, 94, died Sunday, August 30, 2009, at North Country Hospital in Newport. Born August 7, 1915, in Pearceton, Quebec, Mrs. Bergeron was a daughter of Earl and Francis (Gage) Corey. She married Charles W. Bergeron, who predeceased her in 2005. She was a member of the Orleans Country Club, where she worked as a pastry chef. She loved baking pies and doughnuts and socializing at the Orleans Country Club. Her family and friends were her greatest joy. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Charles and Johanne Bergeron of St. Armand, Quebec; nephew Wayne Sornberger of Burlington; and good friend Evelyn Wagner of Newport. She was predeceased by an infant son. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bergeron's name to Orleans Emergency Unit, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839

, 55, of East Charleston, beloved husband of Grace Frizzell, died suddenly August 30, 2009, in West Charleston. Mr. Frizzell was born February 9, 1954, in Concord, a son of Kenneth and Ellen (Jessman) Frizzell. He grew up in Lunenburg, Gilman, and Wallingford. On May 25, 1974, he married Grace Colburn, who survives him. After his marriage he lived in Rutland for a short time and more recently in East Charleston. He was employed by Tivoly in Derby Line, where he was a steel receiver and cut off operator for more than 30 years. He was a delinquent tax collector for the town of Charleston. He was a devoted father, attending all his children's sport and school functions. He loved to hunt, snowmobile, play cards with his friends, and especially play with his "grand boys." He was a Little League coach. He was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church in East Charleston, Charleston Historical Society, Mount Sinai Shrine Temple 3, and the Northeast Fire Brigade Parade Unit. He was past master of Island Pond Lodge 44 of Free and Accepted Masons, master of Valley Lodge 106, past district deputy grand master of District 10, treasurer of North Star Chapter 25 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Charleston Volunteer Fire Department member and former treasurer, and Charleston town fire warden. He is survived by his wife, Grace Frizzell, of East Charleston; by his children Amy Sherlaw and her husband, Fred, of Derby and Daniel Frizzell and his wife, Alicia, of Bristol; by his cherished grandchildren: Sam and Evan Sherlaw of Derby and Owen and Jack Frizzell of Bristol; by his siblings: Edie Jones and her husband, Gary, of West Palm Beach, Florida, Robert Frizzell and his wife, Audrey, of East Charleston, Joan Henry of Claremont, New Hampshire, Carol Bolduc and her husband, Henry, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Genie Davis and her husband, Martin, of East Charleston; by his father-in-law, Richard Colburn Sr., of East Charleston; by brother-in-law Richard Colburn Jr. and his wife, Diane, of East Charleston; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Ellen Frizzell; by his mother-in-law, Alta Colburn; and by brother-in-law Charles Henry. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 4, at the Plymouth Congregational Church in East Charleston with the Reverend Richard Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Cemetery. There will be a Masonic service at the church preceeding the funeral service. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Frizzell's memory may be made to Masonic Union Lodge 44, in care of Homer Selby, P.O. Box 43, Morgan, Vermont 05853.

, 78, died Sunday, August 23, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at Edgewater Hospice Care Center in Edgewater, Florida. Mrs. Morin was born October 31, 1930, in Eastman, Quebec, daughter of Walter and Belona Laramee. She had recently celebrated her fifty-ninth wedding anniversary with her spouse, Marcel G. Morin, who survives her. She and her husband owned the Border Motel and Dining Room in Derby for 21 years and later retired to Edgewater, where they resided for 25 years. They owned and operated Big B Liquors, which son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sharon now own. They always enjoyed working together and serving the public. Her beautiful smile would light up every room. Her sons Richard and Michael and his wife, Sharon, of Edgewater and daughter Carol of Key West, along with four grandchildren - Amanda, Zachary, Ashley, and Christopher - also survive her. Her son Mark predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by two sisters, Collette Lewis of Montpelier and Fern Carvalho of Bristol, Connecticut. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at St. Edward's Parish in Derby Line at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, followed by her burial at the Derby Line Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mrs. Morin's name to the Edgewater Hospice Care Center, 3800 Wood Briar Trail, 4140 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, Florida 32129. Arrangements are by Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

, 61, of North Troy died August 29, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Provoncha was born July 11, 1948, in Morgan, a son of Joseph and Myrtie (Woodard) Provoncha. On May 22, 1976, he married Louise Cyr, who survives him. He was a sander for Green Mountain Custom Finish in Newport. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, going to the races in New Hampshire, and watching races on television. His favorite driver was #48. He enjoyed making model cars, and he liked old cars. He enjoyed growing flowers, and he was an avid reader. He was devoted to his family, and everybody who knew him said he was a kind man with a big heart. He will be terribly missed. He is survived by his wife, Louise Provoncha, of North Troy; by children Kelly and Shawn Provoncha of North Troy; by three brothers: Stanley Provoncha of Washington, Dale Provoncha and his wife, Sharon, of Westfield, and Larry Provoncha and his wife, Carmelita, of New York; and by three sisters: June Provoncha of Florida, Madeline Dickson of Hardwick, and Shirley Achilles and her husband, Everett, of Florida. He will be especially missed by his little dog Travis, who was his constant companion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Provoncha's memory may be made to Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center, activities fund, Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 79, died August 26, 2009, in Craftsbury where she spent summers for more than 20 years. Mrs. Sussman was born September 10, 1929, in Berlin, Germany, and with her parents, escaped Nazi tyranny to come to the United States as a child. She attended the Dalton School in New York City and graduated from the University of Chicago. She worked in book publishing in New York and for 20 years was on the editorial staff of Time magazine. She is survived by Leonard, her husband of 51 years; by her son Mark Jacob and his wife, Mary-Jo; by her stepson David William; and by her grandchildren: Jane, Benjamin, Rebecca, Samuel, and Finn. A memorial will be announced later.

, 96, a resident of Craftsbury since 1948, died at her home Saturday, August 29, 2009, in the loving care of her family. Mrs. Tourangeau was born in St. Albans on February 2, 1913, a daughter of Theodore and Malvina (Burnor) Pelkey. She attended grade school in St. Albans. She married Arthur Tourangeau, and they owned and operated a farm in Craftsbury where they raised their family. Persis loved her family and always enjoyed having them visit. She also enjoyed a good bingo game. Survivors include two sons, James "Jim" Tourangeau of Craftsbury and Frederick Tourangeau and his wife, Ruth, of Newport; two daughters, Joyce Billado and her husband, Carlton, of Craftsbury, and Myrtle LaCroix and her husband, Antonio, of Brunswick, Maine; a sister, Marion Singleton, of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire; 20 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, in August 1994; by four children: Donald Billow, Barbara Mason, Raymond Billow, and an infant, Elizabeth Tourangeau; by a granddaughter, Kathy Hickock; by a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Tourangeau; by two brothers, Raymond Pelkey and Edward Pelkey; and by three sisters: Margarett Brooks, Loretta Lawrence, and Dora O'Brien. A funeral service was held September 1 at the United Church of Craftsbury with the Reverend Alan Parker officiating. Interment will be in the Craftsbury Village Cemetery.

, 85, died at The Gardens at Canterbury in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 21, 2009. Born March 3, 1924, in Neunkirchen, Saar, Germany, Mr. Young was a gifted student and received the Scheffel Prize for his literary skills. During World War II, he was a lieutenant in the German navy, serving in the signal corps. After the war, he studied at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, where he earned his doctorate degree in philosophy and comparative cultures in 1951. He met his beautiful future wife, Ellen Macomber, while they were teaching at the same high school in El Boeuf, France. They married August 2, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany. They both returned to settle in the U.S. He began his career in business in the New York City area, a place that held a special fascination for him throughout his life. A few years later he began his career in international sales for the W.R. Grace Company in La Paz, Bolivia. He later worked for the Mennen Company and with the Bristol-Myers Company, from which he retired in 1989 as vice president of sales in Eastern Europe. While working with Bristol-Myers, he and his family lived in Bad Homburg, Germany, Rome, Italy, and Brussels, Belgium. The family took full advantage of his love for travel and exploration during this time, and has a wealth of happy memories of trips taken all over Europe. After retirement Eric and Ellen lived half the year in North Troy and spent many happy summers there with friends and family. He thoroughly enjoyed his membership in the Newport Rotary Club during those years. His family adored him for his sense of humor, his generosity, his work ethic, and his sense of adventure. His passing is mourned by his wife, Ellen Young; by his daughter Ingrid Young of Edmond, Oklahoma, her husband, Robert Hamm, their children: James, Laura, and Ursula and her husband, Michael Bowling, and their children Ephraim and Joy Bowling; by his daughter Eve Young of Longmont, Colorado, her husband, Robert Drew, and their children Brendan and Nathan Drew; by his daughter Mary Jo Young and her sons, Benjamin and Matthew Apelman; and by countless friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy.

, 69, of Albany died peacefully September 1, 2009, in Newport. Mr. Cushing was born December 27, 1939, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, a son of Mildred (Squires) Cushing. On June 6, 1980, he married Claudette Cervone, who survives him. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service; he retired in 1995. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed playing chess, and he organized chess clubs in the Albany and Brownington schools. He is survived by his wife, Claudette Cushing, of Albany; by his son Daniel Cushing and his wife, Julie; and by his granddaughter Teagan Cushing. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 67, of Derby died August 30, 2009, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Mrs. Flynn was born February 26, 1942, in Concord, New Hampshire, a daughter of Frank and Virginia (West) Dennerly. On October 11, 1958, she married David Flynn Sr., who survives her. She attended Rumford Graded School, Parker Junior High School, Rundlett Junior High School, and Concord High School in Concord, New Hampshire. She worked for Cora's Beauty Salon after school, doing errands and cleaning the beauty shop. She worked beside her husband, David, farming for 25 years in Holland. A year after their son David Flynn Jr., died she worked outside of her home to help cope with the stress of his death. She worked for many doctors in the area, and then opened her own billing service on February 28, 2000. She is survived by her husband, David Flynn Sr., of Derby; by children: Hugh Flynn and his wife, Helen, of Holland, Scott Flynn and his wife, Lori, of Derby, and Karin Broadfoot and her husband, James, of Coventry; by six grandchildren: Nicholas Flynn, Ashley LaGeorge, Ryan Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Hannah Flynn, and Kelly Flynn; by two sisters, Sandra Abbott and her husband, Brownlo, and Bette Stevens and her husband, Roger, all of Concord; and by her brother Wayne Dennerly and his wife, Rosie, of Concord. Funeral services were held September 4 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Flynn's memory may be made to support research in the Department of Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.

, 29, of Albany, New York, died Thursday, August 20, 2009, at Albany Medical Center as a result of diabetes. Mr. Lancaster was born December 30, 1979, in Saint Johnsbury, a son of Robert M. Lancaster and Robyn Secor. He is survived by his mother, Robyn Secor, of Rotterdam, New York; by his sister Sarah Kaminsky of Springfield, Massachusetts; by his half-sisters: Elizabeth Secor of Galway, New York, Karen Hobbs of Lawton, Oklahoma, Kim Perkins of Henryetta, Oklahoma, and Jessica Lancaster of Bristol, Connecticut; by half-brothers Brandon Logan of Rotterdam and Robbie Lancaster of Santa Fe, Texas; by stepmother, Fahvrnissa Lancaster, of Derby; by grandparents: Joseph and Diane Loubier of Valrico, Florida, and Lois Smith of Newport; by many uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews; and by his beloved partner of more than 11 years, Nicole Snell. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Lancaster, of Derby in April. He was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed.

, 80, of Clarendon died peacefully, following a long illness, on September 6, 2009, at his home with his wife and children at his side. Mr. Loomis was born October 10, 1928, in Albany, a son of Andrew and Hazel (Cochran) Loomis. He had three sisters and a brother. He married Gloria St. Onge on September 30, 1950. They had six children. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1951 and was honorably discharged in November 1952. In 1978 he and his wife established Walker Mountain Sales and Service in Clarendon, which he ran until the time of his death. He helped to form the Green Mountain Coon and Cat Club and served as the president for many years. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, American Legion Post 31, the New England Coon and Cat Hunters Association, and the Green Mountain Snow Flyers where he served as president for many years. He was an avid hunter and was well-known as "the long-legged hunter from Vermont" or as "lost Ralph." He loved to ride horses and snowmobile with his children. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Loomis, of Clarendon; two daughters, Gail Cowherd and her husband, Mike, of Cornwall and Geannine White and her husband, Charlie, of Tinmouth; four sons: Ralph "Jinx" Loomis Jr. and his wife, Nancy, and Roy Loomis and his wife, Amy, all of West Rutland, and Roger Loomis and his wife, Kelly, and Ross Loomis and his wife, Wendy, all of Shrewsbury; by 18 grandchildren: Sarah, Ashlee, Casey, Samatha, Cy, Jody, Jessie, Chelsea, Alexis, Kaylin, Brendon, Josh, Kiera, Ryan, Mitchell, Logan, Jordan, and Alyssa; and by six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, at the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Patrick's Church in Wallingford. Burial with military honors will follow in the East Clarendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Regional Ambulance Employee Fund, 275 Stratton Road, Rutland, Vermont 05701.

, 50, of Derby died suddenly on September 13, 2009, in Newport. Mrs. Grenier was born March 25, 1959, in Newport, a daughter of Roy and Audrey (Crowe) Sanborn. She was a seamstress for Slalom Ski Wear for many years. She enjoyed gardening, doing crafts, camping, and tending to her plants. She enjoyed being a homemaker for the last few years. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer; by her brother Jeff Sanborn of Derby; and by her life partner, Michael Vigeant, of Derby. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 89, of Barton died peacefully on September 4, 2009, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mr. Grondin was born March 18, 1920, in Barton, a son of Fred and Clara (LaClair) Grondin. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during World War II. For all his life he lived in Barton and owned and operated a rubbish removal business. He is survived by his cousins: Josephine Jacks and her husband, Jack, of Kansas, Bertha Whitney and Helen Clark, both of Rhode Island, Elizabeth Valley of Barton, Mary Noyes of St. Johnsbury, and Roberta Hayward of Massachusetts. Graveside services were held September 11 at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda officiating.

, 90, of Rutland died August 19, 2009, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Judd was born in Newport on May 14, 1919, a son of Arthur and Grace (Wheeler) Judd. He was a 1938 graduate of Newport High School. On November 25, 1944, he married Barbara E. (Armstrong) Judd, who died September 6, 2008. He was employed by W.T. Grant Company in Newport and Rutland and at Maynard Auto Supply in Rutland, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Memphremagog Lodge 65 of Free and Accepted Masons, the National Grange, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and the United Methodist Church of Rutland. Surviving are his son Robert A. Judd of Allison Park, Pennsylvania; his brother Arthur A. Judd of Newport; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; by his son Ronald L. Judd in 2002; and by two sisters, Helen Hedges and Evelyn Dunham. Graveside services for both Mr. and Mrs. Judd were held September 15 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.

, 51, of Newport died September 3, 2009, at her home. Ms. Pierce was born June 17, 1958, in Island Pond, a daughter of Margaret (McQuire) Moore and Robert Moore. She always opened her home to others. She is survived by three children: Robin Carmen and Molly Coulter, both of St. Johnsbury, and Justin Pierce of Anchorage, Alaska; by her mother, Margaret Moore, of Newport; by two brothers, William Moore of Florida and Brian Moore of Brownington; and by her sister Helen LeDoux of Manchester, New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her father, Robert; and by her brother Gary. Funeral services were held September 11 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond with the Reverend Frank Connors officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Pierce's memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 54, of Allenstown, New Hampshire, died Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire. Born December 15, 1954, in Newport, Mr. Vachon was a son of Florian Vachon and Solange (Turcotte) Vachon. He attended Sacred Heart School in Newport, from which he graduated in 1973. He drove trucks most of his life, and at the time of his death worked in retail. He loved to putt around the house and was a great cook. He enjoyed listening to the Beach Boys and drinking a good beer. He was a tender man who will be missed terribly and was loved by all. He was the beloved husband of six years to Charlotte Vachon. His children include Sara Musgrave of Opelika, Alabama, Guy Vachon of Coaticook, Quebec, and Nicole Vachon of Allenstown. His three stepchildren from a previous marriage are Richard Langevin of Derry, New Hampshire, Colette Cusson of Hooksett, New Hampshire, and Cheryl Langevin. His three stepchildren with his wife, Charlotte, are Sarah, Frank, and Christopher Halloran, all of Allenstown. In addition, he leaves three brothers: Serge Vachon and Mario Vachon, both of Newport, and Carl Vachon of Panama City, Florida; by 16 grandchildren; by two nephews; and by a niece. He was predeceased by his parents. Following cremation, burial will take place Thursday, September 17, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. For those who wish, memorial donations should be made to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110.

, A memorial celebration for University of Vermont Associate Dean Glen Strauch Elder will be held on Friday, September 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Ira Allen Chapel with a reception immediately following in Billings Student Center. Mr. Elder is survived by his partner of 15 years, Michael Conley, of Derby; and by his father, Peter Elder, of Benoni, South Africa. In remembrance of Mr. Elder, funds may be donated to support the Glen Elder Memorial Fund, which honors his lifelong commitments and interests in issues of social justice, sexuality, South Africa, and political geography. Checks may be sent to the University of Vermont, development and alumni relations, 411 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 73, of Stanstead, Quebec, died peacefully on September 20, 2009, at home. Mrs. DeLaBruere was born November 2, 1935, in Newport, a daughter of Arcade and Alexandrine (Jacques) Fournier. On November 24, 1956, she married Rene DeLaBruere, who predeceased her on April 1, 1999. She and her husband owned and operated the Border Lake Campground in Stanstead; they retired in 1999. She enjoyed reading, playing bingo and card games, doing puzzles, and spending winters in Florida. She is survived by her children: Lorraine Simmons and her husband, Mitch, of Crystal River, Florida, Ron DeLaBruere and his wife, Diane, of West Sand Lake, New York, Lise Vance and her husband, Reg, of Colchester, Marcel DeLaBruere of Derby, Monique Gathers and her husband, Max, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Denise Gaither and her husband, Tom, of Woodlawn, Illinois, and Lynn Aucoin and her husband, Jim, of Denham Springs, Louisianna; by her 17 grandchildren; by two great-grandchildren; by her brothers: Robert and his wife, Pauline, of North Troy, Leonard and his wife, Irene, of New York, Roger and his wife, Jeannette, of New York, Paul and his wife, Martha, of Irasburg, Gerard and his wife, Yvonne, of New Hampshire, and Dennis of Westfield; by her sisters Rita Deslandes of Troy and Evelyn Meunier of New York; by sister-in-law Margurite Fournier of West Palm Beach, Florida; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Richard Fournier. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. DeLaBruere's memory may be made to the Church of God, P.O. Box 245, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 85, of Newport died September 18, 2009, at his home with his family at his side. Mr. Fontaine was born June 2, 1924, in Derby, a son of Bartholemi and Alice (Gaboriault) Fontaine. On June 11, 1951, he married Florence Gaboriault, who survives him. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific Theater where he was stationed in the Philippines and as part of occupation forces in Japan, where he served with the 25th Infantry Division. He was a car man on the Canadian Pacific Railroad for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He worked at the former M.H. Carter Store. He is survived by his wife, Florence Fontaine, of Newport; by three children: Richard Fontaine and his wife, Ann Palozzi, of Scarborough, Maine, Lisa Fontaine of Yarmouth, Maine, and Janet Fontaine of Newport; and by grandson Carlos Fontaine of New York City. He was predeceased by six sisters: Sister Edna Fontaine, Ann Barnard, Mariette Regets, and Fabiola, Yvette, and Theresa Fontaine; and by his brother Gerard Fontaine. Funeral services were held September 22 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Fontaine's memory may be made to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 181 Claremont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 77, of Whitefield, New Hampshire, beloved husband of D. Jeannine (Emerson) Gardner, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, following a long illness. Mr. Gardner was born May 16, 1932, in Morgan, a son of Roy E. and Audrey H. (Powell) Gardner. He was educated in Newport public schools until his senior year. He graduated from Owego Free Academy in Owego, New York. On April 8, 1951, he married Jeannine Emerson, who survives him. Four children were born to them, three of whom survive: Dana R. Gardner and his wife, Karen, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, Laurel Gardner of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and Glenn R. Gardner and his wife, Lori Jo, of Littleton, New Hampshire. His daughter Ronni Jean Fedele predeceased him in 2002. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Heather, Andrea, Allison, Jacklyn, Aaron, Isaac, Cassady, and Reannan; by four great-grandchildren: Mia, Ronni Brynn, Brien, and Aaden; by his sister Juanita Fugere of Newport; and by many nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister predeceased him: Lyndon, Malcolm, Russell, Dorian (Huck), and Gwendolyn Mesler. He was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard from 1950 to 1952. In 1956 he joined the U.S. Border Patrol, training at the Border Patrol Academy in El Paso, Texas. Upon graduation, he was stationed at Laredo, Texas, for three years. In 1959 he was transferred to Buffalo, New York, where he served as station senior for eight years. In 1967 he transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and was stationed in Derby Line. He also served at the Beebe Plain border station where he was well known and regarded, especially by the young people of the area who looked up to him and appreciated his interest in them as he counseled them to achieve their very best in life. In 1986 he was selected to be area port director of immigration at stations on Interstate 91, Route 5 in Derby Line, Beebe Plain, Norton, and North Troy with his office at the Interstate 91 Derby Line port of entry. He served with distinction, receiving awards for outstanding service until his retirement in 1994. In 1992, he received the Commissioners Equal Employment Opportunity Award for encouraging and assisting employees to develop to their full potential as evidenced by successfully integrating women and people with disabilities into the unit. He received this award at the commissioner's annual awards ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. He always did his best and encouraged others to achieve excellence in all their endeavors. His favorite admonition to others was to "Think, think, think - before you act." He was a master carpenter, having learned the trade as a teenager and young man helping his father build houses and barns in the Newport-Derby area. He built his own home and barn on the Beebe Road (now Darling Hill Road) in 1968. The family raised Angus beef cattle and boarded horses for several years. An accomplished horseman, he raised and trained his own registered palomino and enjoyed hours riding him. He was an avid gardener, always having an enviable vegetable garden. His first gardening love, however, was his prize rose bushes, 20 to 30 of them at any given time. These and his vegetables he shared with many. A memorial service will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Whitefield on Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. The Reverend Clifford Vendt, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at a later date in the Gardner family plot in the Derby Center Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mr. Gardner's memory to the Community Baptist Church building fund, Box 27, Whitefield, New Hampshire 03598.

, 92, of Newport Center died September 12, 2009 at home. Mrs. Gooley was born June 30, 1917, in Colebrook, New Hampshire, a daughter of Leroy and Mariette (Hodge) Henson. On September 11, 1948, she married Russell Gooley, who predeceased her on July 25, 1991. She was a florist and owner of the former Maple Valley Flower Shop, and she owned the former Horseshoe Restaurant in Newport Center. She was a cook at one time at the Jay Village Inn. Her interests were braiding and hooking rugs and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a member of the Modern 49ers and 50-year member of the Women's Christian Society of the United Methodist Church in Newport Center. She also taught 4-H at her home. She is survived by two children, Wayne Gooley and his wife, Becky, of Troy and Mary Lynne Hunter and her husband, Henry III, of Eddington, Maine; by three grandchildren: Bobby Jo Rivard and her husband, Todd, of Newport, Tracy Gooley of Newport Center, and Henry J. Hunter IV of Eddington; by two great-grandchildren, Brandon Wells and Morgan Rivard; by one brother and one sister, Everett Henson and his wife, Lois, of North Haverhill, New Hampshire, and Nell Henson of Colebrook, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings: Willard Henson, Evelyn Lewis, Millie Stewart, Richard Henson, Howard Henson, Edith Henson, and Rena Henson. A memorial service was held September 21 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Richard O'Hara officiating. Interment followed in the Newport Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Gooley's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 96, of Barton died September 19, 2009, in Lyndonville. Mrs. Larabee was born March 21, 1913, in Albany, a daughter of Harry and Winefred (Hyde) Duckless. On September 27, 1932, she married Alvin Larabee, who predeceased her in 1966. She was a former 25-year member of Maple Valley Grange in Albany. She enjoyed farming and gardening, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Vernon Larabee and his wife, Lauri, of Lyndon, Vernal Larabee and his wife, Luciene, of Albany, and Sally Bedard and her husband, John, of Albany; by her son-in-law Neil Goodwin of St. Johnsbury Center; by 12 grandchildren; by 27 great-grandchildren; and by numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Vernice; by one brother; and by six sisters. Graveside services were held September 22 at the Albany Village Cemetery with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Larabee's memory may be made to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 78, died August 23, 2009, in Edgewater, Florida. A Mass celebrating her life will be held at St. Edward's Parish in Derby Line at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, followed by her burial at the Derby Line Cemetery.

, 27, of Newport died suddenly September 23, 2009, in Burlington. Mr. Coates was born August 2, 1982, in Washington Township, New Jersey, a beloved son of Alice S. Nicholson and stepfather Anthony K. Session and James N. Coates. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 2000 and had just started school at Vermont Technical College's Williston campus, where he was extremely happy. For six years he was a corrections officer at the Northwestern State Correctional Facility in St. Albans. He loved computers and all technology. He was a Life Scout from Boy Scout Troop 862 of Barton. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, and most of all with his son Holden. He is survived by his son Holden R. Diesi of Vergennes; by his mother, Alice Nicholson, of Newport; by his dad Anthony K. Session of Dillon, South Carolina; by his father, James N. Coates, of Hastings, Florida; by his maternal grandmother, Caroline Nicholson, of Newport; by two aunts, Sharon Palestino and Connie Pavlik of Florida; by his uncle Ralph Nicholson Jr. of Florida; and by his best friends: Jeff Mayo of Maine, Kenny LaBounty of Essex, Cole Montague of Newport, and Matt Bent of Norwich. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Ralph Nicholson, in 2002. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 2, at the Church of God in Derby with the Reverend Laurence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Coates' memory may be made to Vermont Technical College, for the John Edward Coates Fund, in care of Gay Gaston, development office, P.O. Box 500, Randolph Center, Vermont 05061; or to the Holden R. Diesi Trust Fund, in care of Alice Nicholson, 21 Pine Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, beloved wife of Roland "Curt" Curtis, died September 23, 2009, in Rutland. Mrs. Curtis lived most of her life in Derby Line and Derby. She enjoyed working at J.J. Newberry's for a few years, but her favorite job was working at Brown's Drug Store in Derby Line, working for Roland "Buzzy" Roy. She and her husband spent 16 winters in Zephyrhills, Florida. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crocheting, singing in the choir, and playing cards. She was well known for her homemade doughnuts. She was a member of the Canusa Club. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Curt; by her children Laurel Curtis Cadieux of Derby and Richard "Rick" Curtis of Pittsford; by grandchildren: Shawn Flynn and his wife, Anne, Sara Holst and her husband, James, Scott Flynn and his wife, Heidi, Bethany Barton and her husband, Chris, and Ryan Curtis and his wife, Becky; by great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Mariah, Cameron, Cassandra, Christopher, Julia Anne, Brittany, Nikia, Michaela, Julia, Riley, and Dylan; by sisters: Gerry Barber and her husband, Louis, Phyllis Derick, Gertrude Cross, and Ruby Davies; by brother-in-law Don Curtis and his wife, Ferol; and by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Effie and Glen Gray; and by her sister Vera. Due to Mr. Curtis' ill health, funeral services for Mrs. Curtis will be held in Proctor at the Union Church on Thursday, October 1, at noon. Burial will be in the Derby Line Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family requests no flowers. Condolences may be sent to Richard Curtis, 700 Corn Hill Road, Pittsford, Vermont 05763; or to Laurel Cadieux, 224 Shattuck Hill Road, C-8, Newport, Vermont 05855.

died on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at his home in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, after a long illness. He was 91. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beryl (Braithwaite) Hart, and a daughter, Robyn Proiette. He is also survived, and will be sorely missed, by Beryl's four brothers and sisters (including Chris Braithwaite of West Glover) and their descendants. When he married Beryl in 1957, John brought a touch of the California sun and the glamour of Hollywood into her Canadian clan. John tried his hand at just about everything during his long life. He once confided this motto to his much younger brother-in-law, Colin Braithwaite: "Don't die curious." One of his last, and most surprising, accomplishments was a cookbook, published in 2000. We dug up the review we published at the time, and reprint it here as a memorial to its author.

, 57, of Albany died suddenly on Friday, September 25, 2009, at her home. Ms. Headrick was born January 28, 1952, in Manchester, Connecticut, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Saksa) Kusmik. She came to Vermont in 2000 to enjoy this lovely state and all it has to offer. She was an outdoors person who enjoyed going for walks with her dog and snowshoeing. She delighted in seeing moose and bear in the Albany area. She liked to bake and enjoyed making all kinds of jams, which were shared with her friends. She loved her job at Craftsbury Community Care Center as a licensed nurse's assistant, working with the residents and staff. A few months ago she fulfilled her dream of taking a trip to Alaska. She is survived by her sons Douglas Headrick and his girlfriend, Ingrid Mahler, and Jeff Headrick of Florida; by her daughter Laurie Headrick of Connecticut; by grandchildren: Christopher and Justin Gillespie of Connecticut and Zane Headrick of Florida; by her brothers William Kusmik and his wife, Elaine, of Maryland and Joe Kusmik and his wife, Gloria, of Georgia; by her sister Kathy McCole and her husband, Mike, of Morrisville; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Bob. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Headrick's memory may be made to Craftsbury Community Care Center, activities fund, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.

, 89, of Westmore and Oxford, Massachusetts, died peacefully in Westmore on September 25, 2009, with her family at her side. Mrs. Johnson was born August 11, 1920, in Evansville, a daughter of William and Mary Adelaide (Bowden) Labor. On March 3, 1948, she married Wilfred "Bill" Johnson, who predeceased her in December 1994. They were married 45 years. She and her husband built the Blue Anchor Cabins and Restaurant in Westmore in 1948. The cabin business is still in operation after 61 years. After closing the restaurant, they moved to Oxford, where they lived for more than 30 years; she and the boys spent summers in Westmore running the cabin business. During the winters, she worked as a waitress in many excellent restaurants in the central Massachusetts area. She moved back to Vermont in 1996 to be near her children. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Westmore Ladies Aid, the Order of the Eastern Star of central Massachusetts, Oxford Methodist Church, Orleans Country Club's Ladies Twilight League, and numerous bowling teams over the years. She is survived by two sons, Christopher Johnson and his wife, Loretta, of Swanton and Kimball Johnson and his wife, Penny, of Westmore; by grandchildren: Erik, Tyler, and Chelsea Johnson; by two sisters, Gladys Shover of Barton and Bev Royer of Calais, Maine; and by her brother Maurice Labor of Morgan. She was predeceased by her son David; by her parents; and by siblings: Alice Vinton, Bessie Lundeen, Marge Lafoe, Harry Labor, Harold Labor, and Fred Labor. Funeral services were held September 29 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Johnson's memory may be made to the Westmore Ladies Aid Scholarship Fund, in care of Mildred Davis, Willoughby Lake Road, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 63, of Jay died peacefully September 23, 2009, at his home. Mr. Loux was born October 25, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of James and Helene Loux. On May 9, 1987, he married the love of his life, Carol Loux. They began a lifelong journey of love and togetherness. Their relationship embodied the idea of two becoming one. He moved to Jay in 1969, at which time he owned and operated the Schneehutte Dorm and then the Inglenook Lodge. During the off season he owned and operated his own foundation business and built ski lifts in New Hampshire and Vermont. He went on to become lift maintenance supervisor at Jay Peak Resort. He retired from Jay Peak Resort in November 2007 after 20 years. Upon his retirement he was presented the Career Achievement Award from the Vermont Ski Areas Association. Following his retirement, he and his wife started their next adventure with a scuba diving business on St. Maarten. He received his dive master certification in June 2008. Besides his love of diving, he enjoyed his time skiing at Jay Peak. His favorite thought was "ski hard and dive deep." He enjoyed many years of traveling through the United States; he traveled in all 50 states. He loved the time he was able to spend with his children and grandchildren. He said that the luckiest parts of his life were the people he knew and that they allowed him to be part of their lives. He is survived by his wife, Carol; by their children: Cynthia Willis and her husband, Donald, John Corsano, and Joel Corsano and his wife, Brenda; by their grandchildren: Garrett and Bria Willis, John and Anthony Corsano, Denver Corsano, Joel Corsano Jr., and Christopher Peters; by his brother Christopher Loux; by his niece Gabrielle; by nephews: Jason, Jeff, Chris, and Ryan; and by many special friends. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Helene Loux. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy with Father Henry Mlinganisa officiating. In lieu of flowers, he asked that people take an extra moment to hug the special people in their lives and make each moment together count. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Loux's memory may be made to the Jay-Westfield Ski Foundation Program, Jay-Westfield Elementary School, 257 Revoir Flats, Jay, Vermont 05859; or to the emergency fund of the Cancer Support Program, Box 64700, Burlington, Vermont 05406.

, 78, of Wolcott died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Mr. Wallace was born in Newark on April 15, 1931, a son of True Wallace and Gladys (Baker) Wallace Whitcomb. He attended grade school in Craftsbury while working on the dairy farm of Joseph Houston. After leaving the farm, he worked in sawmills in Wolcott, Hyde Park, and Johnson. He enjoyed tinkering on cars and racing cars at the old track in Morrisville as well as old cars in general. He was an ardent New York Yankees fan. In his later years he spent 20 years in Charleston, Rhode Island, with his companion, Anona Burrell, and worked as a custodian at a nursing home. He returned to Vermont after Anona's death in 2004, and had made his home with his daughter Debra in Wolcott. He recently resided at Clark's Residential Home in Hyde Park until his death. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Wallace and his companion, Judy Latuch, of Hyde Park, and Richard Wallace of Johnson; five daughters: Sue Grimes of Craftsbury, Carol Kellogg and her husband, Brian, of Morrisville, Laura Hoadley and her husband, John, of Hyde Park, Pamela Belknap and her husband, James Jr., of Hardwick, and Debra Davis and her husband, Frank, of Wolcott; two brothers, Everett Wallace of Hyde Park and Stanley Wallace of Johnson; half-sister Lena Baker of Montpelier; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother; by two sisters; and by his companion of 20 years, Anona Burrell. A graveside service was held September 29 at the Hooper Cemetery in Hyde Park with the Reverend Alden Launer officiating.