, 81, formerly of Prospect Street, most recently of Berlin Health and Rehab Center, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin. She was born in Montpelier on March 30, 1928, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Smith) Edgerley. She attended St. Michael's School and graduated from St. Michael's High School on June 17, 1946 She married Mark E. Hughes on April 25, 1947 at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier. She worked many years as a telephone operator for New England Telephone company until her retirement. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Mark E. Hughes, Sr. of East Barre; and was the loving mother of three children; Joanne Hughes Jewett of Orange, Gary Hughes of Williamstowm, and she was predeceased by her oldest son, Mark E. Hughes, Jr. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Chris, Lewie, and Megan; two great grandchildren, Myha and Eva; a son-in-law Jay Jewett; a daughter-in-law, Judy Hughes; a cousin Danalda Chenette and her husband Bernie. She was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Adams and two brothers, Harold Edgerley and Robert Edgerley. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 26th, at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 27th at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier. A reception will follow the mass in the parish hall. Burial will be held at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berlin Health and Rehab Center, Patient Activity Fund, 98 Hospitality Drive, Berlin, VT 05641.

, 55, of Berlin died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the Central Vermont Hospital. He was born in Montpelier, the son of Charles and Clarice (Plummer) Johnson and attended Montpelier Public Schools graduating in 1973. Bob previously worked for Chittenden Bank and National Life Insurance Company. Most recently he co-owned RAJ Antiques with his wife Tammy Simon and worked for long time friends Richard and Barbara Woodard at Sir Richard's Antique Shop in Waterbury Center. When he was not reading, listening to music or doing crossword puzzles, he could be found making bread or pickling dilly beans with his mother-in-law "Gram Bea" Tracy-Brown. In the summers you would always find him at the barn, riding or caring for his horse High Five Lady, an American Quarter Horse, in the garden tending his vegetables or in a hay field from Northfield to Chelsea helping to get in hay. Always the first to lend a hand. Bob you will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Simon of Berlin; his daughter Katie Johnson and her fiancé Joshua Vetro of Buxton, Maine, his daughter Kristin Johnson of Portland, OR; his parents, Charlie and Carrie Johnson of Stannard, VT; sister, Karen Bombardier and her husband, Tim, of Richmond, VT; brother, Chuck Halstead-Johnson and his wife, Adria, of Marshfield, VT; numerous nieces, nephews-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins and may friends. Calling hours will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156

, 87, formerly of Montpelier and for many years living in Port Orange, Fl died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in Port Orange. She was born on June 22, 1922 in Burlington, VT the daughter of Earl Harrison Lombard and Katherine (Berry) Lombard. She received her education in Montpelier Schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1940. On August 31, 1946 she married Clayton G. Jordan at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier. Mr. Jordan pre-deceased her on August 9, 2001. She worked for New England Mutual Insurance in Boston, Mass., Hood Rubber Company in Watertown, Mass., and for many years at National Life Insurance Company retiring in June 1977. Ruth was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, life member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, life member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Auxiliary and the East Central Florida Chapter American Ex-Prisoners of War. Ruth is survived by a nephew, Kenneth H. Jordan and his wife Jamie of West Pittston, PA; grand nephew, Jared Jordan West Pittston, PA; Grand nephew, Jason Jordan and his wife, Stacie of Wyoming; longtime friends, Anna P. Shannon of Barre, VT and Neil H. Shannon of Northfield, VT; several cousins and many other nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held in May with the time and date to be announced. Entombment will take place in Green Mount Cemetery vault to await burial in Riverview Cemetery in Richmond.

died peacefully in his sleep at 4 A.M. on November 19th, 2010. Jerry was born on April 20th, 1924, at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier. He was the son of Ruth and Levi Kelley. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1941 at the age of 17. He attempted to join the Marines the day after Pearl Harbor but was turned down because he was underage and didn't have his parent's permission. Determined to enlist he jumped a train headed to Montreal and joined the Canadian Army. The Canadian Army assigned him to the Black Watch (the Royal Highland Regiment) and shipped him almost immediately to England, making him one of the first Americans in the European theater. He was stationed in England throughout most of the war, except for a brief period when he was at Officer's Training School in Ontario. After the invasion of Europe in 1945 Jerry returned home to Vermont where he attended the University of Vermont and married Nancy Fitzgerald from Brattleboro. They had four children: David, Michael, Susan and Ian. For many years Jerry worked in New York City as an advertising executive and commuted back and forth to Vermont every weekend. He loved fishing, hunting and skiing and was a prolific writer. He was published in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, Reader's Digest, True and numerous other magazines. Eventually he returned to Vermont full time becoming Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture under both Governor Richard Snelling and Governor Howard Dean. Jerry is survived by his four children, his younger brother Lee and his ex-wife Nancy. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

, 68, formerly of Pioneer Apartments, died on Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Woodridge Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 25, 1942 in Hattisburg, Mississippi, the daughter of Ernest and Elizabeth (Hathaway) Duprey. After her family moved to Vermont in 1944, she attended schools in Middlesex and Northfield. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960. On August 20, 1963, she married James Fredrick LaFreniere "Jimmy" at St. Augustine's Church in Montpelier. Shortly after marrying, they decided to move to Connenticut and worked for Canada Dry Bottling Company in New London, CT. They later moved to Florida. After the passing of Mr. LaFreniere on July 17 1991 Ruth moved back to Vermont. Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Payette and her husband Joseph Payette of Barre; and Renee Putney and her husband Brian Putney of Williamstown; sisters, Georgia O'Brian of Waterbury, Christine Abare of Waterbury, Linda Simpson of Montpelier, and Cecilia Sprague of Weld, ME; brothers,Dean Dodge of Middlesex, VT, Clifton Dodge, Jr of Middlesex, VT; six grandchildren, David LaFreniere, James LaFreniere,April Miller, Brittney Wheeler, Joey and Allyssa Payette. She was predeceased by her husband; her brother, Richard Duprey of Worcester; father, Ernest Duprey; and mother, Elizabeth Dodge of Middlesex, VT. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 20th beginning at 10:00 am and a memorial service will follow beginning at 11:00 am at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street Montpelier, VT 05602. Memorial contributions may be made to The Vermont Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society, 100 Dorset Street, Suite 12, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 50, of Mountainview Drive, Montpelier died unexpectedly May 4th of a heart attack at his sister, Sandra's, home. He was born at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier on April 16, 1960 the son of Harold Charles & Doris Blanche (Mayo) Leno. Steven received his education at Montpelier Public Schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977. Steven was a hard worker and was employed for many years by Dubois Construction of Montpelier. He loved outdoor activities, fishing, landscaping, bowling, playing chess and cribbage, and being a #1 Red Sox fan. Stevie enjoyed spending time with his family and will be greatly missed by his three sisters, Susan Shangraw and her husband, Ron of Milton, VT; Sherrie Clark and her husband Gary of Barre Town; Sandra Moriarty and her husband, Charles of Montpelier; nieces and nephews, Angela; Erica; Kevin; Kyle; and Anna. Stevie is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Irene Groleau and her husband, Raymond of Websterville; Morris Leno and his wife, Marilyn of Schenectady, NY and Janice Bragdon of Easthampton, MA; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Ted Leno on Dec. 12, 2009 and several uncles. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 10th from 6-8 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 during calling hours. Burial will be at Berlin Corners Cemetery at 12:30 pm, Friday, May 14th. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Towers, c/o Montpelier Elks Lodge, 203 Country Club Road, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 83, a resident of Pioneer Apartments, Montpelier died Sunday, Sept. 12th at Berlin Health & ReHab Center after a brief illness. He was born in Rutland , VT on March 1, 1927 the son of William & Lillian Leonard and attended schools in the Rutland area. Duward worked for the State of Vermont with the Buildings Division as a custodian for the State Library. He retired after 19 years of service in 1989. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Many would remember Duward and his best friend, Bobby, visiting with friends and businesses of downtown Montpelier. Together they would often sit on city benches and watch the downtown scenery. He is survived by a longtime friend, Bobby Turner of Pioneer Apartments, his favorite cat, Scooter; sister, Rhu Nicholas of Tampa , Florida and a brother, Rupert Leonard of Woodstock , VT ; and nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15th at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street , Montpelier . At Duward's request there will be no calling hours. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday at East Clarenden (VT) Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Montpelier Senior Meals Program, c/o Pioneer Apts, 155 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 53, of Cabot, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his home. He was born in Montpelier on December 9, 1956, the son of Herbert and Mable (Eli) Luce and was educated in Worcester School system. Howard worked as a crane operator for Gendron Building Co. On September 15, 2001, he married Debra Hunt in Williamstown, VT. Survivors include his wife, Debra Hunt of Cabot; a daughter, Heather; two sons, Patrick Luce and Chad Luce; and his father, Herbert Luce of Worcester. There will be no funeral services or calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Council on Aging, 30 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641 or to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT.

, a resident of Mayo Healthcare, Northfield, VT passed away on July 7, 2010. Mr. MacAulay was born on May 13, 1933 in Riverton, VT, the son of Wilbur and Glenna Lawrence MacAulay. In 1937, his father passed away and his mother later married Lawrence H. Bedell of Montpelier, VT, a caring stepfather. Mr. MacAulay was a member of the Montpelier High School graduating class of 1951. During his senior year he enlisted into the Marine Corp and there earned his GED. Mr. MacAulay was with the 2nd Marine Division and served during the Korean War. After discharge from the Marine Corp, Mr. MacAulay then worked for propane companies in Miami, FL learning the trade. He worked for Texas Eastern for 25 years and successfully managed a number of different district offices throughout the eastern United States, the most recent being Canton, GA. Other district offices were located in Barre, VT, Waitsfield, VT, Greenfield, MA, and Orlando, FL, retiring in 1994 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. MacAulay enjoyed outdoor sports and spent many good times with family and friends, deer and rabbit hunting, fishing and golfing. He especially enjoyed his camp on Lake Champlain in his earlier years. Mr. MacAulay was a life member of the Barre Elks 1535, a life member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 790, Barre, VT, a life member of the American Legion #3, in Montpelier, VT and a national and State of Florida member of the Korean War Veterans Assoc, Inc. Mr. MacAulay is survived by a son, Donnie L. MacAulay, Jr. and his wife Teresa, four grandchildren, Ariel, Tyler, Britt, and Geron, of Pennsylvania, a son, Andrew MacAulay, of Delaware, his siblings, a brother, Kenneth W. MacAulay and his wife, Irene, of San Antonio, TX, three sisters, Shirley A. MacAulay, of Northfield, VT, Bette E. Jangraw of Gorham, NH, and Gail C. Olinger and her husband, Freddie, of Blacksburg, VA, uncle, Weldon Lawrence of Plainfield, VT stepdaughter and husband Leslie and David Raith and two stepgranddaughters, Sydney and Jaime Raith of Colorado Springs, CO, whom he has held close in his thoughts, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. MacAulay was predeceased by his father, mother, stepfather, a brother-in-law, John J. Jangraw and his great nephew Brian J. Wu. Calling hours will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Sunday, July 11th, from 4-6 p.m. A graveside service and military honors will be held Monday, July 12th, 2:00 p.m., at Berlin Corners Cemetery.

, of East Calais, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010. Born February 27, 1949 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of Reinald and Rubye (Williams) Mackay. He moved to Vermont during the sixties, graduating Class of '67 at MHS. Following graduation he traveled the USA before enlisting in the Navy. He served 5 years in the military, during which time he circumnavigated the globe twice. Upon returning to Vermont he purchased land in East Calais and built a home with his own hands. He and his wife Diane were married on their property in May of 1980. He worked for over a decade as a diesel mechanic, eventually moving on to join Vermont Fire Extinguisher. He was an accomplished mechanic and carpenter and an avid outdoorsman. When he wasn't building something new or fixing something old, he was often found on his Harley-Davidson, or simply being around family and friends. One of his greatest joys in life was making people laugh, and he always had a smile and a kind word. He loved spending time at deer camp where he was constantly surrounded by fellow hunters and friends who were his second family. After retirement he planned on making his living sawing lumber with his portable sawmill. Next to his family he loved most being outside and passed away doing what he loved, hunting deer. He is survived by his wife, Diane Mackay of East Calais and his three children, Kimberly and Todd of Bend, Oregon and Adam recently of Maui, Hawaii and his dog Storm. His sister Judith Lovell and her husband Richard of Sabattus, Maine. A Memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Sunday, December 12th at Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 Main Street, Montpelier. In remembering Scott's love for his pets the family asks that donations be made, in lieu of flowers to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 608, Montpelier, VT 05601.

of East Montpelier, VT passed away on February 3rd at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. He was 63 years old. Paul was born on June 8, 1946, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Gene and Alice (Miller) Manghi. Paul's father's army career led the family to Germany and Georgia before settling in Northfield where his father was stationed at Norwich University. After each move, the family would travel back to their roots in the NYC area to reunite with loved ones. Paul's Italian and German heritage led him to develop a deep love of family and family traditions revolving around food and winemaking. Paul graduated from Northfield High School and then The Maryknoll Seminary in Glenn Ellen, IL with a B.A. in philosophy and religion, after which Paul enlisted in the army. It was during the years of his education that Paul had an inspirational group of friends of which Elaine Thomas was a part. Paul and Elaine were married June 28, 1969, in Northfield. Paul served a year in Vietnam as an advisor for regional and popular forces. Upon his return, he obtained his master's degree in special education at Syracuse University. He worked in special education in St. Albans and then for Washington County Mental Health in Randolph. Paul and Elaine's family was completed with the arrival of Maria in 1974 and Matthew in 1976. Their first home in rural North Randolph was the perfect backdrop for Paul to begin to raise and grow much of the family's food. In 1980 they moved to Montpelier, where Paul joined Elaine in expanding a small but very successful home bread-baking business. The community embraced the whole grain breads and their Christ Church family offered kitchen space to meet the need. In less than a year, the bakery had outgrown both the church and a second location off Main Street, and 29 years ago they settled into the bakery's current "home" at 28 School Street. Here Paul found his true vocation providing good food, friendship, and a quiet and kind presence to all he came into contact with. After 16 years in Montpelier they found their third "dream home", an 1840's farmhouse at the end of a dirt road in East Montpelier. The tranquil setting, simple beauty of the land and warm neighbors were a joy to Paul. Paul put his heart and soul into everything he did. His magnificent garden gave a wealth of produce, which he generously shared with all. He was the consummate craftsman, learning old techniques to meet present needs. His post and beam shed was built patiently over three years, using only hand-tools. His winemaking was both a family tradition and a form of creative expression. His interests ranged from fishing, following the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, and constantly reading and learning. But his favorite recent topic was his grandchildren. He was known to say, "Let me tell you about my grandchildren. Do you have an hour?" Paul Manghi leaves a legacy of faith, wisdom, community spirit, hospitality and generosity to all those who were touched by him. Paul is survived by his wife and friend of 41 years, Elaine (Thomas) Manghi; son Matthew Manghi of Burlington; daughter Maria (Manghi) Stoufer and her husband, Steve Stoufer of East Montpelier; grandchildren Hazen and Stella Stoufer of East Montpelier; mother, Alice (Miller) Manghi of Northfield; brother Gene Manghi and his wife Bernie of NJ; sister Maria (Manghi) Aronson and her husband Doug of OR; and a large extended family, and many beloved high school and college friends. Paul was predeceased by his father, Gene Manghi and brothers Mark Manghi and Michael Manghi. A funeral service and celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 13th, at 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be made to East Montpelier Elementary School, 665 Vincent Flats Road, East Montpelier, VT 05651 or the Vermont Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, died on Sept. 15 at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont. She was 86. Her parents, James Poskus and Marcelia Sakalauskiute, from Lithuania, settled in Worcester, Mass. Ruth was born on Sept. 16, 1923. After graduation from David Hale Fanning Trade School For Girls, she worked at many jobs, including sewing flight suits for WWII airmen and as a key punch operator for Reed-Prentice Company. After meeting at a dance, she married James Harold McAllan, who died in 2006. They had one child. In 1958, the family moved to Springfield, Mass., where she continued to work in the offices of Breck Shampoo, City Hall, and IBM, until the 1970's. She moved to The Gardens in Williamstown, Vermont in 2008 to be close to her family. She also lived briefly at Mayo Nursing Home in Northfield. Her interests included candlepin bowling, jigsaw puzzles, ceramics, bingo, card playing, dancing swing and the polka, and her cats. She and her husband took trips across the country to visit family and enjoyed riding around Springfield in their restored 1929 Chevy. She was also active in the Forest Park Lawn Bowling Club and Senior Center. She had a generous heart and contributed to animal rescue causes and Holy Name Church. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Terry of Montpelier, wife of Paul L. Terry (deceased), her granddaughter Andrea Terry, her husband David Weidner, and great-granddaughter Jaimey-Leigh Weidner of Bowdoin, Maine, her grandson Michael Terry and girlfriend Nanette Miller, recently of Denton, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. She is the last survivor of a close family of two brothers and three sisters. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 18th, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Williamstown, VT with a reception to follow in the parish hall. There will be no calling hours. Committal service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, Sept. 20th, at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Agawam, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, Vermont 05601 would be appreciated.

died on the afternoon of January 10, 2010 at age 20, in a car accident on the beltline (Rt. 127) in Colchester. Born in Berlin, VT, he grew up in Montpelier, together with his parents, Carley and Bob, and his two beloved sisters, Cassandra and Calista. He was a gifted singer and athlete, and was active throughout middle and high school in football, lacrosse, and chorus. He became a freshman at St. Anselm College in Fall 2009, hoping to major in international business. His dream was, together with his sisters, to one day open a cafe and gathering place with live music, in a tropical location, that would be a welcoming place for young adults. He took a year off between high school and college, and lived and worked in Burlington. During this time, he became active in the refugee community, especially with the "Lost Boys" of Sudan. Taylor will be remembered by his many friends and all whose lives he touched, by the depth and breadth of his smile, and his quiet and understated but no less intense compassion for those who had endured suffering. He also will be remembered as a youth and young adult who knew how to be a friend, how to bring true warmth and laughter into others' lives. He liked to say that "unless you are living on the edge, you're taking up too much space," in the sense that life is to be lived with love, respect and laughter, but never sarcasm. He is survived by his parents, Carley Stevens-McLaughlin and Robert McLaughlin, his great-aunt Ruth Barron, sisters Calista Williamson and Cassandra Corley, brother-in-law Daniel Williamson, aunts Rowena Drown and Marina Stevens, uncles Daniel McLaughlin, Larry Stevens and Graydon Stevens, many cousins, and the many friends whom he loved so much. The viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, in Montpelier. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 15,2010, at Bethany Church, 115 Main Street, in Montpelier. The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers, in honor of Taylor McLaughlin, to the Vermont Refugees Resettlement Program, 462 Hegeman Avenue, Suite 101, Colchester VT 05446. VRRP provides comprehensive support for refugees such as the Lost Boys. As Taylor loved to say all the time, "peace". That's all he ever wanted.

died (at Central Vermont Medical Center). With deep grief, sadness, and loss, we now pass this news along to her extended family, friends, colleagues, and community. What can we say when an old soul like Tricia McVeigh passes on. We call her an old soul decidedly, not in a religious sense but in the sense of the ancients; hers was an old soul steeped with wise counsel and goodwill and good humor. She spread goodwill wherever she went, giving much and requesting little in return, but expecting good effort and sincerity. Tricia was born on May 27, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, the fifth of six children. Her parents, both Nebraskans, steadily migrated East halting their eastward migration in Massachusetts. Tricia spent much of her early childhood (often accused of being born old - Tricia called it maturity - Tricia really did have a childhood) in West Newton. At an early age, she developed a keen and abiding interest in children which she pursued throughout her educational and working life. In Brighton, Massachusetts, she volunteered at the Parents Center devoting many hours to children in need while simultaneously meeting a man in need, Chris McVeigh. She developed and maintained lifelong relationships with individuals she first met as children at the Parents' Center. After high school, Tricia enrolled at Bowdoin College in Maine, persisting in her admission efforts by patiently, but firmly, explaining to Bowdoin why it mistakenly denial her application for early admission. She excelled at Bowdoin graduating in 1982 with a degree in psychology. After working at a home for teenage girls for a year, Tricia moved to Nebraska to start and complete her doctorate in psychology. Through some sort of magic she persuaded Chris, her newly minted husband, a man who made her laugh, that he wanted to be in Nebraska too. Eventually, Tricia moved to Middlesex, Vermont where she lived the balance of her years. And live she did. Tricia tapped a deep reservoir of energy balancing family, work, and community. Sometimes to their chagrin, not often, Tricia focused her laser attention on her children. Tricia dedicated herself to Brendan, Kieran, and Quinn, insightfully gauging the needs of each child, then working her best to provide it. She provided the tools for each to grow and develop into unique, responsible individuals. She always provided the opportunity to explore new experiences and even fail at them, then provided the listening time that parenting requires. In 1990, Tricia started a long, mutually beneficial relationship with the Barre City School District Serving in several capacities, but most importantly as a dedicated friend and colleague. Tricia valued her relationship with Barre where she practiced her expertise testing children, advising on interventional plans, and impacting the lives of many students, families, and staff members. She appreciated her environment and the depth it provided her life. Occasionally, political considerations challenged her position in Barre, but her working colleagues and administrators understood the benefit of her bargain, along with the depth and scope of her expertise, so that her position was preserved. She continued to provide dedicated service, and LaBrioche goodies, to her friends and colleagues until the last month of her life. The mutual admiration and respect between Tricia and her colleagues at the Barre Elementary and Middle School defies measure. Both treasured the other. Aside from her family and friends, Tricia's true passion blossomed in her flower garden. She transformed swaths of her Middlesex yard into a carefully staged blooming paradise of plants and flowers. She spent many hours recreating mere grassy patches into favored locations for the local honeybees and hummingbirds. She planted new varieties, traded clippings, donated plants and clippings to the annual Rumney plant sale. Tricia's work in the many summers in her garden will have long and lasting impact. In July 2005, Tricia was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer, treated as an ovarian cancer. While she gracefully endured several surgical procedures and rounds of chemotherapy, her treatments lost their effectiveness. At that point Tricia consciously and confidently chose to discontinue any further invasive treatments to savor her remaining time with as much quality of life to share with her family and friends. She approached her inevitable death with the resolute directness and humor which hallmarked her life, comforting us all with her graceful aplomb. Having laid down her earthly constraints, Tricia leaves many family and friends including her children Brendan, Kieran, and Quinn, her husband Chris, her mother Mary Huse, sisters Kathyrn Huse and Susan Huse; her brothers Thomas Huse, William Huse, and Joseph Huse, and their respective spouses, and many nieces and nephews; she also leaves her mother-in-law, Yvonne McVeigh, and her many, many sisters and brothers -in-law, and their spouses and children, too numerous to name. Her friends and colleagues at the Barre City Elementary and Middle School hold a special place in her heart as she shared many years of her life with them doing good work. Tricia also touched her friends and neighbors in Middlesex who poured out their support and love for her and her family over these many years. She hopes these friends and neighbors will still harvest clippings from her garden as they desire. For the many who transported Tricia to her appointments, or wished to, out heartfelt thanks. We will have calling hours at the Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 139 Main Street Montpelier, Vermont, on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, from 5:30 -8:00. Burial will be a private, family affair but we will schedule a memorial for Tricia in the near future. Please, in lieu of flowers, contribute to the Tricia McVeigh Memorial Fund to be established at the Barre City Elementary and Middle School, 50 Parkside Terrace, Barre, Vermont, 05641 care of James Taffel or Michelle Cote, co-principals.

died January 11, 2010, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT. Pat was born on June 3, 1933 in Clifton Springs, New York to Milton and Mary (Manion) Hudson. She attended schools in Shortsville and Manchester, New York and graduated from Red Jacket High School in Manchester. She worked at C.W. Stuart Company and Jackson and Perkins Roses in Newark, NY where she met and married Wesley A. Merriam . They adopted three children; Robert of Girard, PA, Thomas of Chaska, MN and Lisa of San Clemente, CA. Pat enjoyed knitting, rug hooking, ceramics, and traveling all over VT with Wes filing and retrieving documents at town and city clerks, court clerks and the VT Secretary of State Office. She was predeceased by her parents and brother John Francis Hudson who was lost on the submarine Thresher when it sank off Cape Cod in 1963. She is survived by her husband, her children and her sister Margaret Johnson of Phelps, New York. Pat went back to school in her forties and became an LPN. She worked at the Sundance Clinic in Shakopee, MN and later for Washington County Mental Health in Barre, VT. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Woodridge Nursing Home on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm. A committal prayers will be held at the Green Mount Cemetery in Montpelier.

, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at St. Ann's Nursing Center in Dover, NH after a brief illness. Trudy was born on May 6, 1924 at the home of her parents, Joseph Emile Gagne and Augustine Delana Pinard Gagne at 182 Berlin Street, Montpelier, VT. She was the fourth child of eight. Trudy attended St. Michael's School in Montpelier and graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1942. She moved to Washington, D.C. and worked as a Secretary for the Department of the Army as a Civilian at the Pentagon. She graduated from the Stenotype Institute of Washington, D.C. with a degree of Certified Stenotypist, then became a Government Court Reporter. Trudy moved back to Burlington, Vermont in 1946. She worked as a Legal Secretary for the law firm of A. Perley Feen, then at the Department of Veterans Administration. She met her husband Michael C. Miccolo when he was attending St. Michael's College in Winooski, VT. They were married at St. Patrick's Chapel in Burlington, Vermont in 1952. Trudy worked for the Federal Small Business Administration for over 25 years, where she received the Gold Medal for Meritorious Service in 1983. She retired in 1986. Trudy and Mike lived in Montpelier, Vermont for 34 years, until they moved to New Hampshire in 1994. Trudy is predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Michael C. Miccolo, and twins, who died shortly after birth. Trudy was the loving mother of six children: Michael L. Miccolo (deceased) and his wife, Janet; Marie L. Lyford of Portsmouth, NH, Beverly K. Miccolo-Cobb (deceased), Louis J. Miccolo of Largo, FL, and his wife, Rose, Jean L. Miccolo of Rochester, NH, and Paula L. Glynn and her husband, Jerry, of Portsmouth, NH. She also leaves 13 grandchildren: Grace (McCormack) Kwasnik, William, Angela, and Thomas Dunkling, Denise Lyford, Jonathan Lyford, Tonya (Cobb) Harrison, Jamie Cobb, Jena Miccolo, Josh Miccolo, Emily Miccolo-Layne, Patrick Glynn and Joseph Glynn, as well as 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She also leaves her four sisters, Madeleine DeRonde, Jeannine Wood, Lucille Collins, and Pauline Goodrich, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service at St. Ann's Nursing Center, 195 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH, on Sunday, November 28th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Calling hours are Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Guare and Son's Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, Vermont. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, Vermont. Burial at Berlin Corners Cemetery in Berlin, VT. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Ann's Nursing Center, 195 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH.

, 90, died Monday, May 3, 2010. She lived in East Hampton for the last 40 years, spending her younger life in Montpelier, VT, and recently at the Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehab Center in Cobalt, CT . She was born on April 10, 1920, the daughter of Emelio and Victoria (Geieceo) Molinari in Montpelier, VT. On June 1943, she married Stanley Morse, of East Montpelier. Mr. Morse predeceased her in 1950. They had two children. She worked for Sunrise Resort, Moodus, Ct. retiring in 2001. Her hobbies include, Cooking, Shopping, Traveling and Gardening. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Morse of East Hampton, CT; son & daughter-in-law, Stanley Morse, Jr. (Connie) of Watkinsville, GA, 3 grandchildren, Lorrie Bolton of Sterling, Co, Sherri Garner of Kingsland, Ga, and Stanley Morse III of Snohomish, Wa, 9 great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, in Montpelier VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 255 Pitkin St., East Hartford, CT 06108. Many many thanks from the Family to the Cobalt Lodge staff for their exemplary care for the years she spent there. Everyone loved her infectious smile and beautiful eyes. She truly will be missed by all, especially her family.

died at CVMC Monday July 26th. Her sister and nieces were with her. She had been in ill health for five months after suffering a severe stroke and surgery on her broken ankle. She was born on May 7, 1918 in Morrisville, VT, the daughter of Willis H. and Gertrude L (Alexander) McManis. She attended schools in Montpelier, VT. Her parents are deceased. On July 10, 1943 she married Walter O. Peatman, in Moretown, VT. He predeceased her on November 9, 1977. She was predeceased by a special son, Walter O. Peatman, Jr.; her siblings; Cecil, Willard and Clarence (Buzzy) McManis; and her sister Glendene Higgins She is survived by a special daughter Jean Theobald of Orange; her sister Clarise (Mickey) Fresolo of Montpelier; eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and nieces and nephews as numerous as the grains of sand extending to the beaches of Hawaii. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home on August 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm Because of the weak economy and cuts in Social Security Mom would rather you spent the money intended for her remembrance on something that you need - a treat from her. She always thought of others and did for them what she could. Here's a thought: "If ever there comes a day when we can't be together- Keep me in your heart - I'll stay there forever." Winnie the Pooh

, 62, died Thursday at the Central Vermont Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Pat charmed his family and friends with his marvelous sense of humor that included an irreverent wit. This sometimes drew a gentle admonishment of "Oh, Pat!" from his beloved wife, Elizabeth, known as "Liz." Their children - Zach, Elizabeth and Katy - were planning a July celebration of Pat and Liz's upcoming 40th anniversary. Pat inspired and delighted students, casts and audiences throughout Central Vermont with the many plays and musicals he directed and choreographed, beginning as an art teacher and later as chairman of the Art Department of U-32 High School. In addition, he staged musicals at the Old Meeting House in East Montpelier Center, as well as local productions in Barre, Cabot, Montpelier and Plainfield. An accomplished dancer, he taught jazz and tap dancing in his free time for many years at the Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio in Montpelier, completing the most recent class only two weeks ago. His birth in Richmond, Virginia, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1948, inspired his lifelong nickname of Pat. He was the son of the late Albert Gallatin Pritchett, Jr., and Ann Blanton Pritchett. Pat attended public schools in Richmond and was graduated from the University of Virginia. There he met Liz Fryberger, and they were married in her hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, on July 11, 1970. Following his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, Pat and Liz moved to Woodbury, Vermont. He had a 14-year teaching career, during which he received the Outstanding Vermont Teacher Award from the University of Vermont in 1984. His skill and technique as an artist led him to enter a new field with a design-build construction company, based in Woodbury. The company is now known as Vermont Vernacular Designs, with Pat serving as owner and president. He is survived by his wife Liz; their children and spouses, Zach Pritchett and Zoe Engelberg, Elizabeth Pritchett and Matthew Melnyk, and Catherine "Katy" Pritchett; a sister and her husband, Wycliffe "Wyckie" and Dan Seamans; a brother-in-law and his wife, David and Betsy Fryberger; and a sister-in-law Mary Marcina. A brother-in-law, William Fryberger, predeceased him. He leaves two nieces, Elizabeth Lee Seamans and Ann Seamans Manning and her husband Dave Manning; a nephew Mark Fryberger, his wife, Amanda, and their children, John Patrick and Laura. He was always willing to help with community projects, including being a prime mover in the campaign to restore the Woodbury Methodist Church. He was a longtime member of the Old Meeting House. Pat was an avid gardener and landscaper, and loved outdoor activities, especially sailing and cross-country skiing. He is remembered by friends and family for his love of the beauty of nature, particularly the ocean, classical music and opera, the theater and dance. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 31, at The Old Meeting House in East Montpelier Center. A reception will follow in the Parish House. Arrangements are being handled by Guare & Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05602 or the Vermont Land Trust, 8 Bailey Ave, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 95, passed away on April 29, 2010 at Shelburne Bay Senior Living in Shelburne after a brief illness. Born June 11, 1914, in Barre, Vermont, she was the daughter of Anacleto and Carmella (Coletti) Cenci. She graduated from Spaulding High School in Barre and from the Goddard Seminary Secretarial Course in June, 1932. In Barre, on Valentine's Day, 1942, she married Albert (Al) Rogers, who passed away on May 18, 1995 after 53 years of marriage. They moved to the Midwest in 1949 and lived in South Bend, Indiana, for over 20 years, returning to Barre in 1973, where she volunteered at the Central Vermont Hospital for several years. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge and pinochle, and reading the daily paper. In 2000, she moved to Shelburne, where she has lived for the past decade at the Shelburne Bay Senior Living Community. She was known as a good card player and a dear, sweet, quiet person, with a special, frequent laugh. When asked how she lived so long, she often said, "I take it one day at a time." Survivors include her son, Stephen Cenci Rogers and daughter-in-law, Susan Wells-Rogers of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Arthur Cenci of South Burlington; a niece, Anita Cassani Anderson, nephews Gene Cenci, Richard Cassani and John Cassani, and several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sisters Nerina Rousse and Linda Cassani, her brother, Noel Cenci, and her niece, Linda Rousse. A graveside service at a time convenient to the family will be held at Hope Cemetery in Barre at a later date. There are no calling hours. Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties or the American Diabetes Association.