, 90, died in New Canaan, Connecticut, on April 4, 2010. She was born on May 21, 1920, a daughter of Dr. Stilman G. Davis and Harriet (Gilbert) Davis. She graduated from Nashua High School and earned her nursing degree at the Deaconess Hospital in Boston. She met her husband, Maurice Barney, in Boston. They were married in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1943, and had a wedding reception at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in East Charleston. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, and later earned certification to teach quilting. She is survived by her children: Susan Bowers of Jackson, Ohio; Catherine Watson of New Canaan, Connecticut; Gerald Barney of Syracuse, New York; Dee Payfer of Groton, Connecticut; Bruce Barney of Portland, Oregon; and Christine Barney of White River Junction; by eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Barney. After retirement, the Barneys moved to Waldoboro, Maine, but spent many summers at their family camp on Echo Lake. This was one of Mrs. Barney's favorite locations of all the places they had lived. A memorial service for Dr. and Mrs. Barney will be held July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in East Charleston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, or to the Charleston Historical Society.

, 68, of North Troy, a well-known businessman, died suddenly on June 22, 2010, in Newport. He was born on May 30, 1942, in Wolcott, a son of Roland Sr., and Bessie (Moodie) Denton. On November 11, 1961, he married Karleen Haynes who survives him. Mr. Denton was the owner and operator of the B&D Supermarket in North Troy from 1960 to 2009. He was on the advisory board of the Troy branch of Community National Bank, a trustee and deacon of the First Congregational Church in North Troy, and on the board of civil authority of the town of Troy. He was also a member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) and the North Troy Village Cemetery Association. He was inducted to the 2008 Orleans Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame for Basketball. He coached boys and girls basketball at North Troy elementary and high school, and girls varsity basketball and boys baseball at North Country Union High School. He was also a member of the Newport Country Club, and he enjoyed snowmobiling. Mr. Denton was voted fan of the year for North Country Union High School in prior years. He was dedicated to kids and helped them develop their skills. He was an avid Yankees, Celtics, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Red Wings fan. He played for the North Troy Townies softball team and the Border Bandits basketball team and played for the Ayers Cliff baseball team. In high school, he tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team as a pitcher. He loved his store and the customers who supported him, and he returned many favors. He thoroughly enjoyed his family and had a special love for his cats. Due to previous illnesses he appreciated every single day, living them to the fullest, and he had no problem expressing his feelings. He greeted everyone with his warm and caring smile, which will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Karleen Denton, of North Troy; his children: Cris Choquette and her husband, Randy, of North Troy, Terri Medley and her husband, Doug, of North Troy, and a special adopted son, Robert Moore, of Ohio; five grandchildren: Monica and Bryan Choquette, and Aaron, Andrew, and Derek Medley; a brother Bernard Denton and his wife, Sandy, of South Burlington; a sister Janice Hansen of North Troy; a brother-in-law Dorio Roberts of North Troy; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Roland and Bessie Denton; his in-laws Harold and Dorothy Haynes; three sisters: Geneva Roberts, Harriett Garrett, and Jeannette Wisnieski; and by three brothers-in-law: Edmond Garrett, Bruce Hansen, and Chester Wisnieski. Funeral services were held on June 26 at the First Congregational Church in North Troy with Pastor Rick Shover officiating. Interment followed in North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Troy Cemetery Association, care of Donna Kennison, Elm Street, North Troy, Vermont 05859, or to the First Congregational Church, Handicap Ramp Fund, care of Edna Cushing, P.O. Box 536, North Troy 05859.

of Newport, formerly of Billerica, Massachusetts, died on June 23, 2010, in Newport. She was born May 7, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts. On May 17, 1957, she married James Diffenbacher, who predeceased her on November 24, 2004. She was a loving and devoted mother and dear friend and will be deeply missed. She is survived by six children: Jeanne Maciejewski and her husband, Brian, of Westford, Massachusetts; James Diffenbacher and his wife, Linda, of Dracut, Massachusetts; Janice McBride of Manchester, New Hampshire; Joyce Bailey and her husband, Gerard, of Manchester; Heidi Bennett and her husband, Alec, of Shirley, Massachusetts; and Brenda Babcock and her husband, Mark, of Tyingsboro, Massachusetts; by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; by a brother Ernest Scurrah of Rochester, New Hampshire; by several nieces and nephews; and by cousin Emily Attardo of Ipswich, Massachusetts; as well as dear friends Foster Coburn, Marcel Gosselin, and Pauline Bouffard. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 84, of Brownington and Enfield, New Hampshire, died peacefully at the Rowan Court Health Nursing and Rehab Center in Barre on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, with his youngest daughter, Vivian Giles, by his side. He was born February 14, 1926, in Wolcott, a son of the late Edwin and Clara Jacobs. He was predeceased by his sister Lillie Rowell; and his brothers Myron and Charlie Jacobs, all of Calais; and by his first wife, Vetaline V. LaClair, of Dade City, Florida. Mr. Jacobs was employed as a head butcher at Dartmouth College until his retirement. He volunteered at the White River VA Medical Center for many years. He will be remembered as a person who liked to be punctual, honest as a day was long, and enjoyed people who were the same. He enjoyed country western music and television shows. Survivors include his wife, Rita M. Duhame, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; three daughters: Janice Provoncha and her husband, Dennis, of Dade City; Norma Pellerin and her husband, Donald, of Dunnville, Kentucky; Vivian Giles and her husband, Dale, of Claremont, New Hampshire; his sister Dot Fellows of Hardwick; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews in the Calais area. A memorial service will be held this summer at the convenience of the family at the Fairview Cemetery in East Calais. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

, 93, of Derby, died on June 15, 2010. She was born on December 17, 1916, a daughter of Dr. Frederick and Mrs. Mardell (Atkins) Carter, and lived most of her life in the Derby/Newport area. She was a graduate of Derby Academy and Champlain Business College in Burlington, and she worked as a secretary. She also served as organist at the United Church of Newport for many years. She was married December 22, 1942, to Charles E. "Bud" Beck of Newport, who predeceased her on December 28, 1974. She married John "Rocky" Larocque of Richford on January 22, 1977. He also predeceased her on August 7, 1991. The family would like to extend special thanks to Mary Price, who cared for "Grammy Flo" for many years, allowing her to continue to live in her home. Mrs. Larocque is survived by her three children; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren: son Lawrence Alton (Larry) Beck and his wife, Sammye, of Joplin, Missouri, and their three children: Adam Charles Beck and his wife, Becky, Adrian Ralph Beck, and Aaron John Beck, his wife, Heather, and their children Rowan Lawrence and Jillian Rose; son Dr. Frederick Allan (Fred) Beck I and his wife, Sally, of Greensboro, North Carolina, and their two children, Frederick Allan Beck II, his wife, Cindy, and their children Frederick Allan Beck III, Aaron Morgan Beck, Joseph Adrian Beck, and Sarah Catherine Beck, and Tracey Jane Beck Wray, her husband Bo Wray, and children Lindsey Michelle Douglas and Jamie Michelle Howell; and by daughter Barbara Ellen Beck Kendall and her husband, LTC (retired) Ray Kendall, M.D., and their children Amy Kristina Kendall and Ian David Kendall and his wife, Jodie. Graveside services were held June 18 at the Derby Center Cemetery under the direction of the Reverend Fred Beck. Memorial donations may be made to the Derby Center Cemetery, P.O. Box 25, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 80, of Newport died suddenly at her home on June 27, 2010. She was born August 24, 1929, in Irasburg, a daughter of Arcade and Georgiana (Stewart) St. Amand. On August 2, 1948, she married Valerien LeBlanc who predeceased her on April 2, 2000. She and her late husband ran the "Veetee" family dairy farm in Barton for 30 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Senior Bowling League, and she volunteered at North Country Hospital. She also enjoyed golfing with her friends. She is survived by her children: Suzanne Johnson and her husband, Kevin, of Colchester, Irene LeBlanc of Milton, Annette LeBlanc of Nashua, New Hampshire, Mariette Rice and her husband, Ronald, of Essex Junction, Daniel LeBlanc and his wife, Cecile, of Rutland; and by the following grandchildren: Brendan and Cullen Johnson, JorDani LeBlanc, Jesse, Ronnell and Brady Rice, and Arielle LeBlanc; by a great-granddaughter Katarina Rice; two brothers: Gerard St. Amand of Delaware, and John St. Amand of Long Island, New York; a sister Margaret LeBlanc of Newport; by several nieces and nephews: and by family friend Louise Evans of Brownington. She was predeceased by a daughter Angela LeBlanc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday June 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Theresa's Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 92, a son of Gerald B. Barney and Gladys (Piper) Barney died in New Canaan, Connecticut, on February 22, 2010. He was born in East Charleston on June 24, 1918, and attended the Echo Lake School. He graduated from Derby Academy in 1935, and earned a bachelor of science degree from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, in 1939. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston in 1943. After completing his internship and residency at Central Maine General Hospital in Lewiston, he entered the Army Air Corps where he served for two years. He then became the director of the Frontier Nursing Services in Hyden, Kentucky. He attended the University of Rochester, in Rochester, New York, to complete his training in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Barney was a practicing obstetrician in Rochester until his retirement in 1984. He was married in 1943 to Dorothy Davis, a nurse he met in Boston. The Barneys had six children who survive him: Susan Bowers of Jackson, Ohio, Catherine Watson of New Canaan, Connecticut, Gerald Barney of Syracuse, New York, Dee Payfer of Groton, Connecticut, Bruce Barney of Portland, Oregon, and Christine Barney of White River Junction. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. After retirement, the Barneys moved to Waldoboro, Maine, but spent many summers at their family camp on Echo Lake. This was his favorite location of all the places he had lived. A memorial service for Dr. and Mrs. Barney will be held July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in East Charleston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bates College in Lewiston Maine, or to the Charleston Historical Society.

, 63, of Barton died suddenly June 24, 2010, in Newport. He was born July 17, 1946, in Poland, a son of Czeslaw and Wanda Obarzanek. He married Grazyna Madej who predeceased him in 2005. He and his late wife owned and operated the Ten Acres Lodge in Stowe for six years until 2005. Among his hobbies, he loved to swim, and play the organ, piano, violin, and guitar. He sang in operas in Poland. He is survived by his daughter Lucille Obarzanek of New York City, and by a brother and sister in Poland. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, July 1, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 91, of Newport died on June 23, 2010, at his home. He was born January 17, 1919, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, a son of Stephen Sr. and Anna (Kolchak) Prebish. On September 30, 1950, he married Lucille Tetreault, who survives him. Mr. Prebish was a supervisor for water pollution control for the state of New York. He was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed fishing on his boat in Long Island, New York, and watching sports on television. His hobbies included playing golf, working in his garden, and building two houses. He also enjoyed family visits, fishing on Lake Memphremagog, and cooking, especially making pizza. Mr. Prebish loved his country and his flag. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Prebish, of Newport; a sister Mary Cunningham of Pennsylvania; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Cathryn and Anna, and by his brothers Joe and John. Funeral services were held on June 26 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass was celebrated. Interment will take place on Thursday, July 1, at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center with military honors.

of Island Pond died in Newport on May 16, 2010, at the age of 88. She was born in Carmen, Manitoba, Canada, on June 18, 1921, a daughter of Grace and Charles Wolcott. Delmond Worth, her husband of 57 years, predeceased her in September 1997. A son, Edward Worth, predeceased her in June of 2008. Mrs. Worth belonged to Christ Episcopal Church of Island Pond, Eastern Star, Random Ladies, Ladies Auxiliary and Knights of the Round Table, and American Legion #80 of Island Pond. She was one of the co-founders of the Island Pond Historical Society. She taught second and third grades at Brighton Elementary School for several years. Afterward, she enjoyed retired teachers' meetings. Her husband chauffeured her and her friends; all liked the variety of programs immensely. She loved to play cards, laugh, and have a nice lunch. She participated in an investment club. She and her husband traveled to several destinations over the years. She is survived by her son Barry Worth of Knowlton, Quebec; daughter Barbara Daniels and her husband, Dennis, of St. Johnsbury; by grandchildren: Lillian Worth and Samuel Worth of Norwich; a sister Eleanor Thompson of Newport; a brother William Wolcott and his wife, Gerry, from Franklin, West Virginia; and sister-in-law Laura Worth of Island Pond. Mrs. Worth will be remembered fondly by family and friends. Funeral services were held on May 22 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Island Pond with the Reverend Robert Castle and the Reverend Muriel O'Gorman officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond.

, 77, of Brownington died on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 14, 1933, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Victor and Jennie (Brunetti) Buffi. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He married Goldie M. Barney, and together they raised two children. Mr. Buffi was a very proud man and was honored to serve his country. He loved people and company - the more the merrier. He loved life and lived every day to the fullest. A very strong-willed man, he made his choices to the very end. His life was his family; nothing was more important to him. He was motivated to build the family home by himself and landscape it. He had a huge heart and would give away anything. He was known most for his whistling. To know him was to love him. He is survived by his loving wife, Goldie; a daughter, Frankie, and a son, Lance, all of Brownington; by brothers-in-law Wayne Barney, Roland Barney and his wife, Jessie, of Island Pond; by sister-in -law Wanda Ovitt and her husband, Alan, of Lithia Springs, Georgia; by several nieces and nephews; and by some very close friends. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

, 87, a lifelong area resident and businessman, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at his home in Barton in the loving care of his five daughters and family. He was born in Irasburg, October 28, 1922, a son of Arthur W. and Glenna (Huntington) Butler. He attended graded school in a one-room school on Burton Hill in Irasburg. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January of 1943 and served in the European theater during World War II in the cavalry until his discharge in February 1946. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 in Newport; the American Legion Post #76 in Barton; and Post #23 in Orleans. Mr. Butler married Janice King on June 8, 1946, and together they raised five daughters in Irasburg and Barton. He was always very proud of his family and their accomplishments. He was a lifetime farmer, logger, maple producer, and schoolbus driver. With his wife, Janice, he established Butler's Bus Service in 1967, which he operated until his retirement. He was a well-known local bobcat, racoon and bear hunter, having also been a founding member of the Lyndon Cat and Coon Club. He was also a past president of the Orleans Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid sportsman, having played town team baseball with his brothers and his father during the 1940s and early 1950s. He also enjoyed a good game of cards. He was a cribbage player and was well known for his perfect hand in cribbage on June 25, 1995. Mr. Butler was a lifetime member of the Orleans Lions Club, and the Elks Lodge #2155 in Derby. He also was a member of the Irasburg Lodge #62 and Barton Lodge #55 of the Masonic Temple, F&AM. He was a respected member of his community, being the recipient of the 2007 Community Service Award from the Community National Bank. He leaves his five daughters and their husbands: Linda B. Choquette and Dennis of Glover; Barbara Smith-Shafer and Brent of Irasburg, Brenda Smith and Smitty of Wheelock, Dee-Dee Collette and Mark of Orleans, and Sheila Butler-Kepler and Sandy of West Glover; 11 grandchildren: Carole Briere and her husband, Scott, Tracie Stevens, Aaron Smith and his wife, Janet, Cristopher Butler-Smith and his wife, Shelley, Cory Smith and his friend, Missy Fontain, Atti Sequin, Eri Sequin, Tessa Collette and her friend, Shane Bluto, Sam Collette and his friend, Rachel Miltner, James Arland Kepler, Schuyler Kepler, and an honorary grandson, Erik Smith; eight great-grandchildren: Oakley Stevens, Kristen and Erin Smith, Joshua, Jordan, and Katelynn Briere, MaKenzie and Bronson Arland Smith; a special friend, Judy Currier; and Cheyenne, his loyal canine companion. He also leaves his siblings: Bernard Butler of Barton; Florence Tillinghast and her husband, George, of York, Pennsylvania; Pauline Fernandez and her husband, Pepe, of White Sulfer Springs, West Virginia; Francis Butler and his wife, Phylis, of Hardwick, Massachusetts; and a brother-in-law, Donald King and his wife, Hariett, of West Glover. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Janice, in 2001; by his parents, Arthur and Glenna Butler; and by siblings Beatrice Kittredge, Stanley Butler, Shirley Smith, Annette Lapierre, and Fay W. Butler. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, at the West Glover Congregational Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Butler's eight grandsons. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Bartonm Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 56, of Barton, died peacefully Tuesday night, June 15, 2010. She was born on September 10, 1953, in Middlebury, a daughter of Wilamina Marie Blanche (Guinard) (Cousino) Clark and Lawrence Joseph Cousino. On April 19, 1986 , she married Louis Joseph Choiniere. They established a small family dairy farm together in Barton, where they raised three children. Along with being a full-time, stay-at-home mom, she occupied herself with paralegal work and opening her own catering service. She enjoyed doing things that made a difference in people's lives. She was known by many, but only a few really knew her. She was always there with a smile and advice on what to do to solve life's problems. She loved to talk to anyone and everyone, and all she wanted was to be remembered for what that she has said and done. She enjoyed helping anyone whether they needed it or not, in whatever way that she could. She was a wonderful and devoted mother, grandmother, and wife, who appreciated everyone for who they were and wanted the best for everyone. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis Joseph Choiniere, of Barton; her son Joshua Luke Choiniere of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two daughters, Jessie Choiniere of Lyndonville and Tiffany Choiniere of St. Johnsbury; two grandchildren, Gabrielle Rose Choiniere and Lily Isabelle O'Kalani Choiniere; two brothers, Bruce L. Cousino and his wife, Toni, of San Bernardino, California, and Leo E. Cousino of Monkton; two sisters, Bernadette (Cousino) Cason and her husband, Donald, of Seffner, Florida, and Lorraine (Cousino) Perry of Williston; one niece; four nephews, several cousins, aunts and uncles. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence J. Cousino and Marie (Guinard)(Cousino) Clark, paternal grandparents Felix and Delia Cousino, and maternal grandparents Eleanor and Joseph Guinard. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton on June 22 with Father Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria,Virginia 22312.

, 92, died at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton on June 14, 2010. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 3, 1918, Mrs. Flory graduated from the University of Chicago School of Nursing, then served in World War II as a first lieutenant in the Army Corps of Nurses. She met and married Albert Flory Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, prior to embarking for service in the European theater. After the war, the couple returned to Vermont. Mrs. Flory worked part-time as an ICU nurse at North Country Hospital. She worked tirelessly for the Newport Hospital Auxiliary, and the Vermont Chapter of the American Heart Association. She was also a member of the Fortnightly Women's Club and the Newport Country Club. She was the happiest when enjoying her family, being of service to others, enjoying the natural beauty of the state, gardening, and playing the piano. Mrs. Flory was predeceased by her parents, three sisters, and a brother. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Albert Flory Sr.; by her children: Albert Flory Jr. of Hanover, New Hampshire, Ann Marie Flory of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Haidee Flory of Westminster, Colorado, and Sally Field of Telluride, Colorado; and by five grandchildren. A Mass was held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Newport on June 21. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fair Haven. Donations in her memory can be made to the Vermont Chapter of the National Alzheimer's Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 120, Williston, Vermont 05495

, 43, beloved daughter of Theodore and Mina Jewett of Burlington, died in Burlington on Thursday, June 17, 2010. She was born on October 6, 1966, in Newport, a daughter of Ted and Mina (Carter) Jewett. She was an avid reader, enjoyed outdoor sports, loved being around her nieces and nephews, and delighted in teaching her students in the third grade at South Burlington Central School for many years. Ms. Jewett graduated from Moorestown High School in Moorestown, New Jersey, in 1984 after attending elementary school in Derby. She also attended the University of Vermont and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1990 and a master's degree in education, curriculum, and instruction in 1995. She endured a 30-year struggle with type 1 diabetes with many complications. She volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and was a past member of the board of directors of the Stearns Center for Language and Learning, as well as a member of the state Education Standard Board. She is survived by her parents; by brothers Matthew Jewett and his wife, Jacquelyn, of Duxbury, Massachusetts, and Brian Jewett of South Burlington; by a niece Elizabeth; by nephews Timothy and Cyrus Jewett; several aunts and uncles; by her grandmother Dorothy Carter; grandfather Bert Jewett and his wife; Ann. She was predeceased by her grandfather Melvin Carter and grandparents Reginald and Elizabeth Sherman. Funeral services were scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Second Street in Newport with the Reverend Rollin Norris officiating. Interment was scheduled to follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Derby. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Jewett's memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, New York. 10004, or to the Chittenden County Visiting Nurses Association, care of Ann Irwin, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

died peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. She was 87 years old. Mrs. Mordhorst, who was born May 22, 1923, in Baldwin, New York, moved to Woodstock with her husband, Bob, in 1962. In 1976, they moved to Florida. She returned to Woodstock in 1996 after her husband's death to be near her daughters. In 2008 she became a resident of the assisted living facility at Historic Homes of Runnemede in Windsor. She is survived by four children: Robert and his wife, Lila, of Baltimore, Maryland, Roy and his wife, Judy, of Salem, South Carolina, Diane Rowlee and her husband, Harold, of Holland, and Kathryn Tracy and her husband, Carl, of Grantham, New Hampshire; by seven grandchildren; and by five great-grandchildren. Three sisters pre-deceased her. Mrs. Mordhorst was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker. She acted as bookkeeper for her husband's electrical contracting businesses in Long Island, New York and later in Woodstock. She loved to garden, dance, bowl, play cards, and golf, and was known for her fastidious housekeeping. She was involved in her children's lives, serving as a Scout leader, PTA officer, and in many other capacities. Through the years, she worked as a telephone operator, hospital aide, dental receptionist, office manager and real estate broker. A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Mrs. Mordhorst's memory may be made to the Historic Homes of Runnemede, 40 Maxwell Perkins Lane, Windsor, Vermont 05089.

, 92, died on June 16, 2010, in Newport. She was born November 24, 1917, in Boston, Massachusetts. Her father, Theron Willard, of Derby, and her mother, Bridgett Clarke Willard, of Boston, returned to Vermont when Mrs. Roberts was four months old, and she grew up on the family farm in Derby. She graduated from Derby Academy in 1936. On December 23, 1938, she married Dwight Roberts, who predeceased her in 1996 after 57 years of marriage. They made their home in Orleans for many years. Mrs. Roberts helped organize the Ethan Allen Credit Union in the early 1960s and became its first treasurer. She was a member of the Orleans Federated Church. Lifelong friendships were formed when she joined the Sew-Cro-Knit Christmas Club. Hobbies included flower gardening, knitting, quilting, and bowling. She enjoyed birdwatching, her cats, and staying on top of current politics. She was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Red Sox. She is survived by her children: Rod Roberts of Sarasota, Florida, and Mona Gadwah and son-in-law Larry of Torrington, Connecticut; by grandchildren: Shayne Roberts and Quinn Roberts of Florida, and Chris Gadwah of Connecticut; three great-grandchildren: Nathan, Abbey, and Jack Roberts; a brother, Anson Willard of Newport; and a sister, Gertrude Whitehill of Kirby, with whom Isabelle lived before moving to Bel-Aire assisted living. She also leaves behind the following nieces and nephews: Loraine Limlaw, Scott Willard, Lisa Burke, Donna Whitehill, Cheryl McMahon, Bradley Whitehill, Helen Bicknell, Wayne Willard, Janice Sayers, Carol McGivern, Sharon Palmer, and Keenan Roberts, all of whom were very special to her throughout her life. Mrs. Roberts was predeceased by grandson Bryce Roberts; by brothers Gordon Willard and Stanley Willard; a sister, Helen, at age 15; and by nephews Gary Whitehill and Duane Willard. A graveside service was held on June 21 at 11 a.m at Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont, or the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 85, a resident of Albany, died Friday, June 18, 2010, at North Country Hospital in Newport. He was born in Morgan, March 2, 1925, a son of Charles H. and Florence L. (Sykes) Smith. He attended Orleans High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Jeanette Fecteau on April 3, 1947, in Windsor. He was a lab assistant in a Harvard and U.S. government owned research lab for several years. He later returned to Vermont where he owned and operated a dairy farm in Charleston until his retirement. In 1983, he and his wife moved to their home in Albany where they operated the Barn Door, a gift and discount store, for ten years. Mr. Smith raised registered sheltie dogs and enjoyed gardening both vegetables and flowers. He leaves his wife of Albany; a daughter, Karen Hedges and her husband, Daniel, of East Charleston; three grandchildren: Robert Brooks, Michael Brooks, and Brett Hedges; four great-grandchildren: Carter Brooks, Melina Brooks, Ty Brooks, and Courtney Rivers; and a great-great-granddaughter, Gracie Jean Martin. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; by five brothers: Warren, Robert, Charles, George, and Rodney Smith; and by four sisters: Jessie Scott, Agnes Murray, Gail Campbell, and Becky Weber. There will be no service at this time. Contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Auxiliary, care of Merrilyn Barry, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 81, of Brownington Center died peacefully on June 14, 2010, in Glover. She was born October 4, 1928, in Brownington, a daughter of Albert and Mary (Niquette) St. Pierre. Ms. St. Pierre enjoyed having company, reading, flowers, birds, TV soap operas, hand drawing, needlework, and listening to all music, especially country and harp music. She was a resident of Brownington most of her life. She spent her younger years caring for other people's children and their homes in the Newport area. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Ms. St. Pierre spent her time being as caring, helpful, and useful as possible to others. She loved life, children, and all of nature, birds, and animals. She was grateful for the home health care she received while living alone at home in Brownington Center. When it became necessary, she reluctantly left her home to become a resident at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover. There despite her suffering, she was cheerful and likeable, participating in the activities provided and very thankful for the wonderful care she received and the warm friendships she found. Ms. St. Pierre was predeceased by her parents; her sister Eva Young; a brother, Delphis St. Pierre; a younger sister, Anita Bergeron; and a niece, Dorothy Young Broe. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Eva Young's children: Marie Viens of Uncasville, Connecticut, Alfred Young of West Charleston, Shirley Perry of Brownington, John Young of Barton, Albert Young of Lyndonville, Wilfred Young Jr. of Brownington, Richard Young of Florida, Robert Young of Orleans, Don Young of Evansville, Sharon Faust of Brownington, and Leon Young of Barton; and by numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grand nieces and nephews; by her sister Anita Bergeron's children: Paul Bergeron and his children and grandchildren, and Wayne Bergeron and his children. Funeral services were held on June 18 at St. Theresa's Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass.

of Glover invities friends to a memorial service on Saturday, July 10, at 2 p.m. All are welcome. It will be at the Glover Town Hall.

, Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore with full military honors.

, 27, of Newport Center died suddenly on June 8, 2010, as a result of a car accident with a moose. She was born on October 5, 1982, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a daughter of Henry and Priscilla (Amesbury) Vezina. She was a person who loved life and always saw the good that could be had in any situation. Besides taking care of her family, she was employed as a licensed practical nurse at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center. She enjoyed painting, playing the piano, and she was a very kind and caring person in her work, community, and with her family. She was an excellent mother who deeply loved her children and spent as much time with them as possible. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband and family. Mrs. Larose is survived by her husband, Christopher Larose, of Newport Center; her children: Kayana, Kaylene, and Kaydriene; her parents, Henry and Priscilla Vezina, of Barton; her father- and mother-in-law Clarence "Buzz" and Janice Larose of Barton; as well as several aunts, uncles, and extended family members from Florida, Connecticut, Vermont, and North Carolina. A celebration of her life was held on June 14 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton. A reception followed at the Barton United Church. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Xantippie Larose Memorial Fund for her children, in care of the Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 86, of Orleans died peacefully on June 12, 2010, in Barton. She was born July 12, 1923, in Orleans, a daughter of Burton and Laura (Mailhot) Wright. On February 10, 1941, she married Wayne Rice, who predeceased her in 1987. At one time, Mrs. Rice was activities director for the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and was their state chairman. She was also a member of the Orleans Christmas Club and the Orleans Federated Church. She made crafts and displayed them at the Barton fair, and she enjoyed gardening and cooking for family and friends. She also chaired the annual chicken pie supper for the Orleans Federated Church. She is survived by her children: Wayne Rice and his wife, Nancy, of Kennesaw, Georgia, Karl Rice and his wife, Kathleen, of Nashua, New Hampshire, Karen Blanchette and her husband, Brian, of South Burlington, Kevin Rice and his wife, Juanita, of Springfield, and Ronald Rice and his wife, Mariette, of Essex Junction; by 16 grandchildren; by 13 great-grandchildren; by a brother Ross Wright and his wife, Barbara, of Orleans; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters: Geraldine and Elaine. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Christine Findlay officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane , Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.