passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2009, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Ann Hooks Hayes and William F. Hayes, born in Ipswich, Mass., on Sept. 8, 1938. A brother William F. Hayes Jr. survives him. George had recently celebrated his 70th birthday at a surprise party, and was overwhelmed by the attendance of so many friends. The look of excitement and joy on his face is one we will all remember. George graduated from Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass., and Brown University, receiving his law degree from the New England School of Law in Boston, Mass. George practiced law in his family law practice established by his grandfather in 1906 until his retirement to Vermont in 1987. George was a devoted friend to generations of Burke Mountain Academy students, graduates and their families. He worked tirelessly on behalf of the academy, the community of East Burke and was a Burke Mountain icon. He was one who gave freely of himself and asked nothing in return. If a person's life is measured by how they impact the lives of others and how many people they affect, George's impact was extensive and deeply felt. His physical presence will be sorely missed, but his spirit will endure and be ever present on the mountain, in our town and in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held later this spring.

, 79, of Irasburg, Vt., died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at his winter home in Arcadia, Fla. He was born in East Berkshire, Vt., Oct. 2, 1929, the son of Eddy and Fabiola (Vachon) Coderre. He attended grade school in Orleans and worked on the family farm for several years before entering the U.S. Army in 1948. He served with the Engineers in Okinawa and was discharged in May 1950 but was recalled to service for three months in September to December 1950, during the Korean Conflict era. Marcel married Eva Poutre on Aug. 21, 1955. Together they raised two daughters and made their home in Irasburg, traveling in later years to their home in Florida for winters. Marcel worked in road and bridge construction for most of his life. On retirement he had been employed by Blow and Cote out of Morrisville. He leaves a daughter, Verna, of Irasburg and Arcadia; four sisters, Gisele Damon and husband Bob of Morgan; Cecile Arel of Morgan; Estelle Wheeler and husband Alfred of Newport Center and Zolfo Springs, Fla.; and Desneiges Geraw and husband Chester of Barton; three brothers, Donald Coderre of Lowell; Eugene Coderre of Orleans and Raymond and wife Tammy of Glover; a sister-in-law, Alice Coderre of Irasburg, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his wife, Eva, who died in July 2003; a daughter, Vanessa Coderre, who died in December 1988; brothers, Lucien and Gaeton Coderre, and a sister, Jeannette Geraw and Rita Coderre. Services will be announced in the Spring for Marcel with final interment in the Craftsbury Village Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495-1460.

, 85, formerly of St. Johnsbury, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndon, following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 3, 1923, in Granby, the son of Edward C. and Gladys L. (Tyler) Lund. Henry was schooled in Granby and Victory, and attended the St. Johnsbury Trade School. Henry worked for the State of Vermont Highway Department District #7 for 41 years retiring in 1988. In his last several years with the State he took care of the Welcome Center on Interstate 91 in Lyndon. He was a member of the Caledonia County Snowmobile Trail Club, V.A.S.T., the Jaycees, and the NRA. He enjoyed candlepin bowling in St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville as well as bowling in many state tournaments throughout the years. An avid skier and outdoorsman, Henry also enjoyed hunting, fly fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and maple sugaring. Survivors include his sister, Elsie Cady and husband Clark of Lyndonville; two brothers, George Lund and wife Hope of Lyndonville, and Milton Lund and wife Eleanor of Waterford; a brother in-law, Marvin Olson of East Haven; many nieces and nephews; his close friends, Dale and Marlene Somerville of Victory; and many other close friends. He was predeceased by his parents; three sisters, Minnie Olson on Feb. 22, 2009; Izola Irwin and her husband John, and Helen Farmer and her husband Eugene. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndon Bible Church in Lyndon, with the Rev. Joel Battaglia officiating. Spring burial will be in Appleton Cemetery in Granby. There will be no visiting hours. Donations made in Henry's memory may be directed to the Lyndon Bible Church, 250 Brown Farm Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

of North Stratford, N.H., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2009, just 18 days before her 80th birthday, at Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center in Lancaster, N.H., were she had been a resident since Jan. 14, 2009. Born March 19, 1929 in Chartierville, Canada, a daughter of Rosaire and Eva (Charbonneau) Baillargeon, she has been a resident of North Stratford since 1947. Before retiring in 1986, she worked for Stratford Lumber as a machine feeder in the paneling and paper divisions and she was a bartender and waitress in the North Country from Beecher Falls to Groveton. Laura enjoyed taking care of her home including the yard work, knitting and sewing and she loved her two cats. Laura is survived by her two daughters Claire Martineau of North Stratford and Rita Sliva and husband Frank of Belmont, N.H.; three granddaughters Angela Sliva of Concord, N.H.; Stephanie Martineau of North Carolina and Erin Stanley of Virginia; one step-grandson Blaine Eldridge of Louisiana; six great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; two brothers Armand Baillargeon and Roland Baillargeon; one sister Priscilla Magella; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; one son Denis Martineau in August 1984; her first husband Alfred Martineau; and two brothers, Fernand Baillargeon and Albert Baillargeon. At Laura's request there will be no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to either the Stratford Public Library C/O Dana Cassell, P.O. Box 366, North Stratford, NH 03590 or to Country Village-Genesis Elder Care Center, Physical Therapy Department, 91 Country Village Road, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, of Newport, and later of St. Johnsbury, passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2009, at The Pines in Lyndonville. In St. Johnsbury she had resided on Harrison Avenue, later with her daughter Betty on Maple St., and at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Holland on Nov. 19, 1922, the daughter of Harold and May (Harris) Mackle. She was predeceased by her oldest child, Linda Carroll, and her longtime companion Ron Percy, a brother, Gordon Mackle of cascade, Wis. and many cousins. Ruth worked in the laundry at the St. Johnsbury Convalescent Center. She was a longtime member the VFW woman's auxiliary of Newport. She is survived by three children Shirley Domina and husband George of Manchester, Conn., Betty Shatney and husband Edward of Lyndon, and Harry Sargent Jr. of Coventry; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and their families. There will be no services. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in May at the Newport Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions, marked in Ruth's name, could be directed to The VFW Auxiliary in Newport.

, 79, of St. Johnsbury, died Tuesday morning March 3, 2009, at home with his family by his side. He was born April 5, 1929 in Woodsville, N.H., the son of Samuel W. and Ila R. (Joslin) Heywood. In 1947 he graduated from Woodsville High School. Wayne then entered the US Air Force serving his country until 1950. On July 1, 1951, he married Della Nelson. They moved to St. Johnsbury where he worked for the St.J & L.C. Railroad for 11 years. He then worked 22 years for the CP Railroad as a brakeman and clerk. Following his retirement from the Railroad he worked for E.H.V. Weidmann in St. Johnsbury for 10 years. He was a life member of the V.F.W. post 793 of St. Johnsbury. Wayne loved golfing, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping with is family, walking, playing cards, feeding and watching birds and other wildlife, and spending time with his family which were most important to him. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Kerry and Terri Heywood of Warwick, R.I., and Myron and Jeannie Heywood of St. Johnsbury; a daughter, Linda Brown and husband Richard of Orwell, (44 Knox Hill Rd., 05760); eight grandchildren, Jason, Lauren, Arielle, Connie, Edson, Wilbur, Amanda, and Bill; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Ora Pike and husband Merton of Stowe; a sister in-law, Hazel Joslin of Pike, N.H.; as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Della Heywood on Jan. 17, 2004; a brother, Bernard Joslin; and a sister, Edna Blood on Feb. 2, 2009. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Donations made in his memory may be directed to, Northeast Kingdom Audubon Society, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 74, Walpole, N.H., passed away Monday, March 2, at UMass Medical Center. Delbert was born in Woodsville, N.H., March 8, 1934, the son of Bernie and Winifred (Heartz) Frost. He attended schools in Groton. He worked for Quinn Freight Line in Woodsville and St. Johnsbury Trucking for more than 30 years retiring in 1990. Following retirement he worked for Fall Mt. Ford in Westminster, Fenton Family Dealerships in Keene, N.H., and the Granite State Currier Service for three years. He was a former member of the Elks and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He loved spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. On June 7, 1958, in Lisbon, N.H., he married Shirley (Trevena) who survives him. Also surviving are his children Kenneth Frost and wife Doreen of Charlestown, N.H., John Frost and wife Diane of Walpole, Nina Aldrich and husband Jeffrey of Westmoreland, N.H., Teresa Mattson and husband Rob of West Springfield, Mass., and Patricia Lawlor and companion Steve Smith of Walpole; his sister Lucinda Black and husband Elmer of Westfield, Mass.; his grandchildren Ryan Aldrich, Jessica Cobb, Troy Cobb, Tiffany Cobb, Rachael Frost, Michael Lawlor, Meghan Lawlor, Jaden Frost, Samantha Schadler, Tiffany Mattson; and two great-grandchildren. The family would like to invite family and friends to a celebration of Delbert's life from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Cheshire Room at Langdon Place, 136A Arch Street, Keene, NH. The burial will take place in the spring at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the supervision of Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Delbert's name may be made to the Keene Activities Fund at Langdon Place, 136A Arch Street, Keene, NH 03431.

, a Lyndonville resident, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the Pines Health & Rehab Center following a short illness. Dora was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Westmore. She was the daughter of Charles and Hazel Ingersoll. She was predeceased by her husband David of 66 years in March 2008 She was an avid housekeeper as well as an avid worker for May Store in Lyndonville for several years. Dora was an avid baseball and football fan. Dora is survived by her loving son, Everett N. Blodgett and wife Jacqueline, of St. Albans; a grandson Michael D. Blodgett; two great-grandsons of Richford; two sister-in-laws Helen L. Edwards of Fresno, Calif., and Rosemary B. Cole of Newport, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Arthur D. Blodgett in 2008. A family funeral service will be held in the spring with interment in the Lake View Cemetery in Westmore.

, formerly of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully Feb. 23, 2009 in Leesburg, Florida. Funeral plans have been finalized. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church. Committal services will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. John and family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Foundation, PO Box 146, St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to the Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, of West Burke, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born in New Denmark, New Brunswick, Canada on Aug. 4, 1927, she is the daughter of Jacob and E. Mildred (Flickinger) Malm. Mary is survived by her daughters, C. Patricia Rider and husband Jim of Poultney, C. Paula Blake and husband Tom of West Burke; step son, Raymond Waraksa of Bristol, Conn.; granddaughters, Laura Sturtevant and husband Tod of Vergennes, Christina Miles of Burlington, Tracy Wagner of West Burke; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Hannah, and Justus; sister Odessa Chown of Oshawa, Ontario; brothers John Malm and wife Ann of New Brunswick, Dale Malm and wife Winnie of Ontario; sister-in-law, Connie Malm of New Brunswick; many nieces and nephews; and also her "adopted" family, Anthony Demasi, Hilary Adams, Sue Longchamps, Brenda Laramee and Sandy Surette. She will be missed by numerous others that she considered family. She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin S. Waraksa; parents, Mildred and Jacob; and her brother, Mark. Mary retired from Merrow Machine. She enjoyed painting, writing poetry and photography. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to either Caledonian Home Health & Hospice at 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or Lyndonville Animal Shelter. Memorial Services will be held at the West Burke Methodist Church Saturday, March 7, 2009, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Sue Mackay, officiating. Interment will be this spring in the Meeting House Cemetery, Burke Hollow.

77, North Haverhill, N.H., died on Thursday March 5, 2009, at the Grafton County Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born in Morrisville, Sept. 13, 1931, the son of Harvey R. and Marion (Knights) Colby, Sr. Harvey was a self employed logger in the area for many years. He was predeceased by three sisters Barbara Touchett, Pauline Sargent, and Shirely Touchett. Survivors include his daughter, Donna L. Bishop and husband Mike of North Haverhill; three sons, John R. Colby and wife Carol of Salem, N.H., Tony W. Colby and wife Kuk of San Antonio, Texas, and Teague, Korea, and Brent E. Colby; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Rogers of Rutland, and Brenda Burleson of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no calling hours. Private burial services will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring at Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.

, 93, of Topsham died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Brookside Nursing Home in Wilder. He was born in Topsham, on Jan. 30, 1916, the son of Peter and Grace (Phelps) Trombley. He attended schools in Topsham. In 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorable discharge in 1945. In Bradford, on April 16, 1949, he was married to Ivalou Thurston who is predeceased. Trombley had been a logger most of his life and for 10 years was employed by Rock of Ages Granite Quarry's in Barre. He also was a carpenter and did odd jobs around the Topsham and surrounding areas. He was a past member of the VFW of Bradford. He enjoyed walking in the woods, and just being outside working around his home. Peter is survived by three sons, David and Randy of Topsham, and Harold of White River Jct.; one daughter, Marie Ann Trombley of Bradford; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and Ernest Trombley and one sister, Alice Frost.

, age 61, Littleton, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, March 3, at Littleton Regional Hospital. Bob was born in North Conway, N.H., on Oct. 29, 1947, the son of William Robinson and Madeline (Chase) Eaton and Stepfather, James Eaton. Bob was employed by Lotta Rock Dairy for almost 20 years. After Lotta Rock he went on to become head steward at the American Legion Post 68, where he served as President, of the post and also the Sons of the Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing golf, painting and wood crafts. On Feb. 12, 1966, he married Ellen (Stone) Robinson, who survives him. Also surviving him are his children, a daughter, Pamala Robinson and her husband, David Currier of Littleton; a son Robert Robinson and his companion, Tammy Dupont of Jefferson, N.H.; two grandchildren, Chad Robinson and his wife, Marybeth of Bethlehem, N.H., and David Currier of Littleton; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one brother, William Robinson. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home located at 101 Union Street in Littleton with Rev. Ernest Wilkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bob's memorial fund, c/o Ellen Robinson, 96 Cottage St. Apt 3C, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 66, of Canaan, Vt., passed away Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Gray was born Sept. 8, 1942, in West Stewartstown, N.H., a daughter of the late Wilman and Carlene (Leonard) Allen. Mrs. Gray was a graduate of Canaan Memorial High School, Class of 1960. She married her husband of 48 years, David Gray, on December 17, 1960, and loved being a homemaker and a mother and grandmother. She also worked outside the home as a telephone operator in West Stewartstown until the system changed to dial. She also sold Avon products for more than 20 years, and she worked as a cook for the Canaan school system. Her many interests included camping, reading, dancing and cheering on the Red Sox. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and her favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. She also enjoyed cooking and baking and she will be remembered for her famous glazed donuts, whoopee pies and her Christmas fudge. Mrs. Gray is survived by her loving husband, David Gray of Canaan; her son, David Michael Gray and wife, Lynne, of Canaan; three daughters, Vicki Lynn Gray and husband, James, of Spring Lake, N.C., Pamela Jean Hartlen and husband, Eric, of Stewartstown, N.H., and Kimberly Ann Sweatt and husband, Dennis, of Canaan; her mother-in-law, Althea Gray of Canaan; a brother, Wilman Allen and wife, Donna, of West Stewartstown; two sisters, Susan Morrissey and husband, Walter "John", of Florida, and Wilma Steinman and husband, William, of Claremont, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Gray is preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Amanda Gray; and a brother, Glenn "Butch" Allen. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church in Canaan, with The Reverend Rick Boyden officiating. Expressions of sympathy in Mrs. Gray's memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 372 Hurricane Lane # 101,Williston, VT 05495; the Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Chief Steve Young, Beecher Falls, VT 05902; or the Grace United Methodist Church, c/o The Reverend Rick Boyden, P.O. Box 247, Canaan, VT 05903.