, 97, of Hyde Park died peacefully Friday, February 19, 2010, at Copley Hospital in Morrisville with his family by his side. Mr. Anderson was born in Glover on September 20, 1912, a son of Clyde E. and Nina (Wylie) Anderson. He was a graduate of Craftsbury Academy and Burlington Business College. He was employed briefly by the Vermont Asbestos Mines before being employed by Lamoille County Savings Bank in Hyde Park where he became executive vice president. He continued with the Franklin Lamoille Bank until his retirement in 1977 and remained on the board of directors until 1982. He was president of the Vermont Bankers Association from 1969 to 1970. He served in the 8th Army Air Force with a secret group call the Carpetbaggers. A specially designed B-24 Liberator aircraft was used to parachute people who worked with the underground in France, Belgium, and other European countries. Supplies were dropped to support those who were working in this effort. This group was part of the 801st to 492nd Bombardment Group, based in England. After his tour of duty of 30 missions, he returned to the United States where he was assigned to various bases before ending his service at the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, air base. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Air Badge with three oak leaf clusters. While in Sioux Falls he met his future bride, Arlene Strait. They were married on May 20, 1945. He volunteered his time to many organizations in the community. He was a member of the Second Congregational United Church of Christ in Hyde Park, trustee of Craftsbury Academy for 35 years, trustee of the Sterling School, past president of the Morrisville Rotary Club, member of Morrisville Veterans of Foreign Wars 9653, 65-year member of American Legion Post 33, member of Mt. Vernon Lodge 8 of Free and Accepted Masons, and member of Bliss Lodge 44 of the International Order of Odd Fellows since 1940. The village of Hyde Park dedicated its 1996 annual report to Lester and Arlene Anderson "for all of the work, time and service they have given to this community." The town of Hyde Park dedicated its 1998 annual report to him "in appreciation of his service to the town and community." The secretary of state presented him with a certificate of appreciation "in recognition of many years of service to the town of Hyde Park." Golf was his favorite pastime, and he continued to enjoy the game whenever it was possible. He was a member of the Vermont Senior Golf Association. He was an avid bowler and later in life enjoyed bowling with a regular group of friends. He is survived by two sons, Gary of Hyde Park and David and wife, Sherry, of Morrisville; by grandsons Gregory Anderson and his wife, Mayerling, of Rutland and Matthew Anderson and his wife, Kari, of Merritt Island, Florida; and by great-grandchildren: Diego, Alejandro and Zoey. He was predeceased by his wife, Arlene, in 2001; by his brothers Clarence and Dwight; and by his sister Doris. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 24, at 2 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Hyde Park. Interment will be in the spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Anderson's memory may be made to the Second Congregational Church, P.O. Box 216, Hyde Park, Vermont 05655; or to Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 81, of Glover died peacefully February 22, 2010, in Barton. Mr. Boomer was born January 17, 1929, in Keene, New Hampshire, a son of Lawrence and Marion (Baldwin) Boomer. On November 17, 1950, he married Margaet Malloy, who survives him. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a machinist for Chamberlin Machine in Bellows Falls; he retired after 20 years of service. He was an avid dear and turkey hunter, and he enjoyed fishing. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in their motor home, going from Maine to Florida and many spots in between. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed their visits. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Boomer, of Barton; by his children: Donald Boomer and his wife, Wanda, of Irasburg, Deborah Lowe and her husband, Richard Lobdell, of Chester, and Diane Laware and her companion, Christopher Gramling, of Sharon; by grandchildren: Laura Houle and her husband, Denis, David Boomer and his wife, Amy, of Irasburg, Robert Lowe and his wife, Michelle, of Bellows Falls, and Heidi Ploof and her husband, Jeff, Jessica Wright and Heath Laware, all of Hartland; by nine great-grandchildren; and by sister-in-law Marceline Boomer of Campton, New Hampshire. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. on Friday until the funeral. Spring interment will be in the Irasburg Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Boomer's memory may be made to the Ronald Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Glover Ambulance Squad, in care of Suzanne Gibeault, secretary, P.O. Box 64, 48 Country Road, West Glover, Vermont 05875.

, 91, of Easthampton, Massachusetts, died February 14, 2010, at Cooly Dickenson Hospital. Mr. Diette was born in Lowell on October 22, 1918, a son of Wilfred and Josephine (Carl) Diette. He grew up in West Glover and later moved to Massachusetts. He was a factory worker and a farmer. He retired from the Strong Bus Corporation in Easthampton as a bus driver for special needs individuals. He is survived by his sisters Gertrude Sanville of Coventry and Theresa Taylor of West Glover; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; by his brothers Albert and Ernest Diette; and by sisters: Eva Diette in infancy, Corinne Before Reil, Beatrice Anderson, and Emma Phinney. Burial will be at the convenience of the family and will take place in St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery in Lowell.

, 48, of Newport died suddenly February 15, 2010, in Newport. Mr. Fuller was born April 7, 1961, in Port Jarvis, New York, a son of Walter and Jean (Decker) Fuller. On March 19, 1994, he married Claire Berard, who survives him. He was a painter for Memphremagog Rentals in Newport. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and bowling. He enjoyed spending time on his computer. He loved spending time with his friends and being a mentor for the neighborhood children. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children: Desiree of Charleston, Jasmin of Brownington, Christopher, who serves in the military, Brandi Lee of Warwick, New York, and Anne, Edna, and Eddie Staples of Derby; by his mother, Jean Fuller, of Port Jarvis; by four brothers: Walter Fuller III, Mike Fuller, Mark Fuller, and Joseph Fuller of Port Jarvis; by his sister Daphne Fuller of Port Jarvis; by his special nephew Ryan; by many other nieces and nephews; by aunts and uncles, including Ed and Marge; by many grandchildren, including his special grandchildren Richie Theriault III and Timothy Staples; and by special friends Doug and Vivian Spates. He was predeceased by his father, Walter Fuller, on December 18, 2007. Funeral services were held February 20 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Fuller's memory may be made to North Country Union High School's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, attention: CSM Lane, 209 Veterans Avenue, Box 725, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 52, of Newport died suddenly February 19, 2010, at home. Mr. Graveline was born June 15, 1957, in Newport, a son of Norman Graveline and Ellen (Fairbrother) Graveline. He graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport in 1976. He was part of the family business, Graveline's Marina, located at Farrant's Point for many years. He was employed by the city of Newport and Columbia Forests Products for several years. He was an avid fisherman and duck hunter. He loved to snowmobile and ride motorcycles. He loved his beloved cat Goldie and many other animals. He is survived by two children, Jennifer Deyo and her husband, Zachary, of Orleans and David Nelson; by his parents: his mother, Ellen Faribrother Graveline of Newport, his father Norman Graveline, and his stepmother Simone Graveline of Newport; by two brothers, James Graveline and his wife, Marie, of Concord and Duane Graveline and his wife, Jean, of Derby; by his niece Jaime Collins and her husband, Travis; by stepnieces and stepnephews: Paul of Charlotte, North Carolina, John of Derby Line, and Matthew McVeigh of Derby; by great-niece Olivia Joy Collins; by a special friend, Delores; by his aunt Nancy McGivern of Westfield; by his uncle Dr. Duane E. Graveline and his wife, Suzanne, of Merritt Island, Florida; by his stepsister Monique Lanoue; and by his stepbrothers Bernie and Patrick Lanoue. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Edgar Graveline, Tina Graveline Hummers, and Marion and Clinton Fairbrother. Funeral services were held February 22 at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Graveline's memory may be made to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, died peacefully at his home on Lake Salem in Derby on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. His beloved caregiver and dear friend, Barbara Norton, held his hand as he died. Mr. Houghton was born in Lyndon on August 8, 1926, to Silas Milo Houghton Sr. and Mary (Davidson) Houghton. He attended the Red Village School, a one-room schoolhouse, and Lyndon Institute. After graduation he joined the Navy and served until the end of World War II. He met his first wife, Pearl M. Day of Newport, while she attended Lyndon State Teachers College. They were married on Christmas Eve in 1945. In 1948 he and his wife made their home on the shore of Lake Salem in Derby, a place they loved and where he requested that he spend his last days. When first married he worked for a year as both a farmhand and gas station attendant in Derby Line. He joined Butterfields Division of Litton Industries in 1947. He began as a machine operator and retired in 1967 as plant manager. In the inaugural year of North Country Union High School, he taught machine shop and mechanical drawing in the vocational education department. After 26 years of marriage, Pearl Houghton died in 1972. After her death, he left North Country to become a full-time, dorm-residing, 46-year-old student at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, where he earned an associate's degree in civil engineering with honors in 1975. He returned to North Country's vocational education department. In 1978, while teaching, he attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a bachelor of arts in education. He met his second wife, Deane (Moore) Hamilton, at North Country; they were married in 1979. He retired as director of vocational education in 1988. After 25 years of marriage, Deane predeceased him in 2004. After her death, he said that he had been blessed to have been married to two of the most wonderful women in the world. He was generous with his time, serving as a literacy volunteer in the prison system, a guardian ad litem, a volunteer at the United Church of Newport food shelf, and an enthusiastic supporter of the Area Agency on Aging in Newport. He was a member of the Derby Lions Club, serving as president for several years. He was once a hunter and became a guy who loved to walk in the woods in deer season while carrying a rifle. As a younger man he enjoyed curling and water-skiing, and he was quite the ping pong player. He loved to fish, canoe, kayak, and hike, and he was a prodigious organic gardener. After he retired he made high-quality furniture for Deane and their children. For several years he operated his own maple sugarhouse in Lyndon on land he inherited from his parents. He enjoyed travel, politics, playing bridge, chopping wood, and driving his tractor. He was a lifelong resident of Vermont and a great storyteller who could tell a joke with what can only be characterized as a Vermont sensibility. He is survived by his daughters M. Leslie Klisz and her husband, Stephen, of Marcellus, New York, and Carolyn Houghton and her husband, David Sodano, of Medford, Massachusetts; by his grandson Jeffrey Klisz of Marcellus; by his sister Carolyn Johnson and her husband, Ted, of Ascutney; by his brothers Walter "Joe" and his wife, Ruth, and Nathan and his wife, Fran, of Lyndonville; by stepchildren: Frank and John Hamilton and Linda Oliver; by nieces: Judy Block, Vicky O'Keefe, Robin Hartsock, Alison Raymond, Carmen Houghton, and Margaret Streeter; by nephews: Burkett, Bruce, and Brian Houghton and Howard and Jonathan Day; by many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews; by stepgrandchildren: Douglas, Andrew and Peter Oliver, Cory Whelihan, and Scott, Reese, Ruth, Troy, and Ben Hamilton; by many treasured great-grandchildren; and by his dear friend, Ingrid Christman. His niece Penelope (Day) Yakubek and nephew Silas Houghton predeceased him. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held at the United Church of Newport February 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Newport food shelf or the Salvation Army.

, 85, of Westmore died February 17, 2010, in Barton, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lockwood was born June 5, 1924, in Springfield, a son of Dexter and Alice (Ross) Lockwood. On June 12, 1943, he married Willie Mae Connelly, who survives him. He entered the United States Air Force, and he served his country during World War II. He was a master electrician for Ethan Allen and factories in Springfield. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton and American Legion Post 23 of Orleans. He was a 49-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous. His hobbies included fishing and boating. He is survived by his wife, Willie Lockwood, of Barton; by two daughters, Betsy Victoria Lockwood Fecteau of Holland and Linda Lockwood of Westmore; by grandchildren: Corena Mae Parenteau, Raymond Paul Parenteau and his wife, Linda, Scott Dexter Parenteau, Linda Claire Parenteau, Michael Scheidt and his wife, Gigi, Steven Scheidt and his wife, Beverly, and James Hamel and his wife, Tina; by great-grandchildren: A.J., Skye, Jade, Abbey, Casey, Steven, Jason, Michael, Konnor, Kristan, and Ponette; by four great-great-grandchildren; by his brother Dexter Bates Lockwood and his wife, Evelyn, of Proctor; by his sister Eris Lennerton of Burlington, Massachusetts; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held February 22 at St. Paul's Catholic Church with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Westmore with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lockwood's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont 05641-4124.

, 82, of Orleans died at home on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Mr. Boulanger was born in Orleans on April 5, 1927, a son of Joseph and Evelyn Gwen (Gilson) Boulanger. In 1948 he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Dean, who survives him. All of his life, he was a small-town boy. The third of 11 children, he grew up on Maple Street during the Depression years and graduated from Orleans High School. He left Orleans only to serve in the United States Navy in the final years of World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned home and began work at J.B. Colton Company in 1947, a career that would last 52 years. In 1981 he purchased the company - a dream come true - and sold it in 1999. He loved the hardware and building supplies business and always maintained the old-fashioned atmosphere of a small-town country store providing services to the community. He especially appreciated the many loyal customers and friends who came into the store, and he enjoyed working with his dedicated employees. Stories and laughter were always a part of Colton's store. In service to his town, he belonged to the Orleans Fire Department and Ambulance Service from 1953 to 1983, the "red phone years." He served as Orleans Village trustee from 1973 to 1982 and was a director of the Orleans Cemetery Association from 1989 to 2003. He was a 63-year member of American Legion Post 23 in Orleans. He was an avid outdoorsman and deeply valued his many good times fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling with his friends. He especially enjoyed the wilds of Essex County and South America Pond camp, which he helped to build. Above all else, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, spending time with his family, participating in all of his children's activities, and always being ready to help. Throughout his lifetime, he was generous to all of his family, friends, and community. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 and a half years, Elaine; his daughter Rebecca and her husband, Ballard Perry, of Derby; son Steven and his wife, Margo Boulanger, of Winchester, Massachusetts; and grandsons Christian and Daniel Boulanger of Winchester. He is survived by brothers: Francis, George, David, Leo, Joseph, and Richard Boulanger; by sisters: Rita Hilliard, Eveline Corey, and Catherine Bechert; and by brother-in-law Elwin Dean. He was predeceased by his parents; and by his brother Philip Boulanger. At Mr. Boulanger's request, there will be no calling hours or formal service. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans.

, 73, of Newport died February 10, 2010, in Newport. Mr. Brown was born July 19, 1936, in Newport, a son of Wells and Geneva (Wheeler) Brown. In 1977 he married Georgette Grenier, who predeceased him in 1990. He was a milkman for Elmwood Dairy; he retired after 30 years of service. He and his wife enjoyed going fishing. He coached Babe Ruth baseball for several years and supported his favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. He was an avid deer hunter. He always enjoyed the companionship of his cats over the years. He was a bowler and a member of many teams over the years. He was a member of the National Guard for four years. He is survived by his brother Arthur Brown and his wife, Mary, of Derby; by his sister Bonnie Haas and her husband, David, of Stratham, New Hampshire; by nieces and nephews: Ryan and his fiancee, Kristy Chung, of Brighton, Massachusetts, Stephen and his wife, Amy, and their daughter Anna Haas of Stratham, New Hampshire, and Roger Brown and his wife, Cheryl, of Stratham and their children, Zachary, Colby, and Nicholas; and by stepchildren: Andre, Gilles, Lorette, Chantell, and Gaetane and their spouses and children. He was predeceased by two stepchildren, Carroll Grenier and Richard Grenier. Funeral services were held February 13 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Brown's memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Ron Holland MD Community Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 54, of Lyndonville died suddenly on February 13, 2010, while playing broom ball in Newport. Mr. Fortin was born November 5, 1955, in Newport, a son of Viateur and Therese (Perreault) Fortin. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1975. He was employed as a machinist at Tap and Dye in Lyndonville. Prior to being a machinist, he operated and owned a family farm for 20 years. He enjoyed working on his snow machine and drag racing on ice with his racing team. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and broom ball and playing with his grandchildren. More recently he became technologically savvy. He is survived by his children: Jennifer Robare and her husband, Jeremy, of Milton, Stephanie Cyphers and her husband, Troy, of South Hero, Stacey Hildreth-Fortin and her wife, Katherine, of Springfield, Massachusetts, and Jeremy Fortin and his partner, Jessica Tetreault, of Brownington; by his friend and the mother of his children, Susan Wahl, of Brookfield, Connecticut; by four grandchildren: Ava and Jacob Robare, Sawyer Cyphers, and Josephine Fortin; by his father, Viateur Fortin, and his wife, Rita, of Holland; by his mother, Therese Fortin, of Orleans; by siblings: Cecile Gaboriault and her husband, Claude, of Barton, Annette Cross and her husband, Steve, of Derby, Richard Fortin of Island Pond, Marcel Fortin and his wife, Paula, of Underhill, Agnes St. Laurent and her husband, Mark, of Medford, Massachusetts, Mark Fortin and his wife, Sandra, of Phoenix, Arizona, Irene Champagine and her husband, Donnie, of Pittsford, Rachel Twofoot and her husband, Keith, of Brownington, and Robert Fortin and his wife, Kim, of Goffstown, New Hampshire; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Fortin's memory may be made to Jennifer Robare, 123 Red Clover Way, Milton, Vermont 05468 for a heart defibrillator that will be donated to the Newport Recreation Department.

, 86, of Barton died February 10, 2010, in Newport. Mr. Gagniere was born January 17, 1924, in Biddeford, Maine, a son of Francis and Courana (Dubois) Gagniere. In 1945 he joined the Merchant Marines and served for nine years. He was a veteran of World War II and was involved in the D-Day invasion of France in 1944. On December 26, 1955, he married Jeannette M. Vielleux, who survives him. He was the owner of a Texaco service station in Derby Line. He held memberships with St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line, the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798, and American Legion Post 21. His hobbies included golfing and watching sports, especially hockey and baseball. He traveled all over the world and spent the winter months in Florida. He received a diploma for life experiences from North Country Union High School in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Gagniere, of Deauville, Quebec; by his daughter Jeanne Gagniere-Hamblett of Barton; by his sister Rita Conley of Asbestos, Quebec; and by his sister-in-law Fabiene Lessard of Newport. He was predeceased by four brothers: Roger, Leo, Raoul, and Rene; and by his sister Bernadette Gagniere. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2010, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home on Darling Hill Road in Newport. Spring interment will be in St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Gagniere's memory may be made for ill members of his family to the Albert Gagniere Benefit Fund, in care of Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 92, of Coventry died peacefully on February 6, 2010, at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hamel was born March 30, 1917, in Iberville, Quebec, a daughter of George and Lodia Menard. Her mother died of influenza when Mariette was two years old. Her father married Martha Dupuis and operated a farm on the River Road near the junction with Coventry Station Road. She went to the one-room River Road graded school and attended Orleans High School. She and her older sister Iselle, for a while, drove a horse and buggy to Orleans High School. On June 30, 1936, she married Gerard Hamel, a dashing neighbor and farm boy from down the River Road. They had six children while working on and operating farms on the Airport Road in Coventry and in Westchester, Connecticut, for four years. They finally moved back to the home farm on Webster Road in 1945. They owned and operated the home farm, originally owned by Felix Hamel, for 41 years. The farmhouse has been in the family for more than 97 years. She had great compassion for her farm animals. She worked tirelessly, caring for her family, cooking, and keeping the farmhouse and property clean and neat. She spent many happy hours picking wild berries, apples, and butternuts on their farm. Tending her vegetable garden, cooking, and canning were her pride and joy. As a mother, her children were her life and meant the world to her. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Lawrence and Connie Hamel of Lyndonville, Gloria Menard of Craftsbury, Lucille and Dean Porter of Brattleboro, Brenda Hamel-Bissell of Underhill, and Jeanette and Terry Perkins of Coventry; by ten grandchildren; by 12 great-grandchildren; by four great-great-grandchildren; by her stepsister Ruth Perron and her husband, Leo, of Newport; and by several nieces and nephews in Canada and the United States. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Gerard, in 2003; by her son Roger in 1951; by her sisters Iselle Goddard and Pauline Gaboriault; by her brother Laurent Menard; by her parents, George and Lodia Menard; and by her stepmother, Martha Pitt. A private service was held by the family. A graveside service will be held at St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 75, of Derby died peacefully on February 12, 2010, in Newport. Mr. Holmes was born February 26, 1934, in Derby Line, a son of Lee H. Sr. and Altie (Smith) Holmes. On June 11, 1960, he married Marie Joyal, who survives him. He entered the United States Air Force and served for 12 years. He served during the Korean War. During his lifetime he was a truck driver for the Red Ball and Admiral Moving Company in Windsor, Connecticut. He enjoyed making jewelry and rosaries, which he sent to poor countries. He took great care of his children, who both had epilepsy. He is survived by his wife, Maria Holmes, of Newport; by his daughter Diane Holmes of Barton; and by his sister Joyce Carpenter of Burlington. He was predeceased by his son Mark Holmes. A graveside service will be held by a military chaplain in the spring in Derby Center Cemetery.

, 92, of Holland died February 8, 2010, at home. Mr. Page was born June 26, 1917, in Holland, a son of Harry and Anna (Judd) Page. On June 12, 1948, he married Evelyn Alice Smith, who survives him. He was a self-employed farmer all of his life. He served as a state representative for one term. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Stanstead, and he was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Newport and the Holland Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Page, of Holland; by several nieces and nephews; and by many close friends. He was predeceased by four brothers: Maurice, Ira, Russell, and Dale. A graveside service will be held at Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland in the spring. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Page's memory may be made to the Holland Methodist Church, in care of Evelyn Page, 1401 Holland Pond Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 83, of Orleans died Monday, February 8, 2010, with his family at his side. Mr. Pierce was born June 21, 1926, in Newport, a son of Hubert S. and Marjorie (Patterson) Pierce. He grew up in Newport and graduated from Newport High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy and attended St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he enjoyed competing on the men's ski team. In his younger years he worked for Tidewater Oil Company as a salesman and then made his career at Ethan Allen in Orleans for more than 25 years. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed golfing, fishing, and watching any and all sporting events on television. He was a member of the Orleans Country Club for 45 years, and after his retirement, he enjoyed many years working in the club's pro shop. He was a member of American Legion Post 23, where he shared many "happy hours" with his friends. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia "Ginger"; by four children: Carol Boucher, Jane Horton and her husband, Bob, Bev Gage and her husband, Peter, and Jeffrey Pierce and his wife, Sally; by four granddaughters: Meghan and Emily Boucher, Jessica Gage and her husband, Michael Day, and Molly Gage and her fiance, A.C. Heyward; and by one stepgranddaughter, Bria Horton. He was predeceased by his grandson Nicholas Gage; and by sisters: Rosalie Keith, Barbara Searles, and Mary Mosher. A memorial service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. For those who wish to make donations in Mr. Pierce's memory, the family suggests the Orleans Country Club course equipment fund, in care of Peter Lanoue, P.O. Box 8, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 87, of North Troy died January 10, 2010, at her home. She was born July 29, 1922, in Quebec, a daughter of Leon and Aldina (Roy) Morin. On May 10, 1943, she married Andre Amyot, who predeceased her on August 11, 2005. Mrs. Amyot was employed at North Troy Hauser and at North Country Hospital in the housekeeping department, where she retired in 1985. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 of North Troy, and she loved gatherings with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Amyot is survived by her children, Andre Amyot and his wife, Rolande, of Westfield, Robert Amyot and his wife, Shirley, of Southington, Connecticut, Denise Tetreault and her husband, Robert, of East Charleston, Rose Morse and her husband, Wayne, of Jay, Diane Cutting and her husband, Steve, of North Troy, Richard Amyot and his wife, Penny, of North Troy, and Lisa Guyette and her husband, John, of North Troy; by 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; by a sister, Pauline St. Onge of Troy; and a sister-in-law, Aurora Morin of Troy. She was predeceased by a brother Maurice Morin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 14, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Spring interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, North Troy. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Amyot's memory may be made to the Mississquoi Ambulance Service, P. O. Box 131, Troy, VT 05868.

, 93, of Barton died January 5, 2010, at home. Mr. Boudreau was born December 27, 1916, in Warwick, Quebec, a son of Elzear and Rose (Willett) Boudreau. He was a dairy farmer and a logger, and he produced maple syrup. He was a salesperson of agriculture supplies and a self-employed artificial cattle breeder. He is survived by his children: Rene Boudreau of Florida, Yvette Petit of Mt. Airy, North Carolina, and Lee Ann and Randy Tenney of Derby; by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; by his sister Jeannette Moquin of Burlington; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his former wife, Blanche Gosselin; by his companion of 47 years, Yvette Scott; by his infant daughter Rachel Boudreau; by brothers: Conrad, Alfred, and Cyril; and by sisters: Germaine Vezina, Cecile Gagnon, and Exilia Rivard. Funeral services were held January 10 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Michael Reardon officiating. Spring interment will be in St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Boudreau's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

of Nelson Hill, Derby, died on January 9, 2010, at North Country Hospital, in Newport after a long illness. Harold was born September 23, 1926, at Nelson Hill. He was married January 30, 1943, to Julia Judd Carter, who survives him. He was predeceased by his sister Fleda Judd, brother Sidney Carter, sister Helen Magill and sister Isabel McInnis. He was a member of Mason #65 Memphremagog Lodge and the Derby Fish and Game Club. He and other members built the original building that is on the Derby Fish and Game Club Road in Derby. He was part of the hunter safety classes and enjoyed working with the participants for their field exercises. Being an avid hunter and trapper, Harold was often called upon by the Fish and Game Department to trap pesky muskrat from culverts at the Eagle Point Farm in Newport and culverts in Holland. He worked for Reed Leonard as a carpenter in the early 1950s and in his last years of life was able to sit and look out the window from his residence in Barton at a barn he built in those years. In 1955 Harold went to work for Carl Hackett at Hackett's Plumbing and Heating, where he started his career as a plumber and heater. When Hackett's Plumbing and Heating was sold to Fred's Plumbing and Heating, he went along with the sale of the business. He would work for Fred's until his retirement. At Fred's he helped renovate the present office and showroom, built by many truck bodies for the business, did plumbing and heating calls, and enjoyed his time watching a young man, Fred, develop a thriving business into what is now Fred's Plumbing, Heating and Propane. He loved playing cards, cutting wood, hunting and trapping, and in later years, after his retirement, made a total of 13 patchwork quilts and many latch hook rugs for his family members. Harold spent many wonderful years at Lewis Pond at his hunting camp trapping beaver, hunting deer and playing cards with his many friends. Harold always was ready to lend a hand to family, friends, and neighbors. He loved to work with wood, be it cutting firewood, lumber or making heirloom furniture pieces for all his children and grandchildren and nieces. He was very fond of animals and had a constant companion named Bandit (his cat) with him at his home on East Albany Road in Barton. He was cared for by his son Colin and wife, Evelyn Carter, and family in Barton after he became ill and was unable to live at home with his wife, Julia, on Nelson Hill. He especially enjoyed many Wednesday morning breakfasts with his family and friends at Parson's Corner in Barton, where he would join in on the conversations and share his life experiences. He always put his family ahead of himself and unselfishly made the best of what life gave him. He is survived by his daughter Velma Crowell of Chocorua, New Hampshire, his son Colin Carter and his wife, Evelyn, of Barton, son Alex Carter and his fiance, Laura Greenwood, of West Charleston; granddaughter Sandie Sloan Diggs and her husband, Norman, of Gales Ferry, Connecticut, grandson Shaun Sloan and his wife, Song Hui, of Cambridge, granddaughter Christelle Plourde and her husband, Tony, of Farmers Branch, Texas, granddaughter Coralee Keefer and her husband, Tom, of Grand Isle, by step-grandchildren Paul Fontaine and his wife, Kim, of South Burlington, Bryan Fontaine and his wife Kim of St. Johnsbury, Roger Fontaine and his wife, Heather, of Lyndonville, Annette Jewell of Barnet, and their families. He is also survived by great-grandchilren Tara McGarry of South Gate, California, Shayna Diggs of Gales Ferry, Shauna Sloan of Cambridge, Jasmine, Madison, William and Skyler Keefer of Grand Isle, Bryhannah and Keirra Plourde of Farmers Branch, by great-great-granddaughter Jaidyn Lillie Juarez McGarry of South Gate, and one brother-in-law Ernest H. Judd and his wife, Martha, of Derby, and many nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours and a spring interment will be held in Derby. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Carter's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, 67 Beech Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 83, of Austin Texas, died January 1, 2010, at home, of pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by his family. Mr. Chapin was born October 21, 1926, in Washington, Connecticut, a son of Henry and Paula van Dyke Chapin, and grew up on a farm in New Hope, Pennsylvania. During and after World War II he served in the United States Merchant Marine. He then earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in architecture from Harvard University. A man of many interests, his life and career took him to Aspen, Colorado; San Francisco, California; Paris, France; Stonington, Connecticut; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Clifton, Arizona; and Austin, Texas, as well as his beloved camp in Glover. He worked as an architect, schoolteacher, art publisher, writer, labor journalist, public television producer, and bush-hogger. Always locally involved, he volunteered and served as an emergency medical technician, counselor for mentally troubled people, campaign manager, film-series promoter, and town planning and zoning board member. He was an outdoorsman, accomplished sailor and carpenter, enthusiastic chess and piano player, voracious reader, relentless rationalist, and devoted father and husband. He was a lifelong conservationist, active in opposing development of marshlands and ridge lines. In the 1970s he co-founded Connecticut Citizens for Protection and Conservation. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Daphne; by his sister Penney Hills; by sons: Timothy, Nathaniel, Matthew, and Hugh Chapin; and by eight grandchildren: Julian, August, Alabel, Jackson, Harrison, Hugh, Henry, and Daphne. He was predeceased by his sister Charlotte Smith in 1996. A memorial service will be held January 30 at his home in Austin at 11 a.m.