, 87 of Glover, , VT, died on January, 3, 2012 after a short illness in Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT with family near. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 with the Rev. Evelyn Coupe officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday January 7, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Donations in lieu of flowers maybe made in his memory to the Glover Community Church's Steeple Fund. Send donations to: Roland Woodard, c/o Glover Community Church, P.O. Box 198, Glover, VT 05839.

of Sanford, FL died January 4, 2012 after a short illness at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, FL. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Lake Region Senior Center, c/o Irene Lanoue, 15 Main Street, Orleans, VT 05860 or United Christian Academy, 65 School Street, Newport, VT.

, 100, of Newport passed away on January 5, 2012 in Lyndonville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be held at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Claremont Circle Daughters of Isabella, c/o Rosemary Hartley, 354 Memphremagog Views, Newport, VT 05855.

, 76, of Newport Center passed away surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, family and friends on January 7, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport. Spring interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on May 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Ron Holland NC Hospital Dialysis Unit, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vt. 05855.

passed away January 4, 2012. There will be no calling hours. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 89, of Newport passed away in Newport, VT, on January 9, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, North Troy. Friends may call on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 69, of New London, Ohio passed away on January 8, 2012 at her home in New London. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Newport Center Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard O’Hara officiating. The funeral will be at the Newport Center Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

died on January 8, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Lodge at Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, VT. Instead of flowers, please plant a flower in your garden or contribute a donation in her memory to the Fairlee Scholarship Fund, Fairlee Historical Society, both in c/o Fairlee Town Treasure, P.O. Box 95, Fairlee, VT 05045, or to Hospice of the Champlain Valley, c/o VNA, 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446.

, 71, of Lynchburg, VA passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after battling AML, an aggressive form of leukemia. His former wife, Linda, was by his side. He was born in Island Pond on September 9, 1940, a beloved son and the eldest of seven children born to Richard Claude and Marjory (Currier) Seguin. Lee graduated from Brighton High School in 1958 and then attended the University of Vermont earning a degree in electrical engineering. He joined the Air Force Reserve for six years in 1962 in conjunction with beginning his career as an electrical engineer for IBM and GE in Burlington, VT and Utica and Rochester, NY. He relocated to Lynchburg, VA in 1972 joining Babcock and Wilcox as a Quality Assurance Manager in the Nuclear Power Division, where he remained until 1989. He then worked free-lance as a QA Consultant until 1998 after which he joined Courtside Fitness Center, and more recently, Centra Health, as a maintenance technician. Besides this full-time position, he started a part-time handyman business with many loyal customers. He held both jobs at the time of his cancer diagnosis. Although he enjoyed his work, he had planned to retire later this year. Lee was an avid sailor, having owned several sailboats throughout the years, and had been a member of VISA (VA Inland Sailing Assoc.) on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. He also enjoyed sailing (on a smaller scale) at the family cottage on Seymour Lake in Morgan, Vermont. In previous years he enjoyed motorcycling, scuba diving, and skiing. More recently, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and other sports. In 1991, Lee married Linda Cassada of Lynchburg. They divorced in 2004. Lee was predeceased by his mother, Marjory, in 1998 and by two teenage brothers, Timothy in 1965 and Bradley in 1967. Survivors include his father Claude Seguin, of Bel-Aire Center in Newport and of Morgan; brothers and sisters: Robert Seguin and companion Debbie Cameron of Island Pond and Palm Bay, FL; Claudia Epstein and husband Richard (Dick) of Morgan; Dana Seguin of Lebanon, NH; and Janella "Jan" Clarke and husband Michael of Island Pond; a sister-in-law: Fernande Seguin (formerly of Morgan); five nieces, two nephews, eleven great-nieces and-nephews, his former wife Linda Seguin of Richmond, VA; two step-daughters: Jane and Amy; three aunts, numerous cousins, and several special friends including: Walter Budrow, Sandra (Meredith) Nadeau, Ken Wright, Bob Weinberger, and Cydney Johnson. He is also survived by his long-time feline companion "Otis." A hard worker all his life, Lee enjoyed fixing anything mechanical or electrical. Everything he did was done methodically and to perfection. He was a loving son and husband, as well as a supportive and caring "big brother." Anyone needing a helping hand could always count on Lee. He is (and will always be) sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. A celebration of Lee's life will be held on Thursday, January 12, in Lynchburg, with a reception to follow. A memorial service will be held in Island Pond at a later date (to be announced) probably in the spring. If desired, a donation may be made in Lee's name to a local animal shelter, humane society, or a charity of one's choice.

, 64, of Barton died surrounded by her family and loved ones on January 9, 2012 in Burlington, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012, with the Rev. Evelyn Coup officiating. Friends may also call on Friday, January 13, 2012, at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119.

of Delmar, NY, died on January 1, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Riverview Funeral Home, Inc., 218 Second Avenue, Troy, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A time of remembrance will be observed at 2 p.m.

, 80, of Coventry, VT, passed away January 10, 2012 in Coventry. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Spring interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport, VT.

, 78, of Holland, beloved husband of Solange, died suddenly on January 13, 2012 in Newport. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Gus’s memory to Border Livestock 4-H Club, c/o Clara Nadeau, 3571 Gore Road, Derby, VT 05829. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line. Spring interment will be held on May 26, 2012 at the St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Members of the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus are requested to gather at the funeral home on Wednesday evening for prayers and honor detail for brother Gus.

, 75, of Newport, VT passed away January 11, 2012 in Lebanon, NH. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will follow in West Charleston Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire,contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, National Service Office, VAMROC, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05009.

, 76, of Newport Center, VT passed away January 12, 2012 in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19,2012 at the Church of God with the Rev. Laurence Wall 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.

, 84, well known businessman of Newport, VT, passed away January 17, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contribution in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 82, of Newport Center, VT, passed away suddenly on January 16, 2012 in Newport City. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012. Spring interment will be at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 65, of formerly of North Troy, VT, passed away January 17, 2012 in Newport, VT. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Pope Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 77, of Orleans, Vermont passed away January 18, 2012 in Newport, VT surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Orleans where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

, 73, of Newport, Vermont died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will be in the spring at the Derby Cemetery. In honor of her memory contributions can be made to the Memphremagog Historical Society of Newport, 96 Stagecoach Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

died on January 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the East Franklin Union Church, 4610 Lake Road, East Franklin. A luncheon hosted by the Franklin & East Franklin United Women will be held at the Franklin Homestead – FELCO Room immediately following the memorial service. Interment will take place next spring in the Newport Center Cemetery. Private messages of condolence may be sent to Ruth’s family online through www.spearsfuneralhome.com. Per her wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to one of the following organizations: Franklin County Rehab and Adult Center, Attn: Enrichment Dept., 110 Fairfax Rd., St. Albans, VT 05478; Alburgh Fire and Rescue, c/o Terry Tatro, Treas., (for all the kindness and help on the many trips to the hospitals and help at the apt.) Alburgh, VT 05440; or Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources Inc. (aka C.I.D.E.R.), P.O. Box 13, South Hero, VT 05486.

, 96, of Derby, VT, passed away on January 22, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Friends may call on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Spring interment in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Cornerstone, Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

, beloved infant son of Douglas Warner, Jr. and Laura Briggs, passed away on January 14, 2012 in St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 with the Rev. James Gamble officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5 p.m. until the hour of funeral. Spring interment will be held at the Brownington Center Cemetery.

, 77, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2012 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, VT, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newport, VT 05855.

, 87, of Derby Line, VT, passed away on January 11, 2012 in Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Cornerstone Church, Quarry Road, Derby, with the Rev. Glenn Saaman officiating. Friends may call on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service.

, 87, formerly of Newport Center and Derby, passed away in Newport, VT, on Friday, January 27, 2012 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home on Wednesday. Should friends desire, contributions in Lucille’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to the Activities Fund, c/o Newport Health Care Center, Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, beloved wife of William, passed away at her home after a long illness on January 27, 2012. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in the spring. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Rd., Newport, VT 05855.

– Laura E., 88, of Orleans passed away on December 27, 2011 in Newport. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Orleans Federated Church with the Rev. Christina Findlay officiating. Spring interment will be held at the Pleasantview Cemtery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

of Holland, VT passed away on December 24, 2011. He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1937.Passionate and loving, he was the band director and music teacher at North Country Union High School for 17 years. He retired in March 2011 due to a massive stroke in August 2010, from which he had recovered quite well. In addition to teaching, his local activities included directing the Newport Community Band. During those years, he was the founder and conductor of the International Wind Symphony, which evolved into a solid entity in the community.He served in the Air Force and played in the Military Band. Returning to Vermont (he graduated from high school in Windsor), was the highpoint of Chapman’s teaching career as he considered preparing young students for future success vital.Early in his career, Dr. Chapman taught at Missouri Southern State College and was a visiting professor at other institutions. He held positions as professor and Chairman of the Performing Arts Division of Alfred University in New York for about 13 years. During that time, he raised the Division to an impressive level, hiring noted artists to teach and perform. While at Alfred University, he enhanced the function of the beloved old carillon and initiated the rebuilding of it to great success. It resulted in becoming a desirable venue for visiting carillonneurs of international renown. Singlehandedly, he designed and constructed a memorial park at the site and personally maintained it. That chapter of his life reflects the verve, determination and success of his endeavors, as did the chapters that followed. Chapman was the founder, director and conductor of the Juilliard Summer Chamber Music Institute, which he placed in residence at Alfred University for several years. At that time, he employed an acclaimed New York concert pianist, Pina Antonelli, whom he later married, and who survives him. During his married life with Pina, he hosted a Sunday afternoon radio program in New York for several years, presenting Big Band music exclusively, especially that of Glenn Miller. He was regarded as an authority on the subject, giving lectures including one for the University of Vermont Osher Series. Also during that time, he wrote a weekly newspaper column, “Bravo,” for The Evening Tribune of New York reporting local events and visiting celebrities, another outlet for his vast knowledge. Dr. Chapman held membership in many musical societies and served in administrative capacities as well. His educational background was broad and diverse, which resulted in a unique approach to teaching, garnering excellent results. He held a Masters Degree in Music History from the University of New Hampshire, completed his Doctoral studies in Psychology of Teaching Young Children at Temple University and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Musicology from Alfred University.His students at North Country assembled many of his classroom axioms and quips into booklet form for posterity and amusement, revealing a charming sense of humor. The students even had T-shirts emblazoned with “knowing things is good,” one of his favorite expressions. Dr. Chapman was truly loved and appreciated by them, receiving visits and letters of thanks from former students. They attributed much of their success to his love of teaching the “whole person” as was evidenced by their seeking his advice on academic and personal problems.While working toward his advanced degrees, he married Lorena Titcomb of Maine who survives him. Both received their B.S. in Music Education from the University of Maine. They were married for 18 years and had three children. Their son, James W. Chapman, Jr. of Florida, died suddenly in October 2011, leaving a wife, Angela, their daughter and son. Dr. Chapman is survived by his daughters: Lois Olds Crandell and husband Christopher and their son of Ohio; Rebecca Chapman Cole and her son and daughter, and Rebecca’s companion Mike Wilson of Texas. Dr. Chapman’s parents were Stuart and Lois (Olds) Chapman who predeceased him. He is survived by two brothers: John and wife Margaret of Maine, and Joel and wife Ngam of California and Thailand; a sister Sarah Eastman and her most recently deceased husband Conrad of Maine, several nieces and nephews and five grandchildren. James leaves his adoring wife of 27 years, Pina, with whom he shared musical performance and a life of inspiration and beauty. His beloved children, grandchildren, students, friends and colleagues will feel the loss of a “Renaissance Man” but will remember and delight in what he left behind.A memorial service with musical tribute to Dr. Chapman is being planned for March 2012. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Union High School Band Fund for a music scholarship to be established in his name.

- August 29, 1980-December 31, 2011 - Jennifer Ann Cohun, 31, of Toad Pond Road died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at her home. Jennifer was born in Bellows Falls, VT on August 29, 1980, the daughter of Jack and Christine (Mitchell) Cohun. She attended the Westminster Center School, the Bellows Falls Middle School, and was a graduate of Bellows Falls Union High School and Sterling College in Craftsbury, Vt. She went on to earn a degree in teaching from Lyndon State College with honors and attained a Master Gardener certificate from the University of Vermont. Jennifer taught at the Troy School. She was involved with the Red Tent Society in St. Johnsbury,VT. Jennifer's true passion was gardening and she was also an avid hiker and kayaker. Jennifer is survived by her parents Jack and Christine Cohun of Westminster, VT; her sisters Kelly Cohun and husband Brent Bradshaw of Leesburg, VA and Kristel Coen and husband Patrick of Springfield, VT; her maternal grandmother Estelle Mitchell of Rockville, CT; her niece and nephew Krystah and Kurt Coen; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her beloved dog Casey. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Immanuel Episcopal Church in Bellows Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to the Community National Bank, c/o Julie Willis, P0 Box 127, Troy, VT 05868 for Mariah Bathalon's Education College Fund, one of Jennifer's seventh grade homeroom students.

– Valmore "Val", 93, of Lantana, Florida, passed away December 29, 2011 peacefully after a long illness. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Vermont this coming spring.

– James Arthur passed away on December 24, 2011 at the age of 77. A mid-spring service will be held by Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home. Send cards to: Phyllis McKinney, 25 Church St., Apt. 2, Orleans, VT 05860.