, 95, of 53 Main St., Franonia, passed away at the Lafayette Health Care Center in Franconia, Thursday, March 29, following a short illness. He was born in Berlin, N.H., son of William and Jennie (Washburn) Martin. He graduated from Berlin High School, Class of 1930. He attended the Massachusetts General Hospital-McLean Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1937. He entered the U.S. Army and served with the 6th General Hospital, organized by Massachusetts General Hospital in May 1942, and served in Africa and Italy. Following his military service, he enrolled in the Boston University School of Nursing and graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing. He went to work for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and was appointed as director of nursing at the Medfield State Hospital, retiring in 1976. Following his retirement he relocated to Franconia, N.H. He was a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge, AF & AM, of Framingham, Mass., and also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Littleton, N.H., and held several offices in the church. He is survived by a son, Robert Martin, Liverpool, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Jon Martin, Las Vegas, Nev., and Celina Bernille, Princeton, N.J.; and a brother, Raymond Martin, Sugar Hill, N.H. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Elmwood Cemetery, Franconia. People may make donations in his memory to the "Steeple Fund," First United Methodist Church, 17 Pleasant St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 82, of 148 Stetson Terrace, St. Johnsbury Center, died Thursday, March 29, 2007, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. He was born Dec. 8, 1924, in St. Johnsbury to Clyde Ranney and Clara (Burden) Ranney. He married Lenna Rose Bliss Oct. 22, 1950, in Burlington and they have lived in St. Johnsbury Center since 1962. Ted worked at various garages during his life, St. Johnsbury Garage, City Chevrolet, Murphy Chevrolet, Union Chevrolet, Mott Chevrolet, Vinton Motors, Kelton's and McCormack's. He worked the majority of his working years for Vinton Motors. In total, he spent 44 years as a mechanic and was a Chevrolet Master Technician. His passion at Vinton Motors was driving the wrecker. Many times he was called in the middle of the night to pull cars out of snow banks or start cars in below-zero weather. He was on call to assist state police with accidents and developed a good working relationship with many of the state troopers who remained friends with him long after he stopped working. Ted and Lenna were active CBers and charter members of Caledonia County REACT 2424 as Unit 1. They served REACT for over 31 years, holding many positions, and assisting with team activities such as traffic control until the team dissolved in 2004. Ted also enjoyed building things. He built a camper trailer when his daughters were young and the family spent many weekends camping at locations around the state. He also built his own two-car garage. Ted also planted a huge vegetable garden every summer and never tired of working in it. He was known for having a healthy appetite and enjoyed eating at many of the local restaurants. He was also an avid card player and was always ready for a game of spades or canasta. Survivors include his wife, Lenna Ranney (P.O. Box 71, St. Johnsbury Center, VT 05863), to whom he was married for 56 years; three daughters, Donna (and Reed) Garfield (97 Liberty Lane, Lyndonville, VT 05851), Linda (and Stephen) Burson (349 North 14th Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087), and Bonnie (and George) Babcock (1776 Solar Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456); five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Ranney, in 1978, and by his half-brother, Frederic Leach, in 1980. At Ted's request, there will be no visiting hours or memorial services. Graveside services will be at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Pines Activity Fund, c/o The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 90, of Derby Line died peacefully on March 30, 2007, at her home. She was born on May 18, 1916, in Richford, a daughter of Herman A. and Fannie (Davis) Smith. On Sept. 2, 1939, she married Lloyd O. Selby who predeceased her. She and Lloyd were founding members of the North Country Swingers Square Dance Club and entertained visiting callers for many years when they came to the area. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the First Baptist Church of Richford and a strong supporter of IROC. She worked on many fund-raisers, including the American Red Cross Society and the construction of the North Country Hospital, and chaired the American Cancer Society drive for many years. She was also active in the Women's Society of Stanstead South Church and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was very proud of her membership in the Society of Mayflower Descendents. She hosted members of the Vermont Symphony for many years and supported town activities enthusiastically. She is survived by her two children, Eric (Cleland) Selby of Miami, and Jane Shumski of Glover; a brother Huestus Smith of Richford; two sisters, Martha McAllister of Richford, and Margaret Kelley of High Point, N.C. She will be greatly missed as well by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins; and a large circle of dear friends. She was predeceased by three brothers, Addison, Lucius, and Sheridan Smith; and by two sisters, Juliette Wing and Irene Selby. Edith considered her 90th birthday party at IROC last July as her fond farewell and has requested that there not be a funeral service. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in Edith's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, c/o Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 77, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at home April 1, 2007, after a brief illness. The son of Murray and Blanche (Heywood) Lyon, Harold was a lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury and left this world in the same house he was born. He married Erlene Bean of town. They were married for 36 years prior to Erlene losing her battle with cancer in 1988. Harold was an alumnus of the St. Johnsbury Trade School. During the Korean Conflict, he served in an U.S. Army medical support unit from 1952 to 1954. Upon returning to St. Johnsbury, Harold worked on the family farm, for ET & HK Ide Co., and drove truck for George Cohen. After establishing himself as a skilled carpenter, Harold began his own contracting business in 1966. He remained active throughout his life. Harold was involved in many civic organizations, particularly the Elks, the Masons, and the Shriners. He was a member and Past Exalted Ruler of St. Johnsbury Elks B.P.O.E. 1343 and served as District Deputy North. A lifelong member of the Passumpsic Lodge 27, he served as its master mason for years right up until his death. Harold was a member of the Shriners Mt. Sinai 3 and was a 32-degree mason in the Scottish Rite. Harold served with many friends in the Provost Guard, and was one of the original founders of the Mt. Sinai Fire Brigade. He enjoyed squeezing into his small Shriner fire engine and waving at the kids in the crowds as far away as New Brunswick and New Jersey. Harold had served as Mt. Sinai's Grand Potentate for the state of Vermont in 2001. He was predeceased by daughter Christie Sevigny of Syracuse, N.Y. He is survived by four children, Ann Brooks and husband Bruce of Navarre, Fla. (8350 Beleza St. 32566), Pamela Lamont and husband David of St. Johnsbury (629 Parker Ave. 05819), Linda Veilleux and husband Armand of Waterford (140 High Ridge Road 05819), and Richard Lyon and wife Carol of St. Johnsbury (605 Parker Ave. 05819); 11 grandchildren, Kimberly and Chad Brooks, Beverly (Lamont) Lethlean and Ashton Lamont, Mark Veilleux, Jeremy, Justin, Jonathan and Megan Sevigny, and Timothy and Mathew Lyon; two great-grandsons, Trenton and Logan Sevigny; a brother, Paul Lyon and wife Sandy of Waterford; half-brother Walter Ladd of St. Johnsbury; and half-sister Barbara Mathews of Waterford. Three half-sisters also predeceased him, Mildred Ladd, Gertrude Ladd and Wilma Halpin. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m., at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Masonic tribute will conclude the visiting hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.

, 73, of Pennwood Drive, Concord, N.H., died Sunday at the Merrimack County Nursing Home. He was born in Danville, Vt., to the late Alma and Corona (Joyal) Sicard. He was a graduate of Concord High School. Mr. Sicard was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He worked as a printer for Southern New Hampshire Typesetters, and before his retirement he worked for the state of New Hampshire with the liquor commission. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cribbage. He is survived by one brother, Roger Sicard of Penacook, N.H.; nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; and great-grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Rene, Gerard and Roger Sicard; three sisters, Rita Voyer, Irene Duprey and Cecile Boisvert. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main St., Concord.

, 75, of Smithfield, R.I., and South Ryegate, Vt., died Monday, March 26, 2007, at the Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Corrado C. Natalizia. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., a daughter of the late Leroy F. and Delta C. (Perkins) Bailey. She lived in Smithfield, formerly residing in Providence. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and a 1951 graduate of the Mary Fletcher Hospital School of Radiology. She was an X-ray technician in Providence in 1951 and 1952. Caroline was an expert seamstress and homemaker. She was an excellent cook, a talent she generously shared with her family and friends. She especially loved caring for her family and visiting her beloved childhood home and friends in South Ryegate. She is survived by her beloved children, Carl B. Natalizia of Irvine, Calif., Ann M. Natalizia of Wrentham, Mass., Mary E. Natalizia of Williamstown Mass., Joseph P. Natalizia of North Smithfield, Elaine C. Broccoli of North Scituate, R.I., and David M. Natalizia of Costa Mesa, Calif.; sister Delta Ystueta of St. Louis, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Katie M. Broccoli. A memorial service will be held July 21 in the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, Ryegate, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Caroline's memory to The Ryegate Historical Society, P.O. Box 366, Ryegate, VT 05051, or St. Johnsbury Academy, Development Office, P.O. Box 906, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of Lyndonville passed away suddenly as the result of an accident at home Monday, April 2, 2007, at the age of 48. She was born in Jamestown, N.Y., on March 10, 1959, the daughter of Howard and Carol (Mann) Boland. Just this past Dec. 14, she was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Michael. Debbie was a dental hygienist at Dr. John Armstrong's office in Lyndonville. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and the University of Vermont dental hygienist program. She was a caring, compassionate person with a special love for all animals. She is survived by her son, Matthew Hill of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 334, 05851); her mother, Carol Simblest and husband Robert of Monroe, N.H. (P.O. Box 48, 03771); brother Gregory Boland and wife Cindy and their children, Alicia and Brian of Hudson, Mass.; and Michael's siblings, Sue, Sherry, Jeff and Tami. Her father, Howard, passed away in 2003. Family and friends will gather at Guibord Funeral Home Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. A celebration of both her and Michael's lives together will be held June 2 at the family hunting camp in Avery's Gore. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.

, 78, of Sutton, Vt., passed peacefully on March 24, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Cedric "Bruz" Pierce; children, Leigh Hurley, Tracy Pierce Lockwood, and Javin "Jay" Pierce; and three grandchildren, Nils Pierce Reid, Briggs Pierce, and Story Reynolds Pierce. Claire was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and survived her last five months painlessly at home with her husband and children caring for her, and loving neighbors and friends comforting her. Claire was born in Woodridge, N.J., the daughter of Briggs and Henrietta Hubbell. Briggs was a manager of Brooks Brothers clothiers in New York and as a singer and musician he got Claire started on stage at the age of 3 years, with a Ziegfield Follies outfit, and her gift of perfect pitch. Her singing career ranged from performing with jazz vocal arranger Dave Lambert of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, to veterans in hospitals during World War II. She also participated in a volunteer morale-boosting effort providing tender letters of courage and hope to servicemen overseas who had no one else to correspond with. Claire was an executive secretary at Matson Steamship Lines in Manhattan, partying at the famous Stork Club, charming all with her beauty, glamour and kindness. In 1952, Claire fell in love with Bruz, a naval officer on leave. It was love at first sight. They were married months later and nested in Sutton, rebuilding a 200-year-old farmhouse. While raising three children, Claire gave her spare time to the community, offering help to those in need, still singing all the way. At parties, her many friends knew she could be counted on to sing a few rousing songs, always ending them with a beautiful smile. She and Bruz adored world travel, cross-country ski parties, church suppers and good intellectual banter. In the years when Bruz was teaching at St. Johnsbury Academy, Claire was hired by Aime's Restaurant to sing and entertain in nightclub style, an act that drew many of their Academy friends and others from the St. Johnsbury area for an evening of dining and fun. Because of her business background, she was asked by the nationwide Hubbell Family organization, of which she was a member, to serve as secretary. She and Bruz attended several of their get-togethers throughout the country and kept up on the latest Hubble Space ventures. She served as Caledonia Home Health Agency's coordinator when it started its new R.S.V.P. organization 20 years ago. Claire often said she was not accepted by Vermonters until she started to sing in the choir at the West Burke Methodist Church. She had the voice of an angel. She has never left their hearts. A memorial service will be held at West Burke Church, June 24, followed by a party celebrating her life at their new home on Sutton North Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Caledonia Home Health in thanks for their incomparable devotion and support.

, 23, of St. Johnsbury, passed away of leukemia Sunday night, April 1, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He had been living at the Mt. Pleasant Trailer Park. Born in Newport on Nov. 14, 1983, Charlie attended Sheffield schools. He was disabled with lymphedema at the age of 10 and was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2005. He really enjoyed working with the Ryegate Fire Department and, when able, was their truck maintenance man. He enjoyed working on motors and transmissions and body work and paint work; anything to do with cars and electrical, he could do it. Since the age of 15 he participated in demolition derbies at the Orleans, Caledonia, North Haverhill, and Bradford fairs. He always built his own cars as well as helping his brother Bobby get started with demos. They were known as the Royer Destroyers. Jennie Dion was his mentor and a very special friend. Rachel Barton was a special friend who was there for him at times throughout his illness. Even though he was sick, he took the summer off from his cancer treatments to participate in three more demo derbies last July and August. In the last few months since Charlie moved to St. Johnsbury, he got a chance to spend quality time with his little brother Harlan, age 11, teaching and encouraging him to build model and RC cars. He is survived by his mother, Anna Conley and fianc? Ben Berwick of St. Johnsbury (P.O. Box 231, 05819); two brothers, Robert Royer and Harlan Miles both of St. Johnsbury; his father, Eric Royer of McIntosh, Fla.; maternal grandfather Jessie Conley Sr. of Orleans; and paternal grandmother Erline Macie of Florida; a son, Cooper, of New Hampshire; his former step-father, Everett Miles of Derby; and aunts, uncles, cousins and a bazillion friends. A memorial service will be held at the Ryegate Fire Department this Saturday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions, marked in Charlie's name, may be made to The Ryegate Fire Department, 57 Witherspoon Road, Ryegate, VT 05042.

, 57, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007, at his home. We invite all who knew Topo to come and share your memories at a celebration of Ed's life at the Pearsons Funeral Home, Saturday, April 7, 2007, from 3 to 5 p.m. The family requests that memorial donations be made in Topo's name to the Lyndon area Youth Hockey Association (Toombs Award), c/o Brenda Sweet, P.O. Box 52, Lyndon Center, VT 05850

, 70, formerly of St. Johnsbury, died peacefully at her home in Greenfield, Mass., Sunday, April 1, 2007, following a brief illness. She was born in Greenfield on March 6, 1937, the daughter of Frank J. Yetter Sr. and Mildred (Brown) Yetter. She was educated in Greenfield schools, and was a 1955 graduate of Greenfield High School. In 1957, she married Wesley Snapp. Soon after their wedding, she and Wes moved to St. Johnsbury where he taught at St. Johnsbury Academy while she was a dorm mother to 30 boys. They moved back to Greenfield in 1964, and spent the rest of their nearly 50 years together there. Rosemarie was primarily a homemaker but also worked at the family store, Yetter the Florist, and later at Sandri Oil of Greenfield. She was an accomplished pianist and singer, having played with many local bands, including The Hofftones and The Clif Symonds Band. She involved herself in numerous civic shows and benefits, including the Franklin County Hospital Follies, and parents' organizations such as the Greenfield High School Band Parents. In her later years, she turned her focus to elderly issues, volunteering for the Greenfield Council on Aging. Music was her passion. She loved playing, listening at home or going out to hear live jazz, especially on the occasion of watching her sons play. Another great love was the ocean. She and her husband enjoyed many hours gazing over the Atlantic from perches in York Beach, Maine, and New Smyrna, Fla. She was an adept "Sports Mom," at first tolerating, often commiserating, and eventually reveling in her husband's and sons' pastimes. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wesley M. Snapp of Greenfield; her brother, David A. Yetter of Greenfield; her three sons, Brian Snapp of Orlando, Fla., Douglas Snapp of Mankato, Minn., and Daniel Snapp of Chaska, Minn.; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Joshua, Lauren and Meredith; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Frank J. Yetter Jr. and Sidney A. Yetter. A memorial celebration will be held Sunday, April 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club, 29 Country Club Lane, in Turners Falls, Mass. A picture board will be up for guests to share their favorite pictures of Rosemarie, and the stories contained therein. Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice of Franklin County Inc., 329 Conway St., Suite 2, Greenfield, MA 01301; and JazzMN Inc., P.O. Box 3790, Minneapolis, MN 55403. JazzMN is a nonprofit organization founded by Dr. Douglas Snapp; its mission is to promote, preserve and perpetuate jazz music.

, 81, a lifelong Lyndonville resident, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Webster) Mitchell. She was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Lyndonville. Beverly was a graduate of Lyndon Institute and received a teaching degree from Lyndon State College. She taught school for 52 years, teaching in Wilson, N.Y., Hardwick, Newark Street School (principal), Burke, St. Johnsbury and the Lyndon Campus School, just to name a few. Beverly retired on two different occasions, but returned to teaching as she missed being with the children. She married Edwin A. Lawson on Aug. 1, 1952. He predeceased her Oct. 8, 2004. She was an active member of the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church and the Lyndonville Historical Society. She enjoyed teaching, enjoyed flowers and sewing. She made many prom and wedding dresses as well as clothing for her family. Beverly was active in local politics, was justice of the peace and was a staunch Republican. Beverly is survived by her children, John Hall and companion Cheryl Robinson, Diane Rochefort and husband John, Edwin Lawson Jr. and wife Karen, Jeffrey Lawson and companion Lisa Crown, and Alice Doyon and companion Leigh Griffith; brothers David and Cappy Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Leslie and June Mitchell, and Carrol and Brenda Mitchell; 12 grandchildren, John, Jeff and Seth Hall, Ryan and Wendy Robinson, Nicholas and Wendy St. Hilaire, Mark St. Hilaire, Heather and Elizabeth Lawson, Jeremy and Christy Lawson, Erin and Peter Guilfoyle, and Andrew and Mathew Doyon; seven great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home on Friday, April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, 11 a.m. in the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor David Colwell, officiant. Beverly will be laid to rest near her husband in the Lyndon Center Cemetery later this spring. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Beverly Lawson Educational Scholarship Fund, c/o Edwin A. Lawson Jr., 2132 Lynburke Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 86, of Smutty Hollow Road, North Monroe, N.H., died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H. He was born in Monroe Sept. 9, 1920, the son of Gilbert and Martha (Emery) Lang. He graduated from McIndoe Falls Academy in 1938 and also attended Mt. Union College. Lyle married Ruth Reynolds on Aug. 21, 1943. He served with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1943 to 1945. He was a former owner of Meriden Equipment Company, Meriden, Conn., and was also in sales and marketing for Eastern Equipment Inc., Honda Engines of Londonderry, N.H. He was a member of BPOE 15, where he served as chaplain, and was a member of the Eagle Club, both in Meriden, Conn. Lyle was a communicant of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Woodsville, N.H., and also a member of the Monroe Men's Club. He was predeceased by a sister, Irene Lang and a brother, Arthur "Peanut" Lang. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruth Lang of North Haverhill, N.H.; three daughters, Joan I. Lang of Passumpsic, Vt., Linda M. Hall and husband Phillip of Monroe, and Ann L. Fillion and husband John of Littleton, N.H.; two sons, John G. Lang and wife Sandy of Monroe, and David L. Lang and wife Christine of Wallingford, Conn.; 12 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two nieces; several cousins. Calling hours will be on Sunday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 9, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 15 Pine Street, Woodsville, with Father Daniel J. Sinibaldi officiating. Burial will be at the North Monroe Cemetery. Memorial contributions for Lyle Lang may be made to the North Monroe Cemetery, c/o Monroe Town Offices, P.O. Box 63, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 77, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Marion was born Sept. 13,1929, in Widnes, Lancashire, England, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Murphy) Twigg. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Forrest M. Goodwin of Fair Haven, Vt.; her daughter, Donna J. Gordon of Bridgeville, Del.; her son, Michael A. Goodwin of Fair Haven, Vt.; and by her three grandsons. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many other family members in the West Burke, Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury areas. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her 12 siblings, all of whom resided in the United Kingdom. A memorial service in rememberance of Marion's life will be conducted on Monday, April 9, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Durfee Funeral Home, 119 No. Main St., Fair Haven. The Rev. Ashley Meade, pastor of the Dresden Baptist Church in Clemons, N.Y., will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of her family at a later date. There will be no visiting hours.

of Hardwick passed away peacefully at the Union House Nursing Home on April 5, 2007, at the age of 88 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born July 11, 1918, in Lowell, Vt., the son of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Pudvah. Bernard grew up in Barton, Vt. Once graduating from public school he attended Burlington Business College. He married Francis (Baldwin) Pudvah in 1938 and then in enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. In 1949 he and Francis moved to Hardwick where they raised their four children. Bernard worked at area businesses and retired from St. Johnsbury Trucking Company in 1982. Bernard enjoyed 25 years of retirement, playing golf in the summers and following high school basketball in the winters while spending time with his family. And he was also able to see his beloved Boston Red Sox win the World Series. Bernard is survived by his wife, Francis; and his children, Dennis and Emma Pudvah of Hardwick, Nancy and Samuel Smith of Waterbury, Timothy and Carmon Pudvah of East Montpelier and Michael Pudvah of Johnson. He also leaves behind three granddaughters, nine grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by three older brothers and five older sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Norberts Church in Hardwick at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 9, 2007, with internment in the late spring at Fairview Cemetery, Hardwick. Calling hours will be from 4-6 p.m. at des Groseilliers Funeral Home on Sunday, April 8, 2007. Contributions in Bernard's memory may be made to the Hazen Union Athletic Fund, Hazen Union High School, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, 21, a 2004 graduate of Danville High School, died Friday, April 6, 2007, as the result of a construction accident in Seminole, Fla. He was born in St. Johnsbury on March 12, 1986, the son of John and Rachael (Twiss) Duquette. He grew up in Barnet and played soccer at Danville High School. David was fortunate, at such an age, to have seen much of this world. He had been to Australia twice, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Wales, France and Hawaii. He packed so much into his all-too-brief 21 years. He is survived by his fianc?e, Kelly Harney (5009 Noyes Tar Road, East Hardwick, VT 05836); his parents, John and Rachael Duquette of Danville (258 Swett Rd., 05828); his brother, Johnathon Duquette of Danville; maternal grandparents James and Claire (Carreau) Twiss of St. Johnsbury; paternal grandmother Gertrude B. Duquette of Harwich Port, Mass.; maternal great-grandmother Marie G. Twiss of Westerly, R.I.; aunt and godmother Mary Lou Maitland and husband Rick of Brewster, Mass.; uncle and godfather David Duquette and Susie Johnson of Stockholm, Maine; aunt Suzanne Goodhue and husband James of St. Johnsbury; his cousins Michael and Timothy; uncle Peter J. Twiss of St. Johnsbury; cousin Elizabeth Grammaticas of New Jersey; and other extended family members, including Kelly's mother, Mary Harney and Walter Luce of Walden and Kelly's father, Larry Harney. He was predeceased by John's sister Nancy Grammaticas and her son William. A celebration of David's life and recognition of his tragic death will be observed Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church with Father Richard O'Donnell officiating. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The family is planning to do something in memory of David at the Lyndon Outing Club. Contributions, made out to the "David R. Duquette Memorial Fund," may be sent c/o Community National Bank, 857 Memorial Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 68, Jones, Okla., will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday at Ladusau-Evans Chapel in Enid, Okla. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. He was born Jan. 12, 1939, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Francis J. and Ethel M. Buck Begbie and passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Baptist Medical Center. Daniel graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1957. He married Gloria Riff on March 22, 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Force from 1958 to 1966. He operated the radio code in a reconnaissance plane during World War II. He got his private pilot's license in 1978. He flew his own Cessna 172 as a hobby. He worked for George E. Failing from 1974 to 1986. He worked as a program analyst for Kerr-McGee retiring in 1995. He was a system program analyst for American Fidelity from 1995 to 2007. He attended the Cathedral of the Hill Assembly of God in Edmond, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; a son, Daniel F. Begbie Jr. of Edmund; daughter Cheryl Glaser of Drummond, Okla.; father Francis J. Begbie of Woodsville, N.H., six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother.

, died of heart failure on March 11, 2007, at his winter residence in Florida at the age of 71. He rose to each day with great enthusiasm and vitality. Philip's life began on April 15, 1935, in Central Falls, R.l. He was the second child of Philip and Mary Louise (Doyle) Aylward. He grew up in Pawtucket, R.I., and was a 1955 graduate of Saint Raphael Academy. With his strong Irish tenor, he led the glee club at the Academy. He was an outstanding athlete, excelling in basketball and football. He was chosen for the All-State Basketball Team in 1955 and then went on to play basketball at Providence College. He also enjoyed volunteering and coaching youth in local communities. Early in his sales career in 1962, he traveled to York, Pa., and was introduced to Brenda Reisinger. They were married in 1964. He moved to several cities for his job and after residing in Manchester, N.H., Washington, D.C., and Pawtucket, R.I., he decided to relocate his young family to Vermont and launch his own operations. In 1972, Philip founded Valley Artesian Well Company based in Ascutney, Vt. Phil was known for accommodating and servicing his customers, and he was always willing to lend a hand to provide water to families and farmers in need. He was a member of the National Ground Water Association, the Vermont Water Well Association and the New Hampshire Water Well Association. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves in a unit that was twice activated. Phil was a competitive southpaw golfer. His renditions and performances of "Danny Boy," "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo Ral" (an Irish lullaby), and "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," will be fondly remembered by his family and friends. Philip is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Aylward of Bethlehem, N.H.; daughters, Kimberly Aylward and her husband, Kenji Sato of Bethlehem, N.H., and Stephanie and her husband, Andrew Sigmon of Apex, N.C.; his sister, Mary Lou Bousquet of Rockville, Md.; and grandchildren.

of Lunenburg, Vt., passed away on April 4, 2007. Marion was born in Lunenburg Sept. 3, 1924, to Walter and Lila (Ramsdell) Colby, formerly of Lunenburg. She is survived by her sister, Helen (Colby) Boulay of Lunenburg; her brother, Wendell Colby of Virginia; her children, John "Jackie" and his wife Michelle of Massachusetts, Carolyn "Sis" of Massachusetts, Arthur and his wife, Miss Liu of Lunenburg, Patrick of New Hampshire, Daniel and his wife Terry of New Hampshire; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Marion was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Dinan, who she met and married while he was at the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Lunenburg prior to his service in World War II, and her son Michael, both of whom were buried with military honors in the South Lunenburg Cemetery; also by her brothers Leonard and Bernard; and her sister Alice "Babe." Marion was a member of the Gilman Senior Center for many years and an extremely avid BINGO player, and with her unassuming way, touched the lives of many. Marion leaves us with the very precious gift of her memory. May you rest in peace with God. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Lunenburg Methodist Church on the Common. A potluck will follow at the Gilman Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gilman Senior Center.

, the musician and teacher, passed away at his St. Mary Street home in St. Johnsbury on April 4, 2007. He was born in Springfield, Mass., on Feb. 10, 1945, the son of Robert and Rebecca (Gray) Hardin. Bob embarked on a very colorful musical career as a folk musician after attending the Ricker Classical Institute in Houlton, Maine. He was a guitarist and songwriter who also taught folk music history in Hartford, Conn. He wrote and arranged the music for The Ballet of Tom Dooley which premiered in Hartford in 1973. He played a small part in the 1996 film "The Spitfire Grill" which was filmed in Peacham, Vt. After settling in Northern Vermont permanently, he taught guitar and banjo to many young local musicians. He is survived by his son, Robert Hardin Jr. of Ridgewood, N.Y.; his sister, Susan Burgdorf of Broad Brook, Conn.; nephew David Burgdorf; and niece Sandra Horwitz. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, Apr. 21, 2-5 p.m. Memorial contributions can be directed to the Meals on Wheels program located at St. J. Nutritional Center P.O. Box 21, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 80, of Broomstick Hill Road in Littleton, N.H., died suddenly Easter morning at his home. He was born in Waterville, Vt., the son of Howard and Alice (Stygles) Machia. He attended local schools and then joined the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Roy's Shoe Repair for the last 33 years in Littleton. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and greatly enjoyed family gatherings. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and enjoyed ushering, helping with coffee hour and supporting the food cupboard. He was a long-time Caledonian-Record paper carrier, and very much enjoyed the friendship of his customers. One of his greatest loves was his fishing trips each summer in Canada, which he has done for 30 years. He was a 50-year member of White Mountain Grange 50. He was Past Master of White Mountain Grange and the National Grange Agate, and was State Granger of the Year in 1980. He was a member of VFW Post 816, and the American Legion Post 68, both of Littleton. He is survived by his wife, Marylin (Hampson) Machia; a son, Roger, and his wife, Valerie Machia; a daughter, Karen, and husband Tim Coffield, all of Littleton; three grandchildren, Shawn and Michael Coffield, and Angela Schaufus; a brother, Frances Machia of Jeffersonville, Vt.; two sisters, Myrtie Baker of Morrisville, Vt., and Doris Lamphere of Zephyrhills, Fla.; many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2 p.m., at the All Saints Episcopal Church. Interment will take place at a later date.

, 87, of Fox Hill Lane in Franconia, N.H., died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Lafayette Healthcare Center. He was born in Morristown, N.J., the son of Anthony and Mary (Ferrara) Cerciello. He attended local school and then joined the U.S. Army. He was a staff sergeant in the Pacific, a medic, and served in the Philippines. He had received the Purple Heart medal. He and his wife, Mary, spent most of their lives in Madison, N.J., before moving to Orlando, Fla., where he and Mary spent 17 years. They moved to Franconia six years ago. While in Florida, Frank enjoyed golfing, and doing charity work for the local church and the VFW. He was a eucharistic minister for St. Stephens Church, Tuskawilla, Fla. He served as the VFW chaplin in Florida and the local post here. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Franconia. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mary in March 2006. He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Phyllis and Guy Grima of Franconia, and Kathy and Joe Seefried of Littleton, Colo.; four grandchildren, Tony Grima of Boston, Rick Grima Sr. of Whitefield, N.H., Jared Seefried of Poland, Ohio, and Jolene Seefried of Poland; four great-grandchildren, Ricky Grima Jr. of Whitefield, Tyler Grima of Warren, R.I., Bethany Gadoury of Whitefield, and Rebecca Young of Whitefield; a sister, Rafaella Anderson of Aiken, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, 6 p.m., at Our Lady of the Snows in Franconia, with Father Marcel Martel officiating, with a reception to follow in the Church Hall. Burial will take place at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery in Franconia. Those who wish may make donations in Frank's memory to the Franconia Life Squad, Town of Franconia, P.O. Box 900, Franconia, NH 03580.

, 77, former Waterford road commissioner, passed away in Florida April 3, 2007. Born in St. Isadore, Quebec, Yvon came to Waterford in 1949 and worked on the White Birch Farm for three years. He was road commissioner for the Town of Waterford until his retirement in 1994. He had spent his winters in Tavares, Fla., where he passed away after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline (Hevey) Giguere; two daughters, Diane Fillion and husband Dennis of Barnet, and Sandra Boone and husband Jeffrey of Bozrah, Conn.; two granddaughters, Ellen and Sadie Boone of Bozrah, Conn.; two brothers, Dominick Giguere and his wife of St. Marie, Quebec, Claude Giguere and his wife of St. Joseph, Quebec; two sisters, Yvette Drapeau and husband Louis of Montreal, Quebec, and Rachelle Bilodeau and husband Raymond of Quebec City, Quebec; nieces and nephews; and all of Pauline's brothers and sisters and their families. He was predeceased by three sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Johns the Evangelist Church Saturday, April 21 at noon. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of East Barnet passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, at the The Pines in Lyndon at the age of 86. She was born in Lyndonville on July 18, 1920, the daughter of John and Teresa (Nolan) Rice. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1938 and married Howard H. Stahler Aug. 15, 1942. The Stahlers had lived at their Route 5 home since 1946. Mildred was a bookkeeper and had a good sense of business. She worked at the old Lyndonville Creamery, Fairbanks, for Forrest Grapes and Walker Brock and Dave Russell, and McLaren's Farm Equipment. After retirement, Mildred worked part-time at the Barnet Town Clerk's office. She served on the Barnet school board during the 1960's. She was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and taught catechism classes. Her family came first. She seemed happiest when they were all around her table. She sure enjoyed her kitchen. No one left her home hungry. They will always remember her donuts. A proud lady, she had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick Irish wit. She is survived by her husband, Howard Sr. (1546 US RT 5, St. Johnsbury 05819); four children, Fran Fissette and husband Bert (673 Walsh Rd., Waterford 05819), Robert H. Stahler (659 High Ridge Rd. Waterford 05819), Howard H. Stahler Jr. and wife Cheryl (485 Daniels Farm Rd., Waterford 05819), and Elaine Gray and husband Ron (3039 Old County Rd. Waterford 05819); six grandchildren, Michael Fissette, fiancee Carey and her children Cicley and Dale, Ryan Fissette, wife Amber and their son Cameron, Lindsey and Justin Stahler, and Christopher and Meghan Gray; and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her three brothers, 'BJ', Harold, and John Rice, she is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Bernice Stahler of Lyndonville, Norma Stahler of Wheelock, and Marjorie Zamoic of Meriden, Conn. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury Thursday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will be in May at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. Visiting hours will be held in Lyndonville at the Guibord Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either The Pines (marked for the Resident Activity Fund), 601 Red Village Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851, or to Barnet Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 119 Barnet VT 05821.

, 89, of Newbury, Vt., died April 9, 2007, peacefully in the loving care of the Grafton County Nursing Home where she will be missed dearly by many friends and caregivers. She was born in West Fairlee, Vt., Dec. 15, 1917, a daughter of Alonzo and Daisy May (Geyer) Jennings. She grew up on the remote hillside of the Jennings farm in West Fairlee, Vt. Pauline attended schools in West Fairlee and Bradford Academy, Bradford, Vt. She was married to Hugh Kenneth Russin on July 27, 1937. They had eight children together. Pauline's lifelong career in motherhood was her greatest pleasure. Pauline enjoyed being outdoors, walks on country roads and wandering through the woods, identifying plants and birds. She especially loved the snow. Pauline enjoyed singing while playing the organ or piano, especially with her grandchildren. She often wrote poetry and short stories regarding the beauty of nature. When she was younger, she also loved cats. While raising her family, she spent many hours cooking, baking, canning vegetables, making pickles, jams, jellies and pies to feed the family in the winter. Pauline was a devoted long time member of the Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses of Bath, N.H. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Kenneth Russin on March 22, 1981; her only son, Robert K. Russin in June of 1987; two sisters, Irene George and Verne Winn; and a brother, Melvin Jennings. Survivors include seven daughters, Betty J. Hook of Orford, N.H., Barbara Ann Russin of Wentworth, N.H., Lynda Mae D'Angeles of Bradford, Vt., Sally Marie Russin of Newbury, Vt., Carol Jean Meagher of Bradford, Vt., Ramona J. Russin, of Newbury, Vt., and Kathleen S. Spaight of Haymarket, Va.; a daughter in-law, Jane Russin of Maine; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian T. DeVaux of Thetford, Vt.; a brother, Alfred Jennings of Lebanon, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A funeral service will be Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 432 Rum Hill Road, Bath, N.H. Burial at a later date will be in Upper Plain Cemetery, Bradford, Vt.

Barton died Monday, April 9, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in Haverhill, N.H. Barton was born on the Upper Plain in Bradford, Vt., on Oct. 21, 1912, the daughter of Winford Wilmot Rogers and Lula J. (Kennedy) Rogers. She graduated with honors from Bradford Academy in the class of 1930. She also received the coveted Barnard Award. She then attended the Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Mass., where she graduated in 1932, winning the Bay Path Athletic Award, which was made on the basis of high scholarship and excellence in athletics. Ruth married Charles Barton in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Sept. 10, 1933. She worked with Charlie in the Chimes Restaurant, and later Ruth ran the Bradford Inn while Charlie ran the Chimes. They had three children, Mary Fair, Las Vegas, Nev., Dr. James Barton, Bradford, Vt., and Catherine Martin, East Corinth, Vt. All three children followed Ruth and Ruth's mother, graduating from Bradford Academy. She leaves six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, one niece, one great-nephew and many cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles; her brother, Paul Rogers; and her nephew, Paul Rogers Jr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 10 a.m., in the Bradford United Church of Christ with the Rev. Harvey Bartlett officiating. There are no calling hours. Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Bradford Academy Preservation Fund, Bradford, VT 05033.

, 93, formerly of Commonwealth Avenue, Springfield, Vt., died Friday, April 6, 2007, at his daughter's home in Waterford, Conn., after a long illness. He had resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Constance and W. Michael Doyle, for the past nine years. He was born June 19, 1913, in Groton, Vt., the son of James and Gertrude (Farrow) Renfrew. He attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1935. Upon graduation, he worked at Bryant Chucking and Grinding Co. as a design engineer, followed by a position with the Jones and Lamson Machine Co. He left Springfield from 1943 to 1953 for positions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, returning to Springfield in 1953. He retired from Jones and Lamson in 1978 after 22 years of service. His wife, Anna Roberts Renfrew, predeceased him in 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Constance Doyle of Waterford, Conn., and Cynthia Renfrew of Petaluma, Calif.; a son, Ronald Renfrew of Alamagordo, N.M.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 21, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Springfield. The Rev. Peter Williams, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel on Friday, April 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, 179 Gallivan Lane, Uncasville, CT 06382.

, a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away on April 13, 2007, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House and Infirmary in Littleton, N.H. Beatrice Bouffard was born in Newport, Vt., on July 19, 1913. She was the daughter of Aristide Bouffard and Rose Vigneault. Sister Rose-Angeline professed her vows with her religious congregation on Aug. 17, 1930. During her 77 years of religious life, Sister Rose-Angeline, as she has been known to most, served in various missions in Magog and Sherbrooke, Quebec; Colebrook, Whitefield, and Littleton, N.H.; Champlain and Morrisonville, N.Y.; Middleboro, Mass.; and Newport, Vt. She dedicated much of her earlier religious life to education in schools, both as teacher and administrator. For many years Sister Rose-Angeline coordinated summer hospitality work for women seeking rest in our residential facility in Colebrook. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she cared for resident students from elementary through high school level. Throughout all her years of teaching Sister Rose-Angeline also taught catechism in many area parishes in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and northern New Hampshire. In 1980, she "retired" from teaching and administration in schools to do full-time religious education in Middleboro. During those years Sister Rose-Angeline also continued her longtime tradition of visiting the sick and consoling the bereaved. In 1993, she joined the community at Mount Sacred Heart and ministered in a number of ways to the sick - especially head-injured patients, the imprisoned, and the homebound. Sister Rose-Angeline was predeceased by her parents, four sisters - Sister Helen, Sister Aimee, Sister Louise-Marie - all Daughters of the Charity, and Bernadette; and two brothers - George and Eugene. She is survived by four brothers - Francis and his wife Rita, Edmund and his wife Pauline, Gerard and his wife Frances, Paul and his wife Denise. Besides her sisters in the religious community, Sister Rose-Angeline is survived by two sisters-in-law - Sylvia and Irene, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove St. on Sunday, April 15, 2007, 2-8:30 p.m. and Monday, April 16, 9-11 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Spring interment will take place in St. Mary Cemetery, Newport, Vt. Memorial donations in Sister Rose-Angeline name may be directed to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 226 Grove St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 74, of Fairfax passed peacefully from this life on Thursday April 12, 2007, at her home with her loving husband and son Wally at her side. She had been in declining health for a number of years. Priscilla was born in St. Johnsbury on Feb. 3, 1933, the daughter of Clifford (George) and Helen (Wallace) Cutting. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1951. On Dec. 19, 1953, she married Robert Ward and spent the next several years doing what she considered to be her most important job, as a nurturing mother to her three children. They lived for several years on Baker Lane in Milton, eventually settling in Fairfax. She was happiest in the company of her family. After her children were grown she decided it was time to try a job outside the home and she spent 14 years, at Suzanne's Hallmark in the University Mall, greeting customers with her welcoming smile. She was a popular figure with her ever-present bun on the top of her head, which earned her the nickname "Aunt Bea." Priscilla was always ready to socialize and she had a keen sense of humor with a ready laugh. She was a concerned friend and often went out of her way to make sure their needs were met. She and her husband were constant companions, attending church regularly and have been members of the Elks Club, VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Regular Veterans Association. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert; and by their three children and their families, daughter Vicki-Lynn Centerbar, her husband Jay and their daughters Hayley and Whitney of Huntington, son Wallace Ward and his son Isaac Girouard of Burlington and son Andrew Ward, his wife Marcy and their children Andrew, Allison, Daniel and Joseph of Evansville, Indiana. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Cutting of Connecticut, and by several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her sister, Betty Sargent; and brother-in-law, Gordon Sargent; and sister-in-law, Frances Cutting. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16, 2007, at 10 a.m. in St. Luke's Episcopal Church in St. Albans. Burial will follow in the Milton Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495, as Priscilla struggled with asthma for most of her life.

, 90, of Piermont, N.H., died April 11, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. He was born in Bradford, Vt., Aug. 25, 1916, the son of Wallace and Alice (Morey) Hartley. For many years he was a self-employed electrician and plumber in Piermont, and also worked for seven years as a master electrician for Cone Automatic in Windsor, Vt. Ernest was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He married Mildred Hill on Aug. 24, 1939. Ernest was a charter member of VFW Post #5245, and is a former commander. He also served as district commander of the VFW. He was a former member of the Piermont Fire Department. An avid gardener, he enjoyed raising strawberries, along with other vegetables. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred (Hill) Hartley of Piermont; one daughter, Diane Hartley Winot of Piermont; three sons, Ernest W. Hartley Sr. of Lebanon, N.H.; Wendell F. Hartley Sr., of Bradford, Vt.; and Ronald E. Hartley of Lima, Peru; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; a sister, Margaret G. Batten of Waits River, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Ernest's life will be held at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., on Tuesday, April 17, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Cynthia Batten, officiating. Burial at a later date will be in South Lawn Cemetery, Piermont. Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post #5245, C/O Dale Pierson, 3 Beech St., Woodsville, NH 03785.

passed away surrounded by his family Thursday, April 12, 2007, at his St. Johnsbury Center residence after a brief bout with cancer. Alfred was born in White Plains, N.Y., on July 29, 1925, the youngest of eight children. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He came to Vermont when he took a construction job with a Massachusetts company that was building U.S. Route 2 through the town of Concord. It was there he met his lifelong friend and wife of 59 years, Esther R. (Morton) Turner. Al was well-known for his dedication to the St. Johnsbury baseball league where he and his lifelong friend Francis Quatrini played a big part in the success of the program. He was an outstanding golfer with two holes-in-one and several club championships at the Orleans Country Club. All of his sons were taught many lessons on the golf course, especially his son Bill when Alfred beat him on the 14th hole for the club championship at Orleans Country Club. He was at the St. Johnsbury Center Post Office for over 40 years and was postmaster there for 27 years. He was very dedicated to his customers both as a postmaster and friend. All of his children and grandchildren want to say that he was the best father and grandfather that anyone could imagine, and for that they will forever be indebted. He is survived by his loving wife, Esther R. Turner of St. Johnsbury Center (P.O. Box 52 05863); five children: Alfred E. "Fred" Turner Jr. of St. Johnsbury, William D. "Billy" Turner of St. Johnsbury Center, Linda M. Vear of Waterford, Eugene P. Turner of St. Johnsbury Center, and Gary D. Turner of St. Johnsbury Center. Ten grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive him. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Sunday, April 15, from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be addressed to: the Caledonia Home Health and Hospice (P.O. Box 383 St. Johnsbury 05819), St. Johnsbury Baseball (P.O. Box 421, St. Johnsbury VT 05819), or the Alzheimer's Association, 172 North Main St., Barre VT 05641.

, longtime Newark farmer, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at the age of 73. He was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Greenfield, Mass., to Glen and Frances May (Kilburn) Rice. He came to Vermont at the age of 8 and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1952. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in the Korean Conflict. He married Drusella Gonyaw from Greensboro Bend July 4, 1956. They started farming in Lyndonville in 1957 and, in 1962, moved to Newark where they farmed until retirement in 2004. Together they spent 45 years creating the Rice homestead. All who helped on the farm referred to Terry and Dee as "Mom and Dad." Terry had an active sense of humor and had a nickname for all his children. He had a mind for trivia and American military history, loved football and especially the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all he loved his farm and loved and knew The Lord. He will be greatly missed. A wonderful husband and loving father, he and Dee (427 Maple Ridge Rd., Newark VT 05871) raised six children: Andrew Rice and his wife Alicia of Indiana, Della Bishop and her husband Mike of Lancaster, N.H., Carolyn Darling and her husband Malcolm of South Ryegate, Sandra Wells and her husband Gregory of Essex Junction, JoDee Rice of Pennsylvania, and Deanna Deis and her husband Steven of New York state; five grandchildren: Tammy and Michelle Farnham, Randy and Kevin Brewer, and Morgan Deis; two great-grandchildren Kyra and Maria-Rain; sister Janette Patten of Coventry; his best friend, Jim O'Hop of Newark; two sisters-in-law, Marcelina Smith of Lyndonville and Margaret Smith of Concord; brother-in-law Forrest Degreenia of Cabot. And of course there is his canine buddy named "Hey you!" Graveside services will be held Monday, May 14 at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant St. Cemetery in Newark. Pastor John Tremblay will officiate. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. The family will receive friends at the Guibord Funeral Home Sunday evening, April 15, from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Pilgrim Manor, Church Street, West Burke, VT 05871; or to their church, United Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 267, St. Johnsbury Center, VT 05863.

, 66, of The Darling Inn in Lyndonville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center where he spent a relatively short stay. He was born in Danville on June 6, 1940, the son of Ernest and Antoinette (Berube) Roy. He graduated from Lisbon High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army. Everett was an auto mechanic and worked with his brother- in-law Bud Allen at his garage in St. Johnsbury Center. He is survived by his four children, Everett Roy Jr. of Shelby, N.C., Glenda Henderson and Sharon Stillwell both of Lincolnton, N.C., and Cameron Roy of St. Johnsbury; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Gloria Allen of St. Johnsbury Center and Leone Rumbarger of Sarasota, Fla. His mother, Toni Roy Meserve, passed away just this past March 8, also at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Friends are welcome to attend his graveside services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Thursday, May 17, at 1 p.m. His mother's graveside committal will follow at 2 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Senior Meals Site at the Darling Inn in Lyndonville.

of Lyndonville passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, at home at the age of 57. She was born in St. Johnsbury on April 29, 1949, the daughter of Roland "Pete" and Katherine (Keneson) Charron. She is survived by her husband, Adam LaClair (P.O. Box 42, Lyndonville, VT 05851); son Michael Nichols II and wife Michelle of Lyndonville; daughter Alicia Masure of Sutton; three grandchildren, Kayla and Rebecca Gray of Sutton, and Bailey Nichols of Lyndonville; brother Paul J. Charron and wife Evelyn of Lyndonville; and two nieces, four aunts and her cousins. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1967 and subsequently attended the Boston College of Cosmetology, where she graduated at the head of her class. She owned and operated the "Head Shed" in Lyndonville for several years, and spent many more years of hairdressing out of her home. Jan was a person who loved to learn, and developed skills in a variety of fields, including cake decorating, photography, videography, culinary arts, and much more. Jan spent most of her life in the Lyndonville area, and excelled as entrepreneur, employee, and homemaker alike. She worked as the head bartender and assistant manager at the Tom Breslin Community Center for about 14 years. She later worked for two years at the Lyndonville VFW Post 10038 as the assistant manager, after which she was the club manager at the VFW for an additional eight years. She was also directly involved as co-owner of the LaClair Academy of Mixed Martial Arts in Lyndonville since 1994. Jan lived her life with openness and honesty, and more than anything, liked to help people and felt she made a difference in people's lives. She was well known as someone that young people could turn to, which extended to assisting her husband, Adam, in reforming troubled youngsters through their martial arts academy. She touched many lives in a very beneficial way, and many have expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the caring and nurturing nature she demonstrated, often referring to her as their "second mother." She maintained strong family ties throughout her life, and was an exceptionally caring mother, grandmother, and devoted wife. She also greatly enjoyed "smelling the roses" as she would put it, whether it be watching the wildlife, a beautiful sunset or gardening her flowers. She was also very fond of travel. Friends and family will gather at the Guibord Funeral Home this Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Visiting hours will conclude with a prayer service lead by the Rev. Jeanette McKnight and the Rev. Richard O'Donnell beginning at 7:40 p.m. Memorial contributions, made out to the "Janet Charron LaClair Memorial Fund," may be directed to Community National Bank, 857 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to Caledonia Home Health (marked for "Hospice"), P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 64, of Leighton Hill Road, Wells River, Vt., died at Cottage Hospital on April 15, 2007. Harvey was born in Chicopee, Mass., on June 28, 1942, to Harvey R. and Emma (West) Rock. He graduated from Chicopee High School. He married Noella (Juaire) Rock on Nov. 25, 1978. Harvey lived in Vermont for the past 35 years. Prior to his becoming disabled, he had been employed as a welder. He was also a talented sculpture artist. He enjoyed molding and carving chess sets and painting these pieces. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey, in December 1990. He is survived by his wife, Noella "Chris" Rock of Wells River; his mother, Emma Rock, also of Wells River; three sons, David Rock of Newbury, Vt., Gordon Rock of Randolph, Vt., and Scott Rock of Huntsville, Ala.; three stepchildren, Lois King of Bethlehem, N.H., John Wilder of Rockingham, Vt., and Dale Rock of Bradford, Vt.; nine grandchildren; a brother, Alan J. Rock of Pell City, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations in Harvey's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Cottage Hospital, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at home at the age of 89. He was born in Westmore, the son of Stanislas and Rosina Gaboriault. He was the last survivor in his family of sixteen children. In his working years, Wilfred delivered product for the former Peck Company all over northern Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Boudreau) Gaboriault. There will be no services. He will be cremated. Memorial contributions could be directed to CALEX Ambulance, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 77, former Waterford road commissioner, passed away in Florida April 3, 2007. Born in St. Isadore, Quebec, Yvon came to Waterford in 1949 and worked on the White Birch Farm for three years. He was road commissioner for the Town of Waterford until his retirement in 1994. He had spent his winters in Tavares, Fla., where he passed away after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline (Hevey) Giguere; two daughters, Diane Fillion and husband Dennis of Barnet, and Sandra Boone and husband Jeffrey of Bozrah, Conn.; two granddaughters, Ellen and Sadie Boone of Bozrah, Conn.; two brothers, Dominick Giguere and his wife of St. Marie, Quebec, Claude Giguere and his wife of St. Joseph, Quebec; two sisters, Yvette Drapeau and husband Louis of Montreal, Quebec, and Rachelle Bilodeau and husband Raymond of Quebec City, Quebec; nieces and nephews; and all of Pauline's brothers and sisters and their families. He was predeceased by three sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Johns the Evangelist Church Saturday, April 21 at noon. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday, April 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 76, died Monday, April 16, 2007, at Central Vermont Hospital. Sterling peacefully passed surrounded by his family. Sterling was born May 31, 1930, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. He graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School. Growing up he enjoyed hunting, fishing, planting and maintaining trees, and the outdoors. Along with his father and siblings, he helped construct what is now known as the Dwinell family camp in Peacham, Vt. In his later teen years, he met the love of his life, Pauline (Lloyd). They were married on July 4, 1953. The two made and shared their home in Berlin in 1957, which is where the Dwinell family still calls home today. He worked for the Vermont Highway Department constructing the state's roadways. He was definitely a walking road atlas. As a result of an accident in 1962, Sterling was left legally blind. Sterling enjoyed spending time with his family, whether at home or at the family's camp. He eventually retired in 1990. His retirement days were spent drinking coffee under the warm sun, remodeling the Dwinell homestead and exploring Vermont's beautiful scenery. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing, but unfortunately sometimes the only catch would be a Klondike bar at the corner store. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Edward Lee Dwinell and Masie (Adams); his loving wife Pauline and brother, Gilbert. He is survived by his sister, Connie Davis and brother, Dale; son, Jim Dwinell and wife Terry; two daughters, Linda Conrad and her husband, Harley Ricketts; and Debbie Graves and her husband, Greg. He had three grandchildren, Edward Dwinell and his wife, Jennifer, Mandy Dwinell and Ruth Jefferies; and three great-grandchildren, Jared, Eliza and Paige Dwinell. Sterling will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Dwinell home at 163 Stewart Road, Berlin, following the service. Those of who wish to send donations in lieu of Sterling may contact the funeral home for trees to be planted in his honor.

, 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Lafayette Health Care Center in Franconia, N.H. Amelia was born on May 23, 1909, a daughter to Kenin and Rose Hobert in Fort Kent, Maine. Amelia was well-known for her hair-dressing business which she owned and operated in Littleton for several years. She was one of the oldest members of the Catholic Daughters and a life-long parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. Amelia leaves one cousin, Louise Luzo of Littleton, N.H., two nieces and a nephew of North Adams, Mass., as well as her dedicated friend and caregiver, Bill Hixon of Littleton, N.H. Friends may gather at Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St. in Littleton, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20, which will be followed by a funeral service at the funeral home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Marcel Martel as celebrant. A private burial will be held in the St. Rose Cemetery.

passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at home at the age of 89. He was born in Westmore, one of 16 children born to Stanislas and Rosina (Clouatre) Gaboriault. In his working years, Wilfred delivered product for the former Peck Company all over northern Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Boudreau) Gaboriault; seven sisters, Lucille Harris of Oneonta N.Y., Noella LeBlanc of Newport, Isabelle Pierce of Newport, Florence Fontaine of Newport, Irene Bowen of Essex Junction, and Georgette Rowell and Ruth Rowell of South Albany. He was predeceased by four brothers, Aime, Arsene, Rudy, and Paul; and two sisters, Lucienne Laperle and Rachel Campbell; and two infant siblings. There will be no services. He will be cremated. Memorial contributions may be directed to CALEX Ambulance, P.O. Box 570, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 71, died on March 30, 2007, at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation in Jonesboro, Ark. She lived in Brookland, Ark., and was formerly of Sheffield, Vt. Born Dec. 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Philomene Calderwood. She is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Petit of Brookland; two sons, Carl "Ernie" Harris of Claremont, N.H., and Carlton Harris of Willimantic, Conn.; one stepson, Tracy Petit of Grafton, Ohio; two daughters, Betty Pierce of Charlestown, N.H., and Beverly Meyer of Guilford, Vt.; three brothers, David Calderwood of Westerly, R.I., Daniel Calderwood of Scotland, Conn., and Edson Calderwood of Lebanon, Conn.; one sister, Esther Jacobs Hunt of Coventry, Conn.; and 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She attended Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vt. She worked as an LPN in various locations in Vermont and New Hampshire. She assisted her husband with his aerial photography business. She loved sewing, knitting and cooking. She enjoyed traveling around the country, statewide and abroad, with her husband, Jim, in their airplane.

died on April 19, 2007, her 69th wedding anniversary, at The Pines Rehabilitation & Health Center in Lyndonville, Vt. She was 94 years old. She was born in 1912 in Somerville, Mass., daughter of the late John Woods and Maybelle (Hewett) Kelley. She lived most of her childhood in Newburyport, Mass., and graduated from Newburyport High School in 1930. She attended the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston and worked for Towle in Newburyport for several years until her marriage. She married J. Dane Chandler of Newburyport in April 1938. She lived more than 50 years in Swampscott, Mass., before moving to Lyndonville, Vt., in 2004, to be near her daughter. Mary was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott and was a Eucharistic minister. She volunteered for the American Red Cross in Lynn, Mass. She worked at The Golden Eagle gift shop, at the polls on Election Day, belonged to the Swampscott Historical Society and loved to play bridge. She and her husband were members of the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Mass., for many years. She was blessed with good health, a wonderful smile and really cared about helping others. She was happiest when spending time with her neighbors, friends and her loving family. She is survived by a son, James and his wife Sally of Amesbury, Mass.; a daughter, Mary Jane Miller and her husband Fred of Lyndonville, Vt.; five grandchildren, Sage Chandler of Lovettsville, Va., Emily (Chandler) Martin and her husband Michael of Huntersville, N.C., Karen Miller-Moslin and her husband Ryan Moslin of Cambridge, Mass., Michael and Natalie Miller of Lyndonville, Vt.; and two great-granddaughters, Avery and Brooke Martin of Huntersville, N.C. She also leaves her brother, John Kelley of Newbury, Mass., and many special nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Dane, who died in 1980, and by her sisters, Pauline Sullivan and Eileen Hayes, both of Ipswich, Mass. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Solimine Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Route 1A), Lynn, Mass. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 174 Humphrey St., Swampscott, on Saturday at 12:30 p.m., followed by burial in Swampscott Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either: St. John the Evangelist Church, 174 Humphrey St., Swampscott, MA 01907 or to the Activities Committee at the Pines, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 53, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Va. He had been a Peninsula resident for the past 15 years and was a native of Peacham, Vt. He retired as a staff sergeant from the U.S. Army from Fort Ord, Calif., in 1992 with 21 years of service, having served in Vietnam. His hobbies were woodworking and gardening. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dola Nunn. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Nunn; his two sons, Eugene Steale Nunn of California and Bruce Eugene Nunn Jr. of Colorado; his stepson, Albert Martin of Newport News; his stepdaughter, Tamara Bowden of North Carolina; his brother, Oliver Nunn of Vermont; his four sisters, Phyllis Smith of New Hampshire, Doris Lowell of Vermont, Rachel Chateauneus of New Hampshire and Sally Paul of New Hampshire; his five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel, Newport News, Va. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will held on May 9, 2007, at 1 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors.

, 77, of Whitefield died Thursday, April 19, 2007, at the Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H., surrounded by his loving family. He was born in East Haverhill, N.H., on Sept. 1, 1929, the oldest child of three, to Gerald and Mildred (Jones) Grimes. He attended local schools and spent his life in the North Country. He was a maintenance worker at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H., and at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H., prior to moving to Whitefield. He was a voluntary firefighter and first responder for Woodsville EMS and Fire Service as well as a part-time patrolman for the Haverhill Police Dept. He worked for the local hardware store in Whitefield, N.H. He and his wife Barbara owned and operated the Little Brook Ceramic Shop in Whitefield, N.H. He enjoyed his family, his workshop, and he loved his miniature dachshund "Lady." He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara (Turner) Grimes of Whitefield; two sons, David and Jane Grimes of South Ryegate, Vt., and Stephen and Judy Grimes of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Mary and Paul Gajewski of Madison, Va., and Terri and Stephen Fleeman of Farmington, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Karen and Mike Gordon, Eddie and Karen Woods, Cathy and Rhonda Grimes, David and Krystal Fleeman, Stevie Grimes, Mark and Aimie Grimes; five great-grandchildren, Justin Woods, Christopher and Nicholas Gordon, Joel and Alexandria Jane Grimes; a brother, Kenneth Grimes of Colebrook; a sister, Helen Smith of North Haverhill; and many nieces and nephews. A friends and family gathering will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007, from 2-6 p.m., at David and Jane Grimes home, 2461 Scott Hwy, Route 302, South Ryegate, Vt., across from the fire station. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Atkinson Retirement Home, c/o Jane Grimes, P.O. Box 67, Newbury, VT 05051.

, 69, of St. Johnsbury passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at her Mt. Pleasant Street home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous fight with many medical conditions. She was born in Prajinbury, Thailand on Aug. 5, 1938, and was one of nine children. She and her son Mark came to the United States in 1973. She married Frank Berryman in 1982. Pailin was known for taking in anyone who needed help including many refugees from other countries until they could stand on their own feet. She was a translator for many. She worked at Burndy's until its closing. She made a living as a talented seamstress and selling her delicious Thai food. She will be remembered for her egg rolls that many in town enjoyed. In recent years you could see her kind smiling face at the farmer's market in both St. Johnsbury and Littleton. She could be seen with her family and friends working in her beloved garden that was over a football field long, near the Moose River campground. She is survived by her husband Frank Berryman; four sons: Jadek Singlong and his wife Vawaporn of Thailand, Somdech Singlong and his wife Amorn of St. Johnsbury, Jakpong Singlong and his wife Sutima of Dallas, Texas, and Mark Blodgett and his wife Stacey of Monkton; two daughters: Hassanee Promphong of St. Johnsbury, and Laiad Buapaim Singlong of Lowell, Mass.; and 13 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Wanphen Singlong, in 1996; and by a son, Michael, as an infant in 1976. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions to benefit the food shelf could be made payable to "Kingdom Community Services," 36 Steeple Place, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 36, died Wednesday, April 18, at the home of his life's companion, Lia Houk, in Henniker, N.H. He was a resident of Norwich, Vt. He was in the final stage of cystic fibrosis, the disease against which he had fought courageously and patiently all his life. He was born Jan., 11, 1971, in Hanover, and grew up on the family farm in Strafford, Vt. He graduated from UVM in 1991, where he majored in fine arts and environmental science. His life's passions were painting, sculpture, gardening and cooking. He took a Buddhist vow of refuge in 1982 and received the refuge-name of Karma Shiwey Trinley, "Activity of Peace." He was a warm, gentle and loving person who touched the hearts of all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Moraff Alonso, of Danville Vt.; his sister, Alesia Alonso Whalen and her husband, David Whalen; his nephews, Tristan and Nikkolai Whalen of Albany, Calif.; his father, Sydney Alonso of Norwich and his wife, Jacqueline Springwater; his stepbrothers Adam and Joel Springwater; and Lia Houk and her mother, Julia Houk of Henniker, N.H.

, 87, former Sheffield resident currently living at Our Lady of the Meadows in Richford, Vt., passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vt. Born Nov. 9, 1919, in Greensboro, Vt., she is the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Rose J. (Provencher) Brown. Arlene loved animals, the out-of-doors, gardening and crafts, but most of all she was an exceptional mother. She married Donald William Garand in 1961. He predeceased her Sept. 24, 2002. She worked as a cook at the Sheffield School for many years. Arlene is survived by her children, Marjorie Ann Tucker and Larry Wheelock (The Nice Guy) of Dandridge, Tenn., Doris Marie Krogman of Castaic, Calif., Roy Martin and Katherine Clark of Swans Island, Maine, William Howard and Kathleen Clark of Lyndonville, Linda Diane and James Foss of Enosburg Falls, and Donna Scoville of Worcester, Mass.; 19 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bertha Goodwin of Lunenburg, Vt. She was predeceased by an infant son, Robert Wayne Clark, three sisters and two brothers. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home Wednesday, April 25 between 6 and 8 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the Peacham Cemetery with Mr. John Sleeper, officiant. The family extends a very special thank you to Claire Doe and family and all the staff at Our Lady of the Meadows for their support and love that they gave Arlene.

, 86, died Saturday, April 21, at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, Vt. He was born March 24, 1921, in Manchester, N.H., a son of Vincent E. and Josephine (Royer) Coutermarsh. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1939 where he played baseball and football and has lived all of his life in the town of Hartford. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 until 1945. He served three months in North Africa and then in the invasion of Gela, Sicily, under Gen. George Patton, and then two years with the Fifth Army, and the 79th Ordinance Supply Depot in Italy under Gen. Mark Clark. He was married to Josephine Scelza Jan. 20, 1946, in White River Junction, Vt. After returning from the service, he was a truck driver for Hawthorn's Transportation in White River Junction for six years, club manager at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 2571 in White River Junction, Vt., for 12 years, a bus driver for the town of Hartford School District for 12 years and as a truck driver for St. Johnsbury Trucking in White River Junction for 18 years, retiring in 1982 on a medical disability. He also had a lawn mowing business for 10 years. Mr. Coutermarsh was extremely devoted to serving his fellow veterans by both volunteering at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction and through his service to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. With over 60 years and 48,000 hours of volunteer service at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, he had over twice as much as any other volunteer. He was post commander of the VFW Post 2571 three times, District 3 VFW commander for a year, Vermont State VFW commander 1960-61, captain of All State Commanders Team in 1980, member of National VFW Hospital Committee three years, and attended seven national conventions serving on national committees. At the 1982 national VFW convention in Los Angeles, he received a certificate of appreciation from the national commander for the VA hospital work. He was Mr. VFW of Vermont in 1975 and Volunteer of the Year at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction. He has been state hospital and VAVS representative for Vermont VFW for 50 years. In October of 1996, he was presented a 50-year award by Jesse Brown, Veteran's Affairs Secretary, for his work for veterans. He has been putting on bingo games for 50 years at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction with money being donated by many VFW posts and ladies auxiliaries from around Vermont and also put on many bingos for other organizations. He has been VFW Representative at the Veteran's Home in Bennington for 50 years, raising thousands of dollars for the home. He served on many committees at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction and has been chairman several years on the Memorial Day and Veteran's Day committees. Since his retirement, he has worked many evenings volunteering for the nursing service in many different ways. He was able to raise funds to cover areas that the Veteran's Affairs budget would not provide his fellow veterans. He was a member of St. Anthony's Church in White River Junction, a life member of Lyndonville VFW Post 100038, a life member of American Legion Post 22 in Lebanon, N.H., a life member of Hartford Lodge 1541 B.P.O. Elks, a life member of the Cooties in Franklin, N.H., a member of the Hartford Rod and Gun Club and a member of Teamsters Retirees Local 597 in Barre, Vt., and a member of AARP. He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years in 1995 and two brothers Vincent Coutermarsh Jr. and Walter Coutermarsh. He is survived by a son, Ira J. Coutermarsh of Bradford and two grandsons; a granddaughter who cared for him the past several years, Melissa Gove of White River Junction; a longtime companion, Betty Nugent of Quechee, Vt.; five sisters, Irene Maheu of Wilder, Lucille Bellimer of Lebanon, Blanche Jarvis of White River Junction, Mary Blackmore of Hartford and Ann Johnson of West Hartford; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church in White River Junction, with burial following in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Veteran's Home, c/o Patient Activities Fund, 325 North St., Bennington, VT 05201 or the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, c/o Patient Activities Fund, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009

, died on April 20, 2007, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born on April 30, 1922, in Copake Falls, N.Y., to Lillian (Link) Stang and Harry F. Stang, and moved to New Milford, Conn., following her marriage to Elmon Johnson in 1939. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia McMahon, of 2040 Daniels Farm Road, Waterford, VT 05819; a son, Thomas Johnson, of Dover Plains, N.Y.; a son, Richard Johnson, of New Milford, Conn.; a step-daughter, Melodie Peet, of North Haven, Conn.; and a step-son, David Peet, of Manchester, Conn.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her second husband, Kenneth D. Peet, a stepdaughter, Janice Gault, and a stepson, Donald Peet. She graduated from Roeliff Jansen Central High School in Hillsdale, N.Y., in 1939, and for many years was the office/credit manager for the W.T. Grant Company. In 1975, she became the mortgage and loan supervisor New Milford Savings Bank. After her retirement in 1987, she traveled in the United States, England and the Middle East, became a hospice volunteer and enjoyed time with her family and friends. She was a bright, unassuming woman who quietly performed many acts of kindness. She was a member of United Methodist Church in New Milford, Conn., where a memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Center Cemetery in New Milford. Memorial contributions may be made to The Book of Remembrance of the New Milford Methodist Church or to the American Parkinson Disease Association Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305-1425.

, 62, of St. Johnsbury, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, April 21, 2007. He was born Dec. 10, 1944, in Barre, a son of Oliver and Beverly (Sanderson) Rossi. A 1963 graduate of Spaulding High School, Alan played baseball and helped lead the basketball team to four state championships. Alan attended Springfield College and earned a degree in biology. He then worked as a biology/physiology teacher at St. Johnsbury Academy for five years and coached baseball and junior varsity basketball. He also worked on the Ski Patrol at Stowe. During this time, he started AD ROSSI Inc., dba Vermont Tennis Court Construction. He was the youngest president on the American General Contractors Association. Since childhood, Alan enjoyed spending summers at the family camp on Lake Groton. He loved waterskiing and competed and qualified 10 years in a row on the national level. He also enjoyed deer hunting. A loving and devoted husband and father, he was the Alpine ski instructor and race coach for his daughter, Angela, during high school and college. He was Angela's life mentor and will be forever in the hearts of his family and friends. Survivor include his father, Oliver Rossi of Barre; his wife of 38 years, Constance (Pierce) Rossi of St. Johnsbury; their daughter, Angela Rossi of Vail, Colo.; a brother, Mark Rossi of Barre; a sister, Judy Rossi Perkins of Barre; several nieces, nephews and countless friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury, with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating.

, 77, died unexpectedly March 15, 2007, in Lady Lake, Fla. He was born in Burlington, Vt., Feb. 13, 1930, the son of Louis and Reta (Buskett) Thomas Sr. He was a graduate of Lyndon Institute, Class of 1949. He served with the U.S. Air Force. Louis married Esther Richardson on June 16, 1951. He was a feed salesman for Blue Seal Feeds Inc. in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and Upper Valley area of New Hampshire for over 25 years. Louis was a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post 20 and had belonged to the American Legion for more than 50 years. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Esther Thomas of Monroe; a daughter, Lynn Bixby and husband Chris of Monroe, N.H.; a son, Larry Thomas and wife Cathy of Monroe; five grandchildren, Amy Thomas and friend Jeff Locher of Seattle, Seth Thomas of Seattle, Todd Thomas of Boston, Karen Remick and husband Oren of Warner, N.H., and Sarah Bixby and friend Todd Aldrich of Lyman, N.H. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., the Rev. Donald Thomas from the Monroe United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Lyndon Village Cemetery, Lyndon, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either, the First Congregational Church of McIndoe Falls UCC, c/o Robert Sager, Route 5, McIndoe Falls, VT 05050 or to the Monroe United Methodist Church, c/o Winston Currier, P.O. Box 179, Monroe, NH 03771.

of St. Johnsbury passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the age of 84. He was born in St. Johnsbury on June 28, 1922, the son of Owen F. and Alice (Daniels) Beer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Donald was a longtime employee of the St. Johnsbury Trucking Company where he worked in the truck repair parts department. He was a member of North Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife, Wilhelmina (Hubbard) Beer; his son, Dennis Beer and wife Brenda of Auburn, N.H.; daughter-in-law Glory Beer of Chaplain, Conn.; three grandchildren, Paula, Eric and Michael. He was predeceased by a son, William, in 2005. Memorial services will be held at the Ladies Parlour at North Congregational Church Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to North Congregational Church, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Littleton Regional Hospital in Littleton, N.H. She was born on March 30, 1928, a daughter to Jonathan and Ruth (Lyons) Stimpson in Brockton, Mass., one of 11 children. Eleanor was employed at Connors and Hoffman Shoe Company in Littleton for many years. She loved camping and family gatherings. She especially enjoyed the company of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, of whom she was very proud. She will be greatly missed. Eleanor is survived by her children and grandchildren, Joanne Bumps of Danville, Vt., and sons, Ronald, Keith and Nicholas Bumps; Jonathan Johnson III and his wife, Patricia of Littleton, N.H., and their two daughters, Stephanie and Catherine; Margarette Goodness and her husband Gary of Whitefield, N.H., and daughter Angela Choinere; Susan Farmer and husband, Jeff of Sanford, Maine, and their children Rebecca and Ronald; Audra Neisig and husband Todd of Sanford, Maine, and children Crystal, Thomas and Caroline; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Jonathan Johnson Jr., in 1999; one son, Bruce in 1999; and a wonderful son-in-law, Ronald Bumps, in 2005. At her request, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the Park Street Cemetery in Whitefield, N.H. Following the service, there will be a celebration of her life at the American Legion Hall in Whitefield.

, 88, died April 22, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, N.H. She was born in Colebrook, N.H, Oct. 11, 1918, the daughter of William and Bernice (Sibley) Reed. Growing up, she had lived in Colebrook, Franconia, N.H, and Wells River, Vt. She was a graduate of Dow Academy in Franconia and of the Lyndon Normal School. As a young lady, Evelyn spent time with her extended family and cousins in Nova Scotia, and she enjoyed her continued contact with her family. She married Howard Fremont Nelson on June 16, 1943. Evelyn was a school teacher in East Ryegate and on Jefferson Hill in Newbury, Vt. She was a member of the Ryegate Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women. She also taught Sunday school and served as the church school superintendent. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Blue Mountain Grange and served on the Ryegate School Board. Evelyn was the Ryegate Town Librarian, with the library being housed in the farmhouse. She was a member of the TNT Home Dem group. Evelyn was an avid reader, an excellent cook and loved her flowers. In later years, she and her husband, Howard, spent several winters in Florida with Howard's brother Harold and his wife, Vera. She was predeceased by her husband, Howard, on Oct. 8, 1996, and by her sister, Norma Reed. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Nelson) Brown and husband Stephen, of Germantown, N.Y., and Susan (Nelson) Knull of Red Hook, N.Y.; two sons, William Howard Nelson and wife Jennifer, and Fremont Reed Nelson and wife Marsha, both of Ryegate Corner, Vt.; one sister, Wilhelmina Reed of Northfield, N.H.; 10 grandchildren, Darcy Fremont Nelson, Matthew Robert Nelson, Grant William Nelson, Morgan Nelson Knull, Hannah Jane (Nelson) Manley, Ethan Rogers Nelson, Brandy Florence (Knull) Pavlich, Andrew Charles Nelson, Betsey Jo Nelson and Joshua Howard Brown; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Friday, April 27, at 1 p.m., at the Ryegate Presbyterian Church, Ryegate Corner, with the Rev. Dr. Dwight White officiating. Burial will be in Blue Mt. Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Ryegate Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Jean White, Ryegate Corner, VT 05042, the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641; or the Grafton County Nursing Home Association, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

of St. Johnsbury passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at the age of 84. He was born in St. Johnsbury on June 28, 1922, the son of Owen F. and Alice (Daniels) Beer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Donald was a longtime employee of St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, where he worked in the truck repair parts department. He was a member of North Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife Wilhelmina (Hubbard) Beer; his son Dennis Beer and wife Brenda of Auburn N.H.; daughter-in-law Glory Beer of Chaplain, Conn.; and three grandchildren, Paula, Eric and Michael. He was predeceased by a son William in 2005. Memorial services will be held at the Ladies Parlour at North Congregational Church Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to North Congregational Church, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, infant son of Stephen and Tracy Meisel of St. Johnsbury Center, passed away Jan. 10, 2007. He is survived by his sisters, Courtney, Cierra and Callie, and his brother Isaic. Maternal grandparents are Wendell and Bernice Allard of Danville, Vt. Paternal grandparents are the Rev. Paul and Marilyn Meisel of Delhi, N.Y. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service is scheduled for April 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Union Baptist Church with the burial following at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

, 65, died April 20, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born in Mackville, Vt., June 14, 1941, the son of Philip Louis and Olive (Dufresne) Deschamps. Frank had been a lineman for Continental Telephone for 15 years, and for the past 27 years was employed at EHV-Weidmann in St. Johnsbury before retiring in July 2006. Frank has lived in East Haven since 1983. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion (Oliver) Deschamps on April 23, 2006, and a daughter, Melody (Deschamps) Kuplinski, on Jan. 4, 1996. Survivors include two sons, Brian Deschamps of Goshen, N.H., and Scott Deschamps of Duxbury, Vt.; two sisters, Cecile Brown of Skagway, Alaska, and Florence LeBlanc of East Hardwick, Vt.; a brother, Louis Deschamps of Mackville, Vt.; three grandchildren, Natalie, Bryson and Colin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. At Frank's request, there will be no public calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, a longtime St. Johnsbury resident, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2006, at her residence. She was born Sept. 16, 1908, in Ryegate, Vt. She is the daughter of the late John F. And Mary E. (Cook) Vance. Among survivors is a son, Alfred Dilley of Lyndonville. Funeral services are pending with Pearsons Funeral Home. A complete notice will appear in Thursday's paper.

died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at the age of 69. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Nov. 26, 1937, to Earle N. and Mildred (Hawkins) Sizen, Gary was a 1955 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve. He was a member of the American Legion Post 16 in Covington, La., and had been a resident of Bush, La., for the past seven years. Mr. Sizen is survived by his beloved wife, Marie Haas Sizen (82322 Five Lakes Road, Bush, LA 70431); his children, James L. Sizen (Judy) (845 Edgemont St., Emmett, ID 83617), Daren E. Sizen (Laura) (545 Oakland Station Road, St. Albans, VT 05478), Shane G. Sizen (3 Kay's Way Lane, Cambridge, VT 05444); and his sister, Joan Sizen Drown (Lenwood) 51 Cross Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Also surviving him are six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Gary was predeceased by his previous wife, Kathryn Rockwell Sizen; his parents, Earle and Mildred Sizen; his brothers, Norman Niles Sizen and Cleon Earle Sizen; his sister, Clare Sizen Daniels; and one granddaughter. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 11, in the Chapel of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington, La., and was attended by his son from Indiana as well as his two sons and his sister from Vermont.

, a longtime St. Johnsbury resident passed away, Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late John F. And Mary E. (Cook) Vance. She was born Sept. 16, 1908, in Ryegate, Vt. Bertha attended graded school in Ryegate and Mosquitoville and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy class of 1928. She graduated nursing school at Brightlook Hospital in 1934. She spent seven months at a nursing school in Jersey City, N.J., where she received her RN. Bertha began working at Brightlook Hospital in 1935. She later became the town nurse and eventually worked for Caledonia Home Health, retiring in 1976. During this time, she met and married William George Dilley on Oct. 14, 1937. He predeceased her in July 1979. For Bertha, nursing became the joy of her life as she comforted and helped many during her years of service. She also enjoyed antiques, camping, and wintering in Florida. She was a member of the Diamond Chapter 14 of the Eastern Star in Danville. Bertha is survived by two sons, Alfred Dilley, and wife Elaine of Lyndon Center, and David Dilley, and wife Chris of Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Raymond Dilley in April 2007; three brothers, James, John, Charles; two sisters, Florence Grady and Maude Stewart. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Pearsons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jay Sprout, officiant. Interment will be Tuesday, 11 a.m., in the Lyndon Center Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made in Bertha's name to the Caledonia Home Health & Hospice, at P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of Burke, died Wednesday evening, April 25, 2007, at the Pines Rehabilitation & Health Center in Lyndon. He was born July 21, 1924, in Burke, the only child of the late Napoleon and Estella (Hutchinson) Carter. Gordon lived and worked on the family farm until 2003 when failing health stopped him from farming. He loved his cows, gardening, and working in the woods. Survivors include two cousins, Ermaline McCormick of Missouri, and Hildegarde Brown and her family of Lyndon. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Sidney Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in West Burke on Wednesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial donations may be made in Gordon's memory to: The Pines Resident Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 99, died April 24, 2007 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey, N.H., after a period of failing health. She was born on Feb. 8, 1908, in Hart, Mich., daughter of the late James Lyman McLouth and Luella A. Pitts. Mrs. Mathewson graduated from Hart High School and continued her education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Mrs. Mathewson began teaching in Alma, Mich., and taught for many years. It was there that she met her husband, Philip Hoyt Mathewson. They married in 1937 in Hart, Mich., and moved to Vermont where she taught grade school students for many years in both Middlesex and Montpelier, Vt. She was very active in Gray Ladies in Montpelier and in Lyndon, Vt. Mrs. Mathewson was preceded in death by her husband Philip who died on March 22, 2004. Family members include her daughter, Jeanine Ida Mathewson, who married Bill V. Stringfellow in 1960. He is now deceased. They had two sons, Philip Jeffrey Stringfellow who lives in Texas with his wife Jodi and their two children, Emily and Eric; and James Scott Stringfellow who married his wife Tawn and lives in Boise, Idaho, with their children Genesee and Gregory. Mrs. Mathewson is also survived by her son Owen Danforth Mathewson, who married Linda Jean Stickney; they live in Hancock where they raised their six children, Sue Rugg, Meigra Jean Ramus, Mark S. Mathewson, Philip H. Mathewson II, Sarah E. Mathewson and Ozias D. Mathewson III. At Mrs. Mathewson's request, there will be no calling hours and services will be at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in to the Mathewson Scholarship at the Lyndon Institute, 168 Institute Circle, P.O. Box 127, Lyndon Center, VT 05850

, 82, of Acton Ridge Road, East Wakefield, N.H., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.H. He was born May 5, 1924, in Center Tuftonboro, N.H., the son of the late John and Nellie (Staples) Piper. Norman proudly served as a master sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Norman worked as a service manager for Wolfeboro Oil Company in Wolfeboro for 35 years. He was a past commander of the American Legion Harriman Hale Post 18, Wolfeboro, N.H. He was also a Third Degree Mason for 55 years in the Morning Star Lodge, Wolfeboro, and also the Human Lodge in Rochester, N.H. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June (Kenneson) Piper of East Wakefield, N.H.; two sons, Daniel Piper and his wife Anne of Burnt Hill, N.Y., and Wayne Piper and his wife Beth of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; his grandchildren, Holly Babbitt and her husband Michael of Richmond, N.H., Adam Piper and his fiancee Jackie Lytle of Canton, Ga., Gregory Piper and Sarah Piper of St. Johnsbury. He is also survived by a sister, Alice Brooks of Kittery, Maine, and Wolfeboro, N.H.; and a brother, Stanley Piper and his wife Dorothy of Center Tuftonboro, N.H.; several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. There will be no calling hours. Private graveside services will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro, N.H. Donations in his memory may be made to Grace Church Childrens Ministry, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 71, of Cottage Street, Littleton, N.H., died suddenly, Wednesday April 25, 2007, at the Littleton Regional Hospital, Littleton. He was born in North Conway, N.H., the son of Wallace and Charlotte (Hodgkins) Jones. He was raised in Gorham, N.H., and graduated from Gorham High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He lived in Berlin with his wife Lorraine prior to moving to Littleton 45 years ago. He worked as a bread delivery person for Cushman Bakery, Holsum Bakery, and Nissen Bakery, retiring 12 years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, O'Neil Council and the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree O'Neil assembly, both of Littleton. He was also a faithful member of the Honor Guard for many years. He enjoyed traveling, his flower beds, reading cookbooks and delegating cooking duties. He was a parishioner of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Littleton. He is survived by his wife Lorraine (Gagne) Littleton; two sons, Russell Jones of Waterbury Center, Vt., and Dana Jones of Concord, N.H.; a daughter, Debbie Arkley of East Hampstead, N.H.; five grandchildren; a brother, William Jones of Whitefield, N.H.; nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Friday, April 27, 2007, from 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 11 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church, with Father Marcel Martel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Rose Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations in Roberts's memory to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688.

, age 89, formerly of Riverglen Lane, Littleton, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. Marguerite was born on Sept. 12, 1917, a daughter to Ralph and Grace (Chips) Jennings in Whittemore, Mich. She attended Bay City Business College in Bay City, Mich. Marguerite was employed by an insurance agency in Lisbon, N.H., for many years. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed golfing and doing crossword puzzles. Surviving family members include one son, Douglas Rogers of Folkstone, Ga.; one daughter, Sanda Saseen of Leominster, Mass.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald L. Rogers, and one son, Steven Rodgers. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Littleton with the Rev. Edward Lopeman officiating. Burial will be private in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, N.H. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to a charity of one's choice.

of Barnet, Vt., and formerly of Freeport, N.Y., died the morning of Friday, April 27, 2007, of a myocardial infarct. He was 53 years old, husband of Raquel Kliman, son of Ann Kliman and Gilbert Kliman. Steven had graduated from Lyndon State College 32 years ago, and returned to retire closer to his beloved school and old college friends. He was part of the design and building team for the historical museum at Lyndon State. After attending Lyndon, Steven studied archeology and photography. One of his prides was that he made and photographed an aerial and land exploration, a discovery at Boca de la Iglesia, in the Yucatan region of Mexico. There, together with his father, brother and two French archeologists, Steven located a long lost landing site of the Bernal Dias Del Castillo expedition. A church and pyramid below the church distinguish the location, which has since become a national park and for which the Mexican government gave Steven credit. Steven was a paralegal and most recently was employed by Consolidated Edison of New York for 19 years. A professional photographer at times, Steven followed in his grandfather Bernard's footsteps by winning a photographic prize and in his father's footsteps by working occasionally as a paralegal in forensic child psychiatry. He and his wife, Raquel, settled in Barnet in early 2007. They wish to thank the Barnet, Lyndon State and St. Johnsbury EMT technicians who from time to time responded to his ultimately fatal coronary disorder called Prinz Metal Syndrome. Steve is also survived by his sister, Jodie Kliman of Boston; brother, David Kliman of Sausalito, Calif.; and sister, Rebecca Kliman of San Francisco, Calif.; stepparents, Don Dennis and Harriet Wolfe; and nieces and nephews Jessica Trimble, Ransom Trimble and David Perez. He was predeceased by his nephew, Jacob Kliman Trimble.

, 69, 50 Meadow St., passed away Saturday, April 28, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. Monique was formerly of Groveton, N.H., where she lived for 30 years. She also lived in Concord, N.H., for about 15 years before retiring to Littleton in 2000. Monique was born in Montreal, Canada, on April 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Arthemise (Castonquay) Pelletier. She attended school in Canada. Monique was employed as a nurse at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, N.H., for 15 years, at the State Hospital in Concord for 15 years, and the Havenwood Heights Nursing Home, also in Concord. After retiring, she worked as a volunteer at Littleton Regional Hospital. She enjoyed having cookouts and swimming. She also enjoyed flowers. Surviving family members include her son Jerry Cloutier and his wife Wanda of Groveton; three daughters: Helene (Cloutier) Nash and her husband Scott of Colebrook, N.H., Louise (Cloutier) Maynes and her husband Brad of Littleton, and Kathy (Cloutier) Calle and her husband Pablo of Medford, Mass.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grand child. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m. for calling hours at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the New Life Assembly of God Church on Whitefield Road, with Rev. Ernest Wilkins officiating.

, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 10 a.m. at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick for Frederick Eastman, who died Wednesday, March 16, 2007. Father Michael Augustinowitz will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 65, formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Springhill, Fla. She was born in Woodsville, N.H., Sept. 1, 1941, a daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Brill) Thayer Sr. Shirley was a licensed practical nurse having worked for several years at Cottage Hospital, and as an office nurse for Dr. Laurel "Muffin" Lyons, both in Woodsville. Shirley had spent the past 20 years in Florida, returning to the area in the summertime. She enjoyed the outdoors, particularly snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. Survivors include her husband John Fullerton Jr. of Springhill; one daughter, Roxanne Nieman and husband Barry Sr. and son Barry Jr., of Dunedin, Fla.; and one son, Steve Fullerton and wife Pam of Colebrook, N.H.; a sister Patricia Thayer; and a brother Clarence Thayer Jr., both of Woodsville; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held on May 4, at 2 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The Rev. Vadia Boudreau, pastor of the Woodsville United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery Woodsville. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

, 85, of Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg, Vt., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, at Weeks Medical Center, following a period of failing health. Mr. Graber was born on March 2, 1922, in Montvale, N.J., the son of John M. and Marie E. (Day) Graber. George moved to the North Country in the early 1940s and was married to Cora "Jeanne" Graber for over 37 years. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and saw action in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged and returned home to Lancaster, N.H. He worked for the former Eastern Breeders Association for over 25 years before becoming a licensing officer for the New Hampshire Department of Safety. He retired to Lunenburg in 1986. George loved to fly and could often be seen in the skies over the North Country. He flew for more than 60 years, logging more than 16,000 hours and piloting his last flight at the age of 80. He also loved nature and the study of local wildlife. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He was a member of John W. Weeks VFW Post 3041, Lancaster, and the Fredonwarell Post 17, American Legion, Groveton, N.H. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; a son G. Thomas and his wife Laurie Graber of Palmdale, Calif.; a daughter Katrina "Tina" and her husband Perley Whipple of Bethlehem, N.H.; three stepsons: Don and his wife Suzan Tibbetts of Blythe, Calif., Paul and his wife Loretta Howell of Peabody, Mass., and Ed and his wife Erin Howell of St. Paul, Minn.; a stepdaughter Nancy and her husband Charles Goldman of Haverhill, Mass.; a sister in-law Lorraine Graber of Naples, Fla.; niece Patricia and her husband George Gulley all of Naples; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother John P. Graber and a nephew John "Jack" Graber. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Lancaster Congregational Church. The Rev. Virginia Alvarez, pastor, will officiate. The Rev. John Gregory will co-officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in George's memory to the Gilman Rescue, P.O. Box 132, Gilman, VT 05904 or a charity of one's choice.

, 92, of Walden, formerly of Danville, died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. She was born Sept. 22, 1914, in Barre, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Lillie) Milne. She graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1932. On Sept. 16, 1944, she married Gerald Courtney Greaves Sr. in Montpelier. In her earlier years she was employed as a domestic for Clifton Heaton. She later worked at Montpelier Savings Bank and was a nurses' aid at Greensboro Nursing Home. She was a member of Danville United Methodist Church, West Danville United Methodist Women's Group, Danville Women's Club and the Walden Home Dem. She enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" Larrabee of Walden and Cynthia Buska of Plainfield; a daughter-in-law, Hazel Greaves of Walden; a brother, Richard Milne of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a sister, Virginia Anderson of Barre; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Milne of Barre; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald C. Greaves Sr. in 1985; a daughter, Linda Irene Greaves in 2002; a stepson, Gerald C. Greaves Jr.; and a brother, Francis Milne. To honor her request, there will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the West Danville United Methodist Church with Jane Larrabee officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Craftsbury Common Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, Activity Fund, P.O. Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.

, 75, formerly of Littleton, N.H., passed away on Saturday, April 28, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in Haverhill, N.H. Edward was born on Aug. 18, 1931, a son to Scott and Bernice (Hampson) Jesseman in Littleton. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. in the Wheeler Hill Cemetery on the North Littleton Road in Littleton with the Rev. Brendan Hadash officiating.