, 44, of Edgewater, Florida, died November 1, 2004. Mr. Morin was born February 15, 1960, the beloved son of Marcel and Emma Morin of Edgewater. He lived his life as a bright light, and those who knew him remain touched by his presence. Because he had a strong sense of family, he moved to Edgewater to be closer to family and work at the family business, Big B Liquors. His courageous spirit never stopped smiling throughout his battle with cancer. He is survived by brothers Richard and his wife, Joanne, and Michael and his wife, Sharon, all of Edgewater; by his sister Carol of Key West; by his lifetime partner, William Vigtuliano, of Montpelier; and by nieces and nephews: Ashley, Amanda, Zachary, and Christopher, all of Edgewater. His memorial service will be held in Derby Line in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida 32129.

, 59, of Coventry died peacefully in his home after a battle with cancer, with his family at his side, on November 9, 2004. Mr. Lauzon was born on September 30, 1945, in Mawcook, Quebec, a son of the late Phillippe and Bernadette Lauzon. He was a former employee of Blow and Cote Construction, where he worked for 18 years. On September 2, 1989, he married Claudette Durocher, who predeceased him on January 29, 2000. His hobbies included playing poker with family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed studying the use of herbs and loved the outdoors and his pets. His passion was restoring covered bridges in Vermont. He was predeceased by his son Timmy Verdon in 1984. He is survived by three daughters and two sons: Robin (Lauzon) Messier and her husband, Leonard, of Lowell, Gisele (Lauzon) Gardner and her husband, George, of Sheffield, Tammy (Verdon) Blanchard and her husband, Ernest Jr., of Lowell, James Vigeant and his wife, Teya (Guay), of North Troy, and Jeffery Vigeant of Maine. He also leaves three grandchildren: Adam Messier, Sarah Messier, and Michaela Blanchard of Lowell. He is survived by three sisters, two brothers, and one brother-in-law: Rolande (Lauzon) Bathalon of Troy, Lise (Lauzon) Turgeon and her husband, Gilbert, of Newport, Denise (Lauzon) Guillemette and her husband, Rolland, of Bromptonville, Quebec, Germaine (Jim) Lauzon and his wife, Carol, of Sherwood, New York, Jean Guy "John" Lauzon of Elbridge, New York, and Aldemand "Joe" Roberts of Plainfield, Connecticut. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Mr. Lauzon may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855. Services will be held at a later date at the family's discretion.

, 56, of Milton died Sunday, November 7, 2004, in Albany at the home of her parents, Frederick and Louise Kinsey, after her long struggle with cancer. Ms. Kinsey was born in Barton on September 14, 1948, and grew up on the family farm as the oldest of five surviving brothers and sisters. She attended West Glover, South Albany, and East Albany graded schools, and graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1966 as valedictorian and went on to graduate magna cum laude from the University of Vermont. She was a lifelong member of the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, established by her Scottish ancestors, in whose homeland she had traveled. She worked for 33 years at what is now Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington as a medical technologist before being stricken and taken from that important work. She was named for her maternal grandmother, Helen Rowell, and like her became a great quilter. Family and friends were the recipients of many quilts as gifts, especially newborns. She traveled widely in the Northeast United States in search of genealogical history and followed up on her great interest in the Civil War. Her paternal great-great-grandfather was a survivor of the Sultana steamboat disaster associated with that war. Her correspondence with genealogists and others interested in history covered that area as well, but was also much further flung. She is survived by her parents, Frederick and Louise; by her four siblings and their families: Natalie Kinsey-Warnock and her husband, Tom, of Albany, Leland and his wife, Lesley, and their children: Harris, Hannah, and Desi of Barton, Blaine and his wife, Rachel, of Montpelier, and Kyle and his wife, Kristen, of Littleton, New Hampshire; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins to the nth degree, and friends. A memorial service was held November 13 at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Jack Cabaness officiating. Contributions in Ms. Kinsey's memory may be made to Heifer International, P.O. Box 1692, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-1692; or to the Vermont Foodbank.

, 87, of Derby Line died in Newport on Tuesday, November 9, 2004. Mr. Hilliard was born in Brownington on January 13, 1917, the son of Charles Reynolds and Glenn L. (Gallup) Hilliard. He graduated from Orleans High School in 1935. He was the bookkeeper for Curtis Funeral Home, Inc., from 1937 to 1940. He then worked in the freight office for Central Pacific Railroad for three years, and finally as a customs office broker at C.S. Emery for 40 years. He was an active member of and an accomplished organist at the First Universalist Church in Derby Line, where he played faithfully for 20 years. He was a worshipful master of Memphremagog Lodge No. 65 of Free and Accepted Masons and a member of the Council, Commandery, 32nd Degree Mason and Shrine. He was also a member of the Lakeside Chapter No. 27 of the Order of the Eastern Star and was their worthy patron for two one-year terms. In August 2000, he published a thoughtful book about his life entitled Growing Up In The Northeast Kingdom. Among other things, he greatly appreciated Vermont summers, his raspberries, listening to and playing beautiful music, and spending time with his faithful canine companions. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Glenn Gallup. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 27, at the First Universalist Church in Derby Line at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brendan Hadash officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hilliard's memory may be made to the organ restoration fund at the First Universalist Church, P.O. Box 454, Derby Line, Vermont 05855.

, 96, of West Charleston, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 7, 2004. Mr. Greenwood was born in Barton Landing on August 29, 1908, the son of Ovila and Mary (Mulholland) Greenwood, and was raised in Bredenbury, Saskatchewan, Canada. He met Myrtle Whitehill at a card party, and they were married on December 30, 1939. He drove bus for Greenwood Busing, farmed in Brownington, and worked at Ethan Allen, retiring in 1970. He loved to skate and play hockey. His other hobbies included gardening and woodworking, but above all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Ann O'Brien and her husband, Jack, of Punta Gorda, Florida, James H. Greenwood and his wife, Gloria, of Orleans, Jane Malczyk of Milford, Michigan, Pat Cluck and her husband, Bob, of Highland, Kansas, Paul Greenwood and his wife, Sue, of Macon, Georgia, Sheila Potter and her husband, Jerry, of White Lake, Michigan, and Susan Mixon and Mike of Arcadia, Florida; by his cousin Gertrude Dane of Island Pond; by his sister-in-law and nephew, Georgeanna and Winston Greenwood of East Hartford, Connecticut; by 17 grandchildren; and by 24 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Myrtle, on December 23, 2002; by his brother Owen; by his niece Nancy Masini; and by two granddaughters, Laura Malczyk and Marie Greenwood. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on November 12 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating. Interment followed at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Greenwood's memory may be made to the Myrtle Greenwood Memorial Library at Brownington Elementary School, in care of JoAnn Vana, 103 Chase Road, Brownington, Vermont 05860; or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 67, a lifetime resident of Albany, died Monday, November 8, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington following a long illness. Mr. Chaffee was born in Albany on July 19, 1937, the son of Lee and Irma (Butler) Chaffee. He attended school in Albany and Craftsbury Academy. He married Marie Mason on April 20, 1959, and together they made their home in Albany until her death on April 26, 1998. He was a longtime employee of Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans and the Anderson Mill before that. Between these two he worked a short time for Pizzagelli Construction. He was a former fire chief for the Albany Fire Department, a former deputy game warden for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, and a past member of the Albany Rod and Gun Club. He loved to hunt and fish. He leaves his son Brian Chaffee and his wife, Karen, of Barton; three brothers: Thomas Chaffee and his wife, Rocky, of Albany, Sherman Chaffee and his wife, Beverly, of Barre, and Clair Chaffee and his wife, Debra, of Albany; two grandsons, Benjamin Chaffee and his wife, Vanessa, of Fort Hood, Texas, and Lee Chaffee of Winooski and his friend, Ashley Donnellan; a great-grandson, Brendon Chaffee, and great-granddaughter, Genevieve Chaffee, both of Fort Hood; and nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie; by his parents, Lee and Irma Chaffee; and by a sister, Carolyn Chaffee. A private memorial service was held honoring Mr. Chaffee's request. Contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital dialysis fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 88, of Newport died in Newport on Friday, November 12, 2004. Mrs. Beaulieu was born in Montreal, Quebec, on May 24, 1916, the daughter of Aime and Josephine (L'Herault) Fugere. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne, the Newport Senior Citizens, the Forever Young Club, and the Golden Age Club in Stanstead, Quebec. On October 27, 1947, she married Ephrem Beaulieu, who predeceased her in November of 1980. She is survived by her son Aime Beaulieu and his wife, Joanne, of Kelowna, British Columbia; by her grandchildren Mark and Daniel; by her great-grandsons Ashton and Bredin Beaulieu; by her brother Giles Fugere and his wife, Antoinette, of Newport; by her sister Agnes Brewer and her husband, Elwin, of Newport; by her sisters-in-law Wanita Fugere of Derby and Tillie Fugere; by her many dear friends; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: Aime, Louis, and Roger Fugere; and by her sisters: Jeannine Fugere, Marie Keroak, and Theresa Mills. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated November 17 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Beaulieu's memory may be made to the North Country Hospital, renal dialysis unit fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, development office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 87, of West Charleston, beloved husband of Louise Reno, died peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. A full obituary will be printed in the spring.

, 67, of Derby Line died in Newport on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Mr. Wilson was born on January 27, 1937, the son of Edward W. and Mary E. Wilson. He served two hitches in the Army. He was a director-producer of the American Armed Forces Radio while he served in Germany. He worked for both channels three and five, where he edited commercials, spliced film, and went out on the road as a cameraman. He worked on the largest snowman and largest scarecrow in St. Albans Park, which was in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was a member of the Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired. He loved computers, photography, and discussing politics. He is survived by his stepson Doug Mott of Derby Line; by his sisters Edna Allen and her husband, Carmen, of St. Albans and Elizabeth Wilson of Berkshire; by his former wife, Pauline Allen, of West Plattsburgh, New York; and by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Roland and Roy. Funeral services were held November 19 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Daniels officiating. Interment followed at the Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Wilson's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, renal dialysis unit fund, in care of Wendy Franklin, development office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 70, of Newport died in Newport on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, after many years of disability as the result of an accident. Mr. Stearns was born in Morrisville on March 25, 1934, one of three children born to Roswell J. and Hazel (Malone) Stearns. His siblings were named Ralph and Carol. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. Despite his disability, he was often seen walking to and from his place of residence on the Newport Center Road and could always be counted on to talk about various hot rod cars of the late 1960s as well as a fond desire to go on a hunting trip to Alaska. He is survived by his son Patrick of California; by his daughter Monica of Ohio; by his grandson Sean; and by other relatives. Interment will take place at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph.

, 85, of Sheffield died suddenly Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in Newport. Mr. Lantagne was born in Newport on November 13, 1919, the son of Clarence and Mathilda (Hupe) Lantagne. He attended Newport schools and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for HP Hood for over 25 years, retiring several years ago. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting from the family hunting camp in Wenlock, which he and his family built 50 years ago. He also spent many hours catching fish off the railroad bridge in Newport. He was a member of Alfred Pepin Post No. 798 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Newport and American Legion Post No. 28 in North Troy. He is survived by his children Gary and his wife, Adalene, of Newport Center and Debbie Desroches and her companion, Terry Glodgett, of Sheffield; by four grandchildren: Kimberly Lantagne and her husband, Jason, of Newport Center, Kristen Grenier and her husband, Craig, of Newport Center, James Lantagne and his fiancée, Michelle, of Jay, and Michelle Desroches of Sheffield; by great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Desiree, Jacquelyn, Hailey, Hunter, and Brandon; by brothers: Roland and his wife, Jessie, George and his wife, Josephine, and Clarence and his wife, Delores, all of Newport; by sisters Jeannette Reed and her husband, Bob, and Marguerite Demers and her husband, John, of Massachusetts; by a sister-in-law, Joyce Lantagne, of Newport; and by his wife, Esther Lantagne. He had an extended family: Pam Bedard and Cindy Dodds of Addison, Carmin Flynn of Newport Center, Jane Desroches of Glover, Andy Desroches of North Troy, Ted Glodgett of Franklin, New Hampshire, Joey Glodgett of Halifax, Massachusetts, and John and Steve Glodgett of Browington, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Oliver and Joe; by a sister, Cecile; and by two infant children, Donna and Nancy. Funeral services were held November 20 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with Father Peter O'Leary officiating. Commital services will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport with full military services. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 82, of Derby died peacefully November 19, 2004, in Newport. Mrs. Houghton was born October 4, 1922, in Newport, a daughter of Porter and Ruth (Kidder) Moore. On June 30, 1979, she married Silas Houghton, who survives her. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor of science in psychology. She was a guidance counselor for North Country Union High School from 1967 until her retirement in 1984. She held membership with the United Church of Newport and the Gourmet Bridge Club of Newport. She devoted her life to her family and grandchildren. She was formerly married to Roy G. Hamilton, who predeceased her in 1960. She is survived by her husband, Silas, of Derby; by three children: Frank Hamilton and Cassie of Newark, Linda Oliver of Derby, and John Hamilton and his wife, Vicky Panzich, of Woodland, California; by two stepchildren, Leslie Klisz and her husband, Steven, of Marsellus, New York, and Carolyn Houghton and her husband, David Sodano, of Medford, Massachusetts; by ten grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; and by a brother, Porter James Moore, of Burlington. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Moore. A prayer service was held November 23 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Houghton's memory may be made to the United Church food shelf, Third Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, of Beebe Plain died in Derby on Monday, November 15, 2004. Mrs. Gaudreau was born in St. Joseph de Beauce, Quebec, on December 19, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Jeanne Poulin. On October 28, 1944, she married René Gaudreau at Ste. Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus in Beebe, Quebec. She was a homemaker and was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She spent time working at Newport Plastics and the department of Social Welfare. She was a member of St. Edward's Parish, the Altar Society at St. Edward's, Community Circle, and Home Dem, and she was a hospice volunteer. She is survived by her husband, René, of Beebe Plain; by her children: the Reverend Bernard E. Gaudreau of Stowe, Michel J. Gaudreau of Derby, Claire M. Muren and her husband, Michael, of Bakersfield, Odile M. Steel and her husband, Alan, of Greenbrae, California, and Lucie A. Emerson and her husband, David, of Troy; by her grandchildren: Gregory Gaudreau, Christopher Gaudreau, Sarah Gaudreau, Morgan Muren, Brock Hayes, and Bryant Hayes; by her siblings: Raymonde Poulin Lecours of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Thérèse Poulin Godbout of Sherbrooke, Yolande Haselton of Beebe Plain, Madeleine Brault of Boucherville, Quebec, Germain Poulin and his wife, Irene, of Stanstead, Quebec, Denise Gaudreau and her husband, John, of Beebe Plain, Vital Poulin and his wife, Lorraine, of Boucherville, Henriette Daigneault and her husband, George, of Derby Line, Gilles Poulin of Magog, Quebec, Réjeanne Babkine and her husband, Georges, of St. Lambert, Quebec, Jacques Poulin and his wife, Rachel, of Boucherville, Andrée Poulin of Sherbrooke, and Lise Meyette and her husband, Larry, of Essex Junction; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Jeanne Poulin; by two brothers, the Reverend Paul Marcel Poulin and Claude Poulin; and by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated November 18 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Bernard Gaudreau officiating. Interment followed at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Gaudreau's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 82, of Poultney, died November 20, 2004, at her residence. Mrs. Bruno was born in Waitsfield on April 8, 1922, a daughter of the late William and Maude (Nelson) O'Brien. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, shopping, and playing bingo. She is survived by three sons: Noble Austin of Georgia, Ernest Austin of Burlington, and Charles Bruno of Concord; by two daughters, Elena Austin of Rutland and Sandra Pond of Poultney; by one brother, William O'Brien, of Texas; by one sister, Genia Provencher, of Barton; by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Bruno, in 1974; and by one sister, Betty D'Angelis. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in the memory of Mrs. Bruno may be sent to the Poultney Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 76, Poultney, Vermont 05764; or to the Poultney Young at Heart Club, 35 Furnace Street, Poultney, Vermont 05764.

, 77, of Craftsbury died of complications following surgery on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in Morrisville. Born May 9, 1927, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of Dr. Orland S. Marshall and Stella (Conti) Marshall, Mrs. Brown grew up with a lifelong love for dogs and horses and special fondness for playing the harp and piano. She was valedictorian of Howe High School's class of 1945 and graduated from Jackson College of Tufts University in 1949 with a degree in psychology. After graduation she worked as a secretary at the Crane Theological Seminary of Tufts and in the Belmont School System in the field of measurement of intelligence. In 1950 she married the Reverend Arnold Marshall Brown in Billerica, Massachusetts, and made permanent a partnership that had begun in the first grade and continued successfully for the next 54 years. She and her husband settled in Wood, South Dakota, after their wedding and began a ministry together that served five parishes, including the Rosebud Reservation, over the next decade. She taught Sunday school, acted as church secretary and clerk of the Wood School Board, and began raising their daughters, Belinda and Gretchen, and their son Timothy. She was a member of the Eastern Star in South Dakota. In 1961 the family moved to Craftsbury Common, where for the next 25 years they made the parsonage, the community, and the Church on the Common their home. In 1963 son Christopher joined the family. During this time, Mrs. Brown, in addition to her church duties, worked as secretary to the headmaster of Sterling School and then as secretary to the principal of Craftsbury Academy. She and her husband loved travel, and they made and maintained friendships with people wherever they went. These friendships extend to South Dakota, Prince Edward Island, England, and Ireland. The family accompanied Mr. Brown as he served a parish in Preston, Lancashire, England, for a year from 1973 to 1974. They moved to County Clare, Ireland, from 1993 to 1995, while the Reverend Brown worked for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at Shannon Airport. They made a grand tour of Europe following his retirement from the INS in 1995, before returning to their home on Coburn Hill. In retirement, they managed their extensive blueberry operation, and she enjoyed the apple orchard and flower gardens. She was a member of the United Church of Craftsbury Ladies Union, Searchlight Club, the Craftsbury Historical Society, the Craftsbury Public Library Association, the Horse and Buggy Club, and the Greensboro Kazoo Band. She is survived by her husband, Arnold, of Craftsbury; by two daughters, Belinda Brown and her husband, Phil Lovely, of Craftsbury Common and Gretchen Brown-Boudreau and her husband, Peter Boudreau, and their children: Kate, Benjamin, and Molly of Portland, Oregon; by a son, Timothy Brown, and his sons Zachary and Joshua of Albuquerque, New Mexico; by Christopher's children: Bobby, Diana, and Elizabeth and his widow, Huch Kou, of Long Beach, California; by a brother, Dr. John Marshall, and his wife, Mary, of Hernando, Florida; and by a sister, Nancy Richter-Bohannon, and her husband, Richard Bohannon, of Craftsbury; and by several nieces, nephews, and other extended family. She was predeceased by a son, Christopher Brown, who died in November 2003. A memorial service was held November 20 at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common. Contributions in Mrs. Brown's memory may be made to the Christopher Marshall Brown Scholarship Fund at Craftsbury Academy, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827.