68, passed away after a brief illness early Friday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2004, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, N.H. He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Stewartstown, N.H., the son of Frank and Gertrude (Gleason) Nash. Mr. Nash attended local schools in Kidderville and Colebrook Academy, after which he served three years in the U.S. Army, mostly in Korea. Mr. Nash married Shirley Purdham, May 24, 1958. After his discharge from the military, Mr. Nash worked at the North Stratford Paper Mill, then worked his own dairy farm for several years, until he started selling used farm equipment in the early 1970s. Working seven days a week, his business expanded tremendously and soon he was dealing in construction equipment, logging equipment and heavy equipment of all types. Additionally, he sold new Kubota tractors. Presently Nash Equipment has over 20 employees and does business all along the East Coast of the United States, Canada and as far away as Alaska and Belgium. He helped a lot of people all over New England for the past 30 years get started in business, financing machinery to them, giving anyone a chance to make it on their own. Mr. Nash enjoyed his business, and frequently traveled around the country buying equipment mostly at auctions and private sales, which he enjoyed tremendously. His latest venture was to a huge equipment auction in Mississippi with his son Scott. In the middle of all the equipment he purchased was his pride and joy, a Model "A" Ford car he also purchased. His numerous business dealings brought him extensive publicity, both good and bad, however Mr. Nash believed that all publicity was "good publicity." His motto was, "Once you find a job you like, you never have to work again." Mr. Nash enjoyed listening to his equipment advertisement on the radio and taking his friends and customers to local establishments to make deals and listen to polka music. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Shirley of Colebrook, N.H.; a daughter, Susan Nash and Andy Grondin of Colebrook, N.H.; a son, Scott Nash and his wife Helene of Colebrook, N.H.; a son, Chris and his wife Karen of Concord, N.H.; a daughter, Mrs. Dana (Melanie) Lynch of Columbia, N.H.; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Bonnie) Buhay of New Mexico; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Desrosiers; and by his parents. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Newman Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Funeral services will be Friday morning, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook, N.H. Burial will be in Colebrook Village Cemetery, Colebrook, N.H. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Edward F. Nash may give to the American Cancer Society or a local cancer organization of your choice.

, 74, a St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. The daughter of Elsworth and Edith (Holbrook) Freeman, she was born on March 24, 1930 in St. Johnsbury. Dorothy married John Stearns. She extended 40 years of patient and loving care for her sister-in-law Mamie Stearns, who was disabled and blind. She was involved in assisting people with obtaining low-income mortgages. She enjoyed camping, the Mini Olympics and playing canasta and cribbage with her children. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Dorothy is survived by her children, Kathleen M. LeBlanc, Pamela S. Green, Margaret Colflesh, Christina M. Stearns and Jeffrey C. Stearns, all of St. Johnsbury; brothers, Charles Freeman and wife Donna of North Carolina, Robert Freeman of Glover; in-laws Charlie W. Stearns of St. Johnsbury, Emaline McFarland of Woodsville, N.H. and Ernest Stearns of Boonville, Miss.; a special nephew, Keith Dustin; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband; parents; brothers Richard and Donald; an infant brother, Michael; sisters Patricia Tubman and Shirley Dustin; and her stepfather, William Coderre. A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church with Deacon Raymond Desilets officiating. Interment will be in the spring at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday evening, Dec. 9, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. at the Pearsons Funeral Home, 70 Church St., in Lyndonville. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to NEKCA, 108 Cherry St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Dec. 8, 2004, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Jan. 6, 1922, the daughter of Alex and Marie (Gosselin) Berube. Pauline was married to Andrew Laferriere on Nov. 29, 1945. He predeceased her in December 1998. Pauline and Andy had resided in St. Johnsbury for most of their lives before moving to Morrisville in 1980. Pauline became an active member of the community, volunteering her time and energy to several groups. She was a communicant member and active in the parish life of Holy Cross Church and provided many hours of service to the Lamoille County Senior Center through the years. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Peter (Patricia) Couture of Hyde Park, Paul and his wife Sylvia of East Barnet, Mrs. Timothy (Lucille) McTigue of Barre, and Norman of Morrisville; a sister, Mrs. Priscilla Provost of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a brother, George Berube of Waterville; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Pauline was predeceased by a daughter, Rita Garfield, in 1973. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in Holy Cross Church, Morrisville, with spring interment taking place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pauline's memory would be appreciated to the Lamoille County Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 728, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, 63, of Graham Road, Williamstown, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Barre on July 18, 1941, he was the son of Rodney and Mary (Guthrie) Graham. He attended Williamstown schools and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1958. On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Gloria A. Menard in St. Edward's Church in Williamstown. They had always made their home in Williamstown. Since the age of 15 when his father passed away, he owned and operated the family farm in Williamstown. His great love was producing maple syrup, for which he won many blue ribbons and awards. Very active in his community, he served on the Williamstown Board of Selectmen from 1986 to 1994. In 1998, he was appointed to represent the town on the Revolving Loan Fund for which he was currently serving. He was also currently trustee on the Board of Public Funds. In 2004, he was honored by having the Williamstown Town Report dedicated to him. A member of the Websterville Baptist Church, other memberships included the Maple Sugarmakers Association where he was currently serving as director on the Orange County and Vermont State Board, the Summit Lodge 104 F & AM of Williamstown where he was a Past Master, and the Charity Chapter 57 Order of the Eastern Star where he was Past District Deputy Grand Patron. Bill loved being with his family and friends. Besides sugaring, he enjoyed camping, snowmobiling and bee? hunting. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Gloria Graham of Williamstown; two daughters, Donna Melendy and her husband Bruce of Danville, and Sandra Couillard and her husband Daniel of Williamstown; a son, Rodney Graham and his wife Barbara of Williamstown; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Amanda and Bruce Melendy, Racheal and Matthew Couillard, and Marie and William Graham; his mother, Mary Graham of Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin; three aunts, Alma Wendling of Bettendorf, Iowa, Catherine MacDonald and her husband Graham of East Dennis, Mass., and Frances Guthrie of Copper Cliff, Ontario; and several cousins. His father, Rodney Graham, and grandson, Daniel Couillard II, predeceased him. His funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m., in the Websterville Baptist Church with the Rev. Albert Collins, pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, Friday, Dec. 10, from 7-9 p.m. Entombment will be in the Wilson Cemetery Vault in Websterville to await later interment in that cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the William R. Graham Memorial Sugarmakers Youth Education Fund, in care of Orange County Sugarmakers, Gerard Stevens, 52 Maple Hill Road, Thetford, VT 05075.

, 70, of Pollard Road, Lincoln, N.H., passed away Dec. 11, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. Robert was born Dec. 13, 1933, a son to Delbert and Ethel (Wheelock) Hudson, in Thetford, Vt. He attended Woodsville Schools. The Rowins Cheese Mill in Wells River, Vt., employed Robert for many years, as well as the Newman Lumber Company. Beginning in 1982, he and his wife Violet wintered in Florida where he was employed as a chef in several hotels. During the summer he was employed at the Mount Washington Hotel and Cog Railway until he retired in 2001. Robert admired antique cars and he and Violet toured the state of New Hampshire and attended the Loudon bike races for several years on a "trike" motorcycle that he built. Robert leaves his wife, Violet Hudson of Lincoln; several children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m., in the St. Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or a charity of one's choice.

, 84, a lifelong Peacham, Vt., resident, and most recently of the Canterbury Inn, St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Dec. 12, 2004, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury. She was born in South Peacham, Vt., to Mildred E. Tellier and Sidney M. Farrow on Aug. 10, 1920. Her father passed away when she was 8 years old and she spent several years living with the Telliers in North Danville, where she attended school until eighth grade. Her mother married Warren A. Farrington in 1933, and Gerry returned to their home in East Peacham. She graduated from Peacham Academy in 1937 and then attended and graduated from Wilfred Academy of Cosmetology in Boston. She married Hazen Asa Livingston on Oct. 30, 1938. They had three children. They operated the Stanley McLacklin Farm in South Peacham until 1952, when they moved to East Peacham to operate the Farrington Farm. Gerry was a cook at Peacham Academy and later worked at Schoolcraft Poultry Farm. She was past president of Peacham's PTG. She was a member of the Peacham Congregational Church and served as treasurer for the Peacham Church Fellowship for 37 years. Gerry served as auditor for the town of Peacham for many years and as a member of the board of adjustment. She was a member of the Peacham Historical Society, Peacham Christmas Club, and an officer for Peacham Academy Alumni Association. She was also a postal clerk at the Peacham and West Danville Post Offices. Gerry was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles and all kinds of crafts. Her greatest joy was her visits from her friends, her children and grandchildren. Gerry was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a doting grandmother. She is survived by one sister, Frances and her husband Harold Birch of Princeton, N.J.; her children, Marcia and her husband Stephen White of East Peacham, Skeele and Lucille Livingston of St. Peters, Mo., and Gerald and Janita Livingston of Bountiful, Utah; her grandchildren, Daniel and Cindy White, Richard and Jill White, Darren and Ann White of Danville, Jeremy and Sarah White of Peacham, Jeffrey and Sue Livingston of Warrenton, Mo., Tracy and Linda Livingston and David Livingston of St. Peters, Mo., Dean and Liz Livingston of Layton, Utah, and Dennis and Alisa Livingston of Bountiful, Utah; her great grandchildren, Casey Brett, Asa, Jordan, Jared, Justin, Jennifer, Megan, Naomi and Patrick of Danville, Theresa, Jacquelyn and Timothy of Peacham, Michael, Jennifer, Matthew, Tony, Brianna, Diedre, Andrew, Rachel, Kindra, Trevor and Shelly of Missouri, Michael, Adam, Daniel and Lexus of Utah, Beth of New Hampshire, and Jason of Wyoming; her great-great-grandchildren, Aerial of Wyoming, and Damien, Gavin, Hazen and Mattea of Missouri; other special loved ones, Janet Carson of Danville, and Linda Alderman of Milton; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerry was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Hazen, on Nov. 26, 1988; her brother, Sidney M. Farrow; one granddaughter, Denise Marie; and two great-grandchildren, Randy and Nicole Rae. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family during the early summer 2005. It was Gerry's wish that flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the Danville FAST Squad, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828.

, 90, passed away at her daughter's residence in Thornton, N.H., Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Tingwick, Province of Quebec, Canada, daughter of Archibald and Rose Emma (Houle) Frechette. She had been a resident of the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H., for several years, but prior to that had spent the majority of her lifetime in the Gilman, Vt., Dalton, N.H. area. She was formerly employed as a twister machine operator at the former Gilman Paper Company, Gilman, Vt., for many years. She was a former member of the Alter Society of St. Theresa's Catholic Church, and the Senior Citizens group, both of Gilman. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond. She is survived by four daughters, Doris Mickay of Harwich, Mass., Rita Boyle of Campton, N.H., Carole Allen of Statesboro, Ga., and Patricia Imrie of Thornton, N.H.; two brothers, Philip Bernard of Gilman, and John Bernard of Kannapolis, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Matthew's Church in Whitefield, Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Matthew's Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Resident Fund, Morrison Nursing Home, 4 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 84, a Lyndonville resident, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at her home. Rose was born April 16, 1920, in Haverhill, N.H., the daughter of True W. and Alice (Luce) Montgomery. Rose was an alumni of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1938, married Robert B. Rodger, worked at Citizens Bank as a bookkeeper for many years, was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of St. Johnsbury Center, Loyal Workers at the Church, Community Club, Rebecca's, Caledonia County Snowmobile Club, Lyndonville Women's Club, assisted at the Area Agency on Aging, and the V.A. Cancer Support Group and a local cancer support group through Caledonia Home Health. Rose was a loyal Red Sox fan. She loved snowmobiling, crafts and NASCAR. The greatest joy in her life came from being with her children and grandchildren. Rose is survived by three daughters, Jacquelyn Frey of Littleton, Gail Roberts and her husband Samuel of St. Johnsbury, and Ruth B. Stocker and her husband Dan of Rutland; a special daughter-in-law, Elogene Rodger of Concord; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Ruth A. Brown of Lyndonville; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; her parents; a son, Dana; two sisters, Celia Callender and Helenor Hovey; and an infant brother, Winthrop. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Dec. 16, between the hours of 6-8 p.m., at the Pearsons Funeral Home, located at 70 Church St., Lyndonville. A funeral service will follow on Friday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of St. Johnsbury Center. Interment will be in the spring at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. The family requests that because of the winter months, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Rose's name to either the Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the Rose and Robert Rodger Memorial Trust Fund, in care of Shirley Goss, Paradise Lakes, 1571 Doyle Road, No. 80, Deltona, FL 32725.

, 87, a lifelong resident of Albany, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at North Country Hospital in Newport, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in St. Johnsbury, June 3, 1917, the daughter of Charles and Julia (Cheney) Smith. She attended grade school in Albany and was a 1934 graduate of Orleans High School. In 1937, she married Richard Cubit from Craftsbury, Vt. Doris was a hard worker, helping her husband on the family farm, working many years as a saleslady for J.J. Newberry's in Newport and raising a large garden. She was a member of the Irasburg United Church, the Colton Chapter, OES, since 1935, the Maple Valley Grange since 1939, and was also a member of the Pomona Grange and the Orleans High School Alumni Association. She leaves a son, Marvin Cubit and his wife Marion of Albany; two daughters, Luciene Larabee and her husband Vernal of Albany, and Marcia Cubit of Soldotna, Alaska; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Bundy of Vergennes, and Thelma Delisle of White River Junction; one brother-in-law, Carroll "Buddy" Cubit of Essex Junction; and many nieces and nephews, as well as other extended family. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Cubit, who died in 1994. A funeral service will be held at the Albany United Methodist Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, with pastor Nathan Strong officiating. Spring interment will be in the Albany Village Cemetery. Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, Friday, Dec. 17, from 3-7 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495; or to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 30 Farrell St., South Burlington, VT 05403-9987 or to a charity of your choice.

, most recently of the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center, died early morning, Dec. 16, 2004, in Lyndonville at the age of 80. He was born in Brighton, Mass., Aug. 4, 1924, the son of Joseph and Viola (Dean) Halpin. Mr. Halpin served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Bob had worked as a driver for the ITEK Optical Co. in Lexington, Mass., for many years. One of his greatest loves was to be in Wells, Maine, on the water operating his lobster boat. Survivors include a son and his wife, Robert and Peggy Halpin of Kirby; a daughter, Nancy Halpin of Acton, Mass.; a sister, Dottie; two grandchildren, Christopher and Elyse. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy (Mason) Halpin, several years ago. Family services and burial will be held at a later date. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to The Pines, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 69, of Metayer Court, Waterbury Center, passed away at his home following a year-long battle with lung cancer, embraced by his family, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004. Born in Montpelier on Aug. 4, 1935, he was the son of the late Merrill L. and Sylvia (Comstock) Preedom. On Oct. 18, 1958, he married the former Bella T. Doyon in Northfield. Vern was a 1953 graduate of Montpelier High School and following graduation, enlisted in the U.S. Navy with which he served for four years. Following his discharge, he was employed at IBM in Essex as a process engineer, retiring in 1990 following 25 years of service. Actively involved for over 30 years in Boy Scouts, Vern was a former Scoutmaster of Troop 1 and was currently serving as Unit Commissioner for the Green Mountain Council in Moretown. A longtime member of the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post 59 of Waterbury, Vern served as the finance officer for 12 years, as adjutant, and as bingo chair for over 10 years. His other memberships included St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury and he served as a Little League coach in Waterbury Center for several years. His leisure time was spent enjoying coin and baseball card collecting, vegetable gardening, hunting and fishing, playing bingo, spending time with his family, especially during their annual family camping trips. Vern is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bella Preedom of Waterbury Center; their children, Nancy Robinson and her husband Jeff of Waterbury Center, Suzanne Camber and her husband David of South Wheelock, and Michael Preedom and his wife Susan of Waterbury Center; their grandchildren, Brian Camber of Greenfield, Mass., Andrew Camber of South Wheelock, and Bethany Preedom and Brandon Preedom, both of Waterbury Center; a brother, Doane Preedom and his wife Lanora of Montpelier; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Roderick Preedom. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Friday, Dec. 17, from 5-8 p.m. Later inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery in Northfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts would be appreciated to the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post 59, in care of the Scouting Program, P.O. Box 417, Waterbury VT 05676; or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641.

, 85, formerly of 55 Brown St., passed away in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, following a brief illness. He was born in Beecher Falls, Vt., son of Archie and Rose (Dube) Couturier. Prior to his retirement he had worked at the Nuroco company in Whitefield, and was an accomplished carpenter. He had spent most of his lifetime in the Whitefield area. He was predeceased by his wife, Winona. He is survived by a daughter, Nancy Herbst of Brooklyn, N.Y.; four brothers, Aime Couturier of Weare, Mass., Oriean Couturier of Spencer, Mass., Edward Couturier of Burlington, Vt., Archie Couturier of Whitefield, N.H.; four sisters, Bella Mooney of Lancaster, N.H., Achilline Herbert of Littleton, N.H., Gloria Power of North Stratford, N.H., and Albina Ingerson of Whitefield, N.H. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, Sunday, Dec. 19, from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Matthews Church, Monday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in the spring in St. Matthews Cemetery, Whitefield, N.H.

passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at his St. Johnsbury House residence unexpectedly at the age of 74. He was born in Danville on Dec. 25, 1929, the son of Ralph C. and Alice (Hruby) Emmons. Noel was an expert tree surgeon, working for Laine and Roy Vance before starting his own business known as Little Ol' Tree Service. He was known as a pretty darn good hunter and always raised a real good garden as well as hogs and beef for the freezer. He is survived by four children: Reginald Emmons and wife Laurie of Burke (23 Crosscut Road, Lyndonville VT 05851), Rodney Emmons and wife Deborah of Danville (1375 Trussel Road 05828), Stephen Emmons and his wife Irene of Auburndale, Fla. (200 Marianna Drive 33823), Cheryl Mitchell and husband Steven Sr. of Danville (1905 Parker Road 05828); six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Clarence Emmons and wife Barbara of Danville, sister Clarice Albee of Connecticut; half-brother Richard Emmons of New Hampshire; half-sister Pearl Moore of Connecticut; his former wife Ethel (Surridge) (Emmons) Knapp of Connecticut; his mother-in-law, Lida Surridge of Kirby; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Harold and Lawrence "Babe" Emmons, and by a half-brother, Roger Blodgett. A time of remembrance for family and friends will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Monday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. He will be buried in the family lot in May at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be made to the Senior Meals Site, 1207 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, recently of Lyndonville and formerly of West Burke, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, at the age of 91. She was born April 2, 1913, in Irasburg, daughter of the late William and Clarinda (Allen) Badger. On June 27, 1933, she married Ira H. LaCourse. Betty worked for many years as a seamstress in Barton and Newport. She enjoyed country music, spending time with her family and dining at Jennifer's Restaurant in Island Pond. Survivors include three sons, Lawrence LaCourse and his wife, Gloria, of Arizona; Darrell LaCourse and his wife, Marie, of Newark; and Gilman "Gil" LaCourse and his wife, Sylvia, of St. Johnsbury; two daughters, Joan Allard and her husband, Bernard of Newark; and Juanita "Nita" Potter and her husband, Kenneth, of Concord; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her sister, Blanche Colburn of Newport; a son-in-law, James Brown and his wife, Irene, of New York; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ira LaCourse, in 1970; three sons, Alan in 1967; David in 1969 (while serving in Vietnam); and infant Warren LaCourse; two daughters, Clarinda Brown and infant Donna LaCourse; a brother, Merton Badger; and two sisters, Ruth Belanger and Velma LaCourse. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Spring burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her memory may be directed to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Employees' Activity Fund, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.