, 76, of Derby Line died peacefully on October 20, 2012, in Derby. He was born in Newport, a son of Mildred Daniels Watson and Orloff "Red" Watson Sr. on August 16, 1936. Mr. Watson worked at various places, including Space Research, Indian Head, and, in his later years, Rural Community Transportation. He was an active member of the North Troy Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years and was always willing to help out a friend and neighbor in need. Being a native of the area, Mr. Watson was known and loved by many, and some of his most enjoyable times were spent hunting, fishing, and going to the races in Groveton, New Hampshire, with family and friends. Mr. Watson is preceded in death by both of his parents, Mildred and Orloff Watson Sr.; his son Steven Watson; his brothers Albert and Eddie Watson; and his sisters Melda Watson, Betty Elliot, Margaret Shattuck, and Helena Domina. He is survived by his daughter Tammy Watson Wiesen and her husband, Bard, of Derby; his sisters Henrietta Crowell of Newport, Shirley Elliot of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and Marion Watson of Newport; his sister-in-law Joanne Watson of Island Pond; his grandsons Scott Wiesen and Tyler Wiesen; and by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. There was a graveside service at St. Mary's Cemetery on October 27 at 11 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Northeast Kingdom Home Care, The Meeting Place, P.O. Box 250, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, born October 28, 1965, in Newport, died suddenly at the age of 43 on August 21, 2009. Mr. Fournier spent his childhood in Derby, attended Derby Elementary School, and graduated from North Country High School in Newport. He was proud to serve and train in the U.S. Air Force from 1984 to 1988 with honors. In 2005 he attended Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School and graduated with honors as a farrier. His spirit lives on and will surely be missed with fond memories.

, 66, of Fairfax died at his home on October 27, 2012, surrounded by his family and closest friends, following a year-long battle with cancer. He was born Terrill Earl Hill in Barton on March 30, 1946, a son of Earl and Lucille Hill. Mr. Hill was raised in Greensboro and spent his early years driving truck and working in the construction industry. He was blessed with an outstanding mechanical aptitude, and for years he owned and operated Hill Service Center in Milton. He also worked several years in the boat and snowmobile program with the Vermont Department of Public Safety. In the early 1990s, he formally founded Terry Hill, Inc., which grew to be a nationally known and respected trucking and transportation company. He dedicated his life to making it a successful business. From its base at the Catamount Industrial Park in Milton, Terry Hill, Inc., hauled Vermont-based freight to points throughout the United States and Canada and from anywhere in the country back to Vermont. At the company's peak, Mr. Hill employed as many as 75 drivers and staff and owned and maintained a large fleet of tractor-trailers and dump trucks. Terry Hill, Inc., was the culmination of business success in Mr. Hill's life. He devoted countless hours to guiding it to a company to be proud of. Employees, associates and customers regarded him as a good friend, a true gentleman, and a man of his word. He enjoyed the respect and friendship of his peers in the industry. In 2009 Mr. Hill finally sold the company and retired to Craftsbury. There he found the time to relax and develop a passion for snowmobiling. He and his brother Lanny traveled extensively and often throughout the trails of the Northeast Kingdom. Mr. Hill cherished those times. When he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year he and his wife, Holly, returned to Fairfax. Those who knew Mr. Hill will miss the kind and friendly gentleman who was devoted to his family, his extended family and his former employees. His kindness and consideration can be measured by the countless acts of help and support he provided to everyone. He will be remembered as a compassionate and true friend, a tireless worker, and an outstanding businessman. Mr. Hill leaves his beloved wife, Holly (Chaffee) Hill; their daughter Marissa Menard of Burlington; his son Terry Dean Hill of Morrisville and his three children, Shawn, Brooke, and Stephaney; his daughter Michele Adams and her husband, Scott, and their children Randi and Michael of Hyde Park; step-children Michelle Raponi and her husband, David, of Hernando Beach, Florida, and Charles Menard of Roxbury; his brother Lanny, and his wife, Mary Jean, of East Hardwick; his sister Nancy Menard of Vergennes; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves old friend and former employee Lane Marshall of Richmond and longtime business associate, mentor, and close personal friend Ron Charlebois of South Burlington. Following Mr. Hill's wishes, there will be visiting hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel. A funeral service will be held at the United Church of Fairfax on Friday, November 2, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in the Irasburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495-1460.

, 85, of South Burlington died at her home on October 15, 2012, with her loving family around her. She was born on February 8, 1927, in North Troy, a daughter of Pierre and Marie Anne Cadieux. Her early life was spent in North Troy, and the remaining years in South Burlington. She married the love of her life, Frederick Smith Briggs, on June 25, 1955. Mrs. Briggs worked at the Blair Veneer Co. in North Troy in the payroll department and continued employment there after it was known as Weyerhauser. When they moved to South Burlington, she worked at the Chittenden Bank in the bookkeeping department and the installment loan department, retiring in 1991. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Fred; her daughter Carol Ann Hardy and her husband, Warren, of Colchester; her son Brendon Robert Briggs of Colchester; her grandchildren Kristopher and Olivia; her brother John Paul Cadieux and his wife, Ida, of Newport; her sisters Rejane Fuller and her husband, Clifford, of Bedford, Indiana, Germaine Palmer of Westminster, Juliette Harnois of Swanton, Mary Jane Gamache and her husband, Gerry, of Beebe Plain, and Anita Starr and her husband, Robert, of North Troy; also several nieces and nephews and a godchild, Penny Viens. She was predeceased by her sisters Madeline Cushing and her husband, Nelson, and Valada Spooner and her husband, Willard; by her brother Laurent Cadieux and brothers-in-law Wayne Palmer and Herman Harnois. Mrs. Briggs was proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed any time she spent with them. She enjoyed when her sisters would visit and they would go shopping together around the holidays. Funeral services were scheduled to be held on October 18 at the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington. Interment was to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Vermont Cares, 187 St. Paul Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 83, a former longtime resident of Windsor, died suddenly on October 15 in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he had lived for the past several years. He was born March 13, 1929, in Newport, a son of Ephrem P. and Diana A. (Roy) Fournier. He received his schooling in Newport. He married Anita E. Turgeon at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport on August 21, 1950. They moved to Windsor in 1952. Mr. Fournier owned and operated Jim's Shoe Repair in Windsor from 1952 until 1963 when he started Jim's Paint and Wallpaper, which he operated until his retirement in 1993. Following his retirement Mr. and Mrs. Fournier moved to Vero Beach, Florida. He was a former member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Fontaine Council. He was predeceased by his parents; his son Ronald Fournier; his sister Estelle Schock; and his brother Bernard Fournier. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Anita Fournier; two daughters, Patricia Sottile and her husband, Frank, and Debra Quintana and her husband, Michael; two brothers, Lawrence Fournier and Raymond Fournier; four sisters, Yvette Armstrong, Jane Forcier, Andrea Bergeron, and Sister Theresa Fournier; and five grandchildren: Michael "M.J." Quintana, Peter Sottile, Emily Quintana-John and her husband, Eric, Stephanie Sottile Harris and her husband, David, and Melanie Sottile. Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor on Thursday, October 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday, October 26, beginning at 10 a.m. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Windsor. The Reverend Raphael Nyabenda will be the celebrant. A reception for family and friends will follow in the church hall. Committal services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family in the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery in Windsor. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Fournier to Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Foundation at 1101 West University Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48307.

, 70, of Lowell, died after a long illness on October 1, 2012, in the loving arms of his daughter Patricia L. Krupp of Colchester, and her companion, Deane Douglas, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. Mr. Krupp was born on February 1, 1942, a son of the late Francis S. and Dorothy G. (Muir) Krupp. He married Nancy J. (Decarreau) Thompson on April 8, 1972, and they recently celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary together. He was employed as a security guard for the University of Vermont, operated and maintained heavy equipment for Engineers Construction and Munson Earth Moving, and was a carpenter/foreman for multiple construction companies, including Nordic, Ashline, Bates, Robert E. Jennings, Kuzins, Cooley Wood Corporation, and for his dear friend Paul Kirby. He later became self-employed as a general carpenter, and in more recent years shared his creativity through Krupp's Krafts in Lowell, selling handmade birdhouses, feeders, lawn shadows, clocks and wooden games. Mr. Krupp grew up in Williston on his family farm and later built a house with his wife, Nancy, just two doors down. They lived on the lake in Colchester and finally retired to the mountain home that Mr. Krupp built in Lowell. He enjoyed racing snowmobiles and riding with friends, working on and driving stock cars at Catamount Raceway, tending to his garden, and cultivating the most beautiful rosebushes. He was also an avid NASCAR fan, he loved animals, loved to cook, and thoroughly enjoyed entertaining his family and friends. His intelligence, charm, witty sarcasm, stories, and smile will be deeply missed. In addition to his wife and daughter, Mr. Krupp is survived by four sons and their spouses: Bruce and Katy Thompson of St. Albans, Tony Thompson and Carolyn Snyder of Jericho, Jerry and Ruth Thompson of Milton, and Kevin and Beth Thompson of California; by nine grandchildren: Mikey, Matthew, Holly, Britney, Faustine, Katelyn, Benjamin, Derek, and Timothy; great-granddaughter Gracie; his brother Oscar Krupp and his wife, Nancy, of Williston; his sister Nancy Sharlow of Wauchula, Florida; his niece Laurie Radvar of New Hampshire; his niece and goddaughter Lisa Liberty of South Burlington; his cousin Jeanette and her husband, Ralph Leo, of Colchester; and three sisters-in-law: Teresa, Pounie and Barbara. A short memorial service and graveside service were scheduled to be held on October 20 in South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, Florida 33870.

, 71, died on October 15, 2012, at her home in Orleans, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1940, in East Burke, a daughter of Forest and Mildred (Willey) Rexford. On October 19, 1962, she married Bickford Libby. Mrs. Libby was retired from the Oil Supply Corp. She loved sewing, gardening, and spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bickford Libby; her children Connie McCoy of Brownington and Donna Driver and her husband, William Driver, of Troy; by five grandchildren: Melissa Schwarm and her husband, Scott, of Coventry, Randy Marckres and his wife, Amber, of Brownington, Timothy Marckres of Orleans, Jennifer Deyo and her husband, Zac, of Orleans, and Danielle Driver of Newport Center; by seven great-grandchildren: Cody, Conner, Gabrielle, Madison, Sage, Noah, and Avery; by her sisters Phyliss Littleton and her husband, Hearl, of Lexington, Kentucky, Doris Lanoue and her husband, Yvon, of Westfield, Nancy Alger and her husband, David, of Lexington, and Joyce Coburn and her husband, Donald, of Orleans. She was predeceased by her brothers Gordon Rexford and Norman Rexford. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Orleans/Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 86, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died on Monday, October 8, 2012, at Manor on the Green in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born in Derby on April 30, 1926, a son of Joseph and Alice Morin. He went to Sacred Heart High School and was drafted into the U.S. Navy. Later he met his wife, Emma, who predeceased him in 2009. Together they owned and operated the Border Motel and Dining Room in Derby for 21 years. They later retired to Edgewater, Florida, where they resided for 25 years. They owned and operated Big B Liquors, which son and daughter-in-law Michael and Sharon now own. They always enjoyed working together and serving the public. Mr. Morin is survived by his son Richard of South Daytona; his son Michael and his wife, Sharon, of Edgewater; and his daughter Carol of Key West; and by his grandchildren Amanda, Zackary, Ashley and Christopher. He was predeceased by his son Mark in 2004. A life celebration and committal will be held in Vermont in the spring.

, A long-time resident of Dane Hill, West Charleston, died Saturday, October 20, 2012, in Newport. He was 71. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Lawson) Murray, who he married on August 24, 1963. He was born on July 21, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut, to David L. and Inez (Pomerleau) Murray. He was a graduate of Bulkley High School in Hartford in the class of 1959. He graduated from Lyndon State College in 1963 with a B.S. in education. He taught in Vermont schools in Westford, Winooski, Newport Center, Derby Line and Sacred Heart in Newport. He and his wife also started the Morristown Christian School in Morristown, where they both taught. In later years he worked at Ethan Allen in Island Pond, for the Vermont Department of Social Welfare in Newport, for North East Kingdom Mental Health in Newport, for the Vermont Department of Corrections in Newport, St. Johnsbury, and Windsor, and as a paraeducator at North Country Union Junior High School in Derby. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was also very involved with his animals, especially his border collies, which he trialed in the North East Border Collies Association sheepdog trials. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty; by his children: Brian and his wife, Joyce, Darren and his friend, Amy, Sharon, David E. and his fiance, Ashley. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Brianne, Brian Jr., Michael, Jenna, Mariah, David A. "Buddy," Rebecca and Ryot. He was a member of the Zion Pentecostal Church in East Charleston. There will be no calling hours or funeral at his request.

of Derby died suddenly on Friday, October 19, 2012, in Newport. Mr. Rubino was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on January 23, 1928, to Rosario and Joesphine (Crimi) Rubino. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Anthony and Joseph. Mr. Rubino grew up in Lawrence. He attended the John R. Rollins School and Lawrence High School; also Fitchburg State College. Mr. Rubino joined the U.S. Navy and was sent abroad, serving on the USS Helena in the South Pacific. He was a World War II disabled veteran. Mr. Rubino was an avid golfer, getting a hole in one on July 15, 1977, on the Newport Country Club's sixth hole and winning the Newport President's Cup in August 1995. A downhill skier, he skied every ski area in New England and Vermont. He also skied on Mount Tremblant and Mount Sutton in Quebec, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Heavenly Valley and Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. He also enjoyed sailing, fly fishing and hunting. Before retiring in 1988 Mr. Rubino worked for 30 years in the Lawrence School Department. He retired as a supervisor of 73 custodians in 18 schools and facilities. Mr. Rubino loved his best friend and faithful wife, Sharon. He is also survived by a special cousin, Joseph (Fletcher) Rubino of Methuen, Massachusetts, and his family; by his wife's nephew, Paul Tylee, and his children of Terrebonne, Quebec; by many good friends and his faithful dog, Champ. As per Mr. Rubino's wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at the Derby Center Cemetery on Saturday, October 27, at 1 p.m. with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Rubino's memory may be made to Dr. Robert Primeau at the Island Pond Health Care Center, 82 Maple Street, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 86, long-time resident of Newport Center, joined the love of her life for eternity when she died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at North Country Hospital in Newport on October 18, 2012. She was born on May 25, 1926, in Westfield, the daughter of Ralph Willis and Elsie Besaw. Vivian Elsie Willis married Gilbert Whipple on December 29, 1943. She loved him with her entire heart and soul, and she loved her life as a farmer's wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. She found total joy from a life some might consider mundane and simple because she always understood there is no job title that holds greater prestige than that of wife, mother, and grandmother. She raised her six children - and she helped raise many others who called her "Ma," "Mom," "Grammy," and "Aunt Vivian." She could prepare a meal that would cause the world's most famous chefs to nod in approval. She could wake up in the morning and have a dozen pies cooling in the kitchen before 8 a.m. She could plant a garden that would make people who were driving by stop their vehicle to take a closer look at the perfection and the bounty. She could turn that garden into shelves full of pickles, jam, relish, and vegetables to share with friends and family throughout the winter. She could convince her young grandchildren that there was no greater token of her love for them than the firm tap of a wooden cooking spoon on their behind to remind them of the importance of appropriate behavior. She would drop whatever she was doing at a moment's notice to go and help a neighbor in need. She worked hard, she loved freely, and she touched many with her kindness. Vivian and Gilbert Whipple lived a long and beautiful love story, and she was never able to get a mind's eye picture of her life without him. Her wealth was not defined in money, but she gave her family a gift that all the riches in the world cannot purchase - the gift of knowing she always stood beside them, and she always loved them without question. She is greatly loved, and she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Whipple leaves her six children: Joyce Twing of Chelsea, Evelyn Kelley of Newport Center, Beverly Schinck and her husband, Denis, of Highwater, Quebec, Donna Whipple of Cranston, Rhode Island, Wayne Whipple of Wells River and his long-time friend, Arthur Hull, of Boston, Massachusetts, and Ed Whipple and his wife, Kate, of Coventry; by eight grandchildren: Shawn Twing and his wife, Collins, of Chelsea, Carmen McCammon of Newport, Carla Whipple of Cranston, Jeremy Schinck of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Vance Schinck of Fulford, Quebec, Ryan and Connor Fletcher of Coventry, and Brooke Thomas of North Troy; by her nine great-grandchildren: Seth Demers of Newport, Trisha, Autumn, Deztyni, Marquis, and Vincent Whipple of Cranston, Kari Twing of Chelsea, and Macy and Cody Schinck of Fulford; and by one great-great-granddaughter, Emily Jane Demers of Newport; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 2010, her mother in 1931, her father in 1960, her four brothers: Richard Willis in 1953, Cecil Willis in 1992, Lawrence Willis in 1998, and Donald Willis in 2000, an infant son, Calvin, in 1951, and a son-in-law, Bruce Twing, in 1999. Calling hours were scheduled on Wednesday, October 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4675 Darling Hill in Newport. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church. After the funeral, friends are invited to follow the hearse for Mrs. Whipple's final tribute ride on the Number 12 Road past the farmstead and home she loved to her resting place beside her husband at the Newport Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests you consider a contribution in Mrs. Whipple's memory to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860. In lieu of flowers or monetary contributions, there would be no greater tribute to Mrs. Whipple's memory than to simply perform a random act of kindness for someone in need.

, 79, of Island Pond died on October 17, 2012, in Lyndonville. She was born on March 2, 1933, in Canaan, a daughter of Earl and Margaret (Edwards) Gray. She graduated from Canaan High School. She was married to Edgar Leigh, who predeceased her in 1955, on January 3, 1952. She later married Joseph A. Wade, who predeceased her in 1999. Mrs. Wade is survived by her five sons: Edgar T. Leigh of Newport, Earl E. Leigh and his wife, Wendy, of Holland, Sidney G. Leigh and his wife, Carol, of Island Pond, Joseph A. "Lonnie" Wade and his wife, Pam, of Derby, and Timothy M. Wade of Sumter, South Carolina; by her brothers and sisters: Anna Johnson of Orleans, Gleigh Heath and her husband, William, of Island Pond, Patricia Gray and her friend, Diane Brindley, of St. Johnsbury, Charlotte Gunn of Island Pond, Virginia Wing and her husband, Alan, of Island Pond, and Niles "Jody" Gray and his wife, Monique, of Coventry; by her sister-in-law Gunda Gray of Danville; by her grandchildren: Felicia Farrow, Melissa Marcinkeviez, Jana and Gabriel Leigh, Laura Bixby, Serena and Chad Leigh, Joey and Justin Wade; and by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Earl and Glen Gray, and a grandson, Joshua Leigh. Mrs. Wade was employed as a secretary for the Navy Department in the early 1950s, and she was a longtime employee of Community National Bank in Island Pond. She held memberships with the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary Post #80 of Island Pond. She enjoyed baking Sunday evening meals, crossword puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family. Funeral services were scheduled to be held on October 22 with the Reverend Alan Magoon officiating at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Island Pond with interment to follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Wade's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 53, of Morgan died at her home on October 15, 2012. She was born on February 14, 1959, in Changhung-Kun, Korea, a daughter of Chu Pae Kim and Pok Im An. She came to the United States in 1982 and lived in Kansas for two or three years before moving to New Hampshire where she lived until 1996. She then came to Morgan. Ms. Wheeler's son and daughter gratefully appreciate all the many acts of kindness - visits, cooking, helping - from the members of the Morgan United Church, as well as from other friends during her six-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her children: John Moodie of Island Pond and Michelle Reynolds of Massachusetts; and her three grandchildren: Makiyah Reynolds, Reya Berrios, and Angel Berrios, all of Massachusetts. It was her wish that there be no ceremony and that her ashes be scattered at a later date at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Morgan United Church, 14 Meade Hill Road, Morgan, Vermont 05853, or to the Island Pond Health Care Center, P.O. Box 425, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

, 63, lifelong resident of Craftsbury Common, VT, beloved husband of Carolyn died peacefully Friday October 5, 2012 at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont with his wife and daughters at his side. He was born on February 17, 1949 in Hardwick, VT a son of the late James and Alice (Cole) Ryan. He graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1968 and received an Agriculture degree from Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT in 1970. On July 31, 1971 he married Carolyn Harvey who survives him. Willie farmed all his life and co-operated the Ryan Brother’s Farm in Craftsbury. He was President and a Board Member of the Orleans County Farm Bureau, an honorary member of the National Honor Society at Craftsbury Academy, and was town lister for over 30 years. Willie served on the Future Farmers of America Foundation Board, Orleans County Natural Resource Conservation District, and was the Craftsbury Planning Commission Chairman . He also coached girl’s basketball at all levels and was the assistant boy’s basketball coach at Craftsbury Academy. Among his hobbies, he loved to watch NASCAR, his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and he enjoyed attending Thunder Road in Barre, VT. Willie had a strong love of basketball and could be found at any gym across the state of Vermont supporting local athletes. Willie enjoyed listening to Country Music, especially Willie Nelson and he was a New York Yankees fan. He loved to read, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends at camp on Greenwood Lake. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Ryan of Craftsbury Common, VT, his daughters: Alison Blaney and her husband Thomas of Craftsbury, VT; Jenapher Hipkiss and her husband Seneca of Exeter, NH, by his grandchildren Mackenzie and Ryan Blaney and by the following brothers and sisters: Ann Gilcris and her husband Larry of Natural Bridge, NY, Jeanne Locke and her husband Paul of Springfield, VT, Mervin Ryan and his wife Lois of Craftsbury, VT, Kathleen Ryan of Norwich,VT, Laureen Ryan of North Kingstown, RI, Paul Ryan of Craftsbury, VT, and Anita Caraballo and her husband Pedro of North Kingstown, RI, and by his stepfather: William Heinchon of Barton, VT, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents James and Alice (Cole) Ryan and by his sister Nancy Martell and her husband Al. Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. on Monday October 8, 2012 at the Craftsbury United Church, in the fellowship hall Craftsbury Common, VT; where funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday October 9, 2012 with the Rev. Alan Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orleans County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund in care of Marjorie Urie, 2420 Shadow Lake Road, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 or to the Craftsbury Academy Athletic Fund, for Team seating in Memory of Willie Ryan, in care of Craftsbury Schools, Attn: Jane Linck, PO Box 73, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827.

, 82, of Derby Line died peacefully Saturday October 6, 2012 in Newport. He was born on June 4, 1930 in Laurens, NY; a son of Whitfield and Carrie (Snyder) Place. On November 9, 1952 he married Patricia Gueth who predeceased him on September 2, 2012. Mr. Place served in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran and was also a career veteran. After retiring from the Army, he received an Associates degree in Arts and Vocational Education and later became an electronics teacher at North Country Union High School. He enjoyed wood working. He was also a volunteer for the Derby Line Ambulance Service. He is survived by the following children: Theresa Stokes and her husband Nicholas of Yorktown, VA, Elizabeth Place and her partner Anthony Eastwood of West Chesterfield, NH, Michael Place of Newport, VT, Patricia S. Place of Newport, VT, Margaret M. Place and her partner Clifford Gaudette of Pownal, VT, and Mary Becker and her husband Paul of Bennington, VT, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by a son Peter Place and a brother Walter Place. Friends may call from 4-6 P.M. on Wednesday October 10, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday October 11, 2012 at the St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line where a Christian burial will be celebrated. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, PO Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 80, of Derby Line passed away on October 7, 2012 in Newport, VT. She was born on April 29, 1932 in Stanstead, Quebec a daughter of Joseph and Yvonne (Bisson) Veilleux. Jeannine married Leo Paul Pare who survives her. Jeannine was a devoted Christian and a lady who loved her family and their visits and gatherings. She is survived by her husband Leo Paul Pare of Derby Line, VT her six children: JoAnne Ellam and her husband Craig of Derby Line, VT, Michael Pare and his wife Tina of Cheyenne, WY, Ronald Pare and his wife Karen of Helena, MT, Robert Pare and his wife Sharon of Newport, VT, Paul Pare and his wife Kim of Keene, NH, and Carole Rosario and husband Tony of Hillsboro, NH, 10 grandchildren: Jeffrey Ellam, Michael Pare Jr. and his wife Lila, DeAnna Chavez and her husband Steve, Brian Pare and his wife Tiffany, Ashley Rice and her husband Steve, Erik Pare, Meghan and Kristen Pare, Morgan and Nicholas Pare, four great-grandchildren: KeAhna and Keara Chavez, and Makaela and Zaidyn Pare, and also survived by Rita and Gaston Lefebvre, predeceased by a granddaughter Jennifer Ellam, a brother Marcel Veilleux, and by Laurette and her husband Maurice Fortin. Friends may call on Thursday October 11, 2012 from 5-8 PM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd. Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the St. Edward's Church in Derby Line, VT where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow at the St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Edward's Ladies Alter Society, 191 Claremont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 72, passed away October 12, 2012 at her home in Brownington, VT surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 2, 1938 in Danville, VT a daughter of Floyd and Lena (Houghton) Griggs. In 1980 she married Robert Blouin who predeceased her on November 1, 1996. Mrs. Blouin was self employed. She loved being outside gardening and tending to her heifers and goats along with her dogs and cats. She is survived by her children: Kathi Greer of Rapidan, VA, Randy Perry of Newport, VT, Debbie Leach and her husband Michael of Barton, VT, and Timothy and Michael Perry both of Brownington, VT. She is also survived by 4 step children and husband Bob, by her brother Kenneth Griggs and his wife Jean of Barre, VT, and by her sister Phyllis Lang of Woodsville, NH, and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Carlton Griggs. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Special Olympics of VT, 16 Gregory Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 71, passed away on Oct 15, 2012 at her home in Orleans, VT surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov 16, 1940 in East Burke, VT a daughter of Forest Rexford and Mildred (Willey) Rexford. In Oct. 19, 1962 she married Bickford Libby. Mrs. Libby retired from Oil Supply. She loved spending time with family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, sewing and gardening She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bickford Libby. Her children Connie McCoy of Brownington, VT and Donna Driver and her husband William Driver of Troy, VT. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Melissa Schwarm and her husband Scott of Coventry, VT., Randy Marckres and his wife Amber of Brownington, VT, Timothy Marckres of Orleans, VT, Jennifer Deyo and her husband Zac of Orleans, VT, and Danielle Driver of Newport Ctr, VT. She also had 7 great grandchildren, Cody, Conner, Gabrielle, Madison, Sage, Noah, and Avery. She is survived by her sisters Phyliss Littleton and her husband Hearl of Lexington, KY, Doris Lanoue and her husband Yvon of Westfield, VT, Nancy Alger and her husband David of Lexington, KY, Joyce Coburn and her husband Donald of Orleans, VT. She was predeceased by brothers Gordon Rexford and Norman Rexford. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Should Friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made ot Orleans/Essex VNA and Hospice, 46 Lakemont Rd, Newport, VT 05855.

, 53, of Morgan, VT passed away at her home in Morgan, VT, on October 15,2012. She was born on February 14, 1959 in Changhung-Kun, Korea a daughter of Chu Pae Kim and Pok Im An. Kim came to the United States in 1982 and lived in Kansas for 2-3 years, before moving to New Hampshire where she lived until 1996 and then came to Morgan. Kim's son and daughter gratefully appreciate all the acts of kindness of many from the members of the Morgan United Church, their visits, cooking, and helping along with other friends of Kim during her six year battle with cancer. She is survived by her children: John Moodie of Island Pond, VT and Michelle Reynolds of Massachusetts, her three grandchildren: Makiyah Reynolds, Reya Berrios, and Angel Berrios all of Massachusetts. It was her wish that there would be no ceremony and that her ashes will be scattered at a later date at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Morgan United Church, 14 Meade Hill Rd, Morgan, VT 05853 or to the Island Pond Health Care Center, PO Box 425, Island Pond, VT 05846.

, 79, of Island Pond, Vermont passed away on October 17, 2012 in Lyndonville, VT. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Canaan, VT, the daughter of Earl and Margaret (Edwards) Gray. Marilyn graduated from Canaan High School, Canaan, VT. She was married to Edgar Leigh on January 3, 1952 who predeceased her in 1955. She Later married to Joseph A. Wade who predeceased her in 1999. Marilyn is survived by her five sons: Edgar T. Leigh of Newport, VT, Earl E. Leigh and his wife Wendy of Holland, VT, Sidney G. Leigh and his wife Carol of Island Pond, VT, Joseph A. "Lonnie" Wade and his wife Pam of Derby, VT, Timothy M. Wade of Sumter, South Carolina, by her brothers and sisters: Anna Johnson of Orleans, VT, Gleigh Heath and her husband William of Island Pond, VT, Patricia Gray and her friend Diane Brindley of St. Johnsbury, VT, Charlotte Gunn of Island Pond, VT, Virginia Wing and her husband Alan of Island Pond, VT, Niles "Jody" Gray and his wife Monique of Coventry, VT, by her sister-in-law Gunda Gray of Danville, VT, and by her grandchildren: Felicia Farrow, Melissa Marcinkeviez, Jana and Gabriel Leigh, Laura Bixby, Serena and Chad Leigh, Joey and Justin Wade and by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers Earl and Glen Gray and a grandson Joshua Leigh. Mrs. Wade was employed as a secretary for the Navy Department in the early 1950's and she was a long time employee of the Community National Bank in Island Pond, VT. She held memberships with the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxillary Post 80 of Island Pond, VT. Marilyn enjoyed baking Sunday evening meals, crossword puzzles and most of all spending time with her family. Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. on Sunday October 21, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street in Island Pond, VT where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday October 22, 2012 with the Rev. Alan Magoon officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery, Island Pond, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be Alzheimer's Association of VT, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

, 86, long-time resident of Newport Center, joined the love of her life for eternity when she passed away peacefully --surrounded by her family--at North Country Hospital in Newport on October 18, 2012. She was born on May 25, 1926, in Westfield, the daughter of Ralph Willis and Elsie Besaw. Vivian Elsie Willis married Gilbert Whipple on December 29, 1943. She loved him with her entire heart and soul, and she loved her life as a farmers wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a great-great grandmother. She found total joy from a life some might consider mundane and simple because she always understood there is no job title that holds greater prestige than that of wife, mother, and grandmother. She raised her six children and she helped raise many others who called her Ma Mom Grammy and Aunt Vivian. She could prepare a meal that would cause the worlds most famous chefs to nod in approval. She could wake up in the morning and have a dozen pies cooling in the kitchen before 8 a.m. She could plant a garden that would make people who were driving by it stop their vehicle to take a closer look at the perfection and the bounty. She could turn that garden into shelves full of pickles, jam, relish, and vegetables to share with friends and family throughout the winter. She could convince her young grandchildren that there was no greater token of her love for them than the firm tap of a wooden cooking spoon on their behind to remind them of the importance of appropriate behavior. She would drop whatever she was doing at a moments notice to go and help a neighbor in need. She worked hard, she loved freely, and she touched many with her kindness. Vivian and Gilbert Whipple lived a long and beautiful love story, and she was never able to get a minds eye picture of her life without him. Her wealth was not defined in money, but she gave her family a gift that all the riches in the world cannot purchasethe gift of knowing she always stood beside them, and she always loved them without question. She is greatly loved, and she will be greatly missed. Vivian leaves her six children - Joyce Twing of Chelsea, Evelyn Kelley of Newport Center, Beverly Schinck and her husband Denis of Highwater, Quebec, Donna Whipple of Cranston, Rhode Island, Wayne Whipple of Wells River and his long-time friend Arthur Hull of Boston, Massachusetts, and Ed Whipple and his wife Kate of Coventry; her eight grandchildren - Shawn Twing and his wife Collins of Chelsea, Carmen McCammon of Newport, Carla Whipple of Cranston, Rhode Island, Jeremy Schinck of Grand Prarie, Alberta, Vance Schinck of Fulford, Quebec, Ryan and Connor Fletcher of Coventry, and Brooke Thomas of North Troy; her nine great-grandchildren Seth Demers of Newport, Trisha, Autumn, Deztyni, Marquis, and Vincent Whipple of Cranston, Rhode Island, Kari Twing of Chelsea, and Macy and Cody Schinck of Fulford, Quebec; and one great-great-granddaughter, Emily Jane Demers of Newport; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 2010, her mother in 1931, her father in 1960, her four brothersRichard Willis in 1953, Cecil Willis in1992, Lawrence Willis in 1998, and Donald Willis in 2000, an infant son Calvin in 1951, and a son-in-law Bruce Twing in 1999. Please join the family for calling hours on Wednesday, October 24. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4675 Darling Hill in Newport. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, at the Newport Center Advent Christian Church. After the funeral, friends are invited to follow the hearse for Vivians final tribute ride on the Number 12 Road past the farmstead and home she loved to her resting place beside her husband at the Newport Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider a contribution in Vivians memory be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, VT 05860. In lieu of flowers or monetary contributions, there would be no greater tribute to Vivians memory than to simply perform a random act of kindness for someone in need. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to Dr.Larry Sisson, Dr. Virginia McDougal, and to all the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit at North Country Hospital for their kindness and attentive care to Vivian and to her family members during our difficult days following her surgery.

of Derby, Vermont passed away suddenly on Friday, October 19, 2012 in Newport, VT. Frank was born in Lawrence, MA on January 23, 1928 to Rosario and Joesphine Rubino (nee Crimi). He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Anthony and Joseph. Frank grew up in Lawrence, MA. He attended the John R. Rollins School and Lawrence High School; also Fitchburg State College. Frank joined the US Navy and was sent abroad serving on the USS Helena; that operation was in the South Pacific. He was a WW11 disabled veteran. Frank was an avid golfer, getting a hole-in-1 July 15, 1977 on Newports # 6; won the Newport Presidents Cup in August 1995; and downhill Skier; he skied every ski area in New England and Vermont; he also skied Mount Tremblant and Mount Sutton in Quebec; Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Heavenly Valley and Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. He also enjoyed sailing, fly fishing and hunting. Before retiring in 1988 Frank worked for 30 years in the Lawrence School Department and retired as a supervisor of 73 custodians in 18 schools and facilities. Frank loved his best friend and faithful wife, Sharon. He is also survived by a special cousin Joseph (Fletcher) Rubino of Methuen, MA and his family, his wifes nephew Paul Tylee and his children of Terrebonne, Quebec; and many good friends and his faithful dog champ. As per Franks wishes there will be no calling hours; a graveside service will be held at the Derby Center Cemetery on Saturday October 27, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with the Rev. David Lisner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Franks memory may be made to Dr. Robert Primeau at the Island Pond Health Care Center, 82 Maple Street, Island Pond, VT 05846.

, Age 71, A long time resident of Dane Hill, W. Charleston, David passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 in Newport. He was the beloved husband of Betty Murray. He was born on July 21, 1941 in Hartford, CT to David L. and Inez (Pomerleau) Murray. He was a graduate of Bulkley High School in Hartford, CT in the class of 1959. He graduated from Lyndon State College in 1963 with a B.S in Education. On August 24, 1963 he married Betty Lawson and together they raised four children. He taught in Vermont schools in Westford, Winooski, Newport Center, Derby Line and Sacred Heart in Newport. He and his wife also started the Morristown Christian School in Morristown where they both taught. In later years he worked at Ethan Allen in Island Pond, for the Vermont Department of Social Welfare, in Newport, for NEKMH at the ICF in Newport, for the VT Department of Corrections in Newport, St. Johnsbury, and Windsor, and as a para-educator at North Country Junior High School in Derby. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was also very involved with his animals, especially his border collies, which he trialed in the North East Border Collies Association sheepdog trials. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty; his children Brian and his wife Joyce; Darren and his friend Amy; Sharon; David E. and his fianc Ashley. He is also survived by his grandchildren Brianne, Brian, Jr., Michael, Jenna, Mariah, David A. Buddy, Rebecca and Ryot. He was a member of the Zion Pentecostal Church in E. Charleston. There will be no calling hours or funeral at his request. Condolences may be sent to Betty Murray, 2792 Dane Hill, W. Charleston, VT 05872.

, 76, of Derby Line, VT passed away peacefully on October 20, 2012 in Derby, VT. Sonny was born in Newport, VT to Mildred Daniels Watson and Orloff "Red" Watson Sr. on August 16, 1936. Throughout his life Sonny worked at various places including Space Research, Indian Head, and in his later years RCT. Sonny was an active member of the North Troy Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years and was always willing to help out a friend and neighbor in need. Being a native of the area, Sonny was known and loved by many and some of his most enjoyable times were spent outside hunting, fishing, and going to the races in Groveton, NH with family and friends. Sonny is preceded in death by both of his parents Mildred and Orloff Watson Sr., his son Steven Watson, his brother Albert Watson, his brother Eddie Watson, his sister Melda Watson, his sister Betty Elliot, his sister Margaret Shattuck, and his sister Helena Domina. Sonny is survived by his daughter Tammy Watson Wiesen and her husband Bard of Derby, VT, his sister Henrietta Crowell of Newport, Shirley Elliot of Holyoke Mass, his sister Marion Watson of Newport, VT, his sister-in-law Joanne Watson of Island Pond, VT, his grandsons Scott Wiesen and Tyler Wiesen, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. There will be a graveside service at Saint Mary's Cemetery on Saturday October 27th at 11:00 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Northeast Kingdom Home Care, "The Meeting Place" P.O.Box 250, Newport, VT 05855.