passed away on Thursday February 28, 2013 in Newport, VT; at the age of 82. He was born in Montpelier, VT on April 9, 1930, the first son of Burnham B. & Helen Barclay Jones. He attended Montpelier Schools & joined the US Army in 1952, with an Honorable Discharge in 1954, a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business College in 1956 and began his career with the State of VT in 1958 with the Dept of Highway. He also held positions with the Dept of Taxes & Dept of Employment & Training, retiring in 1992 with 34 years of service. On December 14, 1968 he married Barbara J. Lague in Montpelier. He & his wife enjoyed many years of outdoor camping at French’s Beach & Lakeview Campground in Eden, VT and at Char-Bo Campground in Derby, VT until ’84. They had many wonderful memories from their years of camping & met people from all over the US & Canada. After retirement, Tom & his wife continued to enjoy riding the back roads & picnics by a quiet stream in Montgomery, VT. They became members of the VT 251 Club in Oct.’92 & over the next three years; visited all 251 towns in VT, collecting photos & memorabilia. Also at that time, Tom established Huntington Crafts, a woodworking hobby. He especially enjoyed his workshop & making crafts with his scroll saw. He loved going to Craft Fairs during the year & enjoyed visiting with people. Tom was an avid bass fisherman from the early 50’s & enjoyed his boats & fishing buddy, Reg Carpenter. He also enjoyed daily conversation over coffee with friend, Bill McCarthy. Evening campfires with Armand Belisle & Betsy Bumps were special times for him. Tom held memberships in the American Legion Newport Post & the “Herbert B. March” Social Club who’s members met daily at Wendy’s to discuss various topics over coffee. He also volunteered with the AARP income tax service. Tom loved his kitties especially JJ, Sammy, Pumpkin, Teakettle, Rascal & Tuco. Tom is survived by his wife Barbara of Derby, VT, son Ronald, brother Douglas and wife Virginia of Montpelier, VT, sister-in-law Christina Jones, sister-in-law Shirley Jones, cousins, nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Stanley, sister Janice, & brother Carlton. A gathering will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel, 37 Lake Road, Newport, VT on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with a luncheon to follow at the Chapel. Contributions may be made to: Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society of Vermont, Inc; 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855-9644; or to Dailey Memorial Library c/o Barbara Whitehill, 101 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT 05829. At this time, the family would also like to acknowledge all the comfort, support and random acts of kindness given by the staff of North Country Hospital in Newport, most especially the ER dept; with Dr. Ron Holland, ICU with Dr. Joe McDonald & Mary; the 3rd floor nurses with Dr. Achaunta, RNs Dawn Flood Dunn, Bruce Muir, Jessica, Diane, Sandy, Erin, all of the aides, too many to mention by name, his primary care physician, Dr. Christopher Rickman, Dr. Frank Provato, a special “thank you” to our dear friends Lucille Jacobs-Collins, Penny Flood, Claudette Gonyaw, Claire Comtois, Joanne Jacobs, Marylou Jacobs, MaryJean Pierce, Lucienne Baron, Neely Bryant, Diane Hamilton, for passing the time with me at Tom’s bedside all week; to Fr. Emeka who came to administer last rites, your words were so comforting; to all for the many phone calls, words of support, for food brought into the home and to those who will continue to help me through this most difficult time, I am sincerely grateful. God Bless all of you!

, 73, of Westfield, VT passed away on February 26, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born May 11, 1939 in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Alice Rice. She married Kenneth Bryant, Sr who survives her. Donna enjoyed arts, crafts, and gardening. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Bryant, Sr of Westfield, VT, by her children: Kenneth Bryant, Jr and his wife Nancy of Warren, VT, Sandra Bryant and Stacey Amsden both of Shelburne, VT. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother. Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. on Saturday March 9, 2013 at the Ready Funeral Home, Shelburne Road, in Burlington, VT.

December 19, 1946 - February 25, 2013 Mary Ann Darling, beloved wife, mother and friend to all passed quietly on February 25th, 2013 at North Country Hospital in Newport, VT with family and friends nearby. Mary Ann was born on December 19, 1946 to Ezekiel and Cecile (Dumont) Perry and was the youngest of 9 children. She is a 1964 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Newport, VT. She married Raymond Darling on September 29, 1967 and had one child, Nathan. For several decades, Mary Ann served her community at the Howard Bank, first in Barton, then in Orleans. Throughout many name changes, the building and Mary Ann were constants. Always there helping out those who needed it. In her free time, Mary Ann helped manage the family farm and provided a selfless example of how good a person could be. She loved music, had a beautiful singing voice and played guitar. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Darling of Barton and her son, Nathan Darling of Sacramento, California, by her brother and sisters: Leon Perry and his wife Mary of Brownington, VT, Clemence LeBlond of Troy, VT, Clarie Lyon of Brownington, VT, and Loretta McCoy and her husband Dale of Orleans, VT, and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Ezekiel & Cecile Perry of Brownington, by her sister Blanche Cotes and her brothers: Maurice, Noel and Francis. Calling hours will be on Friday March 1st from 3-5pm and from 7-9pm at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. Funeral services will be held on March 2nd at 11am at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans, VT with the Rev. Timothy Naples celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Spring interment in Brownington Village Cemetery, Brownington, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O.Box 375, Barre, VT 05641.

, 88, of Craftsbury, VT passed away peacefully on Monday February 25, 2013 at his home in his favorite recliner with his wife and youngest son at his side. He was born in East Albany on January 15, 1925 to the late Charlie Sanville and Theda (Long) Sanville. Mr. Sanville attended Barton Academy and worked at farming from 1945 to 1955 and for the Town of Albany. He was employed at Anderson MFG in Orleans for the next 8 years followed by 26 years at Ethan Allen Furniture in Orleans, VT until his retirement in 1990. Following his retirement he enjoyed his family, working around his home and grounds and assisting other more elderly neighbors with their daily chores. For many years he was grounds keeper for Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church keeping the walkways shoveled in winter, the grass mowed in summer and the general overseeing of the building and it’s working systems. He married Lucille Lussier on June 16, 1945 and together they had nine children. He is survived by Lucille his loving wife of 67 years and eight children. Ron and his wife Diane of Craftsbury, VT, Roger and his wife Pat of Albany, VT, Rick and his wife Diane of of Essex, VT, Rebecca of Essex, VT, Ramona Dindo and her husband Howard of Chelsea, VT, Regina Bailey and her husband George of Hardwick, VT, Randy and his wife Crystal of Craftsbury, VT, Rhonda King and her husband Greg of Lyndonville, VT, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, one sister Mary Ingalls of Albany, VT, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Reginald, a brother Sherwood, and two sisters: Sylvia Niles and Grace Sanville. Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday March 1, 2013 from 6-8 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch & Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, VT . A mass of chrsitian burial will be celebrated on Saturday March 2, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Craftsbury Common, VT . Burial will take place in the Spring at St. John of Cross Cemetery in East Albany, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Fatima’s Ladies of the Alter Society, 85 Creek Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826.

, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 23, 2013. He was born September 29, 1933 in Lowell, VT to Wallace and Lilis Warner. John has lived a full life venturing in many endeavors. As a young man he worked with the family’s saw mill. He had a short stint in the U.S. Air Guards. He also worked at the asbestos mines. In 1958 John attended a trade school in Chicago, Illinois to become a radio and TV technician man. He was a line man and master electrician and owned and operated Warner’s Electric. He was also a truck driver. John enjoyed working in his garden and he owned his own plane that he loved giving rides to anyone who wanted one. He bowled for many years on a league with his son Shawn. He leaves behind a large loving family including his children: Daniel Warner and his wife Jeanie of East Albany, VT, their two children: Dakota and Jade Warner, Marcia Warner and her partner Mardy Pratt and her children: Kevin and Stephine Uhlendorff and Caleb Warner, Shawn Warner and his wife Shannon and their children Adam, Samantha, and Johnie, a granddaughter-in-law Danielle LaRoe and by two great grandchildren Glycerine Uhlendorff and Gabriel LaRoe. John also leaves his former wife Lois Starr of North Troy, VT, and by his sisters and brother: Michael (Mickey) Warner of Lowell, VT, Beth Potter and her husband Brad of Ryegate, VT,and Shirleen Dolan of Morrisville, VT. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, and by two brothers Lawrence (Lonnie) Warner and Winston Warner. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday March 1, 2013 at the Lowell Congregational Church with the Rev. David DiZazzo officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Friday March 1, 2013 from 12 Noon until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Mountainview Cemetery, Lowell, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association of VT, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, VT 05495.

, 84, of Newport, VT passed away February 22, 2013 in Newport, VT. He was born June 9, 1928 in Lowell, MA a son of Alan and Gertrude (Arland) Maker. He married Cecile Young who predeceased him. He entered the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WW11. During his lifetime he was a machine operator for Ethan Allen, MFG and he was also a truck driver. Clarence was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798, the American Legion Post 21 of Newport, VT, and he attended the Meeting Place in Newport, VT. His hobbies included hunting, and gardening. He always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his daughter Susan Powell of Asheville, North Carolina, by his granddaughter Kayla Bernier also of Asheville, North Carolina, his foster son Dennis Fields State Representative of Sanbornton, NH, and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on May 24, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at the East Haven Cemetery, East Haven, VT with full military honors.

, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2013. Fred was born in Brockton, MA, on November 17, 1931. His father was Walter David Cushing and his mother was Helen Emma (Pierce) Cushing. He served his Country in the U.S. Army before and during the Korean War. Fred was a teacher at the Guided Missile School in Fort Bliss, Texas and later helped establish the Eastern Air Defense Command. After the service, Fred worked for several large manufacturing corporations as a machinist, plant engineer, engineering manager, production manager, plant superintendant, and plant manager. After retirement he served his town of Jay, Vermont as Town Moderator, Lister Chairman, and Zoning Administrator for many years which resulted in many sessions with Jay Peak for permitting process and he was also a member of N.V.D.A. Fred was very active at the North Troy Congregational Church, serving as a Deacon, Trustee, and Head Usher for several years. He enjoyed playing cards, bus trips, and visiting with his many friends at the senior meal sites. Fred is survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Edna Cushing of Jay, VT, by his six children and their families: Mary and Bill Harris, Fred Pierce Cushing, Jr, Nancy and John Sparacio, David and Kristine Cushing, Steve and Kim Cushing, and Chris and Kerri Cushing. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, by his sisters: Marge Vierra, Helen Cushing-Raum and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by a baby brother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday March 2, 2013 at the North Troy Congregational Church with the Rev. Richard O’Hara and Rev. Rick Shover officiating. A luncheon will follow at the East Side Restaurant in Newport, VT beginning at 4:00 P.M. Should friends desire, contributions in Fred’s memory may be made to the North Troy Congregational Church, P.O. Box 199, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 92, of Derby, VT on February 20, 2013. Beverly was born in Glens Falls, NY on February 28, 1920 the eldest daughter of the late Bernard and Lucille Moses. On May 1, 1946 she married Charles Clark and had 5 children. Charles predeceased her in 1962. Her long time companion, Arthur Bacon, also predeceased her in 1982. She is survived by her very close and special granddaughter Kelly Paul and family, her daughters Sandra Foster and Amy Varney and her sons Donald Clark and Gary Clark as well as many grandchildren and great grand children. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Schies of NY, and few nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Denis Clark and her sister Barbara Stranahan. Beverly’s infectious laugh, beautiful smile, and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all. She will be greatly missed by her loving and caring family at the Derby Green Nursing Home. Mrs. Paul expresses her sincerest gratitude to the entire staff at the Derby Green Nursing Home and to Dr. Maria Fatigati. There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of Beverly’s life will be on Thursday February 28, 2013 starting at 1:00 P.M. with family and friends and the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating a short service starting at 2:00 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT. Friends may make contributions in memory of Beverly to the Derby Green Nursing Home Activities Fund, P.O. Box 24, Derby, VT 05829. A spring burial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

, 86, passed away peacefully at The Union House Nursing Home on February 18, 2013. She was born on June 19, 1925 in Lyndonville Vermont, the daughter of the late William Edgar Kellaway and Bertha (Fowler) Kellaway. She attended graded school in Lyndonville and was a 1943 graduate of Lyndon Institute. She resided for the majority of her life in Manchester Ctr. and Berlin Corners in Berlin Vermont with her late husband of 62 years, Noah Wallace Hudson . They retired in 1998 back to Lyndonville Vermont, where they both had a strong sense of community, loyal friends, and family. As a devote Episcopalian, she loved her family and lived her life very quietly for them. Barbara was pre-deceased by her brother Edger William Kellaway and is survived by her nephew, Peter Kellaway , his wife Christina and their daughter Charli as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout Vermont, Quebec, and Ontario. There will be no calling hours or funeral. There will be a spring internment at the Pine Grove Cemetery with a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pope Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 80, of Newport, VT passed away on February 17, 2013 at his home. He was born June 24, 1932 in Barton, VT a son of Charles and Josephine (Thompson) Chase. He married Grace Mary Davis who predeceased him on December 24, 1996. Richard was employed for Elmwood Dairy as a delivery man and mechanic for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, mechanic work and wood working. He and Mary traveled to Florida, Ohio, and Long Island, NY to visit relatives. He is survived by his children: Gary Chase and his wife Corlene of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Douglas Chase of Derby, VT, by his grandson Cody Chase and by his step grandchildren: Jason, Celeste, Krystal, and Devin Messier and Corbett Lee. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Robert Chase and his wife Edith of Long Island, NY, Larry Chase and his friend Beverly White of Evansville, VT, Phyllis Kennison of Evansville, VT, and Patricia Herman and her husband Norman of Evansville, VT. He was predeceased by an infant brother and sister. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday February 21,2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday February 21, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

was born in Asbestos, Quebec on Aug 6, 1924 to Walter and Sarah Carson McKeage. When she was a small child her mother past away and she went to live with her Aunt and Uncle Ernest and Nellie Willey of Mt Vernon St in Newport. Ruth had two Sisters Barbara and Irene who have predeceased her. She graduated school from Newport High School in Newport. Ruth married William F Wright in 1946. William went into the service shortly after high school and Ruth went to work for the Bell Telephone Switchboard. She spent many years as a telephone operator. She also worked at American Maple where she made great friends. Bill and Ruth had a daughter, Debra. Ruth was the greatest Mom in the world. Debra married Reginald Judd and they had a son Jared. Jared was Ruth’s pride and joy. Ruth was also known as Gram Ruth to the many children she took care of through the years. Ruth was predeceased by William in 2000 and her son-in-law Reginald in 2001. Ruth leaves behind her daughter Deb Judd and grandson Jared and his wife Jessica Judd all from Derby. Her niece Linda McCauley from Ontario and her nephew Bradley from Massachusetts. She also leaves behind her great friend Sherry Labounty from Derby and Deb and Jim Kinney from Derby Line who have become part of our family. She will be greatly missed and remembered with never-ending love. Should friends desire in lieu of flowers Ruthie would appreciate donations to the Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton Orleans Rd, Orleans, Vt 05860 or Pets of the Kingdom, c/o Vicky Connor, 2907 Shilafoux Rd, Brownington, Vt 05860.

of Jay, VT passed away on February 12, 2013 at the age of 81. She survived her husband, Roger, of 62 years, by 27 days. Lois was born on March 29, 1931 in Stamford, CT, the daughter of John and Ruth Spielman. Lois grew up in Connecticut with her six brothers and two sisters. After high school Lois married Roger and started a family. They moved to Vermont in 1969 where they raised their six children. Lois took great pride in her family. It was hard for any visitor to enter her house without being taken through her collection of pictures. One by one she would take you down the line of all six kids’ graduation pictures, and if you had the time it didn’t stop there, she would also take you through the pictures of the grand kids and great grand kids. Lois loved little kids and adored her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Even in her later years Lois’ face would light up at the sight of a baby and you often heard her say “Now, who is this little one?” followed by “Oh, isn’t he or she a cutie” and then a little giggle. There is no denying her love of children. Lois also loved playing cards of any kind and especially Bingo. She took great pride in her winnings no matter who the opponent may have been and was considered by many as an excessively lucky lady. During her 40+ years in Jay, Lois was involved with the Jay Volunteer Fire Department bingo and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Roger and Lois enjoyed their travels throughout the US and Europe, including their many trips with Community Circle. Lois is survived by her six children: Jean Janci, of Nashville, TN, Donna Morin of Nashville, TN, Kim Starr of Tucson, AZ, Jo-Ann Chicoine of Suffolk, VA, Margaret Hartman and her husband Bill of Derby, VT and Roger (Chip) Morin, Jr. of Troy, VT. Lois had 15 grandchildren: Jennifer Royea, Aaron Janci, Meghan Janci, Carolyn Patenaude, Katie Holt, Amanda Trono, Chad Chicoine, Onalee Hopkins, Ashley Juliano, Lee-Ann Cotner, Mitchell Hartman, Tyler Starr, Nicholas Leithead, Hanna Morin, and Andrew Morin and 14 great grandchildren. Lois is predeceased by her husband Roger and her brothers and sisters: Bill, John, Richard, Jean, Evelyn and David. Lois is survived by her brothers Robert and his wife Lois and Charles and his wife Sylvia and sister-in-laws Patricia and Mary Spielman. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Leo and his wife Kathe Morin, brother-in-law Albert Morin and his wife Kathleen, and sister-in-laws Blanche Sullivan, Carmen Scofield, Patricia Valley and Leni Morin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (Martha Richardson, Vermont Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association, 300 Cornerstone Drive, Ste 128, Williston, VT 05495), or the North Troy American Legion Post #28 (Attn: Richard Berthiaume, 254 Dominion Ave, North Troy, VT 05859), or the Jay Volunteer Fire Department (157 Revoir Flat Rd, Jay, VT 05859). Memo: Lois Morin A combined graveside service will be held for both Roger and Lois on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell, VT.

, 74, of Barton, VT passed away at his home on February 12, 2013. He was born April 12, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland a son of Wade and Georgeanna (Kidwell) Shaffer. He married the former Dale Allen who predeceased him. Roger was owner of the Hangman Frame Shop in Hardwick, VT. . He worked for Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT, where he created sets for stage productions. He also worked for the Home Depot in CT. He moved to this area in 1990 where Roger was very involved with the restoration of Barton Memorial Building Theatre. He also created the Branford Festival in Branford, CT. As a young man Roger and his first wife Ursel traveled cross country showing the Batik paintings that they created. He is survived by his children: Erik Shaffer of Avon, CT, and Wendy Shaffer of New Haven, CT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: David and Sydney Shaffer. He is survived by his step children, Laurel, Heather and Sam, of CT and Jesse of NY. He is survived by his former wife Ursel Shaffer of Middletown, CT. He was predeceased by a brother George Shaffer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday February 16, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday February 16, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to BMB R & R, in care of Patsy Tompkins, 19 Village Square, Barton, VT 05822.

, age 71, of Newport, died Monday, February 11, 2013, in Burlington. John, the son of Jay and Aline Washburn was born December 12, 1941, in San Luis Obispo, CA. John spent 2 years of his childhood in Saudi Arabia while his father worked for Saudi Aramco. Boy Scouting was life-forming for John; he became the first Scout in his troop to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and be inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. As the recipient of several science fair awards during his high school years, he had dreams of attending Cal Tech to study aeronautics or nuclear chemistry. However, while working at Borden Chemical as a chemist during his junior college years, a conversion experience changed the path of his life. Subsequently, he completed his undergraduate studies at Whitworth College in Spokane, WA and went on to graduate from the San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1970 with a Doctor of Ministry. John thrived on designing creative Christian education for youth and adults. He shared those skills at Scarritt College in Nashville, TN, as an Associate Professor of Christian Education and on the staff of churches in Oklahoma City, Stillwater OK, and Shreveport, LA. John was always adventuresome so when called to serve a church Alaska, he drove a small U-Haul truck 4000 miles to Fairbanks. It was there that he took the first steps toward formal ordination; he was ordained in 1987 as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Doctor John Washburn served as the pastor of churches in Anchorage and Sitka, AK. In 1988, John left church ministry to develop software. His business, Software Sharing Ministries, catered to individual needs of churches and church schools. John met Sheryl Marie Reinke in Sitka, AK, and they were married on July 22, 1988. Adventure and exploring continued as they lived in Tacoma WA, Sterling CO, Juneau AK, Moscow ID and Newport VT. Everyone who knew John experienced his disarming whit and sense of humor. He challenged the status quo and had a huge heart for the under-dog. John is survived by his wife Sheryl of Newport: sister Jeane Avilla, of Union City, CA; and nephews, Jimmie and Johnnie Harrison, also of CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. A service celebrating John’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 44 2nd St., Newport, VT. A reception in the parish hall will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 4207 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, Alaska, or to the charity of your choice. "And I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth. Blessed indeed,' says the Spirit, 'that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!'” Revelation 14:13

, 89, of Holliston, MA, formerly of Island Pond, VT passed away February 10, 2013 in Framingham, MA. She was born January 8, 1924 in Brockville, NY a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Foy) Etheze. On February 29, 1944 she married Bertrand Caouette who predeceased her in 2002. Mrs. Caouette was a resident of Island Pond, VT for over 70 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 80 Auxillary, Disabled American Veterans Auxillary, and North Country Hospital Auxillary in Newport, VT. She is survived by her children: Thomas H. Caouette and his wife Nancy of Cordova, Maryland, Theodore Caouette and his wife Louise of Stark, NH, and George Caouette and his wife Linda of Holliston, MA. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, by two sisters Kathleen Twofoot of Island Pond, VT and Helene Gagne of Brentwood, NH. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday February 14, 2013 at the St. James Parish Center in Island Pond, VT where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Spring interment in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Charity of one’s choice.

, 59, of Newport, VT passed away February 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Orleans, VT on April 22, 1953 a son of Marjorie (Meehan) and the late Clifton Abbott, Jr. He entered the United States Army and was 10 years in active duty. He was employed by Michael Moore as a logger. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 798 and Disabled American Veterans Association. Jerry loved hunting and fishing and going to Barton Fair especially to watch the demolition derby. He also liked to watch football and shows on logging and history. Jerry was a very devoted Christian and he had read the Bible 4 times cover to cover. He is survived by his children: Chad Abbott and his wife Billie-Jo of Brownington, VT, and J.D. Abbott and his girlfriend Kate Shatney of Newport, VT, by his mother Marjorie Brault and her husband Al of Newport, VT, by his grandchildren: Nathaniel Mason, Bethanie Abbott, Addison Abbott, Sadie and Kalli Abbott, by his brother Greg Abbott and friend Pauline Arnold of Newport, VT, and by his sisters: Wanda Abbbott and her friend Blaine Wright of Derby, VT, and Julie Ann Perry of Newport, VT and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Penny Powers and by his father Clifton Abbott, Jr. . Friends may call on Sunday February 17, 2013 from 5-7 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, where funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday February 18, 2013 with the Rev. Laurence Wall officiating. Spring interment in Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o Winston Dowland, Whittier Road, Derby Line, VT 05830.

formerly of Newport, Vermont, a resident of Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, Vermont, died at Fletcher Allen Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont on Thursday, February 7th, 2013. He was born on March 13th, 1920 in Fair Haven, Vermont. Al was a 1938 graduate of Fair Haven High School. He attended Norwich University earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1942. While attending Norwich, he developed interests in horses serving as captain of the Riding team and being a member of the Calvary. He was known as “Zeke” to his friends at Norwich. Upon graduation, commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army , he served his country in the Signal Corps during WW2 in England ,France and Germany between 1943-1946. Prior to being shipped to the European Theatre he met and married 2nd Lt. Esther Flory RN, in New Orleans, LA. They both served overseas. Upon returning to the US after the war, Al became a Captain in the Vermont Army Reserves. From 1946-1953, he was employed as Manager of the Electrical Division of the Vermont Marble Co. in Proctor, Vermont. He also served as a volunteer fireman in the town of Proctor. Moving to Newport, Vermont in 1953, Al became District Manager for Citizens Utilities Electrical Division. For 33 years, he served his company and community with energy and dedication. During his long tenure at Citizens, his local and state contributions included serving as president of Newport’s Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He served as a member of North Country Hospital’s Board of Directors and as president of the Newport Country Club. Beyond his local community, he served as State President of the Vermont Electrical Association and President of the Northeastern Development Association. Most recently, he served as a volunteer of the Radiology department at North Country Hospital before moving to Maple Lane Nursing Home. A true Vermonter, Al’s love of the Northeast Kingdom was equaled by his love of golf and his enjoyment of skiing. His involvement with skiing led to his leadership in the modernization of the distribution of electricity to the Jay Peak Ski area. He was actively involved with the Jay Peak ski racing and ski instructors programs. He spent many weekends at Jay Peak skiing with family and friends. Hunting, fishing and driving the back roads of Vermont were also favorite past times for Al. Upon retirement in 1986, Al and Esther enjoyed visiting family and vacationing in Florida. Al is predeceased by his parents William and Melvina Flory, his sister Loraine Thompson, his brother Joseph Flory and by his beloved wife Esther Marie Flory. He leaves four children. Ann Marie Flory of Simpsonville, South Carolina. Haidee Flory of Westminster, Colorado, Sally Field of Telluride, Colorado and Al Flory Jr. of Etna, New Hampshire. Grandchildren include, Lauren M. Wygant of Del Rio, Texas, Aaron Surprenant of Golden, Colorado, Alex Zarrouk of Westminster, Colorado and Elizabeth and John Flory of Etna, New Hampshire. Some of Al’s favorite sayings were “It’s a great life,” and “It’s not how much you know but what you do with it that counts.” Remembering his words, may God grant him eternal peace. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport, Vemont on Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, at 10:00 AM. There will be no calling hours. A reception for family and friends will take place, after the service, at the East Side restaurant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Vermont Chapter of the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Lane Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 54, of North Troy, VT passed away on February 4, 2013 in Lebanon, NH. He was born on March 28, 1958 a son of Gordon and Theresa (Lafond) Mayhew. On April 10, 1998 he married Lori Decker who survives him. He was the maintenance supervisor at the Bel-Aire Nursing Home in Newport, Vermont. Larry enjoyed hunting, maple sugaring, and watching NASCAR where his favorite driver was Tony Stewart. He loved to joke around and was a jack of all trades. Larry also enjoyed carpentry and mechanic work. He is survived by his wife Lori Mayhew of North Troy, VT, his four children: Megan Simpson and her husband Devin of North Troy, VT, Amanda Effrig and her husband Mark of Derby Line, VT, Daniel LaBarron and his wife Stephanie of Newport, VT, and Caitlyn LaBarron and Dennis Labbee of North Troy, VT, grandchildrens: Elizabeth, Marissa, Noah Simpson, Mark, Jr. and Isaac Effrig, Taylor, Mercedes, and Kadia Labbee, brothers and sisters: Roland Mayhew and his wife Rosemary of Troy, VT, David Mayhew and his wife Debbie of North Troy, VT, Robert Mayhew and his wife Carla of Kansas, Eugene Mayhew and his wife Candy of North Troy, VT, Terry Decker of Newport, VT, and Annette Brown and her husband Gordon of Coventry, VT, and also by several nieces and nephews, predeceased by a daughter Megan LaBarron, his parents Gordon and Theresa Mayhew, and nephew Jeremy Mayhew. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday February 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. Rick Shover officiating. Friends may call on Friday February 8, 2013 at the funeral home at 2:00 PM until the hour of the funeral. Should friends desire contributions may be made in his memory to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Bel-Aire Nursing Home Activities Committee, 35 Bel-Aire Dr. Newport, VT 05855.

, 79, of Holland, VT passed away on February 4, 2013 in Newport, VT. She was born March 7, 1933 in Holland, VT a daughter of Eugene and Hattie (Judd) Mosher. Regena loved to watch NASCAR racing and game shows. She also enjoyed doing cross word puzzles. Regena was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who always enjoyed family visits and gatherings. She and her first husband Henry Camber were married for 15 years and later married Robert Petersen for 11 years until his death in 2006. She is survived by her children Robert Camber and his wife Sara of Holland, VT, Edith Stabene and her husband Harvey of Barre, VT, Mary Petersen of Westminister, MA, Robert Petersen Jr of Gardner, MA. She is survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and by her sisters: Helen Plante of Derby, VT, and Beulah Paddleford of West Charleston, VT and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and Sisters: Earl Mosher and his wife Arlene, Reginald Mosher and by Audry Dunn and Kathleen. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday February 9, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT, with the Rev. Mike DeSena officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday February 9, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Mead Hill Cemetery, Holland, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Morgan Church Building Fund, 14 Meade Hill, Morgan, VT 05853.

, 89, of Derby, VT passed away on February 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 5, 1923 in Canada a daughter of William and Jane (Duncan) Alexander. On September 5, 1942 she married Kenneth Rice who predeceased her on October 23, 2010. Mrs. Rice was employed in the shipping department at Union Butterfield in Derby Line, VT where she retired in 1986. She loved her dogs Buffy, Casey and Cubby. She also enjoyed reading and doing word puzzles. She is survived by her daughter Wendy Corkins and her husband Robert of Derby, VT, by her grandchildren: Shari L Hancock and her husband Randy of Coventry, VT, and Jennifer J. Daigle and her husband Rene of Troy, VT, by her great grandchildren: Travis Letourneau and Ashley Daigle and by her sister Ruby Falkner of Ontario, Canada. She was predeceased by a sister Helen Mosher and by a half sister Esther LeBaron. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday February 5, 2013 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, VT with the Rev. John Genco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday February 5, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the funeral. Spring interment in Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Dailey Memorial Library 101 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT 05829 or to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, VT 05855.

, 75, of Orleans, VT passed away on February 1, 2013 in Barton, VT. He was born September 18, 1937 in Manhattan, New York a son of Clinton and Margaret (Kulhken) Sheehy, Sr. He spent his younger years at Garden City, Long Island, NY and enjoyed camping on Lake Panamoka at the lake house. He was a purchasing agent for Columbia Forrest Products for many years, and then was a courier for the Howard National Bank for several years. Clint enjoyed the Vermont outdoors and he was an avid fisherman off the bridge on Lake Memphremagog and really enjoyed ice fishing on Echo Lake. While serving in the Marines he specialized in Meteorology and after the service he continued his interest as a hobby for the rest of his life. He is survived by his brothers: Donald Sheehy and his wife Peggy, Bruce Sheehy and his wife Madeline, by his close friends: Greg Tocci and his wife Emily, and Marie Jax. At his request there will be no visitation or service and his cremains will be scattered on Vermont soil that he loved so much.

, 94, of Island Pond, VT passed away February 1, 2013 in St. Johnsbury, VT. He was born March 2, 1918 in Lyndonville, VT a son of Burton and May (Farrow) Harris. On March 16, 1941 he married Eleanor Hurlbert who predeceased him. Bernard graduated from Brighton High School and attended Syracuse University. In 1941 entered the United State Army where he served his Country during WW11. He was employed on the Canadian National Railroad where he was a conductor for 43 years. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth, and he enjoyed playing golf and baseball in his earlier years. He watched his favorite team, the Red Sox on television. Bernard was a member of the American Legion Post 80 of Island Pond, VT and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10137 in Bushnell, FL and he was a Masonic member in VA. He was also local chairman of the UTU for several years. He is survived by his children: Greg Harris of London, Ohio, Scott Harris of Hilliard, Ohio and Holly Vallieres of Island Pond, VT. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sons Stanley Harris in 1965 and Cary Harris in 1991. Friends may call on Thursday February 7, 2013 from 7-9 P.M. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad Street, Island Pond, VT where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday February 8, 2013 with Pastor Muriel O’Gorman officiating. Spring interment in Lakeside Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.