(Uncle Dan) of Moretown, Vermont died peacefully at his Cobb Hill home on September 8, 2013. He was surrounded by three generations of family members. Dan was born in Montpelier on August 7, 1936, the son of Arthur and Emma (Duquette) Lavigne. He was educated at St. Michael’s in Montpelier. In his early years Dan worked on the family farms in Middlesex and Lowell and later in his life he was employed by Pizzagalli Construction Company. After his retirement Dan was frequently found traversing Cobb Hill in his utility vehicle helping out friends. Dan was a wonderful caring man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Rolande and Conception Conti of Moretown, sister-in-law Marie Lavigne of Magnolia, NJ, and numerous generations’ of nieces and nephews located throughout the country. Dan was predeceased by his parents, brothers Frank and Dennis, and sisters Delores Lavigne and Jackie Sweetser. There will be no calling hours. A burial service will be held at Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier in October.

, of Riverton, VT died Friday, October 18, 2013 at his home. He was a skilled craftsman with wood and fine home building. His love of motorcycles, guns, traveling, and renowned sausage making filled up his free time. He was proud to serve his country in the Navy for six years. Max left behind his best friend and only true love, Donna Leighty. To proudly carry on his name his two sons, Damien Leighty and his wife, Angela and Levi Leighty and his wife, Emily and four grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Abigail & Kyle. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 25th from 5-7 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. Memorial service and burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made in 45 ACP Ammo, or to Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Office of Development, Office of Gift Recording, 1 Medical Center Drive, Hinman Box 7070, Lebanon, NH 03756-0001 or to National Life Cancer Treatment Center, PO Box 547, Barre, VT 05641 or to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Grange Road, Barre, VT 05641.

of East Montpelier, died June 10, 2013, at the age of 69. She was born on May 12, 1944 in Belleville Illinois, to Captain William A and Jane M Shepard, while stationed at Scott Air Force Base during WWII. Returning to Montpelier, she entered the public school system and graduated from Montpelier High School with the class of 1962. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1967. That same spring she began employment with New England Telephone in their customer service department; A job she held until her “first” retirement in 1991. In 1987 she and her former husband purchased Steve’s Market on Barre Street in Montpelier. Later she started and ran Barre Street Beverage & Redemption, until she sold it in 2002 and “retired” again. Briefly she was employed at East Montpelier Home Center and most recently she was the Collection Specialist for Casella Waste Management in their Montpelier office. During her 42 years living in East Montpelier she was a member of the Old Brick Church, serving on various committees and as a Sunday school teacher. When her children were younger she was involved in both Cub Scouts and the Girl Scouts. At the time of her passing, she was a Justice of the Peace and an Auditor for the town. In 1969, Sally married Richard L Longhi. They were later divorced. She is survived by her two Children, Christopher Longhi & his wife Gretchen of Middlesex and Julia Longhi Haynes & her husband Paul of East Montpelier. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Charles W Haynes, Audrey J Longhi, Christin L Haynes and Josephine A Longhi, as well as distant cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and an infant granddaughter, Autumn M Longhi. Sally was an inspiration to her family and friends. She had a tenacious spirit and strong character. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Calling Hours will be Saturday June 15 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier. A service will be held Sunday June 16 at the Old Meeting House in East Montpelier Center at 2:00pm. Burial will be in the Doty Cemetery in East Montpelier, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Woodridge Nursing Home Resident Activity Fund, 142 Woodridge Drive, Berlin, VT 05602. Sally’s family is forever grateful to the staff for the impeccable care they provided and for creating a Cape Cod vacation at her bedside.

died on May 29, 2013. He was born to Gertrude Mae Fountain and Allen E. Lynch on May 12, 1930 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, Vermont. He passed away at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont following a short illness, surrounded by his family. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School, Montpelier, Vermont, a member of the Class of 1948. In 1949 he began a lifelong career in the printing business, as a compositor, designer, and typographic specialist. After beginning his career at Leahy Press, Montpelier, VT, he worked at Arrow Composition, Worcester, MA; Stinehour Press, Lunenburg, VT; and at Capital City Press, Montpelier, VT for more than forty years, where he served as Director of Composition. In 1988 he and Leslie Sanborn co-founded Asterisk Typographics, Inc., in Barre, VT. Like Benjamin Franklin, Richard referred to his profession as “Printer”. He was married to Barbara Travis Hayward in 1955 at St. Augustine’s Church, Montpelier, VT. Richard and Barbara began their married life in Lancaster, NH before returning to Montpelier, VT. In 1958 Barbara and Richard moved to Calais, VT where they raised their family in the house Richard lived at the time of his death. Barbara predeceased Richard, after a lengthy illness, on October 15, 2001. Richard’s devoted care of his beloved wife was an inspiration to all who witnessed it. Richard and Barbara had five children: Jonathan, 1956, of St. Johnsbury, VT; Matthew, 1957, of West Hartford, CT; Andrew, 1961, of North Andover, MA; Daniel, 1963, of Lyme, NH; and Elizabeth, 1964, of Ludlow, VT. He has ten grandchildren. Richard was drafted into the Army in 1952, and trained as an artilleryman at Fort Sill, OK. He served in Korea as a Reconnaissance Sergeant with a forward observer team, a battery of the 140th FA Battalion, from June 1952 until the truce, in July, 1953. For many years Richard sang baritone in The Gentleman Songsters, a four-part a cappella group directed by E.B. Walker. Family, music, gardening, horticulture, reading and the wonder of the natural world filled his days. Richard wishes to remember the late Sister Mary de Pazzi of the Sisters of Mercy, a teacher at St. Michael’s, whose rattling beads he never forgot as she drove home math principles at the blackboard to a mystified student. Her brilliance did not go unnoticed and led Richard to a lifelong love of learning. Lege feliciter. A private burial will take place at Robinson Cemetery, Calais, VT, at the convenience of the family. No funeral or calling hours are planned. Contributions in honor of Richard could be made to the Children’s Literacy Foundation of Waterbury Center, VT, which supports children’s literacy in Vermont and New Hampshire.

died in his sleep on Sunday July 21, 2013 at 91 years of age. He was born on a farm in Cloyne, Ontario, Canada on February 15, 1922. His parents were Hazel and Donald MacGregor. The family, including his brothers Charles and Clive and his sister Jean, moved to Buffalo, NY in 1923. He attended the DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, New York, graduating as Captain of his class. He joined the Navy during WWII achieving the rank of Pharmacist Mate First Class. After the war he married Blanche L. Alcorn and bought a house in the Town of Tonawanda, NY where they raised three children. In Tonawanda the family were active members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. George and Blanche moved to Vermont in 2007 to live with their daughter, Barbara, who lovingly cared for them in their final years. We will miss a loving father who took supporting his family very seriously. George is survived by: his son Donald and wife Cheryl and their children and grandchildren; son Thomas, his wife Sally Hafer and their children; and daughter Barbara and her husband Owen Cookson, and their children and grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at the VABVI Development Office, 60 Kimball Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403.

, 68, of River Road in Moretown, died on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home. Neil was born on August 4, 1945, the son of John Fredson Manning and Mattie Ola (Belville) in Randolph, VT. He attended schools in Randolph and graduated from Randolph Union High School. He joined the U.S. Navy on August 15th, 1963. On August 9th, 1986 he married June A. Lloyd at the Texas Falls in Hancock, VT. Neil worked for many years for the state of Vermont in the Buildings Division and General Services. He retired on July 1st, 2011. Neil was a lifelong outdoorsman, Red Sox fan, and cheerleader for any football team the Manning boys were part of. Survivors include his wife June; his children Angela Manning of Ohio, Mark Manning of Ohio, Linda McIntyre of N Woodstock NH, Cheri Manning of Thornton NH, Victoria Jewett of East Barre VT, Victor Mills of Colorado, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Siblings; Larry Manning, Roy Manning, Marie Dewey, Gloria Therrien and Joyce Small; several nieces and nephews including Joe Manning of Northfield. He was predeceased by a brother, John Manning. A memorial service will be held on November 22nd at 12 noon at the Bible Baptist Church, 608 Vine St., Barre VT (across from Legare's Farm Market on the Barre Montpelier Rd). Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

, 71, of Elm Street, died on Monday, September 9, 2013 at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. He was born on July 10, 1942, the son of the late Percy W. and Mildred F. (Devino) Manning. He attended St. Michael’s Schools. He served in the Vermont Army National Guard in the 1960’s. Tommy worked as a custodian for the Montpelier School System as well as a crossing guard at the corners of Main and School Street. He also worked at the former Miss Montpelier Diner and Brooks Esso Service Station on lower State Street. He also mowed lawns for several families in the area. He was a member of many local clubs including the American Legion, Aurora Lodge # 22 F & AM, Mt. Sinai Temple # 3, Crown Jewels, Ianis Club, and a Life Member Canadian Club. Tommy was an avid bowler and was a long time participant of several bowling leagues in the area. He was also a dedicated fan of the Vermont Mountaineers Baseball Team. Survivors include his brothers; Arthur Manning and his wife, Arlene of Montpelier; Francis Manning and Hester of Middlesex; Raymond Manning and his wife, Tina of Northfield; sisters, Mary Kelley of Northfield; Anne Rogers and her husband, David of Marshfield; Elaine Isham and her husband, Ross of Moretown; and Teresa Brooks of Meriden, CT; sister-in-law, Yvonne Manning; long time friends, Donald and Tippy Ruggles; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, William, “Mickey” Manning on November 6, 2012; and brothers-in-law, Raymond Kelley and Myron Brooks. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, September 13th at the Masonic Center, Gallison Hill, Montpelier. A Masonic Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 PM. Committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 17th at Berlin Corners Cemetery. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Berlin Health and Rehab, c wing, for there compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, c/o Mt. Sinai Temple # 3, PO Box # 742, Montpelier, VT 05601

, 92, passed away on December 27th, 2013 at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont. She was born on March 6, 1921 in Montpelier, Vermont to John and Louisa (Adami) Pellegrini. Enes grew up in Montpelier, attended schools there, and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1939. In the late 1940s she worked for the American Fidelity Insurance Co, Montpelier, where she met and then married Carl Mattson on May 27, 1950. Enes and Carl resided in Barre, VT their entire married lives, where they raised their two children. After Carl's passing in 2000, she returned to live in Montpelier at the Westview Meadows Retirement Community, and then for the past several years at The Gardens in Williamstown. Enes was a great mother and wonderful friend to many. She had a feisty spirit and a good sense of humor. She loved music and had a lovely singing voice. She enjoyed being a part of the Westview Meadows Chorus. She was an excellent cook, loved good food, reading, and doing various types of needlework. She is survived by her daughter Janis Mattson and her longtime partner Douglas Aja of East Montpelier, her brother Dino Pellegrini of Berlin, nieces, nephews, close cousins, friends she considered her extended family, and her cat Cleo. She was predeceased by her husband Carl and son Jeffrey. Per Enes' wishes there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Burial and a remembrance gathering will be held at the family's discretion when the weather warms and things are in bloom again. Because of Enes' love of animals, donations can be made in her honor to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601

, 91, of Montpelier, Vermont died Monday January 7, 2013 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. She was born Sept. 2, 1921 in Clayton, New York, the daughter of Cameron G. and Florence (Brabant) Fraser. After her mother's early death, she lived with her grandparents George and Ora Fraser for a time. Her father later married Ethel Sternberg, who was a loving stepmother to Margaret and her brothers, and the family lived in Chaumont, NY. She attended elementary school in Clayton and graduated from Clayton High School when she was 16 years old. She married Robert Buckley McCormack on December 30, 1950 in New York City, NY. They lived in northern New Jersey, primarily Ramsey, NJ, until moving to Montpelier, VT in 1994. They were married for 61 years, until Bob's death in January 2012. During the 1940's she lived and worked in New York City as an executive secretary for a women and childrens wear store and for a major public relations firm, and later also worked in Syracuse, NY. Peg was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt who will be very much missed. She was treasurer of the Green Mountain Chapter of OWL (Older Women's League) for many years. She loved Vermont and going for day-trips driving around the state. She enjoyed discussing politics with family and friends and watching news programs on television. She was a great talker, as a friend said, "so communicative". She loved to read and do word puzzles. She and Bob participated in Red Cross blood drives in Montpelier. They both loved going out for a good creamee. Many thanks to the special caregivers, friends and neighbors who helped Peg at home and at Heaton Woods. She was predeceased by brothers Clarence William Fraser, John Cameron Fraser, Joseph Fraser and sister Betty Jane Fraser and her husband Robert Buckley McCormack. Peg is survived by her daughter Cameron McCormack of Montpelier; sister-in-law Viva Fraser of Watertown, NY; sister-in-law Frances Fraser of Beverly, MA; and her brother-and-sister-in-law George Randall and Barbara McCormack of Brewster, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, California and Germany. There will be a committal service in the spring at Green Mount Cemetery, Montpelier, VT. Donations in her memory may be made to Heaton Woods, c/o Peggy Rocque, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier VT 05602, or to the Vermont Foodbank, 33 Parker Road, Wilson Industrial Park, Barre, VT 05641.

, 97 of Montpelier, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2013 with her family at her side. She was born August 31, 1915 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, the daughter of Charles F. McKenna (former Postmaster of Montpelier) and Agnes (Lyons) McKenna. Marion graduated from St Michael's High School in 1934 and Stamford Hospital School of Nursing (CT) in 1939 with a degree in nursing. She entered the U.S. Navy Nursing Corps in World War II (1943) and retired as a Lieutenant after serving at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Aiea Heights, Pearl Harbor; U.S.N Disp., Ford Island , T.H., Pearl Harbor; U.S.N.H, Bremerton, WA; U.S.N.H. , Brooklyn, NY ; R/S Tampa , Florida; U.S.N.H., Chelsea, MA; Portsmouth and Manchester, NH and White River Junction, VT. She retired from the Veterans Administration with over 30 years of service. After retiring, she returned to the family home in Montpelier. Survivors include five nephews and two nieces among other distant relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, her twin brother Merrill (Bud), brother Charles, and sisters Doris and Marilla. Marion was a life member of the Post and Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 792, Montpelier. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine's Catholic Cemetery on Lincoln Ave., Montpelier, with full military honors by delegates from the Vermont Army National Guard and the VFW Post 792 color guard. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be sent to St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 90, of Quesnel Drive, Montpelier died on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Berlin Health and Rehab Center. She was born on July 18, 1923 in Montpelier, VT, the daughter of James and Dora (Mayo) McDonald. On December 31, 1945, she married Robert McKnight in Montpelier.Mr. McKnight predeceased her on September 23, 1992. Ruth attended St. Michael’s Grade School and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in the class of 1940. She then attended nurse’s training at Heaton Hospital Nursing School and worked there upon graduating. Ruth later went on to work as a telephone operator for many years for the New England Telephone Company and also when it became Verizon. Ruth enjoyed working as a secretary for Governor Philip A. Hoff during his years in office. She spent many years as a homemaker while working with Robert in their business, Automatic Vending Service. During the 1980's, they owned and operated the Jewelry Box gift store on State Street in Montpelier. After, she worked at the Central Vt. Council on Aging in Barre. Ruth was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Survivors include a son; Steven McKnight and his wife Janice of Essex Junction, VT and a daughter, Kathleen McKnight of Asheville, NC; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Jonathan Sanders, Lawrence Young Jr. and wife Cyndie, Todd Young and wife Elizabeth, Cherie Geddes and husband Gary; six great grandchildren; Damion and Morgan Young, Emily and Andrea Young, and Cameron and Allison Geddes. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on August 6th, Tuesday, 2:00 pm at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Calling hours will be from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm on Tuesday at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. The family would like to express its gratitude to the entire staff of the Berlin Health and Rehab Center for their caring and compassion during Ruth's time their. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601 of to St. Augustine Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT05602.

died peacefully in her sleep on Monday January 7, 2013. She was born December 9, 1926 in Barre Vermont, the youngest daughter of John J. and Helen (Finn) McMahon. Clare attended St. Monica Graded School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1945. She lived in Barre Vermont until 1999 when she moved to Northfield Vermont. Clare was a member of St. Monica's Catholic Church in Barre and the Catholic Daughters of America. Her faith was important to her and brought her comfort. She worked for the State of Vermont Highway Department as a Traffic Records Clerk for thirty three years and retired in August 1979. After her retirement Clare traveled more extensively. Clare loved travel whether by bus, trains, planes or automobiles and often talked of the adventures. She traveled throughout the United States to see family and friends and her travels brought her to Ireland and Europe as well. Family was an important part of Clare's life and she enjoyed hearing and sharing their accomplishments. Clare enjoyed music and took piano lessons as an adult. Often she played the piano for her mother and visiting family. She took great pride in her accomplishments with the piano. She also enjoyed reading the newspapers and keeping up with ongoing events, word puzzles, knitting and baking. She had a vast network of friends which she maintained contact with over the years. In her retirement, Clare participated in Project Independence in Barre for many years before her move to Northfield. Clare is survived by her sister Margaret M. McGuire of Rutland Vermont. She was predeceased by her parents and sister Elizabeth LeClaire. She is survived by Elizabeth's children and their families: Anne Donnelly of Lawyersville NY and family, Helen Lacey of Arizona, Margaret (Peg) LeClaire and family of Waldport Oregon, Jane Ducharme and family of Whidbey Island, Freeland WA, David LeClaire and family of McCall ID, John LeClaire and family of Anchorage AK, Kay Beaubien and family of Manitou Springs CO and Margaret's children and their families: Maureen McGuire of Newport Center VT, Sheila Johnson of LaGrange IL, Kathleen Dolan of Troy NY, Monica McGuire of Ranson WV, Thomas McGuire of Granby CT, Barbara McGuire of Rutland VT and Michael McGuire of Rutland VT. Her family would like to thank the staff at Mayo Manor and Mayo Health and Rehabilitation for the care and support provided to Clare while she lived in Northfield. Calling hours will be Friday January 11, 2013 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday January 12, 2012 at 1:00pm at St. Monica's Church Barre Vermont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Missions Bolivia, ? Eileen and Peter Harding, 3 Knoll Lane, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

, 80, of Eagle Ledge Road died on Monday, January 28, 2013 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Northfield, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel (Brown) Wilder. She attended Worcester graded school and later graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950. On September 11, 1960, she married Arnold E. McNaulty in Cabot, VT. She worked as an assembler at the Reddy Plastic Company, DeRonde Safety Pin Factory, and the National Clothes Pin Factory. She enjoyed fishing, pickling, and picking berries and wild flowers. After the long winters she would always look forward to planting her gardens. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Arnold McNaulty of Worcester, VT; son, Raymond A. McNaulty of Worcester; sisters, Laura Potvin of Barre, VT, Beatrice McAllister, of Williamstown, VT, and Ramona Pierce of Walpole, NH; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. The family will have a gathering at the Northfield Falls Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 65, of Calais, Vermont, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2013 after a brief and unexpected illness. She was surrounded by her husband John, her children and their spouses, and her brother and sister-in-law. Peg was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on March 30, 1948. The daughter of Marjorie and Donald Donnelly, Peg attended grade school and high school in Rutherford, N.J. Her family spent many happy years at their ski house in Northern Vermont. In 1976, Peg married John Meyer, and they lived 37 happy years near Maple Corner. Her family was the joy of her life – when all gathered around the dinner table, laughter was the defining characteristic, often fueled by her sharp wit. She was a fierce advocate and cheerleader for those she loved and delighted in their endeavors and accomplishments. Peg attended the University of Vermont where she was a member and officer of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. She graduated from UVM with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Education in 1970. Peg also attained both her Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Education at the University of Vermont, where she later served as adjunct faculty. Peg was a successful and passionate educator who focused on the importance and promotion of professional development and leadership. She taught at the Lawrence Barnes School in Burlington and the Woodbury Elementary School and was a consulting teacher for the Washington Central Supervisory Union in Berlin. Peg served Vermont at the Department of Education contributing to policies for home school education, licensing, and professional and educational standards. She went on to be the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at the Washington Central Supervisory Union and later in the same position at Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union in Hardwick. At the time of her death Peg was an Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at Norwich University in Northfield. Previously, she served as the University’s Director of the Academic Achievement Center and Educational Effectiveness with the rank of Assistant Professor of Psychology. Peg’s passion for education was apparent in the changes she inspired in the educational system and in the lives of those with whom she worked, both students and colleagues alike. Peg Meyer was a great asset to Vermont and her community. She served on the boards of the former Woodbury College and Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, the advisory board of UVM College of Education and Social Services, and volunteered on various community events in Calais and Maple Corner. As an accomplished downhill skier, she taught skiing at local ski resorts. Apart from her successful professional life, Peg valued her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and steadfast friend. She loved to entertain and cook and feted family and friends from near and far, making everyone feel at home. In moments of quiet, she found enjoyment in quilting, knitting, photography, reading, and gardening. She is survived by her husband John; her daughter Mary Kate and husband Kristofer Mohlman and grandson Erik Mohlman of Arlington, Virginia; her son Christian and wife Veronique Meyer of Montpelier, Vermont; her step-daughter Jessica and husband Will Little and grandchildren Eloise, Charlie and Clancy Little of Leesburg, Virginia; her brother Don Donnelly, Jr. and wife Rhonda Curry of Colchester, Vermont; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing or funeral services. A memorial service will be held at the Old West Church, 758 Old West Church Road, Calais (from the County Road take Bliss Pond Road about 1 mile and go left onto the Old West Church Road), Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 2pm to celebrate Peg’s life and the joy she brought to those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Norwich University Scholarship Fund in honor of Peg’s commitment to the importance of education. Contact Norwich University Development and Alumni Relations at 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, phone number?(802)485-2100.

, 77, of Deerfield Drive, died on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Woodridge Nursing Home. He was born on December 17, 1935 in New London, CT, the son of Terence M Monahan, Sr. and Almira (Eggleston) Monahan. He graduated high school from Norwich Free Academy in 1953. He then enlisted into the United States Navy from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He furthered his education at the University of Connecticut, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting in 1961 and later at Boston College where he received his Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1970. He began his career at the First National Bank of Boston where he worked as a teller to up to investment officer. 1971 to 1977, he was the Vice President of the Colonial National Bank of Danvers. From 1977 until his retirement in 1998 he worked for the Small Business Administration in Montpelier as a Loan Officer. On October 15, 1977 he married Susan Eldred at the Christ Church in Andover, MA. Locally he was a member of the American Legion, post 3. He was a former vice president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and also president of his sophomore class at UCONN. Survivors include his wife, Susan Monahan of Montpelier; daughter, Meghan Monahan and her partner Luther Morway of Barre Town; Kelley Monahan and her partner, Chad Palmer of North Ferrisburg, VT; grandchildren, Eva Lebourveau, Luke Lebourveau, Thomas Lebourveau, and Isabelle Palmer, brothers, Dennis and and his wife Sharon Monahan of Uncasville, CT and Jerry and his wife Deborah Monahan of Norwich, CT; as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends, as well as close family friend, Maureen Sullivan. He was predeceased by his parents, Terence and Almira Monahan and nephews Dennis Monahan, Jr. and David Monahan. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2013 at St. Augustine’s Church. Committal prayers will follow at Green Mount Cemetery. The family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at the Woodridge Nursing Home who helped take such wonderful care of him in his final days. The family truly appreciated the love and support that was extended to them throughout that time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodridge Nursing Home, patient activities fund, P.O Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.

, 85, of Putnam Road, East Montpelier died at his home on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1927 in Barre, Vermont the son of Arthur Edgar & Gertrude (Rooney) Montague.He attended schools in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1945. Earl enlisted in the US Navy immediately following his graduation from high school and served until the end of WW2. He reenlisted into the Navy and continued his service into the Korean War. He was stationed on the USS Prairie, a destroyer tender.Earl was a life-time member of the VFW # 792 of Montpelier. Earl was married to Pauline Leonard White on November 7, 1965.They have two children, Dianna (DJ) and Arthur.Mrs. Montague predeceased him on March 4, 1997. Earl & Polly owned and operated several business together including, Green Mountain Monitoring & Medical Alert, Green Mountain Answering Service, and Signal Security Systems.Earl was also a restaurant owner & operator of the Twin City Lane Restaurant, Chef’s Restaurant on the Barre-Montpelier Road and the Water Wheel Restaurant in Groton. They also operated a family farm on Putnam Road for several years. He is survived by a daughter, Dianna Jean (DJ) Montague; son, Arthur Mason Montague; two grandchildren, Ryan David Belliveau and Allison Sarah Belliveau all of East Montpelier; two sisters, Merle Jean Pieramico of Rochester, NY andLois Ann Foss of Plainfield, VT and a brother, David John Montague of Derry, Ireland. Earl was predeceased by a sister, Diane Mary Perreault. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 15th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. There will be no calling hours. Burial with military honors will be at Doty Cemetery, East Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life of Centeral Vermont, (internet search-relay for life of central vermont) or to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT05641

, 79, of Calais, Vermont passed away at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Vermont on February 19, 2013 with her sons and her husband of 61 years at her bedside. She fought a long and courageous battle with Sjogren’s syndrome. Born in Montpelier, Vermont on December 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Sicely) Chandler. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1951. She was an accomplished seamstress and freelance bookkeeper. She was loved by her family and many dear friends for her good nature, generosity and fond company. She enjoyed traveling with her nieces Lucille, Janice, Sue, Hope and Prudence. Many of her days were shared with lifetime friend Eva Morse. In addition to her husband Stanley Morse she is survived by two sons Brent Morse of Barre, VT and Darryl Morse of Calais, VT, three grandchildren Angela Morse of Plattsburg NY, Erica Morse of Burlington, VT and Jack Morse of Wellesley, MA as well as three generations of nieces and nephews. Her siblings, Gordon Chandler, Eunice Carpenter and Mildred Chandler predeceased her. In accordance with the family’s wishes, a memorial service will be held in the spring, at a time and place to be announced.

, 85, of 149 Main Street Montpelier and 54 Laurel Avenue, Craigville Mass passed away gently 12/31/2013 at Woodridge Nursing Home due to complications following a recent stroke. Born August 20th, 1928 in Worcester MA, she was the daughter of John and Etheldred (Wilmott) McKinley. She spent her formative years in Worcester and graduated from North High School, in 1946 then attended Mt. Holyoke College from which she matriculated in 1950 with her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Ellie was an accomplished flutist and chorale member during these years and continued to stay active with Mount Holyoke as an alumna. Ellie pursued a career in editing in New York City from 1950 through 1960 working for Morehouse and Barlow publishing. This was an exciting time in her life and while she never returned there to live, considered New York to be the most marvelous city. Ellie spent time attending Broadway shows, traveling and enjoying much time with good friends; friendships she maintained throughout the rest of her life. On October 1, 1960 Ellie married Granger W. Norwood in NYC. The Norwood’s made their home first in Conway, MA then settled in Worcester, MA to be close to family. Elinor was a stay at home mother to her four children and a substitute teacher before she and her husband fulfilled their dream of purchasing the Walberg & Auge Music Company in Auburn, Mass. They lovingly operated this business side by side for many years, providing musical rentals and repairs to students and professionals alike. They relocated the store to Worcester and eventually changed its name to Norwood Music. They were extremely active members of the All Saints Episcopal Church. Ellie was the first woman to be elected to the church vestry. After many years in Worcester they were able to retire to their beloved cottage in the village of Craigville, Cape Cod where Ellie summered with the children before making it her permanent home, and graciously hosted many family and friends through the years. Ellie continued to occupy her caring and active mind with the philanthropic endeavors such as the Alzheimer’s Association of Cape Cod, elder care for many in her area, as well as donating much of her time to the Centerville Library. She loved the ocean and her beautiful cottage and felt fortunate to have been able to spend so many years in this beautiful place. Ellie was a lover of music and a voracious reader. She consumed multiple books and newspapers each week, including completing the daily New York Times cross word puzzle in pen. She enjoyed a wide variety of literary genres, her favorite stories being mysteries and romances. She was always up on the current news and loved a strong debate; her quick wit and strong will were a tough match. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Granger. She is survived by her brother and his wife, John and Bea McKinley of Kensington MD, her children; Nancy and Ray Daigle of Moretown VT, Deborah N. Ruane of San Diego CA, Guy and Diane Norwood of East Barre, VT and Jennifer M. Norwood of West Chatham, MA. She also loved her seven grandchildren; Douglas, Andrew and Cecelia Daigle, Jack and Lily McMurrer and Katherine and Nicholas Norwood. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law and her husband, Nancy and Norman Vester of St. Albans VT and six beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Christ Church on State St. in Montpelier, VT on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, 75, of Center Road in East Montpelier died unexpectantly at her home on Friday, November 15, 2013. She was born on January 4, 1938 in Montpelier, the daughter of Patrick and Julia (Henry) Flannery. She attended catholic schools and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1956. On June 18, 1960 she married Richard Lea Ormsbee at Saint Augustine Church in Montpelier. He predeceased her on October, 26 1994. For many years Jean worked as a teller at the Vermont National Bank in Montpelier. She retired in 1990. She loved animals and over the years that she lived in East Montpelier she took in dozens of stray cats. Jean loved birds as well, humming birds in particular, and spent many years filling feeders for the residents at Woodridge Senior Center in Berlin. As a gifted artist Jean’s favorite subjects were Vermont’s beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Jean had that infectious Irish Charm and could tell stories like no other. Her favorite topics were about humorous events involving family members, close friends and pets. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Ormsbee and her husband Thomas Jordan of Jeffersonville, Linda Ormsbee of East Montpelier, VT; brother, John Flannery and his wife Sandra of East Montpelier; and three grandchildren, Makenzie, Justin and Delaney Wark. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, P.O. Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601 or to the Birds of Vermont Museum.

, 91, died peacefully on April 14, 2013 at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, VT where she received loving care as a longtime resident. Lucene was born November 15, 1921 in Morristown Corners, VT to Eli and Gladys (Flanders) Fiske. Lucene graduated from Peoples Academy and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Johnson State College. She married William G. Patno on August 14, 1944 at St. Sylvester’s Church in Graniteville, where they lived most of their married life. William died in 1987. Lucene met and married Charles Paradiso in 1989. Charles died in 1990. Lucene was also pre-deceased by her parents and her sister Janette (Fiske) Senna. Lucene is survived by her son William E. Patno and his wife Diane of Woodbury, VT, and her daughter Lisa (Patno) Pinkus of Montpelier. She had four grandchildren; William E Patno, II, of Montpelier, Robert Scott Patno of Derry, NH, Cody G. Patno of Barre Town, VT and Heather E. (Pinkus) Adams of Montpelier. She leaves six great grandchildren, Cole, Jadyn, Eli, and Lukas Patno, Mikayla Adams, and Andriana Stratton and several nieces and nephews. Lucene taught in Barre City and Barre Town schools for nearly forty years. She retired from Barre Town Elementary School. Many Central Vermonters learned to read and write at Lucene’s knee. She could always recognize her students on the street, even thirty years after attending her class. She was a long time member of the Montpelier Ladies Auxiliary VFW Montpelier. She loved dancing and playing Bingo and will be greatly missed by all. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 20th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Donations can be made to Woodridge Nursing Home, P.O. Box 550, Barre, VT 05641.

peacefully passed away November 25, 2013 at Rowan Court Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 12, 1924 to Hannah and Selim Enola, Ellis Island immigrants from Finland. After second grade her family moved to Shrewsbury, Vermont, where they struggled through the depression to succeed in the Finnish SISU tradition. Following her family move to Mount Holly, VT., our mother really did walk through miles of snow and cold to get on the bus in order to go to Wallingford High School. Graduating from high school in 1942, Helvi returned to New York City and found work at the Empire State Building until she was accepted into the U.S. Cadet Nursing program which allowed her to go the St. Luke’s School of Nursing. There she found the career she loved and her nick name “Sunny.” After graduating in 1946, she returned to Vermont and married Gilbert Parker in Wallingford, VT on July 5, 1946. During the early years, Sunny and Gil both worked to make ends meet, moving from Burlington to Groton, back to Burlington and finally settling in Montpelier in 1953 where they bought a house and raised four children. Sunny continued her nursing career at Heaton Hospital and Central Vermont Medical Center in the maternity department, delivering many, many babies and endearing herself to these babies’ mothers for her compassion and empathy throughout their labor and delivery. She belonged to the Trinity Methodist Church and made sure all four children were at Sunday school every week. Left behind are her brother John and his wife Jinny of Brattleboro, VT, her children and their spouses, Charles and Ann Parker of North Hero, VT, Betsy and Burr Morse of East Montpelier, Keith and Sherée Parker of Berlin, VT. Grandchildren George and Alyssa Schaefer, Montgomery, AL, Mike and Kate Parker, Durango, CO, Rob and Miriam Morse and Tom and Monika Morse, East Montpelier, VT, Ben and Leann Parker, Kansas City, MO, Lynz Parker, Berlin, VT and Wes Parker of Warwick, RI. Great grandchildren in Montgomery are William and Nathaniel Schaefer, in Kansas City are Aidan, Ezra, and Eloise Parker and in East Montpelier is Caitrin Morse; also brother-in-law Gordon Parker and wife Betty of Waynesboro, VA. Many special nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews are scattered about New England and beyond. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty years in 1996 and a daughter, Judith Lind Parker, a half-sister Helen, sister Impi and brother, Alan. Sunny requested a simple grave-side service which will be held in the spring at the Vermont Veteran’s Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT. Her family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care and genuine concern of all staff at Rowan Court where our mother felt very much a part of the community, sharing their lives and families for the last 5 years. Donation in Sunny’s memory may be made to the Rowan Court Activity Fund, 378 Prospect Street, Barre, VT 05641 or the Central Vermont Humane Society, 1589 VT Route 14 S, East Montpelier, VT, 05651.

, 64, formerly Sharon Raymond, of North Barre Manor passed away in the comforts of her home on August 29, 2013. She was born in Montpelier on August 1, 1949, the daughter of Albert and Ann (Elie) Gabaree. She attended Montpelier Public Schools. She married Gary Patterson on May 23, 1997 in South Barre, VT. Mr. Patterson predeceased her on June 23, 2006. Sharon enjoyed playing bingo and the spending time in the outdoors. Sharon loved being with her family and friends. She was a homemaker with varies jobs in the area throughout her life. She is survived by three sons; James M. Raymond of South Barre; Richard C. Raymond, Jr. and his wife Terry of Barre; and Scott A. Raymond and his wife Nichole of Barre; a sister Sheila Richards of Montpelier; 11 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 6th at the Worcester Mountain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Suite 101, Williston, VT 05495

passed over on October 31, 2013. She was 82. Pat was born in Montpelier on April 13, 1931, the daughter of Hans Christian and Lillian Beck Jensen. Her family resided on Berlin Street. She attended Montpelier schools and graduated from Montpelier High School. She married Howard M. Pembroke Jr. on October 5, 1952. They made their home in Montpelier and had five children; Butch, Peter, Sheryl, Terri and Lori. Her husband passed in August 1970, which left Patricia to raise her five children alone. She was a devoted and loving mother and reared her children tirelessly with more love and devotion than any one woman could give. She was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, music and spending time with her children and beloved grandchildren. Later in life she joined the Union Mutual Insurance company in Montpelier until her retirement. She is survived by her son, Peter Pembroke of Montpelier; daughter, Sheryl and spouse Robert Whidden of Hartland Wisconsin; daughter, Terri and spouse, Douglas Hill of East Montpelier; daughter, Lori and spouse, Joseph Hayes of Middlesex. To her five beloved grandchildren, she was known as "Nanny", Rayne and Wyatt Whidden, Mya and Natalie Hayes and Olivia Hill. She was predeceased by her husband and first born son, Howard M. Pembroke III (Butch). She will be buried in the family lot at Berlin Corners Cemetery.

, 88, of Business Center Road, Williamstown died at his home on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Harold was born on October 28, 1924, the son of Claude and Mildred (Porter) Perry. He graduated from Stowe High School on June 11, 1943. Following his education, Harold was a pilot in WWII, serving in the Army Air Corps as a flight officer for the last two and one-half years of the war. Harold married Alice M. Smith on August 17, 1946. She predeceased him on January 13, 2006. He worked at various jobs over the years including clearing trails for Sugarbush, upholstery work at Henry Girard’s Upholstery Shop on Main Street, Montpelier, and in 1961 became a rural mail carrier in Moretown, Vermont. Harold and Alice also owned and operated Alice’s Store and Laundromat in Moretown. Harold retired on May 28, 1983. Harold and Alice started spending winters in Orange City, Florida and summers at Kampersville on Lake Dunmore. After giving up camping, they moved to Williamstown in 2003. Harold loved spending time with his family; enjoyed computers and electronic gadgets. He was a fan of NASCAR and the New York Yankees. An animal lover, he very much enjoyed spending time with his “grand-pets”, especially his buddy, Spark Plug. He is survived his children Harold A. Perry, Jr., Northfield; Dennis A. Perry, Syracuse, NY; Gary Perry, Barre; Cindy Greenslit and her husband Kenny of Williamstown; grandchildren Stephen Perry, Williamston; Gregory Perry, Maine, Amanda Haskins, Waterbury; Shawna Greenslit and Misty Greenslit, both of Chester; seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 16th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm., at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 86, formerly of Plainfield Village and Methuen, MA, but most recently of Heaton Woods in Montpelier, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born on January 26, 1927 in Plainfield, VT the daughter of Leland and Violet (Rushlow) Bartlett. She graduated from Plainfield High School. She was married Wayne Cochran and had four children together, Nancy, Bonnie, Corky & Jeff. She later married John Pike and they had four children, Audrey, John, Tracy and Dan. Along with raising her children, Audrey was a child care provider for many families while she lived in Methuen, MA. Audrey loved snowmobiling and camping and she enjoyed raising farm animals. Audrey will also be remembered for baking her own apple pies and breads at selling them at local stores. She was also skilled at making hooked rugs. Survivors include 3 daughters, Nancy Holt of Plainfield; Bonnie Raboin of Orange; Audrey Haley of Methuen, MA; 5 sons, Corky Cochran of Cabot; Jeff Cochran of East Montpelier; John Pike of Derry, NH; Tracy Pike of Plainfield; and Dan Pike of Metheun, MA; 2 sisters, Ruth Thurber and Wilma Griffith both of Tilton, NH; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Bartlett. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 26th at Guare & Sons Funeral Home from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm with a funeral service beginning at 1:30. A committal service will follow the funeral at the Plainfield Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heaton Woods, Activity Fund, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

, 68, of Pioneer Apartment and formerly of Barre Street and First Ave, died on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his home. He was born at Heaton Hospital on January 16, 1945, the son of Nelson and Mary (Dupuis) Pollard. He attended Montpelier Schools. On August 25, 1974 he married the former Donna Farnham at St. Augustine’s Church in Montpelier. John worked for Vermont Tree Service for over 20 years. He also worked as a janitor for the Montpelier Post Office, Social Security Officer, and Vermont College. He would often do odd jobs for local seniors citizens. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, John D. Pollard and his wife, Heather and their children, Isaac, Tommy, Elizabeth, Maleya, and Brighton of South Bend, IN; siblings, Jane Mowery and her husband Charlie of Ludlow, VT, Sallie LaBounty and her husband Albie of Kelowna, British Columbia, Steven Pollard and his wife Janet of Worcester, VT; sister in law, Rose Pollard of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Mary Pollard, and a brother, David Pollard. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm with a memorial service beginning at 7:30 at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be with his parents at Green Mount Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montpelier High School Athletic Department, 5 High School Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602

, 96, of Westview Meadows, Montpelier died May 17, 2013 at Central Vermont Hospital. She was born November 27, 1916 in Montpelier, the daughter of Calvin H. and Elsie M. (Nelson) Murray. She attended Montpelier schools and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1934. Luella continued her education at Heaton Hospital School of Nursing where she achieved her nursing degree and worked for many years at the Gary Home in Montpelier, for the American Red Cross during the Viet Nam War era, and performed private duty nursing. She was a member and officer of the Bethany Church Women's Club for several years. Luella married Brandon Potter on January 15, 1938. Mr. Potter died March 24, 1984. She married Wayne Mack in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1992. Mr. Mack died September 22, 2003. She is survived by two sons, Calvin Potter and his wife Nancy of Waterbury Center; Quentin Potter and his wife Connie of Ware, MA; two daughters Brenda Pepin and her husband Roland of Montpelier; Bonnie Potter and her husband Bob Wolynec of Georgia, VT. She was proud of her grandchildren, Sara Richards and her husband Eric; Eric Potter and wife Joan; Scott Potter and wife Gabriela; Shari-Lynn Ludwick and her husband David; Michael Potter and his companion, Josefina Soto; Justin Pepin and his wife Anna; Joshua Wolynec and his wife Kerri. She loved watching the number of great grandchildren grow, and leaves Brandon and Molly Potter; Margaret, Meredith and Brett Richards; Lukas Potter; Reid, Lily and Nathan Ludwick; Hayley and Ethan Potter; Ben and Sophia Wolynec and two expected great grandchildren arriving in September and November. She is also survived by a brother, Roger Murray and his wife Barbara, Amarillo TX; a sister-in-law Helen Murray of Montpelier, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Nelson, Glenn, Sherwood, and Sheldon Murray, and a sister June, who died in infancy. Luella enjoyed gardening both inside and out, feeding the birds, several forms of crafts, and learned to paint in her 80's. She loved a good game of Scrabble and was a competitive opponent. Luella served as a volunteer for the Vermont Right to Life Committee. The family extends its sincere thanks and appreciation for her excellent care at Westview Meadows, Berlin Health and Rehab, and Central Vermont Hospital. A memorial service will be held at the Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 249 Airport Road in Berlin, Saturday, June 1st at 1:00 p.m., with inurnment following at the Middlesex Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sight and Hearing Committee of the Lions Club of Barre, PO Box 211, Barre VT 05641.

, 66, of Minister Brook Road, died on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Montpelier, VT on August 15, 1947, the son of Glenn and Jeanne (Cook) Powers. He attended grade schools in Middlesex and Worcester and graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1965. On June 8, 1968, he married Mary Ann Knapp of Worcester, VT at Trinity United Methodist Church in Montpelier. Mike served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War aboard the USS Ranger where he received several awards as an Aviation Ordinance Specialist. He was honorably discharged in September of 1970 He worked for many years at A.D. Sanel Auto Parts Store in Morrisville, from which he retired in 2010 due to illness. He was a member of the VFW post #9653 in Morrisville and a former member of the Worcester Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed playing the guitar in local bands, hunting, fishing, throwing horseshoes, country music, and working on cars. He was also an avid fan of Waylon Jennings and the New York Yankees. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Powers of Worcester; their children and their spouses, Shawn Powers and wife, Bobbie Jo of Worcester; Christopher Powers and wife Luanne of Barre; and Thomas (TJ) Powers and companion Kim Perrigo of East Barre; grandchildren, Michael Powers; Amber Powers; Kerith Powers; Brittany Plante; Brianha Powers; Bretton Powers; Bella Powers; and Cale King; sister, Glenda Delle and her husband Lanny of York, PA; brothers, Roy Pecor of Connecticut; William Pecor of North Carolina; Timothy Pecor of Monkton, VT; devoted sisters in law, Sharon Pecor of Connecticut, and Judy Knapp of Worcester; aunts Carolyn Powers and Ethel Lacillade; several nieces and nephews and cousins including Glenn French and his wife Donna who were by his side at the time of his passing. He was predeceased by his parents, Glenn Powers and Jeanne Powers Pecor; brother, Thomas Pecor; and his two best friends Jerry Hale and Tom Walker. A memorial gathering will be held at the United Methodist Church in Worcester on Monday, Dec. 2nd at 1:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fletcher Allen Renal Dialysis Unit, Developement Office, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 or to Central Vermont Medical Center, PO Box 547, Barre, VT 05641 in Mike's name.

, 91, died on December 9, 2013, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center. She resided earlier at Heaton Woods and on Barre Street in Montpelier, and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Born on January 6, 1922, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Irene was the last survivor of seven children of Samuel and Emma Hale Richards. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1939 and married her high school sweetheart, William J. Reinka, who died earlier this year. Irene and Bill would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. During her life Irene worked as a reference librarian and office manager, among other positions, but devoted herself to her husband, children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Throughout her life Irene set an example of community service. She was active in the altar guilds of several Episcopal churches, as well as in the Episcopal Churchwomen. She taught Sunday School and was active in the PTA. Before moving to Montpelier, Irene was recognized as a community volunteer leader in Libertyville, Illinois, for her many years of service as a hospice volunteer and her devotion to hospitality and fund-raising for the outreach programs of St. Lawrence Episcopal Church. Irene is survived by two daughters, Rilla Murray and Denise Johnson and a son-in-law, Thomas Wies, all of Montpelier; daughter-in-law Louise Reinka of Eugene, Oregon; and five grandchildren, Erin Strother Murray, Oliver Wies, William J. Reinka III, Lily Wies, and Mora Reinka. She was predeceased by her husband William Joseph Reinka and son William Eric Reinka. Her family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Vermont Food Bank, please make your check payable to Vermont Foodbank and mail it to Vermont Foodbank, c/o Melissa Baptiewright, 33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, 92, of Heaton Woods, Montpelier died on February 26, 2013 at Central Vermont Medical Center, Berlin, Vermont. Born in Trenton, Michigan on October 27, 1920, to William Joseph and Lillian Thomas Reinka, Bill graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1938. He later earned degrees in business and marketing from the Detroit Institute of Technology and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. An expert in industrial commodities distribution, he was a member of the American Society of Traffic and Transportation, the Traffic League of Detroit and Chicago, and also an Interstate Commerce Commission practitioner. He retired in 1987 from International Minerals and Chemical Corporation. Prior to his military service during World War II, Bill played baseball in the Ohio League, part of the Cleveland Indians organization. He married his high school sweetheart, Irene Richards, on Christmas Day 1941, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wyandotte, Michigan. The following year he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, completed Officer Candidate School and trained as a pilot. Bill flew 44 missions as a B-24 pilot in the Pacific Theater during the War. During his life, Bill devoted many years of service to the communities in which he lived, including several years as a hospice volunteer in Libertyville, Illinois, where he was also an active member of St. Lawrence Episcopal Church. At the time of his death he was a member of Christ Church Episcopal in Montpelier, where he relocated in 2006. Reinka is survived by his wife Irene, daughter Rilla Murray of Montpelier, daughter Denise Johnson and son-in-law Thomas Wies of Middlesex, daughter-in-law Louise Rogers Reinka of Eugene, Oregon, and five grandchildren: Erin Strother Murray, Oliver Hale Wies, Lillian Thomas Wies, William J. Reinka III, and Mora Ann Reinka. He was predeceased by his son William Eric Reinka and brother Floyd D. Reinka. Plans for a service of remembrance will be announced at a later date. Donations in honor of Bill's life may be made to the Vermont Food Bank, 33 Parker Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 84, of Route 12, Worcester, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 in the comfort of his home. He was born February 8, 1928 in Worcester, VT, the son of Nathan G. and Beatrice (Wood) Richardson. He attended Worcester school and following his education he enlisted in the United States Army. Wayne served during World War 2 in the European Theater of Operations where he served until his honorable discharge in 1949. After returning home from service, Wayne married Delphia Ovitt in 1950 and later he married Phyllis Green in 1957. In 1976, he married Dolena Dailey in Montpelier, who survives him. Wayne worked many years in farming and logging. He enjoyed working with his Wood Mizer portable sawmill and received a plaque from the company for recognition of cutting 1 million board feet of lumber. Wayne obtained his solo pilot’s license and enjoyed his time flying and going on helicopter rides. He was a truck driver for Maxham Fur Farms, Kelly Construction, Maxham Supply Company, Maxham Animal Food, Inc., and Worcester Leasing Company and served as the Road Commissioner of Worcester. He also was a co-owner of Wayne Richardson Sand & Gravel Company and Twin City Wells and years ago he picked-up and delivered milk. He was a member of the North Branch Grange #483 and the Worcester United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dolly of Worcester; sons, Nathan Richardson & Debbie of Chesterville, Maine; Michael Richardson & Ann of Skowhegan, Maine; Randy Richardson Elizabeth of Bremerton, Washington; Patrick Richardson and his wife, Lana of Harrison, Maine; daughters, Carol Richardson of Alburg, VT; Ruby Gale Ouellette and her husband, Leo of Skowhegan, Maine; Barbara Pomelow and her husband, Doug of Exeter Maine; and April Hertlien and her husband, George of Cornville, Maine; step-daughter, Dot Davy and her husband, James of Worcester; and step-son, Don Spear and his wife, Sandra of Ashville, NC; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by a daughter, Susan Richardson; great-grandson, Dustin; his parents, step-father, Clayton Brown; infant brother, Robert and step-brother, Lester Brown. Calling hours will be held on 6-8 PM, Thursday, Jan 24th at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, at Worcester United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 83, of Town Hill Road, died on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Elmsford, NY, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Cormier) Greisen. She attended and graduated from the Catholic Education System in Elmsford. She received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell School of Nursing in 1952. Claire began her career as a Registered nurse at New York City Hospital. After moving to Vermont, she worked primarily as the school nurse for East Montpelier Elementary School, but was the nurse at several local elementary schools. On June 25, 1960, she married James Rivers in Elmsford, NY. She belonged to a number of organizations including Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) where she managed membership, American Field Service (AFS) where she was a liaison, Saint Augustine’s Church, and the Montpelier Food Pantry. Wherever she went, she loved talking to people. Claire enjoyed evenings out with friends, grandchildren coming to visit, welcoming people into her home, discussing politics and taking her daily trip to the Hunger Mountain Coop. Over the years, she has been involved in being a support to those in need, including teaching religious education class to people with developmental disabilities and worked as a guardian ad litem. Survivors include her husband, James Rivers of Montpelier; two daughters, Mary Rivers of New York City and Carol Rivers-Ibrahim of Houston, TX; two sons, Loren Rivers of Honolulu, HI and Thomas Rivers of Oakland, CA; six grandchildren, James and Patrick Rivers of Honolulu, HI, Stephen and Agatha Nyarko of New York City, Ghazi and Tarq Ibrahim of Houston, TX; sister, Marylou Reifsnyder of Fairport, NY; brother, Peter Greisen of Yonkers, NY. Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held on 1:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. The committal service will be at Green Mountain Cemetery on Tuesday the 10th at 11:00am Memorial contributions may be made to the Montpelier Food Pantry, c/o Trinity United Methodist, 137 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to the American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, suite 101, Williston, VT 05495.

, 92, formerly of College St., and more recently of Heaton Woods, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Born December 1, 1920, in Northfield Falls, VT, he was the son of H. Earl Roberts and Daisy (Spooner) Roberts. He attended Northfield schools and graduated from Northfield High School in 1939. He entered military service after high school, serving in the US Army in the European Theater Operations in Africa and Italy from July 1942 until his discharge from active duty in November of 1945. He continued his military service for over 22 years, retiring from the US Army Reserve as a Chief Warrant Officer #4. On May 3, 1947, he married the former Mary Babic of Montpelier, VT in St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Montpelier. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Don worked for two years for the State of Vermont and Veterans Administration. He retired after 36 years as an insurance underwriter for the New Hampshire Insurance Company of America. During his tenure in the insurance industry, he served as President of the Vermont Insurance Fieldsman's Association from 1976-1977. Donald was a member of the VFW Brown-Johnson Post #792; American Legion Post #3; the Trinity United Methodist Church; and a life-member of the Montpelier Lodge of Elks #924, being named Elk of the Year in 1993. Don served on the Montpelier City Council for eight years and was elected President for four years; he served 25 years on the Montpelier Housing Authority Board; and the Capital City Housing Foundation (CCHF) from 1989 until the time of his death. Heaton Woods was developed under the direction of the CCHF Board. Donald is survived by his wife Mary; two daughters, Jane Desilets and her husband, Bruce of East Longmeadow, MA and Patricia Pierce and her husband, Robert of Montpelier, VT. His three granddaughters, Karen Desilets, Christine Pierce Pelto and Karlyn Pierce; three grandsons, Robert Desilets, Daniel Desilets and Brett Pierce, and 10 great-grandchildren. He has three nephews, John Crawford, Stephen Crawford and Conrad "Jeffrey" Crawford. He also has several cousins. Don was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth (Roberts) Crawford, and his brother Harold E. Roberts. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Heaton Woods, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or the Vermont Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312

, 48, of County Road died unexpectedly outside hisparents home on Friday, November 22, 2013. He was born in Barre, VT on March 18, 1965, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie (Slayton) Santor. He attended East Montpelier Elementary School and Union 32 High School. Jeff worked for Jordan Milton Caterpillar in Berlin, Bombardier Corporation of Barre Town, and Woodbury Auto. He was an auto body mechanic by trade and primarily worked at his father’s shop, Santor Auto Body on the County Road. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and anythingoutdoors. He also lovedto fabricate anything metal on cars and trucks. He most enjoyed the time he spent mud bogging with his friends. Survivors include his son, Chad Santor of East Montpelier; parents, Ken and Marge Santor of East Montpelier, VT; brother, Mark Santor and his wife Jeannine of Barre; nephew, Ethan Santor; niece, Shelby Santor; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his former companion, Shawn Strong of Glens Falls, NY; and her children, Brittney Strong and Aaron Skellie of Glens Falls, NY. A memorial gathering and a pot luck luncheon will be held on Dec. 7, 2013, at 11 a.m.at the Worcester Town Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

, age 78, of Worcester passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was the daughter of Reginald Warren Barnard and Eva Mae (Grace) Barnard. She was born in Pittsford, Vermont on May 15, 1934. She attended Pittsford schools and graduated from Pittsford High School. She is survived by her husband of almost 61 years, William E. Sargent, her brother and his wife, Royal and Veronica Barnard of Rutland, VT, her four children William Sargent Jr. and wife Sharon of Shaftsbury, VT, Elizabeth (Deedee) and David Swenson of East Montpelier, VT, Thomas Sargent and wife Carol of Kansas City, Missouri and Melanie and Robert Swenson of Fairlee, VT, as well as 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters Audrey Wheeler, Thelma Basque, and Emily Brisson Conowall and her brother John Barnard. Emma Jean married Bill Sargent on January 18, 1952. They moved to Worcester in 1957 where she participated in many town activities including serving as the Superintendent of the United Methodist Church Sunday school, singing in the church choir, and as a member of the United Methodist Women. She volunteered at the Doty School Library before graduating from Johnson State College in 1975 and becoming a kindergarten teacher in Worcester, holding classes in the Town Hall. She continued to work tirelessly to encourage children to learn by also becoming a 4-H leader for many years. Her many talents shown when she sang and danced in the shows put on by the Worcester Players. She also served the town by being the treasurer for the Worcester Water District. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Emma Jean will be remembered for her beautiful flower gardens where she could always be found working. She had a special talent for not only growing flowers but also in arranging them for family and friends. Emma Jean also loved spending time with her family outdoors snowshoeing, sugaring, swimming and going to hundreds of sporting events that her grandchildren and local children participated in. She also loved entertaining with her "by ear" piano playing and challenging her children to "name that tune". Calling hours will be from 5-8:00 pm on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home. A celebration of Emma Jean's life will be at the Worcester United Methodist Church on Tuesday, at 11:00 am. Interment will be in the family lot in Horton Cemetery in Chittenden, VT , on Wednesday, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to Worcester United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 105, Worcester VT, 05682 or the American Parkinson Disease Association, Vermont Chapter, 1 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 847-3366.

, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2013. She was born on April 8, 1934, in Littleton, NH, the daughter of Helen (Richey) and David House. She graduated from Littleton High School. In 1952 she married Robert West of Waterbury, VT and they had two daughters. She enrolled in Adult Education Programs and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT and worked at the Community College of Vermont, Goddard College, and Vermont Technical College. She had a strong commitment to education and enjoyed her work in postsecondary education. In 1983 she married Walter Secore who died in 1987. Following her retirement in 1997, she pursued her special interests in rug braiding and rug hooking. She had a special fondness for all of the friends she made while working at the law firm. She is survived by her two daughters, Vicki (West) Hill and her husband Aaron of Williston, Vermont and Kelly (West) Fay and her husband Gerry of Waterbury; a special relative, Judith Pease of LaJolla, CA; brothers Robert Desrochers of Candia, NH and Jay Desrochers of Whitefield, NH; five nephews; nine grandchildren, Bethany Cliche, Heather Touchette, Lucas Dolloff, Ashley Fay, Brett Hill, Allison Young, Chad Fay, Nicole Walker, and Dan Fay; 14 great grandchildren, Caitlyn, Rachel, Riley, Ethan, Noah, Jack, Olivia, Anna, Max, Cole, Grace, Alivia, Keira and Rylee. She was predeceased by her sister, Janice Mercer. She also leaves behind her faithful and loving companion, her dog Murray. Those close to her will always remember her fondly as Jackie, Mom, Nan, Nannie, Nina, and best friend. There will be no calling hours. A funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 at St. Augustine's Church in Montpelier. Immediately following, family and friends are invited to gather at the Montpelier Senior Citizens Center. A private burial for family will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jackalyn's name can be made to her favorite charity, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, P.O. 459, South Hero, VT 05486.

, 90, of the County Road, East Montpelier died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Starr Farm Nursing Home in Burlington. Paul was born in North Hatley, PQ, Canada on June 10, 1922 the son of Augustus and Rhea (Barre) Seguin. As a young child, the family moved to Barre and he attended the North End School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1939. Following his graduation from high school he worked as a tractor trailer driver delivering granite to Scranton, PA and New York City for Rossi Trucking Company of Barre. He enlisted into the US Army on September 23, 1943 and served in England, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany. Paul was a heavy machine gun operator in the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was discharged from the service on December 5, 1945 with several military medals. He was a member of St. Augustine Church and VFW # 792. He married Millicent Fleurrey in Montpelier on September 9, 1950. Paul was a diesel mechanic for Caterpillar Motors. He worked many years with Jordan-Milton in Barre and Montpelier. He retired in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Millicent Seguin of East Montpelier; three daughters, Jeanne Leno of Berlin, Gaylene Kramer of Montpelier; and Paula Perry of East Montpelier; 11 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Jean Desilets of Barre; and brother, Charles Seguin of Burlington; many nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by a sister, Clair Begun and 2 brothers, Maurice and Arthur. Calling hours will be held Friday, April 26th from 6-8 PM at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 12 Noon, Saturday, April 27th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial with Military honors will follow the Mass at Plain-Mont Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.

, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, of cancer, with his family at his bedside. James was born on April 29, 1928, at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, VT, the second son of Francis T. and Marcia Edson Sheridan. He was a lifelong Montpelier resident as were his parents. He attended St. Michael’s Elementary Schools and graduated from St. Michael’s High School in 1946. He went on to attend Vermont College, graduating in 1948 with an Associate Degree. He was a star basketball player for both schools. He married Corrine Pruneau of Barre, VT on August 12, 1950. After his military discharge, they made their home in Montpelier where they raised their 3 sons. This last August they celebrated their 63rd anniversary. He entered the military service in 1950 in the 172nd Infantry 43rd Division stationed at Camp Pickett in Virginia, then was sent overseas to Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1952. Upon leaving the service, he went to work for the family owned business, D. W. Edson Printers. He became the owner of the business in 1981 and was joined that year by his oldest son. He managed the shop until his retirement in 1990, turning the business over to his son. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, Mutuo and the Elks. He was a lifelong member of St Augustine’s Church. In his early adult years he played softball, coached St. Michael’s basketball and Little League baseball, and despite his 55+ hour workweek, was very involved in his son’s activities. In later years he enjoyed tennis, traveling, walking and time spent with his family. James is survived by his devoted wife Corrine, his sons James Francis; Gary and wife Paula; Steven and wife Lisa; grandchildren Gary, Jr. and wife Megan, Deborah, David, Matthew and Michael; great-grandchildren Jordan, Arie and Jared, Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, his older brother Francis and his grandson-in law Gary Sanderson. His funeral service, handled by Guare & Sons Funeral Home, will be at St. Augustine’s Parish on Saturday, November 16th at 12:00 noon, followed by a reception in the church basement. Interment will be in the Middlesex Center Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

, 65, of Towne Hill Road, East Montpelier, died Wednesday evening, October 23, 2013 at her home after a courageous and hard fought battle with melanoma cancer. She was born on January 30, 1948 in Montpelier, the daughter of Homer and Rachel (Towne) Jacobs. She grew up in the Three Mile Bridge area of Berlin and attended schools in Riverton and Montpelier before graduating from Spaulding High School. Sandy worked for more than twenty years at both Sprague Electric and Capital City Press. She retired from the department of Fish and Wildlife in the spring of 2012. Everywhere she went, Sandy made wonderful life-long friends. Sandy enjoyed many crafts including rug hooking and woodworking and also loved the outdoors. Flowers, plants and landscaping were special hobbies. She also enjoyed hiking, golf, traveling, and motorcycling. Her biggest love, however, was spending time with her family. She married James Sloan in East Montpelier on March 17, 2012. She was previously married to the late Richard Barnhart and the late Wayne Town. Beside her husband, she leaved her son, Chris Town and his wife Pam (Lyons) and grandson Ethan of Potomac, Montana and her daughter Kelly Finnegan and her husband Kevin and granddaughter, Sage Guggenheim of Barre, her mother Rachel Jacobs of Berlin, her sister Diane Moore and her husband Bill of Morgan, VT and her brother Glen Jacobs and his family of Dallas, TX and well as several nieces and nephews. At Sandy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service, and burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank the staff at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and at the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice for their care, help, and support as well as special friends and volunteers, Sherri Yacono, Elaine Goodall, Ginger Hopkins, and Beth Plante who spent many hours with Sandy.

, 64, of Washington Street, Barre died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after a long illness. James was born in Barre City on June 26, 1948 the son of Harold and Eleanor (Thompson) Smith. He attended Washington Grade schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1966. Following his education, he starting working in the granite industry at the Rock of Ages quarry in Graniteville. He retired early due too ill health and became a self-employed painter in the area. He was a member of the American Legion # 10 and The Canadian Club of Barre. Jim married Adeline Katherine Campeau in Washington on February 26, 1994. Jim is survived by his wife, Adeline of Barre, VT and his mother, Eleanor C. Smith of Berlin Health Center; a daughter from a previous marriage, Sarah Hagely of Austin, Texas; three step-daughters, Dana Sweeney of Essex, VT; Kelly Clark of Barre Town; Teia Greenslit of Barre Town; three stepsons, Rowdy Doyon of Graniteville; Kip Doyon of Walden, VT and Todd Doyon of St. Petersburg, FL. Also surviving is a grandchild and 9 step-grandchildren and a step-great grandchild. Jim was predeceased by his Father, Harold; an infant brother, Bobby. At Jim’s request a private family graveside service will be held at Wilson Cemetery, Barre Town. Memorial contributions may made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641

entered into eternal peace on Friday, January 18, 2013 at the Berlin Health & Rehab Center. Carmen was born on Nov. 6, 1906 in New York City, daughter of the late Vincent and Christiana Raschella. She married Max Bonheim in 1929. They had three children, Richard, Dolores, Carmella. Max predeceased her in 1945. She later married Louis Sorbanelli in 1946. Lou predeceased her in 1980. Carmen was an executive secretary for many years in New York City and New Jersey. She was active in Republican politics, president of the PTA and the Altar and Rosary Society in Northvale, NJ. She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her two children; Dolores and her husband Rudolph Reinecke and son, Richard Bonheim; eight grandchildren; Richard and his wife Stephanie, Bruce and his wife Jane, Steven and his wife Karen, Kurt and his wife Jane Reinecke, Christopher, and his wife Jennifer, Michael and his wife Christine, Mary, and Kenneth and his wife Sherry Bonheim; thirteen great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren, and three nieces, Caryl Connolly, Kathleen Feick, and Dolores Lawless. She was also predeceased by her brother Aloysius and loving sisters Ottilie (Stackler) and Dolores (Connolly), and infant daughter, Carmella Carmen was always cheerful and told people to “smile, it will make you feel good on the inside and on the outside”. She left all with her blessing to keep the angels close. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 6-8:00pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.

, 92, of Heaton Woods and formerly of Lane Shop Apts., died August 6, 2013 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Madeline was born on March 11, 1921 in West Berlin, Vermont, the daughter of John and Ethel (Hewitt) Clifford. She attended school in West Berlin and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1939. Madeline married Harold W. Sumner on November 3, 1941. Harold predeceased her on May 8, 2002. Maddie took great pride being a homemaker and bringing up her two sons. Madeline enjoyed talking about family History and worked with son Jim as he did some family research in recent years. Madeline spent a few years as a temp employee for the State of Vermont Tax Dept in the data entry section. Maddie enjoyed bowling in the Montpelier Women’s league for many years. Madeline is survived by two sons, Stanley and his wife Elaine of Montpelier; James and his wife Adelle of Barre; five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters Lena Hill, Florence Hill, and Esther Loati. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Heaton Woods, Patient's Activity Fund, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

, 66, long time Worcester resident died Monday Oct 21, 2013, after a short illness at Fletcher Allen Health Care, with his loving family at his side. He had been a resident of Birchwood Terrace Nursing Center since June 2007. Clyde was born December 19, 1946 at Heaton Hospital in Montpelier. He was the first son of Archelaus W. Sweetser and Stella R. Brink (Sweetser) (Hovey). Clyde’s father died in 1952 and his mother moved with her three sons to Worcester, VT where she married Willard F. Hovey in 1957. Clyde attended the Worcester Grammar school and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School as a machinist in 1964. Clyde enlisted in Marines in 1964 attaining the rank of Sgt. He married his high school sweetheart Sandra E. Barney in 1966. They divorced in 1973. Clyde was deployed to Vietnam with the 11th Engineers, 3rd MARDIV in Dec 1967. After his return in 1968, Clyde extended his enlistment. Sandy joined him while he was serving as an MP in Japan. Their daughter Melissa was born in 1969. He was severely injured in a car accident on March 4 1970 in Japan and was medically discharged on July 27 1970. He was rendered a quadriplegic and the VA doctors said he would never walk or talk again. Strong and stubborn Clyde did both for the next 40 years walking unsupported. He was, again confined to a wheel chair for the last three years. Clyde was severely limited in what he could do because of his physical and vocal limitations. Clyde loved to help people and during the 1980’s and early 90’s he raised hundreds of dollars, while standing outside local malls, for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and United Cerebral Palsy of VT. On March 24 1979, he married Anna Mae Foster of Rutland at the North Ave Alliance Church in Burlington. They had two sons Clyde W. and Brian L. Sweetser and lived at his home in Worcester where they raised their sons. They divorced in 1991. Clyde is survived by his children, Melissa Olivares and husband Francisco of White Plains, NY; sons, Clyde W. Sweetser of Chicago, IL; and Brian L Sweetser of Worcester; brothers, Archelaus Sweetser of Locust Grove,Va; Gene Sweetser of Essex Junction, VT; and Gary Sweetser of Waterbury, VT; sisters, Ruth (Hovey) Sicely and Leola (Hovey) Russ of Worcester, VT; grandchildren, Samantha and Javier Olivares; niece, Virginia Sweetser and twin nephews, Markus & Lucas Sweetser and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, George R. Sweetser and sister, Elizabeth Larson. Funeral services will be held at Worcester United Methodist Church, Friday, Oct 25th at 10am. Interment will be at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Tuesday Oct 29th in Randolph Center, VT at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to the Vermont Veterans Fund, care of Richard Reed, Dir. VT Office of Veterans Affairs, 118 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-0441

, 56, formerly of Montpelier but most recently of the Four Seasons Care Home in Northfield died on Saturday, August 24, 2013. She was born on August 10, 1957 in Rutland, VT and was educated in the Rutland School System. On July 15, 1985 she married Dean Tassie at St. Monica Church in Barre, VT. Mr. Tassie predeceased her on September 1, 2008. She was a devoted parishioner of the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church and treasured worker at their Friday Soup kitchen. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September 6th at 2:00 pm from St. Augustine Church. Committal prayers & burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602

, 92, of Herrick’s Cove Road, Woodbury died at her home on January 3, 2013. She was born in Montpelier on October 27, 1920 the daughter of Leon Rouelle and Alma (Mathieu) Rouelle. Katherine attended St. Michael’s Grade School and graduated in 1939 from St. Michael’s High School. Kathy worked for several years as a cook and nurse’s aid in nursing homes in the area and retired from Mayo Nursing in Northfield in 1990. She enjoyed bowling and playing bingo at different clubs several nights of the week. Kathy was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and CDA. She also worked as a housekeeper and cook for her brother, Fr. Forrest Rouelle while he was assigned to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in South Hero and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bethel, VT. On June 10, 1960 she married Hayden Thurber in Plainfield, VT. Mr. Thurber died October 11, 2007. Survivors include three daughters, Marian Morrison of Sebring, FL; Barbara Prentice and her husband, Ted of York Haven, PA; Nancy Durgin and her husbnd, Ron of Woodbury, VT; two sons, Wilfred Gauthier and his wife, Cilla, of NH; and James Gauthier and his wife, Laurie of Cabot, VT;22 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 39 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by a daughte-in-law, Alberta Gauthier of Roxbury, VT and two sisters-in-law, Stella Rouelle of Barre and Anne Rouelle of VA. Kathy was predeceased by her husband, Hayden and a son, Robert Gauthier on November 29, 2012,son-in-law, Evi Morrison and nine brothers. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, Jan. 8th from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be in the spring at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, VT. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Katherine memory to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to Central Vermont Catholic School, 79 Summer Street, Barre, VT 05641.

, died on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, VT. He was born on June 20, 1931 in Stowe, VT, the son of James and Pearl (Durett) Thurston. He attended Waterbury High School. On September 22, 1951 he married Dolores Hickory at the Waterbury Center Community Church. He began his career as a painting contractor in 1955 and he then began the Thurston Paint and Wallpaper Store in 1969. He later transitioned into selling carpet and flooring, changing the name to Thurston Floor Covering and Window Treatment Store. As a hobby, he also ran the Center Fire Sales out of his garage, where he would sell firefighting supplies to local firefighters. In 1958, he and several other community members began the Waterbury Center Fire Department. He served as the Fire Chief since its inception until stepping down in 1991. He continued to serve as a firefighter until retiring from the fire service in 1995. He held many offices with regional, state, and local firefighting association. He was past president of the New England Fire Chief’s Association, Vermont Fire Chief’s Association, and Capital West Mutual Aid. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He enjoyed snowmobiling, throwing horse shoes, and spending time at his camp on Holland Pond. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Thurston of Waterbury Center; sons, Gary and his wife Sharon and their children, Michelle and Molly of Waterbury Center; Tyler and his wife Lori and their children Autumn, Brandi, and Dallas of Alabama; Kurt and his children, Eythan and Issac of Waterbury Center; and Kelley and his daughter, Lyndsey of Colorado; Sisters, Virginia Fraties and her husband Bill, of Colchester; and Brenda Viens and her husband, Armand of N. Fayston; and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by Aunts and Uncles; Mrs. Donald (Elosie) Thurston of Waterbury Center; Robert and Maydene Kellett of Waterbury Center; Harriet Durett of Stowe; and Lester and Marge Durett of Colchester, VT. At his request there will be no calling hours or funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterbury Ambulance Service, 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury, VT 05677.

,74, recently of the Squires House in Waterbury died Thursday, August 8, 2013. She was born in Calais on November 9, 1938 the daughter of Herbert and Ruth (Innes) Dailey. Barbara is survived by her children, Maria Schierer of Clermont, Florida; Monica Byron of Orlando, Florida. Four grandchildren, Caitlin, Jason, Nicholas, and Victoria and a sister, Lucille Fair of Montpelier and brother Michael Dailey. Barbara will be missed by all who knew her! Please take a moment to celebrate her life. Calling hours will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier on Thursday, August 15th, at 10:00 am, a memorial service will follow at 11:00 am. Assisting the family is the Guare & Sons Funeral Home and Green Mountain Crematory of Northfield, Vermont.

was an amazing woman. She worked hard at all she achieved. She believed that helping people was the most important task in her life. Her life ended on March 16, 2013 after slipping down the nasty slope of dementia. Elizabeth Anne “Libby” Turner was born on July 13, 1936 to Howard and Elizabeth Cordelia (Cairnes) Turner. She grew up with her older brother by five years, Howard Jr and a younger sister by four years, Nancy. They lived and worked on a dairy farm in Black Horse, Harford County, Maryland. Libby was active in her school, her church and 4H growing up. She played baseball on the third grade boys team, “because they needed her” she was the best hitter. In her teens she, her sister and cousins Jane and Juliette Anne had a singing group that performed at social functions in the area. Libby had a beautiful alto voice. Beginning in first grade she would finish her work and then help the slower children with theirs. She graduated from North Harford High School in 1954. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She loved words and was tortured by math. She earned a Master’s of Library Science from Drexel University in Philadelphia the following year. She worked in the Agricultural Library in Peoria, Ill. The director of the program told her from the beginning that women were not smart enough to become doctors and she was certainly an example of that gender. After four years she returned to Baltimore and worked in the University Library while taking classes to prepare for applying to medical school. At the library she looked up from her work to see “the most beautiful woman” walk across the aisle. Libby found out she also worked in the library and met her. They developed a friendship. One afternoon Libby took a huge risk for that time in society and told this woman that she was a lesbian. The woman said, not me. That night Janet called Libby and said, we need to talk. That began their relationship that lasted 34 years and only ended in Janet’s too early death from cancer. They loved each other with all their hearts. Libby was devastated by Janet’s death. Libby earned a place in the University of Maryland’s medical school. She entered as one of six women in the class and graduated as one of two women in 1968. She completed her internship and residency at York Hospital in York, PA. Libby was the first woman to be accepted for an internship and the only woman in her internship class. This event made the paper at the time. Janet and Libby had a private practice in Black Horse for three years before moving to Vermont. Dr. Turner worked at Central Vermont Hospital in the Emergency Room. She eventually became the director of the ER. She was dedicated and believed that everyone who worked for her should be as invested in being a doctor as she was. Janet and Libby worked holidays so the doctor’s with families could be home with their children. Both Janet and Libby gave expert testimony in trials involving medical issues over the years. Libby passed her boards in both family practice and emergency medicine. At the age of fifty Libby enrolled at Vermont Law School as a full time student. She worked at the Vermont State Hospital during these years at night. She loved the residents and enjoyed doing rounds. Libby graduated in 1989 with a Juris Doctorate. She completed her clerkship in the Medicaid Fraud Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s office. She then worked for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. She wrote booklets to help town clerks and officers understand points of their jobs. She worked to answer questions accurately and clearly. Libby volunteered for a number of organizations over the years often she began work as a board member and ended up being the chair. She worked for the Shelter House Project as a board member, chair and on the battered women’s hot line. Libby was on the Selectboard for the town of Worcester and was chair of the board. She also was Town Moderator for a year. Libby was on the Medical Practice Board for the State of Vermont and was the chair of the board. Libby was Green up coordinator for Worcester for several years as well. Libby volunteered for Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice as a hospice volunteer for several years. Libby was the medical expert for Mock Trials at Vermont Law School. The people of the town of Worcester were very lucky to have Janet and Libby living in their town. They freely gave of their time and expertise to medically needy neighbors. One neighbor was smashed between two cars and had no insurance. They doctored him to health. Another needed a shot every week. Another needed to be looked in on so she could stay out of the nursing home. And so it goes on. Janet and Libby owned rental properties in Barre. They took care of their tenants as well as collecting the rent. Better landladies could not be found. Libby recognized that her cognitive faculties were declining. She tried to make accommodations so she could continue to be independent. She was devastated when her car keys were taken away. She thought she could no longer help people. She was angry and there was not a thing she could do to reverse her decline. No matter how hard she worked she could not achieve the goal of independence again. People helped Libby stay in her home. The wonderful Sandy Mann took Libby shopping for food when she was still able and willing to be in public. She lived with Libby’s anger as the disease progressed at not being able to remember what she wanted to buy, how to use money, how to sign her name. The Personal Care Assistants from Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice were wonderful. They read, cooked, sang, talked and cared for Libby so she knew she was important. She was not always easy to care for as she fought the losing battle to maintain her independence. Mark, Keri, Ashley, Crystal, Erica(2), June, Mary Francis, Dawn and many others were vital to the task of allowing Libby to stay in her home. Bonnie Pollard and Kathy Menninger were longtime friends who stepped up to work with Libby as she declined to allow her to live at home. Libby is survived by her brother, Howard of Arizona and his children Mary, Roseanna and James. Her sister, Nancy of Maryland her husband, Nelson Berigtold and their children Amy and Margaret. She is also survived by her family in the UK: Robert and Brenda Anthony and their adult children, David, James, Richard, Rachel and their families. She is predeceased by a nephew Andrew Turner. She is also survived by people she considered family over the years, Selman Wright, John and Sarah Loder and their children Janet Elizabeth, Katie and Joseph. Holly Perdue and Cheri Goldstein, who coordinated her care and were her choice to make those decisions. Libby was a woman of substance and courage. She was a role model and a pioneer for women who came after her. We all stand on her shoulders today. She will be missed terribly but we rejoice that she is no longer living in pain and confusion. Her spirit is now with the spirit of Janet. May they soar together forever. Libby and Janet’s ashes will be comingled and buried at a later time alongside their beloved cats. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Church in Barre at 2:00pm on Friday, March 22nd with a reception to follow. Donations may be made to: the “Janet Anthony Fund” that is used to provide medical care to animals that might otherwise not get the help they need. ORAH 36 Three Mile Bridge Road, Middlesex, VT 05602. Libby also would be honored if we each gave a book to a child or donated to your local children’s library.

, 80, on Freedom Drive, died on Monday, November 18, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 18, 1933, the daughter of Glen and Margaret (Russell) Ransom. She graduated from Summit High School (NJ). She later received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western College for Women in Oxford, OH, in 1955. In September of 1955, Bee married William E. Warren. They lived throughout the US, including Fairbanks, AK, while William was in the Air Force. They settled in Lexington, MA, where Bee lived for 45 years. They later divorced. Bee worked for many years as a librarian at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA and at the Concord Free Public Library in Concord, MA. Her lifelong passion was creating art. An accomplished artist, she mastered many media throughout her life including painting, sculpture, print-making, photography, and drawing. She found inspiration in nature, in particular the landscapes of the Southwest and New England, and in the landscape of her imagination and dreams. She loved to travel and had many adventures on Elderhostel trips. She enjoyed camping and bird-watching with friends and family, and spending time alone at her rustic cabin in the woods. Bee cherished visiting with family, especially her cousins Sally Hale and Jane Cuyler. She will be dearly missed. Survivors include her brother, James Ransom of Towson, MD; her children, daughter, Susan Warren and husband, Dave Shepard of Middlesex, VT; daughter, Robin Warren and partner David Coupe of Portland, OR; son, Douglas Warren and wife Karen Warren of Broomfield, CO; grandchildren, Brendan Shepard of Middlesex, VT and Katelyn Warren of Broomfield, CO; niece Juliana Cuyler of Hood River, OR, nephew, Alex Cuyler of Pleasant Hill, OR, and nephew, John Charles Ransom of North Carolina. A remembrance of Bee’s life and artistic works will be held on Friday, November 22, at 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Guare and Sons Funeral Home at 30 School St. in Montpelier, VT. A spring burial and retrospective art show are also planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Branch Nature Center (713 Elm St., Montpelier, VT 05602) or the Kellogg-Hubbard Library (135 Main St., Montpelier, VT 05602).

, 79 of Montpelier died peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Woodridge Nursing Home following a short illness. Ben was born the son of Raymond B. & Eleanor (Smith) Washburne, Sr., on March 9, 1934 in Williamstown, MA as Raymond Bentley Washburne, Jr. but was always known by his middle name. He graduated from Vermont Academy and Middlebury College. Ben moved to Vermont and was employed by the State Welfare Department for nearly 35 years. Following his retirement in 1991, Ben joined and volunteered for numerous programs including Central Vermont Association for Retarded Citizens, Good Sumaritan Haven, Montpelier Kiwanis, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Washington County Probate Court and Bethany Church. In his younger years, he was extremely active in the Capital City Jaycees as well as at the state level. Ben is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria (McQuesten) Washburne, his son, Todd of Calais, VT, daughter and son in law, Kelly and Kevin Toomey of Berne, NY and grandchildren, Cailyn and Quinn Toomey. Also, his sisters, Margaret Miller of Brunswick, ME and Carla Rensenbrink and her husband John of Topsam, ME. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Eleanor Washburne of Williamstown, MA. Ben enjoyed history, square dancing, and traveling. He and his wife have spent part of the winters of recent years in Wagram, NC. He will be remembered for his volunteer work and helpful service to those in need. A Memorial service will be held at Bethany Church, Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Vermont ARC, c/o Jim Lund, P.O. Box 751, Montpelier, VT 05601

, 47, of Brook Road, Middlesex, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. He was born in Berlin, VT on October 27, 1965, the son of Carl and Jean (Clark) Wendel. He was educated in Middlesex public schools and attended Union 32 High School. He was married to Rhonda MacAuley for a number of years. They were later divorced. Bert worked as a construction machine operator for many contractors in the Central Vermont area. He could run any piece of equipment, but preferred to be in an excavator. He was currently the owner of Wendel Excavation in Middlesex. Bert will be greatly missed by his family and extended network of friends. Survivors include his companion, Carole Picard of Worcester, VT; daughter, Meriah Wendel of Worcester; sons, Carl Wendel of Worcester, Bert Wendel, Jr. of Barre, and step son, Jayme Lee of Barre; his mother, Jean Clark of Middlesex; brothers, Chad Wendel and his wife Diane of Middlesex, and Eddie Wendel of Middlesex and grandchildren, Camden John Wendel, Ella Lee and Gavin Lee. Bert was predeceased by his father, Carl Wendel and both sets of grandparents; Edgar and Dorothy Chapin and Bert and Mable Clark all of Middlesex. The family will host calling hours from 10:00-12:00 noon on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A committal service will take place at a later date at the Middlesex Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carole Picard and family.

, 96, died Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Central Vermont Medical Center, with his family at his bedside. Donald was born March 5, 1917, in Newark, NJ, the third son of Gustave A. Wiedenmayer and Emily (Leicht) Wiedenmayer. Donald graduated from Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ, in 1936, and the Clarence White School of Photography in New York in 1937, after which he operated his own studio at 6 E. 46th Street in New York City. Donald served in the Army Pictorial Service during World War II as a war photographer in Sicily, North Africa and England. After the war, Donald lived in New York City from 1945-1948 and worked for Robert E. Coates Studio and the photographic studio of the Eastman Chemical Products Corporation, a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak. Donald moved to Vermont in 1948 where he did advertising photography and then was a photographer for the Vermont Department of Highways for 21 years. He is a past president of the Vermont Professional Photographers in 1952-53 and former member of the Professional Photographers of America. Donald is survived by his wife Shirley, his daughters, Lisa Thorn and husband Robert, Carla Garvey and husband James, and Ellen Davenport; grandchildren John Hagan, Matthew Fagginger-Auer and wife Sarah, Erich Fagginger-Auer and wife Angela, Benjamin Thorn and wife Lynn, Kevin Darkmoor, Melanie Ricker and husband Shawn, Benjamin Mason and wife Jessica, Joshua Mason; and great-grandchildren Zachary Ricker, Kyle Mason, and Henry Fagginger-Auer. Donald was predeceased by his parents and brothers Sanford and Robert. Donald and Shirley spent 20 winters in Cocoa Beach, FL. Donald loved golf, skiing, and was an avid reader. At his request, there will be no services and donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Interment will be in the spring at the Green Hill Cemetery in Wallingford, VT.

, 90, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Born May 23, 1923 to Leonard Davenport and Lena (Ackley) Davenport, Shirley was raised in Mount Holly, Vermont with her sisters Lula and Evelyn. She then moved to Wallingford where she married Donald Wiedenmayer in 1963. They moved that year to Worcester, Vermont where they lived for 50 years. Donald died November 21, 2013. Shirley loved to cook, ski, golf and knit. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as treasurer for many years. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing her was touched by her kindness, warmth and generosity. Being a grandmother was what she enjoyed most. She is survived by her daughters Ellen Davenport, Lisa Thorn and husband Robert and Carla Garvey and husband James. Grandchildren Kevin Darkmoor and wife Mary, Melanie Ricker and husband Shawn, Benjamin Mason and wife Jessica, Joshua Mason, John Hagan, Matthew Fagginger-Auer and wife Sarah, Erich Fagginger-Auer and wife Angela, Benjamin Thorn and wife Lynn. Great grandchildren Zachary Ricker, Kyle Mason, and Henry Fagginger-Auer. Interment will be in the spring at the Green Hill Cemetery in Wallingford, Vermont.

, 86, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at Heaton Woods, with family by her side. She was born May 19, 1927 in New York City, the daughter of John Ben and Dorothy Cumpson Butler. She attended the Fieldston School and graduated from Vassar College in 1947. In 1948 she married Dr. M. Henry Williams Jr. of New Haven, Ct., a pulmonary physician who spent most of his career at Albert Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y. They lived briefly in Chevy Chase and Silver Spring, Md., and then for over fifty years in Scarsdale, N.Y., retiring to Montpelier in 2005. Mary is survived by five children: Dr. Stuart E. and wife Sarah E. Griffith Williams of Montpelier; Patricia and husband Joseph Garofalo of Colchester; Marshall B. and wife Marguerite Gousie of Woonsocket, R.I.; Frances Williams of Bonnieville, Ky.; and Richard Williams of Barre. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Peter Williams of Mamaroneck, N.Y.; Curtis and Spencer Williams of Portland, Ore.; Morgen Neagle of Burlington; Dorothy Williams Neagle and husband David Weinstein of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.; William S. and wife Beth Brown of Pylesville, Md.; and Ben Brown of Barre; one great-grandchild, Mae Bird Weinstein, and another “on the way.” She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and three brothers: John B., Edward R. and Daniel K. Butler. Mary was past president of the Scarsdale Women's Club; past president of the Westchester Vassar Club, where she was very active with the Westchester Vassar Club Book Sale; a member of the Factotums singing group, and a member of the Bel-Aires Tap Dance Troupe. In Montpelier she was active with Bethany Church and the Senior Center. All her life she enjoyed summers in Marlboro, Vt. She played the piano expertly, and loved watching tennis, ice skating and ballet, and playing bridge. She loved the novels of Thomas Hardy, and read widely about the history of England, especially the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In her later years she traveled in Europe and Egypt. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Church United Church of Christ, 115 Main St., Montpelier, with reception following. A memorial service and interment will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marlboro Meeting House in Marlboro, Vt. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vassar College Annual Fund/Alumnae Fund, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12604.

, 91, a beloved teacher, visionary, and an early pioneer of Vermont’s back-to-the-land movement, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 1st, 2013 in his home in Montpelier at the age of 91. In an interview prior to his death, Wires said that he’d like to be remembered “as a decent person who really cared about the world, and who wanted to see people having fun playing.” Playing, for Wires, meant experimenting with ways to live in harmony with nature. Beginning in the early 60s, when he moved to Plainfield, Vermont after years of teaching science and education in New York, Wires designed and built a small home and led a Thoreau-like life style at the base of Spruce Mountain. There, Wires mastered “treecropping,” or the practice of raising trees that bear edible nuts and fruits. He passed his collected wisdom on to many students and admirers throughout the years. Born March 3, 1922, Wires was one of five siblings who grew up in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, where his father was a well-known tile contractor. As a child, John developed an early fascination with birds. While canoeing on a Maine river one day, he came upon a loon in her nest. “It was a miraculous thing,” he remembered. “It really moved me. I loved being surprised by the natural world.” Prior to the U.S. engagement in World War II, Wires volunteered with the American Field Service in North Africa and the Middle East as an ambulance mechanic and driver. He was drafted in 1942 and, as a conscientious objector, chose to serve as a medic rather than a rifleman. He served in the 100th Division’s 397th Unit, which liberated the Maginot Line fortress of Bitche during the winter of 1943 – 1944. He spoke openly of suffering from lifelong post-traumatic stress disorder, which he believed had led him toward his Thoreau-like life in the Plainfield woods. After the war, Wires completed a combined undergraduate degree in philosophy, history and literature at Pennsylvania’s Haverford College, where he was deeply influenced by the writings of Goethe and by Quakerism. There, he started up a weekly “famine meal” group, which sent money saved from college meals to a relief group in Europe. He went on to study science education, earning a master’s degree at Columbia Teacher’s College in New York; he also pursued an unfinished Ph.D. in community studies. Subsequently, Wires lived in New York as a college and high school science teacher at various institutions. In the early 1960’s, he discovered Goddard College, where he fell in with artists and philosophers who dreamed of building a more sustainable, community-based society. Returning to New York following a divorce, he taught at Fordham College, where he got to know the famous back-to-the-lander, Scott Nearing, author of The Good Life with his wife Helen. The Nearings inspired Wires to return permanently to Vermont and to build his mountainside homestead. Subsisting on a small pension and living in a hand-hewn cabin without electricity or plumbing, Wires undertook a life of voluntary simplicity without modern comforts. He became so well versed in the literature of alternative living that he himself became something of an authority. He learned everything he could about growing trees and harvesting food from them. He planted mulberries, acorn oaks, American chestnuts, honey locust and “everything under the sun that could be considered a food source,” he recalled in an interview. “I had this notion of starting a whole new agriculture.” In his old age, Wires became a fixture in downtown Montpelier, where he lived in a small apartment on North Street. He became a member of the Unitarian Church, made regular appearances at the summer farmer’s market, sang in the Gospel Choir, and enjoyed a wide circle of friends of all ages. Wires spoke often to students about the need to discover their own roads not taken. “John spent a lifetime at the fertile intersection of mind and nature,” said Bryan Pfeiffer, a friend of nearly 30 years. “A reader, writer, philosopher, and field naturalist, John never gave up trying to understand his own place in the world and how to make the world a better place. Humility, thought, exploration – they’re his legacy, his gifts to the rest of us.” For his part, Wires said that he’d like to be remembered “for inspiring students to let go of trying to be good according to conventional dictates, and instead finding their hearts.” Another close friend, Jodi Vilardi, said “John showed us what it is like to be 90, embracing emotional growth, and creating new friendships too.” John Wires is survived by his children, Peter Wires and Nancy Wires Cunningham and her husband Jon, and Nancy’s children, Larkin, Colby, and Caroline, all from Montpelier. His former wife, Ruth Hathaway, died in 2011. Also surviving are many other nephews and nieces, including Bill Wires, who lives in Berlin, Germany, and Caroline, who lives in Delray Beach, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on August 4th at the Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier.

, 90, formerly of Worcester, VT and currently of Calais died on Thursday, October 17th, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family and her faithful dog, “Buster”. She was born in Bellvedere, England on February 21, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Beatrice (Petts) Pearce. After immigrating to the United States, she was educated at Unionville Elementary School and Farmington High School in Connecticut. On July 4, 1949, she married Clifton Witham in Putney, VT. Clifton predeceased her on August 20, 2004. Together they raised their family and lived most of their lives in the house next to the Worcester United Methodist Church, a house that previously served at the church parsonage. Edie was primarily a home maker; however she also worked for a short time as a cook at Union 32 High School. She would also babysit her neighbor’s children from time to time and she served for a number of years as the church’s housekeeper, tidying up after Sunday service and other events and the church hall Her memberships include the Worcester United Methodist Church, North Branch Grange, and the Good Neighbors Club in Worcester. Survivors include her sons; David Witham and his wife Nina of Calais, VT and Mark Witham and his wife, Laura of Springfield, VT; three grandchildren, Jason Witham of Springfield, VT, Jared Witham of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Jasmine Boucher of East Montpelier, VT; brothers, Charles Pearce of Canton, CT, and Thomas Pearce of Conklin, MI; a sister, Beatrice Alderman of Unionville, CT, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Marie Joel and brother, Albert Pearce Calling hours will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Sunday, October 20th at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 21st at Worcester United Methodist Church. Memorial contribution may be made to following: Project Independence, 81 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641, Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641, Worcester United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 125, Worcester, VT 05682 or American Cancer Society, New England Division, 55 Day Williston, VT 05495.

(March 04, 1931 - May 16, 2013) slipped away peacefully in her own bed at home with loved ones at her side to hold her hand and kiss her good-bye, with tears in their eyes and a smile on their lips that her suffering had ended. Our cherished Mom was born Jeannine Jeannette Gagne on March 4, 1931 in Montpelier to the late Emile and Augustine Gagne. She started her schooling in a one-room schoolhouse in Berlin Four Corners. When the family moved to Montpelier she continued at St. Michael’s Catholic School and graduated from that High School in 1949. She soon started work for the Vermont State Department of Taxes, becoming secretary to the Commissioner at a very young age. In early 1956 Mom met the man who would become her husband while buying cashews from him at McClellan’s Department Store. Noel Wood was a suave, handsome, hard-working young man. A whirlwind courtship culminated in an engagement by Easter. Jeannine and Noel married on July 7, 1956 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Montpelier. In short order they became the parents of Candace, George, Douglas, and twins Philip and Stephen. When Dad died on March 28, 2010 they had been married for nearly 54 years. Mom returned to work when we were older, shortly before she and Dad watched with pride as their new house on Berlin St. was built in 1971and into which they moved their family on November 4. This new home was lived in and lovingly maintained throughout their lives, with neither one willing to ever move anywhere else. A part-time job turned into a series of full-time jobs at the Department of Labor and Industry, with ever-increasing responsibility and importance. She retired from Labor and Industry in the early 1990’s as the Worker’s Compensation Specialist and Wage and Hour Supervisor, positions in which she truly helped people. Shortly after retirement a series of ailments and conditions started to plague her and cause a great deal of pain. Mom tolerated everything with grace, strength and a ready smile. She learned to use all kinds of helping, adaptive equipment, often teaching her teachers a better way to do something! She also had to learn to depend on others for help, most notably our Dad. Until very recently Mom rolled along on her walker, reserving the wheelchair for kitchen use so she could have her hands free to cook, clean and wash dishes. In addition to her cooking talents, she had a beautiful singing voice. In her teens and twenties she sang professionally at weddings. In her frailer, sicker years it would be a good day if you heard her singing and sometimes dancing in her wheelchair. After Dad passed away in 2010, Mom asked George to move in with her. The other four of us soon started rotating weekends, staying with her every 4th weekend. Mom often noted how wonderful these one-on-one times with all of us were as they helped her to know us so much better, and conversely we got to know our mother better. We found that she was even sweeter than we thought, yet also spicy, sassy and even naughty at times! She was thankful for the time we devoted to her and we were thankful to be able to keep her at home as she desired. Mom’s health continued to fail, with several hospitalizations followed by short stints at Woodridge Rehabilitation to regain strength and return home. During her last stay at Woodridge she became weaker, not stronger, and just wanted to go home. Through heroic efforts by George and many others, this wish came true. She passed away in her own bed, in her own room, and went to be with her darling Noel and her God in heaven. “MTYLTT” Mom and Dad. Mom is survived by her 5 children and their families: Candy Bedard, her husband Brian and son Kyle of Winooski; George of Berlin/Montpelier and his daughters Natasha, Victoria and Brittany of Barre; Doug of Hudson, NH; Phil, his wife Karen, daughter Erin and stepson Patrick McInnis of Nashua, NH; Steve and his children Kaitlyn and Ben of Barre. She was predeceased by Noel, her husband of nearly 54 years, her 1st grandchild, Andrew Bedard, her parents and older siblings Merrill, Marie, Gerard, Trudy, and Madeleine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Augustine’s Roof Replacement Fund or to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22nd at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will be at Berlin Corners Cemetery.

, age 96, passed away on May 16, 2013 at the home of her daughter Cheryl Pinto in Port Jefferson Station, NY. She was born the daughter of Harold Soper and Effie Grace Ainsworth on November 6, 1916. She was predeceased by her husband Everett H Wyman, sisters Eleanor Donnelly and Dorothy Gee, brother, Harold Soper Jr. and son-in-law John Dufresne. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Briggs Dufresne of Myrtle Beach, SC and Cheryl Johnson (Paul) Pinto of Port Jefferson Station, NY, a sister Barbara Baker of Neptune Beach, FL nieces and nephews. She was the proud “Nana” of 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren. A private burial will be held at the Green Mount Cemetery.