, 93, died peacefully in her sleep on October 17, 2010, at the Bel-Aire nursing home in Newport. Mrs. Nicholson was born in Burlington on March 8, 1917, the second child of Lenna (Humphrey) and Charles Howard. She graduated from nursing school at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington in June of 1938 as a registered nurse, but her nursing career was short-lived. She fell in love with University of Vermont student Elmer "Nick" Nicholson, married him in January of 1939, and began a 61-year trip "around the world" before her husband's death in 1999. While raising four children, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson moved frequently in pursuit of his insurance career. They lived in Montpelier; Niagara Falls, New York; Newington, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Chicago, Illinois before retiring to Pinehurst, North Carolina for 20 years. For more than 40 years, they made a summer pilgrimage to their cottage in Newport on Lake Memphremagog where they enjoyed the friendships of neighbors on Strawberry Acres Road. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Nicholson lived year-round in her beloved cottage with the assistance of caretakers until her failing physical health required residency at Bel-Aire. Wherever the family lived, Mrs. Nicholson established a warm and welcoming home and was always a wonderful cook and gracious hostess. A talented seamstress, she made her daughters' wedding gowns and her own beautifully tailored clothes. She was a loving grandmother, attending many of her grandchildren's milestone events and sending them care packages across the country. Mrs. Nicholson was predeceased by her husband as well as her sister Hope Jordan Stewart, and her brother Charles Howard. She is survived by her children: Carol and her husband, Jerry Fryberger, of Duluth, Minnesota, and their children Jeremy Fryberger and his wife, Mary Tess O'Sullivan, Lynn and her husband, Mark MacLean, Holly and her husband, Alex Sienkiewicz, and Sarah and her husband, Zachary Madison; Linda Goodman of Oakdale, Connecticut, and her sons Jay and his wife, Connie Tetschner, James and his wife, Jennifer O'Brien, and William and his wife, Hilary Robbins; David Nicholson and his wife, Deirdre, of Burlington, and their son Zachary; and Nancy Cekalla of Little Falls, Minnesota, and her sons Garrett and his wife, Tina, and Wyatt and Morgan. She also leaves behind 14 great-grandchildren and two nephews Paul Jordan and John Howard. A memorial service will be scheduled for early November. The family requests that those who wish to remember Mrs. Nicholson make a contribution to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 90 years young, died peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2010, surrounded by his loving family and special family members at his home in North Troy. He was born on September 10, 1920, in North Troy, a son of George Edward Starr and Hazel (Hardy) Starr. On October 25, 1947, he married ReJane "Jean" Martel, who predeceased him on May 26, 2006. Mr. Starr is survived by special family member Denise Pigeon; by his six children: Urban R. Starr Jr. of North Troy and friends Kellie and Charlie, Linda Starr Alberghini and Tom of Rochester, New Hampshire, Sally Starr McAllister and Tom of Bridgeton, Maine, Jane Starr Leblanc and Brian of Lakeland, Florida, George E. Starr of Wabash, Indiana, and David W. Starr and friend Heather of Tucson, Arizona; by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Trevor and Marie Starr and Anthony, Kara and Keith Godfrey and Bailey, Bianca and Bryan Begin and Maxim and Malli, Jared Alberghini and his friend Karen, Dr. Stacey and Dr. Karson Clark and Taylor, Grace and Karson, Tabitha and Scott Noble and Brittany McAllister and Michaela Royea, Vanessa and Andy Rosenberger and Cody and Paige, Bridgitte and John Jones and Johnathan, Brian Jay Leblanc, George and Mindy Starr and Brandon, Cameron and Madison, Jenna Starr and Andy and Michael and Eva, Lee-Ann Starr and Jeremy, and Peyton and Parker, and Tyler Starr; by his sisters Ida Starr Cadieux and John of Newport, Dorothy Starr Westerberg of St. Johnsbury; by his brother Dr. Durward Starr and his wife, Lorraine, of North Troy; sister-in-law Ila Starr of North Troy; and by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his precious son Jay Starr in 1977; by his sister Barbara Starr Lynch; and his brothers Robert Starr and Jack Starr. Mr. Starr graduated from North Troy High School in 1939. He was an avid and very talented baseball and basketball player, and his teams won state championships in 1938 and 1939. He went on to Randolph Technical College and continued as an outstanding athlete on the baseball and basketball teams. After college, Mr. Starr worked with his father, George E. Starr, hauling pulp. In the early 1940s, he founded Starr's Transportation, which started with only one truck that needed many repairs that he made. It eventually grew to a multi-million dollar corporation with trucks traveling all across the U.S. and Canada. After retirement, he developed his land in Jay, utilizing his many skills and expertise to transform the land into a dynamic and spectacular showplace for his family to enjoy and have weddings and many other memorable family functions. Mr. Starr was an honored member of Who's Who of American Inventors in 1989 and had an inscribed U.S. patent plaque. He invented the auxiliary suspension system for large transport trailers which was a safety device that kept trailers from tipping over if they had a fractured spring. He loved parades and designed and built an electric powered bicycle that he drove in the parades through the years. His grandchildren loved this invention. Mr. Starr enjoyed developing and creating things to make life easier. He was a distinguished member of the Vermont Truck and Bus Association as a director on the executive committee, and eventually became the president from 1987 to 1989. He was also a member of the American Trucking Association and was a delegate to the national convention for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #16 and the Newport Elks #2155. On September 5, 2010, Mr. Starr was pleasantly surprised with a ninetieth birthday celebration at Tastings Restaurant in North Troy. Approximately 50 to 60 family members helped him celebrate this delicious dinner and birthday milestone. On September 11 he was inducted into the Orleans and Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame at the Newport Country Club in honor of his outstanding achievement in baseball. The funeral was held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on October 16. Should friends desire, contributions in Urban's memory may be made to the Jay Starr Scholarship Fund and should be sent to James Starr, Highland Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859 for the North Troy High School Alumni Association.

, 56, of Nashville, Tennessee, died suddenly in Texas on October 17, 2010. He was a son of Lois and Ad Taylor of Barton. He is survived by his wife, Karen Leipziger, publicist and songwriter from Nashville; by his parents; by siblings Kathy Trecartin and her husband, Doug, of Central Point, Oregon, Patricia Taylor and her spouse, Pam Skriletz, of Orleans, and Daniel Taylor and his wife, Kelly, and sons Ben and Josh of St. Paul, Minnesota. The following appeared in the Nashville newspaper The Tennessean: "Dennis Taylor, a Nashville-based session and stage musician whose saxophone aided recordings by Delbert McClinton, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Michelle Shocked, Buckwheat Zydeco, and many others, died suddenly in Greenville, Texas." Mr. Taylor was on tour with McClinton, in whose band he'd played for the past two and a half years. He had chest pains Sunday morning and was taken to a hospital, where he died at 1:04 p.m. after suffering a heart attack. A professional saxophone player for more than 30 years, Mr. Taylor had just completed his first solo album with help from Kevin McKendree, also of McClinton's band. "Dennis had an old-school kind of tone that I don't hear in anyone else's playing anymore," Mr. McKendree said. "He knew how to make it sing, and he had a great sensibility for what was supposed to happen. He knew what to play, and he knew what not to play." Mr. Taylor authored a series of instructional books in which he analyzed other players' styles and offered tips for emulating and understanding work from the masters of the instrument. "Pinpointing all these idiosyncratic elements in other players is essential in developing your own voice," wrote Mr. Taylor, whose own sax "voice" could vary from a sensuous growl to the kind of buzzing, bluesy howl he employed on McClinton's "People Just Love to Talk." "He was a free-spirited artist," said singer-songwriter Todd Snider, who recently recorded an album that features Mr. Taylor on saxophone. "His playing was so tasteful, and he was such a warm and good person to be around. What a loss." Memorial details are incomplete at this time.

, 74, of Coventry died peacefully on October 10, 2010, at The Manor in Morrisville. There will be no calling hours. Mrs. Blake was born on May 13, 1936, in Barton, a daughter of Earl and Samira (Loukx) Ingalls. On December 5, 1954, she married William D. Blake who predeceased her in October of 2002. Mrs. Blake was a licensed practical nurse and a pharmacy technician for 23 years at North Country Hospital in Newport. After retirement in 1994, she continued to volunteer at the hospital for many years. She enjoyed cooking, making crafts, reading, traveling, but most of all, spending time with her family. Mrs. Blake is survived by her beloved children: Vicki Strobridge and her husband, Roger, of Worcester, Lori Stratton and her husband, Kelly, of Coventry, and William H. Blake and his wife, Gloria, of Underhill; by her much loved grandchildren: Joshua Montague of Boulder, Colorado, Seth Cartee of Newport, and Cory and Abigail Blake of Underhill; by her cherished great-grandson Landyn Cartee; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother David E. Ingalls, and by her sisters Phyllis Willis and Gloria Allen. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Blake's memory may be made to North Country Hospital, care of Gift Shop Fund-raiser, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the charity of one's choice.

, 81, after many years of living with Alzheimer's disease, died peacefully on October 6, 2010, at her home in Derby with her family by her side. Mrs. DeLaBruere was born March 29, 1929, in Norton. She was a daughter of the late Laurent Lavertue and Claudia (Brousseau) Noel. She married Gerard DeLaBruere on August 23, 1947. Mr. and Mrs. DeLaBruere worked together on their farms in West Charleston, East Burke and Newport Center. Upon retiring from farming, they settled in Westfield where they lived for over 26 years until they moved to their present home in Derby. Mr. DeLaBruere vigilantly cared for his wife for years at home to the end with the help of the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice services, his family and friends. Mrs. DeLaBruere was a strong woman of great faith. She was active in her church, in the Cursillo and Ultreya movements, and in her women's group. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She somehow found time in her busy schedule on the farm and while raising a family to garden, sew, dabble in quilting, and make Christmas ornaments for her children and grandchildren. Alzheimer's may have taken her life, but her spirit lives on in the memories and hearts of the family she leaves behind. Mrs. DeLaBruere is survived by Gerard, her husband of 63 years; by her children: Arlene and her husband, Daniel Fortin, of Derby Line, and their children Julie and Greg; by Suzanne and her husband, Deacon Malcom Zellner, of Daphne, Alabama, and their children Francis, Ashley, Rachael, Peter, and Stephen; by Daniel and his wife, Carol Lynn, of North Troy and their children Anthony, Matthew, Daniel and Stephanie; Lucille and her husband, Marvin Kupperblatt, of Morgan; Rose and her husband, Colonel Gaston Bathalon, of Maynard, Massachusetts, and their children Amanda, Emilie, Phillip, and Jeffrey; Andrew and his wife, Kathy, of Derby and their children Jessica, Rebecca and Joshua; Dennis and his wife, Aline, of Newport Center and their sons Jason, Bradley and Kevin; Peter of Methuen, Massachusetts, and his boys Dominic, Paul and Michael, Patricia and her husband, Don Carlos Davis, of South Burlington and their daughters Hilary and Tanya and Marie of Colchester and her son Issac. She also leaves over 20 great-grandchildren; her sister Jeannette and her husband, Michael McCoy, of Tucson, Arizona; many brothers- and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. DeLaBruere was predeceased by two daughters Rachel and Anne; her great-grandson Jeremiah; and her sisters Doris Carrier, Louisa Marshall, and Marie Claudette Betterly. Starting at 10 a.m., an hour of visitation will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line on Saturday, October 16. It will be followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. DeLaBruere's name may be made to hospice at the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to IROC (Indoor Recreation of Orleans County), P.O. Box 558, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 80, of Summerfield, Florida, died on October 1, 2010. Mr. LaClair was born in Barton on December 29, 1929, and was the fifth child of the late Alfred and Maybell (Vallee) LaClair. He grew up in Barton where he held various jobs. He moved to Massachusetts in the late 1960s and went to work for K.J. Quinn. He retired from Rohm Tech, formerly K.J. Quinn, in Malden, Massachusetts. He spent his retirement years in Summerfield. Mr. LaClair loved building model cars, visiting family and friends and mowing lawns. He was an avid animal lover, and was often seen with his beloved dog Minnie by his side. He is survived by his two daughters Brenda LaClair McEvoy and her husband, Christopher, of Methuen, Massachusetts, and Beth LaClair Mack and her husband, Hampton, of Bedford, New Hampshire; by four grandchildren: Patrick and Emily Lynch, Brittany Thomas, and Connor Bishop; by three brothers and their wives: Maurice LaClair of Barton, Earl LaClair and his wife, Margaret, of Barton, and Carroll LaClair and his wife, Doris, of Summerfield; by two sisters Dorothy Young of Tupper Lake, New York, and Alfreda Leonard of Newburyport, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law Nelson Leonard of Newburyport and Paul Young of Tupper Lake, and by a sister-in-law Jeanne LaClair of Barton. Services will be held in the spring of 2011 in Barton. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a humane society.

, 63, of Morgan died on October 5, 2010, at her home in Morgan surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 16, 1947, in Portsmouth, Virginia, a daughter of Tommy and Marcella (McCune) Bryson. On September 4, 1965, she married Brook Marshall who predeceased her on February 23, 1997. She is survived by her children: Kristina Smith and her husband, Brian, of Bangor, Maine, Geri Stevens and her husband, Craig, of Derby, Becky Cubit and her husband, Marston, of Morgan, Shane Marshall and his wife, Amy, of Tennessee, Peter Marshall and his wife, Dawn, of Lyndonville, Elizabeth Bryant and her husband, Scott of Morgan, Laurie Johnson and her husband, Brian, of Bethel, and Bethanne Marshall of Milton; by over 40 grandchildren; by her mother, Marcella Faye Bryson, of Norfolk; two brothers, Thomas Ray Bryson and his wife, Ella, of California, and Robert Bryson of Norfolk; and by nine nieces and nephews; and five grandnieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Tommy Bryson. Mrs. Marshall was a loving, supportive grandmother. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed playing games with her family and reading. Funeral services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Newport on October 9. Private interment followed at the Marshall family property in Morgan. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Marshall Family Cemetery, in care of Becky Cubit, 11044 Vermont Route 111, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 89, of Derby died peacefully on October 10, 2010, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. She was born on October 26, 1920, in North Troy, a daughter of George Arthur and Eva (Willey) Farnham. On July 17, 1941, she married Hugh Sargent who predeceased her in 1994. She graduated in 1939 from the North Troy High School. She spent over 30 years in the Jay area and several years in Derby. Mrs. Sargent was a member of the Derby Bible Baptist Church in Derby Line. She enjoyed sewing and knitting. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the recipients of many pairs of mittens over the years. She was also an excellent cook and loved to have the family come visit. She especially enjoyed family gatherings. She is survived by her ten children: Wilma Therrien and her husband, Andre, of Newport Center, Jane Cardinal and her husband, Fred, of Georgia, Lance Sargent of Derby, Sandra Cousino and her husband, Frank, of Burlington, Larry Sargent and his wife, Lynn, of Tennessee, Bruce Sargent and his wife, Jeannette, of Newport Center, Janice Therrien and her husband, Marcel, of Derby, Merry LeJean and her husband, Dominique, of Milton, Edward Sargent and his wife, Michelle, of North Troy, and Lori Harrison and her husband, James, of Delaware; by her 34 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Clark Jay Sargent in 1956 and by two grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, with the Reverend Richard Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at the Jay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Sargent's name may be made to the Derby Bible Baptist Church, care of Reverend Richard Daniels, P.O. Box 268, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 86, of Coventry died peacefully on October 6, 2010, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. Mrs. Walbert was born March 6, 1924, in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of Oscar and Ida Carlson. She had been a housewife, secretary, and worked in retail for many years. She was an active member of the American Legion, the Moose Club, and the Elks Club. She was also an active member of the Barton chapter of the Red Hat Society and was a longtime attendee at The Meeting Place in Newport. She was married to Theodore J. Walbert II for 54 years until he died in 2007. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Brown of Coventry; a son Theodore (Jay) Walbert III of Barton and his girlfriend, Jean Boyda; by three grandchildren: Meagan Brown of Colchester, Kaylan Brown of McLean, Virginia, and Ryan Brown of Coventry; a special friend, Jamie Rappaport, of Coventry; by her brother Walter Carlson and his wife, June, of Largo, Florida; her sister Evelyn Auchter of Wilbraham, Massachusetts; and her many nieces and nephews: Judi, Bob, Arlean, Russell, Cheryl, Tom, Barbara, Buzz, and their children. A gathering in Mrs. Walbert's honor was held in Coventry on October 9. Interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Springfield at a date yet to be determined. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Walbert's name may be made to The Meeting Place Adult Day Services, 100 Second Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 56, formerly of Laconia, New Hampshire, died on September 6, 2010, in Franklin, New Hampshire. He was born December 26, 1953, in Newport, a son of Lawrence Edward Baker Sr. and Laura Jean (Nelson) Baker. Mr. Baker worked for Bob's Flooring, restoring hardwood floors for many years. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Sissy) Reynolds, Eric Baker, Jessie Baker, Loretta Baker, Michael Baker, and Andrew Baker; stepchildren Donald Bouchard, Suzanne Stevens, and Marie Claire Garcia; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Blaine and Kerry Baker; and three sisters, Penny Paquette, Sandy McCormick, and Cindy Frazer. He was predeceased by Doris Mason, his wife of 17 years, and Audrey Haddock, his wife of one year. A graveside service was held on September 16 at the Oakland Cemetery in Meredith Center.

, 56, of Arlington, Texas, died on October 1, 2010, in Burlington. She was born December 30, 1953, in Newport, a daughter of Hanford Biron and the late Nina (Bates) Biron. Mrs. Biron worked in human services and then as a ticket agent for American Airlines for over 31 years. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, attending ice-skating events, and watching skating on television. She is survived by her father, Hanford Biron, of Derby; her brother Dale Biron and his wife, Debbie, of Newport; her sister Bonnie Birchard and her husband, Dean, of Newport Center; her nephews Devan Biron of Newport, and Matthew and Adam Birchard, both of Newport Center; by her aunts Betty Biron, Polly Wolf, and her husband, Gil, Pearl Brissette and her husband, Bernard; her uncle Clifford Biron; by numerous cousins; and by special friends Daren Chastain, Maureen Norris, and Elise Bannon all of Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on October 6 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will take place in Norton at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the U.S. Figure Skating Association, 20 First Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.

, 71, of Barton died suddenly on September 29, 2010, at his home on Burton Hill. He was born in Troy, New York, a son of Alvin and Iola Huntington. He was employed by E & C Perron of Orleans for the past 13 years. He spent most of life driving truck and logging. He was an avid lover of nature and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a special appreciation for sunsets. He took great interest in marksmanship and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He took great pride in his family and friends and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving, dedicated wife, Sharon Huntington, of 33 years and his many children: Pamela Lizotte and her husband, Michael Sargeant, of Essex, Tina Bowen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kimberley Small and her husband, Gary, of Newport Center, Debbie Bianchi and her husband, Sean, of Derby Line, Tammy Goad and her husband, Timothy, of Barton, Carrie Helfant and her husband, John, of Brookfield, Naomi Bryant and her husband, Jerry, of Barton, Darla Kunsman and her husband, Wayne, Lisa Kazantzis and her husband, Doug, Laura Howard, Linda Arrow and her husband, Jonathan, and Brenda Keen and her husband, Chris; by his brother Bill Huntington of Texas; his sister Mary Prindle and her husband, Jack, of Glen Aubrey, New York; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by Cassidy Villeneuve and her husband, "Duffer," Natosha, Bianca, and Cody Villeneuve, Skyler Lizotte, Ashley and Kristen Bowen, Jeremy Lucas, Amber Huntington, Megan Lagasse, Alishia and Tyler Goad, Brandon Huntington, Nikia, Kylie, Grace, James, and Caleb Helfant, Courtney, Chelsea, and Garrett Bianchi, Rebecca, Hannah, Alec, and Charlie Bryant, Timothy and Rachel Kunsman, Ryan and Leah Kazantzis, Emily, Lacey, Michael, and Jonathan Arrow, and Zachary Keen and Brandon Royer and many special friends. He is predeceased by his father and mother, Alvin and Iola Huntington, of Mechanicsville, New York; his son Timothy James; son-in-law Denniss Lizotte; and grandson Michael Lizotte. Mr. Huntington's greatest ambition in life was to serve the Lord and witness to others. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services were held at the Barton Baptist Church in Barton on October 2. Graveside service will be private.

, 18, of Newport died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center on September 26, 2010, after suffering serious injuries in a car accident which occurred in Morgan on September 18. Cody put up a valiant fight against his injuries and was surrounded in love by family and many of his friends at the time of his death. A 2010 graduate of North Country Union High School in Newport, Cody will be sorely missed by his many friends. He was known as the type of friend who was always ready to lend a helping hand, and he always made sure those he cared about knew just how much they meant to him. He was funny, smart, outgoing, and always had a ready smile and a friendly greeting for all. Although not voluntarily an early riser, Cody loved being active with his friends. He and his friends especially enjoyed skiing, camping, and fishing together. He also loved animals and was an avid music fan. Cody is survived by his mother, Jennifer Roy, and stepdad Kevin Dodge; by his father, Todd Skinner, and stepmom, Pamela Balint; brother Nikolas Vallieres and the older brother that he dearly loved, Todd Hayden Skinner Jr, all of Newport; by paternal grandparents Bob and Murline Skinner; maternal grandparents Paula and Peter Conover; stepsiblings Annette Vallieres, Dan Carpenter, Joseph T. Balint, Amanda Balint, Samantha Balint, and Justin Balint; cousins Alissa Skinner and Amanda Bartlett; and aunts Lori Coburn-Webb, Tracey Coburn-Burdick, Sharon Morin, and families. These and countless other friends and relations will never forget Cody. Donations in remembrance of Cody may be made to The Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860. Funeral services were held at the Derby church on October 2 and were followed by a social hour.

, 90, lifetime resident of Newport Center, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, surrounded by his family at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover. He was born on August 21, 1920, in Newport Center, a son of Charles Whipple and Etta Sweet Whipple. Mr. Whipple was a simple man, yet a giant among men. He loved his God, and he loved his church. He loved his family, and he loved his life as a farmer. He was a fifth-generation farmer on the Whipple Farm on the Number 12 Road in Newport Center. He was born a farmer in his heart, and he farmed from the time he was old enough to walk to the barn until 1980 when a fire destroyed the barn and an award-winning herd of 65 registered Holsteins. When he was no longer able to farm for himself, Mr. Whipple found great enjoyment in helping his neighbors, planting flowers and mowing the lawn at his home, and spending time with his family. Few people live to be 90 years old. Even fewer are able to say their life was perfect, and they would not change a thing. Gilbert Whipple was not a rich man in his wallet, but he was the wealthiest of men where it counted - in his heart. He is greatly loved, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by the love of his life - his wife of 66 years, Vivian (Willis) Whipple. He also leaves his six children: Joyce Twing of Chelsea, Evelyn Kelley of Newport Center and her husband, Skip, of Derby, Beverly Schinck and her husband, Denis, of Mansonville, Quebec, Donna Whipple of Providence, Rhode Island, Wayne Whipple of Wells River and his longtime friend Arthur Hull of Boston, Massachusetts, and Ed Whipple and his wife, Kate, of Coventry; his eight grandchildren: Shawn Twing and his wife, Collins, of Chelsea, Carmen McCammon of Newport, Carla Whipple and her fiance, Robert Camara, of Providence, Rhode Island, Jeremy Schinck of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Vance Schinck and his wife, Amanda, of Fulford, Quebec, Ryan and Connor Fletcher of Coventry, and Brooke Thomas of North Troy; his nine great-grandchildren: Seth Demers (currently serving with the Vermont National Guard in Afghanistan), and his girlfriend Christina Crowley of Newport, Trisha, Autumn, Deztyni, Marquis, and Vincent Whipple of Providence, Kari Twing of Chelsea, and Macy and Cody Schinck of Fulford, Quebec; and one great-great-granddaughter, Emily Jane Demers of Newport. He was predeceased by his father in 1959; his mother in 1975; his brother Harry in 1930; an infant son Calvin in 1951; and a son-in-law Bruce Twing in 1999. The funeral was held on Monday, October 4, at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church. After the funeral, friends were invited to follow the hearse for Mr. Whipple's final tribute ride on the Number 12 Road past the farmstead and home he loved to his interment place at the Newport Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855 in appreciation for the many kindnesses they extended to him during his illness.