, 78, of Derby died at her home surrounded by her loving children and their families on Tuesday, July 27, 2004. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 31, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. A full obituary will appear in next week's issue.

, 77, died at the Derby Green nursing home on Sunday, July 25, 2004. Born in Walden, a daughter of Roderick and Mary (Glendenning) Barnes, Ms. Barnes spent most of her life as a teacher, giving of herself unselfishly to her family, friends, and students. Her 38-year career teaching span for the Department of Defense dependents began in Bermuda, then in Goose Bay, Labrador, and ended with her last assignment in England, where she taught sixth grade on the U.S. NATO Air Force Base at Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire. She was a born teacher, not only in the "three R's," but in the arts as well, and during the course she followed, she gained much respect, admiration and appreciation from her students, parents, administrators, and faculty. She also cherished all creatures, both great and small, and gave much love to those she tended over her lifetime with many a chuckle from the stories she had to tell. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing her will remember and miss her - a typical New Englander who was so remarkable. She was the dear sister of Justine Macdivitt of Derby and the late Roderick of California. She was the loving aunt of David and Carol Macdivitt of Newport, Pamela and Jim Galloway of Ontario, Canada, Anne Wass of Ontario, and the late Donald Macdivitt of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; and the cousin of Clifton Rock of Walden. She will be fondly remembered by great-nieces: Robyn, Leigh-Ann, and Terri; by great-nephews: David, Donald, and Michael; by great-great-nieces and nephews; and by other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 31, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport at 1:30 p.m. with Deacon Rick O'Donnell officiating. Interment will follow at the Derby Center Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vermont 05601, would be appreciated.

of Agawam, Massachusetts, died peacefully at the home of her son in Ludlow, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Mrs. Besaw was the daughter of the late Jake and Josephine (Robidoux) Robtoy. Her husband of 64 years, Selden J. Besaw, died in 1995. She was born in Westfield, moved to Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1945, and resided there until she moved to Agawam in 1966. Prior to moving to Massachusetts she was employed by Butterfields Tap and Die of Derby Line. She had retired from Rexnord Chain in Springfield after working there for 27 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and the church's women's guild, and was also a member of the Agawam Senior Citizen's Chapter No. 2. She leaves a son, Donald S. Besaw, and his wife, Alice, of Ludlow; brother Howard Robtoy of Windsor Locks, Connecticut; a sister, Dora Dawson, of Agawam; two granddaughters; a great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Selden, her brother Oliver Robintaille predeceased her. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 24 in St. John the Evangelist Church in Agawam. Burial will take place in Agawam Center Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to the Baystate Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 50 Maple Street, P.O. Box 9058, Springfield, Massachusetts 01102-9058.

, 54, of North Wolcott died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at his home in the loving arms of his family, following a long illness. Mr. Brown was born in Hardwick on March 11, 1950, the son of Phillip Brown of Wolcott and the late Pauline Lamare Brown. He attended school in Wolcott and started his working life at an early age of 16 as a logger. On November 29, 1968, he married Ann Annis in Craftsbury Common. Together they made their home in North Wolcott. He was a logger, hunter, and fisherman. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed his time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Besides his wife, Ann, and his father, Phil Brown, he leaves two sons and their families: Claude Brown and his wife, Kristine, and his children Phillip Austin Brown and Ashley Lynn Brown; and Robert "Robbie" Brown and his wife, Jodie, and their daughter Lydia, all of North Wolcott. He also leaves a brother, Wayne "Woody" Brown, and his wife, Gina, of North Wolcott; two sisters, Linda Willey of North Wolcott and Beverly Chaffee and her husband, Sherman, of Barre; a mother-in-law, Marjorie Annis, of Derby; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial service was held at the United Church of Craftsbury July 25 with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating. Interment followed in Taylor Cemetery in Wolcott.

, 74, of Holland died suddenly in Newport on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. Mr. Camber was born in Newark on November 29, 1929, the son of Benjamin and Hazel (Bryant) Camber. He was a self-employed lumberjack. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at Holland Pond. He drew great comfort from his dog and constant companion, Toby, and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his son Robert Camber and his wife, Sara, of Holland; by his grandchildren: Chad Camber of Holland, Ashley Camber of Sutton, Brian Robinson and his wife, Lorna, of Newark, Clayton Robinson of Sutton, Melissa Roy of East Burke, R.J. Corriveau and his wife, Christina, of Derby, and Steven Almeida of Rhode Island; by his sister Beverly Boulay of Brownington; by his nephew Alfred Sleep of New Hampshire; and by 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Camber's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 97, of Glover died in Glover on Sunday, July 25, 2004. Mrs. Clark was born in Orleans on March 28, 1907, the daughter of Fred and Mabel (Cutler) Witt. She was a teacher at the Orleans Elementary School from 1928 to 1932 and later taught at the Glover Community School for 20 years, retiring in 1972 as principal. She was a member of the West Glover Church and a member and past matron of the Eastern Star Barton Orient Chapter No. 13. She was a 4-H leader for many years. She enjoyed craft-making and cooking. On July 30, 1932, she married Don Clark, who predeceased her in 1997. She is survived by her sons Ross Clark and his wife, Sheila, of West Glover and Bruce Clark and his wife, Leslie, of Huntington, Connecticut; by five grandchildren: Molly, Tara, Kim, Steve, and Janet; and by six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Dorothy Slicer on August 21, 1988; by one brother; and by one sister. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 29, at Westlook Cemetery in Glover at 10 a.m. with Carol Borland officiating. Interment will follow. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Clark's memory may be made to Union House Nursing Home, activities fund, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 75, of Newport died at his home on Monday, July 26, 2004. Mr. Green was born in East Charleston on February 4, 1929, the son of Carroll and Flora (Hancock) Green. In school he played football, wrestled, ice-skated, bicycled, and swam. He also worked on his parents' farm. At one time he owned a Shell Station on Coventry Street then went to work as a milk factory worker at H.P. Hood for many years, retiring in 1962. He volunteered and played the accordion with other visually impaired people who played piano, tambourine, and omnicord, and sang to elderly people at local nursing homes. He was a 4-H leader in the 1970s and taught Morse code and ham radio to the Boy Scouts. He also taught Braille classes for the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Music was a large part of his life, playing the accordion, banjo, piano, guitar, keyboard, and woodbox drum, which he made himself. He was one of the founders of the Border Amatuer Radio Club in 1978. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (known as the Mormans) and a member of the Derby Lions Club. He was very intelligent and was a very loving father and loving and caring person. On November 11, 1955, he married Ruth Thelma Storey, who predeceased him in 1990. He is survived by his daughter Harriett Hall and her husband, John, of Newport; by his grandsons Joshua Hall and Alfred Hall, both of Newport; by his sister Barbara Young of Coventry; his special friend, Louise Salls, of Hardwick; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport on Wednesday, July 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will take place on Thursday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m., with Elder Dean Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at the Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Green's memory may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in care of president Dean Stevens, 144 Old McCabe Road, Island Pond, Vermont 05846; to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401; or to the activities fund at any local nursing home.

of Derby, a daughter of Gerald and Irene Turgeon, died on Monday, July 19, 2004, at her home surrounded by family and dear friends, after fighting a long battle with a very rare spinal syndrome. Ms. Kress graduated from North Country Union High School in 1983. She went on to attend New Hampshire Vocational Technical School and received an associate's in culinary arts in 1984. She worked for various restaurants and hotels across the nation until she joined the United States Air Force in 1986, where she performed with the Honor Guard and Drill Team while also working as an avionics technician. She was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in California. She received an honorable discharge in 1994. She married Dale R. Kress of Brea, California, in 1989 and had three sons. She returned to catering after the Air Force term until 1997 when her illness became evident. At this time, she returned to college and graduated magna cum laude in 2001 from Champlain College with a degree in travel and tourism and a bachelor's in business. She belonged to the Travel Association of America and the Association of Bridal Consultants, and was the committee chairman for Cub Scouts of America, South Burlington Chapter, from 1998 until 2000. She is survived by her sons, Brandon Patrick Kress and Bryan Jonathan Kress of Chantilly, Virginia; by her father and stepmother, Gerald and Irene Turgeon, of Newport; by brother Gary Turgeon of St. Albans; by sister Monique Lavoie and her husband, Matt, of Pembroke, New Hampshire; by grandmother Flora Rodier of Newport; by former husband, Dale R. Kress, of Chantilly; by many aunts, uncles and cousins; and by her very dear friends: Larry and Laura Gage of Derby, Neil Geoffrey of Newport, Dana and Lisa Spates of Derby, Jamie Longley of Derby, and Larry and Pauline Gage of Newport. She was predeceased by her son Joshua Dale Kress. She is best remembered by her friends and family for her love and devotion for her sons and her determination and high achievement in whatever she pursued. She was also known to be a serious advocate for the safety of dolphins and other animals. Services were held July 24 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Dolphin Research Center Adopt-A-Dolphin Program in Ms. Kress' name will be handled by Laura Gage, 336 Glover Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or donations in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, of Derby died in Newport on Sunday, July 25, 2004. Mrs. McKinney was born in Morrisville on June 9, 1921, the daughter of Glen Archie and Winnifred (Sias) Prior. She was a self-employed child-care provider. On November 6, 1940, she married Calvin McKinney, who survives her. She is also survived by her sons Calvin McKinney Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Palm Harbor, Florida, and Robert McKinney of West Charleston; by her grandchildren: Kristen Patenaude and her husband, Jason, of Holland, Robert King McKinney of Florida, and Denis McKinney; by her brother Richard Prior of Connecticut; by her sisters Romona of Ascutney and Barbara Warren of Springfield; and by several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 30, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport at 2 p.m. with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Interment will follow.

, 99, a longtime resident of Craftsbury, died Friday, July 23, 2004, at the home of her daughter Marcelle Houde in St. Johnsbury, where she had been making her home. Mrs. Menard was born in Sabrevole, Quebec, on August 13, 1904, a daughter of Heli and Anna (Courville) Boulais. She attended school in Canada and moved to Vermont in 1919 with her family. She married Georges L. Menard on July 2, 1925, and together they farmed on West Hill in Craftsbury. He died in 1972. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury and a member of the Altar Society. She leaves five sons: Lionel Menard and his wife, Jeannette, of Southington, Connecticut, Arthur Menard and his wife, Alice, of Craftsbury, Ivan Menard of Southington, Leo Menard and his wife, Sharleen, of Middletown, Connecticut, and Armand Menard and his wife, Mollie, of Wallingford, Connecticut; six daughters: Denise Bushy of Meriden, Connecticut, Marthe Valcour and her husband, Andre, of Morrisville, Cecile Valcour of Morrisville, Marie Yaeger and her husband, Patrick, of North Middlesex, Marcelle Houde and her husband, Raoul, of St. Johnsbury, and Therese Ferguson and her husband, John, of Palm Harbor, Florida; one brother, Cyril Boulais, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 78 grandchildren; 113 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Rejeanne Menard, of Newington, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband, Georges; by two sons, Jean Menard and Guy Menard; and a brother, Gerard Boulais. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 26 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury by her grandson the Reverend Paul Houde. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Contributions in Mrs. Menard's memory may be made to Bishop John Marshall School, 680 Laporte Road, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 83, of Derby died at the Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport on Friday, July 23, 2004, following a brief illness. Mrs. Squires was born in Graniteville, Quebec, on July 10, 1921, the daughter of Harold and Hazel (Gage) Rediker. On June 29, 1946, she married Lloyd Squires, who predeceased her in February 1976. She was known for her love of God and music. She played the piano, organ, harmonica, and violin, and filled in as the music director at the Advent Christian Church in Newport Center. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and family get-togethers, especially with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Ruby Peters and her husband, Bernard, of Irasburg and their children: Randy, Cindy, Trinity, Mandy, Sherry, and Bernie; by her son Richard Squires and his wife, Bea, of Ash, North Carolina, and his children: Daron, Amie, Bradley, and Rebecca; and by seven great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sisters: Beulah Purkiser of Florida, Rose Hopgood and her husband, Norman, of Ontario, and Mary Jean Kilby and her husband, John, of New Hampshire; by her brother Leslie Rediker and his wife, Alice, of Rock Island, Quebec; and by cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Reginald and Ralf; and by her sisters Evelyn Squires and Ruth Wilson. Funeral services were held July 27 at the Advent Christian Church in Newport Center with the Reverend Chris Barton officiating. Interment followed at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Squires' memory may be made to the Advent Christian Church, Newport Center, Vermont 05857.

, 93, a longtime resident of Ipswich, Massachusetts,and Newport, died Monday morning, August 9, 2004, at her residence in Ipswich, after a short illness. Mrs. Nadeau was the wife of the late Gaston J. Nadeau, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. She was born in Newport on July 13, 1911, a daughter of the late Elmer and Olive (Decker) Currier. She was a devout Catholic and spent her life caring for her family. For several years she ran a children's daycare in her home in Ipswich. She was predeceased by her husband on November 26, 2001. She is survived by her three children: Sandra Lavoie and her husband, Robert, of Ipswich, Mona Elliott of Ipswich, and Stanley Nadeau and his wife, Tina, of Milton, New Hampshire; by her three grandchildren: David Lavoie and Eric Elliott, both of Ipswich, and Samantha Nadeau of Peabody, Massachusetts; by her great-grandson David Benjamin of Derby; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Edward Currier, formerly of Glover, Albert Currier, formerly of St. Johnsbury, and Leo Currier, formerly of Burlington; and by her sister Everlyn Wheeler, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 12, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Nadeau's name may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02115.

, 77, of Island Pond died in Newport on Saturday, August 7, 2004. Mr. McDuff was born in Canada on April 3, 1927, the son of Marc and Germaine (Lavigne) McDuff. He was a foreman for bridge building for the C&N Railroad, retiring in 1983. He was a former state pistol champion. He enjoyed hunting and had a chance to go moose hunting this fall with his son Laurent. He built birdhouses and loved to watch birds. He also loved to be with his family and grandchildren. On July 8, 1948, he married Pauline Bouchard, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Jeannine Griffin and her husband, Gary, of Brandon, Jean McDuff of Rutland, Nichole McDuff of Pittsford, Laurent McDuff and his wife, Marie, of Pittsford, and Pierre McDuff and his wife, Julie, of Topsham, Maine; by his grandchildren: Captain Gregory Griffin, Mark Griffin, Elaine Griffin, Diane Farrow, Richard Foy, Andrew McDuff, Marc McDuff, and Evan McDuff; by his great-grandchildren: Jamie Gray, Daniel Farrow, Rebecca Farrow, C.J. Moore, Brent Foy, and Taryn Foy; by his brothers: Jean Claude, Raymond, Richard, and Camille, all of Canada, and Robert of Barre; by his sister Rejeanne Lynch of Canada; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his children: Diane, Daniel, and Roger; and by his brother Marcel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated August 10 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with the Reverend William Morgan officiating, assisted by Mr. McDuff's son-in-law Deacon Gary Griffin. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Matthew's Cemetery in Dixville, Canada. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. McDuff's memory may be made to St. James Catholic Church, Island Pond, Vermont 05846 or to the Brighton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 456, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 84, of Newport died in Newport on Monday, August 9, 2004. Mr. Marandola was born in Newport on June 12, 1920, the son of Alessio and Marie (Lamoureux) Marandola. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad, then Hoods Creamery, and finally as a janitor for the U.S. Customs in Derby Line. He loved to feed the ducks at his home on the lake and enjoyed country music. He was a member of the Eagles Club Fraternal Order No. 4329, Veterans of Foreign Wars Newport Alfred Pepin Post No. 798, and American Legion Newport Post No. 21. On October 4, 2958, he married Eleanor Decoteau, who predeceased him on February 3,1998. He is survived by his sons Richard Marandola of Newport and Bruce Royer of Vermont. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport on Thursday, August 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 13, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 10 a.m., with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport with full military honors. A luncheon will follow the service at the Eagles Club in Newport.

, 71, died in a hospice center in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 4, 2004, following a yearlong struggle with cancer. Mrs. Gilbert was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on January 27, 1933, a daughter of Edward H. and Miriam Gilbert. She lived at a boarding school in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, continuing to live there until her marriage to Robert Cunninghame-Graham. She then lived in Scotland until his death, after which she returned to the United States. After returning to the U.S., she spent many years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and at a summer cottage at Lake Willoughby in Westmore. While in Albuquerque she spent her time caring for children and volunteering at senior centers. She was a member of the Westmore Association and took part in many of its variety shows. She helped at the Westmore Community Church vacation Bible school programs and worked at the Westmore Ladies Aid annual Attic Auction. She loved cats and always had one as a house pet. She made many friends through her walk through life. She had many talents - acting, wood carving, painting, and writing, which she loved sharing with others. She was well read. She loved hiking and swimming and loved the woods and nature. Surviving are her children and grandchildren: Robin Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh, Colin G. Cunninghame-Graham and family of Edinburgh, Christine Cunninghame-Graham and family of Paris, France, Carin Cunninghame-Graham Rivas of Australia, and a son, Justin Hunting of England. A sister, Ginger DeWolfe, of Essex also survives as well as other relatives. A brother, Edward Holmes Gilbert Jr., predeceased her. A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Gilbert will be held the Westmore Community Church fellowship hall on Sunday, August 15, at 3 p.m.

, 89, of Sheffield died on Sunday, August 8, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Dwyer was born in Sheffield Heights on February 15, 1915, a son of George and Nellie (Dopp) Dwyer. He attended Sheffield Heights School and Barton Academy, graduating as valedictorian in 1932. He also taught classes. He worked on the family farm. On November 18, 1938, he married Wilma Spring. They made their first home in Sheffield and then had farms in Wheelock, Sheffield, Coventry, and Barton, finally returning to Sheffield Heights, where he still lived. He farmed, drove truck for Checkerboard, became a deputy sheriff in Caledonia and Orleans counties, worked at the Blue Moon drive-in for four years, and worked for the Sheffield highway department. During this time he would be found policing at local dance halls. While he still farmed, he worked at Green Mountain Fence Company. When he stopped farming, he went to work for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans, from which he retired. With all of this, he still found time to join the Crystal Lake Grange, to which he belonged for 46 years. He served as master for many years and joined Shepherd Pomona Grange where he was also master. He served on the Orleans County Fair Association and helped direct traffic at both the Orleans and Caledonia county fairs. He also volunteered in Floral Hall helping with the grange booth and at the Caledonia fair helping with the grange food booth. He was a member of the St. Johnsbury Lodge of Loyal Order of the Moose. One of his longstanding traditions involved directing traffic at Sheffield Field Day every Labor Day. As he reached retirement, he was elected to serve as Sheffield town auditor for several years. He also enjoyed fishing with his family and would provide for them by taking everybody berrying around the area. On Sundays the family would go for rides to see different parts of Vermont. Those who will miss Mr. Dwyer include his sons: Rodney J. of Rhode Island, Lawrence J. "Larry" and his wife, Bonnie, of Orleans, and Francis J. "Frank" and his companion, Lori Curtis, of Sheffield; his daughter Eilene J. Jasper and her husband, Bill, of North Carolina; grandchildren: George T. and his wife, Charlene, of Massachusetts, Lize Jane of Florida, Chris R. of Milton, Eric W. of Orleans, Janice A. of Florida, Dennis J. of Maine, and Jennifer L. of Sheffield; his brothers Ken F. of St. Johnsbury and Edward R. of Essex Junction; and several cousins, and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Wilma; and by his children: Maxine J., Sandra J., and Dennis J. Funeral services were held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church August 11 with the Reverend Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Those who wish may send contributions in Mr. Dwyer's memory to the hospice unit of Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 336, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.