, 81, of North Troy died peacefully December 29, 2003, in Newport. Mr. Teixeira was born May 26, 1922, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, a son of Francisco and Mary (Pamento) Teixeira. He entered the U.S. Army on October 20, 1942, serving his country during World War II as an ammunition bearer. He was decorated with the following medals: EAMET Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and a Combat Infantry Badge. He was honorably discharged on October 22, 1945. He held membership with American Legion Post No. 28 of North Troy. He was a self-employed fisherman. He is survived by two children, the Reverend Linda Gonyer and her husband, the Reverend Everett Gonyer, of North Troy and Dean Teixeira and his wife, Catherine, of Canaan, Maine; by six grandchildren: Manuel Gonyer of East Dennis, Massachusetts, Juliana Coran of North Troy, Pete Gonyer of North Troy, and Owen, Luke, and Neil Teixeira, all of Canaan, Maine; by eight great-grandchildren: Amanda, Benjamine, Matthew, Briana, Coran, Reily, Cody, Crystal, and Samantha; by two brothers, Joseph and Frank Teixeira, both of Falmouth, Massachusetts; and by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Veterans Cemetery in Randolph with full military honors.

, 80, of Newport died peacefully December 20, 2003, in Glover. Mrs. Streeter was born January 9, 1923, in Woodsville, New Hampshire, a daughter of William and Cyrena (Harrigan) Bishop. She was a lifelong resident of Newport and was employed for a number of years by Newport Plastics. On October 29, 1998, she retired from the Newport Daily Express as an inserter. During World War II she was the first woman to shovel snow for the city of Newport. She loved antique cars and traveling to car shows. She is survived by sons Richard Streeter and his wife, Evette, of Newport and David Streeter of Newport; by a grandson, Daniel Streeter, of Newport; by a niece, Charlotte Rivard, of Newport; and by other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband, Robert Streeter; by a daughter, Jackie Streeter; by a brother, Charles Bishop; and by two sisters, Roberta Hebb and Charlotte Bishop. A memorial service was held January 3 at the Nazarene Church in Newport with the Reverend Paul Prince Jr. officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Streeter's memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 71, loving wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and medical missionary, died Thursday, December 18, 2003, at her home in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Piper was born in Cheswold, Delaware, to Mildred and Thomas Marker and raised in nearby Dover, Delaware. In 1953 she graduated with a registered nurse degree from Temple University. On November 26, 1955, she married Dr. Donald "Pete" Piper. In 1957 the couple moved to Dallastown, where Dr. Piper started a family medical practice. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of York, Pennsylvania, eventually becoming an elder and deacon. She was also active in several York area volunteer organizations. With their children grown, she returned to her nursing career and worked in Harrisburg Hospital and the York Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and did other nursing work. In 1983 the couple's love of travel and faith in God combined to call them to missionary work. As medical missionaries for the Samaritan's Purse World Medical Mission they cared for the sick in hospitals and clinics in Ganado, Arizona, then in Kenya, India, Somalia, and Rwanda. In 1992 they returned to Kijabe, Kenya, and worked for a year at the African Inland Missions' Kijabe Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald "Pete" Piper; by their three children: Franklin S. Piper of Lansdale, Elizabeth P. Major of Dillsburg, and Daniel E. Piper; by grandchildren Emma Katherine Stare Piper and Ian Evans Stare Piper of Dallastown; and by sisters Pat Florio of North Troy and Mary Elyn Massey of Dover. A memorial celebration was held at Living Word Community Church on January 3. The Reverend Steven C. Almquist will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Young Life, P.O. Box 1171, York, Pennsylvania 17405-1171; to Logos Academy, P.O. Box 704, York, Pennsylvania 17405; or to Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 218 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania 17403.

, 76, of Island Pond died in Burlington on Saturday, December 27, 2003. Mrs. Paradis was born in Island Pond on July 19, 1927, the daughter of Ernest and Barbara (Duguay) Laitres. She worked at Indian Head and later at Ethan Allen. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Island Pond Post No. 80. She was first married to James Field for 37 years. He predeceased her in 1980. She then married Brendan Paradis in 1990, and he predeceased her in 2000. She is survived by her children: Dr. Mary Anne Field of Kennebunk, Maine, Barbara Worth and her husband, Wendell, of Colchester, Catherine Irvin and her husband, Pete, of Cropwell, Alabama, Stanley Field and his wife, Susan, of Richford, and Susan Cooper and her husband, Dr. Mervyn, of Kennebunk; by her brothers: Leo Laitres and his wife, Mary, of Brattleboro, Richard Paul Laitres and his wife, Rae, of St. Albans, and Joseph Raymond Birt of Ashland, Massachusetts; by her sister Helen Gonzowski of Brooklyn, New York; by 12 grandchildren; and by 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers: Patrick, Ernest, Joseph, Alfred, and Emile; and by her sister Lucille Cormier. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated December 30 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with the Reverend William Morgan officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Troy Cemetery.

, 86, of Newport died in Newport on Sunday, December 21, 2003. Mrs. Lamoureux was born in Barford, Canada, on March 19, 1917, the daughter of Clement and Mary (St.Pierre) Dubé. On August 12, 1941, she married Reginald Lamoureux, who predeceased her on January 12, 2001. She farmed with her husband in West Charleston for over 23 years. She then worked in sewing factories in Newport. She enjoyed her family and family gatherings. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She was an avid member of the Derby Lions Club, the Daughters of Isabella, the Ladies of St. Anne, and the Alter Society in Derby Line. She also helped her husband with the Newport Elks bingo games. She was an avid card player. She is survived by her children: Guy Lamoureux and his wife, Jackie, of Newport, Jean Marc Lamoureux and his wife, Suzie, of White River, Donald Lamoureux and his wife, Donna, of Hartland, Aline Nadeau and her husband, Gilles, of Concord, North Carolina, Claire Royer and her husband, Kenneth, of North Carolina, Susan Hansotte and her husband, Rick, of Virginia, and Lucien Lamoureux and his wife, Janice, of Derby; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers and by five sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated December 27 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Spring interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Lamoureaux's memory may be made to Newport Health Care Center, activities fund, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 81, of Derby died at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2004. Mr. LaCourse was born in Orleans on September 26, 1922, the son of Francis and Velma (Badger) LaCourse. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He owned and operated a floral supply business, LaCourse Evergreen, in Sutton. He was a member of American Legion Island Pond Post No. 80. He enjoyed playing cards and hunting and fishing in his earlier years. He is survived by his children Michael LaCourse and his wife, Tammy, of Morgan and Ben LaCourse and his friend, Lynne Daniels, of Island Pond; by his stepchildren Linda Smith and her husband, William, of Newport and Steven Mayo and his wife, Heidi, of Newport; by his grandchildren: Chase, Parker, Cody, and Raine; by his brother Roger LaCourse of Dudley, Massachusetts; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Annis, in October 1980. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Thursday. Spring interment will take place at the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. LaCourse's memory may be made to American Legion Island Pond Post No. 80.

, 59, of Derby died at his home on Saturday, December 27, 2003. Mr. Kelley was born in Newport on October 5, 1944, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Smith) Kelley. In 1967 he married Diane Cloutier. He was an active farmer most of his life until he and his wife started a custom service business for area farmers in 1988. In his spare time he enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He is survived by his wife, Diane; by his mother, Margaret Kelley, of Derby; by his children: Daniele Simpson and her husband, John, of Sutton, Larry Kelley and his wife, Peggy, of Derby, and Shawn Kelley of Derby; by his grandchildren: Jaclyn, Amanda, Stephanie, and Melissa Simpson, and Caleb and Travis Kelley; by his sister Clara Jean Kelley of Highpoint, North Carolina; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services were held December 30 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Kelley's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Assocation and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Orleans County Fair youth cattle division, in care of Rupert Chamberlain, 1552 Chamberlain Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 87, of Guildhall died Saturday afternoon, December 27, 2003, at Littleton Regional Hospital in New Hampshire. Mrs. Holcomb was born in New York City, New York, on August 6, 1916, the daughter of Michael and Marie H. (Fricke) Newell. Growing up in Astoria Long Island, New York, she attended Julia Richmond School in New York City. Her summers were spent in southwestern Massachusetts, eventually moving to Colebrook, Connecticut, and graduating from Gilbert High School in 1934. On September 14, 1936, she married Merritt H. Holcomb in Millerton, New York. After spending time each summer with relatives in Vermont they purchased the Mill Brook Farm in Guildhall in 1953. September marked 67 years of marriage. She is a former town auditor, town service officer, and town planning board member. She enjoyed terrier breeds of dogs, flower gardening, sewing, cooking, and watching cooking shows. She compiled the Guildhall Cook Book in 1975 and was bookkeeper for her husband's business. She was a former telephone operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph during World War II and was a medical secretary. Memberships include Guildhall Community Church, Guildhall Home Demonstration Club, Guildhall Community Club, and the Connecticut Valley SnoRiders. She served on the University of Vermont Extension Services Board for Essex County in the 1970s. She received a 25-year certificate for services as a Guildhall town officer in 2001. She dearly loved all her grandchildren and her great-grandson, all of whom were very precious to her. They affectionately called her Gay-Gay. She was an excellent cook and her grandchildren will forever remember her homemade rolls, known as "Gay-Gay's rolls." Family members include her husband of Guildhall; a daughter, Patricia Ellen (Holcomb) Rogers, and her husband, Allison W., of Guildhall; a son, Dr. James N. Holcomb, and his wife, Jean C., of Newport; grandchildren: Thomas M. Rogers and his wife, Dawn, Sarah Anne Holcomb, Elizabeth K. Holcomb, James Merritt Holcomb, Meghan W. Holcomb, and Rachel P. Holcomb; a great-grandson, Thomas M. Rogers Jr.; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; one cousin; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held December 31 at Guildhall Community Church with the Reverend Gerry Piper of Gilman officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Ridgwell Cemetery in Guildhall. Memorial donations may be made to the cardiac unit at Weeks Medical Center, Middle Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584.

, 58, beloved wife of Eric Hammond of Newport Center, died suddenly Tuesday, December 23, 2003, in Newport. Mrs. Hammond was born on August 13, 1945, a daughter of Beatrice (Martineau) St. Onge and the late Lionel "Leo" St. Onge. On September 12, 1964, she married Eric Hammond, who survives her. She enjoyed crocheting, stamp collecting, and making crafts and ceramics. She held membership with St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church of Newport. She is survived by her husband, Eric Hammond, of Newport Center; by four children: Laurie Hammond and her husband, Rick Craig, of Derby, Linda Hancock and her husband, Richard, of Coventry, Michael Hammond and his wife, Amber, of Stanley, North Carolina, and Danny Hammond and his fiancée, Shawnna Combs, of Newport Center; by the following grandchildren: Lindsay Bishop, Justin Bishop, Richard Craig II, Haley Hammond, Kayla Mooney, Meagan Hancock, and Matthew Hancock; by her mother, Beatrice St. Onge, of Newport; and by a sister, Alice M. Kelley, of Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the spring. Spring interment well be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Hammond's memory may be made to the Vermont Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 72, of McKean, Pennsylvania, died Monday, December 22, 2003, at his home. Mr. Griffin was born in Barton on March 30, 1931, the son of the late Ray and Grace Rogers Griffin. He worked at Lord Corporation in Erie, Pennsylvania, for 12 years. He was constable of McKean Township from 1979 until his death. He was past-president of the Erie County Constable Association and was on the board of directors of the State Constable Association. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until retiring in 1972, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was president of the northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York Coachman Caravan, Chapter 66. He loved to ski and travel. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He was predeceased by two brothers, Elwin and Everett Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jean Hough Griffin; two sons, Ray Griffin and his wife, Teresa, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Everett Griffin and his wife, Doris, of Tampa, Florida; two daughters, Fay Zimmer and her husband, Wayne, of Erie and April Dennis and her husband, John, of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania; one brother, Dr. Ray E. Griffin, and his wife, Olive, of West Glover; two sisters, Charlotte Cloutier of Barton and Ruth Babcock; one sister-in-law, Janet Griffin, of Barton; his former wife, June Griffin, of Erie; and nine grandchildren: Lindsey, Ryan, Eric, and Elaine Griffin, Wayne and Evan Zimmer, and Elijah, Joshua, and Ethan Dennis. A funeral service was held at the First Assembly of God Church on December 25 with the Reverend Terry Bryant officiating. A military service followed. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 8150 Oliver Road, Erie, Pennsylvania, 16509; or to McKean Hose Company, P.O. Box 241, McKean, Pennsylvania 16426.

, 90, of Dunedin, Florida, died December 30, 2003, at Mease Continuing Care. Mrs. Fay was born in Orleans. In 1973 she moved from New Milford, Connecticut, to Dunedin. She was a physical therapist with U.S. Public Health Services. She was a retired lieutenant with the U.S. Navy. She held membership with the American Physical Therapist Association. She was a volunteer at Mease Hospital in Dunedin and with Friendship Ministry at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two stepsons, Richard W. Fay of New Port Rilney, Florida, and Lawrence A. Fay of Naugatuck, Connecticut; and by four stepgrandchildren: Michael Fay of Naugutuck, Allison R. Fay of Stratford, Connecticut, Kenneth Fay of Bethel, Connecticut, and Lawrence Fay Jr. of Naugatuck.

, 71, of Summerfield, Florida, died suddenly on December 25, 2003. Mr. Durivage was born in Newport on June 23, 1932, to Arlan and Dorothy Durivage. He formerly worked as a truck driver. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; by stepchildren Michael Healy of Barton and Kimberly Willey of Waterford; by three sisters: Alice Bruno of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Mary Conant and her husband, Dave, of Williston, and Beverly Connally and her husband, Barry, of West Yarmouth; and by several nieces and nephews.

, 70, of Derby Line died in Newport on Saturday, December 20, 2003. Mr. Dubois was born in Newport Town on August 27, 1933, the son of Stanislas and Rose Anna (Dubois) Dubois. On February 18, 1957, he married Pauline Quintin, who predeceased him on January 5, 1995. On March 5, 1956, he entered the U.S. Army, from which he retired on March 31, 1976, with the rank of chief warrant officer two. During this period he was decorated with the following awards: Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, four Good Conduct Medals, Republic of Vietnam Combat Medal with 60 devices, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, and four Overseas Bars. He is survived by his sons: Richard of Eatontown, New Jersey, Major Donald and his wife, Nancy, of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Robert and his wife, Joan, of Wall Township, New Jersey; by his daughter Catherine of Derby Line; by his grandchildren Jacquelyn and Justin Dubois of Biloxi; and by his sister Gilberthe Dubois of Newport Center. He was predeceased by his brother Gerard; and by his sister Jeannine Beauvais. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the spring at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Spring interment will take place at North Troy Village Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Dubois' memory may be made to Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center, activities fund, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 80, of Plainville, Connecticut, died on Monday, December 29, 2003, at Plainville Health Care Center in Connecticut. Mrs. Dhu was born in Morgan on July 31, 1923, the daughter of the late Howard and Avis (Wheeler) Shannon. A longtime Plainville resident, she was employed as an inspector with several manufacturing companies in the area. She was a kind-hearted woman, always willing to lend a hand to a friend or neighbor, and centered her life around gathering with family. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Roderick E. Dhu, of Plainville; three sisters: Barbara Glodgett and Lois Thompson of Brattleboro and Lorraine Barnes of Hardwick; a brother, Douglas Shannon, of Chico, California; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, Connecticut 06111; or to the charity of the donor's choice.

, 84, of Derby, beloved husband of Caroline, died at his home, with many family members at his side, on Tuesday, December 30, 2003, following a long illness. Mr. Chaffee was born in Newport on May 7, 1919, the son of Walter and Flora (Shastany) Chaffee. He spent many years in Connecticut, where he retired from Hubbles, an electrical components manufacturer. He served in the U.S. Army's Company L of the Vermont National Guard and in the U.S. Navy, of which he was especially proud. He served during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Newport Alfred Pepin Post No. 798 and of American Legion Newport Post No. 21. After retiring in 1981 he moved back to Newport with his wife, Caroline, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing his guitar, violin, and piano. They enjoyed traveling and especially going to his ship's reunions. He loved to have the family home, especially the grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Pauline Blay, and is survived by their children Richard Jr. and his wife, Shirley, of Newport and Ronald and his wife, Gail, of Newport. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane and is survived by her husband, Richard, of St. Albans. Besides his wife, Caroline, he is survived by their children: Raymond Sargent and his wife, Patricia, of Danville, Terry Tetreault and her husband, Roland, of Virginia, Donna Geoffrey and her husband, Norman, of Newport, and Brenda Moratte of Derby; by his brothers Edward and his wife, Rita, of New Hampshire and Edwin and his wife, Mary, of Newport; by his sister Priscilla Maslack of Essex Junction; by 13 grandchildren; by two great-grandchildren; and by several nieces, nephews, and aunts. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Wayne Moratte; by his sister Helen Chaffee; and by his brother-in-law Joseph Maslack. Funeral services were held January 3 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Spring interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Chaffee's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 54, of Newport Center died peacefully December 31, 2003, in Newport. Mr. Talcott was born December 29, 1949, in Plainfield, New Jersey, a son of Frederick and Frances (Conover) Talcott Sr. He graduated from Raritan Valley Community College in Lebanon, New Jersey, with an associate's degree in computer networking. He was employed by MSA Gallet of Newport where he was a quality assurance inspector. He is survived by his children: Sanene Talcott of Laguna Beach, California, Christina Guertin of Newport Beach, California, Melissa Talcott of Westfield, and Lori Talcott of Newport Center; and by two grandchildren, Jordan Carpenter and Emma Guertin. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 80, of Newport and St. Albans died peacefully on December 31, 2003, in St. Albans. Mr. Lemnah was born September 2, 1923, in St. Albans, a son of the late Azos and Helen (Tabor) Lemnah. On October 5, 1950, he married Madalene Teague, who survives him. He was decorated with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals for his valor during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Customs officer for the U.S. Customs Service at Derby Line for 35 years. He held membership with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 798 of Newport. He is survived by his wife, Madalene Lemnah, of St. Albans; by the following children: Thomas Allan Lemnah of Burlington, Mark John Lemnah and his wife, Francine, of Westford, Carla Ann Lemnah-Warner and her husband, James, of Westfield, Massachusetts, and Judith Louise Hayes and her husband, Steven, of Fairfax; by seven grandchildren; by the following brother and sisters: Marion Reynolds of St. Albans, Ruth Lemnah of Burlington, and Harold Lemnah of Swanton; by two sisters-in-law, Theresa Lemnah of St. Albans and Myra Lemnah of Brandon; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Rae Lemnah; and by two brothers and a sister: Alan and Robert Lemnah and Austine Desautels. Funeral services were held January 5 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fairfield with the Reverend Joseph Sullivan celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fairfield with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lemnah's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139 Montpelier, Vermont 05601.

, 80, of Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, formerly of Randolph, Massachusetts, died in Newport on Wednesday, January 7, 2004. Mrs. Sudman was born in Sutton on April 2, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Bernice (Gray) Sylvester. She was a self-employed daycare provider, who dedicated her life to the children for whom she cared. She enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and playing cards. On July 24, 1965, she married Leonard Sudman, who predeceased her in 1998. She is survived by her children: Janet Lavie and her husband, Jacques, of Newport Center, Linda Valerio and her husband, Ron, of Massachusetts, and Kevin McNiff and his wife, Sandra, of Texas; by her grandchildren: Michael and Nathalie Wellhoff and Daniel Wellhoff, all of Newport Center, Allen and Miriam Wellhoff of Massachusetts, Susan and Michael Davey of Massachusetts, Jodi and Jeff Jenness of Massachusetts, Kriss Valerio of Massachusetts, Robert McNiff of Massachusetts, and Terrance and Brendan McNiff of Texas; by her sisters: Ruby Stone (Jim Pearo), Opal Randall, and Faylene Hall, all of Vermont; by her brother; Roland Sylvester of Florida; by nine great-grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings: Lila Nolan, Eula Freeman, Orene Muzzy, Reginald Sylvester, and Lloyd Sylvester. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Donald Vincent officiating. Interment will take place at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, Massachusetts. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Sudman's memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, activities fund, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 89, of Derby died in Derby on Friday, January 9, 2004. Mrs. Maclean was born in East Molsey, England, on November 20, 1914, the daughter of George and Mildred (Ozanne) Lemasurier. She was married to Hector Maclean, who predeceased her. She is survived by her son Nigel Henderson of St. Lambert, Quebec; by her daughter Celia Leeder of Great Dunmow, England; by her sister Joan of Liverpool, England; and by her grandchildren: Douglas, Georgina, Kathryn, and Monica. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 77, of Barton died in Newport on Saturday, January 10, 2004. Mrs. Locke was born in Glover on January 20, 1926, the daughter of Dale and Marjorie (Bean) Walcott. She was a 1943 graduate of Barton Academy and a 1946 graduate of Lyndon Teacher's College. She taught school in Danville for two years, then in Barton for 28 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and Glover Community Church, where she served as organist for 52 years. On December 18, 1970, she married Roland E. Locke, who predeceased her on March 13, 1993. She is survived by her brother Alden Walcott and his wife, Marilyn, of Essex Junction and Venice, Florida; by her nieces and nephews: Cynthia Walcott of Grand Isle, Carlton Walcott of Essex Junction, Stephen Walcott of Fairfax, and Mary Lasher of Columbia, Maryland; and by her cousins Robert S. Bean of West Glover and Carl Rich of Maitland, Florida. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8, at Glover Community Church at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Michael Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Locke's memory may be made to Glover Community Church, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, died peacefully at North Country Hospital in Newport on January 5 , 2004, after 88 years of farming, raising a family with his wife, Iola, and working in the woods. Born July 21, 1915, in Holland, Vermont, the son of Orville and Lena Kelley, Mr. Kelley and his family settled in Derby. Following graduation from Derby Academy in 1933, he attended Becker College, graduating in 1935. A lovable curmudgeon and jack-of-all trades, he was perhaps best known for his fruit and vegetable stand that he operated on Route 5 in Derby for many years. Few local gardeners escaped his generosity, as he was always happy to share from a lifetime's worth of gardening advice, and few visitors left the couple's home during the summer without a bag full of vegetables. Avid outdoorsman, lover of puzzles and a good game of bridge, he enjoyed challenging others with humorous objects and brainteasers, often of his own creation. His reputation as a local character earned him an interview for a chapter in the book A Vermont Scrapbook, 50 Vermonters Remembered by Ellen Sullivan as well as a column in the Newport Daily Express. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Iola; by his son, Ronald Kelley (Ann Spearing) of Stowe; by his daughter Judith Rutty Godfrey (Jay Godfrey) of Suncook, New Hampshire; by two granddaughters, Kathleen Rutty-Fey of New Boston, New Hampshire, and Sarah Kelley-Spearing of Stowe; by one grandson, Patrick Rutty, currently in Saudi Arabia; by five great-grandchildren; by a sister, Frances Boisvert, of Michaud Manor in Derby Line; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Roland and Paul "Pike." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dailey Memorial Library, P.O. Box 30, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. A memorial service will be held in a few weeks. A commital service will be held in the spring.

, 82, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Barton, died suddenly, but peacefully in her home on December 25, 2003. Mrs. Hart was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on March 7, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Soldi and Loretta (Ward) Soldi. She graduated from Stratford High School in Connecticut in 1938. She married Clifford Hart in 1941. Shortly thereafter, her husband was drafted into the Army and served in England during World War II. In December 1944, she enlisted in the Army and served stateside as a teletype operator and clerk typist until 1945. She was among the first women to be part of the Women's Air Corps during World War II. In later years, she worked as the executive secretary to the president of U.S. Motors in Milford, Connecticut. She loved life; you could tell that by her laugh. She loved and enjoyed her family, friends, and her church. She was involved in many clubs and organizations and was always willing to help others. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son Coleman and daughter-in-law Deborah of Cape Coral; and by several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Clifford, predeceased her in 2000. A Mass in her memory will be arranged at St. Paul's Church in Barton at a later date.