was born on July 22, 1967 at Hardwick Hospital. He left us, much too soon, on March 24, 2020, after a 5 year battle with cancer. Growing up in Stannard, Dana spent his young years in the company of his brother, many cousins and friends, riding bikes, fishing, snowmobiling, playing baseball, enjoying Cub Scout projects and flourishing in a world of family and friends. He attended schools in Hardwick and later worked in the family business of clearing power lines. After becoming disabled, he became more interested in music and art. He learned to play the guitar and often "jammed" with friends, His amazing artwork was often used as a pattern for friends' tattoos. Dana was a conversationalist and debater whose sharp mind and memory served him well in arguing a point and always made conversations interesting. Dana leaves two sons, Skylar, of Hardwick, and Randy, of New Braunfels, TX; his father, Bernard Molleur and mother and step-father, Paulette Brochu-Colburn and David Colburn of Hardwick. He, also, leaves a brother, Tony Molleur and wife, Rossie, of Hardwick; a niece, Britney Molleur and partner, Shauna Driver, of Morrisville; a nephew, Travis Molleur and partner, Victoria Howard, and great niece, Sophia, of Hardwick. He will also be missed by two step-children, special to him, Justin and Misty. Dana was part of large extended families, leaving many aunts, uncles and cousins. He had many special friends, too numerous to name, who will miss visiting with him and having him visit them, And we have to talk about the loving relationship he had with his furry friends; his BFF, Max, his loyal Lhasa Apso and the 2 crazy cats. Graveside Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Michaels Cemetery in Greensboro Bend. A Time of Remembrance and Sharing will follow at, 972 West Hill Road, in Hardwick. Please join us and plan to wear a mask for the health & wellbeing of everyone attending. Dana's family would especially like to thank the incredible staff at UVM Medical Center, Miller 5 Palliative Care Unit for making his last days comfortable and safe, He was truey in the best place he could possibly have been. Donations may be made in his name to Lamoille Area Cancer Network or Hardwick Emergency Rescue Squad.

, who died April 14, 2020 in Greensboro, will be held at 11AM, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardwick. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening, September 14, 2021 from 6-8 PM at Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. A joint burial for Harold Tolman and his wife, Lorraine Tolman, who died February 19, 2017, will follow the Mass in the family lot in the Greensboro Village Cemetery. The Town of Greensboro has established the Tolman Recreational Fund to honor Harold’s memory. The fund will be used to support the continuation of youth sports at Tolman Corners. Contributions in Harold’s Memory may be made to the Tolman Recreational Fund, in care of the Town of Greensboro, P.O. Box 119, Greensboro, VT. 04841. Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick.

was born June 26, 1968, in Hardwick. Tony passed away at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, on June 21, 2020, after a 2 year period of declining health. Tony spent his childhood growing up in Stannard, Vt., with his “almost twin” brother, Dana (they were born 11 months apart) and many cousins and friends. They spent time riding bikes, fishing, playing baseball, exploring, snowmobiling and just enjoying the advantages of growing up in rural Vermont. He attended school in Hardwick, but left to start his life of hard work as a very young man. Tony was strong, smart and took pride in a good job at whatever work he was doing; whether it was line-clearing, logging, working at farming or just projects at home. His relaxation was simple. Playing with his kids when they were young, cruising with them on back roads with the radio turned to 80’s and 90’s music or spending time with the animals he loved. Especially, “Pooper” the dog or “ Mufasa”, the cat. He was also, a gifted artist whose caricatures and pictures decorate his family’s walls and refrigerators. Tony’s early relationship with Kim Durant gave him his children, Britney and Travis Molleur and a special step-daughter, Jessica DeGoosh Cross. In later years, he married Linda Mason Wills. They lived in Stannard and Rockingham, where their combined families made for a busy household of Britney, Travis and Brandy, Travis (Hoot) and Dustin (Bart) Wills. A few years later, Lucas Wills, Brandy’s son, joined them. When Tony and Linda broke up, he moved back to Hardwick and 13 years ago he married Rossie Clark Molluer. Tony is survived by his wife, Rossie; his daughter, Britney and partner, Shauna Driver, of Morrisville; his son, Travis and partner, Victoria Howard and his granddaughter, Sophia Molleur, of Hardwick. He, also, leaves his father, Bernard Molleur and his mother, Paulette Brochu-Colburn, and step-father, David Colburn, all of Hardwick. His nephews, Skyler and Randy Molleur; his step-children and, as a member of large, extended families, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Tony was pre-deceased by hisbrother, Dana, a short 3 months ago; Also, his paternal grandparents, Paul and Theresa Molleur, and his maternal grandparents, Lorenzo Brochu and Arthur and Dorcas Bellavance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Hardwick Emergency Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Greensboro Bend. A time of Remembrance and Sharing will follow at, 972 West Hill Road, Hardwick. Please join us and plan to wear mask for the health and wellbeing of everyone attending.

, 76, of Hardwick died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Thursday, September 3, 2020 with family at his bedside. He was born November 10, 1943 in Lowell, Vt.; the son of the late Stanley W. and Solange (Pion) McAllister. He attended Lowell and West Danville public schools. He was first married to Coral Chaplin. He later married Patricia Ann Machia on September 28, 1990 in Hardwick. In his earlier years, he worked as a farm hand. He cut trees and trucked logs to the mill. He worked for Clarence Hale in the woods, Bert Frye in Danville driving a dump truck. He later owned McAllister Trucking, hauling logs and for more than 20 years he was employed by Salvas Paving in Stowe. Leon was a member of the Bronson Council # 1568, Knights of Columbus and the Sons of the American Legion Post # 7, both in Hardwick. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and tinkering. He was known to his family as a jack of all trades. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Pat” McAllister of Hardwick; children, Leon McAllister of Greenbrier, TN., Michael McAllister of Zebulon, NC. , Tina McAllister & partner, Denis Poirier of Barton, Donna Blight & husband, Robert of Greensboro, Laurie Parish & husband, Paul of South Carolina and Timothy Hooker & wife, Kelly of Sheffield; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; five siblings, Raoul McAllister, Wilfred “Willey” McAllister and his wife, Claudette, Russell McAllister and his wife, Cheryl, all of Hardwick, Conrad McAllister and his wife, Juanell of Winter Park FL, and Gloria McAllister and her husband, Richard Leidenfrost of Crescent City, Fla; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. To honor Leon’s request, all gatherings will be private at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661.

- Our Heavenly Father Welcomed Home His Good and Faithful Servant, Howard Russell Keough, of Port St. Lucie, Fl. formerly of Hardwick, on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. He was 84. He was born May 22, 1936 in Landaff, NH, one of 13 children born to the late Harold Keough Sr, and Myrtle (McGuire) Keough. He graduated from Hardwick Academy in the class of 1955. He entered the United States Air Force on March 30, 1956 in Manchester, NH. He served his country at Ethan Allen Air Force Base in Winooski, Vt., where he was Honorable Discharged on March 29, 1960. On April 12, 1958, he married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Gates at the United Church in Hardwick. He was employed at the Waterbury State Hospital for more than 31 years. He retired on December 31, 1991. He later operated Fisher’s Folly in Hardwick for five years. In 1997, Howard and Barbara moved to Port Saint Lucia, FL., to enjoy their remaining years and traveled to Vermont to spend summers with family. Howard was a member of Touch of Grace Church Assembly of God Church in East Hardwick. A past member of the United Church of Hardwick Choir, Hardwick Rescue Squad, the Air Force Choir and the Elf Program at Hardwick Elementary School. He enjoyed crocheting, fishing, word search, feeding the birds, making donuts, gardening and painting. He loved animals, especially his dog, “Spot”. He was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include: his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara of Port Saint Lucie, Fl.; four daughters: Tracy Child and her husband, Michael of Port Saint Lucie, Fl., Cathy Silk and her husband, Miles of Barre, Robin Blake and her husband, Wilbur, and Kimberly Keough and her companion Lavar Ferguson, all of Hardwick; his mother-in-law, Mae Jowers of Hardwick; two brothers, Rodney Keough and his wife, Martha of East Hardwick and Gary Keough and his wife, Barbara of Hardwick; three sisters, Phyllis Roy and her husband, Bernard of Hinesburg, Delores Massey and her husband, Tony of Hardwick and Jessie Fisk and her husband, Philip of Waterbury; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two great grandchildren, Christopher and Jack; seven siblings, Ernest Keough, Harold Keough Jr. Philip Keough, Anna Belle Harrison, Elizabeth Wells, Beatrice Smith and Josephine King. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening 6 to 8 PM at Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Due to COVID 19, masks and social distancing will be required. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM., on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Touch of Grace Assembly of God Church in East Hardwick. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. Masks and social distancing will also, be required in the church and the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, VT., 05843, or to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT. 05661

, 71, of Woodbury died Monday, September 28, 2020 in the comfort of his home, with family at his bedside. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition.

, 62, of Glover, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born March 29, 1958 in Newport, the son of the late, Edward and Myrtle (Dunbar) Gonyaw. He attended upper Stannard public schools and Hazen Union School in Hardwick. Lee was first employed as a farm hand. He relocated to Maryland and worked on a horse farm before returning to Vermont and working for Hardwick Electric for many years. He loved his Beagle “Clover”. He enjoyed country music, smiling and laughing, ice fishing, rabbit hunting and the outdoors. Survivors include: five brothers, Dean Gonyaw of Charleston, Danny Gonyaw and his companion Doreen Bartlett of East Hardwick, Dale and Sherry Gonyaw of Stannard, Rodney Gonyaw of Lowell and Robert and Penny Gonyaw of Hardwick; three sisters, Gloria Powers of Glover, Linda and Stan Wells of Newport, TN., and Dawn Gonyaw of Florida; a step-daughter, Kari Montgomery of Hardwick; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lee was predeceased by a brother, Lloyd Gonyaw. To honor his request there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Glover Ambulance Squad, Inc., 48 County Road, Unit 64, West Glover, Vt. 05875.

, 88, of Woodbury passed away peacefully Monday, November 2, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side. She was born November 9, 1931 in Beebe River, NH; the daughter of the late Clifton A. Rathburn Sr. and Irene (Coates) Rathburn. Delma is survived by her husband of 69 years, Kenneth King; her children, Dean King (Louise) of Burlington, Sandra Gebbie (Peter) of Greensboro and Gloria Thorington (Paul) of Concord, NH; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; as well as Diana Wright who spent many childhood hours and lasting friendship with the Rathburn family. Our family is overwhelmed with gratitude to Chuck and Karen Batchelder, neighbors and friends of the highest caliber to both Kenneth and Delma. Julie Sherlin RN was a godsend to both Ken & Del and Delma had a great affection for her. Many thanks to CVHH&H, for all the care. To honor her request, there will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be donated to CVHH&H, 600 Granger Road, Barre, Vermont 05641.

, 77, of South Walden, formerly of New Bedford, MA, died peacefully, November 3, 2020 at his South Walden residence. He was born February 21, 1943 in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late Frank and Violet (Bernard)Valliere. He attended Normandin Jr. High School in New Bedford. On June 28, 1960 he entered the US Maine Corps. He served his country in Okinawa and California. Corporal Valliere was honorable discharged on June 25, 1965 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Arthur married Suzanne M. Davis on May 31, 1987 in New Bedford. He was employed by Fire Stone, later Chamberlin Manufacturing in New Bedford. The plant closed in 1988. From 1988-1998, Arthur continued his working years as a self- employed property manager. Later he worked in the environmental Services Department of Morton Hospital. In 2000, Arthur and Suzanne retired to Vermont, where they have since made their home during the summer months and wintered Florida. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends, as well as playing cards, deep sea fishing with his brother, traveling to visit his sister in Florida and enjoying a day at Disney, cruises in the Caribbean and bowling. Survivors include: his wife, Suzanne of South Walden; two siblings, Raymond Valliere of Miami, Fl. and Simone Siskin of West Palm Beach, FL. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Walden Fast Squad, c/o Walden Town Clerk, 12 VT. RT.# 215, West Danville, Vt. 05873.

, 74, of Barton formerly of Hardwick died November 3, 2020 at the North Country Regional Hospital in Newport City. She was born February 18, 1946 in Sheffield, the daughter of the late Cyril and Lena (Bennett) Conley. She attended Sheffield public schools. Edna was employed as an aid at the Greensboro Nursing Home for many years. Later she worked for the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed country music, dancing, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include: her longtime companion, Rodney Cole of Barton; 5 children, Robert Clark of Mississippi, Bernard Dopp of Barton, Brian Dopp of Florida, Tina Dailey(Reg) of Barton and Rossie Molleur of Hardwick; a sister, Mary Bartlett and her husband, Bill of Hardwick; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Jerry Clark Sr.; a son, Jerry” JC” Clark Jr. and her siblings; Alice, Gloria, Bertha Allen, May Walker, Jessie Conley, Norman Conley, George Conley, Hyrman Conley and Symon Conley. Private Services will be at the convenience of her family. Burial will be at a later date in the family lot in the William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield.

, 82, of Berlin died peacefully on November 4, 2020, at the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center with his family at his side. He was born in Wheelock on May 13, 1938, the son of the late George and Beryl (Young) Meserve. He attended South Walden public schools. Donald served his country, for 8 years in the Vermont Army National Guards. On June 5, 1965, he married the love of his life, Donna Lee Jones in North Hyde Park. They made their home in several northern Vermont towns including: Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Morrisville and later the Berlin Health & Rehabilitation Center. In his earlier years, Donald worked on his father’s Dairy farm. For many years, he was employed by Sam Daniels Manufacturing in Hardwick, until the plant closed. He was a taxi driver in Hardwick. He later worked in the janitorial department at Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Following his retirement, he was a volunteer RCT Transportation driver in St. Johnsbury and later in Morrisville. Donald was a member of the United Church of Hardwick. He enjoyed puzzles, reading and music. He loved the time that he spent with his daughter and grandchildren. Donald will be remembered as a very devoted family man, who spent his married years caring for his wife and family. Survivors include, his loving wife of 55 years, Donna of Berlin Health & Rehab; a daughter, Judy Whittemore of Barre; a granddaughter, Blake Lewis of Eden; four great- grandchildren, Merasie, Mason, Conner and Kendal Ryan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his five siblings, Eddie, Charles, David, Howard, and Richard Meserve. Graveside Services will be held at a later date in the family lot in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick.

, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2020 with the ones he loved by his side. Born February 26, 1984 in Morrisville, the oldest of three. Chris lived in Hardwick with his Wife and Children, and had lived there his whole life always returning after living in a few different towns. Chris is the Son of Brent Hodgdon of Hardwick and Laurie Hodgdon of Stowe. Married his wife Janett Hodgdon in 2018 in Idaho her hometown, together since 2013, he had three children Anthony 12, Sophia 11, and Hadley 10 months. Being a father was his greatest joy and biggest accomplishment. Chris attended Hardwick Elementary and Hazen Union High School, graduating in 2002. Known for being a gifted, natural athlete Chris played numerous sports starting at a young age. He played little league, basketball, and soccer he continued playing till he graduated. When he was old enough he joined his Grandfathers men’s softball team the “Country Boys” which he continued to play every summer with his cousin saying he wouldn’t quit until his son was old enough to play once with him. Chris was also on a few other men’s and coed softball teams over the years, and where he had first met his wife Janett. Chris was always a team player, making sure his teammates had every opportunity he had. Making sure everyone was treated the same and that they all had the same chances to play as he did. Giving advice or a helping hand where he saw it needed. Senior night in basketball he was even willing to give up his starting position for another teammate who didn’t get to play as much as he had, they both started that night. Chris’s other interests and hobbies included racing four wheelers and cars in his younger years also helping a few drivers in the pits a few summers ago. Hunting and bringing his children or wife hunting, being with family, Farming, and anything that had to do with being outdoors, helping his father in the shop tinkering around going back and forth with each other and watching the news with him. Morning coffee stops, taking Hadley for walks every night before bed, watching his son play sports, and daughter do gymnastics. Singing his favorite country songs, trying to dance, or going for drives on a dirt road talking about life. Christopher spent younger years at his grandparents during the summers helping Harold with his lawn care business. All the cousins spent endless hours playing together making memories. Every year the whole family would take a trip to Old Orchard Beach, saving his cousin in the pool during one of the visits without hesitation. He hadn’t been going during his older years but he wanted to share those memories and family time so he had brought his family for the last three years. Chris’s passion was always Farming, his senior year he was part of a program so he could go to work everyday while doing school on the side. He had worked on his uncles family farm for about 16 years, having a few different jobs in between including cutting power lines, logging, walkers construction, but his love for those cows always brought him back, and that family was always close by. He enjoyed having different things to do everyday there was never a boring day. Driving tractors, fixing the equipment that broke down, firewood, fixing fences and the list went on. He loved when his kids or wife spent time there to soaking in the farm life and teaching them about it. Chris lived for his family, nothing made him happier or gave him more gratification in life then having them by his side. He never worried or cared what people thought of him just lived his life the way it made him happy. Chris is survived by his wife, Janett; children Anthony, Sophia, and Hadley. His parents Brent, and partner Chrisann, Laurie. Siblings, Bj Hodgdon (wife Heather ) and Hannah Patten ( husband Dana ) Two nephews Paxten Patten, and Lincoln Hodgdon, and his favorite niece Izzy Patten. He also had numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends that he would do anything for. He was predeceased by: Grandparents Harold and Lorraine Tolman, Archie and Ilean Hodgdon. Great Grandparents: Emile and Jeanne Dufresne. Aunts: Quedabond and Mary; as well as a baby cousin.  Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday July 16, 2022 in the Greensboro Village Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hazen Union Athletic Department, in care of John Sperry, Hardwick, Vt. 05843

With heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved grandmother, Thelma R. Corey, of Woodbury and Randolph, on November 14th 2020. She was born on February 11, 1930 in Canada, the daughter of the late Clifton A. Rathburn Sr. and Irene (Coates) Rathburn. She was educated in Woodbury public schools and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant, owning and operating her own business, Thelma R. Corey, CPA Firm in Montpelier for many years. During the time she was studying to become an accountant she owned a bulk mailing business on Barre St. in Montpelier. In her early years gram married Alton Corey and they had three children together that she adored. Gram led an active and social life. She was a member and volunteer of many clubs and organizations, such as the Motor Maids Motorcycle Club, the Montpelier VFW Post 792 Women’s Auxiliary, the Calais/Woodbury Mountain Tamers Snowmobile Club, Woodbury United Methodist Church, as well as Treasurer of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Busch North Series. She was also an avid supporter of the Stockwell Racing Team as well as the racing community at Thunder Road and various other race tracks. Our gram was full of grace and compassion. She loved her family and enriched the lives of all who knew her. She enjoyed traveling in her motorhome and supporting her grandson, Kip Stockwell’s racing career, her granddaughter, Megan Beachum’s horse shows as well as attending all of the various sport activities of her four great grandchildren. Gram’s generosity and love extended beyond her family to her many friends and acquaintances. You know who you are. She enjoyed many other activities and hobbies. She loved quilting and created beautiful quilts that she gifted to those around her. She was a wonderful cook, and loved spending her downtime at her camp on Nelson Pond. Survivors: include two grandchildren, Kip and Amanda Stockwell of Randolph Center and Megan and Curt Beachum of Woodbury; a brother, Clifton A. and Ruth Rathburn Jr. of South Woodbury; Son-in-law, Lennie Stockwell of Braintree; four great grandchildren, Howard, Avery, and Grace Stockwell of Randolph Center and Kagan Beachum of Salt Lake City, Utah; as well as many nieces and nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by all of her children, Elaine Stockwell, Wayne “Joe” Corey, and Danny Corey; her longtime companion, Carlos Trueba; and two siblings, infant brother, Danny Rathburn and sister, Delma King. Due to Covid 19 and changing weather, Graveside Services will be scheduled in the spring with a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Gifford Medical Center, End-of-life, Garden Room, P.O. Box 2000, Randolph, Vermont 05060

- Chick was born October 29, 1957 in Hardwick Vermont.  A longtime resident of Woodbury, Chick was an avid outdoorsman who spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and trapping the woods in his hometown. In his youth Chick was a state wrestling champion, and also boxed competitively in the old Hardwick Firehouse on Mill Street.  Chick attended both Woodbury Elementary School and Hazen Union High School. After High School Chick held a variety of jobs in the construction trades, both for himself and as superintendent of other companies. He also ran a successful Maple Sugaring operation in Woodbury for many years. Chick married Stacey Williams on June 18, 2009. The two lived together in Albany Vermont, but spent their summers at their camp on Dog Pond in Woodbury, surrounded by family and friends. Chick spent every November hunting with his sons, his father's rifle, and a pint of Blackberry Brandy. Chick's greatest joy was his grandchildren: Quinten Bean, Hunter and Mason King, Maesa and Oliver King, Sadie and Kalli Abbott, Sienna and Cameron Shatney, and Ryker and Lowen Shatney. He was also especially proud that he was a soon to be great Grandfather. He was predeceased by his Siste, Linda Gallison and Brother- In-Law, Herbie Hanson. He is survived by his soul mate, Stacey Williams; his sisters, Bonnie Hanson, Nancy Chaffee, and Norma Blake; as well as his sons, Bernard King, Mike King, Travis and Tyler Shatney, daughter, Kate Shatney;, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed. All gatherings will be held at the convenience of his family.

, 90, of Brownington, VT died peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in the comfort of his home, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 21, 1930 in Orleans, the son of the late Leon E. Swett, SR and Elsie (Skinner) Swett. He graduated from Orleans Academy, Class of 1948, and furthered his education at the School of Agriculture in Randolph, VT.  Survivors include: his three children: Andrew Swett, and wife, Kelly of Brownington, Louise Lieberum and husband, Robert of Gorham, ME, and Kathryn Shupe and husband, Frank of Charlotte, NC. Six grandchildren: Hilary Swett of Brownington, McKenna Swett of West Charleston, Kaden Swett of Brownington, Aaron Austin of Auburn, ME, Nikolas Lieberum of Gorham, ME and Morgan Shupe of Charlotte, NC. He has one brother, Daniel Swett of Rutland and several nieces and nephews. Specials cousins were Richard and Patty Morley of North Port, FL and his caretakers at the end, Jane and David Lavoie of Brownington, VT. Ralph was a successful dairy farmer and logger in Brownington, for more than 30 years. He traveled across the states as the President of the Dutch Belt Cattle Association. Later, he owned and operated the Evansville Trading Post until he retired and passed the business onto his son, Andrew. He was an active member of the Town of Brownington serving as a Lister, Town Selectman and Justice of Peace for over 30 years. Ralph, known as Chief Spirit Water, was very proud of his Abenaki Indian Ancestry leading the Clan of the Hawk. Every winter for the past 25 years he enjoyed his snowbird life in Bradenton, Florida. He loved his family, friends, and animals. He enjoyed studying family genealogy and later wrote an auto-biography of his life. He enjoyed cooking and always had a good home cooked meal for everyone.  Ralph was predeceased by two siblings: Zaidee Emily Swett in 1929 and Leon E. Swett Jr in 1946. A private ceremony to honor his life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Norris Cotton Cancer Center, North, 1080 Hospital Drive St. Johnsbury, VT 05873.

, 65, of Eden died December 09, 2020 at the Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York where he had been transported for emergency treatment. He was born September 1955 in Hardwick, the son of Charles H. Sartelle SR and Marion (Smith) Sartelle. He attended Hardwick Elementary School, Lyndon Institute and graduated from Hazen Union School in the class of 1973. On April 28, 1975, he entered the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 20 years in Vietnam, Panama, Granada, the First Gulf War, Guam and Scotland. Electronic Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer, Sartelle, was Honorably Discharged on September 30, 1994 in New London, CT. Later he was a contractor for ManTech International-Senior analysis in Fairfax, VA for 5 years. Charlie attended the United Church of Hardwick. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, carpentry and computers. Survivors include: three children, Adam Cole of Simsbury, Ct, Jarrett Sartelle of Lebanon, CT., and Carolynn Sartelle of Ledyard, CT.; three step children, Joshua Burns of West Glover, Amberlee Hernandez of Deerfield, KS and Chelsea Jerome of South Burlington; 9 grandchildren; two brothers, David Sartelle of Danville and Everett Sartelle of Hardwick; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; a son, Stephen Sartelle; two wives, Patricia Goodrich Sartelle and Kay L. Rice and a sister, Ruth Ann Knox. All services and Military Honors will be held in the spring with burial to follow in the family plot in the Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick. The location of services, date and time will be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the United Church of Hardwick, P.O. Box 396, Hardwick, VT. 05843.

, 80, of Lyndonville died peacefully, December 16, 2020 in the comfort of his home with family at his side. He was born April 19, 1940 in Hardwick, the son of the late Fletcher I. Potter Sr. and Natalie A. (Trudeau) Potter. He attended Hardwick Academy. On August 31, 1960, he enlisted in the US Navy. He proudly served his country on the USS Dewey (DLG14) during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged on August 29, 1964. He was employed for more than 27 years by EHV Weidmann Industries, in St. Johnsbury. He worked for Sprague Electric in Barre, and was the maintenance man for Goodfellas Restaurant in Danville, for more than 17 years. On August 28, 1965, he married Muriel Lorena Choquette at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Greensboro Bend. They purchased the Choquette Family Farm and made their home in Stannard for 13 years. They also lived in Hardwick, Marshfield, and for more than 17 years in Lyndonville. Butch was a member of the American Legion Post # 7 in Hardwick. He loved working and tinkering. He was always busy, especially mowing the large lawns at home and at Goodfellas, which he referred to as his “thinking time”. He also took pride in the several 1986 Chevy Pickup trucks that he owned over the last 30 years. Survivors include: his wife, Muriel, of 55 years, a daughter, Cynthia Potter, both of Lyndonville; a grand-daughter, Megan Thomas and her husband, Ethan of Berlin; a brother, Bradley Potter of East Ryegate; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two siblings, Fletcher I. Potter Jr. and Janet Bird. Graveside Services and Military Honors will be scheduled in the spring, with a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, Vermont 05851.

, 79, formerly of Morrisville, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 surrounded by loving family.  Don was born May 28, 1941 in Burlington, he was the son of the late Russell W. Hislop Sr. and Evelyn (Willey) Hislop. He graduated from Greensboro High School. On November 5, 1960, he married Patricia Ann Salls in Greensboro. She was the girl next door and was the love of his life for 54 years. She predeceased him in May of 2014.  Though never wandering far from home Don’s local perspective offered a lifetime’s vantage of the people and landscape of Vermont. A blue collar worker, Don’s diverse working experience fed his family and the local industry. From rising early to milk the cows, driving trucks for the town of Greensboro, hauling milk for local farmers, making cheese at Cabot and splitting firewood. Donald acquired many hobbies throughout the years. He was a natural woodworker and created frames that glorified his wife’s beautiful paintings. He loved to dance and could be seen swinging his legs with the grace and rhythm only his wife Pat was known to follow. He was an avid racing fan and spent many a Thursday night at Thunder Road, or weekends at the Catamount Speedway. Don and Pat loved to camp and spent a good portion of their summer traveling New England in their RV with friends and family. Don was famous for his homemade onion rings and loved a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. He was a proud member of the Morristown Fire Department, Lamoille Grange 223 and the Morrisville Swingers Square Dance Group.  Perhaps most notable about Don was his affinity for story-telling and the way came to life in remembering. It wasn’t hard to get him going about the ‘good ol’ days’ he would share memories with humor and quick wit that easily drew in nearby ears. He was a living gazetteer- you could ride any NEK backroad with him and he would be able to tell you about the farms and folks that lived there. Don’s life and his essence reminds us to give gratitude to our individual story. Survivors include: four children, Debbie and Brian Cote of Morrisville, Donna Hislop and Ron Aldrich of Maine, Gwen Hislop and John Laine of Morrisville and Danny Hislop and Kelley Wills of Hardwick; a brother, Russell Hislop Jr. of Greensboro Bend; sister in law Jennie Allen, of South Carolina; 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great-Grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his Wife, Pat, he was predeceased by two siblings, Franz Hislop and Constance Hislop Brown. Services will be held in Spring/Summer with location, date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, 198 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vermont 05661 or to the Craftsbury Community Care Center, 1784 East Craftsbury Road, Craftsbury, Vermont 05826.

, 77, of East Hardwick died peacefully, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington with her loving family at her side. She was born August 1, 1943 in Newmarket, NH., the daughter of the late Wilbur F. and Matie (Ellsworth) Gusha. She attended Thetford Academy. On August 14, 1961 she married Francis Sydney Gusha Jr. in Barre. Together they raised five children. Mary was employed at several local restaurants including: Mer-Lus, Village Restaurant, E. Gauthier’s Snack Bar, and the House of Pizza, all in Hardwick. She also worked for Ames Department Store in their Snack Bar and Price Chopper, both in Morrisville. She retired in 2002. She was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Hyde Park. She enjoyed face book, word puzzles, cooking, playing cards and putting puzzles together. Mary loved the time that she spent with her family and listening to country music especially Rick and the Ramblers and Elvis Presley. She will be missed by her dear friends, Pauline Parkhurst, Bertha Blair and all that knew her. Survivors include: four children, Debbie Cook and her husband, Gregory “Pete” of East Hardwick, John A. Gusha and wife, Angie of Lakeland, FL., Charles “Chuck” Gusha and Marilyn Davison of Hardwick, and Florence Colbeth of Burlington; a daughter-in-law, Candy Gusha of Plymouth, NH.; two brothers, Chuck Gusha and wife, Terri of Virginia, Peter Gusha and companion Cathy of Springfield; two sisters; Stella George of White River Jct., and Clara Savery of South Strafford; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; a sister-in-law, and her husband, Janet Morris and Kenneth of East Barre; a brother-in-law and his wife, Frank Gusha and Gladys of Essex and a sister-in-law, Cathy Gusha of Plainfield, NH.; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was predeceased by a son, Francis Wilbur Gusha in the fall of 2020; a brother, Wilbur Gusha and a sister, Grace Smith. Graveside Services will be held in late spring at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 837, Hardwick, Vermont 05843.