, 48, died June 27, 2012 in Derby Line, VT. He was born May 27, 1964 in Newport, VT the son of Raymond and Genia (O"Brien) Provencher who both have predeceased him. Marc was born with down syndrome, but it never held him back. He was so proud that he graduated from North C ountry Union High School. He loved helping his brother Michael in the woods. He had other jobs at Jimmy Kwik ,North Country Union High School, working on farms, and he loved being at Al's snowmobile. Among his hobbies he enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing, listening to music, and he was a red sox and bruins fan. He also enjoyed the company of his dog Pongo. Marc loved people and they loved him. He loved to go to the "Back 40" where he could ride his ATV with his extended family. He lived with his family in Barton, VT until the age of 27. He later moved to Derby Line, VT where he lived with the Patenaude family who became his extended family. He his survived by his sisters: Sister Mary Ella from Marlborough, MA, Peggy Fairbrother and her husband Raymond of Orleans, VT, Denise Kimball of Temple, TX, by his brothers: Terry Provencher and his wife Judi (Cookie) of Derby Line, VT, Michael Provencher and his wife Dottie of Irasburg, VT, by his extended family: Mark Patenaude, Sr of Derby Line, VT, by Jeannette Patenaude ; his loving caregiver and best friend, by his sisters: Lynn Patenaude of Elmore, VT, Marie Patenaude and her friend Ryan Greenwood of West Glover,VT, by his brothers: Mark Patenaude, Jr and his wife Sonja of Morrisville, VT, Derrick Patenaude and his wife Megan of Morrisville, VT and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday July 3, 2012 at the Church of God, Crawford Road, Derby, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Tuesday July 3, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to Special Olympics of VT, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 82, of Newport, Vermont died peacefully, surrounded by dear family and friends on June 30, 2012. Rita was born December 9, 1929 in Sherbrooke, Quebec to Yvonne and Alphee Gosselin. She was a graduate of Derby Academy (1948) and attended Fanny Allen Memorial Hospital (Winooski,VT) for the study of hospital medical library procedures. Rita worked for many years in the Newport area as a medical secretary, bookkeeper and high school secretary. Throughout her life, Rita was active in the Newport Women's Club, the Ladies of St. Anne, (St. Mary's Parish), and the North Country Hospital Auxillary. She was also a member of the Memphremagog Historical Society and a Justice of the Peace. Rita was a dedicated volunteer for the Hope Memorial Frontier Animal Society and worked for many years to enrich the program. Rita married Donnal Maloney on November 4, 1950. They were married for 62 years. Rita is survived by her husband Donnal, her daughter Darin (Dari)and her husband Norm, her grandchildren: Seth, Hiata (husband Steffan) and Maia (husband Jess) her brother Andrew Gosselin and his wife Wanda and by her sister-in-law Pat Collins. She leaves behind a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews in New England, Florida and Quebec. Rita also leaves behind many dear friends from all walks of life. Rita lived life to the fullest. She was a constant comfort to her family and friends and always cheerful. She will be greatly missed by all. Rita was predeceased by her son Don in 2011, by her brother Bob Gosselin in 2010, and her grandson Ben in 1985. A graveside memorial service will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Derby Line, VT on Friday July 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Friends and family are invited at 12:30 P.M. at the East Side Restaurant following the graveside. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, contributions may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, c/o Betsy Hampton, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT. 05855.

, 48, died June 27, 2012 in Derby Line, VT. He was born May 27, 1964 in Newport, VT the son of Raymond and Genia (O"Brien) Provencher who both have predeceased him. Marc was born with down syndrome, but it never held him back. He was so proud that he graduated from North C ountry Union High School. He loved helping his brother Michael in the woods. He had other jobs at Jimmy Kwik ,North Country Union High School, working on farms, and he loved being at Al's snowmobile. Among his hobbies he enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, fishing, listening to music, and he was a red sox and bruins fan. He also enjoyed the company of his dog Pongo. Marc loved people and they loved him. He loved to go to the "Back 40" where he could ride his ATV with his extended family. He lived with his family in Barton, VT until the age of 27. He later moved to Derby Line, VT where he lived with the Patenaude family who became his extended family. He his survived by his sisters: Sister Mary Ella from Marlborough, MA, Peggy Fairbrother and her husband Raymond of Orleans, VT, Denise Kimball of Temple, TX, by his brothers: Terry Provencher and his wife Judi (Cookie) of Derby Line, VT, Michael Provencher and his wife Dottie of Irasburg, VT, by his extended family: Mark Patenaude, Sr of Derby Line, VT, by Jeannette Patenaude ; his loving caregiver and best friend, by his sisters: Lynn Patenaude of Elmore, VT, Marie Patenaude and her friend Ryan Greenwood of West Glover,VT, by his brothers: Mark Patenaude, Jr and his wife Sonja of Morrisville, VT, Derrick Patenaude and his wife Megan of Morrisville, VT and by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday July 3, 2012 at the Church of God, Crawford Road, Derby, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Tuesday July 3, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to Special Olympics of VT, 16 Gregory Drive, Suite 2, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 37, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on June 25, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born March 22, 1975 in Newport, VT a son of Mary (Hodgdon) Sylvester and the late Irving Sylvester, Sr. Mark enjoyed watching football and also his children playing with his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his children: Amber Sylvester of Bethel, VT, Natasha Sylvester of Bethel, VT, Danielle Sylvester of Northfield, VT, Bucky Dennett of Lowell, VT, Louise Dennett of Derby, VT, Brandon Dennett of Newport, VT and Samuel Pitts of Newport, VT, and by his mother Mary Sylvester. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Rick Sylvester and his wife Jeanne of Texas, Irving Sylvester and his wife Jessica of Newport, VT, Keith Sylvester and his wife Heather of Coventry, VT, Tammy Simpson and her husband Joe of Newport, VT, Crystal and her husband Henry Leclerc of Coventry, VT. He is also survived by his care givers Robert Staples, Timothy Shearer, Tanis Rich, by nieces, nephews, many friends, and his soul mate Martha Sylvester. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday June 29, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Necka Food Shelf, 273 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855.

, December 15, 1919 " June 24, 2012 Grace Taylor Curtis, 92, of Morgan, Vermont, passed from this life on Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was born on December 15, 1919, in Yarmouth, Ma., to Leonidas E. and Edith (Grew) Taylor. In 1936 she married Samuel D. Curtis, Sr., who pre-deceased her in 1986. With four small children in tow, Sam and Grace pulled up stakes in Hartford, Ct., and headed north, eventually finding their way to Derby, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom, in 1945. After falling in love with this area, they settled in to raising their family. Grace was especially fond of her flowers and her gardens, canning most everything she could harvest. She always watched her cooking shows and was famous for trying out this new recipe or that new dessert, then exclaiming "I don"t know if it's any good, but I wanted to try it". Whatever she made was always the best. Every December she would get out her gingerbread recipe and make one or two gingerbread houses, decorating not only the houses, but setting them into a wonderful winter holiday scene. For the last five years the houses were donated to the Derby Elementary School for fund raising, and she always received cards and letters from the children at the school thanking their "Grammy Curtis". She was also very proud of the fact that she, along with Helena Hicks and Flora Fountain, was one of the first policewomen in the State of Vermont, working out of the Newport City Police Department. If anyone asked her, she was always up for going for rides, as she considered these to be new adventures. She was always the first to spot the deer, or the turkey, or the bald eagle. Foxwoods was one of her favorite places, even though she more often than not would come home empty handed. How she loved to play the one-armed bandits! Raising five sons, it was very easy for her to be involved in sports and hunting. Hunting she did with her husband and sons, bagging her fair share of game; sports she did, following her son David and grandson James in their Little League years, and then her grandsons Justin and Taylor in their football playing years. Any given Sunday would find her glued to the television, rooting on her favorite Patriots; then came the Bruins, and finally her beloved Red Sox. Grace will be greatly missed and is survived by the following children: Samuel D. Curtis, Jr. and wife Helen of Harlingen, Texas; Carol McMullen of Morgan, Vt., Paul Curtis and wife Joan of Newport, Vt., Phillip Curtis and wife Susan of Webster, Ma., Nancy Green and husband Delwyn of Derby, Craig Curtis and friend Laura Greenwood of Holland, Vt., and David Curtis and wife Kristi of Derby, Vt; by the following grandchildren: Douglas Curtis, Kathy Kross, Samuel D. Curtis III, James Millett, Cam Green, Robin Scott, Bud McMullen, Annie Christoni, Paul Curtis II, Phillip M Curtis, Jon Curtis, Todd Curtis, Sarah Romanowski, Carolyn Curtis, Justin Curtis and Taylor Curtis. She is also survived by nineteen great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, one brother, Richard Taylor, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by three sons, Bruce and twins Richard and Robert who died in infancy, by three sisters, Natalie, Maude and Lucretia, and by three brothers, Leonidas, Charles and Joseph. In accordance with Grace's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside ceremony will be held on July 21, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. at the Cargill Cemetery in Morgan, Vt. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, C/O Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vt. 05830.

, 90, of Derby Line, VT passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Derby Green on Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on April 13, 1922 the eldest daughter of Gedeon and Zelia (Dodier) Fortier. Cecile graduated from Valleyfield Normal College in Valleyfield, Quebec in 1941. She then started her teaching career in Sawyerville, Quebec where she taught all elementary grades. It was during that time that she met the love of her life Theotime Parenteau, and they married on October 20, 1945. Theo predeceased her in 2002 and their eldest son Michel predeceased them in 1995. Cecile left teaching after marriage to become a homemaker and made raising their family a priority. She sewed all her children's clothes, she loved to cook, and did canning, freezing and pickling from their large garden. She liked to play cards with her friends. Cecile was a member and past President of St. Altar's Society, working on their activities, funeral meals and also involved with RSVP senior meals. Cecile is survived by her children: Diane of Derby Line, VT, Yvan and his wife Linda (Carter) of Newport, VT, Helene Sykes and her husband Richard of Newport, VT and by her grandchildren: Yvan Parenteau,Jr and his wife Alicia (Ames) of Newport, VT, Heather Parenteau of San Angelo, Texas, Daryk Sykes and his friend Krista Perkins of Newport, VT, Leslie Dunn and her husband Greg of Troy, VT and by her great grandchildren: Michelle Parenteau and her friend Doug Runne of Newport, VT, Taylor Parenteau of Newport, VT, Emma Parenteau of San Angelo, Texas, Kylee (Ames) Parenteau, Makenzie Parenteau, Jaxson Parenteau, and Ava and Logan Perkins all of Newport, VT, Abigail Dunn and Owen Dunn of Troy, VT, and by a great-great granddaughter Paige Runne of Newport, VT. She is also survived by her sister Pauline Bastonnais and her husband Bertrand of Ascot Corner, Quebec, by her brother-in-law Lucien Parenteau and his wife Simone of Meriden, CT, and by her sister-in-laws: Pierrette Parenteau, Jeanette Parenteau, Therese Fortier, and Ghislaine Fortier all of Quebec and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers: Emile, Raymond, Maurice, Robert and Armand Fortier, sisters: Denise and Francine Fortier and Isabelle Roy and by sister and brother in law Renee Parenteau and Odila Gaudreau. Friends may call on Thursday June 28, 2012 from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday June 28, 2012 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Edward's Cemetery, Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance in care of Brian Fletcher, P. O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830 or to Derby Green Nursing Home Activities Fund, 2853 US Route 5, Derby, VT 05829.

, 86, of Derby Line, Vermont passed away at her home in Derby Line on June 20, 2012. She was born November 2, 1925 in Lynn, MA a daughter of John and Stasia (Matchieska) Kowalski. In 1946 she married Foster C. Kinney who predeceased her in 1986. Cecile was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 21. She enjoyed extended visits with Kristi and family in Florida during the winter, playing bingo and going for rides with Jim and Debbie. She also enjoyed joining the McDonald's coffee group in the morning's and she was a person who loved her home and the Derby Line area and having her family and friends come for a visit. She made her home with Jim and Deb for the past 8 years and loved to make mention of " The Three Musketeers". She is survived by her children: James Kinney and his wife Debra of Derby Line, VT, and Joan Collins and her husband Richard of Melbourne, Fla and Derby, VT, by her grandchildren: Kristina Dupre and her husband Paul of Melbourne Fla, Richard J. Collins of Brewerton, NY, and Catherine Kinney of Asheburham, MA and by her great grandchildren: Zachary Dupre, Shelbi Dupre, Tawnee Collins and Taylor Collins, Sierra Foster and Tyler Frasco. She is also survived by a sister Blanche Faton of Natick, MA, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother John, and by three sisters: Jennie Juskavitch, Genevieve Bourassa, and Josephine Jasukonis and her husband Albert. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday June 29, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Interment will follow in St. Edward's Cemetery, Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, C/O Brian Fletcher, P.O.Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 91, of Brownington, VT passed away on June 15, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born on April 2, 1921 in Irasburg, VT a son of Joseph and Laura (Paquette) Williams. Mr. Williams was a veteran of WW11. During his lifetime he was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad and after his retirement from the Railroad he was a custodian for the U.S. Customs in North Troy, VT. More recently he was a Security Officer in Tampa, Fla. He held memberships with the American Legion Post 21 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 both of Newport, VT. He was also a Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree Gibbons Council member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping his family and traveling all over the United States. He is survived by his children: Armand Williams of Morrisville, VT, and Theresa Mason and her husband Brian of Derby, VT, by his grandchildren: Jill Chase and her husband Ryan of Morrisville, VT, Jennifer Kinney and her husband Kevin of Derby, VT, and Heather Mason of Derby, VT. He is also survived by his great grandchildren: Alex and Gracie Chase, Tisha Bailey, Mya Bailey and by his step great granddaughter Madison Kinney. He is survived by a sister Jeannine Poulin of Newport, VT, by his special close friend Beverly Lamere of Brownington and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Andre and Germain and by a sister Frances. A graveside service will be held at 2: 00 P.M. on Friday June 22, 2012 at the Brownington Center Cemetery with full military honors.

, 98, of North Troy, VT passed away on June 13, 2012 in Newport, VT. She was born September 27, 1913 in Coaticook, Quebec a daughter of Joseph and Regina ( Prive) Godin. On May 17, 1932 she married Raymond M. Hart who predeceased her on April 11,2001. Bertha was always there for her family and friends taking care of several of them during illness and also in their later years. She was well known for her baking abilities, making many many wedding cakes, graduation cakes and cakes for many other occasions. Bertha worked in area restaurants for over forty years. She loved her flower gardens and plants in her house, and had a great "green thumb". Bertha did some family traveling but basically loved her home and visiting with family and friends and she always enjoyed visitors. She is survived by her children: Virginia "Ginny" Drown and her husband Charles of Newport Center, VT, Gloria Vincent and her husband Maurice of North Troy, VT, and a special son John L. Perkins and his wife Pat of Missouri. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Steven Vincent and his wife Carmen of Newport, VT, Brian Vincent and his wife Nicole of Newport, VT, Dennis Vincent and his wife Sandra of Troy, VT, Charles Drown, Jr and his wife Sue of Colorado, by her granddaughter-in-law Cindy Vincent, Dan and Donna Hart and Doug Hart, Sherry, Larry, and John Perkins 11, and by her great grandchildren: Nathan Vincent and his wife Andrea, Elizabeth Vincent, Chad Vincent, Brooke Gosselin and her husband Roger, Zachary Vincent, Seth, Jenna and Shanelle Vincent, Danielle and Matt Hall, John Wesley Hart, Shannon Hart, and by great great grandchildren: Maggie Sue, Jaxson, and Zoe Vincent, Macey and Miley Hall, and by her brother Leo Godin of Orange, MA, and by numerous nieces and nephews and her special sweet little nurse Melinda Royea. She was predeceased by a son Raymond Max Hart in 2009, his wife June in 2005, by her grandson Christopher Vincent in 2007, by two brothers: Henry and Albert, and by four sisters: Cordelia Allain, Gladys Fecteau, Grace LaFlam, Theresa Smith. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Sunday June 17,2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday June 18, 2012 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in North Troy, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Isadore Cemetery in Montgomery Center, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855 in loving memory of her son.

, 86, of Derby, VT, passed away June 12, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born March 14, 1926 in Norton, VT a son of Henry and Blanche (Routhier) Donovan. On October 5, 1996 he married Madeleine Sage who survives him. He entered the United Sates Army and served his country during WW11. During his lifetime he was a machine tender for the Groveton-Wausau Paper in Groveton, NH. Among his hobbies he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, the outdoors and going to camp with Phil Oaks. He held memberships with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 and the American Legion Post 23 both of Newport, VT. He is survived by his wife Madeleine Donovan of Derby, VT, by his children: Richard Donovan and his wife Berta of Enfield, CT, Janine Donovan of South Windsor, CT, Kathleen Kelly and her husband Edward of West Simsbury, CT, Sharlene Reeve and her husband Daniel of Conway, S.C.; Chris Binette and his wife Diane of Beebe Plain, VT, Carol Binette and her husband Larry of Sarasota, Fla, by his grandchildren: Andrew and his wife Beth and Thomas Donovan Dana, Natalie and Nathan Kelly and Pamela and Eric Binette. He is also survived by a brother Paul Donovan and his wife Armande of Stratford, NH, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Cecile Breton on June 18, 1993 whom he married in 1948. He was also predeceased by his parents, two borthers Wilfred and Frank and by a sister Vivian Gadwah. Friends may call from 7-9 P.M. on Friday June 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT and also on Saturday June 16, 2012 from 2-4 P.M. with a prayer service beginning at 2:15 P.M. Interment will follow in Stratford, NH. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.NA. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, c/o Brian Fletcher, P.O.Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 59, of Coventry, VT, passed away suddenly on Tuesday June 12, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born in Newport, VT on September 12, 1952 a son of Harry, Sr, and Ruth (Mackey) Sargent. Harry has lived all of his life in the area and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching wrestling, and working on cars and just about anything mechanical. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. Harry worked at LaBranche Lumber in Coventry, VT formerly Drown's Lumber for over 15 years. He was a very devoted Dad and Grandfather. He is survived by his children: Amanda Farley and her husband John of North Troy, VT, Jesse Sargent and Tiffany Prive of Coventry, VT, Charla Nadeau of Island Pond, VT, and Alana Sargent of Newport, VT, by his grandchildren: Christian Gregoire, Jr, Caleb and Alexis Farley, Gabriel, Jaiden and Isabella Sargent, Jordan Sargent, and Abigail and Sarah Nadeau. He is also survived by his sisters: Betty Sargent, Shirley Sargent and Nancy Pray, by his niece, Megan Gero and by his nephew Brian Pray, by his ex-wife Cathy Fortin and her husband Andre. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Linda Carroll, by his brother Leo and his granddaughter, Courtney Sargent-Ming. Friends may call from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday June 23, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with interment to follow in the Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Amanda Farley, 142 Pine Street, North Troy, VT 05859.

, 84, of Glover, VT passed away June 10, 2012 in Newport, VT. He was born on February 3, 1928 in Newport, VT a son of Cecil and Nellie (Hartley) Benway. On June 30, 1973 he married Bonnie Peck who survives him. Mr. Benway entered the United State Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged. He was a truck driver for Pierce Leather in Raymond, NH. He moved from Raymond, NH to Glover, VT four years ago. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed fishing, listening to country music, watching baseball and wrestling on television and putting puzzles together. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Benway of Glover, VT, by his children: Stephen Lorimer of Barton, VT, Deborah Smith of Irasburg,VT, Shane Benway and his wife Linda of West Charleston, VT, Brian Benway and his wife Kelley of Derby, VT, and Bruce Lorimer of Barton, VT, 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive him. He was predeceased by a sister Dorothy Webb. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday June 23, 2012 at the Newport Center Cemetery with Pastor David Dizazzo officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, A wonderful man left us this week. Maurice Phillips of North Troy and Newport, VT, died peacefully on Sunday, 6/10/12 at Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington, VT. He was 90 years young. Maurice was born in North Troy on 2/13/1922. He joined the war effort in 1944. In August of that year he married his sweetheart of several years, Beatrice Ball of Bristol, VT,. He proudly served in the 63 infantry Division; Blood and Fire. He was stationed in Germany and awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Maurice was employed for many years at Columbia Forest Products as an engineer, retiring in 1986. He was a Deacon of the Congregational Church in North Troy and a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge #16 of Troy. Maurice was a quiet, fun-loving, caring man, a wonderful father, supportive husband and loyal friend. A gentle soul who touched many lives, he lived his life with integrity. His family meant a great deal to him. Annual family camping trips were a highlight of every summer. He had a passion for landscape painting that became more than a hobby after he retired. He exhibited in local venues and his work was enjoyed by many. An avid hunter from his youth, he never missed a season at Wenlock Hunting Camp. Upon his move to Newport in 2009, he became very active in The Association for the Blind, enjoying many new friendships and activities. Predeceased by Beatrice, he is survived by 5 children, Hazel and John Hong of Colchester, VT, Fred and Marianne Phillips of Huntsville, AL; Nancy and William Nash of Vineyard Haven, MA; Diana and Peter Poulin of Newport, VT and Hope Ann and Ken Ferris of Montpelier, VT. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Starr Farm Nursing Center for their compassionate care during the last two weeks of Maurice's life. Calling hours will be held in Newport VT from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 14. A celebration of Maurice's life will be held at the First Congregational Church in North Troy at 11:00 am on Friday, June 15. Donations in honor of Maurice's life may be given to the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at VABVI Development Office 60 Kimball Avenue South Burlington, VT 05403; or the First Congregational Church, Main St. North Troy, VT 05859.

passed away at his home on June 10, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1921 in Lowell, VT to Ethel Hoadley Sheltra & Alphis Sheltra. He attended schools in Lowell. On July 26, 1941 he was married to Arlene Taylor in Newport Town. They were married for 65 years when she predeceased him on October 23,2006. He was a devoted & loving husband, committed to her daily care for the several months while she was in a nursing home. He is survived by two of his three children " Sharon Adams & her husband Bill of Wilmington, Douglas Sheltra & his wife Doreen of Guilford. A son Bradley who died in 1961 at 2 ½ years of age; seven grandchildren" Gregory & his wife Brenda, Christopher (Kip) & Tina, Steven& his wife Amy all of Wilmington & Jill of Stratton; Melissa Bacon of Hinsdale, NH, Heidi Sheltra & Mark of Cavendish Sarah Stockwell & her husband Fred of Putney and Rose of Guilford. Also, fifteen great grandchildren, Tessa, Kevin, Lauren, Ryan, Olivia, Charlotte, Jacob, Cooper, Tyler, Alex, Anna, Katie, Sophie, Kyliegh, Eli & One great, great grandson Emmett. He honorably served his Country and the World, when he joined the Navy's infamous Construction Battalion or "SeaBees" on July 20, 1944, in Newport, VT. His service in the Pacific earned him the WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal. He was honorably discharged February 6, 1946. In 1948 he moved his family to southern Vermont where he was employed as herdsman at Poly Meadows in Shaftsbury. Herdsman & manager at Beaver Brook Farm in Wilmington, and Herdsman and Manager of the Brattleboro Retreat Farm from 1961-1989, where he semi-retired in November of 1989; he continued on a part time basis. He enjoyed volunteering at Linden Lodge Nursing Home, where he served as bus driver for the residents, drove them for hay rides in the farms wagon & occasionally volunteered for Bingo at the Home. The Sheltra's purchased a home in Guilford and moved there after retiring. Three years later they purchased a home at 117 Fuller Drive and returned to Brattleboro. Masonic Orders were Brattleboro Lodge #102 and Scottish Rites where he served as Past Thrice Potent Master of Webster Lodge of Perfection; Past Sovereign Prince of William Vinton Council; and Past Most Wise Master of Marsh O. Perkins Chapter of Rose Croix. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and received the Meritorious Service Award in June 1983 at Burlington, VT. Arrangements are being handled by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford. Family and friends will be gathering at Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 37 Lake Rd in Newport, VT at 1:00pm Saturday, June 16, 2012, followed by a 2:00 pm interment at Mountain View Cemetery in Lowell, VT, with military honors conducted by the Navy. All are welcome to attend a celebration of life, held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the Adams Farm, 15 Higley Hill Rd in Wilmington, VT.

, 102, of Glover, VT, passed away June 9, 2012 in Glover, VT. She was born August 31, 1909 in Contoocook, NH a daughter of Ernest and Emma (Cookson) Morrill. In 1927 she married Ralph Moore who predeceased her in 1985. Mrs. Moore was a bookkeeper for Barton Motors where she worked from 1941-until her retirement in 1978. Among her hobbies she loved playing the piano and teaching piano lessons. She also enjoyed playing cards, knitting, and seeing her great great granddaughters Kaylee and Desteny.And also sang in the church choir. Her other interests were being with her family, teaching Sunday school, golfing, playing bingo, and bowling on the women's League in Barton. Verna held membership with the the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Barton United Church and Ladies Society. She is survived by her grandchildren: Karen Fontaine and her husband Marcel, Kristi Curtis and her husband David, Sandy Smith and her husband Barry, Steve Rollins and his wife Laura, and Tim Rollins and his wife Stephanie, by her great grandchildren: Robby and Melanie Fontaine, Chad and Catherine Fontaine, Justin and Taylor Curtis, Brett Smith and Family, Jason Smith and family, David Rollins and family, Derrick Rollins and family, and Christopher Rollins, and by her great great grandchildren: Kaylee and Desteny Fontaine, Olivia Carpenter, Ethan Carpenter, Michaela Clark, and Tyler Lamere. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two children: Marilyn Gates, and Dorothy Rollins and by two brothers: Wayne and Sheldon and by five sisters: Dot, Ruth, Audrey, Annie, and Lois. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday June 16, 2012 at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton with the Rev. Evelyn Coup officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Barton United Church, P.O.Box 306, Barton, VT 05822 or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855,Or to the Glover Union house Activity Fund,3086 Glover Street.Glover VT.05839

, 92, of Westfield, VT, passed away June 9, 2012 in Newport, VT. She was born on November 20, 1919 in Troy, VT a daughter of Glenis and Augusta (Wright) Goulding. On November 2, 1935 she married Adrien Gibeault who predeceased her on May 21, 1989. Mrs. Gibeault joined her husband in the daily chores of their farm in Westfield, VT which she loved. Among her hobbies she enjoyed gardening, watching birds, and attending family gatherings. She was a former school bus driver in Westfield, VT. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 28 of North Troy, VT. She is survived by her children: Pauline Crete and her husband Leander of Higganum, CT, Roger Gibeault and his wife Beverly of Westfield, VT, Rollande Amyot and her husband Andre, Jr of Westfield, VT, Rachel Carr and her husband Thomas of Newport Center, VT, Shirley Amyot and her husband Bob of Southington, CT, Dianne Starr and her husband Jack, Jr of Bristol,CT, by her sister Bessie Brown of Derby, VT, by her daughter-in-law Jan Gibeault of Phelan, CA, by her sister-in-law Irene Goulding of NH, by many loved grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a two sons: Paul Gibeault in 1962 and by Ernest Gibeault in 2012. She was also predeceased by a brother John Goulding, and by a sister: Gertrude Place. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday June 11, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday June 12, 2012 with the Rev. Rick Shover officiating. Interment will follow in Westfield Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, passed away on Tuesday June 5,2012 in Newport, VT with her son , Robert, by her side. She was an active member of the Newport Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was born on October 7, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Lyon) Dietz. Marcella worked as a cook and waitress for many years in California and Vermont, having moved here in 1990 with her husband Floyd who predeceased her in 1996 and her sister Catherine Crosswaite who predeceased her in 2010. Marcella always worked but found time to giver to her children, going for rides, amusement parks and going to Vegas with her husband and children. She is survived her son: Robert and his wife Joan of Cambridge, VT, her daughter Tammy Sparks and her companion Miguel Cazares of Newport, VT, by her grandchildren: Robert F. Sparks and Brianna Buck of Oregon, Ryan F. Cazares of Oregon and by her great grandchildren: Madison, Lilyanna and Ariella Buck of Oregon. Marcella is also survived by her sister Gloria Correll and her husband Ernest of CA. She was predeceased by three brothers and by her and Dorothy Dietz. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Monday June 11, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday June 12, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the Beebe Road in Newport, VT officiated by President Barclay Tucker. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the D.A.V. in care of Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, VT 05830.

, 91, of Newport Vermont passed away peacefully on June 4, 2012 in Newport. She was born in East Orange NJ, the daughter of the late William and Ruth Bowman Pryce. She was married to Walter J Grimm of East Orange, NY, who pre-deceased her. They spent many years living in Europe and in the US while Walter served in the US Air Force. Doris loved to be around people, most especially her family with whom she had lived for the past 6 years. She had an infectious smile that endeared her to all she met. Doris was an active member of Newport Baptist Church, the Newport Senior Center and Forever Young Club and attended The Meeting Place Adult Day Program offered by Northeast Kingdom Homecare. Prior to moving to Newport in 2006, Doris lived in Barre, Vermont where she was a member of The Christian Alliance Church and Resurrection Baptist Church. Doris lived in the Brick New Jersey area for many years before moving to Vermont to be near her family. Doris is survived by her son, Brian W Grimm and his wife Laurie of Newport, as well as her grandchildren, Brianna and Nathan Grimm. She is also predeceased by her daughter, Lynnea Grimm Bingham. Funeral Services will be held Curtis- Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road Newport on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. David Lisner officiating. . Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday June 10, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. .. A reception will be held at Newport Baptist Church, East Main Street, Newport following the service. Interment will be held at the Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, New Jersey, alongside her husband, parents and daughter on Thursday June 14, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Newport Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Newport, VT 05855.

, 69, of Isalnd Pond, VT passed away after a long battle with cancer on June 4, 2012 at his home. He was born July 30, 1942 in Boston, MA, a son of Charles and Marion (Conroy) Henault. On July 17, 1976 he married Sharon Ryan who survives him. Bernie enjoyed politics and was an advocate for the poor. Through the years he was involved with NECKA and The Mini Olympics. He was a member of many organizations and he served for years on the board of North Country Union High School. He was one of the founding members of NCIC which developed a grant for the Newport Call Center. Family was very important to Bernie. In his last few months he especially enjoyed his time with Jaelyn, his great granddaughter and Peter his brother. Bernie and Sharon had the joy of raising their granddaughters Samantha and Calista. He is survived by his wife Sharon Henault of Island Pond, VT. His mother, Marion M Conroy of Norfork, VA. Their children: Donna Marie Sanville and her husband Adam of Coventry, VT, and David R. Henault of Barre, VT. By his grandchildren: Samantha Henault and Calista Dunnings both of Island Pond, VT Justice Savole of Vergennes, VT, Taiya and Stormie Sanville, and David Henualt, Jr of Barre, VT, by his great grandchild Jaelyn Ryan Henault. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: David Henualt of Norfolk, VA, Tom Sprague and his wife Becky of Suffolk, VA, Mike Sprague and his wife Kathy of Suffolk, VA, His sister Jeannie Conn of Texas, Peter Sprague and his wife Liliane of Island Pond, VT, by his brother-in-law and sister-in-laws: Nelle and Neil Knapp of Arlington, VT, Michelanne and Bill Sylvester of Arlington, VT, and Patrick Ryan and his wife Karen of Keene, NH. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday June 8, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.