, 49, of Lyndonville, died on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Healthcare, Burlington. He was born in Red Hook, N.Y., on Aug. 3, 1958, the son of David and Beverly (Klein) Brightly. Randy enjoyed poetry and had won awards for the poetry he had written. He enjoyed nature, believed in Native American ways, wood carving, and walking in the woods with his dogs. His family was very important to him and he gained strength through the love that he received and gave. He was predeceased by his parents, David and Beverly Brightly. Survivors include his companion, Dee Dee Martino of Lyndonville, and Shidoshi, his faithful and devoted dog; stepdaughter, Allison Martino of Greenfield, Mass.; stepson, Donald Martino of Attleboro, Mass.; grandson, Xavier Blagojevic of Greenfield, Mass.; five sisters, Dee Dee Leete and husband Donald of Newbury, Vt., Tammy Hardin of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Sally Jo Brightly of Fla., Lucinda Brightly of Texas and Laura Brightly of N.Y.; two brothers, David Brightly of Va. and Matthew Brightly of N.Y.; special nieces, Jessica Tuttle and husband Pete and their children, Logan, Sara and Jeremy, and Kesha Brightly, a special nephew Drew Leete, and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.

, 94, a nearly life-long resident of Littleton, N.H., died peacefully at home on Monday, March 31, 2008, surrounded by family and friends after a period of declining health. Phyllis was born September 8, 1913, to Annie (Boswell) and Leonard Goding. Phyllis attended schools in Littleton until her senior year of high school when she moved to Whitefield with her mother to care for her invalid grandmother, Julia Boswell. She graduated from Whitefield High School in 1932. Phyllis always regretted not being able to graduate with her Littleton classmates. She went on to graduate in 1936 as a Registered Nurse from Morrison Hospital's School of Nursing in Whitefield, N.H. During her senior year of nursing school in 1935, she was providing private care to guests at the Mount Washington Hotel through an arrangement the Hotel had with Morrison Hospital. She was assigned to care for a wealthy young man from Massachusetts with chronic health problems. The hotel had provided a car and chauffeur for the young man to visit a doctor in Sugar Hill, N.H. He requested that his nurse accompany him on this trip, which ended up as a quest for medical care throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. A few days later, Phyllis and the chauffeur were rescued by the FBI at a hotel on Northern Lake Champlain. Phyllis was alleged to have been kidnapped by the nationally known con man, and the story made national news. Phyllis was unperturbed by the experience. Her position was that she was only doing her job. "He always acted like a perfect gentleman," Phyllis invariably responded when asked about her adventure. "I never thought of myself as kidnapped. The press blew the whole incident out of proportion." After graduation, Phyllis spent many years working as a staff nurse for the Goodyear Rubber Company in Windsor, Vt. She also worked in local hospitals until her marriage to Davis M. Sanville on Nov. 11, 1945. Dave and Phyllis were a typical Post World War II love story. Their mothers introduced them when Dave returned home to the North Country after the War. Their marriage was a long and happy 43-year partnership ending with Dave's death at the age of 73 in 1987. Phyllis was a stay at home mom and raised two daughters, who fondly remember homemade donuts, cookies, and mittens as part of their childhood experience. Her intricately decorated Christmas cookies, which she faithfully created for each child's annual school parties, were the envy of teachers and classmates alike. She was predeceased by her brother, Bernard, in 1917, her father in 1924, and her mother in 1984. Phyllis is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Moberly and husband Dr. Alan Moberly of Littleton, Luanne Whipple and husband Curt Whipple of Littleton; Suzanne's children, Jarrod and Kiel Tirrell of Henniker, Scarlett, David, and Genevieve Moberly of Littleton; Luanne's children, Michael Pinson of Louisiana, Scott Pinson and wife Lena of Lisbon, Charles Nile and wife Meghan of Whitefield; and nine great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Wednesday, April 2, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phyllis's name to the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHAD), One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 86, of South Burlington and St. Johnsbury, passed away Tuesday morning, April 1, 2008, at the Vermont Respite House in Williston. Lucy was born April 27, 1921, in Hardwick, the daughter of Elbridge and Lulu "Lou" Harvey. She attended graded school in Hardwick and graduated from Lyndon Institute in Lyndonville. In 1941 she received a diploma from Brightlook School of Nursing in St. Johnsbury; she worked as a dedicated registered nurse at Brightlook Hospital for many years. On Oct. 24, 1942, she married Lawrence Clark and they made their home in St. Johnsbury until his death in 1988. She was predeceased by her husband; her son Robert S. Clark and her sister Bernadeen "Bunny" Bassett. Survivors include her two daughters: Beverly Burke and her partner Kevin Newton and his son Dylan (1280 US Rt. 7 South, Middlebury, VT 05753), Elaine Fillion and her husband Dale (291 Bittersweet Circle, Williston, VT 05495); granddaughters Shelley Fillion of So. Burlington and Cortney Fillion of Westminster, Colo.; step-grandchildren Keith Burke and wife Laurie of Centennial, Colo., Denise Broderick of Brandon; great-grandchildren include Shauna and Megan Riley of Brandon, Craig and Paige Burke of Centennial, Colo. She also leaves a brother Carl Harvey of Hardwick; many nieces and nephews. Per Lucy's wishes there will be no observance of her passing. Sayles Funeral Home in St. Johnsbury is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Lucy's family extends sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff and volunteers of the Vermont Respite House and Hospice of Vermont for their support, compassion, and loving healing touch.

, 84, a resident of Montreal, Quebec, died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2008, at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. She lived part-time in Newark, Vt., for many years and was actively involved in many theater and arts projects in both Quebec and Vermont. She is survived by her two children, Jennifer from Cuenca, Spain, and Michael, from Vancouver, British Columbia, and by three grandchildren, Pablo, Steven, and Norman, and one great-grandchild, Jayne. A family memorial service will be held in Montreal.

, owner of the Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee, died of a heart attack while on vacation in St. John of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He was 64. Allen was born in New Haven, Connecticut, June 14, 1943. He grew up in Norwich, where his parents owned the Norwich Inn. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from Nichols College. He operated The Lake Morey Inn with two of his sons, Mark and Jeff. In the 1970s and 1980s he served as a Vermont state senator from Orange County. He served on the Fairlee school board for 30 years and was a founding force behind the formation of the Rivendell School District, the nation's first interstate school district. Beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves his mother Louise Avery of Fairlee; his wife of 26 years Bonnie Huggett Avery of Thetford; sons Jeff Avery of Fairlee, Mark Avery of Fairlee, Toby Huggett of Utah; daughter Jennifer Avery of Montana; four grandsons Bodie, Ty, Ezra, and Luke. Cards of sympathy could be directed to PO Box 326, Fairlee, VT 05045. A memorial reception and gathering will be held at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee on Monday, April 7, starting at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to the Allen Avery Scholarship Fund, Rivendell Interstate School District, PO Box 153, Orford, NH 03777.

, 85, Whitefield Road, died suddenly Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Morrison Nursing Home, Whitefield, N.H. She was born in Whitefield, N.H., the daughter of Richard Rexford and Elizabeth Riemann. She attended local schools and was a lifelong resident of this area. She worked for Stinehour Press, Lunenburg, Vt., and the Coos County Democrat Newspaper, Lancaster, N.H., as a typesetter. She did home shoe lacing for Conner and Hoffman Shoes, in Littleton, N.H. She was a devout Catholic and served as a Eucharistic minister for the St. Matthews Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a volunteer at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H. She was an author of a children's story in the Jack and Jill Magazine. She loved her garden, flowers, bird watching, and sewing. She was very much loved by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, James N. Boyle, in 1989. Boyle is survived by her three sons, Robert Boeri and wife Judy, Washington, DC, Kenneth Boeri, San Francisco, Calif., and James Boyle and wife Teresa, Mason, N.H.; two daughters, Theresa Ouellette and husband Dennis, Dalton, N.H., Mary O'Connor and husband David, Dalton, N.H.; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and a sister Muriel Mahn, Whitefield, N.H. Visiting hours will be on Friday, April 4, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 11 a.m., at the St. Matthews Catholic Church, Whitefield, with Father George Majka officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Matthews Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Matthew's Fuel Fund, St. Matthews Catholic Church, Jefferson Road, Whitefield, NH, 03598 or Hospice of Lancaster, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH, 03584.

, 82, died Wednesday April 2, 2008, at Valley View Home for the Retired in Fairlee, Vt. She was born March 26, 1926, in Corinth, at her Uncle Henry Richardson's house, a daughter of Henning and Christie (Richardson) Johnson. She attended schools in East Orange and Bradford, graduating from Bradford Academy in 1944. During high school, she worked summers at Camp Quinebeck. She also told of setting pins at the bowling alley on Barton Street in Bradford. Following graduation, she worked as a teller at the Bradford National Bank. She married Bradford Farr on Oct. 10, 1945, who predeceased her in 1993. During her married life, she was a Girl Scout leader and Cub Scout den mother. She served as chairwoman of the American Cancer Society Fund drive in Orange County East. She was a partner in Connie's dress shop in Bradford. Farr loved animals. For many years she worked on the Class C horse show at the Connecticut Valley Exposition. She always had a dog or a cat, her last a faithful kitty named Amber. She also enjoyed spending summers with her family at their camp at Lake Armington in Piermont. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage. She is survived by daughter Deborah and son-in-law Gunther Wernecke, daughter Connie, son Mark and daughter-in-law Patricia, seven granddaughters, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother, Henning Johnson, of Bradford and one sister, Elin Batten, of West Topsham. She was predeceased by brothers Karl Johnson of Fairlee and Arvid Johnson of Alabama, sisters Ella Gallup of Fairlee and Agnes McKinsey of Pittsburgh, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766. Graveside services will be held in the spring.

, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., died at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Thursday evening, April 3, 2008 at the age of 72. She was born May 13, 1935 in L'Ange Gardien, Quebec, one of nine children born to Joseph and Berthe (Bussieres) Dion. On July 30, 1955, she married Jean E. Lapointe. In 1966, they moved to Vermont from Canada. Margo worked as a barber for over 30 years. She opened her own barber shop "Margo's," on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury where she enjoyed discussing politics and having good conversations with her clients. An avid reader, Margo also enjoyed working in her beautiful flower gardens. Survivors include two children, Michel Lapoint of Fairfax, and Johanne Adams and husband Dean of St. George; four grandchildren, Daniel and Michelle Adams, and Joseph and Kristine Lapointe; five brothers, all of Canada, Norman Dion, Jacques Dion and wife Monique, Yves Dion and wife Rose, Andre Dion and wife Lillian, and Gaetan Dion and wife Irene; a sister, also of Canada, Therese Dion; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Jean Lapointe in 1985; and two brothers, Gerard Dion and Gilles Dion. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Friends may call on the family prior to the start of the service beginning at 1 p.m. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury will be held at a later date.

, 71, of St. Johnsbury, died Friday morning April 4, 2008, at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 21, 1936, in Newport, the last surviving daughter of Edson and Lillian (Sanville) Blake. For many years, she worked as a social worker for the state of Vermont Department of Human Services. She was a former Cub Scout leader in Lyndonville. A loving mother and grandmother, Delia unselfishly helped family and friends in their time of need, which brought her great joy. Survivors include five children, Randall Peck and wife Cheryl if Lufkin, Texas, Daniel Peck and wife Christina of Fort Worth, Texas, Paula Peck of West Danville, Chris Peck and Brenda Thisell of Vershire, and Desiree Piche and her fiancée, Fred "Boo" Gilmour of St. Johnsbury; eight grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Wisneski, Marshall, Samuel, Rachel, Jill, Carol and Jennifer Peck; one great-grandchild, Brianna Wisneski; two brothers, Edson Blake Jr. and wife Dorothy of Beebe, Quebec, and Seth Blake and wife Nancy of Ocala, Fla.; a brother in-law, Mirko Ignjatovic of St. Johnsbury; nieces, nephews, and several dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents and five sisters, Elsie Cheney, Eleanor and Floyd Young, Margaret and Neil McFarland, Patricia Manning, and Linda Ignjatovic. Funeral services will be held Monday evening April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon-Daniel Schnobrich celebrant. Friends may call on the family prior to the start of the service beginning at 5:30 p.m. Spring burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Memorial donations made in her name may be directed to Caledonia Home Health Inc., P. O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 84, of Albany died peacefully April 3, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Center Falls, R.I., a daughter of Joseph and Loretta (Adams) Laverdiere. On April 21, 1941, she married Maynard Mason who survives her. She and her husband raised their children on the family dairy farm they had for 63 years. Dot made cakes, enjoyed crocheting, quilting and loved cross word puzzles, gardening and canning. She was very proud that when she was in her 60s, she received her G.E.D. She is survived by her husband, Maynard Mason of Albany, and by the following children: Donald Mason and his wife, Guyla of East Calias, Gary Mason and his wife, Valvette of Albany, Priscilla Mason of Hardwick, Paulette Webster and her husband, Mark of Irasburg, Roger Mason and his friend, Bonnie McGregor of Albany, and Randy Mason and his wife, Carole of Albany. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Joyce Laverdiere of North Grandby, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Norman, and a sister, Violet Doyle. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc. 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her caretaker Alicia Persons' home on Sunset Drive in St. Johnsbury. Thelma was born on June 17, 1922, in Newburyport, Mass., the daughter of Ervin E. and Hannah M. (Kelso) Lang. Thelma graduated from Newburyport High School in 1940. She retired from Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., where she worked as a housekeeping supervisor. Thelma moved to Vermont in December 1992 to be closer to her family. This is where she started another phase of her life. Thelma met many new friends who became dear to her. Thelma was an active member in several organizations. She was a member of the United Rebekah Lodge No. 13 of Newburyport and an associate member of Olive Branch Lodge No. 4 of St. Johnsbury Center, Vt. She was a member of People's United Methodist Church in Newburyport and attended the Danville Methodist Church while living in Vermont. Thelma is survived by her younger brother Malcolm Lang and his wife Marie Anita of Danville. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Thelma will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Danville Methodist Church with the Rev. Hank Cheney presiding. Burial will be in Newburyport, Mass. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 6-8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Danville Methodist Church PO Box 35, Danville, VT 05828, or The Parkinson's Disease Foundation 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509 New York, NY 10018.

, 74, of 406 Mt. Pisgah Road in St. Johnsbury, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at his home. Walter was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 15, 1933, the son of Walter J. Neil Sr. and Florence (Chamberlin) Neil. He graduated from the St. Johnsbury Trade School in 1951 and the Auto Mechanic Institute in body mechanics in 1953. Walter married Sandra (Blandin) Neil on Feb. 16, 1963. They had two children, Dennis and Deborah. They made their home in the Barnet and St. Johnsbury areas. Walter worked 20 years as autobody foreman for the local Ford dealership in St. Johnsbury and 16 years as a machinist for the former Northeast Tool in Lyndonville until he retired. Walter is survived by his two children: his son Dennis J. Neil, and his daughter Deborah L. Neil; his mother Florence Fleming; his brothers: James Neil, Cornish, N.H., Bernard Neil, Bellows Falls, Vt., Robert Fleming, Lyndonville, Vt., Bryant Fleming, Waterford, Vt.; his sister Muriel Clark, Barre, Vt.; and many nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his wife, Sandra (2000); his stepfather Gordon Fleming (1989); and his brother David Neil (1988). Memorial services will be held at Sayles Funeral Home on Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

, 90, of Evergreen Lane, Littleton, N.H., died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his home. He was born in North Walpole, N.H., the son of Felix and Agnes (Eno) Bushway. He served his country in World War II, for the U.S. Army. He was initially stationed at a Shore Battery in Revere, Mass., then went to France and Germany where he served as a mechanic and truck driver. He and his wife, Thelma, made there home in Littleton in 1946. He worked for Walker Motors as a mechanic and then Littleton Highway Department until his retirement. He was a past member of the VFW Howard Shawney Post, as well as the Littleton Lions Club. He was a member of the Littleton Fire Department for over 60 years and retired as the Deputy Chief of the call company. He was a devout Catholic and a communicant of the St. Rose of Lima Church. He delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels program for several years, bringing food and kindness to those who could not get out. He enjoyed snowmobiling in his younger days. He loved spring so that he could work in his greenhouse where he would grow his plants for his garden from seeds. He enjoyed growing tomato and pepper plants as well as Marigold flowers. He also enjoyed sharing those plants with family and friends. He loved spending time with family and was very proud of all them when he spoke to others about them. He was predeceased by his wife, Thelma (Whitney) Bushway, May 2001. He is survived by three sons: Raymond, of Bethlehem, N.H., Steven, of Lyman, N.H., and William, of Littleton, N.H.; two daughters: Shirley Place, of Easton, N.H., and Michele Dinan, of Wakefield, Mass., 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at noon at the St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will take place at a later date at the Maple Street Cemetery, Bethlehem, N.H. Memorial donations can be made to the Eureka Hose Company, 230 West Main St., Littleton, NH, 03561.

passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the age of 89, at the Dartmouth Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in Paquetteville, PQ, Canada, on Oct. 9, 1918, the daughter of Felic and Yvonne (Mangeau) Paquette. Simone was married to Aubrey Weaver, whom passed away in 1991. Simone had her own fabric shop in Bristol, Vt., for six years, before moving to St. Johnsbury and opening Simone's Fabric Shop. She was a member of the Garden Club, the TLC Club and Women's Club of St. Johnsbury. She is survived by her sons, David Weaver and wife Joan of Bristol, Steven Weaver and wife Laura of St. Johnsbury; daughter Marjorie Gilbert and husband Alan of Washington, Vt.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her sons Aubrey Weaver Jr. and Charles Weaver; and her brothers Regie, Oscar, Rodger, Lucien and Lawrence. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol.

, 79, "The Lemington Monkey Lady," passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 5, 2008, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family and several monkeys from her collection. Jeannette was born in Lemington, Vt., on Feb. 28, 1929, on the farm of her late parents, Theodore Holbrook and Mary Jane (Annis) Holbrook. Her formal education began in Lemington's one-room schoolhouse. She was a graduate of Colebrook Academy Class of 1947. Married soon after high school, she and her former husband, Ernest, had one son, Reginald, their pride and joy. She was a proud Vermonter and resided within five miles of the Columbia Bridge her whole life. She served as Lemington Town Clerk for 22 years and town treasurer for 31. She was a part-time 'snip and clip' proofreader for the News & Sentinel for over a decade. She contributed to the newspaper as a correspondent, diligently reporting the Lemington news, particularly the Sims Hill neighborhood as she resided at "the foot of the hill." She joined the Eureka Chapter #2 OES of Colebrook in April of 1963 and served the organization as Warder. She was a member the Colebrook Ski Bees, Canaan Border Riders and one of the original Lemington Stillbillies. An avid snowmobiler, she was a member of the famed Hardy Girls, her "dear sisters" with whom she snowmobiled every Thursday afternoon without fail for over 14 years beginning in the 1970s. Visiting Benson's Wild Animal Farm as a child and making many trips to Granby Zoo in Quebec led to a great fascination and fanatic passion for monkeys. She collected over 300 stuffed monkeys, many received as gifts and often named in honor of that person. Jeannette leaves behind her son, Reginald E. Ellingwood and his wife, Myra, of Lemington; her dear companion of many years, Mallett A. "Andy" Anderson of Pittsburg, N.H.; four beloved granddaughters, Sharon Ellingwood of North Stonington, Conn.; Tricia Ellingwood of Gorham, N.H.; Beth Walter and husband, Jason, of Watford City, N.D.; and Jeannette Hook and husband, Daniel, of Brunswick, Vt.; and five great-grandchildren, Joe Ellingwood, Macala, Adrienne and Maya Hook and Samuel Villa. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia (Holbrook) MacDonald, who passed away March 31, 2008. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook with an Eastern Star service to be held at 6:45 p.m. prior to calling hours by Eureka Chapter #2 OES. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with The Reverend Craig Cheney officiating. An interment service will be held in the spring at Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Jeannette's memory may be made to the Colebrook Public Library in recognition of her four loving granddaughters, c/o Julie Colby, Main Street, Colebrook, NH 03576.

, 65, passed away at his winter home in LaQuinta, Calif., on Sunday, April 6, 2008, after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma. He was born June 10, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pa. and moved to Piedmont, Calif., as a toddler. He attended Piedmont High School and graduated from the University of California Berkeley in 1963. Skip graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from Temple University School of Medicine in 1968 and completed his residency at Peter Bent Brigham Hopital in Boston, Mass. in orthopaedic surgery in the Harvard Combined Programs. In addition, he was a clinical instructor of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School. He was also an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Children's Hospital in Boston, Winchester Hospital Winchester, Mass., and Littleton Hospital, Littleton, N.H. Between medical school and his surgical residency, Skip was a medical officer with the United States Army Medical Corps and served in Korea. Skip began his orthopaedic practice in Littleton, N.H., in 1977. He served on the Littleton School Board and was a trustee of Littleton Regional Hospital. He played in a basketball league and coached senior league baseball, but he still found time for golf, tennis, guitar and banjo playing, and singing in the church choir. In 1986, Skip married Shelly Connors and they moved to Laconia, N.H. where he continued to practice orthopedics. He was Chief of Surgery at Lakes Region Hospital and served on the board of New Hampshire Public Radio. He was on the sidelines every Fall weekend as medical consultant to the Laconia and Kennett High School football teams. Skip retired from medicine in 2000 and he and his wife, Shelly, moved to Whitefish, Mont., where he was a member of Iron Horse Golf Club. He has wintered in the Palm Springs area since then where he was a member of Thunderbird Country Club and The Hideaway. He is survived by Shelly, his wife of 22 years, his mother Irma (Gigi) Brandt of San Mateo, Calif., who recently celebrated her 95th birthday, sons Robert K. Arbuckle of Windemere, Fla. and Justin Arbuckle of San Francisco, Calif., daughter Amy LaCrosse of Albuquerque, N.M., stepdaughters Kelsey Schmid-Sommer and Erica Connors of Whitefish, Mont., his sister Suzanne Moore of Cypress, Calif., and five grandchildren. Friends are invited to a reception at the family home in Lake LaQuinta on April 13, 2008, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Call 760-328-2161 for directions. A memorial service will be held in Napa, Calif., on May 25, 2008, with ashes to be dispersed at his son's Napa vineyard. Donations in his honor can be made to the Alpine Theatre Project or the North Valley Hospital Foundation, both in Whitefish, Mont., or the charity of your choice.