– Kenneth Allen, 69, of Morgan, VT, died on April 24, 2012 in Newport, surrounded by his loving family. In lieu of funeral services, internment and graveside services will be held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. Following the internment, a celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Ken Spring Pond in Morgan on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 3 p.m. Donations in Ken’s memory may be made to: IROC in Derby, VT, and/or Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society in Orleans, VT. Arrangements are entrusted to Pearsons Funeral Home, LLC., 70 Church Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

– Sharon Ann, 58, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away April 30, 2012 in St Johnsbury, VT. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Gerry Piper officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from noon until the hour of the funeral.

– Wayne Linwood, 56, of Ferdinand, VT passed away May 1, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Brighton Baptist Church in Island Pond with the Pastor Roland Barney and Rev. Alan Ovitt co-officiating. Interment will be held at the Lakeside Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral at the Brighton Baptist Church. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

- Willard W. passed away on the 26th of April, 2012. There will be a private service for family. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

– Bernadette A. “Bernie,” 52, of Brownington, Vermont, formerly of Clarion, PA, died Monday, April 30, 2012, unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at North Country Hospital in Newport, Vermont. Family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion, PA. A Christian wake service was also held at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, presiding. Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion.

– Michel I., 67, of Holiday, Florida, died April 16, 2012 at the Marliere Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida.

– George Nelson, 79, of Island Pond, VT, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in his winter home in Brooksville, Florida, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. A Catholic graveside ceremony and internment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Island Pond, which will be determined at a later date.

– Marilyn A.,70, of Island Pond, passed away on May 11, 2012 in Newport, VT. Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lund Family Center, 76 Glenn Road, Burlington, VT 05401.

- April 28, 1968-May 11, 2012, Kimberly Anne (Underhill) Morin, 44, of Second Street, Newport died Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Fletcher Allen Health Care Center, Burlington. Kimberly was born in Franklin, NH on April 28, 1968, the daughter of Robert E. Underhill, Jr. and Lynda M. (Charles) Underhill. She grew up in Salisbury, NH and was a 1986 graduate of Bishop Brady High School and received her associate degree in business administration from the Concord Technical Institute, Concord, NH. She also completed police standards training.She formerly worked in the medical records department at the New Hampshire State Prison, Concord, NH and more recently at RDI Marketing, Newport. Kimberly had lived in Newport the past 2 years.Her greatest passion was spending time with her family and many friends. She also enjoyed fishing and watching her children play sports.Kimberly is survived by her husband Ronald A. Morin of Newport; her parents Robert E. Underhill, Jr. and Lynda M. (Charles) Underhill of Salisbury, NH; her two sons: Joshua Robert Gilbert ofTilton, NH and Peter Michael Gilbert and his wife Jo-Anna L. Gilbert of Fort Carson, Colorado; her daughter Lyssa Elaine Gilbert of Hill, NH. She is also survived by two brothers: Bryan R. Underhill and his wife Kelli of Stokesdale, NC; and Daniel J. Underhill and wife Kelly of Austin, Texas; half sister Pippa D. Iverson of Lake Station, Indiana; one granddaughter, Ava-Lee Elizabeth Gilbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.Friends and relatives may call at the Salisbury Congregational Community Church, 13 Franklin Road at the Salisbury Four Corners, Salisbury, NH on Wednesday, May 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Salisbury Congregation Community Church, Salisbury, NH with Pastor Daniel J. Underhill, Kimberly’s brother officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ZAO Ministries, 2634 Cascade Falls, Austin, TX 78738.

– Lucien J., 81, of Derby Line, VT, passed away on May 12, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, VT where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday morning May 16, 2012 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

- December 22, 1928-May 14, 2012, Barbara J. Stetson, 83, of Bradenton, FL and Derby, VT passed away Monday, May 14, 2012. She was born in Barton, Vermont on December 22, 1928. She is the wife of the late Clair A. Stetson. She is survived by daughter Nora Neville and husband Robert of Scarborough, Ontario; son Norman and wife Lucinda of Bradenton; daughter Nancy of Peabody, MA; daughter Nina Crosby and husband Jerry of West Warwick, RI; son Nelson of Vermont; son Ned of Washington, DC; daughter Norine Recchia and husband Ed of Blackstone, MA; son Newton and wife Colleen of Bradenton, FL; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was an active member of the Eastern Star Chapter 27 in Newport, VT and an active member of Sarasota Shriners Chapter 79.Memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

- SOUTH BURLINGTON - Marie-Paule Isabelle,76, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Fletcher Allen Hospital with her caring children by her side. She is happily dancing in Heaven with her husband, Jean-Marc Isabelle of 53 years, who passed 10 months prior. They were longtime residences of Newport, VT and spent their winter’s in West Palm Beach, FL and then moved to South Burlington, VT, three and half years ago.She is survived by her five children: Carole Isabelle Barbeau and her husband Bruce; France; Michael and his wife Wene; Daniel and his wife Lani; and Jocelyn. She also leaves behind 4 of her lovely sisters: Jeannine delaBruere, Rita Lesperance, Doloris Lavigne, and Aurore Lavoie. She has nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Christopher, Jonathan, Danielle, Shane, Nicole, Brittany, Geo, and Joshua. They have fond memories of their Grandma playing cards, singing to them, making her delicious crepes, picking berries together then baking it into a pie, but most of all it was her revisions of common fairy tale stories she would reconstruct in a creative way that would have them laughing and excited to hear more during bedtime. She carried a special bond with all of them. Marie, our Mom, was the perfect role model. She was the most loving, caring, giving, and selfless, hardworking and talented individual. Her connections and radiant love for all living and her “Full of Life” attitude, would have even impressed “Mother Theresa.” For this and much more, her presence will be surely missed. We Love you Mom…Dance those clouds away every day!In her memory, there will be a memorial service held at St. Mary's Church, 191 Clemont Terrance, Newport, VT, on June 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. Please join us in celebrating her new life following the service at the Eastside Restaurant, Newport, VT.The family of Marie-Paule Isabelle, would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Fletcher Allen Hospital (Baird 3-Orthopedic) and Bayada Hospice for their superb care and concerns.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor can be made to the Vermont Alzheimer Association for research at: 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite128, Williston, VT 05495.

– George H., Jr., of Orleans, Vermont passed away on May 11, 2012 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, NH. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, May 25, 2012 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Members of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at the funeral home on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans with full military honors and Masonic services. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

– Clara passed away on May 16, 2012 in Newport, VT. Contributions in her memory, if desired, may be made to the Dailey Memorial Library Building Fund, 101 Jr. High Drive, Derby, VT 05829. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Derby United Church with the Rev. Fred Barker officiating. Friends may call on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Church from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Westlook Cemetery, Glover.

– Therese Charlotte, 92, of Derby Line, Vermont passed away May 21, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 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 in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, VT 05830.

– David E., Sr., 73, of Newport Center, VT, passed away on May 21, 2012 in Newport, Vermont Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2012 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, VT. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001-5004 or to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

- Loving husband, father, and grandfather died with his family by his side on May 22, 2012. Memorial service to be held Saturday, May 26th at the Newport City School gymnasium at 3 p.m. Please join us in remembering him. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation on his behalf to Greenpeace.

– Clifton C., 81, beloved husband of Mary Cargill of Derby, Vt., passed away on May 24, 2012 in Newport, Vt. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Derby Center Cemetery in Derby with the Rev. Robert Cargill 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, or the Derby Line Ambulance, c/o Brian Fletcher, PO Box 105, Derby Line, Vt. 05830.

– Andru Dell “Andy,” 29, of East Charleston died suddenly on May 27, 2012 in Newport, Vt. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport with the Rev. Laurence Wall and his wife Sally officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Fire Department, 222 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855.

– Charlotte M., 73, of Newport, VT passed away suddenly on May 28, 2012 at her home. Services will be held at a later date in Avon, NY. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.