, 58, of Harley View Drive, Monroe, N.H., died on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Nov. 1, 1949, the son of Harland E. and Doris I. (Hunt) Bedell. Tom was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy in 1968 and he received his Associate's Degree in Animal Husbandry from the Thompson School at the University of New Hampshire in 1970. He married Marilyn (Mitchell) Smotrycz Bedell on June 1, 1985. Tom was employed as a maintainer II for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for 26 years. More recently, he worked at the I-93 Welcome Center for the State of New Hampshire in Littleton for four years. Tom served as a selectman for the town of Monroe for five years and also served on various zoning boards and committees for over 15 years. Tom was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, was Vice President of the McIndoe Falls Academy Alumni Association and of the Monroe Men's Club, a longtime member of the Monroe Grange, and was member of the NH-SEA. He enjoyed helping area farmers with milking, haying and other farm chores. During maple sugar season, he helped at Minot's sugarhouse in Bath, N.H. He loved to travel. He was predeceased by his father, Harland Bedell on May 19, 1991. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Marilyn Bedell of Monroe; his mother Doris I. Bedell of Monroe; a daughter, Suzi Guilford and husband Tod of Canaan, N.H.; a son, Daniel Smotrycz of Boston, Mass.; a brother Gerald W. Bedell and wife Nancy of Monroe; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday, May 4, 2008, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H. A funeral service will be on Monday, May 5, at 1 p.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Donald Thomas, officiating. Burial will be in the Monroe Village Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Monroe United Methodist Church, c/o Winston Currier, Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 73, of Lyndon, formerly of Hardwick and Morrisville, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Country Village Center in Lancaster, N.H. She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Lyndon, the daughter of the late Myron C. and Ona (Smith) Dresser. She graduated from Hardwick Academy. Following her graduation she and her family traveled throughout the United States. She was first employed as a secretary for Ralston Purina in St. Johnsbury. She later worked in the Hardwick school system, retiring in the early 1970s. On April 21, 1956, she married Herbert Byron "Bud" Preman in Hardwick, where she made her home for more than 43 years. She later lived in Morrisville for seven years before moving to Lyndon in 2007. Pat was a member of the women's fellowship circle number eight of the United Church in Hardwick; The New England Fiddlers Association; the American Legion Auxiliary Post number 33 and the V.F.W. Post 9653, both in Morrisville. She spent many hours raising funds for Special Olympics and the Vermont Wheelchair Olympics. Other enjoyments include: bingo, cards and gardening. Survivors include four sons: Brian Preman and his wife, Ann, of Perry, Fla., Robert Preman and his wife, Averill, of Fort Myers, Fla., Patrick Preman and his wife, Margie, of South Woodbury, and Marc Preman of St. Johnsbury; two daughters: Andrea Taylor and her husband, Steve, of St. Johnsbury, and Jo-Ann Brochu and her husband, Larry, of Hardwick; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Dresser of Newport, N.H.; a sister, Beverly Westover of Bartow, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert, in 1984 and a daughter Nannette Preman in 1983. All Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Special Olympics, Caledonia County, c/o Kathy Blair, East Lyndon Road, Lyndon, VT 05849

of Danville passed away April 13, 2008, at the Newport Health Care Center in Newport at the age of 82. Committal services with military honors will be held Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at the Danville Green Cemetery. The public is welcome to attend.

, wife of William Parker of St. Johnsbury, passed away at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on Jan. 24, 2008, at the age of 56. Committal services will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Wednesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.

of St. Johnsbury Center passed away March 23, 2008, at his home at the age of 80. Committal services with military honors will be held Monday, May 5, at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.

, of Montpelier, formerly of Lyndon, passed away Jan. 31, 2008, at the age of 83. A committal service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndon Center. Rev. Susan MacKay will officiate. A reception for all family and friends will follow in Lyndon at the home of Leland and Frances Taylor.

, of Lyndon, died unexpectedly at her home Wednesday morning April 30, 2008, at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Los Angeles, Calif., one of two daughters born to Albert and Marian (Lambert) DesMarchais. In April 1942 she married Michael Petrow. They raised their family in East Hampton, Conn., and moved to Vermont in 1987. Pat had been an active member of the St. Johnsbury Lions club for many years. She was an avid knitter whose skill was appreciated by many friends and family members. Working in her flower gardens brought her much pleasure, and she is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Michael and Trudy Petrow of Lakeland, Fla.; Albert and Connie Petrow of Colchester, Conn.; and Robbie and Phronsie Petrow also of Colchester, Conn.; her daughter, Laurie Willey and her husband Larry of Lyndon; eight grandchildren, Stacey, Tricia, Desiree, Chad, Brett, Krystina, Jamie, and Zack; 10 great grandchildren; and her loyal and loving companion, Mee-Too. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Michael Petrow in 2003; and her sister, Ernestine Hurley. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations made in her memory may be directed to, SAD-SAC, c/o Caledonian-Record, P. O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 92, a longtime Littleton, N.H. resident, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. Born June 2, 1915, in Bethlehem, N.H., she is the daughter of Myron L. and F. Florence (Griffin) Jackson. She married Charles H. Whittier, Jan. 25, 1937, in Bethlehem, N.H. He predeceased her July 8, 1992. Olive was a member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed the out of doors, flowers and nature. She worked for a time as a telephone operator, at Kelley's Nursery, and at the family's Antique Shop with her husband when he was not busy with his responsibilities as a State Senator and Congressman. Olive is survived by her two sons, Roger Whittier of North Port, Fla., and Chuck and his wife Cathy Whittier of Orland Park, Ill.; son-in-law, Julien Fournier of Littleton; nine grandchildren, Vicki, Jeff, Greg, Valerie, Phillip, Jeanette, Elizabeth, Edward, Maureen; and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Irene Fournier; one brother; and three sisters. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 6, 11 a.m. at the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem with the Rev. Steven Bascom, officiating.

, 79, of Pleasant Street, in St. Johnsbury, passed away Thursday evening, May 1, 2008 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a period of declining health. She was born in St. Johnsbury on May 30, 1928, the daughter of John and Alice (Holbrook) Nolan. Her husband, "Scampy" Daniel Linehan, predeceased her Aug. 24, 1998. After graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy, Mary's first job was at the Fairbanks Morse office where she and Scampy met. They were married in 1947. She later worked at Hovey's Thrifty Shop. Mary loved being a wife and mother. She and Scampy spent several happy winters in Bushnell, Fla. She was especially proud of her paintings done in her younger years. Recently, she knew her health was declining, and she made sure she called all her friends whose friendships she cherished. She was always very supportive of her children in whatever they pursued throughout their lives. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Burrington and her husband Randy, of Danville; her son, Howard Linehan, of St. Johnsbury; her twin sisters, Patricia Freehart and her husband "Pin," of Orleans, and Gloria Charron, of Lyndonville; and all her nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, at 1 p.m., at the Sayles Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from noon to the start of the service. Because of Mary's love of animals, memorial contributions may be directed to Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 460, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of Lisbon, N.H., and author of "Jane's Grammar Guide," died at age 90 on May 1, 2008, at Cottage Hospital. Mrs. Phil Whitney was known as Mrs. Jane Evans to the thousands of children whose grammar she painstakingly sought to improve and whose vocabulary she rigorously endeavored to expand throughout 41 years of teaching. After having taught music for two years at Dow Academy in Franconia, she taught for 30 years at Lisbon School (in the World War II-era annex known as "the chicken coop"). "Hawk-eye Evans," as she was affectionately known due to her pupil's belief that she had eyes in the back of her head, was the proud mother of Gail Evans (who died in Australia after having taught special education there for 20 years) and Audrey Di Maria (an art therapist in Washington, D.C.) who is married to Ken Nankervis (of Melbourne, Australia). When not teaching, Mrs. Whitney spent her life in service to her church and her community, founding and directing the choir at the Congregational Church in Lisbon, playing the organ at the Church of the Epiphany in Lisbon, teaching inmates at the Grafton County Jail to read, playing her violin for residents of nursing homes (as part of the Rubemas musical group), and, with her husband Phil, making dolls and doll beds for children in need. Days before her death, she was knitting hats and scarves for the homeless of Washington, D.C., something she had done for 25 years. Mrs. Whitney had been a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Society of Teachers, the North Country Chorus, the Eastern Star, and the Lisbon Prayer Group, and a Daughter of the American Revolution. Born in Keene, N.H., to William Wallace and Mabel (Vaughan) Jeffery, Mrs. Whitney graduated from Keene Normal School before teaching in Marlowe, N.H., for four years and in Portsmouth, R.I., for six years. She is predeceased by her daughters' father, Retired Major Harold A. Evans, her husband Mr. Phil Whitney of Stephens City, Va., and her brother James Berkley Jeffery (whose wife Joan lives in Concord). Surviving siblings include Mrs. A. Paul (Barbara) Stimson of Bath, N.H., William Wallace Jeffery Jr. (and his wife Dorothea) of Nashua, N.H., and Kenneth Edwin Jeffery (and his wife Geraldine) of Nelson, N.H. Besides a number of nieces and nephews throughout the States and cousins in New Brunswick, Canada, Mrs. Whitney has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren in Australia. A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany, School Street, Lisbon, followed by a reception at Whitemount Farm in Bath. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lisbon Public Library, School Street, Lisbon, for the Handicapped Accessible Entrance Fund.

, 73, of Waits River Road, Bradford, Vt., died on May 3, 2008, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H. Lee was born on Nov. 16, 1934, in Westmore, Vt., to Ora P. and Annie (Butler) Buskey. He was married to Lorraine A. Soles on Dec. 24, 1952. Lee worked as an auto mechanic at Dud Chase's Garage in Woodsville for many years, was a service station supervisor for Johnson Products for 20 years, and just prior to retiring, he worked at the Bradford Mini Mart. Over the years, he enjoyed going to yard sales equally as much as having them. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine Buskey on Jan. 11, 1996. He is survived by his son, Peter R. Buskey and wife Rebecca of New Hampton, N.H.; his daughter, Margaret J. "Peggy" O'Donnell and husband Dana of Wells River, Vt.; six grandchildren, Melissa Buskey Reed, Ryan Scott O'Donnell, Christopher Lee Buskey, Billie Jo Buskey Shinn, Daniel Paul Buskey, and Elisabeth Megan Buskey Tallman; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pauline Murray of East Ryegate, Vt., Lillian Gilman of Woodstock, N.H., and Blanche Chapman of Middletown, Conn.; his companion of more than 10 years, Shirley Emerson of Bradford; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 8, at 2 p.m. in Sawyer Cemetery, Bradford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cottage Hospital, Oncology Department, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 63, of North Concord and St. Johnsbury, passed away Sunday morning, May 4, 2008. She enjoyed her last months as part of Marcelle and Raoul Houde's home on Concord Avenue in St. Johnsbury. She was the daughter of Frederick and Yvonne (Racine) Prue; they have both predeceased her as well as her three siblings Margaret, Madeline and Richard. As her own family left the household, Joyce and her husband Michael began taking in foster children. The more chaotic her household, the better she liked it! She had a love of animals, crocheting and shopping. She is survived by three children Teresa Lafferty of Colorado, Susan Patoine of Hinsdale, N.H., Bernard Hagan and wife Sandra of North Concord; eight grandchildren: Philip, Amber, Dustin and Rodney, Cory, Ashley, BJ and Katrina; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Casual dress would be appreciated. Memorial contributions could be directed to Northeast Kingdom Youth Services, 24 Bagley St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 97, of Concord, Vt., died Sunday morning, May 4, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Edith was born in Derby on Feb. 10, 1911, the daughter of Simon Charles and Inez (Brown) Shastany. Upon the death of her mother on April 26, 1911, she lived with her "parents," Eugene and Emma Shastany of East St. Johnsbury where she attended East Village School and then St. Johnsbury Academy. On April 22, 1929, she married Floyd Easter and they resided in St. Johnsbury. Edith was a devoted mother to her children and loved to tell tales of their childhood adventures. She and Floyd were very involved in horse shows and races and spent many weekends showing their horses. Edith worked at the Green Mountain Market and Shop and Save for many years. She was a member of the V.F.W., and she also belonged to the Ladies of the Moose. Edith particularly enjoyed old cars and was a member of the Caledonia Classic Car Club. She loved cruising in her '72 Plymouth Duster. For the past several summers she could be seen driving all around town in her red Dodge convertible. Everyone in her family and large circle of friends will greatly miss her and remember her "spunkiness" and determination. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Floyd, and sons James and Paul and her grandson Jeffrey. She leaves behind her children Eugene Easter and his wife Brenda of Winter Haven, Fla., Lionel (Skip) Easter and his wife Carol of Victory, Rodney Easter and his wife Jean of East Haven, Donald Easter and his wife Bonnie of Barnet, Roxann Stacy (Easter) and her husband A.J. of Sherrills Ford, N.C., Doug Easter and his partner Hilde Sparrow of East Burke, and Robert Desilet and his partner Rita Bourcier of East Hartford, Conn. She also leaves behind grandchildren Richard, Deborah, Steven, James, Cathy, Shelly, Duane, Lynn, Roddy, Dale, Paul Jr., Carol, Susan, Lori, Adam, Sarah, Joshua, Kenny, Dennis and Joey and her great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will take place on Monday, June 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Grove Cemetery in East St. Johnsbury. In lieu of flowers contributions in Edith's memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund at 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a long illness. Stanley was born on Aug. 30, 1939, a son to Howard S. and Alice (Blodgett) Bronson in Littleton, N.H. He attended schools in the New Hampshire towns of Lisbon and Landaff. Stanley was a self-employed carpenter and he enjoyed making wooden toys and furniture in his spare time. He loved to work on genealogy, read, and cut Christmas trees with his grandchildren. His favorite spot was the Buckwheat Piece, which he meticulously cared for. Stanley was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Surviving family members include his wife, Louise Bronson of Lisbon; three daughters, Karen J. Bronson of Landaff, Kathi J. Melcher of Weare, N.H., and Kori J. Larrabee of Lisbon; two sons, Richard Bronson of Landaff, and Bradley Bronson of Lisbon; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, one brother, and one sister. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Stanley Bronson Memorial Tree Fund, c/o Louise Bronson, 36 Pine Knoll Terrace, Lisbon, NH 03585. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, May 9, from 6:30 to 8, at the Landaff Church in Landaff. Funeral services will be held in the Landaff Church on Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lyn O. Winter officiating. Burial will follow in the Landaff Center Cemetery.

, 80, of Chamberlin Hill Road, Albany, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. She was born in New York City, May 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Paul F. and Mary (Gibbons) Reilly. She received her degree in education from St. Elizabeth's College in New Jersey. Rosemary married Vincent P. Lewando in 1951. Survivors include three sons, Paul Lewando of Okemos, Mich., Thomas Lewando and his wife, Carol, of Anchorage, Ala., John Lewando and his wife, Jessica Sloane, of Tacoma Park, Md.; three daughters, Ann Sullivan and her husband, Tom, of Princeton, Mass., Rosemary Lewando and her husband, Richard Struthers, of Putney, and Roberta Gillott and her husband, John, of Waterford; and 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in 1997 and a brother Robert Reilly. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in East Albany with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. There will be no calling hours. Interment will follow in the Chamberlin Hill Cemetery in Albany. Friends and family are invited to gather at Rosemary's home following the interment.

, 67, of Lyndonville, died Dec. 22, 2007, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. Committal services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008, at 10 a.m. at William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield. The public is welcome to attend.

, 72, longtime West Burke teacher, died March 12, 2008, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon. Committal services will be held Monday May 12, at 2 p.m., at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. The public is welcome to attend.

, Graveside Service for Kermit "Sonny" Brill Sr., 70, of Barnet, who died on Feb. 18, 2008, will be held on Monday, May 12, at noon, in Barnet Center Cemetery.

of Carver, Mass., and St. Johnsbury, died on May 3, 2008. He was 72 years old. Alberghini was born, raised, and educated in Plymouth, Mass., and is a graduate of Plymouth High School's class of 1953. He went on to attend the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, and has been a lifelong cranberry grower. Alberghini worked at the University of Massachusetts Cranberry Experiment Station in Wareham for 23 years. He owned and operated his own cranberry bogs in Carver, and Plymouth. He was a member of Ocean Spray as well as the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association, and was the founder and owner of R.A.S.P., Inc. in Carver. He was also a member of the Carver conservation committee and the Upland Sportsman Club in Plympton. He enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling, traveling, camping, and tending to his Draft horses. Alberghini is the beloved husband of Carmen Alberghini; loving father of Christopher Alberghini of California; son of Lavina Alberghini of Plymouth, and the late Alden Alberghini; brother of Ann Govoni of Kingston. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were held on Wednesday at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street (Route 58), Carver. A funeral service was held Thursday, May 8, at the Shepherd Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Burial is at the Central Cemetery in Carver. Donations may be made in Bob's name to the Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360.

, 47, of Shattuck Hill, Newport, a well-known business woman, passed away May 9, 2008, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston, Vt., surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1961, in Newport a daughter of Henry and Quedabond (Conard) Chilafoux. She graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1979 and the Vermont College of Cosmetology in 1980. On June 28, 1980, she married Raymond Menard who survives her. Chris was a self-employed beautician and she owned and operated Re-Creations by Chris and Company on the Derby Road for 21 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. She volunteered at the Elk's Club with her husband Raymond and she was a member of the American Cancer Society for the Look Good Feel Better program and she also contributed to their Locks of Love program. Among her hobbies she enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her family, friends, and her loving clients. Chris was very community oriented and a great public servant. She is survived by her husband Raymond Menard of Newport, two daughters: Chauntelle Powers and her husband Danial of Derby and Krystle Menard of Derby and by one granddaughter Faith Powers. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Starlyn Chilafoux and his wife Ila, Rance Chilafoux, and Keeno Chilafoux and his wife Jeanette all of Irasburg, Sharon Nevin and her husband Don of Bend, Ore., and Fawnda Buttolph and her husband Martin of East Middlebury. Several nieces and nephews survive her. She is survived by her mother-in-law Simone Menard of Newport Center and the Menard family all of Barton. Chris was predeceased by a sister Gordena Buck and by two brothers: Dennis Chilafoux and Cornel Chilafoux. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushord Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport with the Rev. Yvon Royer celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, Vt 05495 or to Feed the Poor Inc., 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073.