, 84, longtime Sutton resident and town clerk, died suddenly early Tuesday morning on April 5, 2011, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. She was born September 13, 1926, in Lyndon, the daughter of Daniel and Queenie (Libbey) Sanderson. She was a 1944 graduate of Lyndon Institute. On July 21, 1946, she married Willard "Stub" Devenger. He predeceased her on January 6, 1984. Mrs. Devenger was serving the town of Sutton as town clerk and was in her fiftieth year. She was devoted to her town and the people of Sutton. She is remembered as having a good sense of humor, an amazing memory, and stood up for things that she believed in. A loving mother and doting grandmother, she also rescued and loved her dogs and cats. She was an avid reader, a member of TOPS, and enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, feeding and watching wild birds, and gardening. Survivors include four children: April Devenger Mast and her partner, Diane Jull, of St. Joseph, Missouri, Marlin "Chip" Devenger of Sutton and New York, Laurel Devenger Holmes and her husband, Reginald, of Sutton, and Jesse "Rusty" Devenger of St. Petersburg, Florida; two granddaughters, Jennifer Holmes Seymour and her husband, Alan, of Sutton, and Andrea Holmes Pariseau and her husband, Michael, of Richford; three great-grandchildren: Kyle, Tasha, and Patrick Seymour of Sutton; a brother, Richard Sanderson, and his wife, Lorraine, of Emporium, Pennsylvania; six nephews; five nieces; her feline and canine companions who she loved dearly; and her Sutton community. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Stub; two brothers, David Sanderson in 2010, and Daniel "Joe" Sanderson; two sisters, Darlene "Gay" Clark Davis, and infant Corrine Sanderson; and her niece Catherine Sanderson. Funeral services were held in Sutton on April 9 at the Sutton Freewill Baptist Church with the Pastor David Colwell officiating. Spring burial will be in the Sutton Village Cemetery. Donations made in Mrs. Devenger's memory may be directed to either the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860, or to the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department, care of Dennis Parent, 79 Wheelock Road, Sutton, Vermont 05867.

, 91, died on March 31, 2011, at her home in Westmore. She was the widow of Harold Thomas Durant. They had four children: Lynda, Tom, Al, and another girl, also named Lynda, who died at the age of five. They were dairy farmers and owned the Rainbow Farm and were also former owners of the Shell station in Barton. Mrs. Durant was born to David and Julia Dukette on November 31, 1919, in North Adams, Massachusetts, and had four brothers and one sister, who are now deceased. She leaves three children: Lynda, Tom, and Al; six grandchildren: Michelle, Wade, Tammy, Julia, Brannon, and Anthony; and five great-grandchildren: Rebecca, David, Alix, Vinny, and Cody; as well as many nieces and nephews who also mourn her passing. Mrs. Durant was a life member of the Catholic Church and had been a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a steadfast friend to many and a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed many pastimes including working in her garden and doing projects around her home. She got much pleasure looking at the beautiful flower garden each spring that her special friend Rodney Young designed especially for her. She loved her two dogs, Chewy and Mabeline, and enjoyed giving them a special treat of toast each morning. She had fond memories of the many trips that she and her husband, Harold, took during their retirement years to visit all their friends and family. Mrs. Durant was especially grateful to her daughter Lynda Young, who loved and cared for her around the clock and made it possible to remain in her home during the last years of her life. The home health care nurses that came to give her medical care throughout the years also became her very close friends. Services will be held in early summer at St. Paul's Cemetery and there will be a gathering afterwards.

, 80, of Lowell died on April 7, 2011, at the Bel-Aire Nursing Center in Newport. She was born on January 15, 1931, in Lowell, a daughter of Asa and Gladys (Swett) Morse. On July 22, 1946, she married Philip Geoffroy who predeceased her in 1983. Mrs. Geoffroy was the treasurer for the town of Lowell for many years. Among her hobbies, she loved bowling and was a very active member in the St. Ignatius Church. She is survived by her three children: Rachel Wright of Lowell, Raymond Geoffroy and his wife, Elaine, of Lowell, and Susan Geoffroy of Williston; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six sisters: Anita Cornish of Connecticut, Charlotte Fontaine and her husband, Leo, of Lowell, Eleanor Desrocher of New Hampshire, Shirley Clifford of Tennessee, Barbara McAllister of Newport Center, and Salley McAllister and her husband, Ronald, of Newport; her brother Robert Morse of Derby; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip Geoffroy; a son Philip Geoffroy Jr.; two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services were held on April 11 at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Lowell with the Reverend Henry Mlinganisa celebrating a Mass. Spring interment will be at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lowell Historical Society, care of Daphne Christiansen, Route 100, Lowell, Vermont 05847.

, 74, of Sutton, died on March 27, 2011, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1936, in Albany, a daughter of Percy and Doris (Ducklass) Griggs. She was a 1954 graduate of Orleans High School. On January 1, 1957, she married Carl "Joe" Gordon who followed her in death on April 3, 2011. After high school Mrs. Gordon worked at The Caledonian Record where she met her husband-to-be. She was then Mr. Gordon's secretary at Northeastern Vermont Development Association. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon spent most of their married life working together. They purchased antiques and had auctions in Burke, eventually opening Poke and Tote which was an antique shop. They moved the business to Sutton and eventually switched it to a gift shop. During this period they managed and operated the ski rental and clothing shop for Peter Glenn Shops at Burke Mountain. After closing the business, Mrs. Gordon went to work for Reed Insurance Agency in St. Johnsbury, becoming an insurance agent. When the Reeds retired Mrs. Gordon returned home and joined the last family business, Red Doors Kennels and Companion Green Pet Cemetery as co-owner, operator, and pet groomer. Mrs. Gordon was a member of the United Methodist Church in West Burke and a past member of the Vermont Business and Professional Women in St. Johnsbury. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband, spending time with her family, working in her flower gardens, "her" New England Patriots, "her" Boston Red Sox, and reading - especially James Patterson. Survivors include her daughter Carol Jay Ruggles and her husband, Kevin, of Sutton (P.O. Box 143, West Burke, Vermont 05871); two grandchildren: Jamie Crooks of Lyndon Center and Jessica Crooks Williams and her husband, Justin, of Sutton; twin great-grandchildren Kain and Kara Crooks; sister Jane Rollins of Barton; brother Richard Griggs of Arizona; goddaughter Andrea Mathers of Wyoming; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sisters Persis Towne and her husband, Everest "Stub," and Pearline Brita and her husband, John; brother Terry Griggs; sisters-in-law Norma Austin and her husband, Lawrence, Beverly Gordon, and Edna Mills; and brother-in-law William Rollins. There will be no funeral services or calling hours per Mrs. Gordon's request. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will be buried in Companion Green in a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Gordon's memory may be directed to Lyndon Dog Pound, P.O. Box 167, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851, or Companion Green Pet Cemetery, care of Carol Ruggles, P.O. Box 143, West Burke, Vermont 05871 to maintain the flower gardens that she loved so much.

, 83, of Sutton, died on April 3, 2011, at The Pines Rehabilitation and Health in Lyndonville where he had been a resident since March 9, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born August 11, 1927, in Sutton, a son of Carroll and Eva (LaClair) Gordon. He was a 1946 graduate of Lyndon Institute. On January 1, 1957, he married Betty Joyce Griggs who predeceased him on March 27, 2011. Mr. Gordon worked at Russell's Men's Shops in Lyndonville, in the fire tower on Mt. Monadnock, and for the New Hampshire and Vermont Extension services. He was a reporter with The Caledonian Record where he met Betty. Mr. Gordon was executive director for the Northeastern Vermont Development Association where Mrs. Gordon was his secretary. She and Joe spent most of their married life working together. They purchased antiques and had auctions in Burke, eventually opening Poke and Tote which was an antique shop. They moved the business to Sutton and eventually switched the business to a gift shop. During this period they managed and operated the ski rental and clothing shop for Peter Glenn Shops at Burke Mountain. After closing the business, Mr. Gordon went to work for Modern Woodmen of America as a life insurance agent. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon opened their last family business, Red Doors Kennels and Companion Green Pet Cemetery, where Mr. Gordon spent his final 35 years. He was happiest when working with dogs. Mr. Gordon enjoyed spending time with his family and loved bragging about his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife, working in her flower gardens, and keeping his lawns looking perfect. He spent a lot of time reading and especially loved his Old Farmers Almanac, referring to it daily. Survivors include his daughter Carol Jay Ruggles and her husband, Kevin, of Sutton; two grandchildren, Jamie Crooks of Lyndon Center and Jessica Crooks Williams and her husband, Justin, of Sutton; twin great-grandchildren Kain and Kara Crooks; sister-in-law Jane Rollins of Barton; brother-in-law Richard Griggs of Arizona; goddaughter Andrea Mathers of Wyoming; godson Todd Crocker of New Hampshire; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; by his sisters Norma Austin and her husband Lawrence, Beverly Gordon, and Edna Mills; sisters-in-law Persis and her husband, Everest "Stub" Towne, and Pearline and her husband, John Brita; and brothers-in-laws Terry Griggs and William Rollins. There will be no funeral services or calling hours per Mr. Gordon's request. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will be buried in Companion Green in a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Gordon's memory may be directed to Lyndon Dog Pound, P.O. Box 167, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851, or Companion Green Pet Cemetery, care of Carol Ruggles, P.O. Box 143, West Burke, Vermont 05871 to maintain the flower gardens that Mrs. Gordon loved so much.

, 72, of South Woodstock and Essex Junction left to go skiing on April 6, 2011, and find new adventures. She was born on August 18, 1938. Jean, as her friends knew her, lived for many years in South Woodstock, a place she loved dearly. She managed the Christmas Loft, creating beautiful trees, and making wonderful friends. She was an amazingly creative person who was never far from her camera, a writing pen or her "doodle" pad. She wrote wonderful stories from the point of view of the many pets that inhabited her life. A motley crew but smart enough to know how good they had it. She found beauty in the world around her, and captured much of it on film. Ms. Jordan was a fiercely independent and strong woman who took on Mr. C, as she called it, with humor, and sometimes indifference. She made sure that Mr. C knew he was not in command of her life. She didn't have cancer with a life on the side; she had a life with cancer on the side. She could be heard to say many times: "You might as well laugh." She takes with her pieces of the hearts of her great-grandson Kieran Coolidge; grandson Bradford Coolidge and his wife, Melissa; and daughter Cheri Robinson; along with her many dear friends. As her adventures will leave no time for funerals and such, she has asked that her family and friends get together at a later date for a party to celebrate life.

, 97, of North Troy died in Newport on April 9, 2011. She was born in Mansonville, Quebec, on July 14, 1913, a daughter of Ernest Aiken and Anna Mary McKeon. On September 4, 1930, she married Leland J. Judd who predeceased her on April 24, 1982. She is survived by the following nieces: Caroline Brey, Sharon Zeros, Jeannine Judd, and Annette Ducharme; by nephew Richard Moulton, and by special friends Durward and Marjorie Cole, Denise Pigeon, Eric and Carleen Starr, and Bobby and Anita Starr. She was predeceased by sisters Hazel Moulton and Gladys McKellar, and by two nephews Kenneth and Ronald McKellar. Mr. and Mrs. Judd moved to Vermont to work for the Belair Veneer Mill in North Troy. In the mid-fifties they purchased a dairy farm on the West Road in North Troy and enjoyed farming until their retirement. Mrs. Judd was active in the United Church and a member of the Friendly Class. She loved listening to country music and playing the piano. She always looked forward to going to bingo with her neighbor Helen Miller. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport with Rick Shover officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 13 at the North Troy Village Cemetery.

, 55, of Barton died unexpectedly on April 8, 2011, in Burlington. He was born December 3, 1955, in Newport, a son of Evelyn (LaCourse) McMahon and the late Camille Plante. He graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1973. Mr. LaCourse was a truck driver for IBM in Colchester, Blanchard Oil in Orleans, Burkewitz Trucking, and Orleans Candy Co. He spent a lot of time with his grandmother Catherine LaCourse who he adored. He enjoyed anything to do with automotives, and he was a fan of the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Yankees. He is survived by his daughter Katie Vezina of Barton; his stepchildren: Thomas Cloney of Irasburg, Karl Cloney of Newport, and Jessica Myotte of Evansville; by his mother, Evelyn McMahon, of Orleans; his stepgranddaughter Chelsea Lynn Cloney; his stepmother, Beverly Plante, of Bristol, Connecticut; and by his sisters and brothers: Patrick LaCourse and his wife, Marlene, of Lyndon, Amy Girard of Orleans, Debbie Wojewoda and her husband, Eric, of Terryville, Connecticut, and Real Plante and his wife, Tracey, of Forestville, Connecticut; by his nieces Amanda Girard, Victoria Wojewoda, and Kristen Plante; by nephew Benjamin Girard; and by extraordinary friend Kim Whipple of Evansville. He was predeceased by his father, Camille Plante, on July 31, 1967. A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on April 14 from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the family in care of Katie Vezina, P.O. Box 290, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 92, of Newport died peacefully on April 6, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 8, 1919, in North Troy, a son of John and and Katherine (Jimmo) Lucas. On January 25, 1941, he married Etta Horskins who survives him. Mr. Lucas was employed as a dairy farmer for 15 years for the Harold Norris farm, and he then worked for 15 years at Ethan Allen Manufacturing where he retired. Among his hobbies he enjoyed repairing and collecting clocks, and working with wood. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Etta Lucas, of Newport; his three children: Sandra Jean Lucas of Bradenton, Florida, Michael Lucas and his wife, Suzanne, of Coventry, and Anthony Lucas and his wife, Diane, of North Troy; by three grandchildren: Curt Lucas and his wife, Amie, of Derby, Amy Brasseur and her husband, Robert, of Newport, and Laura Lucas of Westford; by his great-grandchildren Angel Lucas, Olivia Lucas, Skyler Lizotte, Caleb Brasseur, and Zade Royce; by two sisters: Doris Gray of Long Island, New York, and Anna Tice of Derby Line; by his sister-in-law Wyona Horskins of North Troy; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by the following siblings: Helen Patrick, Betty Theberge, Sally Pepin, Lillian Labounty, Roberta Lundy, Mary Harvey, Kenneth, Raymond, Harold, John Jr., and Robert Lucas. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Derby Center Cemetery with the Reverend Martha Peck officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the oncology department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.