, 80, of Glover died peacefully January 5, 2007, in Glover. Mrs. Chamberlin was born September 12, 1926, in Brownington, a daughter of Henry and Mary Ann (Bean) Larocque. She married Harris Chamberlin, who predeceased her in 1980. She loved to play bingo and make wreaths at Christmastime. She enjoyed drawing and had an extensive collection of owl figurines. When she was younger she bowled candlepin for many years. She was an excellent cook, much to the delight of her family, friends, and customers at the Busy Bee restaurant in Glover. She owned the restaurant for 41 years and cooked there for many more years. She is survived by her children: Linda Callaway and her husband, Don, of Barton, Barbara Carrier and her husband, Alfred, of Glover, Alric "Butch" Chamberlin of Glover, Terry Chamberlin and his wife, Kathleen, of Barton, and Valerie Hinton and her husband, Mooch, of West Glover; by eight grandchildren; by nine great-grandchildren; by a sister, Louise Scott, and her husband, Howard, of Kentucky; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three grandchildren; by four brothers; and by six sisters. Funeral services were held January 6 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Daniel Rupp celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Chamberlin's memory may be made to the Glover Rescue Squad, in care of Sue Medor, P.O. Box 64, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 82, of Irasburg died Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2006, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. Mrs. Buel was born May 26, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Francesco and Santina (Capritti) Berretta. On September 1, 1946, she married John W. Buel. She worked as a seamstress for C&C Textiles in Delaware for many years. She was a talented cook and artist and was active in the fine arts and the antique trade for many years. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, John W. Buel, of Irasburg; their son Dr. Eric Buel and his wife, Laura, of Middlesex and their children Keith and Gwen Buel; their daughter Denise Brown of Lyndon and her children: Alex, Marion, and Elizabeth Brown; and a sister, Constance DiSabatino, and her husband, Sam, of Delaware. She was predeceased by her brother Vincent Berretta; and by a sister, Sarah Bagno. Their will be no services at this time.

, 86, died January 9, 2007, following a brief illness. Mrs. Turcotte was born in Biddeford, Maine, on July 1, 1920, a daughter of Charles and Alberta (Breault) Belanger. She was a member of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Parish in South Attleboro, Massachusetts. She made her home in South Attleboro for 62 years. She worked as a representative of Avon for 56 years. She had many friends, neighbors, and acquaintances who relied on her for information and products from Avon. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren could always count on their memè re for Avon gifts at Christmas. In her younger years, she was best known for her piano playing skills. She played piano in a band for a number of years, and later on she could be found as the accompanist for numerous minstrel shows and other local productions as well as family gatherings. She taught piano for many years. She spent a lot of time working in her vegetable garden. As the family grew, so did the size of the garden. Even in her later years, she always planted at least a few tomato and pepper plants in a smaller garden closer to the house. She married Dominque A. Turcotte on November 22, 1941, and he predeceased her in 1978. She is survived by her children: Majella C. Desautels of Franklin, New Hampshire, Dr. Normand P. Turcotte and his wife, Marie, of Newport, Dr. Ernest C. Turcotte and his wife, Joan, of Glen Ellen, Illinois. and Gerard D. Turcotte of Bartlett, Illinois; by grandchildren: Michelle Tahiri and her husband, Mehdi, of Inverness, Florida, Dr. Michael Desautels and his wife, Debbie, of Inverness, Cheryl Gosselin and her husband, Patrick, of Manchester, New Hampshire, Charyn Miller and her husband, Robert, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, Lynne Leitch and her husband, Jamie, of Holland, and Lisa Turcotte-Thomas of West Charleston; and by great-grandchildren: Malik and Mirabelle Tahiri, Melanie and Lauren Desautels, Kimberly and Stephanie Gosselin, KatelynLeitch, Dominick Turcotte, and Daniel Thomas Jr. She was predeceased by her son Dennis A. Turcotte; by her grandson Normand P. Turcotte Jr.; and by her brothers Paul Belanger of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and Gerard Belanger of Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be held in Bartlett and South Attleboro at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, donations in Mrs. Turcotte's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport 05855; or St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, 18 Baltic Street, South Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703.

, 66, of Duanesburg, New York, died January 9, 2007, at the Albany Medical Center in New York after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Mrs. Todd was born March 24, 1940, in Middletown, New York, to Stanley and Artis (Rickard) Etts. She married Terry Todd on February 14, 1987, in Roxbury, New York. She worked for 25 years at the Gilboa Central School in New York as a school aide for the kindergarten and elementary classes. She enjoyed being an artist working with oil paints, pencil and ink, doing drawings and portraits on slate. She had lived in Roxbury and Gilboa and spent summers at their home in Glover for 13 years. She was a member of the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church in Roxbury. She is survived by her husband, Terry, of Duanesburg; by her daughter and son-in-law, Cherrice and Ray Traver Jr. of Duanesburg; by sons and daughters-in-law, David and Tina Buel of Massachusetts and Rudy and Amanda Buel of Georgia; by her brother, Kenneth Etts, of Roxbury; by six grandchildren; and by two nephews. A funeral was held January 13 at the Miller Funeral Home in Roxbury with the Reverend Richard A. Dykstra officiating. Burial will take place in Roxbury Cemetery. Contributions in Mrs. Todd's memory may be made to the memorial fund of the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church, Roxbury, New York 12474.

, 72, of Troy died January 3, 2007, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction after a long illness. Mr. Thornton was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on August 16, 1934, a son of Clarabel Taylor Thornton and Raymond Thornton. He attended Malden High School in Malden, Massachusetts. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. He worked for Fuller Brush for over 30 years, selling Electrolux vacuum cleaners. He was married to Alice Eatoug for 24 years. In 1985 he married Denise Salvas of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was an avid Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Boston Celtics fan. He loved playing Scrabble, cribbage, and dominoes and had a passion for history and the sales industry. He enjoyed working in his garden and entertaining friends with his wife, Denise. He was a member of the American Legion of North Troy and the Masonic Lodge of Troy. He is survived by his wife, Denise; by his three daughters: Laureen Hanley, Sherri Thornton, and Carol Berg; by six grandchildren, all of Arizona; and by his brother Paul Thornton of California. He was predeceased by his brothers Raymond and Jim. He had a great heart of gold and will remain dear to all the lives he touched. The life of

began December 28, 1924, on a hill farm in Rochester as the third child of Chester and Susan Billings. Her life ended at the Greensboro Nursing Home on January 14, 2007. Hers was a life lived with conscience and conviction, and her family is proud of the legacy she leaves of photo albums, scrapbooks, and writings to chronicle both her life and her family's history. Mrs. Stoddard was educated in the local schools of Rochester until going off to Castleton Normal School and beginning a career in teaching. One-room schools with all eight grades were her first assignments, in Sherburne, Barnard, and Bethel. Later she taught in Stockbridge and Rochester. She married Alison Stoddard of Bethel in 1946, and together they raised a family in Rochester. She leaves her husband of 60 years, Alison Stoddard, of Craftsbury Common; her three children: Linwood Stoddard of Springfield, Valerie Morrison of Craftsbury Common, and Lori Carter of Bensalem, Pennsylvania; a foster daughter, Sandra JessoApplegett, of Westerville, Ohio; sons- and daughters-in-law: Sharon Stoddard, Richard Morrison, Norman Carter, and Dave Applegett; grandchildren: Eric Stoddard, Hope, Ethan, and Tad Morrison; Emilie, Bonnie, Jeremy, Philip, Benjamin, and Leah Carter, and Kelsey and Jenna Applegett; and her four siblings: Lois "Peggy" Stoddard of Lyndonville, James Billings of Rochester, Beth Murphy of Oldtown, Idaho, and Betty Morgan of Lancaster, California. A spring service will be held in Rochester. Contributions in Mrs. Stoddard's memory may be made to the Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggie's Pond Road, Greensboro, Vermont 05841.

, 51, of Lyndonville died Thursday morning, December 28, 2006, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, following a brief illness. Mrs. McQuade was born March 4, 1955, in Newport, a daughter of Lawrence and Fay (Urie) Valley. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1973. On July 2, 1976, she married Charles R. McQuade. She operated a daycare in her home for the last 30 years. She was a mother to many and was always willing to help others in need. A loving wife and mother, she loved camping, shopping, sunbathing, gardening, decorating her home for the holidays, entertaining friends and family, auto racing, and attending her sons' sporting events. For many years she was a director of the Lyndon Outing Club. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Charles McQuade, of Lyndonville; two sons, Christopher McQuade and his fiancée, Jennifer Peterson, of West Burke and Casey McQuade and his wife, Amy, and their son Carsen of West Burke; her mother, Fay Valley, of Barton; three brothers and their families: Wayne Valley of Barton and his daughter Alicia Tosi of Barre, Mark Valley and his wife, Joyce, and their children Willey and Heather of Sheffield, and Randall Valley of Barton and his son Ransom of Wyoming; a half-sister, Kate Eastman, of Maine; aunts and uncles; cousins; and many close friends. She was predeceased by her father, Lawrence Valley, in 1981. Funeral services were held December 31 at the Guibord Funeral Home in Lyndonville with the Reverend Patrick Forman officiating. Spring burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. McQuade's memory to Books on Wheels II, in care of Cobleigh Public Library, P.O. Box 147, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851-0147.

, 82, formerly of Coventry and beloved husband of Helen Leno, died January 9, 2007, at the Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center in Newport, where he had resided since October. Mr. Leno was born December 1, 1924, in Waitsfield, a son of Alfred and Barbara (Blake) Leno. On December 31, 1966, he married Helen Farrand, who survives him. He worked as a machinist at Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans until his retirement in 1975. After retirement he became the "Bicycle Man," repairing and selling bicycles. Little known to most area residents, he gave several bikes to children whose families could not afford them. He could repair most anything. He mowed lawns in the summer and plowed driveways in the winter. He spent most days working in his shop in the garage in Orleans. For the last couple of years he and his wife lived in Coventry where they enjoyed visiting with friends at Martha's Diner and walking around the village. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a military policeman stationed in the Philippines. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War 11 Victory, Philippines Independent, and Good Conduct medals. He was also awarded the Sharp Shooter Badge. He enforced all military regulations among GI population, post stockade guard, and took prisoners on work detail. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen Leno, of Coventry; by his children: Paul Leno and his wife, Elaine, of Orleans, Anita Hodgeman and her husband, Kevin, of Lowell, Wayne Leno and family of Maryland, and John Leno and family of New Hampshire; by his grandchildren: Tyler Leno and Victoria, Mathew, Daniel, and Michael Hodgeman; by his stepson Raymond Dewing and his family; by sisters Barbara Stevens of Barton and Julia Powell of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and their families; by special friends Lynn and Marion Sargent of Orleans; and by the gang at Martha's Diner. He was predeceased by his brothers Leighton and Cyril; by his sister Sharlene; and by his grandson Philip. Funeral services were held January 12 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Paul Prince officiating. Spring interment will be held at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Leno's memory may be made to the Philip Leno Memorial Fund, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 577, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 31, of Derby died suddenly January 12, 2007, at his home. Mr. Lawson was born April 10, 1975, in Newport, beloved son of Elfrieda Brown and the late Jerry Lawson. He was employed as a courier for Community National Bank in Derby. He was a member of the fraternal Order of the Eagles of Newport and was an avid hunter, horseman, and snowmobiler. He had great love for his children and his family. He always had a twinkle in his eyes. He is survived by his four daughters: Brittney, Courtney, Kieley, and Harlee Lawson; by his mother, Elfrieda "Effie" Brown, of Derby; by his sister Jennifer Larrabee and her husband, Curtis, of Danville; by his maternal grandmother, Margaret Brown, of Derby; by his stepbrother Adam Kipp of Newport Center; by his stepsister Amy Kipp of Newport; by his special friend Chrissy Lurch; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Jerry Lawson. A memorial service was held January 16 at the Newport United Church with the Reverend Joy Toll-Chandler officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lawson's memory may be made to the Jeffrey Lawson Memorial Fund for his four daughters, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, a lover of all things beautiful, died peacefully on January 17, 2007, at Craftsbury Community Care Center at age 82. Born in Dunham, Quebec, on October 7, 1924, to John and Rose Clough, Mrs. Sweet was the youngest of six children, and as it turned out, one of the most adventurous. In 1943 she married George Sweet, and the adventures continued throughout their 60-year marriage. Mr. Sweet predeceased her. She is remembered by friends and family as a creative woman, capable of turning a house into a home at a moment's notice. And she had many of them, as she and George moved around Canada and the United States, finally spending 40-plus years in California. She used her interior decorator talents repeatedly throughout the years as she moved and traveled with her husband and their daughters Phyllis and Diane. Nothing in her life gave her greater pleasure than her three grandchildren: Sean, Christopher, and Tiffany, and she would hop on a plane to see them frequently. She delighted in them and their antics as they grew up and could regale any innocent bystander with story after story about their baby years. She delighted in her many nieces and nephews, and even when living across the continent, she kept in touch and up to date on the events in their lives and their children's lives. She was the kind of aunt every child wants, visiting often, showing her love, and bearing gifts for any and all occasions. While there are too many to name, her nieces Barbara Robinson and Noreen Craig were especially close to her, and their many kindnesses enriched her life and gave her great joy. She made many lifelong friends while traveling and kept in touch with all of them. She loved all the "girls" in her bridge club in Visalia, California, and she especially treasured her close friendship with Betty Sutton, who became as dear to her as family. Together, they enjoyed raising their children, playing bridge, antiquing, and later, taking summer trips to British Columbia. She lived a full and wonderful life and was able to give generously of her time and money to the many people fortunate enough to know and love her. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Phyllis Besch of San Francisco, California, and Diane Griffiths and her partner, Noel Lalonde, of Fort Myers, Florida; her grandsons and their families: Sean Griffiths, his wife, Kellie, and their sons Joshua and Zachary of Cape Coral, Florida, and Christopher Griffiths, his wife, Dawn, and their son Trevor of Lehigh Acres, Florida; and her granddaughter, Tiffany Griffiths, of Burlington. All of her siblings predeceased her except her brother, John Clough, who resides in Kingston, Ontario. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church in Dunham, Quebec, on Friday, January 26, at 2 p.m.

, 83, of Newport Center died peacefully on January 21, 2007, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mr. Lessard was born March 8, 1923, in North Troy, a son of Henry and Anna (Fecteau) Lessard. He was a self-employed builder and contractor in the Burlington and Shelburne areas and locally, where he built many homes. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council 2285, Fourth Degree 1157, and St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, all of Newport. He enjoyed fishing and hunting at his camp, bowling for the Knights of Columbus team, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by brothers and sisters: Phillip Lessard of Granby, Connecticut, Jules Lessard of Manchester, Connecticut, Norbert Lessard of Derby, Georgette Tetreault of Newport Center, Sister Henrietta Lessard of Littleton, New Hampshire, Eleanor Test of Bartow, Florida, and Jeannine Lessard of Derby Line; and by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Dominic Lessard; and by two sisters, Laurence Lessard and Sister Rita Lessard. Funeral services were held January 23 with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell.

, 89, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Thursday, January 18, 2007, at home under the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. Mrs. Cutting was born in Newport and moved to St. Petersburg in 1972 from St. Johnsbury, where she was the owner of a nursing home. She was a member of Bay Point Christian Church in St. Petersburg. She is survived by three sons: Larry D. Cutting of St. Petersburg, Leslie J. Cutting of Pelzer, South Carolina, and Leigh S. Cutting of Atlanta, Georgia; by two foster daughters, Carlene Cook and Viola Poirier, both of Coventry; by one sister, Beverly Rollins, of Lebanon, New Hampshire; by eight grandchildren; and by 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Alton R. Cutting; and by a son, Wendell "Buddy" Cutting. A service was held January 20 at the E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home in St. Petersburg. Interment will be in the Coventry Cemetery. The family request memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33760.

, 83, died suddenly January 18, 2007, at her home in Derby Line. Mrs. Stevens was born April 21, 1923, a daughter of Cyril and Lillian (Webb) Cargill. On November 29, 1944, she married James Stevens, who predeceased her. She graduated from Derby Academy and at one time was employed by Caswell & O'Rourke in Derby Line. She was a member of the North Country Swingers square dance group for many years. She enjoyed rug hooking. She was an active member of the Universalist Church in Derby Line for 65 years. She is survived by three children: Lynn Stevens and his wife, Barbara, of Newport, Barry Stevens and his wife, Mary, of Deerfield, New Hampshire, and Timothy Stevens and his wife, Lee, of Brattleboro; by a grandson, Jeffrey Stevens, and his wife, Carol, of San Diego, California; by great-grandchildren: Sadie, Caitlin, Corbin Stevens and Caitlyn Willis; and by a brother-in-law, Warren Stevens, of Rutland. She was predeceased by a brother, Wilbur Cargill. Funeral services were held January 23 at the Universalist Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Carole Martignacco officiating. Spring interment will be in the Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Stevens' memory may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401. After a horrendous battle with leukemia, lasting endless months,

, better know as Davey Jones, age 60, died quietly and peacefully on January 15, 2007, at the Vermont Respite Home in Williston. Mr. Jones was born December 15, 1946. A resident of Morrisville, and owner of Sugarwoods Farm in Glover, his life followed many paths. His father was a military man, and so he grew up as a military brat, moving from country to country the way most people would move from one town to another. He was a Vietnam veteran and spent some of those war years working for the National Security Administration. He was a Montana cowboy and a folk singer whose warm, earthy voice and charismatic personality championed for social justice. He spent time as a dairy scientist and was an astute businessman who was a project manager for Earthlink. He was a maple farmer in the Northeast Kingdom for many years and was the first person to introduce fancy glass into the maple industry. He had one of the best tasters in the business and was able to determine the exact sugar content of any syrup that he tasted. He was an aficionado of fancy food and was often called upon to judge syrup, olive oils, and vinegars at fancy food shows in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco as well as local food shows. He was a Quaker who possessed the gift for the gab, a man who loved being around people. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Maris; by his beautiful children, Amanda and Zachery; by his sisters: Barbara, Deanna, and Lynne; and by his many friends and co-workers in the maple and fancy food industry. Memorial services will be held in the spring.

, 90, of Orleans died peacefully January 26, 2007, in Barton. Mrs. Cummings was born July 2, 1916, in Irasburg, a daughter of Walter and Muriel (House) Tarbox. In 1938 she married George Cummings, who predeceased her in 1951. She was a teacher for many years at the Brownington Graded School. She retired in 1978. She was a member of the Orleans Federated Church and Brownington Grange 279. She was a 50-year member of the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her children: Janice Guyette and her husband, Glenn, of Lisbon, New Hampshire, Judy Martel and her husband, Gerry, of Orleans, and Joan Gardner and her husband, William, of Orange City, Florida; by seven grandchildren; by 15 great-grandchildren; by a brother, Walter Tarbox Jr., and his wife, Lorraine, of Coventry; by a sister-in-law, Gertrude Tarbox, of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Carlton, Neal and his wife, Daisy, and Milton Tarbox. Graveside services will be held in the spring in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Cummings' memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, in care of Dick Dudley, 10 Marston Avenue, Orleans,Vermont05860; or to the Brownington Grange, in care of Barbara Thompson, 286 West Road, Brownington, Vermont05860.

, 83, of Newport Center died peacefully on January 23, 2007, at North Country Hospital in Newport. Mrs. Coutu was born on September 15, 1923, in St. Adriend'Irlande, Quebec, a daughter of Philias and Veronice (Bureau) Hamel. She was a waitress for the Royal Restaurant in Newport for many years. She enjoyed her animals, watching television, and working in her flower garden. She is survived by her children: Marcelle Lamothe of Newport Center, Larry Coutu and his wife, Maria, of Bellmore, New York, Nancy Gould and her husband, Ken, of Port Orchard, Washington, and Marck Coutu of Newport Center; by a grandson, Elliott Smith, of Port Orchard; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held January 27 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Philip Branon officiating. Spring interment will held at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Coutu's memory may be sent to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.