, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, in Cathedral City, California. He was the only son of Irene Hebert Clark of Craftsbury Common and Roy Clark. He will be buried with his parents in Craftsbury Village Cemetery in early May. Some of his uncles, Joe, Charlie and Cyrus Hebert, of Craftsbury are also buried there. His cousin Kathy Mangan, previously of Albany, had been with him for the past year. Mr. Clark grew up in Binghamton, New York, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, and graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, in 1953 with a major in drama. He was renowned for his performances in theatrical productions. Mr. Clark worked his entire career for TWA ?nearly 40 years ? working both in reservations and at TWA?s headquarters in New York City. In his primary role coordinating international charters, he flew with such prestigious customers as President Ronald Reagan. He helped arrange the press charters accompanying President Richard Nixon?s historic 1972 trip to China, and he organized several papal charters bringing Pope John Paul II to and around the United States. He traveled to countries around the world, experiencing various cultures, festivals and events. Mr. Clark retired from TWA in 1992 and moved to Cathedral City, California, in 1999. He held a Life Master Certificate from the American Contact Bridge League and played bridge weekly, a skill he learned from his mother. He also enjoyed the theater and films. He will be best remembered for his ever present smile.

, 52, of Glover died Monday, March 21, at the North Country Medical Center in Newport. He was born November 17, 1958, in Norwich, Connecticut, a son of Ronald M. and June (Barker) Cochran. He graduated from Hartford High School in the class of 1977 where he was #78 on the varsity football team. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned home where he worked for the state of Vermont Highway Department and later at the P&C warehouse in Hartford which became C&S Wholesale Grocer's. He was married to Tammy Fitzgerald April 14, 1990, in Hartland, and they lived in Windsor until 1997 when Mr. Cochran became disabled. He was an avid hunter. He enjoyed classic country music, dancing, playing the lottery, texting, and sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, and often asked, "How about them Cowboys?" Most of all he enjoyed his time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for his big, teddy bear heart and his wonderful sense of humor. He leaves his wife, Tammy, of Glover; seven daughters: Sarah Cochran-Day and her husband, Aaron, of Grafton, New Hampshire, Allison Cochran of Bradford, Tabitha Armstrong and her husband, Noah, of Glover, Lindsay Cochran and her partner, Jordan Choiniere, of West Hartford, Amanda Cochran and her partner, Zachary Labor, of Barton, Danielle Cochran of Glover, and Samantha Cochran of Glover; six grandchildren: Mason and Kameron Day, Blaze Cochran, Autumn Blaisdell, Savannah, and Randi Lynn Labor; and two very close friends of the family, Skye and Fawn who were like children; a sister, Diane Cochran-Jenkins of West Lebanon, New Hampshire; a brother, Timothy Cochran, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his nephew Hunter Borneman, and Richard "Pat" Sargent. A memorial service and funeral were held March 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the VA Hospital, care of Patient Services, 215 North Main Street, White River Jct., Vermont 05009, or the Vascular Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756.

, 86, of Derby Line died on March 24, 2011, in Derby Line. She was born November 22, 1924, in Barton, a daughter of Leonard "Leo" and Roseanna (Jutras) LeBlanc. On June 19, 1948, she married Paul F. Diette who predeceased her in 1989. Mrs. Diette had been the assistant town clerk for the town of Barton. She was a past member of the Ladies Alter Society at St. Paul's Church, and she was also treasurer for the church for several years. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and knitting. She was a Red Sox and Montreal Canadiens fan, and she especially enjoyed her many pets over the years. She is survived by two sons: Paul Diette and his wife, Becky, of Newport, and Jean Diette and his wife, Mary, of Ambler, Pennsylvania; by the following grandchildren: Sean Diette and his wife, Sarah, of Maine, Amy DeJulio and her husband, Charles, of Pennsylvania, and Patty Sassaman and her husband, Jeremy, of Pennsylvania; and by two great-grandchildren: Kayli Sassaman and Aiden DeJulio, both of Pennsylvania. Funeral services were held on March 29 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass. Spring interment will be at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Diette?s memory may be made to St. Paul's School, 54 Eastern Avenue, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, beloved wife of the late Dr. Carl L. Gamba, died on March 15, 2011, at the home of her daughter Nancy (Gamba) Hansen, surrounded by family. Mrs. Gamba was born in Mantua, Alabama, to Viola Marlowe and Samuel Snoddy Eatman on August 6, 1914. She was reared in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. She taught home economics and English in the Birmingham School District for nine years before her marriage in 1944 to Carl Lewis Gamba, M.D., then a captain in the Army. She and Dr. Gamba moved to Wallingford, Pennsylvania, in 1950, where he opened a family medical practice and she established a home for their four children. Mrs. Gamba was active in school, community, and church activites. She served many years as a leader in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Parent Teacher Association and as a member of several medical auxiliaries. Following his retirement from private practice, Dr. and Mrs. Gamba spent two years living and working in Guam, during which time they traveled extensively throughout the Far East. Mrs. Gamba was one of the volunteers during Operation Babylift who met and cared for orphans being evacuated at the end of the Vietnam War. They moved to Aiken, South Carolina, in 1979, where Dr. Gamba continued to practice medicine. Mrs. Gamba and her husband were worldwide and adventurous travelers, making numerous trips to Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China, as well as enjoying extensive camping trips throughout the United States. They also spent many quiet times at their beloved house on Edisto Island, which was the site of annual family gatherings for over 25 years. Mrs. Gamba was a master bridge player, an avid reader, with her own decades-long listing and rating system for each book she?d read, and a serious follower of current events. She and Dr. Gamba placed great emphasis on the value of higher education and the necessity of a solid work ethic. Being an "accomplisher" was one of her highest compliments. Above all, her abiding focus was on her family, both immediate and extended, and her many dear friends. Even to the very end, her encyclopedic memory, dry wit, and healing touch brought joy and release to all who she loved. Mrs. Gamba was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her beloved husband, Carl, and two sisters, Gladys and Jane Ola, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Carl of Orleans, Nancy and her husband, Jerry, of Aiken, David and his wife, Beverly, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Mark and his wife, Deborah, of North Augusta, South Carolina; by daughter-in-law Colleen O?Neill of Barton; by grandchildren Juliet, Vajra, Radha, Adam, Logan, Damon, Conner, Seth, Jay, Michael, Ashley, Heather, Jason, Jeremy, and Derek; by 18 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Autism Ability Advocates, 470 Timberchase Lane, Aiken, South Carolina 29803.

, 82, of Beebe Plain, beloved husband of Catherine Lucas, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in North Troy. He was born on February 19, 1929, in Island Pond, a son of Victor and Olive (Eddy) Lucas. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Army. He received his master's degree in administration from the University of Maine. On September 11, 1948, he married Catherine Millet who survives him. Mr. Lucas was the athletic director at North Country Union High School from 1970 to 1980 and also taught history for several years. More recently he retired as an officer for U.S. Customs. He enjoyed duck hunting and fly-fishing with his son Steve. He held memberships with the Memphremagog Masonic Lodge #65 F&AM, Newport Elks BPOE #2155, and the Boundary Rotary Club in Stanstead, Quebec, and was very active with the guardian ad litem program. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine Lucas, of Beebe Plain; his children: Karen Crowe and her husband, Alan, of Charleston, Steve Lucas and his wife, Sherie, of Charleston, and Leslie Lucas of Barre; and by his nine cherished grandchildren. Funeral services were held on March 29 at the United Church of Newport with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Spring interment will held at the Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Lucas? memory may be made to the United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street, Newport, Vermont 05855, or to Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 78, formerly of California, died at his home in Newport on March 20, 2011. He was born February 10, 1933, in New Brittain, Connecticut, a son of Albert and Marie (Moore) Carrier. On April 13, 1979, he married Louiselle Carrier. Mr. Carrier was manager for Ernie?s Liquor Store in Walnut Creek, California. He entered the U.S. Air Force and served his country during the Korean War. He was a member of the Order of the Elks and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in California. His hobbies included playing golf, fishing, hunting, and he enjoyed traveling with his wife in the U.S. and Canada. He also loved the company of his cat Minette for the last several years. He is survived by his wife, Louiselle Carrier, of Newport; four children; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Alcide Carrier.

, 61, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, died of bone cancer on March 15, 2011. He was a 1969 graduate of Newport High School. He was a licensed chemical spray technician and valued employee at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort. He is survivwed by his sisters JoAnn Troiano of Montpelier and Barbara Norton of Derby. Mr. Coffin was always rescuing animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory should please send it to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 42, of Derby died on March 13, 2011, in Newport. He was born December 10, 1968, in Newport, a son of Jean and Laurette (Lapalme) Meunier. He graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 1991. He enjoyed bowling, doing math and word puzzles and Special Olympics. He is survived by his brother Roger Meunier and his wife, Deborah, of Newport Center; by his sister Denise Meunier and her companion, Joanne Singer, of Troy; and by two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Laurette Meunier, and by a brother, Denis Meunier. Funeral services were held on March 18 at the Sacred Heart Church in Troy with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Spring interment will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Special Olympics of Vermont, 368 Avenue D, Suite 30, Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Northeast Mental Health Services, Developmental Services Department, Citizens Road, P.O. Box 724, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of East Brighton died on Friday, March 18, 2011, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in East Brighton on December 2, 1924, a son of Mary (Colby) and Levi Pond. He worked for many years on the Canadian Pacific Railroad from which he retired in 1984. He loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling were things he truly enjoyed. He was also a Vermont forest warden for 50 years, as well as a Shriner and lifetime member of the Masonic Union Lodge #44. He leaves behind his loving wife, Helen, whom he married on December 15, 1949. He also leaves his only son, Victor (Slugger), and his wife, Sandra, of Derby; his three daughters: Goldie McPhaul and her husband, Richard, of Griswald, Connecticut, Donna Chrisomalis of Randolph, and Sheila Stinson and her husband, James, of Stratford, New Hampshire; his brother Robert of Utah; and his sister Vivian of Barton. A daughter, Diane, predeceased him in 1987. At Mr. Pond's request, there will be no calling hours. Donations may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, died on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in the Northwestern Medical Center with his loving family at his side. A native of Albany, Mr. Rowell lived many years in the Fairfax community. Following a stroke, he made his home with family in Highgate Falls. Born in Albany on July 10, 1926, he was a son of the late Enoch John Rowell I and Mildred (Brown) Rowell. He graduated from Craftsbury Academy and later attended Champlain College. On October 20, 1951, he married the former Mary Patricia McGue who survives him. Mr. Rowell faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was assigned as a frontline infantryman in both the battle that took Berlin, West Germany, as well as the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and received his honorable discharge on July 31, 1946. Locally, he was a member of the American Legion, Green Mountain Post #1 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Robert Glidden Post #758 of Saint Albans. Following his discharge from the Army, Mr. Rowell worked construction, building the New York State Thruway. He later owned and operated a dairy farm in Albany for many years while at the same time working construction on Midwestern oil and gas pipelines. In more recent years, he and his sons operated Green Mountain Forest Products, a large woodchipping operation based out of Highgate. In earlier years he was a founding member and past chief of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department. He was much attuned to state, national and international politics, He enjoyed working with heavy equipment, loved cars and riding, and was especially known for his willingness to help anyone in need. In addition to his wife, Mary, of nearly 60 years, Mr. Rowell is survived by his six children: l and Nancy (Rollins) Rowell of Highgate, Brian and Tammy (Pilbin) Rowell of Highgate, Steven and Carmie (Maietta) Rowell of Hinesburg, Jane (Rowell) and Chuck Fisher of Irasburg, Carolyn (Rowell) and Stephen Powers of Anderson, South Carolina, and John and Tina (Reicker) Rowell of St. John?s New Brunswick, Canada; by his grandchildren: Elizabeth and Andrew, Matthew and Megan, Michael, Anthony, Emily and Jenoah and Anna, Patricia and Nathan, Jennifer, Nikkie and John, and Kristina, Joshua, and Jenna; by great-grandchildren Peyton, Xavier, Landon, Derek, Hayley, Asa, Jonathon, and Julia; by one brother, Phillip Rowell and his wife, Carolyn, of Albany; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Pauline Goodwin, and a brother, Enoch Rowell II. Mr. Rowell?s family would like to offer their "sincerest thanks" to the staff of the Northwestern Medical Center, the members of Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Franklin County Home Health and those dedicated caregivers at his home for all of their care, compassion, and support. A funeral service was held March 17 at the Kidder Memorial Home in Swanton with Pastor Bruce Patterson officiating. Funeral services were also held March 18 at the Albany United Methodist Church with the Reverend Nathan Strong officiating. Interment with military honors will take place in the spring at the Rowell family lot in the Albany Village Cemetery. Gifts in Mr. Rowell's memory may be made to the Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton, Vermont 05488, or to the charity of one's choice.

, 73, of River Edge, New Jersey, died March 6, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Schuffenhauer was born on January 13, 1938, and was a resident of River Edge for 45 years before moving to Atlanta in 2010. She had a lifelong love of doll collecting and miniatures. In 1974 she began vacationing with her husband and family at their summer residence in Barton. For the next 35 years she enjoyed summers in the Northeast Kingdom where she spent time antiquing and attending auctions. Receiving an associate's degree in art history in 1958 from Bradford Junior College in Massachusetts, she later attended Duke University. She spent the majority of her working career at Abraham and Strauss department store, and later, Huffman Koos. For 47 years she was the beloved wife of Herbert Schuffenhauer who predeceased her; the loving mother of Kenneth and his wife, Nora, of River Edge, and Glenn and his wife, Susan, of Decatur, Georgia; and the adored grandmother of Kelsey, Steven, and Anna. Funeral services were held at Beaugard?s Funeral Home in River Edge. She was interred in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.

, 60, of Barton, was called home to her heavenly father unexpectedly on March 5, 2011. She was born into the Billado family by her loving parents, Orson and Irene, of Enosburg Falls on June 8, 1950. She is survived by her brother David Billado and his family in Barton, also by her sister Sandy Stone and her children and grandchildren of Glover. She also is survived by many cousins who still remain in Enosburg Falls. While growing up in the Northeast Kingdom she made a lifelong best friend, Karen Fontaine. They enjoyed horseback riding together when they were younger and stayed close through the years of Brenda's life. She also enjoyed her neighbor Audrey Rockwell's company. Audrey helped Brenda with her gardening in the summers and was there to offer Brenda a helping hand at any given time. She had worked at Ethan Allen for 30 years. Then she went to work at MSA in Newport. She was there several years and during that time had made some very close friends. She loved to work and was very dedicated to her job. Brenda struggled as a diabetic for the past ten years. She had lost both her legs, but enjoyed her work so much she made it a goal to keep her job at MSA. Through surgeries and therapy in September of 2009, and with determination, Brenda walked into MSA with two fake legs that carried her body. There was no cane or wheelchair that she needed to depend on. Her co-workers and bosses greeted her at the door with smiles and cheers for her great achievements she had accomplished. Brenda couldn?t have come this far without her two closest friends working with her daily. Shirleen Willey, one of her best friends and cousin, took care of her and didn't let her give up on her goals. She was there for Brenda during the hard times she faced in her life, the loss of parents and repeated surgeries that took place along with therapy. Allan Rowell was also a very close friend to Brenda. He, along with many other close friends, worked on her house in his free time with his kind, loving heart to help make her home suitable for her to live in. She would share her thoughts, prayers, and concerns for her special friend Trudy who is suffering with an illness. A special thanks to Ron, Jane, and Mel. Also for the donated time and work to her home. Brenda enjoyed rides over the mountain into Enosburg Falls to visit her family. She spent her holidays and birthdays with Shirleen and her three children, Beth, Sara, Josh, and their children. She always had a way of making them feel special and putting a smile on each of their faces. Brenda was very important and touched many lives with her kind, gentle spirit. Her friends know who they are, thank you all so much. She always gave her honest opinion and support to the ones she loved. She also loved her two dogs Mia and Isabella. She enjoyed cards, dice, and baking for her church, family, friends and the young children who held a special place in her heart. She will be missed by many. We have made good memories with Brenda. Until we meet again cousin and friend, we hold you dear to our hearts forever and always. We love you always, Mia and Isabella, Sara, Paul, Ava, Beth, Levi, Austin, and Ryder, Josh and Sydney, Shir and Allan.