, of Tarpon Springs, Fla., formerly of Lyndon Center, Vt., died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Helen Ellis Hospital in Tarpon Springs, at the age of 85. Iona was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on May 19, 1923, the daughter of Mark and Lela Angell. She attended graded school in Lyndon Center, and graduated Lyndon Institute, in Lyndon Center, in 1943. She married Ken Oille on Aug. 16, 1945, who predeceased her on May 20, 1989. Iona retired from Seibling Tire Company, in Akron, Ohio, in 1979. She was a member of the Crystal Beach Community Church in Florida, a member of the DAR Saint John de Crevecoeur Chapter 1026 in Vermont, and she was also a member of several woodcarvers associations along with her husband Ken. She also served with the United States Coast Guard during World War II. She also did a lot for her community and church in Florida. For Iona, woodcarving was her life. She carved and painted birds, eggs, and jewelry. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting and helping her neighbors. She is survived by her sister Gertrude Grant and her husband Dexter, of Lyndon Center; her very dear and precious friend Flo Schwanemann and her husband Otto, of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers John and William and her parents. A local memorial service will be announced at a later date.

, formerly of St. John Street, St. Johnsbury, died Friday evening Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 100. She was born March 19, 1908, in Victory, Vt., the daughter of Ernest and Delia (Hall) Wilkinson. Clara loved people, especially children, and is remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver to her family. Her passions were baking, crocheting, fishing, playing bingo, and bird watching. Survivors include two children, Helen Morse of St. Johnsbury, and Walter Rodgers Jr. and his wife Shirley of St. Johnsbury Center; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Rodgers Sr. in 1967; two brothers, Marshall and Clarence; two sisters, Ruth and Alice; a grandson, Michael Morse; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Leach. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert H. Sargent officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the start of the service beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Donations made in her memory may be directed to, St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, c/o Cindy Davidson, "Patient Activities Fund," 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of West Burke died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, after a brief illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1977, the daughter of Richard and Beverly (Plew) Holman. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1996. Prior to raising her family she worked at Horizon Porcelain in Burke. She was very close to Gerardo and Devorahe Greico who were a surrogate set of parents to her. She is survived by her husband Christopher and their two children Abigail Marie, almost 5 years old, and son Raymond P. Roy II, age 1; her parents Richard and Beverly Holman of Newark; her three sisters Christine Pailler and husband Michael of Easton, Mass.; Theora deGeorge and husband Milton of Burke; Adah Shumway and husband Will of Overland Park, Kan.; nieces and nephews; her parents-in-law Raymond and Flora Roy of St. Johnsbury; Chris's paternal grandmother Jeannette Roy of Danville; Chris's two sisters Heather Martin and husband Matthew of Williamstown, Vt.; Tiffany Currier and husband Richard Jr. of Enfield, N.H. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Lyndonville Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the Guibord Funeral Home Tuesday evening 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions in support of her children may be sent to the "Maude C. Roy Memorial Fund," 857 Memorial Drive Suite 2, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, age 79, a lifelong St. Johnsbury Center resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, doing what he enjoyed, looking at the Fall colors. Born Jan. 29, 1929, in St. Johnsbury to Lyle and Ester Weston, he was one of three sons and five daughters. He attended area schools, and married Virginia Badger. Fred was a dairy farmer all his life. He also helped the late Leo Bean on his farm in St. Johnsbury and later in Danville. He enjoyed fishing, eating out with family and friends, playing cards and spending time with the children. He liked to work and keep busy. Even with his limited education, he was able to figure out and repair most anything. He loved going to the races. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Sandra and David Bedor Sr. of Lyndonville; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorna of Conn., Mable of Mass., and Ester of St. Johnsbury Center; one brother, Jack-Rupert of Danville. Many nieces, nephews and family members by marriage to include Susan and Robert Philbrook of St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by siblings Norris, Mary and Lyle. A memorial graveside service will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

died Oct. 12, 2008, at Queen of Valley Hospital in Napa, Calif. Fournier was born Oct. 26, 1920, to Louis Fournier and Clara DesTroismaisons in Walden, Vt., were he spent his "growing up" years. He was always grateful for the education he received in the Walden schools, and consequently left them an endowment in appreciation. He is survived by one son, Stephen, and his wife Peggy, nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and families, all of California. He is also survived by his sister, Lorraine Hill, of Hardwick and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Louis and Clara Fournier; his sisters Irene Robinson of California and Julia Williams of Lyndonville; and his brother Gustave Fournier of Walden. He joined the Air Force the day after Pearl Harbor with two other Walden buddies. He served for 23 years, leaving the service in 1964. During WWII he served 27 months in England with the 8th Air Force, 364th Fighter Group as a Flight Chief for P-38's and P-51's. He also was in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. He received five battle stars in WWII. He also was assigned to "crossroads project" which was an atomic bomb testing in Bikini Atol in the South Pacific in 1946. In January 1949 he was with the Berlin Airlift. In June 1950 he served in Korea for 31 months for 19 missions with the 729th Squad. He says this part of his career was the most difficult time of his life. In 1954 he married Mavis Harry in Reno, Nev., and made their home in Vallejo and Napa, Calif. (near Hamilton Field). This union lasted for 50 wonderful years. Mavis especially enjoyed Al's European assignment when she got to travel to 15 different countries in Europe and North Africa with Stephen, Al's son from his previous marriage to Evelyn Michaed, of Walden, in 1947, which ended in divorce. Mavis and Al were fortunate to own land in Napa where they built their dream home on a hill overlooking a corner of San Francisco Bay. They produced grapes that made Chardonnay wine that was selected as a number one wine at a blind testing of Chardonnay in Switzerland. Mavis and Al always maintained an "open door" policy at their "Fournier Ranch" where many of their relatives spent much time. Once you were invited into their home, you were welcome to stay for dinner - and overnight, too, if you wished. Al said to be sure to say in his obituary, "I have had a wonderful life and no regrets. I have been a very lucky man in having a wonderful son and wife, loving grandchildren and two great careers. What more can a man want? I have had it all!" Private services will be held at San Joaquin National Cemetery.

, 91, of North Road, Guildhall, died peacefully at his home Sunday evening, Oct. 12, 2008. Mr. Holcomb was born in Enfield, Conn., on July 25, 1917, the son of H. Parks and Minnie (Messenger) Holcomb. Merritt resided in the towns of Enfield, Robertsville and Hartland, Conn. He attended schools in Robertsville, Hartland, and Winsted, Conn. He worked for a time with his father on the family farm and the Holcomb Evergreen Nursery, both in Robertsville. Later he was employed at Benjamin's Garage and Standard Cycle Oil in Winsted. On Sept. 14, 1936, he married Mary Anne Newell in Millerton, N.Y. During WWII he served with the US Army in the Pacific Theatre. Returning home he went back to work at Standard Cycle Oil and also attended tech school in Hartford, Conn. He acquired his license as a master plumber and also worked as an auxiliary Connecticut State Trooper at the Canaan, Conn., barracks. On Oct. 1, 1953, he and his family moved to Guildhall and purchased the Mill Brook Farm. He acquired his master plumbers license in New Hampshire and Vermont and worked for a time at Hurlbut's Fuel in Groveton, N.H., and then started his own business, Holcomb Plumbing and Heating. In 1957 he became an Essex County Deputy Sheriff and was also a former Essex County High Bailiff. Between the terms of John Irwin and Henry Gore he served as interim County Sheriff. In the town of Guildhall he served in many capacities including town constable, tax collector, overseer of the poor, water commissioner, lister and planning and zoning board member. He was also a trustee for the Guildhall Community Church of which he was a member. All his life he enjoyed farming and working with equipment. He also enjoyed golfing with his wife Mary. Family members include a daughter Patricia Rogers of Guildhall; a son James N. Holcomb of Newport, Vt.; a brother Paul Holcomb of Newport Richey, Fla.; five sisters, Jane Short of Gilford, Vt., Mary Breault of Durham, Conn., Margaret Ratigan of Lee, Mass., Phalice Towle of Georgetown, Idaho; Faith Northway of Arlington, Texas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Mary on Dec. 27, 2003; three brothers Parks Holcomb, Emerson Holcomb and David Holcomb; and his sister Sarah. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. A funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Guildhall Community Church. Reverend Gerry Piper of Danville will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall. Donations may be made in his memory to the Guildhall Community Church or to Weeks Medical Center, Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 84, Barnet Center, a former longtime Barnet Center resident, died Oct. 9, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital in Latrobe, Pa. She was born in Milltown, Pa., on Dec. 22, 1924, a daughter of George F. and Susan L. (Koch) Dible. In her younger years she worked for an insurance company in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was later transferred to San Francisco. This is where she met her future husband Merrill S. McLaren and they married on July 26, 1958. Later they moved to his native Vermont where they operated his father's dairy farm until his death on March 19, 1977. Mrs. McLaren was an active member and Elder of The Presbyterian Church of Barnet, former Clerk of Session and officer in the Presbytery, and served as the church liaison to the West Barnet Senior Meal Site. She was also an active member of the Lakeview Grange in West Barnet where she had held most of the offices, and the Shepard Pomona Grange. She spent much time working at the West Barnet Fall Foliage events, where she headed the morning breakfast and evening dinner. Survivors include a brother James Dible of Whittier, Calif., along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at Barnet Center, 276 Barnet Center Road, with Rev. Dr. Dwight White officiating.

, age 66 a Lisbon, N.H., resident passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a brief illness. Born Oct. 22, 1941, in Lincoln, N.H., daughter of Joseph A. and Ruth O. (Reeves-Fox) St. Marie. She spent her childhood in Lincoln, Woodsville and in Stratford, Conn. She graduated from Stratford High School. She was employed at Burndy Corp. in North Haverhill, N.H., and Littleton, N.H., since Oct. 1984, as an Assembler. She enjoyed puzzles including crossword puzzles, reading, and watching Star Trek. Jo-Ann is survived by three of her children, Christopher J. St. Marie and wife Catherine of Lisbon, Virginia E. Hudson, and husband Ralph Hudson, Jr. of Clairmont, N.H., and Heidi R. Iannucci of Shelton, Conn.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; a sister, Lois C. Perkins of Stratford, Conn.; and three nephews. She was predeceased by a son Rocky L. St. Marie, and two sisters, Dorothy Hobbs and June Hobbs. Callings hours will be Friday, Oct. 17, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of her life will be Saturday 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Jo-Ann's name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756

, age 66, a Lisbon, N.H., resident passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a brief illness. Born Oct. 22, 1941, in Lincoln, N.H., daughter of Joseph A. and Ruth O. (Reeves-Fox) St. Marie. She spent her childhood in Lincoln, Woodsville and in Stratford, Conn. She graduated from Stratford High School. She was employed at Burndy Corp. in North Haverhill, N.H., and Littleton, N.H., since Oct. 1984, as an Assembler. She enjoyed puzzles including crossword puzzles, reading, and watching Star Trek. Jo-Ann is survived by three of her children, Christopher J. St. Marie and wife Catherine of Lisbon, Virginia E. Hudson, and husband Ralph Hudson, Jr. of Claremont, N.H., and Heidi R. Iannucci of Shelton, Conn.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; a sister, Lois C. Perkins of Stratford, Conn.; and three nephews. She was predeceased by a son Rocky L. St. Marie, and two sisters, Dorothy Hobbs and June Hobbs. Callings hours will be Friday, Oct. 17, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home Chapel in Lisbon, N.H. A Celebration of her life will be Saturday 2 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home Memorial contributions may be made in Jo-Ann's name to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756

on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m., at the Lyndon Bible Church on Brown Farm Road in Lyndonville. Pastor Joel Battaglia will be officiating.

, 60, of Dean Brook Drive, Groveton, N.H., died at her home on Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2008. Mrs. Davis was born in Lancaster, N.H., on Feb. 1, 1948, a daughter of Edward and Elsie (Gray) McGetterick. Sharon was raised in Lancaster and attended Lancaster Schools where she was a member of the Colonel Town Swim Team. During her husband's military career they resided in several places around the United States. For a time she was the Ombudsman for her husbands last ship the U.S.S Whale. She was active in youth sports, coaching softball and was a little league scorekeeper. She was also the Director of the Eagle's Nest in Groveton for 21/2 years. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, where she was choir singer and in the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Other memberships include the American Legion Auxiliary, Girl Scouts of America and she was a former Rainbow Girl. Family members include her husband Randall S. Davis of Groveton; a son Aaron Davis Sr. and his wife Debbie of Lisbon, N.H.; four daughters, Tammie Weinsteiger and her husband Barry of Bozrah, Conn., April Wetherbee and her husband Rodney of Lancaster, Talli Kuchinsky and husband Glenn of Groveton, and Randi Drouin and friend Russell Georgio of Belmont, N.H.; two sisters Sheila Bailey and her husband Bruce of Richmond, Vt., and Susan McGetterick of Meredith, N.H.; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. There are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m., in the Forest Vale Cemetery, Jefferson, N.H. Rev. Dr. Thomas Bentum, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, Lancaster, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or to Hospice of Weeks Medical Center, Attn: Abby Pollender or Gail Tattan-Giampaolo, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 90, of South Ryegate, passed away on Oct. 15, 2008, following a long illness. She was born in Dunkin, Quebec, Jan. 8, 1918, daughter of Ernest Lee and Vida Mae (Courser) Achilles. She moved with her family to East Cabot at the age of 2. She was married to Bernard E. Doe of South Ryegate, on Feb. 5, 1938. Candis and Bernard operated dairy farms in South Ryegate and Woodsville, N.H. They operated Redbern's Restaurant in Woodsville for several years. Candis was an assistant teacher at the Blue Mountain Union School in Wells River for many years. She was an Elder of the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church and also sang in the church choir for several years. She served as chairperson of the Caledonia County Democratic Committee and was a former Justice of the Peace. She earned an associate degree from the Community College of Vermont. Candis possessed a strong sense of community service and was happiest when reaching out to friends and people in need. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard E. Doe on May 25, 1988. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Sharon S. Doe on Nov. 14, 2004, two sisters, Zerella Shute and Zylpha Houghton, and two brothers, Norman and Carlton Achilles. Survivors include a daughter, Carmen D. Jordan of Wells River; a son, Lt. Col. (U.S. Army Retired) Bernard Wayne Doe and wife Tokiko of Burke, Va.; two granddaughters, Jody L. Jordan of Montpelier, and Regan J. Dougall and husband Mark of Franklin, Tenn.; two grandsons, Stephen B. Doe of Clifton, Va., and Matthew W. Doe of Burke, Va.; two great-grandchildren Ryleigh and Destin Dougall; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Monday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Gloria Welch, Trust Officer, 419 Stone Road, South Ryegate, VT 05069.

on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m., at the Lyndon Bible Church on Brown Farm Road in Lyndonville. Pastor Joel Battaglia will be officiating.

, 86, longtime resident of Crow Hill in St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. He had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center for the past five weeks. He was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Hardwick, Vt., the son of Nelson P. and Eva (Weeks) Barnett. He married Maybelle (Pillsbury) Barnett Oct. 5, 1945; she passed away Jan. 4, 1996. Louis was employed at Ralston Purina for many years until its closing. He later worked at EHV until retiring. He was also a self-employed carpenter and loved to fish, hunt and garden. Louis was a WWII veteran and served with the 439th anti-aircraft artillery battalion in Italy, Africa, France, Sicily and Germany. He is survived by his six children: Elaine Bandy and husband Walter Sr. of Sutton, Vt., Mary McDermott and husband Jerry of Stowe, Vt., Louise Gaboriault of Lyndonville, Vt., Dale Barnett of Brooklyn, N.Y., Dennis Barnett of Ipswich, Mass., Sandra Stetson and husband Scott of Vail, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren: Ann Marie Bickford, Walter Bandy Jr., Wayne Bandy, Margaret Ball, Jessica Spaulding, Travis Spaulding, Michael Gaboriault, Jamie Gaboriault, Demitria Stetson, and Andrew Stetson; 15 great-grandchildren: Cassandra Bickford and Joshua Faulkner, Walter III, Matthew, Joseph and Michael Bandy; Dallas and Dakota Ball; Devon Brown, Ryan and Tori Delabruere, Philomena Spaulding, Michael Gaboriault Jr., Riley and Jacob Boivin; one sister Barbara LaBounty of Lyndonville; nieces and nephews, and in-laws. He was also predeceased by four sisters: Joyce Lawson, Leona Guyer, Doreen Hubbard, and Dorothy Berard. Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Danville Green Cemetery Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert H. Sargent officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions, marked for the "Resident Activity Fund," could be directed to the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 71, of Groton, Vt., passed suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Newbury, Vt., Aug. 22, 1937, the son of Clayton and Lena (LaCoursere) Flint, and was raised by his step-father George Gould. Sam graduated from the Wells River High School, class of 1955. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959, where he met his former wife Jeanne. They were married for 40 years and lived in New Bedford, Mass., where they raised their family of seven children. After his time in the service he went to electronic school. He was a communicant of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in New Bedford, Mass. He was an independent roofing contractor in the New Bedford area most of his life, until his return to Vermont in 1986. Sam was the owner and operator of Woodsville True Value Hardware for many years. He was well known and enjoyed serving his customers and his community. After his retirement a few years ago he ran a side business on Route 302 in Woodsville, Sam's Collectibles. He loved fishing, gold panning, golfing and being around people, telling jokes and sharing family stories. His memory will live on in all of us forever. He was predeceased by a son, George Flint. Survivors include four daughters: Michelle Souza of Taunton, Mass., Anita Munroe of Wareham, Mass., Deanne Goule of New Bedford, Mass., and Lee Flint of Groton; two sons, Raymond Flint of Littleton, N.H., and Richard Flint of New Bedford, Mass.; nine grandchildren; a sister, Jeannette Boyce of Whitefield, N.H.; along with several half sisters and brothers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Pine Street, Woodsville, N.H., with Father Daniel Sinibaldi officiating. The Family will receive Family and Friends at the church at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

, 89, of Cabot, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Sheldon, Vt., one of three children born to the late Morton and Bessie (Morgan) Morey. He grew up and attended school in Sheldon. In 1934 he moved to Cabot with his family. On Nov. 18, 1939, he married Yvette Veronica Lamothe of Passumpsic. They made their home in Cabot. For 24 years he and his wife owned and operated two farms in the Cabot area. He was employed for 38 years by the Cabot Co-op, in several positions including: route salesman, truck driver and working in the plant. He retired in 1984. He served as a Village of Cabot Trustee for 29 years (four years as chairman). His favorite hobby was antique clocks. He purchased, sold, repaired and restored more than 345 clocks. He was an avid Red Sox fan. He also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and snowmobiling with the "Skylighters Club" in Cabot. Survivors include a son M. James Morey of Windham; three daughters: Marie M. Flatow of Waterbury Center, Jane M. Deschamps of Barre and Gloria G. Morris of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a brother: Leon Morey of Spring Hill, Fla.; three step-brothers: Russell Therrien of Cabot, Wendell Therrien of South Burlington and David Therrien of Salem, N.Y.; two step-sisters: Ruth Merryfield of Barre and Eula Foster of Bristol, Conn.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Yvette, on May 1, 2006; an infant son, George G. Morey; a daughter, Julia A. Morey; a granddaughter, Melody Kuplinski; a brother, Chester Morey; and two step-brothers, Ralph Therrien and Everett Therrien. Visiting hours will be held Monday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the United Church of Cabot, with the Rev. Bill Cobb and Pastor Jack Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Durant Cemetery in lower Cabot. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Cabot Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 32, Cabot, VT 05647, the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center, 98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, 63, of St. Johnsbury, died at home Sunday following a brief illness. Born on April 14, 1945, in Watertown, N.Y., she was predeceased by her parents, the Honorable and Mrs. Leon Schwerzmann and her brother Jack. Surviving Karen are James Young; daughter Torrey and her husband Greg Baldi, of Arlington, Va.; son Todd and his wife Katy, of Monroe, N.H.; and daughter Devon, of South Bend, Ind. Survivors also include her beloved grandsons Zachary, Paxton, Tucker and Ryder. There will be no services. Donations may be made to Best Friends or to the local Hospice Group.

, age 73, North Haverhill, N.H., passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. Roger was born June 30, 1935, in Dalton, N.H. He was brought up in the family of Bertha and Theophile Bolduc with Catherine, Henry, Elsie and Bertha Bolduc. Roger attended Littleton Schools. He was a member of the New Hampshire Army National Guard for nine years. He loved to play bingo, poker, horse shoes, and in recent years enjoyed zooming around on his electric scooter. He used his craftsman abilities to create many beautiful objects out of small pieces of wood. Roger was employed by Garrity Lumber and more recently at Wal-Mart as a Greeter. Roger is survived by his children, Melody Dumais, Roger Bolduc, Jr., Connie Bolduc, Penny Driscoll, and Philip Bolduc; his mother, Catherine B. Dawson; his sister, Veronica Sheltra; his brother, Malcolm Dawson; his aunt, Elsie Burbank; his longtime companion, Marion Hopkins; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Bertha and Theophile Bolduc, an infant son, his former wife, Peggy Leach Bolduc, one sister, aunts and uncles. The family is deeply grateful for the loving care of the personnel of Grafton County Nursing Home. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union St., Littleton. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Littleton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sam Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the Cushman Cemetery in Dalton.