, 68, of Lowell died on September 20, 2011, at his home in Lowell with his loving family at his side. He was born January 4, 1943 in St. Albans, a son of Maxwell and Alvira (Tevyaw) Arel. On January 24, 1997, he married Suzanne Symonds who survives him. Mr. Arel was a dairy farmer on his own farm in Lowell for many years. He enjoyed reading western books and watching western movies on television. He loved his horses, dancing, hunting, fishing and working outside. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Arel of Lowell; his children: Patrick Arel and his wife, Gina, of Lowell, Laura Staib and her husband, Lonnie, of Alaska, and Shannon Driver and her husband, Jason, of Jay; by his grandchildren: Jill Legacy and her husband, David, Andrew Arel and his wife, Jenna, Kylie and Holly Gelo, and Kortni and Olivia Driver; by his great-grandchildren: Lauren and Rebecca Lagacy; by his stepchildren: Wayne Symonds and his wife, Karen, Leslie Martin and her husband, Greg, Kathie Dewald and her husband, Mike; and by his step-grandchildren: Jessica and Andrea Symonds, and Sarah Maffett. He is also survived by his brother Charles (Chuck) Arel and his wife, Jackie, of Vergennes, and by his sister Carlotta Corcoran and her companion, Alan Stevens, of Irasburg; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father on December 1, 1979, and by his mother on September 11, 2011. Funeral services were held on September 26 in Newport. Interment followed in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 89, died on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Fletcher Allen Health Care surrounded in spirit and person by her loving family. She was born in West Glover in 1921 to Ellen Josephine Comer and Fern Augustine Anderson. Raised on a hilltop farm at a time of horse drawn wagons and without electricity or plumbing, she began her trek in life. She attended school in West Glover and graduated high school from Craftsbury Academy in 1939 and the University of Vermont (UVM) in 1943. At UVM, Mrs. Blair was involved with many student groups and organizations and was president of the Newman Club. She was a member of the Women's Honorary Society, known as Mortar Board, comprised of women who were recognized for outstanding service, scholarship, leadership, character, and executive ability. She helped recruit Eleanor Roosevelt to speak at UVM and was inducted into "Who's Who" among students in American universities and colleges. After graduation, Mrs. Blair became a teacher and taught chemistry, biology and home economics at Hartford High School in White River Junction. After marriage, she taught children in the same one-room grade school she attended as a child, the Beach School in West Glover. Little did she know at that time that with the birth of her eight children she would have a one-room classroom of her own. In 1945 she married Paul Emile Blair, a farmer, and together they owned farms in West Glover, Panton, and Williston at Taft's Corner. This is where they settled to raise their children, to teach them the value of hard work, and the importance of religion with catechism every Saturday. As a family, they attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Williston. In 1960, a devastating barn fire occurred. This catastrophe was extremely difficult to recover from. Since Mr. and Mrs. Blair both loved dairy farming and the farm family life for their children, they built a new loose-housing barn, and started anew. They became active members of the National Farmers Organization (NFO), whose goal was to bring fair pricing to all farmers. To help with the effort, they would pick up the calves and beef from local NFO farmers and transport them to a holding area at their farm where they would subsequently be sold to the buyer with the highest bid. In addition, Mrs. Blair became co-editor of the Vermont NFO News. She was a woman of action. Years later in 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Blair stopped farming and auctioned the equipment and herd. Soon thereafter, Mrs. Blair was the driving force in the land development of the family farm. She attended countless local and state planning meetings to acquire the permits so the lots could be sold. The project came to be called Blair Park, the first major commercial development in Williston. It was during those years that Mrs. Blair also became a landlady and enjoyed the work right up until her death. She worked tirelessly with joy as she felt fortunate to be able to provide folks a very nice and clean place to live - one that she herself would live in. One of her favorite mottos was "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good that I can do, or any kindness that I can show another human being, let me do it now and not defer it. For I shall not pass this way again." The same perseverance and indomitable character that propelled her though life as a teacher, wife, mother, dairy farmer, landlady, political activist, Blair Park developer, and human rights activist led to her involvement in the passage of Vermont's historical civil union legislation. Beginning in the 1970s Mrs. Blair was a grassroots advocate of gay and lesbian rights. She mailed several letters to state legislators urging them to support the first of its kind, the proposed civil union law. Senator James Leddy chose one of them and read it on the Senate floor, which then became a news item that spread all across the country. It had an historical, emotional, and political impact and led to the passage of H.847, Vermont's Civil Union Law. Within this same pursuit, she worked with Vermont Freedom to Marry. Mrs. Blair is survived by her children: Francis, Ronald and his wife, Janet, Carol, Rose and her husband, Daniel, Mark, Lawrence, and Michael and his wife, Kathy; seven grandchildren: Scott, Lisa, Dalys, Becky, Meghan, Matthew, and Christy; and five great-grandchildren: Alex and Ellie, Tyler, Benjamin and Marina; her brothers: Bill, Kenneth, and John; her sister, Lenore; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Blair; her daughter, Corena; her brothers, Irvin and Dean; her sister, Ardell; and her nephew, Stephen. Mrs. Blair was someone that many could identify with, always with a quiet strength, generous heart and dignity. She will always be remembered as being kind to the core, wise, generous, devoted to her beliefs and children, and with relentless humility and modesty. She has left us with a profound sense of love and her presence here will never leave the hearts of those she touched. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 28, at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow at East End Cemetery in Williston, the second cemetery on the left. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Blair's propitious church, Saint Francis Xavier Church, 3 St. Peter Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404; Committee on Temporary Shelter, 179 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401; Gay and Lesbian Advocacy Defenders, 30 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108; or to a charity of one's choice. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Blair would want people to buy flowers for a friend, fill out an organ donor card, or simply do a good deed for someone.

, 26, of St. Johnsbury died on September 19, 2011, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born March 30, 1985 in Newport, a daughter of Phillip and Sheila (Farrell) Beaudry. In 2009, she married Randell Devoid who survives her. Ms. Devoid totally embraced life and her family. She loved to be outdoors hiking, canoeing, and several other activities. She is survived by her husband, Randell Devoid of St. Johnsbury and their two children, Scenic and Horizon Devoid; a brother, Zach Beaudry and his fiancé, Sharon Fortin, of Albany, and their children, Maddox, Alex, and Luke; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Tina. Funeral services were held on September 24 in Lowell Village. Interment will take place at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

, 92, of Newport died on September 21, 2011, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. She was born on February 1, 1919, in Irasburg, a daughter of Ellery and Eva Belle (Taylor) Sanville. In 1940, Mrs Gosley married Wilfred Gosley who predeceased her in 1970. Mrs. Gosley was a housekeeper for the former Broadview Hospital in Newport. She enjoyed playing bingo, cross stitching, and having friends, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren come for a visit, listening to gospel music, and listening to fiddler players at several contests in Orleans County that she helped organized. She was a member of the VFW Post #798 Auxiliary in Newport. She is survived by her children: Wayne Gosley and his wife, Lisa, of Newport, and Donna Gosley and her companion, Robert Johnson, of Florida; by six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ester Cutting and her husband, Larry, of Florida; a brother, Paul Sanville of Lyndonville; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Janice Gosley of New York, and by four brothers. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, at the North Troy Village Cemetery with Reverend Chris Barton officiating.

, 52, of Derby, died on September 22, 2011, in Springfield, Massachusetts, with his family by his side, after a long illness. He was born on August 5, 1959, a son of Ray and Elsie (Story) Ladue. After graduating from North Country Union High School, he started an automotive and stereo sales and repair shop, Dave's Auto and Stereo. As the business grew, he partnered with Brent Rhodes and formed L&R Automotive, which Mr. Rhodes continues to run after Mr. Ladue sold it due to failing health in 2000. On February 28, 1987, he married Donna Bowman who survives him. Mr. Ladue was very involved with local summer softball leagues where he was an umpire and chief umpire in both men's and women's leagues. He also coached and refereed for high school and Border Hoop Basketball. He was an avid Red Sox and U-Conn Huskies fan. Mr. Ladue had a fondness for cats and especially loved Pookey whom he had for 17 years. He also enjoyed vacations with Ms. Bowman, especially to St. Martin with friends, as well as several trips with his parents. Mr. Ladue thought that he had the best neighbors that anyone could have, especially Brad, Susan, Brittney, and Brady. Mr. Ladue was very strong and determined as he met and dealt with his health problems over the years and earned the respect of many when he joined Alcoholics Anonymous in 1993, which he never faltered from the program with his friend, Roger Opitz, being there with him through thick and thin. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his brother, Jim Ladue, and his companion, Bernadette Sheltra; his stepson, Jamie Longley; his aunts; his cousins; his niece and nephews: Shaun and Rodney Messier, Tory and Cody Ladue, Dylan Fortin, Trevor and Austin Letourneau, and Gabrielle Granai; his great-niece, Baylee Messier; his mother-in-law Marion Bowman; and several relatives on the Bowman side including his brother-in-law, Larry Bowman, his sisters-in-law Gail Fortin and her husband, Roger, Cindy Letourneau and her husband, Gaetan, Carolyn Granai and her husband, George, and Rachel Hart and her husband, Paul. He was predeceased by his father in-law, Gerald Bowman, in 2008; his uncles: Mark, Bob, Clark, and Robert; and by his dear friend, Arthur Guyette. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, where a memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 29, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Lawrence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 75, of Barton died suddenly on September 25, 2011, at his home in Barton. He was born September 3, 1936, in Buffalo, New York, a son of Maurice and Elizabeth (Brown) Penharlow. On August 21, 1965 he married Susan Howard who survives him. Mr. Penharlow was owner of the Barton True Value Hardware Store. Mr. Penharlow was a past member of the Lake Region Union High School board and held several positions with the Barton United Church. He was a past Barton Selectman and was currently a trustee of the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton. He was also a 50-year member of the Masons, Orleans Lodge # 106 Free and Accepted Masons. He served on the board of the Barton Chambers Apartments. Among his hobbies he enjoyed golfing. He was also a master woodworker, a vintage boat restorer, and vintage car owner. He is survived by his wife Susan Penharlow of Barton; his two children: Megan Bizzarro and her husband, Frank, of Hooksett, and Kimberly Penharlow of New York City; by his grandchildren, Deven and Melea Bizzarro of Hooksett, New Hampshire; his sister Carol Marino of Endicott, New York; his nephew Joseph Marino; and by a cousin, Mignon Burst, of Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30 at the Barton United Church with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating. Interment will follow in Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Barton United Church for the Deacon Fund, P.O. Box 306, Barton, Vermont 05822; or to the Barton Public Library, P.O. Box 549, Barton, Vermont 05822; or to the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 352, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 82, of Coventry died on September 18, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was born March 13, 1929, in Newport to Laurier and Alice (Passinni) Petit. He graduated from Newport High School in 1947. On June 26, 1949, he married Zillah (Jiggs) Rockwell. Mr. Petit spent most of his life working his Mapleside-R Farm where he started and grew his award-winning pure breed Holstein herd. In his forties, he accepted the Lord as his savior, and his focus moved to growing spiritually. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Newport and United Church of Derby. In the 1980s, he was a bus driver for North Country Union High School. He served the town of Coventry as a school board member, moderator, and lister, held memberships with the Holstein Friesian Association and Vermont Sugar Makers Association, and was a 4-H leader. He spent many a late night perfecting his gift for maple sugaring, and his many hobbies included fishing, hunting, carpentry, and taking missionary pictures. He was a man who spoke little but said a lot. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Zillah (Jiggs) Petit of Newport; by his children: Lewis Petit of Moretown, Brenda Whitehill and her husband, Richard, of Holland, Thomas Petit and his wife, Donna, of Derby, Gary Petit and his wife, Edna, of Coventry, Donna Heath and her husband, Bill, of Plainfield, New Hampshire, Everett Petit and his wife, Laurie, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Lisa Hurd and her husband, Sheldon, of Orleans, and Ernie Petit of Coventry; 18 grandchildren and their five spouses, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger brother Edmund Petit and his wife, Dolores, of Coventry; sisters and brothers-in-law; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Larry Petit in 1950, and his daughter-in-law Priscilla Petit on December 22, 2010. Funeral services were held on September 23 in West Charleston. Interment followed in Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the United Christian Academy, 65 School Street, Newport, Vermont 05855, or the Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 148, West Charleston, Vermont 05872.

, 88, of Derby Line died on September 19, 2011, in Newport. She was born on September 26, 1922 in Derby Line, a daughter of John E. and Daisy (Carr) Piatti. On May 24, 1946, she married Joseph Queenin who survives her. Mrs. Queenin was a wonderful grandmother who loved watching sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins, and volunteered at the North Country Hospital for many years. Mrs. Queenin was a former member of the Foster-Cosly A.M. Post Derby Line until it closed. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 21 for 65 years and also Stanstead South Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Queenin of Derby Line; her son John Queenin and his wife, Penny, of Derby Line; and two grandsons: Joseph J. and Bob J. Queenin both of Derby Line. She was predeceased by great-grandchild Caidence Queenin in June 2010. A celebration of her life was held on September 23 in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acre Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 68, of Troy, died on Saturday September 24, 2011, at her home with her loving family members present, after a long illness. She was born on October 21, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Theresa (Murray) and William Welsh, Sr. Ms. Singer worked for many different companies doing a variety of jobs over the years including working for Irving Company. She enjoyed sitting around a campfire with relatives and friends, ocean fishing, and taking several trips with her dear friend and companion for over thirty years, Denise Meunier, to Foxwood. Her daughters always felt that their mother was a very compassionate, caring, and loving mom. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxillary Jay Post #28. Ms. Singer is survived by Ms. Meunier; her children: Penny Bellina and her husband, John, of Pennsylvania, Pattie Swanson and her husband, Del, of Arizona, and Pam Singer of Virginia; by nine grandchildren; by four great-grandchildren; by her brothers: William and Thomas Welsh; her sisters: Dolores Raninski and her husband, Ted, and Maria Phy and her husband, Robert; as well as by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Elizabeth Ruch and her husband, Frank, and by her sister-in-law, Marge Welsh. Ms. Singer loved her family and the times they spent together and she will be deeply missed. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

of Glover, died on September 18, 2011, at home in the arms of her daughter, Gracie Maria Caslani, and John Aszklar. Ms. Sybes was a gentlewoman born of humble Irish origins. She worked during her early years as a bookkeeper and contributed to the care of her family and her elder mom. She married her sweetheart, a Dutch mariner, and raised a son and daughter. Her long dedication and strengths as matriarch and great-grandmother is an inspiration to all who knew her. Ms. Sybes is survived by her daughter, Gracie Maria Caslani; her son John and his wife, Karen; her dear friend John Aszklar; her grandchildren: Stephanie and her husband, Richard, of New York, Samantha Sybes of New York, Alan Ball and his companion, Jammie, of New York, and Stacey Ball and her companion, Ben Gould, of Illinois; and her great-grandchildren: Kaylie Ball of Illinois and Benjamin John of New York. She was predeceased by her husband, John Sybes; and by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held in private.

, 64, died on Saturday, September 17, at home surrounded by her family. Ms. Blair was born in St. Johnsbury on September 21, 1946, to the late Wayne and Alice Blair. She was predeceased by her husband, William Engelmann, on May 21, 2011. Mr. Engelmann and Ms. Blair were the lights of each other's lives, finding a perfect balance, partnership, and joining of families. Ms. Blair was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ms. Blair spent her early years roaming the hills of East Lyndon, playing board games, the piano, and cooking. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1964 and then attended Lyndon Teacher's College graduating with a bachelor's degree in education in 1968. She taught in Barton Graded School and later had the opportunity to fulfill her dream of teaching in the one-room school house she attended as a child. When the Red Village School closed, she continued her career at Lyndon Town School. Ms. Blair dedicated 40 years to her passion of teaching. She was a Special Olympics coach with her husband for several years where they later led the Caledonia County Olympians to new levels. She enjoyed many passions, including crafts, scrapbooking, knitting, antiquing, cooking, preserving family history, and hosting family gatherings. Ms. Blair was blessed with her daughter, Jennie, and Mr. Engelmann's children, Billy and Lori. Her children taught her the importance of unconditional love, exceeding expectations, and the joy of her own family. She was a dedicated and tireless mother. She opened doors for Jennie that children continue to benefit from today. Ms. Blair remained an advocate for people with special needs into her retirement. Ms. Blair leaves behind her daughter Jennie E. Blair of Lyndonville; Mr. Engelmann's children: William T. Engelmann II and his wife, Michelle, of Sutton, and Lori L. Robinson and her husband, Donald, of Steep Falls, Maine; four grandchildren: Rayne and Devin Engelmann of Sutton, and Olivia and Abigail Robinson of Steep Falls; her sister Deborah A. Gorham and her husband, Warren, of Kirby, and their children Cheri, Pam, Joani, and Brian; her brother Peter H. Blair of Lyndonville, and his children Holly, Cody and Merrill; Mr. Engelmann's loving and supportive family, many special friends, and many who benefited from knowing Ms. Blair. The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pearson's Funeral Home in Lyndonville. A celebration of Ms. Blair's life will be held on Saturday, September 24, at 11 a.m. at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, on Church Street in Lyndonville. All are invited to join the reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ms. Blair's memory may be sent to the Kathy Blair Youth Scholarship Fund, care of Debbie Gorham, 478 Barnes Brook Road, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.

, 70, of Albany died on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at his home in the loving care of his wife and family. He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, on January 25, 1941, a son of Elof and Marie (Dillon) Dandanell. He graduated from high school in Stamford, Connecticut, and attended the New York School of Design. On January 28, 1967 he married Janice Brokaw whom he had met at Sugarbush Ski Area. For a short while they had an Ayrshire Dairy Farm in Morgan, and later made their home in Warren, Connecticut, until 1999 when they moved to their home in Albany. Mr. Dandanell was a member of the Northville Baptist Church in Connecticut and later of the Albany Church in Vermont. He worked many years in Connecticut as an iron worker and was a longtime member of the Ironworkers Local #424. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his four-wheeler, gardening, kayaking, and skiing. He also enjoyed woodworking and church activities. He is survived by his wife, Janice; a son, Chris Dandanell of Glover; a daughter, Nissa Budrow and her husband, Chris, of Providence, Rhode Island; two grandchildren: Bethany Owens and Stephen Mattingly; a brother, Richard Dandanell and his wife, Mary, of Brookfield, Connecticut; a sister, Margaret "Peggy" Olsen of Danbury, Connecticut; a sister-in-law, Barbara Seidler and her husband, John, of Charlottesville, Virgina; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Robert Dandanell. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, September 24, at 11 a.m. at the Albany Methodist Church, with Pastor Nathan Strong officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Upper Valley Hostel, 17 South Street, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755; or to Teen Challenge Vermont, 1296 Collins Hill Road, Johnson, Vermont 05656.

, 95, of Derby died on September 17, 2011, in Newport surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Guillette was born in Canada on January 3, 1916, a daughter of Ovila and Florina (LaMarche) Desjardins. Mrs. Guillette was a loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother and she was very special to her family. Lovingly called "Memere," she filled her home with smiles, hugs, and fresh-baked goods. She was always busy. She constantly had crafts that she enjoyed creating: beautiful handmade quilts, crocheted afghans, knitted mittens and slippers, and many, many other projects. She loved sewing, knitting, crocheting, and baking. Most of all, she loved to play piano while her husband, Wilfred, played the violin. They made wonderful music together and she would accompany him whenever he played at schools or nursing homes. The Guillette home was always filled with food, music, and love. On September 28, 1935, she married Wilfred Guillette, who predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by her children: Denise Pateneaude and her husband, Maurice, of Derby, Robert Guillette and his wife, Germaine, of Derby, and Rachel Campbell and her husband, Maurice, of Island Pond; by 11 grandchildren, over 30 great-grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her in-laws: Theresa Beauchesne, Andre Guillette, and Irene Guillette. She was predeceased by her son, Raymond, and by her brothers and sisters: Lucien, Wilfred, Fernande, Simone, Ernest, and Laurette. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line. Interment will follow at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Guillette's memory may be made to St. Edward's Church, 250 Main Street, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

died on Friday, September 2, 2011, at home in the company of her husband, son and cousin. Ms. Jarzyna was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on February 16, 1954, the first child of Rose and Leo Jarzyna. Ms. Jarzyna grew up in proximity to her grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, who shared birthday celebrations, holidays, particularly Christmas Eve dinners, Easter, and July 4th celebrations, and the joy and closeness an extended family brings. A graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School, Ms. Jarzyna received a bachelor's degree from the College of New Rochelle, where she studied fine arts, weaving, and graphic arts. She was working as a graphic artist in Holyoke when she met her future husband, who was a columnist with the Transcript-Telegram newspaper. Ms. Jarzyna married Ross Connelly on September 28, 1985, in the side yard at her parents' home in Holyoke. They moved from that western Massachusetts town to Chatham, Massachuetts, on Cape Cod, where they lived before moving to Hardwick in 1986 when they bought The Hardwick Gazette. As co-publishers, Ms. Jarzyna and Mr. Connelly took a newspaper that was an integral part of the community and led the Gazette staff to receive about 50 awards for excellence in journalism on the state, regional, national, and international levels. Ms. Jarzyna was committed to the newspaper but the Hardwick Historical Society was her passion. She was a trustee of the organization and found great satisfaction in designing many exhibits that are at the society's home in the town's old depot and were displayed over the years at the Vermont History Expo in Tunbridge. She also pursued her interest in Hardwick's history by collecting postcards of the town, which accompanied her ever-growing postcard collections of Holyoke and Martha's Vineyard. Ms. Jarzyna loved to travel, a trip to Egypt and Israel with one of her aunts being one of her fondest memories, and a trip to Colorado to take her son, Sawyer, to college in 2010 was one of her most meaningful. She, her husband, and her son spent many short breaks on Martha's Vineyard, where Ms. Jarzyna loved to walk the island's beaches and collect rocks, shells, driftwood and beach glass. She also loved the trips they took to visit Boston museums and the New England coast, where she took delight in helping her son develop an awareness of and appreciation for the natural world. She enjoyed many day trips to towns in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts where she soaked up as much as she could of the local history. Ms. Jarzyna enjoyed meeting people and was admired for her warmth by colleagues and people whom she knew only briefly. She was a strong, principled person who had a deep sense of justice, fairness, and a commitment to equality and inclusion. She was a person who cared deeply about others and put others above herself. She was generous in her giving to others and genuine in her appreciation of all. Ms. Jarzyna never lost her will to embrace life. She said she was not afraid of dying, having accomplished much and battled her disease for so long, but frustrated at knowing there were so many things she still wanted to do. Ms. Jarzyna is survived by her husband, Ross Connelly, of Hardwick; their son, Sawyer Jarzyna Connelly, of Hardwick; by her mother, Rose Jarzyna, of Holyoke; her sister, Betsy Heigle and her husband, Tom, of Amissville, Virgina; her brother, Michael Jarzyna, of Holyoke; her sister-in-law, Janet C. Young, and her husband, Lowell, of Guilford; and by her many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ms. Jarzyna donated her body to the College of Medicine of the University of Vermont. A celebration of Ms. Jarzyna's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, at the Hardwick Town House, with a reception to follow at the Hardwick Depot. Donations in Ms. Jarzyna's memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, Vermont 05657; the North Country Animal League, 16 Mountain View Meadow Road, Morrisville, Vermont 05661; or the Hardwick Historical Society, 47 Depot St., Hardwick, Vermont 05843.