, 66, of St. Johnsbury, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington. Barbara resided in St. Johnsbury, but spent the last few months living with her daughter, Lori (Marceau) Gilding and family while undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer. Barbara was born June 25, 1938, in Burlington, the daughter of Harold and Helen Sanville of St. Johnsbury. Barbara is survived by her five children and their spouses or significant others, Mike and Terri Cheatham, of Groton, N.Y., Gary and Brenda (Faul) Marceau, of Thornton, Colo., Robert and Lori Gilding, of South Burlington, Vt., Todd and Mary Marceau, of Lyndonville, Vt., and Scott and Tina (Duenas) Nelson, of Montevideo, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Daniel, Kelly and Sean Cheatham, of Groton, N.H., Holly Davis, of Newark, Vt., Pete and Tennyson Marceau, of Lyndonville, Vt., Angela Gilding, of Colchester, Vt., and Christopher and Kayla Gilding, of South Burlington, Vt.; one great-grandchild, Lauren Shelly, of Colchester, Vt.; brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Joan Turner, of Hartford, Vt.; and niece, Katherine Saturley, of White River Jct., Vt. Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Roger O. Marceau, on Oct. 14, 1994; her parents, Harold and Helen Sanville; and her brother, Kenneth Sanville in October 2004. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She loved to travel, and frequently went on trips visiting her children in various parts of the country. She loved to play bingo, and loved taking day trips to Canada with her friends. Per Barbara's request, there will be no service or visiting hours. Her family asks that any donations be sent to the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446; or to the Caledonia County Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 81, of Pleasant Street, Littleton, N.H., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Robert was born a son to Walter and Ellen (McCarthy) Hanehan on July 16, 1923, in Stillwater, N.Y. He was employed by the West Virginia Paper Company as a production manager for many years. Robert was an Exalter of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 1831, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus and held the post of Grand Mason. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, late-night poker games, and fishing with his granddaughters and friends. We have all lost a great man. Surviving family members include his wife, Mary (Wilk) Hanehan, of Littleton; one son, Larry Hanehan; one daughter, Regina Phair, of Berlin, N.H.; one brother, Michael Hanehan, of Stillwater, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Katrina, Christine and Tiffany; and two great-grandchildren, Zachery and Amanda. Two brothers predeceased Robert. At the family's request, there will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter Church in Stillwater, N.Y. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff on the Profile Floor of the Grafton County Nursing Home. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc.

of Woodsville, N.H., went home to be with God on Nov. 29, 2004, after a long illness. He was born in Dyer Brook, Maine, on Nov. 8, 1930, to Virgil H. Mitchell and Lydia (Goode) Mitchell-Moore, both of Maine. Virgil served his country in the Army's tank division from 1952 to 1954. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He also worked 30 years at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn., as a material handler in the shipping department. He enjoyed woodworking, watching football, wrestling and the Yankees. He loved his Boston Terrier, Duke. Virgil was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville, N.H. Virgil was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Colleen L. Charron, of Chaplin, Conn., two years ago. He leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Virginia L. Mitchell; two sons, Michael V. Mitchell and his wife, Betty, of Lansing, Kan., and Duane E. Mitchell and his wife, Christina, of Bear, Del.; a son-in-law, Dennis W. Charron, of Chaplin, Conn.; three daughters, Kathy J. Benway, of Willimantic, Conn., Susan L. Cohen, of Woodsville, N.H., and Elaine V. Mitchell-Salyers and her husband, David, of Woodsville, N.H. Virgil is also survived by five brothers; three sisters; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many special friends. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm St., Woodsville, N.H., Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Disposition will be at the convenience of the family.

, 83, "Real Vermonter," and much beloved friend and family member, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, after a long and well-fought battle with colon cancer. He left this world just as he arrived - in a Greensboro farmhouse surrounded by loved ones. Superb hunter and marksman, consummate butcher and unstoppable woodsman, Herbert connected with people as he shared his skills and knowledge in fields and woods and barnyards while hunting, home butchering and logging. People watched in awe as he safely dropped an enormous and/or twisted tree with only inches to spare on either side, or deftly sliced and knuckled the hide from a downed deer or family beef. Although his abilities in these directions were well-known, it was the twinkle in his blue eyes, the gentle smile, the lovingly merciless teasing, and his delightful stories for which he was best-known as he made his way around the lake year after year caring for people and their homes in the Caspian Lake area. He found a place in the hearts of countless people and will be sorely missed by friends and family alike. Herbert lived in the Greensboro and Stannard area for most of his life with a few forays to logging camps in Maine and Canada early on. In 1945 he married his first wife, Lorraine Lanphear, and in 1975 he married Narcissa Boyd Gorlewski. He leaves behind Lorraine and their six children, Bradley of Craftsbury, Linda Mae Clow of Hardwick, David of Hardwick, Millie O'Neil of Glover, Bonnie Rossi of East Orange, and Sharon of Titusville, Fla. He also leaves his wife Narcissa, aka Nancy, of Greensboro; and their son Jack of Alexandria, Va.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Herbert was very recently predeceased by his sister, Ola Zampieri of North Montpelier. Brother Delbert Gomes of East Craftsbury, and sisters Ona Lanphear of Greensboro Bend, and Olga Bolduc of Littleton, N.H., are still living. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Herbert's memory to Hospice of Caledonia Home Health Care whose unending support, caring, and skills made Herbert's wish to die at home an incredible reality. The address is 161 Sherman Drive, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. A celebration of Herbert's life will take place Dec. 4, at 2 p.m., in the United Church of Christ in Greensboro.

, 85, of Eames Street, Groveton, N.H., died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at Week's Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H., surrounded by her children and family. Born April 24, 1919, in Groveton, she was a life-long resident. She was a member of the Groveton High School, Class of 1938, and completed one year of machinist schooling at Pratt & Whitney during World War II. Throughout her life she worked as a machinist, mill worker, cook and bus driver. She was one of the first female school bus drivers in Groveton; she transported special education children. Violet and her husband, Rayfield Sr., ran the Tip-Top Restaurant in Groveton. She was one of the founders of the Groveton Ambulance Corp. She loved bingo, spending time with her friends and family either on the phone or in person. She enjoyed painting sun-catchers. After Rayfield Sr. died in 1982, Violet made her home with her two sons, Rayfield Jr. and Ronald J., were she lived for the past 22 years. She loved her rides with Ronny all around town and the back roads. Violet was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Auxiliary, holding High Honor of College of Regent; and the American Legion Fredonwarell Post 17 Auxiliary. Family members include her children, M. John Welch and his wife Sharon of Northumberland, Ronald Magoni and his wife Eileen of Lunenburg, Vt., Kenneth D. Burt and his wife Sally of Littleton, Rayfield C. Burt Jr. of Groveton, Rene P. Burt and his wife Lori of Groveton, Ronald J. Burt of Groveton, Theresa G. Brooks and her husband Phil of Groveton, Rita R. Bigger and her husband Ron of Arnold, Mo., and Raylene M. Burt of Littleton; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; her sister, Helen Farrell of Concord; and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Rayfield C. Burt Sr., in 1882; one son, Roderick J. Burt, in 1980; a grandson, Mark E. Bigger, in 1981; a great-granddaughter, Violet Burt Tegan Simond, in 1977; her beloved dog, Herman, in 2000 at the age of 18; brothers and sisters, Joe Platt, Agnes Gadbois, James E. Platt, Thomas W. Platt, Frank Platt, Gertrude Platt Covell, and Dianna and Armand Pelletier. Calling Hours will be Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton, N.H., from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., with the women of the church reciting the Rosary at 7:15 p.m., and the Women of the Moose and the Legion will say prayers following. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St., Groveton, with Fr. Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Northumberland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Groveton Ambulance Corp., in care of Sandra Mason, 1 Arlington Ave., Groveton, NH 03582.

, 81, of Pleasant Street, Littleton, N.H., passed away Nov. 30, 2004, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Robert was born a son to Walter and Ellen (McCarthy) Hanehan on July 16, 1923, in Stillwater, N.Y. He was employed by the West Virginia Paper Company as a production manager for many years. Robert was an Exalter of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 1831 as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus and held the post of Grand Mason. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, late-night poker games, and fishing with his granddaughters and friends. We have all lost a great man. Surviving family members include his wife, Mary (Wilk) Hanehan of Littleton; one son, Larry Hanehan; one daughter, Regina Phair of Berlin, N.H.; one brother, Michael Hanehan of Stillwater, N.Y.; one sister, Marie Lewis of Stillwater, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Katrina, Christine and Tiffany; and two great-grandchildren, Zackery and Amanda. Two brothers predeceased Robert. At the family's request, there will be no local services. Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter Church in Stillwater, N.Y. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff on the Profile Floor of the Grafton County Nursing Home.

, 98, of Barton, died peacefully Dec. 4, 2004, in Barton. She was born July 11, 1906, in North Hatley, Quebec, a daughter of Ransom and Hattie (Tinker) Bean. On May 31, 1924, she married Roland Lafont, who predeceased her. Mrs. Lafont was a member of and willing worker of the West Glover Congregational Church, and oldest charter member of the MapleLeaf Christmas Club, which she joined in 1924. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed crocheting, making quilts, embroidering and baking. She is survived by two daughters and a son, Marion Woodard of Glover, Richard Lafont and his wife Rachel of East Albany, and Lois Taylor and her husband Adelord of Barton; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a great-grandson, Robin Lafont; and by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery, Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to West Glover Congregational Church, in care of Ulo Sinberg, 479 King Road, West Glover, Vt. 05875.

, 74, a St. Johnsbury resident, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Among survivors is a daughter, Kathleen LeBlanc of St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with Deacon Raymond Desilets officiating. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Pearsons Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Lyndonville. A complete notice will appear in the Wednesday edition of The Caledonian-Record.

83, of Lancaster, N.H., died Monday evening, Dec. 6, 2004, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Carter was born in Gilman, Vt., June 8, 1921, the son of Levi and Ruth (Ward) Carter. Raised in Gilman, he attended schools there and in Littleton. During World War II he served with the U.S. Army 931st Signal Corps Battalion in Burma and India. For 45 years he was employed at the Gilman Paper Company, retiring in 1983. Coffee was a former member and past president of the Lancaster Kiwanis and served many years on the Gilman Volunteer Fire Department. Family members include his son, Clifford W. "Kip" Carter Jr. of Dalton, N.H.; a daughter, Kathleen R. Bushnell of Norcross, Ga.; four grandchildren, Chad Carter, Justin Carter, Barbara Beaudoin and Jennifer Sweeney; a brother, Richard G. Carter of South Burlington, Vt.; and a sister, Helen Goodwin of St. Johnsbury. His wife, Barbara Jean Lanphere, predeceased him Nov. 15, 1972. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Burial services with military honors will be held in the spring. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Weeks Medical Center, Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, of St. Johnsbury, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 5, 2004, at home, at the age of 85. He was born in Lancaster, N.H., Jan. 22, 1919, the son of Edmund and Josie (Mathews) Wright. Family was very important to Ernie and he will be sadly missed. He was a bus driver in Hartford, Conn., for several years, later returning to Vermont, where he and his wife bought and ran a farm. After years of farming, they bought a Motor Court in Montpelier. In 1942, he married Margaret "Peg" Gile, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include two sons, Robert Wright of East Montpelier and Danny Wright of Marshfield; a daughter, Patricia "Patty" Wright of Alaska; a sister, Marion Bolduc of Barre; six grandchildren, Wendy, Sandy, Karen, Michelle, Dillon and Ashley; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Edmund; and a sister, Rozel. Funeral services will be held at the North Congregational Church, Thursday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating. There will be no public calling hours. Burial services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ernie's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, of East Burke, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at the age of 90. She was born in East Burke, Sept. 18, 1914, the daughter of Grover C. and Eva (Smith) Allard. She was educated in Burke and Lyndon schools. Her husband, William J. Bandy Sr., passed away 46 years ago, May 21, 1958. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to play Scrabble and keep in touch with friends. She is survived by four children, Carleta Legacy of East Burke, William Bandy of Moretown, Walter Bandy and his wife Elaine of Sutton, and Winston Bandy of West Burke; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Johnson of Lyndonville; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home. The Rev. Lynn Burgess, NVRH chaplain, will officiate. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to the start of the service. Burial will take place May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in Burke. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Lyndon Rescue, P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851; or CALEX, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, known as "PB," of Lyndon Center, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday morning, Dec. 5, 2004. Born in St. Johnsbury on May 6, 1924, he was the son of Ora and Nora (Gilman) Berry. His wife Marguerite (Miles) passed away April 19, 2002. During World War II, he enlisted in the Army at age 17 and participated in the third wave of the Normandy invasion. He was a member of both Lyndonville VFW and American Legion posts. Paul lived an active and full life. To his family, it seemed there wasn't anything he couldn't build or fix, and he was meticulous about everything he did. A master electrician, he worked 30 years at Tap and Die and used his talents at the Caledonia County Fair. For the past several years, he was manager at the Breslin Community Center. In his younger years, he raced at Webster Flats, Sheffield Heights and Waterford Speedway. Many may remember his ownership of Christopher's Cafe on Depot Street. He helped in the establishment of the Lyndonville Little League. His grandchildren will always remember their "Grampa Paul" as an awesome grampa. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Whittier and her husband Evan of Lyndonville, and Linda Denbow and her husband Maurice of Cordova, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, including Nancy's children, Allison Branon, Julie Keithan, Michael Murray and Jennifer Sherburne, and Linda's children, Annie Woods, Paula Rhodes, Maurice Denbow Jr., Scott and John Denbow; several grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Edna Berry of Morrisville; two half-sisters; one half-brother; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Clifford. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m., at the Lyndon Bible Church, located at 250 Brown Farm Road with the Rev. Joel Battaglia officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield. Following the committal, a luncheon will follow back at the church to which all should feel welcome to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home, Wednesday evening, Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests people consider sending a contribution, marked for "Military Family Fund," to Lyndon Bible Church, 250 Brown Farm Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851. This fund will be used to support local families who have loved ones serving overseas.

, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior Dec. 5, 2004, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Bangor, Maine. He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in South Ryegate, Vt., the son of Elmer F. and Josephine E. (Brown) Doe. Winston graduated from Groton High School in the Class of 1948. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Winston worked in the granite industry most of his life. He was a member of the Bangor Baptist Church and the Sons of the American Revolution. Winston was a caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Louise (Davidson) Doe of Bangor, Maine; three daughters, Roxanne Byron and her husband Zane of Milford, Maine, Karla Davison and her husband Dwight of Fairfax, Va., and Janet French and her husband Jonathan of Glenburn, Maine; grandchildren, Geoffrey and Jessica Heacock, Daniel, Caleb and Nathan Davison, and Kaitlyn, Meredith, Jillian, Regan and Josiah French. Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Ricker Funeral Home, Birch Lane, Woodsville, N.H., with Pastor Richard Snell, associate pastor of Bangor Baptist Church, officiating. Spring interment will be at Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate, Vt. Gifts in his memory may be made to Hospice of Eastern Maine, P.O. Box 404, Bangor, Maine 04402-0404, or to the Mission Fund of the Bangor Baptist Church, 1476 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401.

, 78, of Orleans, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in Irasburg Aug. 31, 1926, the daughter of Pearlie and N. Glee (Kennison) Wells. Jean began working for Earl Liddell after graduating from Burdett Business College in Boston. The merger of Earl Liddell & Associates and Branon and Gage became Associated Insurance, which Jean retired from in 2000, after 51 years. Her pleasures in life included hosting family and friends, playing golf, participating in aerobics, feeding her birds, and watching sporting events. In particular she enjoyed the game of basketball and traveled to Italy and France with the Boston College women's basketball team in 2001. Her love of travel took her many places with her family and her dear friend, Kay. On May 9, 1948, Jean married Carleton "Peanut" Bennett, who predeceased her Jan. 9, 1989. She leaves her children, Gary Bennett and his wife Cathy of Irasburg, and Donna Bennett of Needham, Mass., and her friend, Maryellen Zielski of Peabody, Mass., and Gregg Bennett of Barre; her granddaughter, Alyssa Bennett of Irasburg; her sisters, Marion Frizzell and her husband Ben of Orleans, Persis Demick and her husband Paul of Stuart, Fla., and Joyce Nietling of Las Vegas, Nev.; two especially close nieces, Karen Bennett and Joanie Austin, both of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson, Nathan Bennett; by her sister, Vera Lanou; and by her lifelong friend, Kay Calkins. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road (formerly Sias Ave.), Newport on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 10, at the Orleans Federated Church at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gerry Piper and the Rev. David O'Brien officiating. Spring interment will take place at the Irasburg cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to her favorite charity: Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 55585, Boston, MA 02205-5585.

, 69, of St. Johnsbury, went on to a better place and met his Lord surrounded by his loving family at home Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Oct. 19, 1935, the son of George and Dulcina (Daniel) Bouffard. Louis is survived by his wife of 47 years, Reinette (Gervais), and his six children, Ronald, Michael, Andre and his wife Margaret, Diane Morey and her husband Allen, Maurice ("Muzzy"), and Joanne Shumbo and her husband Joseph. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Julian, April, Riley, Christine, Michelle, Olivia, Michael, Joseph and Tucker. He is also survived by his two brothers George and Arthur. Louis was a successful family man, entrepreneur, and community leader. After high school he started out his business career working as a meat cutter at Bouffard's Market, a store owned by his father and uncle on Railroad Street. He then went to work as a life insurance salesman for Prudential Insurance Company, many times earning the top salesman award for the greater St. Johnsbury area. In 1971 he purchased Bachand Insurance Agency in St. Johnsbury and proceeded to successfully build this business through the hard work of growing his own personal client base and through other agency purchases over the years. He sold his agency in 1993 and then developed a significant real estate rental business, with a reputation as an honest and fair landlord. Semi-retirement allowed him to spend more time with his beloved grandchildren at home and on trips to favorite places like the coast of Maine, and to return to a favorite avocation by cutting meat at the Wheelock General Store owned by his daughter. Louis was a very active member of his community for many years encompassing many different activities. His community activities include being a founding father of the St. Johnsbury Academy Booster Club, utilizing his personality to successfully raise funds. He obtained the status of 4th degree knight in the Sheridan Chapter 421 and was given the Vermont Knight of the Year Award in 2001. He was an active member of the St. Johnsbury Rotary Club for many years. He was a past president of the PTG of the disbanded Catholic Central School (recently reincarnated as the Good Shepherd School). He went on to become one of the initial school board members of the Good Shepherd School and was heavily involved in the initial fund raising efforts to get the school started. He was also a very active member of the St. Johnsbury Elks Club, participating in many of the organization's community activities. He was also a very active member of St. John the Evangelist Church, most recently participating as a devoted member of its choir. One item of particular pride to Louis was his invaluable contribution as a hard-nosed running back on the 1953 undefeated St. Johnsbury Academy state championship football team, on which he played with several lifelong friends. He was also selected as a member of the All-State football team that year. Louis' funeral will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church this Saturday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at Sayles Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 79, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her apartment in the St. Johnsbury House Dec. 5, 2004. Daughter of Emmet and Mary Potter, she was born in Miami, Fla., Feb. 5, 1925. While attending Miami schools, she became proficient with the cello, playing first chair for the Miami High School orchestra. Her love of music continued all of her life, surpassed only by her love for her God, her family and her country. In 1941, she met Haskel Carlson, an Army Master Sergeant from Vermont, stationed in Miami, and they were married in 1944. After living in West Miami for seven years, Hack and Jo and their two young sons, Tom and Dick, moved to Newbury, Vt., to take over the family farm. Two more children, Douglas and Mary, soon followed, and Jo's life was busy and full, raising a houseful of four children, helping the family business, and playing the organ for the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. Whether encouraging her three sons in sports or her daughter in cheerleading, Jo took special pride in her large, boisterous brood. In 1968, Jo and Hack moved to St. Johnsbury, where they lived and worked for the next 12 years. In 1980, they retired and moved to Orange City, Fla., where they lived near Jo's brother, Robert Potter, and Hack's brother and sister, Robert Carlson and Jeanette Chalifoux. In 2000, they returned to Vermont to be near their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For the last two years, Jo resided in the St. Johnsbury House in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Jo was predeceased by her loving husband, Haskel, in May 2001. Survivors include three sons, Thomas Carlson and his wife Susan of Cambridge, Richard Carlson and his wife Donna of South Burlington, Douglas Carlson and his wife Sharon of South Burlington; daughter, Mary Miller and her husband Ted of Island Pond; grandchildren, Thomas T. Carlson and his wife Amy, Katrina Carlson, Jennifer Rucker, Andrew Carlson, Kirstin Bayko and her husband Tim, and Erin Carlson; great-grandchildren, Mykenzie Combs, Drew Rucker, and Asa and Maia Carlson; her brother, Robert Potter and his wife Barbara of Orange City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews and many friends. A memorial service in celebration of Josephine's life will be held in the St. Johnsbury House, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make contributions in Josephine's memory to a charity of your choice.

, 81, of Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill, N.H., passed away suddenly Dec. 3, 2004. John was born in New York City on May 5, 1923, a son to Archibald G. McIlwaine II and Caroline (Read) McIlwaine. John grew up both in New York City and Long Island. He moved to France with his family in 1932 and returned to the United States four years later. After the loss of both parents, John and his brother, Graham, lived in Rye, N.Y., with their aunt and uncle, Edith and Bayard Read. John graduated from St. Paul's School in 1941 and Yale University in 1945. He served in the Navy during World War II. John married Deborah Packard in 1945 and embarked on an academic career with a graduate degree from Columbia University. John was a teacher at St. Paul's School from 1950-59, and headmaster of St. Mary's-in-the-Mountains from 1960-71. From there he went on to become director of admissions at Briarcliff College and director of development at Trinity-Pawling School in New York. While on Sabbatical, he and Debbie traveled to many parts of the world, continuing to explore their appreciation of nature, specifically birds, which was a lifelong passion. John was deeply knowledgeable about flora and fauna and shared enthusiasm with his children and grandchildren. He was president of the Greenwich, Conn., Audubon Society and was the current president of the Ammonoosuc Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire. John was also an avid sportsman. He played on the hockey teams at St. Paul's School and Yale University, and coached soccer and tennis at St. Paul's School and St. Mary's-in-the-Mountains. He played golf and competitive tennis until the time of his death. John's active community life included nearly 16 years in Rotary, Littleton, and membership at the Profile Club since 1980. He was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Franconia. His wife, Deborah, predeceased John. He was a devoted father to their surviving children Graham, Penny, Melinda and Sharon McIlwaine; and loving grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. His current wife, Jane McIlwaine, and dog, Duncan, of Sugar Hill, N.H., and numerous members of two extended families, including those of his late wife Marjorie, survive him. He will be greatly missed. At the request of the family there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the United Church of Christ in Franconia, N.H., at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 10, with the Rev. Gary Hart officiating. A reception will follow at the Sunset Hill Hotel in Sugar Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ammonoosuc Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire or the White Mountain School, West Farm Road, Littleton, NH 03561.