, age 92, lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury, passed away in St. Johnsbury, VT, on May 2, 2016, following a short period of declining health. Charlie was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, on April 27, 1924, son to the late Joseph Gideon and Mabel (Emmons) Nolin. He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy with the Class of 1941. He then joined the U.S. Army and served in the European Theater with the 8th Armored Division and Simpson’s 9th Army. Upon his return he went in the family business with his father at Nolin’s Shoe Store, eventually taking over the business and retired in the 1980’s. In 1956 he married the former Elinor Marion (Smith) and shared 44 years together at the time of her passing in 2000. Charlie had a contagious laugh, enjoyed going for ice cream, loved driving and taking long car rides. He took many vacations in Maine which he enjoyed immensely. He also loved going to NVRH Cardiac Rehab over the past 25 years which had a very positive impact on his life. He is survived by his two daughters: Kelly Nolin and her husband, James, of Montpelier, VT, Kathy Diego and her husband, John, of Essex, VT, two grandhldren: Emily and Christopher Diego, a very special sister-in-law: Mickey Hornbeck of St. Johnsbury and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church on Winter Street in St. Johnsbury, at 11AM on Friday, May 6, 2016, with Rev. Fr. Chris Micale as Celebrant. A Reception will immediately follow downstairs and all are invited to attend. Burial will take place at 11 AM on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury with Military Honors. Memorial donations may be made in Charlie’s name to the Good Shepherd Catholic School, 121 Maple Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of Manchester, N.H., a St. Johnsbury native, passed away suddenly May 2, 2016 at the age of 59. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on Jan. 25, 1957, the son of Warren and Beverly (Tabor) Tenney. On Sept. 17, 1988 he and Linda Wood of St. Johnsbury were married. Mitch graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1975. He then went into the service and was honorably discharged from the Army. After attending vocational tech school at Claremont, New Hampshire, Mitch was a lab tech at DHMC and served at Concord, Nashua, and Manchester. Mitch loved deep sea fishing, bird watching, and loved the great outdoors. In his younger years he loved skiing and bird hunting. He is survived by his wife Linda of Manchester; daughter Emily Tenney of Manchester; his mother Beverly Tenney of St. Johnsbury; his sister Colleen Lowe and husband Malcolm of Belmont Mass.; two brothers: Scott Tenney of St. Johnsbury, David Tenney and wife Dee-Lynn of Lyndonville, three nephews: Jason, Brian and Brenden; all of Linda’s extended family. His father Warren passed away in 2001. He was really close to his late grandmother Emma Tenney. A gathering of friends and family will be held in St. Johnsbury at the Sayles Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 10 from 4-6 p.m.

passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 with her family by her side at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT. Polly was born, March 27, 1940 in Concord, VT the daughter of Howard and Melba (Bunnell) Donaghy. In her younger years, Polly was a hard working farm girl always helping on her family farm. She had a love for horses and always had a horse story to tell. She loved watching her family pull horses at local fairs. She spent 30 plus years as the hot lunch cook for the Burke Town School. Polly was a great cook especially known for her rolls. She would open her home to anyone. She was willing to lend an ear or a room to someone in need. She knitted afghans for every child born in her family. She loved looking at the flowers and lilac trees in her front yard. On November 22, 1958, she married Solon Patridge Jr. who predeceased her in 2013. Together, they had 7 children who survive them; Richard (Lisa) Patridge, Susan (Tim) Aldrich, Danny (Karen) Patridge, David Patridge, Sally (Paul) Carr, Larry (Lisa) Patridge and Nancy (Walt) Bandy; a stepson, Steve (Debbie) Williams; grandchildren, Chris, David, Jennifer, Kate, Casey, Jacquelyn, Steven, Damon, Zack, Zeb, Chelsea, Walter, Matt, Joe and Mike and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by 8 brothers and sisters, Alice Sausville, Marion Swett, Christine Oliver, Lana Mitchell, Howard Jr., Kenneth, William and Dale Donaghy and their spouses, her sisters in law, Beverly Masure, Bernice Allard, Lois Switser, Emily Roy, Carol Patridge and Barbara Patridge and several nieces and nephews and a special care taker, Connie Simons, and family friend, Steve Taylor. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister Mildred “Pappy Sue” Garfield, a great grandson, Hunter Beer and several special in laws. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Guibord Funeral Home at 11:00am with Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. A visitation hour will be held prior to the service from 10-11 am. A burial will immediately follow at the Woodmont Cemetery on Route 114 in East Burke. Memorial Donations may be made in Paulette’s name to CCF Horse Pulling, 581 Michaud Drive, Sutton, VT 05867.

of East St. Johnsbury went home to her Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the age of 89. Vera was known for her feisty spirit and generous heart and will be sorely missed by her family. Her family thanks the staff at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center where she spent the last year of her life. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Chip Iverson of East St. Johnsbury with whom she made her home for 19 years; her two beloved grandchildren, Joshua Iverson and Alexis Lohr of Burlington, Carissa Iverson of Boston; her year old great-granddaughter McKinlee Iverson as well as many nieces and nephews. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Hazlet, New Jersey at the Shoreland Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions, marked for the Resident Activity Fund’, could be directed to “St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center”, 1248 Hospital Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, age 66, of Hard Scrabble Mountain Road, Sheffield, VT passed away at her daughter's home in Walden, VT, surrounded by her family, on Monday May 9, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandra was born in Hanover, NH, on March 1, 1950, daughter to Helen Dorothy Smith and the late Roy Albert Lanpher who passed in 1989. She was raised and educated in Alstead NH. On August 27, 1966, she married Alfred "Fred" Paquin and they have shared 52 wonderful years together. Sandy was also predeceased by her step-father Walt Wilson of East Haven, her nephew Daryl Davis of Keene, NH, and her grandson George Howard Stone of Sheffield, VT. Sandy loved butterflies and flowers. She enjoyed yard sales, rodeo, horse racing, all animals and going for rides and trips with all of her family. She also enjoyed cooking and feeding and taking care of her immediate and huge extended family. She is survived by her beloved husband: Fred Paquin, her mother: Helen Wilson of Lyndon and her siblings Elaine and Joe, Lorraine, Dotty and Paul. Sandy and Fred also celebrated and enjoyed their family consisting of but not limited to their children Buzzy and Barb, IJ and Erin, Heidi and Eugene, Heather and Howard, and Helen. Their grandchildren David, Scott, Patrick and Eric, Gaston and Effie, Forrest., Amber and Travis, Anthony, Colby and Amanda D, Chris, Abby and Aaron, Alicia, Amanda and Trevor, Phil and Kayla, Shannon, Hannah and Hunter. Savanna and Rick, Ryan and Elizabeth, Danielle, Robert, and Dan. Their great grandchildren Cameron, Liam, Koal, Keria, Tessa, Francis, Hunter, Dylan, Colten, Ruger, Conner, Greyson, Beckett, Emmett, Neveah, Kinslee, Lennix, Waylon, Tycie, Lylah, Quentin, Iris, Bella, Lydia, Alex, Bailey, Brandy, and Peanut. Also their will be four new babies in 2016. Two girls, one boy and one still undetermined. Sandy also had numerous relatives near and far and will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at the Touch of Grace Church in Hardwick, VT, on May 22nd at 1:30. The family has asked that people bring a dish to share as this was one of Sandy's favorite ways to celebrate all family events. There will be music and remembrance of this wonderful ladies life. If flowers are sent in advance please send them to Heidi McAllister 40 Bailey-Hazen Rd, Hardwick VT 05843 or feel free to bring them to the celebration. Also as many know Fred and Sandy lost there house in January and the family would appreciate any pictures that could be brought to share at the celebration and any that could be left with Fred.

, age 73, of Calendar Brook Road passed away at her home surrounded by her beloved family early Wednesday morning May 11, 2016. June was born in Holden, MA, on October 18, 1942, daughter to the late Lillian (Gendron) Hamm. June was raised and educated in Princeton, MA graduating from Clinton High School. She married Paul Stephen Schartner in 1966 and shared 50 years together living in Vermont. She was a nurses’ aide at the Clinton Hospital in MA and Martin Luther Hospital in Anaheim, CA, a waitress for the Rustic (currently the Miss Lyndonville) Diner and as a chambermaid at the Changing Seasons Motel, but her main job was as a homemaker raising her children. In addition to her husband, Paul S. Schartner, Sr., of Burke, she is survived by 5 children, a son: Dennis Morgan (Eleanor) of Bradford, VT and their children: Jessica Eynon (Jeremy), Dennis Jr. (Kat Bergman), a daughter: Lori Davis (Scott) of Burke and their children: Laura Mason (Shane) , Scott Jr. (Amber), Megan Price (Joe), a son: Paul Schartner, Jr (Stephanie) of Lyndonville and their children: Danielle Brigham (Lance), Paul S., III (Amanda Simpson), a son: Gerald “Jerry” Schartner (Joyce) of Lyndonville and their children: Gerald, Jr. (Brittany), Matthew (Dayna), a daughter: Lisa Call (Robert) of Burke and their children: Jeff Call (Miranda), Joshua Call (Ayanna), and also a granddaughter: Kaylea Jean Schartner (Justin) of NJ, a sister: Juliette Catman, 15 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way and several nieces and nephews. June was predeceased by her son: Brian Schartner and 4 siblings: Robert Hamm, William Hamm, Barbara Hamm, Lee DiBennidetto and 2 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Church in Lyndonville. There will be no public calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

, age 93, of Lyndon Center, Vermont, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center Friday morning May 13, 2016, follow a period of declining health. Geneva was born in Newark, VT, on June 30, 1922, daughter to the late Dennis Warren and Anna S. (Skinner) Fox. She was raised in Newark and lived on the Harris Family Homestead since 1946. It was on April 14, 1945, that she married Derby Theodore Harris and shared 54 years together when he passed in 1979. She was the head cook at the Darling Inn, was a caregiver to Mrs. Hopkins and several others and also worked at Burndy’s. She was a former Cub Scout Leader, was a member of the Lyndon Center Baptist Church, and past member of the United Women’s Club of Lyndon, VFW Auxiliary Post #38 of Lyndonville and Lyndon Historical Society. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, working and walking in the woods and her gardens. She is survived by 4 sons: Bruce Harris of Lyndon Center, Thomas Harris (Pauline) also of Lyndon Center, Stephen Harris (Louise) of E. Burke, Matthew Harris of Sheffield, her daughter Brenda Demetrules (Ralph Caldwell) of Sutton, VT, her step-son: Phillip Harris(Lucille) of Springfield, MA, a special cousin: Raeia Maes of NY, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by 4 brothers: Warren, Harland, Paul and Merton Fox. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Guibord Funeral Home on the corner of Main and Central Street in Lyndonville. Burial will follow at the Lyndon Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11AM the Wednesday morning prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Geneva’s name to the Lyndon Rescue, Inc., PO Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 37, of St. Johnsbury died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston of complications from congenital heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Prue) Tinder of St. Johnsbury; their two daughters Madelyn and Sabrina, ages 8 and 4; his mother and father Jean and Rudy Roy of Littleton, maternal grandmother Lucille Tinder of Revere, Mass.; three sisters: Melissa Roy and Jessica Roy both of Littleton, Tanya Matthews of Maine; step-sister Jasmine Roy of St. Johnsbury; step-brothers: Christian Roy of Littleton and William Hershey of Pennsylvania; mother-in-law Donna Prue of Waterford; brother-in-law Allen Prue of Baldwin, MI; aunts, uncles, several cousins and a few nephews. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Friday evening, May 20, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions, payable to “Robert Tinder Memorial Fund” in support of his two young daughters, could be directed to Community National Bank, 857 Memorial Dr., Suite 2, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 76, of East Haven passed away at home on Monday, May 16, 2016 with his wife Rae at his side. Reginald was born in East Haven, Vermont on January 10, 1940, the son of Frank and Mertie (Walters) Simpson. Reginald worked at Kennametal in Lyndonville for many years before retiring in 2005. He later went to work at The East Haven River School as a custodian until the school closed in 2012. He loved working in the woods and the great outdoors, carpentry work and working with his hands, country music and going dancing at the dance halls. He was a big John Wayne fan and loved watching western movies. He liked playing cards, his Ford trucks, and the simple life. He is survived by his wife Raylene ‘Rae’; his four children: Mark Simpson and Meredith of East Burke, Jeffrey Simpson and wife Mary of Lyndonville, Michael Simpson and wife Wendy of Barnet, Debra Webber of East Haven; Rae’s two children: Sean Tattersall and wife Erica of East Haven, Amber Page and husband Robert of East Haven; 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; his mother-in-law Sharon Tattersall of East Haven; his father-in-law Raymond Tattersall, Sr. of East Haven; a brother Randy Simpson and wife Rochelle of Concord; five sisters: Rosemarie Rouillard of Claremont, Ramona Robertson and husband Donald of Alabama, Rosealee Moulton and husband Harold of Lyndonville, Sandra Magoon and husband Robert of South Wheelock, Carmen Hamel of East Concord; cousins, nieces and nephews; Rae’s three brothers Raymond Tattersall, Jr., Ryan Tardiff, and Todd Hudson all of Lisbon, N.H.; and Rae’s sister Danielle Egli of Dalton, N.H. Visiting hours will be held next Friday, May 27, from 6-8pm at the Guibord Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:00am in the East Haven Cemetery with the Rev. Ann Hockridge officiating. Memorial contributions, marked for ‘Hospice’, could be directed to Caledonia Home Health Care, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

of Concord passed away at home Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016 with family at his side. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 19, 1946, the son of Norton and Evelyn (Luther) Austin, Sr. He graduated from The St. Johnsbury Trade School. On August 31, 1974 he and Jane Whitcomb were united in marriage and their families became one. Dean was a lifelong jack of all trades. He worked at NVRH in maintenance for eighteen years. He was a great Dad and a great Papa. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle and ATV. If he picked on you, you knew he liked you. He is survived by his wife Jane; eight of his nine children: Deborah Austin of St. Johnsbury, Brian Austin and Dawn Dockum of Bradford, Susan Austin of Barre, Eddie Whitcomb and wife Melyssa of East Burke, Scott Whitcomb of North Danville, Earl Whitcomb and Laura Moses of Milford, Delaware, Mike Whitcomb and wife Jennifer of Orford N.H., and Shawn Whitcomb of Concord; he was predeceased by a son Robert Whitcomb. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Shelby and D.J.; Jamie and Sarah; Brooke and Cody; Danielle, Deryck, and Parker; Ryan, Samantha, and Jarod; twins Taylor and Dustin; Anthony and Brittney; Krystal and Alicia; all his great-grandchildren; a brother Norton Austin Jr., of Washington; and a sister Holly Tremblay of Williamstown; Jane's two sisters: Judy Fissette and her husband Fred of Massachusetts Jerilyn Haskins and husband Davin of Sheffield; Jane's two brothers Bruce Dixon of Kentucky, and Bill Dixon and his wife Carol of Lunenburg; nieces and nephews. He referred to his dogs Corky, Pretty girl, and Baby Girl as his kids. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home this Thursday, May 5, from 6-8 p.m. Pastor Rick Menard will close the visitation with a prayer service beginning at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for 'Hospice' could be directed to "Caledonia Home Health", 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 83, of Saint Johnsbury, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at DHMC following a brief illness. Melvin was born on October 28, 1932 in Saint Johnsbury, Vt., the son of Albert "Bun" Charles Ash and Ruth Leah Jay Noyes. Known by an extended network of family and friends as an "All Around Good Guy", he was a graduate of St Johnsbury Academy Class of 1951 and life-long Academy booster. He loved sports; playing football, baseball and basketball and in his earlier life enjoyed hunting and fishing. As a Veteran, he spent four years in the US Air Force in Texas, NY and Nevada. He was employed for 18 years with the Ralston Purina Company prior to the plant closings in the 1970's. This was followed by 12 years at Calco Inc. and another 18 years in sales at Oldcastle/Arthur Whitcomb/Brown's Concrete in NH. He retired in 2004 after 48 years as a valued employee who had continued with the company thru several acquisitions. Melvin married Bernice Barbara Crepeault in 1957. Three children were born shortly thereafter: Lorrie Lee and the twins Kathy Mel and Keith Charles. They celebrated many anniversary landmarks and family vacations along the way, including a large fun-filled 50th wedding anniversary party shared with his brother Rodney and his wife Pat, lots of family and friends and everyone's favorite, our own "Elvis" show. At the age of 83, Melvin was predeceased by several family members: his son Keith and daughter Kathy, his mother and father, his mother-in-law Hazel Pearl Champany, father-in-law Philip Charles Crepeault, sisters Alberta and her husband James Moore, Priscilla and her husband Walter Ross, Elva (survived by her husband Donald Lewis), and brother Rodney Ash and wife Pat Kittredge. Brother-in-laws included Robert Crepeault (survived by his wife Sandra Barrett) and Dr. John Stetson (survived by his wife Doris Crepeault). Melvin passes on with others to join him down the road: his wife Bernice and daughter Lee, several nieces and nephews and countless friends and acquaintances. He firmly believed that hell was probably full and he had a good chance of getting into heaven. A celebration of Mel's life will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at the Elks Lodge at 118 Western Avenue. At his request, donations are not necessary but any should be sent to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

, lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Ruth was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 13, 1925, the daughter of Thaddeus A. and Marguerite (Lee) Cormier. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1943. During her early years, she was a close friend of Marjorie Crane, and through Marge met her older brother Ed. When Ed joined the Army Air Corps early in the War, Ruth started writing letters to Ed, eventually writing every day. When he returned home after nearly four years overseas, she and Ed became engaged. They were married for a few months short of seventy years, living for sixty-eight of those years on the farm they bought at the time they married. For their first twenty years together, Ruth, by her own description, was “a stay-at-home mom” and “farmer’s wife.” She raised their five sons, cooking for many years on a wood cook stove, washing diapers in a ringer washer with water heated on the stove, cleaning dishes without a dishwasher, mending clothes, packing lunches for school – all the while helping Ed with the family business raising chickens. Even in her mid-eighties, she would frequently recall that when the boys were young she “made three pies, two cakes and a batch of cookies every week.” When Ruth’s youngest son entered junior high school, she joined the staff of the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury. Over a period of roughly twenty-five years, she served as the museum’s Registrar and as the early-morning weather announcer on the local radio station. She retired from the museum in her early seventies, but for several years thereafter maintained a display of fresh wildflowers at a table near the entrance to the museum during the warm weather months. She and a group she organized gathered flowers each week in the St. Johnsbury area. The flower table display is now named for her. In addition, for several years in retirement, she wrote a weekly column about birds for the Caledonian Record. Ruth received several awards for her efforts, including the Franklin Fairbanks award, given each year by the Fairbanks Museum to an individual “for lifelong creative and dedicated service to the residents of Vermont, one whose body of work has significantly enriched regional or national awareness and understanding of our cultural heritage or the natural world.” She is survived by Edward, her husband of 70 years; by her five sons, Richard Crane and wife Janet of Wayne, Maine; John Crane and his husband David Chambers of West Hartford, Vermont; Lawrence Crane and his wife Sherri of San Diego, California; Stanley Crane and wife Barbara of St. Johnsbury; and Leslie Crane and wife Suzanne of Williston. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; A funeral Mass will be celebrated this Friday, May 13, at noon at St. John the Evangelist Church, Winter Street, St. Johnsbury. Burial will follow at the McIndoe Falls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to either The Fairbanks Museum, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819 or to The St. Johnsbury History and Heritage Center, 421 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, (67) of Sheffield, VT passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday May 29, 2016 with his wife, Sherry, by his side. Garth was born on January 18th, 1949 to June Chesley of Sheffield. From a young age, Willis and Barbara Chesley Berry raised and nurtured Garth on their farm on Berry Hill Rd in Sheffield, VT with his cousins, Raymond, Jane, and Judy Berry. After graduating from Lyndon Institute, and then the University of Vermont, Garth married Joy Youngman of Sheffield. They build their home on Maple Row with their sons Daniel and Luke. In 1996, Garth married Cheryl Gale, gaining two daughters, Jenis and Aimee. A few years later, Garth's family expanded again, having met two sisters, Roxanne and Brandy. Garth served his country in the Vermont National Guard and his community of Sheffield. In 2005 Garth received the VT Public Service Award for his long and extensive community service as Town Lister, Board of Civil Authority, Constable, Dog Catcher, Tax Collector, Field Day Volunteer, and Justice of the Peace. His community friendships were as long and as extensive as his years of service. Garth spent a majority of his career as owner of Garth Chesley Building Contractor and during his time, he also build life-long friendships with his co-workers, clients, and suppliers. He built many beautiful homes and structures in the area. His greatest pride was building an 80 ft silo house on Berry Hill Rd. He always enjoyed that he had a view of it right from his own home. Garth is survived by his wife Cheryl, children Daniel Chesley and wife Nicole, Luke Chesley and wife Heather, Jenis Ellingwood-Cedeno and husband Joe, and Aimee Ellingwood Blake and husband Jon, sisters Gail Henson and husband Dennis, Kathi Stewart and husband Larry, Candy Bean and husband Ron, Roxanne MacIntyre and husband Michael, Brandy Scranton and husband Scott, sisters in law Valerie McClure and husband Bruce, Pamela Gale and partner Lynn, and brother in law Charles Gale. He is also survived by cousins Raymond Berry, Jane Berry, and Judy Miller and husband Ed, as well as very special uncle Wendell Chesley and wife Sandra. Garth is also survived by three very special grandsons Beau, Dylan, and Charlie, as well many beloved nieces, nephews, and the Smith Clan. Garth loved the beauty of the back roads and the country life. We are sure he took the dirt road to heaven. There will be private burial held at the convenience of the family. There will be a celebration of Garth's life on June 2nd from 5:00-7:00 pm at 271 Maple Row Sheffield; all are welcome. Donations in Garth's memory may be made to the Vermont chapter of Alzheimer s Association at 300 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 130, Williston, VT 05495 OR Riverside Life Enrichment Center, 2104 East Burke Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, age 70, of Danville, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Northfield, Vermont, August 3, 1945, daughter to the late Gerald and Eunice (Peck) Brown. Dianne is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry Gadapee, as well as their black lab, Maple. Dianne and Larry have three children, Karen Gadapee and her boyfriend Steven Rubalcaba of St. Johnsbury, Kevin Gadapee and his wife Wendy, Keith Gadapee and his wife Shelli, all of Danville. Dianne and Larry have 11 grandchildren; Lyndsay (Calkins) Beattie and her husband, James Beattie of Danville, Garrett Calkins and his girlfriend Abby Brunelle of Cumberland Rhode, Island, Mikayla (Calkins) Huston and her husband Nathan Huston of Wooster, Ohio, Logan Calkins of Scottsdale, Arizona, Bianca Calkins of Boston, Massachusetts, Brandyn Gadapee and his girlfriend Lindsay Warren of Lyndonville, Kyle Gadapee, Daryn Gadapee, and Lacey Gadapee all of Danville, Brittany (Fontaine) Terhune and her husband Samuel Terhune of Walden, Tyler Fontaine and his girlfriend Christina Lazelle of Danville. Dianne and Larry have five greatgrandchildren, Maddison and Isla Beattie, Hayden and Kailey Terhune, and Bentley Fontaine. She is also survived by her close sister, Grace Morse and her husband, Roger, of West Lebanon New Hampshire. Dianne enjoyed an extended family of many cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom were very important to her. She is predeceased by her parents Gerald (Brownie) and Eunice Brown, her brother Billy Brown, and her sister Gwen Rovas. She enjoyed genealogy and researched and recorded family trees for both sides of her family. Dianne was very active in her community. She was a member of the Danville Congregational Church where she served on many committees including being a Deacon. She also spent many hours volunteering at the Open Door in Danville. Her faith, as well as her family, guided her through life’s journey. She was a 1963 graduate of Danville High School and a life-long supporter of the school. She served on the Danville School Board, presided over the Danville Booster Club and Alumni Association, and was an employee of the Danville School Lunch program for several years. She and Larry enjoyed watching their children and grandchildren participate in concerts and sporting events both at Danville School and St. Johnsbury Academy. Dianne attended Springfield College as an adult learner and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services. She worked for the State of Vermont Department of Vocational Rehabilitation for 20 years. She traveled to various offices in Newport and St. Johnsbury serving clients in the Northeast Kingdom. Her co-workers became her friends, many of whom she remained in contact with. Dianne’s commitment to family and community came together in her retirement. She was instrumental in growing the family business, Gadapee Family Sugarhouse. She perfected numerous maple recipes and she proudly sold these delicious products at several nearby Farmer’s Markets. She enjoyed talking to people and sharing her love for the Vermont made product. She knew people by name and corresponded with people all over the country filling maple orders for them. Her role in the business will be missed, but one that her family will strive to continue for her. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Dianne on Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Danville Congregational Church on Hill Street, w/Reverend Doug Carter officiating, a reception will immediately follow downstairs in the fellowship hall. There will be calling hours at Sayles Funeral Home on Thursday, June 2, from 6-8 p.m. for those who wish to visit with the family. A family burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to The Capital Campaign Church Improvement Fund and mailed to: Danville Congregational Church, PO Box 161, Danville, VT 05828, attention-Cristal Brown, treasurer.

, 40, of Danville passed away at home on Saturday, May 28, 2016 of natural causes. She is survived by her soul mate Sam Croft; daughter Trina Pero and partner Quincy Walters currently students at Johnson State College; son Anthony McNeil, Heidi Wright and grandson Kaiden of Topsham; her mother Rita Pero of Post Mills, brother Chris Pero of East Thetford; Grammie Dot of Thetford Center; Aunt Ruthie and Uncle Jim Strout of Orford NH; Uncle Rex Pero of Thetford Center; Uncle ‘Ray Ray’ and Karen Pero of Strafford ; Uncle Royce Pero and Angela Thompson of Thetford; Sam’s mother Pam Liapis of South Wheelock; many family members and friends. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Morris Pero, and her Uncle Mo Pero. There will be a celebration of Melissa Marie’s life on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. at their home on Parker Road in Danville. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions could be directed to: Sam Croft, 2635 Parker Rd, Danville, Vt 05828 to go towards Trina’s college studies.

, 62, of North Concord, passed away at home Saturday, May 28, 2016 with family at her side. Her husband David passed away June 6 of last year; they were married April 21, 1979. Carman was born in St. Johnsbury on Dec. 26, 1953, one of ten children born to Francis and Mertie (Walter) Simpson. Carman graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1971. Carman worked as a waitress and kitchen worker at several area restaurants including the old Miss Vermont Diner and the Miss Lyndonville Diner. She also worked in the Concord School cafeteria. She loved dancing like so many in her family, playing cards, singing, bowling, horseshoes, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and loved ones. She is survived by two daughters: Kristina Sawyer and husband Ted of North Concord, Katrina Hamel and Tyge Searl of St. Johnsbury, grandchildren Logan Lapierre, Kiara Searl, and Dakota Calkins; brother Randy Simpson and Rochelle of Concord, sisters Rosemarie Rouillard of Claremont, Ramona Robertson and husband Donald of Alabama, Rosealee Moulton and husband Harold of Lyndonville, Sandra Magoon and husband Robert of South Wheelock; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Carman was predeceased by three brothers Reginald, Rocky, Robert, and an infant sister Rena Simpson. The family is planning on having a big potluck barbeque in her honor at her home in North Concord (513 Ladd Rd.) on Saturday, June 4 from 3-7 p,m. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions, marked for ‘Hospice’, could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was born Lillian Eve Swartz on December 3, 1926, in Haverhill, Massachusetts.During her formative years and into young adulthood, Lillian studied classical piano and attended The New England Conservatory of Music. She married George Resnick, had one daughter, and lived in Manchester, New Hampshire for many years until her husband passed away. Lillian met a wonderful man, Alfred Zeller, who lived and worked in St. Johnsbury; in 1971 they were married. Together they shared many years working together in Alfred’s fur business in St. Johnsbury, travelling to many places around the world and playing golf. Lillian played in many golf tournaments at St. Johnsbury Country Club as well as during Vermont State Days. She won her share of championships, and her golf career was highlighted by having five holes in one. Lillian and Alfred were very active over the years at Beth El Synagogue in St Johnsbury and were amongst the original founding members who built the first temple in town. Lillian is survived by her daughter Donna Oplinger and her husband Tom of Water Mill, NY; step-daughter Susan Zeller-Kent of Woburn, Mass. with whom she had a long and loving relationship; step-granddaughter Kayla Zeller of Lynn, Mass., as well as other Zeller family members in Swampscott, Mass. She is predeceased by her husband Alfred and step-son-in-law Thomas Kent. Donations can be made in her memory to The Beth El Synagogue, PO Box 568, St. Johnsbury, Vt. 05819.

of Concord passed away early Friday morning, May 27, 2016 at the age of 58. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Dec. 22, 1957, the son of Earl Wayne and Patricia Ann Hale Young (Powers). He graduated from Concord High School. Mark’s was last employed as a machine operator and stitcher at Genfoot in Littleton until becoming disabled in 2009. The job that he most talked about and enjoyed was working seasonally as groundskeeper and sexton at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury where he worked for 13 years. He will be fondly remembered as a very caring, kind-hearted person. He enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He is survived by his partner Lori Ann Miller; his two sons Mark A. Young Jr. and Nathan Young; step children Tayna Noyes, Bernie Noyes, Virginia Troutt, James Wright, Krystal Ann Murray-Brown, Aurora Lane Brown; grandchildren Sophie, Samantha, Robert, and Lucas; siblings Raymond, Gary, Gay, and Bonnie. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home on Friday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m concluding with a prayer service led by Pastor Rick Menard beginning at 5:45 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for ‘Hospice’, could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Dr., St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, formerly of St. Albans and most recently of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 27, 2016 at the age of 72. She was known affectionately as ‘Mama Jo’. Born in Evanston, Illinois on Nov. 1, 1943, Mary Jo graduated in 1961 from The Ellis School, a private girl’s academy, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended the University of New Hampshire and obtained her degree in education from Lyndon State College in 1965. Mary Jo spent 25 years teaching all subjects at the Vermont Department of Corrections. The Scotts resided in St. Albans for 35 years and had recently moved back to St. Johnsbury. Mary Jo was an Olympic skiing hopeful in 1960 but decided not to go to Chile to train. She and Bruce met while skiing at Burke Mountain. As Chris says, “Thank God she met Bruce and decided to raise a family!” She continued to enjoy skiing principally at Burke Mountain and Smugglers Notch. She was instrumental in starting the ski clubs at both the University of New Hampshire and Lyndon State College. She is survived by her husband Bruce whom she married May 22, 1964; three children: Christopher Scott of Westmore; Tonya Eastman, husband Greg and their children Chandler, Quinton, and Rochelle of Littleton N.H.; Gregory Scott of St. Albans; sister-in-law Jan Scott Adamec and her son Brian. She was predeceased by her brother Fred. A gathering of friends and family will be held this Wednesday, June 1, at the St. Johnsbury Country Club from 3-5 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. the gathering will conclude with attendees encouraged to share their memories and stories. Mary Jo had a soft heart for veterans in need. It would be fitting to consider sending a memorial contribution to “The Vermont Veterans Fund”, 118 State St., Montpelier VT 05620-4401.

, age 81, of Pudding Hill Road in Sutton, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.Robert was born in Lyndon, VT, on January 15, 1935, son to the late Albert and Anais (Breault) Lepine. He grew up in Lyndon and worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad, as a dairy farmer, also for VT Tap & Dye and at Northeast Tool but finished his working career back as a dairy farmer. After retiring from dairy farming, Bob's greatest enjoyment was raising Red Angus cattle, working his crop land, cutting timber, and working on his stone house all while being accompanied by his two dogs. And on the off days he enjoyed a trip into Lyndonville to find a parking space and catch up on small talk with whoever wanted to listen. Robert is survived by two sons: Robert, Jr, (Ann Findlay) Lepine of Lyndonville and their children: Bobbie Jo Lepine of St. Johnsbury, Billie Jo Lepine of Lyndonville, and Rene Lepine of Tampa, FL, and his son Russell (Kristen) Lepine of West Tisbury, MA and their children: Felicity & Landon Lepine both of W. Tisbury, his brother-in-law: Stephen Morse (Barbara) of Ellijay, GA, 3 sisters-in-law: Marilyn Sackett (Dean) of Aiken, SC, Beverly Mayo of Lyndonville, Stephanie Grotz of Monterey, MA and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Janice Gay (Morse) in 2008 and by 3 siblings: Lucille Lizotte, Theresa Lowell and France Lepine and by a sister-in-law Nancy Simpson. Calling hours will be held from 6-8PM on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the Guibord Funeral Home, 15 Main Street in Lyndonville. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, June 4th at the Lyndon Center Cemetery with Rev. Barbara Dwyer officiating. Memorial Donations may be made in Bob’s name to St. Johnsbury Meals on Wheels & Mealsite, 1207 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to Caledonia Home Health, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury.

, age 27, of Portland Street passed away at her home on May 21, 2016, having suffered from a lifelong seizure disorder. Nicole was born in Nashua, NH, on August 25, 1988, daughter to Tammy (Pelletier) and Barry L. Baldwin. She was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating in 2007. She worked at Coles Redemption and at Dunkin Donuts; she loved her Iced Dunkin Donuts coffee. Nicole was an avid reader and loved to write, adored her children, enjoyed hanging out with family and being sarcastic. She loved ducks, fishing, her cats and the band ICP and she was working to go to school for Criminal Law. Nicole was a bright star that went out too early and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother: Tammy Radwich (Shane) of St. Johnsbury, her father: Barry Baldwin (Donna) of Lyndonville, her daughters: Paige LeClaire and Danielle Dubois, her brothers: Christopher Radwich of St. Johnsbury, Christopher O’Dell (Tracy) also of St. Johnsbury, her sisters: Danae White of Sutton, Alexa Peer of Lyndonville, her Maternal grandmother: Joan Botelho of St. Johnsbury and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Nicole was predeceased by a brother: Aaron Baldwin and her maternal grandfather: Thomas Pelletier, Sr. Friends and family are invited for Calling hours from 1-3PM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

, age 33, formerly of Oyster Bay, New York, passed away at her home in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Thursday morning, May 19, 2016, following a courageous battle against cancer. Kirsten was born in Manhasset, NY, on April 19, 1983, daughter of Rosemary (Dieterich) and Charles Meierdiercks. She grew up in Oyster Bay, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a Master’s degree in Education. She eventually set her sights on the medical field working as a Medical Assistant at the Urgent Care Center in NYC while pursuing a degree as a Physician Assistant. It was during this time that she was diagnosed with cancer. Kirsten was an athlete excelling at snowboarding and swimming. She also enjoyed hiking, snowshoeing and walking. Kirsten was a lifelong avid reader, who would refuse to leave the house without at least one reading source and could read any book in a quarter of the time that it would take anyone else to finish. During her illness she completed three half marathons and became involved with the organization, First Descents, which provides weeklong outdoor adventure trips for young adults with cancer. She also joined Gilda’s Club, a community for cancer patients and their friends and families. Through Gilda’s Club, she was able to connect with younger and older generations battling cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of seven years, Abass Kallon, of St. Johnsbury, VT, her father, Charles Meierdiercks of Kew Gardens, NY, her mother, Rosemary Meierdiercks and "stepfather", James Grimm of Mendon, VT, her sister, Keryn Meierdiercks of Wakefield, MA, and her brother, Charles “Chip” Meierdiercks of Kew Gardens, NY. Kirsten’s extended family includes her uncle, Frank Meierdiercks and wife, Brenda of St. Johnsbury, VT, her aunts, Mary Jane Meierdiercks-Popovic of Belgrade, Serbia and Lisa Macris of NYC, her “Uncle” John Dowling of Annapolis, MD and her cousins Stacee Bako, Arlington, VA, Kate Meierdiercks, Otis, MA, Erika Meierdiercks and John Meierdiercks of Burlington, VT and Luke Meierdiercks of Chicago, IL. A Celebration of Kirsten’s Life will be held in St. Johnsbury at a date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made in Kirsten’s name to First Descents, 3001 Brighton Boulevard, Suite 623, Denver, CO 80216.

, longtime St. Johnsbury Realtor, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born in St. Johnsbury on May 19, 1940, the son of A. Addison and Evangeline (Chaffee) Donaghy. He was predeceased by a sister Harriett Echholm. A 1958 graduate of St. Johnsbury, Allen graduated from Colby College and obtained a Masters degree from the University of Illinois. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Allen entered the family business at St. Johnsbury Real Estate Agency, located at the head of Main Street. He was twice named Vermont Realtor of the Year and was a former president of the Vermont Realtor Association. He was a past member of The Walden Club and the St. Johnsbury Kiwanis Club and particularly enjoyed his affiliation with the St. Johnsbury Country Club of which he was a past president. He and Lucia especially enjoyed world travel with his grandchildren and his sister-in-law and her husband, Maris and Jon May. He loved to hunt, ski and spend time at their camp in Sutton. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucia (Andereck) Donaghy; son Andy Donaghy and his wife Sandy of St. Johnsbury; daughter Sarah Broome and husband Dwight of St. Johnsbury; nine grandchildren: Andy’s three children, Andereck A. Donaghy, Haley E. Donaghy and Riley Evangeline Donaghy; Sarah’s four children: Amy Evangeline Broome, Laura M. Broome and fiancé Andrew S. Gordon, Rachel J. Broome, and E. Addison Broome; Sandy’s two children David and Lauren Pendleton; four great-grandchildren Alexander, London, Lacey, and Ireland; Lucia’s two sisters: Maris May and husband Jon of Massachusetts, Haven Lane and husband Alan of Arizona; nieces and nephews and cousins. A gathering of friends and family will be held at the St. Johnsbury Country Club on his birthday, Thursday, May 19 from 4-6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions, marked in Allen’s memory, could be directed to St. Johnsbury Country Club, PO Box 116, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

of Monroe passed away at home suddenly Sunday morning, May 1, 2016 at the age of 61. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on Feb. 12, 1955, the son of Wayne and Janice (Barden) Guibord. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the class of 1973 and the Culinary Institute of America in 1975. He was predeceased by his mother in 1998, his father in 2007, and by a sister Donna Bandy in 1976. Chuck worked at EHV Weidmann for 26 years. He later started his own business, Gold Star Garage Doors, in 2004. Chuck coached soccer at the St. Johnsbury Rec Department and started the soccer program at The Monroe School. He also coached Little League Baseball and loved all sports Boston. He was a proud member of the St. Johnsbury Elks Lodge for 41 years and enjoyed playing pool. He is survived by his wife Cindy; son Justin W. Guibord and Jennie Pollard, daughter Tori Morse and husband Eric; grandchildren Mya Pushee, Lexi Guibord, Bella Morse, William Guibord, Lyza Morse, and Ryker Guibord; sister Karleen Kelly of St. Johnsbury, aunt and uncle Karl and Lucille Guibord of Bayville N.Y., parents-in-law William and Ramona Bunnell of Monroe; several nephews and a niece. A gathering of friends and family will be held at The Monroe Town Hall this Sunday, May 8 from 3-6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Memorial contributions could be directed to Monroe FAST Squad, c/o Maynard Farr, 71 Hammond Rd., Monroe NH 03771.