, 70, of Holland died on November 10, 2013, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He was born on August 15, 1943, in Somerset, New Jersey, to Elwood and Marie (Hagan) Hendershot. On July 8, 1967, he married Mary Marrolli, who survives him. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Hendershot was employed by North Country Union High School, where he retired after eight years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, going for rides in the area, football, and NASCAR, especially watching Jeff Gordon. He loved having his grandchildren come for visits and watching them grow up. He was a member of the American Legion Post #100 of Montpelier, and a lifetime member of the Sergeantville, New Jersey, Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hendershot, of Holland; his children: Lisa Martin and her husband, Luc, of Island Pond, and Charles T. Hendershot Jr. and his wife, Melissa, of Georgia; his grandchildren: Joshua, Jonathan, Fallon, Domini, Jacob, Theodore, and Nicole; and by the following nieces and nephews: Tracey, Donald E., Dawn, Alicia, Donald Jr., Michael and Luisa; and by his brother-in-law Donald Marrolli and his wife, Maria. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Hendershot. He is being missed by his granddog, Millie. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, December 7, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on December 7, from 1 p.m., until the hour of the funeral. Full military honors will be held immediately following the service at the funeral home. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to his daughter Lisa Martin, P.O. Box 502, Derby, Vermont 05829, for family assistance to cover expenses.

, lifelong resident of Orleans, died at her home on November 18, 2013, at the age of 104. She was born on July 9, 1909, in Orleans, a daughter of Elwin and Ethel (Elkins) Wheeler. She graduated from Orleans High School in 1928, and in June of this year attended the Orleans High School Alumni Banquet and celebrated her eighty-fifth year. Following high school she worked at the Derick Photography Studio, which was located on the upper floor of the Austin Drug Store building in Orleans. On September 17, 1932, she married Darrell Hoyt, who predeceased her in January 2002. After her five children were grown, she worked as librarian at the Jones Memorial Library for many years. Mrs. Hoyt was a marvelous cook. Home baked bread, rolls, and doughnuts were among her favorite things to cook and share with family and neighbors. She is survived by four children: Shirley and her husband, Dwane Austin, of Jericho, Bob of Orleans, Rick and his wife, Judy, of Orleans, and Mary Lou and her husband, Edward Wood, of California; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hoyt is also survived by a special friend of many years and, over the last few years, her caregiver, Pauline Fairbrother, of Orleans, who made it possible for her to stay in her home until her death. For her love, help, and friendship, we are forever grateful. A son, Ross, predeceased her in 1974. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans Emergency Unit, care of Dot Collier, treasurer, 1327 Dry Pond Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 92, of Troy died on November 22, 2013, in Newport. She was born January 14, 1921, in Jay to Delphis and Rose (Fortin) Bacon. On September 28, 1942, she married Laurent Leblanc, who predeceased her in 2007. Mrs. Leblanc was employed at the Newport Plastic Factory for several years and retired from Indian Head Plywood after 20 years. She was very active in the Elks and the American Legion. Among her hobbies, she enjoyed playing bingo and cards. She loved to work in her flower garden and huge vegetable garden. We shall miss her cooking, her homemade doughnuts, pies and her famous baked beans. She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Troy, the American Legion Auxiliary Post #28 of North Troy, and the Ladies of Ste. Anne of Troy. She is survived by her children: Lorraine Warner of Locust Grove, Virginia, Rose Marie Pepin of Meriden, Connecticut, Laurent Leblanc, Jr. of North Troy, and Rachel Powers and her husband, Richard, of Coventry; by her grandchildren: Jamie, Jacqueline, Stephanie, Tara, and Scott; by eight great-grandchildren; by her sisters: Theresa Descheneau of Derby Line and Lucille Viens of Claremont, New Hampshire; by her sisters-in-law Julie Bourne of Morrisville and Yvette Leblanc of Newport; by her brothers-in-law Gaston Leblanc of North Troy and Leonard Leblanc and his wife, Joyce, of Tampa, Florida; and by several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 59, of Brownington died suddenly on November 16, 2013, at her home. She was born on March 24, 1954, in Newport, to Constantine and Gertrude (Twombley) Fotiou. On December 24, 1985, she married John Moore-Lamphere Sr., who survives her. Her family was her life. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and she liked to cook and feed a crowd of people. She also enjoyed gardening and she was always ready to give a helping hand to anybody who needed her. She cooked in several of the area restaurants including the Valley House in Orleans, which she ran for over a year. She also worked at Ethan Allen for about 12 years. She was always a hard worker. She is survived by her husband John of Brownington; her children: Travis Horton of Douglas, Wyoming, Kevin Horton of Westmore, John Moore-Lamphere Jr. of Brownington, and Peter Moore-Lamphere of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and her grandchildren: Samantha, Molly, Jordan, Jonathan, Trystan, Alexandra, Krista, and Gabrielle; her sister Susan Charron and her husband, Gunther, of Florida. She will be missed by her ever-present, four-legged companion, Luna. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 70, of West Charleston died peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2013. She was born in Hopeall, Newfoundland, Canada, on August 2, 1943, daughter of the late Arthur and Mina Cumby. She grew up in Hopeall. At the age of 16, she met her lifelong companion, David Rice, who she married three months later, on August 28, 1960, and who survives her. Mr. Rice was in the Navy and stationed in Argentia, Newfoundland, when they met. Shortly after his discharge from the Navy, Mrs. Rice moved back to the Rice family farm in Holland. She helped on the family farm where the first of their six children was born in 1963. After leaving the family farm, they lived in several locations around the Derby area but finally settled in their home of 40 years in West Charleston. Mrs. Rice loved tending to her flower gardens, with her favorite flower being the geranium. She enjoyed spending time with her children and many grandchildren who brought her great joy. She will be remembered for her home cooked meals and the pride she took in preparing for large family gatherings. She is survived by her sister Grace Cumby and her companion, West Canning, of Greens Harbour, Newfoundland; her sister Jean Moore and her husband, Eddie, of Blaketown, Newfoundland; her sister Cindy Cumby and her companion, Charlie Hottot, of Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada; her brother Wayne Cumby of Kelligrews, Newfoundland; her brother Derrick Cumby and his wife, Jackie, of Paradise, Newfoundland; her son David Rice Jr. of Springfield; her daughter Lori Puckett and her fiancé, Buddy Johnson, of South Carolina; her son Donald Rice and his companion, Cathy Rever, of Derby; her son Christopher Rice and his companion, Travis Randall, of Burke; her daughter Deborah Gilbert and her husband, Stephen, of East Montpelier; her 19 grandchildren; and by her 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Mina Cumby; her sister Velma Allen; her brothers: Vic and Howard Cumby; her grandson Ryan Berry; and by her daughter Catherine Shepard. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, November 30, at the Freewill Baptist Church in West Charleston, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Freewill Baptist Church of West Charleston.

, 74, of Glover died on November 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 6, 1939, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Gordon and Jessie (Bennett) Ehrlich. On August 3, 1994, she married John W. Rodgers, who survives her. She loved her dogs, Ziggy and Zoey, gardening, sewing, and hooking rugs. She was very artistic and enjoyed creating things. She loved people and traveling to Florida every winter where she had many friends. She is survived by her husband John W. Rodgers of Glover; her children: Lori Halsey and her partner, Bob Montgomery, of Derby, Nancy Lewis and her fiancé, Jim Flasck, of East Lansing, Michigan, and Lee Perry and her husband, Andrew, of Rochester, New York; her stepchildren: Nikki, John S. Rodgers and his wife, Brenda, of Glover, Diane and Kelly Young-Rodgers of Montpelier, and Mark Rodgers and his wife, Dawn, of Glover; her grandchildren: Augie, Lindsay, Jeffrey, Alex, Katie, Annie, Jewel, Jake, Jess, Tyler, Megan, John Finley, Derek, Violet, Ian, Jesse and Alexis; and by her two great-grandchildren: Noah and Nina. Funeral services were held on November 22, in Barton. Should friends or family desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G. Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005. This was very close to her heart. A tribute to

: Orleans loses an icon by Nick Burdick
With the same quiet dignity that she has always been noted for, on November 18, Lillian Hoyt took her last breath, closed her eyes, and entered eternity. She was in her own bed on School Street with her daughter Mary Lou, and Lillian’s constant companion, Pauline Fairbrother, at her side. Four years after graduating high school, Lillian’s life would change drastically. Darrell Hoyt, a young man seven years her senior, had spotted her and they dated. Then, in 1932, right in the middle of the Depression, they married, and Lillian stopped working so she could raise a family. They were blessed with Ross (who died a few years ago), Shirley, Bob (Robert), and Rick. Then came the baby, the last of the clan, Mary Lou. With a smile, because Lillian loved all of her children like there was no tomorrow, she was quoted saying that after Mary Lou, she just knew it was time to stop! Anyone who lived in Orleans within the last 90 years or so has known the Hoyt family. Darrell was the first mail carrier in Orleans and retired from that position after walking more than 150,000 miles around Orleans Village. He also played the organ at the Orleans Federated Church for 50 years or so. He died in 2002. Lillian’s love of children was well documented. After her own children were grown and gone, she took a job as one of the librarians at the Jones Memorial Library and continued there for many years. She would gladly help you find whatever book you needed, and she just as quickly would let you know you were making too much noise. Other than the holidays, when family always gathered around the matriarch, Lillian also loved June, when Mary Lou would fly home from California to stay with her for about six weeks. Mary Lou would bring Nancy Lavoie with her, and Martha Jean Sylvester would join them. This last summer, when the girls were having great fun, Lillian told them they laughed as much as they did when they were in high school. Lillian would also remind them of things they did as children, such as when Mary Lou and Randy Smith picked all of the tulips at the Manse, where Randy’s grandparents, the Reverend and Mrs. Jack Filler lived. They picked off all the cups and left the stems. Or the time that she and Mary Lou went to church one Sunday and then Mary Lou told her she couldn’t go to church anymore because it made dinner too late. Darrell had left word that he didn’t want a church funeral as he had been to enough of them. He wanted a graveside service and that was all. It happened in June of 2002, at the family lot in Pleasant View Cemetery, in Orleans. Lillian had left the same instructions, adding that she wanted to be buried in June, the same as Darrell. That will happen this coming June, and family and friends will gather to say a final goodbye. This family has touched Orleans in many ways. Darrell loved to tell people that he wasn’t born in Orleans, he was born in Barton Landing. The name was changed to Orleans just after he was born. Their house was always open to anyone, and you could walk in and talk about anything and they loved it. Lillian was as sharp as a tack, right up to the day she died. After she got to where she didn’t go out much, she still kept track of her community. Right up until my mother died last February, Lillian sent her a small note every week to say “hi” even knowing that mother’s dementia had reduced her to not knowing anyone or anything. Lillian sent notes each week to many other people she had known. After 104 years, Lillian Wheeler Hoyt has laid down her head and gone to be with Darrell and Ross. But her memory will live on in Orleans and in the hearts of her family and friends for another 104 years or longer.

, 83, of Newport died on November 8, 2013, in Burlington. He was born on January 9, 1930, in Jay, to Tom and Alice (Magoon) Brennan Sr. On July 4, 1954, he married Edith Hamelin, who predeceased him on September 2, 1997. He was a veteran of the Korean War. During his lifetime he was a hydro operator for Citizens Utilities where he retired after 20 years of service. He was a former owner of the B&D Market in North Troy and the Hotel Reba. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, and garden. He loved almost any sport and to go out to eat. He loved to see his grandchildren and have them for visits and the whole family at holidays and other gatherings. He held memberships with the American Legion of North Troy, where he was a life member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798, and he was a former member of the Masons. He was a man of few words but when he spoke people generally listened and respected what he said. His grandson Dillon is attending Norwich, which he was extremely proud of. He is survived by his children: Rebecaa Morton and her husband, Stan, of Tennessee, Kathy Descheneau and her husband, Dennis, of Newport Center, and Jeffrey Brennan and his wife, Paula, of Newport Center; his grandchildren: Amy Martin and her husband, Matt, of Derby, Bridgett Wiggitt and her husband, Sam, of Newport Center, Dennis Descheneau Jr. of Newport, Jacob Morton of Tennessee, Dillon Brennan of Newport Center, and Colin Brennan of Newport Center; his great-grandchildren: Brittany and Olivia Clogston of Derby, and Kody Martin of Derby; his sister Dorothy Portghese of California; and by his dear friend Joanne. He was predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held on November 15, in Newport. Interment took place in North Troy Village Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 08555.

, 99, of Island Pond died on November 14, 2013, in Newport. She was born on April 23, 1914, in Island Pond, to Herbert and Rose (Devlin) Aldrich. In 1935, she married Ernest Bresse, who predeceased her in 1989. Mrs. Bresse was a member of the Daughters of Isabella Regina Circle and past regent of Island Pond. She loved to cook and supported area bake sales to the delight of all who bought her donuts and cakes. She also liked to embroider and did so for many years. She also canned from the many vegetables that her husband grew in their large garden. She also assisted the teachers during lunchtime for several years. She is survived by her children: Thomas Bresse and his wife, Barbara, of Natick, Massachusetts, William Bresse and his wife, Meg, of Newcaney, Texas, and Margaret Perkins and her husband, Gerald, of West Charleston; her daughter-in-law Doris Bresse of Lochmere, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and by her sister Geraldine Percy of Titusville, Florida. She was predeceased by a son, Edmund Bresse; her brother Donald Aldrich; and by her granddaughter Elizabeth Perkins. Funeral services were held on November 18, in Island Pond. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Island Pond. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Matre Dei Parish, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 88, of Island Pond died on November 10, 2013, in her home that she shared with her son, Scott Buchman. She was born on January 25, 1925, in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Cecil and Goldie (Murphy) Ordiway. After graduating from Mount Jewett High School in June of 1942, she moved to Washington, D.C., to assist in the war effort, working with the Army Map Service. On November 7, 1946, she married Erich Eugene Buchman, a private in the U.S. Air Force, in Tucson, Arizona. They went on to raise four children, eventually retiring in Island Pond, where they spent more than 30 years. Her husband predeceased her in April of 2009. She enjoyed a long and loving life as a mother and homemaker. She was an avid birdwatcher, and she loved animals, gardening, and the outdoors. She is survived by three children: her daughter Doreen Lee Buchman, and her son-in-law William Lammers, of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, her son Avery Scott Buchman of Island Pond, and her daughter Lisa Kerstine (Buchman) Presutto, and her son-in-law Patrick Presutto, of Parkertown, New Jersey, as well as her daughter-in-law Peggy (Peltz) Buchman of Fern Glen, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Nicole Rose Ozgul and her husband, Aytac, of Beach Haven West, New Jersey, Kyra Lee Lammers of St. Paul, Minnesota, Erica Maxine Lammers of Kutztown, Gregory Peltz of Lighthouse, Pennsylvania, and Brian Peltz of Pine Hill, New Jersey; as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Craig Lane Buchman, of Vincentown, New Jersey; as well as by five siblings: Audrey Jane (Ordiway) Burns of Tampa, Florida, Verle Norman Ordiway of Franklin, Pennsylvania, Ralph Elbert Ordiway of Tampa, Alice Virginia (Ordiway) Owen of Mount Jewett, and Erda Kathryn (Ordiway) Flanigan of Dover, New Hampshire. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, at 2 p.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 1199 Railroad Street in Island Pond. A reception hosted by the family will be held at the Island Pond American Legion immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton-Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860-9028.

, 67, of Bethel, Connecticut, formerly of Glover and Wheelock, died on Friday, November 15, 2013, in Danbury, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Downs Hickok, in 1991. Born in Danbury on January 10, 1946, daughter of the late Joseph Cher and Evelynne Fay (Terpening) Cher Barrett, she was a 1963 graduate of Bethel High School. She moved to Vermont, retired from the Department of Social Welfare after 30 years of service, and pursued her passion for country folk art, painting on anything she could find, and marketing her talents under the name of “Cherwares.” She enjoyed sharing her work at various local establishments and was an active member of the Peacham guild of artists for many years. She is survived by her partner David Gruenig of Wheelock; her daughter Tonya F. Hickok Cher and her significant other, Brian Houghton, of Barre; a brother, Stanley R. Cher, and his wife, Barbara, of Woodbury, Connecticut; her sister Laura Cher Homa and her husband, Joseph, of Bethel; her granddaughter Kristen N. Howell; her great-grandson Kameron Cher; as well as by nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers and in memory of her lifetime of giving to others through her work and art, the family asks that you practice a random act of kindness.

, 70, best known as “Joe,” died on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at North Country Hospital in Newport, of natural causes related to multiple sclerosis. He lived in Holland with his wife, Vicki. He was born on August 21, 1943, in Newport, the son of Bernard Fred Daggett and Thelma Willey Daggett. He grew up on the Daggett family farm in Holland, and he graduated from Derby Academy in 1962. Shortly after graduating, he left the family farm and bought a dump truck. He was very proud of the work he did to help build the Northern Vermont segment of Interstate 91 in the mid-1960s. On June 15, 1968, he married Vicki Cowens, the love and angel of his life. He sold his dump truck in 1970 and built a home on his Uncle Ted’s farm on the Morgan Road in Derby. He and his wife lived there for 25 years and raised their two children, Andrew and Jennifer, before they moved back to Holland in 1995. He loved animals and had many beloved pets in his lifetime, including his beloved dog, Virgil, who served as his faithful companion once he was no longer able to drive. After selling his dump truck, Mr. Daggett went to work for Pike Industries as a heavy equipment mover in 1970. He worked for Pike for 15 years before making a change to driving milk truck in the mid-1980s. He worked as a milk truck transport driver for the balance of his trucking career. He loved the open road and he loved to drive truck. He was meticulous with the care of his vehicles and took a great deal of pride in keeping his trucks spotless, inside and out. He was also a very capable mechanic and could identify and fix any problem he ever encountered with any motorized vehicle that he ever drove. In addition, he possessed a very keen, analytical and innovative mind and was often sought out for solutions to problems. After retiring from trucking in the early 1990s, he served as selectman for the town of Holland and volunteered many hours with the town road crew. He found a great deal of pleasure serving in these civic roles. He realized his greatest enjoyment in life from spending time with the people that he loved. He was an extremely devoted family man. He and his family will forever be grateful to his many caregivers over the last 20 years of his life. He was most blessed by the unconditional, unwavering, selfless care of his wife, whose complete devotion allowed him to live within his home with as much quality of life as possible throughout the duration of his illness. Mr. Daggett was a model man, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He had an incredibly strong work ethic and admirable sense of honor and integrity. He was selfless, determined, and would always do more for others than he would ever do for himself. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong sense of purpose. Ironically, his strength was never more evident than throughout the course of his disease. As his physical body failed, his resolve and resilience strengthened. He was a remarkable example of strength through adversity. He is survived by his wife Vicki; his son Andrew and his wife, Erin, of Brookfield, New Hampshire; his daughter Jennifer and her husband, Ronald Patenaude, of Holland; and by his grandchildren: Katelyn, Jacob, and Molly Patenaude, and Autumn, Audrey, and Andrea Daggett. In addition, he is survived by one brother, Gordon “Bub” Daggett of Holland; one half-sister, Alice Daggett of Newport; and by his nephew Steve and his wife, Jenny. He was predeceased by a half-brother, Michael Daggett; a sister-in-law, Colleen; and by his special father- and mother-in-law, John and Mollie Cowens. Per Mr. Daggett’s request, there will be no official memorial services. Folks are very welcome to visit his wife and family at his home in Holland at any time. Cards and remembrances may be mailed to his family at 3045 Valley Road, Holland, Vermont 05830. Please include specific memories. Donations in his memory may be made to Clara Nadeau, Border Livestock Plus 4-H, Gore Road, Holland, Vermont 05830. These donations will be used to support agricultural youth education and character development, which Mr. Daggett valued deeply.

, 89, died peacefully on November 12, 2013, at her home in West Charleston, where she lived for 70 years. She was born on March 8, 1924, in Derby, to Wilfred J. and Lena (Duval) Gendreau. Mrs. Griffin graduated from Derby Academy in 1943. On November 8, 1943, she married Francis Griffin. She was a cook for the Charleston Elementary School and served on the North Country Union High School board for 23 years. She was also a 4H leader and cook at Coutts-Moriarty 4H camp. She was member of St. Benedict’s and more recently the Mater Dei Parish council. Her hobbies included crocheting, cooking, sewing and gardening. She is survived by her daughter Linda Simoneau; her grandchildren: Timothy and Tammy Simoneau, Michelle and Joey Hall, and Diane and Michael Pettengill; her great-grandchildren: Samantha, Korrie, Morgan, Riley, Madison and Jayden Simoneau, and Katelyn, Gwen and Abigail Pettengill; her great-great-grandchild Penelope Long; her daughter Joanne Grassette; her grandchildren: David Bean, Robert and Monica Bean, Heather and Jim Buttonow, and Christopher Bean; her great-grandchildren: Haley and Griffin Bean, Brandon and Heather Bean, and Madison and Samuel Buttonow; her daughter Sally Brochu and her husband, Edward; her grandchildren: Christine and Brian Wichert, Philip and Lynn Brochu, and Daniel Brochu; her great-grandchildren: Isaiah and Owen Brochu; her daughter Dorothy Myers and her husband, Barry; her grandchildren: Andrew and Danielle Myers, and Baylee Myers; her great-grandchildren: Ruby and Ava Myers; her son Earl Griffin; her daughter Donna Willis and her husband, John; her grandchildren: Benjamin and Angela Marcoux, Jason Marcoux, and Tyler Griffin-Marcoux; her daughter Anne Griffin; her grandchildren: Melissa Currier, Trevor and Jennifer Currier, and Jonathan and Janine Currier; her great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Christopher, Nicholas and Daniel Carpenter, Trevor Jr., Janie and Isabella Currier, Kiana, Kayla, Andrew and Matthew Currier; her son Francis “Tommy” Griffin; her grandchildren: Jessica and Michael McQuaig, Kylee Griffin, and Cody Griffin; her great-grandchildren: Connor and Trevor McQuaig; her daughter Jane Lueders and her husband, Carl; her grandchildren: Emma, Luke and Page; her daughter Susan Broadbent and her husband, Joseph; and her grandchildren: Bethany and Matthew. She was predeceased by her husband Francis Griffin; her children: Nancy, Diane and Timothy Griffin; her parents, Wilfred and Lena Gendreau; her sister Irene Gendreau; her grandchildren: Adam Myers and Matthew Sinclair; and by her great-grandchild Milo Jewett. Funeral services were held on November 15, at St. Benedict Labre Catholic Church in West Charleston. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport. The family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Mater Dei Parish, Youth Group & Family Formation, in care of Annie Gonyaw, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Coutts-Moriarty Camp, P.O. Box 1, East Charleston, Vermont 05833.

, 89, formerly of East Hardwick, died peacefully at the Greensboro Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, with her foster daughter Barbara L. Smith at her bedside. She was born on May 18, 1924, in Swanton, the daughter of Walter and Bernice (Martin) Laraby. She had several jobs during her working years which included working as a waitress at Ray & Lucy's Restaurant in Hardwick, as an assembly line lacer at the shoe factory in Littleton, New Hampshire, as a gas station attendant and as a manager of the Darling Inn, both in Lyndonville. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her spare time. She was a very private person. The love of her life were her two cats, Snow and Baby. She always found great comfort having at least one cat living in her home. Along with her many friends, she will be missed by her foster daughter Barbara L. Smith of East Ryegate. Barbara went to live with Ms. and Mr. Hood when she was six months old. She was predeceased by her parents and her ex-husband, Wendell Hood, whom she had taken care of for the last two years of his life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Greensboro Nursing Home, 47 Maggies Pond Road, Greensboro, Vermont 05841.

, 91, of Troy died suddenly on November 11, 2013, at her home. She was born on April 30, 1922, in Troy, to Arsene and Armande (Bessette) Brault. She married Robert Lawrence, who predeceased her in 1992. She attended Sacred Heart School. Mrs. Lawrence was postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service in Troy from 1967, retiring after 22 years of service. Her hobbies included playing music, birdwatching, and gardening. She loved her faith and family. She was past choir director and organist for Sacred Heart Parish for 48 years. She is survived by her daughter Patricia and her husband, Raymond LeMay; her grandchildren: Mark LeMay and his wife, Barbara, of Troy, Maria LeMay Companion and her husband, James, of Florida, and Melissa LeMay and her fiancé, Luke White, of Texas; her great-grandchildren: Melina and Michael LeMay, Chantal Companion and her husband, Brian Knudsen, and Marcia Piper; and by her great-great-grandchildren: Hayden and Jacoby. She also leaves her sisters: Cecile Harold and her companion, Carl Mowery, and Yolande Lahue and her husband, Marvin. She was predeceased by her sisters: Theresa, Fernande, Rachel, and Estelle; and by her brothers: Albert and John. Funeral services were held on November 14, in Troy, with the Reverend Roger Charbonneau celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment followed in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Jay Food Shelf, 1036 Route 242, Jay, Vermont 05859.

, 25, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2013. He was born on July 21, 1988, in Burlington, the son of Monte and Shirley Deuso Mason. He was a 2006 graduate of Peoples Academy and the automotive program at Green Mountain Tech Center. He had worked at several garages over the years and was currently employed by the town of Morristown’s road crew. He took great pride in his work. He loved hockey, beginning with several years in the Stowe youth league and was a member of the first Peoples Academy team. He was an avid Bruins fan. He was a three-time state arm wrestling champion and at one time was ranked sixth in New England. He enjoyed hunting and was recently involved with building the family camp in Craftsbury. He liked doing side jobs with his tractor and was always very particular with his work. He was always just a call away if anyone was in need of help. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a great friend and dedicated family man. He is survived by his wife Amanda Machia Mason; a daughter, Kaileigh Mason; a son expected to be born in March; his parents, Monte and Shirley Mason of Morristown; his mother-in-law Shirley Machia of North Hyde Park; his father-in-law James Machia of Waterville; his brother-in-law Jason Machia of Waterville; his aunts and uncles: Ron and Liz Gamble, Elessia and Roger Audet, Rebecca Ross of Albany, Donna and Eddie Skinner of Albany, and Charlotte and Richard Holt of Tucson, Arizona; his cousins: Mona Allen of Tucson, Tim and Brenda Hall and family, Diana and Ben LeRiche and family, Tammy Gamble and family, Kevin Mason and Angela Ross and family, and Ken and Sherry Ross and family; his special friends: Kyle, Scott, Mike B., Chris, Dean, and the town of Morristown road crew; and by many other friends too numerous to mention. He was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and Douglass Mason; and by his grandparents, Esslyn Mason and Chelsia Mason. Funeral services were held on November 14, in Morrisville. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund being established for the benefit of his children and may be sent to: Shirley Mason, 1264 Stagecoach Road, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

, 60, of Orleans died suddenly on November 15, 2013. He was born on May 15, 1953, in Charleston, to Regena Ovitt (Moulton) and Herbert Ovitt. He was a longtime logger, and recently worked for Tivoly. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker with his friends and family. He leaves behind a loving fiancée, Stella Bennett; and four children: Patrick Bennett, Kevin Ovitt, Lilah Ovitt, and Laurel Ovitt. He will be sadly missed by his brothers: Rock, Kean, Rustin, and Dustin; his sisters: Regena, Valerie, Brenda, and Debra; as well as by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Lori Powers. A celebration of life will be held at the Irasburg Town Hall from 12 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, November 24.

, 70, of Derby died unexpectedly early on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013, in Newport. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 19, 1942, daughter of Jerry and Natalie Davis. She attended schools in Derby and was a proud, active alumna of Derby Academy. In 1961, she attended Champlain Business College, then completed an associate’s degree in business through the Community College of Vermont in 1980. She recently returned to membership in the Northstar 25 Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a new member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an active member of the Community National Bank Community Circle and the Vermont 251 Club, which she very much enjoyed. A compassionate senior companion and caregiver with an infectious laugh, she was a generous and loving woman adored by many people. A volunteer at the Derby Historical Society, she was also the author of numerous articles for the Northland Journal, including many about Jay’s Snack Bar. She was an avid scrapbooker, researcher of family genealogy and collector of cookbooks who published several cookbooks of her own. She lived for dancing, music, cooking, her dog, Missy, and the love of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, and by her ex-husband Paul Pepin, previously of Brownington. She is survived by her long-time partner and loving companion, Joel “Papa Joe” Howes of Derby; her four children: Theresa Pepin of Eden Mills, Dianne Pepin of Laconia, New Hampshire, Jerry Pepin and his wife, Sonja, of Brownington, and Christine Favreau and her husband, Mark, of Sheldon; her grandchildren: Heidi Cyr, Jeannie Powers, Michelle Pepin, Geralyn, Gerin and Jaemin Fortin Pepin, Ryan Pepin, and Madison Favreau; her great-grandchildren: Cole Phillips and Hunter Carlton; her sister Linda Dumond and her friend, Richard Roberts of Canaan; her brother Kenneth Davis and his partner, Sheila Dickerman, of Brandon; her brother Harvey Davis and his wife, Joan, of Bethel; her brother Craig and his wife, Jean, of West Charleston; as well as by many beloved nephews and nieces. She loved her sisters- and brothers-in-law, including Irene Leblanc, the late Allen LeBlanc, Armand Pepin, Lorraine Pepin, Raymond Pepin, Beverly Pepin, Edward Pepin and Linda Pepin. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, November 23, at the Derby Center Cemetery, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Derby Academy Alumni Association, P.O. Box 757, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 50, of Newport died on Friday, November 8, 2013, at North Country Hospital in Newport, after a long battle with muscular dystrophy. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 4, 1963, and grew up in Rockaway Beach, New York. He leaves behind his beloved six-year-old son Jayden, the light of his life; his parents: Ronald and Irene Smith; his brothers: Ronald Lee Smith and Christopher Smith; his sister Jacqueline Wilson and her husband, Jamie; his nieces: Jonnie Michelle Brewster and Julia Payson; his grandniece Michelle McElroy; his nephews: Matthew Smith, Alexander Smith and Jericho Wilson; his aunts and uncles, Catherine Meade, Theresa and Dennis Rosadio, and Frank Manchester; and many cousins. He will be dearly missed by all his friends in Vermont and Rockaway Beach.

, 30, of Derby died suddenly on November 14, 2013, in Newport. She was born on November 18, 1982, in Newport, to Jeffery and Julie (Stone) Willey. She was a people person and was always willing to give a hand to anyone. She loved to go to the beach with her kids. Her children meant the world to her. She leaves her son Tyler Dagesse and her daughter Madison Dagesse, both of Barton. She is survived by her father Jeff Willey and Vickie of Westmore; her mother Julie Willey of Barton; her special niece Brianna Cotnoir of Barton; her aunts and uncles: Peggy Bly and Tom of Derby, Tammi Hodgdon of Newport, Shirleen Willey and her friend, Alan, of Evansville, Lois Menard of Glover, Joan Willey and her husband, Eric, of North Hyde Park, Harley Stone and his wife, Cathy, of Craftsbury, Dale Stone and his wife, Audrey, of West Burke, John Willey and his wife, Nan, of Evansville, and Mark Willey and his wife, Cindy, of Barton; her grandmother Avis Billado of Enosburg; and by several cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Amy Willey in 2002; her maternal grandparents, Hugh and Blanche Stone; and by several uncles. A gathering will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 12 Elm Street in Barton, on Thursday, November 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 81, of Newport died peacefully, with her loving husband and children at her side, on November 15, 2013, in Derby. She was born on February 1, 1932, in Andulsia, Alabama, to John and Gladine (Wissenhaunt) Merriman. On September 28, 1957, she married Charles Wilson, who survives her. She is survived by her husband Charles Wilson of Newport; her children: Joyce Norrie and her husband, David, of St. Johnsbury Center, Jonathan Wilson and his wife, Marti, of Brownington, and Joseph Wilson and his wife, Penny, of Irasburg; her grandchildren: Marissa Gadapee and her husband, Corey, Jesse Wilson and his wife, Donna, Jamie Wilson, Danny Gosselin and his fiancée, Amanda Gamble, Tiana Gosselin and her fiancé, Dakota Moses, Skyla and Naula Wilson, and Tucker Wilson; her great-grandchildren: Damyin, Kiare, McKenzie and Axel; her brothers and sisters: Houston Merriman of Lancaster, Massachusetts, Charles Merriman of Mountain Center, California, William Merriman of Carrollton, Texas, Louise Davis of Judsonia, Arkansas, Ima Green of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, Lorraine Miller and her husband, Allan, of Eustis, Florida, and Betty-Faye Haskew of Mobile, Alabama; and by many nieces and nephews.

, 67, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born in Morristown on September 29, 1946, son of Antoni and Geraldine (Kimball) Ciechanowicz. He grew up in Orleans and graduated from Orleans High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969, also serving in Vietnam. A graduate of Johnson State College, he had a long and distinguished career in information technology, working for the state of Vermont and Ben and Jerry’s. In retirement, he most enjoyed cooking, fine wine and being with his family. He leaves his wife of 17 years, Marge of Jericho; two daughters: Jennifer of St. Albans, and Karen, and her son Tyler, of Burlington; his brother Joe of West Charleston; and his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and a nephew who will miss him greatly. He is also survived by his first wife, Bonnie Lynn of Jericho. Visiting hours will be on Friday, November 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m. at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, at 9 Pleasant Street in Essex Junction. Gifts in his memory may be made to a local animal shelter or charity of one’s choice.

, 85, of Newport died on November 7, 2013, in Newport. She was born on December 7, 1927, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Nate and Mary (Ellis) Lee. She married James Thomas Kennedy, who predeceased her on July 30, 1995. Her hobbies included sewing and she enjoyed instrumental music. She is survived by her daughters: Rever Kennedy, Grace Palmer and Diane C. Venezia, all of Newport, and Linda M. Pate of Pageland, South Carolina; her sons: Milton H. Anthony of Jericho, Michael B. Cheney of Newport Center, and Nathan Edmonds of Barton; her sisters: Otha Griffin of Louisiana, and Dorothy Wilson of Las Vegas, Nevada; her twin brother John Wilson of Las Vegas; her twelve grandchildren; a host of friends and relatives in Vermont, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Nevada, and California; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers: Leon Washington and L.T. Wilson. Friends may call on Saturday, November 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport. Interment will take place at a later date in Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina.

, 47, of Newport Center died suddenly while on a hunting trip in Ontario, just after shooting an eight-point buck, on November 5, 2013. He was born in Newport on October 18, 1966, son of Paul and Jeanette Meunier. On September 23, 1989, he married his one and only true love, DeAnn Desrochers. He so very much loved life and enjoyed each and every day. He took such great pride in his two children, Ben and Kate, who he loved and adored beyond words. There is not one thing that they said or did that he was not totally interested in. They, along with his father, Paul “Wally,” were truly his best friends. Mr. Meunier was so proud of the hunting camp that he owned and built with his dad and brother-in-law. He looked so forward to those two weeks in November that they spent there — good times, good stories, good friends, good food. How many suppers did he plan and cook for many of his friends at Big Buck Lodge! And, of course, we can’t forget the ice fishing in the winter on Lake Memphremagog. He spent many hours with DeAnn, Ben, and Kate in the ice shack fishing for perch. He enjoyed people stopping by for a visit at the shack so much, he so looked forward to that. He drilled many holes for his family and friends looking for that “hot spot” where the fish were hiding. There was the famous chart in his basement that kept track daily and yearly of how many fish were caught each day, not to mention who caught the most fish, he or DeAnn. He was an extraordinary human being with an endless supply of caring and compassion for anyone that he crossed paths with. He was a great son, husband, father, brother, and uncle. He was a great friend to so many people. He will be missed by so very many people. He was also so dedicated to the business he ran with his parents, Meunier Construction. He worked so diligently to make sure each and every customer was happy and satisfied. He is survived by his wife, DeAnn, their two children: Benjamin and Katelyn and her companion, Justin Shattuck; his parents: Paul and Jeanette Meunier; his sisters: Sue Perkins and her husband, Rob, and Amy and Brian Fletcher; his mother-in-law Vivian “Connie” Desrochers; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Denise and Jim Daigle; his brother-in-law Dennis Desrochers; his grandmother Simone Meunier; and by his nieces and nephews: Kyle and Lauren Perkins, Riley and Alex Fletcher, Nicholas Daigle and his fiancée, Sheena Brown, James “J.D.” Desrochers, and David Desroches and his companion, Amber Roberge. He had a special bond with each one of them and thought of them as his own. He also leaves his very close friends: Roger Daigle and Tony LeMay; and his very loyal employees: Rene Daigle and Jimmy Brown. He is also survived by many aunts and uncles and so very many special and close friends. Funeral services were held on November 11, in Newport, where a Mass of Christian burial was celebrated. Interment followed in Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center. Memorial contributions may be made to his children for their education and future, in care of Denise Daigle, 217 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 72, of Coventry died on November 5, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1941, in Springfield, to Horace and Rose Mary (Koloski) Punt. On June 26, 1971, he married Christine Fogg, who predeceased him on May 18, 2010. He enjoyed farming, playing cribbage with family and friends, going to area fairs and fishing with his grandchildren. He loved family visits and he enjoyed going to his grandchildrens’ sporting events. He is survived by his children: Jessica and Ernie Punt Jr., Anthony Punt, and Patricia Brown and Sebastian, all of Coventry; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and by his brothers: David Punt and his wife, Marie, of New York, and Wayne Punt of White River Junction. A celebration of his life will take place on November 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at his son Ernie’s house. Call 754-6577 for directions. Burial will take place at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ron Holland Dialysis Center, in care of North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 90, of Burlington died peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2013, in the Starr Farm Nursing Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1923, in Bennington, the youngest daughter of Marjorie and Frank Hayes. She attended Bennington schools, and spent many hours exploring the Bennington area woods and fields. After graduating from St. Joseph’s Business College, where she proudly typed 123 words per minute on a manual typewriter, she worked initially as a secretary at Bennington College, and then as the administrative assistant for the Bennington Superintendent of Schools. In 1946, she married her childhood companion, Earle N. Ransom, and they moved to Burlington. Mr. Ransom attended the University of Vermont and Mrs. Ransom worked as a secretary at GE until the birth of their first child. From then on, she stayed at home raising her family. She volunteered for over 20 years at C.P. Smith Elementary School, tutoring students in math and reading. The school community recognized this service by presenting her with The Golden Apple Award. Throughout her life, she shared her love and knowledge of nature with generations of family, friends and neighbors. She was an active member of the Heineberg Senior Center, where she enjoyed playing the piano, becoming a pool shark, and where she joined the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her daughters: Laura and her husband, Stephen DeMaroney, of South Burlington, Kathleen Getty of Williston, and Beth Hale and her companion, Gilbert Tabor Jr., of Derby Line; her grandchildren: Jennifer DeMaroney and her partner, John Ste. Marie, Karen DeMaroney, Amanda Getty and Jared Benedict, Michael Getty, Frank Lee Hale III and his fiancée, Tanya Murray, and Jededia Hale; her great-grandchildren: Klyer Hale and Frank Lee Hale IV; her sister Dr. Janice Hayes of Ormond Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and by a special neighbor, Toni Taginski, who called Barbara her second mother. She was lucky to have Nancy Dinkel as her caregiver, and Nancy has become part of her family. She was predeceased by her husband Earle, in 1985; her parents; her sister Alison McLaughlin; and by a family friend, Laura Govoni. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, November 14, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, at 71 South Union Street in Burlington. A service honoring her life will be held at Corbin and Palmer at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 15. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to the Humane Society of Chittenden County, 142 Kindness Court, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

, 54, of North Troy died on November 9, 2013, in Burlington. He was born on November 11, 1958, in Newport, to Dorio Roberts Sr. and the late Geneva (Denton) Roberts. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, cooking, and working in his garden. He was a very jolly, good-humored person, and was known in the area as “Little Doe.” His hobbies included fishing, hunting, bowling, softball, and playing various card games. He was an excellent carpenter and mechanic. He loved to tinker and work with his hands. For 24 years he lived in Mashpee, Massachusestts, with his ex-wife Gena Roberts, the mother of his son, before moving back to North Troy six years ago. He is survived by his son Ryan Dorio Roberts of Mashpee; his father Dorio P. Roberts Sr. of North Troy; his brothers and sisters: Danny Roberts and his wife, Frances, of California, Dennis Roberts and his wife, Tracy, of North Troy, Darlene Potvin and her husband, Arnold, of Newport Center, Donna Kennison and her husband, Michael, of North Troy, Denise Roberts of Claremont, New Hampshire, and Devin Ryan of Roxbury; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Geneva Roberts. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, November 13, at the North Troy Congregational Church. Interment will be at a later date at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.

, 83, of Bolton, Massachusetts, died on October 24, 2013, at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts. She was born in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on August 11, 1930, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Galeucia) Treadwell. She was the wife of the late F. Michael Bosch. She grew up in Tewksbury, graduating from Lowell Nursing School and Mass Memorial Nursing School, where she earned her RN. She worked as a nurse at All Saints Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts, and in Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital, both in Connecticut. She was married in 1952 and made her home in Watertown, Billerica, Concord, and Harvard, all in Massachusetts. After a brief stay in Wilton, Connecticut, she lived in Bolton from 1985 until her death, spending summers in Morgan. She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader, a hospice nurse, and served in a widow-to-widow program. She gave to many charitable organizations and was an active member of the church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and cross-stitching. She especially enjoyed doll collecting and reading. She played piano all her life and learned the organ in the 1980s. Her survivors include her children: Steve M. Bosch of Beverly, Massachusetts, Carol J. Bosch and her husband, John Willett, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, and David A. Bosch and his wife, Penny Schnee-Bosch, of New York, New York; and three grandchildren: Michael K. Bosch, Matthew A. Bosch-Willett, and Thomas J. Bosch-Willett. She is also survived by a great-grandson, Nathaniel J. Bosch. A celebration of her life was held November 2, in West Acton, Massachusetts.

, 51, of Derby died suddenly, at home, on October 31, 2013. He loved the Northeast Kingdom and all things related to it. He was an avid ice fisherman, and enjoyed any kind of salt water or fresh water fishing opportunities. He loved hunting in the fall with friends and family, and always enjoyed the fruits of his hunts and fresh fish. He was an avid sports fan — golf was his main passion — and he played very well for having just begun. Any game that was on, he would be watching. Baseball, football, basketball and hockey were continually hearing his voice yelling at the television. He worked for many years at Vermont Aerospace in Lyndonville. He loved his work there as a machinist, engineer and IT man. He was an extremely dedicated worker, who would never miss a day of work. He loved all his co-workers — Ken Bean, Joe P., Ed Bedard and Roxanne were just a few that he spoke of daily. He was a friend to many, and his philosophy was that friends and family were the most important thing. Nobody should fight and not make up as life was short and you must get along. His love for his daughter was everlasting and huge — there was not a thing that he would not do for her, his Samantha. He is survived by his wife Annie; his daughter Samantha; his mother Kay Christoni; his brother John Christoni; his nephew Logan Biscornet; and by his mother-in-law Joan Curtis. There are too many family members and friends to write. He was well loved. He was predeceased by two of his favorite people in the world: Paul Curtis, his father-in-law, and his brother Jimmy. The deaths of those men took a hard toll on him, and he missed them dreadfully. He always said that Paul was his best friend in the world. And now he can be with them both. Our world was a better place because of his being here in it for a short time. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Rock on, Thomas — we will miss you horribly. Nothing will be the same. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, November 9, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 37 Lake Road in Newport, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on November 9, from 11 a.m., until the hour of the funeral. A reception will follow at the East Side Restaurant in Newport. All are welcome. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Samantha Christoni Education Fund, Passumpsic Savings Bank, P.O. Box 218, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 83, a lifelong resident of Bow, New Hampshire, died on Monday, October 28, 2013, at the CRNA Hospice House. She was the daughter of Hiel and Margaret (Dalziel) Allbee. She was a graduate of Concord High School in the Class of 1948. She owned and operated the Bow Beauty Shop for over 40 years. She was a lifelong member of the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, the Bow Heritage Commission, the Bow Conservation Commission, the New Hampshire Cosmetology Association, candlepin bowling leagues, the New Hampshire Sports Car Club and the Sports Car Club of America. She enjoyed spending summers at Crystal Lake in Barton, fishing with friends. She is survived by her daughter Marcia LaPierre and her husband, Stephen, of Chazy, New York; her daughter Susan Libby-Andrews and her husband, Wayne Andrews, of Bow; a son, Mark E. Goodwin, and his wife, Brenda, of Bow; a stepdaughter, Louise Carr, and her husband, Byron, of Contoocook, New Hampshire; her grandchildren: Matthew E. LaPierre, Lisa A. Goodwin, and Heather A. LaPierre; three great-granddaughters; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Zoel A. Gouin; a granddaughter, Erika Goodwin; a great-granddaughter, Sarrah Beth Rabideau-LaPierre; and by her sisters: Pearl Painchaud and Jane Lindquist. Graveside services were held November 1, at the Evans Cemetery in Bow.

, 74, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, died on October 12, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1939, in Boxford, Massachusetts, and was the son of the late Bernard and Hazel (Fuller) Herman-Morrison. He attended schools in Boxford and Andover, Massachusetts. He worked as an arborist for over 20 years at Valley Tree Service of Groveland, Massachusetts. He later moved on to Avco Systems Division in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and later retired as a facility maintenance technician from Presidential Gardens of Bradford, Massachusetts. His favorite hobby was fishing with his sons and grandsons, along with trips to Las Vegas, Nevada, or Foxwoods with his wife, Lorraine. His life was centered around his loving family and watching the Red Sox! He was a handy man, who had the knack to be able to fix anything. He also enjoyed playing cards and working on cars. He is survived by the love of his life, and wife of 53 years, Lorraine E. (Poore) Herman; and by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: his son George and his wife, Donna, of Derry, New Hampshire, and their six children: Scott, Christopher, Patrick, Matthew, George, and Adam and his girlfriend, Sheena, and her two kids: Dezirae and Zakary; daughter Dyana and her husband, Oscar Figueroa, and their two children: Christian and Noah; son David and wife, Sandrah, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, and their two children: Devin and Caitlyne; son Michael of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and his daughter, Amber, of Nashua, New Hampshire; daughter Lori and her husband, Paul Smith, of Chester, New Hampshire, and their three children: Ryan, Tyler, and Kayla, and her son, Evan; and son Timothy of Lawrence, and his two sons: Andrew and Nicholas of Lincoln, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his sister Sylvia Lancaster of Brownington; and by many nieces and nephews, and his relatives in the Vermont area. He was predeceased by his sister Sally Gill of Peabody, Massachusetts. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, Inc., 5 Mountain Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

, 87, of Albany, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on October 29, 2013, at North Country Hospital in Newport, from complications from an undiagnosed collapsed lung, which he got cutting wood. He was born on December 18, 1925, to Frederick C. Kinsey Sr. and Geneva (Whitcher) Kinsey, at their home on the family farm in Barton. After his father left, he and his brothers, David and Bob, helped their mother run the farm. For years they ran a milk route in town. He graduated in 1944 from Barton Academy where he was in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He even traveled to the 1946 FFA convention in St. Louis, where he was named an American Farmer. He tried to join the armed forces after graduation, but his knees and necessary farm work kept him on the home front. He and his brother Bob were outstanding athletes at Barton Academy and both were involved in town-team baseball for years after the war. He had caddied at the Barton Country Club since his youth, and had a lifelong love of golf. Mr. Kinsey married Louise Rowell on June 7, 1947. They soon started a farm raising chickens, and had Helen, Leland, and Blaine while on the South Albany farm. In 1952, they moved to County Road and started their dairy farm. Natalie and Kyle were born there. Brother Bob married Louise’s sister, Eunice, and also farmed, and they all ran almost joint operations for years. Fred and Louise kept farming until 1968, and they continued to live in their home even after the animals and much of the land were sold. Fred took a job at E.M. Brown & Son in Barton, delivering grain and building supplies, and often even unloading railroad cars of grain with a scoop shovel. He also had side businesses of lawn care in summer, cutting and selling firewood year-round, and running the family sugaring operation. When he retired from E.M. Brown, his other work only increased. As part of his lawn care, he kept the Barton Fire Department grounds, and the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church, where he and Louise were members, and the Manse grounds, mowed and trimmed gratis. As a young man, he had played drums in local bands at dance halls and street dances, playing his loved swing music. His musical ability led him to be a member of the church choir for much of his adult life. Natalie and her husband, Tom, were able to take him and his family to Scotland a number of times. He was always interested in history, particularly the Civil War, in which his great-great-grandfather had fought, and been captured, and survived the steamship Sultana explosion while returning prisoners-of-war, which killed 1,900. He was a participant in the local Civil War Roundtable, and had traveled with groups and family to many of the battlefields of that war, and the terrible prison where his ancestor had been held. All those who knew him will miss his ready wit and smile. Private burial in Andersonville Cemetery, where his eldest daughter, Helen, and infant son, Nolan, are also buried. A service of resurrection was held at the East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crystal Lake Falls Historical Association of Barton, of which he was a member for years; or ECHO, an anti-hunger organization, 17391 Durance Road, North Fort Meyers, Florida, 33917.

, 78, of Newport died on November 2, 2013, in Newport. She was born in Newport on March 15, 1935, to Leonard and Mamie (Snider) Moore. Miss Moore spent most of her life in the Newport area except for several years when she became a nun. At the age of 58, she went back to school, taking courses in liberal arts, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Johnson State College, which she was very proud of. She also enjoyed crocheting and making ceramics. She was predeceased by her brother Ronald Moore in 2002. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Thursday, November 7, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Stanstead, Quebec.

, 87, of Island Pond died on Thursday evening, October 24, 2013, in Newport. He was born in Oakdale, Connecticut, on April 25, 1926, to Henry and Ida (Parker) Tyler. He joined the Navy in 1948, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, serving on the U.S.S. Sierra. He was honorably discharged on November 12, 1952. He retired from the James River/AMPAD Corporation paper products mill in North Stratford, New Hampshire, during the mid-to-late-1980s, as a maintenance technician. He enjoyed motorcycling, playing games on his computer, riding his lawnmower, and driving his car. He could fix almost anything, especially if it was electrical. He was quite proud of his cooking skills and sewing abilities. He is survived by one brother, Harry Tyler, of Uncasville, Connecticut. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, three sisters, and a dear friend, Ernestine Currier. He will be dearly missed by his friends and neighbors in Island Pond.