, infant son of Darrell A. Louis and Sheryl Hauser Louis, died Friday evening, April 22, 2005, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., after a brief illness. Nicholas was born that same day, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. His parents, Sheryl and Darrell Louis, and his brother, Ryan, of Littleton, survive him. A graveside service was held at Glenwood Cemetery on April 28, 2005. The Rev. Steve Bascom of the First United Methodist Church in Littleton presided over the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made either to The Kindercenter of Littleton, 141 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561; or a children's book be purchased and donated in his name to the Littleton Public Library, Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 90, formerly of Wells River, Vt., and Pompano Beach, Fla., and more recently of Lebanon, N.H., died April 30, 2005, at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility. Mrs. Thomas was born in Groton, Vt., March 17, 1915, the daughter of James and Minnie ViLora (Thurston) Main. She graduated from Groton High School in 1933 and attended the University of Vermont. She was married on May 29, 1939, to James G. Thomas, who predeceased her. Lona and her husband owned and operated the Thomas Pharmacy in Wells River until they retired in 1974. They became residents of Pompano Beach in 1993, where she lived until 2003 when she moved to Harvest Hill in Lebanon. She was a longtime member of the Wells River Congregational Church and was active in church and community affairs. Lona and Jim traveled extensively and enjoyed golfing and their camp on Hall's Lake. Survivors include her nephews and their wives, Robert J. and Carolyn Brock, Alan L. and Susan Brock, and Thomas C. and Nancy Brock; several grand-nieces and grand-nephews, her namesakes, Lona Gray and Lona Norton; and many dear friends and associates. Her sisters, OraBelle I. Main and Mary M. Brock predeceased her. A memorial service will be held at the Wells River Congregational Church on Saturday, May 28, at 2 p.m. Contributions in Lona's memory may be made to the Wells River Congregational Church - Steeple Fund, in care of Barbara Beaulieu, P.O. Box 367, Wells River, VT 05081.

, 87, who died Dec. 19, 2004, will be held May 7, 2005, at 2:30 p.m., in the Monroe United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery.

, 77, known to her family and friends as Alka, of Pine Knoll Terrace, Lisbon, N.H., passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2005, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. A native of Lisbon, Althea was born a daughter to Leslie and Florence (Leavitt) Aldrich on Sept. 19, 1927. Althea was married to William T. Wright VI on Nov. 30, 1946. She was employed over the years by the Brush Handle Factory, Connors Footwear, and the Montgomery Wire Mill. Surviving family members include one daughter, Cheryl Blay; two granddaughters, Casey Blay and Amanda Wright; two grandsons, Waylon Blay and Jammie Blay; two sisters, Crystal Curley of Bristol and Sally Lucio of Woodsville; five great-grandchildren, William T. Wright VIII, Miranda Wright, Tyler Sandville, Rylie Sandville, and Tristen Sandville; two nieces, Cindy and Steph; and six nephews, Mark, Michael, Johnny, Robert, Berry and Brian. Her husband, William T. Wright VI, and son, William T. Wright VII, predeceased her. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 4, from 10-11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 77 South Main St., Lisbon, N.H. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Hill Cemetery.

, 81, of Portland Street, Lancaster, N.H., died Sunday evening, May 1, 2005, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a lengthy illness, with family at his side. Mr. Corrigan was born in Gorham, N.H., on Feb. 13, 1924, the son of Harry E. and Ernestine (Fraser) Corrigan. He was raised in Cascade and Gorham along with five brothers and four sisters and attended St. Benedicts Catholic School (Cascade) and Gorham Schools. In his teens he worked at the Halfway House on Mount Washington and also joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and was stationed at the C.C.C.'s Peabody Station, assisting in the construction of the present-day Dolley Copp Campground and pavilion. At the age of 17, he was hired on as one of the original crew of the Portland Pipeline Company and helped lay the crude oil pipeline from Portland, Maine, to Montreal, Que. He remained with the pipeline, at their pumping stations in Shelburne and Lancaster, for 25 years. In 1965, Sears Roebuck and Company hired him to operate their newly opened Catalog Sales store in Lancaster. He owned and operated the store for 24 years, until his retirement in 1989. In 1943, he joined the U.S. Navy and served proudly in the Pacific Theatre in World War II aboard the USS Braine-D.D. 630, as machinist mate-second class, a member of Admiral Arleigh Burke's "Little Beaver Squadron." He also served aboard the USS Newport News CA-148, a Heavy Cruiser, during the Korean Conflict. His decorations and commendations include the Good Conduct, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal with six bronze stars and two silver stars, and the Philippine Liberation Medal with two bronze stars. At the urging of fellow Republicans, he entered the 1970 Coos County Commission's District 2 race and was elected to his first term. Having resided, worked and raising a family in Coos County his entire life, this was his chance to give back to the people of Coos and the land he so loved. The people of Coos responded by electing him to 15 consecutive terms for a total of 34 years of public office and service. Over the years, as a commissioner, he has seen the fruition and construction of the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin and modern renovations to the county jail in West Stewartstown. Under his leadership, the two county nursing hospitals continue to operate with the highest of ratings and the County Farm, West Stewartstown, is a profitable dairy operation. Also, during his tenure in office, he played an integral part in the divesting of the antiquated Berlin and Lancaster courthouses and the construction of the modern, state-of-the-art Superior Courthouse in Lancaster. The board of commissioners also oversee the county's many unincorporated towns. A lifelong Republican, he has worked hard for the party's goals and causes. His participation, through the years, has helped maintain party unity and strengthened Republicanism in Coos County and the entire state of New Hampshire. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and loved the North Country. Fishing, hunting and camping with is children and grandchildren were among his favorite pastimes. Collecting books on local history is another interest, particularly about logging and nature. A traditionalist, he enjoyed passing on tell-tale facts, stories and anecdotes of Northern New Hampshire's storied past and his own upbringing in this area. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, rarely missing a game. Tom was a communicant of All Saints Church, Lancaster. He was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars John W. Weeks Post 3041 of Lancaster, and the American Legion Post 82 of Gorham. Other organizations include the Lancaster Jay-Cee's and the Knights of Columbus, also of Lancaster. He and fellow Jay-Cee's started the Toys for Tots Foundation, in his home's cellar in Lancaster, and it continues to grow, to this day, every year. Other achievements include assisting in the creation of a Car Rodeo safety program and youth basketball program in Lancaster. Surviving family members include his wife, Arleen (Jones) Corrigan, whom he married Sept. 9, 1946, of Lancaster; five children, Mitchell E. Corrigan of Merrimack, Maryrose E. Corrigan, Colleen E. Truland, Matthew T. Corrigan, all of Lancaster, and Patricia M. Wyman of Manchester; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, George Corrigan of Tennessee, Francis Corrigan of Manchester, Dean Corrigan of Burlington, Vt., and Eugene Corrigan of Virginia; three sisters, Marie Witter of Bethel, Maine, and Peggy Corrigan and Madeline Wentworth, both of Gorham; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Harry E. Corrigan Jr., and a sister, Rita Knee, predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, Wednesday afternoon and evening, May 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 11 a.m., at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in his memory to Toys for Tots, Lancaster VFW, in care of Rosalie Leonard, P.O. Box 147, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, of Lyndonville, passed away peacefully at Fletcher Allen Health care in Burlington Tuesday evening, May 3, 2005, at the age of 66. Glen was born in Wolcott, Vt., on Aug. 30, 1938. He was the son of Walter and Louva (Houghton) Hale. He married Nancy Cahoon McReynolds on Oct. 19, 1974. Glen was a longtime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1779, and both the American Legion Post 58 in St. Johnsbury and Post 30 in Lyndonville. He owned Glen's Auto Sales on Route 5 in Lyndon and had previously worked for various construction companies. He enjoyed hunting, racing and spending time with his family. Besides his parents, three brothers and two sisters predeceased him, Stanley, Kenneth and Donnie Hale, and Patricia Powers, all of St. Johnsbury, and Bonnie Mackay of Connecticut. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, Howard Hale and his wife Phyllis of Boynton Beach Fla., James Hale and wife Darlene of Danville, Walter Hale of Marlborough Conn., Cheryl Jacobs and her husband Howard of Manchester Conn., and Marilyn St. Hilaire and her husband Louis of West Burke; two sisters-in-law, Ernestine and Janet Hale of St. Johnsbury; and a brother-in-law, Kenny Powers of St. Johnsbury. His immediate family includes his wife Nancy (178 Ingalls Lane 05851); five children and four stepchildren, Glen Hale Jr. and his wife Mary Jo of Havlock, N.C., Rick Hale and his wife Karyn of Lyndonville, Brenda Ducker and her husband Sean of Lyndonville, Gary Hale and his fianc? Amie Dehaven of Sheffield, Holly Blair of St. Johnsbury, Wendy Somers and her husband Scott of Danville, Tina Patrone and her husband Rory Harker of Heights, Texas, Sheila Dodge and her husband Scott of North Danville, and Earl Jay McReynolds and his fianc? Kendra Burroughs of Wilder, Vt.; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the South Congregational Church with the Rev. Lee Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either The Vermont Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 244, Burlington, VT 05402-0244; or to the American Diabetes Association, VT Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 82, formerly of Lyndonville, died at her home in Williston on May 5, 2005. Among surviving family are her two sons, the Rev. Richard N. Berube, S.S.E., and Bro. Thomas R. Berube, S.S.E.; her stepdaughter, Katherine Belden and her husband Roger; and extended family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Essex Jct. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndon.

, 101, formerly of Prospect Street, Whitefield, N.H., passed away peacefully at the Morrison Nursing Home, Whitefield, on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. She was born in Pittsfield, Mass., daughter of Charles and Blanche (Hewins) Vaugier. She moved to Whitefield with her husband in 1930, and has resided there ever since. She was very active in the United Methodist Women's Group of the Trinity Methodist Church of Whitefield. Ruth also volunteered countless hours to the American Red Cross in the area. She loved fishing in her spare time. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Bruce; and a granddaughter. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Jordan of Dalton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be held at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, from 1-2 p.m. today, May 6. A service will immediately follow at the chapel, and burial will follow in the Park Street Cemetery, Whitefield. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Residents Activity Fund, Morrison Nursing Home, 4 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598.

, of 100 Pearl St., St. Johnsbury, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center Saturday, May 7, 2005. She was born April 17, 1915, in St. Panphile, Quebec, on the border of Aroostock County, Maine, the daughter of Amedee and Rose Pelletier. Her husband Eudore predeceased her Aug. 4, 1989. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church, the St. Johns Altar Society, and was a member of the Ladies of Ste. Anne. She is survived by one son, Joseph "Denis" Leclerc and his wife Rita of Lusby, Md. (P.O. Box 1978, 20607); three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Joseph Denis Jr. and his wife Tracy and their two children Jean-Luc and Chantelle of Lusby, Md., Danielle Leclerc of Solomons Md., and Philip Leclerc and his wife Michelle and their son Zachary of Rosedale Md.; two sisters, Rita Pelletier and Madeleine Paquette, both of Quebec. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.

, 78, of Skyline Drive, Littleton, N.H., passed away at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., on Saturday, May 7, 2005, following a brief illness. She was born in Kidderville, N.H., daughter of Harry and Helen (Meacham) Munn. She attended the Colebrook Academy, Plymouth State College, and the Fanny Allen School of Nursing in Vermont. She worked as a nurse at the Franconia Rehabilitation Center, and most recently in the infirmary at the Mount Sacred Heart Convent, Littleton, retiring in 1999. She was an avid supporter of the Littleton Babe Ruth Program and the Youth Hockey League. She was a member of the First United Methodist Women's, and the First United Methodist Church, Littleton. She was best known as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She also loved canning, cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting and crafts. She was predeceased by her husband, Elwin, in October 1973. She is survived by two sons, Elwin "Tink" and Pat Gould of Littleton, N.H., and Robert and Jennifer Gould of Greenfield Center, N.Y.; four daughters, Bonnie and Richard St. Jean of Manchester, N.H., Beth Gould of Windsor, Vt., Brenda and Perry Sleasman of Cannan, N.H., and Janet and Edward Parker of Littleton, N.H.; 121/2 grandchildren; a sister-in-law Helen Gould of Guildhall, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, from 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Littleton, with the Rev. Bascom officiating. Burial will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery, Littleton. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Youth Recreation Programs of the Littleton area, in care of Gary Morneau, P.O. Box 621, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 74, passed away peacefully in Lyndonville at her Skyline Drive home Saturday morning, May 7, 2005. She was born in Morrisville on April 26, 1931, the daughter of Rupert and Rilla (Cross) Deth. She married Ashton "Joe" Greenwood in 1994. For the past 10 years they enjoyed their winters in Lakeland, Fla. She loved her many trips to Las Vegas and numerous bus trips throughout New England and Canada. She was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Duford, to whom she was married from 1978 to his death in 1985. Her first marriage was to Raymond Donaldson with whom she had her three children. Evelyn was a caregiver over the years for several ladies of the community, some of them for a very long period of time. The family thinks of Mrs. Hester Erskine, Mrs. Theda Trefren, and Mrs. Evelyn Flynn, Mrs. Thelma Bull, and Mrs. Mildred Rollins. She also worked at The Darling Inn when it was a nursing home. She enjoyed volunteering for the past two years for Meals on Wheels at The Darling Inn meal site, and delivered the daily meal to The Riverside Day Care. During this time both she and Joe worked at the information booth. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe (P.O. Box 61, 05851); her son, Rocky Donaldson and his close friend Dorothy McGrath of Lyndon; two daughters, Serena Leonard of Sugar Hill N.H., and Nerissa Young and her husband Scott of Concord; a stepson, Richard Paul Greenwood and his wife Sandra of Peacham and children Shauna and Eric; a stepdaughter, Carol Jane Carle of Pennsylvania and children Frank, Kristina and Diana; and three grandchildren, David, Ashley and Abbie Young. Two grandsons predeceased her, James Paul and Andrew Benjamin Leonard. She is also survived by one brother, Reginald Deth of East Burke; two sisters, Catherine Sanderson of Lyndonville and Marjorie Deth of East Burke; three sisters-in-law, Elaine Deth of East Haven, Patricia Deth of East St. Johnsbury, and Gloria Deth of East Burke. She was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth, Francis and Wallace Deth; one sister, Carolyn McFarland; and by two brothers-in-law, Raymond Sanderson and Richard McFarland. Many nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends survive her. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Barbara Dwyer, officiating. A light luncheon will follow the service at the church for friends and family. Committal services will follow the luncheon at Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. There will be no public visiting hours at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to her church: Lyndonville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 543, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, age 10, died May 5, 2005, accicentally. She was the daughter of the late John R. Argyle and Margaret Farias, aka "Maggie Ouellette" and her life partner Michelle Ouellette. She was the sister of Jonathon L. and Ryan M. and Sarah E. Argyle. A funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 9 a.m., in St. P & P Parish of Holy Cross Church, 250 Snell St., Fall River, Mass.

, 73, of Cemetery Street, Lancaster, N.H., died Sunday evening, May 8, 2005, at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center, after a recent illness. Mrs. White was born in Lancaster on Jan. 10, 1932, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Hart) Vashaw. Lorraine resided in Lancaster all her life and was a 1950 graduate of Lancaster Academy. For a time she worked for the Loving Grace Ministries, Lancaster, and the Laverdiers of Lancaster. For approximately 10 years she was employed as a deeds clerk at the Coos County Registry of Deeds. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Lancaster. Her favorite pastimes included knitting and crosswords. Family members include her husband, Raymond E. White of Lancaster; a son, Harold "Sam" White of Lancaster; four daughters, Valerie Benson, Eileen King, Diane Blodgett and Cheri White, all of Lancaster; a brother, Norman Vashaw of Lancaster; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Frederick Vashaw; and a sister, Virginia Long, predeceased her. At Lorraine's request, there are no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday morning, May 12, at 11 a.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Toys for Tots, Lancaster VFW, in care of Rosalie Leonard, P.O. Box 147, Lancaster, NH 03584.