, 72, of South Cairo, New York, died suddenly August 4, 2004, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, New York, after a brief illness. Mr. Auger was born in Canada on August 19, 1931, and was a son of the late Alcide and Marierose (Elie) Auger. He has been a resident of South Cairo since 1980. He formerly lived in Evansville. He was a well-known logger in the area. He was a communicant of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, and loved dirt track racing at Lebanon Valley, New York, and being in the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Estelle M. (Lussier) Auger, of South Cairo; by six children: Linda Blakslee and her husband, Brian, of Concord, Carole Selner and her husband, Joe, of Round Top, New York, Doris Shastany and her companion, John Fabrizio, of Acra, New York, Allen Auger and his wife, Barbara (Voulo), of Cairo, Diane Auger and her fiancée, Steven Bartholomew, of Cairo, and Rachel Campbell and her husband, Gary, of Round Top; by two sisters, Alma Boudreau and Mathilde Lareau, both of Canada; by 11 grandchildren; by many nieces and nephews; and by his loving dog, Flash. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by a sister, Monique Paradise. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 8 at the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo with the Reverend Father J. Nunan, pastor, as celebrant. Private cremation took place Monday at the Albany Rural Crematorium in Menands, New York. Burial of his cremains will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Auger's memory to the memorial fund of the Sacred Heart Church of Cairo, Mountain Avenue, Cairo, New York 12413.

, 85, of Newport died in Newport on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Mrs. Rublee was born in Derby on April 5, 1919, the daughter of William and Mary (McBain) Johnston. She worked as a lab and x-ray technician for the former Orleans County Hospital and the Newport Clinic. She later worked as a receptionist and bookkeeper for Chittenden Bank. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Newport United Church. She was a loving, kind, and caring person who was helpful to everyone she met. In 1954 she married Dr. Clair Deforest Rublee, who predeceased her in June 1968. She is survived by her stepdaughter Elizabeth Rublee Scott of Newport; by six stepgrandchildren; and by six stepgreat-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Gordon Johnston. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 21, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Interment will follow. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Rublee's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Action Network, 300 North Lee Street, Suite 50, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

of Nokesville, Virginia died suddenly in Virginia on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Mr. Kelley was born and raised in Derby, a son of Clayton Kelley and Gertrude Daggett Kelley. He graduated from Derby Academy in 1952. He left Vermont to join the Army and was stationed in Georgia where he met his wife Mildred Truitt Kelley, who survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, Theresa Kelley Sutton, of Richmond Virginia; and by grandaughter Kelley Sutton Conners and her husband, Don, of Gainsville, Virginia. His pride and joy were his three great-grandaughters. He also leaves sisters Eileen Kelley Capps and her husband, DaWayne, of Oakland, Kentucky, Lucille Kelley Fennimore and her husband, Joe, of Trenton, New Jersey, and Suzanne Kelley Maple and her husband, Bob, of Morgan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Virginia August 14, and burial was August 17 in Alabama. Contributions in Mr. Kelley's memory may be made to "Kelley's Kids," Rockmills School, 415 County Road 75, Roanoke, Alabama 36274.

, 80, of Orleans died in Rutland on Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Mr. Hilliard was born in Orleans on January 4, 1924, the son of Elmer and Greta (Dunham) Hilliard. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. He worked as a supervisor at Ethan Allen in Orleans. He was a member and past commander of American Legion Orleans Post No. 23 and a past member of the Orleans Fire Department. He enjoyed playing pool, hunting, and boating and baseball. On October 19, 1951, he married Marlene Buzzell, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Brent Hilliard and his wife, Wendy, of Newport, Candace LeBlanc and her husband, Maurice, of St. Albans, and Dawn Wilcox and her husband, Calvin, of Westmore; by his grandchildren: Tina McCartney, Jeremy LeBlanc, David LeBlanc, and Kristie Boylan; by his great-granddaughters Delanee and Caitlyn McCartney; by his sisters Verla Drake of Derby and Dorothy Whipple of Orleans; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers: Warren, Clayton, and Marvin; and by his sister Verna Coburn. Funeral services will full military honors were held August 13 with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment followed at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hilliard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 83, of Newport died in Newport on Thursday, August 12, 2004. Mr. Campbell was born in Irasburg on February 5, 1921, the son of Donat and Jean (Stewart) Campbell. He owned and operated a dairy farm in Orleans for many years. He then worked as a self-employed carpenter. He loved to build and play the violin. He married Orilla Demers, who predeceased him on March 20, 1999. He is survived by his son Maurice Campbell and his wife, Rachel, of Island Pond; by his brothers: Leopold of Newport, Fernand of Irasburg, and Raymond of Irasburg; by his sisters Gilbert Lanoue of Orleans and Jeannette Bently of Missouri; by five grandchildren; and by several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Rita Todd. Funeral services were held August 16 at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating. Interment followed at the Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Campbell's memory may be made to the United Church of Derby, Main Street, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, of East Charleston, died in New Port Richey, Florida, on August 10, 2004. She was born in Newport on October 14, 1924, the daughter of Donald and Jennie (Lapierre) Smith. On January 25, 1947, Gloria married Jack B. Sloan, who survives her. Together they owned and operated the General Store in East Charleston for many years. She was a past selectman, assistant town clerk, and postal clerk for the town of Charleston. She also worked as a nurse's aid for the Orleans County Hospital. Gloria liked to help Jack with the store, auctions, antique business, and furniture refinishing and restoration. She was a member and past Matron of the Eastern Star North Chapter #25, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Newport Post #21, and a member of the Ladies Shrine. She and Jack liked to travel and spent winters in Florida, where she was also a member of the Seabees Ladies Auxiliary Island #17. Besides her husband Jack, Gloria is survived by her mother, Jennie Smith of Hudson, Florida, her children, Gerald "Mike" Sloan of North Carolina; Cherie Sloan and her special friend, Arland Stone Jr., of Glover; James Sloan and his wife, Kathryn, of Newport; and Jack "Pat" Sloan and his special friend, Marie, of Newport, her brothers, Donald A. Smith and his wife, Priscilla, of New York; Milton Smith and his wife, Janet, of California; Conrad Smith and his family of California; and Charles Smith and his wife, Jeannine, of California; her sister-in-law, Geraldine Tumminelli of Meuthen, Massachusetts, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many special cousins and their families. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Ave.) on Friday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 21, at the Plymouth Congregational Church in East Charleston at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Michael Ford officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillside cemetery in East Charleston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gloria's name may be made to the Order of the Eastern Star, North Star Chapter #25, Island Pond, VT 05846, to the Masonic Order Scholarship Fund, Lodge #44, Island Pond, VT 05846, or to the charity of one's choice.

died in his sleep on August 5, 2004. He was born April 11, 1915. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Martin and her husband, Keith, of Toronto; by his daughter Brenda Makarov and her husband, Vitali, of Montreal; and by his son Dr. Scott Geddes, and his wife, Valerie, of Cambridge, Ontario; by his grandchildren, Ruston, Kelsey and Timothy Martin, Maxim and Maria Makarov and Jay, Christopher and Allison Geddes. Mr. Lamb is also survived by his sister Barbara Ingraham of Northport, Long Island. He was predeceased by his brother Sidney and sisters Martha McLean and Peggy Montgomery. Born in Montreal and raised in Stanstead, Quebec, Mr. Lamb attended Lower Canada College in Montreal and later Bishop's and McGill universities, and studied law. He joined the Black Watch and served overseas as a major in World War II. After the war, Mr. Lamb returned to Montreal and joined the legal firm, Lafleur Brown, and rose to senior partner. In December 1969 he was appointed judge of the Superior Court of Quebec and presided on both criminal and civil sides. Upon his retirement in 1990, he enjoyed an illustrious second career staying active and fit as "groundskeeper" of his property in Derby. Adored by all who knew him, Mr. Lamb was an extraordinary man whose brilliant mind and irreverent sense of humor remained unfailing until his last day. A private service was held on August 9, at Mount Royal Cemetery Chapel. Burial of the ashes will take place in the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Rd., Newport, Vermont 05855, or to Wayne's Sales and Service, Main Street, West Charleston, Vermont 05872 (for over four decades of devoted attention to Rusty's beloved collection of chainsaws!)

, 87, of Newport died peacefully August 12, 2004, in Farmington, Maine. She was born January 8, 1917, in South Stuckley, Quebec, a daughter of Harmidas and Leontine (Decelle) Allard. She married Wallace A. Roberts who predeceased her in 1993. Mrs. Roberts had lived in Lyndonville and for the past 40 years she lived in Newport. At one time she was a seamstress for a glove factory in St. Johnsbury. She is survived by a son, Russell Whitney, and his wife, Sheila, of Corinth, Maine, and by three grandchildren: Heidi Poole and her husband, Mark; Tina Meserve and her husband, Jeff; and Christopher Whitney and his wife, Brenda. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on August 17 at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndon Center with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Interment will follow.

, 85, of St. Cloud, Florida, died August 12, 2004, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He lived in Milford, New Hampshire, for 24 years before retiring to St. Cloud, Florida in 1984. He was employed by Ingersoll-Rand of Nashua, New Hampshire, for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He loved to dance, play cards and socialize with friends at the new St. Cloud Senior Center, which he really loved. He was a member of St. Thomas Aqunias Catholic Church, St. Cloud, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3227 in St. Cloud, American Legion Post #80 in St. Cloud, and the Elks Lodge #1873 in Kissimmee. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Theresa L. (Buskey) Cote of St. Cloud, son Maurice R. Cote (Cheryl) of Milford, New Hampshire, two daughters, Maria T. Riley of Milford, New Hampshire, Sharon DuPont (Philip) of Wilton, New Hampshire, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Milford, New Hampshire, will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Fisk Funeral Home and Crematory in St. Cloud, Florida.

, 74, of West Glover died suddenly on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at his home. Mr. Young was born on March 8, 1930, in St. Johnsbury, the youngest child of Lawrence and Nellie (Dewing) Young. He was raised on Springdale Farm in West Glover. He attended Beach School in West Glover, Barton Academy, and state agricultural school in Randolph. After school, he returned to the family farm where his parents and grandparents had farmed before him. In 1950 he married Arlene Perkins of Westmore. They raised seven children. In addition to milking cows, he sugared, cut Christmas trees, plowed snow, hauled milk, and cut pulp. Whatever he was doing, he rarely passed up an opportunity for conversation. Known throughout his life for his storytelling talent, during the 1970s he began writing a column for the Chronicle based on his everyday experiences. A compilation of the columns was published in 1977, entitled Loudon Young, Off Main Street, West Glover, VT. He also sold advertising for the paper for years. He was in his element in the job, traveling from business to business, visiting with people, swapping stories, jokes, and news. He was an avid reader and loved to pick berries. He served the town of Glover in a variety of elected positions, including 24 years as a lister (beginning at the age of 21), 12 years as school director, and three years as selectman. Among his contributions were the insight and humor he brought to many a meeting. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; by his children: John and his partner, Jan Russell, of Charleston, South Carolina, Edward of West Glover, Georgia of Glover, Dean of West Glover; Darlene Andrews and her husband, Ned, of Glover, Arthur and his wife, Tara, of West Glover; by his seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Nathan Todd and his wife, Sarah, and their daughter Abigail of northern New York, Jennie Young of South Carolina, Ben Todd and his wife, Kelly, and their son Gabrial of Barton, Katie Young of Essex Junction, Christopher Todd of Glover, Meg Andrews of Glover, and Zoe Young of West Glover. Two more great grandchildren are expected this fall. He is also survived by his half-brother Laurice Young of Connecticut; by his sister-in-law Barbara Young of Coventry; and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Richard; by his sister Barbara Gagner; and by his half-brother Earl Young. Contributions may be made in Mr. Young's name to the Glover Bicentennial Scholarship Fund, in care of Donna Sweeney, Glover town clerk, 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover, Vermont 05839. Funeral services were held August 20 at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Reverend Michael Caldwell officiating. A committal service will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 78, of East Haven, Connecticut, husband of the late Jean Ford Perron, died August 14, 2004. Mr. Perron was the son of Archie and Maria Perron of Glover. He graduated from Barton Academy. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he had been employed as a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 83 in Branford, Connecticut, and the East Haven Lion's Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He leaves a daughter, Deborah Brunelle, and her husband, Stephen, of East Haven; two sons, John Perron of Newbury, New Hampshire, and Richard Perron and his wife, Eileen, of Salem, Connecticut; sisters: Joyce Sanford of Granby, Massachusetts, Jacqueline Kennison of Barton, and Marie Dicki of Maine; brother Robert Perron of Granby; five grandchildren; and his dear friend, Irene Morris. He was predeceased by siblings: Rita Gagnon and George Armand and Lionel Perron. Services were held August 17 at Porto Funeral Home in East Haven. Entombment was in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06511

, 71, of Waterford, Virginia, died in Barton on Monday, August 16, 2004. Mrs. Matt was born in Oakland, California, on August 25, 1932, a daughter of Manning and Frances (Hatch) Park. She was an elementary schoolteacher in Medford Lakes, New Jersey. She loved horses and raised thoroughbreds in Virginia for 30 years until 2003. She was active in the 8th Air Force Squad reunions and loved to play bridge. She married John Matt on December 28, 1956. He predeceased her in 1995. She is survived by her daughters Jill Czelusta and her husband, Pastor Larry, of Barton and Holly Grody and her husband, Don, of Evergreen, Colorado; by her grandchildren: Zephrine and Leanne Czelusta and Evin and Lincoln Grody; by her brother Warren Park; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Molly. A memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, August 27, at 9 a.m. Interment will follow. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Matt's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Assocation and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 74, of Island Pond died suddenly August 18, 2004, in Newport. Mrs. Latouche was born May 8, 1930, in Lisbon, Maine, a daughter of Albert and Ida Michaud. She graduated from Lisbon Falls High School. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, to whom she had been married for 55 years. She was retired from Ethan Allen Manufacturing of Island Pond. She held memberships with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and American Legion Post No. 80 Auxilary of Island Pond. She was a member of Lady of St. Anne's of Claremont, New Hampshire. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, card playing, traveling, singing, and yodeling. She was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed traveling to casinos. She lived life to the fullest and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by five children: Joan LeClaire and her husband, Lorne, of Buxton, Maine, Jean Graveline and her husband, Duane, of Derby, Phyllis Ming and her husband, Gary, of Island Pond, Rita Major and her husband, Gary, of Pensacola, Florida, and Rena Latouche and her fiancé, Mark Ellingwood, of Newark; by the following grandchildren: Kirk and his wife, Jennifer, Paul, John, Matthew, Jennifer, Jenny, Nick, Tiffany, and Thomas; by the following great-grandchildren: Kyle, Allison, Andrew, Kaleb, Brianna, Michelle, Alexandra, and Madison; by brothers- and sisters-in-law; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Richard; by great-granddaughter, Courtney; by brothers: Armand and Albert; and by a sister, Connie Moore. Funeral services were held August 21 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Contributions in Mrs. Latouche's memory may be made to Brighton Rescue, P. O. Box 456, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 35, of Newport died at his home on Thursday, August 19, 2004. Mr. Hilliker was a local contractor and a beloved son of Richard Sr. and Christina (Curtis) Hilliker. He was born in Newport on April 2, 1969. He served in the Vermont Army National Guard. Besides his parents, he is survived by his son Justin Morgan; by his daughter Victoria Hilliker; by his brother Scott Hilliker and his wife, Peggy; by his sisters Tammy Hilliker and her friend, Jed Bingham, and Shelley Navari and her husband, Brent; by his paternal grandmother, Marion Hilliker; by his uncles Mark Curtis and his wife, Marge, and Luke Curtis and his wife, Deborah; and by nieces and nephews: Samantha and Tiffany Hilliker, Dakota Hilliker, and Hunter Navari. Funeral services were held at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport August 23 with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Hilliker's memory may be made to SADD, in care of Julie Gunn, NorthCountry Union High School, Veterans Avenue, Newport, Vermont 05855; to DARE, in care of the Newport City Police Department, 222 Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Newport United Church, Third Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 26, of Orleans died suddenly on August 20, 2004, at his home. Mr. Boisvert was born November 25, 1977, in Newport, a son of Robert Boisvert and Broni (Tribul) Plucas. He attended Lake Region Union High School and was employed as a chef for local restaurants. He enjoyed roller-blading, playing hockey and basketball, kayaking, and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Broni Plucas, of Newport Center; by his father, Robert Boisvert, and his wife, Merri, of Orleans; by his maternal grandmother, Marian Tribul, of Orleans; by sisters: Renee Boisvert of Boston, Massachusetts, and Augusta and Brittany Plucas of Newport Center; by uncles John Boisvert of Newport and Tony Tribul of Orleans; by an aunt, Cheryl Burnham, of Orleans; and by several cousins. Funeral services were held August 24 at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Jerry Piper officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Boisvert's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.