, 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.

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.

, 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 childrenand 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 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.

, 25, of Derby, VT passed away suddenly on September 24, 2012 in Eden, VT. She was born December 21, 1986 in Springfield, MA beloved daughter of Candice Lane Carter Allard and the late Gregory Lee Allard. She was the mother of Kaylynn and Cayden. She graduated from North Country Union High School in the class of 2005 and attended the Salon Professional Academy in Williston, VT. She went to Sacred Heart School, and North Country Union High School. She loved dance, participated in Tae-Kwon-Do for 6 years and basketball. She enjoyed music, dancing, traveling, and many different outdoor activities. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her children. Ashley traveled to the Nationals for Tae-Kwon-Do several times for 3 junior Olmpics and won many many medals. She leaves behind her children: Kaylynn and Cayden, her mother Candice Allard and stepdad Bill Anthony, step sister: Becky Anthony, her step brother Joe Anthony and by her grandmother Iona Carter of Derby, by her Aunts and Uncles: Rosemarie and Don Bowen, Patty and Jim Pierce, Reginald and Carolyn Carter, Ronald Carter, Paul Allard and daughter Keecia. She is also survived by special cousins: Troy Bowen and Heather, Victoria, Don and Ericka Bowen, Kyle, Nick and Kaylee, Angel Wright LaBerge and Dave Laberge, Chelsey, Shelly, and Seiara, Amanda Wright and Jason Colburn, Tristin and Travon, Nathan Carter, Patrick Ushmann, Bill Carter, Robert Carter, Alyssa and Heather Colburn, and Johanna Bartley and many many special friends. She was predeceased by her father Gregory Allard, her grandfather Wayne Carter, and her grandmother Dorothy Allard. May she rest in Peace with God’s love. Calling hours will be from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Friday September 19, 2014 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Fred and Carol Ann Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport, VT. A reception will follow at the Community Church of Derby located at the intersection of Route 5 and Route 105 in Derby. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Cayden Gregory Thomas Trust Fund, in care of Passumpsic Savings Bank, 1 Gardner Street, Newport, VT 05855.