, 74, of Northfield, New Hampshire, died Saturday, January 11, 2003, at Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin, New Hampshire. Mrs. Stuart was born in Newport on February 23, 1928, the daughter of Clarence and Eva (Morse) Hill. She was raised in the Newport area and later resided in Danville. She was a resident of Farmington, New Hampshire, for four years before moving to Northfield three years ago. Family members include six children: Clarence F. Stuart of Northfield, Richard L. Stuart of St. Johnsbury Center, Gretchen A. Stuart of Hardwick, James M. Stuart of St. Johnsbury, Priscilla P. Tetreault of East Barnet, and Maria F. Stuart of Lipan, Texas; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Hill of Newport Center and Dean Hill Sr. of Newport; four sisters: Alena Sherlaw of Newport Center, Helen Rainey of Lyndonville, June Stuart of Barre, and Dwanetta Bickford of Derby; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 16 in Northfield, New Hampshire. Burial will be in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Donations in memory of Mrs. Stuart may be made to a charity of one's choice.

, 76, of Detroit, Michigan, and formerly of Derby, died January 27, 2003. Mr. Prevost was a longtime employee of the Detroit Free Press and will be greatly missed by friends and relatives. He was the beloved husband of the late Hilda. He is also survived by his son Eric and his wife, Ellen; by his brothers and sister: Roger of Barton, Richard of Derby, and Marguerite Smyrski of Montpelier; by many nieces and nephews; and by his granddog, Mikie.

, 74, of Derby died peacefully February 1, 2003, in Newport surrounded by his family. Mr. MacLeod was born November 26, 1928, in Derby, a son of John and Blanche (Hayward) MacLeod. On April 6, 1947, he married Pauline Fortin, who survives him. He was a security guard for Union Butterfields for 29 years, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and collecting coins and baseball cards. He is survived by his wife, Pauline MacLeod, of Derby; by four children: Linda MacLeod of Port St. Joe, Florida, Deborah Stratton and her husband, Wayne, of Stanstead, Quebec, Scott MacLeod of Albany, New York, and Shirley Sumner and her husband, William, of Derby; by the following grandchildren: Vicky Watson, Corena Bursey, Julie Lucas, Megan Stratton, Corey Stratton, Sherri Stratton, David Sumner, and Thomas Sumner; by eight great-grandchildren: Gregory Lucas, Ashley Corkins, Brittaney Corkins, Danielle Lucas, Rebecca Simons, Kristie Rivers, Christopher Rivers, and Schylynn Stewart; by a sister, Marion LaPlante, and her husband, Arthur, of Bristol, Connecticut; and by several nieces and nephews from Bristol. Funeral services were held February 4 with the Reverend Jim Beauregard officiating. Spring interment will be held in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. McLeod memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

, 86, died January 30, 2003, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Florida. Mrs. Lemay was born on December 18, 1916, in Island Pond, daughter of Miles and Yvonne Coe. She married Emile Lemay on September 20, 1933. They celebrated their sixty-ninth anniversary in 2002. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Paul Lemay and wife, Leona, of West Burke, Jeanine Marcotte and her husband, Gerald, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, Emily Morin and her husband, Raymond, of St. Cloud, Delores Lapierre and her husband, William, of Derby, Bernard Lemay and his wife, Kay, of Kingville, Texas; by 18 grandchildren; by 29 great-grandchildren; by three great-grandchildren; and by a sister, Evelyn Bishop, of Lyndonville. She was predeceased by Madeline Pratt of Island Pond. A memorial service was held February 3 in St. Cloud. Condolences may be sent to Emile Lemay, 805 Alabama Avenue, St. Cloud, Florida 34769.

, 92, of Morgan died peacefully in Newport on Sunday, February 2, 2003. Mrs. Laubenheimer was born in West New York, New Jersey, on March 3, 1910, the daughter of Henry and Lena (Schlaefer) Meyer. On July 20, 1937, she married William John Laubenheimer, who predeceased her. She was a resident of Harrington Park, New Jersey, for over 35 years. She was a member of the Gray Ladies Hospital Auxiliary in Germany and was an active military wife. She was a lover of the outdoors, flowers, and nature and enjoyed gardening and raising her four boys. She was a Cub Scout leader and a member of Morgan United Church. She is survived by her sons: Robert Lauben and his wife, Lynn, of West Simsbury, Connecticut, Russell Laubenheimer and his wife, Barbara, of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, the Reverend Richard Laubenheimer and his wife, Nancy, of Enfield, New Hampshire, and formerly of Quechee, and Bruce Lauben and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Riverdale, New Jersey; by her grandchildren: David Lauben, Steven Lauben, Sandy Lauben, Cheryl Lauben, Dawn L. Tracey, Sherri-Anne Laubenheimer, Tim Laubenheimer, Mark Laubenheimer, and Anne Vitello; and by her great-grandchildren Jacob and Adam Lauben. She was predeceased by her sister Edna J. Meyer. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 8, at Morgan United Church at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Michael DeSena officiating. Friends may call at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Spring interment will take place at Clark Cemetery in Morgan. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Laubenheimer's memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 820, New York, New York 10016; to Morgan United Church, P.O. Box 234, Morgan, Vermont 05853; or to the Cancer Society, in care of Carol Loux, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 70, of Lowell died Monday evening, January 27, 2003, in Burlington, following open-heart surgery. Mr. Hoadley was the beloved husband of Beverly (Armstrong) Hoadley, who he married on March 27, 1954. He was born on October 20, 1932, in Lowell, the only child of the late Florence Souther and Clayton "Bookie" Hoadley Sr. He attended Lowell Elementary School and graduated from Newport Center High School in 1952. He operated the family farm on Route 100 in Lowell, taking it over from his parents and spending his entire life there. He also did the mail route from Newport to Eden Mills for many years. He held many offices for the town of Lowell, serving on the local school board and the North Country Union High School board. He was also a bus driver, tax collector, and constable. He received citations for his many years of service to the town of Lowell and the state of Vermont. He was also very active in farm organizations, serving as chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service for many years and as a delegate for the United Farmers. He also held other offices. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and enjoyed numerous trips since his retirement, going on many of them with Community Circle. He also enjoyed going to Rutland to spend time with his sister-in-law Barbara and her husband, Leon Judd. He volunteered his time for the Orleans County Triad. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly (Armstrong) Hoadley; by his children: David Hoadley Sr. and his wife, Victoria, of Lowell, Janice McGuire and her husband, Stephen, of Wilder, Donna Labbee and her friend, Thomas Deslandes, of North Troy, and Nancy Cote and her husband, Ronald, of Newport Center; by his grandchildren: David Jr. and Anthony Hoadley, Samantha and Ryan McGuire, Lisa Sargent, Dennis Labbee, Joshua and Trey Therrien, and Brittany Cote; by five great-grandchildren; by many stepgrandchildren; and by stepgreat-grandchildren. He is also survived by his aunt A. Fern Souther of Burlington; by his uncle Sterling Souther of Hyde Park; and by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Barbara and Leon Judd, Roger and Isabelle Armstrong, Lorene and William Graham, Leonard and June Armstrong, and William Armstrong; and by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Vicki Lee, in 1961. Funeral services were held January 31 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with Rick Shover officiating. Spring interment will take place at Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hoadley's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446; or to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 91, of Westmore died of a stroke on January 30, 2003. Mr. Gjessing was a former professor of biochemistry at the University of Vermont Medical School. During his career, he also worked at the University of Virginia and Harvard Medical School. He earned his doctorate at Cornell University. He spent several years conducting research in Cali, Columbia, before retiring in 1976. In 1980 he and his wife, Ruth Gjessing, moved full-time to their home, Elvehoj, in Westmore. He was predeceased by his first wife, Polly; and by two younger brothers, Fred and John Gjessing. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; by his sister-in-law Helen Gjessing of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; by his stepchildren: Timothy Steele and his wife, Vicki, of Los Angeles, California, Bradley Steele and his wife, Margaret Lowry, and their children Peter and Laura of Winchester, Massachusetts, and Martha Steele of Arlington, Massachusetts, and her friend, Bob Stymeist; by his niece Catherine Gjessing and her husband, Jim McCarthy, of Duxbury; by his nephews: Jonathan Gjessing of St. Thomas and Hakon Gjessing and his wife, Jean, of Landsdown, Pennsylvania; and by his cousins John Fife and his wife, Alice, of Greensport, Long Island, and Glover. A memorial service will be held at the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line on Saturday, February 15, at 1 p.m. A celebration of his life will also be held at Elvehoj on June 28. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Mr. Gjessing's name to the Vermont Natural Resources Council, 9 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, Vermont; to the Vermont Nature Conservancy, 27 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont; to Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line, Main Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 39, of Albany, died at his home on Friday, January 31, 2003. Mr. Hall was born in Albany on October 11, 1963, the son of Clarence and Lillian (Peters) Hall. He enjoyed hunting and being with his children. He is survived by his children: Tom Hall of East Charleston, Heather Hall of East Charleston, Amanda Hall of Albany, and Axl Hall of Albany; by his companion, Denise Errington, of Albany; by his brother Nason Hall of Lyndonville; and by his sister Linda Molleur of Springfield. He was predeceased by his parents; and by one sister, Nancy. Friends are invited to Mr. Hall's former home at 738 Eden Mountain Road in Albany on Saturday, February 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hall's memory may be made to his companion, Denise Errington, and his children, P.O. Box 256, Albany, Vermont 05820.

, 80, of Sheffield and formerly of Needham, Massachusetts, died suddenly at his home Tuesday evening, January 28, 2003. Mr. Austin was born July 28, 1922, in Barton, the son of the late Arthur O. and Carolyn M. (Perry) Austin. He graduated from Orleans High School in the class of 1940. In 1944 he graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, where he was class president and also president of the NEZ fraternity. Later he served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. In 1962 he received his master's degree in education from Northeastern. On September 5, 1953, he married Patricia A. "Pat" White. They lived in Needham for many years. He worked at Northeastern University for over 30 years, retiring as the dean and director of the department of career development and placement. He was the founder and first president of the New England Association for Cooperative Education and Field Experience and was active in several other education groups as well. He authored and co-authored books on cooperative education and career development for students and faculty. He had been very active in the alumni at Northeastern University, as well as collegiate and national level organizations. After retiring to Vermont he and his wife, Pat, volunteered at the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury. He was an active in democratic town politics in Sheffield and was an avid woodworker and furniture builder. He even built his own canoe. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family at their camp on Long Pond in Westmore. Survivors include his son David Austin and his companion, Beverly Jene, of Calais; his daughter Carol Woodard and her husband, Roland, and their children Ethan and Catherine of Sheffield; two brothers, Perry Austin of Orleans and Warren Austin and his wife, Lois, of Orleans; two brothers-in-law, Thomas White of Ocoee, Florida, and William Beaumier of Massachusetts; many nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog Lady. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Austin, in June 2002; by two brothers, Robert and Stanley Austin; and by his sister Frances Beaumier. A memorial service was held February 1 at Lyndonville First Congregational Church with the Reverend Joan Vincent officiating. Burial in Newton, Massachusetts, will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Mr. Austin's memory may be directed to Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 or to the Alumni Association at Northeastern University in Boston.

, 24, of Barton died suddenly in Newport on Thursday, February 6, 2003. Mr. Mitchem was born in St. Johnsbury on December 15, 1978, the son of Gary Mitchem and Danielle Arel. He was a 1997 graduate of Lake Region Union High School and worked as a welder for the last six years at NSA Industries in Lyndonville. He enjoyed ice fishing and snowmobiling. He is survived by his father, Gary Mitchem, of Rangely, Maine; by his sisters: Pamela Mitchem of Brownington, Nicole Mitchem of Barton, and Bobbi Mitchem of Barton; by his maternal grandmother, Marielle Arel, of Barton; by his paternal grandmother, Leona Mitchem, of Lyndonville; by his nephews Keith Herman of Brownington and Issiah Barber of Barton; and by his uncle Allan Arel of Huntington. He was predeceased by his mother, Danielle Arel Gosselin, on November 5, 1999. A Memorial Mass was held February 10 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating. Spring interment will take place at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Mitchem's memory may be made to the Cancer Society, in care of Carol Loux, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 95, of Newport died peacefully February 16, 2003, in Derby. Ms. Leach was born on April 19, 1907, in Newport, a daughter of Leon and Alice (Belanger) Leach. She graduated from Sacred Heart School in Newport. She was a manager for the former F.W. Woolworth Department Store of Newport for many years. She was a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by two nephews, Walter Leach of Newport and Leroy Leach of Marlboro, Massachusetts. A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Leach's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 90, a longtime resident of Zephyrhills, Florida, died February 13, 2003, at Royal Oaks Hospice Care Center in Dade City, Florida, after a brief illness. Mrs. Ladue was born on November 25, 1912, the daughter of George and Mary (Lamotte) Delaney. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 1974; and by her son Robert in 1967. She is survived by her son Raymond and his wife, Elsie, of Newport; by her daughter Betty Hubbard and her husband, Clark, of Franklin; by many grandchildren; and by great-grandchildren. There will be no visiting hours. A Christian burial and services will be held at Sheldon Cemetery in the spring.

, 65, of Coventry died suddenly Wednesday, February 12, 2003, in Newport. Mr. Ulrich was born on June 3, 1937, in Queens, New York, a son of John J. and Antonia (Hoehn) Ulrich. On June 29, 1963, he married Karen McVay, who survives him. He and his wife moved to Vermont from Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 1978. He entered the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He owned and operated a boat business of restoration and repair in Newport for many years. He also was employed by Space Research in North Troy. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He was an avid family man and thoroughly enjoyed his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ulrich, of Coventry; by his children: Thomas Ulrich and his wife, Cindy, of Litchfield, New Hampshire, Joan Ferorelli and her husband, Paul, of Coral Springs, Florida, Linda Wilkinson and her husband, Jay, of Hooksett, New Hampshire, Scott Ulrich and his fiancée, Dana Williams, of Gainsville; by his mother-in-law, Marguerite McVay, of Winter Springs, Florida; by eight grandchildren: Katelyn and Ryan Christopher, Patrick McInnis, Jessica and Joshua Wilkinson, Sara and Madeline Ferorelli, and Leah Ulrich; by brothers and sisters: John Ulrich Jr. of Old Bridge, New Jersey, Irene Kassebuam of Louisville, Kentucky, Charles Ulrich of Leesburg, Florida, and Helen and Donald DeLeo of Trout Run, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by a sister, Ann O'Driscoll. Funeral services were held February 17 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Ulrich's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.