, 85, of Stannard died unexpectedly, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1924, in Orange, the son of the later R. Henry and Katie M. (Richardson) Richardson. He graduated from Bradford Academy in the class of 1942 and continued his education at the Vermont State School of Agriculture in Randolph, graduating in the class of 1943. On June 15, 1948 he married Una Lou Hutchins at the United Methodist Church in Greensboro Bend. In his earlier years, Wayne, was a herdsman for the Quinibeck Camp in Fairlee. He was an Artificial Insemination Technician and later a field man for the northern area of the New Hampshire-Vermont Breeding Association, which later became the Eastern Breeders' Association. In 1961 he and his wife purchased the family dairy farm in Stannard from her parents, Frank and Vera Hutchins. In 1981 the livestock was sold and Wayne drove a lumber truck until he retired in the mid 1990s. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Greensboro Bend and the Touch of Grace Church in East Hardwick. Other memberships include: Orleans Lodge # 55 F & AM. and Eastern Star, Orient Chapter # 13, both in Barton; Riverside Grange in West Topsham, Crystal Lake Grange in Barton and Caspian Lake Grange in Greensboro. He was a long-time member of the Hazen Squares which later became Buffalo Mt. Dancers, where he enjoyed square dancing and calling. He was leader for the Greensboro Dairy 4-H Club for several years and also enjoyed visiting with people, playing cards and telling stories. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Una Lou; two daughters, Karen R. Miller and her husband, John, of Stannard and Diana Richardson of Plymouth, Mass.; three grandchildren, Sarah Miller and her husband Nathan Lamarre-Vincent, of Somerville, Mass., Kristen Miller and her husband Benjamin Carbonetti, of Vernon, Conn., and Matthew Miller of Athens, Ga.; one great-grandson Cormac Lamarre-Vincent of Somerville, Mass.; and several cousins including Kermit Richardson of Orange and Herma R. Clement of Barre. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm St., Hardwick. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Greensboro Bend. Burial will be in the family lot in the Stannard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Greensboro Bend United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 813, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842, or to the Touch of Grace A/G Church, 104 VT. Rt. 16, East Hardwick, VT 05836.

, 71, of Durham, Conn., died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford, Conn. He was born in East Ryegate, Vt. Jan. 31, 1938, the son of Leon and Barbara Pecor. He attended McIndoes Academy leaving his senior year to join the U.S. Navy. He was proud to have served on the USS Forrestal. After moving to Connecticut he worked first as a painter and later as a paint contractor for over 30 years. He belongd to the American Legion in Woodsville, N.H. He leaves his beloved wife, Cathy, of Durham; his daughter Terri of Meriden, Conn.; his granddaughter Emma Wynne; his brother Leon Pecor of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his sister Joan (Dodie) Boutin of Haverhill, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves a brother-in-law James Bradley of Jacksonville, N.C.; a stepson Wayne Frano and a grand stepson Hunter Frano. He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Laura Pecor; a brother Wallace (Joe) Pecor and a son Theodore (Teddy) Pecor. Bill like hunting, fishing and computer games. Bill had a heart of gold and will be missed by many friends. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at McIndoes cemetery in McIndoes, Vt. at 11:30 a.m.

, 100, of Littleton, N.H., died Monday at Lafayette Center, Oct. 26, 2009. Frances was born the daughter of Harry Lewis and Mary (Mooney) Heald in Littleton on Nov. 4, 1908. She was a graduate of Littleton schools, an early supporter and outspoken proponent of the need for the North Country Home Health Services and a founder, leader and meticulous guardian of the facts and artifacts of the Littleton Historical Society. She was a devoted member of All Saints Episcopal Church having served on the altar guild. Also, Frances was a dedicated volunteer at the Littleton Regional Hospital. She is survived by no immediate family but a host of extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church at 11 am Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, with The Rev. Kurt Wiesner officiating. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church or the Littleton Historical Society.

, 89, of St. Johnsbury passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Oct. 31, 2009 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with his loving daughter Klari at his side. He was born in Ujpest, Hungary on April 15, 1920, the son of Marcell and Katalin. He married Sarah, the love of his life, on Nov. 29, 1949. George was a man who truly lived in interesting times. His stubbornness and strength drove him to persist where others might have faltered. Forced into a brief military career, which ended six years as a prisoner of war in Russia, he faced many hardships. In post-war Hungary, he earned his engineering degree only to escape within days of the political upheavals of 1956. Under cover of night, George fled with his family, crossing into Austria and from there to Canada. Arriving in Halifax, George was told of a haven in the Canadian Prairies. On their voyage to a new home, the family passed through Montreal and discovered a more suitable home there where they settled and lived for eleven years. George honed his engineering skills in the aerospace industries. The search for greater opportunities brought his family to St. Johnsbury in 1968 where he lived for the remainder of his life. While working for Fairbanks Scales, his groundbreaking designs became industry breakthroughs for the field of electronic scales, an achievement of which he was very proud. George was very proud to exercise his rights as an American Citizen and was truly happy living in St. Johnsbury. In his later years he found great comfort and friendships with his snowshoe group, South Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury Kiwanis, and Riverside Life Enrichment Center. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Sarah, sister Klara, and his in-laws John and Elizabeth Batky. He is survived by his daughter Klari Emmons of St. Johnsbury. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., at the South Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev William Schudder, will officiate. A light reception will follow the service. George loved animals and was always concerned for their welfare. Therefore memorial contributions could be directed to Kingdom Animal Shelter, PO Box 462, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 73, of Auburn Star Farm, died of sudden illness at his home Sunday morning Nov. 1, 2009. Mr. Eaton was born in Windsor, on March 5, 1936, a 12th descendant of the Mayflower passenger Francis Eaton and son of Maurice Chester Eaton and Beatrice (Webster) Eaton Hull. Chester was a raised in Hartland, and attended Hartland grade schools. He was a 1954 graduate of Windsor High School. He has been a devoted farmer all his life and for 35 years he operated a dairy farm in Hartland. In 1978 the farm was incorporated to become Auburn Star Farm, Inc. While there he was actively involved in many civic duties serving as selectman, school director, and was on the Hartland Planning Commission for 20 years. In 1986 he and his family moved to Lunenburg, purchasing the old Weeks Farm. He never retired and continued his farm work there until the day of his death. He was a founding member of the Vermont Land Trust serving 20 years in Hartland. Hobbies included anything Chester could do outdoors like farming, gardening, mowing lawns and cutting wood. He enjoyed time with lifelong and new friends who have helped him and his family through many, many, good times. Surviving family members include his wife of 52 years, Lorna I. (Maxfield) Eaton of Lunenburg; two sons Conan L. Eaton and his wife Maureen, and Brad C. Eaton and his wife Sharon all of Lunenburg; six grandchildren, Cathy Williams, Dan Eaton, Chad Eaton, Samantha Russo, Shane Eaton, Luke Eaton; four great-grandchildren; five siblings, Myrtle Johnson of Putney, Jacki Foss and Jay Hull both of Morrisville, Howard Hull of Lillian, Ala., Carol Johnson of Fort Myers, Fla.; two special cousins Andrea and Kathy; and numerous nieces and nephews. A son Thad L. Eaton predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday afternoon and evening Nov. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, N.H. There is no memorial service. Interment will be in the family cemetery at Auburn Star Farm at the family's convenience. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Gilman-Lunenburg Rescue, Donna Brown, PO Box 91, Gilman, VT 05904 or Lancaster Ambulance Association, Ron Wert, 25 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 100, formerly of Lunenburg, Mass., and St. Johnsbury, Vt., entered into eternal life on Oct. 30, 2009, at The Highlands, Fitchburg, Mass. She was born on Aug. 30, 1909, at the family home in Lunenburg, Mass., and was the daughter of the late Simon Ulmer McIntyre and Maude M. (Hebard) Stone-McIntyre. She was a graduate of Lunenburg High School Class of 1928 and graduated from the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Mass., with the Class of 1931 with instruction in Design, Drawing, Painting and Pottery. During her life she lived some 30 years in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where she owned and operated the Carolyn Gift Shoppe specializing in china and glassware. She was a member of Vermont National Grange. Her hobbies included drawing, pottery and knitting hats and mittens for charitable causes. She led a simple life caring for members of her family in Vermont and Massachusetts and actively participating in church and community activities. She leaves a niece, Sandra Fontaine of Ashburnham, Mass., and her husband Dr. John Fontaine; a nephew, John K. McIntyre of Westminster, Mass., and his wife, Eileen McIntyre; a grandnephew, Alan Fontaine and his wife Joanna; two grandnieces, Amy and Emily Fontaine and two great-grandnieces Allison Mae and Ashley Marie Fontaine. She is predeceased by her two brothers, Kenneth and U. Raymond McIntyre. The funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer Miller Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, Mass. Burial will be in the North Cemetery in Lunenburg, Mass. A calling hour will be prior to the funeral on Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Lunenburg Fire and Rescue, 655 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, MA 01462.

, 29, a 21-year Hyde Park resident previously of Sanford, Maine, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 at home. Mr. Laferriere was a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for the Anderson School for Autism in Staatsburg, N.Y. Jason was a member of the PSICHI National Honor Society for Psychology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. An avid Boston Red Sox Fan, he enjoyed good food, good wine, and good friends. He was a communicant of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park. Born in Burlington, Vt., on May 31, 1980, he was the son of the late Ronald G. Laferriere, who predeceased him on Nov. 5, 2007, and Claire M. Couture Laferriere, who survives him in Hyde Park. Jason was a graduate of Regina Coeli Parochial School in Hyde Park and F.D. Roosevelt High School, Class of 1998. He went on to Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he received his Associate's Degree in 2000, and then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Marist College, Poughkeepsie with a Bachelor's Degree in 2002, and a Master's Degree in 2003. He passed his Behavior Analysis Exam and became certified in 2005. On Oct. 1, 2004 in Hyde Park, he married Genevieve M. Hawks. Jason's one true love, his wife, Genevieve, survives at home. He loved all of his family, his true friends and his dogs. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his sister, Anna V. Laferriere of Hyde Park; father and mother-in-law, George and Shirley Hawks of Hyde Park; brother and sister-in-law, George "Buddy" and Kelly Hawks of Hyde Park; sister-in-law, Melinda Hawks of Tarrytown, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Ehren Hawks of Easton, MD; sisters-in-law, Heather, Kristalyn, and Autumn Hawks, all of Hyde Park; maternal grandmother, Mariette Couture of Springvale, Maine; paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Virginia Laferriere of Barre, Vt.; uncle and aunt, Roger and Rita Couture of Sanford, Maine; uncle and aunt, William and Debbie Laferriere of Barre, Vt.; and many nieces and cousins. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Roland E. Couture of Sanford, Maine. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Route 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, at Regina Coeli Church, Route 9, Hyde Park. Fr. Michael Palazzo will officiate. Placement of his ashes will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for brain cancer research may be made to the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation, Inc., 655 West Baltimore St., BRB Room 13013, Baltimore, MD 21201.

, longtime Pearl Street resident of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away Nov. 3, 2009, in Cedar Park, Texas. She had been making her home with her youngest daughter, Andrea, in Texas since September 2005. She was born Aug. 10, 1922 in Johnson, Vt.; the oldest of five children born to Robert and Etta (Foster) Holbrook. As a young child, her family moved to St. Johnsbury. Her father, having a fondness for remodeling homes, moved the family between St. J and Lyndon Corner. She settled in St. Johnsbury during her junior year at the Academy and made her home there until retirement. It was as a junior at the Academy, that she met her future husband, Sam Handy, who was the older brother of one of her best friends, Hilda Handy Grenier. On a bet, Sam asked her to the movies, she surprised all by saying yes and as they say, "the rest is history." Marion and Sam were married on Nov. 15, 1940 in Hartford, Conn. Marion was the ultimate homemaker - a great cook, seamstress, knitter, hostess and most importantly, a fantastic mother. Throughout the years, Marion baked pies and worked in the kitchen for the family restaurants (The Spanish Villa and the luncheonette counter at Parkers Drug Store), did mending for Scott's Dry Cleaners and cleaned the Armory Hall. Her kids always had large wardrobes from her sewing and she made thousands of hats and mittens over the years for her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, family friends and the church Christmas Bazaar. Holidays at the Handy's included incredible meals which she cooked with little or no help. After her children had grown, she continued to knit and sew and added reading (she often read 6-10 books a week) and walking. Almost daily she would walk from her home on Pearl Street, to the library, across Main Street, down Sand Hill to Concord Avenue to Portland Street and back home to Pearl Street. In 1986, Sam and Marion moved to New Port Richey, Fla., where she thoroughly enjoyed retirement, continuing her hobbies of reading and knitting and frequent picnics at the beach with Sam and their friends. Every Sunday after attending Mass, they met their friends for breakfast at the same restaurant for years. In 2001, Marion and Sam returned to New England, making their home near their daughter, Linda, in Manchester, N.H. They moved to Texas permanently in 2005. She was an officer of the Vermont Lebanese/American Club (although she wasn't Lebanese), a volunteer for the Vermont Diocese Bishop's Fund, a former member of the St. Johnsbury Mother's club and of St. John the Evangelist Church, St. Johnsbury and a current member of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park, Texas. She is survived by her children, Michael Handy of Medway, Mass., (11 Lee Lane, 02053), Linda and Michael Sparks of Manchester, N.H. (373 Whitford St, 03104), Netcy and Barb Handy of Novi, Mich. (47047 Manhattan Circle, 48374), Jeff and Terri Handy of Gainesville, Fla. (6102 N.W. 24th Lane, 32606) and Andrea Handy of Cedar Park, Texas (1207 Magnolia Court, 78613); grandchildren, Mark and Cathy Handy of St. Johnsbury, Richard and Ann Handy of Medway, Mass., Samantha (Sparks ) and Bob Ekstrand of Durham, N.C., Michael and Susie Handy of Clarksburg, W.Va., Shaughnessy Sparks of Waterville Valley, N.H., Jay and Grace Handy of Philadelphia, Pa., Sarajane Sparks of Washington, DC, Malinda Handy of Columbus, O.H., Stefanie Sparks of Washington, DC, Brittany, Krysten, Kayla and Brianna Handy of Gainesville, Fla.; great-grandchildren Christopher Handy, Emmaline, William, Eliza and Samuel Ekstrand, and Mattingly Handy; sisters Beverley Hopkins of Lyndon, Lois Holbrook of Shelburne, and Sandy Holbrook of Milton; brother-in-law Tony (Dianne) Handy of St. Johnsbury; sisters-in-law Ruth Holbrook of Barre and Pauline Handy of Shelburne; as well as many, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband Sam Handy; daughter Gayla Marie Handy; daughter-in-law Betty Hanley Handy; great-grandson Alex Handy; brother Kenneth; parents-in-law Gabriel and Anna Handy; sisters-in-law Hilda (Roland) Grenier, Mary and Rose Handy, and Nellie (Tom) Azur; and brothers-in-law George Hopkins, Netcy, Dick (Mary), and Sully Handy. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 7 at noon at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow immediately at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. The Handy family and friends will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home on Nov. 6, 2009, from 4 to 8 p.m. with the Holy Rosary starting at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, PO Box 146, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 87, died at his home in Lyme, N.H., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. He was born in Barton, Vt., on Jan. 4, 1922, the eldest of the six children of Walter and Doris (Whitcher) King and grew up in West Glover, Vt. His elementary school years were completed at the Wright School in West Glover. After graduating from Barton Academy, he worked on the family farm. He met his future wife, Catherine Doyle, when she started teaching at the Wright School. They married on July 6, 1943, in Albany, Vt. He was then employed by Clarence Young in West Glover, and later by Hackett Farms in Derby Line, Vt. While employed by Mr. Hackett, he had the opportunity to hone his carpentry skills and, after moving to West Burke, Vt., he started working for himself as a carpenter. When work was hard to find in the Northeast Kingdom, the family moved to the Upper Valley where he found employment with Blair Construction and subsequently with Millard Uline. In 1959, he started his own construction business and built numerous homes and barns in the area. He was a selectman in the town of Lyme from 1967 - 1973. During his children's growing years, he was a staunch supporter of their activities in music, sports, drama and academic pursuits. As his family expanded, he welcomed gathering the family for holiday celebrations and reunions. Fred enjoyed deer hunting and was an avid snowmobiler for many years. In 2002, the NH Snowmobile Association honored him with its Groomer of the Year Award in recognition of the hours he'd spent preparing trails for the enjoyment of other snowmobile enthusiasts. He and Catherine also frequented many of the area's town dances. He enjoyed gardening, camping, and back road explorations as well as playing card games with family and friends. He appreciated being able to view deer, turkeys and bear from the rural home where he resided for almost 60 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years in January 2009 and previously by his parents and his sisters: Janice Butler, Barbara Perron Kinsley, Carolyn Perron, and Sherry Perron Muller. He is survived by his children: Nancy Fellows of Hopkinton, N.H.; Martha Jones of Manassas Park, Va.; Cynthia Baggett of Alexandria, Va.; Sandra Simkulet of Andover, Kan.; Stephen King of Tolland, Conn.; Colleen King of Lebanon, N.H.; and Susan Unsworth of Sunapee, N.H.; as well as by his 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, his brother and wife, Donald and Harriet King, of West Glover, Vt., and his brother-in-law, Arland Butler, of Irasburg, Vt. In his memory, his family also encourages sharing the enjoyment of a good story or the exploration of an unfamiliar roadway. Family and friends are invited to a calling hour on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, from 6-7 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon. A funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lyme Center on Saturday Nov. 7, 2009, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in the Highland Cemetery in Lyme. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire, PO Box 976, White River Junction, VT 05001-0976 or the West Glover Congregational Church, c/o Sarah Stevens, Treasurer, 16 Davio Place, West Glover, VT 05875.

, 83, passed away at Grafton County Nursing Home Nov. 1, 2009. Marjorie was born on Sept. 28, 1926, to Lorne and Hazel (Lucia) Robar in Lisbon, N.H. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to William Poor of Landaff, N.H., on Jan. 20, 1946 in Littleton, N.H. Marge was known around the area for her exceptional musical talents. She played the organ and accordian from the top of Loon Mountain to the dining room of the Horse Meadow Senior Center in North Haverhill, N.H., and many place in between. During the 1970s Bill and Marge owned and operated the Snell's Bakery on Main Street in Lisbon, N.H. She was a select board member serving as the first female on the board in the history of Landaff. She was predeceased by her husband, William, and brother, Ronald. Surviving family members include her son, David and wife Wanda of St. Johnsbury and daughter Holly; daughter, Sandra and husband Robert Aldrich of Madison, Va.; sister, Margaret Jarrell of Perryton, Texas; brother, Roger and wife Ruth Robar of Lisbon, N.H.; granddaughters, Erin and husband Chris Keel and children of Williamston, N.C., Rae-Allyn Paddleford and children of Campton, N.H. Also many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many many friends. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. at the Landaff Center Cemetery. Donations in Marjorie's name may be made to the Horse Meadow Senior Center in North Haverhill, N.H., or to the charity of ones choice.

, 77, of Roslyn Drive, Ballston Lake, N.Y., passed away peacefully Nov. 5, 2009 at his home, his family at his side. Dick was born in Camden, N.J., the son of Elliott and Helen Aussiker Moore. He served with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sea Lion where he was an electronics technician from 1951-1955. He married the former Helen Remick on Aug. 16, 1958. Dick worked for the Unisys Corporation and Burrough's Corporation for 30 years as a computer technician until retiring. He especially enjoyed woodworking and spending long afternoons at his camp in the Adirondack's. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen Moore, in 2007. Survivors include: his son, Carl S. Moore (wife Nancy) of Sterling, Mass.; and his daughter, Kimberly J. Moore and her husband, Paul Benaquista of West Glenville, N.Y. Dick also leaves behind his four grandchildren: Elliott and Emily Moore of Sterling, Mass. and Andrew and Rosaire Benaquista of West Glenville, N.Y. His wishes were that he be cremated. There will be no calling hours. Private burial will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in Richard S. Moore's memory to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St. Schenectady, NY 12308 or to the American Lung Association, 3 Winner's Circle Albany NY 12205.