BRADENTON, FLA. - Elizabeth A. Brooks (Betty), 93, of Bradenton died after a brief illness on Feb. 23, 2010. She was born in Bangor, Maine and moved to Vermont in 1951 where she was a school teacher and librarian in Colchester for many years. She and her husband Claude moved to Florida in 1988. She was a member and trustee of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, Vt. and proud member of their Women's Alliance for many years, serving as its President and Secretary. She was also a charter member of the Women's Resource Center in Manatee County. Elizabeth was an avid reader and writer, and enjoyed participating in the writers club with her friends at Cambridge Village. At age 85, she wrote and published a book entitled "Through a Little Girl's Eyes" with stories about growing up in Maine during the Depression. Elizabeth loved family reunions in Ogunquit, Maine and time spent in her last year with her faithful cat companion, Frannie. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude H. Brooks. She is survived by her son Benjamin and his wife Kathryn of Bradenton, Fla.; her son William and his partner Nancy Blouin of St. Albans, Vt.; three grandsons, Andrew "Will" and his wife Joanne of Essex, Vt.; Peter and his wife Leslie of Raymond, Maine; and Adam of Essex, Vt.; a granddaughter Nicole Wittman and her husband Matt of Sarasota, Fla.; six great-grandchildren; and dear friends Carolyn Brooks, Helen Fehlau (a lifelong friend from college), and a special niece, Janis Ames. There will be no services or visitation. Contributions in memory of Elizabeth A. Brooks may be made to the Women's Resource Center, 1926 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, Fla. 34205.

BRISTOL - Roland J. Brouillard, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at Helen Porter Health Care and Rehab in Middlebury. He was born July 24, 1932, in Cowansville, Quebec, the son of Raoul and Albertine (LaVoie) Brouillard. He married Shirley Mosher in 1954. They moved to Bristol, in 1965. Roland was employed and retired from BF Goodrich in Vergennes. He was predeceased by his sister, Cecile; and brother, Guy. Roland is survived by his wife, Shirley; and their daughters, Jenny Douglas, Betty Ann Brouillard, Theresa Hinman, and Anna Price; their sons, Roland Brouillard Jr., Ernie Brouillard and Mark Brouillard; 21 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Susan, Evon, Mary and Jeanne; and brothers, Gerald, Rene and Albert; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Monday, May 3, at St. Ambrose Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Mt St Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home In Bristol Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Gold Star Committee at Helen Porter Health Care and Rehab. Middlebury 05753

SWANTON / WEST CHAZY, N.Y. - Mrs. Pauline Cecelia Brow, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 in the home of her grandson, Mark Brow in West Chazy, N.Y. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. from The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue, Swanton, Vt. Father Thomas D. Nadeau will officiate. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Brow family lot in Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral services. Gifts in Polly's memory may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton, Vt. 05488. A "Celebration of Life" reception will be held following the burial at the My-T-Fine II Restaurant on US Rte. 7 in Swanton, Vt.

STOWE - Gerald (Jerry) Brown, 80, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 25, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care. He was born Sept. 15, 1929 in Newark, N.J., the son of Nathan Brown and Miriam Ruth (Shand) Brown. He was a graduate of Jericho High School class of 1948, and continued his education throughout his productive life. Jerry entered the United States Navy after high school graduation. In 1950, Jerry joined his father in Vermont Heating and Ventilating Company and spent the next 50 years in the family business. He served the community on multiple boards- local, state and national. In 1997, Jerry incorporated the Vermont Council for Quality, a notfor-profit corporation that provides performance improvement training for organizations. In 2000, he incorporated the National Council for Performance Excellence, marketing a unique online survey tool that is used world wide. Jerry loved his camera and sharing photographs, an avid reader and golfer, as well as an accomplished downhill skier, another great talent was identifying native birds and wild flowers. He is survived his wife of 58 years, Mary (Whalley) Brown; daughter, Penelope Moore and her husband, John Moore; grandson, Brinton Moore and his wife, Beth Moore; great- grandchild, Liliana Moore; brother, Kenneth Brown and his wife, Sarah Brown; sister, Carol Spence and her husband, Charles Spence; sister-in-law, Susan Whalley Horsford; and nieces and nephews too numerous to mention by name. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miriam Ruth (Shand) and Nathan Brown; and brothers, Peter Brown and David Brown. A memorial celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Sunday August 8, 2010 at 12 p.m. at Trattoria-LaFesta, Rte. 108, Stowe, VT. Burial to take place at the convenience of the family. Gifts in Jerry's memory may be made to Scholarship Fund: Vermont Council for Quality, 480 Hercules Drive, Colchester, VT 05672 or Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. 1949 East Main Street, Richmond, VT 05477.

FORT SMITH, Ark. - Dr. Helen I. Brown, 93, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Dec. 26, 2010 in Fort Smith. She was born Jan. 29, 1917 in Hartford, Conn. to Harold and Helen Horton Brown. She was a retired College Administrator for Prince George's Community College in Largo, Md. She was member of the First United Methodist Church, the Aldersgate Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, Pacesetters, and the Hannah Circle. She is survived by one sister, Marion Thorpe of Burlington. Funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith, with burial to follow in the Oak Cemetery, all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be David Craig, Brad Jesson, Robert Miller, and Bob Worley. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Aldersgate Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or the Lippeatt-Brown Endowment at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913.

SOUTH BURLINGTON / NORTH HERO - Howard F. Brown, 92, died Feb. 15, 2010 after a long illness in the Birchwood Terrace Health Care of Burlington. "Buddy," as he was known by family and friends, was born on April 26, 1917 in Burlington, the son of the late Howard and Martha (Toner) Brown. Howard graduated from Cathedral High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, storming the Omaha Beach front during World War II. He then went onto France and Italy for the remainder of his time served there. He was a decorated veteran and received metals from France and the U.S. Army. Buddy served his country with pride and bravery. He was later married to Mary Haynes, who predeceased him in 1979. Howard was employed at General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. in the 1940s and 50s, Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn. in the 1960s, and the Burlington Housing Authority in Burlington in the 1970s and 80s. After his marriage to Helena Hazen, he lived a rewarding life in North Hero. He enjoyed the peace and tranquility in the island and was often seen fishing and gardening as gratifying pasttimes. He was an active, good-natured man with much love for his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of years, Helena Brown of North Hero; two sons, Jim Brown of Stanford, Conn., and Shawn Brown of Alburg; his three step-children, Tom, Linda and Holland Hazen; one granddaughter, Faith Brown; and three sisters, Betty Brown, Pat Allard and Anne. Howard is predeceased by three sisters, Mary, Martha and Kathryn. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Birchwood Terrace Health Care for the wonderful care that was given to Howard during his stay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 at 12 p.m. in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in South Hero. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington.

MIDDLEBURY - June Frances Brown, 82, died at home with her loving family with her, Monday, June 14, 2010 after a brief illness. Born in Leominster, Mass. Aug. 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Bernadette F. (Cahill) Regan. June was a homemaker and had moved to Middlebury in 1999 from Bristol, where she had lived for 11 years. She previously resided in CT. She had previously been employed as a telephone operator and a guide at the Shelburne Museum. She was a member of the Addison County Transportation Committee, which was instrumental in the starting of ACTR. When she lived in Bristol, she was also a member of Addison County Homemakers. A devout Catholic, June's faith was central to her life, and her family was her greatest joy. She was also a great fan of the Boston Red Sox. June was a member of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption of Middlebury. Surviving family members include two sons, Kevin S. Brown and his wife, Sandra, of Old Saybrook, Conn. and Steven R. Brown and his wife, Linda, of Bristol; one brother, Michael of Fitchburg, Mass.; two sisters, Mary Marrama and her husband, Joseph "Lefty" of Leominster, Mass. and Sheila Aldrich of Washington sate; four grandchildren, Malaky E. Cecil of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Min Brown of Bristol, Rebecca Brown of Branford, Conn. and Jacob Brown of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two great grandchildren, Eloise and Wyatt Cecil. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, 117 S. Main St, Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church with the Rev. William R. Beaudin, pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family would like to gratefully thank Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice for their care and support during June's illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Addison County Home Healthcare and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

COLCHESTER - Dr. Kenneth A. Brown died at home on Sept. 11, 2010 with his family at his side after his courageous four-year battle against bone cancer. Dr. Brown was born in New York City Jan. 16, 1951. He was a 1973 graduate of Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N.J. and went on to earn his doctorate in medicine at Cornell University Medical College in New York City. After completing his internship at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, he served as a resident and clinical fellow at Harvard University hospitals until 1984. Over the next 25 years, Dr. Brown headed the Nuclear Cardiology Department at the Fletcher Allen Health Care hospital in Burlington. He also was named Professor of Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Brown is internationally recognized for contributions to non-invasive cardiac imaging, having been published more than 100 times. In 1983 he authored a landmark publication demonstrating that nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging not only detects coronary artery disease but also identifies prognostic implications. Dr. Brown was an original member of the group that created and established the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology in 1996 and served as President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology 1998-99. He was an invited speaker, chairman or moderator at many national and international scientific meetings including international conferences held in Argentina, Canada and Italy. Ken was an avid rock and ice climber and more recently an accomplished cyclist. He scaled such magnificent mountains as the Grand Tetons, Wyo.; Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan, Wash.; the Sierra Nevadas and the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states Mt. Whitney, Calif.; as well as some of the highest mountains in Ecuador and Bolivia. In 1998 he attempted to reach the summit of Mt. McKinley in Alaska but he and his climbing party were turned away by a horrific storm halfway up the mountain. His most challenging climbing adventures were in Labrador, Canada where he became the first person to summit an extremely technically difficult ice face which he named Ravens 5th. In 2007 Ken completed the 100/200 Ride Vermont in a Day, riding his bicycle 200 miles over two days across all of Vermont along scenic Route 100, shortly after undergoing hip replacement surgery. Ken was a loving, caring and giving husband, father and friend. Each time Cancer re-entered his life he did not focus on his limitations even as each additional surgery was more painful and debilitating. Leaving behind his physical challenges, Ken focused on a new sport or a cribbage game. He lived his life with appreciation, acceptance, graciousness and perseverance. Ken was able to spend his last winter in Key West where he married wife Marlene on Jan. 4, 2010. He loved this tiny island and rode his scooter to local beaches, restaurants, cafes, galleries, and music events. Living by the ocean brought Ken a sense of peace, comfort and joy in the simple pleasures he came to appreciate so much. Dr. Brown is predeceased by his parents, Gerry Brown in 1987 and Rita Brown in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Williamson, Colchester; sons, Daniel Brown of Naples, Fla., and David Brown of New York, N.Y.; a stepson, Nathan Williamson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Sarah Williamson of St. Augustine, Fla.; a sister, Joanne Stockum and her husband Charles of Monroe Township, N.J.; a grand daughter, Piper Anastasia Brown of Naples, Fla.; a nephew, Andrew Stockum of Tel Aviv, Israel; and a niece, Jessica Buntin of Summit, N.J.; as well as their dog, Phoebe. Services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Ohazi Zedek Synagogue, 188 N. Prospect St., Burlington. Donations in Kenneth Brown's name can be made to the Chittenden County Branch of the American Heart Association or the Sierra Club.

HUNTINGTON -- The PAUL EDMUND BROWN SR. WINOOSKI, VT - Paul Edmund Brown Sr., a longtime resident of Winooski, died at home with his loving family early on Feb. 15, 2010, after a five-month battle with esophageal cancer. Paul was born on Russell Street in Winooski on Nov. 12, 1927, and was the son of Ernest and Anna Brown (deceased). Paul graduated high school in 1945, after which he enlisted in the United States Army. After earning the right to be a US Army Ranger, he defended his country by participating in the Allied push into Germany (the Battle of the Rhine) as part of the effort to end World War II. He ultimately served in France, Germany, Belgium and North Africa during his most honorable military service. After his discharge from the US Army, Paul worked at the Woolen Mill in Winooski, the Burlington Free Press, Lavigne's Funeral Home and International Business Machines. Over the years he also worked numerous part-time jobs, doing whatever it took to provide for his family. In 1950, he married Pauline Marie Beaudoin (deceased), and fathered three sons and one daughter. In 1973, he married Betty Roberts, who had four young sons of her own. For the next 37 years, Paul was the patriarch and focal point for this combined family. Paul was predeceased by one sister and one brother: Lorraine Eli and Bernard Brown. Paul left behind a large family that will miss him very much. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Brown, who showed him great care and tenderness during his last months. He leaves behind eight children who loved him dearly: Paul Brown Jr., Michael Brown, Anna Brown, David Brown, Allen Roberts, Randy Roberts, Michael Roberts and David Roberts. He is survived by three sisters and one brother: Marilyn Murphy, Jeanine Casey, Fredericka Leclair, and Francis Brown. Paul also leaves behind a numerous and diverse group of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Paul was a mischievous teenager, as evidenced by a panoramic family reunion photo where a close look shows he managed to insert himself into the picture twice. One end of the picture shows him looking serious, and the other end shows him working hard to suppress his laughter at this prank. As an adult, Paul volunteered his time to the church as well as the Knights of Columbus, and was a proud member of the Burlington post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Paul was also an avid hunter, and loved to spend time at his deer camp. Paul's willingness to allow his children's friends to use the camp created a shared camaraderie that will long be remembered. Visiting hours will be held at the Lavigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Street in Winooski, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Paul will be laid to rest at the Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. family of Miriam R. Brown is sad to announce her passing on March 19, 2010 at the age of 98. She died peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Carol at her side. She was born in Richmond, Vt. on Jan. 22, 1912, the daughter of Albert and Lottie Shand. Miriam's mother passed away when Miriam and her siblings were very young. At the age of 16, Miriam married Nathan Brown who predeceased her in 1976. She was also predeceased by her six brothers, Douglas, George, Greydon, Charles, Eric and Conrad Shand and two sisters, Beatrice Ladd and Rogene Clark. She was also predeceased by her two youngest sons, Peter Brown of Mebane, N.C. and David Brown of Weston, Fla., an infant daughter, Susan, her beloved grandson, John Spence of Richmond, Vt. and great-grandson, Tyler Jacobs of Underhill, Vt. She is survived by her eldest son, Gerald Brown and wife Mary of Stowe, Vt., Kenneth Brown and wife Sarah of Jericho, Vt. and daughter Carol Spence and husband Charles of Huntington, Vt. She also had a very special "adopted" daughter, Marge Hill and her family. Grandchildren Penny and John Moore of Underhill, Vt., Toby Brown of Jericho, Vt. and Montreal, Que, David and Kelli Brown of Hinesburg, Vt., Daniel Brown of Burlington, Vt., Cindy and Phillip Jacobs of Underhill, Vt., Kelly and Tom Ward of Underhill, Vt., Peter and Anne Brown of Mebane, N.C., Tanya and Brian Mason of Phoenix, Ariz., Nikki Brown of Anchorage, Alaska, Susan and Grant Allendorf of Underhill, Vt., Holly Spence and husband Rob LaClair of So. Burlington, Vt. and Audrey Spence of Richmond, Vt. She leaves behind many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, friends, relatives and special caretaker and friend, Barbara Blackington. During the process of raising five children, she lived with her family in New York City and New Jersey, and in the mid 1940s, returned to Vermont to become a farmer's wife in Jericho. When Nathan semi-retired from Vermont Heating and Ventilating, a company he founded, they enjoyed traveling around the US and Mexico. In the early 70s, they built a home in Corona De Tucson where they settled down for the winters and enjoyed the many visits from family and friends. In the early 1980s, she moved to Huntington where she resided until she passed. Miriam was an expert knitter and taught both young and old in this art. She enjoyed reading, shopping, gatherings with family and friends, and going to Costco to purchase books and have a hotdog. Miriam had a keen memory, loved to tell family stories, and always made everyone feel welcome in her home. She was a very special woman and her loving and generous spirit will carry on through her many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. A graveside memorial service is being planned in the spring at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Jericho, Vt. There will be an announcement with details of this service at a later date. For those who wish, donations can be made in her memory to the Visiting Nurses Association at 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446.

WOLCOTT - Woody Brown, 59, a lifelong resident of Wolcott, died in the loving care of his family and friends at his home, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Woody was born Sept. 19, 1951 in Hardwick, the son of Philip Brown and the late Pauline Lamare Brown. He married Gina Mazzitelli on Oct. 3, 1970 in Morrisville, and together they made their home in North Wolcott. He was an equipment operator for many firms in the area and was a self employed excavator operator and logger and also did some carpentry. He had a passion for fishing, hunting and a good game of poker. His family was his greatest accomplishment in his life, and his grandsons always brought a smile to his face and put a twinkle in his eye. Unknowingly, he taught us nothing is more important in life than family and friends and how to take care of each other. He leaves behind his wife, Gina; a son, Shane and his wife, Tammy; two grandsons, Joshua and Matthew; and his dad, Phil Brown, all of Wolcott; two sisters, Linda Willey of Wolcott and her friend Stan, and Beverly Chaffee and her husband, Sherm, of Barre; his fatherin-law, Robert VanOrnum, Sr. and his wife, Linda, of Ocala, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Lisa Mazzitelli of Barre and fiance, Charles Alfano, of Highland, N.Y., Marybeth Perry of Hardwick, Bonnie VanOrnum, of Newark, N.J., and Ann Brown of Springfield; a brother-inlaw, Bobby VanOrnum and his wife, Sharon, of Jericho; an uncle and aunt, Alan and Tweed Maskell of No. Wolcott; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and other extended family. He will be dearly missed by his "garage buddies." He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline Lamare Brown; a brother, Beanie Brown; a mother-in-law, Betty VanOrnum; a sisterin-law, Deborah Donaldson; and a brother-in-law, Dave Willey. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 at the Lamoille Valley Church of the Nazarene in Johnson, with Rev. Al Lamos officiating. The Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home of Craftsbury Common is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave., Morrisville, VT 05661 or The Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05757.

NEWPORT - Zachariah (Zach) J. Brown, died suddenly as a result of an accident in Newport Town on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010. Zach was born on April 13, 1977 in Burlington. He loved to fish, hunt, go 4-wheeling, ride snow machines, watch hockey, cook, gamble, and hang out with his friends. He also enjoyed traveling and saw much of the United States. Most of his family and friends at one time or another were recipients of his practical jokes. He was a member of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group for several years. Zach especially loved his Gram, Bessie Brown, and her home that he grew up in. At the time of the accident, he was working for ADA as a flagger and prior to that had worked on several farms and other jobs. He could always be depended on to give a helping hand to anyone who asked. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Zach is survived by his grandmother, mother, Mary Brown; aunts and uncles, Willie Brown and friend Lillian Bowen of Derby, Barbara Waters and friend Jesse Swanson of Eden, Candy Brown and friend Rick MacDonald of Derby, James Brown and his wife Deborah of Derby; several cousins; and his girlfriend Rosalie Aiken of Derby; also by special friends Gary and Kim Small and family of Newport Center, and Sis Rever and families. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-ConverseRushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will he held on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael DeSena officiating. Interment will follow in the Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in Zach's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

WILLISTON - Lincoln C. Brownell, of Lincoln Road, Williston, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Dec. 26, aged 96. He was the son of Henry C. Brownell, UVM class of 1908, who, with his wife Jane, served 44 years as an educational missionary at Lingnan University in Guangzhou, China; later retired to Burlington. Lincoln was born in Guangzhou in 1914. He attended American community schools in China; but graduated from Burlington High School in 1931. Thereafter he attended Yale College and Yale Law; subsequently joining the New York law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell. In 1941, he volunteered for the U.S. Air Force and became a flying instructor. Following his marriage that year to Mary Hester (Gaskill) "Jerry" Brownell, they were stationed in Florida. After Pearl Harbor, he served for two years in Chongqing, China, as Air Attache in the American embassy. In the final year of the war, he served on the intelligence staff of Gen H.H. Arnold at the Pentagon; and ultimately became Colonel, USAFR. After the war, he returned to Sullivan and Cromwell and later the American Banknote Company. Growing restless, he founded, with a friend, the firm of Brownell, Lane International Ltd, to start trade between the U.S. and French Indochina. They opened an office in Saigon in 1952. Upon the death of his partner in 1961, the Brownell family moved to Saigon and lived there for the next 14 years until the communist takeover in 1975. After the fall of Saigon, Lincoln and Mary Hester retired to Williston, where they built a home on land once part of the Brownell homestead. His beloved wife predeceased him in 2007. In retirement he served as Advisory Board Chair of RSVP, Associate Trustee of St. Michael's College, Chair of the Act 250 District 4 Environmental Commission for Chittenden County, President of the Williston Historical Society, chair of the committee preserving and rebuilding the Town Hall, a trustee of Howard Human Services, and member of the Williston Town Historic Preservation Committee. With his childhood friends, Ralph Nading Hill, George E. Little Jr., and others he helped purchase and restore the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington. He was also donor of a fund to support the Williston Historical Society, to provide a permanent home for the Society in the town library, to publish Willard Sterne Randall's book, Thomas Chittenden's Town, A History of Williston, Vermont, and for the statues of Governor Thomas Chittenden now standing on the Williston town green and in Montpelier. Lincoln and Mary Hester are survived by three sons, former Mayor and State Senator, Peter and wife, Linda Brownell, of Williston, Bart and Michal Brownell of London, England, and former Chittenden Bank Vice President, Richard and wife, Susan Brownell, of Williston; and by grand- children, Lauren, Coberlin, Jameson, Alicia, Emma, Michael, Sam, James, and Kimberly; also two sisters, Priscilla Brown of Underhill Center, and Betty Jane Montgomery of South Hero, and their families. A memorial service and celebration of his life for family and friends will be held at a later date.

BRATTLEBORO - Alice Brunelle died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 12, 2010. Alice was born in Shelburne in 1949, daughter of Ervin Viens (deceased) and Mildred Widener. She married Roy Putnam, and had a daughter, Brenda; and two grandchildren. She leaves three sisters and one brother, Ruth Ann, Shirley, Carole and William. A graveside memorial will be held this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Orchard Street, Brattleboro. Donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation.

WILLISTON - Betty J. (Shepard) Brunelle, 78, a longtime resident of Williston, formerly of South Burlington, died peacefully in her sleep in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington on Friday, June 4, 2010 following a short illness. Betty was born in Burlington on July 15, 1931, the daughter of Vernon and Sara (Blair) Shepard, and was educated in South Burlington. She was married at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Aug. 5, 1949 to Henry "Hank" Brunelle, Sr., who predeceased her on Dec. 9, 2000. Betty and Hank owned and operated U-Save in South Burlington for many years. She was also formerly employed with the Digital Equipment Co. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, TV programs, and puzzles, but mostly spending time with and caring for her family. Betty is survived by five children, Michael Brunelle, Timothy Brunelle, Henry "Peanut" Brunelle, Jr., Debra Desrosiers, and Kelly Desrosiers and husband Michael; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lila Francis and Verna Martel; two brothers, Warren Shepard and Robert Shepard and wife Eddie; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Bertha Centebar, Hilda Sanderson, and Rita Leno; her brother, Vincent Shepard; and her daughterin-law, Mary (O'Connor) Brunelle. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, June 6, 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 Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South Burlington. Interment will follow at Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Rescue, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT 05446 or to the Williston Fire Dept., 645 Talcott Road, Williston, VT 05495.

Essex Jct. - Claire M. (Bessette) Brunelle, 63, a longtime resident of Essex Jct., died peacefully in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, following a brief illness. Claire was born in Burlington on Nov. 17, 1946, the daughter of Armand and Lea (Santerre) Bessette. She was a graduate of Rice Memorial High School, class of 1964. She was married on May 7, 1966, to Howard G. Brunelle at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Claire was employed for many years at IBM, and most recently as a secretary at Holy Family Church in Essex Jct. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and most of all watching her grandsons play hockey. Claire is survived by her husband of 44 years, Howard; two children, Todd M. Brunelle and his wife, Patricia, Dana Brunelle and his partner, Lori Basiliere; two grandsons, Evan and Dustin; her sisters, brothers and their spouses, Pauline Lee and Bob Blondin, Jeannette and Clifford Provost, Bernard and Mary Bessette, Roger and Ann Bessette, Anne and Mark Lindsay, Christine and David Blackmore; her aunt, Gertrude Viau; several nieces, nephews, extended family and many close friends. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, May 23, 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 Monday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society , 121 Connor Way, Williston, VT 05495.

WINOOSKI - Linda Louise Brunelle, 59, a lifelong resident of Winooski, died suddenly at home on Sunday April 11, 2010, following a long illness. Linda Lou was born in Colchester on Jan. 25, 1951, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Fafard) Brunelle. She was a graduate of Winooski High School, class of 1969, and was formerly employed at General Electric and at I.B.M. She had a love of music, especially playing the guitar and the violin. Linda Lou is survived by her father, Richard G. Brunelle; four brothers and sisters and their spouses, Dave and Sue Brunelle, Rick and Helen Brunelle, Debbie and Victor Tirrito, and Sandy McGregor; a special aunt and uncle, Giselle and Eugene Brunelle; cousins, Randy, Nancy, and Joanne; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Barbara Brunelle in 1995. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Howard Center, 2 Flynn Avenue, Suite 3J, Burlington, VT 05401.

BURLINGTON - David Bruns, 52, passed away on Sept. 11, 2010 at the home of his sister in South Burlington, after a 17 month battle with cancer. His family was with him when he died. David was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. on June 28, 1958, the first child of Leonard and Joan Bruns. He grew up in Natick, Mass., and upon graduation from high school, attended the University of Maine at Orono for two years. Most of his working life was spent in the computer and technical support fields. He moved to Vermont in April of 2009. He was unmarried, but took great joy with his nieces, Grace, 16, and Zoe, 10, and his nephew, Jacob, 12. The children always loved the arrival of "Uncle Dave" at holiday times. David is survived by his mother, Joan Bruns; sister, Jean Baker and her family of South Burlington; as well as his brother, Paul Bruns and his family of Johnson. He was predeceased by his father in May of 2010. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family is endlessly thankful for the compassion of Dr. Steven Ades, the nurses and staff of the Vermont Cancer Center, as well as Mary, Melanie and Linda and the staff at VNA/Hospice of Chittenden County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA/Hospice, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446, or to a local food pantry or hospice in your area.

SOUTH BURLINGTON - Leonard E. Bruns of South Burlington and formerly of Natick, Mass., died on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He was born in Karazawa, Japan, on July 16, 1931. He was the son of the late Bruno and Regina (Buss) Bruns. After leaving Japan at the age of seven, he then lived in St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands until he went to college in Michigan. He was a graduate of Hope College in 1953. He married Joan (Unkelbach) Bruns in 1957, then moved to Natick in 1964. During his working life, he was employed by Lear, Honeywell, Raytheon and Prime Computer. He often liked to regale his grandchildren with stories of early computers the size of a room. Len moved to Vermont with Joan in 2001, and lived the last seven years with his daughter. He is survived by his wife, Joan Bruns; sisters, Marlene Robbert and Marj Schilling; children, David Bruns of Burlington, Paul Bruns (wife Kate and daughter, Zoe) of Johnson, and Jean Baker (husband Dana, children, Grace and Jacob) of South Burlington. A memorial service will take place at Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington on Sunday, May 16 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to may make a donation to the Chittenden Food Shelf, 228 North Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

BURLINGTON - Theresa (Quatrini) Buckbee, 64, died Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2010 in the Fletcher Allen Medical Center after battling a prolonged illness. Theresa was born on Nov. 1, 1945 in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Francis and Gloria Quatrini. On Nov. 17, 1962, she married Roger Buckbee, the love of her life, in St. Johnsbury. She enjoyed times spent with family, especially her two grandsons. She spent countless hours at her grandson's hockey practices and games, and enjoyed traveling with their teams, in many ways becoming 'Nan' to most everyone. Theresa was a volunteer driver for the North Western Transportation Co., transporting seniors to Richford, Enosburg, St. Albans and the Islands. She is survived by her parents, Francis and Gloria Quatrini of St. Johnsbury; her children, Brent Buckbee and his wife, Brenda, of St. Albans, Laurie Buckbee of Fairfax, and Brian Buckbee and his wife, Lori, of Colchester; and her grandsons, Ryan and Matthew Buckbee. She is also survived by her brother, Steve and his wife, Susan Quatrini, of St. Johnsbury, and brother, Bryon and his wife, Janet Quatrini, of St. Johnsbury; and her sister-inlaw, June Buckbee of Ohio, and her sister-in-law, Vicki Quatrini of St. Johnsbury. Theresa is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Roger Buckbee, who passed away in 2007; and her brother, Gary Quatrini, who passed away in 2001. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Milton. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1 Kennedy Drive, Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

BURLINGTON - Eleanor Samble Buermann, age 95, died on Nov. 16, 2010 in Starr Farm Nursing Center, having been limited by Parkinsonism for over a decade. Born Aug. 9, 1915, she lived in Hamden and Springfield, Mass. She graduated from Springfield (Mass.) Classical High School in 1932 and Newark City Hospital School of Nursing. While working as a pediatric nurse, she met and married Dr. Henry Buermann in 1940 and accompanied him during his army training. In 1941, they settled in South Hero, where she assisted him in establishing his medical practice. In subsequent years, they moved to Randolph, Marcy, N.Y., and Hadley, Mass. Throughout her life, Eleanor was active in the Congregational Church. During her early nursing career, she was involved with the state nursing organization, and she had a long-time interest in nutrition and a commitment to world peace. She was predeceased by her husband in 2004, and is survived by daughters, Nancy and husband, Rev. Joseph Bassett, Sarah Buermann, and Ruby and husband, Robert Willis; by son, Henry Buermann; by grandchildren, Jonathan Bassett and Sarah Topham; and four great-grand- children. The family would like to express their appreciation to both the Starr Farm staff and long-time aide, Penny Norful, for their care over the years. Funeral arrangements are being made through Corbin and Palmer, 71 So. Union St., Burlington, with calling hours on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at the Congregational Church in South Hero on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in South Hero Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Hero Congregational Church or the Burlington YMCA.

MILTON - Michael H. Bugbee, 52, died Friday Jan. 1, 2010, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Mike was born Sept. 19, 1957, in Burlington, the son of Harvey C. Jr. and Marion E. Peltier Bugbee. Michael graduated from Milton High School in 1976 and had worked at IBM in Essex as a senior inspector in the Mask House for almost 25 years. Mike enjoyed a very active life which included owning his own boat and fishing with his buddies or early morning excursions on his own. He lived to Deer hunt in Vermont, as well as taking his many trips to Pennsylvania and Maine. These trips were clearly a high point in his life. He enjoyed Nascar racing, trips to Loudon, the Boston Red Sox and early morning drives in his van around the back roads. He was a very independent person who lived his life on his own terms. He will be greatly missed by those who survive him including his mother, Marion Bugbee of Williston and his three sisters, Deborah Clark and her husband Christopher of Williston, Sue Badger and her husband Terry of Milton, and Karin Trono and her husband Gary of Essex Junction; his nieces and nephews, Jamie, Katharina and Ceejay Badger and Jerry, Jennifer, Brooke and Tyler Wolfenbarger all of Milton and Matthew Trono of Essex Junction; his cat Minnie; his uncles and aunts, Gladys Cawley, Janice Proper, Lawrence and Ila Juaire, Roland and Betty Benoit, Dick and Judy Bugbee, Art and Lauri Bugbee, Barb Bugbee, Lorraine Gagnon and Moses Trayah as well as many cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey C. Bugbee Jr.; his grandparents; his uncles, Bob, Sam, Orin, Chad, Norm and Pete; his aunts, Pat, Sissy, Honey, Baby and Barb. This last year was difficult for Michael, but he remained independent in his own home. Thank you, Neil for your help and friendship to Michael. Thank you, Colleen, Mark and Rusty for Lifeline support and thanks also to all of his other Health Care Providers. We miss you brother and we find comfort in knowing that this morning you had your coffee and smoke and headed out to that "Ole Fishing Hole". RUN MICHAEL, RUN!! A Celebration of Mike's life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. Please feel free to bring your thoughts and memories of Mike that you might wish to share with others at his service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Milton Rescue Squad, 43 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT 05468.

SALISBURY - Richard Louis Bullock, age 79, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Middlebury on March 10, 1931. He was the son of Frank and Margaret (Smith) Bullock. He was graduated from Middlebury High School, class of 1949, where he lettered in football, baseball and basketball. He served in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, as a Staff Sergeant in 1954, he returned home and began a career in the automotive parts business. He was a 56 year member and Past Commander of Middlebury American Legion Post #27. Dick has always been an avid supporter of high school athletics. Among his numerous accomplishments, too many to list, was his induction into the Middlebury Union High School "Hall of Fame" in 2002; in 2005 he received the STAR Award given by the Addison Central Supervisory Union and community business sponsors, for his contributions to excellence in the school community. Dick had been on the committee that formed the MHS/MUHS Hall of Fame and served as its chairman for five years. Middlebury College also honored Dick's Community Outreach with its Citizen Medal in 2007. He was also presented the Seeley Reynolds Friend of Football Award in 2002, in appreciation for his dedication to Middlebury High School and high school football players, coaches and fans. Dick may be best known as the "Radio Voice of Tiger Football" providing commentary for over 33 years. Dick has always been an avid supporter of high school athletics and being involved in helping kids learn and grow through athletics, to quote Dick, "It's pretty easy to devote yourself to something you really love". Dick was an ASA Umpire for over 40 years; in addition he was a Federation/High School softball umpire. Umpiring numerous playoffs and Vermont State Championship Games gave him great pleasure. He valued the camaraderie and enjoyed watching players develop through the years. He was especially proud of his relationship with the Middlebury Union High School Girls Softball Team, and was truly grateful for their help at Legion events. Surviving is his daughter, Kristin Provost and her husband, Ted, of South Burlington; a brother, Thomas Bullock and his wife, Nancy, of Fond Du Lac, Wisc.; step-sisters, Ruth Gipson and husband, Edward, and Carol Combs, all of Middlebury; his sisterin-law, Helen Bullock of Schenectady, N.Y.; special friends, Pat Hornbeck and Norm Grenier; many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by five brothers, James, Kenneth, John, Francis and Robert; and five sisters, Patricia Bissette, Kathleen Johnson, Anna Leggett, Betty Lessor and Mary Bullock; and two step- brothers, Richard and William Van Buren. The family would like to thank the entire staff of Addison County Home Health and Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Dick and his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. William Beaudin, pastor will be the celebrant. The graveside committal service and burial, with military honors, will follow the mass, in Farmingdale Veterans Cemetery in Middlebury. Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends at the Middlebury American Legion Post #27, for a time of fellowship and remembrance. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made to The Dick Bullock Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Middlebury American Legion, 49 Wilson Road, Middlebury, VT 05753.

RUTLAND/ MIDDLEBURY - Mrs. Rita M. Bumps, 88, formerly of Middlebury, died early Thursday morning, May 20, 2010 at the Sunset Home in Rutland after a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1922 in East Barnard, the daughter of Harold & Merle (Loura) Potwin. Rita was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury and the Home Dem club. She was a Daycare provider for many years in Middlebury and was well known as 'Mommy Bumps.' Rita opened her home for many years to visitors and family that needed a place to stay. Rita enjoyed braiding rugs and had taught rug braiding classes. She also enjoyed dancing and taking rides visiting family and friends. She is survived by her son, Thomas Bumps and his wife Janis of Cave City, Ky.; by her two daughters, Kathryn Shortsleeves and her husband Stephen of Pittsford and Norma Manning of Port Henry, N.Y.; by her brother, Romaine Potwin of Royalton; by her two sisters, Ramona Davenport of Halifax, Mass. and Vera Dickinson of Sharon; and also by her eight grand- children and her four greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Bumps, who died in 1975; by her parents; and by several brothers and sisters. Visitation hours will be on Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at SandersonDucharme Funeral Home located at 117 South Main Street, Middlebury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 24, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. The Rev. Brian O'Donnell will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701 or to Project Independence, 112 Exchange Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 or to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 326 College Street, Middlebury, VT 05753.

BURLINGTON - Jeanne Eva Burdick, 91, died peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2010, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare. Jeanne Eva was born Aug. 6, 1918, in Highgate, to Zephire and Albertine (Gregoire) LeBlanc. She married Clyde M. Burdick Sr. on Sept. 1, 1947, in Burlington, where they lived and raised their sons. Clyde Sr. predeceased Jeanne on Oct. 7, 1987. Jeanne Eva's strong faith in God and equally strong will guided her through life. Jeanne was very proud of her family and equally proud of her beautiful red roses. She will be missed by all who knew her. Jeanne Eva was also predeceased by six siblings, Ernest, Albert, Andrew and Arthur LeBlanc, Yvonne Trahan and Anna Boudreau. Jeanne Eva leaves two sons, Clyde Burdick Jr. and wife, Lucy, of Jeffersonville, and Gregory Burdick and wife, Susan, of Vergennes; four grandchildren, Christopher Burdick and wife, Jennifer, of Colchester, Ryan Burdick and wife, Christine, also of Colchester, Emily Burdick of Williston, and Justin Burdick of Brighton Mass. She also leaves three great grandchildren, Ava, Charlie and Caroline Burdick; along with many nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to Maria Dutil, for the love and kindness she gave to Jeanne, and to Patricia Reid, Jeanne Eva's godchild, for her love and vigils during Jeanne's last days. The family would also like to express their deep appreciation and thanks to the staff at Birchwood Terrace Healthcare, especially the wonderful people in the Special Care Unit, for the many years of care and love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral in Burlington on Monday, May 17, 2010, at 11 a.m., followed by a gathering of friends and family to celebrate Jeanne Eva's life. Interment will be at Resurrection Park, So. Burlington, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Birchwood Terrace Healthcare, Special Care Unit in Burlington.

BRISTOL - Miriam K. Burke, 91, died at her home in Bristol. She was born in Bristol on June 7, 1918, the daughter of John A. Kilbourn and Marguerite (Fitzsimons) Kilbourn. She was the eldest of six children. She was a graduate of Bristol High School and Castleton Normal School, Class of 1938. She taught Elementary School for many years in Bridgewater, Hinesburg and Bristol. Miriam was a great wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. In the 1950's she worked alongside her husband in the family grocery store while teaching and raising four children. She was a gifted teacher, quilter, oil painter, costume maker for her grandchildren's plays and Halloween and was always available for her family, whatever the need. She was predeceased by her husband Edward P. Burke in 1990. She is survived by her four children: Michael and Donna Burke; their children and their spouses, Brendan and Tiffany Burke, Heather and Robert Myron; Marie and Richard Page; their children and spouses, Richard Page Jr and Joyce, Theresa and Andrew Hancock, Shane and April Page, E. Patrick and Laura Burke and their children and spouses; Edward Patrick Burke III, Christopher Burke, Kathleen and Dana Langlois, and Meghan Burke; Sheila and Michael Parnell and her children and their spouses; John and Terri O'Shea, Michael and Vickie O'Shea, Patti and Jerry Luque. She is also survived by the following Great Grandchildren: Michael and Delany Burke, Bradley and Caitlin Myron, Richard Page III (Trey), Garrett Page, Heather, Hunter and Sara Hancock, Carson and Davis Page, Brodie, Keegan, Cassidy and Kalie Langlois, Dakota O'Shea, Josh O'Shea and Chase Luque. She is also survived by her sister Joan Best and her brother Thomas Kilbourn. She was predeceased by her brothers Arthur B. Kilbourn and John A. Kilbourn and a sister Elisabeth Cushman. Visiting hours will be held at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Monday Feb. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday Feb. 16, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Special thanks to Diane Cushman, R. N., the Addison County Home Health Agency and to her very helpful Care Givers: Roberta Hartwell, Barbara Gagnon and Carol Steady. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Addison County Home Health Agency, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

NAPLES, FLORIDA - Edward Chester Burky, 85, died on Jan. 21, 2010, in Naples, Florida. Born in 1924, in Beacon, New York, Ed was a World War II veteran with the Army Air Corps, serving in North Africa and Italy. He was employed by IBM for 47 years, working for much of that time as a Buyer for the company. Ed was a passionate skier and lived in Williston, Vermont for 25 years. He and his wife Muriel moved to Naples in 1988. Ed was a proud member of the clarinet section of the Naples Concert Band, and had celebrated his 15th year anniversary with the Band before health issues forced him to resign from the Band three years ago. He was also a water colorist and studied the techniques of water color painting with the local artist Anneke Tigchelaar. He painted his last painting a few weeks before he died. His beloved wife of 51 years, Muriel, pre-deceased Ed. His survivors include his daughter Jeannine of Brooklyn, New York; his son Mark; daughter-in-law Paula; and grandchildren Annie and Jamey, all of Westminster, Colorado; and his brother Joseph Burky of Beacon, New York. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Naples Memorial Funeral Home, located at 525 111th Avenue North. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ed's name may be directed to The Naples Alzheimers Support Network, 660 Tamiami Trail North., Naples FL 34102; the Naples Concert Band, PO Box 31, Naples FL 34106, or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples FL 34105.

WILLISTON, VT - Roy Norman Burnett, 67, died early Wednesday January 13, 2010, at the Fletcher Allen HealthCare in Burlington. He was born on May 2, 1942, in Hartford, Conn., the son of Norman and Margaret (Belair) Burnett. Roy was the oldest of 14 children, followed by Nancy Stevens, Diane Watts, Bonnie Burnett, Linda Renault, Mike, Kenny, Norman and Richard Burnett, Colleen Ward, Kathy Norris, Mary Pratt, Donna Maguire and Stacy Martel. After Spending four years in the US Navy, Roy married his first wife, Sharon(Bombard), June 12, 1965, from this union would produce three children; Christopher, Tina and Patrick Burnett, they were married for close to 21 years. Roy then married Marie (Hathaway) Roberts on March 28, 1987, with seven children; Lee Provost, Penny Barrett, Brenda Smith, Lesile, Leo, Brian and Jayme Roberts, and family friend Janice Bluto. Roy was predeceased buy his first wife Sharon (Ann) Bombard in 1993, his second wife Marie Hahaway Roberts in 2003, and his special friend Madeline Shadrouin. Roy had a very stong work ethic, always trying to provide for his families. Roy's other interest's were bowling, playing cards, dancing, country music, eagles, auto racing, coin collecting, glass collecting, bingo, history, current events, and the Boston Red Sox. Memories of Roy will Live on in his 13 brothers and sisters, in the children of both marriages, in 16 grandchildren and all of their respective families. He is and was liked and loved by family and many, many friends alike. Brother, Dad, Roy. A Mass of Christain Burial will be Celebrated on Monday January 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 158 West Street, Essex Jct. Visiting Hours will be on Sunday January 17, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Chapel, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Jct., Vt. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, Mass. 02114.

WINOOSKI - Loraine M. Burns, 84, of Winooski died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010 at the Vermont Respite House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer with her loving family at her side. She was born in Barre on Jan. 20, 1926, the daughter of William and Florence (Eastman) Tucker. Loraine graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1943. She worked at Cummings Drug Store in Barre and went to Connecticut to support the war effort by working at Cheney Brothers. On May 4, 1947, Loraine was married to Raymond (Paul) Burns in the Barre First Baptist Church. Shortly after their marriage, she became a fulltime homemaker, raising her four children. She was a longtime member of both the North Avenue and the Essex Alliance Church. She was best known for her strong faith and love for God and was His faithful servant to the end. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, canning, baking, and was famous for her exceptional pies. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond (Paul) Burns; her son, Richard Burns; her daughter, Paula Burns; one great- grandson, William T. Peters; her brother, Clyde Tucker; her sisters-in-law, Jean, Lilly and Bernice Tucker; sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Clarence Coogan; sisterin-law, Gloria Burns and brother-in-law, Kenneth; as well as her son-in-law, Thomas Bourgault. Loraine is survived by her three children, Linda Dion and her husband, Gary, of Burlington, Anne (Desjardin) LaPierre and her husband, David, of Colchester, and Raymond Paul Burns, Jr. and his wife, Sherry, of Swanton; seven grandchildren, Sean, Eric, Chantelle, Stephanie, Amy, Brad, Todd and Nicole; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth Tucker, Roland Tucker, and Cecil (Arlene) Tucker; her sisters, Marjorie (Thelbert) Brown and Joyce (William) Carr; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the loving and caring staff at VNA Hospice and the Vermont Respite House where she spent her last days. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Funeral services celebrating Loraine's life will be held Monday, Nov. 29, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Essex Alliance Church, 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Junction, with a reception immediately following the service. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1 Kennedy Dr., Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403 and/or The Vermont Respite House, 99 Allen Brook Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

COVINGTON, LA / WINOOSKI - Joseph Ike Burroughs, 47, of Covington, LA (formerly Winooski), died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Joseph was born in Burlington on June 21, 1962, the second to the youngest son of the late Francis H. Burroughs and Vera Vining Burroughs. As a young teenager, Joseph discovered a love and an aptitude for music, especially the guitar. While living in Louisiana, with his brothers, he formed a rock band and played at the local clubs. He also discovered that he was very creative and learned to design landscape plans. This led to a very profitable business in the landscaping field at a very young age. Eventually, though, he returned to Vermont and went to work at his brother's construction company where he had an accident that changed his life dramatically and permanently. He fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury and came very close to dying. Joseph spent the last eighteen years of his life extremely handicapped and needing constant care. Even though he had changed from the Joe we all knew, we considered ourselves lucky to still have him in our lives. Joseph leaves behind many family members and friends from both Vermont and Louisiana. His father, Francis H. Burroughs, predeceased him. Joseph is survived by his mother, Vera Vining Burroughs; his son, Adam Burroughs; four brothers, Robert, Frank and his wife Donna, John and his companion Diane, and Solon; and his sister, Patricia Bergeron and her husband Mike. Two nieces and their families from Massachusetts and many relatives and friends from Vermont and Louisiana also survive him. A memorial service in Joseph's honor will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Winooski VFW at 8 Maple Street in Winooski. Please join us in saying our last goodbyes to Joseph.

WADDINGTON, N.Y. / SWANTON - Raymond Delford Burton, age 53 years, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, in Waddington, N.Y., while doing one of the things that he loved the most - hunting with his friends. In addition to his loving wife, Anne-Marie, and his son, Philippe of Hemmingford, Quebec, he leaves his father and stepmother, Delford and Winifred Burton of Naples, Fla.; two brothers, Donald of Prineville, Ore. and William of Naples, Fla.; three sisters, Sheryl Asper and her husband, Gary, of Jericho, Nanette Tougas and husband, Donald, of Colchester, and Laurel Paquette and husband, Ronald, of Williston; a half- brother, Bob Popkes and his wife, Linda, of Arlington, S.D.; two step-brothers, Michael Guyette of Key West, Fla. and Matthew Guyette and partner, Eddie Anjos, of West Palm Beach, Fla. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Jean-Guy Lapierre and his life companion, Louise Labelle, of Montreal, Quebec; his mother-in-law, Catinca Lapierre and husband, Jean Villeneuve, of Dunham, Quebec; brother-in-law, Dominic Lapierre and fiancée, Kara Sanchez, of St. Martin, West Indies; as well as several beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. from the Memorial United Methodist Church, 23 Grand Ave, Swanton. The Rev. Anne Torrance Bachmann will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Burton family lot in Riverside Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave. Swanton on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gifts in Raymond's memory may be made to a scholarship that is being established for his son Philippe's education, in care of Anne-Marie Lapierre, 145 Route 219, Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada JOL 1HO.