of Sanibel Island, Florida, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He was born May 13, 1939, in Groton, Massachusetts, to Nathaniel C. and Margaret (O'Brien) Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Birdie Anderson; his daughter Kathleen McPartlan of Groton; and his sons and their wives: Kristin and Michael Anderson Jr. of Newport and Dunstable, Massachusetts; David and Sara Anderson of Groton; and Christopher and Paula Anderson of Ayer, Massachusetts; by his sister Nancy Irvin of Fort Myers Beach, Florida; his brother N. Carl Anderson Jr. of Pine Island, Minnesota; by six grandchildren: Francis, Katherine, and Megan McPartlan and Alexander, Elisabeth, and Christian Anderson; and two great-grandchildren. He was formerly married to Anita Friedrich Anderson of Groton, who is the mother of his children. After high school, Mr. Anderson entered the GE tool and die maker apprentice program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, (one of the last of such appointments in the U.S.), then earned a bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Lowell Technological Institute. He was very proud of his apprenticeship and said it rivaled the honorary doctorate he was later awarded by the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Mr. Anderson launched his business career as a salesman with IBM. After 16 years with IBM, having attained the position of corporate director of strategy evaluation in White Plains, New York, his professional path took him to positions all over the world. He was president of the Japan based NEC and of Nixdorf Corporation of West Germany. He ended his career as president, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Hogan Systems, in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Anderson retired to Sanibel Island and Rangeley, Maine. He played as hard as he worked. He loved golf, fishing, and sailing, but his passion was refurbishing old wooden boats and historic homes. He liked to leave everything better than he found it. He was so proud of his son Mike Jr.'s work ethic and dedication to his family. He was equally proud of his Vermont grandchildren: Alex, who graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, where he played football as Mr. Anderson had in the 1950s; Elisabeth, who graduated from Groton School, where Mr. Anderson's parents had run the laundry for half a century; and Christian, who paved his own way to Holderness School. Mr. Anderson served his community, too. He was a selectman in Groton for many years, serving as chairman. He also served as water commissioner and founder of the distinguished Hollis Street Racquet Club. In Sanibel, he spent much of his time golfing with friends as a member of the prestigious Dewsweepers and commissioner of the Wolf Pack at the Sanctuary Golf Club. A celebration of life was held on Sanibel Island on December 17. Later tributes will follow in Groton and Rangeley. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mr. Anderson's name to Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, P.O. Box 349, Oquossoc, Maine, 04964, or to Rangeley Region Health Partnership, P.O. Box 722, Rangeley, Maine, 04970.

, 93, of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, died on Thursday, December 16, at Wingate at East Longmeadow surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 28, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Carroll E. and Bessie K. (Converse) Rash. She was a longtime resident of Longmeadow and most recently resided in East Longmeadow with her daughter Donna Cardwell and her husband, John. She worked at the former Sickles in Chicopee. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Felix P. Smigelski, in 2005. She is survived by her daughters Marlene S. Coil and her husband, Larry, of Troy, and Donna C. Cardwell and her husband, John, of East Longmeadow; her brother-in-law Anthony Smigelski and his wife, Stella, of Agawam, Massachusetts; her sister-in-law Tess Monson of California; 12 grandchildren: Wendy Kuhn and her husband, David; Laureen Jones and her husband, Keith, Cherylynne Lindsey, Jill Teague and her husband, Patrick, Charlene Leary and her companion, Anthony Trinceri, Aubrie Leary, John Cardwell Jr. and his wife, Angie, Ben Cardwell and his wife, Shannon, Grace Coller and her husband, Casey, Andrew Cardwell, Gretchen McDonough and her husband, David, and Christine Noel and her husband, Anthony; 17 great-grandsons; nine great-granddaughters; three great-great-grandsons; and three great-great-granddaughters. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Audrey Smigelski, in 2009. A funeral ceremony was held on December 20 at the East Longmeadow United Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery in Springfield, Massachusetts. Donations may be made in Mrs. Smigelski's memory to the Baystate Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 280 Chestnut St. 6th Floor, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199.

, 84, died on November 22, 2010, in Sun City, Arizona, surrounded by her children. She was born on June 5, 1926, in Newport Center, a daughter of Oswald and Antonie Brasseur of Irasburg. She married Leo Chicoine. They moved to Connecticut, and later moved to warm Arizona to retire, where Leo predeceased her. She later married Warren Anderson, who survives her. She is also survived by her two children: a son Robert Chicoine and his wife, Karen; by a daughter Linda Chicoine; grandchild Rhonda; a sister Lucille Martineau from St. Petersburg, Florida; three brothers: Yves Brasseur and his wife, Yolande, from Irasburg, Martial Brasseur and his wife, Priscille, from Bristol, Connecticut, and Richard Brasseur and his wife, Lorraine, from Irasburg; and by numerous nephews and nieces from all over the country. A private Catholic memorial Mass was celebrated at Richard and Lorraine Brasseur's home, coinciding with the funeral Mass being celebrated in Arizona.

, 55, of Derby Line died on December 4, 2010, in Newport. He was born May 3, 1955, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, a son of Sydney and Hazel (Clark) Brown. Mr. Brown attended North Country Union High School in Newport. He was employed at Newport Plastics for 12 years and Butterfields in Derby Line for five years. He also was employed by the Burlington Free Press, Green Mountain Electric, and Magazine Merchandising with the Hudson RPM Distributors, LLC, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. On November 5, 1980, he married Rosalie Jacobs. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Brown, of Derby Line; by his stepchildren: Kathy Flanders and her husband, David, of Derby, and Douglas Gray and his friend, Kathleen Pelletier, of Rutland; by his sisters Cheryl Labounty and her husband, Reginald, of Canaan, and Patricia Barry and her husband, Wendell, of Newport; by his nieces and nephews: Betsey Pion, Mary Skidgel, Jody Barry, Jeffrey Broe, and John Barry; by several great-nieces and nephews; and by stepnieces and stepnephews Brandy Barry, Sara Pelletier, Derick Flanders, and Shawn Pelletier. He was predeceased by his parents, Hazel and Sydney Brown, and by a brother, Ronnie. Funeral services were held on December 9 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport with the Reverend Richard Daniels and the Reverend Paul Essaff officiating. Spring interment will be in the Derby Center cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia, 22312.

, 52, of Browninigton, died on December 9, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, James Chapdelaine. She was born in Holden, Massachusetts, in 1958. She grew up in Brookfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Tantasqua in 1976. She moved to Vermont in 1981 where she spent the rest of her life. She leaves behind a daughter, Amy-Jo Morse and her husband, Paul, of Newport Center; two sons: Joshua Larocque and his fiancee, Jenn Davis, and Gary Larocque, all of Brownington; four grandchildren: Parker and Emma-Jo Morse of Newport Center and Mackenzy-Jo and Dominic Larocque of Brownington; three stepchildren: Aaron and his wife, Emmi Chapdelaine, of Brownington, Spring Chapdelaine and Chris Nesbit of Enosburg, Eve Chapdelaine and Billy of Charlotte; five stepgrandchildren: Ariel, Xavier, and Xander Chapdelaine of Brownington, Keiser Chapdelaine of Enosburg, and Freya Chapdelaine of Charlotte; three very special godchildren, Dawson, Laney, and Dillon Stebbins of Irasburg; two brothers: Craig Young of Lake Havasu, Arizona, amd Michael Seery of Brookfield; a sister, Elaine Eldred of Albany; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Gary in 1973; by her mother, Ethel Jo Seery, in 1996; her father, Edward Young, in 2004; and a stepfather, James C. Seery, in 2002. The family will hold a remembrance gathering at a future date.

, 55, of Norton, and formerly of Salem, Massachusetts, and Raymond, New Hampshire, died on December 7, 2010, in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after a short illness. He was born in Salem on February 10, 1955, a son of Russell Robert Ross Sr. and the late Nathalie (Abraham) Ross. He was a scholar and veteran of the Submarine Service All Fleet. He leaves his dearly loved wife, Dianna, and their children: 13-year-old triplets Joseph (Joey), Isaiah, and Bonnie, 21-year-old son Matthew, and 20-year-old daughter Rachael whom he loved with all his heart; two brothers, Mark of Essex, Massachusetts and Michael (Mickey) of Salem; a sister, Susan, of Wenham, Massachusetts, who he loved and was devoted to; and Bobby, Tommy, and Dick Romboli, and Mark Walkup whom he was particularly close to. Mr. Ross also had a church family at Grace Brethren Church to which he was devoted. He spent many years studying the Bible and had a deep faith in God and Christ. Funeral services were held December 11 at the Grace Brethren Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Jake Kocis officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Grace Brethren Church, P.O.Box 432, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 60, of Morgan died peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at his home with his wife, Pamela, by his side. He was born on December 21, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Ruth (Watson) and the late Charles Cady. He graduated from Emerson College in Boston and received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He entered the U.S. Navy on April 19, 1971, and was honorably discharged on April 18, 1975. He served in the Vietnam War while he was stationed on the USS Saratoga. He was employed by Intel and IBM as an engineer at locations throughout the country, and he also was employed by North Country Engineering in Derby and for the Canadian Pacific Railroad until 2002. Mr. Cady enjoyed photography, shooting his weapons, and all sorts of hand and power tools. His passion was playing his guitar. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. He married Pamela Taylor of Morgan who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Brianne Nichols and her husband, Scott, of Brownington and Dani Davis and her husband, Ricky, of Barre; by the mother of his daughters, LeAnn Cady, of Orleans; by his mother, Ruth Cady, of Venice, Florida; stepchildren Tamieka Daigle and her daughter Cienna Grace, and Luke and Marshal Daigle both of Morgan; a brother, Phillip Cady, and his wife, Jean, of Maynard, Massachusetts; by nephew Charlie Cady, currently in the Armed Forces; and by his special cat Meow-Meow. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 59, of Jay died suddenly on December 4, 2010, in Newport. He was born August 9, 1951, in Newport, a son of Arnold Cota Sr. and Dale (Sargent) Cota. On August 9, 1991, he married Ann Richardson who survives him. Mr. Cota was a member of the Jay Fire Department for 25 years and the Missisquoi Ambulance Service. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years. He worked for the Christmas Loft for over 15 years. He was most recently working for the town of Troy during the day, and he and his wife ran their own business, Cedarwood Resort of Jay, working nights. He loved to camp with his wife, and he also enjoyed hunting, baseball, softball, and any other outdoor sport. He loved to dance, and he really enjoyed his family and their conversations and visits. He served as town constable and he was a great promoter of the town of Jay and the Jay area. He is survived by his wife, Ann Cota, of Jay; by his children: Amy and Keith Deavitt of South Burlington, Buffy and Marty Ardine of Loudon, New Hampshire, Heidi and Scott Rappold of Jay, Betsy and Mike Purvis of Chichester, New Hampshire, Melissa and Mike Scherer of Beebe Plain, and Meghan Gyles and her fiance, Cory Peck, of Nashua, New Hampshire; by his grandchildren: Amber and Eric Mosher, Nick, Brenna, Sierra, Jacob, Ryan, Zachary, Ryliegh, Logan, and Rachel; by great-grandson Robbie; by two brothers, Arnold Cota Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Jay, Terry Cota and Dorann Cota of St. Johnsbury; by his aunt Melba and uncle Howard Cota; by his mother- and father-in-law, Lee and Donna Richardson, of Jay; brothers- and sisters-in-law Jan and Jules Thibeault of Canaan and Nancee and Tom Gelinas of Henniker, New Hampshire; by several nieces and nephews; and by special friend Doug. He became a friend to almost everyone he met. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, with the Reverend Larry Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jay Fire Dept, Jay, Vermont 05859.

, 65, of Glover died in Newport on December 3, 2010, after a long illness. She was employed as an inspector for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for over 20 years until her retirement. She enjoyed her animals, fishing on Lake Ontario, snowmobiling, working with special needs individuals, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She is survived by her son Robert Rockwell and his wife, Toni, of Farmington, New Hampshire; by her daughter Rhonda Ebelt and her husband, David, of Chatham, Virginia; by her grandchildren Ryan Mason of Virginia, Justin Ebelt of North Carolina, David Ebelt of Virginia, Crystal Hamnett of New Hampshire, and Jason Hamnett and his wife, Jessica, of New Hampshire; by her great-grandchildren Cameron Ebelt, Alexander Mason, and Tyler Seigen; by her brother Irving and sister Carol; sister-in-law Audrey Rockwell; brother-in-law Richard Rockwell; and by a dear friend Kevin Reil. She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Rockwell, in 1976. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 12 Elm Street in Barton with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on December 8 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will be in Westlook Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 91, of Barton formerly of Reno, Nevada, died on November 24, 2010, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 10, 1919, in Letts, Iowa, a daughter of William and Maude (Hidelbaugh) Furnas. In 1947 she married Robert Meinen who predeceased her in 1969. Mrs. Meinen received her bachelor's degree in education and taught at Battle Mountain Elementary School in Nevada for many years. She is survived by her children: Anne Meinen Albrecq of Barton and Robert L. Meinen and his wife, Theresa, of Idaho; by the following grandchildren: Heather Pfaff of Barton, Robert A. Meinen of Nevada, Matthew W. Meinen of Gallatin, Tennessee, Michael Meinen of California, and Scott Meinen of Idaho; by 12 great-grandchildren; and by a brother, Bill Furnas, of Iowa. Funeral services were held on December 6 in Reno with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Reno. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 46, of Lowell died on December 3, 2010, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1964, in Newport, a daughter of Shirley (Longley) and Roland Blanchard Sr. On December 3, 1999, she married Jeremy Pion who survives her. Mrs. Pion was secretary for Pion General Repair of Lowell. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Pion, of Lowell; her two children: Ryan Folgherait and his girlfriend, Ally Cota, of North Troy, and Amber Folgherait and her boyfriend, Tyler Wiesen, of Holland; her mother-in-law, Cindy, father-in-law, Albert Pion, of Lowell; her brother Roland Blanchard Jr. of Albany; two sisters: Kenricka Blanchard and her boyfriend, Joseph, Rollo of North Troy, and Roxanne Major and her husband, Gary, of Albany; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Shirley Blanchard, on September 12, 2010, and by her father, Roland Blanchard Sr., on October 10, 2010. A graveside service was held on December 8 at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 46, of Lowell died on December 3, 2010, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 15, 1964, in Newport, a daughter of Shirley (Longley) and Roland Blanchard Sr. On December 3, 1999, she married Jeremy Pion who survives her. Mrs. Pion was secretary for Pion General Repair of Lowell. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Pion, of Lowell; her two children: Ryan Folgherait and his girlfriend, Ally Cota, of North Troy, and Amber Folgherait and her boyfriend, Tyler Wiesen, of Holland; her mother-in-law, Cindy, father-in-law, Albert Pion, of Lowell; her brother Roland Blanchard Jr. of Albany; two sisters: Kenricka Blanchard and her boyfriend, Joseph, Rollo of North Troy, and Roxanne Major and her husband, Gary, of Albany; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Shirley Blanchard, on September 12, 2010, and by her father, Roland Blanchard Sr., on October 10, 2010. A graveside service was held on December 8 at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 75, of Coventry died on November 30, 2010, in Newport. She was born on August 7, 1935, in Newport Center, a daughter of Damon and Leora (Rollins) Bowen. On June 25, 1955, she married Chester Taylor who survives her. Mrs. Taylor was the Coventry Village School lunch manager until she retired in 1997. She was a life member of the Eureka Grange of Coventry. She enjoyed cooking, working on her computer, sewing, and she was a great homemaker. She was a leader in the community and supported many local schools, churches, clubs, organizations, and charities. She is survived by her husband, Chester Taylor, of Coventry; her children: Valerie and Brad Autry of Garland, Texas, Carleen and Mark Leonhardt of League City, Texas, Brian and Christine Taylor of Milton, and Steve Taylor and Sara Wright of Coventry; by the following grandchildren: Evan and Tyla Autry, Courtney and Austin Leonhardt, Jenna and Jacob Taylor, David, Kaitlyn, and Anthony Wright; by sister-in-law Lorraine Bowen of Derby; and by several nieces, nephews and other relations. She was predeceased by three brothers: Roderick and Carlton Bowen, and Sidney Rollins. A memorial and remembrance service will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made on behalf of her dog Colin to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 97, of Derby died on November 23, 2010, in Newport. She was born on July 14, 1913, in Derby, a daughter of Lewis Bates and Cora (Clough) Bates. She graduated from Derby Academy in 1931 and Burlington Business College in 1932. In 1934 she married Richard "Dick" Benner. They owned and operated Dick's Drive-In Diner located on the Derby-Derby Line Road. She also worked for the city of Newport as assistant city clerk for 40 years. Mrs. Benner was a very active person. She was a member of the Derby United Church since 1928 and served as deacon, and she was a member and former treasurer of the Lakeside Chapter #27 Order of the Eastern Star, and also a member of the Navy Grange. Her greatest pleasures were her many friends, who were dear to her, playing cards, sharing dinners, long conversations, going for a ride, and the comfort of their companionship. She is survived by her sister Rebecca Corrow of Newport; by nieces Pauline Wallace of Lebanon, New Hampshire, Carol Fifield of The Villages, Florida; by nephews Philip Chaffee of Moultonboro, New Hampshire, Dave Lafoe and his wife, Sally, of Warren's Gore, and Richard Lafoe and his wife, Ann, of Coventry. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick Benner and by her sisters Ruth Lafoe and Rachel Chaffee. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Members of the Lakeside Chapter # 27 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 5:15 p.m. on December 1 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Derby Center cemetery.

, 54, of Orleans died suddenly on November 22, 2010, in Newport. She was born September 13, 1956, in Newport, a daughter of Georgiana (LaClair) Chaffee and Lloyd Chaffee and the late Paul Labrecque. On February 23, 1974, she married Harry Blake who survives her. Mrs. Blake was employed by Louis Garneau Clothing Manufacturing in Newport. Her hobbies included reading, watching NASCAR on television, and listening to country music. She went to Loudon, New Hampshire, to see her favorite NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. She is survived by her husband, Harry Blake, of Orleans; her sons Jeremy Blake of Milton and Jeff Blake of Orleans; her grandchildren Jeremy Blake and Shante Blake, both of Burlington; by the following brothers and sisters: Mark Labrecque and his wife, Virginia, of Texas, Artie Chaffee and his wife, Jaime, of Island Pond, Lori Curtis and her companion, Frank Dwyer, of Sheffield, Faith Prescott and her husband, Quint, of Glover; sisters-in-law Eleanor Willis and her husband, Stan, of Orleans, Betty Racine and her husband, Paul, of Orleans, Linda Chadburn and her husband, Gordon, of Irasburg; by her brother-in-law Wayne Blake; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Lisa Dwyer and Candy Schminkey. Funeral services were held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport on November 27 with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment was in the Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 95, of Derby died peacefully on November 25, 2010, at Rose and Fred LaBarron's home in Derby surrounded by her family. Mrs. LaBarron is her daughter. She was born on October 31, 1915, in Compton, Quebec, a daughter of Josepha and Alma (Gilbert) Audet. On June 25, 1938 she married Lucien Tetreault who predeceased her on May 11, 1946. She later married Alphonse Fontaine on October 5, 1957, who predeceased her on March 10, 1968. After her husband, Lucien, died, she raised and provided for her seven children. She enjoyed visiting and family gatherings, playing bingo, card games, especially "31" with her grandchildren, cooking and canning, gardening, collecting owls, birdwatching, and singing in French. She especially loved going to see her children. She was a member of St. Benedict's Labre Catholic Church in West Charleston. She is survived by her daughters: Dolores Letourneau and her husband, Andre, of East Charleston, Rose LaBarron and her husband, Fred, of Derby, and Cecile Dionne and her husband Leo (Rusty) of Chicopee, Massachusetts; by her cherished 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; by a sister Marie Lanctot of Hampton, Massachusetts; brothers Maurice Audet of Troy and Gille Audet of Sherbrooke, Quebec; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by following children: Ronald Tetreault in 1990, Lucien Tetreault and Denise Schultz both in 1995, and Jean Paul Tetreault in 2008; by great-granddaughter Brianna Riopelle; son in-law Roger Plante; daughter in-law Carol Tetreault; and by the following brothers: Artel, twins Camille and Adrienne, Henri-Louis, and Armand. Funeral services were held November 27 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line with the Reverend Michael Reardon celebrating a Mass. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery in Newport at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Benedict's Labre Catholic Church, West Charleston, Vermont 05872.

, 44, of Barton died suddenly on November 22, 2010, in Newport. She was born January 6, 1966, in Newport, a daughter of David and Jeannette (Shufelt) Libby. Ms. Libby was employed by Ethan Allen Manufacturing for over 11 years. She loved horseback riding, and she loved her dog Angel and her many other pets. She enjoyed family gatherings and being with her many friends. She was always the life of the party, and she very much enjoyed her job until health issues forced her to retire. She is survived by her daughter Nina and her husband, Geoff Carpenter, of Barton; by the following brothers and sisters: Wayne Libby and his wife, Cindy, of Brownington Center, Darcy Libby and his companion, Pam Viens, of Brownington Center, Monte Libby and his wife, Nicole, of Newport, Deborah Libby and her companion, Paul Labrecque, of Brownington, Darlene Donna and her husband, Brian, of Newport Center, Randy White and his wife, Pam, of Westmore, and Lesa Johnson and her husband, Richard, of Sutton; her longtime companion Vernon "Skeet" Stauffeneker of Barton; her ex-husband Steve Sicard; her mother-in-law Shirley Sicard of Westmore; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Jeannette Libby, and by a nephew Jason White. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton with the Pastor George Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in the Brownington Center Cemetery.

, 87, of Irasburg, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 25, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Coventry on March 25, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Edson and Glenda (Woodburn) Smith. Mrs. McInnis attended graded school in Coventry and graduated from Nashua High School in Nashua, New Hampshire, class of 1942. A World War II Navy veteran of the Waves, she served as a cable and radio censor in New York City. She married Donald McInnis in Nashua on June 14, 1947. The McInnis' resided for many years on Caldwell Road in Nashua where they raised their family. Mrs. McInnis had been employed by New England Telephone Company and Howard Johnson Hotels. In retirement, the family moved to Irasburg and enjoyed many happy years together. In her leisure time, Mrs. McInnis enjoyed knitting, quilting, baking, puzzles, and most importantly, spending time with her family. She was a woman of great faith, and appreciated her dear friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage; and by her two brothers, Russell and Edward Smith. Members of her family include five children: John and Maureen McInnis of Auburn, New Hampshire, James and Jacqueline McInnis of Cazenovia, New York, Brian McInnis of Nashua, Kathleen and Wesley Howard of Plymouth, New Hampshire, and Michael and Irma McInnis of Nashua; ten grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four step-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Arvilla (Billie) Houston and her husband, Jack, of Orleans, and Doris Pagliaroni of Waldwick, New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Euphemia (Phemie) Richard of Nashua, and Pauline Smith of Forest Hill, California; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport on December 1. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Hudson, New Hampshire, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Orleans-Essex Visting Nurses Assocation and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 93, an 11-year resident of Derby, died on November 22, 2010, following an extended period of declining health. She was born on July 11, 1917, in New York City to the late Stephen Zwarych and Katherine (DeBaylo) Zwarych of Hackettstown, New Jersey. She graduated from Hackettstown High School and Ryder College in Trenton, New Jersey. She spent over 40 years as a resident of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, where she lived with her loving husband of 43 years, William J. Savola, until his death in 1981. For 25 years she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at St. Mary's Church in Longmeadow. She loved the Lord and her life was a testament to that. She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible and daily devotionals. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, and was known for her generous hospitality. She is predeceased by her son William J. Savola Jr. of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, and her brother Nicholas Zwarych of Great Meadows, New Jersey. Surviving her are her daughter Jo Ann S. French and her husband, David H. French, of Derby; her daughter-in-law Deborah L. Savola of Wilbraham; her sister Olga Gawdun of New Smyrna, Florida; and her brother Stephen Zwarych and his wife Marilyn of Belvidere, New Jersey. Mrs. Savola (Nanny) will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren: Kimberlee French Strepka, her husband, David, and their daughter Madeline of East Longmeadow; by William J. Savola III and Lindsey Savola of Wilbraham; and by Ashley Savola Abel and her husband, Joshua, of Ludlow, Massachusetts. She will also be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews and dear friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, November 29, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hampden, Massachusetts. Burial followed at the Hillcrest Park Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's organization.

, 56, of Nashville, Tennesee, died suddenly of a massive heart attack in Greenville, Texas, on October 17, 2010, while on tour with the Delbert McClinton Band. He was born November 13, 1953, in Barton. He graduated from Barton Graded School, Lake Region Union High School, and Johnson State College. He also attended Berklee School of Music in Boston for three semesters. His passion was music, and he was fortunate to be able to pursue this career until his untimely death. He played with the Vermont Jazz Ensemble while living in Vermont, and he taught saxophone at Johnson State College before moving to New Orleans. He joined the Gatemouth Brown Band and toured with them, also playing with local jazz and blues bands. In 1985 he moved to Boston where he freelanced at local clubs. In 1989 he and his wife, Karen Leipziger, moved to Nashville where they have lived for the past 222 years. He has played with Buckwheat Zydeco, Michelle Shocked, Duke Robillard, and Shelby Lynn, and toured with Kenny Rogers' Christmas Show and Brenda Lee, and for the last two and a half years played with Delbert McClinton. He has also done numerous sessions with various artists. He traveled all over the U.S., the lower provinces of Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia. He had a great sense of humor and friends and family have many happy memories of him telling stories of his travels. He had volunteered weekly at the W.O. Smith School of Music for the last 17 years, teaching saxophone to underprivilidged students. He also had many private students. He found he loved teaching and his students. He was not only their teacher but also a friend and confidant. He had also written six instructional books for saxophone for the Hal Leonard Publishing Company. On October 21, a memorial service was held at the W.O. Smith School where friends, family and fellow band members shared their stories about Mr. Taylor, his music, his love and compassion for his friends and family, his great sense of humor, his ready smile, his encouragement to his friends, and his gentle nature, which will be greatly missed. On November 7, a musical tribute was held at B.B. King's club in downtown Nashville. Over 400 people gathered to listen to the bands and performers. Many traveled from out of state to pay their respects. All who performed had either played with Mr. Taylor in various bands, or he had played on their recordings. Their final salute was the playing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," by all the horn players in honor of his lifelong love of the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Taylor had just completed a lifelong dream of recording his own CD. He had finished all the tracks and now his wife is completing the project. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Karen Leipziger; his parents, Ad and Lois Taylor, of Barton; his sisters Kathy Trecartin and her husband, Doug, of Central Point, Oregon, Patricia Taylor and her spouse, Pam Skriletz, of Orleans; by his brother Daniel Taylor and his wife, Kelly, and their two sons, Benjamin and Joshua of St. Paul, Minnesota; his mother-in-law Evelyn Leipziger of New York City; and his sister-in-law Deidre Leipziger and her two children Izzy and Kiki of Brooklyn, New York. There will be a graveside service at Westlook Cemetery in Glover in the spring. Donations in his memory may be made to: Dennis Taylor Memorial Fund, W.O. Smith School of Music, 1125 8th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennesee 37203.

, 92, a resident of Brownington for over 80 years, died at her home on Ticehurst Road in Brownington on her son Ron's birthday - November 26, 2010 - surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1918, in Brownington, a daughter of William and Ethel (Mizner) Reid. In 1954 she married Carl Ticehurst who predeceased her in 1982. Prior to her marriage, she taught at a one-room schoolhouse in West Glover and also in surrounding towns. Mrs. Ticehurst was a dairy farmer and ran a community home in Brownington for many years. She enjoyed cooking rolls and doughnuts, and she loved all her animals, especially her cats. She is survived by her children: Carla Ticehurst and her friend, Aurele (Beeb) Souliere, of Brownington, Colleen Cloutier and her husband, Ronald, of Barton, Reid Kilby and his wife, Regina, of Milton, and Dale Kilby of Glover; by the following grandchildren: Becky Souliere of Brownington, Amanda Ticehurst of Burlington, Marsha Cloutier of Barton, Michael Cloutier of Barton, Odessa Hopkins and her husband, Bryant, of Grand Isle, Marlene Smith of Morrisville; by her great-grandchildren: Alexandria Cloutier, Heather Fitzpatrick and her husband, Scott, William Henry Ticehurst-Groves, Joshua and Timothy Hopkins, and Christopher and Jeremy Wells; by great-great-grandchildren Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kenedi Fitzpatrick, Joshua, Brooke, and Jasmine Wells: and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sons Robert and Ronald Ticehurst; stepdaughter Alberta Smith; and by three sisters: Alice Lancaster, Doris Brigham, and Phyllis Lawes. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday December 2, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel at 37 Lake Road in Newport where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 3, with Pastor George Lawson officiating. Interment will follow in the Brownington Center cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.