, 78, formerly of Montpelier and most recently of Jefferson Street Apartments in Barre, died Monday, April 13, 2009 at her home. She was born at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier on December 29, 1930, the daughter of Ted and Agnes (Rock) Mayo. She attended Montpelier High School. On September 10, 1949, she married Harold Leno at St. Augustine Church. Mr. Leno predeceased her on July 19, 1984. She worked for a number of area businesses including, the Lobster Pot, National Life Café and Guesthouse, and Capital Stationers. Her most recent employment was at Central Market in Barre. She was a member of the Montpelier Emblem Club, Barre American Legion Auxiliary, Canadian Club, Ladies of the Knights of Columbus, Ladies Moose Club, and Catholic Daughters. She was also a member of St. Augustine church. Hobbies and interest include, knitting, vacationing in Florida and Cancun, bingo and most of all spending time with family and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters; Susan Shangraw and her husband Ron of Milton; Sherrie Clark and her husband, Gary of Barre Town; and Sandra Moriarty and her husband Charles of Montpelier; Sons, Ted Leno of Barre, and Steven Leno of Montpelier; Grandchildren include Angela Morse of Barre, Erica Morse of Milton, Kevin Moriarty of Montpelier, Kyle Moriarty of Montpelier and Anna Ball of East Montpelier; and a sister, Irene Groleau and her husband Raymond of Barre Town. Calling hours will be held 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, April 19, 2009 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am on Monday, April 20, 2009 at St. Augustine church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Medical Center, Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 547, Barre, VT 05641 or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Center.

, 75, died Sunday, November 29th at Berlin Health & ReHab Center. He was born July 23, 1934 at the former Heaton Hospital the tenth child of Lena M. (Cady) and Perley Leno Sr. Bob received his early education in the Montpelier Public Schools System. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954. Following high school that year, he joined the United States Navy, serving on the East Coast and two years in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from 1955-57. While serving with the Navy he sang with the All Navy Choir on the Ed Sullivan Show. After his discharge in 1958, he attended Lyndon State College earning a teaching degree. He taught schools in North Hero and many years in Williamstown, VT. He retired in 1986. After his retirement from teaching, he became a United Methodist Church Minister. He graduated in 1993 from Wesley United Methodist Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He served as pastor in West Topsham, Waits River, Riverton, and West Burke United Methodist Churches and he retired in 2002 from his last assignment at Denton Community United Methodist Church, Denton, Montana a part of the Yellowstone United Methodist Conference. Bob was a charter member of Kappa Delta Phi fraternity at Lyndon State College. He was a member of Capital City Grange in Berlin where he was past master, a member of Winooski Valley Pamona Grange, Vermont State Grange and the National Grange of Washington, D.C. Bob was a life member of the Montpelier Elks Lodge # 924 and American Legion Post # 3 of Montpelier and Vermont American Legion. He participated a number of years with the Green Mountain Boys State Program. He was a member of the West Burke United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church, and a member of the Dalton Gang, a western gun club of Dalton, NH. Bob was never married. He leaves one sister, Janice L. Bragdon of Easthampton, MA; two brothers, Bernard C. Leno and his wife, Jeannie of Montpelier; Morris E. Leno and his wife, Marilyn of Schenectady, NY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by eight siblings, two sisters and a brother at birth; 5 brothers, Philip P. Leno, Harold C. Leno, Howard S. Leno, Perley Leno, Jr., and Richard E. Leno. A Memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier on Tuesday, December 8th, at 10:00 am. There will be a reception following the service at the church. Burial with be at North Branch Cemetery, Middlesex, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 59, of Barre, VT died Saturday, December 12, 2009 after a long illness. He was born on April 3, 1950 the son of Harold C. & Doris B. (Mayo) Leno. He attended St. Michael's Grade School, Montpelier Public Schools and graduated in 1969 from Montpelier High School. Ted was a self-employed painter in the Central Vermont area for most of his working life. He enjoyed skiing and hiking and all outdoor nature activities. Ted was an antique car enthusiast and attended many car shows in Stowe. He applied his photography skills to his activities and enjoyed his travels and spending time in Florida and most of all spending time with his daughter and family. Ted was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and St. Augustine Catholic Church. Ted is survived by a daughter, Anna Ball of East Montpelier, VT3 sisters, Susan Shangraw of Milton, VT; Sherrie Clark of Barre Town, VT; Sandra Moriarty of Montpelier, VT; and a brother, Steven Leno of Montpelier, VT. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Ted was pre-deceased by his parents, aunts, uncles and a cousin. Calling hours will be held from 6-8 pm, Sunday, December 20th, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A Memorial service will be held at 7:30 pm during calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 90, formerly of Downing Street, Montpelier and more recently of Heaton Woods died at her home on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born in Montpelier on August 13, 1919 the daughter of James L. & Jessie (Jacobs) Jerome. Dorothy attended Montpelier Schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1937. She worked for a period of time at the Vermont Department of Agriculture. She married Percy Levesque on June 28, 1948 in St. Augustine Catholic Church. They owned and operated together several apartment buildings on Downing Street in Montpelier for 41 years. She is survived by a niece, Susan Jerome of Montpelier, Percy's niece and nephew, Ann Goyer of Brunwick, GA and Roy Ferland of Burlington, several grand nieces and nephews and other distant cousins. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her husband, Percy on December 17, 2006 and her brother, Harry Jerome in 2002. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30th, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will follow the Mass at Berlin Corners Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Heaton Woods, c/o Peggy Rocque, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

died unexpectedly on May 17, 2009 at the age of 63. Born in Montpelier Vermont on July 4, 1945 Ken was the first child born to the late Jacquelyn (Recor) and Verdell Lewis. Kendall has resided for the last 14 years in Montpelier at a home he shared with his best friend and care giver Dennis McDermott. There are no words to describe the quality of this friendship and what it came to mean to Kendall over the years. In addition, Kendall was proud of his inclusion in the McDermott family circle. He delighted in sharing life, events, holidays and recreation with son Ian, daughter Cailey and partner Carolyn. As adults, Ian and Cailey became natural supports to Kendall carrying on their father's example. Margaret Moon, Kendall 's cousin, has maintained a close and supportive relationship with him over the years. Ken always spoke highly of Margaret, David and Erik and looked forward to sharing holiday and birthday dinners, a game of Bocci ball or a swim in the pool. Kendall is survived by his brother, Gregory Lewis, and his sister-in-law Marlene of Lake Tahoe California, his sister, Cecile Lewis of Manchester New Hampshire, his cousin Margaret Moon of Berlin Vermont and nieces and nephews; Jeremy, Breezy, Russell, Daniel, Sylvia, Tammy, Mary and Kimberly, grand nieces; Stephanie, Shannon and Hannah, and grand nephew Zachary. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his brother Russell Lewis. Kendall leaves behind a remarkable legacy thanks to the enduring commitment and support of his friend Dennis McDermott. He was employed for 14 years at the Drawing Board, working for Ray and Jody Brown, at La Strada Bakery providing assistance to long time friend, Michael Miller. He was seasonally employed by C &R landscaping, doing lawn maintenance and gardening in downtown Waterbury and held a contract with Upper Valley Services for general office maintenance. Kendall was a valued and committed employee who will be dearly missed by those who have come to depend on his reliability and friendship throughout the years. He was a member of the Quality Review committee at Upper Valley Services for over 5 years. He looked forward to commuting to the monthly meetings in Randolph and catching lunch with his friend Dennis Gray. Kendall 's life was most recently celebrated as the subject of a documentary produced by Cailey, for her senior thesis at St. Michael's College. Kendall had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. During the summer, he enjoyed going to the Barre Country Club with Dennis, Earl Smith and Ian, for a game of golf. He was a loyal support to the Black Door softball team and rarely missed a game becoming their number one fan. Throughout the years, Ken developed a deep personal satisfaction for productivity and helping others. He could always be counted on to help Dennis cut the grass, stack wood, recycle or keep up the house. He loved helping Seth Fontaine with gardening and tending his animals in Worcester . He looked forward to his lunch dates with Mary Jane Blouin at Applebee's or the Wayside. He loved traveling to Newport to see his friend Stevie. He held his friends accountable to the traditions they had established with him, a quality that won the hearts of many. Kendall knew the art of being a friend. He was a collector of movies and leaves behind a vast collection. He had a soft spot for Gorillas which become the topic of many Halloween costumes as well as gift receiving. Kendall will be deeply missed by his second family, those of us from Upper Valley Services of Moretown, Randolph and Bradford. We will miss his laughter and genuine regard for us. His loyalty and kindness have made us better. Kendall will be remembered for his enthusiasm for life, and for his generous heart. He helped us remember to appreciate the small things. As summarized most beautifully by his friend Dennis, Kendall will be remembered as…… “The watchman of 112 North Street . Past champion of mental health, goodwill messenger. Flashy dresser, Vermont storyteller. Interested, interesting, impossible dreamer. One of a kind. Rocketed to heaven on Sunday. A friend to all, gorilla heart, Kong. Ken was self-employed, jobs various. Strong back, physical labor a specialty. Money was essential to feed the pleasure of monster movies and cigarettes, big two liter sodas and the occasional O’Douls. Loved Peggy's cooking for the holidays. Barbeque on the Fourth of July, his birthday. Fireworks. His best friend Dennis McDermott, Ian, Cailey and Carolyn. The tireless support of Mary Jane Blouin and Dennis Gray, big love. Thanks to the myriad persons of Upper Valley Services (the old RCL) and State Institutions that helped Kendall on his journey to freedom.” A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 29 at 10:30 at the Guare Funeral Home, 30 School Steet, Montpelier . Internment will be held at the Berlin Cemetery following the service. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the U.S. Headquarters World Wildlife Fund 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street N.W. P.O. Box 97180 Washington , DC 20090-7180

, loving husband, devoted father, doting grandfather and loyal friend, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 4. Born in Montpelier on March 13, 1962, to Hugh and Shirley Lissor, Matt was a student at U-32 High School when he met the love of his life, Lorelei Clarke. He was only 15 and she 13, but their love transcended youth, and they married on July 30, 1983. Son Tyson was born in 1984 and daughter Tila arrived two years later. Last February, Matt's family expanded further when Tila gave birth to granddaughter Khialyn. Family was everything to Matt, and he enjoyed his yearly anniversary camping trip with Lorelei, mountain biking with Tyson and taking walks with Tila and Khialyn, with whom he formed a deep bond from the day of her birth. They were often joined by the family dog, Mikaya. After serving in the U.S, Marines, Matt worked many years as a skilled stone mason, crafting lasting works of art from mountain boulders. In 2000, he joined the team at the Bolton Valley Ski Resort as a lift operator, eventually becoming lift operations supervisor, then moving into the lift maintenance department. But his work at Bolton was more than just a job. To Matt; it was a way of life, and he and his family developed lasting friendships with scores of neighbors and co-workers in the mountain community. He is predeceased by his parents, his mother-in-law Loretta Clarke, and step-brother Wendell “Skeets” Gerrish. Survivors include Lorelei, Tyson, Tila, Khialyn; step-father Wendell Gerrish, father-in-law Rod Clarke, brothers Robert and Mark Lissor, sisters Phyllis Winters, Cathie Freeman, Luanne Bailey and Carmel LaPlante, and Lorelei's siblings Chris, Adam and Don Clarke, Kelly Deis, Jennifer Miller and Tony McFarlin. Calling hours are scheduled from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Guare Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier, with a memorial service Thursday at 11 a.m., followed by a gathering of friends and family at The Ponds at the Bolton Valley Ski Resort. Memorial contributions can be made to Vermont Special Olympics, 368 Avenue D, Williston, VT 05495.

passed away suddenly at his home in Worcester, Vermont on June 25, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Joan Murray, his children Matthew and Chandra, and his brothers Jim and Andy. Born in 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut, Paul, known as Pete as a child, grew up in Bethany, Connecticut as one of four sons of Paul F. and Florence E. Lowe. He attended high school at Hopkins Grammar School, where he played football and basketball, and graduated with a B.S. degree in geology from Dartmouth College in 1970. During and after college, Paul worked with the U.S. Geological Survey in Alaska. There, he acquired what would become a life-long love of the wilderness and a passion for hiking in the back country. While in Alaska, he met and married his first wife, Peggy, and they began raising their children, Matthew and Chandra. After living and working in Alaska for more than a decade, Paul moved to New Jersey, where he began working in school administration. He then relocated to Maine in 1990, where he worked in a number of administrative roles at non-profit organizations and schools. Paul received his M. Ed. in school administration from Vermont College in 1996. While working on his degree he met Joan Murray, and they were married in 1997. Paul and Joan lived in Portland and then Freeport, Maine, and he was assistant principal and then principal at the middle school level. In 2001 they moved to Vermont, eventually settling in Worcester. Paul worked as principal at the middle school level, most recently at the Newton School in South Strafford, Vermont, where he felt he had found a combination of professional culture and community support that matched his own views of what education could and should be. Those who knew Paul professionally will remember his unswerving commitment to education, particularly for young and early teen-aged children. He worked tirelessly to help teachers teach and students learn and grow. His passion for excellence in education distinguished him not just as an administrator but a principal who demanded the best possible learning experience for the children at his schools. Outside his professional life, Paul loved the outdoors. He hiked and snowshoed extensively, particularly in the Worcester/Elmore region in recent years, where he was working on a complete traverse of the Worcester range. He was often eagerly accompanied on his rambles by his great friend Sam the dog. Paul was an avid birder as well. Visitors to his home will be familiar with the clock that marks the hours with birdsong. Paul also enjoyed golfing with Joan and his family in Vermont or on summer vacations in Maine. Few people who saw him striding the fairways at the Farm Resort in Morristown will forget Paul's 6’ 6” frame clad in his bright yellow knickers, especially when he played 60 holes on his 60th birthday last year. At work or play, Paul was a rare blend of good humor, high energy, and a love for life. His wife, children, brothers, and friends will remember with fondness his ready smile, his unique style, and larger than life presence. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 18 at 11:00 a. m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Newton School, P.O. Box 39, South Strafford Vermont, 05070 or the National Audubon Society.

, 68, of Worcester Village died at her home on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was born in Northfield, VT on September 2, 1940 the daughter of George and Mildred (Matott) Eli. Mabel attended St. Michael's Schools in Montpelier. She married Herbert F. Luce, Jr. On May 15, 1960 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier. Mabel enjoyed family functions and gatherings. She loved working on word search puzzles and crocheting. Mabel spent many hours making afghan and lap blankets for family and friends. She was recognized by the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington for the many lap blankets she made for them. She had fond loved for her cats, especially Lightning. She is survived by her husband, Herbert of Worcester, VT; son, Howard M. Luce of Marshfield, VT and three grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew. Mabel is predeceased by her parents and two sister, Ann Lesure and Phyllis Davis. A memorial grave side service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22nd, at Worcester Mountain Cemetery, Worcester, VT. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 88, of Moody Beach, Maine formerly of Montpelier, died Saturday February 21, 2009 at his residence in Palmetto, FL surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on March 19, 1920 in Montpelier, the son of Romeo and Ernesta (Abbiati) Magne. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1938. Shortly after graduation, Joe was granted a full football scholarship to Dartmouth College. Instead he declined the scholarship and chose to work for Pratt Whitney as an aircraft engine tester. In August of 1942, Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force as a bomber pilot during World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart for the courageous missions he completed during that time. He ended his military career with the rank of Captain. On June 28, 1945, he married Marie K. Flannery in a Catholic ceremony in Columbus, Miss where he was stationed. Joe and Marie spend the next 33 years in Montpelier raising their loving children of 2 daughters and a son. He worked for New England Telephone for 33 years. In 1978 Joe and Marie moved to Moody Beach, Maine, where they purchased Knox Haven By-the-Sea, a vacation cottage rental complex where they vacationed as a family for many years. In 1982, they closed the vacation rental complex and built their dream home on their beachfront site where Joe lived up until the time of his death. Joe and Marie spent many winters in Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona. Joe was an avid golfer and took great pride in his annual vegetable garden. Joe touched so many people's lives with his compassion and caring personality. His greatest joy in life was his family. Joe is survived by his daughters, Sandra B. Garner and her husband Darryl, of Tarpon Springs, FL and Sherry LaPrade and her husband Andre of Joe's Pond; son David J. Magne and his wife Colleen of Middlesex; grandchildren, Timothy and Michael Brown, Aaron and Ryan LaPrade, Meghan McGregor, Nathan Magne; great grandchildren Michael, Justin and Brandon Brown, Hailey and Hayden LaPrade, several nieces, nephews and cousins. His parents, and his wife Marie predeceased him. A memorial service will be held on June 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier VT 05602. Internment and military honors will immediately follow the service at Hope Cemetery in Barre VT. A luncheon reception will follow at the Montpelier Elks at 1:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238

, 56, died January 16, 2009 at the Central Vermont Hospital after a brief illness. She grew up in Vernon, VT and Greenfield, MA, the daughter of Leon C. and Alma (Dunklee) Mankowsky. She leaves her parents and brother, Dennis L. and his wife Mary Ann Mankowsky of Vernon, VT; her husband of 32 years, Dennis C. Upham of Adamant; her daughter, Matana of Los Angles, CA; son Zachary Hughes of Montpelier. She also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law throughout the country. Jean was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional High School in Northfield, MA, as well as Greenfield Community College and the University of Arizona with a degree in Rehabilitation and Psychology. After graduation Jean, with her husband moved to Vermont where she worked at the Vermont Center for Independent Living in Montpelier; first as a peer advocate counselor, then administrative coordinator as well as 3 years as Executive Director. Her work at VCIL also allowed her to serve persons with disabilities on numerous national, state and local boards and committees. Jean was a pioneer in the Independent Living Movement testifying in Washington D.C. before the senate subcommittee on Employment of Persons with Disabilities as well as the Civil Rights Restoration Act which later became known as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Jean was also a strong advocate for the Independent Living Movement believing in the civil rights for all persons with disabilities. Her interests also include horticulture or nithology, graphic design, the beauty of nature and the environment. One of her greatest pleasures was watching her daughter dance as well as seeing her son achieve independent living. Memorial donations may be made to the Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 East State Street, Montpelier, VT 05601 or the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601-0687. A memorial mass will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at a later date in the spring in Vermont.

, 99, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Woodridge Nursing Home after a period of failing health. She was born Frances Marion McDowell on September 16, 1910 in Evansville, VT the daughter of Clarence C. And Gertrude (Gallup) McDowell. Frances received her early education in Brownington, VT and moved with her family to Montpelier in 1924. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1928 and from the Mary Fletcher School of Nursing in Burlington in 1932. She was a registered nurse and was employed for a period of time at the former Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington and also had done private duty nursing. She married Leo F. McGibney in Montpelier in 1935 and the couple resided in Montpelier where Mrs. McGibney devoted the following years to raising her family. Mr. McGibney died April 3, 1957. In 1960 Mrs. McGibney married Hector T. Marcoux, who was a Chittenden County Senator. The couple reside for a time in South Burlington and later made their home in Underhill. After Mr. Marcoux's retirement from the Legislature, the couple moved to Shaftsbury where Mr. Marcoux was employed as manager of the Harry M Stevens food concession at the former Green Mountain Race Track in Pownal. Mr. Marcoux died March 31, 1985 in Shaftsbury and Mrs. Marcoux moved to South Burlington in 1986 to be near her family. She moved to Montpelier in 2004 and resided at the Gary Home until becoming a resident of Woodridge in 2008. Surviving are her daughter, Beverly M. Gaboriault of Montpelier; three sons, Peter C. McGibney and his wife, Phyllis of Woodbury, VT and North Port, FL; Thomas S. McGibney and his wife, Lucille of Montpelier; and Steven J. McGibney and his wife, YuCha of Dumfries, VA; 10 grandchildren, Claire Gaboriault, Montpelier; Mathew McGibney and Marcia Corey of South Burlington; Margo Johnson of Williston; Scott McGibney of Brooklyn, NY; Carrie Ramsey of Stafford Springs, CT; Shannon Howlett of Bennington; Kendall McGibney of Fairview, PA; Daniel McGibney of Arlington, VA and Elizabeth Drew of Southbridge, VA; 12 great grandchildren, 2 step-daughters, Geneva Blakey of Beverly Hills, FL; and Gabrielle Davis of Barefoot Bay, FL; 2 step-sons, Leonard Marcoux of Chrystal River FL; and Francis Marcoux of Pasadena TX, brother, Reginald McDowell and his wife, Irene of Sun City AZ; 2 nieces and 4 nephews. Frances was pre-deceased by her oldest son, Frederick R. McGibney who died March 21, 2004, a grandson, John McGibney in 1994, and two brothers, Rupert McDowell and Ross McDowell and a sister, Theda Frost. A Funeral Service will be conducted at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier on Friday, October 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am until the hour of the service. Burial will follow the service at Plain-Mont Cemetery, East Montpelier, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 85, of Second Street, Berlin died Wednesday, December 23rd, at Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born on April 22, 1924 in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Kermit & Gladys (Gladden) Curtis. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Montana. Doris was married to Harold A. Martin of Poultney Vermont in 1944 in Ventura, CA when he was on leave from service during World War 2. After the war they moved to Vermont and resided to Burlington. After living for a year in Sacketts Harbor, NY they settled in Montpelier Vermont in 1964. Mrs. Martin worked for many years at the Montpelier Grand Union and retired from the store in the late 1980's. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Aux. She enjoyed taking care of her flower gardens and adopting stray cats and giving them a home. She loved to swim, was a member of Wedgewood for many years, and spent as much time as she could at the beach. She enjoyed traveling to Montana to visit her sister and to Florida to visit her son and his family. She also enjoyed scenic drives and dining around Vermont with her good friend, Anne Goodrich. She especially loved family get togethers and time spent with her grandchildren. Doris is survived by fours sons, Terry Martin of Langdon, NH; Danny Martin and his wife, Sharon of Calais, VT; Richard Martin and his wife, Phyllis of East Montpelier; and Rex Martin and hi wife, Susie of Boca Raton, FL; eight grandchildren, Kevin Martin, Keith Martin, Tara Martin, David Martin, Anna Martin Eric Adams, Brad Martin & Kyle Martin; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Harold and a sister, Lola. Doris' family and everyone who knew her considered her to be a very kind, generous, loving, and gentle soul. She will be sorely missed. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Christian Church, on the corner of Fassett Road & Route14S. East Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, of Montpelier died unexpectedly May 18, 2009 at Central Vermont Hospital. She was born May 28, 1933 in Montreal, PQ, Canada where she attended grade school and high school. Pat graduated from Bishop DeGosbriand Hospital School of Nursing. She then worked at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans, VT. Patricia married on December 28, 1955 to Buell B. Mitchell, Jr., in Mt. Royal, Canada. They had one child, Terry, who was born in 1956. After living in Montreal they returned to Vermont. Pat worked at Norwich University Infirmary and at Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury. Pat volunteered for the T.W. Wood Art Gallery, Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Ladies First, CVH Resource Center, and City of Montpelier Finance Department. She loved to take yearly trips to Ireland to research family history. She was member of Senior Center, avid reader and attended Norwich rugby & VT Mountaineers games. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Buell on October 31, 1991 and son, Terrence (Terry) Christopher Mitchell in 2003. She is survived by a granddaughter, Sarah Cook Mitchell and daughter-in-law, Patti Cook. A memorial service celebrating Pat's life will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A reception for friends and family will follow the service and burial for Pat and Terry will take place in Green Mount Cemetery immediately following the reception. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030 or to Project Independence, 420 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641.

, 55, of Cedar Cliff Road, Barre, passed away Sunday, October 18th at Central Vermont Hospital from complications of lung cancer. He was the son of Wendell H. and Eleana (Molinari) Morse. Frank attended Berlin Elementary Schools and graduated from U-32 High School. Frank is survived by his wife of 28 years, Katherine (Roy), his daughter Amy of Montpelier, and his three sons, Chad, Kevin and Bradley all of Barre Town. He also leaves his sister Pamela Sparrow of East Montpelier and four brothers Robert, Wendell, James and Reggie of Berlin. Frank was employed by Poulin Aluminum Siding Company for thirteen years until 1987 when he ventured out on his own to do remodeling and construction. He thoroughly enjoyed driving his 72’ Mustang Mach I on "sunny" days and cutting fire wood. Frank was predeceased by his parents. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 22nd at St Sylvester's Church in Graniteville. Burial will follow at St Sylvester's Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to CVHHH, 600 Granger Road, Barre VT 05641 or the National Life Cancer Treatment Center, PO Box 547, Barre VT 05641.

, 54, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at home, surrounded by her loving family. This beautiful daughter of God was born on May 3, 1955, in Nyack, NY. Kathi grew up in New City, NY. She attended St Peter's Parochial School in Haverstraw, NY and graduated from Clarkstown North High School, New City, NY, in 1973. After graduating she worked for local florists in New City, Nyack and Suffern, NY. In May 1976 she married Mr Glenn R. Brummert of Johnstown, PA. They had four children: Jessica Luisa Goulette of Virginia Beach, VA, Justin Robert Brummert of Barre, VT, and Matthew Thomas Brummert of Barre, VT. She is predeceased to eternal rest by their daughter, Heather Elizabeth Brummert and her father, Robert J. Gaynor. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen M. Gaynor, of Holiday, FL, her brothers Robert Gaynor of Douglas, WY, and Michael Gaynor of Holiday, FL, and her sister, Patricia Schnackenberg of Palm Harbor, FL, along with several nieces and nephews. She leaves nine dear grandchildren in the loving care of their parents. She married Mr Michael E. Mosher of Williamsburg, VA, on December 1, 2007, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Woodstock, VT. The couple initially lived in Barre, VT, moving to Williamsburg after completion of Kathi's extended therapy at Fletcher-Allen Hospital in Burlington, VT. Mr Mosher continues to reside in Williamsburg. Kathi's great passion in life was Catholic education. She worked as school secretary approximately twelve years at St Peter's Parochial School in Haverstraw, NY. She became an ardent supporter of Central Vermont Catholic School when she moved to Barre, VT, in 1996. Kathi was known for ministering to any and all who 'came to the door' at St Augustine's in Montpelier. Her unassuming manner and magnetic, warm smile soothed many an aching heart and troubled soul. She spread faith and hope through the power of patience and understanding. Her life was one of service gladly given no matter the cost to her personally. Calling hours will be held Sunday, November 15th, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, November 16, 2009, at 1000, in St. Augustine's Church in Montpelier, where Kathi served ten years as the parish secretary. A short reception will follow immediately after mass in the parish hall. Burial will be Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in St Peter's Cemetery, Haverstraw, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre, VT, 05641; or to the Melanoma Research Foundation, Hillsboro, NJ.