, 57, of Canaan, died on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at his home following a 21-year battle with cancer. He was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, N.Y., on May 3, 1947, a son of the late Elias G. and Evangelyn (Yeaves) Boucakis. He graduated from Newtown High School in Elmhurst, N.Y., in 1965. In 1969 he graduated from Belknap College in Center Harbor, N.H., with a bachelor of science in mathematics. He taught in the Littleton school system from 1969 until 1976. He taught math and was athletic director in Pittsburg, N.H. schools from 1979 until 1981. He came to Mascoma Valley Regional High School in 1981 and had been teaching and coaching until just a few weeks ago. He was well-known as a coach of baseball, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, and downhill and freestyle skiing. He also served as a referee and umpire. He was a ski instructor and freestyle coach at Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Balsams Resort and Loon Mountain. Elias served as a judge at the national level of freestyle skiing competition. Along with John Dow, Mark Murphy and community support, he designed and built Elliott Field in Canaan on the land donated by the Charles Elliott family. He enjoyed working at William Smith Auction Gallery and used the knowledge he gained to open and operate the Corner Cupboard Antique Shop in Canaan. He enjoyed teaching, skiing, coaching youth, and his grandchildren. His hobbies included all sports, antiques, gardening, kayaking, carpentry, electrical work and plumbing, road trips, and keeping up with family horse pursuits. But most of all, he relished following his children's academic and athletic pursuits and encouraged them to follow their dreams. He was a member of the Summit Lodge 50 F & AM of Canaan and had served the town of Canaan as a volunteer firefighter. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette (Twombley) Boucakis, whom he married on April 20, 1974. He is also survived by five children, Tammy E. Lewis and her husband Major Jerry M. Lewis of New York, Sara B. Watson and her husband Hugh Watson of Mars Hill, N.C., Jonathan E. Boucakis of Norfolk, Va., Kathryn A. Boucakis of Ithaca, N.Y., and Jennifer Sanni of Florida; grandchildren, Jeremy M., Joshua A. and Kathryn E. Lewis, and William T. Watson; a sister, Marcy Tzanetatos of New York; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call at the Summit Masonic Lodge in Canaan on Tuesday evening from 7-9. A Masonic service open to all will be held at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in his name to the Elias Boucakis Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Carol Bostwick, M.V.R.H.S., 27 Royal Road, West Canaan, NH 03748.

, 86, of the Charlestown Elderly Housing, formerly of Morway Mobile Home Park, Charlestown, N.H., died Saturday morning, April 16, 2005, at the Springfield Hospital. He was born in Lyndon Center, Vt., on June 2, 1918, the son of Arthur Richard and Charlotte Louisa (Randall) Snelling. He attended Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center. He lived in Plainville, Conn., in the late '20s, moved to North Charlestown in 1934 and to Spruce Head, Maine, in 1982, and had resided in Charlestown since 1993. Mr. Snelling retired in 1980 from Cone Automatic Machine Co. in Windsor, Vt., where he worked as a machinist for 25 years. He was a member of the Charlestown Historical Society and the Senior Citizens Club, a life member of the Community Club of Spruce Head, Maine, a former member of the Masonic Lodge, the Vermont National Guard, Sugar River Grange and the Bayside Yacht Club, Northport, Maine. Family includes his wife, Elaine (Webster) Snelling of Charlestown, whom he married on June 16, 1945; one daughter, Gail M. Gold and husband, Calman of Londonderry, NH; two sons, Steven J. Snelling and wife, Laura of N. Charlestown, and Randall S. Snelling and wife, Becky of Charlestown; 12 grandchildren, Amy Lively, Timothy Lyman, Rachel Gold, Derek Snelling, Joel Snelling, Jesse Snelling, Morgan Snelling, Lacey Stanley, Priscilla Stanley, Mercedes Stanley, Henry Stanley and Alexa Stanley; one sister, Beverly Potter of Richmond, Va.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one sister, Margaret Hoskison. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday afternoon, April 19, at 2 p.m., in the North Charlestown United Methodist Church with the Rev. Margaret Long, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Hope Hill Cemetery in N. Charlestown. Donations may be made in his memory to the Charlestown Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 369, or the Charlestown Senior Citizens Club, P.O. Box 415, both of Charlestown, NH 03603. A time of fellowship and sharing will be held at the church hall after the services.

, formerly of West Burke, passed away Monday, April 18, 2005, at a Norway, Maine, hospital at the age of 90. She was the widow of Walter G.S. Remon, who died April 15 of last year. She was born in Danville, Sept. 27, 1914, the daughter of Charles and Cada (Graves) Scott. She graduated from Danville High School. Harriet had resided at the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris, Maine, since moving from West Burke in the fall of 2003. The Remons' strong Seventh-day Adventist faith was a pinnacle factor in their lives. It had to be; she and Walter were predeceased by all three of their sons: George, Percy and Roy. She was also predeceased by three brothers and sisters, Ralph, Glen and Ruth Scott. She is survived by five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. Pastor Richard Wright will officiate. Burial will be at a later date at St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home Thursday from 1 p.m. until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Ledgeview Living Center, a center owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (141 Bethel Road, West Paris, ME 04289). Cards may be sent to her granddaughter, Denise J. Remon, 233 Northway Park Road, Unit 2, Machesney Park, IL 61115.

, 80, of 19 Dusty Drive, passed away at the Morrison Nursing Home, Whitefield, N.H., April 19, following a short illness. She was born in Beebe, PQ, Canada, daughter of Harold and Hazel (Gage) Redicker. She left Canada in 1943, resided for 17 years in Newport Center, Vt., prior to moving to Whitefield, where she and her husband have resided for the past 40 years. She was past president of the Whitefield Senior Citizens group, the Littleton Senior Citizens, and was very active in the Whitefield Advent Christian Church. She is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, the Rev. John G. Kilby of Whitefield, N.H.; five sons, John H. Kilby, Newport Center, Vt., Robert O. Kilby of Loudon, N.H., Charles G. Kilby of Newport Center, Vt., Douglas D. Kilby of Lancaster, N.H., and Michael C. Kilby of Littleton, N.H.; five daughters, Linda Jean Kilby of Redwood City, Calif., Betty A. Schendorf of Newport Center, Vt., Patricia E. Kelsey of Sharon, Conn., Dorothy M. Turcotte of Heinsburg, Vt., and Alice H. Armstrong of South Burlington, Vt.; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Leslie Redicker of Rock Island, PQ, Canada; and two sisters, Rose Hopgood of Ontario, Canada, and the Rev. Beulah Purkiser of Dowling Park, Fla. A memorial service will take place at the McIntyre School Apts. Auditorium, 16 Highland Street, Whitefield, N.H., on Tuesday, April 26, at 1 p.m., and burial will take place in the Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the "Building Fund" of the Whitefield Advent Christian Church, 3 School St., Whitefield, NH 03598.

, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at home Thursday morning, April 21, 2005, at the age of 92. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 28, 1912, one of seven children born to Perley and Beatrice (Donaghy) Bonett. He was predeceased by three sisters, Arlene May, Harriet Badger and Marion Streeter; and by a brother, Eddie Bonett. He was also predeceased by his first wife Helen and their infant son Stanton. On Nov. 4, 1963, he married Ruth (Merrill) Derosia; they spent 41 happy years together. Earl retired from Goldbergs and had previously worked at St. Johnsbury Trucking and for the town of Waterford. Earl enjoyed woodworking; besides all the pieces that adorn in his home, he made wishing wells, one of which he gave to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Earl took pleasure in his cockatiel Sam and all the pets he and Ruth had over the years which rest in a little cemetery on his property. He enlisted in the Army and served in World War II. Upon his discharge, his commanding officer wrote "If S/Sgt Bonett should decide to reenlist in Regular Army, this organization would always have a vacancy for him." He is survived by his wife, Ruth (77 Snell Rd. 05819); daughter, Marie Fitchett and her husband Wesley of Barnet; two stepchildren, John Derosia and his wife Patricia of Ashland, N.H., and Marcia Derosia of Burlington; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Smith and her husband Russell of Danville and Inverness, Fla., and Gertrude Daire of Whiting, N.J.; and nieces and nephews. Three stepchildren also predeceased him, Virginia Harris, Marjorie Dubois, and Leo Derosier. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Veterinary friend, Dr. Wally Knight, will preside over the brief service. At his request, there will be no military honors. Given his love of animals, memorial contributions could be directed to SAD/SAC.

, former resident of Bagley Street in St. Johnsbury, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center at the age of 102. She had resided at the Rehab Center since March of 1998. She was born March 5, 1903 in Wakefield, Mass. and was one of the last of two survivors of the 18 children born to Joseph and Mary (Lavasseur) Gregoire. A sister, Blanche Martin, survives her and resides at the Berlin Health & Rehab Center in Berlin, Vt. Her husband, Napoleon, predeceased her in 1970; her daughter, Arlene St. Hilaire, in 1994; and granddaughter, Sharon Matthews, in 1986. Florence had a zest for life and remained vital and active right up until her last days. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church; there she attended Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella meetings and sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her son survives her, The Rev. Mr. Raymond Desilets and his wife Germaine of St. Johnsbury (58 Mt. Pleasant St., Apt. No. 1 05819); eight grandchildren: Christine Douglas, Mary Reinhardt, Ray Desilets, Russell Desilets, Steve St. Hilaire, Raelene St. Hilaire, Judi St. Hilaire and Jerome St. Hilaire; her many great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and their families. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and will conclude with a vigil service led by her son, Deacon Ray. Mass cards would be appreciated; or memorial contributions, marked for 'Resident Activity Fund,' could be directed to St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 84, widow of Howard R. Little, passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2005, at The Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. She was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Lyndonville, the daughter of Adolphus and Josephine (Sheltra) Brooks. Howard predeceased her Aug. 6, 1998. Toni waitressed at several Lyndonville-area restaurants, including Luigi's, Blue Moon, Willey's Restaurant and Norm's Diner. She enjoyed Bingo and playing cards, was a past president of VFW Auxiliary 10038, and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 30. She is survived by three children, Rosalie Lareau and her husband Bernard of Waterville, Maine (14 Brook St. 04901), Alberta McClure of Clearwater, Fla. (c/o Richard Gray, 1721 Idle Drive North 33756), Forrest Little and his wife Eleanor of South Wheelock (P.O. Box 275, Lyndon 05849); eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. On the day before she died, her first great-great-grandchild was born. She is also survived by three brothers, Ronald Brooks and his wife Alice of West Palm Beach, Fla., Raymond Brooks and his wife Arline of Manomet, Mass., and Regis Brooks and his wife Catherine of Worcester, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Guibord Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6-8. The evening vigil service will start at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for "Hospice," may be directed to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 96 years, July 28, 1908 to April 20, 2005. Joe was on his own from age 16, working his way up through many jobs such as farming, cabinet work, Civilian Conservation Corps, meat cutter, Coast Guard, U.S. Border Control, retiring as a U.S. Immigration Inspector having spoken four languages. He was on the Border Patrol Pistol team, boxed in the New York Golden Gloves and local matches for pick-up money, got his GED at age 65, a 71-year Mason, and enjoyed fishing, socializing and a long retirement. Joe was married to Pauline Erickson for 65 years and together had three sons, Jim, Dick and Pete, a daughter Laura, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the country. He and Polly's ashes will be reunited in the kingdom.

, age 71, a Lyndonville resident, passed away Monday, April 25, 2005, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born Sept. 26, 1933, in Sutton, he is the son of the late Wellington C. and Flora B. (McLaughlin) Stevens. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Margaret L. Bean in 1957 in Littleton, N.H. He was a member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church and most recently of The Rock church in Sutton. He was a school teacher for many years teaching at Danville Graded School, Lyndon Graded School and was a teaching principal at Lyndon Campus School. John enjoyed reading, gardening, sports and woodworking. His family was most important to him. He will be dearly missed. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Margaret; his two daughters, Marilyn Lovell and her husband Brian of Hillsboro, N.H., and Heidi Samataro and her husband Charles of Burlington, Conn.; a sister, Ruby Haskell and her husband Ed of Hinsdale, N.H.; eight grandchildren, Patrick, Cheria, Carrie, Christine, Joseph, Jennifer, Kristen and MaryKate; four great-grandsons, Alec, Clayton, Bowman and Elliott; several nieces and nephews including Melody, Jacquelyn, Harold and Merry; nieces- and nephews-in-law, Dale and Rollo Gerlack, Larry and Donna Mitchell, George and Cindy Mitchell, Marty and Sarah Riley, Lori and Billy Hale, Lisa Coote, Karen and Doug Noyes, Henry and Diana Moses; and brothers- and sisters-in-law including Dale Mitchell, Harriet McMann, and Stewart and Joyce Humphry. He was predeceased by a brother, Dale Stevens and his wife Phyllis; and a nephew, Ed Haskell Jr. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 29, at 1 p.m., at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church; a time of sharing and fellowship will follow in the basement of the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 77, a Lyndonville resident, died Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Robert was born Dec. 14, 1927, in Brunswick, Vt., the son of Ralph G. Conn and Alita (Moore) Graham. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Jean Paris on April 2, 1975, and owned and operated J & R Conn Trucking, and the Lyndonville Truck Stop for 15 years. Robert loved his work, trucks, and visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Jean Conn of Lyndonville; sons, Robert Michael Conn and his wife Jane of East Burke, Todd William Hall and his wife Lisa of Canadensis, Pa., and Stacy James Hall and his wife Melissa of East Burke; daughters, Sandra Jean Conn and her fiance Rick Nichols of Lyndonville, and Jan Marie Prinn and her husband Stephen of Eastford, Conn.; a brother, Dana L. "Skip" Graham, and a sister, Jessie M. Graham, both of North Woodstock, N.H.; grandchildren, Jeremy Eastman and his wife Kathleen, Eric Corum, Michael Conn, Trentin Hall, Lisa Partridge and her husband Larry, Ali Prinn and Ashley Mohring; great-grandchildren, Zachary Partridge, Zeb Partridge and Chelsea Partridge; and lifelong friends, Leon and Rosalyn Gilman. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Ralph, Harold and Ronald; and a sister, Jean Conn Kotsch. A memorial service will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, Thursday, April 28, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Interment will be in North Woodstock, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 68, of High Street, Littleton, N.H., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at her home, after a long battle with cancer. Lois was born a daughter to Antonette and Jeanette (Counter) Moore on July 6, 1936, in Dalton, N.H. She attended area schools. Lois was employed by various factories in the area and was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, bingo, going to the beach, car racing and family gatherings. Surviving family members include her husband, Augustin J. Morin of Littleton, N.H.; four sons, Kevin Chamberlain Sr. of Lisbon, N.H., Ricky S. and Laverne Chamberlain of Littleton, N.H., Daniel P. and Tina Huntoon of Stafford Spring, Conn., and Jay R. and Teresa Chamberlain of Tilton, N.H.; one daughter, Heidi J. and Joe McCaffrey of Littleton, N.H.; one brother, Roger Moore of Jefferson, N.H.; two sisters, Marjorie Brooks of Littleton, N.H., and Marion and George Hibbard of Claremont, N.H.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her dog, Muffin. One brother, Bill Moore, predeceased Lois. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 30, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stephen E. Bascom Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery.

died at home in East St. Johnsbury Tuesday, April 26, 2005. She was the widow of William "Bill" Conly who predeceased her on Nov. 30, 1998. Her funeral service is being planned for Monday, May 2, at the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be directed to The Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday's edition.

, 68, of 21 Burwell Ave., Southington, Conn., died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at the Bradley Memorial Hospital, Southington. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to be with his Lord and Savior following a five-year struggle with lung cancer. Mr. Hatch was born in Groton, Vt., May 31, 1938, the son of Mary V. Paige Hatch and John Franklin Hatch Sr. He graduated from Groton High School in 1954. He was the youngest player on the nationally known five-member Groton High School Hatch Boy's varsity basketball team. During his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and worked for area businessmen and farmers. He was a loyal, hard worker and was a devoted son, father and grandfather. His granddaughter, Sarah Ann, was the joy of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran, where he honorably served his country for three years in Germany. After his military service, he worked for Connor's Footwear in Littleton, N.H. He married Beverly A. Bain of Groton, on Dec. 25, 1955, at the Groton United Methodist church, where he was a long-time member. They resided in Littleton for a number of years, later moving to Connecticut where he was employed for 36 years as a supervisor at Pratt and Whitney. To keep busy upon retirement in 1999, he served as a greeter at Wal-Mart until he was no longer able to work. Mr. Hatch is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly Hatch; one daughter, Penny L. Hatch; and one granddaughter, Sarah Ann Hatch, all of Southington, Conn. He is also survived by his 90-year-old mother, Mary V. Hatch of Groton, Vt.; three sisters, Marilyn Hatch-Ruiter of Groton, Janice E. Mills of Brattleboro, and Dorothy C. Hood of Lebanon, N.H.; one aunt, Pearlene Eastman of Groton; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father, John F. Hatch Sr., in 1957; his brother, Donald L. Hatch; six half-brothers, Clyde, John "Jack" Hatch Jr., Clifford, Gerald "Freddie," Paul and Vern; and three half-sisters, Maxine Minshull, Louise Wells and Mary Mae Tuxbury. A memorial service, a celebration of his life, will be held at the Groton United Methodist Church Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Methodist Church pastor, the Rev. Candace Rucker, who will be assisted by the Groton First Baptist Church minister, the Rev. Chris M. Hatton. A reception with refreshments will be held at the handicapped-accessible Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church in Groton immediately following the memorial service. Arrangements for the Groton service are being made by his Groton family. No services are scheduled in Connecticut. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.

, 47, died Tuesday evening, April 26, 2005, at her sister's home in Lyndon, Vt. Cindy was born May 31, 1957, in Granville, N.Y., the daughter of Fred A. Williams Sr. and Mary J. (Ritchie) Williams. She was a graduate of Granville (NY) High Scholl with the Class of 1975. One of Cindy's greatest joys in life was her work in the retail business. In 1976, Cindy began a 241/2-year career with the Grand Union Company. Upon their closing in 2001, Cindy started her second career in the retail business with the Cumberland Farms Company. Cindy also worked as a computer instructor at Community Technology Center, a federally sponsored grant program at Community Workshop, Inc. Her hobbies included gardening, learning computer software programs, photography, stamp collecting and putting together Family Tree Books of both her parents' families. Cindy also enjoyed the pleasure of having a very close friendship circle. She is survived by her sister, with whom she made her home, Mary June Williams of Lyndon, Vt.; two brothers, Fred A. Williams Jr. of Baltimore, Md., and Douglas Williams of Fair Haven, Vt.; one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cindy is also survived by her close friends, Andrea, Hutch, Mary Kay, Linda, Royanne, Karen L. and Karen B. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Patricia F. Williams, in 1992. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, April 29, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Durfee Funeral Home, 119 No. Main St., Fair Haven. The Rev. Gordon Naser, pastor of the United Church of West Rutland, will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Scottsville Cemetery in Danby. Visiting hours will be today, April 28, 2005, from 4-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Cindy's family requests that in lieu of flowers, you please make memorial contributions in her memory to the Rutland Regional Medical Center Library or to the Caledonia Home Health & Hospice through the funeral home office at P.O. Box 86, Fair Haven, VT 05743.

, of East St. Johnsbury, passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at her home in "East Village" following a brief illness. Dora Collins was born in St. Johnsbury on June 30, 1915, to Carroll Lorenzo Collins and Florence Violet (Cole) Collins. Carroll was the seventh generation descendant of Benjamin who immigrated to Massachusetts from England in 1660. Florence immigrated to America from Newfoundland at the age of 13. Dora was immensely proud of her family heritage. Dora grew up in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, attending schools in both towns including St. Johnsbury Academy. At the age of 12, she remembered the 1927 Flood all too well as her family was living on Passumpsic Street at the time and narrowly escaped the raging flood waters. Growing up during the Great Depression was not easy. Dora worked for several area businesses as a young woman, including Barry & Ball and Cary Maple Sugar, to supplement the family income. She met William "Bill" Conly at a local skating pond when she was sweet 16. The relationship blossomed but Dora had a difficult time bringing Bill to the altar! A constant fixture on many of their dates was youngest sister Marguerite! Finally, while home on leave from the Army in July of 1944, Bill and Dora married. Two years later, after Bill's discharge, they purchased a home in East St. Johnsbury. After several years, they started a family, raising three sons and a daughter. Dora could often be seen in Bill's grand garden picking vegetables for the evening meal. Dora was a spiritual and compassionate woman. Though still a member of the Grace Methodist Church in St. Johnsbury, she quickly took interest in the activities at the Third Congregational Church in the village. She served on many a committee to ease the burden of the underprivileged - both here and abroad. As the children grew, the family spent many summer days and weeks at the family camp at Miles Pond in Concord. As their eldest children approached their teens, the Conly family started camping. First with a tent, then a pop-up camper and lastly a travel trailer, they traveled the roads from Massachusetts to Prince Edward Island. They enjoyed their camping experiences immensely, particularly the time spent in Maine. Dora was fond of seafood, light houses, large Maine flea markets and the seashore. For many years throughout the 1970s and '80s, Dora was a fixture in not only the church choir, but also in the North Country Chorus. She enjoyed singing and traveling with the chorus, most notably their trip to England. The White Cliffs of Dover made a lasting impression upon her. Following Bill's passing in 1998, Dora continued her camping adventures with her eldest son, Herb and his wife Ginger. Last August they spent several days at Old Orchard Beach in an RV. Dora will be long remembered for her love of song, her compassion and her wonderful disposition and - her chess pie! Dora is survived by one brother, Chauncey and his wife Pauline of St. Johnsbury; one sister, Marguerite Collins Ayer and her husband Neal of St. Johnsbury; three sons, Herbert and his wife Ginger of Jericho; Craig of Sebastopol, Calif., and Brent of Placerville, Calif.; and a daughter, Tanya of East St. Johnsbury; a grandson, Bill Conly of Maine; a granddaughter, Jennet Tempone and her husband Frank; and two great-grandsons, Jonathan and David Tempone of Massachusetts. In addition to her parents and husband Bill, Dora was predeceased by two sisters, Lauray Ruth and Elizabeth Theoclis; two brothers, Lorenzo Carroll and Albert Henry; a niece, Dr. Wealtha Collins McGurn; plus several sisters- and brothers-in-law. Calling hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Sunday, May 1, from 2-5:00 p.m. The funeral will be at the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury on Monday at 11 a.m. Internment to follow at the Grove Cemetery on Route 2 in East St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Third Congregational Church, in care of Joanne Cote, P.O. Box 77, East St. Johnsbury, VT 05838.

, of North Danville, died suddenly early Wednesday morning, April 27, 2005, at the age of 58. He was born April 5, 1947, in Goffstown, N.H., the son of the late Henry W. and Ruby E. (Walker) Bumps. He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School, Class of 1965. Following trade school, he entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Soley for three years. After the service, he married Joanne L. Johnson on Sept. 6, 1969. He worked 30-plus years at ET & HK Ide Co. where he was a mill worker and dispatcher. For the last four years, he was employed by NSA Industries as a truck driver. Ronnie was a member of a league at Gold Crown Lanes. He enjoyed softball, volleyball, golf, snowmobiling, NASCAR and local auto racing. He especially liked helping his farm friends hay, sugar, log, and build, as well as camping with family and gathering with friends. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Joanne, of North Danville; three sons, Ronald W. Bumps Jr. and his wife Jolene of North Concord, Sgt. Keith Bumps of North Danville, Nicholas Bumps of North Danville; four grandchildren, Coleton, Lakenna, Preston and Duston; his sister, Judy Lasnier and her husband Gary of Lyndonville; his mother in-law, Eleanor Johnson of Whitefield, N.H.; brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many close friends. Funeral services will be held this Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert H. Sargent officiating. Friends may meet with the family Friday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Since many members of Ronnie's family have been stricken with cancer over the years, donations made in his name may be sent to American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier VT 05602.

, 36, a Sheffield resident, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Kevin was born May 16, 1968, in St. Johnsbury, the son of Cecil A. and Theda M. (Chapman) Williams. He married Tammy A. Lamont and worked as a road foreman for the town of Lyndonville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and Dale Earnhardt racing; he was a great outdoorsman. Kevin is survived by his wife, Tammy; children, Dylan Michael Williams and Bryana Michelle Williams; two stepchildren, Jessica Pearsons and Cody Pearsons, all of Sheffield; his parents, Cecil A. and Theda M. Williams of St. Johnsbury; sisters, Diane Lamont and her husband Paul of St. Johnsbury, and Dawna Johnson and her husband Joseph of Schroon Lake, N.Y.; father-in-law, Albert Lamont; mother-in-law, Joanne Langmaid and her husband David; brother-in-law, Richard Lamont and his wife April; aunt, Carrie Bouretelle; niece, Amanda Fenoff and her husband Trent; and nephew, Jamie Lamont. The family will receive friends Saturday between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. at Pearsons Funeral Home, located at 70 Church St., Lyndonville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 66, a Danville resident, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Elwin was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Bloomfield, Vt., the son of Elwin M. and Pauline E. (Short) Cross. Sonny was a Lyndon Institute graduate, Class of 1958. He was a truck driver for many years, driving for Ralston Purina and Ethan Allen. He enjoyed camping, woodworking and socializing. Sonny is survived by his fiancee, Shirley Simpson; a dear friend, Dale Parow, both of Danville; his father, Elwin M. Cross, of St. Johnsbury; three daughters, Suzanne Rexford, Joanne Albright and Rayanne Mello, all of West Burke; sisters, Gloria Works of Milford, N.H., and Ruth Cole and her husband Richard of St. Johnsbury Center; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline, in 1999. Visiting hours will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Pearsons Funeral Home, located at 70 Church St., Lyndonville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m., at the St. Johnsbury Center Congregational Church, with the Rev. Bill Cote officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery, West Burke. Memorial contributions may be made in Elwin's name to the Danville Rescue Squad.

, 75, of Guildhall, Vt., died peacefully at home Wednesday, April 27, 2005, after a long illness. Mr. McAllister was born in Lancaster, N.H., on March 30, 1930, the son of the late Albert McAllister Sr. and Beatrice Styles. He was a 1948 graduate of Groveton High School and for a time worked at the Groveton Paper Company until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He later moved to Naugatuck, Conn., and worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Conn., for 36 years. After retirement he returned to Guildhall to live at the family home. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Groveton, and a member of the American Legion Post 17, Groveton. Family members include his wife of 53 years, Theresa (Tremblay) McAllister of Guildhall; three sons, Wayne McAllister and his wife Dana of Naugatuck, Conn., David McAllister and his wife Susan of N. Reading, Mass., and Douglas McAllister of Guildhall; a daughter, Emily Polek and her husband Scott of Naugatuck, Conn.; a brother, Richard McAllister of Amesbury, Mass.; a sister, Jennie Wheeler of Lancaster; and 10 grandchildren, which were the joy of his life. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, April 29, from 6-8 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, Groveton. The Rev. Daniel Deveau, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, NH Division, Inc., Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101 Unit 501, Bedford, NH 03102-6800; or Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, 16 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

, 74, died Nov. 15, 2004, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, Vt. She was born in Greensboro, Oct. 21, 1930, the daughter of Myron W. and Blanche Salls. Goldie had resided in Wolcott for over 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, Jan. 6, 1986. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Burrington of West Danville, and Sylvia Joyal of Johnson. Funeral services will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Hardwick, Vt., May 4 at 10 a.m.

, 80, formerly of Greenland, N.H., passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at the Auburndale Oaks Health Center, Auburndale, Fla. Nathalie was born in Portsmouth, N.H. on Dec. 12, 1924, the daughter of Harold A. and Constance (Brackett) Syphers. She grew up in Greenland, attending local schools and graduated from Portsmouth High School, Class of 1942. On Oct. 1, 1944, Nathalie married Paul K. Chase and they were together 54 years until his death on Feb. 6, 1999. She was employed in the banking industry at both the Indian Head Banks of Exeter and Portsmouth until her retirement. She moved to Sarasota, Fla. where she again entered banking until her return to Thornton, N.H. in 1992. Most recently she had been residing in Auburndale, Fla. Nathalie served the Town of Greenland for many years in the capacity of town treasurer and was a member of the Greenland Historical Society, enjoying the great history of her community and the socialization with its members. She was a dedicated housewife and mother; in her early married years she was active with her children in sports, scouting and school related activities. Her most important and first love was her family. She was a loving wife of 54 years and a mother to her four children with an uncanny ability for rearing children with discipline and love and a tremendous love for her extended family and friends. Surviving family members include three sons, Paul K. Chase Jr. and his wife Jean of Barefoot Bay, Fla., John R. Chase and his wife Brenda of Auburndale, Fla., Wayne H. Chase and his wife Karen of Auburndale, Fla.; one daughter, Sharon M. (Chase) Littlefield and her husband Raymond of Portsmouth, N.H.; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; and nieces and nephews. SERVICES - Nathalie will be laid to rest in the Greenland Cemetery, following a graveside service at a later date to be determined by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory and forwarded to the Greenland Historical Society, c/o Priscilla Caswell, Greenland, NH 03840.

, age 69, an Island Pond resident, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Born March 12, 1936, in Brighton, Vt., he was the son of Sherman J. and Mildred (Aldrich) Heath. Sherman married Cora D. Simpson. He was a highway maintenance worker, District 9 in Island Pond for 23 years. He also worked as a logger, constable and deputy sheriff. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, trapping, fishing, and was a member of the IOOF Island Pond, Sherman is survived by his wife, Cora of Island Pond; his mother, Mildred of Barton; children Leslie Heath and his wife Cynthia of Rineyville, Ky., Joann Young and her husband Steve of St. Clair, Mo.; seven grandchildren; brothers William Heath and his wife Gliegh, and Milton Heath and his wife Faye, and their families. He was predeceased by his father, Sherman J., and a son, Ricky. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.