, 88, of Orange Park, Florida, died peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Northeast Community Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. St. Laurent was born November 8, 1918, in Disraeli, Quebec, a son of Jean-Baptiste and Rebecca St. Laurent. On August 27, 1949, he married Irene Boisvert, who survives him. He was a carpenter for nearly 35 years in Newport. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Star of the Sea and St. Edward's Catholic churches. After retirement he spent the winters in Florida. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends and visiting with his family. His smile and sense of humor will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife, Irene, of Orange Park; by a daughter,Lise St. Laurent, of Burlington; by two sons, Marc and his wife, Aggie, of Medway, Massachusetts, and Leo and his wife, Susan, of Orange Park; by grandchildren: Danielle, Austin, and Justin of Orange Park and Reneé and Vanessa of Medway; and by two sisters, Bertha Charbonneau and Monique Dion. He was predeceased by his son Paul; by seven brothers: Donat, Johnny, Lucien, Jos, Philippe, Leo, and Gerard; and by six sisters: Louise, Yvonne, Blanche, Adrienne, Germaine, and Bernadette. Services will be held in the spring at the convenience ot the family.

, 63, of Bristol, Connecticut, wife of Eugene H. Lafoe, died Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the Bristol Hospital. Mrs. Lafoe was born in Winchester, New Hampshire, on March 5, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Reed) Garfield. She was raised in the Northeast Kingdom and lived some of her life in Barton and West Glover before moving to Bristol 30 years ago.Her work was mainly as a mother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Albert Blouin of Torrington, Connecticut, and Jeffrey Lafoe of Bristol; by two daughters, Rosemarie McLaughlin of Torrington and Donna Rae Blouin of Bristol; by three brothers; by one sister; by six grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews, including Sherrie-Shantel Garfield, who stayed by her side 24/7. Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, Connecticut 06450-1004.

, 45, died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at his home in Vergennes. Mr. Epstein was born October 11, 1961, in Dover, New Jersey, a son of Richard Epstein and Joan (Wilson) Epstein. He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1980. He went on to attend Lyndon State College, where he completed his bachelor of arts in education from the University of Vermont. He completed his master's in education from the College of St. Joseph and a certificate of advanced graduate studies from the University of Vermont. He began his teaching career at Bridport Central School. He then became a teaching principal at Winhall Elementary School and taught at Dorset Elementary. For the past ten years he taught grades five and six at Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury. His joys in life were his children Colby and Betsy. He loved teaching and working with children and with the educational community. He especially enjoyed working at the Evarts farm and at his home. He is survived by his wife, Jan, and their two children, Colby and Betsy; by his mother, Joan Moreau, of Amsterdam, New York; by his father and stepmother, Richard and Claudia Epstein, of Morgan; by three sisters: Kathy Barrows and her husband, Steve, of Worcester, Karen Clifford of Vergennes, and Barbara Blakely and her husband, Mike, of Amsterdam, New York; by three brothers: Ken Epstein and his wife, Ginger, of Cambridge, John Epstein and his wife, Laura, of Hawaii, and Brad Epstein of Windsor; by his grandmother Margaret Trommelen of Marcus, Iowa; and by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Ginny and Jim Wilson; by his paternal grandfather William Epstein; and by his stepfather, Jack Moreau. A private memorial service was held in Vergennes November 3. A public memorial service will be held at Mary Hogan Elementary School at a later date.

, 91, died at his home in Burlington on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Mr. Close was born in Richford, a son of the late Earl F. and Alice M. (Ingalls) Close. He was a graduate of Barton Academy. He was employed for many years as a tool and die maker at the Blodgett Company in Burlington. He served in the U.S. Army from May 1942 until his discharge in 1943. He married Sarah Williams, who predeceased him in 1985. He is survived by one brother, Earle R. Close, of Nashville, Georgia; and by several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by a sister, Marie Benway, and a brother, Malcolm Close, both of Burlington. A graveside service was held November 20 at Lakeside Cemetery in Burlington. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Burlington is in charge of arrangements.

, 89, of Island Pond died in Bradenton, Florida, on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. Mrs. Cahill was born on September 18, 1917, in Charleston, a daughter of Joel and Ila (White) Whitcomb. She graduated from Lyndon Teachers College in 1937. In 1959 she returned to get her bachelor of science degree. She taught elementary school in the area. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Women's Club Random Ladies of Island Pond, and the Eagles Club Auxiliary. On February 16, 1940, she married John Worth, who predeceased her. She then married John Cahill, who also predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Thomas Worth and his wife, Sandra, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and East Charleston, David Worth and his wife, Dianne, of Island Pond, Diane Lamere and her husband, Dale, of Island Pond, and Harvey Worth and his wife, Debbie, of Sewell, New Jersey; by her stepchildren Steven Cahill of Burke and Gerry Cahill of Barton; by 16 grandchildren; and by 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Ronald Worth. Funeral services were held November 22 at the First Congregational Church of Island Pond with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.

, 75, died peacefully at her home in Derby on November 17, 2006. Mrs. Beaudry was born in Barton on February 14, 1931, a daughter of Edward C. Kimball and Dorothea (Dunham) Kimball. She attended Barton Academy. She married Marcel J. Beaudry Sr. on July 8, 1948. They lived most of their lives together in Irasburg. She was an avid animal lover and champion of animal rights causes. She enjoyed her children and grandchildren, gardening, crocheting, and knitting. She is survived by her sons Marcel Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, of Derby and Pierre and his fiancée, Alisa, of Parkville, Maryland; by daughters: Paulette Thompson and her husband, Ben, of Falls Church, Virginia, Celia Beaudry of Waterbury, and Juliette Skinner and her husband, Donavon, of Owatonna, Minnesota; by grandchildren: Patrick, Louise, Lucas, Amanda, Monique, Isaac, Allan, Emily, and Emric; by kittie companions Ebony and Mystie; by her sister Beverly Noyes of Montpelier; by her brother Earl Roberson and his wife, Marvis, of Auburndale, Florida; by sisters-in-law Helen Kimball of Jacksonville, Florida, and Rita Kimball of Jensen Beach, Florida; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Marcel Sr., in 1991; by her son Francis in 1996; by her daughter-in-law Tonya Beaudry; by brothers: Roland Kimball, Edward C. Kimball Jr., and Everett Roberson; and by sisters: Althea Berry, Beverly Willey, and Katherine McGinnin. A memorial gathering was held at Marcel and Jeanne Beaudry's home in Derby November 21. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Beaudry's memory may be made to a local Humane Society.

, 30, of Albany died suddenly in Burlington on Sunday, November 19, 2006. He was the beloved husband of Julie Bent. Arrangements will be announced when complete.

, 87, of Newport died peacefully November 24, 2006, at the Newport Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Sicotte was born January 30, 1919, in St. Pie, Quebec, a daughter of Auguste and Florina (Tetreault) Sicotte. She received her nursing degree from Verdon School of Nursing in Montreal, Quebec. She was a registered nurse for Orleans County Hospital, employed by Dr. Gage, Dr. Bonvouloir, and Dr. Linton at the Orleans Clinic. She retired in 1981. She enjoyed traveling in Europe and wintering in Florida, golfing, working in her flower garden, and walking with friends. She was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, the Newport After Five Club, and the Newport Country Club. She is survived by her siblings: Johnny Sicotte of Derby, Lionel Sicotte and his wife, Nancy, of Newport and Florida, and Jeannine Sicotte of Newport; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brothers and their spouses: Guy Sicotte and his wife, Mary Jeane, and Albert Sicotte and his wife, Helene. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday November 29, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friend desire, contributions in Ms. Sicotte's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont 05641-4124; or to North Country Hospital, Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, in care of Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of Orleans regret to announce the death of their youngest son, Laurent "Larry" Lanoue, 60, of Jacksonville, Florida, on November 19, 2006, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Lanoue joined the Navy when he was 17 years old. While stationed in Italy he was in a bad car accident. When he got out of the Navy he went to work for the U.S. Postal Service. He met and married Elaine Manusuthakis in Jacksonville, where he raised his family. He is survived by his parents; by his wife, Elaine, and children Wendy and J.L., all of Jacksonville; by grandchildren: Christopher, Scott Jr., and Angel; by three brothers: Yvon, Poly, and Ronald; by three sisters: Claire, Joan, and Louise; and by many loving nieces and nephews. Ever loving, thoughtful, and giving to all who knew him, his family will never forget the love he shared with them.

, 79, of Morrisville died Thursday, November 23, 2006, at Copley Manor Nursing Home after a brief fight with cancer. Mr. Fortune was born August 18, 1927, in Burlington, the eldest child of Carl and Lois (Hadley) Fortune. The family moved to Craftsbury in 1939. He graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1945 and Michigan State University in 1952, after serving three years in the U.S. Navy. The highlight of his Naval career was being a member of Admiral Byrd's expedition to the South Pole. He worked in Wisconsin and Connecticut, retiring from Dunham Bush Corporation in 1984. He then returned to his beloved Vermont. He was an active member of the Morrisville Veterans of Foreign Wars post, where he was quartermaster for several years. He loved and enjoyed sports. He played basketball at the academy. He enjoyed playing darts. He was greatly interested in the Civil War and was an avid reader. He is survived by a brother, Carl Fortune, and his wife, Elaine, of Hyde Park; by five sisters: Jeanne Young and her husband, Henry, Mary Chase and her husband, Rudy, and Lois Charron and her husband, Dale, all of Craftsbury, Barbara Lussier and her husband, Noel, of Florida, and Charlotte Royer and her husband, Clement, of Morrisville; by 20 nieces and nephews; and by several grand-nieces and -nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Fortune; by his mother, Lois Fortune Lathe; and by his stepfather, Hollis Lathe. Friends and family may call Saturday, December 2, at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common from 2 to 4 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Craftsbury Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Mr. Fortune's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

, 91, a lifelong resident of Bradenton and Palmetto, Florida, and a frequent visitor to West Glover for the past 30 years, died at her home in Palmetto on Tuesday night, November 21, 2006. Donna and her twin sister, Doris Leland, who was with her when she died, were born in Elyria, Ohio, on May 22, 1915. Her parents had traveled back there for the occasion of the birth of the twins. At that time there was only one doctor and one nurse in Bradenton. Now there are three hospitals and hundreds of doctors. Her parents, Lee S. and Maude (Allen) Day, had moved to Bradenton in 1911. Lee S. Day was a founder and vice president of the Manatee River National Bank and a prominent citrus grower. He was the first Republican elected to the Florida Legislature since Reconstruction. The family built the house on Wares Creek just across the bridge from town. There Donna grew up with her identical twin sister, Doris, and their older brother Bill. Every summer the family took long car trips, traveling all over the United States, and then to Europe when the twins were 18. Donna watched as the small town she grew up in became a city, and the entire central west coast of Florida developed into a congested area of houses, highways, and shopping centers. In their senior year in high school Donna and Doris took an art course at the newly formed Ringling Art School and drove their Studebaker coupe, with wire wheels and a jump seat, from the high school to Sarasota in ten minutes over roads with no traffic. That trip would now take at least a half-hour through thick traffic and dozens of stoplights. Back then they weren't required to take a driver's test. In fact, Donna never did take a driver's test until she was 90 and wanted to renew her license after she had let it lapse for a few years. (She passed but didn't start driving again.) Donna and Doris attended Duke University, graduating in 1937. On September 17, 1942, Donna married Edward Bradstreet Day Jr. She traveled with him during his training for the Army, in Georgia and New Jersey. When he returned from Europe after World War II, they lived in New York City, while he took graduate courses in journalism at Columbia University. Donna used to walk from their apartment to Broadway to see plays once a week when Brad was in night classes. They settled in Bradenton, where they raised their two daughters. Donna volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and a homeroom mother. She was a member of the Founders Circle of the Manatee River Garden Club. She was an original member of O Thirteen and EntreNous. She was a member of the Service Club. She and her husband, Brad, an avid sailor, were founding members of the Bradenton Yacht Club. Donna was a dedicated cookbook and recipe collector, and put together a book of family and friends' recipes, which she typed, with five pages in carbon paper, for her sister, her sister-in-law, and her daughters as well as herself. Donna raised orchids and was often asked to make corsages for brides. She was a regular and very sharp bridge player. She was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain her friends. She was an excellent seamstress, producing everything from slipcovers to Easter dresses with style and skill. Donna was a generous and loving person, always a lady. She enjoyed life. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her two daughters, Betsy Day and her husband, Randy Williams, and Peggy Day Gibson and her husband, Dennis, and their three daughters: Leanne, Meg, and Liz, all of West Glover. She is also survived by her twin sister, Doris Leland, of Palmetto. Donna was predeceased by her husband, Brad, in 1977; and by her brother William "Bill" A. Day in 1982. A memorial service for Donna will be scheduled in Bradenton the week after Christmas. Her family will cook some of her favorite recipes and invite friends to bring in their own family favorites, along with the recipes, for a gathering of old friends and family traditions that live on.

, 79, of Barton died in Barton on Sunday, November 19, 2006. Mr. Chapdelaine was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1927, a son of Wilfrid and Ruth (Kimball) Chapdelaine. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a service technician for the Converse Company in Orleans for 25 years, retiring in 1991. He owned and operated Chappy's Greenhouse in Brownington for many years. He was commander of American Legion Barton Post No. 76. He enjoyed building, working with wood, and harness racing at county fairs. On August 12, 1947, he married Beverly Barry, who survives him. He is survived by his children: Katheryn Young and her husband, Edward, of Newington, Connecticut, Iris Girard and her husband, Tom, of Newark, Gerard Chapdelaine of Brownington, MerriBoisvert and her husband, Robert, of Orleans, and Shari Aldrich and her fiancé, Trini Vasquez, of Santa Clara, California; by his brother Leo G. Chapdelaine and his wife, Diane, of Hillsdale, New Jersey; by his sisters Phyllis Chicoine of Flamouth, Massachusetts, and Patty Dean and her husband, Elwin, of Derby Line; by 15 grandchildren; and by five great-grandchildren. He had one more great-grandchild on the way. He was predeceased by his sons: Wilfrid, James, and Michael; and by his grandson Anthony Boisvert. Funeral services were held November 25 at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Gerry Piper officiating. Interment followed at the Brownington Village Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Chapdelaine's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495.