, 90, of Lebanon, N.H., died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, in the extended care unit of Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, N.H. Born in West Lebanon, N.H., on Oct. 15 1914, he was the son of John L. and Addie C. (Freeman) Fulton. He attended schools in West Lebanon, and graduated from high school in South Royalton, Vt. After high school, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps and then began his 35-year career with New England Telephone, where he worked his way up from lineman to supervisory positions in the company. He married Pearl Cutler of East Montpelier in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Aug. 5, 1938. New England Telephone moved them frequently and they took that opportunity to make many friends in St. Johnsbury, St. Albans, Rutland, Danville, Billerica (Mass.), and White River Jct., Vt. He was predeceased by his wife; and two brothers, Kenneth and Robert F. Fulton. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Flora Fulton Tutiakoff of Moretown, and Phyllis Cutler Martin of Montpelier; nieces, Patricia Martin Brown of Newark, and Sarah Fulton Holland of Moretown; nephews, John Fulton of Moretown, Scott Fulton of Somerville, Mass., Andrew Fulton of Westford, Douglas Martin of Ridgefield, Conn., and Steven Martin of Graniteville; and many grandnieces and -nephews. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at the West Lebanon Cemetery at 11 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, 125 Mascoma St., Lebanon, NH 03766.

, 81, of 129 Central St., Woodsville, N.H., died Aug. 16, 2005, at his daughter's and son-in-law, Gail and Jim's residence. He was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Bridgewater, N.H., son of Paul and Dorothy (Lyford) Youngman. During World War II, Kenneth worked in the Portland Shipyard. After the war he went to work for S.V. Ross Construction and Moulton Construction. He formerly lived in Quechee, Vt., and Homosassa Springs, Fla., before moving to Woodsville. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He particularly enjoyed family get-togethers when he could cook. Kenneth married Eleanor Gray on Oct. 2, 1948, and she predeceased him on Feb. 1, 1998. He was also predeceased by a son, Glenn W. Weglarz on Oct. 11, 1999. He is survived by seven sons, Kenneth P. Youngman Jr. of Piermont, N.H., Gary R. Youngman of Bath, N.H., Ronald E. Weglarz of North Pomfret, Vt., Reginald E. Weglarz of West Newbury, Vt., Terry L. Youngman of Raleigh, N.C., Michael J. Youngman of Bethlehem, N.H., and Dale M. Youngman of Sharon, Vt.; four daughters, Gwendolyn J. Morse of Enfield, N.H., Gail R. Scribner of Woodsville, N.H., Debra G. Jay of Eden, Vt., and Sharon E. Youngman of Woodsville, N.H.; 26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Carr of Vacaville, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, from 6-8 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at 10 a.m., in the Ricker Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Homeland Cemetery, Bristol, N.H. It is the wish of the family that memorial contributions be made to either American Diabetes Association Inc., Manchester Office, 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101; or to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, 65, formerly of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died suddenly Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, 2005, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born Feb. 27, 1940, in Cambridge, Mass., son of the late Francis J. and Carrie (Foster) Kenney. Jim attended school in Randolph, Mass. In 1958, he married Susan M. Toy. They moved here from the Boston, Mass., area in 1978. Jim worked in the maintenance department at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital until 1996, when they moved to Venice, Fla. An avid fisherman and hunter, Jim also enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family and his many good friends. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Susan Kenney of Venice, Fla.; five children, James Kenney Jr. and his wife Andrea of Concord, Vt., Allan Kenney and his wife Larraine of Brockton, Mass., Cheryl Lacaillade and her husband Charlie of Wheelock, Vt., John Kenney and his wife Lisa of Brockton, Mass., and Jeffrey Kenney and his wife Tara of Northport, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Murphy and her husband Walter of Massachusetts, and Marilyn Drumgool and her husband Dick of Venice, Fla.; many nieces and nephews; and his very close friend, Dale DeGreenia of Danville. Jim was predeceased by an infant son, David Kenney; two brothers, Thomas and Frank Kenney; and a sister, Claire Harrison. Friends may call on the family Friday afternoon and evening, Aug. 19, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Following Jim's wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to The American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495-2073.

, 61, of Barton, Vt., passed away in Newport on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005. He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Jan. 5, 1944, the son of Burton E. and Barbara (Ives) Middleton. On May 28, 1972, he married the former Marsha Haley, who survives him. Barry served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, where he served two years in Vietnam, earning the rank of captain and receiving three bronze stars, two air medals and an Army Commendation medal. He received his bachelor's degree in business and economics from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., and his master's degree in management and supervision from Central Michigan University. He was a quality engineer at Greenfield Industries in Lyndonville. Barry was a member of MENSA, and enjoyed running, hiking the Long Trail and riding on his tandem bicycle with his wife. He also attended the Christian Science Society in Newport. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Kendall Middleton of Jay, Tenley Middleton and her husband Jason LaBarge of Ft. Mill, S.C., PFC Mark Middleton of Schweinfurt, Germany, and ATAN Kirk Middleton of Jacksonville, Fla.; his granddaughters, Alexis Middleton and Madelyn LaBarge; his stepmother, Gail Fowler Middleton of Wyncote, Pa.; his brothers, Dwight Middleton and his wife Margaret of Tampa, Fla., Andrew Middleton and his wife Alexis of British Columbia, and William Middleton of Philadelphia, Pa.; his sisters, Sallee Mallon and her husband Larry of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., Sharon Recore and her husband James of Rochester, N.Y., and Patricia Wilhelms and her husband Craig of Roanoke, Va.; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 22, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Avenue) at 2 p.m. with readings prepared by Noreen Hinton of the Christian Science Society. Full military honors will follow at the funeral home. Interment will take place at a later date at the Merion Hall Cemetery in Gladwyne, Pa. Should friends desire, contributions in Barry's memory may be made to: the Green Mountain Club, 4711 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Waterbury Center, VT 05677; or to the Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 85, of Newport, Vt., passed away in Barton Friday, Aug. 19, 2005. She was born in Burlington on March 23, 1920, the daughter of Donat and Lea (Laurin) Pelletier. She was later adopted by John and Carrie Defaria. On June 15, 1946, she married Harold Birchard, who predeceased her. Rita worked at Grant's Department Store. She also worked for Jim and Betty McQuillen for many years helping to raise their children and care for their home and worked in the cafeteria at the North Country Union High School for many years. She was a member of the United Church of Newport. She and Harold lived on Farrant's Point since 1949, and she loved fishing and watching the wildlife from her home. Rita is survived by her sons, Gary Birchard and his wife Martha of Troy and Dean Birchard and his wife Bonnie of Newport Center; her grandsons, Matthew Biron Birchard and Adam Dean Birchard; her sister, Dorothy Monty of Springfield, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Mary Pelletier of Kittery, Maine; her brother-in-law, Robert Walker of Penacook, N.H.; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Mike Pelletier; and by her sister, Gladys Loomis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Darling Hill Road, Newport (formerly Sias Avenue) at noon with the Rev. Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Rita's memory may be made to VT Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Youth Camp Program, in care of Byron Fish, 1455 East Echo Lake Road, West Charleston, VT 05872.

, 81, passed away Aug. 18, 2005. He was born July 14, 1924, to Vera Beyer (Newhart) in Bloomsburg, Pa., and graduated high school from the Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Va. Beyer served in the U.S. Army in France and central Europe during WWII, and was honorably discharged with several citations and decorations including the Purple Heart. He lived and worked in West Chester, Pa., where he will be remembered for his talent as a fine carpenter specializing in residential construction and renovation. He was a member of the Birmingham Friends Meeting in Birmingham, Pa. On Oct. 25, 1980, John married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Jacobi (Sweeny) and after their retirement, the couple moved to Danville, Vt., John was an active member of the Knights of Pythias and was a former Chancellor for the Damon Lodge 16 in Danville. He also served as the Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge which includes Knights of Pythias members from Vermont and New Hampshire. Beyer is survived by his son, John W. Beyer Jr.; adopted daughter, Joanne (Beyer) Kowlowitz; stepson, Bruce Lafferty; grandsons Thomas L. Beyer, Phillip S. Kraemer and Peter Lafferty; granddaughters Jessica L. (Lafferty) Borie and Katharine Lafferty; great-grandson Jacobi Lafferty; sisters Janice (Newhart) Parsons and Marjorie Newhart; brothers Albert Newhart Jr. and Fred Newhart; his beloved aunt Ruth (Beyer) Wagner and uncle Ellis Beyer; daughters-in-law Becky Lafferty and Leslie Beyer; and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Danville United Methodist Church, Danville. Memorial donations may be made to the Danville Rescue Squad.

, longtime St. Johnsbury resident of North Avenue, died at home Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2005, at the age of 99. Born in St. Johnsbury on March 12, 1906, she was one of six children born to Perley and Maude (Smith) Russell. She was married to Arthur Ripley who passed away in 1975. Jean was honored last year as the oldest living member of the South Congregational Church and was a very active member of the church. A 1923 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, she was pleased to attend her 80th reunion in 2003. In her working years she was a bank teller and cashier at the Merchants National Bank. She is survived by her two daughters: Marjorie Gaffney Kilgus ,of Goffstown, N.H. (259 Donald Drive 03405), Phyllis (Gaffney) Smart and husband William of St. Johnsbury who now live in the family home (248 North Ave. 05819); five grandchildren: Michael Smart of St. Johnsbury, Timothy Smart of Birchrunville, Pa., Susan Ferguson, husband George and family of Blue Springs, Mo., Shelley Smart of Alexandria, Va., and Stephanie Smart of Falls Church, Va.; three great-grandchildren; one brother: Raymond Russell and his wife Evelyn of Lyndonville; nieces and nephews; four stepchildren and their families: George M. Kilgus of Manchester, N.H., Susan Kilgus of Boscowan, N.H., Juliette Dunkelberger of Issaquah, Wash., Rebecca Kent of Seattle, Wash. She was predeceased by two brothers, Reginald and Hazen Russell, and by two sisters, Dorothy Dawson and Marion Sparrow. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Saturday, Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m. Family committal services will follow at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. Memorial contributions, marked for "Hospice," could be directed to Caledonia Home Health Care, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 65, of Glover, passed away in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born in Barre on Feb. 29, 1940, the daughter of Kenneth B. and Minnie (Cyia) Williamson. In 1960 she married James Currier, who survives her. Gloria and Jim, along with Maynard and Jessie Currier bought the store from Mabel and Vercil Warner in 1967 and have run the store these many years. While in the store she did all the different jobs necessary for running your own business. She retired from the store in 1996. Gloria was a postmistress for the post office, which was located in the store. As the children grew up she was an involved mom with their different activities. She and Jim enjoyed bowling and when time permitted, took an occasional vacation. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed taking them camping in Maine and spending as much time as possible with them. Besides her husband, Gloria is survived by her children, Julie McKay, Shari Bickford, and Jeff Currier and his fianc?e Windy Chamberland, all of Glover; her grandchildren, Patrick and Stephen McKay, Abby and Christopher Bacon, Amanda, Joshua and Paige Currier, and Brett Chamberland, all of Glover; her great-grandson, William Thomas III of Glover; her brother, Douglas Williamson of Barre; her sister, Corinne Corey of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Ron, and by her brother-in-law, Frank Corey. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton, on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Glover Community Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at Westlook cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Gloria's memory may be made to the Glover Rescue Squad, c/o Sue Medor, P.O. Box 64, Glover, VT 05839.

of Hardwick passed away at home Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at the age of 69. He was born in The Bronx, N.Y., on Dec. 27, 1935, the son of Charles and Margaret (Goodfellow) Berkman. The Berkmans came to Hardwick in 2002 and made their home with daughter Laura and partner Cindy Koutny on Hays Drive off Brown Farm Road. The Berkmans had resided in Bokeelia, Fla., for 18 years; previously they been residents of Mastic on Long Island where he had been a short-haul trucker driver for Carolina Freight. Predeceased by a son, John, in 1988, he is survived by his wife, Edwina (P.O. Box 1128 05843); three children, Pauline Nevins and her husband Raymond of Mastic Beach, N.Y., Arthur Berkman Jr. of Islip, N.Y., and Laura Berkman and partner Cindy Koutny of Hardwick; three grandchildren; a sister, Anita Page and her husband Gene of Simi Valley, Calif.; a half-brother, Martin Smith of Lindenhurst, N.Y. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Visiting hours will be held in St. Johnsbury at the Sayles Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2005, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, at the age of 69. She was born Jan. 24, 1936, in St. Johnsbury, the youngest child of the late Harry Francis and Jennie Inez (Powers) Petty. When she was 9 months old, her family bought the farm where she has resided all her life. The farm is well-known as Petty-Rock Farm, famous for its registered Holstein cattle, its Fancy Grade maple syrup, and Marlene's unending hospitality. A 1954 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Marlene hosted many class reunions and other get-togethers at her home. Marlene was extremely interested in everything. She attended most of the select board and school board meetings, always making her opinions known and doing all she could to further any project she undertook. She was a fourth generation member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in St. Johnsbury, where she was also very active, serving as a chalice bearer for communion, a member of the vestry, the Stewardship Committee, the Alter Guild, participating in the church's monthly services at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, and sang in the choir at one time. A long-time member of the St. Johnsbury Center Community Club, Marlene also was a member of the Green Mountain Grange 1, was a den mother when her sons were Boy Scouts, a Girl Scout leader for Gloria, the Center School PTG, and was a dairy inspector for the Vermont Dairy Counsel. Marlene was the recipient of a public service award for her outstanding community service by the Shepherd Pomona Grange in 2001 and was honored by NVRH for serving countless hours as a dedicated volunteer since 1998. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, always attending any activities in which her family participated. She loved to travel, and drove extensively to many places, first with her mother and then with her husband and children. She particularly enjoyed her time-share condos at North Conway and Attitash, going to ice shows and plays. She was an avid Patriots fan and drove people crazy while she talked to the television, telling the players what to do. Her "shrine" to Drew Bledsoe was a family joke. She took great pleasure in hosting the annual Hutchinson-Powers reunions at Petty-Rock Farm which were enjoyed by her many relatives. She never walked away from a plea for help, willing to do all she could, often changing her schedule to provide rides to doctors' appointments, caring for sick friends and family members. Her no-nonsense practical attitude was just what people needed when they were ill. Innumerable people loved her and depended on her. Marlene is survived by three beloved children, Douglas Petty and his wife Kandy (Brill), Gloria Aldrich and her husband Jeffrey, and Barry Rock; two grandsons, Andrew David and Nathan Daniel Petty; a sister, Betty Maynard and her husband Fred; her aunt, Phyllis Powers; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Cassidy and her husband Bevo, and Carolyn Robinson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Ernest Rock, whom she married on July 15, 1973; a son, Daniel "Dan" Petty; two brothers, Harry Francis Petty Jr., and Paul Petty; her sister, JoAnn Nichols; and her sister in-law, Elaine Petty. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on Main Street in St. Johnsbury with the Revs. Jeanette Tweedy and Richard Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. Friends may call on the family Thursday, Aug. 25, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Marlene Rock's memory may be directed to either St. Johnsbury Center Community Club, P.O. Box 152, St. Johnsbury Center, VT 05863; or to Green Mountain Grange 1, P.O. Box 324, St. Johnsbury Center, VT 05863.