, 89, of West Charleston died peacefully March 25, 2007, in Newport. Mr. Young was born November 21, 1917, in Brownington, a son of George and Adline (Skinner) Young. On June 27, 1942, he married Phyllis Sanderson, who predeceased him on March 10, 2002. He entered the United States Army and served his country during World War II. He was a self-employed dairy farmer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved life on the farm. He served on the Charleston School Board. He kept its books and drove the Charleston school bus for over 20 years. He held membership with the American Legion in Montpelier. He is survived by two sons, Rodney Young and Larry Young and his wife, Lucille, all of West Charleston; by grandchildren: Chad Young, Anitra Thon, Aaron Young, Vickie Lamoureux, and Shannon Young; and by six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Bowen. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will be in West Charleston Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Young's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Squad, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 69, of Newport died peacefully March 24, 2007, in Glover. Mr. Zehner was born April 2, 1937, in Queens, New York, a son of William and Gwendolyn (Davies) Zehner. On April 29, 1972, he married Elena M. Koster, who survives him. He was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic. He was a veteran and served during peacetime. He and his wife moved to the Newport area in 2002 to retire from Long Island, New York. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Elena Zehner, of Newport; by a daughter, Jennifer Zehner, and her husband, Evan Ganz, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; by a sister, Elizabeth Poss, of Mississippi; by a nephew, William Repka; and by nieces GwynnSpiers and Patty Bowkowski.

, 84, of Newport died peacefully March 24, 2007, in Newport. Mrs. Tweed was born at home on Bear Mountain Road in Newport Center on December 31, 1922, a daughter of Joseph and Eve (LeBlanc) Rondeau. The very next day she was taken by horse and buggy to St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport to be baptized. On July 3, 1952, she married Stanley Tweed, who predeceased her on January 4, 1981. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and church member. She began work at Farrant's Greenhouse in 1940, doing various jobs for the McQuillen family. Later on she excelled in floral arrangements as her caring hands touched many funeral and wedding arrangements for families too numerous to count. Farrant's opened a shop on Main Street where she began working afternoons. She would walk home every night with a grocery bag in hand to prepare supper for her family, never complaining of being tired as she was always thinking of others' needs. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and loved her. She was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. She held membership with the senior center in Newport. She enjoyed playing bingo, the lottery, and cards with her friends. She enjoyed using driftwood to create floral pieces as gifts to friends and family members. She is survived by two sons, Allan Tweed and his wife, Sandra, and Brian Tweed and his wife, Jody, all of Newport; by four grandchildren: Zachary and Erica Tweed, Emma Ai Tweed, and Sean Pare; by a daughter-in-law, Marie Barbieri, of Brunswick, Maine; and by siblings: Gerard Rondeau, George Rondeau and his wife, Jacqueline, Bernard Rondeau and his wife, Alice, Paul Rondeau and his wife, Stella, Jeanne Bathalon, NoellaRondeau, Sister LucienneRondeau, Sister Francoise Rondeau, and Lucille Brouillard and her husband, Viateur. She was predeceased by a son, Lionel Tweed, on July 8, 2006; by two sisters, Simone Therrien and Theresa Laramee; by a sister-in-law, HemelyneRondeau; and by a brother-in-law, Ernest Bathalon. Funeral services were held March 27 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Derby Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Tweed's memory may be made to St. Mary's Church, Clermont Circle, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 61, of Derby died peacefully on March 23, 2007, in Newport with her family at her side. Mrs. Perkins was born September 23, 1945, in Newport, a daughter of Stanley and Harriett (Morrill) Wilson. She was a graduate of Derby Academy and Lyndon State College. She devoted 36-plus years of her career to teaching at Derby Elementary School, where she inspired many students. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, in which she served as an officer for many years. She was a longtime member of the United Church of Derby and enjoyed participating in the choir. She was a beloved mother and is survived by her daughters Jennifer Fortier and her husband, Sylvain, of Derby and Shelly Fugere and her husband, Timothy, of Berkshire; by grandchildren: Brittany and Logan Fortier and Abigayle and Jacob Fugere; by two sisters, Sylvia Wilson of Pinnellas Park, Florida, and Martha Judd and her husband, Ernest, of Derby; and by three nieces: Monica, Paula, and Terry Judd and their children and families. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 30, at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Fred Barker and Reverend Robert Cargill co-officiating. Spring interment will be in Morrill-Kelsey Cemetery in Derby. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Perkins' memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; to Derby United Church, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to the charity of one's choice.

, 67, of North Troy died March 18, 2007, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Mr. Nutting was born December 14, 1939, in Richford, a son of Raymond and Della (Wright) Nutting. On December 31, 1959, he married Dale LaPan, who survives him. He was owner and operator of Nutting Excavating and Logging Company. He was a member of the Vermont and Massachusetts Army National Guard and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography, and he was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren, and was a poker player. He is survived by his wife, Dale Nutting, of North Troy; by their children: Penny Amyot and her husband, Richard, of North Troy, Wanda Dobler and her husband, Rick, of Hillsboro, New Hampshire, Sandra Bushey and her husband, Fred, of Springfield, Kentucky, Cheryl Wood and her husband, Charles, of North Troy, and Pamela Belaska and her husband, David, of Millbury, Massachusetts; by grandchildren: Amanda, Ericka, and Brent Amyot, Jennifer Hill, Heather and Adam Dobler, JeretBushey and Fred Bushey II, Amber Banuelos, Travis Nutting, and Marissa Belaska; by four great-grandchildren: Noah Hill and Makayla, Alyssa and Giovanni Banuelos; by a sister, Lucille Ostiguy, of Newport; by sisters-in-law Ruth Nutting of Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Anna Cush of Lancaster, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers: Guy, Durwood, John, Duane, and Raymond Nutting; and by a sister, Madeline Carpenter. Funeral services were held March 23 in Newport with the Reverend Richard O'Hara officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Nutting's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, Ron Holland M.D. Community Dialysis Center, in care of Wendy Franklin, development office, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 40, a lifelong resident of Scituate, Massachusetts, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at home. Born and raised in Scituate, he grew up attending the Harbor Methodist Church. In the summer, he enjoyed the beach, water-skiing and riding personal watercraft. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes. In the winter his hobbies included skiing and playing hockey. While attending Scituate High School, he was a member of the wrestling team. He accelerated his senior year and graduated early in January 1984. Immediately following his graduation, he joined the Marine Corps, where he earned high honors in aviation electronics school. He won marksman honors and was the religious lay leader for Platoon 3042, 1st Company. He had a passion for physical fitness, fast cars, and motorcycles. In his adult life, he was a fitness trainer for many local gyms and opened and managed Strictly Fitness in Randolph, Massachusetts. He recently worked for Quirk Chevrolet in Quincy, Massachusetts, as a car salesman. He would regularly be seen tearing up the pavement along the beaches of Scituate in the summer with his Harley Davidson. He never let his two collectible Ducati motorcycles leave the garage. He was the loving son of Emily Robinson and the late Joseph G. Forde Sr. and the beloved brother of John Forde and Jamie Forde, all of Scituate. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Rose Forde, of Scituate; and by his maternal grandparents, Emil and Dorothy Mattson, of Orleans. He is survived by his uncle John Mattson of Jay; and by his aunt Catherine Whitcomb, formerly of Newport. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 31, at noon at the First Baptist Church in North Scituate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scituate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Shore Mental Health Crisis Unit, 500 Victory Road, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169; or to the Mission Committee at the First Baptist Church, 660 Country Way, North Scituate, Massachusetts 02066.

, 81, of Las Vegas, Nevada, died March 23, 2007, at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Nevada. Mr. Crowell was born January 23, 1926, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. He worked as a sheet metal fabricator. He was served in the Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Crowell, of Las Vegas; by his daughter Patricia Dery of Lowell, Massachusetts; by his sisters Shirley Meehan of Lowell and Ardelle Sheehy Caterino of Alhambra, California; by his brothers Edward Crowell of Granbury, Texas, and Don Crowell of Hudson, New Hampshire; by his stepdaughters: Lorelei Willis of Troy, Wanda Lawton of Perth, Ontario, Lorena Buck of Orleans, and Belinda Smith of Stanstead, Quebec; by 12 grandchildren; and by 16 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son William Taylor; and by his sister Marilyn Bedard. A memorial service will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lowell on Sunday, April 1, at 10 a.m.

, 78 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at home. Mr. Couture was the husband of the late Marie (Parenteau) Couture. He was born in North Troy, a son of the late Rene and Laurenza (Martel) Couture. He was a heavy equipment operator for the Ferland Corporation and Bella Construction for most of his life. He did maintenance work for Paramount Press for five years before retiring 13 years ago. He was an avid fisherman and loved listening to French music. He is survived by a brother, Edeas Couture, of Troy; by four sisters: Cecile Maynard of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Yvonne Robillard of Derby, Jeanne St. George of St. Johnsbury, and Helen Robillard of Irasburg; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Elise Goff and Edmond Couture. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 26 in All Saints Church in Woonsocket. Burial will be held in Precious Blood Cemetery.

, 73, formerly of Barton, died instantly from a bicycle and auto collision on February 19, 2007, in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he has made his home for the past six years. Mr. Cloutier was born in Montreal, Quebec, to the late Severin and Rose Cloutier, longtime residents of Barton. After attending St. Paul's School and Barton Academy he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In 1952, with the Korean War going strong, he was stationed in Seoul, Korea, where he proudly served his country as a mechanic on helicopters for his one-year tour of duty. He remained on active duty with the U.S. Air Force for 21 years and was honorably discharged in the mid-1970s at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. During these busy years military life stationed him in Arkansas, Montana, Italy, Alaska, Germany, and California, the latter three being the birthplaces of his children: Regent Jr., Michael, and Deborah. During this time he was married to Juanita Spoon of Reno, Nevada. In his retirement years he lived a full and active life, running his own home painting business and doing auto restorations. He was a licensed aircraft glider pilot, motorcycle rider, and all-around outdoorsman. Although predeceased by his parents, by his older brother Gaston, and by his younger sister Bertha, he maintained a joyous outlook on life. His remaining family members are Rita in Florida, James in Los Angeles, Raymond in San Francisco, Gaetan in Reno, Martha in Burlington, and Robert in Houston. A full military funeral was given for him as a veteran, which included a 21-gun salute. An American flag was presented to his children by the elite U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. This impressive feature was performed at the National Veteran's Cemetery in Houston, Texas, where he was laid to rest on March 9.

, 74, of Glover died suddenly March 28, 2007, in Newport. Mr. Young was born in Barton, a son of Ray and Dorothy (Gleason) Young. On April 14, 1956, he married Beverly Pudvah, who survives him. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic for Whitcomb Construction Company in Colchester and more recently with J.P. Sicard Construction in Barton. He entered the United States Navy and served his country during the Korean War. He held memberships with Orleans Masonic Lodge 55 of Barton, Lakeside Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 27, and American Legion Post 76 of Barton. He was a volunteer with the Glover Fire Department. He enjoyed sledding with his grandchildren, cutting wood, and working with his tractor. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Young, of Glover; by three children: Kevin Young and his wife, Mary, of New Hampshire, Laurie Cross and her husband, Donald, of Maine, and Scott Young and his wife, Debra, of New Hampshire; by grandchildren: Whitney, Andrew, and Lindsey Cross, Jacob and Grace Young, and Karen and Kevin Ganey; by brothers Roy Young and his wife, Mabel, of New York and Armand Young of Vermont; by a sister, Hazel Powers, and her husband, Richard, of Vermont; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Caroline Marsh and Laray Faust. Funeral services were held March 31 in Newport with the Reverend Don Vincent and the Reverend Joan Vincent officiating. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Young's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Community Glover Church, in care of Roland Woodard, P.O. Box 208, Glover, Vermont 05839.

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

, 94, of Derby Line died suddenly March 26, 2007, at his home. Mr. Roy was born November 15, 1912, in Jackman, Maine, a son of Odila and Marie-Louise (LaFlamme) Roy. On May 26, 1941, he married Bertha Gratton, who predeceased him in 2002. He owned a diner in Derby Line and later was a meat cutter for Caswell & O'Rourke in Derby Line. He retired in 1974 after 35 years of service. He took great pride in making and selling lawn furniture. He and his wife enjoyed many years of retirement during the winter in Brownville, Texas, and Florida. He was a life member of Newport Elks Lodge 2155 and a past member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, and St. Edward's Choir. He was a communicant at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. He is survived by his children Paul Roy and his wife, Madeline, of Derby and Madeleine Roy of Derby Line; by grandchildren: Troy Roy of Oakdale, California, Maurice Baker and his wife, Michele, of Hinesburg, Karen Boutin and her husband, Curt, of Williston, Scott Lalime and his wife, Tammy, of Orleans, and Doug Lalime of Tucson, Arizona; by great-grandchildren: Jay and Maddie Baker and Nicholas Boutin; by a sister, Georgette Carbonneau, of Magog; by a brother, Gerard Roy, and his wife, Germaine, of Derby Line; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five brothers: Haudier, Hector, Aldor, Alphonse, and Robert Roy; and by four sisters: Juliette Savoie, Alice Pouliot, Rachel Spencer, and Jeanne D'Arc Roy. Funeral services were held March 30 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held in St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Roy's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

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

, 74, of North Troy died peacefully March 27, 2007, at the Newport Health Care Center. Mrs. Myers was born June 23, 1932, in Morgan, a daughter of Forrest and Lydia (Brown) Annis. She married Douglas Myers on July 23, 1949. He predeceased her on July 17, 1989. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, bowling, and playing bingo. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Linda and Glen Later of Danville, Quebec, Margaret and Paul Robitaille of Austin, Quebec, Donald and Dorraine Myers of Tomifobia, Quebec, Daniel Myers and Pam Wikins of North Troy, and Elizabeth and Donald Parker of Beebe Plains; by grandchildren: David, Shirley-Ann, and Christopher Cormier, Tim Later, D.J., Sheila, Dougie, Alicia, and Kayla Myers, Josh Marrotte, and Eric and Courtney Parker; and by many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Orilla; by two sons, Raymond and Douglas Myers Jr.; by three brothers: Harry Duckette and Raymond and Austin Annis; and by two sisters, Theda Bushaw and Iola Annis. Funeral services were held March 30 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Spring interment will be held at the Brooke Memorial Cemetery in Glen Sutton, Quebec.

, 90, of Newport died peacefully March 29, 2007, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1916, in Granby, Quebec, a daughter of Thomas and Cora (McMahon) Tining. On July 19, 1941, she married Aime Laframboise, who predeceased her. She was employed by Ethan Allen in Orleans and retired in 1979. She was a member of the Newport Senior Citizens and the Forever Young Club. She is survived by her children: Dianne Murray of Coventry, Rhode Island, Robert Laframbosie and his wife, Donna, of Santa Ana, California, Guy Laframboise and his wife, Lisa, of Santa Ana, Lorraine Shepard of Westerly, Rhode Island, Lucy Laframboise and her friend, Andre Geoffrey, of Derby Line, and Joanne Moran and her husband, Peter, of Lewiston, New York; by 11 grandchildren; by five great-grandchildren; and by a brother, Lawrence Tining, of Montreal. She was predeceased by a daughter, Louise Cameron; and by three sisters: Dora Morin, Marian Giard, and Kate Racine. Funeral services were held April 2 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of christian Burial. Interment will follow in Pelletier Cemetery in Granby. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Laframboise's memory may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Forever Young Club, in care of Brenda Landry, 222 Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.