BULLHEAD, Ariz. - Linda (White) Biever, 56, died unexpectedly Sept. 8, 2010 at her home in Arizona. Linda is predeceased by her parents, Barbara and Conrad White. She is survived by her loving son, Gary Sears; her siblings, Greg White, Steve White, Kathy Sharp (David), Scott White and Renzo (Laurie) White; nephews and nieces, Al and Kelly Bushey and Eric White; aunt and uncle, Betty and Ken Moody; and several cousins. Linda grew up in Essex and moved west with her son, Gary, in 1980 to Phoenix and later to Bullhead City, for the warmer weather. Her warm, loving and extremely giving nature persevered throughout her life in spite of health issues including a kidney transplant in 2001. Linda's recent passions included houseboating in Lake Mohave, quilting (at which she was very gifted), and her dogs, Chico and Karma. Linda will joyfully be joining her mother in looking out for her family and friends from above. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to The Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont, P.O. Box 6292 Rutland, VT 05702

MORRISVILLE - Judith A. Billings, 68, died unexpectedly at her home in Morrisville, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. She was born in Lynn, Mass., Oct. 14, 1941, the daughter of Robert H. Mullen and Dorothy (Wallace) Mullen. She received her degree as a Registered Nurse, working at Anna Jaques and Salem Hospitals in Massachusetts. For over 20 years she and her husband, Cedric, owned and operated Billings Mobil in Waterbury. Judy gave her time and energy to her community in many ways over her lifetime. Most recently she was a volunteer for the Lamoille County Court Diversion Restorative Justice Programs. She had previously volunteered at different places in Waterbury and Waterbury Center. She loved life, she loved her family, and she loved her friends. She made friends each and every day of her life. Judy enjoyed music, especially when played by someone she loved on the piano. She loved singing and had been known to belt out a few tunes with her sister Wendy. She spent time reading, playing golf, knitting, hosting lavish well attended parties and she enjoyed cooking. Animals were a very important part of her life. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Her love held no bounds for her family and friends. She leaves her son, Michael Manning of Waterbury; her daughter, Rebecca J. Penberthy and husband, Kevin, of Waterville; her grandchildren, Jasmine, Lily, and Isabel Penberthy; her "son", Rick Blake of Duxbury; her mother, Dorothy Mullen of West Newbury, Mass.; her brother, Stephen R. Mullen and his wife, Omega, of Prairieville, LA.; her sister, Wendy M. Mullen of Pound Ridge, N.Y.; nieces and nephews, James Miller of Salisbury, Mass., John and Rhonda Miller of Salisbury, Mass., Janet Brack of Londonderry, N.H., and Judith Gwinn, of Fresno, TX; numerous great-nieces and nephews; as well as a greatgreat-nephew. She also leaves her partner, Roger D. Giroux of Shelburne; and close friends, Janet and Anthony DiBlasi and Sharon McGoughan. She was predeceased by her husband, Cedric W. Billings; and her father, Robert Henry Mullen. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at Holy Cross Church in Morrisville. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Troopers Association, c/o William Deveneau, Treasurer, PO Box 1474, Montpelier, VT 05601 or to Lamoille County Court Diversion, PO Box 148, Hyde Park, VT 05655.

BRIDPORT - Jane W. Bingham, 80, a resident for the past 20 years, died at Porter Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 after a brief illness. Born in Whitefield, N.H. on Oct. 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arthur D. and Glenna (Eaton) Wiggin. Prior to living in Bridport, Jane was a longtime resident of Middlebury. She was retired from Middlebury College, where she worked as executive secretary to the treasurer and other administrative positions for over 25 years. Jane was a member of Business and Professional Women's Association, volunteered with United Nations Children's Fund and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7823 of Middlebury. Jane served in many state and national offices including National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary from 1998-1999. This included extensive national and international travel and interaction with many domestic and foreign dignitaries. Known for her very realistic approach to life, Jane enjoyed playing the piano since age five, and had also played the tuba. In earlier years, she was church organist for the Exeter, N.H. Methodist Church. Family members include two sons, Kenneth A. Robillard and his wife, Laura, of Daleville, Ala., and D. Thomas Robillard of South Branch, Mich.; one daughter, Martha J. Dell of Wellington, Fla.; one brother, Arthur W. Wiggin of Plaistow, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Albert Bingham; by a daughter, Glenna J. Robillard; and two sisters, Ruth and Dorothy. There will be no calling hours, however interment will take place in the spring of 2011 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Middlebury. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Porter Medical Center, 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753.

WINOOSKI - Roberta E. Bissonette, 83, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care with her two daughters at her side. She was born in Stowe, May 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Francis and Grace (Russell) St. Peter. She graduated from Shelburne High School in 1946. In 1957, Roberta married Donald Bissonette. For numerous years she was employed at Maternities, Inc. where she was a supervisor. She retired from Digital in 1984. Roberta enjoyed working on her stamp and postcard collections. She was a talented seamstress, enjoyed canning, and time spent with family and friends was special. She is survived by her son, Donald Bissonette and his partner Sherry of S. Burlington; her two daughters, Gail Bissonette of Winooski, Jody Potter and her husband Joseph of Conn.; four grandchildren, Michael, Amanda, Jamie, and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Brinlee; and her sister, Yvonne Kujath of Shelburne; also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; sister, Ramona Collette; and brothers, Rupert and Russell St. Peter. The family extends their special thanks to Frank Greenough, "The Butler" for his devotion and care of their mother. Visiting hours are Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of the service at 1 p.m. in Shelburne Funeral Home of Corbin & Palmer, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne. Burial will follow in the family lot in Shelburne Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice, c/o VNA, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

WINOOSKI - Theodore "Ted" Bissonnette, 95, of Winooski, died on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at his daughter's home in Westfield, after a long illness. He was born in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., the son of the late Calixte and Genevieve (Dupratt) Bissonnette. He married Cecile (Corrigan) Bissonnette in Winooski at St. Francis Xavier Church in 1944. She predeceased him on June 13, 2010. Ted was employed as a weaver at the American Woolen Mill in Winooski for many years, and retired from shipping and receiving at General Electric. He was a member for 66 years with the Knights of Columbus and died as the oldest member in the State of Vermont. He was a member of the Winooski Red Wings (a semi- professional hockey team) and played at the Montreal Forum and the Boston Garden. Ted loved God and neighbor, he was a devoted Catholic and he attended daily Mass. He loved ice fishing and picking berries. Ted was a loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and great-greatgrandfather. He is survived by his six children, Mary Siple, Anne Kenny and husband, Anthony, Mark Bissonnette and wife, Debbie, son-inlaw, Kenneth Schuster, Leon Bissonnette and wife, Barb, Gail Boulerice, and Joan Bissonnette; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; his sister-inlaw, Alma Bissonnette; along with many nieces and nephews. Ted was predeceased by his wife, Cecile; his daughter, Jane Schuster; great-granddaughter, Alanna; his brothers and sisters, Clem, Bea, Maurice, Alfred, Felix, Bert, Leo, Edna and Jeannette. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. in LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier School, 5 St. Peter Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404.

WINOOSKI - Cecile A. Bissonnette, 84, a lifelong resident of Winooski died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 13. Cecile was born in Burlington on May 10, 1926, the daughter of Merton and Alice Exelia (Boucher) Corrigan, and was a graduate of Winooski High School. She was married in Winooski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to Theodore "Ted" Bissonnette, and was a loving and dedicated wife for over 56 years, and a devoted mother to their seven children. Cecile possessed an outstanding depth of love, faith and joy, fulfilling her life, first and foremost as a child of God, secondly as a wife and mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and finally as a friend, a neighbor, and an active member of her parish and community. Cecile is survived by her husband Ted; six children; Mary Siple, Anne Kenny and husband Anthony, Mark Bissonnette and wife Debbie, son-in-law Kenneth Schuster, Leon Bissonnette and wife Barb, Gail Boulerice, and Joan Bissonnette; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; her sister, Sarah Whitehouse; sistersin-law, Claire Corrigan, and Alma Bissonnette; along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jane Schuster; great-granddaughter, Alanna; her sister, Marian Corrigan; and her brother, Archie Corrigan. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier School, 5 St. Peter Street, Winooski, VT 05404.

JERICHO - Robert E. Bister, 85, lifelong resident of Jericho, died Sunday Aug. 1, 2010 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, following a long illness. He was born in Jericho on Sept. 30, 1924, the son of the late Edward L. and Mary Louise (Krewett) Bister. He served in the Army during WWII. He is survived by his son, Michael Bister and wife, Billi, of N.C.; his five daughters, Pauline Bister of Winooski, Susan and Mark Lovejoy of Essex, Nancy and Joan Bister of Jericho, Bonnie and Gerald Pidgeon of Georgia; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his brothers and their spouses; Harvey and Kay Bister of Conn., John and Elaine Bister of Del.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara in 1993; his son, Randall; and three brothers. The family will be receiving friends this evening, Tuesday Aug. 3, 2010 from 5 to 6 p.m. with a service at 6 p.m. in Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Veterans Affairs at Ft. Ethan Allen, 152 Hegeman Ave.,Unit 100, Colchester, VT 05446

NORTH HERO - Irving Watson Blackwell, age 97 years, a resident of the North Hero community for over 70 years, died Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 2010, at Green Mountain Nursing Home in Colchester. Born in Maplewood, New Jersey on, June 26, 1912, he was the son of the late Louis Edgar and Eleanor (Treadwell) Blackwell. On February 24, 1933 he was married to the former Alice Story who survives him. He faithfully served his country as a Seaman in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion, CrellerLandon Post 60, Alburgh. For 38 years, Mr. Blackwell was associated in sales with the Mobil Oil Company while at the same time owning and operating a dairy farm in North Hero. He was a longtime director of The Saint Albans Cooperative Creamery representing them at many speaking engagements throughout the State of Vermont. Very active in the North Hero Community he served many years as chairman of the select board as well as town moderator. He was also known as the "man who did the most for the boys of North Hero". On his own time, with his own effort, covering all costs, he organized many sports and other programs for the youth of North Hero. A long time member of the North Hero United Methodist Parish, Irving served the church as a trustee and usher and often assisted with the Sunday School Program. He was a member if the Isle of Patmos, Lodge #17, F. & A.M. South Hero as well as the Cairo Temple Shriners of Rutland. Irving also served on the Vermont Environmental Commission. In addition to his wife Alice of 77 years, Irving leaves two sons and their wives, Barry and Alison Blackwell of Melrose, Mass. and Bruce and Charlotte Blackwell of Geneva, Switzerland; six grandchildren, Susanna, Kristina, Marc, Andrew, and Sasha Blackwell and Sarah Sutera; three great-grandchildren and a devoted niece Carole (Sis) and her husband Carlton Durham of North Hero. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 1 p.m. from the North Hero United Methodist Church. The Reverend Anne Torrance Bachmann will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Interment with full military honors will follow at 3:15 p.m. at the Blackwell family lot in Hyde Cemetery. In lieu of flowers gifts in Irving's memory may be made to, Grand Isle Rescue, Faywood Rd., Grand Isle 05458. Arrangements are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton 05488, (802868-3331).

ESSEX JUNCTION - David Norman Blair, 44, passed away suddenly on Nov. 8, 2010. Dave was born and raised in Essex Junction and made his move to Florida in 1990. Dave is predeceased by his brother, John who died in 1995. Dave is survived by his wife, Melissa; daughters, Ashley and Kylee; parents, Norman and Linda Blair; and sister, Kristin Kehde. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends who loved him, believed in him and will miss him very much. A funeral service will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 3901 NE 22nd Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 (954-9418033) on Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in trust to his daughters, Ashley and Kylee: c/o Kristin Blair Kehde, 121 New Haven Blvd., Jupiter, FL 33458 or c/o Melissa Andrews Blair, 10105 Grove Lane, Cooper City, FL 33328.

, 68, of Milton died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 surrounded by her loving family in St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center of St. Albans. Betty was born April 12, 1942 in Burlington, the daughter of Fabian and Bernice Perry LaPan. She was married to Maurice Blaisdell, who predeceased her on Jan. 18, 1981. A longtime area resident, she was employed for many years by Kinney Drugs in Milton. She enjoyed dancing every Friday and Saturday night at the School Street Apartment complex in Milton. An avid lover of country music, she also enjoyed listening to Elvis and watching NASCAR racing. She is survived by her three sons, David Blaisdell and his companion, Allison Ploof, of Milton, Dale Blaisdell and his wife, Cristal, of Georgia and Daniel Blaisdell of St. Albans; her mother, Bernice LaPan of Milton; her grandchildren, Rebecca and Melissa Blaisdell, Michael, Michelle and Marsha Lee Blaisdell, and Kevin, Amanda, Skylar and Natasha Blaisdell; her great-grandchildren, Emily and Sean Barber, Christopher and Timothy DuBois and Wyatt Derosia; her sisters and brothers, Leona Knapp and husband, Rick, of Colchester, Patricia Lemay of Essex Junction, Gerald LaPan and wife, Virginia, of Manchester, N.H., Cynthia Driscoll and husband, Timothy, of Naples, Fla., and Karan Dumas and husband, Joseph, of North Hero. She also leaves her daughter-in-law, Betty LaMotte; her good friend, Pat Blondin; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice, in 1981; her father, Fabian LaPan, in 1973; her son, Steven, in 2002; and her sister, Janice Ellwood, in 2005. The family wishes to give special thanks to the fine people at St. Albans Health and Rehab for the wonderful and compassionate care provided to Betty while she was living there. Visiting hours will be held today from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home with Fr. Thomas Nadeau officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington.

GEORGIA - George Edward Blake, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died unexpectedly Dec. 11, 2010, at the age of 84, in Fletcher Allen Health Care after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Georgia, Vt. He was the son of Edward and Ethel Blake. He married Yvonne Marie Lapierre at St. Anne Church in Milton on May, 9 1949. George spent his early years farming until 1954. He owned and operated Blake's Corner Store located on the corner of Route 7 and 104A in Georgia until 1978. In mid 1960 he converted what was the East Plains one room schoolhouse which is now Principle of Schools for Franklin County on the corner of Route 7 and 104A. George was a savvy businessman and entrepreneur and built Blake's Interstate Texaco which opened in the spring of 1972 at Exit 18. He ran the business with his two sons Gary and Randy and several employees until 1988; they sold the business which is now Maplefields Mobil. In 1983 he was the builder and owner of the former Showtime Video Store which is located across the road, and is now Highland Body Works operated by his granddaughter Jacqelyn Lewis. He also built Blake's Auto Service Center currently operated by son Randy Blake. Also the builder of several beautiful homes, and his latest accomplishment was the development of Blakewood Estates off Ballard Road on Blakewood Drive. He enjoyed hunting and auto racing. He was owner of the Blake/Devarney race car, number 63 which ran at Nascar Sanctioned Catamount Stadium in Milton and other local race tracks from the mid 60's through 1970. The car number 63 was driven by famous local race car driver Harmon "Beaver" Dragon. He also collected antique cars and guns. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne; sister, Barbara Devarney; his two sons, Gary G. Blake, local Mutual of Omaha Ins. Representative who is married to wife Linda, Randy Blake, current operator of Blake's Auto Service who is married to wife, Susan, both of Georgia. He is also survived by many grandchildren, Jared Blake, Jaime Blake Trahan and husband, John, Jeremy Blake, Jacquelyn Lewis and husband, Brad; four greatgrandchildren, Lydia, Elijah, Wyatt and Zackary, the children of Jeremy and Roxanne Blake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at 12 Noon in the Ascension Parish Church on Route 7 in Georgia with a luncheon following in the Parish Hall. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main St., St. Albans from 7 to 9 p.m.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Eugene W. Blanchard, son of Ernest and Frances, born in Hyde Park on March 30, 1916 died on Oct. 1, 2010. He was predeceased by seven siblings and his wife, Audrey in 2007. He lived with his grandparents, graduated from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago and was employed by Green Mountain Power for 42 years, retiring as Customer Service Director in 1978. He married Audrey Chappell in 1940, they shared 67 wonderful years together. Their love for ballroom dancing took them to many places in the world and to Florida, where they retired for 22 years, returning to Vermont in 2002 to be closer to family. Gene served as Chief Petty Officer in the Navy from 1941-1945. He was a member of the Burlington Rotary Club for over 50 years and as President attended the Rotary International convention in NYC. Gene is survived by his children, Julia Rivers (husband, Robert), Bill, Roger, Richard Blanchard and June Alnajjar (husband, Mikhail); his 10 grand- children, Christopher Rivers, John Rivers, Jennifer Filan, Sabrina Blanchard, Aaron, Damon and Jason Blanchard, Jamelia Alnajjar Smith, Bryan and Kristina Alnajjar; great-grand- children, Cameron, Emma and Elijah Rivers, Zoe, Ava and Grace Filan. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, St. Anthony's at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to join the family for lunch at Allenwood, Pillsbury Manor, after the Mass. Graveside services will be held later at the convenience of the family. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Zail Barry and Gene's many wonderful caregivers at Allenwood, Claire Weiss, RN, and the Visiting Nurse Hospice Program and all those at the Respite House. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Vermont Respite House, 99 Allenbrook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

BURLINGTON - Constance "Connie" Blondin, 68, died at her home in Burlington on Oct. 19, 2010 after a long battle with diabetes. She was born in Burlington on Sept. 12, 1942, daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Parent) Francis. Connie was a longtime member of St. Joseph Parish. She had worked for the Converse Home, Fletcher Allen Healthcare and Mt. St. Mary Convent. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Allen Blondin; her daughter, Denise Bessette of Jericho; and her son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Diane Blondin of Burlington; her siblings and their spouses, Robert and Marilyn Francis of Colchester, Pamela and John Sauvageau of Northfield, Peggy Gokey of Burlington, and Bruce and Marcie Francis of Burlington; her in-laws, Paul and Joan Blondin of Winooski, Alfred and Sheila Blondin of Colchester; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Kaitlin, Jacob, Don, Leta, Tracy Jr., Kari-Ann, Rebecca and Lena; eight great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and two very special friends, Harriet Cruickshank and Sheila Fitzpatrick. She was predeceased by her sistersin-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Walter LaFerriere, Louis and Beverly Blondin, Doug Moorby, and Bruce Gokey; and her son-in-law, Philip Bessette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment to follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Winooski. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Contributions in Connie's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

WINOOSKI - Robert J. Blondin Sr. (Bob) died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 following a long illness. He was born in Burlington in 1923, the son of George and Alma (Cauchon) Blondin, and was a longtime Winooski resident. He graduated from Winooski High School in 1941. During WWII, he served in the Navy as a gunner's mate from 1942 to 1945. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received while serving his country. Bob spent 10 years as an auto mechanic before joining IBM in 1957. His career at IBM spanned 35 years. He was a life member of the VFW John Ryan Post 1767. Bob attended St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski. He was a sports enthusiast, playing and officiating in many sports. He was also an avid fisherman. He enjoyed gardening, dancing, and sunsets at his camp on Lake Champlain. Bob is survived by the mother of his children, Jane Horton; three sons, Bob Jr. and his wife Claudette, of Chagrin Falls, OH, John and his wife, Betty, of Colchester, and Dan of Burlington. He was predeceased by his son, Tom in 2001. He also leaves five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bob also leaves his long time companion and best friend, Pauline (Polly) Lee of Milton; and her children, Steven of Glouchester, Mass., Ron and wife, Laurie, of Stafford, Va., and Valerie Lee-Hatch and husband, Paul, of Stillwater, Okla.; along with 10 grandchildren who were very close. Visiting hours will be Thursday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at LaVigne Funeral Home in Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, with military honors accorded Mr. Blondin by the Vermont National Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of VT, 300 Cornerstone Dr., Suite 120, Williston, VT 05495.

SWANTON / ST. ALBANS - Sally Ann Blondo, 61, a longtime resident of Swanton, and more recently of Nason St., Saint Albans City, died Thursday morning, April 22, 2010, at the Northwestern Medical Center following a three year battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be celebrated Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 3 p.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, (802-868-3331). Fr. Thomas D. Nadeau will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Gifts in Sally's memory may be made to the S.D. Ireland Cancer Research Fund, 42 Severance Rd., Colchester 05446, (802316-3887).

POTSDAM, N.Y. - Elizabeth A. Blood, 91, of Potsdam, N.Y., died Friday, April 23, 2010 in St. Regis Nursing Home, Massena, N.Y. with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Blood was born on March 14, 1919 in Gloversville, N.Y., the daughter of Charles and Louisa Jenner Allfrey. She married Victor Blood on Sept. 30, 1945 in Schenectady, N.Y. He died Dec. 20, 1992. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School and St. Peter's School of Nursing, Albany, N.Y. She was employed for 28 years at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital as a Registered Nurse and Medical Social Worker. Elizabeth possessed a strong devotion to her family and to the nursing profession. Her lifelong passion was caring for others. She had a wonderful sense of humor, bringing laughter and joy to all who knew and loved her. Elizabeth was loving, generous and always kind. Elizabeth is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Mary Beth and Emmanuel Cacciola of Colchester, and Susan and Robert Hinkle of Awendaw, S.C.; four grandchildren, Stephen Cacciola of Boston, Mass., Scott Cacciola of Brooklyn, N.Y., Melissa Sorensen and her husband Greg of Orlando, Fla., and Theresa Williams-Klein and her husband Braden of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and one great-granddaughter, Lauren Beckmann of Orlando, Fla. She was predeceased by her husband, Victor O. Blood; her sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and William Anderson; and her brother, William Allfrey. Elizabeth's family wishes to thank her church family, her faithful friends, and all who have loved and cared for her. Funeral services were held Monday, April 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Potsdam, N.Y. The Rev. Dr. Christopher Brown officiated and burial was in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Potsdam, NY 13676.

BURLINGTON - Howard E. Blow Jr., 63, died at his home on Saturday, May 29, 2010. He was born in Burlington on Feb. 2, 1947, the son of Howard and Mary Jane (Aunchman) Blow Sr. He was a graduate of Edmonds High School, the last high school class to graduate. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in Korea from 1964-1967. On Sept. 27, 1975, he was married in St. George to Marie Villeneuve. He was a life member of the VFW Howard Plant Post #782 in Burlington. Howard was an avid bowler, hunter and fisherman, but he especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Blow of Milton; his wife of 34 years, Marie Blow of Burlington; sons, Ritchie Rogers and his wife, Rose, of Waterville, Howard Blow III and his wife, Christie, of Milton; his daughters, Christina Blow of Westford, Amy and her husband, John Hamel, of Lyndonville, and Suzanne and her husband, Brian Mitchell, of Tennessee; grandchildren, Kyra Blow, Mindy Maskell, Joshua Ritchie, Ashley Penniman, Lily Gordon, Joslin Mullins, Jeremiah, Mikayla and Elizabeth Hamel and Alexander and Christopher Mitchell; his sisters and brothers, Shirley and Bill Cooke, Sheila and Bob Conger, Wayne and Nancy Blow, Mary Jane and Mike Howard, Larry and Peggy Blow; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Howard E. Blow Sr.; and his brother, Ronald Blow. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel. Burial will be in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. A reception will follow at the VFW Howard Plant Post #782, 176 South Winooski Ave. in Burlington. In Howard's memory, donations may be sent to the American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral & Cremation Services South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd, Burlington.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /GRAND ISLE, Vt. - Krager M. Blow, 43, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Jacksonville, Fla., following a motorcycle accident. Krager was born on May 17, 1966, in Burlington, the son of Raymond and Esther (Fisher) Blow. He graduated from Colchester High School in 1984, and entered directly into the US Navy. Krager served in both the Gulf Wars and in Desert Storm. He retired from the Navy in 2004, and worked in Jacksonville for Naval Contractor, J.A. Moody Marine. Krager loved to be with his family. He also loved to play golf, fish, and watch NASCAR. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Amber Lynn Blow of New London, Conn., Trenton Corey Blow of Jacksonville, Fla.; his stepson, Josh Van Zant of Jacksonville, Fla.; his parents, Raymond and Esther Blow of Grand Isle; his brothers, Roger Blow and wife, Patricia, of Colchester, and Bradley Blow and wife, Cynthia, of Grand Isle; and by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton. Burial will follow in the Grand Isle Cemetery in Grand Isle.

BURLINGTON - Carl M. Blumberg died suddenly on March 26, 2010, of natural causes at his Burlington home. He was born April 12, 1949, in New York City. He attended secondary school at Montclair High School, N.J. and Cheshire Academy, Conn. He attended Carroll College and graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in history. Carl made many friends and became a memorable part of the Burlington community. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur A. and Sara Kramer Blumberg. He is survived by his brother, Jonathan O. Blumberg of East Vassalboro, ME; and a nephew, Cassidy Adam Holden. Graveside funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, at Ahavath Gerim Cemetery, Patchen Road, South Burlington.

BENNINGTON - Surrounded by his loving family, Thomas Cyril Bluto, 68, died peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2009 at home following a short but courageous battle with cancer. The youngest child of Cyril and Eileen Bluto, Tom spent his earliest years in Grand Isle. The family moved to North Bennington in 1951 when he was 9. After graduating from North Bennington High School in 1960, he enlisted in the Navy. Tom met Barbara Marden, his wife of 44 years, while stationed at Quonset Point in Rhode Island where he served for four years as Petty Officer 3rd Class. In 1964, the couple moved back to Bennington. Together, they raised three sons while Tom was Resident Manager at The New Englander Motor Inn, where he was employed for 8 years. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with an Associate's Degree in Business in 1966. Tom's long time dream of becoming an Innkeeper was realized in 1972 when he and Barbara purchased The Knotty Pine Motel. Their daughter was born two years later. While they ran the motel together, Tom was employed from 1979-1986 as the first Town of Bennington Community Development Director. He later worked as the Director for the Southern Vermont Development Council, and was instrumental in obtaining and administrating a grant for the renovation of the Holden Leonard Mill. All who knew Tom would attest to his commitment to community and his devotion to volunteerism. He was very active in civic affairs, both on the town and state level. He was a Life Member and Melvin Jones Award recipient of the International Organization of Lions, and served as President of the NorShaft Lions and then Governor of District 45 Vermont Lions. Tom volunteered for the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce in many capacities, including President, long time Executive board member, chairman of many committees, and most recently Administrator of the Bennington Car Show. He was the recipient of the Chamber's D. Ed Moore Award and the President's Award. He served on the Bennington Selectboard from 1995 to 1998. Tom was instrumental in bringing the USS Bennington Ship's Bell back to its home where it now rests on the front lawn of the Town Offices. He proudly participated twice in the transporting of the Capital Christmas Tree from Bennington to Washington D.C., most recently in 2007. He continued as a community volunteer until his death, and was an integral part of many events sponsored by area non-profits. As his business card states, Tom was a self proclaimed, "Jack of all trades, Master of none." His passing is not only a loss to the loved ones he leaves, but to the greater Bennington area as a whole. Although he was a Green Mountain boy at heart, Tom's true passion was boating and being on the open water. In 2005, after 33 years, he and Barb sold the motel and embarked on their 42ft. Chris*Craft, Knotty Lady for a year's journey navigating the waterways surrounding the eastern half of the United States, commonly called The Great Loop. Tom's hospitality was legendary. Some of his happiest moments were spent gathering with family and friends at the Bluto Camp in Wilmington. Besides Barbara, Tom is survived by his father, Cy; his sons, Christopher and his wife Steph of Westfield, Ind., Michael and his wife Marsha of Stateline, Nev., Timothy of New York, N.Y.; his daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) Bluto Woods and her husband Ed of Bennington; six grandchildren, Larison, Cole, Marijke, Lily, Lucianna and Victoria; a brother, David and his wife Barbara Jean of Marsh Harbor, Bahamas and N.C.; sisters, Nancy Jarrett and her husband Michael of Williston, and Susan Moore of North Bennington; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marcia and Bill Rogers of Bennington; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to pay their respects to the Bluto family at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Friday, April 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. All members of the Norshaft Lions are asked to meet at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. At Tom's request, funeral services will be private. A celebration of Tom's life will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial Contributions in Thomas C. Bluto's memory may be made to the Memorial Park Development Committee, to be used for the improvement of the Bennington Memorial Park, future home of the Bennington Graded School Fountain, or to the Norshaft Lions for use in the Norshaft Lions Memorial Park, through Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

COLCHESTER - Barbara J. Boccio, 81, of Colchester, died on Friday, March 26, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Burlington, on Aug. 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (McGreevey) Delorme. She grew up and attended schools in Shelburne. She was married in 1951 to Joseph M. Boccio who predeceased her in 2009. Barbara is survived by her daughter Deborah Grenon and her husband Brian of Colchester; her grandson Brian Grenon II and his wife Kim and their children Zoe and Oliver; her granddaughter Jessica Edmunds of Austin, Texas; her sisters Marlene Sharlow of Anaheim, Calif. and Carol Veino and her partner Almon Atkins of Ft. Myers, Fla. She was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Boccio, and two brothers Donald and Kenneth Delorme. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at 11 am in St. Mark Church. Burial will be at a later date. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service North Chapel, 634 North Avenue Burlington. For those who wish, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to the Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Rd. Colchester, VT 05446.

SHELBURNE - Raymond Frederick Boettcher, 95, died May 6, 2010, in Wake Robin, with his family members at his side. He was born in New Hampton, Iowa, on May 20, 1914, the son of Adolph and Johannah (Christoph) Boettcher. Ray attended the University of Iowa and was graduated from the College of Commerce with highest honors (Beta Gamma Sigma). He was first employed by General Electric and in 1938 went to the Corporate Offices of Hormel Foods in Austin, Minn., where he worked until his retirement in 1977. He was an executive for many years, with expertise in Employee Benefits and Risk Management. He was a past President of the Minnesota Risk and Insurance Management Society and a board member of the National RIMS. Ray was active and held offices in community service clubs and organizations including the Austin, Minn. Congregational Church, Lions Club, Elks Club, YMCA, the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine. He loved to fish, was a sports enthusiast, and an avid golfer with two holes-in-one to his credit. He married Julia Catherine Ripple on June 30, 1939. Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher moved to Wake Robin in Shelburne in 1993, and soon joined the Charlotte Congregational Church. Ray quickly became a leader in the new Wake Robin community. He organized the first Sports Committee and served as chair for several years. He and the Sports Committee were instrumental in the building of the Aquatic Center at Wake Robin. Ray managed golf and bowling tournaments for residents and staff for many years. Ray was an avaricious reader, enjoyed bridge and other card games, and created beautiful flower beds around their Austin, Minn. home, as well as their cottage at Wake Robin. Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a constant source of strength and set an example for his family. Besides his loving wife of 70 years, he is survived by their three daughters, Susan Elizabeth and her husband, W. Winfield Hubley III, of Sarasota, Fla. and Wells, Vt., Nancy Jane and her husband, William Heaslip, of Colchester and Bolivia, N.C., and Cathy Rae Young and Michael Courtney of Forest Hill, Md. Also surviving are six grand- children, Stacy Hubley Williams, W.W. Hubley IV (Tad), Sarah Heaslip Whitelaw, Emily Heaslip Kozub, Catherine Young Soler, and Abigail Young; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Williams, Evan Williams, Ava Kozub, and W.W. Hubley V (Jack). The family wishes to express their great appreciation for the loving care Ray received from the Wake Robin staff and for the kindness of fellow residents. A Circle of Remembrance will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at Wake Robin. Those who wish may make a memorial gift to the Wake Robin Aquatic Center Fund or Wake Robin Memorial Tree Fund.

SHELBURNE, Vt. - Ruth Bogorad and her husband Sam were among the first new residents of Wake Robin in Shelburne. They lived in South Burlington while Sam taught English at UVM for 36 years. Ruth died last Saturday, March 6, 2010 at age 88. She is survived by brother Earl of Issue, Md., brother Mark of Chicago and niece Alexia of Arlington, Mass. Ruth was a native of Duluth, Minn., with a Russian family background. She attended the University of Minnesota in Duluth until she transferred to the School of Medical Technology at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Ill. Her first job took her to New Bedford, Mass., where she met Sam. Ruth's mother had been an avid volunteer in community groups, including the Red Cross. Soon after the Bogorads moved to the Burlington area, Ruth followed in her mother's footsteps and making use of her specialized medical training, became the chief technologist for the Vermont-New Hampshire Red Cross Blood Center. She retired after four years and, as a volunteer, was the first woman to be elected chair of the Chittenden County Chapter of the Red Cross; later she became administrator for the Vermont-New Hampshire Regional Red Cross Blood Services. Ruth also found time to serve on the Executive Committee of Friends of the Lane Series, the Visiting Nurse Association, the Lake Champlain Land Trust and as volunteer for Hospice.

JEFFERSONVILLE / WARWICK, R.I. - Maurice Elwin Bogue, 93, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 while in rehabilitation at Morgan Health Center in Johnson, R.I. for multiple protracted illnesses. Married to the late Orlina Aldora (Jewett) Bogue for 46 cherished years, he was a devout family man until her sad death from Leukemia on Dec. 7, 1984. Now they are reunited, in Jesus' name, for eternity.

WILLISTON - Henry Joseph Boisselle of Williston died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, after a short illness. He was born Aug. 11, 1920, in Haverhill, Mass. to Henry and Margaret (Kelly) Boisselle, both deceased. He grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. and joined the army 1939. He was married to Ruth R. Mercure on Dec. 1, 1945. He was most proud of his military service during World War II, where he received five major battle stars for operations in Normandy (D-day+2), Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He also received the Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He was recently presented the Vermont Veterans Medal by Gov. James Douglas. After the war, he was employed by Vermont Furniture Co. Inc., Winooski where he rose to Superintendant of manufacturing. He developed a method of kiln drying white pine which allowed this wood to be used in the mass production of furniture; he was a past president of NE Kiln Drying Association and a director of NE Forest Products Research Society. He has given lectures to kiln drying clinics and published papers on this topic in various trade magazines. He was involved in many organizations, including Military order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 91, American Legion Post 89 (where he was a Senior Commander), Vermont Council of the Blind and Vermont Association for the Blind. He is survived by his son, Henry and his wife Sharon of Essex Junction; five grandchildren: Ailsa Chastenay and her husband Seth, Elyssa Boisselle and her partner Matt Sharpe, Angela Boisselle, Benjamin Boisselle and Melissa Boisselle; and five great-grandchildren: Steven, Ayanna and Trevor Chastenay, and Diamond and Destiny (daughters of Melissa); two brothers: Charles Boisselle of Florida and Donald Boisselle of New York; his sisterin-law Kathy, wife of his pre-deceased brother Arthur; and Shirley Perry, his long time friend and companion. There will be no calling hours; a graveside service with military honors is planned for May, 2010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495.

BURLINGTON - David Dacosta Bombard, much loved husband, father, brother, and friend left us on Jan. 15, 2010, after a long, courageous battle with Progressive supranuclear palsy. David was born on Nov. 29, 1943, the fourth child born to Dorothy and Clarence Bombard, MD. He married Linda Rhodes Bombard on Sept. 9, 1972, and they were blessed with three loving children, David DaCosta Bombard II, Melissa Ayne Bombard, and Margaret Beth Bombard. David was a graduate of Burlington High School and a Naval Veteran. He worked in the telecommunications industry, first for AT&T and later owned and operated Vermont Telephone. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Linda; his son David Bombard; daughters Melissa Bombard and her partner, Joe Luksevish, and Margaret Bombard and her husband Steve Hadeka. He also leaves three wonderful grandchildren, Summer and Indigo Bombard and Sage Luksevish. David had the good fortune to be born into a large family with many brothers and sisters. He took silent pleasure in having ten siblings and enjoyed each of them for their individual qualities and loved them all very much. He will be missed by brothers BJ Bombard, Edward Bombard, Michael Bombard, and Martin Bombard; as well as sisters Suzanne Sproul, Catherine Plant, Margaret Sullivan, Sally Allen, Barbara Carlson, and Ruth Meserole. He also leaves brothers-inlaw, Bill Sproul, Albert Plant, Raymond Sullivan, George Allen, Ric Carlson, Rolf Meserole, and Richard Poirier; and sisters-in-law, Ann Bombard, Kimberly Bombard, Yvette Romanowski, Barbara Poirier, and Sharon Corrigan. He also leaves his mother-in-law Lorraine Rhodes, cousin Carol Rhodes, 25 nieces and nephews and their children. David will be missed by many lifelong friends. David was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Dorothy Bombard, nephew David Sproul, and childhood friend Bobby Safford. One of David's greatest joys was boating with his family on Lake Champlain. He loved antique boats and spent many happy hours sailing on the "Black Rose" or puttering around the lake on the "White Rose." When off the lake, he was cheering on his NY Yankees. David died as he lived his life, with grace and dignity. Never one to complain, he fought his battle with PSP with those same admirable qualities. His wisdom, strength of character, wit, and sarcasm will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank Drs. Jennifer Gilwee, Robert Hamill and Zail Berry, as well as the staff at the VNA who provided such loving care and support to David and his family throughout his illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Saint Mark's Church, North Avenue, Burlington. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home at 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. A celebration of David's life will be held immediately following the mass at the Sunset Ballroom off Shelburne Road, in South Burlington. Contributions can be made in his memory to CurePSP, Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

HINESBURG - Everett (EJ) Bombard, age 66, died of cancer Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 in Burlington. He was born in Burlington on June 21, 1944 and maintained a longtime residence in Hinesburg. His favorite pastimes included cooking, working in his garden, and helping his family and neighbors. He was a proud Veteran who was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in March, 1971 and an employee of Hinesburg Community School for many years. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Clinton and Josephine Bombard; his sister, Sharon Burnett; and brother, Ronald Bombard. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Moody and husband, Brent, and their daughters, Kaylee and Alexis; his brother, Charles Bombard and wife, Diane, and their children; and his niece, Cindy Ash and her children. EJ was very proud of his family and loved them all dearly. They will all miss him. The family would like to thank the caregivers at the Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Hospice group for taking such good care of EJ. Visitation will be held at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home in Essex Junction, 9 Pleasant St., on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 from 2 to 5 p.m., with a graveside memorial service at Holy Family Cemetery in Essex Junction on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of EJ to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, PO Box 576, Waterbury, VT 05676.

MAQUAM SHORE, SWANTON - Francois "Frank" Bombardier, age 58 years, died early Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2010, in the Northwestern Medical Center following a brave year long struggle with lung cancer. Born in St. Albans on Oct. 28, 1952, he was the son of the late Jacques and Irene (Loiselle) Bombardier. He graduated in 1972 from Missisquoi Valley Union High School and faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. On May 18, 1991, he married the love of his life Michele Chouinard who survives him. Frank was a longtime employee of Champlain Cable in Colchester and later worked for Charbonneau's Auto Body in Swanton and the St. Albans Scuba Center. He also operated his own scuba diving business. Frank most recently was employed as a Water Plant Operator for the City of St Albans. An active member of the Swanton and Highgate Communities, he served several years on the Missisquoi Amateur Hockey Association Board of Directors and was a very active member of the Highgate Volunteer Fire Department serving many years as its treasurer. Frank was also a member of the BMW CCA. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and was especially proud of his award winning BMW Isetta. In addition to his wife Michele, Frank leaves his two children, Andrew (14) and Makyla (9) all of Swanton; his sister, Marie Daly and her husband Walter of Williston and their son David; his brother Louis Bombardier and his wife Charlene of Plattsburg and children, Christopher, Scott, Jackie, Jessica and T.J.; his father-in-law, Joseph Chouinard of Hyde Park; brothers and sistersin-law, Michael and Laurel Chouinard of Jericho and their children, Alyson and Hannah and Joseph and Denise Chouinard of Paso Robles, Calif. Frank is also survived by several cousins in Canada as well as many, many friends. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave. Swanton. Fr. Thomas D. Nadeau will be the celebrant and homilist. The Rite of Committal and Interment take place at a later date. Friends are invited to come and celebrate Frank's life at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers gifts in Frank's memory may be made to the Lund Family Center, P.O. Box 4009, Burlington 05406; American Cancer Society , New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston 05495 or to the Missisquoi Amateur Hockey Association, P.O. 77, Highgate Center 05459.

WILLISTON / BRADFORD - The family and friends mourn the passing of Helen Angeline Jette Bonneau, age 89, who died in the Vermont Respite House on Dec. 4, 2010, after a very brief struggle with ovarian cancer that struck her quickly and fiercely, an illness that she met with faith, determination and her characteristic spunkiness. During her final days, Helen's spirits, as well as her strong spirituality, were strengthened by family and friends who embraced her with prayers and love. Helen came into our world in Lebanon, N.H. on Feb. 15, 1921, the fourteenth and last child of Napoleon and Albina (Laliberte) Jetté. Though three of Napoleon's and Albina's children died in infancy, Helen grew up in the company of four sisters, six brothers and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. Three months after graduating from Lebanon High School, Helen married her high school boyfriend, Edward Thomas Bonneau, in Sacred Heart Church on Sept. 24, 1938, three days following The Great New England Hurricane of 1938, the first major hurricane to hit New England since 1869. After their wedding celebration, Helen and Eddie set off in a borrowed car to go on the their honeymoon, but just miles out of town, a tree, weakened from the ravages of the storm, toppled on their car and ended that road trip. They had been married for almost 56 years when Eddie died in 1994. Helen worked in the Bradford School District for nearly the next 30 years, which took her to Oxbow High School when BA closed and Oxbow became the new area high school. Helen retired in the early '90s to care for Eddie, whose health was failing. Eddie died in June of 1994, and Helen remained in the family home in Bradford for another year, before moving to Williston to be nearer to her three daughters living in Chittenden County at that time. Throughout her life, Helen loved being with people; the more the merrier. She was active in VAB right up to the time of her illness, and even as she faced the challenges of her final days, she talked of ways to keep the VAB support system vital for all those she knew would continue to need assistance in their journeys. Helen was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Eddie; her ten brothers and sisters and their spouses; and her grandson, Matthew Kennedy. Helen and Eddie were the parents of six children who survive her - Sister Claire Bonneau, SSND (School Sisters of Notre Dame), of Wilton, Conn.; Jeanne B. Kennedy of South Burlington and her sons, Michael and Patrick; Fr. Ronald E. Bonneau, C.Ss.R (of the Redemptorist Fathers) of Piscataway, N.J.; Mary Bonneau of South Burlington; Martha Bonneau of Milton and her daughters, Lisa McKenney and her husband, Bob, daughter, Madison, and step- daughters, Mandy and Becky; Michelle and her fiance, Paul; Mary-Beth Rose and her husband, Aaron; and Colleen and her boyfriend, Nate LaMarche, and their daughter, Naleen; and Helen-Anne Cafferty of Essex and her children, Elizabeth Rodriguez and her husband, Richard, and daughter, Sophia, Eddie and his partner, Allie Baldwin, and Susan and her fiancee, Josh Couture. She also leaves a special sister-inlaw, Regis Heath Jetté of Lebanon, N.H.; a son-in-law, Mark Kennedy and his wife, Jane, of Virginia; special family friend, Mary Ladabouche, of Milton; and many, many nieces and nephews. Helen also leaves wonderful, caring friends in her Whitney Hill community, in Williston, her home these past fifteen years, and in Bradford, her home for fifty years. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Helen's caregivers, especially the staff at VNA Hospice of Champlain Valley and the Vermont Respite House. Thanks also to the Champlain Agency on Aging for their services over the years and to the staff at VAB; and to her spiritual mentors in her religious community. There will be a wake for Helen at the Ready Funeral Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 from 2 to 6 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 3 p.m. A celebration of Helen's life will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Upper Plain, Bradford, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. There will be a viewing at in the church from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral and Cremation Services, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. In accordance with Helen's wishes, contributions may be made in her memory to VABVI, 60 Kimball Avenue, So. Burlington, VT 05403; VNA Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446; or Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston VT 05495

ST. ALBANS - Mabel J. Bonnett, 90, a lifelong resident of this area, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 in Franklin County Health and Rehab following a lengthy illness. She was born in Burlington on July 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Noel and Jenny (Hurley) Wimble. She was the widow of Fred Bonnett, Sr., who died Sept. 16, 1987. Before her retirement in 1987, Mabel was the secretary for the family business, Bonnetts Welding of St. Albans. Survivors include her three sons and their wives, Fred, Jr., and Sandra Bonnett of Orange City, Fla., Eugene and Shelley Bonnett of Georgia, and Ronald and Janet Bonnett of St. Albans; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Interment will follow in the Bonnett lot in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 So. Main St., St. Albans. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Franklin County Health and Rehab Enrichment Program, Franklin County Rehab, 110 Fairfax Road, St. Albans, VT 05478.