, 89, Pearl Lake Road, Landaff, N.H., died peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, May 31, 2008. She was born in Franconia, N.H., the daughter of Frank and Winifred (Deloge) Locke. She lived all of her life in the North Country with the exception of two years in Florida where she attended beautician school. She married her husband, Herbert, in 1936. They took over the Gray Farm in 1946 where they made farming their life. After she retired from farming, she worked for Grafton County at the Registry of Deeds. In 1951, she became the first female constable of Landaff. She had been a member of the Mount Hope Grange No. 77 for 52 years. She was a member of the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed cooking, which she was very good at, sewing, knitting and crocheting. While she had no children of her own, she raised many children on the farm. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert, in 1984. She is survived by her brother, Fred, and caretaker Karen Locke, Sugar Hill and Landaff; two sisters, Thelma and husband Ellsworth Hubbard of Easton, and Ruth Hubbard of Winter Haven, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Maurice and wife Ruth Gray of San Diego, Calif.; and many, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. She leaves behind her beloved cats, Harvey and Waldo. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, June 2, 2008, 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Lisbon Chapel. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Landaff Center Cemetery, Landaff. Those who wish may make donations in her memory to the Lisbon Church of the Nazarene, Building Fund, c/o Pastor Tracy Davis, 99 Armstrong Ave., Lisbon, NH, 03585 or the Landaff Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Chief Harry McGovern, Mill Brook Road, Landaff, NH 03585.

, 93, of Barnet, died May 26, 2008, at the Lafayette Center, Franconia, N.H., following an extended illness. She was born in West Barnet, Dec. 9, 1914, the daughter of John Hinds and Bernice (Conant) Strobridge, and was a graduate of Peacham Academy. Margaret was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet and had been an active member of both the St. James Episcopal Church and the Greenfield Chorus in Greenfield, Mass. She enjoyed her home, cooking, and gardening. She was predeceased by her husband John Robertson Card on March 31, 2000, and a brother William Hinds Strobridge. Survivors include a daughter Cheryl C. Tutt of Weathersfield; two sons Jeffrey W. Card of Glen Burnie, Md., and Timothy S. Card of North Haverhill, N.H.; four grandchildren John Cyriel Card, Thomas Matthew Card, Michael John Tutt, and Christopher Alan Tutt, as well as her great grandchildren, Christopher A. Tutt II, Jordan Michael Tutt, and Savannah Julia Tutt; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10 a.m., at The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet. Burial will be in the West Barnet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Presbyterian Church of Barnet at West Barnet, 279 West Main St., West Barnet, VT 05821.

, 61, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Saturday May 31, 2008, at Hospice Home. He was born Oct. 11, 1946 in St. Johnsbury, the son of the late Merton and Annetta Amidon. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1989 after 23 years of services and has spent the past 19 years working for ITT Corp. He is survived by his wife Rita C. Amidon of Fort Wayne; son John A. (Tina) Amidon of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jordan, Kayla and Brooke; brother Frank Amidon of Goose Creek, S.C.; sister Ruth Larose of St. Johnsbury. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday with calling one hour prior at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne. Calling also Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

, age 68, a Sheffield resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. Janet was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Providence, R.I. She was the daughter of George and Helena (Dufresne) Nadeau. She married Lowell R. Huff, April 8, 1961, in Rhode Island. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Janet worked as a registered nurse for many years she retired from the VA Hospital in Providence, R.I., in 2001. She is survived by her husband Lowell of Sheffield, five children, Douglas and Holly Huff of Foster, R.I., Kathleen and Todd Eaton of Westerville, Ohio, Gregory and Joey Huff of West Warwick, R.I., Kenneth and Louise Huff of Tecumseh, Okla., Christopher Huff of Coventry, R.I.; sisters, Helena Cavanagh, Lorraine Ledlie, Irene Hague, Doris Oberg, Sister M. Denise Nadeau; brother Paul Nadeau; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by an infant son Matthew Huff, and one sister, Sister Beatrice Marie Nadeau. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 11, 11 a.m. at St. Philips Catholic Church in Greenville, R.I.

will hold a graveside commital service on Saturday, June 7, at 4 p.m. at the family plot in Grove Hill Cemetary in Lisbon, N.H. A reception will follow at the Ammonoosuc Inn, Golf Course Road in Lisbon. Those who wish may either join the family graveside at 4 p.m. or at the Ammonoosuc Inn at 5 p.m.

, who died Dec. 10, 2007, will be held on Friday, June 6, at 12 p.m. in the Horsemeadow Annex Cemetery, North Haverhill, N.H.

of Skyview Terrace in St. Johnsbury, passed away at NVRH on Feb. 10, 2008, at the age of 80. Committal services will be held on Friday, June 6, at 1 p.m. at the cemetery in St. Johnsbury Center. The public is welcome to attend.

, 76, of Marbledale, Conn., died May 17, 2008, at the Candlewood Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Connecticut surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Calvin Zinick. Zinick was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Westmore, Vt., daughter of the late Harland E. and Eula Belle (Batchelder) Stevens. A wonderful wife, mother and homemaker, she was a member of the New Preston Congregational Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Gage-Zumpf American Legion Auxiliary, a charter member and past president of the Washington Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary, a member and past manager of the Washington VNA Thrift Shop, and a past member of the New Preston Women's Club. She also at one time delivered Meals on Wheels for the VNA. She loved to read, knit, travel and to garden. In addition to her husband of 54 years, she is survived by two daughters, Linda Krawlecki and her husband Peter of Albuquerque, N.M., and Tamara Zinick of New Milford, Conn.; a son, Dane Zinick, and his wife Carol, of Westminster, Colo.; two grandsons, Aaron Kuhne and his wife Lisa, of Warren, Mass., and Stephen Zinick of Westminster; and two great-grandchildren, Kayle and Derek Kuhne of Warren. She was predeceased by a son, Michael.

, 72, of Crystal River, Fla., passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, Fla. He was born Dec. 8, 1935, in Stamford, Conn., to Perry and Harriet Wheeler. He moved to this area 10 years ago from Largo, Fla., and was known in the Westmore area. He retired after 20 years of service as a U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and was a member of the VFW Hernando Post 4252. He was a past member of the Golden Oldies in Pinellas County and was an antique car enthusiast. He was of Methodist faith. He is survived by his son, Arthur Berry Wheeler II and his wife Jennifer, of Land O' Lakes, Fla.; his twin brother Ernest Wheeler and wife Sherry, of Ocala, Fla.; brothers Alfred Wheeler and wife Estelle, of Vermont, Kenneth Wheeler and wife Rosemary, of Virginia Beach, Va., Raymond Wheeler and wife Sandy, of Apollo Beach Fla., and Burliegh Wheeler of New Orleans, La.; sisters Carole and her husband Stephen, and Barbara Cote and husband Donald, both of Vermont; grandsons Liam and Ayden Wheeler, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wheeler was predeceased by his parents Perry and Harriet Wheeler and his oldest brother George and his wife Connie Wheeler. Graveside services were held on June 3, 2008, at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local VFW Post.

, 78, died peacefully at her home, Springdale Farm in West Glover, on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Arlene was born at home in Westmore on May 17, 1930, the second child of Clifton and Greta Drohen Perkins. She grew up on the family farm. Arlene attended the public schools of Westmore and then attended Orleans High School. She graduated as class valedictorian in 1948. She next attended Lyndon Teachers College, graduating in 1950. Arlene married Loudon George Young on August 21, 1950. During their almost 54-year long marriage, they lived and worked on their dairy farms in West Glover, first at Edgewood Place and later at Springdale Farm. As a girl, Arlene experienced life on a dairy farm. As a woman, she recreated what she knew and loved. Farming was in her blood. She loved everything about life on the farm - the animals, the work, and the open spaces. Well, she probably didn't love the uncertainty, but she realized that it was part of the package. Arlene was an avid gardener. For years and years, she managed a large plot that yielded bountiful summer meals. She also canned, froze, and pickled the surplus. In addition to her vegetable garden, she made sure flowers always decorated the front yard. Arlene was a great cook and a generous hostess. Friends, neighbors, and relatives often made sure that their visits coincided with suppertime. Although she was an accomplished cook, she always enjoyed dining out with family members, even if it was just McDonald's. Arlene loved to take long Sunday afternoon drives in the countryside. Arlene liked to chat, but she loved to chat with her husband, Loudon, who provided her with stories about the world beyond the farm. Arlene was a voracious reader, especially murder mysteries, a taste she shared in common with several of her children. Arlene's life was centered on her family. She loved her husband and children, but she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Arlene is survived by her children, John Young and his life partner, Janet Russell, of Charleston, S.C., Edward Young of West Glover, Georgia Young of Glover, Dean Young of West Glover, Darlene Young and her husband, Ned Andrews, of Glover, and Arthur Young and his wife, Tara, of West Glover; her grandchildren, Nathan Todd and his wife, Sarah, of Canton, N.Y., Jennie Young of Charleston, S.C., Benjamin Todd and his wife, Kelly, of Barton, Katie Young of Charleston, S.C., Christopher Todd of Wichita, Kan., Meg Andrews of Glover, and Zoë and Maia Young of West Glover; her great-grandchildren, Abigail and Lincoln Todd of Canton and Gabrial, Brooklyn, and Azeda Peace Todd of Barton; her siblings, Pauline Simons and her husband, Bob, of Claremont, N.H., Roger Perkins and his wife, Barbara, of Storrs-Mansfield, Conn., Cliff Perkins and his wife, Kathleen, of Williston, Avis Elliott and her husband, Earl, of Danville, Betty Simons and her husband, Francis, of Middlebury, and Larry Perkins and his wife, Judy, of Westmore; her sisters-in-law Barbara Perkins of Orleans, and Doreen Cleveland of Orleans; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Loudon; her brothers Alvah and Raymond Perkins; and by her son Richard. Calling hours will be held Friday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 14, at 3 p.m. at the West Glover Congregational Church with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating. Private burial will be at a later date. Donations in Young's memory may be made to the Glover Bicentennial Scholarship Fund, in care of the Glover town clerk, 51 Bean Hill Road, Glover, VT 05839.

will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m., in Mt. View Cemetery, Lowell. Vera died Dec. 10, 2007, in Morrisville. She was 87.

, 80, of Danville, died Monday evening June 9, 2008, at the home of her caregiver in St. Johnsbury, following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Bradford, the only daughter of Ora and Jennie (Raymond) Lea. She was a graduate of Bradford Academy where she was a captain of the girl's basketball team. On Oct. 14, 1950, she married Hazen Spaulding. Dorothy had been a Girl Scout Leader in Bradford. Horseback riding, sewing and making clothes for herself and her family, wintering in Florida, and traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Alaska, brought her much pleasure. She also designed and helped build her own home. She was an active and faithful member of the Christian Alliance Missionary Church in Barre. Her greatest accomplishment was her children, who made her very proud. Survivors include her husband, Hazen Spaulding of Danville; three children, Susan Spaulding of Chester, Jeffrey Spaulding and wife Joan of Chittenden, and Dr. Laurie Spaulding of Hinesburg; five grandchildren; a brother, Clyde Lea and wife Emily of Bradford; a sister in-law, Josephine Lea of Brattleboro; her caregivers, Deborah and Dan Baldwin of St. Johnsbury; nieces, nephews, and her church family. She was predeceased by her parents; and four brothers, Robert, Oliver, Raymond, and Wesley Lea. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Christian Alliance Missionary Church (located at 43 Berlin St., Barre, VT ) with the Rev. Joseph Hicks officiating. For those wishing to say good bye, her casket will be open at the church from 10 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the start of the service. Burial in Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford will be at 2 p.m.

, age 68, passed away on June 6, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital. Teddy was born on Dec. 17, 1939, a son to Homer and Teresa (Hill) Mason, in Whitefield, N.H. He was a 1957 graduate of Whitefield School. Teddy was employed as a laborer at Norton Pike for many years, served as a custodian in the Littleton schools, and also enjoyed working in the Pro Shop at Maplewood Country Club in Bethlehem. Teddy enjoyed all sports and was an avid New York Yankees fan, as well as a New York Giants fan. He loved to watch high school basketball games whenever time allowed. He had a passion for the game of golf and even "caddied" for President Eisenhower. He was a lifetime member of the Littleton Elks Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Bowman, Deborah Rexford and her husband, Eric; one son, Bruce Mason and his wife, Wendy; three grandchildren, Shawn Lyndes, Nealy Mason, and Alexis Rexford, his ex-wife, Carol Mason, all of Littleton; two brothers, Donald and his wife, Shirley Mason of Bow, N.H., and Timothy Mason of Lancaster, N.H.; and his cousins, Barbara and Bill Jones of Whitefield, N.H., and Ronnie and Skip Mason of Litchfield, N.H. He was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Mason, and his parents. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Teddy's memory may be made to the Littleton Elks Youth Fund, c/o Littleton Elks Club, Route 302, Littleton, NH 03561.