, 85, of Barton died in Lyndonville on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy GareyWakeman for 63 years. Mr. Wakeman was born October 16, 1923, in West Berkshire, a son of Albert and Alda (Guthrie)Wakeman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a member of the 12th Weather Squadron and spent time in the European (Italy) and African theaters. He was employed for many years as a mechanical engineer and designer for United Technologies in Connecticut before coming to Vermont. He enjoyed playing golf in his younger years, gardening, and reading the Bible. He was a very devoted family man who enjoyed his home and the state of Vermont. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; by son Martin Wakeman and his wife, Debra Zimmerman; by daughter Star Scully and her husband, John; by granddaughter Chelsea Wakeman; by brother Albert Wakeman III of New Hampshire; and by sister Joyce Hassan of Arizona. He was predeceased by his brother Arnold and sister Thelma. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 84, a longtime resident of Newport, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Pollard was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 10, 1924, a daughter of George and Mildred (Farrar) Rowland. After the death of her father, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Henry Blay. She married Donald Pollard and made her home in Newport. She worked as a waitress at the former Newport Hotel and later at the lunch counter in Grant's Store on Main Street in Newport. She was known as being very outspoken. She loved playing bingo. She leaves two daughters, Florence St. Onge and her fiancé, Lawrence Robbins, of Newport, and Melissa Havill, stationed with the Aviation Support Detachment in Norfolk, Virginia, with her fiancé, Thomas Cruise; two sons, Marvin Pollard and his wife, Irene, of Brownington and Dwight Pollard; two brothers, Duane Rowland of Barton and George Rowland of New Mexico; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husband, Donald, who died in March 2008; by brotherWindfield Rowland; and by sisters Marjorie Prue and Eloise Chicoine. A funeral service was held February 7 at the Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common with Pastor Nathan Strong of the Albany United Methodist Church officiating. Spring interment will be in the Derby Center Cemetery.

, 77, of Brownington, beloved wife of Richard Kudla, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Kudla was born November 13, 1931, in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of Leo and Adeline (Hilse) Dubois. On August 26, 1951, she married Richard Kudla, who survives her. She was employed at Northeast Technical Company in Springfield, where she assembled circut boards for more than 30 years. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1949 in Springfield. While in Massachuchetts, she sang in the St. Patrick's Choir. She and her husband spent several years in Chicopee, Massachusetts, after they were married. They moved to Vermont more than 15 years ago after retirement. She enjoyed gardening, reading, going with her husband while he fished, and watching the hummingbirds eat from their feeders. She was an excellent cook, much to the delight of family and friends. She is survived by her children: Richard Kudla and his wife, Donna, of Tennesse, John Kudla and his wife, Linda, of Brownington, and Kathleen Rybak and her husband, David, of New Jersey; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by sister Adeline Radford and her husband, Dennis, of Florida. Funeral services were held February 7 at the St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend SixmundNyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be held at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Kudlaés memory may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in care of the maintenance fund, 85 St. Paul's Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 78, of McLean, Virginia, psychoanalyst, 40-plus-year summer resident of Glover, member and graduate of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, and longtime member of the Washington Psychiatric Society Council, died at the Washington Home Hospice Center on November 4, 2008, of complications from renal failure. Glover and environs were dear to Dr. Coleman's heart, and in summer months he could be seen daily at Currier's picking up his mail and his newspaper. His friends and family will remember him for his unfailing - although sometimes mischievous - hospitality, his incisive wit, engaging smile, and his love of fine food and wine. He was willing to go well out of his way to get a hold of his favorite foods and wines; even as his health failed, he refused to give up his frequent trips to his favorite bakery in Canada for his order of five dozen croissants. Overnight guests were always treated to some of those croissants from across the border, served with local jams. During his last summers in Glover, one of his favorite topics was the many shades of green that made up his view of the hills. Dr. Coleman maintained a private practice in psychoanalysis for nearly three decades, retiring in 2004. In addition, he spent several years in the late 1980s and early é90's working with the Central Intelligence Agency, where he prepared psychoanalytic profiles of hostile leaders, including Saddam Hussein. He also served the District of Columbia as a forensic psychiatrist at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where his reports were highly regarded. As a member of the American Psychiatric Association's assembly, he championed the preservation of psychotherapy as part of comprehensive psychiatric treatment. He served on the Washington Psychiatric Associationés Board of Directors for more than 25 years and as chairman of the Washington Psychiatric Societyés Ethics Committee. In that role his orientation was educational rather than punitive, and he was seen as an excellent teacher. He was a working member of the Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies (CAPS). Dr. Coleman was a major leader within the Washington Psychiatric Society, first as Ethics Committee chairman, then in the assembly where he became Area III representative. He was on its board of directors for almost 30 years. He was lauded for his ability to draft positions that became enduring policy. Dr. Coleman was a longtime member of The Cosmos Club and the National Press Club. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School. He completed his psychiatric residency at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he then served as an administrator until l967. At that time he took a faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he remained until the mid-1970s, then continued as a member of the clinical faculty. He was an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Medical School. His 1956 marriage to Alice Modzelewski ended in divorce in 1990. Dr. Coleman is survived by his longtime partner, Marian Burros, of Bethesda, Maryland, and Glover; by two sons, David Coleman of Mountain View, California, and Robert Coleman of Portland, Oregon; and by four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held March 21 at The Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C.

, 47, of Coventry died peacefully February 6, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mr. Blake was born May 28, 1961, in Newport, a son of John Sr. and Carolyn (Woodard) Blake. On May 26, 1990, he married April Patten, who survives him. He was co-owner and operator of Blake Brothers Logging Company in Coventry. He was an avid outdoorsman, as he loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and spending time in the woods. He was an avid reader of Western novels. He is survived by his wife, April Blake, of Coventry; by two children, Meagan and Justin Blake, of Coventry; by stepson Jamie Patten of Nashville, Tennessee; by his grandmother Doris Woodard of Mystic, Connecticut; by his mother-in-law, Janette Patten, of Coventry; by his brother Kevin Blake and his wife, Lisa, of Coventry; by his sister Karen Blake-Orne and her husband, Robin, of Coventry; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and brothers- and sisters-in-law. Funeral services were held February 10 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Spring interment will be in Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Blakeés memory may be made to the Coventry Parents Club, earmarked for landscaping and playground projects, P.O. Box 92, Coventry, Vermont 05825; or to the Coventry Town Foundation Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 104, Coventry, Vermont 05825.

, 64, died at her home in Craftsbury unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Mrs. Williams was born in Newport on May 31, 1944, a daughter of Beatrice (Desmarais) and Peter Desmarais. She attended school in Orleans. On January 11, 1963, she married Robert W. Williams, with whom she had made her life's home in Craftsbury. She was a hard worker and loving mother and grandmother. She worked alongside of her husband on the Christmas tree farm, raising trees and driving truck throughout the Northeast, as well as making a home for her husband and their children and grandchildren. Family was always welcome as were friends and neighbors. She enjoyed her flowerbeds and vegetable garden, ceramics, and nature, especially animals. She had a strong interest in geneology. She taught vacation Bible school and sung in the church choir at the United Church of Craftsbury when her children were young, and she was a dedicated daughter who sat at her mother's side at the hospital during her last days. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Bobby Williams; her son Robert "Wiggy" Williams Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Craftsbury; three daughters: Heather Williams of Greensboro, Robin Lynn and her husband, Chuck Watson, of Star, Idaho, and Meg "Kathy" Hosemann of Riverside, Rhode Island; eight grandchildren: Cole and Kyle Williams, Krysten and Shelby Williams-Moffatt, Danny, Elizabeth, and Nicholas Watson, and David Hosemann; her best friend, Teresa Darling; and many extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Pete and Bea Desmarais; and by her brother Alan Tinker. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home inCraftsbury Common on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Contributions in Mrs. Williamsé memory may be made to United Church of Craftsbury, memorial fund, in care of MarcyMastin, Mastin Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.

, 100, of Newport Center died February 11, 2009, in Derby. Mrs. Tatro was born November 9, 1908, in Newport, a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Mason) Collins. On March 12, 1926, she married Kenneth Tatro, who predeceased her in 1979. She enjoyed traveling, playing bingo, and watching sports, especially baseball. She was a bookkeeper at the Connecticut Bank & Trust until she retired on January 20, 1980. After living in Weathersfield, Connecticut, for 60 years, she moved back to Newport Center to be with her sister in 1998. Marjorie is survived her sister Anita Hill of Newport Center and by sister-in-law OlivaDelGaudio of Burlington. She was predeceased by two infant children, Wayne and Clara; by three brothers: Raymond, Howard, and Merle; by two sisters, EarlahLaraway and Leah Ginty; and by sister-in-law Marion Joyal. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport on March 7 at 11 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Tatroés memory may be made earmarked for local masses and sent to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Rodney Hill

, 67, of Newport died Saturday, February 7, 2009. Mr. Hill was born February 14, 1941, in Newport, a son of Clarence and Anita (Collins) Hill. He liked the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching sports on television, working on his stamp collection, reading old books, and looking for deals on antiques at yard sales. He loved his grandchildren and was very involved in Ben's growing up, teaching him many life experiences, and helping Kelsey with her schoolwork. He served in the Army in Korea, taught at the South Burlington High School for more than 15 years, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for ten years before retiring. He is survived by Diane McGrath Hill; by his daughter Barbara Hill and her companion, Scot Gray, of Derby; by grandchildren Kelsey Gray and Ben Berrick and his companion, Ali Bruce, of West Burke; by his brothers Richard and his wife, Claudette, and Gilbert and his wife, Linda; by his mother, Anita; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence.

, 78, of Brownington died in Newport on Monday, February 16, 2009. Mr. Kudla was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Rose Dubois Kudla, on February 4. He was born January 1, 1931, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, a son of Victor and Stella (Gralinski) Kudla. He and his wife spent many years in the Springfield and Chicopee areas before moving to Vermont about 15 years ago after he retired from the Chicopee Parks Department. He and his wife both loved the beauty, peace, and quiet of the outdoors that Vermont provided. Mr. Kudlaparticulary enjoyed going fishing and hunting and gardening with his wife. He is survived by his children: Richard Kudla and his wife, Donna, of Tennessee, John Kudla and his wife, Linda, of Brownington, and Kathleen Rybak and her husband, David, of New Jersey; by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by his brother Thomas Kudla and his wife, JoAnn, of Massachusetts; by his sister Shirley Castolidi of Florida; by sister-in-law JoAnnGrenier and her husband, Ray, of Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose; by two brothers, Ralph Kudla and his wife, Fran, and Robert Kudla; and by brother-in-law John Castoldi. Funeral services were held February 18 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend SixmundNyabenda officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Brownington Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Kudlaés memory may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church, maintenance fund, 85 St. Paul Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 87, of Barton died peacefully February 16, 2009, in Newport. Mrs. Schneps was born February 23, 1921, in Montreal, Quebec, a daughter of Isadore and Lottie (Baranoff) Sockol. On January 3, 1943, she married Jack Schneps, who predeceased her in 1994. She and her husband owned and operated the Economy Five and Ten Retail Store in Mystic, Connecticut, for several years. A lifelong resident of Barton, she was on the Barton Public Library committee and the senior housing committee, and she was past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, crocheting, and cooking. She is survived by two children, Gloria Zwirn and her husband, Stanley, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, and Stephen Schneps and his wife, Rita, of Wolcott; by two grandchildren, Robert Zwirn and his wife, Jodie, and Jennifer Zwirn; by great-grandson Jack Zwirn; by brother Stanley Sockol and his wife, Allegra, of Belmont, California; by sister Goldie Schwartz of Great Neck, Long Island, New York; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held February 19 at the Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery in Norwich, Connecticut. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Schnepsé memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Avenue, Colchester, Vermont 05446.