of Albany, who died February 27, 2004, will be held Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at the Albany Village Cemetery with Pastor Ernie Machia officiating.

, who died February 22, 2004, will be held Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at Puffer United Methodist Church in Morrisville.

, 90, of Brownington died in Barton on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Mrs. Gross was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 28, 1914. She was a clerical worker for Massachusetts General Life Insurance Company, Montsanto Chemical Company, and Smith & Weston Manufacturing, all in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was a member of the Brownington Grange, a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Brownington Village Congregational Church, past president of the Ladies Aid of the church, and a member and past president of the Lake Region Senior Center in Orleans. She married Keith Gross, who predeceased her. She is survived by her children Dawn Crosby and Keith Gross Jr. and his wife, Brenda, all of Springfield; by her granddaughter Julie Bose and her husband, Mark, of Pennsauken, New Jersey; by her great-grandchildren Jenesa and Sophia; and by her close friend Barbara Thompson of Brownington. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jenny Crosby. Funeral services were held May 15 at the Brownington Village Congregational Church with the Reverend David Hockensmith and the Reverend Leroy Hastings officiating. Interment followed at the Brownington Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Gross' memory may be made to the Brownington Village Congregational Church, in care of Yvonne Mandeville, 4335 Coventry Station Road, Coventry, Vermont 05825.

, 53, of Island Pond died unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, May 14, 2004, while working in his garden. Mr. Johnson was lovingly buried on May 15 by his friends, family, and Muslim brothers and sisters in Lakeview Cemetery in Island Pond. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut, on September 11, 1950, the son of Olive (King) Johnson and the late Arnold Johnson. He was a superb cook and baker and last worked at Bailey's and Burke Country Store in East Burke, but he employed his artistry and attention to detail to every endeavor. In his younger years he carved dancing marionettes. Lately his passion was rescuing and restoring cast-iron cookstoves. He insisted on living an agrarian lifestyle, and his joy was his garden next to the Pherrin River, the beauty and bounty of which was shared by everyone within reach. He was the beloved and irreplaceable friend and husband of Kathleen Johnson, his wife of over 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Olive Johnson, of Island Pond; by his siblings: Emily Lish and her husband, Norman, of Florida, Margaret Coyle of Florida, Jennie Johnson of Brighton, Charles Johnson and his wife, Melanie, of Newport, Mark Johnson of Montpelier, and David Johnson of Brighton; by several nieces and nephews, especially his niece NewEve Johnson-Lively of Burlington. He was predeceased by his father, Arnold, in 1969; and by his siblings: Martha, Arnold, and Michael. His faith was his sustenance, and his particular sorrow is the death, destruction, and hopelessness caused by the Palestine occupation. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Johnson's memory may be made to the hospitals in the West Bank and Gaza through Sister Miriam Ward of Burlington. Make checks payable to Pax Christi, Burlington, with the memo line reading "medical supplies Palestine." Send contributions to Pax Christi House, 55 Cross Parkway, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 56, of Holland died in Newport on Saturday, May 15, 2004. Mrs. Goodall was born in Barton on November 1, 1947, the daughter of Charles F. and Lucy A. (Pearson) Smith. On December 18, 1976, she married Rudy Goodall, who predeceased her in 1994. She was a member of the Vermont Prime Emu Producers, an association which she helped form to promote the emu industry and to acquaint the general public with their health benefits through their oils, soaps, meat, etc. She worked at Ethan Allen for a period of time before working at several different office jobs. In 1976 she and her husband, Rudy, ran a dairy farm, and after his death she and her dad started raising emus in 1994, which continued until her death. She was especially fond of her two horses. She is survived by her brothers C. Richard Smith and his wife, Linda, of Westfield and Lewis Smith and his wife, Mary, of Lyndonville; by her stepchildren: Debra of Arkansas, Cindy of North Carolina, Lisa of Florida, and James R. of California; and by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, May 22, at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Donald Gerber officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Saturday. Interment will take place at Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Goodall's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830; or to the Derby Line Fire Department, P.O. Box 205, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 68, formerly of Orleans, died in Rhode Island on Sunday, May 2, 2004. He was predeceased by his parents, Anna and Roméo Faust Sr.; and by four brothers. He is survived by three sons: Allen, Ronald, and Regent, all of Connecticut; by four brothers: Lionel of Delaware, Silver of Florida, Aimé of California, and Roméo Jr. of Orleans; and by three sisters: Gemma Bélanger of Florida, Lillian Souliere of Stanstead, Quebec, and Anna Young of West Charleston. A private burial was officiated by Father Dan Rupp on May 8 at St. Theresa's Cemetery.

, 97, of Washington Township, New Jersey, died in Washington Township on Monday, January 5, 2004. Mrs. Coulson was born in Newport on August 30, 1906, the daughter of Eber and Nettie (Cobb) Humphrey. She was a graduate of Baypath Junior College in Massachusetts. She was a resident of Morris Plains, New Jersey, and moved to the Washington Township three years ago. She was employed as a secretary by the probation office of the Morris County Courthouse. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Morris Plains and the Presbyterian Women. She is survived by her daughter Betsy Conrad of Blairstown, New Jersey; by five grandchildren; by seven great-grandchildren; by three stepgrandchildren; and by four stepgreat-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Everett James Coulson, in 1986; by her son James E. Coulson in 2003; by two brothers, Russell and Elmer; and by a sister, Ruth Humphrey Aborn. Funeral services were held in Washington Township. Committal services will be held on Thursday, May 20, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Coulson's memory may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 3 Forest Street, New Canaan, Connecticut.

, 86, of Newport died at her home on Sunday, May 9, 2004. Ms. Coapland was born in Albany on August 8, 1917, the daughter of Edward D. and Emma (Lanou) Coapland. She was a 1939 University of Vermont graduate and also studied at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, at Middlebury College, and in France through the University of Iowa. As a foreign language teacher, she taught at Craftsbury Academy, Barton Academy, Newport High School and retired from North Country Union High School. She was a strong supporter of the Newport High Alumni as well as the Newport City Fire Department and several other organizations in her quiet unassuming manner. She was a charter member of the Memphremagog Business and Professional Women's Club and had been a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her cousin Glenn Smith and by numerous friends. A memorial service was held May 14 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Interment follow at the Albany Cemetery. Ms. Coapland established a very generous perpetual scholarship fund that will be managed by the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). VSAC may award as much as $2,000 annually to a woman who lives in an area town in the districts where Ms. Coapland taught - Orleans Central Supervisory Union, Craftsbury Academy, and North Country Union High School. The principal amount will never be touched, just the interest income. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Coapland's memory may be made to the Alice Coapland Scholarship Fund, in care of VSAC, P.O. Box 2000, Winooski, Vermont 05404; or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

, 58, of Craftsbury died at her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Bohlmeijer was born in Queens, New York, on March 31, 1946, the daughter of James and Vea (Argiriou) Siderelis. She received her master's in fine arts and illustration from Goddard College in Plainfield. She married Adolph Bohlmeijer, who survives. She was self-employed as a web designer and raised mohair goats, from whose hair she made her own yarn. She was a gifted artist who loved to paint. She leaves many beautiful pieces of art as a legacy. Besides her husband, Adolph, she leaves her son Emile LaFargue and his wife, Tiel, of New Jersey and two grandchildren, Emile Jr. and T.J. Family and friends gathered to share remembrances at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common on May 14. Final services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Country Animal League, 3524 Laporte Road, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 93, of Boscawen, New Hampshire, formerly of East Hardwick, died Friday, January 30, 2004, at the Merrimack Nursing Home in Boscawen. Mrs. Atherton was born February 18, 1910, in Cos Cob, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Bernard and Ellen (Moore) Tatroe. She graduated from Stamford High School in the class of 1928. She married Perle Wesley Atherton on November 27, 1934, in Westminster. He died in 1976. She was employed for 27 years at the Davis Store in Greensboro Bend. For several years she was a bookkeeper and proof operator for the Hardwick Trust Company, and later a hostess and cashier at the Clock Restaurant in Winter Haven, Florida. She enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Survivors include nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m., in the East Craftsbury Cemetery with the Reverend Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in Walden officiating.

will be held on Thursday, May 20, at Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating.

will be held on Friday, May 21, at the Troy Village Cemetery at 11 a.m., with the Reverend William Morgan officiating.

will be held on Friday, May 21, at the Newport Center Cemetery at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.

, with military honors, will be held on Friday, May 21, at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line at 4 p.m., with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating.

will be held on Friday, May 21, at the North Troy Village Cemetery at 10 a.m., with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will follow.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport at 9:30 a.m., with the Reverend Larry Ridgley officiating.

will be celebrated on Saturday, May 22, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Larry Ridgley officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Richard Whiehill officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond at 11 a.m., with the Reverend William Morgan officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at Mountainview Cemetery in Morrisville at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at the North Troy Village Cemetery at 2 p.m., with the Reverend Carl Shoemaker officiating. Interment will follow.

will be held on Saturday, May 22, at the North Troy Village Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., with the Reverend Carl Shoemaker officiating.

of Craftsbury, who died February 3, 2004, will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 22, at the Craftsbury Village Cemetery with Pastor Avril Cochran officiating.

, 79, of Newport died at his home on Friday, May 21, 2004. Mr. Sicotte was born in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, on May 3, 1925, the son of Auguste and Florina (Tetreault) Sicotte. On June 25, 1951, he married Helene (Leblanc) Sicotte, who predeceased him on June 17, 2002. He operated a sawmill in Lowell for 29 years. Upon retirement the couple moved to Newport and had a home in Lake Worth, Florida. He served the community of Lowell as assistant fire chief, selectman, and caretaker of the St. Ignatius Church. He liked to play cards with friends, and enjoyed woodworking, playing his accordion, dancing, and bowling in Florida. He was a life member of Newport Elks Lodge No. 2155. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his sons: Raymond Sicotte of Colchester; Reynold Sicotte and his wife, Fran, and their children: Matthew and his fiancée, Margaret Thomas, Corey and his fiancée, Jessica Tetreault, and Stephanie of Newport; Marc Sicotte and his wife, Gail, and their children: Brittany and her friend, Philip Marquette, and David, Chelsey, and Alex of Lowell; and Sylvain "Fred" Sicotte and his wife, Sandi, and their children Joshua and Jeremy of Colchester. He is also survived by his sisters Suzanne and Jeannine Sicotte of Newport; by his brothers Johnny Sicotte of Derby and Lionel Sicotte and his fiancée, Nancy Tetreault, of Newport; by his brothers-in-law: Norman Leblanc and his wife, Celine, of Jericho, Herman Leblanc of Newport Center, Rejean Leblanc and his wife, Rita, of Lowell, George Leblanc and his wife, Ann, of Orleans, and Andre Leblanc and his wife, Sarah, of Lowell; by his sisters-in-law: Denise Blouin of Boucherville, Quebec, Marielle Bonin and her husband, Germain, of Orleans, Michelle Roy and her husband, Larry, of Williston, Ginette Manning and her husband, Dick, of Lowell, and Columbe Colvin and her husband, John, of Rutland; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; by his sister-in-law Lucy Leblanc; by his brother Guy Sicotte and his wife, Mary Jane; and by his brother-in-law Jean Guy Blouin. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport on Wednesday, May 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. with an Elks service being held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 27, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Sicotte's memory may be made to the Lowell Fire Department, P.O. Box 239, Lowell, Vermont 05847.

, 90, of Lake Willoughby in Westmore died peacefully at North Country Hospital on May 19, 2004. Mrs. Pickel was born February 27, 1914, in Brownington, the daughter of Helen and Donat Jarvis. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted companion and partner to her husband, Malcolm Pickel, in business and life itself. Although she enjoyed traveling to exotic places with her husband, she seemed to be most comfortable at home hosting a cocktail party or cookout for friends and family. Her kitchen magnet that states "home is where the heart is" rang true in her lifetime filled with joy and laughter. The couple's Lake Willoughby home was always open to their entire family, visiting "summer folks," dear friends, and their children alike. In her later years, she continued to enjoy working in her garden, baking pies, reading mystery books, playing Scrabble, and watching and feeding the birds and "chippie." She lived one day at a time and loved her family unconditionally. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm Pickel; by her siblings Clifford Jarvis and Anita Quintin; and by her daughter Joan Kendall. She is now reunited with them. She is survived by her daughter Randi; by three grandchildren: Elizabeth Borzoie, Malcolm Kendall, and Aviva Stein; by one great-grandchild, Jake Stein; and by her nieces and nephews: Merry, Sherry, Kent, Trent, and Bonnie and their children. At her request, there will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Pickel's memory to either the Barton Public Library, P.O. Box 549, Barton, Vermont 05822; or the Vermont Loon Recovery Program at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, 27023 Church Hill Road, Woodstock, Vermont 05091.

, 64, of Westmore died in Barton on Thursday, May 20, 2004. Mrs. Miner was born in Manchester, Connecticut, on February 26, 1940, the daughter of Raymond and Earnestine (Tulacro) Brown. On June 28, 1958, she married Roy Ervin Miner, who predeceased her in 1987. She spent 38 years in Bolton, Connecticut, before moving to Westmore in 1978. She and her husband, Roy, owned and operated the Millbrook Store in Westmore for many years. She also worked for Combined Insurance, the Border Motel, and Universal Mortgage. She was a member of the Westmore Community Church, where she was church deacon and treasurer. She was a justice of the peace. She loved driving around and observing wildlife and enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, and collecting Christmas ornaments. She is survived by her sons: Steven Miner and his wife, Connie, of West Charleston, Christopher Miner and his wife, Krista, of Newport, Doug Miner of Turtletown, Tennessee, and Gregg Miner of Newport; by her grandchildren: Christa White and Jacob, Jessica, and Stephanie Miner; and by her sister Dorothy Wyse of Connecticut. She was predeceased by her brother Henry Alexander Brown; and by her sister Norma Wilson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, at the Westmore Community Church at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Joe Gregerson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Miner's memory may be made to Maple Lane Nursing Home, Barton, Vermont 05822; to the Westmore Community Church, Westmore, Vermont 05860; or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 80, of Midland, Michigan, loving husband and father, died on Sunday, December 21, 2003. Committal services will be in the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston on Friday, May 28, at 12:30 p.m., with the Reverend Gerald Eddy officiating.

, 49, died on Monday, May 17, 2004, in Texas from a short but painful battle with bone cancer. For those who knew him, he was always blowing into town with his well-known grin, "Like the cat that ate the canary." Friends never knew if he would arrive by thumb, Cadillac, a beat-up old truck, or a motorcycle, be it winter, spring, summer, or fall. When he had that itch the road would take him; where it led he would follow. He had a love for life, travel, motorcycles, and music. His friends and his family were his truest love! He was a generous soul to all whose path he came upon. He enjoyed telling and expanding on stories of adventures and times shared with his dear friends from the Northeast Kingdom. His favorite stomping grounds was Jasper's in Newport. There was never a time in his life when he would not give what he had to another, be it his favorite guitar, jacket, or shirt off his back. (Coulda even been the boots off his feet!) He leaves behind a son, Joshua Medlock, of Austin, Texas; his beloved mother, Jean Dexter, of Kingsland, Texas, with whom he resided and for whom he cared during her battle with cancer; his father, Bob Medlock; his sisters: Jackie Willis and her husband, Keith, of Texas, Vicky Lucier of Burlington, Shelly Pfenning of Sharon; and Lisa Morse of Florida; by his brothers Mike Medlock of Florida, Brian Medlock of California, Ronnie Morse of Florida, Harold "Corky" Morse Jr. of Eden, and Timmy Morse of Jay; and many nieces and nephews. He shall remain in loved ones' hearts forever like the river that flows and the wind that blows on a hot summer's eve. Like the flowers that continue to grow, he will never really leave. Donations in Mr. Medlock's memory may be made to Jean Dexter, P.O. Box 1986, Kingsland, Texas 78639 to defray medical costs. "So here is a toast to Bobby from our hearts to yours - play your favorite memory song that reminds you of him. Think of him often with love and joy. Keep the stories going! Live, love, and laugh. For sometimes to keep things going, you have to just let things go. Thank you Dwight for allowing us to be a part of your life. With eternal love, the family."

, 71, formerly of Island Pond, died in Brockton, Massachusetts, on Thursday, May 20, 2004. Mrs. Langford was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 18, 1933, the daughter of Manoog and Mary (Kindoyan) Kahaiyan. In 1958 she married Ronald Langford, who predeceased her on May 21, 1990. Following their marriage they built a seasonal home in Island Pond and continued to work in the Boston area. In 1967 the couple opened the Buck and Doe Restaurant in Island Pond, which they operated for 23 years. After her husband's death, she sold the restaurant and worked for ten years at Foxwood Casino in Connecticut, retiring in 2002. She is survived by her brother Martin Kahaiyan and his wife, Ann, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts; by her nephews John of East Bridgewater and Mike of Bedford, Massachusetts; by her great-niece Julia; and by her great-nephew Will. Funeral services were held May 26 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond with the Reverend Brendan Whittiker officiating. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Langford's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 13 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

, 82, of Stowe died in Burlington on Thursday, May 20, 2004. Mr. Chapdelaine was born in Newport Center on March 22, 1922, the son of Deus and Alexina (Laramee) Chapdelaine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. On February 21, 1944, he married Marguerite Martel, who survives him. He is also survived by his sons Norman Chapdelaine of St. Albans and Raymond Chapdelaine of Stowe; by three grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Robert; by his brother Eddie; and by his sister Florene. Funeral services were held May 25 in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

, 76, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of West Charleston and Enfield, Connecticut, died Thursday, April 29, 2004. Mr. Barrup was born in West Charleston on November 5, 1927. He graduated from Derby Academy after serving three years in the U.S. Army and two years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired after 31 years from United Technologies in East Hartford, Connecticut. He was a member of the New England (square dance) Callers Association and a long-standing member of the Hazardville Fire Department in Enfield. He moved to Englewood in 1989, where he was a member of the United Methodist Church of Englewood and the Buttons and Bows Square Dance Club. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Shoff) Barrup; by daughters Wanda Preuss of San Diego, California, and Pamela Lloyd of Somers, Connecticut; by brother Howard Barrup of Newport; by grandchildren: Karri Lavoie and John Lloyd of Connecticut, and Tiffany and Jeramy Lawlor of California; by great-grandchildren Abigail Lavoie and Alexander Powell of Connecticut; and by nephews: Steven, Stuart, and Bradley Barrup of Vermont. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, May 30, at the Freewill Baptist Church in West Charleston with interment in the cremation garden at West Charleston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34238.

will be held on Friday, May 28, at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jerome Mercure officiating.

will be held on Friday, May 28, at the Irasburg Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 29, at St. Mary's Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. with the Reverend Yon Royer officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 29, at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond at 11 a.m. with the Reverend William Morgan officiating.

will be held on Saturday, May 29, at St. Paul's Cemetery at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating.