, 74, of Holland died at his home on Monday, September 27, 2004. Mr. Spooner was born in New Haven on September 8, 1930, the son of Roy and Leola (Putnam) Spooner. He lived in South Burlington for many years and worked as an accountant for Health Insurance of Vermont. Upon his retirement in 1995, he built his beloved home in Holland where he lived happily for many years. He loved Vermont, and Holland Pond in particular, hiking the trails and making friends with many camp owners along the way. He is survived by his son Dale Spooner of South Burlington; by his former wife and lifelong friend, Joyce Spooner, of South Burlington; by his brother Weston Spooner of North Ferrisburg; by his sister-in-law Mary Spooner of Charlotte; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Donna in 1973; and by brothers Lawrence and Roy. A memorial service was held October 2 at Holland Methodist Church. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Spooner's memory may be made to the Holland Methodist Church or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Mr. Spooner's family wishes to thank the nurses and caregivers for their amazing talent, caring, and support.

, 84, of West Charleston and Edgewater, Florida, peacefully died at North Country Hospital in Newport on September 29, 2004, with his children at his bedside. Mr. Morin was born in Stanstead, Quebec, in 1920, the eldest son of Alice and Joseph Morin. His life was a colorful array of entrepreneurial adventures. He was involved in selling freezer lockers, a tractor dealership, a turkey farm, the Lyn-Burke Motel in Lyndonville, the Continental 93 Motel in New Hampshire, the Village Market, Tap and Die in Derby Line, and farming, including trees, dairy, beef cattle, and experimental beefalo. In the early 1990s, he and his wife, Norma, who predeceased him in 2003, lived in Florida for six months a year to be near his brother Marcel and Marcel's wife, Emma, and his sister Pauline of Leesburg, Florida. He had a dry sense of humor and good wit. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, entering into speculative ventures, playing golf, and creating dreams and seeing them through to fulfillment. He was also a connoisseur of fine food and was on a constant quest for the perfect martini. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by four children: Patricia Preseault and her husband, Paul, of Burlington, Bonnie Tasha of Edgewater, Marguerite Tyrell of San Diego, California, and David Morin of West Charleston; by the following grandchildren: Laurie Tasha of Anaheim, California, Gene Tasha of Phoenix, Arizona, Christyne Poage of Houston, Texas, Holly Hammond of Dallas, Texas, and Maui, Hawaii, Todd Preseault of Maui, J.P. Preseault of Seattle, Washington, and Heather, Amber, and Victoria Morin of Shelburne; by his eight great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held October 2 at St. Edward's Cemetery with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Morin's memory may be made to the intensive care unit at North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 51, of Greensboro died Thursday, September 30, 2004, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Mr. Marsh was born January 24, 1953, in Newport, the son of the late Orvin Sr. and Doris (Haskins) Marsh. He attended Lake Region Union High School and graduated from North Country Union High School. He continued his education at Randolph Technical College. He entered the U.S. Air Force on June 19, 1972, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He served his country at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and was honorably discharged on May 24, 1974. In his earlier years he was employed by Cabot Creamery, St. J & L.C. Railroad Company, and the Mt. Mansfield Company in Stowe. For more than 20 years he was employed as a janitor at Hazen Union School in Hardwick. He retired in 2003 due to failing health. He was an avid Red Sox fan. Other enjoyments included fishing, camping, and being in the outdoors. Survivors include a son, Isaac Marsh, of Greensboro; a daughter, Kimberly Mayo, of Cabot; a granddaughter, Victoria Mayo, of Cabot; two brothers, Orvin Marsh Jr. of White River Junction and Raymond Marsh of Troy; five sisters: Madeline Hitchcock of Glover, Ilene Hodgdon of Greensboro, Gladys Millett of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Rose Cote of Derby, and Carol Colbeth of South Walden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Geraldine Reynard; and by two brothers, Lewis Marsh and Merle Cote. A graveside service was held October 5 in the North Troy Cemetery with the Reverend Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Marsh's memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

, 83, of Norwich died at home on October 3, 2004. Dr. Kipp was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 28, 1920, the son of Walter D. Kipp and Helen Lyster Kipp. He graduated from Charlemont High School in Massachusetts, Mount Hermon School, and Dartmouth College in 1943. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He entered Midshipman School at the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned an ensign. He attended Submarine Chaser Training School in Miami, Florida, and was ordered to the Central Pacific, where he boarded the U.S.S. PC 478 at Tarowa. He served aboard her through all the campaigns through Iwo Jima, and the ship was awarded two engagement stars for the actions at Eniwetok and Saipan. Leaving the 478 as executive officer, he was ordered to assume command of the U.S.S. PC 1119 in the Philippines. Upon cessation of hostilities, he brought the ship back to Pearl Harbor and was discharged with the rank of lieutenant. His awards include the American Theater medal, Asiatic-Pacific medal with one engagement star, the Philippines Liberation medal, the World War II Victory medal, and the Command-at-Sea emblem. He graduated from Tufts University Dental School in 1951 and opened his office in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he practiced for 35 years. He was a life member of the American Dental Association and the New Hampshire Dental Society and a past president of the Lakes Region Dental Society. He belonged to the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro and served as a deacon for several years. He also belonged to American Legion Harriman-Hale Post No. 18 in Wolfeboro, the Patrol Craft Sailors Association, and the National Rifle Association. He was a dedicated member of the Wolfeboro Fire Department and served for 36 years, 14 as assistant chief. He established the first Explorer Post Program in Wolfeboro in 1951, served as its leader, and later became scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop No. 165. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth "Bette" Stanley Kipp; by his daughter Nancy Kipp Rosenblum of Norwich; by his son Jonathan Douglas Kipp of Londonderry, New Hampshire; by grandchildren: Holly and Scott Rosenblum and Ellen and Robert Kipp; and by several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 2 p.m., at the cemetery. In preference to flowers, donations may be made to the Robert F. Bradley Clinical Fund of the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02215; or the New Hampshire-Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Fund, 338 River Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

, 62, of Keene, New Hampshire, died at her home on Monday evening, September 27, 2004, surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief illness. Mrs. Jewett was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1942, the daughter of Wilfred R. and Irene C. (Turcotte) Dansereau. Her family moved to Greensboro where she grew up. She graduated from Greensboro High School. She married her husband, Larry E. Jewett, on July 23, 1960, in Greensboro. They later moved to Hardwick and Clinton, Massachusetts, before moving to Keene. She was employed by the National Grange Mutual Insurance Company in Keene for over 28 years in several capacities. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She always loved the ocean, taking scenic rides whenever possible. She enjoyed playing cribbage, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting lighthouses. She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Jewett, of Keene; by her daughters Denise Pike of Penacook, New Hampshire, and Joyce Wilkinson of Somersworth, New Hampshire; by her son Larry P. Jewett of West Swanzey, New Hampshire; by a brother, Homer Dansereau, of Surry, New Hampshire; and by her grandchildren: Jessica Jewett, Zachary Jewett, Rylee Jewett, Tyler Pike, and Nathan Pike. Her brothers Robert and Ronald Dansereau predeceased her. Funeral services were held October 2 at St. Bernard Church in Keene, and burial followed in the family lot in St. Joseph Cemetery in Keene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Jewett to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 1055 Taylor Avenue, Suite 201A, Baltimore, Maryland 21286; or to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition, 18 Belle Lane, Lee, New Hampshire 03824.

, 73, of Troy died in Derby on Saturday, October 2, 2004. Mr. Hardt was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 17, 1930, the son of Dorothy (Praeger) and the late Henry Hardt. He served in the U.S. Navy, and he was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1967 after 20 years of service. He was also a quality control manager for Kraft-Agri-Mark in Troy, retiring in 1993. He was a member and past president of the Lions Club in Troy, a member of American Legion North Troy Post No. 28, and a member of the Fleet Reserve. He volunteered at North Country Hospital, at the senior meal site in Westfield, and at the community center. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture, and carpentry work. He loved the outdoors, participating in many community events, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Mason) Hardt, of Troy. They were married on November 17, 1973. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Hardt, of Tennessee; by children: Lauren Liverette and her husband, Jerry, of Asheboro, North Carolina, Ronald Hardt and his wife, Heather, of Salisbury, Neil Przybylinski and his wife, Maryann, of Connecticut, Richard Przybylinski and his wife, Patti, of Texas, Stanley Przybylinski and his wife, Susan, of Michigan, and Jeanne Layhee and her husband, Dale, of New York; by his sisters: Lori Madderom and her husband, Jim, of Oregon, Charlotte Rich and her husband, Bob, of Tennessee, and Barbara Dunlea and her husband, Ray, of Florida; by 16 grandchildren; and by one great-grandson. He was predeceased by his sister Marion Ketchum. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 8, at the Westfield Community Center at 11 a.m. At his request, Mr. Hardt will be buried at sea by the U.S. Navy. Contributions in Mr. Hardt's memory may be made to the Troy Lion's Club or to the charity of one's choice.

, 82, of Derby died in Newport on Friday, October 1, 2004. Mrs. Ames was born in East Charleston on May 15, 1922, the daughter of William "Will" and Olive (French) Gardner. She graduated from Derby Academy. On August 24, 1942, she married Lyndol Ames, who predeceased her in 1990. She helped her husband run the family farm and maple sugaring operation for 50 years. She was a 50-year member of the Homemakers Club and the Christian Women's Club in Newport, where she taught Bible studies. She was a founding member of the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially for large family gatherings. She was an excellent seamstress and avid knitter. She is survived by her children: Roderick Ames and his wife, Irene, of Morgan, Terrance Ames and his wife, Patty, of Sanford, Florida, and Dawnita Ames of Holland; by her grandchildren: Jacqueline Patenaude and her husband, Richard, Rosanna Reynolds, and Adam, Alica, Matthew, Sarah, and Marie Ames; by her great-grandchildren: Michael Johnson, Kylee Ames, and Jacob, and Thomas Reynolds; by her brothers Clayton Gardner and his wife, Gerry, of Seattle, Washington, and Raymond Gardner and his wife, Margaret, of Reading, Massachusetts; by her sisters: Ruth Metcalf of Columbus, Ohio, Lois Cardwell of Newport, and Beulah Griffes and her husband, Don, of East Charleston; by her daughter-in-law Ann Ames of Newport; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son David Ames; by her grandson Eric Ames; by her great-grandson Curtis Johnson; by her brothers Earl and Adelbert Gardner; and by her sisters Elizabeth Johnson and Elinor Cove. Funeral services were held October 6 at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Rick Smith and the Reverend Fred Barker co-officiating. Interment followed at Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Ames' memory may be made to the East Charleston Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 13, East Charleston, Vermont 05833.

, 85, died with her daughter by her side on October 9, 2004. Mrs. Poutre led a full and rewarding life. She was born on November 21, 1918, in St. Helen de Bagot, Quebec. In 1921, her parents, Hulderic and Dorilla Girouard, moved the family to Irasburg, where she lived the rest of her life. She was one of 12 children and learned the value of family, hard work, and faith from her parents. These were lessons she carried with her and taught throughout her life. She was also an excellent student and graduated top of her eighth-grade class. Her lifelong love of learning was evident through her pursuit of local history. In 1941, she married her soul mate, Maurice Poutre. They settled on the family farm and had seven children over the next 18 years. She dedicated her life to making sure her children were loved and provided for. When her husband died of cancer in 1963, she made a vow to keep her family together and run the family farm. Her outstanding work on the farm was recognized in 1967 when she was awarded Farm Family of the Year. Her greatest joy was her family. She took pride in her 19 grandchildren and quickly showed all visitors her door adorned with their photos. In later years, she looked forward to the birth of each new great-grandchild as if he or she were her first. Those who knew her know that she was a woman of great strength and character. She played Santa Claus every year for local children. She taught CCD for several years and also spent some time teaching French to local schoolchildren. She spent her spare time going to yard sales and playing bingo. It was not unusual to see her stationwagon filled with her latest finds from local sales. She also dedicated countless hours organizing rummage sales to benefit the Irasburg Catholic Cemetery. In 1996 she was named Citizen of the Year by the Lions Club of Orleans. Her survivors include her siblings: Rita Lussier of Spencer, Massachusetts, Oda Fortin of Spencer, Rose Desmarais of Orleans, and Anita Guillette of Derby; her sisters-in-law: Rachel LeBlanc of Orleans, Yvette Rooney of Newport, and Martha Coburn of New York; her children and their spouses: Philip and Sandy Poutre of Coventry, Alfred and Patricia Poutre of Irasburg, Donald and Paulette Poutre of Irasburg, Evelyn and Gary Guillette of Coventry, Denis and Carol Poutre of Irasburg, and Andre and Gail Poutre of Irasburg; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Baker, of Derby; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in 1963; by her oldest son, Henry, in 1983; by a granddaughter, Lisa, in 1964; by a great-granddaughter, Kristin Marie, in 1995; by seven brothers; by three brothers-in-law; and by one sister-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 13, at 11 a.m., at St. Theresa's Church in Orleans, with Father Dan Rupp officiating. Interment will follow at the Catholic cemetery in Irasburg. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Poutre's memory may be made to St. John's Vianney Catholic Cemetery in Irasburg, in care of Eveyln Guillette, 338 Covered Bridge Road, Irasburg, Vermont 05845 or to an organization of one's choosing.

, 85, of Newport died peacefully October 8, 2004, in Barton. Mrs. Stevens was born November 27, 1918, in Newport, a daughter of Elmer and Mabel (Goodale) Hauver. On August 23, 1941, she married Theodore Stevens, who predeceased her in 1943. She was employed for many years as a seamstress for the former Dress and Blouse Shops of Newport and later for Tampax in Claremont, New Hampshire. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed knitting and doing circle-a-word. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Wheeler, and her companion, Steve Falconer, of North Troy; two granddaughters, Dorothy M. Ferland and husband, Terry, of Claremont, New Hampshire, and Donna Chizmar and her husband, Frank, of Newport; a brother, Elmer Hauver, of Newport; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Earl Hauver; by a sister, Ethel McClellan; and by her son-in-law John H. Wheeler. Funeral services were held October 12 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Stevens' memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vermont 05601; or to Maple Lane Nursing Home, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 54, of Hardwick died Monday, October 4, 2004, at Copley Manor in Morrisville, following a long illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Hardwick on March 9, 1950, a daughter of Emile G. and Jeanne d'arc (Bellavance) Dufresne. She was raised on the family farm in Glover and moved to Hardwick with her family in 1963. She graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1968. She was co-owner of Howard's Auto and Truck Garage from 1979 to 1985. She married Bob Smith in 1986 and worked with him in his wood business. She then worked as an assistant billing supervisor for the Hardwick Electric Department until 2000, when she retired due to illness. She leaves two daughters, Kimberley Howard of Hardwick and Brenda West and her husband, Michael, of Stowe; three grandchildren: Victoria Howard, Joshua Howard, and Nicholas West; five sisters: Lorraine Tolman and her husband, Harold, of Greensboro, Rita Davis and her husband, Ross, of Craftsbury, Doris Voyer and her husband, Roland, of Calais, Jeannine Young and her husband, Joseph, of Derby, and Diane Leslie and her husband, Wallace, of Zephyrhills, Florida; three brothers: Leonel Dufresne and his wife, Debbie, of East Albany, Lucien Dufresne and his wife, Paula, of Hardwick, and Roger Dufresne and his wife, Michelle, of Fairfax; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; by infant twin sisters; and by her husband, Bob Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick October 8 with the Reverend Paul Houde officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Contributions in Mrs. Smith's memory may be made to the Hardwick Fire Department, P.O. Box 1279, Hardwick, Vermont 05843; or to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.

, 59, of Island Pond died peacefully October 8, 2004, in Newport. Mrs. Morey was born July 20, 1945, in Island Pond, a daughter of James and Grace (Moulton) Meehan. On July 9, 1966, she married Irvin Morey, who predeceased her in 1988. At one time she was employed by the former Darling Inn Nursing Home in Lyndonville. She enjoyed picking berries and square-dancing to old-fashioned country music. She is survived by two children, Tony Morey of Key Largo, Florida, and Lorrie Payne of Island Pond; and by a sister, Pearl Hodge, of Sutton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, at the First Congregational Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Morey's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 86, formerly of Barton, died Wednesday morning, October 6, 2004, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hamel was born on June 16, 1918, in Burke, a daughter of the late Roy A. and Elizabeth M. (Hoffman) Smith. A 1936 graduate of Lyndon Institute, she later graduated from Lyndon State College in 1980. On June 13, 1939, she married Cyril J. Hamel. She worked at Lyndon State College as the manager of the bookstore there for 14 years. She was active in the Barton United Church Women's Group and the Barton Public Library Club. She enjoyed decorating sweatshirts for craft fairs, and tagged them "Designed by A. Hamel." Survivors include her daughter Lucille H. Gillette of Mesa, Arizona; two grandsons, Milton E. and Michael J. Guillette of Apache Junction, Arizona; her sister Eleanor Chase and her husband, Robert, of Littleton, New Hampshire; her sister-in-law Gertrude Smith of Scranton, Pennsylvania; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Cyril Hamel, on September 7, 2001; and by her brother Irving Smith. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Mrs. Hamel's memory may be directed to the Barton Public Library, Glover Street, Barton, Vermont 05822.