, 23, of Roxbury died on December 28, 2002. Mr. Williams was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on May 21, 1979, the son of Jacquelyn Lee (Whiteley) Wood and James Zell Williams Sr. He graduated sixth grade in Roxbury, attended Randolph Area Vocational Center learning welding, and graduated from Northfield High School in 1998. He worked for Gendron Building in Montpelier and previously at Mad River Canoe, Third Branch Flower Company, and Vermont Tennis Courts. He loved to go hiking, hunting, and fishing. He was very athletic and enjoyed many sports, including snowmobiling and working on Tim's race car. He was very talented in many ways. He was in a band, wrote his own songs, and played various instruments. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, nieces, and nephews, building, welding, and fixing things. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. He is survived by his mother, Jackie; by his special friend, Andy Flynn, of Roxbury; by sisters: Linda of New York City, Alonza of Roxbury, Belma, Doreathea, India, Tanisha, and Deidre, all of New York, and Carmen of North Carolina; by brothers James Jr. of Schenectady, New York, and Willie James of Georgia; by a brother-in-law, Nate Freeman, of Northfield; by many, many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles who he loved dearly; and by his special grandparents, Wellman and Ann Clark, of Northfield. He was predeceased by his grandmother; by his grandfather; by his father; by three uncles; by an aunt; and by a cousin. He touched many lives. He made friends and acquaintances wherever he went. He was a very special person. His passing broke many hearts and left an emptiness. A celebration of his life was held in Roxbury at the fire department on January 1.

, 86, died peacefully on Christmas Eve at North Country Hospital in Newport. Born on February 9, 1916, in Holland, Vermont, Mr. Wheeler was among 21 children of Hollis and Gertrude (Farr) Wheeler. He graduated from Derby Academy in 1935 and shortly thereafter began work at Union Twist Drill, Butterfield Division, in Derby Line. He married the light and love of his life, Viola (Lola) Currier, on June 12, 1941. World War II, however, soon interrupted both his new role as dad to two sons, as well as his 40-year stint as a machinist with Butterfields. Responding to the needs of his country, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served as a member of the occupying forces in the Pacific arena, following the dropping of the two atomic bombs. Returning to the Northeast Kingdom, he resumed his life with Lola, Bill, and Jim - and eventually, Randy and Margie. Ever the outdoorsman, he could often be found hunting or fishing in his spare time, and for many years he taught hunter safety courses for the Derby Fish and Game Club. Moving out to camp on Lake Seymour in Morgan for the summer was something he eagerly anticipated each year. Long before community service was a popular phrase, he was involved in a variety of community projects. He donated countless hours to the Derby Line Fire Department and ambulance squad, numerous hours of instruction to hundreds of Boy Scouts, and more than 20 gallons of his blood for use by the American Red Cross. In addition to helping his fellow human beings through his work with the fire department, Boy Scouts, and Red Cross, he also enjoyed helping spread joy, happiness, and a bit of laughter by bringing music and even the occasional joke or tall tale to family, friends, and neighbors at home and in local nursing homes. No one will forget the twinkle in his eye nor the barely suppressed chuckle as he reached the punch line of each story. While not a formally trained musician, he played a mean guitar and a mellow banjo, accompanying both with a pleasant and hearty baritone voice. The Meridians, a Canada-U.S. men's chorus, was also fortunate to have the benefit of that voice. With the advent of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he continued to cherish family life as well as his love of the out-of-doors. Many a child has learned to surprise rock-hidden crawfish and bait a hook with his patient teaching and advice. At the age of 70 he ventured into the wilds of Alaska, accompanying his two elder sons on a hunting trip where it was suggested that no one ever leave the campsite without benefit of a firearm - even for nature's call! During the past few years he devoted his time to caring for Lola, ensuring that she felt loved, safe, and secure in her own home - truly the passion of his life. He is survived by two sisters, Doris LeClair of Richfield, Connecticut, and Vivian Geoffroy of Albany; by his wife, Viola Currier Wheeler, who is residing at Newport Health Care Center and would appreciate a visit from one and all; by his four children and their children: William and Bonnie Wheeler of Derby Line, their daughter Kristi Wheeler Barry and her husband, Craig, James and Joan Wheeler of Greensboro Bend and their children: Thomas and his wife, Kim, Tracy, Nancy Doyon Wheeler, and Devon Ross, Randolph and Victoria Wheeler of Colchester and their children Kathleen and Christopher, and Margie Wheeler Sisco and her husband, David, of Williston and their children: Brian, Daniel, and Laura; and by eight great-grandchildren: Madison Barry, Alicia and Erika Wheeler, Ashley, Christopher, and Kylie Bowman, Cassidy Doyon, and Kadin Ross. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to either Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. A late spring graveside service with full military honors will be held at Derby Line Cemetery.

, 82, died Saturday, December 28, 2002, at Genesis Nursing Home in Morrisville. Mr. Reil was born in Wolcott on November 22, 1920, the son of Thomas and Ethel (Ling) Reil. He attended school in Craftsbury and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served in the European Theater as an airplane and engine mechanic with the 819th Air Engineering Squadron. He married Viola Young on March 8, 1947. They farmed on the Creek Road in Craftsbury until 1969, when he started his own business of stone and brick masonry as well as logging and sugaring in the construction off-season. Survivors include his wife, Viola (Young) Reil, of Craftsbury; four sons: Albert "Pete" Reil and his wife, Monique, of Craftsbury, Patrick "Pat" Reil and Robert Reil and his wife, Tina, all of Craftsbury, and his adopted son Patrick Edson Reil of Concord, New Hampshire; by a daughter, Eleanor "Suzie" Courchaine, of Craftsbury; by 11 grandchildren; and by eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, RaeAnn Loura, in 1979; by four brothers: George, Douglas, Edson, and Richard Reil; and by six sisters; Glenna and Gladys Reil, Marjorie Malay, Helen Shand, Myrtle Atherton, and Ruth Moses. A spring graveside service will be held at Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. Contributions in Mr. Reil's memory may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vermont 05601-1139; or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Incorporated, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, infant son of Jay and Dawn (Lavoie) Rayner of Colchester, Connecticut, born October 1, 2002, died Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2002, surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents, RJ is survived by his maternal great-grandmother, Frances Lonergan, of Webster, Massachusetts; by his maternal grandparents Gerald and Kathie Lavoie, of Oakdale, Connecticut, and Eva and Paul Potvin of Neptune City, New Jersey; by his paternal grandparents James and Jane Rayner of Irasburg; by four aunts: Lynne Rayner of Milton, Kathryn Freeman of Concord, California, Betty Lincoln of Plainfield, Connecticut, and Amie Aragones of Oakdale; and by many cousins, great-aunts, and great-uncles. A Mass of the Angels was celebrated December 31 at St. Andrew RC Church in Colchester.

, 81, of Lowell died in Newport on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. Mr. McNab was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on August 17, 1921, the son of Robert Sr. and Harriet (Fife) McNab. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He worked as a chef at the Green Mountain Inn in Stowe. He is survived by his sons: Robert McNab and his wife, Jennifer, of Maryland, David McNab of Lowell, Gary McNab of West Springfield, Massachusetts, and Michael McNab of Belvedere; by his brother Bill Bostock of Ludlow; by his sister Alice Campbell of Arkansas; by several grandchildren; and by 19 great-grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 77, of West Charleston died in Newport on Friday, December 27, 2002. Mr. Maxwell was born in Brownington on April 14, 1925, the son of Roger and Mary (Joslin) Maxwell. He farmed in Holland and Albany and had tremendous love and admiration for dairy farming and his family. On September 12, 1945, he married Dorothy Riches, who predeceased him. He is survived by his children Donna Wright and her husband, Ernest, of West Charleston and Charles Maxwell and his wife, Sheila, of North Carolina; by his grandchildren: Chris Wright and his fiancée, Kim Dodge, Shawn Wright and his wife, Tara, Scott Wright and his wife, Heather, Susan Rice and her husband, James, Paula Freeman and her husband, Brent, Chad Maxwell, and Gennie-Del Maxwell; and by his great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Aliza, David, Katlyn, Anthony, Cortney, Kierra, Colton, Jamie, Constance, Ashley, Brianna, and Hannah. Funeral services were held December 30 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Spring interment will take place at Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Maxwell's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, of Island Pond died peacefully January 1, 2003, in Newport. Mrs. Marquis was born December 28, 1919, in North Stratford, New Hampshire, the youngest of nine siblings, a daughter of John and Catherine (Graham) Kingston. On October 30, 1943, she married Albert Marquis, who predeceased her September 9, 1995. She graduated from North Stratford High School. After graduation she was employed at the paper mill in Northumberland, New Hampshire, and later was employed by the plywood mill in North Stratford. She held membership with American Legion Post No. 80 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxillary of Island Pond. Among her hobbies, she watched soap operas on television and made yearly visits to the ocean to enjoy the sunshine at her daughter Marcia's home in North Carolina. She is survived by her children: Allan Marquis and his wife, Barbara, of Raleigh, North Carolina, Janet Osborne and her husband, Gary, of Island Pond, and Marcia Sullivan and her husband, James, of Maxton, North Carolina; by three grandchildren: Gina Honeycutt and her husband, Keith, of Raleigh, Chris Sullivan and his wife, Karen, of Chile, Shawn Sullivan of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jon Osborne and his wife, Kate, of Elmore, and Troy Osborne and his wife, Mary, of Montpelier; and by three great-grandchildren: Marissa Honeycutt, Eben Osborne, and Shannon Sullivan. She was predeceased by her six sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held January 4 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Paul Houde celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Marquis' memory may be made to Island Pond Health Center, P.O. Box 425, Island Pond, Vermont 05846; or to St. James Catholic Church, in care of Janet Osborne, P.O. Box 407, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

,76, of Orleans died peacefully January 4, 2003, in Barton surrounded by her family. Mrs. LaFleur was born September 25, 1926, in Canada, a daughter of Joseph and Emma (Bergeron) Blouin. On June 14, 1954, she married Michael LaFleur, who predeceased her on March 14, 1979. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton. She is survived by her children: Diane Poirier of Barton, Peter LaFleur and his wife, Micheline, of Newport, Denise Robert and her husband, Steve, of Newport, Claudette Thibault and her husband, Charlie, of Burlington, Claude LaFleur and his wife, Nicole, of Orleans, and Linda Deslandes and her husband, Paul, of Newport; by 12 grandchildren: Michael and Jeffrey Poirier, Melissa, Michelle, and Chantel Robert, Heather, Dana, and Kevin Thibault, Jocelyn and Michael LaFleur, and Ashley and Amanda Deslandes; by several nieces and nephews; by three sisters: Anita Blouin of Magog, Quebec, Simone Pouliot of Montréal, and Lydia Daigle of Quebec. She was predeceased by four brothers. Funeral services were held January 7 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Daniel Rupp celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held in St. Paul's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. LaFleur's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Carol Loux, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 74, of Newport died in Newport on Thursday, December 26, 2002. Mrs. Keroack was born in Coventry on June 6, 1928, the daughter of Aime B. and Josephine (L'Herault) Fugere. She worked as a hotel and restaurant manager and bookkeeper for the Hotel Newport for many years and later worked for Provosts Gifts. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and she enjoyed reading and cooking. On September 7, 1953, she married Robert Victor Keroack of Berlin, New Hampshire. He predeceased her on May 25, 2002. She is survived by her three children: Roger Michael Keroack, Robert Louis Keroack, and Rosanne Marie Martin; by her grandchildren Christina Keroack and Stephen Keroack; by her brother Giles Fugere; and by her sisters Agnes Brewer and Betsy Beaulieu. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the spring at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Leo Bilodeau officiating. Spring interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Keroack's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 70, of Derby Line died in Newport on Sunday, January 5, 2003, after a long illness. Mr. Hall was born in Georgeville, Quebec, on July 21, 1932, the son of Lillian Asenath (Fletcher) and the late Harry Hall. He was employed by Carter's Garment Shop in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was also a machinist at the former Butterfields Union Twist in Derby Line, Slalom Ski Wear, and Space Research in North Troy. He retired in 1996 from Bogner of America, and worked part-time following his retirement at Michaud Manor in Derby Line as a transporter. He enjoyed doing renovations on his house, carpentry, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and camping. On November 2, 1971, he married Margaret Maggie Macpherson, who survives him. He is also survived by his mother, Lillian Hall, of Stanstead, Quebec; by his daughters: Marilyn Joyce Brown and her husband, Byron, of Ogden, Quebec, Jayne Dawn Brown and her husband, Rex, of Enfield, New Hampshire, and Kathy Lynn Hall and her fiancé, Dave, of Canaan, New Hampshire; by his stepchildren: Barrie Buckland and his wife, Nancy, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Brian Buckland of Kingston, Ontario, and Cheryl Buckland of Derby; and by his grandchildren: Ashley, Brandon, Lyndsay, Jenna, Christopher, Brittney, and Jeremy. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 9, at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport at 2 p.m. with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. The Hall family requests that no flowers be sent to the memorial service. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hall's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 1095, Derby Line, Vermont 05830 or to the charity of one's choice.

, 88, of West Charleston, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died as she lived, surrounded by loving family on December 23, 2002. Mrs. Greenwood was born in Brownington on October 9, 1914, and was raised by her aunt Laura Whitehill. In 1938 she became a well-respected school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Brownington. She traveled to and from school by horsedrawn wagon in warm weather and by horsedrawn sleigh in wintertime. She met Sarto Greenwood at a card party in Orleans, and they were married on December 30, 1939. Her passion for teaching extended well beyond her classrooms to her own children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The Greenwood home was known for having plenty of toys for the kids, music from her beloved piano, her beautiful handknit afghans, and her freshly baked pies and home-made candies. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sarto Greenwood; by her children: Ann O'Brien and her husband, Jack, of Punta Gorda, Florida, James H. Greenwood and his wife, Gloria, of Orleans, Jane Malczyk of Milford, Michigan, Pat Cluck and her husband, Bob, of Highland, Kansas, Paul Greenwood and his wife, Sue, of Macon, Georgia, Sheila Potter and her husband, Jerry, of White Lake, Michigan, and Susan Mixon and her husband, Mike, of Arcadia, Florida; by her cousin Gertrude Dane of Island Pond; and by her sister-in-law and nephew Georgeanna and Winston Greenwood of East Hartford, Connecticut. She greatly enjoyed her 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 26 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport in a private service presided by Father Daniel Rupp. Spring interment will take place at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans. The family notes that donations in honor of Mrs. Greenwood's memory may be made to Brownington Central School, in care of JoAnne Vana, 103 Chase Road, Brownington, Vermont 05860.

, 83, died December 25, 2002, at Greensboro Nursing Home after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Eastman was born October 11, 1919, in Washington, D.C., to Walter Lynn Cheney and Myrtle (Kellogg) Cheney. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1940 with a bachelor of arts in French and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated from Columbia University in 1942 with a degree in library sciences. In 1943 she married Wilbur F. Eastman Jr. They had three children. She and her husband lived and raised their family in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, before retiring to Vermont in 1973. She celebrated their forty-fifth anniversary of marriage with her husband before his death in 1988. She was an active member of the Peacham community and sang with the North Country Chorus for many years. In 1995 she moved to Craftsbury Community Care Center and two years later to Greensboro Nursing Home. She was a voracious reader, an admirer of the arts, and an avid traveler. She was a quiet, gentle soul, with only kind words to say about anyone she met. She was predeceased by her sister Ruth Suits; by her husband, Wilbur Eastman Jr.; and by a daughter, Sally Eastman Perry. She is survived by a daughter, Margot Eastman, of Craftsbury; by daughter Carol Guncheon and her husband, Michael, of Shakopee, Minnesota; by son-in-law John Perry of St. Johnsbury; and by five grandchildren: Jed Perry of Annandale, Virginia, Owen and Emily Perry of St. Johnsbury, and Kaolin and Eden Kinsey of Craftsbury. A memorial service celebrating her life was held January 4 at East Craftsbury United Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Rob John officiating. A burial service will be held in the spring at Peacham Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Eastman's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vermont 05601-1139.

, 92, of Derby died peacefully January 3, 2003, in Newport surrounded by her family. Mrs. Durocher was born January 17, 1910, in Derby, a daughter of Henry and Amelia (Blay) Davio. On August 3, 1932 she married Dennis Durocher, who predeceased her in 1980. During her lifetime she was a school bus driver, she farmed in Derby, and she was a sales clerk for the former M.H. Fisherman Company and the former Derby Port Drive-In Theatre. She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line and was a volunteer for the senior center in Newport. Among her hobbies she enjoyed crocheting, gardening, flowers, and playing cards with her family. Survivors include her children: Lawrence Durocher and his wife, Gloria, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, Joyce Before and her husband, Vincent, of West Burke, Gloria Fortin and her husband, Raymond, of Derby, and Christine Fortin and her husband, Robert, of Derby; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Davis, of Derby, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Charles, Fred, and Louis Davio; and by a sister, Alice Day. Funeral services were held January 7 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery in Stanstead, Quebec. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Durocher's memory may be made to St. Edward's Catholic Church, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 90, of Derby died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2002. Mrs. Cornell was born in Derby on November 9, 1912, the daughter of Edgar W. and Cora (Brown) Morse. She had lived in Derby since 1954. Her life was her home and her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. On April 2, 1933, she married Cleveland Cornell, who predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Cleveland Cornell Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, of Milton, Cora Joeckel and her friend, Guy Dion, of Barre, Virginia June Desrochers and her husband, Roland, of Brownington, Sidney Cornell of Barton, Carolyn Darcy of Derby, Amos Cornell and his wife, Doreen, of Newport, and Stuart Cornell and his wife, Leslie, of Barton; by 24 grandchildren; by 26 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Stanley Cornell; by her sisters: Thelma Cheney, Eva Hill, Lula Albergheni, Mildred Swett, Honora Swett, and Julia Labounty; and by her brothers: Horace Morse, Asa Morse, Amos Morse, and two infant brothers. Funeral services were held December 28 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with Norman McAllister officiating. Spring interment will take place at Salem Derby Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Cornell's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, of North Troy died December 22, 2002, at his home in North Troy. Mr. Carter was born September 6, 1918, in Mansonville, Quebec, the son of Archie and Julia (Brown) Carter. On July 24, 1941, he married Shirley Wilcox, who survives him. He was employed for Warehauser in North Troy and later retired from Ethan Allen in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Carter, of Newport; and by three children: Roger Carter and his wife, Theresa, of Athol, Massachusetts, James Carter and his wife, Phyllis, of Orleans, and Diane Carter of Lowell. He is also survived by a sister, Helen Griggs, of North Troy; by several grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Spring interment will be held in North Troy Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Carter's memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 85, of Derby died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 29, 2002, at Bel-Aire Quality Care Center in Newport surrounded by his family. Mr. Buzzell was born on September 14, 1917, in Newport, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Hall) Buzzell. After graduating from Newport High School in 1936, he attended Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated in 1937. In 1941 he received a bachelor of arts degree from Dartmouth College. He began his teaching career the following year at Clark School in Hanover, New Hampshire. He taught math and coached sports at Clark School for three years and St. Johnsbury Academy for one year. On September 14, 1943, he married Priscilla Merchant. In the fall of 1946, he began his college teaching career instructing returning GIs in mathematics at Fort Devins under a University of Massachusetts program. He joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst the following year where he was an instructor in mathematics for nine years. During this time, he received his master of arts degree in mathematics at University of Massachusetts. In 1955 he moved his family back to Vermont to become an associate professor at Norwich University in Northfield where he taught for 26 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a former member and past president of the Newport Rotary Club and a charter member of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group. Throughout this period, the family summered and spent weekends at their beloved farm on Shattuck Hill overlooking Lake Memphremagog in Derby. He did custom hay baling for farmers in Orleans County during the days when there were few balers in the area. He then raised vegetables, which were sold at a roadside stand until relatively recently. He was especially noted for his delicious corn and peas. He was always most content in the great outdoors and in his woodworking shop. Hunting and fishing were passions which he continued until quite recently. He was an advocate for conservation, safety in the use of firearms, and outdoor education. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren at their camps on Lake Seymour, where he had spent summers as a youth. He is survived by Priscilla, his wife of 59 years; by his children and their families: Jerry and Linda Buzzell in the United Arab Emirates, Timothy and Linda Buzzell of Plainfield, New Hampshire, Nancy and Larry Kilinski of Enosburg Falls, Kenneth and Karen Buzzell of St. Johnsbury, David Buzzell of Sutton, and Holly Buzzell of South Burlington; by ten grandchildren; and by seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister Sallie Page; and by a grandson, Allan Buzzell. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 12, at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport at 2 p.m. Contributions may be made in Mr. Buzzell's name to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group, in care of Ray Rhodes, 86 Quarry Circle, Newport, Vermont 05855 or to the Derby Fish and Game Club.

, 93, died January 4, 2003, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. Mrs. Birchard was born in Concord, New Hampshire, on May 21, 1909, the daughter of Norman and Margaret (George) Nicholson. At the age of six, her family moved to Newport, where she was a member of the first full-year graduation class of Newport High School, class of 1927. She entered the University of Vermont for the two-year teacher training course. Upon completion of the extension course and summer school credits, she was awarded a bachelor of science education degree by the University of Vermont in 1952. She was married to Guy N. Birchard for 15 years. She taught in one-room schools in Shoreham, Randolph, and Brookfield at various times from 1929 to 1947 and at Randolph Junior High School from 1948 to 1952. In 1952 she moved to East Springfield, Massachusetts where she taught for 22 years in the then-new Mary O. Pottenger Elementary School, retiring in 1974. She moved to Lyndonville in 1986 to be near her family. She was a member of the East Congregational Church in East Springfield, Order of the Eastern Star of Ludlow, Massachusetts, Scottish Clan MacNicol (Nicholson), Vermont Historical Society, and New England Genealogical Society of Boston, Massachusetts. She was an honorary member of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts. She enjoyed hobbies of genealogical research as well as quilting, in which she made silk and velvet quilts for her relatives. She is survived by twin children, Edson Birchard and his wife, Betty, of Derby and Betsy Hazen of Ripley, West Virginia; by two grandchildren, Susan Wells and her husband, Wade, of Lyndonville and Allen Hazen and his wife, Sandra, of Spencer, West Virginia; by four great-grandchildren; by a brother, Raymond Nicholson, and his wife, Wilma, of Lee, Massachusetts; and by a niece and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 10, at the United Church of Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral at the church. Spring interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Birchard's memory may be made to the East Church, 60 Bowles Park, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104; to Caledonia Home Health Care, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819-0383; or to the United Church of Newport, 10 Third Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 55, died on January 1, 2003, in Valley Hospital in Alaska. Mrs. Tallman was born in Morrisville on December 3, 1947. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Martin) Wright. She attended Craftsbury Academy in the class of 1967. Following graduation she became a nursing assistant, working in Brandon and at Waterbury State Hospital, Copley Hospital, and Lamoille Home Health. After moving to Alaska in 1985 she continued to work as a nursing assistant in home health. She married Winston Tallman on August 9, 1968. She is survived by her husband, Winston; and by two sons, Corey and his wife, Kristtina, and Craig and his fiancée, Shelly. She leaves six grandchildren, all of Wasilla, Alaska. In Vermont, she leaves one sister, Linda Prescott, and her husband, Bruce, of Craftsbury; and brothers Robert Wright of Craftsbury and Gary Wright and his wife, Robin, of Eden. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and many great friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury Common. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice.