, age 78, a longtime Lyndonville, Vt., resident passed away Monday, July 30, 2007, at Fletcher-Allen Hospital in Burlington, surrounded by his family. Born April 25, 1929, in St. Johnsbury, he was the son of Levi Vance and June Somers. He was raised by his adopted grandparents, Perez Newell and Grace (Bovee) Somers. He attended grade school in Passumpsic and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1947. He joined the Air Force, traveling to Texas, Massachusetts and Alaska. He was DHIA supervisor from 1953 to 1977 (Caledonia County), and worked in the Lyndonville Post Office from 1966 until his retirement in February 2000. After retirement, Stub and Sean started raising Scottish Highlander beef cattle. Stub is survived by his ex-wife, Janice (Hunter) Somers of Lyndonville; their children, Newell C. (Charlie) of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sean J. and wife Debora James-Somers, Gamaliel (Sam), Jennie G. Somers and fianc? Roy Grant, all of Lyndonville. He is also survived by grandchildren Benjamin James of Winooski, Jonathan James, Stephanie Grant, both of Lyndonville; brother Dale Deblois of St. Johnsbury Center; sister Marilyn Drown of St. Johnsbury; special niece Cathy Fuller and husband David of Bolton; nephews Donald, Allen Dale and Bobby Drown; and cousins. Calling hours will be this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pearsons Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Thursday, 2 p.m., in the North Danville Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Sergeant officiant. Memorial contributions may be made in Stub's name to the North Danville Baptist Church c/o Betty Remick, P.O. Box 317, Danville, VT 05828.

age 69, a Lunenburg, Vt., resident formerly of East Haven, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2007, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by loving family. Daughter of the late Francis and Louise (Altieri) DuBois. She was born Aug.. 26, 1937, in New Haven, Conn. Geraldine married Arthur H. Bolton. She enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, drawing, coloring, and gardening. Geraldine in survived by her loving husband of over 40 years, Arthur H. Bolton of Luneburg; seven children and their spouses, Edward Lawrence of Oregon, Stephen and (Dawn) Lawrence of Sutton, Vt., Sharon Bacon and companion Jim McCaffrey of Littleton, N.H., Wayne Bolton of Florida, Tammy Bell and companion Casey Marcott of Lyndonville, Vt., Arthur and Mary Bolton Jr. of Concord, Vt., and Tina Smith and companion James Perry of Sutton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Joseph DuBois of Waterford, Vt.; and sister Rose Gee of Concord. She was predeceased by a son, Vincent Lawrence Dec. 16, 1978. Memorial contributions may be made in Geraldine's name to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, VT 05495 Visiting hours will be at the Pearsons Funeral Home, Friday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service will be Saturday, 11 a.m. in the East Haven Cemetery.

, 96, of East Burke, died Monday afternoon, July 30, 2007, with family and friends at his side, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vt. following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 15, 1910, in Charleroi, Pa., the only son of the late Sterling Young and Wallberger (Springer) Parr. A graduate of Farmington, Minn., high school, Ken also graduated from the University of Minnesota. In June 1934, he married Ingrid E. Marjamaki. She predeceased him in 1993. Ken worked as a high school vocational education teacher for many years. He was also active in the Boy Scouts. He later entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. He became a training director for Sacony Vacuum Oil Company in Venezuela, and later for the Trans-Arabian Pipeline Company in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, retiring in 1970. In 1957, he and his wife, Ingrid, moved to East Burke. Ken loved the land and enjoyed working in his apple orchard and in his raspberry patch. He loved reading, helping and working with people, and enjoyed teaching proper care, maintenance, and grafting of apple trees. Survivors include his son, Kenneth Parr of Salem, N.H. (P.O. Box 1937, 03079); his daughter, Kay Welch and husband Reginald of Lyndonville, Vt. (PO Box 618, 05851); four grandchildren, Kenneth Welch, Laurence Welch, Susan Jennings, and Sonia Devereaux; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Sutton of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Marijane Selb of Modesto, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends, including Fritz and Marti Walther, and his caretakers, Rodney Young and Mark Newton. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m., at the East Burke Congregational Church with the Rev. Sidney Lambert officiating. Memorial donations made in Kenneth Parr's memory may be directed to the East Burke Congregational Church, P. O. Box 243, East Burke, VT 05832.

, 65, died in Dade City, Fla., July 29, 2007. He was born in Lyndonville, Vt., on May 22, 1942, to Robert and Beryl McCuen. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1960, served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1963. Bobby is survived by a son, Robbie McCuen, of Clearwater, Fla.; a daughter, Patty Riley, and his former wife, Pam Wiiken, both of Petaluma, Calif.; his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Missy McCuen of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Florida; and his sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Jim Adams of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Florida. He will be missed by all of his family.

, 99, of Westmore, Vt., died peacefully Aug. 2, 2007 in Lyndonville, Vt. She was born July 5, 1908 in Chateau Richer, Quebec a daughter of Wilbrod and Alma (Cloutier) Lortie. On Sept. 29, 1930, she married Homer Thomas LaCross who predeceased her on Jan. 3, 1998. She and her husband owned and operated LaCross cottages in Westmore from 1952-1986. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society in Westmore and she also worked for a time at the Westmore Town Clerk's office. She was a very kind and loving person. Her many walks took her to visiting the elderly in the area. She was predeceased by a brother, Philipe Lortie, and a sister, Albertine Bouchard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at St. Paul's Church in Barton with the Rev. Daniel Rupp and the Rev. Pat Forman celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Westmore Ladies Aid Society, 27 Hinton Hill Road, Orleans, VT 058560.

, 53, died peacefully, Aug. 1, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H. She was born in Haverhill, N.H., Dec. 1, 1953, the daughter of William E. and Nancy H. (Chapman) Hood. Joyce graduated with the last class from Newbury High School in 1971. She had been a seamstress with area manufacturing companies, but for the past 10 years, she operated her own daycare in Wells River, Vt. She was a devoted fan of Elvis and was able to travel to Graceland recently with her daughter, Staci, and family members. Survivors include her parents, William "Bill" and Nancy Hood of Newbury, Vt.; her daughter, Staci Helen Hood of Wells River; two sisters, Linda J. Rafeal and husband Mickey of Pittsfield, N.H. and Penny S. Parker and husband Lester of Wells River; her fianc?, Glen Godfrey of Wells River; two nieces, Amanda Parker and Sara Dalphonse; a nephew, Jamie Rafeal; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. The funeral will be on Monday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m., at Newbury Congregational Church, with the Rev. Ward Wilson and Mr. Gerry Brooks, officiating. Burial will follow in New Oxbow Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Cottage Hospital Oncology Dept., P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, age 83, of NH Route 11 in Farmington, N.H., died July 31, 2007, at Hyder Hospice House in Dover, N.H. Born Nov. 10, 1923 in Lexington, Mass., the son of the late Arthur E. and Alice (Cushman) Hutchinson, he resided in Farmington for the past two years, having previously resided in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and also had resided in Lexington and Natick, Mass. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he served with the 82nd Airborne. He retired as head of maintenance from Honeywell in Marlboro, Mass. Dan was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for the past 35 years. Survivors include three sons, Donald and wife Linda Gainey of Washington, Vt., Daniel M. Hutchinson Jr. of Burlington, Vt., and Arthur E. Hutchinson II, of Farmington, N.H.; a daughter, Kathy LaPiena of Meredith, N.H.; also several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dan was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Jean L. (Jones) Hutchinson; also two brothers, Ernest and Herbert; and a sister, Hazel Hederman. A graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at noon at Fish Cemetery on Poor Farm Road in Washington, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 642 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820.

, Spa Nyitso (Patience Sun Lake, her Buddhist name), of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 of complications of an extended illness at the age of 59. Kay was a devoted student of Vidyadhara Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founder of Kame Choling in Barnet. It was his inspiration that led her to devote her life to the practice and study of Buddhist and Shambhala teachings in order to fulfill her goal of living her life with kindness toward others. Out of this goal arose a life filled with love and hard work that led to inspiring other meditators to practice meditation when they appeared to become distracted by worldly affairs. She did this by selflessly taking on scheduling and coordinating practice sessions when she felt that was needed, and personally calling and inspiring those she felt needing some encouragement. When she and her family moved to Vermont in 1998 from Evanston, Ill., she felt the need for the Shambhala community to begin a meditation center in St. Johnsbury. With patience, love, and much persistence, she was able to magnetize enough of those who live in the area to help her accomplish this goal. The Shambhala Center of St. Johnsbury continues to serve our area by offering meditation instruction and classes. Using the grand elegance and dignity she learned from her parents, Kay enjoyed playing an important part in hosting visiting Buddhist teachers, offering her best crystal, china, and furniture in order to create an uplifted environment for the benefit of both teacher and students during teaching visits. This natural elegance was maintained in her home for the benefit of her family, even during the trying times of her illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Walter of St. Johnsbury; son Jesse Whittington Walter also of St. Johnsbury; her mother, Helen Louise Whittington of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers and their wives, Skip and Faye Whittington of Atlanta, Ga., and Richard and Karen Whittington of St. George, Utah; and nephews, nieces, and grandnephews. Her presence and energy will also be missed by the members of the Shambhala Buddhist community, especially by two of her dearest friends in life who provided much needed support during her long illness: Rochelle Weithorn of New York City and Lillian Concordia of Mosquitoville, and countless others who were touched by her kindness and elegance throughout her life. She was predeceased by her father Millen "Doc" Whittington and her beloved Golden Retriever canine companion, Rocky. All are welcome to attend the Sukhavati (Buddhist funeral service) in the Pavilion at Karme Choling, 369 Patneaude Lane in Barnet on Monday, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. Please park in the main parking lot. Flowers would be gladly accepted. Those wishing to make a contribution in Kay's memory are asked to consider any of the following: KameCholing, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet, VT 05821; Shambhala, 1084 Halifax Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y5 Canada; Shambhala Sun Summer Camp at Dorje Denma Ling - contact Eve Halpern, evitalasdrogas@yahoo.com; Dharma Ocean Society, The Shambhala Archives, 1678 Barrington St., 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 2A2 Canada; or the Shambhala Center of St. Johnsbury, P.O. Box 66. St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 66, of Concord, Vt., died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. He was born April 9, 1941, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., son of the late Robert A. and Hazel M. (Morton) Hill. Following graduation from the St. Johnsbury Trade School, Bob entered the U.S. Army, serving his country for nine years. He worked at the Gilman Paper Mill for over 25 years and operated his own welding business for many years as well. Bob coached softball in Lunenburg and Gilman for several years. He is remembered for his cooking talents, especially his home made French fries, and his sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and always knew the best places to go. Survivors include three children, Michelle Farmer and husband, Alan, of Waterford, Vt., Anthony "Andy" Hill of Waterford, and Matthew Hill of Lyndon, Vt.; his granddaughter, Taylor Farmer; his brother, Ronald Hill and wife, Barbara, of North Danville, Vt.; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Besides his parents Bob was predeceased by his sister Joan Davis. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., in Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury, Vt., with the Rev. Sue Mackay officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

, 86, a Lyndonville, Vt. native, passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 19, 1921, in Lyndonville, he was the son of the late Joseph C. And Cecil A. (Webster) Masure. Steven served during World War II in the Army. He was a very personable individual, always giving of his time and mechanical talents to help family, friends and strangers with advice. Steven is survived by three children and their spouses, Steven and Lorraine White of Plymouth, Mass., James and Judy Masure of Sutton, Vt., and Joann and Paul LeClair of Bolton, Vt.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Dwayne Masure of Sutton; and sister Ann Hodges of North Danville, Vt. Steven was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Visiting hours will be Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pearsons Funeral Home in Lyndonville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m., at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor David Colwell officiant. Interment will follow in the Sutton Village Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at the Pines for their care, love and support shown their father. Memorial contributions may be made in Steven's name to the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndon, VT 05849.

, 88, of Ely, Vt., died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at Lebanon Center Genesis Eldercare in Lebanon, N.H. He was born Aug. 29, 1918, in Ely, Vt., the son of Hawley and Marjorie Banks (Wheatley) George. He attended schools in Thetford, Vt., and was a 1937 graduate of Thetford Academy. He was married to Evelyn Hatch on May 24, 1941, in West Fairlee, Vt. Gordon was a farmer all his life, taking great pride in running the farm that was passed down to him through generations. Until his most recent illness, Gordon lived on the same farmstead where he was born some 88 years prior. Upon selling his farm in 1995, he continued to work for the current owner up to his 85th birthday. Gordon was a longtime member of the North Thetford Federated Church. He also was a member of Twin State Squares and the Connecticut Valley Swingers, and he enjoyed calling square dances for local clubs around the area. He loved spending time with all his grandchildren, and playing the guitar with his grandson Bill. He is survived by two sons, Robert George of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Stewart George of Keystone Heights, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, in 2000 and son Everett in 1993. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at 11 a.m., in the North Thetford Federated Church with the Rev. Gail Dimick officiating. Visiting hours will be Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Hale Funeral Home, Upper Plain, Bradford, Vt. Burial will be in the family lot in the Ely Cemetery following the service at church. Donations in Mr. George's memory may be made to the Connecticut Valley Square Dance Club, c/o Joel Moore, Wrights Mountain Road, Bradford, VT 05033.

, 72, of Walden, Vt., passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Anair) Rowell, six children and two grandchildren. His children are Thomas Rowell of Hyde Park, Vt., Lisa Rowell of Somerset, Ky. Mark Rowell of Indianapolis, Ind., Shauna Lewis and her husband, Larry Lewis of Derby Line, Vt., Christopher Rowell of Walden, Vt., and Kyle Rowell of Walden, Vt. His grandchildren are Jordan Rowell of Somerset, Ky., and Makenna Lewis of Derby Line, Vt. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly; his parents, George and Isabel (Sevigny) Rowell; and his grandson, Jacob Branam, Indianapolis, Ind. Bob was in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1973 when he retired as a chief petty officer. After retiring from the Navy he lived in Sunderland, Mass. There he operated Rowell's Upholstery out of his home. In 1985, he moved to Walden, Vt. While living in Vermont, he worked as a carpenter, did upholstery out of his home, volunteered with 4H where he traveled to the Big E to serve as a proctor, and worked for the Vermont Parks and Recreation Department, among other things. He loved the outdoors, his family, his house in the woods and camping. Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m., at the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, Vt. The family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions for cancer research, marked in Robert Rowell's memory, may be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, DHMC Development Office, attention Michelle Clark, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, Jr., 84, of Holden, of Holden, Mass., died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester, Mass., after a brief illness. Born in Littleton, N.H., on July 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Stanley B. and Lexie (Shores) Lee. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 63 years, Irene (Tenney) Lee of Holden, Mass.; his daughter, Carol L. Naughton of Walpole, Mass.; his son, Brent S. Lee and his wife, Linda L. Lee of Holden; his sister, Virginia L. Miller of Littleton, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. He was the grandfather of the late Christopher J. Naughton. All will sorely miss him. He was a graduate of Littleton High School and the University of New Hampshire. Stan was a veteran of World War II, having served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Medea. Stan worked for Norton Company in Worcester, Mass., for 39 years, retiring as director of taxation in 1984. Stan started at Norton Pike Company in Littleton, N.H., before being transferred to Norton Company in 1959. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Holden as well as a volunteer at the Corner Shop. Stan was a generous, kind and caring family man. He loved all sports. He was an avid golfer, shooting two hole-in-ones during the 1970s. A club champion in 1953 at Bethlehem Country Club in New Hampshire, he was later a member at Holden Hills Country Club and Westminster Country Club. He loved nature and was an avid reader. A private graveside service to celebrate his life will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton, N.H. There will be no calling hours. Donations in Stan's memory may be made to Mass Audubon, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.

of Danville, Vt., passed away unexpectedly midday Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., July 9, 1930, the daughter of Francis and Hazel (Rodger) Boyle. She was predeceased by her first husband of 49 years, Reginald Lamothe, in 1996. A native of St. Johnsbury, her second husband, Bill, left St. Johnsbury at an early age and had a career in the U.S. Air Force. His wife of 52 years, Connie, died in 2003. Bill and Fran were so happy to have found each other. They married St. Patrick's Day 2006 in Gilbert, Ariz., where Bill had lived for the past 37 years. They had planned to live seasonally in Danville and Arizona. Fran was an integral part of Caledonia National Bank in Danville for 47 years, retiring as assistant cashier. She was a member of the Danville United Methodist Church and served on the board at Danville Green Cemetery Association for many years. Civically, she was very active in her Danville community, where she was a long-time justice of the peace. She is survived by her husband Bill Chaloux; his four children and their families; her son Douglas Lamothe of Renton, Wash.; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Jayme, Sean and Marc; two great-grandchildren, Rex and Olivia; sister-in-law Virginia Boyle of North Danville, Vt.; her nine children and families; five half-brothers and sisters and their families, Francis W. and Gloria Boyle, Hubert and Tina Boyle, Barbara Marion, Carol and Jack Barton, Nancy and Ron Landry; Reggie's two living sisters, Evelyn Hevey and Germaine Lang; Reggie's brother-in-law Maurice Morey; and two sisters-in-law, Virginia and Jeanne Lamothe; and the extended Lamothe family. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Stephanie, and just this past July 17, by her brother Rodger Boyle. She was also predeceased by Reginald's brothers and sisters, Gerard, Camille, George, Irene and Yvette. Graveside services will be held this Thursday at 11 a.m. at Danville Green Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Cheney will preside. A lunch will follow on the green in front of the Methodist Church. The family suggests contributions, marked in Fran's memory for the Memorial Window Fund, may be directed to Danville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 201, Danville, VT 05828.

, 59, Gilman, Vt., died unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident. She was born March 3, 1948, in St. Augustine, Fla. She has lived in New Hampshire most of her life. She graduated from Littleton High School in 1966. She married Gary Lee Goodness and had four children where they resided in Whitefield for many years. She was employed over the years at many local businesses, including Profile Cleaners, North Country Council, Ammonoosuc Family Health, and Hitchners. She bred and showed prize winning Dobermans for many years and has been raising English and Olde English Bulldogs, whom are her passion. In her children's younger years, she and her kids were involved in the horse show circuit and were well known. For the past 25 years, she has been an avid Harley rider and was the first woman to ever be featured in Outlaw Biker magazine. She made countless friends and special relationships throughout the biker community - having attended Daytona Bike Week for the last 17 years, and other long distance functions on motorcycles. She will be missed by many. She had the ability to make friends in an instant, and leave a lasting impression of someone you needed to know. Her intelligence, drive and willingness to help people left nothing impossible to her. She is survived by her husband, John Joseph (Jack) Kelley of Gilman, Vt.; her four children, Jodi Malenfant of Lancaster, N.H., Todd Goodness and his wife, Brandee of East Concord, Vt., Andrew Goodness of Pittsfield, Mass., and Amanda Goodness of Lisbon, N.H. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Maranda and Wyatt, Danee Jo, Dalton and Saydee, Natasha, Tiva, Andrew Jr., and Ashley; and her grandson Sam who has resided with her since the age of 2. She also has a granddaughter Emma Louise Duda from Vermont. She is also survived by a sister, Micki Vashaw, and her husband, Rick, and their children Courtney and Riley of Whitefield, N.H., and a brother, Thomas Powell of Dixfield, Maine. Services will be held at Ross Funeral Home in Whitefield, N.H., on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. and a gathering immediately after at her son Todd's home in East Concord, Vt. There will be no calling hours.

, 85, of Pepper Drive, El Cajon, Calif., passed away Tuesday, July 31, at The Chase Care Center in El Cajon after a short illness. Barbara was born May 2, 1922, to Joseph E. and Ina B. Donnelly in Lisbon, N.H. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1940. Barbara married Franklin A. Reed of Landaff, N.H., Sept. 3, 1945. They relocated to Yuma, Ariz., in 1945 and then to El Cajon in 1953. Barbara is survived by two sons, Franklin A. Reed Jr. of San Diego and Rodney E. Reed of El Cajon; one daughter, Nora Caldwell of Santee, Calif.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, E. Norma Titus of Landaff; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Franklin, predeceased her in 1978. Burial will be in Landaff Cemetery at a later date.

of Walden, Vt., passed away Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Anair) Rowell; and his six children, Thomas, Lisa, Mark, Shauna, Christopher, and Kyle; one grandson, Jordan; one granddaughter, Makenna; one brother; one sister; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military honors will be held Friday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, Vt. The family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday, 5-8 p.m. The family asks memorial contributions be sent for cancer research. The agency and address will appear in tomorrow's edition where a complete notice will appear.

, 82, of Cabot, Vt., died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1925, is East Calais, the son of the late William R. and Helen (Gray) Abbott. He attended East Calais public schools. He entered in the U.S. Navy on Nov. 15, 1945, in Williamsburg, Va. He served his country on the U.S.S. Merrick and was honorably discharged on April 27, 1946, in Norfolk, Va. On July 12, 1947, he married Ruth Nelson in Marshfield. In his earlier years he worked on a potato farm in Connecticut. In 1955, he and his family returned to Vermont where he purchased and operated the Roseknoll Dairy Farm in Cabot. At the same time, he worked full time at the Cabot Cheese Plant for several years while his farm grew. He was a cattle broker. He retired in the early 1990's. Knight was a member of the United Church of Cabot, past director and member of the Vermont Jersey Cattle Club and member of the American Jersey Cattle Club. He was a mentor to young dairy farmers throughout the country and instrumental in helping many get started in the farming business. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, visiting with everyone and making new friends along the way. Other enjoyment include trips to local fairs to show his Jersey cattle at the 4-H expositions. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Abbott Thompson of Barre, Vt.; four sons, Nelson "Bud" Abbott and his wife, Yogi, of Woodbury, Vt., David Abbott and his wife, Penny, of Newport, Vt., Timothy Abbott and his wife, Sharyn, of Fairfield, Vt., and James Abbott and his wife, Karen, of Cabot; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, C. Robert Abbott of Cabot; a sister, Nancy Streeter of Underhill, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Ruth, in 2005; two sons, Richard Abbott in 1977 and an infant son, Knight Abbott Jr.; and a grandson, Douglas Abbott in 1997. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening, 6-9 p.m., at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the United Church in Cabot with the Rev. Bill Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Durant Cemetery in lower Cabot. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Hospice Program, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05647.

, 95, a long-time resident of Craftsbury, Vt., died at Greensboro Nursing Home Friday, Aug. 10, 2007. Gladys was born in Manchester, N.H., April 28, 1912, the daughter of David and Cora (Allen) Wylie. She was a graduate of Craftsbury Academy and attended a business college in North Hampton, Mass. On April 16, 1932, she married Gerald K. Spaulding at a family home in Craftsbury. Mr. Spaulding died April 16, 1995. For many years, the Spauldings made their home in both St. Johnsbury and Craftsbury Common. In the late '50s, they built "camp," where they enjoyed their summers. Gladys had been employed as a telephone operator in the Craftsbury telephone office and at St. Johnsbury Trucking. After the death of her husband, Gladys moved to Lauredon Apartments in Greensboro, Vt., and later was a resident of Craftsbury Community Care Center until a few days prior to her death. She was a very active person throughout her life. In 1941, she got her pilot's license. She loved horseback riding, and enjoyed family fishing trips and grilling the catch of the day beside the brook. As a youngster, she spent many happy hours at her uncle's camp on Little Hosmer where professor Coburn taught her and others how to swim. Later in life, the coast of Maine and the Gaspe peninsula were favorite vacation destinations. Gladys was a talented and creative seamstress and made a lot of her own clothes as well as sewing for family. She loved entertaining and family gatherings at "camp." She was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping up with current events and world issues. Gladys was a member of the United Church of Craftsbury, Search Light Club, and a past worthy matron of the order of Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Roberta and husband Robert Alexander of Craftsbury Common; and a son, Gerald Spaulding Jr. (Gerry) of Hardwick, Vt.; four grandchildren, Peter Alexander, John Alexander, Jessica Spaulding and Travis Spaulding; as well as an expected great-grandchild due in late January 2008; and her beloved cat, "Sir." She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Spaulding. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Animal League, 3524 Laporte Road, Morrisville, VT 05661.

, 100, of Island Pond, died peacefully Aug. 9, 2007, in Newport, Vt. She was born May 3, 1907, in Island Pond, Vt., a daughter of Arsene and Elsie (Thibodeau) Riggie. On May 5, 1928, she married Leland L. Avery, DMD, who predeceased her in 1976. Mrs. Avery was a dental assistant to her late husband for many years. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Berlin, N.H. In May, she celebrated her 100th birthday at Derby Green Nursing Home. She is survived by two children, Patricia Wilcox and husband George of Island Pond, and Lloyd Avery and wife Barbara of Newark, Vt.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Green Nursing Home, Derby, VT 05829.

, 69, of Westwood Parkway, was held on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Barre Congregational Church. She passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. The Rev. David Vanderlinde-Abernathy officiated. Organist, Christine Litchfield accompanied the congregation in the hymns, "He Lives," "Amazing Grace," "In The Garden" and "How Great Thou Art." The ushers were Vermont State Police Major Bruce Lang and Cornelius Reed, Retired. Words of remembrance were offered by her son, Rick Wade, and her daughter, Sharon Bergeron, who also read her poem, "Time." Honor guard members from the state police were trooper Meagan Wells from the Middlesex Barracks and trooper John Kelly from the St. Albans Barracks. A delegation of retired members from the state police were also in attendance. The interment preceded the church service in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville with the Rev. Vanderlinde-Abernathy offering the committal prayers. Following the church service, family and friends gathered at the American Legion in Barre for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

, 55, St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, N.H., died suddenly Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., the son of Gerald and Marie (Claire) Wood. He was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1970. He will be remembered as working at Nolins Shoe Store, St. Jay Fruit Store, Shop & Save where he had worked for 35 years, and most recently at Quality Motors. He loved fishing, gardening and keeping his car clean. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, John Paul and Gerry Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline (Pelletier) Wood of Littleton; a son, Barry Wood of Lowell, Vt.; two step-children, Amanda and her husband Chris Fetko and Andrew Ashton of Littleton; a grandson, Logan Ryan Fetko of Littleton; two brothers, Ray and wife Helen Wood and Michael Wood; eight sisters, Anita and husband Dick Bedor, Julieta Wood, Linda and husband Mitch Tenney, Susie and husband Shorty Lowrey, Maggie and husband Jay Austin, Kathy and husband Gordy Farnsworth, Sylvia and husband Rick Cote, Patty and husband Brian Wheeler; several nieces and nephews; his father in-law Jacque Pelletier of Littleton; brother in-law Rosaire Pelletier and wife Joy Hutchins and their children Christopher and Caitlin of Plainfield, N.H.; sister-in-law Denise and husband Michael Harrigan and their children Gabriel, Seth and Heather of Holton, Maine. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, 6-8 p.m., at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A celebration of life will take place Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, 11 a.m., at Twin Mountain Town Hall with Pastor Gault officiating. Burial will follow immediately at the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Littleton.

of Concord, Vt., died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, at the age of 50. She was born in Concord Sept. 3, 1956, the daughter of Lawrence and Ester (Foster) Bona. She graduated from Concord High School in 1974. Susan became a licensed practical nurse and worked at several large hospitals in Florida, returning to Concord four years ago. She is survived by her husband John of Florida; her mother Ester Bona of North Concord (P.O. Box 754 05858); brother George Bona of Concord; two sisters, Lorain Rainey of North Concord and Loretta Whitehead and husband Jeff of Concord; one uncle, Fred Bona of Lyndonville, Vt.; aunt Josephine Swartz of Florida; one niece and three nephews; and several cousins. Given her love especially of dogs, contributions marked in Susan's memory, made out to "Town of Lyndon," may be sent attention Cindy Cady, P.O. Box 211, Lyndonville, VT 05851. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

of North Danville, Vt., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his wife, Aurora (Petit) Dwyer, in 2002. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m., at Westlook Cemetery in Glover, located at the intersection of routes 122 and 14. The Rev. Barbara Dwyer will officiate. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Friday evening, 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Danville Rescue or Danville Volunteer Fire Department, Danville, VT 05828. A complete notice will follow in the Wednesday edition of this publication.

, age 93, of Westerville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Aug. 5, 2007, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was a member of the Shepherd Church of the Nazarene of Gahanna, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry D. Metcalf; parents Will and Olive Gardner; and sisters, Eleanor Cove, Nita Ames, Elizabeth Johnson; and brothers Adelbert and Earl Gardner. Survivors include her three children, Richard L. Metcalf, Ruth Anne Metcalf, and Geri Rosser; sisters Beulah Griffes, Lois Cardwell; brothers Raymond and Clayton Gardner; and grandchildren Andy and Arthur Metcalf. Friends may visit on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Pearson's Funeral Home. Services will be held at the East Charleston Church of the Nazarine, Route 105, East Charleston, Vt., Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Whitney officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, East Charleston, Vt.

of North Danville, Vt., and DeRidder, La., died Aug. 14, 2007, at her home in North Danville. Mrs. Terry lived in this area since October 2003 when, at 95, she moved to Vermont to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Susanne Terry and Stephen Parker. An active citizen and community leader in Louisiana, Mrs. Terry, with grace and enthusiasm, made the transition to a new community and friends. A 35-year veteran teacher, she loved talking with active and retired teachers about their work with children. She also greatly enjoyed her role as hostess to the many friends who visited her from Vermont as well as Louisiana, Texas and Ohio. Mrs. Terry was especially fond of hosting Pumpkin Hill Singer rehearsals in her home and was a faithful attendee of their concerts for their last four years. A very active member of her home church, First Methodist Church in DeRidder, La., Mrs. Terry enjoyed the warm hospitality of both the North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury, Vt., and the Danville Congregational Church. Embracing her adventure as a transplanted southerner, she became a Boston Red Sox fan and cheered them to the championship. She registered to vote in Vermont and voted in the recent gubernatorial election, and with great delight attended Danville Town Meeting. In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, she is survived by a granddaughter, Sarah Gowan of Drexel Hill, Pa., and her partner Bill Quern; a grandson, Lon Gowan and his wife Julie Dolan of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; Sarah's children Garrett and Emma, their step-sister Jordan and their father Bill Sapsis. She was predeceased by her husband, R.L. "Bill" Terry in 1985. She will be remembered fondly by her family and friends, including her dear friend Elizabeth Parker Albright of North Danville, and the staff of Caledonia Home Health, who gave her such loving attention and became good friends. Contributions in Esther Terry's name may be sent to Caledonia Home Health Care, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Services will be in DeRidder, La.

of North Danville, Vt., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury at the age of 89. Kenneth was born Dec. 2, 1917, the son of George W. and Nellie (Dopp) Dwyer of Sheffield, Vt. He attended schools in Sheffield and Barton, graduating from Barton Academy in 1935 as valedictorian of his class. On July 10, 1936, he married Aurora Rosey Petit in Keesville, N.Y. She predeceased him Aug. 22, 2002, after celebrating 66 years of marriage. The couple first resided in Coventry in 1936, moving in that same year to a farm in Sheffield, Vt. While there, Ken was an auditor for the town for several years, and also represented Sheffield in the House of Representatives in 1947. He also enjoyed baseball and played for a team in Glover. In 1952, the Dwyers purchased the Goss Hollow Farm in St. Johnsbury, which they operated for 12 years before moving to their present home, the Pines Farm on the North Danville Road, in 1964, which they farmed until 1978. Beginning in 1942, and during the years the Dwyers lived in Goss Hollow, Ken made maple syrup. The Dwyers were well remembered for the many sugaring-off parties they held for the neighborhood. Ken was an avid deer hunter, and during deer season, hunters, both relatives and friends, would gather at the farm and spend a couple of weeks tracking those elusive bucks. He was also a loyal Red Sox fan and was able to attend several of their games in recent years. Ken especially enjoyed playing cribbage, and always looked forward to attending the July 4th celebration in North Danville, as well as the Danville Fair. He is survived by two sons, Kendrick Dwyer and wife Shizuko of Oahu, Hawaii, and Kermit "Kurt" Dwyer and wife Marylin of Goss Hollow in St. Johnsbury; three daughters, Marilyn (Dwyer) Mosson and husband Francis of Milton, Vt., Rosilyn "Rosie" (Dwyer) Chaloux of St. Johnsbury and her companion, Mark Smith, and Karilyn (Dwyer) Nobile and husband Peter of Lunenburg, Vt.; six grandchildren, Lenora (Mosson) Meyer and husband Michael of Oakland, N.J., Dr. Clifford Mosson and wife Bonnie of Cape May, N.J., Linda (Chaloux) Mosse and husband Scott of San Antonio, Texas, Diana Chaloux of San Antonio, Maria Chaloux of New Haven, Vt., Cari (Prue) Causey and her husband Andy of Winooski, Vt.; two great-grandchildren, Henry "H" Meyer of Oakland, N.J., and Wynter Aurora Mosse of San Antonio. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Aurora; and two brothers, Bill Dwyer and Edward Dwyer. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at Westlook Cemetery in Glover, Vt., located at the intersections of routes 122 and 16. The Rev. Barbara Dwyer will be officiating. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Aug. 17 at Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions in Kenneth's memory may be made to Danville Rescue Inc., or Danville Volunteer Fire Department, Danville, VT 05828.

of Lyndonville, Vt., died suddenly at Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at the age of 57. She was born Dec. 13, 1949, to Raymond and Marguerite (Patoine) LaBree. Doris graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1968. Her father passed away July 10, 2006. Doris had been receiving cancer treatments for the past three years but died when an undetected tumor caused her unexpected death. She and husband Bernard co-owned Boulay's Auto on Route 122 in Lyndonville. Doris was an active member of St. Elizabeth's Church and enjoyed volunteering at Lyndon Institute. She made her family first and foremost in her life. She loved traveling, being at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, shopping, anything NASCAR and being at the family camp in South Wheelock/Stannard. She is survived by her husband Bernard; her mother Marguerite LaBree of Lyndonville; her grandmother Rosa Patoine of Hardwick; three children, Scott Boulay and wife Susan of Knoxville, Tenn., Melissa Hall and husband Stacy of East Burke, Vt., Laura Leonard and husband Jerry of Lyndonville; three grandchildren, Elizabeth and Cassandra Leonard and Josh Welch; brother Robert LaBree and wife Susan of Lyndonville. Visiting hours will be held at Guibord Funeral Home Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, with a luncheon following at the Breslin Center. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. Memorial contributions could be directed to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, DHMC Development Office, attention Michelle Clark, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 61, of Lancaster Road, Whitefield, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at Littleton Regional Hospital, after a long illness. Mrs. Tierney was born on Dec. 22, 1945, in Quebec, Canada, a daughter of Nelson and Cora (Hooker) Ward. Dayr attended elementary school in Colebrook, N.H., and was a graduate of Berlin High School. After graduation, she moved to Whitefield, where she has been a resident for over 40 years. She was known for her years of service as a waitress at Grandma's Kitchen, and also a chambermaid at the Mountain View Hotel. She was known for her baking skills, which were above all others. She is survived by, her husband William "Mike" Tierney of Whitefield; a son, Raymond Clement and wife Rema of Lancaster, N.H.; three daughters, Kim Baillargeon and companion Steve Vashaw of Mt. Vernon, Maine, Keri Clement of Whitefield, and Kami Ferrel and husband Jeff of Spring Hill, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond Clement, and a brother, Derek Ward. Visiting hours will be private. A funeral service will be held Monday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor, will officiate. A luncheon will be held immediately after the service in the church hall. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson.

, 84, of Brooklyn Street in Groveton, N.H., died Thursday evening Aug. 16, 2007, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Lancaster, N.H., on Sept. 24, 1922, the daughter of Fred and Angie (Berry) Carter. Blanche was raised in East Lancaster, where, as a young girl, she enjoyed working on the farm with her father. Most of her life she has lived in Groveton, having worked for a brief time at the Groveton Paper Mill. She was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family and telling stories about her grandchildren. She also liked flowers, gardening, and seeing people enjoy life. Family members include a son, Donald Hutchinson of Groveton; four daughters: Sandra Gonyer and her husband, Tom, of Groveton, Ann Goulet and her husband, David, of Stark, Trudy Leclere of Hampton, N.H., Ruth Mills and her husband, Mike, of Stark; a daughter-in-law, Cathy (Hutchinson) Bishop of Lancaster; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Warren Hutchinson; a son, Richard Hutchinson; two brothers, Richard Carter and Sydney Carter; two sisters, Ella Carter Bishop and Ethel Carter Hodge; a grandson, Alex Brooks; and a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Hutchinson. Memorial visiting hours will be held Monday afternoon and evening, Aug. 20, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church in Lancaster, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Groveton Ambulance Corp., c/o Sandy Mason, Arlington Street, Groveton, NH 03582 or a charity of one's choice.

of East St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at his home at the age of 86. George was born July 27, 1921, in St. Johnsbury, the son of George M. and Ethel (Fellows) Dole. He grew up on Dole Hill in Danville in the farm at the top of the hill, a century farm. He attended a small town school in Danville, where he started the fire in the stove before morning chores. He also attended Danville High School. He worked many jobs, ending up on the railroad. Before he could start his railroad job, George needed to enter Brightlook Hospital, where he met Margaret Moody, his nurse, and wife of 60 years. He worked for the St. J & L.C. and Canadian Pacific Railroad for 36 years. George loved to square dance and was a member of the Country Corner Squares. He also was a member of Moose Lodge #1779 and the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury. He loved to walk around the East St. Johnsbury village and socialize with the neighbors; he also walked at the Green Mountain Mall. He loved all his animals, who were part of his life over the years. George traveled across country once by car to winter in California and once by train with their good friends, Wally and Leola Fortier of St. Johnsbury. He and Margaret visited their daughters in Germany and traveled to France and Switzerland, where he walked in the Alps, which astonished him, someone from a little town in Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Moody) Dole; his son, Jack Dole of Waterford; his daughters, Eleanor of Sheffield and Elaine of East St. Johnsbury. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Third Congregational Church in East St. Johnsbury village. Burial will have taken place at Danville Green Cemetery prior to the service. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Please omit flowers; rather, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to either Riverside Life Enrichment Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndonville VT 05851; or to SAD/SAC, c/o The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, age 43, a Lyndonville, Vt., resident, passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at his residence. Born April 8, 1964, in Manchester, Conn., he was the son of the late George E. and Jeanette (Meisinger) Sachse. Geoffrey graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy Class of 1982. He married Alice Ruggles, Feb. 14, 1997. He was a devoted father. Geoffrey was a dedicated member of the Vermont Free Masons, a past master of Benton Lodge 88 in Guildhall, Vt., an honorary member of Crescent Lodge 66 in Lyndon and assisted other lodges through volunteering as needed. Geoffrey was a gifted musician and able to play any instrument he could get his hands on. He was a member of the American Amateur Radio League, and he was an active volunteer in both the American Red Cross and Lyons Club. Geoffrey was always ready to help those in need. He owned and operated the Burke View Bar-B-Que and was well recognized for his expertise as a computer consultant. Geoffrey is survived by his wife, Alice of Lyndonville; son Jonathon Davis and wife Christina of Sutton, Vt.; mother Jeanette Ware and husband Bob of East Burke, Vt., sister Stephanie Champney and husband Ted of Whitney Point, N.Y., two-step sisters, Robin Drinkwater and husband Shane, and Sarah Goodwin and husband Randy; step-brother William Ware; an aunt, Ellen Banks and husband Jim; brother-in-law Charles E. Ruggles Jr. and wife Debbie; sister-in- law Annie Shultz and husband Steve; sister-in-law Deborah Lee and husband David; sister-in-law Tammy Thorpe and fianc? Nick Palmer; sister-in-law Amy Ruggles and friend Joseph Leone. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as friend and business partner Richard Kinney and mentor and friend Raymond Clark. He was predeceased by his father George; his mother-in-law Claudette Ruggles; father-in-law Charles Ruggles, brother-in-law Michael Ruggles; and brother-in-law Gerard Ruggles. A memorial service was held Sunday at the Masonic Benton Lodge 88 in Guildhall. There will be a celebration of Geoffrey's life at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Masonic Lodge in Lyndon. In lieu of flowers, those who choose may make a donation in Geoffrey's memory to the Masonic Lodge, Benton 88, Guildhall, VT 05905.

, 87, of Lyman Road, Barre Town, Vt., died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at the home of caregivers Raymond and Evelyn Richer, Sandy Beach Road at Joe's Pond, Cabot, Vt. Born June 29, 1920, in Lyndon Center, Vt., she was the daughter of William and Eunice (Magoon) Hill. She was a proud graduate of the Lyndon Institute in 1938. In 1942, she graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in music and received her Master of Arts degree in education from the university in 1973. On May 21, 1944, she married Gordon E. "Jack" Akley in Lyndonville, Vt. Following their marriage, they resided in Tampa, Fla., and in 1945 following his military service, they came to Barre where they had since resided. He died Jan. 24, 1992. Nora was a private piano teacher at her home on Cliff Street in Barre from 1950 to 1964. In 1964, she became a music teacher in the Barre Town School system and became head of the music department, retiring in 1982 having brought the joy of music to over 17,000 students in her classes. Reading, playing bridge and the family cottage at Caspian Lake were her special interests as well as offering philanthropic educational opportunities to women as a member of PEO. Her memberships included the Barre Congregational Church where she had been organist for 25 years; the CO-Ads, the Bible study group and the Women's Fellowship of the church; and the Venice, Fla., UVM alumni group. She also was piano accompanist for the Barre Rotary Club Rotarians. Survivors include her two daughters, Nancy Akley-Henderson and her husband, William of Raleigh, N.C., and Patricia Akley-Warlick and her husband, Louis of Randolph Center, Vt.; and her son, Norman Akley and his wife, Lauren La Morte of Barre Town, with whom Nora made her home. Survivors also include seven grandchildren, Sean and Scot Drown, Benjamin and Gina Akley and Ashley, Payson and Sydney Warlick; and four great-grandchildren, TY, Bryce, Thomas and Kristen Drown and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Maurice, Arthur Sr. and Howard Hill. A service of remembrance will be held Tuesday Aug. 21, 2007, at 11 a.m., at Barre Congregational Church. Later internment will be made in the Village Cemetery in Greensboro at the convenience of her family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Book of Remembrance - Barre Congregational Church, 35 Church St., Barre, VT 05641 or the Music Department - Barre Town Elementary School, 70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, 89, of Gilford, N.H., died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, N.H., on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007. Jim was born Feb. 7, 1918, in Orange Vt., the son of James and Ilma (Simpson) Rouhan. He graduated from Groton High School, Groton, Vt., in 1936. Jim dairy farmed in northern Vermont for many years. In 1956, he moved to southern California where he worked as crew chief for Rocketdyne, testing rocket engines for the space program. In 1960, Jim returned to Cabot, Vt., where he spent several more years dairy farming. He then worked for IBM in Essex Junction where he retired in 1980. In his retirement, Jim enjoyed fishing and gardening in his homes in Ocala, Fla., and Walden, Vt. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Pauline (McLam) Rouhan of Gilford, N.H.; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Polly Rouhan of Gilford, N.H.; six grandchildren, Terri Forcier of Waterville, Vt., James Rouhan III of Sevierville, Tenn., Bonnie Lavoie of East Gloucester, Mass., Colleen Rouhan of Saint Albans, Vt., Bridget Rouhan of Needham, Mass., and Sarah Rouhan of Gilford, N.H.; four great-grandchildren, Brandy and Scott Forcier both of Waterville, Vt., Matthew and Connor Lavoie both of East Gloucester, Mass.; one great-great-granddaughter, Claire Forcier of Waterville, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Letha Sanville and Dorothy Haynes. A graveside memorial service will be held at the family lot in Groton Village Cemetery, Groton, Vt., on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eldercare Unit, Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland St., Laconia, NH 03246.

of Hyde Park, Vt., died peacefully at Copley Manor in Morrisville, Vt. She was 75 years old. Born in Providence, R.I., as Joan Stapelton, she married Wesley A. Hall in 1953. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2003. In addition to her husband Wesley, Joan leaves her daughters, Gwendolyn Hallsmith of Montpelier, Vt., Gaylynn Hall Huyghebaert of Royalton, Vt., and Gretchen Hall Bristol of Sheffield, Vt., and their families - George and Dylan Hallsmith, Tom, Jessica and Kelsey Huyghebaert, and David Bristol, and Joan's sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Marvin Reznikoff of Stamford, Conn., and Linda's daughters Melissa Hoch and Victoria Crowley. In 1953, Joan received her bachelor's degree from Brown University in aeronautical engineering, the first woman to complete this program in Brown's history. Her first job was working for Piasaki Helicopter in Morton, Pa. When she discovered that most of the positions available in her field involved developing weapons systems, Joan decided to become a math teacher, and taught math to junior high school students for more than 20 years in Bristol and Simsbury, Conn. Joan received her master's degree in education in 1984. She was chosen by the National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM) to help develop the math curriculum for students across the country. She also was a leader in the Math Counts program - a national math competition for young people. In 1986, she was chosen as a Fulbright Scholar, and traveled to Scotland to teach high school math for one year in Dunoon, a small coastal town not far from Glasgow. She retired in 1990, and moved to Johnson, Vt., and taught math at Vermont Community College until 1998. Joan was active in the Second Congregational church in Hyde Park where she served as treasurer. For many years, she was a sponsor of a young man in Haiti, and supported his studies and living costs. She and her husband, Wesley, were active in the Johnson Senior Center. She was a loving wife and mother, a generous woman, and a dedicated community member.

, N.H., age 22, whose life was cut short by a tragic automobile accident, passed away on Aug. 19, 2007. Erin was born on May 9, 1985, a daughter to Allan and Kimberly (Anderson) Girard in Littleton, N.H. She was a 2003 graduate of Profile High School where she participated in softball and basketball. Erin was a hard worker, working at several area businesses and most recently at Rent-A-Center in Littleton. She spent a brief period of time in Minnesota and is a fan of race cars. Erin was a caring and compassionate individual with a strong love of children, who she enjoyed working with. She loved to shop and was known for her abilities to find a bargain. Erin was very devoted to her family and friends. Surviving family members include her parents, Kimberly and Allan Girard of Bethlehem, N.H.; three sisters, Erica, Tanya and Krista; one brother, Robert; grandparents Rita and Norman McLeod of Littleton, N.H., and Jack and Patricia Anderson of Bethlehem, N.H.; her great-grandmother, Marion Putnam of Littleton, N.H.; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St., Littleton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Littleton, with the Rev. Stephen E. Bascom Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem, N.H. A gathering will be held at the Peabody Base Lodge in Franconia immediately following the services. Donations may be made to Bethlehem Emergency Services, P.O. Box 424, Bethlehem, NH 03574.

, 78, of Brown Street, Whitefield, N.H., died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at the Morrison Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Whitefield, N.H., the son of Sidney and Viola (Cysco) Baker. He was a lifelong resident of Whitefield. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired following 20 years of service. Upon his return to Whitefield, he was employed as a police officer for the Whitefield Police Department where he worked for 13 years. He was a member of the Whitefield V.F.W., and was a past commander. He loved country music, played a guitar, and was known to many as "Country Carl." He is best remembered for his weekly visits to area nursing homes where he would entertain the residents with guitar. He was predeceased by siblings Marjorie Hutchinson, Russell Baker, Merlyn Baker, David Baker, Roger Baker and Harold Baker. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lelia (Rodger) Baker of Whitefield; a son, Lee Baker of Whitefield; four daughters, Theresa Worthy, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, Caren Kelley, Lunenburg, Vt., Tanya Connolly, Revere, Mass., Viola Dutton, Whitefield; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mervyn Baker of Florida, Jimmy Baker of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Helen Dexter of Connecticut, Gail Kelley of Alabama, Sylvia Corbet of Massachusetts, Judy Demers of New Hampshire; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, 11 a.m., at Community Baptist Church, Jefferson Road, Whitefield. A full military committal service will follow immediately at the Pine Street Cemetery, Whitefield.

, 86, of Coventry, Vt., passed away on Aug. 21, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in North Hampton, Mass., on Sept. 4, 1920, a daughter of George H. and Ruth (Walker) Buxton. She was predeceased by her husband, former Newport City Western Union manager, Andrew H. Galuska. Barbara was a loving mother and homemaker who had served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and in earlier years was active in both the Coventry PTA and Daughters of the Rebecca Wide Awake Lodge 68 of Derby. She loved her many cats that she had over the years, going to auctions, dances, and most of all shopping excursions with her son, Burt. Surviving family members include three sons, Arthur Hawley Jr., and his companion, Linda Dudley of Sarasota, Fla.; Barry B. Galuska and his wife, Marilyn, of Lebanon, Maine, and Burton E. Galuska of Lyndon, Vt.; a daughter, Brenda Montefusco and her husband, Paul, of Tacoma, Wash.; and many grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, George Harold Buxton Jr., in 1980. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vt., where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Interment will follow in Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., P.O. Box 1460 Williston, VT 05495 or to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 77, of Lunenburg, Vt., died Monday Aug. 20, 2007, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, after a long battle with mesothelioma for several months. Mr. Benoit was born in North Stratford, N.H., on May 11, 1931, the eldest son of Noel J. Benoit Sr. and Rosa E. (Beauchemin) Benoit, who both predeceased him. Duke was a longtime resident of Victory, Vt., moving back to Lunenburg to his childhood home in 2000. Known throughout the area as "Duke the plumber," he enjoyed his years of retirement. He is survived by his son Noel J. Benoit III of Las Vegas; four daughters, Cindy P. Brown of Lunenburg, JoAnne H. Gilman of Lyndonville, Vt., Sally J. Young of East Concord, Vt., and Bonnie A. Jones of Ocala, Fla.; five grandchildren, Brian, Aaron, Angel, Kelly and Shawn; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Edwin Benoit and Reginald Benoit both of Lunenburg, Alphonse Benoit of San Antonio, Texas, and Lawrence Benoit of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Yvonne Boucher and Pearl Willey both of Lancaster, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Eugene, John and Theodore Benoit, all of Lunenburg. At Duke's request there are no calling hours or funeral services. His family and friends will miss him and his unique perspective on life. He was a true Vahmontah!!

, 42, of Morgan, Vt., died suddenly Aug. 22, 2007, at his home. He was born on April 24, 1965, in Rutland, Vt., a son of the late Thomas R. and Maureen June (O'Rourke) Bishop Sr. Rollin lived with Rick Densmore for 17 years, Rick took a great interest in Rollin and his welfare and he was also very close to several members of the Densmore family. David and his brother, Michael Pitonyak Jr., were co-guardians of Rollin for many years and they were involved with his care and well being. Rollin enjoyed going for motorcycle rides with Rick and other friends. He also enjoyed gardening, simple pleasures of life, and especially the weeks of vacation with David. Rollin was an individual who brought much joy, delight, and learning experiences to the many lives that he touched as a teacher and mentor. Rollin is survived by a very small family other than his caregivers. A memorial service will be held 12 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, Vt. Interment will follow at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Rick's home on Route 111 in Morgan following the interment.

, 100, died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at her residence in Center Haverhill, N.H. She was born in Ryegate, Vt., April 16, 1907, the daughter of Knox and Mary (Abbott) Henderson. Jean graduated from Newbury High School and had taught school in Newbury, Vt., from 1925-1927 in a one-room school house. She married Walter Richardson on Nov. 27, 1927. Jean enjoyed cooking, playing the piano, and loved the company of family and friends. She was the oldest child of eight and was predeceased by six sisters and one brother. She was also predeceased by her husband, Walter Richardson, on Oct. 3, 1990. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Mathews of Center Haverhill; two grandchildren, Lynette Vincent of Center Haverhill and Scott Mathews of Woodsville, N.H.; four great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Kiri Chaplin and Samuel and Mickayla Mathews; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A graveside service will be on Monday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m., at the Ladd Street Cemetery, Haverhill, with Pastor Wayne Chevalier of the Benton Bible Chapel, officiating.

, 26, of Lyndonville, Vt., died suddenly Aug. 23, 2007, in Lyndonville. He was born in St. Johnsbury, a son of John and Angela (Chayer) Young. He was employed by North End Hardwoods in Lyndonville. Gabe enjoyed working on cars and almost any outdoor activity, including hunting and fishing and so on, but especially tinkering on cars. He also enjoyed his job of custom woodworking and working with wood as a hobby. He especially loved his family, and he was a kind and caring man who was always willing to help others and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Angela Young, and her friend Mike Bean of Coventry; his father, John Young, of East Haven; a sister, Amanda Young, and her boyfriend, Adam Harris, of St. Johnsbury; his grandmother, Nancy Mitchell of Barton; four uncles: Rodney Chayer II of Barton, and, all of East Haven, Bruce Young and his wife, Barb, Rodney Young and his wife, Theresa, and Douglas Young; four aunts: Laurie West and her husband, Al, of Lyndonville; Norma Chayer of Barnet, Ronda Chayer of Barton, and Phyllis Robinson and Bill of Lyman, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Clayton Burbank, and his grandmother, Paula Young. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Curtis-Brtich-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Welcome o'Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Gabe's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 75, of Barre died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at Central Vermont Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Mamie (Ashford) Hanchett and the late Frank Roy Hanchett of Groton. He graduated from Groton High School in 1949. On Nov. 30, 1951, he married Marian Morris of St. Johnsbury, Vt. He entered the Army in 1952 and was stationed at Fort Eustis, Va. After returning from the Army, he worked for St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. as computer operator. In the 1960s, he was computer operator manager in Lisbon Falls, Maine. He returned to Vermont in 1969 and went to work for the Department of Employment and Training as a programmer analyst. He retired from the State of Vermont in 1990. Phil was very active in sports, playing baseball and basketball for Groton High School and Groton town teams. He also played basketball for a Woodsville team, a team in a YMCA league in Maine, and a service team at Fort Eustis. He was also active in Little League in Auburn, Maine, in the 1960s as a player agent for the Auburn Suburban Little League and later as manager for a senior division team. He played softball for the DET while working for the State of Vermont. Upon retirement, he lived in Wells River, Vt., for several years before moving to the Barre area. He leaves his wife; four sons, Steven and Terry of Sarasota, Fla., Thomas and his wife, Lori (Mattson) of Williamstown, Vt., and Stacey of Montpelier, Vt.; two grandchildren, Bryton and Kirsten of Williamstown; a brother, Richard of North Carolina; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Hazel Bixby, formerly of Wells River. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. There are no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be conducted with family at a later date.

, 88, formerly of Rich Street, Groveton, N.H., died peacefully Aug. 23, 2007, at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center, Lancaster, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Knights was born Jan. 16, 1919, in Roxbury, Mass., the daughter of Clyde E. and Mildred (Wade) Forrest and was raised by her step-mother, Adelaide (Marshall) Forrest. She was a homemaker most of her life and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to dance and was an excellent cook and a talented knitter. Her heart and home were always open to family and friends. She is survived by her three daughters, Mrs. Allan (Nancy) Merrow of Groveton, Mrs. Kenneth (Sally) Burt of Littleton, and Mrs. Keven (Penny) Lajoie of Candia, N.H.; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Karen; her husband of 54 years, John; a sister, Josephine; and two brothers, Elbridge and John. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. The funeral service will be at the Groveton United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Sherry O'Bara officiating. Burial will be at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 26, of Lyndonville, Vt., died suddenly Aug. 23, 2007, in Lyndonville. He was born in St. Johnsbury, a son of John and Angela (Chayer) Young. He was employed by North End Hardwoods in Lyndonville. Gabe enjoyed working on cars and almost any outdoor activity, including hunting and fishing and so on, but especially tinkering on cars. He also enjoyed his job of custom woodworking and working with wood as a hobby. He especially loved his family, and he was a kind and caring man who was always willing to help others and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Angela Young, and her friend Mike Bean of Coventry; his father, John Young of East Haven; a sister, Amanda Young and her boyfriend Adam Harris of St. Johnsbury; his grandmother, Nancy Mitchell of Barton; four uncles, Rodney Chayer II of Barton and, all of East Haven, Bruce Young and his wife Barb, Rodney Young and his wife Theresa, and Douglas Young; four aunts, Laurie West and her husband Al of Lyndonville; Norma Chayer of Barnet, Ronda Chayer of Barton, Phyllis Robinson and Bill of Lyman, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his grandfather, Clayton Burbank, and his grandmother, Paula Young. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at Curtis-Brtich-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment will follow at the Welcome o'Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Gabe's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 84, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died Friday evening Aug. 24, 2007, at Brookside Nursing Home in Wilder, Vt., with her family by her side. She was born March 14, 1923, in Dexter, Mass., the last surviving child of the late Joseph A. and Helen L. (Nutter) Leo. In 1940, she married John G. MacDougall Jr. Alzade was a Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nascar race fan. She loved animals, feeding and watching wild birds, and taking care of her flowers. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she is survived by four sons, Ernest MacDougall and his wife, Rose of St. Johnsbury, Lawrence MacDougall and his companion, Linda of St. Johnsbury, John MacDougall and his companion, Judy of Shelburne Falls, Mass., and Richard MacDougall of St. Johnsbury; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John "Mac" MacDougall on Nov. 24, 1990; two infant sons, David, and Douglas; five sisters; and two brothers. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 30, at 1 p.m. in Danville Green Cemetery with Mr. John Sleeper officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

, 76, formerly of McIndoe Falls, Vt., died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 in Lakeland, Fla. He was the son of Elroy H. and Gertrude F. Long of Danville, Vt. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1949. Gil entered the U.S. Navy for four years and is a veteran of the Korean War. On Dec. 24, 1953, he married Harriet L. Paddleford of St. Johnsbury, Vt. They had four children, Kimberly J. White of St. Johnsbury, John G. Long of Detroit. Mich., Kelly A. Long of Palmdale, Calif., and Jason H. Long of Williamsburg, Va. After returning home from the Navy, Gil worked for "Marsh" Norris at Railroad Street Gulf and then continued his career at New England Power Company where he worked and retired after 39 years. Gil was active in St. Johnsbury VFW Post 793 for several years and served as post commander for one year. He was also an active member of VAST and made many friends through his winter love of snowmobiling. After retiring, he traded in the snow and he and Harriet enjoyed traveling in their motor home, spending time visiting air shows in Wisconsin and Florida. Gil enjoyed the "Sun 'n Fun" Air Show in Lakeland, Florida so much he began volunteering his knowledge and talents to the organization starting in 1998. He volunteered with this organization for nearly 10 years. Gil is survived by his children; Harriet; his sister, Lola J. Medlin and Dennis of Port Mojave, Ariz.; one grandson, Patrick B. Long of East Ryegate, Vt.; four granddaughters, Janessa L. White of Georgia, Amanda and Brittany Long of North Carolina, Brooke A. Long of Williamsburg, Va.; and one great-grandson, Dylan White of Georgia. There will be a memorial service at the Sun 'n Fun grounds in Lakeland, Fla., on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to Sun 'n Fun, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33811.

, 83, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and formerly of Sherbrooke, Quebec, died peacefully on Aug. 28, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was the wife of the late Arnold Dolgin (1981) and Edward Slater (1959). Mim is survived by her children, Shelley (Archie Quick), Frank (Margy), Marcia, David (Janet), Steven (Debbie), Marc (Debra), Shari (Ed Callahan), Pamela (Rob Rushia), and Laura (Rick Geisel); and 14 grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at 3:30 p.m., at the Jewish Cemetery in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Friends of Mim are welcome and invited to join her family at 54 Cliff St., St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in Mim's memory may be made to the Congregation Beth El, P.O. Box 568, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of Mt. Pleasant St. in St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away at his home Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, 2007. He was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Farmington, N.H., the son of Leroy and Dorothy (Rhodes) Packer. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Jacqueline (Gauthier), in 1964. Bob was proud of his Navy service. During World War II, he served on the U.S.S. Denebola AD-12 Destroyer Tender in the battle of the Atlantic, African-European, and Asiatic Pacific campaigns. Bob worked at Rutherford Steel for 30 years and retired as foreman in 1979. He married Pat Rattigan of St. Johnsbury and they made St. Johnsbury their home. He was a member and past commander several times of V.F.W. Post 793 and was also a member of American Legion Post 58. He is survived by his wife, Pat; five children and their families, Michael Packer of Ohio, Michele Howarth and husband David of Tunkhannock, Pa., and John, Bryan, and Mark BranCaccio; two sisters, Virginia Doble of Berlin, N.H., and Phyllis McNeil of Portsmouth, N.H.; one brother, Richard Packer and wife Carroll of Nassau, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent will officiate. Contributions may be directed to either: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, marked for Norris Cotton Cancer Center-North, may be sent to Norris Cotton Cancer Center-North, Attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or to Caledonia Home Health (marked for Hospice, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 72, a Lyndonville, Vt., resident passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Born April 27, 1935 in Barton, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Laura (Taylor) Blodgett. Grace was a member of the Catholic Church, she enjoyed her home visits from the deacons, and felt blessed to have them in her home to bring her communion. Grace was an electrical assembly worker for Burndy Corporation and Fairbanks Scales for many years. Later in life, she enjoyed volunteering with Vermont Associates, the Retired Volunteer Senior Program, Area Agency on Aging, and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Grace always reminded her children to stick together because all they had in life was each other. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and even more, she enjoyed going to their school and theater events. Grace is survived by her seven children and their spouses, Diane and Douglas Carriere of Lebanon, N.H., Linda Black, Donald Sabens, Pamela and Alan Brink all of Lyndonville, Debbie and Daniel Baldwin, Kevin and Sharon Sabens, both of St. Johnsbury, and Dwayne and Jean Pelchat of Belchertown, Mass.; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, Donald Sabens Sr., Wayne Boyce and Frederick Butterfield; her beloved son, Michael Sabens; and her only sister and best friend, Dorothy Bellemare. A celebration of Grace's life will be held at the home of Alan and Pam Brink, 378 Pine Ridge Circle, Lyndonville, Saturday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. A private graveside service will be at a later date in Hope Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Grace's name to the Vermont Kidney Association, P.O. Box 244, Burlington, VT 05401.