, 80, of Summerville, New Jersey, died at home on September 10, 2007. Mr. Boyle was born in Westport, New York, in 1927, a son of Henry and Mary (Stevenson) Boyle. He joined the Air Force in 1944 and served until 1947. He attended City College of New York and Marquette University before transferring to the University of Delaware where he received his bachelor of science in chemistry. He went on to receive his doctorate degree in organic chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. He worked for American Cyanamid for 38 years where he held different technical roles. Throughout his career he obtained 12 patents, one of which is still in commercial use today. He loved golf and played for over 50 years. He coached both boys and girls Catholic Youth Organization basketball teams for over 25 years. When he was in his fifties, he ran competitively in senior long distance races in central New Jersey. For many years, he enjoyed summers at his home on Seymour Lake in Morgan. Since his retirement in 1991, he and his wife, Barbara, traveled extensively. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, where he had served as a eucharistic minister since 1977. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara A. (Turner) Boyle; by his children: Becky Peterson and her husband, Tom, of Burlington, Sue Boyle and her partner, Gwen Hilyard, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Steve Boyle and his fiancée, Huy Le, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Mary Beth LeBlond and her husband, Neil, of Branchburg, New Jersey, Carolyn Boyle and her husband, Toby Caven, of Seattle, Washington, and Kevin Boyle and his partner, Lori Neuhauser, of Somerville; and by grandchildren: Jesse, Logan, Griffin, and Turner. He was predeceased by his parents; by his brother Robert; and by his daughter, Kathryn. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and remembered always by those whose lives he touched. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 13, at Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. Interment will be held in the family plot at St. Philip Neri Church in Westport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Boyle's name may be made to the Covenant House New York, 460 West 41st Street, New York, New York 10036; or to Somerset Hills Hospice, 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.

, 55, of Orleans died September 7, 2007, after fighting a 15-year battle with multiple sclerosis valiantly and with a dignity that awed and humbled all who knew her. In her 55 years she lived and loved, stood up for what she believed in, said what she felt was right, and never ever gave up. She was an inspiration and friend to all. A light has dimmed but not gone out. She was small in stature but had a powerful presence. She lit up a room with her smile, and her heart was as big as they come. She loved to laugh and more, to make people laugh. Her sense of humor was contagious. Suffering and giving up were not words she understood. Pain was her constant companion, but she never ever gave into it. Never one to complain, she was always looking out for everyone else. She believed in angels. They were her comfort and joy. If anyone visited her, they could see her angel collection. She had well over 200 of them, and they were everywhere in her home. She always wore angel pins; they were her inspiration. She is now in the arms of her angels, and they are comforting her. One of her constant companions and protectors was the family dog Sasha Rae. Sasha died the same day as Mrs. Basford, and now they both are angels in heaven. On April 11, 1970, she married her soul mate and love of her life, Brian Basford, who predeceased her. After being married almost 34 years, the two still had a bond that most people only hope for. They are now together and at peace. She was born February 3, 1952, to Floyd and Doris Brown in Newport. She was her mother's "little milkweed girl," and she knew her mother loved her unconditionally. Her mother's heart is broken over the loss of another daughter, but she is comforted knowing her daughter is in God's hands. Her children gave her joy, and she was so proud of them. They meant the world to her. Her children loved her very much and were blessed to have a mother like her. She was the best mother for whom a child could ever ask. Her grandchildren were a blessing, and she loved them as only a grandmother could. She loved having them visit, and they always brought a smile to her face, no matter what. Her siblings all considered her a true and loving friend and someone to whom they all looked up. She loved life and her family very much. Her group of friends was many, and their loss is great. Her motto was, "I did it my way!" She worked at Austin's Drug Store for many years, before being forced to get done due to her illness. She enjoyed all the people who would stop at the counter to reminisce about what was happening in town. She worked for Ralph Swett in both Evansville and Barton. When her children were younger, she babysat children at home, so she could be close to them. She was a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her mother, Doris Brown, of West Charleston; by her daughter Donna Basford Green and her husband, Corey, by her son Daniel Basford of Orleans; by grandchildren Dakota and Ashlea of Orleans; by siblings: Faye Brown Stocker and her husband, Ken, of Newport, Gail Brown Sheltra of West Charleston, Blaine Brown and his wife, Pearla, of Irasburg, and Sherry Brown Ingalls and her husband, Dennis, of West Glover; by her mother-in-law, Ethel Basford, of Orleans; by sisters-in-law: Beverly Messier of Green Acres, Florida, Phoebe Kimball of Coventry, Barbara Isham of Newbury, Gloria White of Greensboro Bend, Lorraine Gilfillan of Nashua, New Hampshire, MyranBrosseau of Hardwick, and Beatrice Whittier of Orleans; by numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Brian Basford, on September 20, 2003; by her father, Floyd Brown, on January 6, 2005; by her baby sister Christine Brown on March 10, 2004; and by many of her husband's family members. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Basford's memory may be made to her daughter Donna Green, 15 Cottage Street, Orleans, Vermont 05860. Contributions will help defray Mrs. Basford's medical expenses.

, 96, of Albany, New York, formerly of West Charleston, died at the St. Peters Hospice in Albany. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, at the West Village Cemetery in West Charleston.

, 71, of West Glover died September 13, 2007, in St. Johnsbury following a long illness. Mrs. Young was born on May 9, 1936, a daughter of Charles and Mary (Kimball) Woodard. On September 26, 1953, she married Merle W. Young Sr., who survives her. She was a member of the West Glover Congregational Church and the Willing Workers. She worked in the kitchens of Glover Community School and Lake Region Union High School for many years. She was very spiritual, loving, and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family and home always came first. There was nothing she enjoyed more than being surrounded by her family. Family gatherings were enjoyed by everyone at her home. She was a fantastic cook and gardener, and she loved watching her birds. Canning kept her busy in the fall. She enjoyed attending sports events for her daughters who were active throughout their school years. Later she enjoyed her grandchildren's participation. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. She was the kind of wife, mother, and grandmother everyone should be fortunate enough to have. She will be so greatly missed. She went peacefully and is now another special angel among the living. Along with her husband, Merle, she is survived by her four children: Merle W. Young Jr. and his wife, Vickie, Deborah F. Daigneault and husband, Francois, Sandra K. DelaBruere and her husband, Francis, and Ellen M. McGreevy and her husband, Terry; by grandchildren: Merle W. Young III and his wife, Jackie, Jody L. Young and his friend, April Lapierre, Jeremy J. Young and his wife, Anna, Stephanie M. Daigneault, Melinda F. Gallagher and her husband, Scott, Shawn C. Lanoue and his friend, Sheena Buck, Lucien DelaBruere, Kylie A. Lyon and her fiancé, Craig Conley, Kisha L. Parson and her husband, Phil, JethroHayman and his wife, Cleo, AnnaleiBabson and her husband, David, Molly Harris and her husband, Jeb; by great-grandchildren: MacKenzie, Brock, Brooke, and Haley Young, Sarah and Elizabeth Faruzzi, Aaron Gallagher, Madison Lanoue, Carver and Braden Parson, Karamae, Rian, and AsomHayman, Karika and Tony Rose Babson, Metellus Harris, and Brooklyne Conley; by brothers: Irving, Willie, Reginald, and Paul Woodard; and by in-laws: George and Ruth Young, Neil and Yolande Young, Emily Young, and Roger Pray. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Mary and Charles Woodard; by her sister Clarabelle Woodard; by an infant brother; and by her granddaughter ReneéDelaBruere. Funeral services were held September 15 at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating. Interment followed at Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Young's name may be made to the West Glover Congregational Church, in care of Sara Stevens, 16 Davio Place, West Glover, Vermont 05875.

, 81, of Prospect, Connecticut, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2007, with his loving family, who cared for him throughout his brief illness, at his side. He was the widower of Claire (LaMadeleine) Talbot. Mr. Talbot was born in Montmagny, Quebec, on December 10, 1925, a son of the late Albert and Rosee (Nicole) Talbot. At the age of seven, he and his family moved to Vermont where they owned and worked on a dairy farm until he moved to Connecticut in 1955. He was employed as an electrician at Somers Thinstrip in Waterbury, Connecticut, until his retirement in 1988. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and always stayed very busy, doing all types of woodworking, at which he was most proficient, and maintaining his yard and garden. He loved to play cards with his family and friends. He loved listening to music, and most recently, he became an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He had been a Prospect resident since 1959 and a parishioner of St. Anthony's Church. He is survived by his two daughters, Suzanne Casey and her husband, Mark, of Waterbury and Jeanette Crandall and her husband, Garry, of New Hartford, Connecticut; by four grandchildren: Michael and Caitlin Casey of Waterbury and Sara and Nicole Desrochers of New Hartford; by a brother, Claude Talbot, and his wife, AnnaMay, of Wolcott; by a sister, Collette Boutin, and her husband, Edmund, of Glover; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers: Robert, Roger, Rene, and Leo Talbot; and by three sisters: Madeleine Ouellette, Jeanette Sawyer, and Therese Talbot. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 20, at 9 a.m. from the Casey O'Donnell Family Funeral Home in Waterbury to Saint Anthony's Church in Prospect for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations in Mr. Talbot's memory may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 56 Franklin Street, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706.

, 76, of Newport died peacefully September 16, 2007, in Newport, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Favreau was born May 9, 1931, in St. Prosper, Quebec, a daughter of Rodolphe and Rose Aime (Rancourt) Poulin. She married Claude Andrew Favreau, who predeceased her on October 28, 2000. She was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport where she was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a former member of the Ladies of Ste Anne. She was a very kind and generous people person. She was an active champion for the Vermont Right To Life movement. She was active with the Forever Young Club, and she enjoyed playing bingo and cards and listening to country music. She had a special bond with her grandson William. She was employed for several years in the housekeeping department at North Country Hospital, and she was a seamstress for Bogner. At one time she worked at the Bayview Motel, the Newport Hotel, and St. Joseph's boarding home. She is survived by her son Dennis Favreau and his wife, Garri, of Newport; by her grandson William Favreau of Newport; by her godchildren Dolores Tillisch and France Letourneau; and by her siblings: Lucille Samson and her husband, William, of St. Prosper, UlyssePoulin of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Charles Poulin and his wife, Sylvie, of Stanstead, Quebec, and Gaetane Flanders and her husband, Allen, of Stanstead. She was predeceased by siblings: Georgette Morin, Louis Poulin, Jeanne D'arcLoubier, Laurence Samson, and Solange Letourneau; and by her infant siblings: Marcelle, Luc, Levi, Prosper, and Normand. Funeral services were held September 19 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Dallas St. Peter celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was held Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Stanstead. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Favreau's memory may be made to Vermont Right To Life, P.O. Box 1079, Montpelier, Vermont 05601 or to the charity of one's choice.

, 65, of Derby died suddenly during a trip to Zurich, Switzerland, on Saturday, September 1, 2007. A former investment banker and book dealer, Mr. Dunn moved from Montreal, Quebec, to Newport in 1978, where he became deeply involved in community life. A director of both Community National Bank and North Country Hospital, he was also on the executive committee of Northeastern Vermont Development Association. He had a quick wit and generous heart, making countless colorful and meaningful contributions to the lives of others. He leaves a multitude of friends on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border and overseas. He was predeceased by his parents, Winifred Munderloh and William Dunn. A celebration of Mr. Dunn's life will be held Wednesday, October 3, at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Derby. Donations may be made to North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont, 05855-9329; or to the charity of one's choice.

, 90, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2007. Mrs. Breton was born in Weedon, Quebec, on August 21, 1917. She married Wilfrid Breton, who predeceased her in 1993. She is survived by her children: Gustave Breton and his wife, Rita (Lussier), of Orleans, Solange (Breton) Bonin and her husband, Antonio, of Troy, Pauline (Breton) Chagnon and her husband, Raymond, of Coaticook, Quebec, Denis Breton and his wife, Aline (Beliveau), of Gilmore, New Hampshire, Laurent Breton and his wife, Monique (Maclure), of Sherbrooke, Richard Breton and his wife, Sharon (Sykes), of Barton, and Julien Breton of Troy; by grandchildren; by great-grandchildren; and by extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Paulette Amyott. Funeral services were held September 15 at Notre Dame duPerpetuel Secours in Sherbrooke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an Alzheimer's Association.

, 98, of East Hardwick died Sunday evening, September 16, 2007, at Union House Nursing Home in Glover. Mrs. Bachert was born March 30, 1909, in Rockaway, New Jersey, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mihok) Yurecsko. She attended and graduated from Rockaway public schools. She married Curtis Bachert in New Jersey. He died in 1977. In her earlier years she stayed at home to care for her young children. She later was employed as a nanny for the Corbit family in Whitehall, New York. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm in West Glover for many years. The farm was sold in 1969, and she moved into the Beach Schoolhouse in West Glover where she made her home until 2003, when she moved to East Hardwick to live with her granddaughter Diane Holbrook and her husband, David. She was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick. She was a lover of nature. She enjoyed flower gardening, feeding the birds, and especially watching the hummingbirds. Other enjoyments included cooking, walking, reading, and savoring a good piece of chocolate. She will be remembered as a very knowledgeable, loving lady, who enjoyed the time that she spent with her family. Survivors include three sons: Robert "Bobby" Bachert of Arizona, Charles Bachert of Florida, and Lawrence Bachert of East Hardwick; a brother, Andrew Yurecsko, of New Jersey; a sister, Catherine Olivo, of New Jersey; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by several sisters and brothers. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, September 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home in Hardwick. A brief prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Norbert's Church with the Reverend Michael Augustinowitzas celebrant. Burial will follow in the family lot in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Bachert's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657.

, 76, of Newport died peacefully September 23, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Coburn was born July 6, 1931, in Cannan, a son of Harold and Arlene (Baton) Coburn. On July 31, 1981, he married Velma Norway, who survives him. Mr. Coburn entered the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Newport for 30 years. He was manager of the late Burns Movie Theatre and the Dairy Joy in Newport in the late 1950s. He enjoyed woodworking, reading, riding motorcycles, playing computer games, and looking up geneology. He was a NASCAR fan. He was a branch president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Newport from 1988 to 1991. He held memberhsip with American Legion Post 21 of Newport. He is survived by his wife and best friend for 35 years, Velma Coburn, of Newport; by children: Sharon Morin and her husband, Michael, of Edgewater, Florida, Tracey Burdick and her husband, Terry, of Derby, and Lori Cote of Merrimack, New Hampshire; by stepchildren: Ann Azur and her friend, Dan Cordeau, of Derby Line, Raymond Pronto and his wife, Christine, of P Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Elaine Kahn and her husband, Richard, of Annapolis, Maryland, and Charles Pronto and his wife, Lindi, of Island Pond; by grandchildren: Philip and Chantal Cote, Ashley and Christopher Morin, and Melissa and Jaden Burdick; by stepgrandchildren: Tammy, Sarah and Maryanne Azur, Tricia Phillips, and George Azur II; by great-grandchildren: Joshua, Ralf, and Jonathan Phillips and Trey, Cole, Braxton, and AlaynaAzur; by stepgreat-grandchildren: Shawn, Jeremy, Todd, Ryan, and Corey Pronto; by a sister, Clara Hearn, of Tennessee; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Coburn. Funeral services were held September 26 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Newport with Branch President Elder Craig Stevens officiating. Interment followed in Newport Center Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Coburn's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

, 75, of Tomifobia, Québec, died peacefully the evening of September 17, 2007, at the University Hospital in Sherbrooke, Québec. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 12, 1932, Mrs. Gerber attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, training as a Lutheran deaconess. She and her husband, Don, taught three years in Nebraska before accepting a call as educational missionaries in Papua New Guinea, perhaps the happiest dozen years of her life. The Gerbers returned to North America, settling in Québec in 1969, where the family resided on a small country acreage in Tomifobia. Music, reading, travel, and gardening were important joys in her life. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don Gerber, of Tomifobia; by daughters Lynda Jean of British Columbia and Willow Ann of California; by son Jay Foster of Newport; and by two grandsons, Pol Josef and Jack Tanner. She was predeceased by her five-and-a-half-year-old son Donnie. Her life was celebrated September 23 at the United Methodist Church in Holland. In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be sent to the Holland church or to the music department in a local school.

, who died September 9, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.