, 54, died Oct. 9, 2007, after a battle with melanoma. She was born in Burlington on June 25, 1954. She grew up on her family’s farm in Cornwall and graduated from Middlebury Union High School I 1972 and from O’Brien’s School of Cosmetology in 1973. She moved to Palatka, Fla., in 1977. While living in Palatka, she worked for the St. John’s River Water Management District and was active with the Palatka Jaycees. After a brief stay in St. Augustine, Fla., she moved back to Vermont in 2001 and married John “Marty” Vinci. There she made an impact on many children’s lives by working as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs. In May, she relocated to Snellville, Ga. According to family, she enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, fishing, golf and especially chatting with friends and family. She is survived by her mother, Lena Plouffe of Welaka, Fla.; husband, Marty Vinci, of Snellville; two sons, Brian Bourdeau of Auburn, Ala., and Jared Bourdeau of Palm Coast, Fla.; two step-children, Martin Vinci of Alpharetta, Ga., and Katie Vinci of Boston; and two daughters-in-law, Colleen Bourdeau and Jennifer Ortisi Vinci. A memorial service was held on Oct. 13, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, Fla. There will be a graveside service Saturday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Middlebury. A gathering of family and friends will be held after the service at the Cornwall Congregational Church.

died unexpectedly on October 8th, at his home in New York City. He was born on September 15, 1978, in Evanston, Illinois. When he was three, his family moved to Bristol, Vermont. He earned his high school diploma the Hyde School, in Bath, Maine, and his college diploma from Northeastern University, in Boston, Massachusetts. He advanced rapidly in his career, first at Fleet Bank in Boston, then at Credit Suisse First Boston, and finally at Celtic Pharma, in New York City. He was a whiz at math and economics, and he enjoyed the challenge of solving complex financial problems, by creating mathematical models to predict risk and return. He loved and respected his colleagues at Celtic Pharma, and believed strongly in the noble purpose, which their enterprise was striving to achieve. Andrew loved sports, particularly lacrosse, soccer, baseball, and downhill skiing. He especially enjoyed team sports, and formed many lasting friendships from among his teammates over the years. He had a quick wit, a wry sense of humor, and he enjoyed telling, and hearing, good stories. He always had a kind word, and a friendly smile, for all those he knew. He believed every person was deserving of respect and dignity. He was honorable and decent. He was hardworking. He was loyal to his friends and to his family. He was a leader his entire life, and he inspired others to do their best. He had a good soul. For all these reasons, he was loved and respected by virtually all who knew him. But like us all, he had his weaknesses as well as his strengths. The weakness he struggled to overcome was addiction. He was strong, but ultimately, not strong enough to sustain lasting recovery. Sometimes the heart understands reasons which reason does not. Those who knew his struggle, loved and respected him all the more. We miss him, and we will hold dearly our memories of him, secure in belief that he is now at peace, and that in due course, we will be together with him again. Andrew is survived his special friend, Shelly Weinz. By his mother Carolyn, of Evanston, Illinois, by his father William and his life’s partner, Sandra Dragon, of Bristol. Also by his grandparents William and Ruthann Sayre, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, Andrew Johnson, of New Haven, and Evangelyn Johnson, of Shelburne. By his sisters Alice and Ann of Evanston, Illinois. By his sister Elizabeth, and her son Michael, of Bristol. And by his many aunts, uncles, and cousins A memorial service for Andrew will be held at the Federated Church in Bristol, on Saturday, November 3rd, at 11 o’clock in the morning. For those who so desire, memorials may be made to the Federated Church, in Bristol, or the Valley Vista Drug Rehab Center, in Bradford, Vermont.

, 90, died Oct. 26, 2007, at Menig Extended Care Facility in Randolph. He was born Sept. 24, 1917, in Granville, the son of Llewellyn and Harriet (Pecor) Perry. He graduated from Rochester High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Lesleigh Amlaw in Brandon on Oct. 21, 1950. He worked as a welder at the naval shipyard in South Portland Maine, and as production manager for Weyerhauser for 49 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Community Church of Hancock-Granville, VFW Howard Perry Post 765, and Rural Lodge 29 F&AM of Rochester. According to family, he enjoyed gardening and traveling. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Jean Middleton of Springfield and Anne Perry of El Paso, Texas; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Pearl, Earl, Llewellyn, Howard and Lloyd Perry; and his sisters, Hazel Long and Agnes Boutell. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Community Church of Hancock-Granville, the Rev. Wayne Holsman officiating. Private burial will be held in Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Church of Hancock-Granville, c/o Roger Comes, P.O. Box 45, Hancock, VT 05748, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495.

, 84, of Winooski died Oct. 29, 2007, surrounded by his family at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born on Feb. 6, 1923, in Woodstock to Archibald and Margaret (Marsh) Flower. He worked as a cook at the Woodstock Inn, Bonnie Oaks in Fairlee and the Middlebury Inn. During his retirement he was always spotted about town with the city bus schedules memorized and a kind word for all he met chiseled with his sharp wit. He is survived by his children and their spouses, George and Karoline Flower of Enosburg, Marion and David Surprenant of Jericho, Peg and Keith Powers of Cornwall, Katherine Flower of Plano, Texas, Emily Amory of Middlebury, and Archibald Flower IV of Middlebury; two sisters, Marie Starrs of Provo, Utah, and Kathleen Fitzpatrick of Camden, Maine; two brothers, Elliot Flower of Woodstock, and Alan Flower of Camden, Maine; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Fran Callahan and Peg Hinckley; and one brother, Thomas Flower. Friends may call at the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave. in Burlington on Thursday, Nov.1, from 6 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, in St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Independence in Middlebury or Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

, 84, formerly of East Middlebury, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare in Burlington. Born in Rutland on Jan. 16, 1923, he was the son of Ernest W. and Elsie (New) Dahlin Sr. His early years were spent in Mendon, moving with his family to East Middlebury when his parents bought what is now the Waybury Inn in 1927. He was a graduate of Middlebury High School, class of 1940. After working at Shackett’s Store as a clerk and delivery man, he attended and graduated from Bay Path Business School in 1942. From 1942 until 1945 he served in the United States Marine Corps, initially at Marine Headquarters, Washington, D.C., then on Guadalcanal and later in Okinawa. From 1945 until 1979 he was production manager at Addison Press, publisher of the Addison Independent, where he saw the evolution of printing technologies from hot lead to modern presses. Former co-workers remember Ernie’s dry sense of humor and mild manner and recall him as a patient teacher. Later he served as editor of Ayrshire Digest in Brandon for several years. He was past president of Vermont Printers Association. He married Jessie (Kirby) on June 14, 1947, who preceded him in death Sept. 26, 2001. In retirement they traveled throughout 45 states. He became an active member of Otter Valley Good Sam’s Club. During retirement years he worked as a guide at Shelburne Museum for 21 years. Family members include two sons, Warren and his wife Lena Dahlin of Williston, and Barry and his wife Karen Dahlin of Weybridge; one daughter, Ellen and her husband Bill Tantlinger of Fletcher; five grandchildren, Santha Dahlin, Rick Fletcher, Sally Dahlin, Jason, Kim and Lori Tantlinger; and four great-grandchildren, Hayley, Aidan, Aislinn and Gavin Fletcher. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother, A. Edwin Dahlin, and a sister, Jane MacIntyre. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the East Middlebury United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jill Robinson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery in East Middlebury. Memorial donations may be made to the Otter Valley Good Sam’s Club, c/o Barbara LaFramboise, 346 Morse Road, Cornwall, VT 05753. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 South Main St., Middlebury.

, 53, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 19, 1953, in Middlebury, the son of Charles and Arlene Dow Clark Sr. He is survived by his fiancée, Helen Pierce of Bristol; four children, Gilbert M. Clark and Rena of Glover, Christina Eubar and Jamie of Forestdale, Gilbert C. Clark Jr. and Allison of Salisbury, and Jennifer Clark and friend Edward Hutchins of Whiting; two brothers, Chester Clark and companion Debbie of Bethel, and Andrew Clark and wife Gloria of Northfield; five sisters, Helen Barrows and husband Clifford of Vergennes, Linda White and husband Ronald of Vergennes; Shirley Barrows and husband Ray of Starksboro; Yvonne Lafrance and husband Moe of St. Albans; Danna Lunn and husband Roger of Spring Valley, Ill.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Arlene and Charles Clark; five brothers and sisters, Rodney, Charles Clark Jr., Audrey, Betty and Joyce; and an adopted daughter, Mary Ann. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Victory Baptist Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 54, died Oct. 9, 2007, after a battle with melanoma. She was born in Burlington on June 25, 1954. She grew up on her family’s farm in Cornwall, and moved to Palatka, Fla., in 1977. While living in Palatka, She worked for the St. John’s River Water Management District and was active with the Palatka Jaycees. After a brief stay in St. Augustine, She moved back to Vermont in 2001 and married her husband, John (Marty) Vinci. There she made an impact on many children’s lives by working as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs. In May, she relocated to Snellville, Ga. According to family, she enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, fishing, golf and especially chatting with friends and family. She is survived by her mother, Lena Plouffe of Welaka, Fla.; her husband, John (Marty) Vinci of Snellville, Ga.; her two sons, Brian Bourdeau of Auburn, Ala., and Jared Bourdeau of Palm Coast, Fla.; her step-children, Martin Vinci of Alpharetta, Ga., and Katie Vinci of Boston, Mass.; and her daughters-in-law, Colleen Bourdeau and Jennifer Ortisi Vinci. A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 13, at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka, Fla. There will be a graveside service Saturday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Middlebury. A gathering for family and friends will be held after the service at the Cornwall Congregational Church.

, 64, died unexpectedly on Oct. 23. 2007, at her home in London, England. She was the daughter of Lois C. and the late Frederick Noonan. She is survived by her mother, and her brother, Frederick W. Noonan of Addison. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

, 85, of Middlebury died Oct. 22, 2007. He was born in Bridport on June 16, 1922. He attended school in Bridport. In 1943 he married Fernande Faubert in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughters, Annette Quesnel of Warren, and Yvonne Riley and her husband Vernon of East Middlebury; his son, Leo Quesnel; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, and a granddaughter. A memorial mass was held on Thursday, Oct. 25, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. John McDermott officiated. A graveside committal service and interment followed in St. Genevieve’s Cemetery in Shoreham.

, 58, died suddenly Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, while at work in Waterbury. Whit was born Aug. 20, 1949, in Syracuse, N.Y., the son of William Whitney Hay and Clara Mae (Bowers) Hay Laughlan. As a young boy he lived in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and later, together with his family, moved to Vergennes. He was a graduate of Vergennes Union High School with the class of 1968. He married Nancy L. (Verhoye) Woodbury Hay on January 28,1984, in Poultney, and the couple have made their home in Fair Haven for all of their married life. Immediately after graduation from high school, Whit operated and managed a dairy farm for three years; he then spent the remainder of his adult life as a professional truck driver and was well known within his profession by his CB handle, “Super Tanker.” He first drove milk trucks out of Fair Haven, and later drove for Lloyd Whipple Trucking Company, also in Fair Haven. Most recently, and at the time of his sudden death, he was driving for Bellavance Trucking Company out of their Barre terminal. Whit loved his morning coffee, riding his motorcycle, and being with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Nancy L. Hay of Fair Haven; his children, Chad Hay and his fiancée Erica Therrien, and Tasha and Chad Whitney Hay and their expected child “Baby Hay,” all of Crown Point, N.Y.; Billy Hay Jr. and his wife Jocelyn and their children, Quintessa, Brenden and Caleb Hay, all of Bennington; Dawn Hay and her companion Tim Petty and their children Nicholas and Savannah Petty, all of Fair Haven; Eric Hay and his wife Malynda and their children Christina and Alyssa Hay, all of Fair Haven; Wendy Ellis and her husband Robert and their son Camren Ellis, all of Whitehall, N.Y. He is also survived by his step-sons, James Woodbury Jr. of Rutland, Paul Woodbury and his wife Julie of Castleton; his adopted son, James Brisson and his wife Erica of Poultney; his siblings, Linda Hill of Cheyenne, Wyo., Marcia Gokey of Portland, Conn.; his twin sister, Billie Costello, of Middlebury; and Ronald Hay of Killingsworth, Conn.; and also by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Jamie Lynn Hay, who died in 1980. A memorial service in celebration of Whit’s life was conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Durfee Funeral Home at 119 North Main St. in Fair Haven, with the Rev. Gordon Naser, pastor of the United Church of West Rutland, officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of his family. Visiting hours for family and friends were on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Durfee Funeral Home. The family requests memorial contributions in memory of “Whit” to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

, 86, of Vergennes died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born in Bristol on Oct. 20, 1921, the eldest son of Wallace and Mae (Weiss) Clapper. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he was in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of American Legion Post 14 in Vergennes, the Eagles Club in Vergennes, and the VFW in Middlebury. He worked for Simmons Precision Products for many years. He is survived by a brother, Charles Clapper of Dover Plains, N.Y.; two sisters, Ethel (Toots) Lonergan of Buchanan, N.Y., and Margaret (Maggie) Tidd of Bellows Falls, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernice Douglass Clapper; a brother, Donald Clapper; and two sisters, Ruth Sorrell and Marion McGuire. There will be calling hours on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Vergennes. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #14, Vergennes, VT 05491, or Addison County Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 75, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. She was born Dec. 15, 1931, in Waterbury, Conn., the daughter of Eugene and Margaret Reilly Donnelly. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. She is survived by three children, Jane and Henry Paradis of Swanton, Chris and Linda Bushey of Vergennes, and Jackie and Bill Hamlin of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, John, and his wife Melinda of Panton; and a sister, Maryann, and her husband Joe Turpin of Vergennes. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Bushey, on July 17, 1988; her daughter, Gloria Bushey, on June 13, 1999; her two brothers, William Donnelly and Martin Donnelly; and a sister, Joan Bushey. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 78, died in the home of his son, Frank, in Winooski on Oct. 10, 2007, after a struggling for over a year with cancer. He was born on Sept. 28, 1929, in Burlington, the son of Phelps and Editha (Harris) Burroughs. He spent his childhood years growing up on the farm in Ferrisburgh and his teenage years working at the Basin Harbor Club. He graduated from Vergennes High School and attended the University of Vermont. He served in the U.S. Air Force through the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired with honors in 1989 from the Air Force Reserve after flying with the Air National Guard. After retiring, he was self-employed as an electrician for several years and then took ten years to travel to Florida, Oregon and California to pursue his interest in philosophy. He is survived by his six children, Patricia Bergeron and husband Michael of Essex, Robert Burroughs of Louisiana, Frank Burroughs and wife Donna of Winooski, John Burroughs and partner Diane of Essex, Joseph Burroughs of Louisiana, and Solon Burroughs of Colchester; his companion, Elizabeth Woodrow; his sisters, Dorie Panton of Ferrisburgh and Julie Burroughs of Waltham; his brother, Robert Burroughs and wife Sylvia of Braintree; his sister, Virginia Clarke and husband Charles of New York; his brother Allen Burroughs of Louisiana; and Vera Burroughs, the mother of his children; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, James Burroughs, who died in 1954 at the age of 10 months. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Gage Cemetery in Vergennes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Program.

, 71, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 26,1935, in Proctor, the daughter of Robert and Marjorie (Smith) Wright. She married Lloyd Provin on Dec. 24, 1952; he predeceased her on Feb. 11, 2007. She was a longtime member of the Pittsford Congregational Church, where she was a member of the church choir and was very involved in all church activities. She was leader of Bald Peak Homemakers 4-H club for 25 years, and was a avid gardener, square dancer and motorcycle enthusiast, and was know by her family as the household carpenter. She was well known by many for her abilities as a seamstress. She was a surrogate grandmother to the many children she did babysitting for over the years, but the most important thing in her life was having family gatherings and spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Wright of Pittsford; three sons, Lloyd “Bud” Provin and his companion Sue Giotta of Clarksville, Md., Brian Provin of Pittsford, and Earle Provin and his companion Laurie Lewis of Poultney; six daughters, Pamela Farnsworth and her husband Jim of Panton, Sandra Conway and her husband Rick of Pittsford, Martha Thurston and her husband Charles of Brandon, Sara Gallipo and her husband Tom of Pittsford, Nora Lougee and her companion Earl Audet of Bridport, and Donna Provin and her husband Mike Frey of New Haven; four sisters, Lorna Garrow and her husband Steve of Vershire, Gail Snow and her husband Bob of Upton, Mass., Roberta Mills and her husband Allen of Florence, and Wendy Walsh and her husband Michael of Randolph, Mass.; one brother, Steve Wright and his companion Jean Remsen of Rutland; 21 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and an infant sister, Valerie. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Pittsford Congregational Church. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford. Memorial contributions may be made to PCC Capital Campaign Fund, c/o Pittsford Congregational Church, PO Box 570, Pittsford, VT 05763, or American Diabetes Association, Vermont-Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150-1160.

, age 71, passed away in her Middlebury home after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Pendleton, Ore. At a young age, she and her family moved to Spokane, Wash., where she resided through her high school years. Virginia attended Washington State University and then relocated to Tucson, Ariz. She moved on to become a stewardess with United Airlines based out of LaGuardia Airport. In New York City, she met Bill Perkins and they married in 1959. Virginia, Bill, and their children have lived in New York City; Baltimore, Md.; Cherry Hill, N.J.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Middlebury, Vt. The Perkins family acquired and operated Emilio’s Deli (now Otter Creek Bakery) in Middlebury from 1980 into 1989. Virginia was devoted to numerous community and volunteer organizations. Among her favorites were the Ilsley Library, Porter Medical Center, Middlebury College Friends of the Art Museum, Town Hall Theatre, and the Middlebury Congregational Church. Activities she enjoyed were tennis, bridge, reading, Middlebury College hockey, traveling, and entertaining friends and family and all who stopped by! Virginia is survived by her husband, Bill; two brothers, Larry and Jerry; three children, Betsy, Molly, and Russ; and seven grandchildren, Valerie, Craig, and Nicholas Leach; Krista and Alli Camp; and Jack and Alex Perkins. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m., at the Middlebury Congregational Church, officiated by the Rev. David Andrews. A vestry reception will follow. Interment will be at a later date in Connecticut. Memorial contributions may be made to Middlebury Congregational Church, 27 North Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 05753; Addison County Home Health & Hospice Inc., PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753; or Vermont Cancer Center at http://vermontcancer.org/index.php?page=help-memorial-gifts.

, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. She was born in Middlebury on July 14, 1935, the daughter of Roy and Christine (Culver) LaRose. She received her education in St. Mary’s Catholic Church School in Middlebury. In her earlier years she worked as an aide at Helen Porter Nursing Home. She later worked at C.P.C. Inc. in Middlebury for several years. She retired from Metromail in 1984. According to family she enjoyed reading, crocheting, lawn sales and being outdoors. She raised many foster children and her home was always open to all. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy LaRoche and her friend David of Bristol, and Darcy Rowe and her husband Rick of Brandon; a son, Jerry Currier and his wife Brenda of New Haven; three grandchildren; and several cousins. The memorial service “In Celebration of Her Life” was held on Monday, Oct. 15, at The Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Richard White, pastor of The Brandon Congregational Church, officiated. A private burial will take place in the family lot at Weybridge Hill Cemetery in Weybridge at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad. P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 81, died Oct. 7, 2007, at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Hancock, the daughter of Albert and Lula (Whittier) Brown. She was married to Richard Darrah on May 15, 1946, in Rochester. He died in 1997. She worked as an advocate for the Council on Aging Office in Barre for many years. She was instrumental in the founding of Quin-Town Senior Center in Hancock and served on the Hancock School Board and the Stagecoach Transportation board. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Family reports that she enjoyed reading, gardening and painting. She is survived by a son, Terrence Darrah of Tulsa, Okla.; two daughters, Nancy Shaw of Hancock, and Candace McGrath of South Royalton; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Lee Story. The graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in Hancock Village Cemetery, with the Rev. Wayne Holsman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Rescue, PO Box 131, Rochester, VT 05767, or to VNA Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 99, of Circleville, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Pickaway Manor Care Center in Circleville. She was born May 8, 1908, in Toms River, N.J., the daughter of the late Charles A. and Emma E. (Space) Morris. She was a 1925 graduate of the Toms River High School; in 1929 she received her bachelor of music education from the New Jersey College for Women (Douglas College of Rutgers University); she taught music for several years in Orange, N.J. She also served as secretary of the New York City Community Chest; sang with Schola Cantorum and the New York Philharmonic with Arturo Toscanini. She served as a summer counselor at Camp Sloane, Conn., where she met her husband, Donald F. Campbell. They were married Aug. 31, 1934. She sang in the choirs at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.; First Presbyterian Church, Stamford, Conn.; and Congregational Church, Middlebury when her husband was a pastor there. She acted in many plays in Connecticut and Vermont. Charlotte especially enjoyed her summers on Lake Hortonia. She is survived by her children, the Rev. William M. Campbell and his wife Carol of Circleville, Ohio; and David Graham Campbell and his wife Cuc of San Francisco, Calif.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and one son, Donald Bruce Campbell. A memorial service will be announced later by the Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Campaign of The Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 147, Circleville, OH 43113 or a charity of one’s choice.

, 59, of New Haven and Fountain, Colo., died on September 23, 2007, after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 22, 1948, the daughter of Earle and Madeline (Spaulding) Hoffnagle. Susan graduated from Vergennes Union High School and attended Champlain Business College in Burlington. She worked 31 years for the Department of the Army with 22 years of service at Fort Carson, Colo., as the chief of Reassignments Branch. She married Roger K. Shea on July 26, 1969, and lived in New York, California, Hawaii, Germany and Colorado as she followed her husband through his military service in the Army. Susan was a treasured member of the Fort Carson Civil Service team, helping to take care of thousands of soldiers throughout her career. Susan had many hobbies including home decoration, gardening, knitting, reading, cross-stitch and cooking. According to family, she took a particular interest in family and state history, maintaining close ties with Vermont and visiting often. Susan enjoyed reading cookbooks to learn about different culinary traditions from all over the world. She is survived by her husband, Roger K. Shea; three sons, David E. Osgood and his wife Lori of Williamsburg, Va., Kevin L. Shea of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jason R. Shea and his wife Patricia of Fayetteville, N.C.; her mother, Madeline O’Brien of Brandon; and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Earle, and a sister, Gail. A memorial service was held on Sept. 28 at the Fort Carson Soldier Memorial Chapel. Interment will take place in June 2008 at the New Haven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Haven Congregational Church, PO Box 6, New Haven, VT 05472.?

, 75, formerly of Brandon, died Oct. 5, 2007, in St. Albans. He was born May 14, 1932, in Randolph, the son of Glenn R. and Julia L. (Magiveny) Seymour. According to family he enjoyed delivering the Fairfax News, collecting Hot Wheels cars, and was an avid fan of Red Sox, Bellows Free Academy and Fairfax baseball. He is survived by his brother, Rodman Seymour of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sisters, Mertie Seymour and Joyce Burrell, both of Bethel; and many cousins. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in South View Cemetery in Randolph, with the Rev. Timothy Eberhardt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to B.F.A. Fairfax Baseball Team, in care of Mike Brown, 75 Hunt St., Fairfax, VT 05454.

, 72, of Vergennes died Oct. 9, 2007, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston after a long battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 15, 1934, in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of Nick and Gertrude Campanella. She was raised in Bound Brook, N.J., and attended Saint Joseph’s Catholic School as well as Bound Brook High School. At 17 years old she married Louis Schunk Sr. from South Bound Brook, N.J., and together they had three children. According to family, in her younger years she enjoyed going to the movies with her father and being with her friends. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband who was in the U.S. Air Force, and spending time with her children. She worked as a waitress and housewife also helping to raise five of her grandchildren. Her later years were spent gardening, knitting, crocheting, taking walks, and playing with her cat Bootsie. She was a member of The Third Order of St. Benedict, Confraternity of the Precious Blood, Confraternity of Mary Queen of All Hearts, Confraternity of the Holy Rosary, The Universal Living Rosary, and the Third Order of St. Pius X. She is survived by two sons, Louis Schunk Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., and Edward Schunk and his wife Robin of Marshfield; a daughter, Beverly Adams and her husband Mark of Panton; two sisters, Lee Wurzbach and Carol Gala of New Jersey; two brothers, Mike Campanella and Louis Barile of New Jersey; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret and Blanche, and two brothers, Frank and Nick. Friends may call at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in St Peter’s Cemetery in Vergennes. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima, 17000 State Route 30, Constable, NY 12926.

, 71, died Oct. 5, 2007. He was born in Vergennes on Feb. 19, 1936, the son of Leigh and Merle Schroeder. His family reports that he had a great sense of humor and was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Perkins) Schroeder; his daughters, Pamela Tucker and her husband Foster, and Shelly Eriksen and her husband Tom; his sons, Kipp Sorrell and his wife Marlene, and Leigh Schroeder; his sisters, Carla and her husband Byron, and Anne Hodgdon and her husband Tom; grandchildren; a great-grandson; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Jerry Schroeder. Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 8, at Brown McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be at North Ferrisburgh Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, PO Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491, or Vergennes Fire Department, Vergennes, VT 05491.

, 82, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. She was born in Burlington on June 17, 1925, the daughter of Harry and Lillian (Qua) Prediger. She was a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1943. She attended New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, where she received her R.N. Following graduation from nursing school she continued working at New England Baptist Hospital, where she tended John F. Kennedy when he was recovering from a back operation. On Oct. 15, 1949, she married Perry Ketcham at the Stephen A. Douglas House in Brandon. They made their home in Sudbury. She worked in private duty nursing in the Brandon area for many years. She also assisted her husband on the family farm. She is survived by her husband, Perry Ketcham of Sudbury; a son, Oliver Ketcham and his wife Mary Ellen of Sudbury; three granddaughters; a grandson; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends may call at The Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The graveside committal service and burial will take place on Friday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. at the family lot in Willow Brook Cemetery in Sudbury. The Rev. Albert “Skip” Baltz, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon will officiate. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 09, 2007, at her home in Brandon. She was born in Brandon on Jan. 20, 1938, the daughter of the Rev. James and Mary (Frappier) Blackmer Sr. She WAS a Brandon resident all her life. She received her early education in local Brandon schools and graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1956. In her earlier years she assisted her father at the Auction Barn on Rossiter St. in Brandon, at the old milk plant. Following graduation she began working at the Old Brandon Training School as an aide and later became involved with the recreation department. She retired as recreation chief in 1993 following 37 years of service. She was a member of The National Recreation & Park Association as well as the Vermont Recreation & Park Association. She belonged to the Daughters of Union Veterans Auxiliary. She worked as a volunteer at the Brandon Free Public Library book sale, and she was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Brandon. She is survived by her sister, Clara Sears of Brandon. a brother, James Blackmer Jr. of Pittsford; a nephew; and several cousins. The funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 11, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Brandon. The Rev. Lee Ferry, interim pastor, will officiate. The graveside committal service and burial will follow in the family lot at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Free Public Library, 2 Franklin St., Brandon, VT 05733.

, 75, died unexpectedly helping on Rowecrest Farm on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Born March 7, 1932, in Laconia, N.H., he was the son of the late Merton C. and Grace (Foster) Rowe, and grew up on his family farm in Belmont, N.H. In 1954, he graduated with a business degree from the University of New Hampshire. He enrolled in ROTC in college and entered the United States Air Force upon graduation, serving during the Korean Conflict. Charlie married Mary Rose Novak from Lynn, Mass., on May 27, 1956. After working for a number of years in the business world, he and Mary fulfilled their lifelong dream of buying a farm in Cornwall and raising their five children there. After retiring he continued to help his son on the farm. He was also an advertising representative for the Farm Bureau and took agricultural surveys for the government. He loved gardening, reading, jazz music, history, genealogy and the Red Sox. Family members include his loving wife Mary of Cornwall, his five children, Karen Rowe of Cambridge, Mass., Daniel Rowe of Cornwall, David Rowe and his wife Donna of Medway, Mass., James Rowe and his wife Bettie of Nottingham, Pa., and Kathleen Brisson and her husband Randall of Shoreham; and five grandchildren, Brendan and Brittany Rowe, Rose Rowe, Ben and Jack Brisson. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Clarice Russell. Those who knew Charlie knew he loved to talk and meet new people. We will all miss his energetic exuberance and zest for life. He joked his epitaph should read, “so many people, so little time.” A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2007, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Middlebury with Rev. Justin Baker as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Charles M. Rowe Agricultural Scholarship Fund, c/o Kathleen Brisson, 1047 Barnum Hill Rd., Shoreham, VT 05770. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 South Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 23, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. He was born in Belleville, N.J., on May 28, 1984, the son of Thomas and Karen (Hardin) Decker. He moved to Brandon with his family in 1988 coming from Kearney, N.J. He received his education in Neshobe Elementary School and Otter Valley Union High School. While in high school he was active in baseball, basketball and soccer. Following his education he worked in the landscaping business in New Hampshire. He returned to Vermont and worked as a landscaper at Middlebury College until January of this year. He was employed more recently by a local plumbing and heating business. He is survived by a son, Aiden Joseph Decker of Whiting; his parents, Tom and Karen Decker of Brandon; a brother, Matthew T. Decker of Derry, N.H.; his paternal grandmother, Ruth Decker of Rutherford, N.J.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service “In Celebration of His Life” was held on Thursday morning, Dec. 6, at The Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Richard White, Pastor officiated. Burial will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to The Joseph Decker Memorial Fund, to be used for the prevention of drug abuse, c/o Missy Case, First Brandon Bank, P.O. Box 9, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 52, of Waitsfield died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. She was born in Montpelier on Feb. 7, 1955, the daughter of Holly and Virginia (Larson) Ward. She attended Moretown Elementary School; Harwood Union Middle School in Duxbury; the Fox Hollow School in Massachusetts; the Westover School in Connecticut and was a 1973 graduate of Institute Montesano in Gstaad, Switzerland. She continued her education at the Katharine Gibbs School in Boston. She was previously married to Lisle Gilbert. A longtime resident of the Mad River Valley, she was the mother of two daughters and was an accomplished equestrian. She is survived by her children, Sarah W. Gilbert and Caroline E. Gilbert, both of Waitsfield; her father and step-mother, Holly and Peggy Ward of Middlebury; her mother, Virginia Goodfellow of Warren; her sister, Gail Ward-Gould of Scottsdale Ariz.; two step-sisters, Willow Blish of Boston, Mass., and Amanda Alexander of Sheridan, Wyo.; and a step-niece. A celebration of her life was held at the Waitsfield United Church of Christ on Thursday, Dec. 6. Later inurnment will take place in the Ward family lot in South Duxbury Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Vermont Chapter, 1 Marcus Blvd, Suite 203, Albany, NY 12205.

, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at home. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife, devoting her life to her family, which was the most important thing to her. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends. Connie was born in Bennington on Dec. 20, 1921, the daughter of Frank H. and Azelia (LaFlamme) Rousseau. She married Edward G. Gardner, who predeceased her in 1953. In January of 1958 she married Alson I. Drew (Ted), who predeceased her in 1982. Connie leaves her loving family, her son, Richard Gardner and wife Madeline of Middlebury; her daughters, Dale Gardner Fox and husband Chris of Belchertown, Mass., Lin Drew Hammond and husband Steve of Middlebury; her sister Mary Lillian Rousseau of Putnam, Conn.; her step-daughters, Jean Drew Wisnowski of Salisbury, and Joan Drew Clark of Salisbury; her step-son-in-law, Edward Daisy of Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Roxanne Gardner of Essex Jct., Craig Gardner and wife Tracy of Randolph Center, Casey and Ian Fox of Belchertown, Mass., Drew and Dylan Peterson of Middlebury, James Wisnowski and wife Missy of Middlebury, Tom Wisnowski and wife Marcy of Salisbury, Holly Wisnowski Hathaway and husband Eric of Middlebury, Pamala Daisy and husband Tom McMahon, Pandora Daisy Mayer, and Penelope Daisy Adams and husband Scott; several great-grandchildren; her nieces, Dolores Rousseau Kneeland of Connecticut, and Jane Gardner of Bennington; and her nephews, Francis Rousseau Jr. of Connectcut, and Mick Gardner of Bennington. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Francis Rousseau and wife Florence; a daughter-in-law, Jane Drew Daisy; sons-in-law, Edmund Wisnowski, Clifford Giroux, and Richard Clark; and a close family friend, James Stephenson. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury with Rev. Justin Baker, pastor, as celebrant, followed by a reception at her home at 121 Munger St. in Middlebury. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 504, Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 South Main St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 90, died Nov. 3, 2007, at Sky Ridge Medical Center, in Parker, Colo. She was born in Brandon on March 26, 1917, the daughter of James A. and Caroline (June) McDonald. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1935 and Castleton Normal School, with her teacher’s certificate, in 1937. She taught in Vermont schools for 42 years, including Windham, Goshen, and from 1939 until retiring in 1982 at Forestdale Elementary School. On June 17, 1939, she married C.E. “Bill” Corey. He died Aug. 28, 2003. She was a lifelong member of Forestdale Wesleyan Church, where she had served as church treasurer. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Corey Khoury of Escondido, Calif., and Deborah Corey Evans of Larkspur, Colo.; and four grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by three sisters, Helen Fox, Vera Hubbard and Ruth McDonald. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at The Forestdale Wesleyan Church. The Rev. John McDonald, pastor, will officiate. The burial will follow the service in the family lot at Forestdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church hall following the committal service for a time of fellowship and reflection. Memorial gifts may be made to The Forestdale Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 101, Brandon, VT 05733, the Forestdale Wesleyan Church, 1895 Forestdale Rd., Brandon, VT 05733, or the Mary Force Scholarship Fund, C/O Audrey Scarborough, Treasurer, 1583 U.S. Rte. 7, Leicester, VT 05733.

, age 61, of Hawthorne, and formerly of Middlebury and Bennington, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at the home of Darlene and Gregory Lockwood of Shaftsbury. Mr. Marsden had traveled to Vermont in early November to spend time at his hunting camp in Peru and with his family and close friends in this area. Doug was born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Bennington, and was the son of Roy and Katherine Marsden. He received his education at Bennington High School and upon graduation attended Keene State College. Mr. Marsden was employed at Fairdale Farms before accepting a management position with Kraft Foods in 1977. While working with Kraft, Doug served in various capacities in Canton, N.Y., and Claire, Mich. In 1983 Doug was named plant manager at the Kraft cheese processing facility in Middlebury and returned to his home state of Vermont. In 1991, Mr. Marsden began employment with the Vermont State Department of Agriculture as a dairy product specialist. Doug retired from this position in 2005 due to declining health. Mr. Marsden and his wife also owned and operated Marsden Country Store in Middlebury for many years. Mr. Marsden was also active in the Middlebury community and was chairman of the annual United Way Fund Drive for several years. Doug enlisted in the Vermont National Guard in 1966 and served in the Guard for over 39 years. He was a long-standing member of the Guard rifle team and competed in state, national and international matches. Many of his fondest memories were of long days spent on the firing line at Ethan Allen Range in Jericho. Doug retired from the guard in September 2006 as a SFC-E7. Many life-long friendships were formed during Doug’s military service and he remained close to numerous members of the unit until his death. Mr. Marsden was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the forest and close to nature. Doug was a member and owner in the Winhall Outing Club and never missed a deer season at camp in over 50 years. In addition to his wife, Arlene, he is survived by his son, Robert and wife Julia of Castleton; his son Bradley and his partner Tina Hutchins of Middlebury; his mother, Katherine Marsden and his brother, James, both of Bennington; and his sister Mary Veitch and her husband Tom of Sunderland. In addition, Doug is survived by three grandchildren: Tajah, Blayke and Rielly. Memorial services are planned for Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ethan Allen Firing Range Chapel in Jericho. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one’s choice through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. You may wish to consult the Internet for directions to the Ethan Allen Firing Range.

, 71, of Stuart, Fla., died Nov. 16, 2007, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Port Salerno, Fla. He was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He resided in Stuart for two years, moving from Middlebury, Vt. Before retirement, he was a genetic engineer in the dairy farming industry for 36 years. He attended First Baptist Church of Stuart. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Laura Hewlett of Stuart; a daughter, Kimberly Hewlett of Bonita Springs, Fla.; two sons, Kevin Hewlett of Framingham, Mas., and Mark Hewlett of Stuart; four brothers, Howard Hewlett of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., Robert Hewlett of Otega, N.Y., Donald Hewlett of Dover Plains, N.Y., and Allan Hewlett of New York; five sisters, Jean Wheeler of Rifton, N.Y., Betty Underhill of Poughkeepsie, Ella Hampson of Connecticut, Eleanor Benson of Dover Plains and Barbara Bontempo of Pueblo, Colo.; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Stuart, 201 SW Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994. A remembrance was held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the chapel of Martin Funeral Home. Burial followed in All Saints Cemetery in Jensen Beach, Fla.

passed away at the age of 92 on Nov. 29, 2007, at Helen Porter Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. Mary was born in Wadesville, Penn. She married Nicholas J. Frankie on July 28, 1934. He predeceased her in 1972. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Patricia Frankie of Middlebury, and her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Joseph Bonnet, of Ashburn, Va.; a grandson and his wife, Brian M. Frankie and Michelle Packer of Houston, Texas; and several nieces. Mary raised her family in Tenafly, N.J. Mary was a wonderful homemaker, cook and made many guests welcome at her home. She also enjoyed antiquing, and was active in scouting and her church. Her nieces fondly remember many visits to her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. Justin Baker will officiate. There will be no visitation hours. The family is grateful to the staffs of Cathedral Square Assisted Living in Burlington and Helen Porter Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School, 86 Shannon St, Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service.

, 74, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at home following several years of failing health. He was born in Starksboro on March 30, 1933, the son of Nixon and Edna (Kimball) Thompson. He worked for various contractors in the area. According to family, he was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a fan of country and western music and was well known for his collection of license plates. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Wheelock) Thompson of Richmond; his daughter, Roselyn Thompson and husband Larry Beitel of Arizona; his sons, Robert Thompson of Bristol, and Reginald Thompson of Huntington; nine grandchildren; his sister, Jacqueline Hallock of Middlebury; his four brothers, Norman of Starksboro, Martin of Bristol, Winthrop of Starksboro, and Nixon Jr. of Richford; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Roger Thompson; and sisters, Barbara Smith of Huntington, Alice Paya of Jericho, and Ruth Parker of Winooski. A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 26, at Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Huntington at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association of Vermont, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 04595.

, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born April 29, 1930, in Ferrisburgh, the son of Howard and Jennie Hastings Surprise. He worked at Basin Harbor Club for 50 years. He is survived by three brothers, Benjamin Surprise of Westfield, Mass., Leonard Surprise of Northfield Falls, and Harry Surprise of Vergennes; two sisters, Norma Raymond of Burlington, and Hilda Surprise of Randolph; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Herbert Surprise, in 1993. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment was in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491.

, 91, died on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at the Burlington Health and Rehab Center in Burlington. She was born in Starksboro on Nov. 20, 1916, the daughter of Mark and Belle Clifford Hill. She graduated from Bristol High School in 1933 and married Leroy Edgar Smith of Starksboro in 1937. She was a farmer’s wife in her early years, but found time to help out with church suppers and firemen’s auxiliary dinners. Ila served her community as town clerk and treasurer from 1941 to 1947. She was predeceased by her husband in 2000. She is survived by her niece, Dorothy Hill Romprey of Cocoa, Fla.; a nephew; a niece; a cousin, Lorraine Emmons of Williamstown, Vermont; and several grand-nieces and -nephews. Friends may call at the Brown McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Friday evening, Nov. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Starksboro Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Green Mountain Cemetery in Starksboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Starksboro Baptist Church, 11 Parsonage Road, Starksboro, VT. 05487; Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753; or Starksboro Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 55, Starksboro, VT 05487.

, 57, of Hollis, N.H., died on Nov. 10, 2007, at home from multiple myeloma, surrounded by her family. She was born in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 29, 1949, the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Liccese) Ammann. She was raised in Bloomfield, N.J. She graduated from West Virginia University and later moved to the Nashua area in 1980, where she founded Career Connections Staffing Services in 1982, and served as its president. As a successful local businesswoman, she held several civic positions. For 23 years she was the wife of Stephen Piper, who grew up in Weybridge, and graduated from Middlebury Union High School. She had been a resident of Hollis for the past 17 years. According to family her greatest joys were traveling with her family to various locations all over the world and spending her summers at her lake house in Laconia, N.H. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Stephen Piper; her children, Brian Andrew Piper, and Sara Jane Piper; her siblings, Charles Ammann of Manchester, Conn., and Jeanne Perry and her husband Thomas of Califon, N.J.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Parish of the Resurrection in Nashua, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pan Mass Challenge and mailed c/o Steve Piper, 20 Sherwood Drive, Hollis, NH 03049.

was born in Elmore on March 11, 1915, the daughter of Jacques and Alida (Choiniere) Senesac. Jeanne loved her family, her church and her community. On the family farm her parents taught the children to care for each other and their neighbors. Serving and caring — that was their way of life, and Jeanne lived that credo throughout her life, teaching her children to do the same. She was educated in schools in Potash Bay, Vergennes and Villa Barlow Academy in St. Albans, as well as the Perry Business School in Vergennes. Her parents were her most influential teachers. Jeanne married Charles Jackman in 1936 and together they raised six children in Vergennes. Jeanne was on the first board governing the John Graham Emergency Shelter, often softening the hard attitude of the governing powers of the community toward the homeless. She also served on the first board for Addison County’s United Way. She was a charter member of the St. Ann’s Society and one of the first to be appointed as Lay Minister of the Eucharist at St. Peter’s Church. Her commitment and service to the church and its youth were an important part of her life. Many St. Peter’s parishioners will remember the numerous pageants performed when Jeanne was their Catechism teacher as well as classes being taught in her home. Her table could always be expanded to include anyone who dropped by at mealtime. Jeanne and Charlie’s home was known as a place where young people were welcomed and nourished. Long before teen centers were common, Jeanne advocated for and was instrumental in the establishment of a local teen center, a place where teens could gather safely to socialize. Jeanne and Charlie gave their children the two camps on Lake Champlain to instill the importance of family togetherness. Her time at “the lake” was always special and she loved seeing the joy the camps brought to her family. That joy also was visible in the close relationships she had with her grandchildren. Many of them continued that special bond, caring for her the last few years of her life as her physical health declined. Jeanne taught herself to play piano on the player piano when she was young and continued playing piano into her 90s. She also kept her family and friends on their toes playing poker and bridge. Jeanne’s children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her many family members and friends will always remember the twinkle in her eye, her nonjudgmental listening, her welcoming smile and her open arms in times of happiness and sorrow. All who knew Jeanne will feel a great sadness at her passing. But more importantly, they will feel a sense of gratitude and joy at having known her. Jeanne married Charles E. Jackman on Feb. 10, 1936. Charlie died in 1988, after celebrating their 50th anniversary in 1986. Jeanne was also predeceased by her brothers Marcel and Gerald and her sisters Theresa (Ripchik), Marguerite (Casey) and Genevieve (Houle). She is survived by her six children, Patricia (Bob) Kellogg, Alice (Al) Renaud, C. Michael (Terri) Jackman, Mary (Jim) Sullivan, Tom (Arlene) Jackman, and John (Maureen) Jackman; 16 grandchildren: Deborah (Glen) Hathaway, Katie (Rob) Martin, Jennifer (Marc) Maurais Rob Kellogg; Albie (Corinne) Renaud, Stephen (Nadine) Renaud, Andrea (Kevin) Masse; Jason Jackman, Mason Jackman; Patrick (Kori) Sullivan, Sarah (Chris) Hale; Matthew Jackman, Erin Jackman; Stephen (Traci) Jackman, Andrew Jackman, Ann-Marie Jackman, Patrick Jackman; and 17 great-grandchildren: Nicholas; Devyn, Maya; Madeline, Emma; Charlotte, Alice, Camryn, Callum, Jack, Layla, Joseph, Camilienne; Emily; Chastan; Sean and Lillian. She is also survived by her brothers Levi and Jimmy (Sally) Senesac, her sisters-in-law Mickey (Gerald) and Frances (Marcel) Senesac, and brothers-in-law, Frederick (Joan) and Ralph (Merle) Jackman as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, godchildren and friends. Jeanne could not have lived at home these past three years without the following wonderful people: Kay Norris, her primary care giver and dear friend as well as Jodi James and Kelly Wellings, very special friends who have been important in Jeanne’s life the past three years. We are also grateful for the wonderful recent care given by Rose Cleveland and Lucie Huckabay. The family also wants to thank and acknowledge the wonderful care from Addison County Home Health and Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Vergennes. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Restoration Fund, the John Graham Shelter or Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

, 97, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare. She was born in Weybridge on June 11, 1910, the daughter of William and Eva (Hier) Baldwin. She graduated from Middlebury High School and was a member of St. Mary’s Church. She was a legal secretary for attorney Phyllis Armstrong prior to her retirement. She enjoyed NASCAR. She is survived by two nieces, Phyllis Pelland and Beatrice Grant, both of Rutland. She was predeceased by her sister, Evelyn Baldwin, in 2000. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at St. Mary’s Church in Middlebury, with the Rev. Justin Baker, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at Helen Porter Health and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born April 29, 1930, in Ferrisburgh, the son of Howard and Jennie Hastings Surprise. He worked at Basin Harbor Club for 50 years. He is survived by three brothers, Benjamin Surprise of Westfield, Mass., Leonard Surprise of Northfield Falls, and Harry Surprise of Vergennes; two sisters, Norma Raymond of Burlington and Hilda Surprise of Randolph; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Herbert Surprise in 1993. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from noon until the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad PO Box 11 Vergennes, VT 05491.

, 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at her home in Brandon. She was born in Center Rutland on Jan. 3, 1932, the daughter of Spencer and Ruby (Parker) Shepard. She received her early education in New Haven schools and helped on the family farm. She was a graduate of Brandon High School, class of 1951. On July 25, 1953, she married Reginald Ray Johnson at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Brandon. He died January 17, 1978. In her earlier years she worked at the old Brandon Training School. She was the co-owner and operator of Otter Valley Grocery and Laundry for several years. She belonged to the Brandon Senior Citizens. She served the town of Brandon as a member of The Brandon Area Rescue Squad for 13 years. According to family, she was a wonderful mother and continued to nurture and care for adults in need after her family grew up. She is survived by two sons, Scott R. Johnson of Swanton, and David W. Johnson of Kennebunk, ME; two daughters, Tammee J. Johnson of Brandon, and Tracee L Stevens of Forestdale; a brother, Robert Shepard of Brandon; a sister, Shirley Denton of Middlebury; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Kim E. Johnson, in June 1991; two sisters, Helen Newton and Beverley Fisher; and two brothers, Eugene Shepard and Harold Shepard. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The Rev. Margaret Lee Ferry, interim pastor, officiated. The graveside committal service and burial followed in the family lot at Forestdale Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 75, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burlington. He was born Nov. 12, 1932, in St. Armonds, Quebec, Canada, the son of Adlore and Clara Humaton Gendreau. He is survived by nine brothers, Adlore Gendreau and Alfred Gendreau, both of Canada, Alcide Gendreau of Buffalo, N.Y., George Gendreau of Canada, Donald Gendreau of Vergennes, Paul Gendreau of Shoreham, Armond Gendreau, Antinoe Gendreau, and Morse Gendreau, all of Canada; two half sisters, Shirley Tatro and Gladys LaPointe of Canada; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Freeguard Gendreau, on January 20, 2006; a sister, Eve Gendreau; and a brother, Red Gendreau. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes. Memorial contributions may be made to Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center, 300 Pearl St., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury surrounded by her family. She was born April 9, 1923, in Starksboro, the daughter of Warren and Minnie Wright Thompson. She was a member of Starksboro First Baptist Church. She married Gardner Orvis on Aug. 10, 1939. She was a lifelong member of Ladies Home Circle, she was involved in 4-H all her life, and she was a member of the Sunshine Club of South Starksboro. He participated in the adoptive grandparent program with the Green Mountaineers 4-H Club. According to family, her passions were spending time with her family and especially her great-grandchildren, observing song birds, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her four children, Reginald Orvis and Nedra of Barre, Linda and Denny Barnard of Starksboro, Larry and Patricia Orvis of Middlebury, and Rodney Orvis of Starksboro; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 1979. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 19, at Community Church of Huntington. Interment was in Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorial contributions may be made to Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753; Addison County Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753; or Starksboro First Baptist Church, 11 Parsonage Rd., Starksboro, VT 05487.

, 44, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at his home from natural causes. He was born Aug. 16, 1963, in Sumter, S.C., the son of Richard A. Newton of Caryville, Tenn., and Shirley English Douglas of Moriah, N.Y. He was a 1981 graduate of Middlebury Union High School. According to family, he was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, hiking and animals. He is survived by his mother and step-father, David; his father and step-mother, Jeannette; two sisters, Sherry and her husband Michael Paquette of Cornwall, and Theresa and her husband John Flood of Red Springs, N.C.; four nephews; two step-brothers, Pat Douglas of Leicester, and Chris Douglas of Rutland; and several cousins. He was predeceased by a step-brother, Jeff Abbey. Memorial services were held on Sunday, Nov. 18, at Sanderson Funeral Service in Middlebury, with the Rev. John Flood of Red Springs, N.C., officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to COTS, Administration Office, 179 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 69, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Sept. 7, 1938, in Burlington, the son of Oscar and Blanche Harnois Gaudreau. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957 and Johnson State College in 1961, and he taught in schools in Burlington and Milton. According to family, he had a great love for the outdoors, especially fishing in the Gibou and spectator sports. He is survived by his two daughters, Rhonda Nolan and her husband Timothy of Danbury, Conn., and Debra DiBernardo and her husband Joseph of Bellows Falls; a sister, Betty Anderson of Bristol; his former wife and the mother of his children, Ruth Mezzetti; and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Vaughn, and a brother, James. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, Nov. 19, at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Burlington. There will be no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kurin Hattin Homes PO Box 127 Westminister, VT 05158.

passed away on Nov. 20, 2007, at the Helen Porter nursing home, with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 19, 1925, the daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Wimett. She is survived by her three children: Donna Brown and her husband Roger of New Haven, Jack Malzac and his wife Lynda of Bristol, and Marcia Bristow and her husband Bob of Shelburne. She also leaves behind four grandchildren: Cory Malzac, Erin Brown and Katie and Adam Bristow. “Betty,” as she was affectionately known by her friends, was born in Middlebury and attended Middlebury schools. She was employed by Middlebury College, Howe Richardson Scales and later Simmonds Precision in Vergennes for most of her career as an administrative assistant in human resources. She retired in June of 1985. After her retirement she continued working at Hills Department store in Burlington. She was a very independent woman who loved to be active and busy. She had been a resident of the nursing home since July of 2005. The family would like to thank all the staff at Helen Porter for their kind, loving and professional care. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Marks Church, North Avenue in Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are by Sanderson Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dementia Unit at Helen Porter Health Care and Rehabilitation, 30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at Vermont Respite House in Williston. She was born Nov. 2, 1928, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Charles and Josephine Emery. She did volunteer work at Addison County Community Action Group in Middlebury. She is survived by six children, Anthony Pidgeon of Cornwall, Deborah Wildasin and husband Phil of Addison, Maureen Pidgeon and fiancé Bret Benner of South Burlington, Jody Pidgeon of Rutland, Tina Wildasin and husband Paul Jr. of Waltham, and Scott Pidgeon of Middlebury; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Emery of New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Ellie Mae Pidgeon, in 1968; and two sisters, Arlene Emery and Isabelle Emery. Friends may call at Vergennes Congregational Church on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov 20, at Vergennes Congregational Church. Interment will be in South Hero Cemetery Tuesday at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Respite House, 89 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495, or Addison County Community Action Group, 282 Boardman St., Middlebury, VT 05753.

, 81, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, at his home in Leicester. He was born in East Haven, Conn., on May 6, 1926, the son of Maurizio and Lena (Biardino) Russo. He received his education in East Haven schools. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army with the 11th Army Air Force. Following his honorable discharge he returned home. He was a former resident of Wantaugh, N.Y., where he was a member of the Wantaugh Volunteer Fire Department. He moved his family to Leicester in 1960, where he owned and operated Gaumont Motor Court. He returned to Wallingford, Conn., in 1964 to work for Consolidated Freightways as a driver and dock worker. He retired in 1988 and moved back to Leicester in 1989. He was a communicant at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon, where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He was a life member of Middlebury American Legion Post 27 and a life member of V.F.W. Post 7823. He is survived by his wife, Almerinda “Rita” Russo of Leicester, whom he married in Hempstead, N.Y., on Nov. 20, 1948; two daughters, Judith Hanley of Middlebury, and Michele Lee of Leicester; three sons, Jon Russo of Branford, Conn., James Russo Sr. of Wallingford, Conn., and Maurice Russo of Windham, Conn; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday morning, Nov. 19, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon. The Rev. Albert “Skip” Baltz, Pastor was the celebrant. The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Restoration Fund, 36 Carver St., Brandon, VT 05733.

, 42, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Fletcher Allen Healthcare in Burlington. He was born May 21, 1965, in Burlington, the son of Clarence Clifton and Janice (Flanders) Ryan. Eugene is survived by his mother, Janice Ryan of Brandon; four sisters, Sandra Appelgate of Eagle Bridge, N.Y., Nancy Stearns of Brandon, Joanne Zeno of Vergennes, and Rose Zeno of Monkton; three brothers, Michael Rougier of Rockingham, Mark Rougier of Monkton, and Gregory Rougier of Shoreham; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment will be in Monkton Boro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495.

, 79, died on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Rutland after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 3, 1927, the son of Royal Whitman Peake and Kate Gardener Field. He graduated from Bristol High School in 1945 and attended Manulis Military Academy. He worked for many years at G.E. Lakeside in Burlington as a quality control expert. He was a life-long Bristol resident and well known in all the antique-classic car clubs and events. By his account he had owned over 1,200 cars of antique vintage during his lifetime. He was a founding member of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts (VAE) and many other car clubs worldwide. He was often called on to inspect the “original condition” of an antique vehicle. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Bristol Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, Northern New England Division, 64 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401.

, daughter of Lois C. Noonan, long-time librarian at the Bixby Library in Vergennes, and the late Frederick Noonan of Addison, died of emphysema, aged 64, at her home in London, England, on October 23, 2007. She was a pioneer in the field of psychodynamic student counselling, creating a whole department at the University of London, and she brought psychoanalytic theory into the workplace by working with international companies in their recruitment practices to ensure the mutual happiness of both employer and employee. Dry, spare, industrious, funny, she influenced countless numbers, professionally by putting student counselling on the map, and, personally, by her unparalleled capacity to listen and shed light on the problems people brought her. Born in Middlebury, Vermont, in 1943, Ellen attended Vergennes Union High School, Northfield School for Girls, in Northfield, Mass., and Smith College. She moved to London in 1965 and realized instantly that she would never live anywhere else, though at heart she always remained a Vermonter. She earned a second B.A. at the University of London and was privileged to join the Tavistock Clinic in its heyday when John Bowlby and Donald Winnicott were there, and when David Malan was developing his theory of Brief Therapy. Following the international furor created by R. D. Laing, the “Tavi” was a center for new ideas in mental health and ways of delivering services usefully. The Tavistock was the great intellectual adventure for Ellen. Everything that followed was the practical implementation of ideas she developed there. She served as the student counsellor at City University and in one visionary step she persuaded the Extramural Department at Birkbeck College at the University of London to create a new degree with an entirely different approach to teaching personal and professional counselling. With Dr. Gerald Wooster and Jean Thomson she devised a course whose pioneering format — involving theory and experiential groups — has been the model for such courses internationally ever since. Ellen wrote and published widely. Her chief book, “Counselling Young People,” (1983) remains a standard text. Her work, on subjects as diverse as “The Ends of Education,” “The Art of Mutual Grumbling” and “Why do People call their Dog That?” are great examples of her thinking at its best, as well as most whimsical. A founder of the journal Pyschodynamic Practice, Ellen’s drive was to apply psychodynamic thinking to the everyday. Since work occupies nearly half of one’s waking hours, she channeled psychodynamic thinking into the workplace, counselling not only individuals, but public and private sector organizations as well. With Victor Hood she established a formidable international reputation by creating the Bridge Partnership, which specifically helps organizations, such as Unilever and Arthur Andersen, to use psychoanalytic methods to identify future leadership potential and improve employee satisfaction. A voracious reader, she volunteered as a docent at Dr. Samuel Johnson’s House. She relaxed with the harpsichord and needlepoint. She was an inveterate traveler, visiting 40 countries in the last 25 years with her mother and brother. Ellen was a cat lover, par excellence. Her home in North London contained an impressive collection of cat images and she seriously contemplated establishing a cat museum. Instead, to the bemusement of friends, she bought Lora Verner Designs, a company specializing in Edwardian cat greeting cards. Vermont and her early years on the Addison farm deeply informed Ellen’s life and work. She saw animals as having a direct and uncomplicated connection to life and felt that people could ground their own lives by drawing on the fundamental qualities of animals and the landscape they lived in. She wrote often on the importance of pets and was a standard interview source on the topic for such magazines as the National Geographic. Ellen refused to be slowed by the emphysema that dogged her last few years. In January this year she traveled with her family in arduous South India and she continued to live each day to the full, pushing herself, with oxygen tanks, to attend a university forum on the day before she slipped peacefully away in her sleep. Ellen was most passionate about the joy of hard work and influenced generations of students because of her particular affinity with young people. Her role as a wise friend extended to her professional life and she viewed herself as in the business of making people happy. An old saying claims that the greatest wisdom is kindness, and Ellen had that deeply engrained. Ellen refused to be slowed by the emphysema that dogged her last few years, even traveling with her family to South India this year. The shock at her death comes as much from the fact that friends and colleagues cannot envisage their lives without her, as from the fact that Ellen continued to live each day to the full, pushing herself, with oxygen tanks, to attend a university forum on the day before her death. She is survived by her mother, Lois of Addison; her brother, Frederick William of New York City; three aunts, Mary Noonan of Brookeville, Md., Nancy Noonan of York, Penn., and Anita Ray of Baldwinville, Mass.; plus several cherished cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Vergennes. The family will receive friends at their home at 2956 Route 22A in Addison after the service. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes, VT 05491.

, 81, died at his home in Bridport on Nov. 13, 2007. He was born Dec. 15, 1925, in Bridport, the son of Wilfred Laframboise and Marie Faubert Laframboise. After attending Crane School, he purchased the family dairy farm, which he operated until 1968. He then began working for the highway department in the town of Bridport until he retired in 1988 after 20 years of service. He was involved with the Civil Defense program, and was instrumental in aiding farmers pump water out of Lake Champlain during the 1965 drought. He was also a member of the Bridport Volunteer Fire Department for 29 years, and served as assistant fire chief for 20 years. According to family, he was always an inventor; whether it was a unique piece of furniture, wooden lawn ornaments or fun gag gifts, he was always at work with a smirk on his face. He also loved camping and snowmobiling with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of 20 years; six children and three step-children, Pete and his wife Bonnie, Ernest and his wife Sally, Jerry and his wife Theresa, George and his wife Deborah, Joanne Domme and her husband Bill, Phil and his wife Cheri, Lana Gingras and her husband John, Chris Lewis and his wife Shelley, and Danny Lewis and his companion Heather. In addition, he is survived by four sisters, Aline Lafountain, Cecile Gevry, Marcelle Bolduc and Noella Dubois, as well as 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Cyr Laframboise; his brother, Guy Laframboise; and two sisters, Pauline Shakett and Claire Hallock. Calling hours will be held at the Sanderson Funeral Home at 117 South Main St. in Middlebury on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at St. Bernadette’s Church in Bridport, with the Rev. Justin Baker, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Bridport Central Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753 or the Bridport Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 125, Bridport, VT 05734.

, 72, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury. He was born April 28, 1935, in Burlington, the son of Stanley and Ruth Parmenter Hawkins. He was a member of Vergennes Grange 406 for fifty years, and a Boy Scout leader for many years. He is survived by his sister, Helen Cobb of Ferrisburgh, and many cousins. He was predeceased by his twin brother, James Hawkins, in 1996; and a nephew, George Cobb, in 2003. Funeral services were held Monday morning, Nov. 12, at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes. Interment was in Gage Cemetery in Ferrisburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 11, Vergennes, VT 05491.

, 90, of Middlebury died after a short illness on Oct. 31, 2007, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, and was interred on Nov. 6 in the Old Middlebury Cemetery on South Main Street. An artist and poet, his was one of the last voices of the German-speaking Jewish community in what is now the Czech Republic. He was born on July 20, 1917, in the small town of Bergreichenstein, Bohemia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where both his father, Siegfried Hahn, and his mother, Frieda Überall Hahn, were teachers. He studied art and literature at the universities of Prague and Brno and later at Oxford. On the eve of war in 1939 he eluded the Nazi invasion, finding refuge in England; his parents, handicapped by age and illness, stayed behind and later died in concentration camps. As a refugee in England, he initially worked as a farmhand and then in a factory producing parts for the Royal Air Force. A scholarship later enabled him to resume art studies, which he completed at the Slade School of Art at Oxford. He came to the United States in 1945, joining his fiancée, Olga, in New York, where they married and where he cared for her until her death in 1978. Nine years later he married Henriette Lerner, also an artist, and worked in New York as a photo retoucher until moving to Middlebury in 1989, inspired by the rural beauty of Vermont. Once asked where he felt at home, Joseph Hahn said, “I am a citizen of the world ... The earth, nature is one’s home.” Feeling himself both in exile and yet welcomed in Vermont, he continued to create in several media, often depicting the sufferings of our time. His pen, brush and ink drawings illustrate the cruelty of war and the threat of atomic annihilation, but also represent his view that art is a form of resistance against evil and death. His work is represented in private collections and museums, including the renowned Albertina in Vienna, which acquired 45 drawings in the cycle of “The Agony of the Atom Age.” His art has been exhibited at the University of Vermont, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, the Artists’ Gallery in New York, and in Germany. To the end of his life he thought and wrote in German, and published several volumes of poetry, including Eklipse und Strahl “Eclipse and Light” in 1997 and Die Doppelgebärde der Welt “The Double Gesture of the World” in 2004. Middlebury residents will recall him as a gentle soul who drove an old, carefully maintained car for years but was happiest walking in nature and about town, where he particularly appreciated the farmers’ market. Absorbed by his work, he also enjoyed conversation, especially in the literary German that remained his cultural home. He and his wife Henriette, who survives him, shared a love and passionate concern for animals; they were generous donors to many nonprofit organizations.

, 89, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on Feb. 16, 1918, the daughter of Russian immigrants, Boris and Victoria Jacobovitz, who came to this country in 1917. Her mother died on Oct. 8, 1918, and her father on Oct. 9, 1918, both from the Spanish influenza epidemic. On Sept. 8, 1920, she was adopted by Josiah and Flora Folsom of Arlington, Va. She graduated from Northfield Seminary and attended North Hampton Business College in Mass. She had several occupations, beginning with the lend lease program at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She retired from Simmonds Precision/Hercules in Vergennes. Music was an important part of her life, particularly her pianist performance at Constitution Hall. According to family, her other interests and hobbies included horseback riding, photography, drawing and painting, growing roses, gardening, swimming and writing short stories. She took great pride in her home and family. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Bakken of Bremerton, Wash., and Karien Wisell and her husband Peter of Bristol; a son, Gerald Brush of Pittsford; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. The Rev. Albert “Skip” Baltz, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brandon, will be the celebrant. Following the mass the family will receive friends in the church hall. Burial will be private in Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial gifts may be made to Rutland Regional Medical Center’s ICU or E.R. units, 160 Allen St., Rutland, VT 05701, or to The Memorial Fund at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 11 School St, Bristol, VT 05443.

, 69, of Shreve, Ohio, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, at his home. Born March 4, 1938, in Williamstown, Mass., he was the son of Daniel Lewis and Frances Kolbucz Jeffers. He grew up in Vermont and graduated from Bristol High School in Bristol, Vt. He was a research agronomist for the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and the Ohio State University in soybean physiology developing field practices to double crop winter wheat and soybeans. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Wooster, Ohio, a member of the Toastmaster’s Club, Ducks Unlimited and served a number of years on the Interfaith Housing board of directors and had been chairman of the board. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ricciardi Jeffers, whom he married March 2, 1963; and his children, Rebecca and her husband Rick Havourd of Pinkney, Mich., Dr. Russell and his wife Claudia Dwass Jeffers of Fairfax, Va., Christopher and his wife Andrea Jeffers of Wooster, Ohio, and Sarah Jeffers of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren Rocco and Donato Havourd, Meyer and Paul Jeffers, and Taryn and Brianna Jeffers; a brother, James Jeffers of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister, Helene Combs of Douglasville, Ga.; and relatives and friends in Addison County, Vermont. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Frances Jones. Friends were received at the McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home at 216 E. Larwill Street in Wooster, Ohio, on Sunday, Nov. 11. Services were held at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Monday, Nov. 12, with Fr. Daniel Reed officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary Cemetery. In memory of Dan, plant a tree and turn the garage lights off. Those who wish may make contributions to the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Fund, in memory of Daniel Jeffers c/o Wooster Community Hospital, 1761 Beall Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 or Ducks Unlimited Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120.

, 47, of Rockland died at his home from cardiomyopathy on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. He was born in Havelock, N.C., son of Samuel R. Allo of Glens Falls, N.Y., and the late Frances C. (Magnotta) Allo and was raised and educated in Vergennes. A former Stoughton resident, he has made his home in Rockland for the past 13 years. He was the owner of John Allo Productions in Rockland, providing DJ services throughout the South Shore. An innovative entrepreneur, he used his internet skills to create a popular wedding services marketing site, www.southshoreweddings.com, and he was the author of “Bubble Parties,” a business plan for entertainment venues to be provided to pre-schools. John maintained his own on-line radio station and served as Web master for internet sites for Holy Family Church in Rockland and St. Mary’s Church in Scituate. He was a member of the National Association of Mobile Entertainers, and was a vendor at numerous wedding expo shows on the South Shore. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Patricia (Ryan) Allo; his children, Mary E. Allo, Susan F. Allo and Samuel J. Allo, all of Rockland; and his siblings, Laurie Allo and Vincent Allo of Vermont, and Sharon Jenkins of Pennsylvania. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The funeral left from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home at 135 Union St. in Rockland on Thursday at 8:15 a.m. for the Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church at 9 a.m. Calling hours were on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial took place in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Holy Family School Advancement Fund, 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370.

, 32, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Brandon. He was born in Middlebury on Oct. 21, the son of Charles and Judith (Baldwin) English. He received his early education in Seymour, Conn., schools. He moved back to Brandon in 1988 and graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1994. He worked for several years as a carpet installer. He later worked for Vermont Protective Coating for several years. He enjoyed working on anything mechanical, cars, motorcycles and four-wheelers. According to family, he was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed camping. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Corey of Brandon; his father, Charles English and step-mother Judy English of Brandon; his mother, Judith Fortin of Seymour, Conn.; his brother, Paul L. English of Bitburg, Germany; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A private funeral service will be held at a later date at the Miller and Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The Rev. Roger Foster, pastor of Life Bridge Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 35, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rutland on October 3, 1972, the son of Michael and Deborah (Gould) Griffin. He received his early education in local Sudbury schools and attended Otter Valley Union High School. Following school he worked in automobile restoration for Jim Zutell in Sudbury. He later worked for Jeff Hornbeck as a carpenter’s helper. He worked in the carpentry business for Naylor & Breen and David Martin of Sudbury. He worked several years for Pittsford Mills Cabinetry Makers in Pittsford. More recently he ran his own salvage business. According to family, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Debbie Griffin of Sudbury; a son, Michael Rex Griffin of Sudbury; two sisters, Penney Griffin Kimball of New Haven, and his twin sister, Rebecca Marcoux of Castleton; his grandmothers, Betty Gould of Belfast, Maine, and Iola Griffin of Honeapath, S.C.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at Haven Health Care in Rutland. She was born in Utica, N.Y., on June 1, 1923, the daughter of Newton and Anna (Crippin) Wilkins. She graduated from Utica High School in 1941 and Rutland Hospital School of Nursing in 1944. On July 10, 1945, she married Walter Joseph Fillioe in Utica, NY. They made their home in Brandon. She worked as a registered nurse at Rutland Hospital for over 40 years, retiring in 1988 as nursing supervisor. Following her retirement she volunteered at Neshobe Elementary School. and the Brandon Library book sale. In later years she continued her nursing profession as an eldercare person to Dorothy Miller in Brandon. In her earlier years she enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Neshobe Golf Club. She was a past member of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Utica, NY. She is survived by two daughters, Shelley Martel and her husband Wayne of Orwell, and Kathleen Fillioe-Sherwin and her husband James Jr. of Brandon; six sons, John Fillioe of Brandon, Kim Fillioe and his wife Sandra of Wyomissing, Pa., Keith Fillioe and his wife Doris of Pittsford, Gary Fillioe of Pittsford, Brian Fillioe of Brandon, and Robert Fillioe and his wife Deborah of Montpelier; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in 1974, and her twin sister, June Wilkins Ardo, in 1959. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Leicester Church of The Nazarene. The Rev. Hoyette Johnson, pastor of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Moultonborough, N.H., officiated. A private burial took place in the family lot at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandon. Memorial gifts may be made to The Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733, Everybody Wins Literacy Program, c/o John Dilts, Neshobe School, 17 Neshobe Circle, Brandon, VT 05733, or The Activities Fund for the Residents, Haven Health Care, 46 Nichols St. Rutland, VT 05701.

, 40, died on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at his home in Starksboro after a long illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1967, in Silver Spring, Md., the son of Randolph and Barbara Bruns of Arnold, Md. Matthew graduated from Severna Park High School in Maryland and attended college in Frostburg, Md. In high school and in his early working career he worked with disabled children and adults. He later was a licensed practicing massage therapist in Connecticut and recently worked in the service industry in Vermont. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Barbara; his children, Zachary and Sierra; his sister, Krista Whitney and her husband Matt; and four nieces and nephews.