, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died on her birthday, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, at the age of 92 years. She was born in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Albert and Mertie (Hill) Hall. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1931, she later went on to be a bookkeeper at The Caledonian-Record. Velma was a member of the Grace Methodist Church and was a volunteer at the Fairbanks Museum. Survivors include Normand and his wife Lola Smith of Scituate, R.I.; Kathleen "Kay" Scott of St. Johnsbury, Pat and her husband Archie Auger of Bristol, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Minot Hall (2000); and a sister, Winona Hall (1973). Graveside services will be held in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 41, formerly of Littleton, N.H., passed away suddenly at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 9, 2004. Kevin was born a son to Robert and Joyce Andrews on Feb. 9, 1953, in Littleton, N.H. He was a 1971 graduate of Littleton High School. In 1989, Robert moved to Laconia, N.H., where he resided until 1991 when he relocated to Colorado Springs. Robert enjoyed sports and was a mason by trade. Surviving family members include his wife of 18 years, Sheila Gallen Andrews; one son, Robert Adam Andrews; a stepdaughter, Shanna Derosier, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a stepson, Christopher Derosier of Hudson, N.H.; his parents, Robert and Joyce Andrews of Littleton, N.H.; a sister, Kimberly Lombardi and her husband Michael of Littleton, N.H.; two nieces, Nicole Lombardi of Littleton, N.H., and Michelle Lombardi who is a Marine currently serving in Iraq; a grand-nephew, Nathaniel Lombardi of Littleton, N.H.; a brother-in-law, Michael Gallen of New Mexico; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Ross and family of Littleton, N.H.; two uncles, Lawrence Walker and his wife Polly of Island Pond, Vt., and William Andrews and his wife Vera of Center Harbor, N.H.; as well as numerous cousins in Vermont, New Hampshire and California. A memorial service will be held in May 2005, date and time to be announced. Donations may be made in his memory to the Littleton High School Athletic Dept., School Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 88, former Representative to the Vermont House from Newport, passed away in Newport on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Potter Fyfe. Bill was born on July 30, 1916, in Melrose, Mass., the son of William A. and Wilhelmina (Frasier) Fyfe. He spent several years in Massachusetts as well as in Maine before moving to St. Johnsbury, Vt., where they lived from 1953 to 1966. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the mid 1940s. He worked for Swift & Co. in Maine as well as Massachusetts and Vermont for 22 years. He was a hospital administrator in St. Johnsbury, and an administrator for the local mental health organization, a past member of the Rotary and IOOF in St. Johnsbury. When he and Barb moved to Newport in 1966, he served the Newport Police Department as dispatcher, ran the Orleans County Jail and was a lifetime member of the Elks Newport Lodge 2155, and the American legion Newport Post 21, and was also a 50-year member of the Masonic order in St. Johnsbury. He was listed in the "Who's Who in the East." Bill served 18 years in the Vermont House, and at one time was the oldest member of the House and his efforts are very evident in many different projects that have been done in the area over the last several years. He was a very civic-minded person, serving many different organizations in his quiet unassuming way, as well as local and state government. He was a man who had the reputation of getting things done. Bill and Barb had their 65th anniversary on Dec. 16. They enjoyed traveling to such places as Europe, Scotland, Italy, Hawaii and Florida. He also enjoyed playing cribbage. Bill was very athletic in his younger years and was an expert ski jumper, even trying out for the U.S. Olympic Ski Team. He will be missed by his friends at Hoagies and several other restaurants that he and Barb often went to. He is survived by his wife, Barb of Newport; his children, John A. Fyfe of Newport, Andrea Fyfe Smith of St. Johnsbury, and William Fyfe IV and his wife Mary-Jo of Colchester; his brothers, Phillip and his wife Theda, and Donald of Maine; his sister, Dorothy Cole and her husband Clarence of Maine; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers; and by his son-in-law, Ronald A. Smith, in November 2003. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Ave.), at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Spring interment will take place in Auburn, Maine. Should friends desire, contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Renal Dialysis, in care of Wendy Franklin, Development Office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, of Crow Hill, St. Johnsbury, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., at the age of 84. He was born in St. Johnsbury, March 10, 1920, the son of John O. and Mary Ellen (Brannigan) Hagan. Mr. Hagan served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and Korea for a total of 12 service years. Frank retired from the State of Vermont Highway Department 22 years ago after running a highway grader for over 25 years. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, member of VFW 793 and loved to hunt and fish. On May 25, 1941, he married Catherine (Cyr) Hagan, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include two sons and their wives, John and Marie Hagan of St. Johnsbury, and Frank and Evelyn Hagan of Bethlehem, N.H.; three daughters and their husbands, Cathy and Harry Light of McLean, Va., Barbara and Joseph Pattison of Oley, Pa., and Vivian and Robert Cullen of South Barre, Vt.; two sisters, Beatrice Waterman of Thomason, Conn., and Marion Deoss of Washington, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Richard; two brothers; and four sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m., with Father Patrick Forman celebrant. Spring burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.Contributions in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Foundation, 30 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of 33 Crowfield Drive, Warwick, R.I., died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at home. Born in New York City on Sept. 15, 1922, she had lived in Warwick for four years and had previously lived in Lower Waterford, Vt., and East Longmeadow, Mass. She attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn for two years before leaving in 1941 to join the Woman's Army Corps (WACs) to become involved in the war effort. For two years, she assembled military radios and worked on a dairy farm in Vermont as part of a program to replace enlisted hired hands before being accepted by the Army, where she became a military policewoman. After the war, Barbara worked in the information department of the United Nations at its temporary headquarters at Lake Success, Long Island, where she met her husband of 54 years, John Wood Hird II, who died earlier this year. Barbara was heavily involved in environmental and charitable causes. She supported numerous organizations, and was a fierce recycler. In her 70s, she volunteered to clear debris from a 2-mile uphill section of roadside in Waterford and served as president of the local Audubon Society chapter. She was also a longtime trustee of the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and was a staunch advocate for women's rights and participated in several marches in Washington, D.C. She was elected president of the Waterford Congregational Church, where she worked tirelessly organizing activities and supporting the congregation. After moving to Rhode Island for health reasons, she joined Beneficent Congregational Church in Providence, and served as a deacon. Barbara was known for her boundless energy, unflagging cheerfulness and zest for life. Her smiling face was a welcome sight for her legion of friends and her care, love and support for her friends and family was legendary. She is survived by her sons, Matthew B. Hird of Warwick, and Jonathan E. Hird of Providence; a daughter, Valerie B. Hird of Burlington, Vt.; granddaughters, Erica A. Hird and Alison V. Blackwell, both of Providence; and grandson, Blackwell P. Hird of Burlington, Vt. A memorial service will be held at Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence, Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association-Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Ave., Providence, RI 02906.

, 79, of Jefferson Highlands, Jefferson, N.H., died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2004, surrounded by her family at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Mrs. Oleson was born in Groveton, N.H., Oct. 8, 1925, the daughter of Philip and Reta (Newell) Beaton. Geraldine was a longtime resident of Jefferson. From 1965-1989 she worked with the Coos County Extension Office and 4-H. For many years, she and her husband Norman J. Oleson operated the Oleson Tree Farm on the Jefferson Highlands. Norman predeceased her on Dec. 12, 1997. Family members include two sons, John H. Oleson and his wife Jean of Lancaster, and Frederick N. Oleson and his wife Renetta of Rumney; a daughter, Donna O. Hartford and her husband Bruce of Jefferson; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Philip Beaton of Arizona, John Beaton of Rhode Island, Douglas Beaton of Lancaster, and Paul Beaton of Jefferson; three sisters, Barbara Donovan and Trudy Cliche, both of Florida, and Charlotte LaCasse of Kentucky. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 4-7 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., at the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in her memory to Weeks Home Health Services, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 64, of 92 Fairview St., Littleton, N.H., passed away at her home on Dec. 25, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. Anita was born a daughter to Theodore and Yvonne (Royer) Boulanger on May 4, 1940, in Orleans, Vt. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Johnsbury, Vt., in 1957. Anita graduated from The Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Manchester in 1960. Anita was married to Robert Trahan on Oct. 23, 1965. She was on the operating room staff at the Littleton Hospital, serving under the direction of Harry McDade, MD, from 1960-1965. She returned to working in the OR at Littleton Hospital after her daughter was born, where she worked from 1968 until 1975. She was employed by Irving Oil Company, formerly Doane-Ruggles Fuel Company, from 1980 until June 2004. Anita was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and St. Rose of Lima Parish. Her favorite pastimes were reading, homemaking, working in her flower beds around her home, writing to her pen pal in Birmingham, England, and traveling to areas such as Hawaii, Nova Scotia and Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her cat, Henry, family and friends, who will deeply miss her. Surviving family members include her husband, Robert "Bob" Trahan of Littleton, N.H.; her daughter, Patty and her husband Jerry Gilbert of Littleton, N.H.; a sister, Claire and her husband Lloyd Bailey of Chateaugay Lake, Lyon Mountain, N.Y.; her mother-in-law, Jeanette Trahan; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.

, of North Danville Road, Danville, passed away Dec. 24, 2004, at Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport at the age of 91. His dear wife Jean passed away this past Sept. 13 after nearly 58 years of marriage. He was born in Candia, N.H., on Jan. 23, 1913, the son of L. Warren and Mary (Brown) Williams. George graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1936. He completed advanced ROTC training and was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant upon graduation. He commanded Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in Vermont, Massachusetts and Colorado. As the rumblings of World War II began, he was transferred back to active duty and served 31/2 years in Europe, advancing to the rank of colonel. He was instrumental in the formation of the first permanent military police units in the U.S. Army just prior to D-Day. After Victory in Europe (VE) Day, he was transferred to the Pacific where he participated in war crimes trials of Japanese commanders following VJ Day. Following World War II, Col. Williams taught school in Candia briefly before returning to the regular Army and a distinguished career in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps. He served in Korea where he received our nation's second highest medal, the Silver Star, "for gallantry in action against an opposing armed force," for his role in the landing of allied forces in Inchon, Korea, on Sept. 15, 1950 under General Douglas MacArthur. In his 32-year military career his tours of duty included a return to Japan as Provost Marshal following the end of the Korean Conflict; several tours at the Military Police School at Ft. Gordon, Georgia; adviser to the Turkish 2nd Army (for which he learned to read and write Turkish); the Pentagon; the Office of Provost Marshall General; Command and General Staff College; Armed Forces Staff College; and the Advanced Management Course at Harvard University. In his memoirs he constantly marveled at his wife Jean for being the ultimate Army wife who managed more than 20 moves and years of separation. In 1963, he was reassigned to Ft. McPherson, Georgia, to serve as Provost Marshal for the third army area covering all of the southeastern United States. In July 1964, he coordinated military and federal investigation of the murder of Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn, a black U.S. Army reserve officer killed by a shotgun blast from a passing car in Madison County, Georgia, as he was returning home to Washington, D.C., from summer training at Ft. Benning, Ga. Two Klu Klux Klan members were later convicted. He retired from the Army in 1965. His second career at Economic Opportunity in Atlanta (EOA) spanned nine years, retiring as deputy administrator. He chose to be referred to as "Mr. Williams" as his military title had negative implications for many African Americans. These were turbulent times in the south. He learned firsthand the value of a humanistic approach to problem solving. The Williamses retired to Vermont in 1975. They lived in Victory where they built a log home and raised sheep. George volunteered for the Area Agency on Aging in St. Johnsbury. They were members of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church where George served on the vestry and as head usher for several years. He is survived by four children, Cary Williams and his partner Mandy of Jakarta, Indonesia, Rob Williams and his wife Diane of Athens, Ga., Cinda Young of Orleans, and Rebecca Williams of Glover; five grandsons, Clay Williams and his wife Beth, Justin Williams and his wife Suzanne, Shannon Young, Travis Williams, and Gage Williams; daughter-in-law, Mary Anne Foster and her husband Tom, and daughter Emily; two sisters, Lucille Walker and Marion Giberson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. He will be buried next to wife in May at the Vermont Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Randolph. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1265 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 92, wife of Frank Glazier Smith, died at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield, Vt., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004. Mrs. Smith was born in Walden, Vt., Aug. 25, 1912, the fifth of nine children of Murdo and Rose (Labrec) Smith. She was predeceased by her parents and eight siblings, brothers, Norman, Paul and Walter; and sisters, Mary George, Eva Morrison, Christy George, Gladys Heath and Clara Osmer. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley and her husband James Hartson of Berlin, Vt.; son, Sidney and his wife JoAnn of Harrisonburg, Va.; son, Frederick "Rick" and his wife Jane of Linville, Va.; grandchildren, James Hartson and his wife Cheryl of Montpelier, Vt., Tracy Hartson Raymond and her husband James of Barre, Vt., and Beth Smith Mikolajczyk and her husband Greg of Sicklerville, N.J.; one great-grandchild, Sara Hartson of Montpelier; several half-brothers and half-sisters; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was a housewife for most of her adult life and enjoyed reading and outings with her sisters. She lived in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia from 1952 until 1969, when she returned to Northfield to be near her brothers and sisters, all of whom lived in Vermont at the time of her return. There will be no calling hours at this time. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at the Northfield Falls Cemetery in the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to the Mayo Staff Fund, the Mayo Nursing Scholarship Fund, 71 Richardson Ave., Northfield, VT 05663; or to a charity of your choice.

, 38, of Water Street, Lisbon, N.H., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, after a 61/2-year battle with cancer. Gregory was born a son to Dennis H. and Eleonore (Lemay) Finnerty on Dec. 20, 1966, in Warwick, R.I. He graduated from high school in 1985. Gregory was a well decorated United States Marine, where he served his country from 1985 until 1994, and earned the prestigious Navy Achievement Medal, among others. Gregory met his wife, Christina, while stationed at the Naval Air Station in Iceland. They eventually settled in Lisbon where they were both employed by the Lisbon Wire Mill. Surviving family members include his wife, Ruth "Christina" Finnerty; one son, Dennis C. Finnerty; two daughters, Jessica D. Finnerty and Megan L. Finnerty, all of Lisbon, N.H.; his mother and stepfather, Eleonore and Lloyd Card of Sugar Hill, N.H.; and two sisters, Kathy Rush of Franconia, N.H., and Amy Venezia of Sugar Hill, N.H. His father, Dennis H. Finnerty, predeceased him in 1976. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m., at the Lisbon Town Building with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi as celebrant. Military Rites will be presented by the V.F.W. Howard Shawney Post 816. There will be a gathering immediately following the service in the Town Building.

, 87, of North Littleton Road, Littleton, N.H., passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004. John was born a son to John I. and Delta (Hutt) Melanson on Nov. 14, 1917, in Boston, Mass. After graduating from Littleton High School in 1935, he went to work in the Civil Conservation Corp. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 and served in the Pacific Theatre where he earned the rank of staff sergeant. He held a variety of jobs in 44 states and then joined the Merchant Marines sailing aboard cargo vessels to all parts of the world. At the age of 34, he enrolled in college and graduated from Dartmouth in 1954. John returned to Littleton, settled on his small farm, and worked for many years at the Steinhour Press until his retirement. John was an adventurer, an artist, and a lifelong student of philosophy and nature. He led a simple and private life, and is lovingly remembered as the family eccentric. John is survived by his sister, Beatrice D'Etcheverry; one nephew, John D'Etcheverry and his wife Mary; two nieces, Donna (D'Etcheverry) Sweeney and her husband Brad, and Roberta D'Etcheverry. There will be no services at this time. Burial will be in the Wheeler Hill Cemetery at a later date.

, 85, of West Stewartstown, formerly of Lancaster, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital. Carlie was born in Lancaster, N.H., on July 8, 1919, the daughter of Irving W. and Lilla (Masters) Boudle. She was a graduate of Lancaster Academy and went on to attend nursing school in North Adams, Mass. Her many jobs included employment at Mellin-Quincy Mfg. Co. and also Streeter's Laundry, both in Whitefield. She also worked at Jefferson Nursing Home caring for the elderly then returning to Lancaster to work in various residential homes. Carlie was one of the first members and attendants at Lancaster Assembly of God which was her church home. Her favorite pastimes were embroidering, writing to or calling on friends, and homemaking. She especially enjoyed making large meals for family gatherings. While working at times for Peaslee's Potato's in Guildhall she gained the reputation of one of the fastest potato pickers in the area. Surviving family members include two brothers, Cleo W. Boudle and his wife Bernice of Warren, Maine, and Henry J. Boudle of West Burke, Vt.; two sisters, Gladys L. (Boudle) Ingerson and her husband Carroll of Jefferson, and Beverly (Boudle) Wright and her husband Stanley of Groveton; plus many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening, Dec. 30, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Friday afternoon, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. The Rev. Curtis Smith of Lancaster along with Rev. Gary Clark, pastor of the Columbia Assembly of God, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.

, 81, of Sand Street, Lancaster, N.H., died Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2004, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster. Mr. Smith was born in Lancaster on March 29, 1923, the son of Israel and Beatrice (Emery) Smith. Fred was a lifetime resident who worked for 39 years in paper manufacturing. Many of those years he was employed at the Northumberland Mill and later worked for a time in Groveton and Stratford. He also ran a small engine repair shop out of his home. During World War II he served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041, Lancaster. Fred also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was particularly good at hunting bear. Family members include two sons, Kenneth F. Smith of Auburn, N.H., and Frederick I. Smith Jr. of Lancaster; a half-sister, Eleanor Vidito of Plainfield, Vt.; a brother-in-law, Clarence Scott of Lancaster; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion Victoria Smith; a son, Richard E. Smith; and a daughter, Sylvia Smith. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Dec. 31, from 4-7 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside committal service with military honors will be held in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster.

, 75, of 378 Portland St., Yarmouth, Maine, and formerly of Randolph, N.H., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at Brentwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Yarmouth, Maine. She was born May 16, 1929, in Gorham, N.H., the daughter of Douglas M. and Madeline (L'Empereur) McMurtrie, and lived in the Gorham-Randolph area before moving to Maine several years ago. She attended Gorham, N.H., schools and the University of New Hampshire and had obtained a master of arts in English. She had been chairman of the English department at White Mountains Regional High School and loved to teach. She loved music, playing the trumpet, painting and the mountains. She had been an incredible all-around athlete and enjoyed swimming, baseball and golf. She had come in 13th in a National Golf Tournament in Virginia in the 1960s. She was a member of the Gorham Congregational Church, UCC in Gorham, the National Teachers Association and the Androscoggin Valley Country Club in Gorham. Members of the family include three children, Richard Bean of Randolph, N.H., Jody Flynn-Dalvet and her husband Steve of Portland, Maine, and Jeffrey Bean of Thomaston, Conn.; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three brothers, Robert McMurtrie and his wife Francoise of Michigan, George McMurtrie and his wife Ruth of Nevada, and David McMurtrie and his wife Virginia of Massachusetts; a sister-in-law, Claude McMurtrie of Massachusetts; nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special cousin, Nicole O'Hara. She had a special family relationship with the Edward Fenn family. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard McMurtrie. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m., at the Gorham Congregational Church, UCC. Interment will be in the Lary Cemetery in Gorham. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham, N.H., on Saturday evening, Jan. 1, from 6-9 p.m. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in her memory to The White Mountains Regional Scholarship Fund in the name of Marguerite McMurtrie-Bean, in care of Jeff Bean, P.O. Box 153, Thomaston, CT 06787.

, 53, of Jefferson Ave., Gilman, Vt., died at her home, Wednesday morning, Dec. 29, 2004, after a long illness. Mrs. Dunham was born in East Charleston, Vt., on July 17, 1951, the daughter of Raymond Burton and Myrtle Mae (Woodard) Griggs. As a child, Brenda attended school in Island Pond. She attended junior high and high school in Southwick, Mass. She loved visiting her grandchildren, fishing with her husband, and collecting and sharing old and new family pictures with her family. She also enjoyed collecting stuffed animals. Family members include her husband, Raymond Dunham of Gilman; a son, Carl Dunham and his wife Shannon of West Springfield, Mass.; two granddaughters, Maya and Marissa Dunham; three sisters, Mary Savino of Manchester, Conn., Betty Sweeney and her husband Ray of West Springfield, Mass., and Fay Moore and her husband Fred of Brownington, Vt.; a brother, Gordon Griggs of Manchester, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Eugene Griggs. There are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m., in Lancaster. The Rev. Henry E. Cheney, pastor of the Gilman Methodist Church, will officiate.

, aka, Sr. Antoine du Sacre Coeur, 90, of Mt. Sacred Heart Convent, Grove Street, Littleton, N.H., passed away at the convent Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, after a short illness. She was born in Bromptonville, PQ, Canada, daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Labrie) Chabot. She made her profession to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Aug. 9, 1938. During her 66 years of religious life, she served missions in Plattsburgh, N.Y.; Alfred, Maine; Hudson, N.H.; Derby Line, Vt.; and Littleton, N.H. She had resided in Littleton since 1995. She excelled in her approach and availability to hospitality work and community services in retreat houses and schools with resident students. From 1977-1995, Sister Antoine served the needs of the elder residents of Michaud Memorial Manor in Derby Line, Vt. Sister remained very close to her family and frequently was in contact with them or enjoyed their visits. She cherished her many friends from Quebec, New England and New York, and was a faithful correspondent to any who took time to write or call. She was predeceased by her parents; three sisters, Cecile, Simone and Colombe; and three brothers, Euphemeus, Edgar and Francois. Besides her sisters in the religious community, Sister is survived by two sisters-in-law, Sylvia and Irene; a brother-in-law, Maurice Dion; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at Mount Sacred Heart Convent, 226 Grove Street, will be on Friday, Dec. 31, from 10-11:15 a.m. A memorial Mass will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Convent Chapel. Visiting hours at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vt., will be held Sunday, Jan. 2, from 3-7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Monday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. Spring interment will take place in the St. Mary Cemetery, Newport, Vt.