, 85, of Barton, beloved wife of Maurice LaClair, died peacefully November 8, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mrs. LaClair was born February 14, 1922, in St. Agathe, Quebec, a daughter of Amede and Adelina (Jutras) Demers. On March 14, 1944, she married Maurice E. LaClair, who survives her. She was a homemaker, taking care of her family, and she enjoyed cooking and crocheting. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton. She is survived by her children: Francis A. LaClair and his wife, Deanie, of Corfu, New York, Donald E. LaClair and his wife, Joan, of Walpole, New Hampshire, Maurice N. LaClair and his wife, Marci, of Rutland, Michael R. LaClair and his wife, Cecile, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania, and Mary L. Perkins and her husband, Raymond, of Derby Line; by 22 grandchildren; by 14 great-grandchildren; by a daughter-in-law, Edna LaClair; by brothers Ovelus and Jacques Demers of Drummondville, Quebec; by sisters Bertha Lupine of Drummondville and Lucienne Brosseau and her husband, George, of Castleton; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Brian M. LaClair; by six sisters; and by two brothers. Funeral services were held November 13 at St. Paul's Catholic Church with the Reverend Daniel Rupp celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton.

, 87, died peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2007, in Vernon, Connecticut, with his daughters and sister by his side. Mr. Smith was born in Barton on September 25, 1920, and has maintained a family cottage nearby on Lake Parker since 1953. He married Marjorie Carmichael Smith in August 1947, and they lived in Storrs, Connecticut, for the majority of their married lives, retiring to Port Richey, Florida, in 1979. They traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe during their retirement and enjoyed golf, bridge, and the theater together. He received his bachelor of arts degree at the University of Vermont and his master's and doctoral degrees at Pennsylvania State University. His first teaching position was at Oklahoma State University; he then moved to Storrs in 1952 to work as a professor of dairy manufacturing. He retired from the University of Connecticut in 1977. He did sabbatical work at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston and traveled throughout the United States doing research on product development in the dairy industry. He served in the Army Aircorp during World War II as a radio operator and was most proud of his 38 missions over the hump between Burma and China. He traveled extensively throughout his service to northern Africa, England, and South America. During his service, he received several awards: air medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Citation, European Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Theater Ribbon with two battle stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. He met his bride-to-be through the United Service Organizations in Wilmington, Delaware. He was predeceased by his wife. He leaves three daughters: Cynthia Watts of Manchester, Connecticut, Patricia Smith of Boston, and Nancy Smith of Manlius, New York; three grandchildren: Brian Watts of Rutland, Massachusetts, David Watts of Wilder, and Sarah Smith of Manlius; one great-granddaughter, Caroline; and two sisters, Margaret Wilson of Plainfield and Barbara Hooker of East Hartford, Connecticut. The memorial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lake Parker Association, P.O. Box 69, West Glover, Vermont 05875; or to the Old Stone House Museum, 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, Vermont 05860.

, 84, of Westmore died November 17, 2007, in Newport. Mr. Pearo was born July 27, 1923, in Alburg, a son of Pehan and Lillie (Letourneau) Pearo. On November 11, 1945, he married Grace Rash, who survives him. He entered the United States Marines and served his country during World War II. He was a machinist with the Heald Machine Company in Massachusetts. He was a dispatcher for the Orleans County Sheriff's Department and a former constable for the town of Westmore. He was a member of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) in Barton. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker, and gardening, and he was a great handy man. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Grace Pearo, of Westmore; by a son, Paul Pearo, and his wife, Linda, of Oakham, Massachusetts; by a grandson, Jason Pearo, of Oakham; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held November 20 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Pearo's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

, 50, of St. Albans died in Burlington following a car accident on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Mr. Griggs was born in Morrisville on August 18, 1957, a son or Reginald L. and Eleanor M. (McLean) Griggs. He was a 1976 graduate of Craftsbury Academy, where he is remembered as an avid soccer player. He lived and worked in the Morrisville area and married Deborah Miller in 1978. He worked hard to attain his goal of becoming a master electrician, which was his work. Music was his love. When he could no longer work due to his heart condition, he still had his music. He loved gospel, country, and bluegrass. He was a poet who wrote songs from his heart and personalized many for his family and friends. He was a songwriter and singer who lived to share his love of music. His family was his home, and music was his gift. He participated in many local talent shows; at the Colgate Country Show; in St. Albans, Enosburg, and many other places; and at Lamoille County Field Days, where he won first-place prize and dedicated a song he wrote for his son-in-law Alex, who was serving in Iraq, called "Uncrossed T's and Open A's." He went to Nashville with his son, and he sang at the infamous Bluebird Café. He performed at the National Kidney Foundation fund-raiser for transplant patients and "competed" in the Organ Transplant Olympics in Orlando, Florida, in 2002. He actively volunteered his time and talent for the Freedom Fund, raising money to send care packages to troops overseas. He loved freely and deeply without pretense. He gave of his music and himself whenever the occasion presented itself. His talent will be enjoyed by his family and friends for many years as he left a legacy in music on his compact discs and in the words to many songs he wrote for his family. He was a great minister through his music, which will continue with his son Lucas, also an avid guitar player and musician. As a heart transplant recipient, he appreciated life and all that it encompasses. Now he is writing songs for the angels to sing. Most recently, he was a radio personality in St. Albans for WLFE doing the morning show. He produced and presented "Franklin County Friday Nights" and hosted the Saturday morning "Trading Post." He especially enjoyed the "Friday Nights" where he introduced and presented local talent to the masses. In keeping with his love of people and children, he coached his children in Little League softball and Lamoille County All Stars and even took the teams to state and New England championships. He recently helped coach an elementary soccer program in Fairfield and was an official umpire for his niece's softball team in Lowell. He leaves his parents, Reginald and Eleanor Griggs, of Craftsbury; his children: Jessica Flores and her husband, Alex, Jolene Griggs of Johnson, and Lucas Griggs of Morrisville; his wife, Deborah Miller, of Morrisville; grandchildren Julian and Reaghan Flores of Johnson; a sister, Debra Lamphere, and her husband, Larry, of Lowell; eight nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and -nephews; special friends: Dodie, Cody, Hannah, and Hunter; and many extended family, friends, and fans. A funeral service was held November 17 at the United Church of Craftsbury with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Burial will be in the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Griggs' memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Vermont, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-5040.

, 92, of Palo Cedro, California, died Friday, November 9, 2007, at the Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital in Redding, following a protracted illness. Mrs. Bliss was born February 28, 1915, in Derby. She attended Newport public schools and graduated from Middlebury College. On October 11, 1941, she married Russell Frances Bliss in Newport. They farmed in Lowell for 20 years and then moved to Newport, where she worked in the city clerk's office until retirement. Her last year was spent traveling around the country in a motor home with her daughter and the family cat. She visited her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she saw the birth of a great-great-grandchild. She visited places that she had never seen, such as the Grand Canyon and Niagra Falls; visited favorite places, such as St. Augustine, Florida, and Disney World; and visited places she never expected to see again, including spending the month of July in Derby. She attended her seventy-fifth high school reunion in Newport. She is survived by her daughters Beverly Smith of Palo Cedro and Judith St. Laurent and her husband, Warren, of Crawfordville, Florida; by her sons James Bliss and his wife, Linda, and John Bliss and his wife, Dianne, of Newport; by a daughter-in-law, Annette Bliss, of Rutland; by 11 grandchildren; by 11 great-grandchildren; and by one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell, on August 9, 2000; by her son Steven on July 23, 1994; by her grandson Erik on February 23, 1997; by her son-in-law Harley Smith on September 8, 2002; by her mother, Lena Winona Cousens Beebe, on November 26, 1966; by her father, Austin James Beebe, on February 18, 1963; and by her twin brother on July 7, 1916. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 25, at 2 p.m. in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Interment will be in Derby Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Bliss' memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 71, of Norton died peacefully November 12, 2007, in Concord, New Hampshire, with his family at his side. Mr. Vigneault was born July 18, 1936, in Aston Junction, Quebec, a son of Roger and Emilia (Boudreault) Vigneault. On October 21, 1961, he married Therese Chamberland, who survives him. He was a logging contractor. Family was the center of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family during vacations and family functions and working with his sons in the family business. He is survived by his wife, Therese Vigneault, of Norton; by two sons, Roland Vigneault and his wife, Gina, of Norton and Ronald Vigneault and his wife, Sarah, of Norton; by six granddaughters: Laura, Diana, Lyanne, Dencie, Ashley, and Monica; by siblings: Therese Morin of St. Eulalie, Quebec, Gabrielle Lessard and her husband, Andre, of Beloeil, Quebec, Georgette Heroux and her husband, Jean-Noel, of Sorel, Quebec, Antoinette Huot and her husband, Florent, of Asbestos, Quebec, and Marie-BertheMarcoux and her husband, Clement, MarielleRaiche and her husband, Bernard, Benoit Vigneault and his wife, Helene, AlineNault and her husband, Benoit, and France Vigneault, all of Victoriaville, Quebec; by brothers-in-law Paul-Emile Lessard of Granby, Quebec, and Laurent Pepin of Victoriaville; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; by two sisters, FernandeLessard and Pauline Pepin; and by a brother-in-law, Guy Morin. Funeral services were held November 17 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Norton with the Reverend William Morgan celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Norton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Vigneault's memory may be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Norton, Vermont 05907.

, 84, of Newport died November 23, 2007, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. Round was born March 29, 1923, in East Wallingford, the eighth of ten children born to William and Mary (Stewart) Round. He graduated from Wallingford High School in 1941 and began working for the U.S. Corps of Engineers. He served during World War II as an aerial gunner, bombardier, and navigator; he later joined the Reserve. In 1954 he transferred to the Vermont Air National Guard and served as a radar intercept officer, flying in F89 and F94 jet fighter aircraft, retiring in 1966 as a major. He earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Vermont in 1950 and began employment with the Vermont State Highway Department in the construction division. In 1960 he was assigned to Newport as district engineer and transportation administrator, retiring in 1980. During that time he was responsible for the construction and maintenance of all state highways within Orleans and most of Essex counties and was the administrator of state assistance for town highways within the district. He held a Vermont professional engineering license. He was a member of the Vermont Society of Engineers and was elected to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, making many float plane fly-in trips to northern Quebec with close friends. Otherwise, Lake Memphremagog was his favorite haunt for salmon and rainbow trout. He was a 50-plus-year member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge of East Wallingford and the Mt. Zion Commandery of Montpelier. His brothers Cecil, Earl, and Ralph and sisters Marion Wright, Helen Seward, Evelyn Arrison, and Gladys Newcomb predeceased him, leaving sister Louise Church of Wells and brother Clayton Rounds and his wife, Evelyn, of Colchester. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vera Janet (Pelkey); by sons: William H. Round and his wife, Sarah, of Springfield, Virginia, David F. Round of Newport, Robert E. Round and his wife, Linda, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and John S. Round and his wife, Laurie, of Orland Park, Illinois; by his daughter Mary Roy and her husband, Michael, of Morgan; by three granddaughters: Hope L. Round of Norfolk,Virginia, Laurel H. Round of South Burlington, and Elizabeth E. Roy of Louisville, Kentucky; by six grandsons: Torrie Round of Winooski, Jason J. Round of Virginia Beach, Brian D. Round of Winooski, Adam M. Roy of Norfolk, and Christopher J. and Matthew D. Round of Orland Park; and by a great-granddaughter, Jasper Round. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Full military honors will be held at the funeral home following the service. Friends may call from noon until the hour of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Spring interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in East Wallingford. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Round's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 88, of Island Pond died peacefully November 20, 2007, in Newport. Mrs. Lougee was born November 13, 1919, in Island Pond, a daughter of Joseph and Albina (Deslandes) Richard. On January 17, 1941, she married Alton A. Lougee, who predeceased her in 1976. She was a clerk at Ted's Market in Island Pond for many years. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Island Pond and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Newport. She was a life member of the Island Pond Historical Society and a member of the St. James Parish Club for many years. She enjoyed traveling to Florida, California, and different places with Community Circle. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and playing cards and bingo with her friends. She enjoyed Friday night socials at the Legion in Island Pond with her friends. She is survived by her children Brian Lougee and his wife, June, of Island Pond and Florida and Richard Lougee and his wife, Dorothy, of Rutland; by grandchildren Kenneth A. Lougee of Chittenden and Barbara Lougee of Stowe; by great-grandchildren Morgan A. Lougee and Nathan R. Lougee of Chittenden; by brother Celestin Richard and his wife, Genevive, of Lyndonville; and by sisters-in-law: Ruth Dufour of Groveton, New Hampshire, Phyllis Lowell of Gorham, New Hampshire, and Geraldine DuFour of Island Pond. She was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. A Memorial Mass was held November 24 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with the Reverend William Morgan celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Lougee's memory may be made to American Legion Post 80 Auxillary Scholarship Fund, in care of Peggy Ortel, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 85, of Edgewater, Florida, formerly of Newport, died peacefully on November 20, 2007, at the Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Mrs. Boudreau was born February 23, 1923, in St. Dominique, Quebec, a daughter of Stanislaus and Rose Alba (Coderre) Gosselin. She enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding, but most of all, she loved giving of herself to children. She was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport and St. Gerard's Catholic Church in Edgewater. She is survived by her children Yvette Petit of Danville, Virginia, and William Rene Boudreau and his wife, Karen, of Edgewater; by six grandchildren; by a brother, Mathias Gosselin, of Burlington; by a sister, Florida Brodeur, of Daytona Beach, Florida; by a sister-in-law, Marcelle Gosselin, of Newport; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Rachel; and by siblings: Laurent, Louis, George, Paul, Leon, Edward, and Albert Gosselin, Irene Morin, and Antoinette Lussier. A Memorial Mass will be held in the spring at St. Mary's Church. Spring interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Boudreau's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

, 88, of Richford and Barton died Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2007, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Sheehan was born July 29, 1919, at home in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a son of the late John Henry Sheehan and Margaret (Stupavich-Harrison). He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1936 to 1940 in Sutton off Route 5. He was one of the many corpsmen who helped build roads to the Burke Mountain tower, the administration building on Burke Mountain, and Pageant Park and Crystal Lake State Park bathhouse. In the 1938-'39 hurricane, he was instrumental in the Caledonia County cleanup. He worked at U.S. Bobbin and Shuttle in Sutton and retired from Ethan Allen in Orleans in 1982. He loved to work in his wood shop. He was a diehard Boston Red Sox fan and was able to see two World Series wins. He was a fan of Jeff Gordon, the Dallas Cowboys, and Notre Dame football. On July 19, 1941, he married Arabelle Violet Noyes, daughter of Herman H. Noyes Sr. and Mildred Holmes. His wife, Arabelle, predeceased him in 1981, and his oldest son, John Jr., died in 1983. He is survived by his son Colin Sheehan and his wife, Valerie, of Richford; by his daughter Helene Lavoie and her husband, Lee, of Lyndonville; by nine grandchildren; by three very special great-grandchildren: Mariah, P.J., and CarlyRae.; by many brothers- and sisters-in-law; by nieces and nephews; and by his very special parents-in-law, Harry and Gert Goodsell of Wells River and Mary Noyes of St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28, in Newport. Spring interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Sheehan's memory may be made to the Franklin County Home Health or Franklin County Home Health and Hospice, Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450; or to the Jim Bashaw Fund, Franklin, Vermont 05457.