, 29, South Street, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. He was born in Norwich, Conn., the son of Robert J. and Donna (Davis) Raymond. He was employed at Connors Warehouse, Lisbon, N.H. He enjoyed many things that life had to offer. He loved the outdoors, hiking, motorcycles, bike riding, painting, drawing, writing, and disco break with the guys. He was a kind, caring, loving, gentle person. He was not afraid to be himself or speak his mind. He would give you the shirt off of his back and loved everyone. He loved every moment spent with his wife Ashley and he loved the Lord. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Sarah J. Raymond and his Nana, Jeanette Davis. He is survived by his loving wife Ashley (Massey) Raymond, Littleton; his father Robert and wife Joyce Raymond, Littleton; his mother Donna and husband Frank Gahrman, Lisbon, Conn.; and a foster sister Ashley H. A Celebration of Steven's life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at 11 a.m., at the Assembly of God Church, Whitefield Road, Bethlehem, NH, with Pastor Ernie Wilkens officiating.

, 73, passed away in Barton on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, surrounded by her loving family and members of the Orleans Fire Department. The firemen gave her a final salute out of respect for their dispatcher. She was born on April 23, 1935, on the Arthur Butler homestead in Irasburg. Her parents were the late Arthur W. Landers Butler and Glenna M. Huntington Butler. For the first two years of school, she walked to the Burton Hill Country School, until it closed. Then she was bussed to the Irasburg Elementary School. During this time, her father was the Irasburg Town Road Commissioner. Annette assisted the family with farm chores, while three of her brothers were serving in World War II. During her high school years at Orleans High School, she boarded at Gordon and Barbara Spencer's. During one summer, Annette worked as a waitress at the Alpine Hotel in North Woodstock, N.H. At this time, she met Emile Lapierre of Orleans, and they were married on June 27, 1953, who predeceased her on Nov. 3, 2008. Annette graduated from O.H.S. in June of 1953. Annette and her husband Emile lived with his Great Aunt Idell Taylor and they operated the filling station and a small country store - where today the Sunoco One Stop is - for five years until it was sold to the Sunoco Oil Company. Their first two children, Connie Marie and Deborah Ann, were born at this time. The small family then moved to an apartment building where daughters Mary Jane, Cynthia Jean, and Karen Olive were born. In May of 1996, Emile and Annette bought their first and only home at 36 Water Street in Orleans, where their son William Arthur was born. For half a year before William was born, Annette worked as a cook for Rena and Gordon Marcotte, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home. In the mid 1970s, Emile became the Orleans Fire Chief, and Annette purchased a C.B. base station radio and soon began dispatching for the Orleans Fire Department, as each fire truck had a C.B. radio in it. Annette's C.B. handle was the Phantom Base. For many years, Annette had a red phone to answer fire calls. Finally, all the C.B. radios were changed to the FM system. Annette served as the Orleans Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher for more than 30 years, and also is the answering service for both the Barton and Orleans Villages to assist with power outages, etc. Annette has been extremely dedicated to the Orleans are residents and we all are very grateful to her for all these years. Annette is survived by her six children: Connie and Robert Hunt of Groveton, N.H., Debbie Ehrgood and Kim Whipple of Evansville, Mary Jane of Orleans, Cindy Pickel of Newport, Karen of Orleans, and William "Bill" of Orleans; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her siblings: Bernard Butler of Barton, Arland Butler of Irasburg, Fay Butler of Massachusetts, Francis Butler and his wife Phyllis of Massachusetts, Pauline Fernandez and her husband Jose of West Virginia, and Florence Tillinghast and her husband George of Pennsylvania; two brothers-in-law: Donald Lapierre and his wife Jackie of Derby Line, and William "Bill" Lapierre and his wife Delores of Newport; a sister-in-law Marilyn Barry and her husband Lloyd of Newport. She was predeceased by her husband Emile Lapierre; a granddaughter Shannon Annette Pickel; a great-granddaughter Morgan Ann Lapierre-Diette; a son-in-law David Pickel; two sisters Beatrice Kittredge and Shirley Smith; a brother Stanley Butler; and by a best friend Joan Pouliot. Annette was such a remarkable women and will be sadly missed, but always remembered for so many different things. She loved putting together a Butler Huntington genealogy with the help of second cousins Herb Marsh and Mike Estabrook. She was so proud of being the Orleans Fire and Ambulance Dispatcher. She looked forward to her Monday afternoon tea with niece Dorothy Campbell, and her annual fire conventions with her husband and Marilyn and Lloyd Barry. She cherished her family, and will continue to be their matriarch as she becomes their guardian angel/mother. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at the St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, Orleans, VT 05860.

, age 66, a Lyndonville resident, passed away following a lengthy illness Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Newark, N.J., on Sept. 30, 1942, a daughter of Frank and Florence (Parker) Zilkowski. She married Daniel M. Holbrook on Sept. 10, 1961, in Slyguild, N.C. For Mary, her family was her life; her four children, 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary, who was always joking with her family and friends, would say that she sailed with Christopher Columbus, merely by changing the order of the numbers of her birth year to 1492. Mary is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Holbrook of Lyndonville; children, Denise Taylor of Lyndonville, Dawn Holbrook and companion Steven Gingras of Sheffield, Danielle Holbrook and companion Sean Grace of Burlington, David Holbrook and wife Josephine of North Augusta, S.C.; grandchildren, David Taylor and companion Ann Descoteaux, Mary Lou Taylor and companion Jason Dupell, Daniel Taylor, C.J. Caron and companion Hannah Casterline, John Sheehy and companion Moranda Pivonka, Heather Kendall and brother Richard Kendall, Keisha Gingras, Kyle Gingras, James Gingras, Terry Holbrook and companion Nicole Allen; great grandchildren, Isaiah, Damien and Makayla Holbrook. A private family service will be held. There will be no public calling hours.

, of 98 Green St., St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, 2008, at the age of 89. She was born Sept. 8, 1919, in St. Johnsbury, the first child of Samuel and Kathleen (Gray) Morrison. Portia and Maurice E. Drown grew up together in St. Johnsbury, married in 1940, and raised their family on Green Street. Portia lived her life filled with family, faith, and many close friendships, even those budded within her final years. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (including most recently born infants, Sean and Lillianne) felt the special warmth of her touch and her smile. She greatly enjoyed her many creative activities over the years at Grace Methodist Church and with the Academy Class of 1937, and her 20 years of service to the New England Telephone Company. Even in the last few years, Sunday school students and church friends continued to add comforts to her life. Her Class of '37 mates fondly remember her as the inspiration behind their regular gatherings, and telephone company co-workers warmly recall the fun overnights at camp while working in the White River Junction office. Other organizational and volunteer activities included the Adult Day Care program, AARP, and the Eastern Star. Portia is survived by her husband of 68 years, Maurice; four of their five children, Nathan, Cheryl, Maurice, Jr. (Mick), and Janet; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Ann; her brother, Kermit; sisters- and- brothers-in-law; and cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by their son, Jared (Jerry), on Sept. 7, 1998; her brother, Maxwell; her sister, Gretchen; as well as several sisters- and- brothers-in-law. Mick conducted the private family funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at the Sayles Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family lot at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Portia's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Portia's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641.

, age 82, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. A native of Littleton, Robert was born on March 16, 1926, a son to Melville and Mabel (Corum) Cardinal. He attended Littleton schools. Robert served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, as a Corporal with the 320th Infantry Regiment. He was the recipient of a Good Conduct Medal, an Army Occupation Medal-Germany, a Victory Medal, and a Campaign Ribbon. He was employed as a mechanic for the State of New Hampshire for 33 years until his retirement in 1988. Robert was a very patriotic individual and served as Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Littleton. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Howard Shawney Post #816. Robert had a passion for decorating their house for various holidays with the many handcrafted decorations that he made. Robert loved his grandchildren and had an unforgettable sense of humor. Surviving family members include his wife, Dee Cardinal of Littleton, N.H.; three sons, Edward A. "Drew" Cardinal of Lakeland, Fla., Robert P. "Bob" Cardinal Jr. of Littleton, N.H., and Richard "Rick" Hunt of Littleton, N.H.; two daughters, Mary Dunham of Ft. Valley, Va., and Terrill Platt of Berlin, N.H.; six grandchildren, Joanna Cardinal, Dustin Cardinal, Robert Cardinal, Joshua Hunt, Zoe Platt, and Mya Platt; one sister, Freda Wentzel of Connecticut; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Goldie Cardinal in 1988; and two sisters, Julia MacDougall, and Leona Thompson. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Military Honors Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in his memory to the Howard Shawney Post #816, P. O. Box 562, Littleton, NH 03561.

, age 82, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. A native of Littleton, Robert was born on March 16, 1926, a son to Melville and Mabel (Corum) Cardinal. He attended Littleton schools. Robert served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, as a Corporal with the 320th Infantry Regiment. He was the recipient of a Good Conduct Medal, an Army Occupation Medal-Germany, a Victory Medal, and a Campaign Ribbon. He was employed as a mechanic for the State of New Hampshire for 33 years until his retirement in 1988. Robert was a very patriotic individual and served as Secretary for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Littleton. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Howard Shawney Post #816. Robert had a passion for decorating their house for various holidays with the many handcrafted decorations that he made. Robert loved his grandchildren and had an unforgettable sense of humor. Surviving family members include his wife, Dee Cardinal of Littleton, N.H.; three sons, Edward A. "Drew" Cardinal of Lakeland, Fla., Robert P. "Bob" Cardinal Jr. of Littleton, N.H., and Richard "Rick" Hunt of Littleton, N.H.; two daughters, Mary Dunham of Ft. Valley, Va., and Terrill Platt of Berlin, N.H.; six grandchildren, Joanna Cardinal, Dustin Cardinal, Robert Cardinal, Joshua Hunt, Zoe Platt, and Mya Platt; one sister, Freda Wentzel of Connecticut; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Goldie Cardinal in 1988; and two sisters, Julia MacDougall, and Leona Thompson. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Military Honors Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in his memory to the Howard Shawney Post #816, P. O. Box 562, Littleton, NH 03561.

, of 98 Green St., St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, 2008, at the age of 89. She was born Sept. 8, 1919, in St. Johnsbury, the first child of Samuel and Kathleen (Gray) Morrison. Portia and Maurice E. Drown grew up together in St. Johnsbury, married in 1940, and raised their family on Green Street. Portia lived her life filled with family, faith, and many close friendships, even those budded within her final years. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (including most recently born infants, Sean and Lillianne) felt the special warmth of her touch and her smile. She greatly enjoyed her many creative activities over the years at Grace Methodist Church and with the Academy Class of 1937, and her 20 years of service to the New England Telephone Company. Even in the last few years, Sunday school students and church friends continued to add comforts to her life. Her Class of '37 mates fondly remember her as the inspiration behind their regular gatherings, and telephone company co-workers warmly recall the fun overnights at camp while working in the White River Junction office. Other organizational and volunteer activities included the Adult Day Care program, AARP, and the Eastern Star. Portia is survived by her husband of 68 years, Maurice; four of their five children, Nathan, Cheryl, Maurice, Jr. (Mick), and Janet; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Ann; her brother, Kermit; sisters- and- brothers-in-law; and cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by their son, Jared (Jerry), on Sept. 7, 1998; her brother, Maxwell; her sister, Gretchen; as well as several sisters- and- brothers-in-law. Mick conducted the private family funeral service on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at the Sayles Funeral Home. Burial followed in the family lot at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Portia's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Portia's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 05641.

, 85, of St. Johnsbury passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at The Pines in Lyndon. Born Sept. 29, 1923, Verna was the daughter of Roy and Jesse (Breens) Bean. She was predeceased by her husband Francis "Red" Berube in 1995. Verna really enjoyed housekeeping at Downs, Rachlin, and Martin and the camaraderie with all that worked there. She had previously been a sales clerk at the old Days Jewelry Store on Railroad Street, was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary, volunteered at the old St. Johnsbury Hospital, and was played a part in the early development of St. Johnsbury Little League. She is survived by Michael Lumbra and wife Marie of Lyndonville (3666 Severance Hill Road 05851); Mary Gardosik and husband Michael of Anaheim, Calif. (2806 Standish Ave. 92806); six grandchildren, Eric and Craig Lumbra, Jamie Lumbra, Kelly, Jennifer, and Julie Gardosik; five great-grandchildren, Lucas, Tucker and Mia Rose, Kaley and Garrett; one brother Lisle Bean and wife Mary of Springfield, Mass.; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Audrey Hill of St. Johnsbury; brother Ronald Bean of Rangeley, Maine; and her middle child, Gary Lumbra, in 2004. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at the Passumpsic Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Although Verna did not herself die of cancer, she always supported the Relay For Life of which son Michael is a board member. Memorial contributions made payable to American Cancer Society can be directed to Michael at 3666 Severance Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 86, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Hardwick on March 29, 1922, the daughter of Earl Clyde Rodger and Mary Martha (Ayer) Rodger. She grew up in West Danville where her parents owned and operated a country store and automotive garage near Joe's Pond. Natalie graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury in 1939. She studied to be a teacher at the State Normal School in Lyndon Center (now known as Lyndon State College) where she was active in the Drama Club and graduated in 1942. She taught for one year at the East Barnet Elementary School in East Barnet. She met her future husband, Ronald C. Capron, in East Barnet and they married on June 19, 1943. They moved to Springfield in 1945 where they remained and raised their family. Natalie was active in the First Congregational Church in Springfield for many years while her children were young. She worked at Springfield Hospital for two years and was a full time mother and homemaker the rest of her years. She did volunteer work for RSVP and every year knitted many mittens that were donated to the Santa Claus Club. She loved knitting, making quilts, doing crafts, gardening, feeding the birds and reading. She was an avid student of history and enjoyed historical books, programs and visiting museums. She had a life-long love of the ocean and loved walking on the beach, listening to the waves crashing on the rocks and feeding the seagulls. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Ronald Capron and also by her sister, Barbara Emmons. She is survived by her four children, Rodger Capron, Dennis Capron and Ronna Liberty, all of Springfield, and Catherine Capron of Boscawen, N.H.; 11 grandchildren, Nathan Willard, Jeremiah Liberty, Jessica Liberty, Rebecca Howard, Rachael Stagner, Alison Kennett, Christi Capron, Scott Capron, Daniel Capron, Derek Capron and Debra Dunkerson; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her brother Earl Rodger of Olympia, Wash.; her sister Marilyn Guy of Philadelphia, Pa.; and nieces, nephews and cousins including Alpa Sweatt Boutwell of Fort Collins, Colo. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Vermont Historical Society, 100 State St., Montpelier, VT 05609.

, age 90 a life-long Newark resident, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at The Pines Health & Rehab. Center. Earl was born June 10, 1918, in Newark, the son of George and Clara (Langmaid) Carr. He attended area schools, worked at the fish Hatchery for 30 years retiring in 1980, he married Violet M. Sebastin on March 8, 1946. She predeceased him April 3, 2000, after 54 years of marriage. He and Violet served the Newark community well over the years. Earl enjoyed the out of doors, fishing, hunting, trapping, and the many hunting trips to Michigan, he also enjoyed their camp at Newark Pond. Earl is survived by a sister, Alice Gillis of Island Pond, two sister in laws, Laura Rodgers of Newark, Florence LeBaron of Derby; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Thelma Cutting, Florence Megette and Elaine Carr; three brothers, Alton, Merton and Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in Earl's name to either SADSAC c/o Caledonian-Record P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center North 1080 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. A funeral service will be Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Susan Mackay, officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

, 37, of Stratford, Conn., died Nov. 8, 2008, at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Greenwich, Conn., on July 26, 1971, and graduated in 1990 from Greenwich High School. He was the long time manager of Greenwich Movie Theaters, and a beloved soccer coach for the Sterling House Soccer League in Stratford. He is survived by his wife Maria Alejandra Llentillin-Leskin, 36, a son Austin Leskin, 10, and daughter Amanda Leskin, 4, of Strafford; his mother Rose Jones of Greenwich; his father Karl Leskin and step-mother Susan Snow Leskin of West Burke, Vt.; a sister Karin June of Meriden, Conn.; a step-brother Ben Snow of Cromwell, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Ellen Leskin-Jones. Wake services will be held at Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street Stratford, Conn., 06615, 203-375-0798, on Friday, Nov. 14, between 4 and 8 p.m. and the grave site service will be held the same day at St. Mary's Cemetery, 35 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. The family requests donations be sent to: the "Leskin Children Fund" c/o Atty Kate M. Casagrande at 4 Research Drive, Suite 402 Shelton, CT 06484.

, age 53, of Mauldin, S.C., passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, surrounded by family. Ron was born on March 2, 1955, son to the late Howard and Olive (Dickinson), in Littleton, N.H. He was raised in Lisbon, N.H., and attended school in Lisbon, where he would shine in basketball and baseball. Ron, an avid golfer, also loved NASCAR, the Boston Red Sox, the N.Y. Giants and UConn basketball. Ron was employed at BK Industries of Simpsonville, S.C., for the last 10 years. Before moving to South Carolina, he was employed at Franconia Notch State Park at Cannon Mt. for 18 years. Surviving family members include his wife, Roslynn (Newell) Hatch, Mauldin, S.C.; son, Dane, of Telluride, Colo.; daughter, Kaitlyn, of Mauldin, S.C.; stepchildren, Jennifer and husband, Terry Batson, of Zebulon, N.C., Michelle Soares of Lisbon, Jason Tobolski and wife, Lydia, of Wilmington, N.C., and Jesse Soares of Charlotte, N.C.; and three grandchildren, Michaela Batson, Norah Batson and Elliot Tobolski. Also, brothers, Howard and wife Kendra and Rickie and wife Rita of North Haverhill, N.H; sisters, Linda and husband, Bill Barnes, of Lyman, N.J., and Bonita and husband, Donald Chaine, of North Haverhill; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, 11 a.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel. Memorial contributions maybe sent to a college savings account for Kaitlyn Hatch at Carolina First Bank, located at 305 New Neely Ferry Road, Mauldin, SC 29662.

, 59, died Nov. 13, 2008, after a long and courageous fight against Melanoma. He was born May 28, 1949, in Indio, Calif., the son of Glenn and Eleanor (VanAmburg) Coleman. Steve was raised in Fairfield, Calif., graduated in 1967 from Armijo High School. Being a star player, he led his baseball team to league championship by pitching 15 innings and hitting the game winning homer in the first game. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1971 where he played three years of varsity baseball. He was also a member of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity. Mr. Coleman managed a popular eating spot, "The Muffin Treat," owned and managed by Steve and his parents until the restaurant was sold in 1995. He than worked at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home until 2001. Steve enjoyed flying and was on the Solano County Aviation Advisory Board. He was an avid tennis player and former member of the Green Valley Country Club in Suisun, CA and loved to ski and water ski. In 2003 he and his wife, Claudia moved to Vermont for a "back to basic" life and to raise Alpacas. Mr. Coleman was a dedicated employee of the Upper Valley Services in Bradford, Vt., since 2003 where he immensely enjoyed working with young adults with special needs. Steve was a member of the Rotary-Woodsville and past president in 2006, also a member of the Topsham United Presbyterian Church where he served two terms as an elder, and he also enjoyed umpiring Little League games in the Upper Valley. He will be remembered by those whose lives he touched for his ability to bring smiles with his quick wit and incessant humor, as well as his fierce dedication to his children, niece and nephew. He is survived by his wife Claudia Coleman of East Topsham, Vt.; one daughter Tara and son in law, Joe Johnson, of Concord, Calif; one son, William and daughter in law, Sarah of Astoria, Ore., one step-son, Jason Bulger of Lowell, Mass.; three granddaughters, Alyssa Joy, Madison Hope and Rylee Grace Johnson; two aunts, Dorothy and Hazel of Lady Lake, Fla., and several cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1980; mother in 1989; and his only sibling, April in 2003. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at 11 a.m., in the Topsham United Presbyterian Church in East Topsham, Vt., there are no calling hours. Additionally there will also be a memorial service on Nov. 24, 2008, at 1 p.m., in the Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield, Calif., with a private burial service to follow at Rockville Cemetery in Suisun, Calif. In lieu of flowers donations in Steve's memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766, or the Topsham United Presbyterian Church, Topsham, VT 05076.

, of Lyndonville, beloved husband of Genevieve Dufour, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 13, 2008, at the Pines Rehabilitation & Health Center, in Lyndon, at the age of 101. He was born May 13, 1907, in Island Pond, Vt., the oldest of nine children born to Richard and Albina (Deslandes) Dufour. In 1931 he married Genevieve (Gen) Ladue. When Dick was 18, he traveled by motorcycle from Island Pond to Pontiac, Mich., where he helped build Oakland automobiles, and later he worked on the assembly line which produced the first Pontiac cars build in America. After the crash in 1929, he returned to Vermont and worked in the First National stores in Island Pond and Lyndonville. In 1939 he worked as a polisher and machinist for VT Tap & Die Co. until his retirement in 1972. He also worked part time for the U.S. Post Office as a custodian from 1948 until he retired. Dick was an active member of St. Elizabeth Church serving as usher for many years and was a past president of The Holy Name Society there. Following his retirement, he joined the Knights of Columbus, Sheridan Assembly #1152, of St. Johnsbury. He set for himself the goal of reaching The Fourth Degree, the highest level in that organization. On Sunday, June 26, 1994, he entered The Fourth Degree in a ceremony of Exemplification at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier. He was honored with a banquet held later that day by the Bishop Brady Council 399, of Barre. Survivors include his wife of 77 years, Genevieve Dufour of Lyndonville; three sons, Richard Dufour and wife Columbine of Fairfield, Conn., Donald Dufour of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Lawrence Dufour and wife Nancy of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter in-law, Mary Dufour; three brothers, Raymond, Midas, and John Dufour; and five sisters, Leonie Duquette, Lucille Atkinson, Lee Lougee, Rita Dufour, and Irene Dufour. Friends may call on the family Monday evening from 6 to 8 at the Guibord funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday Nov. 18, at 11 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Church with the Rev. Jon-Daniel Schnobrich celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations made in his memory may be directed to, Good Shepherd Catholic School, 121 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 63, of Swamp Road, Newbury, Vt., died on Nov. 12, 2008, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab, St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born in Randolph, Vt., May 15, 1945, the daughter of Daniel and Lorraine (Jacobs) Murphy. Gert worked as a seamstress for many manufacturing companies in the area, including the Shoe Shop in Woodsville, N.H., Mauldin Mills in Barre, Vt., and Maska/CCM in Bradford, Vt. She also worked as an LNA at Hanover Terrace in Hanover, N.H. She married James K. Foster Sr. on May 8, 1981, and they renewed their vows on Feb. 14, 2007. She loved artwork, crafts, and quilting, along with cooking and fishing. Gert also enjoyed country music, playing the organ, and singing. Gert and Jim had lived in numerous states around the country before returning to Newbury 20 years ago. Over the years she had acquired a large collection of ceramic and metal pigs. As a younger lady she was a member of the Corinth Congregational Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Lorraine Murphy; a sister, Monica Jane Murphy; a brother, Bruce Edward Murphy; a half brother, Russell Comstock; and a step child, Stephen Foster. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, James K. Foster Sr. of Newbury, Vt.; three sons, Larry W. Hart Sr. and wife Leann, David A. Hart and wife Allison, and Patrick H. Hart and wife Jodi all of Topsham, Vt.; four step children, Cynthia Foster of Wyoming, James K. Foster Jr. of Putney, Vt., Caprice Foster of Bellows Falls, Vt., and Scott Foster of Claremont, N.H.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Audrey Murphy Leonard of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Adrian Murphy of Middlesex, Vt., June King of Cookeville, Vt., Ramona Kidder of South Ryegate, Vt., Duane Murphy of Taylorsville, N.C., Blenda Lakin of Groton, Vt., Donna Longmoore of East Ryegate, Vt., and Judy Smythe of North Haverhill, N.H.; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Foster of Bellows Falls, Vt., and Harold Foster of South Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m., at the Groton United Methodist Church, with Pastor Candice Ricker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O Box 96268, Washington, DC 20090-6268.

, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on Jan. 1, 1918, a daughter to Joseph and Bessie (Atto) Coney, in Littleton, N.H. Margaret attended Bethlehem School for 12 years, graduating in 1935. She attended UNH from 1935-1936, and was then employed by Public Service until 1938. She enrolled in the Mt. Auburn School of Nursing in February 1938 in Cambridge, Mass., graduating in 1941. Margaret entered the U.S. Army ANC in March of 1942, serving in Casablanca, North Africa, and Italy for 33 months during World War II, earning the rank of Major. She left active military service in February 1946 and worked for Trygve Gunderson, Ophthalmologist in Boston, Mass., until December 1950. Margaret was recalled from Army Reserves to service in January 1951 and was stationed at Valley Forge Army Hospital in Pennsylvania and West Point Army Hospital in New York until 1954 when she was sent back overseas to serve in the European Theatre in Wurzburg, Germany for two years. She returned to stateside duty at Fort Ord in California from 1956-1958 and Fort Dix in New Jersey from 1958-1960. She was the first woman in New Hampshire to receive a life membership to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Margaret married Henry Greenlaw in May of 1960 and they made their home in Bethlehem, N.H. She was employed by the United States Postal Service for 15 years until retiring in 1979. She valued time spent with her family and friends. Surviving family members include her sons, Paul, his wife, Susan Greenlaw of Bethlehem, N.H., and grandchildren, Travis and Ashlea; Daniel, his wife Tina Greenlaw of Bethlehem, N.H., and grandchildren, Johanna and Eli; Peter and his wife, Diane of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband of over 30 years, Henry A. Greenlaw in 1990, her brother, Richard Coney, two sisters, Frances Coney and Amy C. Lavigne, a niece, Kelly Flanagan, a nephew, Patrick Flanagan, and a grandson, Jacob Greenlaw. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, at the St. Rose of Lima Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Henry Greenlaw Scholarship Fund or the Bethlehem Recreation Department.

, of Clinton, Conn., died at age 79 in Branford, Conn., on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. A retired teacher, he lived his life peacefully in Clinton, Conn. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1964 and he worked in the Guilford School District for 28 years. He served three years in the U. S. Army before becoming a teacher. He is predeceased by his father and mother, John and Vera Grieser, as well as his sister, Vera Wellington. He is survived by two nieces, Vera Longe and her partner Charlie Hawkins of Lyndonville, Vt., and Carol Wellington of Vernon, Conn.; nephew, Eric Wellington and his wife Laura of Tolland, Conn.; five great nieces and nephews, Andrea Longe and her family of Jeffersonville, Vt., Christie Findlay and her family of Monson, Mass., Nichole Findlay and her family of Mass., Brian Findlay of Brimfield, Mass., and Tyler Wellington of Tolland, Conn. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m., at the graveside, in St. Albans Bay Cemetery, Lake Road, St. Albans, Vt. Pastor Herman Benjamin, from St. Paul's United Methodist Church, will officiate. Full military honors will follow the service. There are no public calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

, 95, died Nov. 11, 2008, after a short illness at Weeks Memorial Hospital. She was born in Jersey City, N.J., Jan. 7, 1913, to John and Theresa Langdon, being one of four children born to the couple. Until her death, she was the only surviving sibling. Eleanor worked for Western Electric Company for 43 years and acted as a supervisor of a pool of secretaries. She was the first female supervisor in that company. She was very active in the Society of Telephone Pioneers during that period. Living in Jersey City, she married Fred E. Brauns in 1939. They had three children, Frederick (Rick), Robert (Bobby or Langdon) and Paul who died soon after birth. A favorite past time of the couple was ballroom dancing in New York City to the likes of Guy Lombardo and other big bands of the era. The couple retired to Twin Mountain after several years of vacationing in the area. In 1973 they began building their home on Parker Road and moved to the house in 1974. Fred passed away in 1986. Eleanor, who had never in her life driven a car, gained her drivers license at the young age of 70 and continued to drive until her 95th birthday. Eleanor served as president of the Twin Mt. Ladies Discussion Group, was assistant Twin librarian for many years, posed as the Easter Bunny for the Twin Recreation Program numerous times, was a director for the Caleb Care Givers Group, was Supervisor of the Check List for over 20 years, was a member of Fire Department Auxiliary, Catholic Woman's Group, HEESU Group and taught a 4H sewing and sand art craft program. She was the recipient of many awards over the years including the Joseph P. Vaughan Award and the Boston Post Cane Award. When she was awarded the cane for being the oldest resident of Carroll County she commented, "while I am honored, I really don't want the cane as the last recipient has died. If it comes with a multi year warranty, I will accept it." She was "grandma" or "grammy L" to most of the children in the area, having worked extensively with the children of Coos County for 30 years. She always wore a smile and was a friend to all, young or old, regardless of their race, creed or religion. Eleanor Brauns was indeed the "First Lady of Twin Mountain." Surviving immediate family are sons Rick Brauns and his wife Joanne of Milltown, N.J. and Robert Brauns of Panama City, Republic of Panama. Viewing will be at Ross Funeral Home, Whitefield Chapel, Monday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church in Twin Mt. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Margarets Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family urges a donation in her name to the Caleb Care Givers Group, 38 Kings Square, Suite 9, Whitefield, NH 03598.