, 86, of Island Pond, formerly of New York, died on August 15, 2010, at his home in Island Pond. He was born August 16, 1923, in Bronx, New York, a son of Walter and Martha (Lane) Driscoll. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in New York City. On May 1, 1948, he married Patricia Farrell who survives him. He was a traffic controller for Lone Star Industries in Maritime Nyack, New York. He entered the U.S. Coast Guard where he served his country during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post #214 of Warwick, New York. He enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, and working in his flower garden. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Driscoll, of Island Pond; by the following children: Thomas Driscoll and his wife, Stephanie, of Cherry Valley, New York, Walter Driscoll and his wife, Marcia, of Island Pond, Kathleen Garulli and her husband, Mike, of Goshen, New York, Brian Driscoll and his wife, Jeannette, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Daniel Driscoll and his friend Michelle of Shohola, Pennsylvania, Donna Egan and her husband, John, of Shohola, Terence Driscoll of Island Pond, and John Driscoll Jr. and his wife, Liz, of Denver, Colorado; by 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. Services will be held in New York at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Island Pond Health Center, 82 Maple Street, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 60, of West Charleston died suddenly on August 5, 2010. She was born on June 8, 1950, a daughter of Roland and Columbe (Faucher) Fortin. She is survived by her parents, Roland and Columbe Fortin, of Derby; by her beloved companion, Reginald Smith, of West Charleston; her daughter Tammy Fortin of Texas; her son Gilbert Fortin and his wife, Erin, of Derby; her grandson Jeremiah Fortin, who was her pride and joy; and by her siblings Rosaire and his wife, Brenda; Joseph and his wife, Lillian; Andre and his wife, Cathy; Francine Martin and her husband, Earl; Gilles and his wife, Mary; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Norman. There were no public funeral services.

, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, a longtime teacher and coach, died August 17, 2010. Born in Newport on July 20, 1920, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and taught at Indianapolis area schools, including IPS Schools 55, 76, 79 and Washington High School and retired after 30 years from Speedway High School. After retirement, he also taught and coached at schools in Newport and Burlington. He was a graduate of Indiana University. He received a master's degree in 1947, a bachelor's degree in 1946. He graduated from Newport High School in 1937. He also attended Green Mountain College in Poultney, Mount Hermon School in Northfield, Massachusetts, and the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. In 1950-1951 he was an exchange teacher in Great Britain. He was inducted into the Green Mountain College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He was an active volunteer at area hospitals. He was a member of Indiana University's 1946 baseball team and organized and coached numerous youth athletic programs, including those at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, where he earned the Dawson Award for his dedication. He coached baseball, softball, football, track, wrestling, and was an athletic trainer. He was a longtime member and elder of the Speedway Christian Church. He is survived by his two children: his son, Bruce Hamilton (and wife Diana) of Coventry, and Holly Hamilton (and partner Marti Meeker) of Danville, Indiana; four grandchildren: Nicholas and Matthew Hamilton of Bozeman, Montana, Katherine Hamilton of Irvine, California, and Samuel Hamilton of Newport; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Sam Hamilton and Kate Mildred Williams Hamilton; two brothers, Sam and James Hamilton; a sister, Helen Allen; and two wives, Mary Francis Parsons Hamilton and Betty Lou Neal Hamilton. Frank had a special gift for maintaining and extensively chronicling lifelong relationships with friends, colleagues, family and former students. This was evidenced by his penchant for social networking, excerpting articles and writing letters. First and foremost, it was these relationships that he cherished and inspired him. Services were on Sunday, August 22. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

, 98, of Derby died on August 16, 2010, in Newport. He was born August 21, 1911, in Brownington, a son of Oscar and Annie (Converse) Lyon. On January 18, 1942, he married Estelle Foster who predeceased him on July 26, 2005. He graduated from Barton High School and entered the U.S. Army where he served his country during World War II. Mr. Lyon was employed for 25 years by the former B. F. Moore Co. of Newport. He held membership with the National Rifle Association and the Rod and Gun club. He is survived by two daughters: Linda Provost and her husband, Arthur, of Jay, and Sandra Lee Shepard and her husband, Lawrence, of Essex Junction; by the following grandchildren: Scott Provost and his wife, Carolyn, of Bozarah, Connecticut, David Provost and his wife, Alicia, of Red Lodge, Montana, Kimberly Lindner of Newport, Erik Shepard of Essex, Kelly Mills of South Burlington; by 14 great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson Christopher Provost; by a brother Austin Lyon; and by a sister Annie Collette. A graveside service was held August 20 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore with the Reverend Anne Squire officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Activities Fund at the Newport Health Care Center, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 62, of Jay died on Friday, August 20, 2010, in Newport. He had been a self-employed carpenter, and was a former co-owner of the Snowline Lodge in Jay until 1986 with his wife, Anne. He was born on November 23, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of Felix and Liselotte (Lippmann) Turtur. He graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, New Jersey, with a degree in education. A Navy veteran, he married Anne Keenzel on February 9, 1974. A devoted family man, Mr. Turtur was known to many of his friends as Phil. He enjoyed skiing, surfing, camping, fishing, and doing carpentry work. He had been an educator in Irvington, New Jersey, and Jay. He had also worked at Agri-Mark in Troy and Franklin Foods in Enosburg. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Turtur and Jacqueline Turtur; a brother Ronald Turtur and his wife, Marie, of New Jersey; a sister Karen Amann and her husband, George, of New Jersey; and by several nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Missisquoi Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 131, Troy, Vermont 05868.

, 94, of Jericho, formerly of West Charleston, died on August 23, 2010, in Barton. She was born April 24, 1916, in Baldwins Mills, Quebec, a daughter of Herbert and Nellie (Bragg) Green. On August 22, 1934, she married Fred C. Tyler who predeceased her on March 31, 1983. Mrs. Tyler was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church and also the Ladies Guild at the church. She was an avid reader, and she enjoyed doing word puzzles and going fishing with her late husband. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Sykes of Holland and Gail Nadeau of Jericho; by 16 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; by daughter-in-law Carole Tyler of North Stratford, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Clyde Tyler, on June 29, 2010, and by the following brothers and sisters: Charlie Green, Earl Green, Pearl Peavey, Beatrice Trucott Wallace, Bert Green (Bucky), Bernice Hawse, Gwendolyne Benjamin, Vatvia McCarthy, Roland Green and Douglas Green. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, at the Free Will Baptist Church in West Charleston with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in the West Charleston Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Maple Lane Activities Fund, 60 Maple Lane, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, Committal services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 27, at the Irasburg Cemetery.

, 53, of Barton died August 16, 2010, at her home. She was born April 2, 1957 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, a daughter of William and Elaine (Binder) Bindrim. In 2009 she married Joseph A. Avona. Mrs. Avona was employed as an administrative assistant for North Country Hospital in Newport retiring after six years due to health. Kimberly enjoyed reading, and traveling, including going on a trip to Europe with her daughter. She was very spiritual and derived great peace and calm in this endeavor. Kim was a source of strength and inspiration to others. She loved her cats, and watching birds while enjoying her favorite hobby of sun bathing. Kimberly is survived by her husband Joseph Avona of Barton; her children: Brie Lawrence of Portland, Maine, and Colin Bacon of Bangor, Maine; her stepchildren: Kelley Avona of Charlotte, and Joseph Avona of Derby; a brother, Mark Bindrim of Pennsylvania; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of her life, with an open house, will take place on Saturday, August 28, at her home, 895 LeBlanc Road, Barton, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Come as you are able. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.

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

, 68, of Spring Hill, Florida, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Oak Hill Hospital after a short illness. She was born in West Glover on December 30, 1941, a daughter of Camille and Edna (Collette) LaMadeleine. She moved to Florida 21 years ago, living in Waterbury, Connecticut, prior to that. She was retired from North American Phillips Corporation. She is survived by Larry Cercola Sr. of Spring Hill; son Larry Cercola Jr. of Land O Lakes Florida; daughters: Myra Furbish of Waterbury, Connecticut, Laura Jewett of Bristol, Connecticut, Geraldine Johnston of Thomaston, Connecticut, and Mary Dovidaitis of Wolcott, Connecticut; by three sisters: Alice Russo and husband Matthew of Waterbury, Laurette Fontaine and husband Lionel of Barton, Helen Fontaine and husband Gerard of Barton; a brother, Ronald LaMadeleine, and his wife, Elaine, of Newport. She was predeceased by brothers Andre, Edward, Leo, Denis and Gerard LaMadeleine; and a sister, Florence Bellemare.

, 84, died at his home in Glover on Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was born in New Perlican, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, on May 11, 1926, to Heber and Gertrude (Sooley) Hobbs. Edmund immigrated to the United States in 1943 and in 1955, fulfilled his dream to become a U.S. citizen. For many years he drove for Barton Cleaners in Newport, North Troy, Lyndonville, and Island Pond areas. From 1969 to 1976 Edmund and his wife Arlene owned and operated the Franklyn Store in Barton. Edmund also raised and trained Arabian and Morgan horses. Edmund is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlene (Potter) Hobbs; his daughter Barbara Hobbs of Barton and his daughter Susan Sisino of Chelsea; his son, Mark Hobbs of Moosup, Connecticut; by his sisters: Elizabeth and Vera of Newfoundland and Evelyn Currie of St. Catherines, Ontario. Edmund is also survived by two grandsons; John Sisino, U.S. Army currently posted in Fork Polk, Lousiana, and Edmund Sisino of Mammoth Lakes, California; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours or service and interment will occur at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation in his name be made to Orleans Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 73, died Monday, August 9, at Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Lowe was born in Brattleboro on August 26, 1936, the son of George and Ruth (Knowlton) Lowe. He worked at the cheese plant in Bellows Falls, at American Optical in Brattleboro, Unified Data in Grafton, and Basketville in Putney. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was proud of the ship he served on, the USS Benham. Mr. Lowe was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to hunt and fish around the Glover area. In fact, he won the fishing derby of Orleans County Rod and Gun Club that took place on June 5, 2010, on the club grounds. On October 6, 1960, he married Phyllis Hall. He was later remarried to Giffard O'Connor on October 16, 1976. She predeceased him. Mr. Lowe leaves behind his sons: Daniel Lowe of Westminster, Rick Lowe of Littleton, New Hampshire, and Jim Lowe of Barnett; his daughter, Debbie Fiske of Monroe, New Hampshire; five stepsons; his brothers: George Lowe of Barre, Michael Lowe of Westminster, Edward Lowe of Westminster West; his stepbrothers Kenneth and John Babbitt, both of Putney; his sister, Mary Mitchell of Westminster West; more than 30 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Charles Lowe, and his brothers James, William and Joseph Lowe. Services were under the direction of Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Church in Athens, Vermont.

, Our mother wanted no formal obituary. She made that clear to my sister. However, I was not present when the conversation took place. She did not want to talk about how she loved all that she did. She only wanted to be remembered as Dad's wife, our mother, a grandmother, and great-grandmother. Well, she so does deserve more. Rachel Estelle was born October 19, 1925, in Irasburg, a daughter of Henry and Antonia Poutre. She was the sixth child of the union. Her parents owned and operated a dairy farm in Irasburg, which today is owned by the Poutres, Dennis and Carol, nephew of Rachel, grandson of Henry. They raised their own food and the boys worked the fields and did barn work with their father, and the girls worked with their mother in the house and helped on the farm as needed. Our grandfather made home brew and there was always some to sample. She started school in Irasburg and later went to the convent in Newport. She told us stories about when she would hide in the halls after being dared by her so-called friends. They all wanted to see what was under the head cloths that the nuns wore. Mom would be the one who pulled it off. She said it was worth the punishment. She was disciplined and later, after a series of events, she left this school and she and her younger sister went to Canada to school, where she learned to read and write in French. Our mother was a great storyteller. She recalled events of her childhood, her life growing up on the farm, her brothers and sisters, all the activity of living in Irasburg, and shared them with us. She told us how in the winter they would roll the roads and they would ski from the farm down into the village. After supper, they would all kneel in the dining room and recite the rosary together, and someone would have to leave because of behavior and receive discipline later. During hay season, Mom would drive a wagon and a team of horses and at the end of the summer, she would receive a dollar for her work and take that dollar to the fair for a day full of activity and still come home with change. Easter was Mom's favorite holiday as a little girl. They would celebrate the day by going to church and later relatives would all come to the farm, where there was a great feast. Later, the furniture was moved, and the violin and piano were played and all would dance. Because of the Lent season the men had abstained from smoking and drinking, so they were all able to taste the home brew again. She met Percy Sylvester at a town hall dance. When she needed a ride home, Dad said he would be happy to take her and invited her out on a date. They went to see a movie, Sentimental Journey. They were married on November 11, 1946. They honeymooned in Montreal. Returning home, there was a party in their honor in Irasburg with "so many people and so much beer," said Mom. They lived on School Street in Orleans and later bought the house on top of Water Hill, which still is the family home. They had two daughters, Martha Jean and Suzanne. In addition to their own children, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester also provided Ken Mason with a home and guidance during his high school years and beyond, treating him as they would a son and brother to their daughters from that time forward. Mom and Dad had 39 years together and traveled to Dad's dream - Alaska - in the summer and fall of 1985. In December of that year, he died. Mom said that was the saddest day of her life. Some years later, she married Gabriel LeBlanc and had a few years with him until his death. Last summer, with her daughters, she traveled to many places to meet new family members that Martha found on the Internet. She was happy to go. Here again, she was able to give them stories they had not heard. At the end of the summer we took her back to the family farm for a gathering of the Poutre cousins. She told them tales of their parents that they had not heard. Cousin Dennis and Martha Jean and her husband, Steve, rode with Mom in a utility vehicle all over the property, and they listened to her describing the homestead according to her eyes while she was growing up. Rachel died with her family by her side on July 23 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, She leaves her two girls; a son; and four grandchildren. A granddaughter, Sarah, predeceased her in 1990. She also leaves nine great-grandchildren; her youngest sister, Martha Coburn, from Washington State; and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held on August 28 at the family farm in Irasburg. Family and friends are invited to join us at this special place to celebrate her life. - submitted by Suzanne Sylvester.

who died on December 9, 2009, in Troy will be held at 11 a.m. August 20 at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.

, 83, died on Sunday, August 1, 2010, at his home in Newport. He was born on July 6, 1927, in North Adams, Massachusetts, a son of Armand and Antoinette (Lemoine) Bonvouloir. He attended Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated in 1950 and was later inducted into their basketball hall of fame. At 18, he interrupted his studies and entered the U.S. Navy where he remained until he was discharged at the end of war. He attended medical school at the University of Montreal, and followed that with a year of internship in the Navy in Newport, Rhode Island, and a year in hospitals in Montreal, Canada. On June 12, 1954, he married Monique Paquin in Montreal. He trained in surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire. In January of 1961, he joined the Orleans Medical Clinic and North Country Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the American Board of Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Vermont Medical Society, and the Orleans County Medical Society. He dearly loved his profession, and for nearly 30 years remained dedicated to caring for people of the community. He was devoted to his family and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His interests were many: horseback riding in the countryside, landscaping, reading, and traveling. After retiring, he became an avid wood carver of a wide variety of birds, and he joined the square-dancing club. He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Monique; his daughters: Joanne and her husband, Dean Lawes, of South Burlington, Celine Ingalls and her special friend, Tim Riley, of South Burlington, Odette Bonvouloir and her husband, David McCullen, of Chesapeake, Virginia; his sons: John and his wife, Annie, of Nederland, Colorado; Richard and his wife, Theresa, of Phoenix, Arizona; Jack (Claude) and his wife, Sandy, of Olympia, Washington; Paul and his wife, Claudia, of Goffstown, New Hampshire; his beloved grandchildren; three sisters: Claire and her husband, Harry Wells, of Burlington, Antoinette and her husband, Bernard Garceau, of New Smyrna, Florida, and Louise and her husband, Edward Rougeau, of Dayton, Ohio. A sister, Marcelle Van Vooren, predeceased him. Mr. Bonvouloir's sense of humor and genuine caring endeared him to many, and his kindness and compassion touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 13, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at St. Theresa's Church in Orleans with the Reverend Charles Davignon celebrating a Mass. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital Palliative Care, Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to Indoor Recreation of Orleans County (IROC), P.O. Box 558, Derby, Vermont 05829, or to Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609.

, 89, a longtime resident of Albany, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Manor in Morrisville. Mrs. Davis was born October 25, 1920, in Craftsbury, a daughter of Irish immigrants John and Mary (Johnson) Ryan. She was a 1938 graduate of Craftsbury Academy and in 1941graduated from the DesGoesbriand School of Nursing in Burlington as a registered nurse. She worked at the Corinth Hospital in Corinth, New York, for one year then at the Fafner Bearing Company in Bristol, Connecticut, for two years. In later years, she worked at the Orleans Memorial Hospital in Newport and the Bel-aire Nursing Home in Newport. She retired from the Greensboro Nursing Home in 1993 after 18 years as a part-time night nurse. She was married on October 30, 1943, to Malcolm R. Davis, in Barton. They made their home in Albany where they raised two sons, Ross and Bob Davis. Mrs. Davis worked with her husband at the Davis General Store in Albany, which they owned and operated from 1959 to 1983, as well as at the Malcolm R. Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, which they purchased with their son Bob in 1966. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Albany Historical Society, a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima in Craftsbury, and recently earned her 55-year pin for membership in the Maple Valley Grange. She was active in the care of friends and neighbors in Albany and Craftsbury who were in need of assistance for medical reasons or just for a batch of her famous rolls. Her love was her family. She dedicated her life to her family, she loved to go and watch a basketball game, even if she couldn't bear to keep her eyes open for all of it. She loved going for rides whenever she could, and taking care of others. She will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves her sons, Ross Davis and his wife, Rita, and Robert (Bob) Davis and his wife, Louise, all of Craftsbury; five grandchildren: Lynn Paradis and her husband, Ron, of Franklin, Julie Marckres and her husband, Steven, of Craftsbury, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Davis and his wife, Michele, stationed in Germany; Valerie Adams and her husband, Karl, of Craftsbury Common, and Jeffrey Davis and his wife, Tammy, of Colchester; great-grandchildren Cody, Brian, Catherine, and Brandi Paradis, Kelly and Andrew Marckres, Sydney Flett, Andrew and Madison Davis, Kyle Adams, and Zachery and Anya Davis; two nieces, Frances Ferris Fredericks of East Hampton, Connecticut, and Rita Ryan Hill of Linden, Alabama; and their families and the extended Davis and Long families. She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm; her parents; a brother Leo Ryan; two sisters, Margaret Vincent and Madeline Ferris; nephew David Ferris: and great-nephew Alan Norris. A Mass was celebrated on August 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury. Interment followed in the Albany Village Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Albany Village Cemetery, care of Waldo Potter, P.O. Box 223, Albany, Vermont 05820, or to The Manor, Activities Fund, 577 Washington Highway, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 74, died on August 3, 2010. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Orleans, a son of Lewis and Lila (Jewett) Fletcher. He is survived by Frances Herman Fletcher, his wife of 54 years; by his children: the Reverend Bruce Fletcher and his wife, Lisa, of Newington, Connecticut, Cindy and Norm Matthews of Bristol, Connecticut, Brian Fletcher and his wife, Amy, of Derby Line, Dan Fletcher and his wife, Rhonda, of Derby Line, David Fletcher and his wife, Denise, of Derby; by 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters-in-law Allan Herman and his wife, Linda, Norman Herman and his wife, Patricia, Wendall Herman and his wife, Nancy, Barbara Wright and her husband, Ross, and by Betty Blair. He was predeceased by his son Douglas on July 3, 1979, and by his great-granddaughter Caidence Joy Queenin on June 12, 2010. The Reverend Fletcher was a well-known minister in the Northeast Kingdom. He served the Freewill Baptist Church in West Charleston for eight years and the Brighton First Congregational Church for 18 years. He conducted over 1,000 weddings and as many funerals during his ministry career. His ministry was not limited to the churches he served; he viewed the entire Northeast Kingdom as his place of ministry. Pastor Fletcher was a cemetery commissioner for West Charleston and Island Pond, and he was a former member of the Kiwanis and Lions clubs and the Island Pond Congregational Church. As a young man, he worked for several area farms as well as working in the woods for five years. He especially enjoyed driving a school bus in the Derby-Charleston area for over 16 years. He served with the Vermont National Guard for 23 years. He was also a member of the Charleston Fire Department for over 20 years and a long-time Red Sox fan. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held on August 6 at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Bruce Fletcher, the Reverend Fred Barker, and the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating. Interment followed in West Charleston Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, devoted wife, daughter, and mother, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Wilton, Connecticut, at age 92. She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on August 27, 1917, a daughter of Emma (Wilson) MacFall and David MacFall of Darien, Connecticut. Mrs. Isselee graduated from Darien High School where she met her beloved husband, Ralph, who predeceased her on July 26, 2003. Following their marriage, they continued to live in Darien where they raised their family. After retirement in 1977, Mr. and Mrs. Isselee moved to Westmore for 20 years before returning to Connecticut. She spent her life devoted to family and friends. Mrs. Isselee is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and David Hapke of Wilton and Susan and John Lange of Winsted, Connecticut; and a large extended family including sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. She was loved as "Nonnie" by her seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Wilton at noon on Saturday, August 28. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Mrs. Isselee will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Hillside Cemetery in Westmore. Memorials may be made in her name to the Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice of Fairfield County, P.O. Box 489, Wilton, Connecticut 06897.

, 46, died at home in Sharon surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, after a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Judd was born January 21, 1964, in Newport, a daughter of Duane and Beverly (Hardy) Willis. She graduated from North Country Union High School in Newport in 1982 and later from the University of Vermont. After her schooling, she moved to Wilder, where she began an accounting and bookkeeping business serving clients throughout the Upper Valley. She later started and became co-owner of WAWECO auto repair in West Hartford with her brother and husband. She remained committed to her businesses during her illness, even in the days before her death. She was married to Colin P. Judd on March 16, 2003. They lived in Sharon for the past four years. She was an active bowler in the Upper Valley. She was also an avid golfer as a member of the John P. Larkin Country Club in Windsor, where she served on the board of directors. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling with her husband. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family especially at family functions. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend who had a smile for everyone and a commitment to her family until the last moments of her life. She leaves her dedicated husband, Colin P. Judd, and her son Morgan D. Judd, both of Sharon; her parents, Duane and Beverly Willis, of Derby; her grandmother Thelma Willis of Derby Line; three brothers: Wade Willis and his companion, Marilynn Scott, of West Hartford, Craig Willis and his wife, Christine, of Derby; Todd Willis and his wife, Cindy, of Derby; nieces Jessica and Abby Willis; nephews Kyle and Nicholas Willis; her mother-in-law Carol Anita Judd of Windsor; her father-in-law Arthur Judd and his wife, Carolyn, of Morgan; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was predeceased by her grandparents Ethel and Jonathan Hardy, and Melvin R. Willis. A memorial service was held at the Sharon Congregational Church with the Reverend Millie Reynolds officiating. Private committal followed in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Sharon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.

, 71, a resident of Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington, died Monday, August 2, 2010, following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Hardwick, August 20, 1938, a son of the late Millard and Margaret (MacDonald) King. He was named after his grandfathers, William Grant MacDonald and Francis Eugene King. A 1956 graduate of Craftsbury Academy, he also graduated from the Vermont State School of Agriculture in Randolph as its valedictorian in 1957. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in North Carolina and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and was honorably discharged at 23 to help on the family farm after his father died in 1961. He returned to the University of Vermont to complete his bachelor's degree in agriculture education in 1965, and in 1972 received his master's degree in agriculture education from UVM. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Mr. King taught agriculture in North Troy and at Peoples Academy in Morrisville. He was involved with the UVM Extension Service in the development of the Lamoille County Field Days. He leaves his son Jeffrey King, and his girlfriend, Colleen McCarty, of Irvine, California; his former wife, Addie Lou King, of Craftsbury Common; brothers Haven King and his wife, Barbara, of Milton, and Steven King of Burlington; sisters Gayle Kroeger of Craftsbury Common, and Karey Young of Essex Junction; an uncle Gordon MacDonald of Thousand Oaks, California; as well as seven nieces; five nephews; two grand-nieces; two grand-nephews; and other extended family. He frequently referred to himself as "Uncle Bill." He was predeceased by his parents and a baby sister Kathryn in 1941; by his infant daughter Jennifer, who died in 1972; and by nephew Tim Young in 2004. A memorial service was held August 9 at the United Church of Craftsbury in Craftsbury Common with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. Private interment was in the Craftsbury Common Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Salvation Army, 64 Main Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 75, of Barton died on August 4, 2010, in Barton. A graveside service was held on August 9 at the Newark Street Cemetery in Newark with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Barton Ambulance, P.O. Box 364, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 87, of Westmore, Sun City, Florida, and formerly of South Burlington, died in Florida on December 26, 2009. A service of remembrance will be held at the Westmore Community Church lake property on Friday, August 13, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Norman McFarlane officiating. Mr. McLellan is the beloved husband of Mary McLellan who survives him.

, 50, of North Troy died on July 28, 2010, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born March 25, 1960, in Newport, a daughter of Frederick and Gloria (Merrill) Blay. She graduated from North Country Union High School in 1978, and she was employed as a splicer by Columbia Forest Products of Newport. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed sewing, kayaking, and hiking, and she loved all her animals. She is survived by her children: Eliza Bergeron and Lance and Lydia Bergeron, all of Newport Center; by her mother, Gloria Blay, of North Troy; a brother Durwood Blay and his wife, Debbie, of Westfield; her fiance, Robert Bonneau, and his son Brandon both of North Troy; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Frederick, in 1992 and by a brother Eldon in 1978. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 1, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment followed in the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 51, of Derby, the beloved wife of Roger Chamberlin, died peacefully on July 30, 2010, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born on January 5, 1959, in Exeter, New Hampshire, a daughter of Roland Raymond and the late Estelle (Schwartz) Raymond. She worked at Little G's in Newport for many years. She was the captain for Relay For Life and an ardent supporter of the Special Olympics Penguin Plunge, which she participated in since it started in Newport and also participated in later in Burlington. She loved her family and derived great pleasure and comfort from her dogs Beau and Molly. She enjoyed cooking and baking, much to the delight of her family and friends. She also attempted to teach her husband the basics of her abilities. She loved to play croquet with her Sunhouse friends, and she enjoyed kayaking with her son and nephews. She is survived by her husband, Roger, of Derby; her father, Roland Raymond, of Derby; her children: Jacob Raymond and his wife, Jill, of Newport and Linzy Vos of Colchester; by her sisters Teresa La Porte and her husband, David, and Vanessa Raymond, all of Coventry; her very good friend who just loved her spare ribs, Loretta Hunt; by several nieces and nephews; and by a very special little friend, Bailey. She was predeceased by her brother Michael and her mother, Estelle Raymond. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 66, of Glover died on July 28, 2010, at his home in Glover. He was born May 22, 1944, in Sutton, a son of Kenneth and Marion (Campling) Laclair. Mr. Laclair ran his used car business in Glover for 40 years. He enjoyed visiting with people and giving service to his customers, and he raised chickens for years as a hobby. Mr. Laclair enjoyed the simple things in life and especially his home and the Glover area and visits from his family and friends. He is survived by his children: Jeffrey Laclair and his wife, Terri, of Sutton and Nicole Freehart and her husband, Eric, of Glover; by granddaughter Mikayla; by two brothers: Ervin Laclair and his wife, Lorraine, of Hadley, Massachusetts, and Terry Laclair and his companion, Annette, of Lyndon; and by several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, August 6, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 12 Elm Street in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Renal Dialysis, care of Wendy Franklin, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 60, of Troy died on July 28, 2010, at her home in Troy surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1950, in Newport, a daughter of Hughbert and Beatrice (Todd) Jacobs. On November 9, 1968, she married Roger J. Morin who survives her. Mrs. Morin graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 1970. For 30 years she was a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Roger's Auto Service of Troy. Her hobbies included traveling, especially in the recreational vehicle, watching birds, collecting figurines, working in her flower garden, and she enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Troy Area Lions Club and the American Legion Auxillary Jay Peak Post #28. She is survived by her husband, Roger J. Morin, of Troy; her two children: Lisa Grimes and her husband, Edward, of Albany, and Richard Morin and his wife, Jennifer, of Newport; by her grandchildren: Ashley Parker, Jennifer and Jackie Grimes, Christopher, Riley, and Gabriel Morin; by her great-grandchildren: Abigail, Destinee, and Payton; by her sisters: Donna McMahon of Michigan, Janice Jacobs and her companion, Buddy Lontine, of Newport, and Marlene Percy and her husband, Rudolph, of Coventry; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Lorraine Lamarre, Malcolm Jacobs, Martha Royer, Melvin Jacobs, Edwin Jacobs, and infants Sheila and Sanford Jacobs. Funeral services were held on July 31 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Interment followed in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 79, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, formerly of Brownington, died on July 25, 2010, at her home in Chelmsford. Ms. Thompson was employed at one time by the Brownington Elementary School as a hot lunch cook and bus driver. She was also employed for a time by the former Poole's Nursing Home in Barton. After she moved to Massachusetts to be with her daughter, she was employed by the Whistler Corp. in Westford where she was an electronic technician. She was a former member of the Brownington Grange and the Orleans American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and her many vacations in Florida. She is survived by her daughter Gail Thompson of Chelmsford, Massachusetts; her sister Lennie Emerson of Orleans; and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 6, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on August 6 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in the Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 81, of Essex Junction died on July 24, 2010, in Burlington. He was born on March 21, 1929, in Glover, a son of the late Dale B. and Marjorie (Bean) Walcott. Mr. Walcott had deep roots in Glover, where his father ran the general store. He graduated from Barton Academy and the University of Vermont. He earned a master's degree from St. Michael's College in 1969. In 1952, he began a 39-year teaching career at the Essex Junction High School, serving as chairman of the science department for many years. He also coached baseball, soccer, basketball, and golf and taught driver's education for 25 summers. Mr. Walcott married Marilyn (Rublee) Sharp in 1957. They shared a home together in Essex Junction for 51 years. They spent summers at their cottage on Shadow Lake in Glover; after retirement, they spent winters in Venice, Florida. Mr. Walcott enjoyed his family, skiing on a cold winter afternoon, traveling in the U.S. and beyond, gardening, and watching the patterns of nature. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He served as president of local teachers' associations and the Chittenden County Teachers' Credit Union. He was on the state Teachers Retirement Board for 16 years, serving as chairman for ten years. He was committed to his students and was honored twice as an outstanding educator. The greenhouse at the Essex High School was dedicated to him in May 2010. He leaves his wife, Marilyn; his children: Cindy and her husband, Michael Alger, of Grand Isle, Carlton and his wife, Laure, of Essex Junction, Stephen and his wife, Shari, of Fairfax, and Mary and her husband, Jonathan Lasher, of Columbia, Maryland; by grandchildren: Asa and Emily Alger, Sarah Walcott, Keith Walcott and his wife, Kaitie, and Ashley Walcott, Kyle and Jack Gagnon, and Ben and Sophie Lasher; by great-grandchildren Kelcee and Reece Cadorette; by his sister-in-law Leah (Rublee) Cramton; by his nephew Jeffrey Cramton of Springfield, Massachusetts; and by cousin Robert Bean and his wife, Diane, of Glover. He was predeceased by his sister Charlotte Locke of Barton. Remembrances may be made to the Shadow Lake Association, P.O. Box 135, Glover, Vermont 05839

, There will be committal service on Saturday, August 7, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Barton.