, 86, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully in her home in Lowell, VT, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Ignatius Catholic Parish in Lowell, VT, with the Rev. Ladislaus Mwelinde celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Spring interment in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.

, 95, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in Newport, VT. There will be a private celebration of her life with family and close friends. In her memory, contributions maybe made to the Irasburg Grace Brethren Church Youth Ministries, P.O. Box 41, Coventry, VT 05825 or to Eric T. Swenson Scholarship, c/o Merrimack Valley High School, 106 Village St., Penacook, NH 03303 or The American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.

of Island Pond, VT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Newport, VT surrounded by her loving family at the age of 83. Visiting hours will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond on Sunday, March 4th from 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Saint James Catholic Church (Parish Hall) in Island Pond on Monday, March 5th at 11 a.m. Burial to be announced. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division,Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.

passed away peacefully in his sleep March 31, 2012 at his home in Mesa Arizona. His children will host a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, September 22, 2012 beginning at 10:49 a.m. The gathering will take place at “Railroad Camp” in Brunswick, Vermont. Parking will be in the Sylvio Conte NWR Visitors Center parking lot in Bloomfield, VT (formally Bear Mountain) with just a short walk to the camp. Any and all are invited to attend.

– Shawn Francis, 32, of North Troy, VT passed away suddenly at his home on March 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with Pastor Mark Aube officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday March 6, 2012 from noon until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 51 Alderbrook Road, Newport, VT 05855-8698.

– Leslie, beloved husband and soul mate of Dee Davis, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 after a brief illness. A memorial will be held in his honor on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Sheffield Federated Church, Sheffield, VT lead by Pastor Tim Pittman. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations could be made in Les’ name to the Sheffield Federated Church, P.O. Box 152, Sheffield, VT 05866.

– Gordon K., 82, of Pearl Street, died Wednesday, February, 29, 2012 at the Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, VT. There will be calling hours from 2-4 p.m. for Gordon on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls, VT. A graveside service will be held in the Westminster Cemetery at a later date.

– Bonnie Kay, 67, of Glover, VT, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Glover Community Church with the Rev. Christine Findlay officiating. Spring interment in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Glover Community Church Steeple Fund, in care of Roland Woodard, Box 198, Glover, VT 05839.

- Granbury, TX, Larry Maurice Perry, 62, of Granbury, Texas died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 surrounded by family. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at the Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth.

– Joan M. (Maiers), 79, of Lititz PA, formerly of Newport at 182 Blanchard Avenue, died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at United Zion Home in Lititz. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at St. James Catholic Church, Lititz, PA, with the Rev. James O’Blaney C.Ss.R., as celebrant. Condolences may be sent to Robert E. Thiel at 20 Pinewood Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543.

– Milton Dale, 87, of Newport Center, VT, passed away on March 5, 2012. He was born on July 2, 1924, in Newport Center, VT, a son of Earl and Marion (Colburn) Hammond. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Rd. Newport, VT, with the Rev. James MacKellar officiating. Friends may call on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment will be held at the Lake Road Cemetery, Newport Center, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Stawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855. Refreshments will be served immediately following the funeral service at the funeral home.

– Everett H., 72, of Derby, VT passed away March 6, 2012 in Lyndonville, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Church of God, Crawford Road, Derby, with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

– John E. (Jack) passed away at the VA hospital in White River Jct., VT on March 3, 2012 with his nephews by his side. There will be calling hours 4–7 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Fenton & Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls, VT. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at St. Charles Church with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Bellows Falls, VT.

– Douglas C., Sr., 62, of West Charleston, VT, passed away March 9, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, 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.

– J. George, 90, of Newport Center, VT, passed away on March 11, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Lake Road Cemetery, Newport Center, VT with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Oncology Department, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Marcia L., 60, of Rutland, VT, died unexpectedly Sunday morning March 11, 2012 at her residence. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Aldous Funeral Home and from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012 at the United Church of Christ in North Troy, VT, with the Rev. Richard O’Hara officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the North Troy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Regional Ambulance Service Inc., 275 Stratton Road, Rutland, VT 05701.

– Dennis Henry, 63, of Derby, VT beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away suddenly on March 14, 2012 at his home. Friends may call on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 with the Rev. Fred Barker officiating. Spring interment will be at the West Village Cemetery, West Charleston, VT with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Victory Junction, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317

– Lida Rose Anne, 96, formerly of Westfield, VT passed away in Newport, VT on March 13, 2012 after a long illness. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2012 at Sacred Heart Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment will be at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 87, of Stanstead passed away at the CSSS Memphremagog on March 9, 2012. Funeral service and interment at Crystal Lake Cemetery will be held at a later date. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King West Street, Bureau 130, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9, would be appreciated by the family.

– Beverly Jane (Sheltra-Mason), 75, of Newport, VT passed away on March 16, 2012 In Newport surrounded by her loving family. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 with Pastor Paul Essaff officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

– Elizabeth, formerly of Newport and Coventry, passed away on March 16, 2012 at the age of 92. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Guare & Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier. A memorial service will be held at The Gardens. A graveside service and interment at Coventry Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.

– Pauline “Polly”, 86, of Newport, VT passed away on March 19, 2012 in Derby Line, VT. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church on the Quarry Road in Derby, VT where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 with Rev. Glenn Saaman officiating. Interment will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, 748 Quarry Road, Derby, VT 05829, or to the Seymour Lake Association, P.O. Box 43, Morgan, VT 05853, or to the Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

– Donald L., 72, of Newport passed away suddenly on March 21, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012 until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

– George A. (88) of Waterloo, P. Quebec, formerly of Westfield, Vermont from 1954 to 1969, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2012. Calling hours: Monday, March 26, 2012 from 2–5 p.m. and 7–10 p.m. and Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the St-Bernardin Church in Waterloo.

– Betty Pierce passed away peacefully on March 22, 2012 at Bel-Aire Center in Newport, VT. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Rd., Newport, VT 05855 or the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Rd., Newport, VT 05855.

– Alberta T., 90, of Derby, beloved wife of Frank Taylor passed away in Newport on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Connecticut. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 05855.

– Wilfred Alton, Jr., 63, of Brownington passed away at his home on March 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the Brownington Center Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

– Karl Roger Wursthorn, PhD, 65, of Troy, VT passed away suddenly on March 23, 2012 in Newport, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Richard O’Hara officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

– Richard G., known fondly as “Rich,” age 68, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Rich may be made to Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808.

– Duane L. of West Charleston, Vermont, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center after a long illness. At Duane's request, services will be held in Lake Park, MN, with his immediate family attending. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ronald Holland Dialysis Unit, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Jean Paul of Westfield, VT, passed away on March 26, 2012. Friends may call from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Hall in Troy, VT. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, VT. If desired, donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, PO Box 109,Troy, VT 06868.

– Frances E., 75, of Brownington, VT, passed away March 27, 2012, in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans, VT with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, in care of Dot Collier, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, VT 05839.

– Margaret (Fountain) passed away at the Coaticook Hospital, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the age of 72. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home on Thursday, March 29, 2012, where friends may visit from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. (819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca). The funeral service will be held in the Centenary United Church on Friday, March 30, at 2 p.m. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to C.A.B. Rediker, 112 Principale, Stanstead, QC JOB 3E5, would be greatly appreciated by the family.