, 81, of the Huntington Community in Nashua, N.H., died Jan. 29, 2010. Born March 5, 1928, in Groveton, N.H., a daughter of Carroll and Veora (Hunter) Wheelock, she resided in Groveton until 1979 when she moved to Maidstone, Vt. Norma was a graduate of Groveton High School, class of 1945. She was a founding member of "The Knitting Club" in Groveton; Weeks Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the Sunshine Lane Hospital Shop. She was an affiliate of The Groveton United Methodist Church. She married her first husband Raynold "Slugger" McMann March 5, 1946, and was predeceased by him in 1966. She married Roland Vaillancourt Feb. 10, 1968, and was predeceased by him in 1975. Norma married Leonard "Bud" Beattie March 16, 1979, and resided in Maidstone until 2006 when she moved to a retirement home in Nashua, N.H. "Bud" predeceased her in 1995. Norma is survived by one son Dennis McMann of Hollis, N.H.; an adopted son Roger Vaillancourt of Lyndon, Vt.; three stepsons Clement Vaillencourt of Pembroke, N.H.; Mark Vaillancourt of Berlin, N.H., and Michael Vaillancourt of Boulder, Colo.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; along with her brother Lloyd Wheelock of Lancaster, N.H.; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, three husbands, daughter Cheryl A. McMann Oakes in 1999 and a sister Melba Wheelock in 1999. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, from 5-8 p.m. at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Cox of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation; PO Box 96280; Washington, DC 20077, by phone 1800-283-7800

died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Orleans, Vt. Melve was born in Chicago, Ill., April 4, 1916, the daughter of Quinto and Angelina Broglio and attended schools in New York City. She was the widow of Edward J. Zuccaro. Melve loved listening to classical music and taught herself to play a home organ. She was a voracious reader and collected antiques. When she and her husband moved to Ryegate Corner, Vt., from Floral Park, N.Y., in 1969, she opened and operated Ryegate Corner Antiques. She studied antiques for years and was an acknowledged local expert on glass and china. While living in Ryegate, Melve was a member of the South Ryegate Women's Club and was an active parishioner of St. Eugene's Roman Catholic Church in Wells River, Vt. She leaves a son Edward R. Zuccaro and wife Carol of St. Johnsbury, a son-in-law Pierre H. Berube of St. Johnsbury, a brother Edward Broglio and wife Mildred of Joplin, Mo., two grandchildren: The Rev. James E. Zuccaro of Chester, Vt. and Gina Towle and husband Maj. Wyeth Towle, USMC, of Mission Viejo, Calif.; four nieces: Karen Griglak and husband Dr. Martin of Solano Beach, Calif., Barbara Foley of Joplin, Mo., Anne Evers and husband Robert of Germantown, Tenn., Sandra Smith and husband Rob of Tacoma, Wash., nephew Peter Broglio and wife Ellen of Joplin, Mo. Melve was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Zuccaro in 1989, her daughter Lorraine Berube in 2009, and her parents Quinto and Angelina Broglio. Visiting hours will be held at Sayles Funeral Home Monday evening Feb. 1, from 6-8 p.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 2, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Celebrant will be her grandson, Fr. James Zuccaro. Burial will be in the spring at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Ryegate Corner, Vt. Contributions in memory of Malvina Zuccaro may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

, 39, of Poor Hill Road, Bath, N.H., died Jan. 31, 2010, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, following an incredibly honest and inspirational battle against gall bladder cancer. She was born in Hartford, Conn., on May 16, 1970, the daughter of Russell Bigelow and Marie (Aremburg) Bigelow. She attended local schools and graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1988. While attending high school, she served as a state officer for the Future Business Leaders of America. Following graduation from high school, Heather lived and studied in Denmark for a year and became fluent in Danish. Upon her return to the U.S., she worked at the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank. She married Jeffrey Poor on June 12, 1993. She later worked for 15 years at the Grafton County Probate Court, and while there was involved with the State Forms Committee and served as a notary public. After leaving the probate office in September 2008, she joined the family business at Blackmount Equipment in North Haverhill, N.H. Heather was a member of the Bath Congregational Church and along with being a Sunday school teacher, served on the church board of education. She was a member of the Bath School Board, the Haverhill Cooperative Middle School PTA, and Friends of Woodsville High School. Her spirit of volunteerism lead her to assist at the Bath Village School with her children's activities, class functions and fundraisers. Over the years, Heather learned American sign language and took early-childhood education courses at the School of Lifelong Learning in Littleton. Heather was a beloved wife and mother. She had many loves: being with family and friends, chocolate, walking in the woods, being near the ocean, and doing cross stitch. Her warm infectious smile will not be forgotten. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Jeffrey Poor, and their children Luke Poor and Meghan Poor, all of Bath; her mother Marie Bigelow of Haverhill, N.H.; her father Russell Bigelow and wife Tracey of Mt. Lakes, N.H.; a brother Shawn Bigelow and Lorie-Ann Noyes, and their son Kyle of North Haverhill; her maternal grandparents Earl and Bertha Aremburg, and paternal grandparents Maurice "Lucky" and Alice Bigelow, all of North Haverhill; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; her Danish family, Bjarne and Lissie Kring and their sons Michael and Carsten and their families of Silkeborg, Denmark; her father- and mother-in-law Raymond and Mary Poor; sister-in-law Ronna Morse and husband Brian; and grandmother-in-law Markie Mitchell, all of Bath. Calling hours will be Friday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. The funeral service will be on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m., at First Congregational Church of Haverhill UCC, 120 School St., Haverhill, with the Rev. Thomas Peters, pastor of the Bath Congregational Church, officiating. Spring burial will be in Bath Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 (to raise awareness for gall bladder cancer), or to The Poor Family Benefit Fund, c/o Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, 63 Central St., Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 53, of St. Johnsbury, died suddenly Tuesday morning Feb. 2, 2010, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 23, 1957, in Plymouth, N.H., the son of Charles and Evelyn (Dunn) Baldwin. On Oct. 22, 1975, he married Deborah Sabens. They lived in Wheelock for several years before moving to St. Johnsbury. Dan worked as an auto mechanic at Maple Center Motors in St. Johnsbury for 14 years. He was a hard worker who was always ready to fix things and work on his home with his family. A wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather, Dan's first priority was his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Deborah Baldwin of St. Johnsbury; three children, Jeannie Baldwin-Lowell and husband Ed of Farmington, Maine, James Baldwin of Portland, Maine, and Daniel Baldwin Jr. and wife Laura of Augusta, Maine; three grandchildren, Julia, Evan and Ryleigh; his mother Evelyn Dunn of St. Johnsbury; four brothers, Tom Baldwin of St. Johnsbury, John Baldwin of Newport, Gabriel Baldwin of St. Johnsbury, and Victor Baldwin of St. Johnsbury; three sisters, Elaine Baldwin of Wolcott, Sharon Fuller and husband Steve of St. Johnsbury, and Gloria Daniels and husband Mark of Pennsylvania; his in-laws, Diana Carriere and husband Douglas of Claremont, N.H., Linda Black of Lyndonville, Donald Sabens of Lyndonville, Kevin Sabens and wife Sharon of St. Johnsbury, and Pamela Brink and husband Alan of Lyndonville; many nieces and nephews; and several close friends. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Baldwin. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at South Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury with the Rev. William Schutter officiating. Spring burial will be in Lyndon Center Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Donations made in Dan's memory may be directed to the Marion Dane Fund, c/o Wheelock Town Clerk, P.O. Box 1328 Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 83, of Lunenburg and formerly of Gardner and Fitchburg, Mass., died Wednesday evening Feb. 3, 2010, at Country Village Genesis Elder Care Center, Lancaster, N.H. Mr. Santerre was born in Gardner, Mass., on May 18, 1926, the son of Avelin J. and Mary (McDonough) Santerre. Norman was a graduate of Gardner High School. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy, on the aircraft carrier Shangri-La under Admiral McCain. He was a steamfitter foreman for General Electric Company in Fitchburg, Mass., retiring after 30 years. He was also a member and past president of Union IUE/CIO Local 286 General Electric in Fitchburg. From 1946 to 1949 he played semi-pro football for Hillside Gymnastics in Gardner, Mass., and in the 1960 he was the president of Fitchburg Babe Ruth League. Memberships include the VFW and the Eagles, and he was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He enjoyed sports, especially the Red Sox, Patriots, Boston Celtics and college football. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, to whom he was very devoted. Family members include his son Ronald Santerre and wife Betty of Lunenburg, Vt.; his daughter-in-law Donna Santerre of Mannassas, Va.; five grandchildren, Rebecca Boutot and Jeremy Santerre both of Lancaster, Rachel Bebb of Ocala, Fla., Holly Tousha and Crystal Funderburg both of Knokesville, Va; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. His wife Rose Mary (Belliveau) Santerre; two sons, Gary Santerre and Kenneth Santerre; three sisters, Doris LaFond, Lorraine LaJoy and Georgette Santerre, predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Monday afternoon, Feb. 8, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, 210 Main St., Lancaster, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, the American Cancer Society, New England Region, 2 Commerce Drive, suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110 or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, attention gift processing.

, of Waterford, passed away at The Pines in Lyndon Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 with family at his side. He was born in St. Johnsbury on June 13, 1920, one of six children born to Charles and Frances (Legendre) Willey. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1938. As a staunch Republican, Bernard followed a conservative agenda, whether politically, in business, or generally in his life. He was a member of the Caledonia County Republican committee. In Waterford he had served as a selectman, on the school board, the planning commission, the study committee for Zoning, the board of adjustors, and on the board of civil authority, where, as a Justice of the Peace, he routinely performed weddings, many of them at the Rabbit Hill Inn. Bernard established Willey Scales in 1941 in Plattsburg, N.Y., a business that he operated right up until the last few years. He was proud to have his son Bernard join him in the business in 1986, a business that is going strong! For years Bernard was the president of the Caledonia Fair Association and was proud of the fair's fiscal stability. He was a commercial pilot with both single and multi engine ratings. He was past president of the Burke Mt. Flying Club, the Vermont Agricultural Fairs Association, and the St. Johnsbury Riding Club. He is survived by his Lillian (Nutter) Willey; three daughters, Sandra McLure and husband Norman of Cambridge, Bonnie Gucwa and husband David of Brookline, N.H., Paula Gillander and husband Kevin of Waterford; son Bernard Willey II and wife Kim of Waterford; nine grandchildren, Marisa, Justin, and Morgan; Kali and Cory; Chad and Taran; Taylor and Kyle; three brothers, Carroll Willey of St. Johnsbury, Richard Willey of Barre, Gerald Willey of St. Johnsbury; sister Marguerite Willey of St. Johnsbury; Lillian's brother and two sisters, Herbert Nutter and wife Martha, Joyce Root and husband Robert, and Shirley Belmore all of Waterford; nieces, nephews and their extended families. He was predeceased by a sister Evelyn Leclerc. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m., at the Lower Waterford Congregational Church. The pastor, the Rev. Ann Hockridge, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Lower Waterford. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Bernard received fine and loving care while at the Pines. Memorial contributions could be made payable to "Resident Activity Fund," The Pines Rehab and Health Center, 601 Red Village Rd., Lyndonville, VT 05851. Or, recognizing his longtime love of Waterford, memorial contributions could be directed to Waterford Fire and Rescue, PO Box 90, Lower Waterford VT 05848.

, 79, of Tyngsborough, Mass., died Feb. 7, 2010, following a period of declining health. She was born July 26, 1930, in Canaan, N.H., to Leslie Howland and Mary Elizabeth (O'Keefe) Howland. For many years Dottie resided in Littleton, N.H., where as a registered CNA she worked at the Willows Nursing Home in Franconia, N.H. She was very active in the Littleon Eagles 2629, becoming New Hampshire State Auxilliary president in 1974. In her retirement, she resided winters at Leisure Days in Zephyrhills, Fla., spending time with her many friends. She loved walking the beaches of Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla. In the summer months she returned to New England to spend time with her family in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dottie was an avid reader, loved to garden, go to theme parks and enjoyed special times spent around a campfire. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family members include six children, Linda Starbird and her husband Robert of Rockland, Maine, Armand Charbonneau and his wife Donna of Littleton, N.H., and Shelly Kydd and her husband Robert of Tyngsboro, Mass., Nancy Charbonneau of Reading, Mass., Robyn Mason of Littleton, and Cheryl Smith of Lowell, Mass.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence King of Lebanon, N.H. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at which time a funeral service will take place at Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, with the Rev. Lyn Winter officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Dorothy's name may be made either to Merrimack Valley Hospice or to Home Health VNA, both at 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.

, 83, of Lyndonville, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones, Monday morning Feb. 8, 2010. He was born March 26, 1926, in Danville, the son of Howard and Alice (Oderkirk) Calkins. Paul was the president and owner of Calkins Rock Products Inc. in Lyndonville, and Calkins Sand and Gravel Inc. of Coventry. During the winter of 1957-58, he worked for the town of Lyndon as the road commissioner. In 1956 he purchased his own portable crusher and one truck and began his career. In 1958, he purchased the Morse property in Lyndon. In 1960, he purchased three cement mixers and a batch plant for Lyndon, and later set up a plant in Coventry. In 1982, he purchased Lawrence Sangravco which included redimix plants in St. Johnsbury, Woodsville, N.H., and Guildhall for a total of five plants and another crusher. In 1995 he sold his batch plants and mixers to Carroll Concrete. He had also served the town of Lyndon as selectman, and was a member of the Elks Lodge 1343 in St. Johnsbury, and the NRA. He also enjoyed playing basketball. Paul had other interests as well. In the 1970s he sold Arctic Cat, Sno-Jet, Rupp, Moto-ski, and Boa-ski snowmobiles. He worked on these machines and made race-ready for local and national Snow-Mobile racing events. An outdoorsman, Paul hunted deer, bear, bobcat and raccoon. He was a founding member of the Northeast Kingdom Coon & Cat Club on Lily Pond in Lyndonville. He also enjoyed the family camp in Danville and was proud of the special gate he fabricated with old equipment parts. Following the stroke of his Aunt Rena in the 1990s, Paul helped take care of her and her farms in Burlington, which have now been developed into Intervale and South Village. Survivors include his wife of nearly 57 years, Rita (Gibson) Calkins of Lyndonville (P.O. Box 82, 05851); three children, Gary Calkins and wife Emily of Lyndon, Kevin Calkins of Lyndon, and Karen Martel and husband Chris of St. Johnsbury Center; five grandchildren, Charles, Gary Jr., Angela, Andrew and Kelley; two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Cameron; a brother, Roy Calkins of Danville; two sisters, Carmen Calkins of Danville, and Zana Tauriainen and husband Marvin of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Patricia Calkins of South Burlington; nieces; nephews; and many good friends and employees; and his beloved dog Gibson. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Leland "Gus" Calkins; and a sister and her husband, Marion and Paul Sevigny. Funeral services will be held Thursday Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville First Congregational Church with the Rev. Judi Horgan officiating. Friends may call on the family Wednesday evening from 6-8 at Guibord Funeral Home. Burial in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. Donations made in Paul Calkins memory may be directed to the, Town of Lyndon, (for the Lyndon Dog Pound) c/o Cindy Cady, P. O. Box 211, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

of Surprise, Ariz., passed away peacefully during the last week of January. Born on July 7, 1930, to Margaret (Hughes) and Loren William Welch of Lisbon, N.H, Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia, and cherished son, Loren. He is survived by his son Matthew and daughter-in-law Shelly, and grandchildren Ryan and Julia of Minneapolis, Minn.; another granddaughter, Erin Jean, makes her home in San Antonio, Texas; loving brothers and sisters, John of Madison, Ala., Segrid of Marlborough, N.H., Leslie of South Sutton, N.H., and Rachel of Lisbon, N.H. After graduating from Lisbon High School in 1947, Bill joined the U.S. Air Force and he and his family traveled the world, including tours in Germany and Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1977 with many awards for his contributions to U.S. Intelligence through his expertise in computers and communications. Afterward, he held civil service positions in Colorado Springs, Colo., and San Antonio, Texas. In 1995, he retired to Surprise, Ariz., where he enjoyed the warmth, sunshine and many nearby golf courses. Ever adventuresome, he and Pat crisscrossed North America in their SUV several times, visiting family and military friends wherever they went. He was a quiet and serious man, studious, smart, and responsible and fastidious in all that he undertook. A good husband, father and friend, his love, generous spirit and gentle humor will be deeply missed.

, (Lt., US. Navy Ret.), 89, of Peacham, Vt., died unexpectedly Feb. 11, 2010, at DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, Va. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time; however, a full notice will be published in an upcoming edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 77, of Old Whitefield Road, Dalton, N.H., died Thursday morning, Feb. 11, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ainsworth was born in Gorham, N.H., on June 7, 1932, the son of Leonard A. and Evelyn (Bishop) Ainsworth. Scottie was raised in Berlin and a graduate of Berlin High School. From 1949 to 1952, he served with the National Guard and from 1952 to 1956 the U.S. Navy. He returned to Gorham for a time and was employed at Keir Plumbing and Heating. In 1960 he moved to South Berwick, Maine, and worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 31.5 years. He has resided in Dalton for the last 20 years. He was a member of the Gorham Sabatis Masonic Lodge 73, F&AM. Family members include his wife Janet D. (Proof) Ainsworth of Dalton; a son, Wayne S. Ainsworth of Dalton; a daughter, Shari L. Souliere of Barrington, N.H.; a brother, Robert Ainsworth of Arroyo Grand, Calif.; three grandchildren, Daniel Ainsworth, Thomas Gervasi, Amanda Gervasi; and a great-granddaughter, Alyson Ainsworth. He was predeceased by a brother, Leonard A. Ainsworth, and a sister, Priscilla Tanguay. At Scottie's request there are no visiting hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the New Hampshire Alzheimer's Association, 10 Ferry St., Suite 419, Concord, NH 03301, or to Weeks Home Health, Hospice and Community Outreach Services, 278 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584-9998.

, 54, of Lyndonville died suddenly on Feb. 13, 2010, while playing broom ball in Newport. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Newport a son of Viateur and Therese (Perreault) Fortin. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in the class of 1975. Guy was employed as a machinist at the Tap & 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 ice drag racing with his racing team. He also enjoyed playing horse shoes, broom ball, and playing with his grandchildren. More recently he became technologically savy. 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, Mass, Jeremy Fortin and his partner Jessica Tetreault of Brownington, and by his friend and mother of his children Susan Wahl of Brookfield, Conn. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Ava and Jacob Robare, Sawyer Cyphers and Josephine Fortin. He is also survived by his father Viateur Fortin and his wife Rita of Holland, his mother Therese Fortin of Orleans, and by the following brothers and sisters: Cecile Gaboriault and her husband Claude of Barton, Vt., Annette Cross and her husband Steve of Derby, Vt., Richard Fortin of Island Pond, Marcel Fortin and his wife Paula of Underhill, Vt., Agnes St. Laurent and her husband Mark of Medford, Mass., Mark Fortin and his wife Sandra of Phoenix, Ariz., Irene Champagine and her husband Donnie of Pittsford, Vt., Rachel Twofoot and her husband Keith of Brownington, Vt., and Robert Fortin and his wife Kim of Goffstown, N.H., and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport with the Rev. Michael Reardon S.D.V. celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Jennifer Robare, 123 Red Clover Way, Milton, Vt. 05468 for a heart defibrillator that will be donated to the Newport Recreational Department.

, 87, of East Lyndon, died Friday evening Feb. 12, 2010, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born Nov. 23, 1922, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of Perley and Pearl (Basnar) Simpson. In 1941 she graduated from Lyndon Institute. On March 14, 1942, Lois married Franklin Gaskin. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and working in her flower gardens. She taught ceramics in her home for 23 years, and was active in the Women's Fellowship group at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. She had also been a member of the second childhood Doll Club. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Farrington of Burlington, and Carol Brosseau of East Lyndon; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Hart of Whitefield, and Alice Baird and husband Richard of East Lyndon; her in-laws, Catherine Simpson of East Lyndon, Evelyn Jennings of Bristol, Benjamin Warrell of Florida, Gisele Gaskin of Lyndonville, and Florence Gaskin of Middleboro, Mass.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 2000; two sons in-law, James Farrington, and Charles Brosseau; two grandchildren, Ronnie Brosseau, and Gary Norrie; her brother, Wendall Simpson; a sister, Edith Simpson; and her in-laws, Richard, Ernest, and Milton Gaskin, Mary and Herman Gentley, Pearl and Myron Bennette-Gentley, Ethelyn and Arthur Bean, Beatrice and Richard Jennings, Fred Jennings, and Jennie Warrell. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 11 a.m., at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Donations made in her memory may be directed to, SAD-SAC, c/o Caledonian Record, P.O. Box 8. St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 99, of Bethlehem, N.H., died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home. She was born the daughter of Milo D. and Annie (Shampney) Perkins in Wilmot, N.H., on Sept. 14, 1910. Alice was predominantly a homemaker for her late husband L'Wirt M. Gibbs prior to his death in 1990 but had worked in sales and retail for many years. She had attended a one room schoolhouse in Wilmot, N.H. Alice enjoyed travelling and preferred Delta Airlines as well as playing bingo and sewing or embroidery. She and her husband became very learned bowlers and were active in a number of leagues and won many trophies. She was a member of the Bethlehem 4H club, The Bethelehem RebeKah's, The Grange and Doral Methodist Church. She is predeceased by her sons-in-law, Jim Taylor and Harvey Burlock. She is survived by her her sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton and Patricia Gibbs of Port Orange, Fla., and Lyle and Dorothy Gibbs of Milledgeville, Ga., her daughters, Thelma Enquist Burlock of Bethlehem and Shirley Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn., a half-sister, Dorothy Kimball of Plymouth, N.H., a cousin Emma Richardson of New London, N.H., 14 grandchildren, and many great- and great-great-grandchildren. The family will have a graveside service at the Glenwood Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Heritage Society or the Grafton County Nursing Home.

of Rutland, a former resident of St. Johnsbury, died unexpectedly while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, an East Burke resident, passed away at the age of 88, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home Thursday evening between 6 and 8 p.m. A funeral service will Friday, 11 a.m. at East Burke Congregational Church with the Rev. Judi Horgan, officiating. Interment will be in North Kirby Cemetery in the spring. A complete notice will appear in Wednesday's edition of the paper.

, 86, died Friday evening, Feb. 12, 2010, at his home in Fair Haven. Forrest was born April 14, 1923, in Newark, Vt., the son of the late Walter and Ethel (Lowell) Goodwin. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served with General Patton's third army throughout the European Theater during World War II. He participated in the D-Day invasion landing on Omaha Beach receiving a Purple Heart for injuries suffered during combat along with two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. After his honorable discharge from military service, he entered into a long career as an automotive mechanic, where he owned and operated his own service station in Goshen, N.Y., for several years. Forrest later relocated back to Vermont and continued in his profession working for several area auto dealerships in the Rutland and Fair Haven areas, retiring in 1982. Forrest was a member of the Disabled American Veterans organization and other interests in life included gardening and making maple syrup. He is survived by his son, Michael Goodwin and his wife, Ralena, of Fair Haven, Vt.; his daughter, Donna Gordon and her husband, Tim, of Ephrata, Pa.; his foster daughter, Pauline Guimond of Manchester, N.H.; his two brothers, Dean Goodwin and family of West Burke, Vt.; Lawrence Goodwin and family of Windsor Locks, Conn.; and his three grandsons, Karl Goodwin and Tim and Michael Gordon. He was predeceased by his wife, Marion J. (Twigg) Goodwin, who died April 5, 2007. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date at the convenience of his family in Newark. For those who wish, Mr. Goodwin's family suggests memorial contributions in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250, or Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice, c/o Rutland Health Foundation, 98 Allen St., Rutland, VT 05701-4592.

, an East Lyndon resident, passed away at the age of 88, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center. Born Oct. 15, 1921, in West Topsham to Fred L. and Eda M. (Hood) Fisher, Shirley graduated from Littleton High School, Class of 1939. She married Aldis F. Gorham on Nov. 11, 1944. He predeceased her Nov. 9, 2005. Following graduation she worked at Norton Pike. Later she worked several jobs, including the farm from business manager to laborer, nurse's aide, Burke Mountain Club, Lyndon Historical Society. She was an active member of the East Burke Congregational Church, serving as a Sunday-school teacher, member of the United Workers (the church women's group) and a 4-H leader. She loved music, was a wonderful artist, and enjoyed genealogy, storytelling, letter writing and quilting. Most important to her was being a wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. Shirley is survived by her five children, Wanita Gardner and husband Don of Lyndon, Fred and wife Roxanne of Lyndon, Esther Mazzini and husband Carl of Vestal, N.Y., Carolyn Guest and husband Richard of St. Johnsbury, and Judith Doria and husband David of Middlebury; seven grandchildren, Michael and Kate Mazzini, David and Andrea Mazzini, Margaret and Scott Buckingham, Betsy Edmunds, Molly, Kate and Ben Doria; seven great-grandchildren, Alyssa, P.J. and Ashtyn Lacos, Joshua Buckingham, Patric Edmunds, Ava and Luca Mazzini; a sister, Margaret Flayhan; sisters-in-law Louise Coe, Blanche Gorham and Dorothy Gorham. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Jane; a sister, Helen Houston and husband Mahlon; Doris Berry and husband John; Blanche Panzarella and husband Billy. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home Thursday evening, between 6 and 8 p.m. A funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m. at East Burke Congregational Church with the Rev. Judi Horgan officiating. Interment will be later this spring in the North Kirby Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's name to the East Burke Congregational Church, P.O. Box 243, East Burke 05832, or Lyndon Historical Society, P.O. Box 85, Lyndon Center, VT 05850.

of Danville passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at the age of 88. She was born in Burlington on Oct. 12, 1921, one of five children born to Olin and Lucy (Bigelow) Vance. Velma attended a one-room school in Goss Hollow and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1940. Velma went to work on the family farm in Goss Hollow; in 1946 Velma, her father and her brother Wendell bought the old Stevens farm in Danville. She enjoyed operating her egg route and her many customers. She loved her cows and all the farm animals. Her brother Wendell passed away May 2, 2003; they made their home together on the farm. She was later predeceased by a brother Lyle Vance and his wife Connie. Two brothers survive her, Calvin Vance and wife Ann-Marie of Lomita Calif.; and Glendon Vance and wife Marion of Norristown Pa.; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and -nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, May 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The Rev. Robert H. Sargent will officiate. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions, marked for "Hospice" could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05829; or to Danville Fire and Rescue, Danville VT 05828.

, 90, of Danville, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital early Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Jay, Vt., Aug. 28, 1919, the son of Floyd and Euphemia (Jewett) Austin. He grew up in North Danville. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy Jamieson Austin; a brother, Colin Austin; and a close cousin, Cecil Rockwell. Kenneth served his country in two wars as a member of the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring in 1962. He also worked for the state of Vermont for 13 years in the Department of Employment Security. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed gold panning and was a member of the American Society of Dowsers. In his later years, he traveled America with his friend Mary Killian of Morgan, Vt. He is survived by five children, Jean DeGeorge and husband Tony of The Villages, Fla., Shari Ross of Danville, Wendy Lamphere and husband Jeffrey of Peacham, Jay Austin and wife Maggie of Danville, Lynn Austin of Danville; 10 grandchildren, Tony and Greg DeGeorge, Justin Ross, Seth, Ben and Ryan Lajoie, Melissa Blanchard, Todd Lamphere, Sarah Ouellette and Travis Austin. He also enjoyed eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, May 21 at 11 a.m. at Danville Green Cemetery. The Rev. Judi Horgan will officiate followed by military honors. A celebration of his life will be held at the home of Jay and Maggie Austin (300 Houghton Bridge Road, Danville) following the service. Kenneth loved animals, and memorial contributions could be directed to SAD/SAC, c/o The Caledonian-Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, or Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 462, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, (Lt., U.S. Navy Ret.), 89, died unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2010, at DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, Va. He was born June 9, 1920, in Lowell, Mass., a son of Henry Willard Bradley, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth (O'Neill) Bradley. He joined the Vermont National Guard in 1938 and in 1939 entered the U.S. Navy and became a test pilot. He spent 21 years in the Navy with training in aviation and electronics and retired as a lieutenant in September 1959. He was the only Vermont resident to earn his flying wings as an enlisted man during World War II. Neil later became a pastor in the Baptist ministry and was the founder of the East Peacham Baptist Church, where he pastored until his retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Order and Scottish Rite Body, and the Order of the Eastern Star, where he served as Past Patron and Grand Representative in Texas. He was a former member of the Silver Eagles Association, Fleet Reserve Association, and the Retired Officer's Association. Neil also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in St. Johnsbury, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and was a 50-plus-year member of the Grange. He attended the Union Baptist Church in Waterford. He was married to the former Frances Morris on Jan. 1, 1941, and she predeceased him on Jan. 5, 1996, as did his brother Henry Willard Bradley Jr., on Jan. 12, 2005. Survivors include three children, Marion Elizabeth Smith and husband Henry K. Smith Jr., of Chesapeake, Va., Neil H. Bradley Jr., of Norfolk, Va., and Gary H. Bradley and wife Marianne of Vincent, Ohio; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on June 1, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 932 U.S. Route 5, St. Johnsbury, Vt., with Pastor Paul Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Peacham, Vt., Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church, 932 U.S. Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 94, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. She was born in Ste. Agathe, Quebec, the daughter of Jean and Aurelie (Laflamme) Labrecque on Sept. 4, 1915. She moved to the United States as a child and attended local schools. She later met and married her husband, Joseph Bergeron, and the two raised a son. Agathe was very active in her church, the former St. Joseph's Parish. Agathe enjoyed bus trips, sewing, knitting, cooking and gardening; however, her greatest love was her family - she was a very loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a son, Andre Bergeron and his wife Pauline of Lagrange, Ga.; five grandchildren, Deborah Ward and her husband Howard of Monroe, N.H., Dennis Bergeron of Charleston, S.C., Diane Simons and her husband Tom of Danville, Vt., Daniel Bergeron and his wife Carolyn of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Denise Bigelow and her husband Roland of Danville; a sister Rose Legendre of Gilead, Maine; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Agathe is predeceased by her parents; her husband Joseph in 1983; two brothers, Gerard and Oliva Labrecque; and three sisters, Marie Dube, Emma Turcotte and Mrs. Robert Girouard. Calling hours will be held at Fleury-Patry Funeral Home on High Street in Berlin, N.H., on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., using the School Street entrance. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday Feb. 19, 2010, at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, Pleasant Street in Berlin. Internment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Milan, N.H.

, 82, former longtime Guildhall, Vt., resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, N.H. Mr. Ramsdell was born in Guildhall on Jan. 5, 1928, the son of Clarence E. and Noila E. (Thibodeau) Ramsdell. During the Korean War he served with the U.S. Army. Returning home, he went to work in the paper mill industry, first employed at the Northumberland Mill and later Gilman Paper Company. Ted enjoyed stock car racing, working in his garden, repairing bikes and going out for rides. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He was a member of the American Legion in Littleton. Family members include seven children, Carol Collins of Lancaster, George Stone of Whitefield, Walter Stone of Littleton, Ellen Robinson of Littleton, Judy Dyer of Sharon, Vt., Theodore Stone of Woodsville, Robert Ramsdell of Whitefield; a brother, Robert Ramsdell of Guildhall; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his family of friends and caregivers at Country Village. His wife, Mary Ann F. (Portigue) Ramsdell, and two sisters, Dorothy Hayes and Edith Ramsdell, predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held Friday evening, Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A graveside service with military honors will be held in the spring at Stratford Center Cemetery.

of St. Johnsbury passed away suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at the age of 74. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 9, 1935, to Clyde and Blanche (Gilbert) Hale. Most her working life was spent waitressing at area restaurants. Rachel loved to play Bingo and was lucky at it! In fact, as she was going out the door at night going to Bingo, her kids would say "Ma's on her way to work!" She enjoyed her many Bingo friends, especially on Saturday nights at the Father Lively Center. Rachel's greatest joy was being "Gram" to her grandchildren. She loved her flowers, doing crossword puzzles, and especially getting together with her sisters and playing cards. Her family will always remember her as an awesome cook. Rachel had a love of cardinals and collected many pieces over the years. All three of her sons passed away before her: Keith, Eddie, and recently, Phillip on Dec. 4, 2008. Her husband, Irving "Frank" Danforth, passed away Nov. 12, 2006. Several brothers and sisters also predeceased her: sisters Dale, Madeline and Winifred; and brothers Walter, Russell, Kenneth and Leonard. She is survived by two daughters, Dolores Boutin-Farley and husband Shawn of East Ryegate, Phyllis Jones and husband John of Concord; daughter-in-law Cindy Danforth of East Concord; eight grandchildren, Adam and Darren Boutin, Craig and Brittany Danforth, Travis Mullally, Jennifer Knapp, PJ and Michael Danforth; four great-grandsons: Kyle, Tristan, Collin and Jimmy; her brother Melvin Hale of Danville; four sisters, Kay Shores of Lyndonville, Gladys Fisher of Lyndonville, Elaine Nunn of Passumpsic, and Lorraine Danforth of Lyndonville; a sister-in-law Betty Gilman of Maiden, N.C.; several nieces, nephews and their families; and Barbara Brewer of Lyndonville, her best friend. The family is planning a celebration of her life later in the spring and will announce their plans at that time. Memorial contributions could be directed to Kingdom Community Services, attention Food Shelf, P.O. Box 735, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 91, of Presque Isle, Maine, died Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010, at Market Square Healthcare Center in South Paris, Maine. She was born July 01, 1918, in Sheffield, Vt., the fourth child of Thomas and Mabel (Berry) Player. Phyllis grew up in the Lyndonville, Vt., area and was a graduate of Lyndon Institute's Class of 1936. She was an excellent student and enjoyed her years there very much and she especially enjoyed attending her class reunions. Phyllis had a deep love and respect for her parents and always spoke of the wonderful memories she had of her childhood growing up in Vermont. She loved taking her children to visit her parents, extended family and friends in Vermont. Phyllis worked as a nurses aid at Maine General Hospital in Portland for many years. After her retirement, she moved to Presque Isle and volunteered hundreds of hours with her husband, Lionel, for the Aroostook County RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) located in Presque Isle. She enjoyed visiting local nursing homes and playing the piano for residents. Phyllis and Lionel were also helpful in visiting and running errands for shut-ins. Mrs. Michaud will be remembered by her family for her independence as a single mother and a pioneer working mother in the 1940s and 1950s. She often spoke of her experiences working for the South Portland Shipyard during World War II as "Rosie the Riveter." She will also be remembered for her firm, unwavering opinions and convictions. Mrs. Michaud was lovingly cared for by her husband, Lionel Michaud, until she was admitted to Market Square Healthcare Center. We would like to thank the staff there for the excellent care, kindness, and support given to her and her family. Survivors include her husband, Lionel Michaud of Presque Isle, Maine; a son, Gary Blanchard and companion Marge Schwartz of Northampton, N.J.; three daughters, Pamela Isrow and husband Craig of Delray Beach, Fla., Maybelle Crasnick and husband Mark of Falmouth, Maine, and Mary Roussel and husband Andre of Auburn, Maine; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Diane Dussault of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; a son-in-law, Lewie Rose of Florida; a sister-in-law, Shirley Player of Wallingford, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving sibling in her family. Mrs. Michaud was predeceased by a son, Allen W. Dussault; a daughter, Jalna M. Rose; her three brothers, Frankie Player, Donald and wife Alice Player, and Vernal Player; and three sisters, Enestine and Kenneth Davis, Goldie and William Gauthier, and Gloria Jean Player as an infant. Graveside services will be held Friday May 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndon Center, Vt., with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. There will be no visiting hours. Donations made in her memory may be directed to Lyndon Institute, "The Phyllis Player Michaud Scholarship," P.O. Box 127, Lyndon Center, VT 05850.

, 83, died peacefully at his home on Lake Salem in Derby on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. His beloved caregiver and dear friend Barbara Norton held his hand as he passed. Si was born in Lyndon, Vt., on Aug. 8, 1926, to Silas Milo Houghton Sr. and Mary (Davidson) Houghton. He attended the Red Village school, a one-room school house, 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, 1945. In 1948 Si and Pearl 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 farm hand and gas station attendant in Derby Line. Si 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 died in 1972. After Pearl's 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 associates degree with honors in civil engineering in 1975. He returned to NCUHS and rejoined the vocational education department. In 1978, while teaching, he also attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a bachelor's degree in education. He met his second wife, Deane (Moore) Hamilton at North Country and they were married in 1979. He retired as director of vocational education at NCUHS in 1988. After 25 years of marriage, Deane predeceased him in 2004. After Deane's death, Si said that he had been blessed to have been married to two of the most wonderful women in the world. Si 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. Si was once a hunter and became a guy who loved to walk in the woods in deer season while carrying a rife. As a younger man he enjoyed curling, water-skiing, and he was quite the ping-pong player. He loved to fish, canoe, kayak and hike, and 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 sugar house in Lyndon on land he inherited from his parents. He enjoyed travel, politics, playing bridge, chopping wood and driving his tractor. Si was a life-long resident of Vermont, a great story-teller and 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, N.Y., and Carolyn Houghton and her husband David Sodano of Medford, Mass.; grandson Jeffrey Klisz of Marcellus, N.Y.; sister Carolyn Johnson and her husband Ted of Ascutney; brothers Walter "Joe" and his wife Ruth, and Nathan and his wife Fran of Lyndonville; stepchildren Frank and John Hamilton, and Linda Oliver; nieces Judy Block, Vicky O'Keefe, Robin Hartsock, Alison Raymond, Carmen Houghton and Margaret Streeter; nephews Burkett, Bruce and Brian Houghton, and Howard and Jonathan Day; many beloved great-nieces and great-nephews; step-grandchildren Douglas, Andrew and Peter Oliver, Cory Whelihan, Scott, Reese, Ruth, Troy and Ben Hamilton; many treasured great-grandchildren; and dear friend Ingrid Christman. His niece Penelope (Day) Yakubek and nephew Silas Houghton predeceased him. A memorial service to celebrate Si's life will be held at United Church of Newport on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Church of Newport Food Shelf or the Salvation Army.

, 85, of Westmore, passed away Feb. 17, 2010, in Barton surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Willie Mae Connelly Lockwood. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Spring interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Westmore, with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association of Vermont and New Hampshire, 172 North Main St., Barre, VT 0561-4124.

(born April 5, 1952). The North Country lost a wonderful craftsman suddenly while he was working on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, Chuck, of Littleton, showed his love in his work, as a father, husband, brother, and friend to many. His joy and interest included reading, music, gardening, mowing, walking with Jack and Daisy, and sitting on the front porch after a long days work. Those left behind to cherish the memory and love of Chuck include his wife Penny; daughter Kattie; sisters Lorna and Karleen; nephews and nieces. Chuck now joins his daughter Elizabeth, who also left us suddenly three years ago. There will be no calling hours or services at this time. A celebration of his life will be planned for late spring or early summer. An announcement will be made at that time. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Chuck's memory to the Elizabeth Anita McKinnon Scholarship, Littleton High School, 159 Oak Hill Ave., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 57, of Rutland, Vt., died Feb. 14, 2010, while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., June 14, 1952, the son of Lucien Francis Lacroix and Helen Patricia Lacroix, he attended St. Johnsbury Academy and graduated in 1970. Chuck worked for nearly 40 years in the plumbing and heating wholesale business as both a salesman and branch manager for companies including Colonial Plumbing and Heating, Blodgett Supply, FW Webb and The Granite Group. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including riding his motorcycle, baseball, hunting, vacationing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include: daughters Lisa Pearson of Rutland, Vermont and Michelle Richling of Williston, Vermont; sisters Kimberly Gilding and Pamela Passut both of St. Johnsbury; brother David Lacroix of Burlington, Vermont; grandsons Jack Pearson and Luca Richling; and granddaughters Emma and Ava Richling. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Lacroix. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland, Vt. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Rutland, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the Clifford Funeral Home, Washington Street, Rutland, Vt.

, 81, of Peacham, Vt., and Barefoot Bay, Fla., passed away Feb. 17, 2010, at the William Childs Hospice at Palm Bay, Fla., of complications resulting from his battle with lung cancer. He was born, raised and educated in Montreal, Canada, where he became an avid skier. During World War II, he entered the Canadian Merchant Marine Service, serving in England and South Africa. For 50 years he was employed in manufacturing and then installations for a variety of national and international printing press firms while residing in Pawcatuck, Conn., and Rollinsford, N.H. Following his retirement at age 62, Jim enjoyed the beauty of Vermont, his gardens, his maritime history books, oil painting and winter vacations in Florida all shared with good friends and family. Survivors include his devoted wife of 60 years, Pierrette O. Kent of Peacham, Vt., and Barefoot Bay, Fla.; his daughter Penney K. Hensley and son-in-law William T. Hensley of Cape Cod, Mass.; his sister Patricia Haberek and brother-in-law Edward Haberek of Pawcatuck, Conn.; and many nephews, nieces and their family members. A memorial service will be scheduled at Peacham Congregational Church at Peacham, Vt., for May 2010 at a date to be determined. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army of Vermont.

, 72, of Lyndonville, died peacefully Monday morning Feb. 22, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 23, 1937, in Lyndon, the son of Fred and G. Laurette (Grenier) Ruggles. A graduate of Lyndon Institute's class of 1955, Ted later graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. During high school, Ted enlisted in the Vermont National Guard. In 1958 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1978 with the rank of master sergeant. He then worked for VOSHA in Montpelier for 15 years as the chief safety compliance officer. In the late 1980s he served as the pastor of the Sheffield Federated Church. He then moved to New York State where he served as the pastor of the United Methodist Church in Speculator/Lake Pleasant, N.Y., retiring in 2001. In 2002 he joined the Vermont State Guard serving as chaplain and colonel. He also took on a new job in 2002 with Lyndon Furniture as safety consultant and director. When Rev. Ruggles returned from his ministry in New York, he attended the Lyndonville United Methodist Church and also was a part time Pastor at the East Haven Chapel. He was a life member of the VFW post 10038 of Lyndonville. Ted was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and man of God. His favorite pastimes included spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, restoring his 1969 Ford Ranger pickup truck and a 1954 Chevy pickup. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Lepine) Ruggles of Lyndonville whom he married on Feb. 8, 1964; two sons, Kevin C. Ruggles and wife Carol "Jay" of Sutton, and Keith A. Ruggles and partner Sue of Concord, N.C.; a daughter, Kimberly A. Payne and husband Jeremiah of Concord, N.C.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, George Ruggles Sr. and wife Gail of East Haven, Peter Ruggles and wife Gloria of East Burke and California, Kenneth Ruggles and wife Nancy of New Haven, Steven Ruggles and wife Nancy of Florida, and Timothy Ruggles and wife Laural of Glover; four sisters, Ann Fassett of Lyndonville, Judy Boulay of Lyndonville, Linda Wells and husband Fred of St. Johnsbury, and Joyce Dionne and husband Marcel of St. Johnsbury; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends in Vermont, New York and beyond. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles "Skip" Ruggles in 1963; a sister, Paula Young; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at Lyndonville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Spring burial with military honors will be held in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke. Friends may call on the family Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Guibord Funeral Home. Donations made in his memory may be directed to either Caledonia Home Health Inc., marked for Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or Lyndonville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 543, Lyndonville, VT 05851-0543.

, 56, of Colchester, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at her home. She was born in Westmore, Vt., on May 4, 1953, the daughter of Harvey and Catherine (Bowen) Perkins. She was a graduate of Lake Region High School, Class of 1971. Diane was the owner and operator of Merola's Market for the past 12 years. She was very active in the Burlington community, especially the new North End. Diane was a member of the B.P.O.E. 916 and was elected as its first woman Exalted Ruler for the lodge term 2007-2008. She was currently serving as Lodge Trustee and was very active with Silver Towers. She was also a member of F.O.E. 793 Eagles Club. Diane is survived by her two children, Jason H. Beaudoin of Champlain, N.Y., and Jennifer Louise Beaudoin of Burlington; six grandchildren, Cody, Sean, Zachary, Isaac, Isabella and Morgan; her mother, Catherine Perkins of Westmore; brothers and sisters Terry Perkins, Ronald Perkins, Oscar Perkins and Debbie Burkewitz; many nieces and nephews; and her companion, Mike Devine of Burlington. She was predeceased by her father, Harvey Perkins in 1997. Diane touched the lives of countless people and will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. with an Elk's service at 7 p.m. at Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to Silver Tower's Camp, c/o BPOE 916, 925 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05408. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. in New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburgh Avenue, Burlington. A celebration of her life will be held immediately following at the Elk's Lodge, 925 North Avenue, Burlington.

, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 20 at home in Quechee, Vt., surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1933, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., a son of Harry and Dorothy (Williams) Nash. He attended school in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy before serving in Germany with the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1953. After his service in the Army he attended college for a time and in April of 1954 married Theresa Rita Morin. He worked at Fafnir Ball Bearing in Connecticut moving to Florida in 1964. While in Florida he worked as a delivery driver and later in marine construction for Ebsary Construction. After Mr. Nash's first wife died in a motor vehicle accident, he was remarried to Nancy Roemer in Hialeah, Fla., Feb. 26, 1972. They moved to the Upper Valley in 1974, living first in Lebanon, N.H., and more recently in Quechee. After moving to the area Harry worked at Trumbull-Nelson in Hanover, N.H., and later was the manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken in West Lebanon, then worked at Thetford Academy, retiring after the 1997-1998 school year. Mrs. Nash died in February 2002. Harry was an active member and Past Exalted Ruler of Hartford Lodge 1541 B.P.O.Elks and a member of American Legion Post 26 in White River Junction. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking and locksmithing. Mr. Nash is predeceased by three brothers William C., Ronald A., and James Paradis, as well as two sisters Alice McGee and Betty Lamont. He is survived by two sons, Daniel A. Nash of Lebanon, N.H., and Ralph O. Nash of Goose Creek, S.C.; two daughters, Linda Oliver of Barre, Vt., and Martha Phelps of Thetford, Vt.; many grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Kimball of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction on Friday, Feb. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Dale Edwards officiating.

, 84, died Feb. 21, 2010, at his residence in Littleton after a brief illness. Born in 1925, in Norway, Maine, he was the son of Charles C. MacKay and Rebecca C. (Bennett) MacKay. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Army. Robert served during World War II in the European and North African operations. He worked for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for 31 years. He enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, going out with friends and being a helpful neighbor. As a member of the First Congregational Church in Littleton, Bob will be missed by his church family. He will also be missed by many other friends, family members and neighbors. Family members include a son, Thomas MacKay; a step daughter, Marilyn LeDuc; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy (Peary) MacKay, his son, Robert Elliott, his twin brother, Richard MacKay, and two sisters, Jennie Champagne and Lillian Carroll. Calling hours are today Wednesday Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, 282 West Main St., Littleton. The funeral is Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 189 Main St., Littleton. A spring burial will follow with full military honors in South Paris, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Congregational Church, 189 Main St., Littleton, NH 03561.

passed away at the age of 74 with her family at her side on Sunday, Feb. 21, following a courageous battle with cancer. Pat was born Patricia Kennedy in San Francisco, Calif., on July 23, 1935, and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she met and married Leighton Hazlehurst, her husband of 52 years. The two of them traveled extensively, living in a small town in northern India with their children for three years while her husband, a cultural anthropologist, was doing research. After returning to the U.S., Pat worked as the children's Librarian at the Cobleigh Public Library in Lyndonville, Vt., where she later served as the library director for over 20 years. During that time, Pat revitalized the local library by renovating the library building, reorganizing the card catalog and other library services online and adding a computer lab for teaching purposes. Pat was devoted to outreach programs that provided library services for those who otherwise would not have access to books. As the subject of a Gates Foundation Library Project video, Pat was cited for her innovative use of resources, and her work was viewed as an example of how to do libraries right. She was especially proud of obtaining a grant to buy one of Vermont's first bookmobiles, making it possible to reach out and provide books to people living in rural areas. Pat and her husband moved to Hood River, Ore., in 2003, where she became active in Friends of the Hood River Library and launched the first Hood River County Reads Program in 2005. She was an avid reader, gardener and loved to ski, bike and hike in the many beautiful areas of the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. She is survived by her husband Leighton of Hood River; her brother Dennis Kennedy of Reno, Nev.; sons Tim of Seattle and Brian of Portland, Ore.; daughter Lori of Ruskin of Florida; daughter-in-law Hilary; son-in-law Raul; and grandchildren Marnie, Fletcher, Kelsea and Molly. A celebration of Pat's life will be held in Hood River this spring and all of her many friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat's name to the Cobleigh Public Library, 70 Depot. St., Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 95, formerly of Terrace Street, Woodsville, N.H., died Feb. 25, 2010, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. He was born in Barton, Vt., Feb. 16, 1915, the son of Adelard and Anne (Corbeil) Grenier. Fred served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with D Company of the 172nd Infantry. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He served from Feb. 24, 1941, until his discharge on Oct. 1, 1945. Following his discharge he married Viola Mae Young on June 12, 1948, and they made their home in Woodsville. Fred worked for many years as the custodian at Woodsville High School prior to his retirement in 1981. He also did carpentry work and sold and installed aluminum windows. For many years he also was the sexton of St. Joseph's Cemetery and Church, where he was a communicant. He was a 52-year member of Ross-Wood Post 20 American Legion of Woodsville and VFW Memorial Post 5245 of North Haverhill. Fred was predeceased by six siblings, Lionel, Fabriola, Roland, Cecile, Irene, and Pauline, and three sisters-in-law, Zellene Burt, Elsie Willis and Isabelle White. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Viola M. Grenier of North Haverhill; a daughter, Cheryl Garside and husband Jeffrey of Fair Haven, N.J.; a son, Michael Grenier and wife Delia of Concord, N.H.; four grandchildren, Timothy, Christopher, Kimberly and Amie; great-grandchildren Emily, Ashley, Logan and Olivia; a sister, Yvonne Spriesch of Buffalo, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a calling hour on Tuesday, March 2 from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville. A Mass of Christian burial will follow the calling hour at 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 15 Pine St., Woodsville, N.H. Burial in the spring will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Ross-Wood Post 20 American Legion, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 207, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 85, of St. Johnsbury, died Jan. 29, 2010, in Riverside, Calif., after losing a seven-year-long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband, John Sullivan, in 1995. In her healthier years, Alice was active in the St. Johnsbury community. She had been a member of the St. Johnsbury Woman's Club, the Old Mill Racquet Club, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She had also taken classes to become certified as an in-home health care aide. Alice is survived by her four children, John Sullivan Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., Elizabeth Shabetai of Sarasota, Fla., Shane Hertzske of Corona, Calif., and Mike Sullivan of St. Johnsbury; seven grandchildren, Clair, Sean, Julianne, Sarena, Kathleen, Jessica and Shandon; and one great-grandson, Chris. Alice was a loving and giving soul who will be missed by the multitudes. A memorial service is scheduled for March 29, 2010, in Riverside, Calif. An additional memorial service will be held in St. Johnsbury, Vt., later this summer.

, a lifelong Lyndon resident, passed away after a brief illness at her home with her family by her side, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. Born Oct. 16, 1945 in Lyndon to Reginald R. and Eleanor V. (Cassady) Peck, Juanita was a graduate of Lyndon Institute, Class of 1963. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service, working various positions including postmaster for many years in the Lyndon office, retiring in 2000. She then worked at the White Market deli section for eight years. Juanita was an active member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandsons, singing in the church choir, playing the piano, painting, gardening, crocheting and her dog Nicki. She is survived by two daughters, Christina L. Briggs and companion Rocky Lacroix of Lyndon, and Tara Williamson and companion Nate Cloutier of Middlesex; three grandsons, Erich, Zacary and Travis Langmaid; three sisters, Regina Lee of Chattanooga, Tenn., Wanda Wilkie and husband Steve of West Burke, and Ramona Humphrey of Havre De Grace, Md.; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. Visiting hours will be at Pearsons Funeral Home, Monday evening, March 1, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. A memorial service will be at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, Wednesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Barbara A. Dwyer officiating. Interment will be in the spring at Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Juanita's name may be made to SAD-SAC, c/o Caledonian Record, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819

, 74, of Newport, Vt., died peacefully Feb. 26, 2010, at the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport with his loving family by his side. He was born Sept. 7, 1935, in Irasburg, Vt., a son of Maurice and Lois Magoon Barry. On June 27, 1959, he married Olive "Ollie" Marilyn Laprierre who survives him. In 1955 he joined the United States Air Force for four years during which he served in France for three years as Weapons Mechanic. After returning from France he started working at Ethan Allen Manufacturing Plant in Orleans, Vt., where he worked in the cabinet and chair department for 43 years before retiring. He was also a firefighter for over 40 years with the Newport City Fire Department. He loved being a member of the department and always could be found in the kitchen at the fire station helping prepare meals for fire department events and special awards banquets for the firefighters. He was also a member of the Newport City Ambulance crew for a number of years and the American Legion Post 23 of Orleans. He was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport as well as a past member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies included wood-working, fishing, cooking for his family, and having cookouts. He especially loved traveling with his wife and sister Beverly and her husband Bob on trips to Maine to visit his brother Bob and wife Dottie. He also enjoyed attending the annual fire convention with his brother and sister-in-law, the late Emile and Annette Lapierre. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Olive "Ollie" Marilyn Lapierre of Newport; three sons: James and his wife Lori of Derby, William and his wife Puangpayom (Dee) of Newport, and Thomas and his fiancé Sheila Quinn of Newport; and by his daughter Suan Houghten and her husband Todd of Lowell; 20 grandchildren, and step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by one brother Robert Barry and his wife Dottie of Kittery, Maine, and by three sisters: Beverly Chapdelaine of Irasburg, Lillian "Tillie" and her husband Cliff Brown of Sneads Ferry, N.C., and Jeanette "Tiny" Carr of West Burke. Lloyd was predeceased by a brother, Dean Barry, sisters: Laura Little and infant Jacqueline and by his special friend and brother-in-law Robert Chapdelaine. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Newport Fire Department-Rick Craft Scholarship Fund, in care of Shelia Quinn, P.O. Box 536, Newport, Vt 05855.