, 77, Patriots Drive, Littleton, N.H., died Monday, May 31, 2004, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Harrison, Maine, the daughter of Newman and Myrtle (Foster) Peary. She graduated from the Bridgeton Academy of Bridgeton, Maine, and relocated to Littleton some 55 years ago. Dot operated her own house cleaning business for many years and was trusted and respected by the many families she worked for. She was an active member of the Littleton Congregational Church, and was very active in the Ladies Guild and Ladies Society of the church. Since her retirement in 1990, she had enjoyed her home, family and neighbors. She and her husband celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past April. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert H. Mackay, of Littleton; a son, Thomas Mackay, of Winston Salem, N.C.; a daughter, Marilyn Leduc, of Deming, N.M.; five grandsons; and a sister, Barbara Stevens, of Norway, Maine. A gathering of friends and family will be held Wednesday, June 2, 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at the First Congregational Church, Littleton, Thursday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in the Norway Pine Grove Cemetery, South Paris, Maine. Memorial donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church, 189 Main St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 85, of Buzzy Road, Groton, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Calais, Vt., Feb. 17, 1919, the son of Harry A. and Mildred (Lane) Dailey. He attended school in Calais and Worcester. Merle served in the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He married Elizabeth Conner on May 30, 1946 in Northfield, N.H. She died in 1995. He later married Ruth Decker on Oct. 18, 1997. Merle retired from the Department of Forest and Parks in 1987 where he had been a park ranger in Island Pond, Crystal Lake and Maidstone, Groton State Forest and Seyon Ranch. Prior to the Forest and Parks, he worked for Hutchins Roofing for 20 years. He was a life member of Brown - Johnson Post 792 VFW in Montpelier, American Legion Post 20 Woodsville, N.H., Wyoming Lodge 80 F & AM, former member of the Canadian Club in Barre, and the Vermont State Employees Association. Merle was a constable in Groton and a longtime member of the sheriff's department. His wife, of Groton, survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Bonnie Folsom, of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sons, Harry, of Plainfield, and Timothy, of Groton; five stepchildren, Kermit Armlin, of Middleburg, N.Y., Maria Bernard, of Middleburg, N.Y., Todd Duke, of South Kortright, N.Y., Christopher Duke, of Cobleskill, N.Y., and Catherine Clement, of Rochester, N.H; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Austin, of Richmond, Va.; and a sister, Marion, of Vero Beach, Fla. He was predeceased by four sisters and four brothers. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m., at the Brown - Johnson Post 792 VFW, Montpelier, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home, Activity Fund, 3855 Dartmouth College Hwy., North Haverhill, NH 03774; or a charity of one's choice.

, 73, of Hall Road, Andover, N.H., died Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at home in Andover. He was born in Hanover, N.H., March 4, 1931, the son of Clarence and Stella (Burnor) Stetson. His family moved to Andover in 1939 and he graduated from Andover High School in 1949. He then completed training as a laboratory (tissue technician) at Mary Hitchcock Hospital, Hanover. Following this he enlisted in the Air Force and served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge, he was employed as chief laboratory technician at the Springfield, Vt., hospital where he met and married Dr. Grace Wright when she was a senior medical student. After a year working at King County Hospital in Seattle, Wash., they settled in Madbury, where he started and managed the billing office for the Dover-Rochester Associates in Radiology, P.A. This he did from 1965 until retiring in 1991. He moved back to Andover to the retirement home that he and his wife had built some 20 years earlier. While living in Madbury, he was an active Boy Scout leader. In later years he was a volunteer for the Kearsarge Area Council on Aging. Mr. Stetson was a member of the Wilmont Congregational Church. He was a 50-year Mason and a member of Kearsarge Lodge 81 in Andover and also a member of Sharon Lodge 105 in Sharon, Vt. Survivors include his wife of over 46 years, Grace Stetson, of Andover, N.H.; a son, Mark Stetson, of Andover, N.H.; two brothers, Wyman Stetson, of Norwich, Vt., and Ralph Stetson, of Andover, N.H.; a grandson, Gregory Stetson, of Andover, N.H.; and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, June 4, at 2 p.m., in Proctor Cemetery, Andover, N.H. The Rev. George Peterson will officiate and Kearsarge Lodge 81 will conduct Masonic services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 209, Andover, NH 03216; or to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, P.O. Box 2209, New London, NH 03257.

, 22, of Barton, beloved daughter of David and Katherine White, died peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at the Boston Children's Hospital. A complete notice will follow.

, 67, of Burlington, Vt., died unexpectedly as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage June 2, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, N.H. She was surrounded by her loving family when she died. Ellie was born June 13, 1936 in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Marion S. and Lloyd F. Brown. She attended public schools in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1954. She had planned to celebrate her 50th reunion at the Academy this weekend. Ellie married James J. McNamara June 25, 1960 in St. Johnsbury. Together with Jim, the love of her life, she raised four children, Christina Jane, Joseph Augustine, Margaret Brown and James Patrick. Ellie will be terribly missed by her children and their spouses, Alex Sens, Sue McNamara, Mike Jackson and Penni McNamara, and her nine grandchildren, whom she adored, Emilia and Jonah Sens, Caroline and Mary McNamara, Sean, Peter, Benjamin and Graham Jackson, and Claire Brown McNamara. Ellie received her bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont School of Education in 1958. She later earned her master's degree in education and a certificate of advanced degree, also from UVM. She began her long career in education teaching at both the Converse and Taft elementary schools in Burlington. After taking time to raise her children, Ellie returned to her career in 1978 as the director of the federal "Follow Through" program in the Burlington public schools. In 1980 she was appointed principal of C.P. Smith Elementary School in Burlington, a position she held for the next 17 years. Her leadership of C.P. Smith was her proudest career achievement, and working with the school's teachers, staff, students and their families provided her with endless rewards. Ellie continued her lifelong dedication to the art of teaching as an adjunct professor of education at Saint Michael's College, and most recently, as a supervisor of student teacher interns through the Upper Valley Teacher Institute in Lebanon, N.H. She was well-known in her field and enjoyed sharing her knowledge and advice with students, teachers and other colleagues. Over the years, Ellie was actively involved in numerous organizations in the community, including most recently the boards of the UVM Alumni Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, and St. Mark's Catholic Church, where she served as a lector, religious education teacher and member of the social concerns committee. Ellie also spearheaded many fund-raising efforts for worthy causes including several bond issue campaigns for the Burlington schools. A true Vermonter, Ellie led an incredibly active life. She loved to play tennis, ride her bicycle on the Burlington bike path, ski, walk, garden in her yard overlooking Lake Champlain, and entertain family and friends. Always eager to conquer a new challenge, Ellie recently took up golf, which she pursued with characteristic vigor. Ellie may be best remembered for all that she did for others. She was a friend to countless many who cherished her sense of humor, generous spirit, gift for conversation, and boundless energy. No matter how long the relationship, Ellie had a genuine interest in the people around her which she showed by always taking the time to talk or lend a helping hand. But it is her family that will feel her loss most profoundly. Ellie was a wonderful wife and mother who taught us all through her many examples of love, faith and selflessness. As a grandmother, Ellie truly excelled, sharing with her grandchildren a deep commitment to family, a love of the outdoors and an overall zest for life. We don't know how we will go on without her, but we know that she would settle for nothing less. In addition to her immediate family, Ellie is also survived by her brother, Frank Brown and his wife Joan; her sisters, Catherine Doyle and her husband Robert, and Elaine Powers and her husband Wendell; her sisters-in-law, Maureen McNamara of Burlington, Nancy Harris and her husband Clif, and Martha Mahoney. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 10 a.m., at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 1251 North Ave., Burlington, Vt. Visiting hours will be held Friday, June 4, from 4-8 p.m., at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 South Union St., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ellie's name to Vermont Special Olympics, an organization that was very dear to her. Donations may be sent to Vermont Special Olympics, 8 Avenue D, Williston, VT 05495.

, 72, of Concord, Vt., passed away suddenly at NVRH June 2, 2004. She was born March 20, 1932 to Bertha (Broughton) Mooney and Joseph Mooney in St. Johnsbury. For many years, Marie worked at Ethan Allen in Orleans, Slalom Ski Wear in Newport, Henchell Shoes in Littleton and retiring from Hitchiner Manufacturing in Littleton in 1992. She will be most remembered for her dedication of caring for children. She was a loving mother and grandmother, not only to her family, but she touched the hearts of many others. For many years, she taught choir at the Albany Methodist Church and will be remembered for the "Cookie Lady," "Mom" and "Gram" to many. She leaves behind her daughter, Jodie Sumner, of Concord; and her pride and joy, Scott and Dustin Mason, her grandsons; a brother Melville Mooney and his wife Arda from North Concord; several nephews; a niece; and many extended family members. She was predeceased by her son, Perry, in 1966 at birth; a brother, Theodore Mooney in 1989; his wife, Irene, in 1990; a sister, Laura Carpenter in 2002; and a sister, Marion (Pudgy) Mooney in 2003. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be Sunday, June 6, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to SAD/SAC, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 in memory of Marie P. Mason.

, 79, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover following a brief illness. Born Nov. 25, 1924 in Wolcott, she was the daughter of Herbert Charles and Abbie L. (Kusic) Preman. She attended elementary school in Hardwick, graduating from Hardwick Academy with the Class of 1943. She worked at the O.P.A. office during World War II and in the office of the superintendent of schools for 10 years. She was a part-time clerk at Racette's dress shop for 20 years. Phyllis and Donald Whitcomb Lane were married Feb. 16, 1951 in Hardwick where they made their home. Phyllis was a member of the United Church of Hardwick and belonged to Circle 7 of the Women's Fellowship. Earlier in her life she liked to bowl and cross country ski. She loved being with her family and extended family. Her granddaughters were special to her. Phyllis enjoyed spending time at the family camp on Caspian Lake in Greensboro. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her friends. She is survived by her husband; her son, David Lane, of Hardwick; her daughter, Dawn Gustafson and her husband Lonny, of Hardwick. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Sarah, of Burlington, and Leah, of East Hardwick; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Herbert Preman; and her sisters, Marion Morin and Helen Little. Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 6, at 1 p.m., at the United Church of Hardwick, with Pastor Judy Waible officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Main Street Cemetery, Hardwick. Contributions in Phyllis' memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad.

, 22, of Barton, passed away in Boston, Mass., Tuesday, June 1, 2004. She was born in St. Johnsbury Sept. 23, 1981, the daughter of David and Katherine (Hayes) White. Melissa was a 2000 graduate of Lake Region Union High School, where she enjoyed playing softball and basketball, and more recently was a student at Northeastern University in Boston. She participated in the Children's Miracle Network and was their champion in 1998. She coached Junior Hoop basketball and loved to show cattle. She also loved all types of music and being with her friends, and just enjoying life to the fullest. Melissa is survived by her parents, David and Katherine White, of Barton; her brother, Christopher White, of Barton; her sister, Heather Wright and her husband Scott, of Barton; her nieces, nephews and cousins, Courtney, David, Kaitlyn, and Anthony; her maternal grandparents, Adrian and Mickie Elwell, of Waitsfield; her very special friend, Scott Lamonda, of Glover; and several aunts and uncles. She is also survived by her extended family members at WOKO, Fletcher Allen and the Children's Hospital in Boston. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton, on Sunday, June 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of life will be held Monday, June 7, at the Barton United Church, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Welcome O. Brown cemetery. A reception will follow at the Barton United Church. Should friends desire, contributions in Melissa's memory may be made to the 98 Miles Foundation (which benefits CF related transplant recipients and their families), in care of Liz Butterfield, P.O. Box 746, Barton, VT 05822; the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset St., Suite 14, South Burlington, VT 05403; or to the Children's Miracle Network, Fletcher Allen Health Care, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 Attn: Laura Simmers.

, 87, of Lancaster, N.H., died Thursday June 3, 2004, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster after a long illness. Mr. Dorr was born in Jefferson Nov. 16, 1916, the son of Flossie Hartford and Cola Dorr. He graduated from Lancaster Academy in 1937 and then served his country during World War II as a member of the Air Force. After the war he married Eleanor E. Dorr ,in Feb. 1946. They returned to Lancaster, where he started a long career in the restaurant business. First as owner of Hicks Restaurant and then the Four Dorrs Snack Bar, which was built up to the four Dorrs Restaurant. It was his labor of love until sold to his son Robert some years later. Eleanor predeceased him in 2002. Eddie was an avid sportsman enjoying hunting, fishing, golf and bowling. Family members include two sons, Edward T. Dorr Jr., of Lancaster, and Robert Dorr, of Alaska; a sister Verne Eastman, of Lancaster; a brother, Wilbur Hartford, of Rochester; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Hillside Cemetery, Jefferson, N.H. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Weeks Home Health Services, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 13584.

, 73, a St. Johnsbury native, of 12 Lundy Lane, Wayland, Mass., passed away suddenly Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was born in St. Johnsbury Sept. 11, 1930, the daughter of Wendell and Irene (Epps) Ford. She was predeceased by her younger sister, Colleen Ford. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1948 and later from Lyndon State College. She continued to own the longtime Ford family home on Charles Street. She is survived by her dear husband, Serge, whom she married in 1958. They resided in Amsterdam, N.Y., for five years before settling in Wayland, Mass. Serge reflects that Betty was a person of high integrity, goals and achievements. An artist, she used her imagination in her painting and decorating. Betty loved life. All in all, she was a proud individual of high caliber. She will be dearly missed. Public graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 9, at 2 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 35, of Johnson, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 26, 2004. She was born in Morristown Jan. 28, 1969, the daughter of Raymond W. LaMare and Cheryl Anne Degree. Jodie graduated from Lamoille Union High School in 1987. She was employed in various capacities during her life, including as a clerk with Aubuchon Hardware and as an LPN at Genesis Eldercare in Morristown. She then began her career in the hospitality industry with the Top Notch Resort in Stowe and was most recently employed as a reservations manager with the Stoweflake Resort of Stowe. Jodie was known for her two cups of coffee order at Dunkin' Donuts on her way to work every day. Most important to Jodie was that her children were her life. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Thompson and Monica Whitney; her siblings and their spouses, Tina and Malcolm Teale of Hyde Park, Raemarie and Homer Pecor of Morrisville, Nicole Deuso of Fairfax, Howard and Char Deuso of Bristol, N.H., Raymond LaMare of Hyde Park, Amanda and Steve Droney of Johnson, and Roger LaMare of Hyde Park; her stepfather and his wife, Ronald and Connie Deuso of Bristol, N.H.; her in-laws and their spouses, Earline and William Morse of Jay, Kay Whitney of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., David and Nancy Whitney of Ingram, Texas, Ernest and Deborah Whitney of Eden, and Kevin Whitney of Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. Jodie was predeceased by her mother, Cheryl Degree; a brother, Ricky LaMare; and a sister-in-law, Amy Deuso. Visiting hours will be 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, in the White-Fiess Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 10, in the Puffer United Methodist Church, Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Jodie Whitney Memorial Fund, in care of Banknorth Vermont, P.O. Box 279, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, 64, of Somers, N.Y., formerly of Arizona and Vermont, passed away after a short battle with leukemia June 4, 2004. He was born June 11, 1939 in White Plains, the son of James A. and Margaret Marvel McGee. He recently retired from the state of Arizona Department of Correction, as well as the U.S. Army. He married Louise Palazzetti in 1973. Mr. McGee will be remembered for his sense of humor, love for children, time spent with family and love of sports. He is survived by his wife Louise of Shenorock, N.Y.; sons Kevin and Scott of Peekskill, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law Bernadette and Jamie Smith of South Ryegate, Vt.; son and daughter-in-law James Jr. and Christina McGee of Arizona; and grandchildren Damian, Brenden and Jillian Smith and Zachary McGee. Visitation will be Monday, June 7, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home. Interment will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, at Oakwood Cemetery.

, 71, of Old Whitefield Road, Littleton, N.H., passed away at her residence Sunday morning, June 6, 2004, following a short illness. She was born in Quincy, Mass., daughter of Frederick and Phoebe (Nutter) Brebner. She relocated to Bethlehem when in high school, and she graduated from Bethlehem High School, Class of 1950. She had resided in Littleton for the past 56 years. She worked several years for the New England Power Company, and then joined the Dodge, Moulton, Smith and Samaha law firm as a legal secretary, retiring in 1992 after 21 years of service. She loved to paint, play golf and tell jokes, and since the death of her husband, she has spent much of her time traveling the North Country enjoying the many species of wildlife she would see. She was predeceased by her husband Bernard in 2002; and her daughter Cathy in 1988. She is survived by two sons, Kevin Burlock of Littleton, and Keith Burlock of Richmond, Va.; and a brother, Winston Brebner of Bethlehem. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery on Friday, June 11, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Clamshell Restaurant.

, 85, of Miles Pond Road, North Concord, Vt., passed away Sunday, June 6, 2004, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born Oct. 3, 1918 in Concord, Vt., the daughter of the late Harry and Iva (Grant) Morton. Although she was legally blind, she graduated as valedictorian to her Concord High School class. She enjoyed reading and was an avid history buff. She loved watching the wildlife and loons on Miles Pond. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Hill; and a daughter, Joan Davis. She is survived by two sons, Robert Hill of North Concord, Vt., and Ronald Hill and his wife Barbara of North Danville, Vt.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; her brother, Harold Morton of Concord, Vt.; two sisters and their husbands, Esther and Alfred Turner of St. Johnsbury Center, Vt., and Edith and Robert Goyet of North Danville, Vt.; a special niece, Star Ann (Morton) Lunnie of Concord, Vt.; and several other nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury, Vt., Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. John Sleeper will officiate. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to either the Calex Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to the Concord Fast Squad, Concord, VT 05824.

, 73, a St. Johnsbury native, of 12 Lundy Lane, Wayland, Mass., passed away suddenly Thursday, June 3, 2004. She was born in St. Johnsbury Sept. 11, 1930, the daughter of Wendell and Irene (Epps) Ford. She was predeceased by her younger sister, Colleen Ford. Betty graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1948 and later from Lyndon State College. She continued to own the longtime Ford family home on Charles Street. She is survived by her dear husband, Serge, whom she married in 1958. They resided in Amsterdam, N.Y., for five years before settling in Wayland, Mass. Betty was a people person. Serge reflects that she was a person of high integrity, goals and achievements. An artist, she used her imagination in her painting and decorating. Betty loved life. All in all, she was a proud individual of high caliber. She will be dearly missed. Public graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 9, at 2 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 77, beloved husband of Jeanne Rice McGinnis, of Milford, Conn., died Monday, June 7, 2004, in Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, Conn. Son of the late Ellery and Mamie Guyer M. McGinnis, he was born Dec. 31, 1926 in St. Johnsbury on the town farm and was a resident of Milford for 53 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where served in the 279th Station Hospital as a surgical technician and received the Army of Occupation medal as well as the World War II Victory Medal. Ron was a machinist/foreman at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Conn., for 36 years. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW Post 7788, and the Sikorsky Foreman Club. He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling and skiing. In addition to his wife, he leaves three children, Deborah McLay and her husband Harry of Keene, N.H., Paul McGinnis and his wife Judy of Oxford, Conn., and Bryan McGinnis and his wife Debbie of North Branford, Conn.; seven grandchildren, Ronald McLay, Daniel, Courtney, Tim and Katie McGinnis, and Cody and Bailey McGinnis; a brother, Richard "Butch" McGinnis and his wife Beulah of St. Johnsbury; a sister, Lorraine Robinson and her husband Sherwood of Graniteville, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Ellery McGinnis Jr.; and two sisters, Doris Danforth Stowell and Phebe Audette. Special thanks to the nursing staff at St. Raphael for all the care they provided during his illness. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m., in the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St. on the Green, Milford. Committal will be private. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3-5:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450; or Ft. McGivney Center for Cancer Care, in care of Hospital of St. Raphael, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.