, 60, of Hopatcong, New Jersey, died December 1, 2008. Mr. Simpson was born October 20, 1948, in Orange Essex, New Jersey, and grew up in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey. He later moved to West Charleston and lived there for 29 years. He loved the people of the Northeast Kingdom. He took pride in becoming an exalted ruler of Newport Elks Lodge 2155 during 2003. He was well-known by many because of his job with Fred's Plumbing and Heating. He worked there just short of 20 years as the service technician. He worked many hours on the side and was in great demand. He liked talking as much as working. He had a great love for football and was a fan of the New York Giants. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren in Vermont to Hampton Beach every year. Hoagie's Pizza was a family must every Friday night. He loved gatherings with his extended family. He moved back to New Jersey in 2004. He worked as a plumber for Smithco Plumbing and Heating in Morris Plains. He reunited with his New Jersey family and treasured his time with his son and his family. He enjoyed fishing with his son and renewing special ties with him. Family was his number one pleasure. He leaves behind many loved ones, including his wife, LindaJoy (Sturzebecker), of Hopatcong; his son Joseph Hartman of Hopatcong; his son Robert Simpson, his wife, Kara, and their children Emma and Julia of Wharton, New Jersey; his daughter Heather (Gentley) Sheltra and her children: Morgan, Dustin, Abbie, and Victoria of West Charleston; his son Scott Gentley and his children Cody and Madison of West Charleston; and his son Jeremy Gentley of West Charleston. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Simpson and his wife, Sue, of Coventry; by his sister Debra George and her husband, Leonard, of Newport Center; by his brother Paul Simpson and his wife, Diane, of Newport; by his brother James Simpson and his wife, Cammie, of St. Albans; and by his sister Lori Marcus and her husband, Mike, of Westmore. He had many nieces and nephews who loved him. He loved his family and treasured his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his devoted parents, Robert R. and Delores M. Simpson; and by his brother Robert J. Simpson. He will be missed. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was offered December 4 at Saint Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Parsippany, New Jersey. Interment will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Simpson's memory to the Newport Elks Club 2155.

, 66, of Coventry died peacefully December 7, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington due to an illness. Mr. Sylvester was born April 21, 1942, and raised in Derby, a son of Armand Sylvester and Athea (Blay) Sylvester. In September 19, 1959, he married Mary (Hodgdon) Sylvester, who survives him. He enjoyed working at North Country Hospital as a volunteer. He enjoyed visiting with friends, was very family oriented, and loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He drove truck for 19 years for Earl Hackett Sr. and 14 years for Marcel Robert. He loved driving truck and driving his wife, Mary, to dialysis for three days a week for the last six years. He is survived by his children: Ricky and his wife, Jeannie, of Japan, Irving Jr. of Tennessee, Keith and his wife, Heather, of Holland, Tammy Simpson and her husband, Joe, of Coventry, Mark and his wife, Martha, of Newport, and Crystal LeClerc and her husband, Henry, of Coventry; by grandchildren: Richard of North Carolina, Adam of Texas, Marie, Christine, Amanda, Jennifer of Maine, Tiffany of Orleans, Laura of Eden, Keith of Derby Line, Josh, Jessica, and Mary Ellen of Barre, Logan, Jake, Johnny of Holland, Nicholas, Matt, and Brandon Simpson of Coventry, Bucky, Brandon, and Louise Dennett of Newport, and Amber, Natasha, and Dannielle of Georgia; and by 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Armand and Althea Sylvester; and by his sister Nancy Rohman. Funeral services were held December 11 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Roger Fletcher officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Sylvester's memory may be made to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2008, in Barton. Mrs. Paquette had been a resident of Maple Lane Nursing Home for the past year and had previously lived at Michaud Manor and the Derby Trailer Park. She was born in Holland on July 14, 1921, a daughter of Archelas and Amanda (Cote) Blais. She attended elementary school in Holland and at the Ursiline Convent in Stanstead, Quebec. She graduated from Derby Academy and went to Johnson State College to obtain her teaching degree. Her first teaching positions were in East Albany and Hardwick. She married Gerard Paquette of Orleans, and he predeceased her on August 17, 1973. They settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she taught third grade from 1959 to 1963. She helped organize the Marlboro Girls Club. She then worked in social services for the state of Massachusetts, retiring in 1988. She came back to her roots and lived at the Derby Trailer Park. Her volunteer work kept her very busy. Her many activities included teaching French at Sacred Heart School, helping inmates at the Northern State Correctional Facility get their general education diplomas, and serving as an officer for a Newport senior citizens group and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a member of the St. Edward's Ladies Guild. Up until December 1, she was teaching French at St. Paul's Catholic School in Barton. She taught third- and fourth-grade Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes at Trinity Parish. She was an instructor for the American Association of Retired Persons driver safety course and a member of the reparative board of the Newport Community Justice Center. Her many awards testify of her devotedness and faithfulness to the many tasks in which she was involved. In her spare time she was busy with knitting and crocheting; she also enjoyed playing cards. She leaves two brothers, Alphonse Blais and his wife, Jacqueline, of Marlboro and Joseph Blais and his wife, Carmen, of Derby Line; sister Theresa Blanchette of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by eight brothers: Leopold, Albert, Antonio, Elphege, Herman, Aime, Phillip, and Benoit; and by two sisters, Alma Lavoie and Maria Jalbert. Funeral services were held December 15 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Paquette's memory may be made to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to St. Paul's School, St Paul's Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 78, of Newport Center died Monday, December 8, 2008, after a period of declining health. Mr. Hurd was born in North Andover, Massachusetts, on May 12, 1930, a son of Albert and Vera (Crouch) Hurd. He graduated from Keene High School in Keene, New Hampshire, in 1948 and attended Keene State College. He enlisted for four years in the U.S. Air Force with duty in the U.S., England, and Germany. He worked for many years for the Markem Corporation in Keene, New Hampshire, before retiring and moving to Newport Center, where he built his home with the help of his large and loving family. He had resided in Newport Center for the past 20 years. He was an active member of the United Church of Newport, where he served on many committees and sang in the choir until his health prevented him from doing so. He was a multitalented man with a love of woodworking, gardening, and music. His greatest love was his family and being with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending as many of their life events as he could. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice Hurd, of Newport Center; by his six children: Vernon and his wife, Judy, of Newport Center, Steven and his wife, Trudy, of Coventry, Sharon Mousette and her husband, David, of Keene, New Hampshire, Milton of St. Louis, Missouri, Calvin and his wife, Bambi, of Waterbury, Connecticut, and Sheldon and his wife, Lisa, of Orleans; by his brother Arno and his wife, Marie, of Troy, New Hampshire; by three sisters: Martha Colburn of Laconia, New Hampshire, Prue Reed of Suffield, Connecticut, and Barbara Cowdrey and her husband, Leo, of Deerfield, New Hampshire; by 15 grandchildren: Olivia Smith, Elizabeth Martin, Mary Alice Hurd, Peter Hurd, Thomas Hurd, Colette Hildreth, David Mousette, Timothy Mousette, ScottMousette, Jessica Rowland, and Raynor, Holly, Adam, Dale, and Richard Hurd; and by six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; and by his sister Persis Stover. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at the United Church of Newport December 13. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to a scholarship fund at Keene High School. Donations may be sent to Sharon Mousette, 115 Royal Avenue, Keene, New Hampshire 03431.

, 77, of Hyde Park died December 10, 2008, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Born January 15, 1931, in Burlington, Mrs. Hoadley was a daughter of Charles and Ruth (Pettengill) Bapp. She was known for her fudge, bread, and crocheted baby sweater sets. She was a very loving and caring person who will be missed deeply by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Fred Hoadley, of Hyde Park; by two daughters, Mary Judd and her husband, Douglas, of Hyde Park and Ruth Hill and her husband, Sonny, of Albany; by her sister Virginia Lancaster of Island Pond; by eight grandchildren; by 15 great-grandchildren; and by one soon-to-be-born great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her daughter Linda; by her great-granddaughter Keystin; by two sisters; by one brother; and by her parents. Funeral services were held December 14 at the First Congregational Church in Hyde Park with the Reverend Michael Ford officiating. Burial will be in the spring at the Hyde Cemetery in Hyde Park in the family lot.

, 88, of Colchester, Connecticut, widower of Beverly (Houghton) Goodwin, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 27, 1920, in Craftsbury, Mr. Goodwin was a son of Bernie Royal Goodwin and Bessie Lane. He proudly served with the 654th Army Engineer Division during World War II. Following the war, on December 17, 1945, he and Beverly Houghton were married in Greensboro. Together, they shared 58 wonderful years before she predeceased him on February 26, 2004. He was also predeceased by his parents. He was an auto mechanic for many years before his retirement. Survivors include four daughters: Jean Scroggins of Killingworth, Connecticut, Eleanor Bedell of Colchester, Linda Hnatiuk of Manitoba, and MarilynMoroch of Colchester; three sons: Steven, Mark, and Brian, all of Colchester; a brother, Paul, of Iowa; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews in Vermont; and numerous extended family members and friends. A chapel service with full military honors was observed December 14. Donations in his memory may be made to the Colchester-Hayward Volunteer Fire Department, 18-54 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, Connecticut 06415.

, 97, of Newport died peacefully December 10, 2008, in Newport. Mrs. Dean was born June 9, 1911, in Salem, Derby, a daughter of Zacharie and Adel (Mailloux) Therrien. She married GermainLalime in 1936. He predeceased her in 1958. She married Merton "Mike" Dean in 1966, and he predeceased her in 1982. She helped her husband, Germain, run their farm on the Airport Road. When she married Mike they were very devoted to each other, which brought a lot of company to each other, as she supported his love of flying, going for short rides, and spending time with family members. She was a past member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by her children Pauline Labor and her husband, Larry, of Morgan and Robert Lalime and his wife, Gale, of Tucson, Arizona; by stepchildren: Robert Dean and his wife, Roberta, of Bethel, Donald Dean and his friend, Sandy Tisdale, of Wilder, and Doris Dean of Bridgewater Corners; by grandchildren: Mark and Ann Labor of Wisconsin, Sarah and Roger Start of Ohio, Stephen and Jeannie Labor of California, Laura and Christopher Comtois of Ohio, Douglas Lalime of Arizona, and Scott and Tammy Lalime of Orleans; by 12 great-grandchildren; by sister Simone Durose of New Jersey; and by nephew Clive Durose and his wife, Nancy, of Crofton, Maryland. She was predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Paul. Funeral services were held December 13 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Yvon Royer celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Dean's memory may be made to Michaud Manor, in care of Ward Nolan, 47 Herrick Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.