, 84, lifelong resident of White River Junction, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, while she was visiting at her daughter’s home in Doswell, Virginia. She was born on March 21, 1929, in White River Junction, the daughter of Lawrence N. and Edith (Hazen) Chase.  She attended schools in White River Junction, graduating from Hartford High School in 1947. She married Conrad F. Adams on February 15, 1948, in White River Junction.  Along with raising her five children, she also worked outside the home at various jobs.  She was remembered by many as the “TV Lady” at the former Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire.  She later was employed in the billing department at the hospital until she retired to spend more time with her husband. She was always taking care of other people.  This trait started early in her life when her mother died when she was only seven years old.  She cared for friends and relatives her entire life.  She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in White River, the Order of the Eastern Star, and had volunteered at several community organizations including the Bugbee Senior Center.  At one time, she served as the “Welcome Wagon Hostess” for the town of Hartford, where she welcomed new community members.  She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family at their beloved camp on Seymour Lake in Morgan. She is survived by two sons:  Philip Adams of Brownsville and Bradford, New Hampshire, and Steven Adams and his wife, Jean, of Hartland; three daughters:  Mary Lou Jillings and her husband, Bruce, of Hamilton, New Zealand, Melinda Kendzia and her husband, Tom, of Doswell, and Jennifer Tilden and her husband, Jeff, of Orford, New Hampshire; her grandchildren:  Paul Adams and his wife, Kelley, Forrest Adams, Joseph Adams, Erin Bianchi and her husband, Jared, Thomas Kendzia III and his wife, Chelsea, Timothy Kendzia, Tricia Kendzia, Christopher Adams, Loretta Adams, Sam Tilden, and Adele Tilden; two great-grandchildren:  Tess Adams and Riordan Adams; two sisters:  Eleanor Bradbury of South Burlington, and Elizabeth Stacy of Brattleboro; special family members:  Ann Adams Newcity of Hartford, Carol Conforti Adams of Bradford, amd Cathrine Turcotte of Brownsville; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband who died on December 30, 1994; a brother, Everett Chase; and by a son-in-law, Robert Willing. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in White River Junction, with the Reverends Sandy and Lory VanNorden co-officiating.  Burial will follow in the Hartford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The United Methodist Church of White River Junction, 106 Gates Street, White River Junction, Vermont 05001; or to the Seymour Lake Association, at P.O. Box 43, Morgan, Vermont 05853.

, 29, of Newport died on April 17, 2013, in Burlington. He was born on November 17, 1983, in Newport, the son of Ellis Gray Jr. and Laurie Jo Warner Makela. He attended North Country Union High School and ROTC programs at the high school. He loved playing video games, computers, cooking and being a stay at home dad for his daughter Kerrighan. He is survived by his daughter Kerrighan Rose Gray of Newport; his fiancée Kari Maxham of Newport; his father Ellis Gray Jr. and his wife, Angie, of Derby; his dad Royce Naramore of Newport; and by his mother Laurie Jo Makela of Florida.  He is also survived by his paternal grandmothers:  Judy Gray of Derby, and Jane Booth of Coventry; his maternal grandparents:  Maurice and Alice Macie of Newport; his paternal step-grandfather Robert Brosseau of Derby; his brothers and sister:  Billy Naramore of Newport, Alan Gray of Ohio, Kristin Gray of Derby, Elliott Gray of Derby, Tim Gray of Derby, and Adam Gray of Derby; and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Ellis Gray III; his cousin Paul McKee; his grandfathers:  Ellis Gray Sr., Robert Naramore Sr., and Bruce Warner; and by his good friend Bruce. Funeral services were held on April 23, in Newport.  Interment will follow in Derby Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, the family has requested donations be sent to the Curtis-Britch Funeral Home Inc., 37 Lake Road, Newport, Vermont 05855, to defray funeral expenses.

, 87, of Glover died on April 17, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on June 28, 1925, the son of James W.K. and Florence Blanche (Tulley) Southouse.  He graduated from schools in Connecticut. He was a United States Veteran having served during World War II.  He was honorably discharged on December 11, 1945, from Company A 313th Engineers.  He served in Italy with the 34th Division, 109th Engineer Battalion, landing on Anzio Beach and participating in battles in Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Appennines and Po Valley. He retired as a sales manager for Prudential Life Insurance Company after 17 years of service.  He also worked at Vermont Tap and Die in the shipping department and Lyndon State College as a maintenance man at Burklyn Mansion and dorm father to 52 boys. He was a member of the Anglican Church of America in Danville, Lay Reader and Senior Warden, he was a past master of the Crescent Lodge #66 Free and Accepted Masons in Lyndonville, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and American Legion, both of Lyndonville, and he also served on the Lyndon select board for several years. He is survived by his wife Marie Southouse; one daughter, Ellen Ohina, and her husband, John; two step-sons:  Mark Rodgers and his wife, Dawn, and John Rodgers and his wife, Brenda; one step-daughter, Diane Rodgers, and her partner, Kelly Young; ten grandchildren:  Wendy and Shelby Williams, Megan Webster and her husband, Dan, Tyler, Jessica, Alexis, John, Derek, Violet and Ian Rodgers; three great-grandchildren:  Isadora and Ayden Carpenter and Noah Webster; and by special caregivers, Sue Demers and Tamieka. He was predeceased by his first wife Ruth Baird Southouse; two brothers:  Thomas Southouse and James W.K. Southouse Jr.; and by one sister, Mary Beebe. Graveside services will be held on June 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the family lot in the Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke.  The Crescent Lodge #66 Free and Accepted Masons will officiate.  There are no calling hours.  

, 86, of Craftsbury Common died on April 16, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1926, daughter of Ulrich and Ida Esser.  Her childhood included growing up on a boat on the Hudson River in New York City, later living in Washington, D.C., and graduating from Roosevelt High School.  From summers working on a farm in Vermont, she pushed to go to University of Vermont (UVM).  Getting a degree in agronomy with a minor in engineering, she was instrumental in getting an agricultural engineering degree program in place at UVM. She met Horace Strong at UVM and they married at the College St. Congregational Church in Burlington.  Mr. and Mrs. Strong moved from there to raising five children on part of the Strong farm north of the Common. She was a past member of Search Light and Ladies Union, and was a lead voice in keeping Craftsbury Academy independent.  She loved the outdoors and, with a large family in tow, was active in canoeing, hiking and camping.  Interests in land conservation, forestry, gardening and writing continued throughout her life.  There were few things she enjoyed more than following and participating in her kids’ adventures and careers, and her four-wheel-drive Toyota pickups, whether driving up to her garden with its expansive views, going for a swim at her beach on Big Hosmer, or on cross-country trips.  As a Christian, she was not shy of saying what the Lord had done for her in her life, and she was concerned about protecting the principles of individual liberty that she saw as the basis of America’s prosperity.  As organic a “granola cruncher” as the best of them, she saw this fitting perfectly with her strong conservative patriotism. She is survived by her children:  Nancy J. West and her husband, Jim, of East Craftsbury, Nathan Strong and his wife, Vicki, of Albany, Russell Strong of Craftsbury Common, Lynn Calderwood and her husband, Ricki, of East Highgate, and Matthew Strong and his wife, Patty, of Stowe; her grandchildren:  Matthew L. Strong, Heather Strong, Charlotte (Calderwood) Martin, Rebekah Calderwood, Cicily Strong, and Isabelle Strong; and by her great-grandchild Noah Strong. She was predeceased by her parents and a grandson, Marine Sargeant Jesse Strong, KIA Iraq 2005. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org.

will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Albany Village Cemetery.

will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton.  Interment will follow in Sutton Village Cemetery with full military honors.

, 65, of Jay died suddenly on April 6, 2013. He was born on April 6, 1948, in Lowell, Massachusetts, son of the late Michael and Lorraine (Cockerline) Belida.  He was a graduate of Winchester High School and attended Tulane University.  He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard as well as a longtime member of the American Legion. Mr. Belida worked as a self-employed electrical engineer and designer.  He was a co-founder and director of the Jay Athletic Association, and he was active with Little League coaching and umpiring while his children were involved, extending over ten years.  He was also district administrator for the Northeast region of Little League. On July 4, 1976, he married Becky Mathieu.  A devoted husband of 36 years, father, and “Grampa,” he always found time to be with his family including attending sporting events that his children were involved in.  His love for his family and friends was apparent through his words and actions; he always spoke highly of his wife and children describing how proud he was of each of them.  He cherished the time he spent with his two grandchildren as they always brought a smile to his face and a joy to his heart.  He had a natural gift of interacting with children and could always make them laugh.  He was an avid Boston sports enthusiast and enjoyed spending time in the woods. He is survived by his wife Becky Belida of Jay; his children:  Corey Belida and his wife, Erica, and their two children, Emerald and Ashton, of Fairfax, Kevin Belida and his wife, Rachel, of Portland, Oregon, and Nikki Belida of Fairfax; his brothers:  George Belida and his companion, Jonan Cacciola, of Woburn, Massachusetts, and Peter Belida and his companion, Geraldine Rossi, of Salem, Massachusetts; his mother-in-law Lorraine Mathieu of Williston; and by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Michael Belida, and his wife, Pepper; and by a sister, Belinda Belida. A private burial with family will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.

, 82, of Newport died on April 3, 2013, in Newport. She was born November 7, 1930, in Magog, Quebec, a daughter of Jean and Malvina (Stebenne) Marcotte. On July 22, 1947, she married Remi Bussiere, who predeceased her in 1997. She was a strong woman who was a firm believer in God, human decency and love.  She raised us with morals, values and forgiveness.  She was a tower of strength both physically and mentally.  She instilled in us the power of our mind; she used to say, “you can do anything as long as you put your mind to it.”  Her love for us was deep.  Her first grandson, Benjamin Bussiere, said it best:  “Grandma, you lived a full life.  You made me laugh all the time when I go to visit.  You also spoiled me like crazy.  Your love was warm and heartfelt even though I took it for granted.  I’m happy your suffering is over and you can be with Grandpa forever.  Rest in peace, Grandma.  You shall be missed forever.” She is survived by her children:  Dennis Bussiere and his wife, Barbara, of Norwalk, Connecticut, Michael Bussiere and his wife, Ruth, of Norwalk, James Bussiere and his wife, Laura, of Norwalk, L.C. Bussiere of Newport, Remi Bussiere and his wife, Jessica, of Newport, and Paul Bussiere and his wife, Hope, of Newport.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren; and by the following brothers and sisters:  Real Marcotte of Canada, Norman Marcotte of Florida, Ben Marcotte and his wife, Jeannine, of Magog, Quebec, Rita of Florida, and Claire of St. Johnsbury. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Adult Day Care in care of Newport Health Care Center, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of Newport Center died on April 12, 2013, in Newport. She was born in Dresden, Germany, on May 24, 1927.  On February 7, 1956, she married Lawrence (Larry) Champagne who survives her.  She graduated from high school in Germany. Mrs. Champagne operated her own variety store on East Main Street in Newport for many years.  She loved all animals, enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, and her nickname was “Annie Oakley,” as she was a sharp shooter.  She was a member of the National Rifle Association. She is survived by her husband Larry Champagne of Newport Center; her foster children:  Sheila Rice of Michigan, Louis Greene of Michigan, Stewart Greene of Troy, and Kenneth Greene of Wisconsin; and by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, and a sister during World War II. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Newport Center, with the Reverend Chris Barton officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 46, of Holland died suddenly on April 9, 2013, at his home in Holland. He was born on October 10, 1966, in Newport, a son of the late Morris and Barbara (Blanchard) Gerrow.  He was a farm worker for Brian Champney in Holland.  He loved farming, fishing, playing horseshoes and attending family gatherings. He is survived by his daughter Hannah Gerrow of Newport; his son Jeffrey Gerrow of Brownington; his brothers:  Bill Gerrow of North Troy, Tim Gerrow and his wife, Laura, of Jay, and Bryan Gerrow of Coventry; his cousin Roland Blanchard who was looked upon as a brother; and by his half-brother Larry Lagrow and his wife, Sally, of Fairfax.  He is also survived by his nephews:  Corey French, Ricky Gerrow, Tucker Gerrow, Ethan Shepard, Mike Gerrow, Nicholas Gerrow, Jessie Gerrow and Logan Gerrow; a great-niece, Amelia French; and by numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Albany Village Cemetery with Pastor Paul Prince officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Laura Gerrow in trust for Hannah Gerrow, in care of Community National Bank, 4811 U.S. Route 5, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 65, of Albany died on April 9, 2013, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Barton, a son of Richard and Lois (Larocke) Mason.  On September 2, 1965, he married Huguette (Yogi) Tanguay, who survives him. Mr. Mason was a driver for Wilbert Vault Company in Hardwick for many years, and later worked for Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for 13 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodcrafts. He is survived by his wife Huguette (Yogi) Mason of Albany; and by his children:  Richard Mason and his wife, Cindy, of Coventry, Susan Ewert and her husband, Darrel, of Lees Summit, Missouri, and Paul Mason of Albany.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Richard Mason Jr. of Newport, Elizabeth Behena and her husband, Evelio, of Charleston, Daniel Behena of Dickenson, Texas, and Nathan, Cynthia, and Sophia Behena all of Charleston; a sister, Sarah Donofrio and her husband, Larry, of Kentucky; a special aunt, Helen Stacy, of Albany; and by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers:  Sam and Mike Mason. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 48, of Newport died in Williston.  He was pronounced dead on April 10, 2013. He was born on June 3, 1964, in Newport, beloved son of Robert McGivern and Nancy (Fairbrother) McGivern. He is survived by his mother Nancy McGivern of Westfield; his father Robert McGivern and his wife, Christine, of Lyndonville; his brothers:  Eric McGivern of Newport and Keith McGivern of Derby; his sister Rosalie Putnam of Coolville, Ohio, his nephew Christopher Putnam; and by his niece Amanda Monahan. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 94, of Barton died on April 7, 2013, in Glover. She was born on August 15, 1918, in Ticonderoga, New York, a daughter of Charles and Rose (Shelley) Varmette.  On February 14, 1935, she married Roy F. Metcalf of Irasburg, who predeceased her in 1971. Mrs. Metcalf liked to travel and enjoyed visits with members of her family.  She also enjoyed outings with her friends. She is survived by her son Donald W. Metcalf and his wife, Pauline, of Coventry, Connecticut; her daughter Janice Sanville and her husband, Dustin, of Irasburg and Daytona Beach, Florida; and by four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by six brothers and two sisters. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Irasburg Cemetery with the Reverend Rick Shover officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at curtis-britch.com.

, beloved infant daughter of Kristen E. Pierce and Justin T. Morale, died on April 7, 2013, in Newport. She was born on April 7, 2013, in Newport. She is survived by her parents:  Kristen E. Pierce and Justin T. Morale; and by her sister Kallie Buck.  She is also survived by her maternal grandparents:  Tracy Davis Pierce and Carl Leroux, of Barton, and Ritchie Pierce and his fiancé, Sue Wilkins, of Barton; her paternal grandparents:  Kimiko Fitz and her fiancé, Todd Scelza, of Irasburg; her maternal great-grandparents:  Stanley and Beverly Davis of Derby; her paternal great-grandparents:  Gerald and Patricia Fitz of Lowell; and by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.

, 74, of Coventry died on April 11, 2013, in Newport, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 14, 1938, in Newport Center, the daughter of Forrest and Lillian (Butler) Duckless.  On January 14, 1964, she married Charles H. Nadeau who survives her. She was bookkeeper for Nadeau Auto Parts and Landfill.  She volunteered for many years for American Red Cross blood drives.  She enjoyed knitting, playing cards, doing puzzles, and traveling, especially to their home in Florida.  She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Daughters of Isabella.  She loved her family dearly. She is survived by her husband Charles H. Nadeau of Coventry; her children:  Kim Russell and her husband, Brian, of Derby, Christina Nadeau and her husband, Floyd Kelley, of Derby, and Kerry Keement and her husband, John, of Coventry; her grandchildren:  Douglas and Tracy Russell, Jennifer and Joshua Bowen, Jessica Pierpont and her husband, Ralph, and Ashley Keement; and by her great-grandchildren:  Connor, Madison, and Parker Russell, and Peyton Pierpont.  She is also survived by her brothers:  Harold Duckless and his wife, Lucille, of Newport Center, Robert Duckless of Brattleboro, and Elwood Duckless and his wife, Louise, of Newport Center; and by her brother-in-law Robert Nadeau and his wife, Priscilla, of Ipswich, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Tracy Ann Nadeau; her brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Louise Duckless; and by her sister-in-law Marilyn Duckless. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.  Spring interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Bel-Aire Activities Fund, 35 Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.

, who died on March 24, 2013, will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 12 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church in East Charleston. Please come celebrate the life of a humble man who volunteered to help others throughout his life without any thought of himself.  Whether it was leading a Cub Scout pack, teaching guitar to whoever asked, fighting fires in his community, or his heroic saving of a two-year-old drowning victim, he never looked for praise.  He was also active with the Barre, Massachusetts, Rod and Gun Club, helping with the annual fishing derby, Easter egg hunts, and Christmas parties for the area children.  As part of the American Legion, he used his sound equipment for all their functions, making sure everything went off without a hitch. Come share your stories of this funny, unassuming man.

, 84, of Barre Town, died on April 4, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Ella (Richardson) Swift on February 13, 1929, in Worcester, Massachusetts.  At age five, and after her death, he was adopted by William and Ethel (Flanders) Swift.  He attended Matheson Elementary School in Barre and graduated from Thetford Academy in 1947.  Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving on the U.S.S. Macomb, minesweeping in the Mediterranean Sea.  After his discharge from the service in 1950, he attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, graduating in 1952.  While attending college, he was a member of Phi Theta Pi, an honorary business fraternity. On April 26, 1952, he married the love of his life, Mabel Joyce Farnham, in Barre.  This made Mr. Swift a new member of the Farnham family.  He quickly became everyone’s favorite “Uncle Dick,” and many non-family members also knew him as “Uncle Dick” or “Swifty.”  Following their marriage, they lived in Springfield, Massassachusetts, Ware, Massachusetts, St. Johnsbury, and Littleton, New Hampshire (1954-1968), before moving to Barre Town in 1968. In earlier years, he worked as a manager for the McClellan Retail Store in St. Johnsbury; as an insurance investigator for 21 years with the Retail Credit Co. and New York Life Insurance Co.; he owned and operated a bread business and a Thomas English Muffin sales route; was a school janitor at Spaulding High School in Barre; he served for many years as a senior enlisted man with the Vermont Army National Guard; he was employed by General Electric in Burlington; and he worked for Capitol Stationers in Barre.  In his late 60s, he became a substitute teacher at local schools.  At the age of 73, he became a full-time substitute teacher for Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, a job that he dearly loved.  He also was a part-time house painter. While living in Littleton, he served as a Littleton park commissioner and was a member of the Littleton Lions Club where he had served as president.  After moving to Barre Town, he became a member of the Montpelier Lions Club and the Canadian Club and the American Legion Post #10, both of Barre.  He was also a member of the Democratic Party, Alcoholics Anonymous, where he was a sponsor and had reached 54 years of sobriety, the Sno-Bees, and he served as a commander in the Vermont Civil War Hemlocks group. His interests were many and varied.  He enjoyed raising sheep and showing them at local fairs, fishing, hunting, skiing, and playing horseshoes and cards, which he took very seriously.  He liked to attend Thunder Road and enjoyed NASCAR racing, coaching and watching baseball, keeping the scoreboard for the American Legion Post #10 team, and calling bingo at the Canadian Club.  He had a deep love for children and took pleasure in playing Santa Claus during the Christmas season since 1967.  He really liked going to the Trow Hill Grocery Store for his coffee, ice cream floats and sharing jokes.  He was a passionate reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles.  He also was a poet who wrote many beautiful and touching poems. All of his interests aside, his number one passion was his family.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  His favorite thing was to gather with everyone for a birthday or holiday.  His family was fortunate to be able to be all together with him for Easter dinner.  It was a bittersweet celebration.  A niece also had a star named after him. As the family has been going through his pictures and newspaper clippings, it appears that he may have been photographed more times than Elvis.  He certainly had more “five minutes of fame” than anybody the family knew, including his appearance on WCAX television as a “Super Senior.”  He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all of the students whose lives he touched. He is survived by his wife Mabel Farnham Swift; his children:  Sarah Carlyle and her husband, Robert, Peter Swift, and Candace Stewart and her husband, Randy, all of Barre; his grandchildren:  Kerri Hull and her husband, Cary, Brian Allain and his companion, Julie Barclay, Joshua Stewart and Holly Stewart, all of Barre; his great-grandchildren:  Monica, Madelyn and Ava; a sister, Joyce Isham, of Barre; a sister-in-law, Susan Swift, of Glover; and by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a grandson, Devin Richard Swift; and by three brothers:  Dwight Swift, Ken Swift and Alan Swift. A memorial service and life celebration was held on April 13 in Barre.  Interment will be in the Brook Haven Cemetery in Orange. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Dick Swift Scholarship Fund, Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, care of Principal Timothy Crowley, 70 Websterville Road, Barre, Vermont 05641.  

, 88, of Millerton, New York, formerly of Wingdale, New York, died on April 5, 2013, at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut. Mrs. Bond was a therapy aide at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale for 23 years, retiring in 1982. Born on March 28, 1925, in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Henry Joseph and Olive Celia (Raymo) Bernard.  On December 7, 1974, in Dover Plains, New York, she married Richard Wilder Bond, who died on July 1, 2012. Mrs. Bond was a great mother and grandmother and an avid bingo player. She is survived by three sons:  Patrick Coburn and his wife, Angie, of Wingdale, Michael F. Coburn and his wife, Yvonne, of Millerton, and Kevin Coburn and his wife, Linda, of Wingdale; a daughter, Colleen Shepard, of Amenia, New York; a sister, Jeannette Royer of Irasburg; two step-sisters:  Laurette Touchton of Clearwater, Florida, and Harriet Trottier of Troy; eight grandchildren:  Donald Shepard Jr. and his fiancée, Shelly Boice, of Millerton, David, Dawn, and Kristine Shepard all of Amenia, Fred Coburn of Millerton, Mary Roepki and her husband, Sven, of New Hartford, Connecticut, Michael Drollette of Corinth, New York and Karen Coburn of Wingdale; and by 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Frederick W. Coburn; a brother, Edmund J. Bernard; her step-mother Elma Bernard; and by a brother-in-law, Emile Royer. Funeral services were held on April 8 in Dover Plains.  Burial will take place at St. Charles Cemetery in Dover Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

, 79, of Newport died on March 30, 2013. He was born in Bellows Falls on April 13, 1933, the son of James and Rosemary (Bixby) Harty.  Graduating from Bellows Falls High School as class president in 1951, he went on to Norwich University and served in the Army National Guard for 33 years.  He worked as a sales representative for Colgate Palmolive for 29 years and he also worked for New England Power, John Hancock, and he was co-owner of Thomas Denton and also co-owner of Illuminations by William Patrick. Mr. Harty was a member of the Elks in Newport, an honorary member of the VFW, and he was in charge of the Color Guard.  He was also National Commander of the 43rd Infantry Division for five years.  He was the president of Tall Timbers Mobile Home Park Association.  He was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed playing at area nursing homes, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and at the VFW.  He loved to support his sons-in-law and grandchildren at their sporting events.  In retirement, he traveled on cruises with his wife and spent several winters living in Florida.  In 2001, they treated their children and grandchildren to a trip to Oahu, Hawaii, a cherished memory held by the entire family.  After his wife’s passing, he moved to Woodstock Terrace where he enjoyed the residents and staff who he often kidded and continued to entertain with his piano playing. He is survived by his children:  Kathleen Rousselle and her husband, David, of Swanton, Terry Harty of Newport, Kim Pare and her husband, Paul, of Keene, New Hampshire, Mary Lou Harty of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Deborah DeLaBruere and her husband, David, of Newport, and William Harty of Quechee; his grandchildren:  Tim Rousselle, Morgan and Nicholas Pare, Stephanie, Samantha, and Brian DeLaBruere, and Bella and Kiersten Harty; and by his brothers:  Edward Harty and his wife, Lenore, of Bellows Falls, Robert Harty and his wife, Charlotte, of Florida, Bernard Harty of North Walpole, New Hampshire, and Maurice Harty and his wife, Diane, of North Walpole. He is predeceased by his wife Patricia (Kiniry) Harty; his son Timothy Harty; and by his brother William Harty. A funeral Mass was celebrated on April 6 in North Walpole.  Burial followed the service in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Northeast Kingdom Relay for Life, care of the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 86, of Newport died on April 5, 2013, due to complications following surgery. She was born on August 14, 1926, in Salem Derby, the daughter of Ora and Nina (Leach) Blake.  She was married to Josh Hall and Asa Morse, who both predeceased her. She loved her antiques, going to yard sales and haggling over prices, collecting coin banks of all shapes and sizes and different types of jewelry.  She worked at Frank’s Steak House Restaurant and the Royal Restaurant in Newport for many years.  She liked to travel, going to Ireland, Hawaii, and visiting her niece in Spain and Alaska.  She wintered in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she pursued her passion for antiques. She is survived by her sons:  Arland Hall and his children:  True, Jade, Josh, Jordan, and Taylor, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Brea and her husband, Glen Hunter, of Anderson, South Carolina, Roland (Peanut) Hall and his wife, Brenda, and their son Roland Jr. of Glen Burnie, and Blake Hall of Newport and his son Blake Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland; her grandchildren:  Brian Hall of Scottsdale, and Linda (Hall) Majors of Newport; her niece Jane Kelley and her husband, David, of Derby Line; and her cousin Beatrice Blake of Barre, whom she was close to.  She left several great-grandchildren and many great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Terry Hall of Scottsdale, and his son Mark Hall of Newport; her sisters:  Edith Willey, Betty Collins, and Lela Fields; and by her brother Glendon Leach. There will be no calling hours or funeral service at this time. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.

, 92, of Holland died on April 2, 2013. She was born on June 9, 1920, in Holland, a daughter of Harry and Hazel (Pocock) Smith.  On June 12, 1948, she married Reginald Page, who predeceased her February 8, 2010. Mrs. Page entered into the United States Coast Guard during World War II and held the rank of Yeoman 1st Class YIC.  She was the Holland Town Clerk for twenty-five years. She was a member and treasurer of the Holland Historical Society, the Holland United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star of Newport.  She was the oldest resident of Holland. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Marcia Waterman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Holland United Methodist Church.  Interment will follow in Mead Hill Cemetery in Holland, with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Holland United Methodist Church, care of Laurie Gray, P.O. Box 681, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to the Holland Historical Society, 120 School Road, Derby Line, Vermont 05830. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.

, 57, died on March 31, 2013, in the comfort of his home and family. Born in Newport on July 9, 1955, he was the son of Edith (Cameron) St.Onge and the late John C. St.Onge.  On December 2, 2010, he married Kimberly Peck in Wilder.  He was previously married to Patricia Campbell of Morrisville. Mr. St.Onge was a 1973 graduate of the former Sacred Heart High School in Newport.  He continued his education at the University of Vermont (UVM), graduating in 1977 with his bachelor of science degree in natural resources.  While attending UVM, he was a member and president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.  Following graduation, he was hired as the county executive director in Lamoille County by the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), now renamed the Farm Service Agency. In the 1990s, he became an expert in digital aerial photography and pioneered USDA’s computerized mapping of farms throughout Vermont and later established a New England digitized mapping center in Morrisville.  He became a leader in farmland and water quality conservation practices, assisting with the establishment of hundreds of acres of forestland management improvements and several miles of the first cropland-stream buffers constructed to protect Vermont waterways.  His career spanned nearly 35 years with USDA, which earned him appreciation and respect from farmers, foresters, landowners, and colleagues in Vermont.  He was honored to receive the Master Conservationist award from the Lamoille County Natural Resource Conservation District in 2012. He was a lifetime member and former president of the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club and the Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club.  He was also a member of the National Association of County Office Employees.  An avid outdoorsman, his passions were hunting, fishing, hiking, vegetable gardening and maple sugaring. He is survived by the love of his life and wife, Kimberly Peck of Waterbury Center; his mother Edith Hebard of Barton; his daughters:  Emilie Rich and her husband, Daniel, of Wolcott, and Andrea Miller and her husband, Patrick A. Miller, of South Burlington; his sister Jeanne Sicard and her husband, Rick, of Barton; his brother Steven Saint Onge of Fairfield; his father’s widow, Rita St.Onge, of Enosburg; as well as by nieces, a nephew, and extended family. His courageous spirit and quiet dignity gave enormous strength to those around him.  His witty sense of humor and ability to offer honest advice and guidance to family and friends was a comfort that will be missed. As spring approaches take a walk in the woods and as you breathe in the fresh air and scent of the newly sprouted leaves let his calm spirit fill your heart and fond memories bring a smile to your face. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life on April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Barn at Boyden Farm in Cambridge. For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to The National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org) or the Ruffed Grouse Society (www.ruffedgrousesociety.org).

, 81, of West Burke died suddenly on March 30, 2013, at his home. He was born in Van Buren, Maine, on March 19, 1932, the son of James and Ida (Desjardins) Tardif. On December 16, 1950, he married Martha Dufour.  They lived in Coventry, Connecticut, where Mr. Tardif started his own machine shop in Manchester.  In 1968, he moved his shop and equipment and joined Mardon Industries in Lyndon for a time before operating his own shop once again in Lyndonville and later in West Burke.  In the early 1970s, he sold his equipment to Vermont Tap and Die Co. and joined their team in Lyndonville and later retired from Northeast Tool Co. in Lyndonville. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, fishing, hunting in the U.S. and Canada, farming where he raised beef, pigs and had riding horses, and boating and fishing on area lakes.  He was a member of the West Burke Drift Skippers and in recent years he helped at the Riverside Life Enrichment Center in Lyndonville and the West Burke meal site. Survivors include his four children:  Rena Eastman and her husband, Robert, of Lyndonville, Harold Tardif Jr. and his wife, Jacqueline, of Clemmons, North Carolina, Laurie Maple and her husband, Tim, of West Charleston and Lisa Berry and her husband, John, of West Burke; eight grandchildren:  Aaron Carr and his wife, Chrissy, Chad Sterling, Maygan Holmes, Ashley and Kylie Maple, Justin Berry and his wife, Amanda, Michelle Corey and her husband, Travis, and Abigail Berry; his special companion, Theresa Stone, of Glover; his sister Bea McQuade of Pennsylvania; a sister in-law, Martha Tardif, of Long Island, New York; several brothers- and sisters-in-law from his wife’s family; and by many nieces and nephews including Charlie McQuade, who was like a son to Mr. Tardif. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Martha Tardif on September 1, 2004; his brother Ivan Tardif; and by his sister Dorilda Lister. Funeral services were held April 6 in Lyndonville.  Burial in Hillside Cemetery in West Burke is planned for Friday, May 24, at 11 a.m. Donations made in his memory may be directed to the Burke Senior Meal Site Inc., 212 School Street, West Burke, Vermont 05871.

, 83, of Newport died on April 3, 2013, in Newport. He was born on April 8, 1929, in Royersford, Pennsylvania, a son of Joseph and Mary (Druckenmiller) Umstead.  On August 18, 1951, he married Evangeline Smith, who predeceased him on December 6, 2008. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1951 from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts, and then a master of divinity in 1954 from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.  In 1961, he received a master’s degree in music education from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He pastored and was minister of music at several churches throughout the mid-Atlantic and New England areas.  He was also a college music professor and taught trumpet at Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. Among his hobbies he enjoyed gardening, playing softball, arranging sacred music, pastoral care, hiking around his home in Charleston and Arizona and playing the trumpet.  He helped build the Knollwood Church of the Nazarene in Dayton, Ohio, and Royersford Church of the Nazarene in Royersford, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his children:  Craig Umstead and his wife, Maveret, of Augusta, New York, Joseph Umstead and his wife, Diane, of Raleigh, North Carolina, Carol Umstead of Newport, and Jonathan Umstead and his wife, Cathie, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren:  Ben Umstead, Erin Umstead, Josh, Leah, Seth, Rachel, and Timothy Umstead; and by a great-grandchild, Aiden.  He is also survived by a sister, Grace Detwiler, and her husband, Charles, of Spring City, Pennsylvania; his nephews:  Larry Detwiler and his wife, Cathy, of Pennsylvania, Mark Detwiler and his wife, Janet, of Pennsylvania, Tim Detwiler and his wife, Cindy, of Pennsylvania; his niece Beth Coudriet of Spring City; and by numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on April 6, in Royersford.  Interment followed in Fernwood Cemetery in Royersford. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sun Valley Indian School, 8450 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Arizona 86029.

, 83, of Newport died on March 27, 2013, in Newport. She was born on December 24, 1929, in Claremont, New Hampshire, a daughter of David and Ruth (Martin) Donaldson.  On May 27, 1951, she married Mack Converse, who predeceased her on April 21, 2004. She was a member of the United Church of Newport and the North Country Hospital Auxiliary, where she volunteered and was co-chairman for ten years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, playing bingo, knitting, family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren, the loves of her life. She is survived by her children:  Sandra Wing and her husband, David, of Essex Junction, and David Converse and his wife, Kathy, of Derby; and by her grandchildren:  Kelli Converse and her companion, David McKinnon, of Newbury, New Hampshire, Kristin Wright and her husband, Mike, of West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Hazen Converse and his wife, Holly, of Thetford, Emily Wing of Colchester, Derek Wing of North Troy, Austin Wright of West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Harlow Converse of Thetford.  She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Betty Donaldson of Florida, and Margie Donaldson of California; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers:  David and Harvey Donaldson; and by her sisters:  Jeannette Miller and Arlene Foster. Funeral services were held on March 30 in Newport.  Spring interment will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the North Country Hospital Auxiliary, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 59, of Newport died on March 26, 2013, in Newport. She was born on March 28, 1953, in Newport, a daughter of Leon and Lorraine (Gray) Gage. She enjoyed spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed keeping in touch with friends from Texas, caring for animals, sewing, and knitting. She is survived by her daughter Corinna Lancaster and her husband, Royce, of Newport; her son Cory Spaulding and his wife, Nancy, of Derby; her grandchildren:  Hannah, Mallory, Royce Jr., Alex, Kamryn, Jordan, and Tara; her mother Lorraine and Herbert Blake of Newport; her brothers and sisters:  Harold Gage and his wife, Jocelyn, of Derby, Larry Gage and his wife, Pauline, of Derby, Lisa Desroches and her husband, Alan, of Coventry, and Donna Laplume and her companion, Joe, of Newport Center; her nieces and nephews; her stepsister Linda Hahn; and by her stepbrother Bobby Blake. She was predeceased by her father Leon Gage. A private graveside service will be held in the spring at the Hillside Cemetery in East Charleston. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 84, of Brownington died on March 30, 2013, after a battle with cancer. His family stood by him throughout his battle, and they were at his side as he headed out on his journey to join his beloved wife, Ruth, who died on October 11, 1998, and his son Lee, who died on August 29, 2004, and his son Robin, who died at birth. A child of the Great Depression, he was born on August 4, 1928, in Derby, to Lee and Margaret Thelma Curtis. He was a logger, a carpenter, a hunter and a fisherman — an all-around outdoorsman.  He found his greatest joy in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Blessed with a true Vermont wit and a twinkle in his eye, he loved spending time with his family, telling stories and creating memories.  He continued to laugh with them in his final days as they reminisced about some of their escapades they pulled throughout the years, and there certainly were many of them. Mr. Curtis served in the Army during the Korean War.  Once his tour of duty was up he high-tailed it back to the land he loved, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.  He married his wife, Ruth (Barrup) Curtis, on March 27, 1954.  He never stopped missing her after she died almost 15 years ago. While some people yearn for retirement, Mr. Curtis had no desire to retire.  Even when battling cancer, he’d try to get out to the logging operations as often as he could.  A big deer hunter all of his life, he bagged his last buck, an eight-pointer, in November. There is no doubt that he will be missed by many people, but he will live on in our memories and in his family. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, and their families:  Benny and Karol Curtis of Brownington, and their children:  Cory and his wife, Ryan-Anne Curtis, and Casey and her husband, Andy Rowell; Lyle and Becky Curtis of Newport Center, and their children:  Kelly and her husband, Josh Randall, Karissa and her husband, Chris Vinal, and Marissa; and Penny and Scott Wheeler of Derby, and their children:  Curtis and his fiancée, Gabrielle, Nicholas and his girlfriend, Abigail, and Emily.  He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, along with their spouses:  Dallas and Betty Curtis of Alabama, June Williams of New York, Dick and Anna Curtis of New York and Vermont, Margaret and Donald Plantier of New York, Robert and Gerri Curtis of Florida, and Sherrill and Judy Curtis of New York.  He is also survived by a special friend, Billy Dyer, and his family, of Massachusetts; Mr. Curtis thought of Billy as a son.  He took it as a mission to attempt to transform Billy from a city boy into a Vermont country boy. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, with the Reverends Fred and Carol Ann Barker officiating.  Friends may also call at the funeral home on April 5, from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. People wishing to donate in his name may either contribute to the United Church of Derby at P.O. Box 294, Derby, Vermont 05829; or to the Dr. Leslie C. Lockridge Cancer Caring Fund at P.O. Box 838, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 57, died on March 26, 2013, at Fletcher-Allen Healthcare in Burlington, with her loving family by her side, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 21, 1955, in Newport, the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Taplin.  She graduated from North Country Union High School in 1973 and attended Champlain College. She found it a true honor to work for United States Senator Robert T. Stafford from 1978 until 1986, both on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and in his Vermont office in Burlington.  She then worked for Governor Richard Snelling on his U.S. Senate Campaign in 1986.  She also worked as an administrative assistant to Elbert “Al” Moulton when he was secretary of the Vermont Agency of Development and Community Affairs. She was very fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for several years after the birth of her second child.  She spent many days volunteering her time at Rick Marcotte Central School both in the classroom, on field trips, fund-raising, for book fairs and for many other activities.  When both children were in middle school, she returned to work.  She worked for five years for Dr. Wendy Everhart and Dr. Audra Pinto in their dental practice in South Burlington until her illness prevented her from continuing. Her life was centered on her family and friends.  She and her partner, Bob, enjoyed spending weekends together in their yard, listening to music and talking for hours.  She enjoyed weekly Sunday night dinners with her family, summer trips to Peaks Island, Maine, bike riding and shopping trips with Katie and Emmy.  She also enjoyed yearly camping with friends Pat, Jeanne and Denise, and time spent with friends Cindy, Holly and Sue. She is survived by her loving and supportive partner of 22 years, Bob Lafont; her daughters:  Katherine “Katie” DeWitt, and Emily “Emmy” DeWitt and her fiancé, Nick Fredette, all of Burlington; her stepson Jason Lafont and his fiancée, Michelle, and their son, Jackson, of Barton; her mother Marilyn Taplin, her brother Brian Taplin, and her sister-in-law Kathy Taplin, all of Derby; and by her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  She is also survived by her brother-in-law Peter Dewitt of Maine; and by her sister-in-law Sarah DeWitt of Virginia.  Also important in her life, was Bob’s family:  Richard and Rachel Lafont, and Raymond and Jean Lafont, of West Glover; Ken and Marcia Therrien of East Burke; and Randy and Margaret Viens of Newport. She was predeceased by her grandparents; her father Robert Taplin; her brother David Taplin; her stepson Robin Lafont; and by her sister-in-law Donna DeWitt. Per her wishes, a springtime interment will take place in Derby. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to the Breast Care Center, Medical Center Campus, Main Pavilion, Level 2, 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401.

, 97, of Dover, New Hampshire, died on March 24, 2013, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. She was born in Glover on March 4, 1916, the youngest child of the late Samuel and Mamie (Hall) Bean. A deep believer in education, she started school at the age of five on her own and her mother didn’t find out until three weeks later when the teacher complimented her mom about how well she was doing in school. She graduated from the University of Vermont and taught grade school for four years.  In 1939, she married Lloyd W. Fiske, a dashing barnstorming pilot.  They raised four children.  Mrs. Fiske was a plane spotter during World War Two, a den mother until her first Cub Scouts graduated from high school, a Sunday school teacher, and she served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hampton Falls. She helped form the Seacoast Anti-Pollution League (SAPL), served many years for the FISH organization and was active in the communities she resided in.  Most recently, she was a resident of Saint Ann’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dover.  She also had lived in North Hampton, Hampton Falls, and Salisbury, all in New Hampshire; and Zephyrhills, Florida, and Burlington. She had a light touch with people’s feelings and with pastry.  She was widely read, the family touchstone, was a tour guide in Zephyrhills, and was an elegant hostess for her sumptuous family meals. Family members include her daughter Sherril Driscoll and her husband, Steven, of Hampton; two sons:  Dana Fiske and his wife, Nancy, of Dover, and Eric Fiske and his wife, Nancy, of Bow, New Hampshire; and 33 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd in 2001; and by her son Peter in 1970.

, 71, died unexpectedly on March 24, 2013, in his home. He was born in Catskill, New York, on March 26, 1941. He lived and worked in Massachusetts most of his life.  For a while, he worked for a carnival driving a motorcycle in the “sphere death” and ran stock cars for fun.  He joined the U.S. Navy in the 1960s and was honorably discharged in 1969.  He loved music from the 1950s, westerns, and action movies.  He played guitar and sang with friends at parties and small events.  His mother- and father-in-law, Frenchie and Rhoda Bedard, owned a cottage on Echo Lake, and this is how he found the place to which he wanted to retire. He and his wife, Wendy, moved to Vermont in 2004, where he met some great friends.  He met his friend Ted Taft and started working for him during chopping season.  He worked for Mr. Taft for many years.  He joined the Charleston Volunteer Fire Department in 2004 and found his “niche.”  He lived and breathed for the action and camaraderie that it brought.  He became especially close to the fire chief, Duane Moulton, and his family.  They basically adopted him into their family.  They were very special to him.  Not a day went by that the Moulton family wasn’t mentioned.  Mr. Funk looked forward to card night at Kenny and Linda Jillsons’ camp on Saturday nights.  There was always a lot of laughter and hi-jinx. He leaves his loving wife of 24 years, Wendy; his daughter Tara LaTraverse; and his grandchildren:  Garrett Michael, Cambre Danielle, and Jaqueline Sofia Colon, all of whom he thought the world of.  He also leaves his children from previous marriages:  Charleen Funk Sheets of Texas, and her four sons, and Tyson Funk of Westboro, Massachusetts.  He also leaves his sisters- and brothers-in-law:  Sandra Hodges of Derby, Leon Bedard of Brownington, Ethelinda “Nina” Thomas of Holden, Massachusetts, Edmond Bedard and his wife, Kaye, of Newport, and Rhoda Battey of Bolton, Massachusetts; as well as many nieces and nephews. Donald, you are missed already, but I know you are not alone.  You were loved even when there was only silence. There will be a memorial service held in Charleston in the near future.  Notification will be sent out. In lieu of flowers, he would have liked contributions made to the Charleston Fire Department.

, 72, of Derby died on March 10, 2013, at Mary Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He leaves a brother, Percy Lagasse; and his sisters:  Irene Riendeau, Ernestine St. Jarre, Jacqueline Frugale, Theresa Dumond, Bernice Deschaine, Verna Leblanc, and Omerine Clavette. He was predeceased by a bother, Wilfred Lagasse. Burial will be at the family’s convenience.

, 89, died peacefully on March 27, 2013, in Newport, surrounded by her family. She was born in Derby, the daughter of the late Tom and Minnie (Shannon) Powers.  She attended Derby schools and graduated from Derby Academy in 1942.  After graduation, she worked for five years as assistant manager at the Endicott Shoe Store in Newport. On June 24, 1946, she married Rudy Lamothe, who predeceased her in 1995.  They lived their whole married life in Derby, where they owned and operated a television sales and service business. She is survived by two daughters:  Sue Pulver and her husband, Pete, of Newport, and Gail Barry and her husband, Kyle, of Derby; a brother, Gerald, of East Hampton, Massachusetts; six grandchildren; and by two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda, in 1995; by a son, Jim, in 1993; by her sister Phyllis; and by a brother, Dale. In respect of her wishes, there will be no calling hours.  Committal services will be held on May 3, at 3 p.m. at the Derby Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 76, of Coventry died on March 28, 2013, in Derby. She was born on April 17, 1936, in Westmore, a daughter of Earl and Marion (Moulton) Durgin.  On August 4, 1956, she married Andre Mathieu.  They were married 49 years when he predeceased her on September 9, 2004. Mrs. Mathieu was a past Boy and Girl Scout leader and a past member as a parent advocate with family in the court system.  She was a kindergarten through first grade teacher for Kinder School in Newport Center.  She also worked in the sewing industry for 35 years for Slalom, Sel Bar and Bogner, and she was past president of NEKCA for low-income groups. She enjoyed camping with her husband, flower gardening, she was an avid reader, and she especially loved her pugs, Shellie and Hope.  She loved being with the family at many gatherings held throughout the years. She is survived by her children:  Marion Robillard and her husband, Real, of Brunswick, Georgia, Rose Royer and her husband, Danny, of Newport Center, Tina Matten and her husband, Allen, of Newport Center, Andre Mathieu and his wife, Laurie, of Derby, and Philip Mathieu Sr. and his wife, Sylvie, of Coventry; her grandchildren:  David and Tracy Robillard, Megan and Joel Brown, Rachel and Greg Allen, AJ and Courtney Staples, Robert and Chelsea Staples, Jarid and Noah Mathieu, Philip Mathieu Jr. and his fiancée, Brittany Eldred, Nathan and Erin Mathieu, Abbie Matten, Tabitha and Brian Jones, and Devin Matten; her great-grandchildren:  Hailey Wegner, Yvon Robillard, Evan Mathieu, Benjamin Jones, and Tristan Desroches; her siblings:  Rachel Williams and her husband, Ronald, of Florida, Raymond Durgin of West Charleston, Carla Chadburn and her husband, Wayne, of Irasburg,  Gail Cook and her husband, Charlie, of Irasburg, Dorothy Mason of Albany, Marjorie Annis of West Charleston, and Joyce Little and her husband, Rudy, of Irasburg; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Charity Staples; and by her siblings:  Durward Durgin, Doris Haddock and Norma Mathieu. Funeral services will be held on April 3, at 11 a.m., at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, with the Reverend Richard Whitehill officiating.  Interment will take place on May 6, at 11 a.m., at the Newport Center Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Vermont Make A Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset Street, Suite 4, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

of Newport will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Coventry Community Center with Pastor George Lawson officiating. Following the service, there will be a potluck dinner and dishes are welcome.

, 91, of Barton died on March 28, 2013, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born on January 20, 1922, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a daughter of Omar and Lena (Prescott) Bryant.  On January 13, 1947, she married Ralph W. Waldron, who predeceased her on April 1, 2004. When she lived in Haverhill, she was a teller for the Haverhill Bank.  She was a receptionist at Ophthalmology Associates in St. Johnsbury from 1980 until 1995.  Among her hobbies, she enjoyed knitting, rug hooking, and spending time with her family and granddaughters.  She was a people person and loved to talk to people.  She also enjoyed traveling to Pennsylvania to visit the Amish Country. She is survived by her children:  Donald Waldron of Helena, Montana, and Valerie Barczak and her husband, Michael, of Haverhill; and by her grandchildren:  Michaela Barczak of Haverhill, and Amanda Waldron of Bozeman, Montana. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, at the Barton United Church, with the Reverend Evelyn Coupe officiating.  Interment will take place on Friday, April 5, at 1 p.m., at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bradford, Massachusetts.