, 85, of Derby died at his home on June 2, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel at 37 Lake Road in Newport with the Reverend John Genco officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home following the service.

, 70, of Newport died on July 7, 2010, after a long illness. He was born on July 23, 1939, in Derby Line, a son of Albert and Ida (Carignan) Blais. He always lived in the area, and after working on the railroad for a few years he became a carpenter and stone mason, working for many different contractors in the area on several major buildings. Mr. Blais liked music, especially playing the guitar and harmonica. He also loved to play cards with family and friends. He was state single's cribbage champion in the mid 1970s and doubles champion with his brother Armand. He also enjoyed going to the family hunting camp in Holland. The deer population was never affected by their presence. Mr. Blais is survived by his children: Shawn Blais and his wife, Heidi, of Washington, Keith Blais and his wife, Jennifer, of Kansas, Timothy Blais and his wife, Tammy of St. Albans, Regina Stockwell and her husband, Dan, of Texas, Diana Cole and her husband, Michael, of West Burke, Dawn Blake and her husband, Andre, of Barre, Tammy Blais of Oregon, and Tracy Lamarche and her husband, Andre, of Albany; by 18 grandchildren; by his brothers: Russell Blais and his wife, Lucienne, of Newport, Armand Blais and his wife, Pat, of Newport and Florida, Guy Blais of Connecticut, Romeo Blais and his wife, Mary Lou, of Newport; by his sisters: Gisele Kerner of Derby and Sister Carmen Blais of Littleton, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Marcel Blais, and a sister, Rita. Funeral services were held on July 10 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass was celebrated. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Edward's Church, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 69, of West Burke died peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2010, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by many family and friends. Born on August 12, 1940, in Orleans, she was a daughter of Maurice and Lois Barry. She married Everett Red Carr. They later divorced. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and listening to fish stories, "visiting with Bob," playing dice, and watching nature shows. She loved all and any type of animal, especially cats. She was a night owl, bullshooter, and a turtle. She is survived by four children: Mark Carr and his wife, Lynn, and their son Joshua of Chesapeake, Virginia; Gary Carr and his wife, Sherry, of Maine and Newark, and their children, Nicole Carr, Kristen Carr and Daniel Carr; Cheri and her husband, Steven K. Allard, of East Haven and their daughters, Julia Allard and Jennifer Allard; Maurice "Moe" Carr and his wife, Janice, of West Burke and their children, Jessica Carr of St. Johnsbury, Samantha Carr of Lyndon, Jordan Lund, Jasmine Lund, and McKayla Carr of West Burke; by three great-grandchildren: Jada Stevens, Caiden Stevens, and Brandi Carr; by siblings Robert Barry of York, Maine, Lillian Brown of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, and Beverly Chapdelaine of Barton; by her cats Bobby-Dink, Mee-Mee, Bratrick; and Smudge; her dog, Wolfman Carr; by special and "adoptive" friends Al "Buford" Austin, Deb "Mable" Reichert, Sherry "Polly" Carr, Kevin "Ima" Reichert, Heloise Snark Esquire, Donna Gray, Tim Gilman, and many other friends and relatives too numenous to mention. A special thanks for the additional help and attention during her illness goes to Donna Gray, Sherry Carr, Deb Reichert, John Longe, and Ruth Allard. She was predeceased by ex-husband Everett Red Carr; by her parents, Lois Magoon Hennesey Barry and Maurice Barry; by siblings Lura Little, Dean Barry, Lloyd Barry, and by infant sister Jackie. Calling hours were held at Pearsons Funeral Home on July 9. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to either the American Humane Society, or to Lyndon Rescue P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.

was killed in Afghanistan on Friday, July 2, 2010. Mr. Grady was born May 30, 1985, in Marion, Kansas, a son of Deborah L. Bezdek and James A. Grady. In Vermont he attended North Country Union High School as a freshman and Lake Region Union High School as a sophomore. In 2003 he graduated from Thunderbird Military Academy in Oklahoma. Mr. Grady immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army and began his active duty at Fort Riley, Kansas. He served the Army for three years and received a purple heart for being wounded in action. He later joined the Vermont National Guard and was deployed to Afghanistan in January of this year. He is survived by his six-year-old daughter Alexis Joleen Quisenberry who lives in St. Johnsbury; his father, James A. Grady, of West Burke; his mother, Deborah L. Hudacek, of Bristow, Oklahoma; his two brothers and their wives: James and Lisa Grady of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Kevin and Sheli Grady of St. Johnsbury; a niece Selena Murphy; three nephews Dylan, Logan, and Joey Grady; and by aunts and uncles. Visiting hours and funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury at the North Congregational Church at 1325 Main Street. Visiting hours will be Friday, July 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be an opportunity to file by his flag-draped casket and then extend condolences and support to his family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Chaplain James MacIntyre III will officiate. The funeral procession will proceed to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury where burial with military honors will follow at the Grady family lot. Memorial contributions marked for "The Ryan Grady Memorial Fund" may be directed to Community National Bank, 857 Memorial Drive, Suite 2, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, 88, of Littleton, New Hampshire, died on Thursday, July 1, 2010, after a brief illness. He was born May 27, 1922, in Island Pond, a son of Violet (Leather) and stepfather George Bishop. Mr. Melcher enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served two tours of duty, one on the USS Hobson, another on the USS Oriskany as a first class petty officer, marine boiler maintainer. During his tours of duty, he worked for the Canadian National Railroad as an engine dispatcher. For several years after the Navy, he drove trucks out of Massachusetts before moving back to Island Pond where he owned and operated the Chevron filling station. When the station sold, he drove truck for Caledonia Sand and Gravel and later became one of the first employees of McLure's Honey and Maple Products in Littleton, where he worked until his retirement. He is survived by his granddaughter Kimberly (Ash) King and her husband, Chris; their two daughters Brianna Ash and Macayla King of Bethlehem, New Hampshire; by Kim's mother, Judy Ash, of Littleton; his Lakeside camping buddies Bruce and Nancy, David, Maynard, Pam, and Maurice of Colchester and Island Pond; and by his son Ric Melcher and family of Maine. "Grampie" will be remembered for his sense of humor, his loving smile, and his ability to fix or rig anything! A service of full military honors, provided by the Brighton American Legion Post #80, was held on July 10 at the Catholic cemetery in Island Pond.

, 79, of Barton died suddenly July 11, 2010, at his home. He was born June 16, 1931, in Poland, a son of Joseph and Stephania (Siwiacka) Milewski. He married Nina Kuderska, who predeceased him in 2009. Mr. Milewski was a cabinet maker in Poland. He moved here in 1995 from Poland to be near his son and family. He loved growing his own vegetable and flower gardens. He is survived by his son Eugene Milewski and his wife, Linda, of Barton; by seven grandchildren; by two brothers and two sisters, all living in Poland. He was predeceased by one brother. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 74, of Island Pond died suddenly July 8, 2010, in Newport. He was born December 6, 1935, in Island Pond, a son of Leon and Annie (Langmaid) O'Keefe. He married Diane Sylvester who predeceased him. Mr. O'Keefe was a lineman for the CNN Railroad and St. Lawrence Atlantic Railroad for many years. He enjoyed fishing and coaching basketball, baseball, and softball. He kept very active, and he would pick up metal all over the Northeast Kingdom. He is survived by his son William Robert O'Keefe and his wife, Ma. Stefanella, of Island Pond, and by three grandchildren: Timothy Robert O'Keefe, Aleasha Lynn O'Keefe, and Clairiane Stefanelle; by a sister-in-law Bertha O'Keefe of Island Pond; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Vera Groupe, Doris Lafoe, Lawrence O'Keefe, Ruby Dowland, Leariche Jackson, Charolotte Hall, and David O'Keefe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Frank O'Connor celebrating a Mass. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 83, formerly of Westmore, died on April 8, 2010. He was born in Arlington, Massachusetts. The first of two children, (his sister Barbara was born 20 months later) he was quite precocious and curious about the world. This attitude led him to hitchhike across the country to California with an older friend in 1943 when he was 16. Along with these exploits, Mr. Putnam was avid about challenging himself in the outdoors, several times climbing Mt. Washington to ski Tuckerman's ravine. His interests included art, and he attended Pratt University in Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on fashion. Upon graduating, he moved to Newport to work designing stretch ski pants for the company that would eventually become Slalom Skiwear. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War. After he was discharged, he attended Colorado University where he studied art education and would meet Kathryn Gebhard. The two would find many commonalities and would eventually marry in February 1956. A year later they would welcome their first child, John, into their lives. In June 1957, Mr. and Mrs. Putnam would be involved in a major auto accident while traveling from Denver to New Hampshire to teach at a summer camp. Mr. Putnam's leg was broken and during his hospitalization was infected, leading to multiple operations over the next three years. Their second child, William, was born in 1958 and shortly thereafter Mr. Putnam turned to the teachings of Christ and wanted to share these with others. Attending SF Theological Seminary he would follow his beliefs and graduate in 1965 after doing a 16 month externship in northern Montana. The Putnams next moved to Watertown, New York, to be closer to Mr. Putnam's ailing mother. He had two small congregations, in Watertown and in the nearby village of Evan's Mills. In addition, he was instrumental in organizing the first Meals on Wheels program in the area for the benefit of the senior population and was active in bringing ministry to inmates at Jefferson County jail. In 1970, Mr. Putnam would again return to school, this time earning a master's degree in psychology from Boston University. Before moving to Vermont full time in 1972, the Putnams had purchased property in Westmore which they used as a vacation home. While employed at Northeast Kingdom Mental Health, Mr. Putnam would also be quite involved with designing the renovation of the 1860s farmhouse they owned, one of his ongoing passions. For many years, Mr. Putnam worked with the school districts throughout the Northeast Kingdom, providing guidance to school staff, students, and parents. Eventually he established a private psychology practice and had offices in Derby and Westmore. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam loved to travel. Among their favorite adventures were spending time on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, during summer vacations. They also enjoyed traveling to Europe, the Caribbean during the winters, and visiting friends and historical sites in New England and northern New York. Mr. Putnam's interest in art continued and evolved throughout his life, and spanned from oil painting, line drawings, and sculpture to photography and textiles. History, and in particular the influence of the Putnam family on the evolution of American history, was also an interest. Throughout his life, Mr. Putnam had a keen interest in current events, often following stories on local, national, and international levels. In 2007, as health issues became a major concern, Mr. and Mrs. Putnam accepted Will's invitation to move to Bend, Oregon, to be closer to medical care, their son and his wife. They adapted to their new environment gracefully and met the challenges of starting a new chapter in their lives. Following Mrs. Putnam's death on August 6, 2009, Mr. Putnam chose to move into an assisted living facility. There will be a memorial service at 7:30 p.m on Wednesday, July 21, in the Fellowship Hall of the Westmore church to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Putnam's lives. All are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like to share an anecdotal story please send a brief account to Will Putnam, care of John Alexander, P.O. Box 247, West Burke, Vermont 05871. Mr. Putnam will be remembered for his humor, concern for the welfare of others, passion for art and design, and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

, 87, of Barton died on July 12, 2010, in Whitefield, New Hampshire. She was born October 4, 1922, in Barton, a daughter of Samuel and Myra (Leonard) Paul. She married Loren Trefethen who predeceased her in 1987. Mrs. Trefethen was a member of the Barton Baptist Church and volunteered at the Orleans Senior Center. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed cooking, writing poetry, and the company of animals and nature. She is survived by her children: Paul Trefethen and his wife, Linda, of Loudon, New Hampshire, Lorna Hodgman and her husband, Ralph, of Littleton, New Hampshire, and Joyce Hansen of Haverhill, New Hampshire; by eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Ethel Basford of Glover, Edith DeGreenia of Webster, New Hampshire, and Rita French of Contoocook, New Hampshire; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother William Paul; two sisters: Rosa Champagne and Elsie Davis; and by one grandchild. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, with the Reverend Gary Ashton officiating. Interment will follow in the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lake Region Senior Center, Orleans, Vermont 05860, or to the Barton Baptist Church, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 81, of Derby Line died on July 7, 2010, in Newport. She was born April 15, 1929, in Viby, Denmark, a daughter of Folmar and Anna Poulsen. In 1951 she married James W. Whitehouse who survives her. Mrs. Whitehouse spent her early years in Denmark. She and her husband came to the U.S. in 1951. Her hobbies included crocheting, cooking, and knitting, and she enjoyed the company of animals. She and her husband were extensive world travelers. Mrs. Whitehouse always enjoyed visits from her family and gatherings on Sundays over the years. She was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, James Whitehouse, of Derby Line; her children: Annabella Wakefield of England, Gail Martin of West Charleston, James A. Whitehouse and his wife, Maria, of Huntington, and Eric Whitehouse and his wife, Joanne, of Rocky Hill, Connecticut; by15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held on July 10 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Denmark. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Health Care Center Activities Fund, Prouty Drive, Newport,Vermont 05855.

, 97, of North Troy died peacefully on July 11, 2010, in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 16, at the United Church of Christ in North Troy with the Reverend Richard O'Hara and the Reverend Rick Shover officiating. Interment will follow in the North Troy cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Legion Auxillary Unit 28, 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 82, of Orleans died at North Country Hospital in Newport on Thursday, July 1, following a stroke. She was born on the family farm a couple of miles outside of Coventry Village on August 8, 1927, a daughter of Levi and Theda (Metcalf) Dean. In 1948 she married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Boulanger, and together they built their house on Irasburg Street in Orleans in 1951. It had been their home ever since. Mrs. Boulanger graduated from Orleans High School in 1945 and began her working career as a secretary for the Orleans School District. She then went to work for Central Savings/Howard Bank in Orleans (now TD Bank), a career that would last over 30 years with time out when her children were young. She worked her way up to vice-president and manager of both the Orleans and Barton branches. Upon retiring in 1989, she worked in the office of the family business, J.B. Colton Co., Inc., until the store was sold in 1999. Mrs. Boulanger's single-most purpose in life was her family. She was steadfastly devoted to her parents, taking care of them in their senior years, and to her husband, Raymond, whom she cared for in their home following a brain aneurysm rupture in 2002 until his death in February of 2010. She delighted in her two children and participated in all of their school, sports, and music activities throughout the years. She especially enjoyed watching her son, Steve, play baseball and basketball, being his most loyal fan. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Rebecca, and her husband, Ballard Perry, of Derby; by her son Steve Boulanger and his wife, Margo, of Winchester, Massachusetts; grandsons Christian and Daniel Boulanger of Winchester; and brother Elwin Dean and his wife, Pat, of Derby Line; by brothers-in-law Francis, George, David, Leo, Joseph, and Richard Boulanger; sisters-in-law Rita Hilliard, Eveline Corey, and Catherine Bechert; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends Billie Houston, Midge Hunt, and Marion McInnis. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond; her parents, Levi and Theda Dean; brothers Lyle, Merton, and Ray Dean; and sister Thelma Roberts. Honoring Mrs. Boulanger's wishes, there will be no calling hours or formal service. Burial of Mr. and Mrs. Boulanger's ashes, together, will take place at a future date at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans.

, 87, of Newark died July 2, 2010, at his home of 45 years. He was a son of the late Florence Pitts and Fred W. Chapman. He is survived by his sister Bertha E. Brown of Wayland, Massachusetts; by his companion, Pauline Marsden, and her family; by several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. He is the brother of the late Fred W. Chapman, Willis J. Chapman, Virginia L. Wallace, and Lillian R. Rowe. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. There will be a private service on Friday, July 9, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in West Burke.

, 72, formerly of Chicopee and Ludlow, Massachusettes, died peacefully on June 11, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newport, a son of George Haney and Viola (Flanders) Haney. He lived in Ludlow for 24 years before moving to Chicopee in 1991. Mr. Haney served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955 and graduated from Springfield College in 1960. He worked as a physical education teacher for 32 years in Chicopee, retiring in 1993. He was an avid Red Sox fan and loved supporting his children and his grandchildren in various sporting events. An athlete himself, Mr. Haney was the New England wrestling champion in 1959, competing as a junior in the 167-pound weight class of Springfield College. He was a dedicated runner and completed his first marathon in 1982 at the age of 49. He was a member of the Fairview American Legion Post #438 for 36 years and spent many years raising money for the Easter Seal Society. Mr. Haney was the beloved husband of 48 years to the late Marie (Warriner) Haney; loving father to Theresa Gozdur and her husband, William, of Lakeland Florida, Steven Haney and his wife, Joan, of Ludlow, Mark Haney and his wife, Sharon, of Chicopee, Kathy Mangini and her husband, Mark, of Somers, Connecticut, Kenneth Haney Sr. and his wife, Kathy, of Chicopee, and Laura Haney of Lee, Massachusetts; a dear brother to Sandra Dunn and her husband, Pat, of Lowell, Norma Lyon and her husband, Howard, of Binghamton, New York, Gloria Haney of Newport, and to Marilyn Smith and her husband, Rodney, of Craftsbury, and Cyril Haney of Newport, who are deceased; a dear brother-in-law to Eunice Warriner, of Springfield, Massachusetts; cherished grandfather to 16; and great-grandfather to eight. He will be dearly missed.

, 94, of Newport died on July 3, 2010, in Newport. She was born December 1, 1915, in Claremont, New Hampshire, a daughter of Deane and Abigail (Hadley) Cabot. On December 1, 1936, she married Stanley Stewart Berest who predeceased her. She later married Earl Atkinson on November 23, 1974, and Robert Kerrigan on June 2, 1983, who both predeceased her. She graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, Massachusetts, and Fisher Secretary School in Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Kerrigan was a medical secretary for Dr. Charles Thompson in Newton, Massachusetts, for many years. She was a member of the Morgan United Church where she had a special circle of friends. Her spiritual life was very important to her. She loved being around people, and she had a great sense of humor. She became the official greeter at Bel-Aire Nursing Home where she was a resident. Mrs. Kerrigan is survived by her children: Jeraldine (Jeri) Greenwold and her husband, Larry, of Durham, North Carolina, Judith Fuller and her husband, George, of Newport, Joanne Markley and her husband, Tom, of Salem, South Carolina, and Jaye Berest of Durham; by seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by two half brothers Lawrence and John Cabot. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in her memory be made to the Bel-Aire Court Activity Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 75, a longtime resident of North Troy, died at Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport on July 1, 2010, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 25, 1934, in North Troy, a daughter of Moise and Beatrice (Fournier) L'Etoile. On August 30, 1952, she married Edmund Labbee who survives her. They owned and operated the Labbee farm on the West Road in North Troy for many years. Mrs. Labbee was a volunteer for the North Troy American Legion Bingo and a lifetime member of the Legion's Auxillary. She was also a member of Community Circle, the Jay Fire Department, and the senior meal site in Westfield. She enjoyed reading and traveling on the Vermont Mystery Tour for over ten years. She also enjoyed traveling with Community Circle and the friendships of Muriel Starr and her husband, Robert, and their children. Mrs. Starr was like a sister to her. They also enjoyed the company of their many friends. She is survived by her husband, Edmund Labbee, of North Troy; her daughter Lillian Fortin and her husband, Joseph, of North Troy; her grandson Kevin Fortin of North Troy; and by her niece Donna Stevens of Merrimack, New Hampshire. She was predeceased by a sister Roberta Zilch and her husband, Norman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on July 8 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. 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.

died peacefully on May 14, 2010, at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany, New York, surrounded by her loving children and family. She was born August 2, 1930, in West Glover, a daughter of Fern and Ellen (Comer) Anderson. She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd W. Perkins, who she married on February 1, 1951. Mrs. Perkins was a substitute teacher for Minerva Central School for 25 years and also worked at Gore Mountain Ski Center in the ticket sales office for 23 years. Spending time with her family was one of her greatest joys of her life. She loved traveling, especially going to the ocean. Her most recent trip was to the Riviera Maya. Mrs. Perkins enjoyed her bowling group of special friends. She also spent many hours creating masterpieces with her talented crocheting and knitting for Bridging People and Places. She was a communicant of St. James Church North Creek. Mrs. Perkins is the beloved mother of six children: Anna M. Goodman, and her husband, Philip, of Johnsburg, New York, Donna L. Gross and her husband, Robert, of South Carolina, Terry F. Perkins, and his wife, Cynthia, of Chestertown, New York, Kathleen E. TenEyck and her husband, Richard, of Olmstedville, New York, Keith D. Perkins, and his wife, Valerie, of North Creek, New York, and Tamera L. Sponable and her husband, Brian, of North Creek; by her many precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much; by her brothers and sisters: Helena Blair, Billy W. Anderson, Kenneth F. Anderson, John A. Anderson, and Lenore Anderson. She was predeceased by her brothers Irvin F. Anderson and Dean F. Anderson. The Perkins family wishes to thank a dear family friend, Dr. Calla Bassett, for her compassion and help with their mother's care. She was especially blessed to have the friendship and expertise of Dr. DeSantis, Dr. Gold, and Dr. Johnson at St.Peter's Hospital whom she trusted dearly. Memory donations may be made to St. James Church for perpetual care of St. James Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted on May 18 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend John O'Kane officiating. Committal followed in St. James Cemetery in North Creek.

, 47, formerly of Island Pond, died on June 29, 2010 in Glover. She was born December 11, 1962, in Pennsylvania. She married Joseph Gibney, who survives her. She is survived by special friends Marcel and Anita Gervais and Melinda Gervais of Island Pond; and by her friends at Sunrise Manor and the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond. Ms. Pilsbury participated in all the activities at Sunrise Manor, and she was an active member of the Brighton Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on July 2 at the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Roland Barney officiating.

, There will be a gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Richard Evans on Saturday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Glover church. Mr. Evans, who was from Glover, died on December 23, 2009.

, As I read my mother's obituary, it states that she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother of four, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of six, a worker, and she died at the age of 84. Although all of this is factual, her life was so much more than this. She was raised on a farm where she was taught the importance of family, responsibility for one's actions, and living according to the Golden Rule. She loved all outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowshoeing, gardening, playing ball, fishing, hiking, etc. Although she was never one who acquired many worldly possessions, she could be found handing out popsicles, cookies, and Kool-Aid to the neighborhood kids. A chance to play ball or listen to their adventures was a joy for her. Her children and grandchildren were the passion of her life. She cherished every moment she spent with us. She could be seen walking the streets of Barton and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. She preferred flannel shirts and blue jeans which we all remember her wearing. I moved away and started my own family, still she was always there for me, and the miles and years didn't take away the fact that she had devoted her life to me and the rest of the family. I was privileged to sit a nine-day bedside vigil with her, which I wouldn't trade for anything. Those nine days were filled with her grandchildren and others who loved her, spending time, sharing comfort, love, and memories. As she began her journey to heaven, she was surrounded by love and appreciation from those of us who were blessed to have been part of her life. My mother was a treasure to us all, and she is sadly missed and will live on in our hearts forever.