of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Friday, June 10, 2005, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center at the age of 89. Bill was born in Manson, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 1916, the son of Charles Irwin and Sara Faith (Speaker) Jackson. He graduated from Manson High School, Class of 1933. On March 22, 1941, he married Jane Harbison in Davenport, Iowa. He was predeceased by Jane in February 2000 after 59 years of marriage. Many people in St. Johnsbury will remember Bill as an accountant at Fairbanks-Morse. He worked at Fairbanks for 27 years in both Illinois and Vermont. In 1953, Jane, Bill and their two children Sara and Bill Jr. moved to St. Johnsbury. Bill loved Vermont. He especially enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring the back roads with his Brittany spaniels Andy and Rusty. He was a longtime member of the North Congregational Church, the Masons and the Walden Club. Upon retirement, Bill and Jane moved to Lillian, Ala. While there, Bill became very active with the South Baldwin Community Theatre as an actor, set builder and treasurer. After 16 years in Alabama, they returned to live in St. Johnsbury. Bill, affectionately known as "Papa" by his family, is survived by his daughter, Sara Simpson of Lyndonville and her children Timothy and his wife Angela of Lansing, Mich., Beth Hahr and her husband Greg and their three children Molly, Abby and Meghan of Starksboro, Vt., and Susan Simpson and her partner Deborah Lowe of Los Angeles, Calif.; his son, Bill Jr. and his wife Carol Jackson of St. Johnsbury and their three children Charles and his wife Stephanie of Biddeford, Maine, Dr. Michael and his wife Heather of Olean, N.Y., and Katherine McCarney and her husband Patrick and their daughter Bailey of Westerly, R.I. Bill was predeceased by his sister, Sara Lee, in 1966; and a son-in-law, Timothy Simpson, in 2003. A memorial service will be held at the North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, Vt., Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the North Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 90, of South Walden, Vt., died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at the family farm in South Walden. She was born May 7, 1915, in Barton. The daughter of the late Archibald and Mary Jane (Gray) McDowell. She attended McIndoes Academy and Greensboro High School. On June 21, 1933, she married Harold Ernest Allen in Greensboro. They owned and operated a dairy farm in Greensboro for several years. In September 1945, they moved to South Walden where she assisted her husband on a newly purchased dairy farm which they operated until 1970 when the farm was sold to their son Reginald, and later to their daughter Gail. Following retirement, Dorothy and her husband spent many winters in Frost Proof, Fla. In 1985, they returned to South Walden full time to be close to family. Dorothy was a member of the Walden United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren, playing cards, crocheting and flower gardening. Survivors include a son, Reginald H. Allen and his wife Pamela of Craftsbury; a daughter, Gail Allen of South Walden; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1996; two brothers, Edwin McDowell and Thomas McDowell; and four sisters, Edith Newland, Esther Chouinard, Nora Eastman and Mariam Johnson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick, with the Rev. Ernest Machia of the Hope Community Church in South Walden officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the South Walden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, 44, of North Kirby, died peacefully Friday morning, June 10, 2005, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury after an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. He was born June 23, 1960, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the son of Bernie A. and Trudy J. (Willard) Whitehill. Gary graduated from Lyndon Institute's class of 1978. He later graduated from Jacksonville State University in Alabama. Gary worked as marketing director for Delta Airlines. He lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for 13 years, and then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1994 where he continued his work for Delta Airlines. In 1996 his illness forced him to retire after 14 years of service there. In 1998 he moved back home to be with his family in Kirby. A very positive person, Gary brought out the best in everyone who knew him. He was independent, courageous and had a great sense of humor. He never let his disease prevent him from participating in skydiving, hang gliding, bobsledding with the U.S. Olympic team, or anything else he felt like doing. Survivors include his mother, Trudy Whitehill of Kirby, who has lovingly cared for Gary throughout his illness; three siblings, Donna Whitehill, Bradley Whitehill, and Cheryl McMahon and her husband Phil and their children Jeff and Allison, all of Kirby; aunts, uncles; cousins; and many devoted friends and neighbors. Gary was predeceased by his father, Bernie Whitehill, in March 1988. A celebration of Gary's life is being planned at his family's home on a date to be announced later this month. In lieu of flowers, donations made in his memory may be directed to either Caledonia Home Health Inc. P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 69, of Sutton, Vt., died Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2005, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Boston, Mass., April 3, 1936, daughter of the late John M. and Ethel (Cummings) Forbes. On June 20, 1955, she married William H. Eddy Jr. Beryl was well-known locally for her many years of service to hospice, both in training and caregiving, as well as for initiating along with Jack King a popular program in local schools called Books for Kids. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, William Eddy of Sutton; their son and his family, William C. "Cam" Eddy and his wife Samantha and their children, Skye and Clare of Wilson, Wyo.; two brothers, her twin, Charles Forbes and his wife Shane of Pennsylvania, and John M. Forbes Jr. and his wife Ariadne of Cambridge, Mass.; two sisters, Holly Leon and her husband Gonzalo of Sudbury, Mass., and Joan Koponen and her husband Niilo of Fairbanks, Alaska; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced in this newspaper in the near future.

, daughter of Cassie Siver Dowd and Lee Hayes Dowd, born May 31, 1916, in Waterbury, Conn., died Friday, June 10, 2005. Ruth lived in Waterbury for 86 years before moving to Peacham, Vt., in 2003 to join her youngest daughter and family. She currently resided at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab. In her youth, Ruth enjoyed sports, particularly basketball, swimming and ice skating. She was a noteworthy Girl Scout. Ruth graduated from Crosby High School and completed Post College's secretarial program. She married John Anthony Stanwich on June 13, 1936. Together they had five children, five grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. They remained married 56 years until John's death on Aug. 23, 1992. Ruth was a homemaker and secretary for the family toolmaking business, Port Tool. She was a volunteer caregiver to many in need. Ruth was a PTA member when her children were young and was very active in the Church of Christ of Waterbury in later years, where she taught Sunday school. She avidly studied the Bible and Scripture. Ruth enjoyed creating gifts from the heart with her hands. She tatted Christmas ornaments, enjoyed ceramics and knitted quality baby clothes. She relished picking irises, peonies and lilacs from her garden. Ruth had an extraordinary love for people. Everyone was beautiful in her eyes. She had a soft spot for children, dance, music and song. Some believe she sang her way to heaven. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, John; three sisters, Golda Young, Thelma Fowler, and Marie Pennel; and her three sons, Thane, Lyn and Bruce Stanwich. She is survived by two daughters, Jane Stanwich of Waterbury, Conn., and Beth Cormerci of Peacham, Vt. She leaves five grandchildren, Mark Stanwich of Watertown, Conn., Lisa Holliday of Old Tappan, N.H., and Nicholas, Adam and Griffin Comerci of Peacham; and two great-grandchildren, Rachel and Rebecca Holliday. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2005, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Waterbury, Conn. A graveside service will follow at New Pine Grove Cemetery, 850 Meriden Road, Waterbury. Contributions in Ruth's memory may be made to Riverside Life Enrichment Adult Care Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 44, of Kirby, died peacefully Friday morning, June 10, 2005, at NVRH with his sister Donna by his side. Gary was born June 23, 1960. His mother had to be hospitalized for a time after his birth, and he was tenderly cared for by his dear Aunt Isabel and Uncle Dwight in Orleans. With a hint of the 6-foot, 5-inch height he would eventually attain, Gary outgrew his bassinet in two weeks. Gary always loved sports. As a child, he spent endless hours shooting hoops or punting a football. His practice served him well and he excelled at high school sports. Gary was chosen for the 1978 Vermont Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl team. His father, Bernie, was very proud of all his accomplishments and never missed a game. Gary loved the south and after graduation from Lyndon Institute in 1978, he attended Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala. He graduated in 1982 and began work in the travel industry. His work took him all over the United States and Europe and he logged up to 500,000 air miles a year. In 1988, Gary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and began a courageous fight with this debilitating disease. While MS would gradually rob Gary of his physical abilities, his decency, character and courage only grew. Fiercely independent, Gary lived on his own and worked as long as was humanly possible. He even did a stint of modeling while he was in Florida. In 1994, he transferred to Salt Lake City, Utah, to work in his company's Western Division. He had a cot in his office so he could rest a bit, then get back to work. Gary's mother Trudy was his strong and true partner in his efforts to live as fully as he could. She cared for him in Florida and helped him move out west where she learned to navigate his large handicapped-accessible van throughout the busy streets and mountain roads of Utah. They also traveled to a clinic in Germany to see a specialist, and had a trip to Hawaii where they flew in a helicopter into the valleys of Maui and watched whales in the Pacific Ocean. Gary continually challenged himself and tried whatever he could while he was able. While in Utah, he got involved in an adaptive sports program and went skydiving (something he would keep from his mother for a few months!), hang gliding, parasailing and dog sledding. He took bobsled runs at 75 mph with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team in Park City. One of his projects was a video he put together of his various exploits. He edited the film, narrated it and chose music to accompany it. Gary kept his mind sharp by teaching himself Spanish, learning how to use computers and keeping informed on current events. His memory was wonderful and many times his family would go to him for such pertinent information as who coached the Chicago Bears in 1975. He always had the answers. In 1998, Gary returned to his family home in Kirby, where he was devotedly cared for by his mother and the rest of his family. His courage and humor inspired everyone around him. He enjoyed a good joke, music, a fine cigar and the beauty of nature. He loved horses, watching birds come to his windowsill feeder and had a special affinity for wolves. His wheelchair was fitted with an apparatus so Gary could propel himself with head controls and he could often be found venturing out to visit with the Willey's cows across the street. He drove his chair the day before his hospitalization with pneumonia and managed to hide in a lilac bush as a prank on his mother. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed football games, Triple Crown races and, most recently, was a true Red Sox fan. Gary never felt sorry for himself and always had compassion and consideration for others. He was a gift to us all, and the lessons he taught us by example will never be forgotten. There will be a celebration of Gary's life at the family home on North Kirby Road on Sunday, June 26, from 2-5 p.m.

, 91, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H. She was born and raised in Manchester, N.H., where she and her husband resided until moving north to Franconia about five years ago to be closer to their daughter, Suzanne. Bernadette was married for over 65 years to J. Albert Chapdelaine who passed away in 2003, also at age 91. Her surviving family includes three daughters, Suzanne Morley of Sugar Hill, Elaine Gould, and Michelle Cronin, both of Manchester; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son, Raymond, predeceased her in 1953. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Franconia, N.H. at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, with Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Interment will take place in Sunnyside Cemetery in Sugar Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main St. Natick, MA 01760.

, 80, of Lyndonville, Vt., and formerly of St. Johnsbury Center, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family members, special friend Jo Braman, and dedicated caregiver and friend Anne Stacy, Thursday morning June 16, 2005. He was born Dec. 8, 1924, in Morgan, Vt., the last surviving child of the late Alansford J. and Bertha J. (Brothers) Judd. Bud served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Force as a sergeant with the 209th Air Engineer Squadron. On Aug. 31, 1949, he married Alene M. Roy. A truck driver for St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. for 37 years, Bud was proud to receive a Safety Award for driving over 3 million miles without an accident. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at his camp on Seymour Lake in Morgan, and was an avid Red Sox fan. Memberships include the American Legion Post 58 of St. Johnsbury; the VFW Post 10038 of Lyndonville; and local 597 Teamsters Retirees Union of Barre, Vt. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Patricia and David Russell of St. Johnsbury, and Cathy M. Judd-Stein and Jeffrey Stein of Winchester, Mass.; seven grandchildren, Alicen, Jennifer, Katie, Nicholas, David, Peter and Suzi; two great-grandchildren, William Michael and Emily Ann; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Sonny and Dorothy Roy of Newport, and Michael and Mary Roy of Kentucky; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Monica and Lloyd Herlocker of Florida, and Joette and Wayne Lantagne of Morgan, Vt.; nieces and nephews; and his close friend Jo Braman of St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Alene Judd, in 1999; their infant son, Dennis J. Judd; a daughter, Jaclyn Ann Logren in 2002; his brother, Bert H. Judd; his sister, Madelene Charland-Henrichon; and a sister-in-law, Pauline Roy, this past June 1. Graveside funeral services with military honors, will be held Thursday, June 23, at 11 a.m., at Clark Cemetery in Morgan, with the Rev. Richard A. Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Bud's memory may be directed to the Seymour Lake Association, Morgan, VT 05853.

, 78, of Glastonbury, Conn., passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2005, at his home. Douglas was born on Feb. 13, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a World War II Naval Veteran. While in the war, he voluntarily flew in a P.B.M., in two Bikini atom bomb tests. Douglas lived for 15 years in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where he volunteered in the Lyndonville Fire Police, with Meals on Wheels, and an area ice skating association, where he learned to figure skate at the age of 65. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed many hobbies such as his cars, camping, motorcycle traveling, sailing and snowmobiling. He was also an avid photographer and an amateur radio operator. His mission was to make people smile - friends, family and strangers, too. He was always considerate of everyone. Douglas was a wonderful loving husband, father and grandfather. He is remembered by many, including his beloved wife of 55 years, Norma T. Pagett; two sons and their wives, Douglas R. and Kate Pagett of West Hartford, Conn., and Eddie and Carmen Pagett of Roseville, Calif.; his three daughters and their husbands, Susan and Mahlon DeCou of Phillipsburg, N.J., Mary Jane and Bill Sullivan of West Hartford, and Barbra J. and David Hendrickson of Red Hook, N.Y. He id also remembered by his 12 cherished grandchildren, Meredith, Mary-Beth, Eric, Ryan, Jennifer, Betsy, Jeffrey, Brittany, Trevor, Jordan, Jared and James. Doug had a huge heart, was an excellent father and taught us good values. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at 1:30 p.m., at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern St., West Hartford, Conn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Christian Science Church & Reading Room, 63 Broad St., Middletown, CT, 06457.

, 53, of Manchester, N.H., died Thursday, June 16, 2005, at the Elliot Hospital. She was born in West Glover, Vt., on May 7, 1952, and was the daughter of John and Yvonne (Diette) Urie. Prior to moving to Manchester 19 years ago, she had lived in West Glover, Vt. She was educated in the West Glover Community school system, and received her degree from Lyndon State College. Gloria was a teacher in Catholic schools for over 30 years, initially for 12 years at the Sacred Heart High School in Newport, Vt., and most recently at St. Anthony's Elementary School in Manchester. In 2004 the graduating class of St. Anthony's dedicated their yearbook to her. She belonged to the bowling league at the Lakeside Lanes, and was a swimming instructor for the American Red Cross. She will be remembered for her love of her students, especially her nieces and nephews, and animals in general, in particular cats. In her life: Gardening and maintaining her flower beds were her passion. Family members include her father, of West Glover, Vt.; two sisters, Caroline Langmaid and her husband Francis of Island Pond, Vt., and Bonnie Ingalls of West Glover, Vt.; a brother, John R. Urie Jr. and his friend Ginny of West Glover, Vt.; and a dear and loving friend, Annette Dube, of Manchester; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m., in Lambert Funeral Home and Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North, Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, Belmont Street, Manchester. Burial will be Tuesday, at noon in Andersonville Cemetery, West Glover, Vt. Memorial donations can be made to the Gloria A. Urie Scholarship Fund, in care of St. Anthony Elementary School, 148 Belmont St., Manchester, NH 03103.

, of Orleans, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Lyndonville at her daughter's home at the age of 67. Born in Montana on March 5, 1938, in the town of Whitefish, she was the daughter of William and Camilla (Krecklow) Johnson. She was predeceased by her husband Paul P. Kittredge, to whom she was married nearly 45 years. He passed away July 20, 2001. Kathren worked at the Ethan Allen plant in Orleans and was an accomplished master chair weaver there. She was a multi-talented lady who loved gardening, refinishing furniture, ceramics, cooking, crocheting, family genealogy, and just time spent with family and friends. She was a member of the United Church of Derby. She is survived by five children and 18 grandchildren, Lorna Gaylor and her husband Mike of Barton and their two children Corinna and Lisa, Linda Lachance and her husband Tom of Lyndonville and her four children Liane, Daniel, Raelyn and Samantha, and his three children James, Eric and Tim, Luella Kittredge of Puyallup, Wash. and her three children Courtney, Meghan and Jordan, Paul Kittredge Jr. and his wife Sonya of Albany Vt. and their two children Benjamin and Matthew, Deanna Simpson and her husband Glenn of Fernley, Nev. and their four children Patrick, Dalton, Dillon and Rebecca; four great-grandchildren, Marilyn, Angela, Haley and Allie; one sister, Iola Winters and her husband Charles of Missoula, Mont.; one brother, William Johnson and his wife CiCi of Kalispell, Mont.; one sister-in-law, Leah Kittredge of Beebe Plain, Vt.; and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Ellen Barlow; and a brother, Thomas Johnson. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m., at the United Church of Derby with the pastor, Dr. Frederick Barker, officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to either United Church of Derby, P.O. Box 294, Derby, VT 05829; or to Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Rd., Orleans VT 05860.

, 60, died at his home on Elm Street, Lancaster, N.H., Sunday, June 19, 2005, after a sudden illness. Mr. Doolan was born in Lancaster, on Jan. 15, 1945, the son of David T. Doolan and Sarah (McHarg) Doolan Norris. John was a lifelong resident of Lancaster and graduate of Lancaster Academy, Class of 1963. During the Korean War he served with the U.S. Army in the military police. For many years, he worked in construction for Pizzagalli Construction and Curren & Lavoie. From 1968 until 1981, he was employed with Merrimack Farmers Exchange, Lancaster, where he was manager for the last six years there. At the time of his death, he was working for Emerson and Son Hardware, Groveton, where he had been employed for the past 24 years. He was a member of the John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041, American Legion Post 17, Groveton, a charter member of the Lancaster Snowdrifters, and the former Lancaster Jaycees. He was also the past president of the Lancaster Bowling League, former member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, and the co-chairman for the WMRHS Booster Club. Surviving family members include three brothers, William Doolan of Lancaster, James Doolan of Groveton, and Brian Doolan of Stark; two sisters, Evelyn Wesson of Lancaster, and Judith Brochu of Concord, N.H.; one aunt, Elaine McHarg of East Haven, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Nancy Hamilton and MaryAnn Walker. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening, June 22, from 6-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Colonel Town Pool, Colonel Town Recreation, 16 High St., Lancaster, NH 03584; or Toys for Tots, Lancaster VFW, in care of Rosalie Leonard, P.O. Box 147, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 79, of Maple Grove Street, Barre, Vt., died Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. Born April 17, 1926, in Groton, she was the daughter of Rolla and Myra (Jones) Barnes. She attended Groton Elementary School and graduated from Groton High School. On June 16, 1948, she married Thomas F. Minshull in South Ryegate. Since 1968, they made their home in Barre. He passed away on Sept. 25, 1996. After graduating from high school, she worked as a telephone operator in Woodsville, N.H. In 1962, she worked for the Robbins Inn in Piermont, N.H., in the kitchen before going to work as a chambermaid in Littleton, N.H., in 1964. For over 25 years, she did private house cleaning. For several years, she sold Beeline Clothing and later knitted items for area companies. A member of the Hedding United Methodist Church of Barre, she served as president of the United Methodist Women for two years. In earlier years, Ivis was a 4-H leader in Landaff, N.H., and more recently was a volunteer at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, the Vermont Food Shelf in South Barre, and the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles in Montpelier. Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia McGaffey of East Ryegate; two sons, Clifford Minshull of Montpelier and Donald Minshull of Barre; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Amell of Claremont, N.H., and Arlene Eastman of Ryegate; a brother, George Barnes of Weathersfield; and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Thomas F. Minshull Jr.; a grandson, Scott McGaffey; two brothers, Clifford Barnes and Alton Barnes; and a sister, Shirley Welch. Interment will be in the Oxbow Cemetery in Newbury on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. A service of remembrance will follow Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Hedding United Methodist Church in Barre. A time of fellowship and refreshments will take place after the service downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Family and friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.