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Kilkenny View Cemetery, Jefferson.

, 86, of 31 State St., Groveton, N.H., died at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, March 7, 2001. She was born in Woodsville, N.H., Oct. 19, 1914, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S.K. Dearborn. She resided in Groveton since 1934. Mrs. Main attended grammar school and high school in Woodsville, and four years at Keene State College, where she received a bachelor';s degree in education. She taught school in Lisbon, N.H., and during World War II she taught in Lisbon and Stratford, N.H. She was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon sorority, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a charter member of the United Methodist Women, and a member of the Groveton Garden Club. She and her husband, James Main, were married on top of Mount Washington, June 30, 1938. Calling hours will be Friday, March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home in Groveton, N.H. Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Groveton, Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Alta Chase officiating. Burial will be in the Stratford Center Cemetery in the spring. Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

, 38, of Partridge Lake Road, Littleton, passed away at the Littleton Regional Hospital March 7, 2001, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Nov. 25, 2000, in Littleton. He was born in Littleton, the son of Herbert and Fay (Edson) Lloyd, and was a lifelong resident of this community. He attended local schools, graduating from the Littleton High School in 1981. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and the N.H. Army National Guard. For the past 15 years he had been employed as a salesman and most recently store manager for A.D. Sanel Auto Parts in Littleton. He was an ardent outdoorsman and an avid hunter. He loved motorcycling, cars, snowmobiling, antiquing and home remodeling. He was a devoted family man and loyal friend. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Therese (Godbout) Lloyd; a son, Nathan Lloyd; a daughter, Nicole Lloyd, all of Littleton; his parents, Herb and Fay Lloyd of Bethlehem; two brothers, Gregory Lloyd of Watertown, N.Y., and Christopher Lloyd of Northfield, N.H.; a sister, Beth Ellen Couture of Jefferson, N.H.; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and several cousins. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main St., Littleton, and burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Littleton Area Hospice, 600 St. Johnsbury Rd., Littleton, NH 03561; or to the North Country Emergency Fund, in care of Alan MacDonald, Littleton Lodge of Elks, Bethlehem Rd., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 102, retired justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, died Wednesday, March 7, at Eden Park Nursing Home in Rutland. He was born Sept. 29, 1898, in Woodsville, N.H., the son of Winifred S. and Harriett (Bailey) Keyser. On July 2, 1921, he married Ellen Larkin of Chelsea, who died in 1976 after 55 years of marriage. Following the death of Ellen, he married Ruby Hackett of Tunbridge, Jan. 8, 1977. She died in June 1999 after 21 years of marriage. After his graduation from high school in Woodsville in 1917, he was a student at Norwich University before serving in the Army in World War I. Upon his discharge from the Army he worked as a banker in Wells River, Chelsea and Lyndonville and later taught school at District 11 in Chelsea. He then became interested in the law, and began studying law part-time with former Governor Stanley C. Wilson. In 1929 he was admitted to the practice of law and began a distinguished lifelong career with the law that eventually resulted in his being appointed justice in the Vermont Supreme Court. In the 1930s he was a law partner with Stanley C. Wilson, Deane Davis and J. Ward Carver in the Chelsea law firm. It has often been said that this represented the best collection of legal talent ever under one roof in Vermont, since it included two governors, one attorney general, and one Supreme Court Justice. In October of 1956 at the age of 58 he was appointed to the Superior Court by Gov. Joseph Johnson. After eight years of distinguished service on the Superior bench, he was appointed to the Supreme Court in October of 1964. He retired from the Supreme bench in 1974, but his value to the judiciary was of such distinction that he continued to serve under special assignments from the Vermont judicial system until he was 88. The Vermont Bar Journal wrote that "no judge in our history has dedicated so many years to the service of Vermont';s justice system." Over the years, Judge Keyser held many town offices, serving as school director, selectman, moderator, auditor, tax collector, town counsel and member of the Prudential Committee of the Chelsea Fire District 1, American Legion Post 61 in Chelsea, and an 80-year member of the George Washington Lodge 51 F & AM. He was elected to serve two terms in 1937 and 1939 as Chelsea';s representative to the state legislature. Justice Keyser also served as Orange County State';s Attorney, secretary of civil and military affairs under Gov. Lee Emerson, chief enforcement officer for the Federal Office of Price Administration, and past president of the Vermont Bar Association. He had been interested in sports over the years, particularly baseball. In the'20s he served as catcher for the Chelsea Town Team, and following World War II he was often called on to umpire local games. He was also a lifelong ardent and loyal Red Sox fan. He was dedicated to his family, whom he loved, his country, which he served in war, his town, which he supported with his leadership and his state, with his complete dedicat by his son, former Gov. F. Ray Keyser Jr., and daughter-in-law Joan F. Keyser of Proctor, and three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; his daughter, Natalie Keyser Niles, and son-in-law David A Niles of Concord, Mass., and three grandchildren; his sister, Doris Kaiser of Wells River, and several nieces and nephews; his step-daughter, Elaine R. Cilley of Tunbridge, and four step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wives; a brother, Roland Kezer; a sister, Blanche Chandler; and a son-in-law, David P. Cilley. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Boardway and Cilley Funeral Home, Main Street, Chelsea. A funeral sy, March 11 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Chelsea with the Rev. Brenda L. Howe and the Rev. David L. Wolfe officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "F. Ray and Ellen L. Keyser Trust Fund for the Chelsea Commons," in care of Diane Mattoon, P.O. Box 266, Chelsea, VT 05038; or to the United Church of Chelsea, P.O. Box 98, Chelsea, VT 05038.

, 73, of 2497 Snake Rd. in West Newbury, Vt., died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at his home. He was born March 31, 1927, in Newbury, the son of Fred and Rita (Humphrey) Spear. He attended schools in Newbury. Mr. Spear had been a maintenance supervisor for the state of New York at Erie Canal for more than 20 years, retiring in 1980. He also had been a truck driver, and had also done some farming before moving to New York. He also was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed his grandchildren very much. He was first married to Louise McQuesten, who predeceased him in 1983. On Dec. 28, 1984, in Ludlow, Vt., he was married to Jane Annis, who survives him. He was a member of the American Legion Post of Cambridge, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Jane Spear of West Newbury; three sons, Fred Spear of Newbury; Ellsworth "Butch" Spear of Bradford, and Charles Spear of Cambridge, N.Y.; three daughters, Joanne Spear of St. Johnsbury, Dora Jean Spear-Hill of St. Johnsbury, and Darlene Spear-Skeels of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, Phil Spear, and two sisters, Evelyn Lucas and Kate Emerson. At Mr. Spear';s request there are to be no services.

, 74, of 6 Central Ave., Groveton, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. Born in Whitefield, N.H., Jan. 19, 1927, the son of Nelson and Adrienne (Gonthier) Rich, he lived most of his life in Groveton. He was a graduate of Groveton High School, Class of 1945. He was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church, the American Legion Post 17, Groveton, and was a past member of the Groveton Trailblazers. He loved golfing with his...

, 54, of 25 Spring St. in Northfield, N.H., died suddenly at his home, Sunday, March 11, 2001. He was born in Littleton, N.H., June 4, 1946, the son of Erwin F. Corey Sr. and Gwendolyn (Riley) Corey. Butch schooled in Littleton and was a graduate of Littleton High School, class of 1965. He lived in Littleton until moving to the Tilton-Northfield area 32 years ago. He was employed as a truck driver for most of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary of the Assumption Council 11868. Butch was a communicant and active member of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Tilton and served with the church council, later acting as council president. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was predeceased by a brother, Albert "Mike" Corey, who died Sept. 3, 2000. His family includes his wife of 34 years, Sharon E. (Tilton) Corey of Northfield; a daughter, Shari B. Hunt of Northfield; a son, Todd M. Corey of Tilton; three grandchildren, Austin Hunt of Northfield, Gregory Hunt of Northfield, and Bryce Corey of Tilton; his mother, Gwendolyn (Riley) Corey of Littleton; a brother, Timothy Corey of Littleton; seven sisters, Carol Bushway of Bethlehem, Sharon Bennett of Littleton, Brenda Sargent of Vermont, Peggy Plante of Bethlehem, Becky Bigelow of Vermont, Joanne Forde of Pembroke, and Justine Corey of Littleton; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Corey of Danville, Vt.; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Tilton. Celebrant will be the Rev. Richard H. Giroux, pastor. Burial will be in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 85, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, died at home on March 8, 2001, from complications of emphysema. He was born in East Orange, N.J., the son of Conrad and Anna Williams. After teaching in Thetford, Vt., he moved to northeastern Ohio in 1953 to teach at Shaker Heights schools, while maintaining lifelong ties to the Thetford and St. Johnsbury communities. Larry had a full life. He worked as a musician, preacher, teacher, school administrator, carpenter, house painter, counselor, regional sales manager for Scholastic Publishing and writer. He was well educated, fascinated by words and good literature, and a lover of people. He is survived by six children, Heather Winkler and husband Steve of St. Johnsbury, Kirstin Quick of South Strafford, Vt., Suzanne Williams and husband Robert Brown of Rehoboth, Mass., Arthur Williams and wife Denese of Ohio, Jeffrey Williams of North Carolina, and Sandra Williams of North Carolina; and eight grandchildren. Larry';s longtime companion, Carol Gandol, predeceased him in November 2000. The family will receive guests at his home in Chagrin Falls from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 16. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the First Congregational Church of Thetford Hill, Vt., Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to the South Congregational Church, 1052 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 83, of Walden, died Sunday evening, March 11, 2001, at the Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born July 20, 1917, in East Fairfield. The daughter of Arthur B. and Luna (Wright) Marcher. She attended Fairfield public schools. On Oct. 20, 1937, she married Leslie Vernon Smith in Lincoln. On May 1, 1950, she and her family moved to Walden and lived in the tenement over the railroad station for about three years. Together with her husband they built their present home from materials salvaged from that torn-down railroad station. They moved in on Dec. 7, 1953. Ardelle was a very good cook. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends who would stop by her home, traveling to Colorado and Missouri to visit with her children and grandchildren, reading, and she was an avid Red Sox fan. Survivors include eight children, Robert of Hardwick, Martha Alexander of Waterville, Ralph of Cortez, Colo., Linda Maberry of Eldorado Springs, Mo., Vaughn of East Ryegate, Douglas of Timmonsville, S.C., Gary of Cabot, and Kevin of Whitefield, N.H.; 28 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Avis Joyal of Enosburg Falls and Mary Smith of East Hardwick; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband in 1990; and a son, Harold, in 1955. A memorial service will be scheduled in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 59, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 14, 2001, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bangor, Maine, Dec. 16, 1941, the daughter of James and Ruby (Partridge) LaFountain. She married Bruce A. Corrette in Orrington, Maine, and together they raised four children, Jeffrey, James, Billie Lynn and Jacqueline. Mrs. Corrette was a member of the St. Johnsbury Women';s Club, Breast Cancer Support Group and the Market Swingers. She also served as a docent for the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum. Mrs. Corrette worked for her husband at Bruce A. Corrette & Assoc. as well as for Edward D. Jones & Co. in St. Johnsbury. She is survived by her loving husband Bruce, and her children, Jeffrey and wife Shelley of Port St. Lucie, Fla., James of East Concord, Billie Lynn of Berlin, Vt., and Jacki Reardon and husband Paul of Essex Junction; three grandchildren, Schuylar and Caleb Fairris of Berlin, Vt., and Elysia Corrette of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a stepmother, Arlene LaFountain of Blue Hill, Maine; a stepsister, Sharon Brown of Bangor, Maine; an aunt, Phyllis Partridge of Carmel, Maine; three uncles, John (Jack) LaFountain of Orono, Maine, Cyril LaFountain of Sanford, Maine, and Francis LaFountain of Westford, Mass., along with many other aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loving friends. Mrs. Corrette touched many lives in her 59 years on this earth. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Ruby LaFountain; parents-in-law, Madeline and George Corrette; sister and brother-in-law Janice and James Darling, and an uncle, Rodney Partridge. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury, Saturday at 11 a.m., with Father Joseph Lively, celebrant. Friends are invited to meet the family at Sayles Funeral Home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of cards and flowers, contributions may be sent to the Memorial Bell Tower Fund, 1 Notre Dame Place, Suite 2, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or a charity of your choice.

, 63, of Lebanon, N.H., died Monday, March 12, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon following a sudden illness. He was born April 10, 1937 in Sandtoft, South Yorkshire, England. He relocated to the United States in 1969 and has lived in Lebanon for the past 12 years. On Oct. 7, 1972, he married Susan Rising, and in 1974, their son, David, was born. Mr. Sowersby took pride in being a professional engineer. He was graduated from London College with three engineering degrees, electrical, mechanical and electronic. He was a world traveler, an avid metal detective, amateur astronomer, gardener and wood sculptor. Survivors include his wife, Susan Rising; his son, David Sowersby of Lebanon; two sisters, Jean Hirst of Queensland, Australia, and Edith Barr of Southport, England; one brother, Jack Sowersby of Epworth, England; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service in celebration of Alan';s life will be held Tuesday, March 20 at 1 p.m., at the Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society Shelter, 300 Old Rt. 10, Enfield, NH 03748.

, 84, of St. Johnsbury, died Feb. 23, 2001, in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Tupper Lake, N.Y., April 29, 1916, the daughter of William and Isabelle (Amell) LaBarge. She worked for Palmer Brothers for over 15 years. Survivors include three sons; two daughters; many relatives in the Tupper Lake area; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sons. Services were held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Convalescent Center, Activities Fund, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 83, of Burlington, died at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, Wednesday, March 14, 2001, following several months of failing health. She was born in St. Johnsbury, May 13, 1917, the daughter of Arthur A. and Serena L. (Webber) Wilkins. She was a graduate of Fitchburg, Mass. High School. On Dec. 19, 1942, she married Adrian E. Coache at Fort Devens. Following the end of World War II, the couple moved to Vermont. Emily was then employed as a bookkeeper at Vermont Hardware. In later years she was a familiar figure at Plouffes Pharmacy in the North End Shopping Center. Emily was a faithful and dearly loved member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Colchester. She was the Altar Guild directress and was always available to help the church and its members in any capacity. She was a very devout Christian. Emily at one time had been a member of the Heineberg Club, where she often catered wedding breakfasts with her family. She was well-known for her beautifully decorated wedding cakes. Emily enjoyed her extensive collection of elephants and was a skilled seamstress and knitter. She is survived by her devoted family; her three children and their spouses, Joanne C. and Kenneth Wiles of South Hero, Robert A. and Linda Coache of Crestview, Fla., and Carol Hood-Cross and Timothy of Colchester; her grandchildren, Krista L. Wiles of Burlington, Kimberly L. Siple and husband Chris of Richmond, Kellie L. Griffiths and Sean of South Hero, Robert R. Coache and Lisa of Webster, Mass., Renee M. McMahon of Winooski, and Jennifer L. Hood of Essex Junction; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Harold H. Wilkins and wife Ruth of Lyndonville; her sisters, Dorothy E. Bush of Wolcott, N.Y., Grace A. Wakeham of St. Johnsbury, Evangeline S. Ouellette and husband Fernand of St. Johnsbury; and nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Adrian E. Coache, on May 23, 1987, and nine brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Prim Road, Colchester. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the St. Andrews Altar Guild, P.O. Box 78, Colchester, VT 05446.

, 87, of Burke, died Tuesday afternoon, March 13, 2001, at his home. He was born in Rockaway, N.J., Nov. 16, 1913, the son of Robert and Mary (Martin) Ford. On Feb. 20, 1935, he married Marian (Losey) Ford. She predeceased him last July after 65 years of marriage. After retiring from Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey in 1970, he and his wife moved to Burke and spent many years of retirement enjoying northern New England. He was an avid high school and college hockey fan, traveling to New Hampshire, Canada and Vermont to see games. He is survived by his son, Barry Ford and his wife Sara of Sheffield; a grandson, Chad Ford and his wife Melissa of Edwards, Colo.; a granddaughter, Bethany Cota and her husband Jeff of Orleans; and a great-granddaughter, Corrina Cota of Orleans. There will be no services at this time.

, 57, of Congress Street, Bethlehem, N.H., died suddenly at home, Monday, March 12, 2001. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service, from 2 to 3 p.m. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick';s memory be made to the charity of one';s choice.

, age 76, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Eugene Joseph and Flora (Guyer) Prue, she was born Sept. 22, 1924, in St. Johnsbury. She worked for several years as a nurse';s aide at the Northfield Hospital. Helen is survived by two daughters, Nancy Bartlett of Concord, and Sandra Pearson of Lyndonville; four grandchildren, David Bartlett of Concord, Christopher Kittredge of St. Johnsbury, Brian Kitteredge of St. Johnsbury, and Sonya Pearson of Lyndonville; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at Sayles Funeral Home, with the Rev. Melvin A. Richardson officiating. Interment will be in the spring at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 87, of Whitefield, N.H., died Saturday morning, March 17, 2001, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H., after a sudden illness. Mrs. Elliott was born in Livermore Falls, N.H., Feb. 20, 1914, the daughter of James and Emma (Fautz) Cote. She was a graduate of Hesser Business College and was employed as convention secretary at the Mountain View Hotel in Whitefield for 40 years. For many years she played the piano and performed at theaters during the days of silent movies. She also enjoyed traveling. She was a communicant of St. Matthew';s Church, Whitefield, and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Family members include her son, Robert Elliott of Lancaster; a daughter, Phyllis Fearon of Hebron, Conn.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer F. Elliott, March 20, 2000; and a brother, James Cote Jr. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew';s Church in Whitefield. The Rev. George Majka, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in St. Matthew';s Cemetery, Whitefield. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Whitefield Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 296, Whitefield, NH 03598. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster.

, 83, of the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center, died Friday, March 16, 2001, in Lyndonville. She was born in Bath, N.H., Jan. 25, 1918, the daughter of George and Estella (Wright) Mitten. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Nunn of St. Johnsbury and Cheryl Moore of Campton, N.H.; a brother, George Mitten of Dalton, N.H.; and several grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Portis MacKay, and son, Wayne Singleton. Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visiting hours; contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

, 93, of Route 117, Sugar Hill, N.H., passed away in Hampton, N.H., Wednesday, March 14, 2001, following a prolonged struggle with old age. She was born in Salem, Mass., the daughter of George and Lucy (Higgins) Humes. During the great fire in Salem, she and her family moved to Beverly, Mass. She attended school in Beverly, and went on to graduate with a teaching degree from the Salem Normal School. She taught elementary grades for several years in the Everett and Boston, Mass., school systems. She and her husband Ralph owned and operated the LedgeLand Inn and Cottages in Sugar Hill for more than 50 years. She was predeceased by her husband in 1976, but she continued to operate the inn until recently, when her son Brad took over the operation. For many years she was an active member of the Sugar Hill Willing Workers. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Johnston, in 1990. She is survived by a son, Bradford Whipple of Sugar Hill; grandchildren Barbara Whipple, Steven Johnston, Maria Whipple, Carolyn Bell and George Whipple; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Sugar Hill Community Church, with the Rev. Thomas Golden officiating. Burial will take place in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Sugar Hill. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the North Country Home Health Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 80, of Alder Street, Island Pond, passed away at her home, Thursday, March 15, 2001. She was born in Latuque, Quebec, Canada, Feb. 5, 1921, the daughter of Eugene and Florida (Rouillard) Gingras. Rose married Rosaire Rodrigue in 1941. They moved to Vermont in 1948. She enjoyed working on the family farm with Rosaire for over 15 years, until his death in 1965. Rose also enjoyed braiding rugs and doing puzzles. She liked to grow raspberries and make jams, jellies and pies with them. Rose especially enjoyed Christmas with her family. She is survived by her children, Monique Bailey and her friend Robert Army of Lyndonville, and Raymond Rodrigue and his wife Gloria of Coventry; her brother, Armand Gingras and his wife Paulette of Quebec City, Quebec; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, one sister, and her special friend, Leo Lussier. Friends may call at the St. James Parish Hall in Island Pond, Monday, March 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 20, at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Mattison officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Rose';s memory may be made to St. James Catholic Church, Middle Street, Island Pond, VT 05846.

, 78, of East Barnet, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born Jan. 3, 1923 in Vergennes, the daughter of the late Sherman and Myrtie Yattaw. She is survived by a daughter, Louise Curri of Huntington, Conn.; a brother, Sherman Yattaw Sr. and his wife Shirley of East Barnet; a granddaughter, Carella Brooks of Lewiston, Maine; three great-grandchildren, Anthony Novak, Richard McCormack and Chris McCormack; nieces and nephews, Kenneth Yattaw of Connecticut, Cheryl Antaya of Rhode Island, Kevin Yattaw of Arkansas, Timothy Yattaw of South Carolina, Wendy Briggs of Rhode Island, Paul Yattaw of Rhode Island, April Nelson of Rhode Island, Jon Recar of Milton, Vt., Barbara Villemaire of Connecticut, Mary Whitten of Essex, Vt., Richard Recor of Connecticut, and Susan Peirce of Vermont; and a friend, Robert Morey of Connecticut. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Lou Novak; a grandson, Anthony Novak; and a nephew, Sherman Yattaw Jr. There will be no services at this time. Interment will be in East Barnet. Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Santa Fund, in care of St. Johnsbury Fire Department, 1187 Main St., Suite 3, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

87, of Pine Hill Road, Monroe, N.H., died Monday, March 19, 2001, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Ithaca, N.Y., Aug. 2, 1913, the daughter of Charles and Emily (Houle) Taylor. She had been employed in the personnel department of the U.S. Army during World War II. A silversmith, Mrs. Millard had worked for the House of China in Ithaca, and Ardman';s in Geneva, N.Y. She had also worked for Lennox Associates in Monroe, an educational consultant business. She attended the North Monroe United Methodist Church. Mrs. Millard was predeceased by her husband, Walter L. Millard, on Sept. 10, 1979. Survivors include her dear friend Gloria Welch of Monroe and son Michael Welch of Manchester, N.H. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Mrs. Millard wished that no flowers be sent and memorial contributions be made to North Country Home Health Agency, Inc., 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 37, of Whitefield, N.H., died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after succumbing to a long battle with kidney problems. She was born in Lancaster, N.H., Aug. 30, 1963, the daughter of Andrew Carl and Claudette R. (Rooney) Bergin. She grew up and attended schools in Whitefield. She was last employed at Hitchiner Manufacturing of Littleton. She was well-known by family and friends for the adventurous shopping habits she developed and refined during her life. Surviving family members include her father, Andrew C. Bergin of Guildhall; her mother, Claudette (Rooney) Bergin of Whitefield; one brother, Glenn Bergin of Lisbon, N.H.; one sister, Annette King of Lancaster, N.H.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, at 1 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H., with the Rev. Mark Heinrichs of the Littleton Regional Hospital Pastoral Care officiating. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery later this spring. donations be made in Lisa';s memory to the Whitefield Dialysis Center, Main Street, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 80, of Adams Drive in St. Johnsbury, died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Tuesday, March 20, 2001. He was born in Hardwick July 1, 1920, one of nine children born to Orlin and Ella (Armstrong) Cochran. He married Josephine "Jo" Pearson Dezan; she predeceased him March 22, 1988. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater; he was stationed in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. For 53 years, he was a member of the Hardwick American Legion Post 7. He was employed by Caledonia Sand and Gravel in Waterford as a gradall operator from 1950 until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marie Dezan of Kodak, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Theresa Batson of Lakeland, Fla., and Robert Dezan Jr. of Kodak, Tenn.; and two great-grandchildren, Buffie Marie Batson and Trevor Jeans; brothers and sisters Olive Watt of Barre, Wayne and Marge Cochran of Marshfield, Irene and Verne Cross of Colchester, Milton and Betty Cochran of West Danville, Melvin and Alberta Cochran of Eden and Fort Myers, Fla., Carlton and Virginia Cochran of Morrisville and Skagway, Alaska; sisters-in-law Francese Cochran of South Walden, and Pauline Cochran of Concord, N.H.; an aunt, Edith Perkins of St. Johnsbury; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Merlin Cochran of Concord, N.H., and Wilfred Cochran of South Walden. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, at 11 a.m., at the Sayles Funeral Home. Burial will be in May at the South Walden Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one';s choice.

, 43, of Henderson, Nev., passed away Monday, March 5, 2001, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Dec. 2, 1957, in Newport, R.I. After living in Virginia and the West Indies, her family settled in West Lebanon, N.H. Theresa';s father, the late Arthur Greene, was retired from the Navy. She married Richard Blair Jr. of Barnet, Vt., in 1978, and they made their home in the Upper Valley for over 20 years. Theresa was employed by Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., for 14 years. In 1998, Theresa relocated with her family to Henderson, and at the time of her death was employed at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Theresa fought a hard battle with breast cancer for five years. Many have saluted her not only for her courage but also for the wonderful personality she had. She touched many lives with her kindness and was loved and respected by family, friends, and co-workers. She had a heart filled with love, a great smile and laugh that we will all miss dearly. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Richard, and her son Eric, 22, both of Henderson, Nev.; her mother, Phyllis Labine, and stepfather Edward Labine Sr., both of Wagner, S.C.; a sister, Kathy Jarvis of Wagner, S.C.; three brothers, John Greene of Allendale, S.C., Mark Labine of Kent, Wash., and Edward Labine Jr. of Hartford, Vt. A memorial service will be held in Rollins Chapel at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., Monday, April 2 at 12 noon. A small graveside service will be held June 4 in the Peacham, Vt. cemetery. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was very supportive to Theresa and her family both financially and emotionally during the time of her illness. The family suggests donations may be sent to this organization at the following address: 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 27, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

68, of Route 3, Groveton, N.H., died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H., after a brief illness. Born Jan. 26, 1933, in West Stewartstown, the son of Earl and Esther (Covell) Scott, he was a resident of Groveton most of his life. He worked for James River Corp. for 33 years, and then owned Scott's Construction. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 27, at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Alta Chase officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Scotty';s name to the Groveton Ambulance Corp., in care of E.R. Mason, 1 Arlington Ave., Groveton, NH 03582.

, 58, of West Barnet, died Sunday at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Boston, Mass., June 26, 1942, the daughter of Marie E. (Ryan) and Joseph M. Hickey Sr. She received an associate';s degree from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., in 1963; a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Northeastern University in Boston in 1972; a master of education in elementary education from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Mass., in 1976, and in 1985 she attained the CAGS school administration/curriculum from Northeastern University. Ms. Hickey entered the Sisters of the Divine Providence and taught elementary education at parochial schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut for 10 years. She also was an elementary teacher at the Maquan School in Hanson, Mass., from 1972-1983; she became the elementary principal for K-8 Barnet Schools, Barnet, Vt., from 1983-1988; Weybridge elementary school principal, Weybridge, Vt., from 1988-1993. In 1993 she traveled to Kinshasa, Zaire, and was an elementary teacher for the American School of Kinshasa for two years. In 1995 she traveled to Khartoum, Sudan, to become a teacher and assistant director of Khartoum American School. For the next three years she was the secondary principal for grades 6-12 at Lincoln International School of Uganda. She returned to West Barnet in the summer of 2000 and worked as the early education specialist for the Caledonia North Supervisory Union. She was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Danville. Joanne was predeceased by her father, Joseph Hickey Sr., Jan. 20, 1979; her mother, Marie Hickey, Sept. 4, 1981, and one brother, Joseph M. Hickey Jr., Oct. 4, 1983. She is survived by three sisters, Judith Byford of Halifax, Mass.; Jean White of Dracut, Mass., and Janet Broderick of Pembroke, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home, West Barnet, Vt. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Barnet School Library, 163 Kid Row, Barnet, VT 05821; or the Lyndon Town School Library, Lyndon, VT 05849.

, 71, of St. Johnsbury, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction. He was born in Randolph, Nov. 18, 1929, the son of Warren H. and Emma (Fee) Tenney Sr. Mr. Tenney served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and received the Bronze Star medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy. Warren worked for over 30 years for A.D. Sanel Auto Parts as manager and behind the counter. He was a former member of the St. Johnsbury Kiwanis, Masons (Essex) and the American Legion. On Oct. 13, 1951, he married Beverly (Tabor) Tenney, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include four children, Colleen and husband Malcolm Lowe of Brookline, Mass.; Mitchell and wife Linda (Wood) Tenney of Concord, N.H.; Scott Tenney and best friend Tina Tuller of St. Johnsbury, and David Tenney and friend Ann Champney of St. Johnsbury; a brother, Arthur and wife Edith Tenney of Ocala, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jason Tenney of St. Johnsbury, Brenden Lowe of Brookline, Mass., Emily Tenney of Concord, Vt., and Brian Tenney of Lyndonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Warren Tenney Sr., in 1948, and mother, Emma Tenney, in 1986. A memorial service will be held at the Grace United Methodist Church, Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. Spring burial will be at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph. Friends are invited to meet the family Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, is in charge of arrangements.

, 68, of St. Johnsbury, died suddenly, March 27, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born in Middlebury, Vt., Aug. 13, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Iris (Little) Stacy. An early education specialist, she worked many years for the St. Johnsbury School District, where she taught and was principal of the Lincoln Street School. Survivors include her mother, Iris Stacy of St. Johnsbury; three sons, Wade and companion Lori Ely of Danville, Neil Warner of Danville, and Ray Warner of Kodiak, Alaska; two daughters, Stacy Warner of Montana and Shelly Warner of St. Johnsbury; a sister and husband, Phyllis and Charles "Skip" Patneaude of Norfolk, Va.; seven grandchildren, Seth, Ruben, Jackie, Jill, Isaiah, Ely and Mariah; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Harold Stacy. Memorial services will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Friday, March 30 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating. Spring burial will be in Orwell, Vt. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one';s choice.

, 46, of North Haverhill, N.H., died March 26, 2001 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Waltham, Mass., the son of Charles M. and Lorraine (Trudeau) Demers. He was predeceased by his father, Charles, April 1, 1997, and a sister, Elaine Vorce, July 8, 1994. Survivors include his mother Lorraine of North Haverhill; one son, Anthony Demers Murray of Westborough, Mass.; two daughters, Jessica Demers of Northbridge, Mass., and Christine Demers of Westborough, Mass.; four brothers, John Demers of Nashua, N.H., Brian Demers of San Diego, Calif., Wayne Demers and Barry Demers, both of Whitefield, N.H.; a sister, Diane Paquette of Monroe, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Pine Street, Woodsville, N.H., Saturday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be later in the spring in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverill, N.H.

, 50, of Danville, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at his residence. Among survivors is his son, Matthew Bassett of St. Johnsbury. A full notice will appear in Saturday's edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 77, of Danville, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. A complete notice will appear in tomorrow';s edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 83, of Elm Street, Whitefield, N.H., died Thursday morning, March 29, 2001, at Our Lady of Hope Nursing Home in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Williams was born in Whitefield, Jan. 22, 1918, the daughter of Walter A. and Lillian (Wells) George. She graduated from Whitefield High School and Cambridge City Hospital, where she earned a degree as a registered nurse. For many years she worked in nursing and was also employed at the Whitefield Library for a time. She went on to work for many years at Weeks Memorial Hospital in admitting. She also did volunteer work at the Mountain View Hotel in Whitefield. Golf was one of her favorite pastimes and she was a member of the Bethlehem Golf Club. She enjoyed bowling and participated on local teams. She was a communicant of St. Matthews Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Family members include two sons, Craig Williams of Rockville, Va., and Bruce Williams of Orleans, Mass.; a daughter, Patricia Sherman of Pembroke, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; a step-father, George O'Bertin; her husband, Elmer Roy Williams, in 1973; two brothers, Andrew George and Harold George, and a sister, Frances Daley. Visiting hours will be held Monday afternoon and evening, April 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew';s Church in Whitefield. The Rev. George Majka, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring at St. Matthew';s Cemetery in Whitefield.

, 90, of Easton, N.H., died at her home Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, after a long illness. Virginia was born a daughter to Sheldon and Phoebe Whitcomb on Sept. 25, 1911. She was town clerk and librarian of Easton for many years. Virginia was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Surviving family members include two daughters, Thelma A. Leighton of Easton and Patricia H. Hilvar of Lisbon; one son-in-law, Neil Tanner of East Concord, Vt.; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Percy H. Leighton; two daughters, Ina M. Doolan and Irene V. Tanner; and two sons-in-law, Ernest F. Doolan and Spencer D. Hilvar. At her request there will be no calling hours. A graveside committal service will be held under the direction of Pillsbury Funeral Home, Thursday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Kinsman Cemetery in Easton, with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the North Country Home Health Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561, or Hospice of the Littleton Area, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 78, of Cottage Street, Littleton, died suddenly, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Littleton Regional Hospital. He was born in Lynn, Mass., the son of Joseph and Catherine Wozny. He worked as a shoe cutter for Connors and Hoffman. He was a resident of Littleton for 50 years. He was an avid sports fan and loved to play cards. He is survived by four sons, Tom Wozny of South Ryegate, Vt., Kim Wozny of Berlin, N.H., Mark Wozny of Kennebunkport, Maine, and Matthew Wozny of South Portland, Maine; a daughter, Beth MacLeod of Dracut, Mass.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel.

formerly of Clarks Avenue in St. Johnsbury, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Thursday morning, Nov. 1, 2001. She was born in St. Johnsbury May 20, 1920, the daughter of John Patrick and Lillian (Ryan) Tierney. She attended graded school at Mt. St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1938. After graduating from college, she studied and taught acting in New York City. She returned to St. Johnsbury and spent a meaningful career in social service with the state of Vermont. She and cousin Sheila Cordeau made their home together at the former 22 Clarks Ave. Sheila died Jan 13, 2000. Before entering the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pat resided at Woodside House in Danville. She was parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church. Although she has no immediate family, Pat did have many friends who admired her personality, spunk and perseverance. She will also be missed by her "family" at the health and rehab center. Her funeral Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Joseph A. Lively, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. A luncheon and time of remembrance will follow downstairs at the church. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Resident Activity Fund, St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 73, died at home in Waterford, Thursday morning, Nov. 1, 2001. He was born in Glover, June 1, 1928, and was the son of Leo D. and Ruth (Calkins) Stetson. He married Lydia Wemmelmann, former nurse at Brightlook Hospital, on March 27, 1960. Earl was an area building contractor. In fact, Stetson Terrace in St. Johnsbury Center bears his name, after he built several of the first homes there. He also built homes in St. Johnsbury on Fifth Avenue (off Federal Street), and on Caledonia Street. He did a lot of work for Bill and Natalie Rodd; he remodeled the old Brightlook Hospital, the Towne House on Eastern Avenue, and the Jonathon and Old Mill complexes off Mill Street. Earl was very clever with his hands, as evidenced by his craftsmanship as a finish carpenter, cabinet maker and whittler. His collection of animals and birds formed from soup bones is prominently displayed in his living room. A veteran of World War II, he was a life member of VFW Post 793. He loved to snowmobile and ride his Harley. Folks may remember the Stetsons & #039; poodle dog Misty secured on the back of the snowmobile or the Harley. The Stetsons enjoyed their camp on Maidstone Lake, and for six winters, wintered in Gulfport, Fla. He is survived by his wife Lydia (6087 Vt. Rte. 18, Waterford, VT 05819); a brother, L. Dean Stetson of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada; two nieces; and five cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Passumpsic Cemetery. The Rev. Melvin A. Richardson will officiate, followed by the bestowing of military honors. Memorial contributions may be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 48, of Barton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Feb. 24, 1953, in Montclair, N.J., the son of Edwin C. and Jessie B. (Buss) Koester. Prior to moving to Vermont earlier this year he lived in Glendale, Ariz., for six years. He had lived in Stamford, Conn., for 40 years. He had been vice president and business manager of the Stamford Water Company, where he worked for 17 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Stamford, as well as the Masonic Lodge Union 5, also in Stamford. Craig enjoyed the great outdoors. He was very proud of his son Nigel, and enjoyed camping, fishing and swimming with him. Survivors include his son, Nigel T. Koester of Nantucket, Mass.; his father, Edwin Koester and his wife Marie of Sutton; a brother, Thomas C. Koester and his wife Anne of Radnor, Pa.; a niece, Mary Duffy and her husband Jim and their daughter Sarah of West Chester, Pa.; a nephew, Thomas C. Koester and his wife Sara and their daughter Maddie of Malvern, Pa.; his uncle, Thomas Buss and wife Maureen of Norfolk, Neb.; and a cousin, Nigel Buss and his family of Norfolk, Neb. He was predeceased by his mother, Jessie B. Koester, in 1995. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Lyndonville First Congregational Church with the Rev. Donald Vincent officiating. Burial will be in the family lot at the Sutton Village Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to the Arthritis Foundation of Vermont, 257 S. Union St., Burlington, VT 05401.

of Passumpsic, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at the Woodside House in Danville. She was born in Springfield, Mass., March 18, 1912, the daughter of Horace and Louella (Barrus) Roby. As Miss Roby, she worked as an operator and cashier for the telephone company. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly (Mrs. Stanley) Gleason of Zion, Ill.; a son, Clifford Whitehill of Fort Collins, Colo.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, David Lynwood Whitehill, in 1944; her brother, Edgar Roby, in 1969; and her husband, Albert P. Whitehill, in 1988. She was an active member of the Union Baptist Church of St. Johnsbury for over 40 years, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, choir member and head of the Ladies Missionary Group. She was also an officer and member of the Christian Women's Club. Her favorite hobbies included sewing, needlepoint, crocheting, and collecting dolls, stuffed bears and spoons. Reading was her favorite leisure activity. Funeral services are to be held Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church on Route 5 in St. Johnsbury. Burial will be at the Passumpsic Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Baptist Church, 932 U.S. Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-9607, or the Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-0383.

, 81, of Woodside House in Danville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in New Haven, Conn., May 25, 1920, the daughter of the late William and Mary Swain. Before retiring, she worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Haven, Conn. For many years she resided in North Haven and Meriden, Conn. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lyndonville, and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was an active volunteer at the Lyndon Food Shelf and the Darling Inn Meal Site. She is survived by her children, Kie Davis and his wife Joanne of Wallingford, Conn., Mary Harney of Walden, Vt., James Davis and his wife Lillian of Prospect, Conn., and Virginia Beardmore and her husband Robert of Mt. Holly, Vt.; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a surrogate daughter, Jackie Biafore and her husband Anthony of Meriden, Conn. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lyndonville, Thursday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mel Richardson officiating. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Woodside House, P.O. Box 184, Danville, VT 05828.

, 80, of 381 Plains Road, Monroe, N.H., died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at the Mt. Ascutney Rehabilitation Center in Windsor, Vt. He was born in Monroe, N.H., Dec. 15, 1920, a son of George Leslie and Louise (Moore) Frazer Sr. He graduated from McIndoes Academy and attended the University of New Hampshire and Springfield Business College. He worked as a lineman for New England Electric Company. For most of his life, he was the owner of Fraserholm Farm in Monroe, where he had received many awards for his dairy herd. He had served as trustee of trust funds in Monroe. He attended the Monroe United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Monroe Grange 49, Monroe Men's Club and the New Hampshire Farm Bureau. Mr. Frazer was active in the community, having played town team baseball and performed in numerous local theatrical and musical productions. He was known for his singing voice and received standing ovations for his performances of the National Anthem. He is best known for his friendly good-hearted nature, hearty laugh and his ready supply of stories. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary M. (Mitchell) Frazer, Oct. 18, 2001. He was also predeceased by two brothers, James O. Frazer and Lyle M. Frazer. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra St. Lawrence and husband Robert of Belmont, N.H.; two sons, George L. Frazer III, and Peter Frazer and wife Rae, all of Monroe; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one sister, Mary (Frazer) Peters of Lancaster, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m., in the Monroe United Methodist Church. Pastor Richard Hanson will officiate. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 98, of Maidstone, Vt., died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. He was the husband of the late Maria Rosa Polenghi of Bisuchio, Italy. He was born Sept. 27, 1903, in Arcisate, Italy. At the age of 3, Mr. Spagnoli traveled to America with his parents, Carlo Spagnoli and Adelaide Rossi, and settled in Barre, where Carlo worked in the granite quarries. Mr. Spagnoli attended Electrician Night School and after the Depression co-founded the Franklin Company in Woodside (Long Island City), N.Y. Back in the early & #039;60s, Erarmo had established a camp in Woodbury, Vt., that remains in the family. Erarmo, also known as Joe, was an enterprising fellow and carried that entrepreneurial spirit into his retirement. More often than not he could be found in the basement tinkering with the next household innovation or time-saving device. Joe was an avid sport fisherman, and an extremely patient tutor to many a young grandchild who was more apt to sink the fishing pole, snap the anchor rope or dump in the bait than catch a fish. He traveled the highways and byways, filming a myriad of the nation's sights and historic places, and always had a story or film of his travels. Mr. Spagnoli had been living in Maidstone for the past five years with his grandchildren, Gregg and Patricia (Green) Kessler. Erarmo is survived by his two children, Ivano Spagnoli of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sylvia Tillman of Stuart, Fla.; his nine grandchildren, Lorraine, Glenn, Nancy, Gregg, Jeanne, Andrea, Griffin, Melissa and Michael; and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster, N.H., Wednesday evening, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at 7 p.m. the same evening at the funeral home. The Rev. David Pendleton, pastor of the United Congregational Church of Christ, Lancaster, will officiate.

, 51, of 2809 Brook Road, West Burke, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Aug. 23, 1950, in Morrisville, the son of Francis and Della (Fisher) LaFleur. He graduated from Lyndon Institute, and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his mother, Della LaFleur of West Burke; his companion, JoAnn "Jody" Miller of West Burke; his children, Tina Hatch of West Braintree, Vt., Donna Gray of Lyndonville, Lisa Leilleir of Lisbon, N.H., Lois LaFleur of Galatin, Tenn., Della V. LaFleur of West Burke, Richard R. LaFleur of West Braintree, Vt., Bridget LaFleur of Bethel, Vt., and Bobbi-Sue LaFleur of Bethel, Vt.; his brothers, David LaFleur of Lyndonville, Kenneth LaFleur of St. Johnsbury, Chris LaFleur of Lyndonville, and George Harris of White River Junction; his sister, Naomi Bases of Mt. Top, Pa.; his aunt, Beverly Scherber of West Burke; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Pat LaFleur. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Newark, Vt.

, 74, died suddenly Monday evening, Nov. 5, 2001, at her home on North Main Street in Lancaster. Mrs. Vashaw was born in Jefferson, Feb. 15, 1927, the daughter of Dana John and Lucy Ella (Henry) Eastman. Raised in Jefferson, she attended high school in Plymouth and Lancaster. For several years she worked for the Sherman Motor Company and later the Red & White Store, both in Lancaster. For 20 years she was employed with Public Service of New Hampshire, from where she retired. She was a charter member of the Lancaster Ambulance Corps. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3041 and an avid bingo player. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Frederick J. Vashaw of Lancaster; a son, Frederick "Rick" Vashaw and his wife Micki of Whitefield; a daughter, Joy Ward of Lyman; brothers Walter "Bud" Eastman of Whitefield, and Forest Eastman of Lancaster; grandchildren Tammi Woida of Lancaster, Debbie Amadon of Lunenburg, Kim Deblois of Groveton, Courtney Vashaw of Whitefield, Christopher Samson of Lancaster, and Riley Vashaw of Whitefield; great-grandchildren Alan, Alex, Oscar, Ashley, Jazmine, Cheyanne and Kierra; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Carolyn Louise; a great-granddaughter, Shauna; and brothers John Eastman, Jim Eastman and Henry Eastman. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. John C. Gregory of Whitefield will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, in care of Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 93, formerly of River Road, Gilman, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, 2001, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she has resided since 1998. Mrs. Holloway was born in Rumford, Maine, Oct. 3, 1908, the daughter of Louie and Mary (Nogrini) Magoni. Family members include two sons, Theodore Holloway and Edward Holloway, both of Gilman; a daughter, Betty Arline Ball of Milan; two granddaughters; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A visiting hour will be held Thursday morning, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Curtis W. Smith of Lancaster will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg.

, 74, died suddenly Monday evening, Nov. 5, 2001, at her home on North Main Street in Lancaster. A complete notice ran in yesterday's edition of The Caledonian-Record. The location of the funeral service for Mrs. Vashaw scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow has been changed from the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster. The Rev. John C. Gregory of Whitefield will officiate. Visiting hours will be held this evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lancaster Ambulance Association, in care of Ron Wert, 25 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 34, of Lyndonville, died suddenly, Monday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2001, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born Oct. 31, 1967 in Brockton, Mass., the only son of Edward and Sandra (Fenn) Martin. He is survived by his parents of Lyndonville; six sisters, Sandra Trammell of Woodsville, N.H., Michelle Brockington of Massachusetts, Marsheila Rossi of Lyndonville, Tracey Martin of Tennessee, Quintina Shockley of Maine, and Victoria Martin of Arizona; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Mr. Douglas Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Lyndon Center Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.