, 63, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Oct. 17, 2009, with his wife and daughter-in-law at his side. He worked everyday and lived with leukemia since 1996. Dick's last day of work was July 27. Dick was born in Peacham on July 1, 1946, the son of Lawrence and Hazel (Morse) Woodward. On Oct. 28, 1967, he and Rita Lessard were united in marriage. A recipient of the Purple Heart, Richard was wounded in Vietnam; he served in the Army Nov. 3, 1965, through Aug. 11, 1967. Dick was a life member of VFW Post #10038 in Lyndonville. Dick worked for the Town of Barnet for 29 years and previously for Vance Tree Service for 13 years. He served on the Peacham Volunteer Fire Department for 23 years and also served on Peacham Rescue. In addition to his regular job, he took great pride in caretaking for several local homes. Dick enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing and fishing with his grandsons and sons, and playing bingo with Rita. If you put a chainsaw in his hand, he could outwork anyone! He is survived by his wife Rita of Barnet (05821); his two sons and three grandsons: older son Richard L.F. Woodward Jr. and wife Jessica, and their three sons Ezekiel, Isaiah and Noah of Bath, N.H., and younger son Robert E. Woodward of Danville; one brother: Leonard Woodward and wife Ruthie of Danville; three sisters: Phyllis Burrington of Danville, Lucy Surridge of Barnet, Vivian May and husband Albert 'Jack' of Cabot; four brothers- and sisters-in-law: Joseph Lessard and wife Louise of Danville, Leo Lessard and wife Judy of Lyndonville, Edmond Lessard and wife Dianne of St. Johnsbury, Maria Lessard and husband Craig Calkins of Barnet; aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Services will be held in Danville at the Queen of Peace Church on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. Military honors will follow the service. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed any of the following three agencies: "Caledonia Home Health" (mark check for 'Hospice'), 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819; "Peacham Fire & Rescue," att: Jeff Berwick, PO Box 272, Peacham VT 05862; or "Danville Rescue," 379 Brainerd St., Danville VT 05828.

, 86, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Born in Bennett, Quebec to Wilfred and Wilamine Bennett, he attended Stark District School until the 8th grade. He retired in 1984 from Fairbanks Scales after 34 years. Upon retirement Herb spent many hours putting on siding and roofing, locally. Herb could always be found in the bleachers or on the banks at every horse pull for miles around. Another hobby he enjoyed was square dancing on Saturday nights at the Lyndon Corner Grange. Pa, as he was called by many, will be lovingly remembered for his quiet presence and calm ways, and for his helping hands devoted to assisting his children and family with many of their projects to make sure they would last more than a lifetime. He was predeceased by three sisters and his eldest son Phil Bennett. Surviviors include four children, Melvin and Dawn Bennett of St. Johnsbury, Melody and Mac Curtis of Port Trevorton, Pa., Shari and Bruce Bona of Lyndonville, and Howard and Jackie of St. Johnsbury; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A public burial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Rev. Sargent. A get-together for family and friends will follow the burial at the home of Joyce Bennett, 379 Stark District Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Autism Speaks 5455 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2250 Los Angeles, CA, 90036.

, 78, died Oct. 20, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, N.H. Memorial visiting hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall.

, 63, of North Concord, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Oct. 20, 2009 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital with Lynn at his side. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 12, 1946, the son of Gerald and Arlene (Moulton) Conner. He married Lynn Chesebrough on July 9, 1994. Dave had a great love for Miles Pond and was active in the camp association there. Many may remember when Dave, Willie St. George, and Freddie Preseault owned and operated Friendly Beverage and Redemption Center on Portland St. His last job was as a dispatcher for Northern Petroleum. He belonged to American Legion Post #58. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; his mother Arlene Conner of St. Johnsbury; son Michael Conner of North Concord; daughter Kristi Lawson and husband Jeremy of Sutton; two grandchildren, Alexis Lawson and Jack David Lawson; mother-in-law Clarisse Chesebrough of East St. Johnsbury; close cousin Chet Moulton of St. Johnsbury; brothers/sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at Sayles Funeral Home on this Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Military honors will conclude the service honoring his two tours of service for his country in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Conflict. Memorial contributions could be directed to either: American Diabetes Association, 1 Kennedy Dr., Suite L8, South Burlington VT 05403; or Vermont Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston VT 05495.

, 86, of Campbellsville, Ky., formerly of Lisbon, N.H., went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Ruth was born the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Brolier) Willis in Dudley, Mass., Feb. 17, 1923. She and her late husband George Alfred Ober Jr. were the owners of Ober's Knotty Pine Cabins. Ruth was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. She is survived by her son and his wife George and Flora Ober III of Campbellsville, Ky., and sister Joyce Thorpe of Newburn, N.C., two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. The Funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Twin Mt. Baptist Church, Route 3, Twin Mt., N.H., with Interment to follow at Green Grove Cemetery in Ashland with Rev. Chad Owen officiating.

passed away on Oct. 22, 2009, at the Morrison Nursing Home in Whitefield, N.H. Vincent was born June 13, 1922, at the Morrison Hospital in Whitefield, N.H. His parents were Carl N. Bell and Grace Penney Bell and he had three brothers, Maurice Bell, Clinton Bell, and a younger brother Harold Bell, all of whom have predeceased him. In 1942, at the age of 22, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and did his basic training in Macon, Ga. After basic training he was assigned to the 11th Air Force and sent to the Aleutian Islands to fight in the Pacific Theater. At the end of World War II he came back to Lunenburg, Vt., to work as a mechanic and was married on Dec. 23, 1945, to Rita Powell. He lived most of his life as a resident of Lunenburg. He was employed in the Gilman Paper Mill, owned a chainsaw business, and was a licensed electrician. Vincent leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years, Rita Bell of Lunenburg. He also departs from his five children and their spouses: Daniel Bell and Mary (Quimby) of Wheelock, Vt., Diane and Bruce Thomas of Lunenburg; Anna and Carl Lavallee of Monkton, Vt.; Mary Lou and Gary Ingalls of Lunenburg; and Amos and Dolores (Couture) Bell also of Lunenburg. He has 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Susan Tibbets and husband Donald. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, skiing, gardening, and just being outdoors. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Leo's Church in Lunenburg. The graveside committal service will be at the Calgary Cemetery in Lancaster, N.H. After the committal service a luncheon will be offered at the All Saints Parish Hall in Lancaster, N.H. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Morrison Nursing Home, 6 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH.

, 90, passed away on Oct. 22, 2009, at his home in Wells River. David was born March 4, 1919, in St. Albans, Vt., the son of Frederick B. and Mina (Chynoweth) Stevens. He grew up in Newport, Vt., and graduated at the top of his class from Newport High School in 1936. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Vermont. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and helped establish state parks in Vermont and New Hampshire, which contributed to his lifelong interest in conservation. He married Dorothy E. Gibson on Aug. 25, 1940. He worked as a mechanic and electrician for Vermont Transit Bus Company in Burlington, Vt., for 13 years. They had three children, Albert, Philip, and Susan, all born in Burlington. In 1953 they purchased the Gibson dairy farm in Wells River and moved there to care for Dorothy's parents and manage the farm with up to 125 head of Ayrshire cows. In 1964 their son Albert became a partner in the farm, which they operated until 1985. David served for over 33 years as Wells River Village Trustee, much of the time as chairman. He was involved in the installation of a new sewage system for the village. David was responsible for testing the village water every morning for many years. He also served on various committees, such as OSIP and WRAP. From 1965 David served on the White River Conservation District Board as a member supervisor, many years as Secretary. He received an award for "outstanding service." He served as District Representative to the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, several years as Treasurer, and also served on State Conservation Council. David was a member of the Green Mountain Dairy Promotion, served several years as treasurer and was in charge of Jet Shake Milk machine promotion activities. He also served on the statewide Dairy of Distinction Program. In 1990 he received the George D. Aiken award as Vermont Agriculturist of the Year. David was an avid reader and had a large collection of books. David is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy, his son Philip and wife Sonja (Kallberg) of Williston, Vt., daughter Susan Lemmon and friend Lee Marsland of Newfane, N.Y., daughter-in-law Barbara (Brothers) Stevens of Wells River, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Albert on Nov. 10, 2005. A calling hour will be at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at The Congregational Church of Wells River UCC, 76 Main St., Wells River, on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Betty Ann Abild, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Baldwin Memorial Library, 33 Main Street North, Wells River, VT 05081 or to The Congregational Church of Wells River UCC, PO Box 368, Wells River, VT 05081.

of Danville passed away at home surrounded by his family Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at the age of 69. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer over the past five years. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Aug. 19, 1940, the son of Leonard and Pearl (McKee) Gadapee who have both predeceased him. He graduated from Danville High School in 1958 and married Marilyn Smith Aug. 6, 1960. Wayne was an electrical engineer and worked at Fairbanks for 40 years. He and Marilyn bought Randall and Whitcomb stationary store on Main Street in St. Johnsbury and operated it with their daughter Cindy. Throughout his life Butch was active in the Danville community and was listed on "Who's Who" at Vermont Tech. In high school, and throughout his life, Butch played basketball and baseball; he was recognized for his umpiring of Danville baseball games and officiating, and coaching, elementary and junior high school basketball events. Butch had served as state legislator, school board member, president of Danville Chamber of Commerce, president of the North Danville Community Club, president of the Fairbanks activities club, and board member at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He made wood crafting products and enjoyed selling them at area fairs and markets. He especially looked forward to rabbit hunting as well as the traditional fall deer hunt. After retirement he enjoyed golfing with his wife. He and Marilyn recently wintered in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was fortunate to have traveled in all 50 states; driving to Montana was a highlight in his life. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; 5 children: Brent Gadapee and wife Lera of Danville, Cindy Coates of Key West Fla., Bonnie Gadapee of St. Johnsbury, Beth Kimball and husband Gary of Lyndon, Cheryl Mathews and husband Darrell of Waterford; his 6 grandchildren: Katie and Tessie (and Tessie's husband Jared), Courtney, Mariah and Malcolm, and Dalton; 2 brothers: Arnold Gadapee and wife Winona of Danville, Donald Gadapee and wife Priscilla of Zephyrhills, Fla.; sister Leona Daubert of Lebanon, Pa.; Marilyn's 2 brothers: Francis Smith and wife Irene of Concord, Robert Smith and wife Janet of Concord; and sister-in-law Susan Smith of St. Johnsbury; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two infant sisters Muriel and Linda, and Marilyn's three brothers Lee, Dale, and Reggie. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday evening, Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. Please note, due to a grandchild's birthday, the funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. The funeral Mass will be held in St. Johnsbury at St. John the Evangelist Church. The Rev. Dwight Baker will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in Danville at the Danville Green Cemetery. The family is establishing the "Wayne A. Gadapee Memorial Fund" and will decide how best to use these funds later. Such memorial contributions, payable to the fund, may be directed to Northern Lights Federal Credit Union, 1004 Memorial Dr., St. Johnsbury. VT 05819.

, 93, of Littleton, N.H., died Monday, October 26, 2009. Marion was born the daughter of Arthur and Inda (Wing) Thaxter in Springfield, Vt. on October 12, 1916. She attended Durrrell Methodist Church in Bethlehem and formerly a member of Christ's Church in Saxton's River, Vt. Marion was a devoted mother and grandmother that enjoyed dining out and was always on the go. Marion is preceded in death by her great-granddaughter Erin Anderson and is survived by a daughter and her husband Rita and Norm MacLeod of Littleton, 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem, N.H., at 11 am Saturday, October 31 with Rev. Lynn Winter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Country Hospice.

passed away at The Pines Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at the age of 93. Born in Lyndon on Sept. 11, 1916, she was the daughter of Bert and Mildred (Partridge) Harvey. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1934 and Brightlook School of Nursing. Ruth served as an officer in the Army Nurse Corp. during WWII. She went on to a career as a supervisor at the West Haven Veteran's Hospital. After retirement she returned to Lyndonville. She was predeceased by her husband, William Zielinski. She was also predeceased by her longtime companion, Howard Reynolds, this past June 6, and by a very close cousin Geneva Taylor. Ruth is survived by a few nieces and nephews as well as good friends Sandy Meyette and Marjorie 'Deedee' Switser. Graveside services will be held at the Sutton Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions could be directed to Lyndon Dog Pound, c/o Cindy Cady, PO Box 211, Lyndonville VT 05851.

, 73, of Landaff, N.H., passed away on Oct. 22, 2009. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and grew up in both Hawaii and New Jersey. He moved to New Hampshire with his family in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Pauline of 50 years; his son John and wife Mary, and their three daughters, Anna, Natalie and Lauren; his daughter, Susan; his son, Martin and wife Alexandria, and daughters Lily and Louisa and son Eban; as well as four siblings. He was predeceased by his parents and eight siblings. John Noble worked as a carpenter, and when he retired one of his hobbies was restoring old tools in which he spent many summers selling. His six grandchildren knew him as Poppop. Poppop loved to fish and he passed that passion on to many of them through countless summers spent fishing on the Connecticut River, Moore Dam, and Sebago Lake as well as collecting minnows on the Wild Ammonoosuc River. Not only was he their Poppop, he was also their friend. Memorials may be made to the Ammonoosuc Fish and Game Club - Fishing Derby, PO Box 60, Woodsville, NH 03785, or to the charity of your choice. A celebration of his life was held on Oct. 26 at St Joseph's, Woodsville, N.H.

, of Landaff, N. H., passed away at the Hospice House facility at Concord Hospital in Concord, N.H., on Oct. 21, 2009, after a long battle with lung cancer. A non-smoker, Mrs. Ransmeier did not learn that she was afflicted until January 2009, after which she battled the disease with grace and gallantry. Born in Gronau, Germany, near Hannover, on Nov. 9, 1942, she grew up in nearby Eime, and attended high school in Alfeld. She subsequently studied business and languages in Hannover, where she earned her certification as an interpreter and translator in German, English and French. She subsequently worked as a translator for Ethicon Sutures, GmbH, a Johnson & Johnson company, at its headquarters in Hamburg for a number of years. After her marriage to Guido G. Schmidt in 1967, she continued her translating work for Ethicon, and also taught German in community language programs for immigrants, as well as English to German speakers. It was at this time that she began her involvement as a soprano with the Rhener Singkreis, a choral group that she continued with until she came to the United States in August 2003. She was also active in the parent-teacher organization for her children's school in Henstedt-Rhen and taught gymnastics to primary school students. As her children grew older, she entered the University of Hamburg Medical School and had completed two and a half years there when her first husband's death obligated her to return to work as Office and Concepts Manager for the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Teaching Facility in Hamburg until she moved to the United States. After a lengthy courtship, she came to New Hampshire and married Michael M. Ransmeier, an attorney in Littleton, N.H., in September 2003. Before her arrival, she had applied for and been accepted as a member of the Docents' Program at the Hood Art Museum at Dartmouth College. She derived enormous satisfaction from that program, which provides tours for school children, senior citizens, and other groups through the exhibits and collections of the museum. She continued to make the 60-mile commute to the museum on a twice-weekly basis until her illness intervened. She also became a member of the North Country Chorus, and continued with it until her declining health prohibited it. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and an avid gardener. The home which she and Michael built in Landaff, with its surrounding flowerbeds and plantings, is a testament to her taste and sense of style. She remained an active tennis player, skier, hiker choral singer and dancer until this spring. Those fortunate enough to visit her home knew her as a gracious and outgoing hostess. Mrs. Ransmeier is survived by her husband, Michael M. Ransmeier, of Landaff, N.H., a son Marcus G. Schmidt and his wife Victoria, of Atlanta, Ga., a daughter Pascale Burmester, and her husband, Niklas, of Hamburg, Germany, a grandson Connor G. Schmidt, and a step-son Joseph M. Ransmeier, of Concord, Vt. A memorial service will be held at Church of the Epiphany, Lisbon, N.H. at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Donations in her memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to The Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755.

, 79, died gracefully on Oct. 26, 2009, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover after living a life of devout faith and rising above the challenges of MS for over 50 years. She was born on Sept. 15, 1930, in Brownington Center, Vt.; a daughter of Albert and Mary (Niquette) St. Pierre. She is survived by her sons, Paul D. Bergeron and his wife Victoria of Concord, Vt.; and Wayne Bergeron of Newport, Vt.; and by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, a sister Rena St. Pierre of Glover, and many nieces and nephews and their families, and her extended family of caregivers at the Union House. She was predeceased by her parents, a brother Delphis St. Pierre, a sister Eva Young and her husband Wilfred and an infant brother George St. Pierre. Honoring Anita's wishes there will be no services. Interment at St. Theresa's Cemetery will be private. Should friends desire, contributions in Anita's memory may the Union House Nursing Home, c/o Activities Fund, 3086 Glover Street, Glover, VT 05839 or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 96, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Brookside Nursing Home in White River Junction. He was born on Nov. 2, 1912, the eldest child of John S. and Helen (Thorburn) Fraser at Deep Hope Farm on Upper Turnpike Road in Norwich, Vt. He graduated from Hanover High School in New Hampshire in 1932 and was married in 1934 to Eliza "Bunny" Stevens. He was proud of many of his accomplishments in life, and most recently liked to remind listeners that he had lived on Turnpike Road longer than anyone currently residing there. Patriarch of his family, Dan is survived by his five children, Betty F. White of Bennington, Vt., Howard D. "Jack" and wife Jean of Norwich, Richard S. "Dick" Fraser and wife Cynthia of South Ryegate, Vt., George D. Fraser and wife Susie of Norwich, and Jane F. Britton and husband Glenn of Norwich. He is also survived by his 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Davina Dana of Etna, N.H. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, "Bunny"; his sister, Jane F. Lewis; and two brothers, John Stewart "Stew" Fraser Jr., and Andrew Duncan "Dunc" Fraser. Although Dan began his life at Deep Hope Farm on Upper Turnpike Road, the family moved closer to town before Dan was 10. The new home, Gartcraig, was still on Turnpike Road but only a mile from the center of town. His third and final move was just a little further down Turnpike Road at the corner of Turnpike and Moore Lane. Dan's first love was the farm. He always liked working with the animals and being outside. School was a necessary part of his life, but most definitely not a favorite part. He played football at Hanover High School and once told the story of how he felt his hip problems begin after a "fall" in the boys' bathroom there (although there were other young men involved, the story becomes a bit unclear as to how the situation all evolved.) For his first job away from the farm at age 16, Dan was paid $3.50 for nine hours work rebuilding the bridge washed out by the flood of 1927 just below his father's house on Turnpike Road. He worked as a brick mason, as his father, for part of a year in 1932. He then worked as a clerk and delivery person for Merrill's General Store from 1933 until 1955. When Leon Merrill chose to retire, Dan, along with William Whitney "Whit" Hicks, bought the store which they renamed Dan & Whit's General Store. Whit retired in the early 1970s and Dan retired in 1993 after 60 years at the helm with Bunny at his side. He left the business in the capable hands of his sons, George and Jack Fraser, content that Dan & Whit's would remain a family business. Dan served his community over the years with the additional town duties of volunteer fireman, fire warden, tree warden, tax collector, dog officer and several years as Constable. He also served in the Vermont Home Guard in Norwich during WWII. He was a lifetime member, as his parents before him, of Saint Barnabas Church in Norwich. Dan was a very strong-willed, determined man with an incredible work ethic. He spent long hours, week after week, year after year, with his wife at his side, building Dan & Whit's into the thriving concern it remains today. Business and family became almost one and the same as business grew, family grew and all pitched in. The continued support and dedication of many long term employees made a significant impact on the growth and success of Dan & Whit's as well as countless loyal customers. There was never a question in anyone's mind about who was in charge and how things were done. He was also blessed with a very dry sense of humor and an immense memory of stories and jokes. There were very few people you could mention, politicians in particular, where he didn't have a story to tell. Mention just about any lifelong resident's name in the Upper Valley and he could tell you a good deal of their history - where they built their home, lands owned, businesses run, spouses and their families, kids, grandkids. He was, by most accounts, a master at reminiscing. For the last several years, Dan has been a resident of Brookside Nursing Home in White River Junction. His family is most grateful to all the staff for kindness and excellent care he received while there. Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hanover, N.H. A graveside committal service will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Norwich, Vt. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on Main Street in Norwich with the Rev. Elizabeth Hilgartner officiating. A reception at the Norwich Inn, hosted by his children, will follow the service. Contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 306, Norwich, VT 05055.

, age 83, died on Oct. 24, 2009, at the Norwell Knoll Nursing Home in Norwell, Mass., after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Guilford Mudgett and the beloved mother of Michele and Kathryn Mudgett of Norwell, Mass., and Timothy Mudgett of Marlborough, Mass. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Feb. 3, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Sarah (Raiche) Fournier. She was raised in St. Johnsbury and was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy in St. Johnsbury. After her marriage in 1953, she moved to Hyannis, Mass. After her children were grown, she worked for several years as a clerk in the tax collector's office in Hyannis. Mrs. Mudgett had a special interest in the arts. She enjoyed music and taught herself to play the piano. She also enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She taught herself to paint and designed her own ceramic art. In addition to her children, she is survived by a brother, Julien Fournier of Littleton, N.H.; several sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 18 Canton St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

, 87, of Suffield, Conn., husband of the late Pauline (Pinkham) Nadeau, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at the Suffield House. Born on March 8, 1922 in Charleston, Vt., he was the son of the late Albert and Nellie (Noble) Nadeau. Raymond grew up in Vermont on the family dairy farm. He had also lived in Long Island, N.Y. and Trumbull, Conn., before moving to Suffield in 1961. After retiring from Air Kaman / Combs-Gates in 1987, he worked well in to his 80's, as an inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration, traveling all over the world. Raymond had a great sense of humor and was well loved by all. A kind, generous and giving man, he will be greatly missed. He leaves two daughters, Kathleen Martin and her husband John of Deltona, Fla. and Paula MacKinnon of Salem, N.H.; two sons, William Nadeau and his wife Peggy of Suffield, Conn. and Ernest Nadeau of Plant City, Fla.; three step-sons, Arthur Sanborn and his wife Patricia of Kirby, Vt., Eugene Sanborn and his wife Donna of Salina, Kan. and Stephen Sanborn and his wife Patricia of Aurora, Colo.; many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A daughter, Martina Nadeau, a son, Douglas Nadeau and three brothers, George, Joseph and Albert Nadeau, predeceased him. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. (Rt. 159) Suffield. Burial will be private at the request of his family. His family will receive friends on Sunday, prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd Newington, CT 06111.

, 47, passed away Friday morning Oct. 30, 2009, at the Country Village Genesis Elder Care, Lancaster, N.H., after a long battle with Huntington's Disease with her family by her side. Ms. Bishop was born in Lancaster on Jan. 11, 1962, a daughter of Robert and Nancy Ann (Hurlbert) Bishop. Kathy was a raised in Lancaster and was a graduate of White Mountain Regional High School. For 14 years she worked at Country Village Nursing Home, where she took pride in her work. She was a wonderful mother who loved her son and grandson with all of her heart. She enjoyed taking walks and loved to go to the fair. Family members include her father and stepmother Robert Bishop and Cathy of Lancaster; her two sons Joshua Bishop and his companion Caresse of Whitefield, N.H., and James Robert Strickland also of Whitefield; a grandson Dakota Bishop; her brother Mike Bishop and his wife Della; her sister Kelly Bishop; step-sisters Paula Dunn and her husband Robert and Wendy Stuart all of Lancaster; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Her mother predeceased her. Visiting hours will be held Sunday evening, Nov. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster. Reverend Ron Bruce, pastor at the Christ United Methodist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations maybe made in Kathy's memory to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, New England Regional Office, 6 Courthouse Lane Unit 12, Chelmsford, MA 01824.

of St. Johnsbury passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, 2009. He was 89. He was born in Richford, Vt., Sept. 12, 1920, the son of Frederick and Eunice (Swett) Whitehead. He married Shirley C. Rowley of Richford on April 30, 1944. They renewed their wedding vows on their 65th wedding anniversary this past spring. Larry was very proud of his service in the US Coast Guard and was honorably discharged as Radioman 2nd class. During WWII he was on the last run of the USCG Cutter Bear, an ice cutter vessel built in 1879. This vessel also took Admiral Bird to the Antarctic in the 1930s. Later he sailed on the LST 768 landing ship tank, a very large cargo ship, serving in the Pacific Theatre from 1944-45 with landings in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the occupation of Japan. Larry had a lifelong love of ice cream. From 1947-1982 he worked for H.P. Hood and Sons, first as a fountain sales manager and then as an ice cream salesman throughout the New England states. The family moved from Lynn, Massachusetts to St. Johnsbury in 1965. Larry loved the game of tennis and played very well into his later years. Those who played with Larry, usually on Tuesday nights and Sunday mornings, knew of his prowess and referred affectionately to him as the 'grey fox' for his sneaky, playful manner. He was an active member of the Northern Vermont and New Hampshire Iwo Jima Veterans Association. In retirement he finally enjoyed gardening at his home, traveling, and returning to his beloved Vermont and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Shirley; four sons, Duane Whitehead and wife Barbara of Bellows Falls, Gordon Whitehead and wife Cindy of Worcester, Mass., Bruce Whitehead, wife Denise and their daughter Nella of St. Johnsbury, and Russell Whitehead of St. Johnsbury, former wife Jackie and their daughters Casie and Whitney of St. Johnsbury; two step-sons, Greg Lepine and wife Rachel and their daughter Aubrey of St. Johnsbury, and Thomas Lepine of St. Johnsbury; several nieces and nephews in Canada; and Virginia Delude and Richard Lumbra of the Enosburg area. He was predeceased by three brothers Grant, Horace, and Maurice; and two sisters Leona Irish and Hildred Lumbra; and by a granddaughter Jessica Whitehead. Memorial services will be held next Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church. The pastor, the Rev. John Marshall, will officiate. Burial with military honors will precede the service at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at noon. Memorial contributions could be directed to either David's House, PO Box 660, Lebanon, NH 03766-2805, or to the American Legion Post #58, 11 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.