, 67, of Westmore died peacefully at home on June 27, 2013, after a 15-year, hard-fought battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born in Yonkers, New York, on July 23, 1945, beloved daughter of the late James T. and Edith R. Schofield of Westmore.  She attended public schools in Greenwich, Connecticut.  She received a full scholarship from Smith College, graduating in 1967.  She worked for over 35 years as a highly respected senior systems analyst and programmer, starting her computer career long before there was an Internet. An avid reader, and NFL Patriots fan, she also enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, boating, fishing, and kayaking. Adventurous, avant-garde, an amazing woman with an incomparable sense of humor, she had both of her children in Latin America.  Her red hair was her crowning glory.  She will be missed by many for a very long time. She is survived by her husband Ralph Bailey of Westmore; her daughter Lynn Witty of Newton Center, Massachusetts; her son Ken Bailey of Daniel Island, South Carolina; her five grandchildren:  Jacob, Luke, Ethan Henry, Caroline, and Lauren; and by her brother James F. Schofield of Santa Cruz, California. A memorial service was held in Connecticut on July 1, at the Marlborough Congregational Church.  Interment was at the Lake View Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the MS Society or the Visiting Nurses Association.

, 72, of Barton died tragically on July 26, 2013, at her home. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Newport,  the daughter of Arthur and Maria (Sheltra) Diette.  On January 14, 1989, she married Lewis Coburn, who predeceased her in 2003. She and her late husband owned and operated Barton Cleaners until its closing in 2002.  She was currently employed with the Lake Region Union High School lunch program. She loved spending time with her family and her many friends.  She loved being around people and wanted to make everyone around her happy.  She loved to take pictures of family and friends.  She had the most amazing smile that lit up an entire room.  She was an amazing woman who thought her purpose in this world was to make everyone around her happy. She is survived by her children:  Valerie Young and her husband, Leon, of Barton, Laurie Poirier and her husband, Alan, of Barton, Scott Valley and his wife, Janice, of Swanton, and Marybeth Brochu and her boyfriend, Steven Coe, of Morrisville.  She is also survived by her grandchildren:  Chad Young and his wife, Angel, Krista Perkins and her boyfriend, Daryk Sykes, Jami Blair and her husband, Joe, Ashley Valley, Cameron Valley, Olivia Brochu, and Jacob Brochu; six great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; one great-great-grandson; and by several nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her brother Armand Diette and his wife, Betsy, of Sutton, and by her sister Antoinette (Peanut) Makrianis of Springfield, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by the following brother and sisters:  Paul Diette, Cecile Hebert, Yvonne Urie, Irene Renault, Jenette Currier, and Pauline Gilfillan. A candlelight service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 8:30 p.m., at Lake Region Union High School.  Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, August 2, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Barton, with the Reverend Timothy Naples celebrating a Mass of Christian burial.  Interment will follow in the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to Lake Region Union High School, in care of Andre Messier, 317 Lake Region Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 98, of Manchester, Connecticut, formerly of East Albany, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Manchester. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on July 12, 1915, to Florence and Edward.  He was raised on Cape Cod and lived most of his adult life in Connecticut.  He married his beloved Mary “Molly” Damon in 1939, and was married for 60 years before she predeceased him in January of 2000.  He was also predeceased by their only child, Ronald Damon Cook, in 1998. Mr. Cook was a proud veteran of World War II, serving as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army.  Prior to retiring in 1977, he was employed by the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company for over 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, listening to his old records, and was known as “Mr. Fix-it” in his old neighborhood on Chambers Street. He is survived by his granddaughter Michele Reed and her husband, Bud, of East Albany.  He touched a number of lives and leaves many special people behind; his caregivers:  Lisa, Noble, and Dawn; his very good friend Bob Samuelson Jr.; his neighbors Yancy and Maxine Tarver; and his special friend Connie French.  He also has a grandson, Brian Cook, and his wife, Dawn, and their daughter, Meghan, of Voluntown, Connecticut. A funeral service was held July 27, in Manchester.  Burial with military honors followed in the East Cemetery in Manchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Inc., P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675  

, 77, of Derby died on July 19, 2013, in Newport. She was born on November 13, 1935, in Island Pond, the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Chase) Crowe.  On July 12, 2003, she married Fred Doucette, who survives her. She graduated from Brighton High School in Island Pond, and entered the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. She previously worked at the Newport Daily Express and later at Northeast Kingdom Adult Education from November of 1978 through mid-2000.  She was a member of the American Legion Post #80 of Island Pond.  She was married to Harold (Bucky) McKee and Ray Norris, who both predeceased her. She is survived by her husband Fred Doucette of Derby; her son Michael McKee of Georgia; her daughter Raven Moon of Brandon; her stepsons:  Fred Doucette Jr. and Geoffrey Doucette; her sister Mary Twofoot and her husband, Wyman, of Derby; her brother Bradley Crowe and his wife, Sharon, of Newport; a grandson, Ian Caran, and his wife, Meagan, of Hawaii; a great-grandson, Zachary; and by nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held July 26, at the Eastside Cemetery in Newport.

, 103, of Derby died on July 26, 2013, in Derby. She was born on July 22, 1910, in Ellington, Connecticut, a daughter of Ernest and Louise (Luginbuhl) Kupferschmid.  On June 6, 1942, she married Gerald S. Farney, who predeceased her in 1988. She was a secretary at the Ellington Agway in Ellington.  She moved from Ellington to Vermont, and lived there for the past eight years to be near her children. She is survived by her two children:  Roberta Pheiffer of Derby Line, and Mike Farney and his wife, Lisa, of Newport Center; her grandchildren:  Adam Pheiffer and his wife, Angela Gale, of Winooski, John Pheiffer of Troy, Matt Farney of Troy, and Ben Farney of Troy; and by a great-granddaughter, Ellie Pheiffer. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held on July 29, in Rockville, Connecticut.  Interment followed at the Ellington Cemetery in Ellington. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.

died quietly, surrounded by family, on Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2013, following a documented 23-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease, which began with symptoms ten years earlier. She enjoyed a 53-year marriage with her husband, David F. Hamelin, beginning on June 18, 1960. She was born the daughter of Napoleon (Paul) and Flore (Boulanger) Gendron, in North Troy on December 26, 1938, just a quarter mile from the home she made for her family with her husband, David, for the past 45 years. This home was next door to her father’s brother, Philip, and sister, Georgette. After she graduated from North Troy High School, she attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she obtained her secretarial degree.  She and her husband moved to Bennington and operated a service station for several years.  After returning to their hometown, they owned and operated a service station and convenience store.  When most of their children reached school age, Mrs. Hamelin went to work as a bookkeeper for Seguin Oil Service and then Dr. Thornton’s dental office in Newport.  A number of years later, she worked as an individual student aide at Troy School.  She was a devoted parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul’s Catholic Church and taught catechism classes for several years. She was fond of planning family gatherings and was always ready with snacks and meals for visitors.  Get-togethers were extra special when her dearest friend, Sue, and Sue’s four sisters, which include her sister-in-law June, came to visit.  The annual summer arrival of neighbors, Dr. Eric and Ellen Young and their family, was an enjoyable part of the summer season for her.  She was an avid reader and loved recording family anecdotes and short stories.  Currently, her book, I Hope I Never Get Old, is in the process of being published.  She relished working with family photos and framed many collages.  Other favorite pastimes included jigsaw, crossword, and Sudoku puzzles. She is survived by her husband and six children:  Kenneth, Lorie, Paul, John, Brian and Karen; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her brother Raymond and his wife, June; as well as by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father and mother; her infant daughter Sheri; a grandson; a niece; and a great-nephew. A Catholic Mass was held July 29, in North Troy.  Committal service followed in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Notre Dame Cemetery Maintenance Fund, care of Donald St. Onge, Pleasant Street, P.O. Box 621, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 73, of Derby Line died on July 28, 2013, at his home. He was born on July 17, 1940, in Morrisville, the son of Louis and Albina (Prive) Lague.  He married Claudette Choquette, who predeceased him in 2005. He was employed by Ethan Allen Manufacturing in Orleans for 30 years.  He loved fishing, hunting at his deer camp, sugaring, and he loved life, the outdoors and partying.  He liked going for rides with his friend Gary.  He also loved to sing and play his guitar and listen to country music, especially Johnny Cash. He is survived by his children:  Henry Lague of East Pointe, Michigan, and Ericka Gauvin and her husband, Ronney, of Derby Line; his grandchildren:  Jesse, Alec, and Courtney Gauvin, and Corey Lague; his brother Marcel Lague and his wife, Maria, of Virginia; and by his sisters:  Jeannine Taylor of St. Albans, Doris Austin of Virginia, and Dianne Mercy of New York. He was predeceased by a daughter, Alicia Lague, in 1981; his brother Napoleon Lague; and by his sisters:  Pauline and Dorilda. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, August 2, at Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

of East Hampton, New York, formerly of Orleans, died on July 2, 2013, from heart failure resulting from an infection.  She had just celebrated her eighty-ninth birthday on June 16. A native of Vermont, Mrs. LaMonda was the daughter of Harold and Pearl Lafoe of Brownington Center.  She moved to Long Island, New York, in the early 1950s with her husband, Harry, and their first four children.  While raising her children, Mrs. LaMonda had spent time as a waitress and spent many years employed by Sag Harbor Industries.  She also volunteered as a 4-H leader and was a longtime member of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies.  Never losing her love for Vermont, Mrs. LaMonda stayed in touch with her Orleans school classmates, attended class reunions, and continued making the regular annual trips north to visit family and friends. Though flowers, plants, and gardens were a hobby and passion of Mrs. LaMonda’s, her love for family surpassed everything.  She was a sibling of six, survived by Vernal Lafoe of Inverness, Florida, Dooreen Roberts of Winter Park, Florida, and Louis Lafoe of Leesville, Lousiana. She was predeceased by the following brothers:  Leon Gage and Thomas Lafoe. Mrs. LaMonda and her husband, Harry, who survives her, were blessed with seven children:  Diana Darrell of East Hampton, New York, Mary Lou Zuchelli of North Massapequa, New York, Leslie LaMonda, who predeceased her, Sherrill Naster of Candler, North Caorlina, Louella LaMonda, who predeceased her, Harry J. LaMonda of Shirley, New York, and Pam LaMonda-Jaffie of Hicksville, New York; 16 grandchildren:  James, who predeceased her, Todd, Trevor, Eddie, Brian, Gene, Troy, Jason, Karen, Brice, Kelly, Kim, Kristin, Heather, Emily and Leslie; 24 great-grandchildren:  Tyler, Kaylee, Will, Ryan, Danny, Julianna, Marissa, Jack, Nicholas, Noah, Dylan, Colt, Zack, Alexis, Hannah, Ashlee, Kai, Finn, Austin, Micah, Asher, Giovanna, who predeceased her, Jordan, and Maddox; and one great-great-grandchild, Jayden; as well as many, many nieces and nephews. She also loved as if her own, her sons- and daughters-in-law:  Jimmy Darrell, Eddie Zuchelli, Barbara LaMonda, Dave Naster, Ruth LaMonda, and Harry Jaffie; and she loved and adored with all her heart, each spouse and/or partner of all her grandchildren, too. At her request, no funeral service was held.  A celebration of her life took place on July 7, at the home of her grandson Trevor and his wife, Cynthia, and words were spoken by her granddaughter Kelly, an ordained minister.  At a future date, Mrs. LaMonda’s ashes will be placed in her final resting place at Brownington Center Cemetery in Brownington. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made to Dominican Sisters Health Service, 103-6 West Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, New York 11946; or to the East Hampton Ambulance Association, 1 Cedar Street, East Hampton, New York 11937.

, 64, of Morgan died on July 26, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 11, 1948, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of Robert Neumayer and the late Doris (Von Atzingen) Neumayer.  He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut.  He was employed by Neto Weatherization. About 35 years ago, he moved here from New Jersey and fell in love with the beauty of the mountains.  He was an active and fit man who enjoyed hiking, golfing, skiing, and snowshoeing with family and friends.  He was also an enthusiastic history and movie buff. He is survived by his children:  Michael Neumayer of Island Pond, and Kristen Neumayer of Newport; his father Robert B. Neumayer of Newport; his brother Thomas Neumayer and his wife, Valery, of Island Pond; his nephew Kyle Neumayer and his wife, Michelle, of Boston, Massachusetts; his niece Allison Neumayer of Denver, Colorado; his dear partner Bonnie Bashaw-Cole of Lunenburg; his former spouse Lynne Westin of Island Pond; his dear cousins, Jim Von Atzingen and Cheryl Duley; and by many other dear family and friends. The family is planning a private celebration of his life in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Green Mountain Club at http://www.greenmountainclub.org.

, 86, of West Charleston died on July 24, 2013, in Newport. He was born on July 26, 1926, in Troy, the son of Leo Paul and Malida (Martel) Tetreault.  In 1946 he married Aurore (Arel), who survives him after 67 years of marriage. Mr. Tetreault was a saw operator for Ethan Allen Manufacturing for 14 years, from where he retired.  He was a past member of the Newport Elks #2155.  Mr. Tetreault and his wife ran their own farm for 13 years in Charleston.  Before buying the farm they lived in Manchester, New Hampshire, for 14 years, where he was a truck driver and worked in a tannery.  They liked to travel, going to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Nevada, Florida, and several places in between.  They went on a seven-day cruise on their sixtieth wedding anniversary.  They loved family gatherings with over 40 immediate family members generally present, several times a year. He is survived by his wife Aurore Tetreault of West Charleston; and by his children:  Irene Niles and her husband, Robert, of Charleston, Robert Tetreault and his wife, Denise, of Charleston, Annette Poulin and her husband, Lucien, of Charleston, Donald Tetreault and his wife, Kim, of Arizona, Camil Tetreault and his wife, Michelle, of Barton, and Jane Jacobs and her husband, Michael, of Island Pond.  He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and by his brother Leo Paul Tetreault and his wife, Rita, of Derby. He was predeceased by his brother Wilfred Tetreault, and by his sister Cecile Peacock. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, August 1, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.  Interment will follow in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Derby Line. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Oncology Department, North Country Hospital, 148 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 85, of Walpole, New Hampshire, died early Friday, July 26, 2013, at the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire. He was born in Walpole on September 13, 1927, the son of Herbert and Ruby (Smith) Wood.  He was a 1946 graduate of the Walpole Academy and worked on the family farm with his father until 1963.  He retired from Hubbard Farms in 1989.  He was a proud member of the Fall Mountain Archery Club and the National Rifle Association.  Mr. Wood loved hunting with his family and friends, tractors, and cutting firewood. On October 25, 1950, he married Beverly A. Martin, who predeceased him in 2007. He is survived by his son Ricky Wood and his wife, Beryl, of Walpole; his daughters:  Terry Tole and her husband, Paul, of Walpole, Robin Hurlburt and her husband, Richard, of Walpole, and Wanda Boomer and her husband, Don, of lrasburg; his son-in-law Bill Russell of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire; his brother Francis Wood of Acworth, New Hampshire; his sister Donna Ames and her husband, Harold, of Charlestown, New Hampshire; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several stepgrandchildren; his special nephew Wayne Bingham of Walpole; and by several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter Karen Russell; his brother Donald Wood; his sisters:  Althea Bingham and Priscilla Simas; and by two grandsons:  Mark and Martin Remick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Walpole Fire and EMS, P.O. Box 162, Walpole, New Hampshire 03608.

, 86, of Newport Center died on June 24, 2013, at her home. She was born August 2, 1926, in Worcester, Massachusetts, a daughter of Karl Sr. and Gertrude (Sieswerda) Buschenfeldt. She graduated in 1944 from Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and from Brockton Business College in 1945.  On June 26, 1946, she married Donald A. Beaucaire, who predeceased her on September 4, 1986.  They lived in Easton, Massachusetts, for most of their 40 years together and moved to Halifax, Massachusetts, in 1984. Mrs. Beaucaire started her career in the family business of Karl W. Buschenfeldt & Son, went on to become a legal secretary for many years, and retired from working at the probate court in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 2000.  After retirement she enjoyed several years working part-time at the YMCA in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Her family was most important to her.  She loved caring for her grandchildren, which included many sleepovers and following “her boys’” sporting events — hockey, soccer and baseball.  She drove long distances to make every game she could.  She was an avid Boston and New England sports fan.  She also enjoyed reading, going to the beach, lying in the sun, shopping, and collecting lighthouses. She is survived by her loving children:  Suzanne B. Donnelly and her husband, John J., of Newport Center, Steven D. Beaucaire and his wife, Deborah A., of East Bridgewater; by her beloved grandchildren:  Brendan, Conor, Garrett, Brian, Kerri, and her husband, Christopher; and by her great-granddaughter Kailyn.  She is also survived by her siblings:  Theresa “Rae” Pierce of Brockton, Nancy Saunders and her husband, Lee of Cotuit, Masssachusetts; by her sisters-in-law Lois Beaucaire of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Evelyn Buschenfeldt of Mashpee, Massachusetts, and Shirley Beaucaire of Brockton; by several nieces and nephews; and by her many friends from Vermont and Massachusetts. She was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Downs; by her brothers:  Herman E. Buschenfeldt and his wife, Lois, Anton Buschenfeldt, Sergeant Karl Buschenfeldt Jr., who was killed in action in World War II, and Herbert Inman. Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 3, at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street (Route 27), Stoughton, Massachusetts.  Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in North Stoughton.  Visiting hours will be held prior to the funeral Mass from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home at 115 Monk Street in Stoughton.  All are welcome to attend. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to The Meeting Place, 100 Second Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

died suddenly July 17, 2013, at the age of 84.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, son of Angelo (Ralph) Ceraso and Lucia (Lucy) Vessa Ceraso, he grew up in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.  He met Joanne Sage Ceraso when they were both graduate students at the New School for Social Research in New York.  They married in 1958 and were married for 52 years until her death in October 2010. John spent a long and distinguished career as a professor of psychology.  After earning his PhD in psychology from The New School for Social Research in 1959, he went on to teach, first at Yeshiva University and then Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, starting in 1967.  His teaching career with Rutgers lasted more than three decades.  As a professor and researcher, he contributed important theory and research to psychology in the areas of memory and perception. John was among a group of four Rutgers psychology professors and their families who made summer homes near each other in the Northeast Kingdom and spent time together during the summer.  These families included the Feffers, the Hansens, and the Rocks.  John and Joanne first stayed in the area in the 1960s as guests of the Rodgers Farm (now known as the Rodgers Country Inn) in West Glover, and then bought the nearby home where the family spent many glorious summers.  After he and Joanne decided to brave the Vermont winters and move here year-round, neither expressed a moment of regret about that decision. John thoroughly enjoyed playing with area bands, something that helped keep him going after losing Joanne.  He was known to share his love of music by giving instruments to friends and acquaintances, not for any special occasion but simply because he felt like it. John’s family and friends will miss him dearly.  He is survived by four daughters:  Jane Ceraso of Acton, Massachusetts, and West Glover, Laura Ceraso of Plainfield, Marion Ceraso of Madison, Wisconsin, and Karen Ceraso of West Glover; six grandchildren:  Sage and Rory Lowe of Acton; and Diego, Miguel, and Lucia Nieto of Madison; and his youngest grandson, Mateo Ceraso, who lived with him in his home.  He is also survived by a sister, Rosemarie Schriefer, and her husband, Henry Schriefer, of Seminole, Florida; three nephews and nieces:  Russell Schriefer and Emily and Evan Simonoff; two sons-in-law:  Stephen Lowe of Acton and West Glover and Javier Nieto of Madison.  He is also survived by many beloved friends. A memorial celebration of John’s life will be held at the family home in West Glover on August 12 from 4 to 8 p.m.  Musical instruments are welcome.  Please RSVP to Karen Ceraso at 525-3587. Contributions in John’s memory can be made to help provide musical instruments to Lake Region Union High School students.  Contributions for this purpose can be made out to the Lake Region Music Program and sent to Lake Region Union High School, 317 Lake Region Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860.  

of Enfield, Connecticut, died on July 1, 2013, at Johnson Memorial Hospital, in Stafford, Connecticut. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, and raised in the Elmwood section of West Hartford, Connecticut, he was the youngest of six children of Merle E. Sr. and Beatrice Crouse. A corporal in the U.S. Army, he was a veteran of the Korean War.  A very proud patriot, he and his ’67 Mustang were familiar fixtures for decades in the town of Enfield’s Memorial Day parade, the Fourth of July parade, and the Veterans Day parade. He worked alongside his father and brothers building houses in the Hartford, Connecticut, area before becoming the service manager at Van’s Leisure Living in East Hartford, Connecticut.  He later started his own business, Merle’s Mobile Home Repair Service. A skilled craftsman, he built the recreation room, the three-car garage, and the wrap-around covered porch at the family’s Enfield home.  He built many decks, picnic tables and made shelving for his children’s homes.  He could fix anything — from electrical, plumbing, and HVAC problems, to repairing vehicles and lawnmowers. His workshop in the garage was neat and orderly, with his tools laid out like those on a surgery tray.  He even installed a drain into the garage’s sloping floor so he could wash vehicles year-round.  He thoroughly enjoyed just “going for a ride,” or going out for breakfast with his longtime friends, Leo, Howie and Delbert, hanging out Thursday evenings with his antique car show buddies, and perusing the local auction houses for “treasures.” To say he will be missed by his family and his many friends is an understatement.  He indeed broke the mold. He is survived by his wife Barbara Sinon Crouse, formerly of East Albany; his daughter Linda Crouse and her husband, Carl Johnson; his son Jeffrey Crouse and his wife, Lisa Cadder Crouse; his daughter-in-law Odalis Crouse; and by his grandchildren:  Timothy, Jeremy, Danny, and Jillian Crouse.  He is also survived by his Sinon in-laws:  Shirley (Sinon) Curley, John Sinon, and Ray and Mary (Sinon) Murray.  He is also survived by his sister Muriel Jordan; his brother Horace Crouse; his sister-in-law Sara Crouse; and by a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his eldest son, Daniel Crouse, in December of 2011.  He was also predeceased by his brother-in-law Charles Patrick Sinon; his father-in-law Charles Sinon; his mother-in-law Alice Sinon; his two sisters:  Jeanne and Gwen; and by his brother Linwood.

, 87, of Morgan died on July 14, 2013, at North Country Hospital in Newport, from complications after breaking a hip in a fall. He was married for 60 years to Elizabeth (Davignon) Denning, who survives him. Born on December 20, 1925, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Harry H. Denning and Cecilia M. (Tennien) Denning, he grew up in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and attended St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and the University of Ottawa. Lieutenant Denning served as an Army paratrooper in the Korean War between 1951 and 1953, and married Elizabeth Davignon at St. Theresa’s Church in Orleans in 1953.  After working for one of Burlington’s early television stations, he trained as a language teacher at Middlebury College, and then taught French and Latin for many years, first at Black River High School in Ludlow, and then at Fallsburgh High School in Fallsburgh, New York.  He also worked regularly as a summer camp counselor and swimming instructor, including at Camp Holy Cross on Lake Champlain. In his spare time, he established the Menthon St. Bernard kennel, raising and showing several champion show dogs; he served as president of the New England St. Bernard Club, and, later, as a dog show judge.  He was also an avid skier, qualifying for the National Ski Patrol, as well as serving as a ski instructor, and coach for the Fallsburgh High School ski team. In the early 1980s, he retired with his wife to the home he built on the shores of Seymour Lake in Morgan, and was a regular at the Newport airport, flying his Mooney aircraft.  In recent years, he enjoyed boating on the lake, light carpentry, and, as a founder of the Ames Road Association, plowing snow. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three children:  Michael of Guilford, Connecticut, Karen Fontana of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Cecilia; and by three grandchildren:  Nicholas Carby-Denning of Chicago, Illinois, Brandon Marsden, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Brittany Fontana of Gainesville, Florida. Funeral services were held on July 17, in Orleans.  Interment followed at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name either to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or to the Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4103 Route 100, Westfield, Vermont 05874.

, 90, of Orleans died on July 19, 2013, in Berlin. She was born on May 24, 1923, in Farnham, Quebec, a daughter of Osias and Rose-Amande Paquette. On May 17, 1943, she married Alfred Lamarre, who predeceased her on December 1, 2004. Mrs. Lamarre was employed by Newport Plastics for many years.  She and her husband ran the family farm in Brownington until they sold it, then they purchased the Lamarre Saw Mill in Evansville. She attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orleans and was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne.  Among her hobbies, she enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her children:  Gertrude Cerutti and her husband, Maurice, of West Charleston, Rita Amidon of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Robert Lamarre of Evansville; by her grandchildren:  John Amidon, Amanda Woolridge, Andrew Lamarre, and Joshua Miesner; by six great-grandchildren; by her siblings:  Rudolph Paquette of Florida, Claude Paquette and his wife, Beverly, of Essex Junction, Theresa Brunelle of Newport, and Laurette Houle and her husband, Adrien, of Irasburg; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 12 Elm Street in Barton, with the Reverend Charles Davignon officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the hour of the funeral.  Interment will follow in St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 98 Hospitality Drive, Barre, Vermont 05641.

died on July 12, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, while at home with his family. He was born in 1939 in Newport.  He and his twin brother, Bernard Jr., were the first of 11 children born to the late Bernard and Theresa Lemieux.  He was a graduate of Newport High School in 1958 and Champlain College in 1961, where he earned his degree in accounting.  He also served his country as a member of the Vermont National Guard. On May 27, 1963, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Fedele, and they had three children:  Dana, Deanna, and the late Craig. His career began with the Brit store in Concord, New Hampshire; he eventually moved his family back to Newport and became manager and overseer of the organization which employed him in his youth, the John Police Store, commonly known to locals as “Grapefruit University.”  He spent the remainder of his career as a businessman with the former Fedele’s grocery store, and became an iconic member of both the store and the community.  He was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and served as a longtime member of the zoning board. Mr. Lemieux enjoyed the simple necessities of life, and his best days were spent working hard, sharing conversation with friends over a cup of coffee, and returning home to his wife, affectionately called “ma.”  He will be best remembered for his easygoing nature, kind heart, and wonderful stories.  He had an inquisitive nature and a genuine interest in others, and his sincere interest and ability to immediately put others at ease earned him a multitude of friendships, and a great deal of respect from those who had the pleasure to know him.  His place at the table will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Liz; his son Dana and his wife, Maureen, of Harvard, Massachusetts; his daughter Deanna Jannace and her husband, Jim, of Rangely, Maine; his grandchildren:  Brendan and Nicole Lemieux, and Daren and Olivia Jannace; and by his siblings:  Bernard and his wife, Lilianne, of Essex Junction, and Lorraine Elmore of Newport, Jeanne Whalen and her husband, Bill, of Illinois, John and his wife, Dottie, of Severna Park, Maryland, Joseph and his wife, Margaret, of Georgia, Andrea Cate and her husband, Richard, of Burlington, Antoinette Ingalls and her husband, Bill, of Irasburg, and Luke of California.  He was also a treasured uncle to 38 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Philip; his sister Christine; and his infant son Craig. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his lasting memory to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Office of Gift Recording, One Medical Center Drive, Hinman Box 7070, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756-0001.  

, 68, of Coventry died peacefully at her home on July 18, 2013. She was born July 28, 1944, in Methuen, Massachusetts, a daughter of Joseph and Estelle (Lefebvre) Gagnon. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and working on her home, doing craft work and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren — they were her “heart and soul” — and also with her close friends.  She also enjoyed Thanksgiving with her family, and she loved to help people.  She truly had a heart of gold.  She was a strong-willed, independent woman and expected nothing less from her son, daughters, granddaughters, grandsons and great-grandchildren.  Her passion in life was that when she believed in something she gave it her all and she could find something good in every day.  She knew the difference between giving a hand up and giving a hand out.  She had an incredible sense of humor, which she passed on to her family. She is survived by her children:  Kimberly Bolton Green of Derby and Tricia MacLean of Coventry; by her grandchildren:  Julia Bolton and her fiancé, Dana Forbes, of Newport Center, Gabrielle Bolton and her fiancé, Derek Sanville, of Newport, Selena, Christopher, and Kaitlyn Green, all of Derby, and  Kristi and Brandon Baraw of Newport Center.  She is also survived by her great-grandchildren:  Darion Forbes of Newport Center, and Collin, Caydence, and Connor Sanville. She was predeceased by a son, Grant Thomas MacLean Jr. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the Coventry Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be sent to the family at Kimberly Green, 244 Palin Farm Road, Derby, Vermont 05829 to help defray funeral expenses.

, 67, of Moretown died in the comfort of his home and family on Friday evening, July 19, 2013. Born in Waterbury on June 26, 1946, he was a son of the late Donald W. and Hazel (Cavanaugh) Spence.  On July 10, 1971, he married the former Jacklyn Labbe in Waterbury. In 1966 Mr. Spence was a member of the last graduating class from Waterbury High School and then went on to serve with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Following his discharge from the service in 1970, he worked several years for the Rossignol Ski Company in Williston, for Benner Skis in Prince Edward Island, and then for Huntington Manufactured Homes in Orange, Massachusetts, where he was plant manager. A desire for entrepreneurship and independence brought Mr. and Mrs. Spence to become the proprietors of what became TJ’s General Store in Waterbury Center, an eclectic mix of good food, staple groceries and the epicenter of local, state and national politics.  Mr. and Mrs. Spence partnered in this mainstay of Waterbury Center from April 1987 until October 2003.  Most recently, Mr. Spence worked for the Lamoille County Solid Waste District as the manager of all transfer stations. He served the Waterbury community in many ways:  as a member, past president and EMT for the Waterbury Ambulance Service, a member and officer of the Waterbury Center Fire Department, as zoning administrator and a member of the town zoning board of adjustment, and a member of the recreation committee.  The identity of Waterbury Center as an integral part of the greater Waterbury community was very important to Mr. Spence.  He was instrumental in the development of the playground at Hope Davey Park, the gazebo in the Center Park, and Good Neighbor Day.  In addition, he took care of lighting the Christmas tree in Center Park and maintaining the skating rink in the center for many years, and he helped in the development of the disc golf course and walking path. Mr. Spence‘s memberships included being a life member of the Waterbury-Stowe Fish and Game Club, VFW Post #10034, the Winooski Lodge #49 F&AM, and the Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post #59 where he served many years as its finance officer. In his leisure time he enjoyed the annual Lake Champlain International Tournament with his two daughters, his fishing trips to Lake Ontario, and moose watching with his wife in New Hampshire and Maine. Mr. Spence is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jackie Spence, of Moretown; their daughters:  Nicole Spence and her companion, Jason Thurston, of Middlesex, and Gloria Bruce and her husband, Jonathan, of West Charleston; his granddaughter Ryleigh Bruce; his sister-in-law Nan Spence of Winooski; his father-in-law, Edwin Labbe, of Barre; his sisters-in-law Ann Labbe Merrill of Graniteville, Gloria Bilbrey of Barre, and Michelle Gingras and her husband, Brian, of Barre; and by nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by three sisters:  JoAnn O’Neill, Irene Whalley and Sarah Keefe; and by two brothers, William and Donald Spence. Mr. Spence’s family invites friends and family to a time of visitation and light refreshments at the Hope Davey Recreation Shelter on Maple Street in Waterbury Center on Friday, July 26, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Private interment with military honors will take place in the Waterbury Center Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted.  Instead, memorial gifts to the Waterbury American Legion Veterans Fund, P.O. Box 417, Waterbury, Vermont 05676 would be appreciated.

, 74, of Newport died on July 16, 2013, at her home. She was born on September 11, 1938, in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Murray) Sears.  On September 18, 1982, she married Herbert Tice, who predeceased her on June 17, 2001.  Arlene was employed as a nurse’s aide for both the Newport Health Care Center and Bel-Aire Nursing Home. She enjoyed watching television, reading her bible books, visiting with her family and her church family, and playing with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness of Newport. She is survived by her children:  Henry Fillion and his wife, Kelly, of Massachusetts, Michael Fillion of Maine, Albert Bratti and his companion, Annette, of Newport, and Debbi Bratti and her husband, Rick LePage, of Newport.  She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Ricky Westgate; her grandchildren:  Tina Bratti, Nicole Bratti, and Eric Fillion; her daughter-in-law Connie-Jo Fillion; a brother, Eddie Sears; and by three sisters:  Beverly, Doris and Betty. A graveside service for Ms. Tice, and a committal service for Tina Bratti, were held July 23 at the Derby Line Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Area Agency on Aging, 59 Waterfront Plaza, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 70, of Westfield died suddenly on July 20, 2013, in Newport. He was born August 11, 1942, in Brockton, Massachusetts, a son of Paul Sr. and Dorothy (Rose) Turner.  He married Judith Weatherby, who survives him. Mr. Turner was enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served his country during the Vietnam War and retired as a petty officer first class.  Among his hobbies he was a carpenter and enjoyed antiques.  He was a member of the Fleet Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Judith Turner, of Westfield; by his children:  Paul, Kevin and Vicky Turner; by several grandchildren; by his mother, Dorothy Turner; and by two sisters, Irene and Mary. A graveside service will be held at noon on Wednesday, July 24, at the Veterans Cemetery in Randolph with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Worrier Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005.

, with military honors, will take place on Friday, August 2, at 11 a.m., at the Danville Green Cemetery in Danville. Mr. LaCross loved building and riding trikes (three-wheel motorcycles), and he asked that his final ride be on a trike with his best friend, Kevin Davis.  A motorcade from Westmore to Danville will gather at the Westmore Parish Hall parking lot, with plans to leave by 10 a.m.  All are welcome to join in Mr. LaCross’ motorcade with trikes, motorcycles, cars, and trucks.  The motorcade will return back to Westmore Parish Hall, and all are welcome to come and share a celebration of his life.

will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, at St. Edward’s  Parish in Derby Line. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Mr. Morin died in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 8, 2012.

, 93, of Derby died peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2013, at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 7, 1919, in Newport, the daughter of Gerald and Isabelle (Hill) Leclair.  As a girl, she lived in Newport and Montpelier, but returned to Newport as a young woman.  There she met Donald Brown and they were married on April 8, 1939.  They raised their family and worked on the family farm until they retired in 1981. In the late 1950s, she took a job as a nurse’s aide (LNA) and worked the night shift at the hospital in Newport for over 30 years.  She will be remembered for her gentle caring for those in need.  If someone was sick or in need of a hot meal, Mrs. Brown was there to help. Family was the center of her life, and she was always pleased to have folks drop by for a visit. She is survived by her son Elwin Brown and his friend, Donna Higginson, of Mt. Dora, Florida; her daughter Elfrieda (Effie) Brown of Derby; ten grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and by four great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Brown; her son Charles Brown; and by her grandson Jeffrey Lawson. A hillside memorial service will be held at a later date on the Brown family farm.

, infant son of Jonathan and Carolyn Barker, died on July 6, 2013, in Newport. He is survived by his parents Jonathan and Carolyn Barker of Coventry; a sister, Clara Rose Barker, of Coventry; paternal grandparents:  the Reverend Dr. Frederick Barker and his wife, the Reverend Carol Ann, of Derby; maternal grandparents:  the Reverend Dr. Michael Stine and the Reverend Lisa Stine of Pennsylvania; his paternal great-grandmother Ann S. Barker of Stamford, Connecticut; his maternal great- grandparents:  Robert Feher and his wife, Alice, of Arizona; his aunt Stephanie Stine of Pennsylvania; and by his uncle Jeremiah Barker of Derby. A funeral service was held on July 12, in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Mater Dei Youth Program, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 88, of Manchester, New Hampshire, died on July 12, 2013, in Manchester. He was born on February 14, 1925, in Newport, son of Walter and Flora (Shastany) Chaffee.  On July 19, 1956, he married Rita Goodenough who survives him. He was a veteran of World War II, and he received the European Campaign Medal.  He was employed for 43 years by the Canadian Pacific Railroad, from which he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #798 of Newport.  He enjoyed ice fishing and the company of his loving family. He is survived by his wife Rita Chaffee of Manchester; his children:  Sonia Lund and her husband, David, of Roseville, California, Lynn Hare of Hooksett, New Hampshire, Heather Bollett and her husband, Keith, of Weare, New Hampshire, and Scott Chaffee of Manchester.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Bethany Labrecque, Brittany Labrecque, Michaela Ridenour and her husband, Matthew, and Christian Hare; and by his great-grandson Logan Ridenour.  He is also survived by his sister Priscilla Maslack of Essex Junction; his sisters-in-law:  Caroline Dopp of Derby, and Mary Chaffee of Newport; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers:  Ted and Dick Chaffee; and by his sister Helen Chaffee. Funeral services were held on July 16, in Newport.  Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport, with military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 100 Dorset Street, Suite #4, South Burlington, Vermont 05403.

, 19, of Keene, New Hampshire, formerly of Newport, died suddenly, on July 7, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident in Winchester, New Hampshire. She was born on August 4, 1993, the daughter of Christopher Couture and Lisa Ross Couture, who predeceased her in 1996. Ms. Couture loved art, her cats, and was a very social person who interacted very easily with others and loved spending time with her brother.  She was an active donor with the Red Cross blood program and volunteered for many different causes. She is survived by her father Chris; her stepmother Roxanne Bullis Couture; her brother Christopher Couture Jr., all of Newport Center; her grandmothers:  Marlene Bullis of Newport Center, and Judy Ross of Newport, New Hampshire; and by her grandfather Ronnie Murgatroy.  She is also survived by her great-grandmothers:  Inez Couture of Peterborough, New Hampshire, and Thelma Willis of Newport; her fiancé Nick Dunton of Winchester, who is in critical condition at a Massachusetts hospital as a result of the same accident; and by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfathers:  Joe Bullis and Everett Ross; her great-grandfather Melvin Willis; her uncle Christopher Joseph Bullis; and by her grandmother Sandra Matthews. Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 20, at the Advent Christian Church in Newport Center with Pastor Chris Barton officiating.  Interment will follow in Newport Center Cemetery. Please omit flowers.  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 502 Strawberry Acres, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Advent Christian Church, 128 Vance Hill Road, Newport Center, Vermont 05857.

of Stannard died on July 3, 2013. He was the beloved son of Maurice and Enid Fried, and adored brother of Kim, Terry, Neal, Toby and Brett Fried.  He was the loving father of Dorigen Hofmann, and cherished husband of Rachel Hexter Fried. Mr. Fried and Doug Fleer of Greensboro established the Clean Yield Asset Management in 1984, dedicated to socially responsible investing.  Mr. Fried, as president of the Clean Yield, in Norwich, took the trust his clients placed in him with solemnity and responsibility and he thoroughly enjoyed working to achieve his clients’ needs.  They, in turn, found in him a friend and adviser. He also happily served in a variety of elected and appointed positions in his adopted town of Stannard. There are no plans for a funeral.  His ashes will be interred in a private ceremony in the new Stannard Cemetery. Donations in his honor may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, MS J5-200, Seattle, Washington 98109; or to the Stannard Historical Society, care of the town of Stannard, P.O. Box 94, Greensboro Bend, Vermont 05842.

, 65, of Barton died on July 11, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and caring friends. He was born on February 24, 1948, in Nova Scotia, Canada, the proud son of David Lloyd and Doris (Kirk) George, current residents of Barton. His hobbies included camping, playing poker, talking to people, being with friends and family, traveling, discussing current and past world events, herbalism, attending and promoting music tours, events, and festivals, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing the many local rivers and lakes each spring, and escaping to the Florida Keys for ocean fishing.  He loved to tell fish stories, had hints and bait advice, and knew the history of the waters he fished.  He passed this love onto as many people as he could, including his four children and seven grandchildren.  He traveled the world and spoke of Clyde River and the local attractions luring folks to camp on his family’s land, visit the schoolhouse, and enjoy Vermont’s beauty. He went to elementary school in Sydney, Canada, and then moved with his parents to Quincy, Massachusetts, where he graduated high school.  He spent most of life in Vermont, Massachusetts, Florida, and Jamaica.  When his parents needed more assistance, he came home to take care of them in their home for several years before they moved to Maple Lane Nursing Home as Mr. George’s health declined. He is survived by his children:  Arthur George of Waterbury, Celeste Jones and her husband, Robert, of Fayston, Jesse George of Morrisville, and Willow George and her husband, Michael Seely, of Denver, Colorado; his parents, David and Doris George, of Barton; and by his grandchildren:  Ezra, Ira, and Olivia Wickwire-George, Jada, Dylan and Ethan Jones, and Madelyn Lucas-George.  He had many cherished friends, among his closest were Tony Burns and Eva Kordosova-Verge. A private burial service was held on July 15, at the Heath Cemetery in Barton.

of Island Pond died on July 9, 2013, at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover, surrounded by several family members, members of staff and resident friends. She was born on April 16, 1920, in Island Pond, the daughter of the late Reuben and Madona (Giroux) Christie.  Shortly after graduation from Brighton High School, she married Roland Meredith, to whom she was happily married for nearly 70 years.  He predeceased her in January of 2009. She lived the majority of her life in Island Pond where she happily raised her children.  She was a devoted wife and mother who was always happiest when her children and their friends were at home.  Evident as far as her childhood, her inquiring mind lead her to achieving success in her home making, cooking and sewing endeavors.  Though she often emphatically declared her dislike for cooking, she made many people happy at her table.  Nobody ever left hungry! She made most of the clothing her children wore while growing up.  Her creative sewing resulted in costumes for family members who participated in local parades over the years, her crowning achievement being the many costumes she made for the Bicentennial Parade, including the George Washington uniform proudly worn by her son, Wayne Meredith. She was particularly passionate about American history, genealogy and snowmobiling.  Memberships she enjoyed over the years were with the Girl Scouts, the Young Adults Club at Congregational Church, the snowmobile club, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Since November of 2004, she was a resident at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover, where she enjoyed the staff, and their care and affections.  She befriended many residents and made them her extended family.  She readily participated in the activities offered such as trips to Wal-Mart, picnics, history and French classes, and the Barton fair.  She was an avid Bingo player, a game at which she was a constant winner.  She especially enjoyed the children who visited, sang and entertained. She is survived by her five children:  Barbara and her husband, Wayne Hodsden, of Lodgeport, New York, Sandra and her late husband, Douglas Nadeau, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Wayne Meredith of Island Pond, Scott Meredith and his wife, Kathryn, of Island Pond, and Brenda and her husband, Paul Johnson, of Ashburnham, Massachusetts; a brother, Robert Christie, and his wife, Irene, of Island Pond; and by a sister, Roberta Lybrand, of Hollywood, Florida.  She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral service was held on July 14, in Island Pond. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Island Pond Historical Society, P.O. Box 408, Island Pond, Vermont 05846; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

, 73, died peacefully on July 10, 2013, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Coventry, to the union of Ozias and Pearl (Barry) Prue.  They both predeceased him, along with his sister Shirley and his brothers, Sheridan and George. He was a paint contractor and he cut and sold Christmas trees.  He liked wearing Western clothes. He is survived by six sons:  Randy and Stacey of Pueblo West, Colorado, Craig of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Shawn and his wife, Michelle, of Freeport, Illinois, and Reginald and Mark of Newport.  He is also survived by his grandchildren:  Crystal and Ashley and her husband, Bill, of Illinois, Craig and McKenzie of Colorado, and Anna, Melissa, Tyler, Caleb, and Nicholas, all of Vermont; a great-grandchild, Jessica Camely, of Vermont; and by numerous nieces and nephews. No services will be held.  Interment will take place in Coventry Cemetery.

, 84, died on July 12, 2013, at his home in Newport Center. He was married for 65 years to Virginia (Limlaw) Royer, who survives him. He was born on May 17, 1929, in Newport Center, a son of Clement and Melina (Poire) Royer. He loved spending time with family and his grandkids.  He enjoyed playing with his best friend, Missy the poodle, playing cards, fishing, hunting, traveling to Florida, going out to eat, and cutting firewood. He worked at Ethan Allen for over 15 years.  Later, he and his wife bought their farm in Coventry, which they ran for several years before building the garage, Royer’s Service Station, in Coventry, and the home where they lived.  He also did mechanic work at home.  After selling to his son, Larry, he was a familiar sight driving his truck all over the county, delivering firewood as his idea of retirement. He is also survived by a son, Larry Royer Sr., and his partner, Lori Royea; his two daughters:  Sindy Souliere and her husband, Paul, and Sue Packet and her husband, Larry; a daughter-in-law, Judy Desroches, and her husband, Rock; his grandchildren:  Kathy Leblanc and her partner, Bill, Larry Royer Jr. and his wife, Denise, Bonnie Poginy and her husband, Gary, Jessica Royer and her fiancé, Jared, Mellissa Stone and her partner, Jamie, Josh Souliere and his fiancée, Aimee, Karissa, Bria, and Dekota; his great-grandchildren:  Jeremy, Katie, Missy, Larry III, Amanda, Isaac, James, Tyler, Mikalah, Kadin, Kiley, Bruce III, Nicholas, Erika, Blan, and Lexis; a great-great-granddaughter, Oliva; his brothers:  Raymond Royer and his wife, Lucy, and Andrew Royer and his wife, Annette; his sisters-in-law:  Jeanette Royer, Noreen Royer, and Priscilla Royer; a very close friend to the family, Allan Rowell; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Ernest D. Royer; his daughter-in-law Martha Royer; his parents; his brothers:  Victor, Tom, Burton, Philip, Clarmont, Clement, and Emile Royer; and by two sisters:  Emma Thomas and Gertrude Curtis. Funeral services were held on July 17, in Newport.  Interment followed in the St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Orleans. Should friend desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Newport Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 911, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Ron Holland Dialysis Unit, North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 49, of Morgan died on July 8, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 30, 1964, in Brockton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Samuel and Blanche Venuto.  She graduated from White Mountain Regional High School in Whitefield, New Hampshire, in 1982.  She had many varied interests, but especially enjoyed playing guitar and singing with family and friends.  At age 12, she performed with the Doc Williams show in Whitefield.  Also at age 12, she met Dean Stevens, and they were married in Whitefield on September 24, 1983, and their marriage was sealed in the Washington, D.C., temple in 1984.  She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held many responsible positions in that church, including relief society president, primary president, and was involved with the young women’s program and missionary activities, to name a few.  She was also a leader in the Boy Scout program of the Newport branch of her church for many years.  Her four oldest sons each served two years as missionaries, and all six sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. She will always be remembered for her loving, giving heart, and her zest for life. She is survived by her loving husband Dean Stevens of Morgan; and their eight children:  Joshua and his wife, Becca, of Island Pond, and their children:  Dakota and Neveah; Jonathan of Newport Center, and his son, Gunner; Brandon and his wife, Ashley, of Newport Center, and their children:  Brionna and Leila; Brian and his wife, Kirsten, of Taylorsville, Utah; Dylan of Highgate Springs; and David, Laura and Julia, who remain at home in Morgan.  She is also survived by her mother Blanche Venuto of West Charleston.  Brothers and sisters who survive her are:  Bonnie Sparks of Beaverton, Oregon, Warren Yeo of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Clifford Coughlin of Tyne Valley, PEI, Canada, and Gina Pingree of North Troy.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Sam Ventuo, who died on July 8, 24 years ago; her sister Leila Price of Brockton, Massachusetts, who died in 1984; and by her brother John (Nick) Yeo of San Bernadino, California, who died in 1990. In lieu of flowers, kindly send any contributions to the family of Dean J. Stevens, 144 Old McCabe Road, Island Pond, Vermont 05846.

’s passing on June 27, 2013.  Admittedly, at the age of 89, he had lived a very productive life, and death is part of living.  However, the pain it causes is real and friends and family must endure it. My memory of Dick is mostly through the Freemasons, although I think he was active with Boy Scout Troop #3, in Newport, when my sons were members there.  To them, he was the old man that was fun and easy to talk to. Whenever I would go to a Masonic meeting, in Newport, in Barton for the Royal Arche, and other lodges in District #10, nine times out of ten Dick was there.  And you could count on a big smile and a firm handshake.  You could tell he was genuinely glad to see you. Dick was active during the meetings.  If there was an issue he supported, you knew right off.  If there was an issue he didn’t support, you really knew it just as fast. Most importantly, if you needed help with any Masonic project, Dick was there to help, with no reservation at all.  He had served Memphremagog Lodge #65, in Newport, twice as worshipful master.  Knowing that he had sat in the “hot seat,” he was one of the first people I would talk with concerning issues when I served as district deputy grand master of District 10.  I knew that his advice would be sound and for the best interest of Freemasonry, even if I didn’t like the advice at the time.  Given time, his advice was always correct. In the second half of the master mason degree, the most sublime degree in Freemasonry, there are parts to be played, and Dick and I would always be the sea captain and the wayfaring man.  He loved every minute of the part, but mostly he loved the idea that yet another young man had chosen to better himself and his life by joining Freemasonry. Well, Captain, all I can say is, well done.  Canada is better off because of your life.  The United States is better off because of your life.  And certainly Freemasonry is far better because of you. Your loving wife, Irene, daughter Faye Ann, and son Christopher, and your grandchildren, can all take great pride in the legacy you leave for us.  It will cause the pain to be just a little less for them.  And your brother Masons can be happy with the fact that you were with us. Rest easy, my friend.  You are now in the arms of “the great architect of the Universe.”  So mote it be. by Nick Burdick

died on July 12, 2013, after a long and courageous battle, while at home with his family. Calling hours will be held at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, at 4670 Darling Hill Road in Newport, on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.  A Mass celebrating his life will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m.

will be held at the Westmore Community Church in Westmore on Friday, July 26, at 3 p.m.  The Reverend Martha Perry will officiate the service. Immediately following the service, a reception for friends and family will be held at the church.

of Irasburg died peacefully on July 2, 2013. She was born on December 31, 1926, in Louisa, Virginia, to Richard and Isalene Sprouse.  Upon graduation from high school, she moved to the big city of Richmond to seek employment.  What she found was the love of her life, Wayne Dickinson.  They married after a six-week courtship; a marriage that lasted 52 years, ending at Mr. Dickinson’s death in 1999.  Mrs. and Mr. Dickinson were blessed with two children, Steve and Cheryl.  She was also predeceased by her son, Steve, in 1994. One of Mrs. Dickinson’s greatest gifts was her ability to form deep and lasting friendships.  This served her well since Mr. Dickinson’s career as an aeronautical engineer took them to many places across the country.  She lived a deeply spiritual life and grounded herself in the local churches she encountered in her travels.  She served these congregations in many capacities, including becoming the first female Elder in the Mt. Healthy Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. After Mr. Dickinson’s death, she moved to Vermont in 2000 to be near her family, Cheryl and Tom Stelter of Irasburg.  She made many friends and was active in the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary in Barton, the Barton Library Club and the Barton and Orleans senior centers.  She was an active member of the Irasburg United Church, serving on several committees.  Many remember her friendly smile as she sold quilt raffle tickets for the Irasburg Church Fair. Her love for the Lord was evident to all she met.  Her gift of writing words of comfort, encouragement, and guidance was a blessing to all who received cards and notes from her.  She had a deep faith in Christ and believed in the power of prayer.  Throughout her life, she ministered to many people as an instrument of Christ.  She took special care of women and families in need, as well as many others.  She will be deeply missed. She was a deeply devoted mother and grandmother.  Her pride and joy was her beloved family: her daughter Cheryl Stelter; her son-in-law Tom; and her grandchildren:  Leischen of Manassas, Virginia, and Grant and his wife, Summer (Rogers), of Colchester.  She was excited about her first great-grandchild, expected in November.  She also leaves her sister Cora Lee Rigsby; and her nephew Tim and his wife, Kim, and their son, Matthew, all of Savannah, Georgia. A celebration of her life will be held at the Irasburg United Church in Irasburg on Friday, July 12.  Visitation with family and friends will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m.  Immediately following the service, a fellowship reception will be held downstairs in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to the Irasburg United Church Building Restoration Fund, care of Bev Johnson, P.O. Box 177, Irasburg, Vermont 05845.

, 68, of Glover died on June 29, 2013, in Glover. She was born on October 22, 1944, in Haverhill, New Hampshire, the daughter of Mildred Stimson. She was an LPN at the Union House Nursing Home in Glover for 25 years, from where she retired in 2008. She enjoyed collecting stamps and post cards.  She also loved gardening and being a caregiver to others. She is survived by her children:  Lloyd Powers and his wife Ann, of Troy, Jennifer Hinton and her husband, Robert, of Sutton, James Powers of Lyndonville, Timothy Powers and his wife, Melissa, of Sheffield, and Jana Morse and her husband, Herbert, of Derby Line; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her brother Archie Stimson of Sutton; and by two stepsons:  Randy Barrett of Barton, and David Barrett and his wife, Mary, of Mississippi. Funeral services were held on July 8, in Barton.  Interment followed in the Sutton Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Union House Activities Fund, 3086 Glover Road, Glover, Vermont 05839.

will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 13, at the Irasburg Cemetery.

, 70, died on June 28, 2013, at his home on Seymour Lake in Morgan. He was born on February 19, 1943, in Burlington, to George “Ted” and Nadean (Ellsworth) Adams.  He grew up in Stowe and graduated from Stowe High School in 1961.  After graduation, he worked with his family at the Adams Mill in Moscow.  He went on to a career in construction and built many houses in the Stowe area.  His taxidermy hobby grew into Wildstuff Taxidermy.  Throughout the years, he won numerous taxidermy awards and taught many students the taxidermy trade.  Upon retirement, he and his wife owned and operated Stowe Kennel Kare in Moscow. Mr. Adams was the epitome of a Vermonter.  He loved hunting, fishing and, most recently, cooking.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren enjoy Seymour Lake.  He was known for his tall tales and sense of humor. He is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 40 years; his daughters:  Paige Howard and her husband, Greg, of Florence, Massachusetts, Stacey Schaaf and her husband, Bill, of Hyde Park, and Jill Manca and her husband, Tony, of Easthampton, Massachusetts; his sister Susan Adams and her husband, Larry, of Johnson; his grandchildren:  Sydney, Jocelyn, Owen, Tanya, Izabella and Lundon; and by his nieces and nephews and many other relatives. He was predeceased by his parents:  Ted and Nadean Adams; and by his son Alfred Adams.

, 105, of Barton died on June 25, 2013, at her home. She was born in Fulton, New York, on March 27, 1908, the daughter of Lucy Stancliff and W. James Ford. In 1926 she graduated from Montpelier Seminary and worked for Missisquoi Corp. in Sheldon Springs for approximately four years.  She was also employed by American Optical in Southbridge, Massachusetts, for a short time, and then worked about 40 years for New England Telephone in St. Albans as a service representative. On October 18, 1930, at a double wedding, she married Shirley E. Bruso, and her sister, Marjorie, married E. Merriman Brown.  Mr. Bruso died in 1971 in Florida. She was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church of St. Albans and the Barton United Church in Barton, Telephone Pioneers of America, the Pinnacle Society of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Society, the Barton Library Club, the Order of the Eastern Star Lakeside Chapter #27 and the North Country Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, sewing and entering contests. In February of 1978, she married her brother-in-law, E. Merriman Brown, who died in 1993. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Joan Ford, of Harwinton, Connecticut; two stepsons:  John F. Brown and his wife, Marjorie, of Barton, and Dr. Edwin M. Brown and his wife, Patricia, of Richmond, Virginia; and by several nieces and nephews. As per her wishes, a burial service will be held at a later date in the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Barton Library, P.O. Box 549, Barton, Vermont 05822.

, 89, of Newport died suddenly on June 27, 2013, following a brief and traumatic illness. He was born in Danville, Quebec, the son of Alonzo and Rachel (Halden) Hodge on October 2, 1923.  He graduated from Asbestos High School and later received his degree in electrical engineering from McGill University in Montreal.  He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II as a bomber pilot flying the Lexington and Halifax aircrafts.  Upon his return from the war, he married Irene Fay Lavers of Ayers Cliff, Quebec, his love for 65 years. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Hodge moved to the United States, where they resided for 58 years.  Mr. Hodge worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad for 30 years, retiring as mechanical supervisor in 1986.  Mr. and Mrs. Hodge had two children, Faye Anne and Christopher, as well as two grandchildren, Richard and Myles Hodge. He was involved in many organizations throughout his life, most notably the Free and Accepted Masons, Memphremagog Lodge #65, where twice he served as worshipful master.  He was also a Shriner.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Newport for many years, as well as Boy Scout master of Troop #3 for seven years.  He was a longtime member of the Newport Country Club, the Border Curling Club and the Gourmet Bridge Club.  He enjoyed many outdoor activities including golf, hunting and fishing, just to name a few.  In their younger years, Mr. and Mrs. Hodge greatly enjoyed ballroom dancing — they were well known for their light-footed steps. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. He is survived by his wife Irene Hodge of Newport; his daughter Faye Anne and her husband, Guy Roberge, of Riverview, Florida; his son Christopher and his wife, Tina Hodge, of Littleton, New Hampshire; his grandsons:  Myles Hodge of Littleton, and Richard Hodge of Fall River, Massachusetts; his sister Betty Perkins of Ontario, Canada; his nephew Andrew Hodge of British Columbia, Canada; and by his nieces:  Suzanne Bell of Ontario, Jane Hodge of Alberta, Canada, Linda Osmond of Ontario, and Laureen Perkins of Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents:  Alonzo and Rachel Hodge; and by his brothers:  Daniel and Douglas Hodge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memphremagog Lodge #65, 41 Masonic Lane, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, 4473 Barton Orleans Road, Orleans, Vermont 05860 Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 2, in Newport.  Interment followed in Lake Road Cemetery in Newport Center.

, 68, of Derby died on June 22, 2013, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born on July 29, 1944, in Newport, beloved son of Shirley (Judd) LaPlante and the late Arthur LaPlante. He was a well-known auto mechanic and wrecker operator for Ken Frawley and Mulkin Chevrolet for many years.  As a teenager, he drove the hearse and ambulance for Curtis Funeral Home.  He was a member of the Vermont Army National Guard, where he entered on April 27, 1962. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed playing the guitar, watching wrestling, fishing, camping, and listening to country music.  He was also a NASCAR fan for Dale Earnhardt’s team. He was very proud of his Abenaki heritage where he was of the O’Bomsawin family from the Obanak reserve in Quebec.  He was known as Lone Wolf.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #21 of Newport, where he held the office of second and first vice-commander, and he served on the executive board. He is survived by his children:  Randy LaPlante and his wife, Anita, of Newport, Arthur LaPlante and his wife, Monique, of Beebe Plain, Dana LaPlante and his wife, Angie, of Newport, and Shania LaPlante of Derby; his mother Shirley LaPlante of Newport; his companion Tina Gray of Derby; his grandchildren:  Danielle, Chantal, Erin, Brandon, Emma, Kaelin, and Karlee LaPlante; his former wife of 24 years, Rita LaPlante, of Beebe Plains; his stepmother Marion LaPlante of Bristol, Connecticut; his sisters:  Nancy Tanguay and Sally Lemieux, both of Newport; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Marcel Tanguay. A graveside service was held on July 1, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Newport, with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shania LaPlante Education Fund, in care of Art LaPlante, Community National Bank, 4811 U.S. Route 5, Derby, Vermont 05829.

, 69, of Westmore died peacefully on July 1, 2013, at her home. She was born on January 3, 1944, in Thailand, the daughter of Leongtong and Elian Empimai, who predeceased her.  On June 28, 1975, the Parenteau family welcomes Toi into their family.  On August 2, 1975, she married Brian Parenteau, who survives her. She loved to cook for her family and friends.  She enjoyed pedaling her egg rolls and fried rice and playing tickets.  She loved being with her granddaughters, whom she was very proud of.  She was especially proud of being able to take her husband and daughter back to Thailand to reunite with her family after a multi-decade absence from her homeland. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #23 of Orleans.  She was also a member of the Thai/Laos Association. She is survived by her husband Brian Parenteau; her daughter Barbara Lacoss and her husband, Michael, of Brownington; her grandchildren:  Olivia and Bria; her brothers- and sisters-in-law:  Paul and Diane Parenteau, Roy and Claire Perkins, Gerard and Ann Parenteau, Lorraine and Fred Hamel, and Steve and Theresa Kyhill; her sister Khit; her brother Hunlee; her daughter Suborn, and her children; her son Neran; and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons:  Sam and Walter; her brother-in-law Leo Parenteau; her mother and father; and her father- and mother-in-law, Walter and Velma Parenteau. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, at Lakeview Cemetery in Westmore. Should friends desire, condolences may be sent to Brian Parenteau at 24 Parenteau Lane, Westmore, Vermont 05860; and to Barb Lacoss at 3009 Evansville Road, Brownington, Vermont 05860. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Shriners Hospital for Children, Attention:  Development Department, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

, 53, of Plattsburgh, New York, died on June 26, 2013, at Fletcher-Allen Health Care in Burlington, following a remarkably short but hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was born in St. Albans on July 21, 1959, the daughter of Julian Ballard Perry and the late Ethelyn Roche Perry. She worked for Homeland Security out of St. Albans. Ms. Perry and her German shepherd, Sasha, spent many years as active members of Therapy Dogs of Vermont.  As such, they made numerous visits to people in need of comfort throughout New York and Vermont.  They also made regular Sunday visits to CVPH seeing nearly 100 patients weekly.  Cancer took Sasha last fall, leaving Ms. Perry without her constant companion of almost 12 years.  She had plans to train her new shepherd, Willow, for therapy dog work. Besides her father and his wife, Becky Boulanger, she is survived by three brothers and their wives:  Dave and Mary Ann Perry of Landaff, New Hampshire, Michael and Tammy Perry of North Bangor, New York, and Dennis and Jean Perry of Vermont.  Also surviving are four nieces, five nephews, eight grand nieces, six grand nephews and eight cousins, including her “sister” Susan Donna Bordeau of Plattsburgh, and two aunts:  Rae Roche and Josephine Smith. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on July 2.  Interment will be in Vermont at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to Therapy Dogs of Vermont or the Breast Cancer Center at Fletcher-Allen Health Care.

, 88, of Barton, longtime teacher, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on June 27, 2013. She was born on August 11, 1924, in Barre, to Howard McKnight, whose older sisters had been born in Scotland, and he in Barre, and Mildred Bombard McKnight, whose mother had emigrated from Quebec as a young woman. Her father worked in the offices of one of the large granite sheds, and her mother worked as a homemaker for their eight children.  Mrs. Pike was the oldest followed by Marguerite, Howard, Franny, Mary, Monica, Donny, and Barbara, who all grew up in Barre. She received a scholarship and went to Trinity College in Burlington, where she received a degree in music.  She got a job teaching at Craftsbury Academy, where she worked for many years.  She used her education to teach English, Latin, French, and her degree to lead the chorus, for which she usually also played the piano.  Generations of students will mourn her passing, as will those teachers with whom she worked.  She also taught for a time at Hazen Union High School. During her first year of teaching, she met a returning World War II wounded veteran, Ernest Pike, whom she married.  They farmed in Craftsbury for ten years, and their four girls — Alison, Meredith, Lesley, and Averill — were born at the farm.  When Mr. Pike became postmaster, they moved into the village, and Mrs. Pike returned to teaching.  Their son, Jeremy, was born during this period.  She was the church organist at Our Lady of Fatima church in Craftsbury Village for most of that time.  Mrs. and Mr. Pike were able to travel through the United Kingdom, and twice through her beloved France, where she had also studied language when she was younger. Mrs. and Mr. Pike both worked more than 30 years at their respective jobs before they retired and moved to Barton, to be nearer their daughters and grandchildren, and then great-grandchildren.  Mr. Pike, known as “Buster,” predeceased Mrs. Pike last year, after 65 years of marriage. She had raised lovely gardens in Craftsbury, and created new lovely gardens around her Barton home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Barton, with Father Timothy Naples officiating.  There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made in her name to Craftsbury Academy, P.O. Box 73, Craftsbury Common, Vermont 05827.

will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 6, at the West Village Cemetery in West Charleston.

will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 5, at the Clark Cemetery in Morgan.