STOUGHTON, Mass. — Laurina S. Sotnick, 77, of Stoughton passed away Thursday, May 10, 2001, in the Goddard Center for Transitional Care after a long period of failing health. Born in Montgomery Center, she was raised there and attended Vermont schools She had been a resident of Stoughton for more than 45 years. Throughout her lifetime, she worked at several jobs and was a homemaker for the last several years. She was a loyal donor to several charities. She was foster mother to the children of her late sister, Evelyn Sheltra. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to casinos with her friends. She will be greatly missed by her children, Rodney A. Gross of Alabama, Audrey J. Lurie of Mansfield, and Serge E. of Stoughton. She is survived by her brothers, Burton Donna and Robert Donna, both of Vermont; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Route 27), Stoughton, on Monday at 8:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be Sunday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. Donations in Laurina’s memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 01701 or the Salvation Army, 147 Berkeley St. Boston, Mass. 02116.

WEST ADDISION — Francis Edmond Bahre, 90, died Friday, May 11, 2001, in Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. He was born April 4, 1911, in Canton, Conn., the son of Amiel and Florence (Brucker) Bahre. Francis was a carpenter and builder in Canton for most of his life before retiring in 1973 and moving to West Brookfield, where he build his “”cabin.” For the past eight years, he and his wife, Ethel, lived in West Addison. He was an avid gardener. Francis’ last goal was to make age 90, which he did, celebrated with nearly his entire family. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Ethel (Bossardt) Bahre of West Addison; three sons and their wives, Thomas E. and Barbara Bahre of West Addison, Jared H. and Susan Bahre of Canton, and Richard A. and Sonia Bahre of North Granby, Conn.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith B. Nissen of Nantucket, Mass., and Bernice B. Wilson of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. Francis was predeceased by two sons, Leonard Herbert Bahre and William Bossardt Bahre; six brothers, Louis, Herbert, Peter, Paul, Albert and Howard. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Vincent Funeral Home in Canton. Interment will be in Southwest Cemetery in Canton. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Contributions may be made to Porter Medical Center Building Fund, Middlebury, Vt. 05753. Brown-McClay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JEFFERSONVILLE/MORRISVILLE — Ivaline Bliss, 90, died Friday, May 11, 2001, in Genesis Eldercare in Morrisville. She was born in Jeffersonville on Aug. 14, 1910, the daughter of Lawrence and Etta (Davis) Thomas. Ivaline lived most of her life within this part of Lamoille County. She was a graduate of Cambridge High School. Nov. 23, 1933, she married William W. Bliss, who predeceased her. Ivaline centered her life around her family and home. She was an active member of the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville, the Ladies Home Dem Group and the Crescendo Club. Her son, grandchildren and, as years passed, great-grandchildren always provided Ivaline a desire and spark with their love, giving her purpose and fulfillment in her life. She is survived by her son, Lawrence and his wife, Dorothy, of Morrisville; three grandchildren, Anne Demars and her husband, Dan, Matthew and his wife, Wendy, and Patrick; five great-grandchildren, Ryan, Carter, Christian, Joshua and Erica; two sisters, Dorothy Parsons of Colchester and Oraetta Caswell and her husband, Chester, of Grand Isle; a sister-in-law, Frieda Bliss Sabens of Colchester; and several nieces and nephews. Ivaline was also predeceased by a sister, Madeline Martin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville with interment following in Belvidere Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Ivaline’s memory be made to the Jeffersonville Second Congregational Church, P.O. Box 40, Jeffersonville, Vt. 05464. Arrangements are by the White-Fiess Funeral Home, Morrisville.

SOUTH BURLINGTON — Gloria Mae (Roulet) Moody died at her home in South Burlington on Friday, May 11, 2001, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at 1 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Prim Road, Colchester, with burial in the family lot in Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. Visiting hours are Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Champlain Valley or VNA Home Care, both at 1110 Prim Road, Suite 1, Colchester, Vt. 05446. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Free Press.

SOUTH BURLINGTON — Gloria Mae (Roulet) Moody, 77, passed away peacefully May 11, 2001, at her home at The Pines in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Burlington on Feb. 20, 1924, the daughter of William Repetto and Frances Kmetz Repetto, who predeceased her. She graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1944. She had been employed by S.S. Kresge, W.T. Grant Co., J.C. Penney and more recently retired from F.W. Woolworth Co. Her greatest interest was her family. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, working in her garden, trips and playing cards with her dear friends, Jackie Barnes, Jean Dastalto, and her cousin, Bonnie Maietta. She was a former Cub Scout mother and taught Sunday school for 10 years at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she was a faithful member for many years. She had presently been attending St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Colchester. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Karen Tompkins and her husband Jim, and children Candace and Tyler, of Colchester; three sons, Gary Moody and his daughter, Samantha Ann, of South Burlington, Kevin Moody and his wife, Kathy, and children Nicola, Trevor and Jarvis, of Swanton, and Daren Moody and children Shane, Whitney and Miranda; two great-granddaughters, Natalia and Katherine; a sister, Genevieve Cowlishaw of North Carolina; cousins Bonnie Maietta, who was Gloria’s “”Angel on Earth,” Donald Hier and his wife, Rosemary, of Barre, and Florence Lafferty of Massachusetts; nieces and nephews; and a lifelong special friend, Elaine Wright of Colchester. She was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Repetto and her former husband, Frank C. Moody. The family wishes to thank the very special Hospice and VNA “”Angels,” Pat Weiner, Noreen Riley and Susan Ryan, and neighbors Nan and Henry Angolano for the loving care Gloria received. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 15, at 1 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Prim Road, Colchester, with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. Visiting hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Champlain Valley or VNA Home Care, 110 Prim Road, Suite 1, Colchester, Vt. 05446.

BURLINGTON — Ruth Elizabeth Robistow, 98, of Burlington died in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 11, 2001. She was born in Utica, N.Y., on Jan. 6, 1903, the daughter of Edward and Cynthia (Bowen) Brown. Ruth graduated from St. Albans High School in 1920. She worked as an operator for New England Telephone Co. for 35 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club of America, St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, and a longtime member of the choir there. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Ruth was the widow of Kenneth F. Robistow, who predeceased her Feb. 1, 1986. She is survived by her three sisters-in-law, Ila W. Brown of St. Johnsbury, Laurie Larocque and her husband, Paul, of Swanton, and Madeline Pijanowski and her husband, John, of Burlington; a brother-in-law, Peter Robistow and his wife, Phyllis, of Colchester; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters, Kathryn Brown, Alice Whitham and Helen Brown; and four brothers, James, Edward, Neil and John Brown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, in St. Mark Roman Catholic Church with interment to follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. Friends may call at the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, today from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors.

BURLINGTON — Rose M. Ruggiero, 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2001. She was born on October 26, 1964, in Norwalk, Conn., and had worked as an LPN in the Norwalk Hospital. She and her husband, Roy, recently moved to this area to be closer to family. In addition to her husband Roy T. Ruggiero of South Burlington, she leaves her children, Christina Velloso and Charles Velloso, both of Florida, John Ryan Metcalf, Jr. and Morissa Metcalf, both of Connecticut; two grandchildren; her mother, Therese Kelly; and her aunt, Marguerite Kelley, both of Burlington. Rose was recently predeceased by another daughter, Kimberly Ann Velloso on March 21, 2000. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment following in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Annex, Pomeroy St. Visiting hours are this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Avenue.

COLCHESTER — Doris A. Sweet, 81, died Friday, May 11, 2001, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. She was born June 19, 1919, in Lincoln, the daughter of Dayton D. and Abbie (Gove) Dwire. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Melvin F. Sweet, in 1988. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diana Sweet of Winooski; two granddaughters, Darlenea and her husband, David Hollis, of Kansas, and Tina Sweet and her companion, Chris Sibley, both of Burlington; two great-granddaughters, Marisa and Taylor Hollis; three sisters, Gladys Hunt of Bristol, Velma Thompson of Bristol, and Norma Miner of Hinesburg; and several nieces and nephews. Doris was also predeceased by a son, Richard Sweet, in 1999, and a sister, Retha Cameron. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Huntington. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. May 12

CHARLOTTE — Gordon H. Sprigg Sr. passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001, two weeks prior to his 90th birthday, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 26, 1911, in New Haven, the son of Cameron and Jessie (Bowen) Sprigg. He was a member of Libanus Lodge 47, F&AM, town meeting moderator of Charlotte for 25 years and a member of various other organizations. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera, and two sons, Richard and Ronald. Gordon is survived by his children, Gordon Sprigg Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Virginia, Carole Ann Scott of Burlington, and Mary Ellen Hunter and her husband, James, of Colchester; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Charlotte Congregational Church. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. Friends may call at Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Vergennes on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Charlotte Congregational Church, Charlotte, Vt. 05445.

STOWE — Linda B. Adams, 57, of Stowe passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001, after a courageous struggle with a long illness. Linda, the daughter of Vivian M. and Lee B. Bates, was born in Newport on Sept. 18, 1943, and spent her childhood living in Montpelier. She attended Middlebury College, and until recently had been enrolled in a photojournalism program at the University of Vermont. Linda was employed by the owe Reporter for 25 years, serving as associate editor at the time of her retirement in 1995. She and the Stowe Reporter gained regional and national recognition in their worldwide coverage of alpine ski racing. She was a skilled photographer and journalist. Linda was a director of the Vermont Alpine Racing Association from 1992 to 1996. She was also a member of the Eastern and United States Ski Writers Association. Linda spent countless hours volunteering her time at the Mount Mansfield Ski Club, including timing ski races, organizing the annual dinner dances and producing the club newsletter. Linda was an avid animal lover, and especially enjoyed riding and caring for her horses. She participated in local equestrian events for many years and was a member of the Green Mountain Hounds. Linda also enjoyed the arts, and was well known for her creative talents, from building ”floats”for the Spruce Peak Easter Parade, to capturing many notable athletes on film. She was a member of the Helen Day Art Center, where she served on various committees. Linda approached a long and difficult illness with dignity and hope. Her husband and children appreciate the many family members, friends, and caregivers who supported her. The family would especially like to thank the wonderful people at Fletcher Allen Health Care for the excellent care given to Linda. Linda enriched many lives. Her children and grandchildren will remember her independent spirit and her delight in the company of her family. She will also be remembered for her kindness and generosity, always there for those who needed her. Linda is survived by her husband Stephen P. Adams of Stowe; her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Douglas Weiss of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.; her son, Krister Adams of Stowe; and granddaughters Kelsey and Bettina Weiss, of Ho-Ho-Kus; brothers-in-law James Adams and his wife, Barbara, of Essex Junction; William Adams and his wife, Janet, of Riverside, Conn.; several nieces and nephews; her husband’s aunt, Laura Adams of Montpelier; her beloved chestnut mare, Sparky and her dogs, Willie and Buck, who were always by her side. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Stowe Community Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for contributions to the Children’s Miracle Network, in care of Fletcher Allen Health Care, 111 Colchester Ave. Burlington, Vt., 05401. Barber & Lanier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BURLINGTON — Helen L. Anair, 100, passed away peacefully May 13, 2001. She was born in Newport, April 5, 2001 to George Anair and Carrie Dube Anair. She graduated from Hardwick Academy in 1918, studied the law, and in 1927, she was admitted to the bar and became the tenth female lawyer in Vermont. Helen practiced law and was a successful business woman during an era in which women struggled for equality. Her greatest interests were tracking and recording her family genealogy and memoirs, traveling, gardening and challenging her friends and family to games of Scrabble. She continued to be independent, feisty and vibrant throughout all of her 100 years. Helen is survived by her sister, Evelyn Anair McCanna, and her sister-in-law, Ellen Thompson Anair, many nieces, nephews, grandneices, grandnephews, and a great-grandneice and great-grandnephew. She was predeceased by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Mruiel and Thurb Hayward, and Velma and Roderick Riley; her brother, Lawrence Anair; and brother-in-law, George McCanna. Helen’s family would like to thank the staff and residents of the Converse Home for their loving care and friendship over the six years Helen resided in their presence. In addition, they are thankful for the care she received from the many doctors and nurses on Baird 4 who looked after her the last week of her life. Prayers and committal will be June 10 at 12:30 at Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick. A memorial mass will be conducted the following day at St. Norbert’s Church in Hardwick. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Activities Fund, The Converse House, 272 Church Street, Burlington, Vt. 05401. Arrangements by des Groseilliers, 17 Church St. Hardwick, Vt. 05483

BURLINGTON — Alice Bordeaux, 96, peacefully went to heaven on Mother’s Day, May, 13, 2001, from Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on a Clinton, Maine farm April 10, 1905, to Annie Burgess Cain and Eugene Cain. She later attended the Good Will-Hinckley School, where her mother worked following Eugene’s death. Alice had three brothers and two sisters, Everett, Leslie, Ralph, Dorothy and Bertha; all of whom predeceased her. Auburn-haired Alice graduated from Wheelock College in Boston in 1928, later teaching in the Albany, N.Y. area. She married C. George Bordeaux, an engineer, and together they moved Hoosick Falls, N.Y. George owned a valve manufacturing company while Alice taught kindergarten for 25 years. She was extremely active in all school and church activities during that time. After her husband’s death in 1965, she moved to Alexandria, Va., before coming to Vermont in 1981. Independent and capable to the end, Alice was a wonderful and kind person, full of life and the love of good judgement, character, design, books and crossword puzzles. Her spirit was authentic. How she loved and appreciated plants and beauty. Devoted to her family, she is survived by two daughters, Anne B. Douglass of Charlottesville, Va., and Joyce Bordeaux of Burlington; two grandchildren, Gail Douglass of Washington, D.C. and Jeff Douglass of Phoenix, Ariz.; two nieces; two nephews; their families; and a number of friends who will all miss her. Alice will never be forgotten. Arrangements are being made by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held later this summer before her ashes are buried with her family under her favorite pine trees in her beloved Maine. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memor can be made to the Good Will Hinckley Home for Boys and Girls, P.O. Box 159, Hinckley, Maine 04944.

BURLINGTON — Evangeline M. Gabbeitt, 87, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Montpelier on June 21, 1913, the daughter of Ernest and Katherine (O’Connor) Galaise. Evangeline married John J. Gabbeitt in St. Stephen Church; he predeceased her in 1967. For 10 years, she was the staffing coordinator at DeGoesbriand Hospital. She was a member of St. Stephen parish in Winooski. Surviving her are two daughters and their spouses, Katherine Sue and John Martin of Bakersfield and Martha Lee and Ernest Courcy of Irving, Texas; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Lorraine Gabbeitt of Winooski; a sister-in-law who was her devoted caregiver and friend, Beulah Gabbeitt of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Her son, John Thomas Gabbeitt, predeceased her in 1980. A Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephen Catholic Church in Winooski. Burial will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. For those who wish, donations may be made to one’s favorite charity. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

WATERBURY CENTER — Marion B. Guild, 88, a longtime resident of the Waterbury area, passed away in Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, Sunday, May, 13, 2001. Born in North Duxbury on May 5, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Ida Jane (Morse) Barney. On Aug. 19, 1941, she married Frank W. Guild Jr. in Waterbury. Marion attended schools in Duxbury and Waterbury. Following her graduation from Waterbury High School, she continued her education at the DeGoesbriand School of Nursing in Burlington, graduating as a registered nurse. Throughout her career, she worked in hospitals in Burlington, Plattsburgh, N.Y., Bridgeport, Conn. and Miami Beach, Florida; and as a private duty nurse in Waterbury. She and her husband made their home on Guild Hill in Waterbury Center, where they operated a dairy and poultry farm for many years. They have made their home in Montpelier since June, 1997. Marion’s memberships included the Wesley United Methodist Church in Waterbury; the Queen Esther Chapter 7 OES, where she served as a member and past Worthy Matron; the Waterbury Grange 237; and the Vermont State Grange. Marion is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Frank W. Guild Jr. of Montpelier; a daughter, Nancy Murphy and her husband, Timothy, of Middlesex; three grandsons, Brian (Toby) Garland, Robert (Bo) Garland, and Todd Murphy, all of Middlesex; a sister, Charlotte Clifton of Montpelier; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Friend “Bud” Barney, and a sister Ella Wrisley. Memorial services will be held in the Wesley United Methodist Church, Waterbury, on Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the church dining room. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 214, Waterbury, Vt., 05676.

STARKSBORO/MAHWAH, N. J. — Emily F. Hinck, 87, residing in Starksboro, formerly of Mahwah, N.J., died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born January 7, 1914, in Irasburg, the daughter of George and Etta (Smith) Kennison. She was predeceased by her husband Christopher Hinck on July, 11, 1973. A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no public calling hours. Contributions may be made to Starksboro First Response, Starksboro, Vt., 05487. Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol will be in charge of the arrangements.

SALISBURY N.C — Mr. Peter Shadroui, 79, of Salisbury, N.C. passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C. Born in Barre, January 23, 1922, he was the son of Marianne (Jaffre) and Joseph G. Shadroui. Peter attended Barre public schools, the University of Illinois and Boston College. He was a 2nd Lieutennant and Bombadier in the Air Force during World War II. He became an attorney and practiced law in Vermont. Later in life, he became a buyer with Sangers Department Store. He also owned the Plamor Lanes Bowling Center in Statesville, N.C. for over 30 years. Peter was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a lifelong member of the Statesville Moose Lodge and past president of the Bowling Proprietors Association of the Carolinas. He also served on the Salisbury Planning Board. Peter is survived by his wife of 50 years ”Stella”; two sons, Michael Joseph Shadroui of Salisbury, and George Phillip Shadroui of Memphis, Tenn.; two daughters, Joanne Mary Shadroui of Wilmington, N.C. and Marie Ann Robbins of Salisbury; two brothers, Paul Joseph Shadroui and Richard Michael Shadroui, both of Barre; and a sister, Celia Shediac of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; and five grandchildren. Visiting hours are 7 to 8 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic with burial at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 128 N. Fulton St. Salisbury, N.C. 28144

COLCHESTER — Roland A. Brosseau, 60, of Colchester died Monday, May 14, 2001, in his home, surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren following a long illness. He was born in Burlington on Feb. 8, 1941, the son of the late George and Loretta (Forcier) Brosseau. He served in the U. S. Army and was a retired firefighter from the Burlington Fire Department. He was a past member of St. John’s Club and Knights of Columbus. Roland is survived by three daughters, Sheila Dion of Belmont, N.H., Lisha Brosseau of Laconia, N.H., and Tracy Brosseau of Colchester; seven grandchildren, Joshua Dion, Kami Massie, April Massie, Alex Dion, Kyla Brosseau, Danielle Dion, and Megan Brosseau; one sister, Charlene Robinson and her husband, Ronald, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four brothers, Robert, Ronald and his wife, Fran, of South Burlington, Richard of Williston, and Rer and his wife, Patricia, of Monkton; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Daniel in 1982. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral Roman Catholic Church in Burlington. Burial will follow in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Program, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington.

YONKERS, N.Y./MALLETS BAY — E. James Flood, 87, a lifetime resident of Yonkers, N.Y., and summer resident of Colchester died May 14, 2001 at home. Mr. Flood became licensed funeral home director on July 15, 1935. He was founder, partner and president of Pelham Funeral Home, Inc., Pelham, N.Y. founded in 1946. He was born March 10, 1914 in Yonkers to Annie Higgins and Frank C. Flood. Mr. Flood graduated from Saunders Technical High School, Yonkers, in 1931 and New York School of Embalming and Restorative Art, New York City in 1935. On March 10, 1940, he married Bethany Deane Flood at Church of the Nativity, Bronx, N.Y. Mr. Flood was a founding member of the Westchester Country Funeral Directors Association. He was past president of the Yonkers Lion’s Club in 1941-1942; past president of the Pelham Board of Trade, now the Pelham Chamber of Commerce in 1948 – 1949; past president of the Family Associated University of Vermont in 1961-1962; a member of the U.S.O. Committee from 1942-1945; a former member of the Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY; a member of the Hastings-Rising Star Lodge F& AM and St. Mark’s Church, Yonkers. Last November he was honored with a testimonial banquet in celebration of his 65 years as a licensed undertaker and embalmer in New York State. Mr. Flood was the longest licensed undertaker and embalmer in New York state and he was a legend in his profession. Mr. Flood loved his family, his profession and enjoyed playing cards, especially gin, with his club members. Mr. Flood will be remembered for his compassion, understanding and his kind, generous ways. He will be surely missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Bethany Deane Flood; his daughter, Karen and her husband, Ernest Rochefort; his son, Richard W. and his wife, Teena Flood, of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Flood; his sister, Ruth Flood; six grandchildren, Megan, Deane and Randy Flood, Elizabeth Rochefort, Deane Jr. and Sean Flood; and a great-grandson, James Michael Dowe Flood. He was predeceased by his son, Deane Flood; two sisters, Thelma Clark and Dorothy Hunter; two brothers, Chester and Warren Flood; and his grandson Eric Flood. Visiting hours at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, are on Thursday and Friday, May 17 and 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine’s Church will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Deane H. Flood Memorial Scholarship Fund, Rye High School, Parsons Street, Rye, N.Y. 10580.

MILTON/ST. ALBANS — Clara Belle Jones, 92, formerly of Milton died peacefully Monday, May 14, 2001 at Verdelle Village Extended Care Facility in St. Albans. Clara Belle was born December 11, 1908 in Colchester, the daughter of Dean and Lena B. Gonyeau Johnson. She was employed for many years as a lockmaker for the Corbin Lock Company in New Britian, Conn. A longtime area resident, Clara was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 57 in Milton. An avid Bingo player, she also loved to cook, crochet and sew. She was well known for the many handicrafts she made for people. Known affectionately by many as Aunt Clara, she will be greatly missed by those who knew her. She is survived by her brother, Howard C. Johnson of Milton, and his wife Elaine of Verdelle Village, St. Albans; her sister, Dorothy Scribner also of Verdelle Village; several nieces and nephews, Sally, Steven, Dean, and Todd White of Milton; Betty and David Blatt of Jericho; Mary, Paul and Michael Perry of St. Albans; Nancy and Mike Dion of Milton; Shirley Bosley, Ebenezer and Carol Johnson and Sandy Gratton all of Milton; Linda Hamelin of Tucson, Ariz., Judy and Gary Trivento of Georgia; and Debbie and Glenn Button of Milton; several grand-nieces and grand-nephews; as well as her special friends, Peter and Candi Gingras and John and Marjorie Bourgeois of Milton. She was predeceased by her friends, Helen Ladue and Barbara King. There will be no visiting hours, however, a graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, May 17 at 3 p.m. in the Milton Village Cemetery with the Rev. Jeffrey Cornwell officiating. For those who wish, memorial contributions in Aunt Clara’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, Home Care Program, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446

BURLINGTON — Angie C. Poquette, 89, passed away peacefully in Fletcher Allen Health Care on Monday, May 14, 2001. She was born in North Hero on October 29, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary (Dubuque) Poquette. She received her education in the North Hero School. She married Homer E. Poquette on July 4, 1933 at St. Rose of Lima Church in South Hero. After moving to Burlington, she worked for Bell Aircraft, The Woolen Mill, and then spent 22 years at General Electric before retiring in 1972 to care for her husband. In 1983, she and homer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and enjoyed three more years before he passed on in January, 1987. Though small in size, she had the heart of a lion and battled kidney failure for the past six years on dialysis. She was an inspiration to all who knew her with her ever present smile. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by one son, Bruce, with whom she lived and who was her caregiver for the last six years of her life; two sisters, Bea Santor of Rutland, and Eileen Averill of Massachusetts; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Poquette of Connecticut; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Eva Dodds and Mildred Poquette A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Roman Catholic Church with burial to follow in the family lot in Grand Isle Village Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday May 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. and prior to the funeral at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vermont Kidney Association, P.O. Box 244, Burlington, Vt. 05402, of which her son is a board member. Special thanks to McClure 4 ICU staff for your support during her last few days. Also Dr. Henry Tufo of Given Health Care for many years of care and support; Drs Rimmer, Gennari, Weise, and Hood of the Renal staff at Fletcher Allen Health Care; to the nurses and techs of dialysis units on Brown 2 and Joy Drive, you have been like family to us; to the VNA, especially Lenore Shaw for your TLC; to all our relatives, friends and neighbors whose support carried us through these last weeks; to Catherine Bernard, her best friend of many years for all you have done for Angie; to Sr. Helen Folinas for all the many home visits which Angie looked forward to; and to Father Roland Rivard for your spiritual support. God Bless You All. God only makes a few special people in this world and Angie was one.

BURLINGTON — James T. Whalon, 62, passed away after a long illness on Monday, May 14, 2001. He was born March 7, 1939, in Burlington, the son of James W. and Cecile E. (Normandeau) Whalon. Jim had been employed at various area businesses including Fassettes Bakery and Snow-Jet in Winooski. During his spare time, he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes. He will be remembered as a good husband and father who will be missed dearly by his wife of nearly 40 yeaers, Donna (Rooney) Whalon of Burlington; seven children, Donald of Burlington, Tracy and his wife, Dawn, of Winooski, Steven and his wife, Theresa of Florida, Kimberly and her long time companion, Randy Gordon, of Burlington, Veronica and her husband, Derek Couture, of Alburg, Nancy and her companion, Paul Benedict, of South Alburg, and Amy and her companion, Justin Clodgeo, of Burlington; 20 grandchildren; his great-grandson; his sister, Joanne Bachand of Hinesburg; his brother John Whalon of Maine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Elmwood Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97, Elmwood, Avenue, Burlington, with interment following in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home are this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

RICHFORD/DENTON, Texas — Ardelle C. (Martin) Allen, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Cheryl Rhodes in Denton, after a courageous struggle with cancer. She was born in Richford March 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Vivian and Marjorie (Shangraw) Martin. She was a 1951 graduate of Richford High School. Much of her adult life was spent in the Baltimore Md. area. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Rhodes, of Denton; a sister and brother in law, Evelyn and Wendell Jewett, of Richford; and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Frank Allen; her son, Martin Ellsworth, three brothers, Cedric, Stewart and Clifton Martin; and a sister, Loretta Bridgeo. Private services will be held at a later date.

BURLINGTON — Thomas Roy Atherton, 67, a lifelong resident of Burlington, died in his home Tuesday, May 15, 2001, after a long illness. He was born in Burlington on April 5, 1934, the son of the late Roy and Mildred (Mongeon) Atherton. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of ’53, where he excelled in basketball and football. He served in the United States Army and played football for the Army in Germany. Thomas retired from the Burlington Water Department after 33 years of employment. He also built several houses in the Burlington area. He is survived by a daughter, Kim Atherton and her companion, Raymond Dufresne, of Georgia; a son, Craig T. Atherton of Burlington; three grandchildren, Katie Callahan, James Atherton and Jennifer Atherton; a brother, James Atherton of Alburg; a sister, Janet Hebert and her husband, John, of Florida; and nieces, nephews and his lifelong friend, Reggie Godin of Burlington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May, 18 at 11 a.m. in St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Vt. Chapter, 1 Main St. # 42, Winooski, Vt. 05404. Visiting hours will be Thursday, May 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Hme, 132 Main St., Winooski. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 3:45 by the Rev. Joseph Blattner of St. Mark’s Catholic Church

BRISTOL — Leonard W. Berthiaume, 84, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at Birchwood Terrace Health Care in Burlington. He was born May 11, 1917, in North Stanbridge Quebec, the son of Abraham and Emma (Galipeau) Berthiaume. Leonard was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by two sisters, Leonie Vallancourt of Williston, and Florence Berthiaume of Burlington; a special goddaughter, Jeannette Brassard of Vergennes; and several nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by three sisters, Yvonne Gibeault, Ziebeiade Quesnel, and Zenaide Brassard; and two brothers Adonais (Tony) Berthiaume and Euclide Berthiaume. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 17 at St. Ambrose Church, Bristol. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Vergennes. Friends may call at the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Fire Department, Bristol, Vt. 05443

WASHINGTON, D.C. / MILTON — Sam E. Blatt, 73, died May 17, 2001, in Washington, D.C. He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Sam graduated from Milton High School and Burlington Business College. He served in the armed forces in Japan. He is survived by sisters Elizabeth Marshall of South Burlington and Mary Lou Cadreact of Enfield, N.H; brothers David of Jericho, Albert of Griffith, Ga., and Richard of Erie, Pa., and spouses; many nieces and nephews; and Aunt Ethel Morgan of Milton. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace; his mother and father, Rachel and Sam, formerly of Milton; sister Emma Ladue of Milton; and brother Louis of Augusta, Ga. The funeral will be held at a later date.

BURLINGTON — Roger R. Brassard, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, retired, passed into the arms of his Lord on May 17, 2001. He was born August 26, 1916, in Stanbridge, Quebec, the fifth child of Octave and Albina Brassard. The family moved to Vermont, and Roger attended Nazareth and Cathedral schools. He entered the Army in November 1941 and retired in 1970. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. Roger’s home was in California, but he traveled back to Vermont every year to be with his family and to play golf. He is survived by his sisters, Lena Sullivan, Cecile Andros, and Beatrice Walker; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Lucien, and his sister, Theresa. There will be no visiting hours. A graveside service with full military honors will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery on Archibald Street at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7. Arrangements are by Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Directors.

SWEETWATER, Tenn. — Paul Edward Robinson, 71, died May 22, 2001, in Sweetwater Hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1929, in Lincoln, son of the late Harry and Greta (Lafayette) Robinson Pecor. He is survived by his children, Michael and Edwin Robinson of Burlington, Paula Robinson of Williston, Edwin A. Robinson of Milton and Linda Bryce of Williston. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Cemetery, Underhill Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The American Heart Association, Vermont Affiliate, P.O. Box 485, Williston, Vt. 05495. Gifford Funeral Service, 22 Depot St., Richmond, is in charge of arrangements.

WINOOSKI — Earlene Ardell (Bevins) Burns, age 72, of Winooski, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, 2001 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 24, 1929 in Fairfax, daughter of the late Ira and Eliza (Reynolds) Bevins. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister and will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by, one son, Donald LaFleur of South Burlington; two daughters, Pamela Dextraze and her husband Wayne of Shelburne, Linda Carrassi and her husband Joseph of Essex Junction; one brother, Lloyd Bevins and his wife Gyneth of Fairfax; three sisters, Ruth O’Boyle of South Burlington, Alice Patterson of Richford, Carlene Sweet and her husband Robert of Fairfax; eight loving grandchildren, Donny, Timmy, Wayne JR., Carrie, Brandy, Mark, Amanda, Elizabeth, several nieces and nephews and her special friends at Senior Towers. She was predeceased by, her husband Robert Burns in July of 1999; a brother, Ira Bevins; a sister, Glenna Smith. Visiting hours will be held at the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of Fairfax on Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Arlene’s memory to St. Michael’s Rescue Squad 1, Winooski Park, Colchester, Vt. 05439. or V.N.A, 25 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446. Arrangements are by Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main Street, Fairfax.

BURLINGTON — Sister Adelyn Denis (Sr. Mary Camillus) of the Sisters of Mercy died at Mount Saint Mary Convent, Burlington on May 24, 2001. She was born in Montpelier on September 11, 1910, the daughter of Martial and Mary (Lefebvre) Denis. Sister Adelyn received her education in Montpelier at St. Michael’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Michael’s High School. She received her BA degree from Trinity College and MA degree from Michigan State University. She entered the Sisters of Mercy of Vermont on September 8, 1929 and made her profession of vows on March 30, 1932. She taught many years in the schools staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, in Montpelier, in Barre, and in Burlington at Cathedral Grammar Schooland at Pomeroy, and at Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington. After retirement from teaching she worked with the blind for several years. Her hobby and gift was stamp collecting. She is also remembered for the delicious caramels that she made each year for the bazaar. In 1992 Sister celebrated her 60th Jubliee as a Sister of Mercy. Until her death Sr. Adelyn lived at Mt. St. Mary. She is survived by her Sisters in religion, the Sisters of Mercy of Vermont; her niece, Dorothy Aitchison and her husband James; her niece-in-law Jean Langevin; six grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers and one nephew. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Chapel at Mt. St. Mary Convent, 100 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington on Monday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 6 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund.

WEST SWANTON — William A. Toprani Sr.., 61, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, 2001, in the Northwestern Medical Center. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his two sons, William A. Toprani, Jr. and his fiancee, Jenny Moore, of Wilsonville, Ill., and Jason A. Toprani and his wife, Stacey, of Colchester. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Nativity in Swanton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be mailed to the Toprani Estate, c/o Jason A. Toprani, 1136 Porters Point Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446 to be used according to the family’s wishes. Arrangements are by the Heald Funeral Home. May 25

WINOOSKI — On Friday, May 25, 2001, we presented our beloved Percy into the hands of the Father and now he is home. The gift of Percy to our Father was made by his wife, Darlene; his daughter, Amy Saloomey; his son, Todd; his son-in-law Tom Saloomey; his grandson, Michael; his four brothers, George, Gerald, Bernard and Hank Aube and his sister, Lorraine Holiday. Percy was born in Vergennes on Nov. 21, 1945, the son of Roland and Blanche (Benoit) Aube. Friends may gather on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of the funeral at noon in Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, where Rev. Patricia Davis of The Hilltop Light Assembly of God will officiate. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park, So. Burlington. Those wishing may send memorial contributions to The Hilltop Light Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 3226, Burlington, VT, 05402.

MORRISVILLE — Verona M. Fitzgerald, 82, died Friday evening, May 25, 2001 in Barton, Vt. Born in Brownington, on October 19, 1918, Verona was the daughter of the late Dean A. and Lila (Herrman) Tripp. She attended school in Morrisville, graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, and returned to Morrisville and completed additional post graduate studies at Peoples Academy. On March 25, 1937, she married Reginald G. Parker in Morrisville, where they owned and operated a farm for several years. Later in her life, Verona became the wife of James L. Fitzgerald, Sr. whom she wed on August 30, 1957. He predeceased her in August of 1985. Verona was employed as a bookkeeper for several years in the Morrisville and Stowe area. She was active in many local organizations in which she served in many capacities. You could always count on Verona to head up many ‘Chicken Pie Suppers’. Beside her community involvement, Verona was a great gardner and loved music. She served as the organist of the Puffer United Methodist Church for 30 years. During her early school years, she and May (Sanders) Mitchell became the first two female members of the Morrisville Military Band. She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Brenda and Romaine Godin of Brooksville, Fla. and So. Hero, and Marcella and Joseph Lanphear of Morrisville; two sons, and their wives, David D. Parker and Beverly of Morrisville and Alan ‘Dumpy’ Parker and Carole of Spring Hill, Fla. and Hyde Park; two stepsons, Micheal J. Fitzgerald of Elmore and James L. Fitzgerald, Jr. of Morrisville; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Eleanor ‘Nan’ Tripp and a niece, Deanna Tripp, of Hyde Park. Verona was predeceased by a grandson, Kevin James Parker and her brother, Gerald Tripp. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 in the Puffer United Methodist Church, Main St., Morrisville, with interment following in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 4-8 p.m. Monday in the White-Fiess Funeral Home 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Verona’s memory would be appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139 Montpelier, VT 05602 or Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Ave. Morrisville, VT 05661.

MIDDLEBURY — Robert Edward Lucia, age 78, passed away at his home on Friday, May 25, 2001, peacefully in his sleep. He was born January 15, 1923 in Lincoln, the son of Edward and Hazel (Mason) Lucia. Robert served honorably in the US Army from 1944 to 1945, during which time he fought in World War II and served as a Prisoner of War, earning the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. In civilian life, before retirement, Robert worked as an engineer of automatic machines for the Cone-Blanchard Machine Company in Windsor. He enjoyed spending time on Lake Champlain, at his camp in Orwell, teaching his grandchildren to drive a boat. He loved to bowl and was an avid cribbage player, skunking many of those whom dared to play him. He was dearly loved and will be missed by his family. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Jane (McIntyre) of Middlebury; three children and their spouses, Linda and Stanley Waryas of Charlestown, N.H.; Nancy and Reginald Bishop of East Middlebury; and Thomas and Julie Lucia of Spofford, N.H.; one brother and one sister, John Lucia and Jane Whipple, both of Middlebury; five grandchildren, David Waryas of West Roxbury, Mass., William Waryas of Norwich, Lisa Markow of Richmond, V.A., Teri LaRock of West Townsend, Mass., and Penny Bishop of Jeffersonville; seven great-grandchildren, Addison, Garrett and Harris LaRock, Drake and Alden Ducharme; and two who are eagerly awaited this summer. He also leaves Monica Sanchez, recent, dear friend and care provider. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Middlebury. Graveside committal services and burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Orwell. There are no public calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Addison County Home Health Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 754, Middlebury, Vt. 05753. Arrangements are under the care of Sanderson Funeral Service, Middlebury.

RICHMOND — Leopold ‘Paul’ Noel, 73, of Richmond, died Friday, May 25, 2001 at the home of his niece and nephew, Gina and Ken Nelson who cared for him during the last months of his illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Richmond with burial to follow in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 29, 2001 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Central Vermont Home and Hospice, RR#3, Box 6694, Barre, VT 05641. A complete obituary will appear in Monday’s Free Press.

RICHMOND — Leopold ‘Paul’ Noel, 73, of Richmond, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at the home of Gina and Ken Nelson who cared for him during the last months of his illness. Born on December 23, 1927, in Richmond, he was the son of Gedeon and Leonille (Dutil) Noel. He attended Richmond schools. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Richmond. Paul owned and operated a dairy farm on the Dugway Road in Richnd with his father for many years. He retired from the Burlington Free Press after more than 25 years of employment and leaves an extended Free Press family. He enjoyed his job and the people he worked with. Paul was a kind and loving man and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a devoted UVM hockey fan and also enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his two brothers and their wives; Albert and Gladys Noel of Waterbury, Clement and Ruth Noel of Underhill, his seven sisters, Blanche Boucher and her husband Irving of Burlington, Bertha Lacroix of Burlington, Bebianne Cox, of Atlanta, Ga., Marguerite Cartier and husband Robert of Dallas, Penn., Cecile Laporte and her husband Philip of Williston, Mary Jane Geiger of Charlottesville, Va., and Claire Beauchemin and her husband Robert of So. Burlington. He also leaves his sister-in-law Rajeanne Noel of Ga., and 42 nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Sylvio and Claude Noel. Calling hours will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond on Tuesday, May 29, 2001. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Richmond on Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his parents and brother Claude. Memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, RR#3, Box 6694, Barre, Vt 05641. This organization made it possible for Paul to live and die with peace and dignity in the home of his niece and nephew, Gina and Ken Nelson.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Christopher C. Nuzzo, 88, died May 25, at the Greensboro Nursing Home. A complete obituary will be in the next issue of the Free Press. Arrangements are under the direction of des Groseilliers Funeral Homes, Main St., Johnson.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Christopher Nuzzo, 88, of Jeffersonville passed away peacefully with his son at his side on Friday, May 25, 2001. Chris was born Aug. 21, 1912, in Naples, Italy, the second of nine children, and immigrated to Boston with his family that same year. He attended Boston public schools, Lincoln Technical Institute and Northeastern University, where he graduated in 1955 with a degree in mechanical engineering. His youth was marked by great involvement in the Catholic church, C.Y.O. baseball teams, and his incessant desire to financially help his family through the Depression. His role as a generous leader within his family is one that he never relinquished. During the war, he was a sheet metal worker and shipbuilder at the Boston Naval Shipyard. After the war, he retained his employment at the shipyard while pursuing his higher education and retired from his career as a naval mechanical engineer in 1974. Chris and his wife, Marie Faldetta, were married June 18, 1946, and built their home in Winchester, Mass., shortly thereafter. During their 40 years in Winchester, Chris was very active in Little League baseball, an active parishioner of St. Mary’s parish, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and frequently participated in the activities of the Winchester Seniors Center. He enjoyed a good game of cribbage, an occasional dinner with friends, a good baseball game, holidays with his family, summers on Cape Cod, but most of all he enjoyed dancing with his beloved wife, Marie. He will always be remembered by his son as a man with strong working hands, a keen mind and boundless amounts of time for his son. He was a loving husband and devoted companion to his wife, Marie. Unable to care for his wife’s failing health due to his own failing health, they moved to Vermont to live with their son in 1991. During his 10 years in Vermont, he was a member a St. Mary Church in Cambridge, he participated in the Out and About Program, and was an ever-present figure on his son’s farm. Chris is survived by his sister, Mary Remni of Boston; his son, Robbie; two granddaughters, Julia Marie and Isobel of Jeffersonville. He was predeceased by his wife, Marie, in 1993. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Winchester, Mass. Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the burial following. Arrangements are under the direction of des Groseillers Funeral Home, Johnson, Vt. The Nuzzo family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the Greensboro Nursing Home for the excellent care Chris received during his last one and a half years of life May 26

RICHFORD — Elaine M. Johnson, 60, died Saturday morning May 26, 2001 at the Holiday House Nursing Home in St. Albans. She was born August 2, 1940 in Richford the daughter of Harold Johnson and the late Winona Johnson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 at the Spears Funeral Home on 140 Main St. in Richford. Interment will follow in the Richford Center Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Spears Funeral Home in Richford. For those who wish, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, Inc., 13 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602.

ESSEX JUNCTION — David Emery Kelley, 69, passed away on May 26, 2001 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Levi and Ruth Emery Kelley. A 1949 graduate of Montpelier High School, Dave went on to be a graduate of the University of Vermont in 1953 where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Fraternity. After graduation, David was employed by Republic Steel Corporation for many years. In 1968, his family moved back to Vermont and he spent 25 years on the staff at the University of Vermont. Upon retiring in 1992, David and his wife spent the winter months in Spring Hill, Florida where they were members of the Timber Pines Golf and Tennis Clubs. Dave will be missed for his great sense of humor, his passion for tennis and golf, along with his playful storytelling with his grandchildren. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Martha (Marty) Marvin; his two daughters and their husbands Kristen Kelley and Donald DiLoreto of Gladwyne, Penn. and Kathy Kelley and Robert Corson of Exeter, N.H.; four grandchildren; his two surviving brothers Lee of St. Albans, and Jerome of Westmore; and his father-in-law, Lawrence ‘Doc’ Marvin of Shelburne. He was predeceased by his brother Frank and his sister Nancy DosSantos. There will be a Celebration of Life later in June with his niece, the Reverend Karen Hagy, officiating. A private burial will be in the family plot, Lakeview Cemetery in Burlington. Memorial contributions in David’s name can be sent to the Champlain Valley Hospice 1110 Prim Rd., Colchester, VT 05446 or Hernando/Pasco 12260 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home are in care of arrangements.

BURLINGTON — Marilyn V. Loecher, 72, longtime resident of Burlington, died unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, May 26, 2001. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will appear in Thursday’s Burlington Free Press. Corbin & Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington is in charge of arrangements.