, 73, of North Concord, died peacefully Sunday morning June 22, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1935, in Woodsville, N.H., the daughter of Adelard and Agatha (Mayhew) Degree. Delores worked as a dietary aid at Brightlook Hospital and later at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center for many years. She held memberships with the VFW Auxiliary Post 793, the American Legion Post 58, and the Moose Club, all of St. Johnsbury. An avid reader who had an infectious smile, Delores enjoyed people, coffee ice cream, and camping at Harvey's Lake in Barnet. Survivors include her companion of 28 years, Sid Beck of North Concord; five children, Douglas Bond of Iowa, Debra Taylor and husband Tim of Arizona, Brian White and wife Kimberlie of Littleton, N.H., Tina Smith and husband Michael of North Concord, and Timothy Pond and wife Mary of Montpelier; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; five brothers and their wives, Jeff and Sharon Degree of Hyde Park, George and Cora Degree of Silver Springs, Fla., David and Donna Degree of St. Johnsbury, Derwin and Rae Degree of Wolcott, and Delbert and Penny Degree of St. Johnsbury; three sisters, Denise Degree of St. Johnsbury, Dora Holbrook and husband Gary of St. Johnsbury, and Linda Cote and husband Phil of Elmore; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; a daughter, Vicky Shirley; and four sisters, Cheryl Degree, Diana Poquette, Pam Degree, and Betty Foyd. There will be no services. Donations made in her memory may be directed to Caledonia Home Health Inc., marked for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 78, of Lyman, N.H., passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008, surrounded by his loving family while celebrating Father's Day. He was born in Lyman, a son of the late Clarence E. Hubbard Sr. and Annie (Champany) Hubbard. He attended school in Lyman. After school Clarence started farming with his father. At the age of 29, he married Patricia Ward of Monroe, N.H. Clarence was a dedicated farmer; he worked countless hours tending to the dairy cows, horses, and haying, assisted by Rennie Elliott of Lyman. He operated the dairy farm for 57 years before retiring in 2003. He was one of the last active dairy farmers in Lyman. Clarence enjoyed his friends and family. After retiring he enjoyed visiting with people; something his busy farming life didn't lend much time for. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a great love for animals, wild as well as domestic. He loved his dogs and cats, and enjoyed watching the deer, bear, and turkey that roamed the farm and surrounding land. Surviving family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa (Terri) and Joe Hurley, of Lyman, N.H., and a son and daughter-in-law David and Mayme Hubbard, of Littleton, N.H.; three grandchildren, Christopher Hurley, and Meghann and Brandon Hubbard; one great-grandchild, Hannah Hubbard; a sister, Anita Willey of Shoreham, Vt.; and his former wife, Patricia Whipple. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lynn (Hubbard) Sherman in 1997, a sister Glenna Leonard, and a brother Glen Santy. There will be no calling hours. Friends and family will celebrate his life at a private burial.

, 78, former Bellingham, Mass., resident, died at his St. Johnsbury, Vt., home Saturday morning, June 21, 2008, after a lengthy period of ill health. He was born in Framingham, Mass., on March 9, 1930, the son of Edward and Adah (McCobb) Wharton. David loved being in the service; he served in the Army 81/2 years in Germany during the Korean Conflict and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. While living in Bellingham, he served 15 years as a member of the Bellingham Volunteer Fire Department and was a lifelong member of the VFW Post #1152 of Medway. He worked for Highland Construction in Milford. He and Joanne moved to Dalton, N.H., in 1988 and had been St. Johnsbury residents for the past six years. He worshiped at and was a member of The Pleasant St. Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury. He is survived by his wife Joanne; his son Gert of East Brookfield, Mass., daughter Dorothy Chouinard of Douglas, Mass.; three step-children: Robert Kaufman of Milford, Mass., Dori-Jane Squiciari Millville, Mass., Tracey Saltalamachia of Bellingham, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant St. Baptist Church. Friend and pastor, the Rev. Larry McElhenney will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. There will be no public visiting hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to the Pleasant St. Baptist Church, 193 Pleasant St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819. These memorial contributions will be used to establish the David Wharton memorial garden.

, of St. Johnsbury, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the age of 86. His keen sense of humor and loving personality will be greatly missed. Harold Dilley was born in Irricanna, Alberta, Canada, on Aug. 28, 1921, the son of Albert J. and Ethel M. Hook Dilley Blaisdell. Harold served in the U.S. Army during World War II for five years, with three years spent in the Pacific Islands campaign. Often he would reminisce about his war experiences. He returned to Vermont and married Ruth Ticehurst of St. Johnsbury in South Congregational Church June 25, 1949. They would have celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on June 25. During his career as New England sales manager for the H.K. Webster Co., Harold served as president of the Vermont Feed Dealers Association, worked frequently with the UVM Extension Service in various capacities, and was well respected by area farmers with whom he worked closely. Harold retired from the company in 1983. He and Ruth were avid golfers and members of Orleans Country Club. He loved Shadow Lake in Glover and the family times spent there over the 50 years they owned the family camp. He was a member and past deacon of South Congregational Church. In retirement years, Harold and Ruth traveled to Florida, North Carolina, and back to his roots in Alberta. Harold enjoyed especially being a Grampa. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Ticehurst) Dilley (286 Gilman Ave. 05819); three children: Harold A. Dilley Jr. and wife Brenda of Ocala, Fla., Pat Robbins and husband Mark of New Bern, N.C., Pamela Collier and husband Anthony of Westfield, Mass.; seven grandchildren: Tara, Jennifer, Mandy, Shannon, Tony, Morgan, and Andrew; and three great-grandchildren Emory, Shyanne, and Thomas; brother-in-law Amos Ticehurst and wife Barbara of White River Jct., nieces and nephews. Brother George Dilley and his wife Bertha, and sister Olive Wishart and husband Jim, all predeceased him. Evening memorial services will be held in St. Johnsbury on Tuesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. at the South Congregational Church with the pastor, the Rev. William Schutter officiating. Following the service the family will receive friends downstairs at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family wishes to express appreciation for the loving care and support provided by the following people and agencies: Dr. Tim Thompson, Pam Passut and all the staff at Corner Medical; Dr. Rousse, the NVRH medical staff, and particularly the second floor nurses; Caledonia Hospice/Home Health and particularly Ellen Afzelius; Lincare, Keene Medical, and all the other community resources utilized during Harold's illness. Ruth and her children especially appreciate the loving support of family and friends during these difficult times. Memorial contributions, marked for the Harold Dilley Memorial Fund, could be made payable to South Congregational Church, 1052 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 88, of St. Johnsbury, died Saturday June 21, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury. She was born Jan. 17, 1920, in Cambridge, Mass., the only child of Natt and Mary (Messer) Hodgdon. In 1944 she married Clifford "June" Hall. Billie drove and helped June tune piano's all over Vermont and New Hampshire for many years. She was an active member of South Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury where she served on several committee's throughout the years. She also was active in the Senior Center at the St. Johnsbury House, and for a time she worked as the cook at the Sunset Home in St. Johnsbury. Survivors include close friends, William Davies of Barton, whom she thought of as her adopted son; and Barbara Bessette of St. Johnsbury; and several distant cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; and her husband of 33 years, Clifford Hall in 1977. A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m., at Sayles Funeral Home with the Rev. William Schutter officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. Memorial donations made in her name may be directed to, South Congregational Church, 1052 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 80, died on Sunday, June 22, 2008, at his residence. George was born in Monroe, N.H., March 7, 1928, the son of Laurence J. and Susie O. (Pratt) Moore. He was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy. George married Gloria Hammond on Oct. 26, 1952. George served with the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1966. Upon discharge he went to work for New England Telephone, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was predeceased by a son, Patrick L. Moore in September 1960; four sisters, Irene Player, Katherine Andross, Doris Roy and Laura Hastie; and a brother, Laurence Moore. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Gloria Moore of Monroe, N.H.; two sons, Gregory R. Moore of Monroe, N.H., and James A. Moore and wife Diane of Hinesburg, Vt.; a daughter, Terri J. Nicholson and husband Jerry of Canaan, N.H.; three grandchildren, Nathaniel, Evan and Bridget; a sister, Bernice Goulding of Lyndonville, Vt.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m., at the Monroe Village Cemetery, Monroe, N.H., with Rev. Donald Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to either, the Ammonoosuc Valley Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 60, Woodsville, NH, 03785 or the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701-4688.

of St. Johnsbury, passed away at the age of 92 after a sudden illness at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on June 20, 2008. There will be a memorial celebration of his life in mid to late August on a date to be determined in Fuller Hall at St. Johnsbury Academy. A complete obituary will follow at a later date.

, (Randy) 46, passed away quietly in Plainfield, N.H. on June 21, 2008, at the home of Raymond (Sam) Daniels and his loving sister Nancy Perkins Downs after a courageous five year battle with cancer. He was born in Lebanon, N.H., on Oct. 25, 1961, a son of Randolph M. and Ella (Rash) Perkins, Sr., Randy was surrounded by his loving family in his final days. Randy attended grade school in West Lebanon and graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1980. He married his wife Rhonda Osborne on Feb. 14, 1987, who survives him. Randy served in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years and he worked for his Dad at Perkins Sales and Service in Westmore for several years. He was also a deputy warden for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife and he also worked for the Newman Lumber Co, Davis Lumber, Derby Equipment and he was the former sexton of the Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with Tory and Trevor hunting and fishing and family outings with Rhonda, Tory, Trevor, and Tiffany. Randy was a well respected member of his community in Westmore and by his friends. He deeply loved his family and will be sorely missed. Randy is survived by his beloved wife Rhonda of 21 years; his dear children: Victoria, Trevor and Tiffany; his sisters: Nancy Perkins-Downs and her companion Raymond (Sam) Daniels of Plainfield, N.H., Linda Bailey and her husband Dennis of Florida, Paula Perkins of Massachusetts, Fay Perkins-Ladue of, Massachusetts, Janet Perkins of Florida; and also by nephews: Melvin, Raymond, John, Michael, Craig, Jessie, Jamie, and nieces, Dawnese, Carrie, Christy, Jolene; and by several grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton. Funeral services will be held at the Westmore Community Church on Thursday June 26, 2008, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. W. Norman MacFarlane officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Community National Bank, Randy Perkins Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 577, Barton, VT 05822.

, A graveside committal service for Susan "Susie-Q" M. Moulton, 46, formerly of Montpelier, who died Feb. 4, 2008, will be held Saturday afternoon, June 28, at 2 p.m., in Hillside Cemetery, in West Burke. Reverend Miller, pastor, at the First Congregational Church in East Charleston and Morgan, will officiate.

, age 62, of Littleton, N.H., passed away on June 16, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital, after a long and brave battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Cheri was born on Jan. 5, 1946, a daughter to Selden and Bertha (Sanborn) Connor, in Littleton, N.H. She attended school in Bethlehem until her senior year, when she transferred to Whitefield High School and graduated in 1964. Cheri was employed at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H., for several years as a Nurse's Aide and in the kitchen for Beverly Willey. She worked for 18 years at Manchester Knitted Fashions as an inspector, as well as Littleton Quality Stitching for Muriel Snelling as an inspector. Her most recent job - and most enjoyable - was for Ellie Robinson at Walt's Video in Whitefield, N.H. She especially enjoyed visiting with her many customers. Surviving family members include her husband of 32 years, Leland "Lee" Couturier of Littleton, N.H.; her sister, Doris Jackson of Littleton, N.H.; a daughter, Colleen (Barnet) Fisk of Langdon; a son, Richard Barnet, Jr. of Langdon; a stepson, David Couturier and family; six grandchildren; a niece, Sarah Jackson and family of Strafford, N.H.; two sister-in-laws, Brenda Gleich and Betty Reeg; and a brother-in-law, Robert Couturier. At the request of the family, all services will be private.

, a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away on Monday evening, June 23, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House and Infirmary in Littleton, N.H. Lemelin was born in Nashua, N.H., on March 26, 1930. She was the daughter of Philip Lemelin and Marie Bernier. Lorraine Lemelin professed her vows with her religious congregation on June 26, 1956. During her 52 years of religious life, Sister Lorraine, served in various missions in Alfred, Maine; Newport, Vt.; and Littleton, N.H. She excelled in her culinary skills and always considered her kitchen to be a place of hospitality for anyone who passed through - Sisters and resident students alike, occasional visitors, or traveling salespersons. Her homemade breads were her hallmark and greatly contributed to luring all to the kitchen. Sister Lorraine was also one of the early sister-drivers who served the community needs for travel "most anywhere, most anytime." Because of her availability to do errands and pick up the daily mail, she was the faithful connection with and the patient listener for all her "good folks" in the city of Newport for many years. From 1956-1962, Sister Lorraine served as cook for the Sisters, Brothers of Christian Instruction, and their resident students at Denis Hall in Alfred, Maine. She served the culinary needs of the Provincial House and Novitiate in Littleton from 1962 to 1965. From 1965 to 1967, Sister Lorraine cooked for the former St. Joseph Home for the Aged in Newport. Then she moved "up the hill" in 1967 to cook for the Sacred Heart Convent and School Campus, where she remained until the year 2000. Since the year 2000, Sister Lorraine's presence at Mount Sacred Heart in Littleton has been "a ray of sunshine" in the midst of serious health issues. She strove to share her "sunshine" with countless people who needed cheering up or a message of encouragement. Sister Lorraine cherished her family and many friends and was a faithful correspondent to any who took time to write or call. Sister Lorraine Lemelin was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Arthur and Raymond, and one sister-in-law. Besides the members of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Sisters and Associates, Sister Lorraine is survived by one sister-in-law, Joan, several cousins, nephews, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, sympathies and contributions may be sent to the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Mount Sacred Heart address. Visiting hours at Mount Sacred Heart, 226 Grove Street, on Wednesday, June 25, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House Chapel on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Mary Cemetery, Newport.

, of St. Johnsbury, died at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, in St. Johnsbury, on Friday evening, June 20, at the age of 92. He was born to George Graham Newell and Maude Marion Newell (Berry) on Nov. 27, 1915, the first baby born in the old Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Newell, a seventh generation Vermonter, was delivered by Dr. Charlotte Fairbanks, the granddaughter of Thaddeus Fairbanks of the Fairbanks Scale Company. Graham graduated from his beloved St. Johnsbury Academy in 1933; attended Middlebury College for two years and subsequently graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1938; and from the University of Chicago, again, with a Master of Arts degree in Latin in 1949. He continued his studies in Medieval Latin at Chicago and completed all course work for a Ph.D. except the dissertation. Graham taught Latin and other classes in the humanities at St. Johnsbury Academy from 1938 to 1947. Newell then taught for one year at the Hatch Preparatory School in Maine before continuing his education at Chicago. He also taught geography for one year at the St. Johnsbury Junior High School. In 1959 Newell was appointed chair of the social sciences department at Lyndon State College, a position he held until he retired as Professor Emeritus 1979. As a professor at Lyndon State College, he taught a dozen courses in history and social science. He was especially known as the teacher of Vermont history and his lecture on Eleanor of Aquitaine, the mother of Henry VIII of England. While at the College, he was proud of the fact that he was asked to research the history of noteworthy Vermonters and propose the names of most of the current buildings at LSC. Graham retired as Professor Emeritus from LSC in 1979. Not a man to sit in a rocking chair, he continued teaching part time at Lyndon with courses in Vermont History and the History of England until 1996. Newell returned to teaching Latin at St. Johnsbury Academy in 1982 until his death. Not able to navigate on the slippery terrain in the winter as well as he liked, he taught for the past two years in the living room of his home. His love of teaching and of his students defined his life. As one student, pressed to choose between Latin IV and AP Physics, said, "I just can't forego the pleasure of having Mr. Newell for another year." He was copying the names of his new students into his grade book and preparing his classes for the coming year start three days before he passed away. Graham Newell earned or was awarded many public acknowledgments for his work in education. Among them was the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year award in 2005. In 2003 he received the first Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award from the Vermont Humanities Council. Newell was inducted into the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2005 and received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, awarded by President Dan Fogel of the University of Vermont in 2006. Not satisfied with an enormously fulfilling career in education, Newell entered politics as St. Johnsbury's representative to the Legislature in 1952. He served four non-consecutive terms in the Vermont House and eight terms in the State Senate. His long career in government service included work both on state and national fronts. Newell's accomplishments in politics equaled his accomplishments in education. He was instrumental in promoting a mental health program to be part of the state's annual budget and a bill to abolish the state death penalty as well as the acquisition of land in Addison County known as Mount Independence. He authored the, "Fair Dismissal Bill for Educators" and worked to ensure education for children with disabilities. As Chair of the House Education Committee, he was the principal sponsor of the first special education law, a law that gave children with disabilities their right to a publicly funded education. This legislation preceded the federal special law by more than 20 years. During his legislative career he was most proud of his service as clerk of the Senate Judiciary Committee under Chairman Asa Bloomer of Rutland County. He was appointed by Gov. Deane C. Davis to the Little Hoover Commission, which reorganized state government into agencies that largely exist today. He counted national leaders, governors, commissioners, and legislative leaders among his close friends. As chair of the Senate Education Committee, Graham Newell was a strategic force in the creation of the Vermont State Colleges. While chair of the Education Committee, Newell was instrumental in his long support of public education in Vermont. In his 1955 legislative speech opposing the use of public funds to support busing of students attending parochial schools, Newell stated the following; "passage of this measure could threaten one of our greatest legacies - the principle of the free public school which provides a common education for future citizens of a free country." This speech was published and reprinted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of which Newell was a Vermont founding member. On the national front, Graham Newell was twice elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention. He was appointed by President John F. Kennedy and served on the National Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. He also served on the New England Board of Education. Newell was a past president of the Vermont Historical Society and a member of the Vermont Historic Sites Commission. He also chaired the Caledonia County Republican Committee and was a member of the town Republican Committee for 33 years. He served as a Justice of the Peace for 12 years. Other than legions of friends and admirers, Graham Newell is survived by David and Sherry Giguere of Montpelier, and their daughters Debbie Peterson and Wendy Giguere Adams, Wendy's husband Scott, and their children Amanda Mae Adams and Braeden Alexander Adams, perhaps his closest friends on earth, and the surrogate family that he chose. There will be a celebration of Graham's life and accomplishments on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Fuller Hall at St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury. All are welcome.

, who died Dec. 17, 2007, in Bangor, Maine, will be held 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at the Danville Green Cemetery, in Danville, with the Rev. Douglas Carter, pastor of the Danville Congregational Church, officiating.

, of Bartlett, N.H., died on June 26, 2008, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, after a long battle with HLH. He was 51 years old. Stephen was born in 1957 to Carl and Vera (Allard) Edmunds in Littleton, NH. He was educated in the Littleton school system and graduated from Littleton High School. Stephen was and avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hiking, fishing and mountain biking. His favorite times were spent with his faithful companion yellow lab Sam at local streams. He was a friend to all who knew him and was known for his sense of humor - inherited from his Dad. Stephen is survived by his father, Carl Edmunds of Bethlehem; his wife Amy (Coffran) Edmunds of Bartlett; sisters Rebecca Hunt and husband Stephen, Patricia Grammo and husband Floyd, Priscilla Crowley and husband Dan, all of Littleton; sisters-in-Law Kathy Gowitzke and husband Tom of Bethlehem, Karen Grammo of North Conway, Yvonne Fournier and husband Jerry of Littleton, Georgianna Robichaud of Bethlehem and Benny Jesseman of North Conway. He leaves many nieces and nephews including two that he and Amy helped to raise: Laura Lucas of Bethlehem and Michael Marcotte of Bartlett. He was predeceased by his mother Vera (Allard) Edmunds and his nephew Shawn Grammo. At Stephen's request there will be no services. Donations may be made in his name to your local animal shelter.