, 76, of Littleton, N.H., passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, Nov. 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. A complete notice will follow in tomorrow's edition.

, of St. Johnsbury, died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital at the age of 77. He was born in St. Johnsbury Valentine's Day 1927, the son of George A. and Marie (Beauregard) Bennett. Bob served his country during World War Ii in the United States Navy. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1945, he worked for Fairbanks Scales as a mechanical engineer for over 30 years. Bob was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church; he enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading, but his greatest enjoyment was his family. He was extremely devoted to his grandchildren, supporting sports events and being there in so many ways. On June 4, 1951, he married Rejeanne (Prevost) Bennett, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include a son and his wife, Stephen and Zanna Bennett of St. Johnsbury; a daughter and her husband, Linda and Richard Stokes of Groton; a brother, George Bennett of St. Johnsbury; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Bennett, July 11, 1997. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Spring burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family at Sayles Funeral Home, Monday (tonight), from 6-7:30 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd Foundation, 121 Maple St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 82, of Lyman, N.H., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004. Durward was born a son to Dana L. and Marion L. (Stephens) Hubbard on Sept. 13, 1922, in Lyman, N.H. He attended school in Lyman and graduated from Lisbon High School in the Class of 1941. Durward farmed the family farm with his dad until 1950 when he married Juanita Johnson of Littleton and later they purchased the farm. Together with his wife and family of six children, he continued to farm until his son, Donald, joined him in 1978. They farmed together until 1993 when he retired and sold his herd. Durward was a member of the Lyman Grange and served as selectman in Lyman. He was a dedicated farmer, working long hours, enjoyed working with his animals and doing daily chores. Durward enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving family members include his wife of 54 years, Juanita Hubbard, of Lyman; six children and their families; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. His father, Dana Hubbard; mother, Marion Hubbard; and one sister, Lorena Hersom, predeceased him. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home, Special Employee Fund, Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 76, of Littleton, N.H., passed away at the Grafton County Nursing Home on Nov. 21, 2004. Kay was born a daughter to William and Margaret (McAllister) Whelpley on Aug. 9, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She attended Littleton High School, Class of 1946. Kay was elected to the New Hampshire State Legislature as a representative and served with distinction for 20 years. During that time she served as chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee, chairperson of the Executive and Administration Department, chairperson of the Regulated Revenue Committee, was a multi-term member of the House Appropriations Committee, and a House Representative to the N.H. Retirement System. Kay served as the Grafton County Treasurer from 1990 to 2002 and for her exemplary efforts in that position, she was awarded a plaque of appreciation by the 27 State Representatives of Grafton County and honored with a proclamation by Gov. Shaheen. President Nixon appointed Kay, in 1969, as New Hampshire's sole representative to the National Small Business Administration Board. In 1970, Gov. Walter Peterson appointed Kay as the first vice chairperson of the New Hampshire Status of Women Committee. She also served as an unpaid volunteer as a North Country Constituent Service Representative for the former Congressman James Cleveland from 1963 to 1983. Kay received numerous awards in recognition, such as the Norris Cotton Award for Republican of the Year in 1990, the N.H. Country Treasurer of the Year Award in 2001, and the Littleton Citizen of the Year Award in 2001. Kay also served on the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee, the State and Federal Relations Committee, and the Joint Legislative Facilities Committee, as well as president of the State Federation of Republican Women. In addition to her political career, Kay was the co-owner with her husband, and the treasurer of Ward Mechanical Contractors, Inc. from 1964 to 1983. In 1976, Kay developed the street level of her Littleton Main Street building into Ward's Emporium, a successful mix of six stores, which she operated until 1982. She also was the owner of Ward's Hallmark from 1978 to 1990. Kay served as a member of the Littleton Catholic Daughters for over 50 years, was treasurer of the Littleton Babe Ruth League, served on the Littleton Town Budget Committee, was chairperson of the Littleton Surplus Food Program, and was a member of the Colonial Club. She was a strong advocate for the elderly and served as the vice chairperson of the Grafton County Senior Citizen Council. Kay was the director of the Swiftwater Girl Scout Council, director of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and chairperson for one term for the New England Telephone Advisory Committee. Kay was very active and instrumental in many phases of Littleton's growth. Kay had three passions in her life, which were her family, community and public service. Kathleen was an individual with energy, engaged intellect, high personal standards and direct communication skills. Surviving family members include one son, Brien Ward, of Littleton, N.H.; two daughters, Candice Austin-Ward, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mary Lee Ward, of Concord, N.H.; and five grandchildren. Her grandson, John, is now following in his grandmother's footsteps as a newly elected representative to the N.H. State Legislature as of the recent election held this month. Her husband, John Ward, predeceased her in 1980. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, Nov. 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. John Fleming as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Remich Park Walking Path, in care of Brien Ward, P.O. Box 1, Littleton, NH 03561.

, age 68, a Lyndonville resident died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at her home following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Oliver and Julia (Sargent) Naylor. Nancy was born April 24, 1936, in Burlington, Vt. She married Lawrence W. MacDougall in 1998 in Lyndon Center; she was a homemaker and enjoyed her family very much. Nancy is survived by her husband, Lawrence; and other family members include Tina Audette, Kathy MacDougall, Melissa Naylor, Joanne Naylor, Luanne Russell, Peter Paul Russell, and Donald Ray Russell. Nancy was predeceased by an infant daughter, Chiqueta Dawn Seaward. Nancy's family would like to offer a special thanks to Caledonia Home Health for their help and support during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's name to Caledonia Home Health at P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Private family services will be held at a later date.

, 83, of Wheelock, Vt., died Wednesday morning, Nov. 24, 2004, at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. He was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Unionville, Conn., a son of the late Leo J. and Catherine (Haller) Peltier. Following his schooling in Connecticut, Leo entered the U.S. Army Air Force serving his country in North Africa, Sicily, and later in the Pacific Theatre. On May 1, 1947, he married Helen F. Crowe. In 1948, they moved to Vermont. Leo worked at various jobs throughout his life including the construction of Moore Dam on the Connecticut River between Waterford, Vt., and Littleton, N.H. He retired after many years with the Concord Fence Company in Lyndonville, Vt. Spending time with family, hiking Vermont's great outdoors, swimming in area lakes, and playing cards gave Leo much pleasure. Survivors include three sons, Leo J. Peltier and his wife Alice, of Bristol, Conn., Raymond Peltier, of Bethlehem, N.H., and Michael Peltier, of Littleton, N.H.; five grandchildren, Gail, Tammy, Lucinda Kristy and Sarah; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald, Raymond and Alfred Peltier, all of Connecticut; three sisters, Mary Schlapak, Dorothy Thibadeau and Anita Dubnanski, also of Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Helen F. Peltier; five brothers, Richard, William, Elliot, Paul and Eugene Peltier; and a sister, Leona Ransom. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in William Dexter Cemetery in Sheffield, Vt.

, 72, of Glover, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004. He was born in Irasburg on April 4, 1932, the son of Hormidas and Albertine (Fortin) Amyot. He lived in Newport and Derby before moving to Glover in 1980. Vincent proudly owned Amyots, Inc., a John Deere business in Barton. He found it a pleasure visiting farms and considered everyone he met a new friend. After retiring in 1992, he and his wife wintered in Florida. They both enjoyed taking organ lessons and attending music concerts. They took many trips in their RV, most memorable was to Alaska. Vincent had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed his early morning walks. He took pride in maintaining his home. He was a communicant of St. Paul's Church in Barton. His faith and love of his church were extremely important to him. This helped him throughout his illness. He will be missed dearly by friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, the former Phyllis Spring, two sons, Jacques and his wife Leah of Corinth, New York, and Eric and his wife Cristina of Jackson, N.J., five daughters, Deborah and her husband David Brousseau of Lyndonville, Carmen and her husband David Brown of Jappa, Md., Sondra and her husband Robert Thomson of Colchester, Bonnie and her husband Raymond Currier of Glover, and Stephanie and her husband Peter Lesage of Colchester; two brothers, Henry Amyot and his wife Alice of West Glover, and George Amyot and his wife Gerry of White River Junction, three sisters, Georgette Roberge and her husband John of Derby, Annette Gray and her husband Owen of Barre, and Marie Southouse and her husband Paul of Glover; seven grandchildren, Kaylin, Adam, Shelley, Sean, Erika, Alecia and Jessica; and sister-in-law, Mona Rivard of Colchester. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, Elm Street, Barton on Sunday, Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, Nov. 29 at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Barton at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Daniel Rupp officiating. Interment will take place at the Westlook cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Vincent's memory may be made to St. Paul's Church, Eastern Avenue, Barton, VT 05822 or to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, at the age of 72 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was born in Wolcott on Sept. 28, 1932, the son of Ermine and Merl (Davis) Boardman. Wendall graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1951 and went into the Air Force during the Korean conflict, serving in Germany. He studied agricultural science and graduated from Vermont Technical College in Randolph. He then formed a partnership with Ed Gray at The Hillcrest Farm, formerly known as City Dairy. Wendall farmed all his working life. He is survived by by his wife Norma of St. Johnsbury; seven children: Gregory Boardman of San Francisco, Calif., Julia Boardman St. George and husband Yven of Vergennes, Lucille (Boardman) Morris and her husband Chuck of Carson City, Nev., Sarah (Boardman) St. George and husband Andre of East Tawas, Mich., Lyle Gadapee and wife Susan of St. Johnsbury, Sharon (Gadapee) Parent and husband Paul of Rochester, N.H., Ellen (Gadapee) Tillotson and fiance Michael Burt of Waterville, Vt.; eight grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters: Merl Leithead of St. Johnsbury, Elizabeth Riche of Carthage, N.Y., Gerald Boardman of Ryegate, Carlene Smith of Palmetto, Fla., Eugene Wheeler of Lyndonville, Floyd Wheeler of San Diego, Calif., Eleanor Skinner of Lyndonville, Clara Grabowski of St. Johnsbury, Carroll Wheeler of St. Johnsbury; numerous nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, Dec. 12, between 1-3 p.m. at the VFW Post 793 on Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury. A time for remembrances will begin at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Please omit flowers. Rather, memorial contributions could be directed to Kingdom Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 462, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 94, of Lyndonville died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, at her home. The daughter of John R. and Etta (Davis) Phillips, she was born Jan. 13, 1910 in Sheffield. Claire attended the Sheffield School as well as Lyndon Institute. She married Melvin G. Peak on May 10, 1941. Claire enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and also riding the roads with her husband, reading, fishing and crocheting. Claire is survived by her daughter, Joyce Madison and husband James of Belton, Texas, a son, George R. Peak and partner Colleen Willette of White River Junction, daughters Donna Rowell and husband Avery of Concord, Norma Placey and husband Irving of North Haverhill, N.H.; grandchildren Michael K., Chad A., and Jeremy K. Rowell, Kimberly Bienvenue, and Bethany Hale; seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a special family, Patricia Crocker. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Melvin G., on March 21, 1972. Visiting hours will be Sunday afternoon, Nov. 28 between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. both at Pearsons Funeral Home, located at 70 Church St. in Lyndonville. Interment will be in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery, in Wheelock. Donations in memory of Claire may be made to the Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, 37 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.

, 67, of 530 South Alma School Road, Lot 90, Mesa, Ariz., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at the Hospice of the Valley, 2525 East Southern Ave., Tempe, Ariz., after an extended illness with cancer. George was born in Claremont, N.H., Nov. 5, 1937, the son of Vernard G. and Edith M. (McKean) Chase. George served with the United States Air Force from Sept. 12, 1955, to Sept. 12, 1961. After completing his military service, George enjoyed a life-long career in insurance sales. For several years he was self employed, with his own insurance business. He also worked very closely with his brother David, in David's insurance business in Mesa, Ariz., before retiring in 2003. Many people also knew George from the time spent working with H.O. Taylor Chevrolet in Wells River, Vt., during the mid-1990s. George married Constance G. Avery on Dec. 1, 1973. Surviving relatives include his wife of 31 years, Constance, of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Stephanie McMullin, of Montpelier, Vt., and Jennifer Burnhom, of Elizabethtown, Ky.; four stepdaughters, Theresa Belyea, of Woodsville, N.H., Joyce Krantz, of Waldorf, Md., Sandra Inkles, of Greenlawn, N.Y., and Carolyn Beard, of Plymouth, N.H.; one stepson, Richard Paradie, of Winston Salem, N.C.; 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom Chase, of Woodsville, N.H., Dale Chase, of Phoenix, Ariz., and David Chase, of Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. It was George's wish that there be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., at the Woodsville United Methodist Church, Maple Street, Woodsville, N.H. The Rev. Vadia Boudreau, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville, N.H.

, 73, of 264 Laurel Hill Drive, South Burlington, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. Dwight was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Nov. 13, 1931, to the late Ralph C. and Lillian (Nichols) Kelsey. Dwight attended Portland Street Graded School and graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School in June 1949. Dwight enlisted in the United States Air Force on Nov. 8, 1950. Basic training was at Shepard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. The remainder of his enlistment was at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Ill. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 8, 1954. On June 11, 1955, Dwight was married to Theresa (Michaud) Kelsey of Winooski, Vt., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. They had 49 years together. Dwight was employed by the New England Telephone Company for 35 years. He served in numerous crafts and managerial positions. He retired in January 1990. Dwight enjoyed the family summer residence at Miles Pond in North Concord, Vt. He spent time working on the property and relaxed by boating, fishing and hunting. In addition to his wife Theresa, he is survived by four sons, Gregory Kelsey and his wife Donna, of Hinesburg, Kevin Kelsey, of Winooski, Jeffrey Kelsey and his wife Leisa, of Fairfield, and Steven Kelsey and his wife Sonja, of Essex Jct.; eight grandchildren, Kristina, Curran, Jeffrey, Shane, Trevor, Lucas, Lindsay and Kipp; five step-grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Kimberly, Crystal and Ben; one great-grandchild, Jared; two sisters, Leah Davis, of St. Johnsbury, and Anita Clement, of North Haven, Conn.; one brother, Dean Kelsey and his wife Darlene, of Merrimack, N.H.; one brother-in-law, Paul Ekborg, of Gloucester, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. (Dwight and Theresa are also expecting another grandchild to be born in July 2005.) He was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence Kelsey; and by two sisters, Doris Legendre and Candace Ekborg. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church in Burlington. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Winooski. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Telephone Pioneers of America, 900 Elm St., Manchester, VT 05255.

, 85, of Piermont, N.H., died early Sunday morning, Nov. 28, 2004, at his home with his family around him. He was born in Lyndonville on Feb. 27, 1919, to Marion (Gorham) Musty and Alfred Henry Musty. In 1920 his family moved to a dairy farm in Piermont, N.H. Edgar resided in Piermont until World War II. During the war, Ed was in the Signal Corps stationed throughout the United States. While in Toledo, Ohio, he met Katherine Walter at a USO dance. They were married on May 18, 1944. After WWII, Ed and Kay returned to Piermont and took over the family dairy farm until their retirement in December 1978. During those years, Ed and Kay volunteered as instructors with the Ford-Sayer skiing program in Orford, N.H. Ed was also a deacon at the Piermont Congregational Church for many years. He always found the time to take time out from the farm chores for coffee with visitors who stopped by the farm, whether strangers, salesmen, or family and friends. All who knew him appreciated his positive outlook on life and his delightful sense of humor -- even when he teased them with a sparkle in his eyes. Ed also played baritone throughout his life. He was a member of several local musical ensembles: The Lyme Town Band, McLure's Alumni Band and the Mad Bavarians. During his last years at the farm, Edgar also sold local real estate. He loved walking the land so much that when he found a piece he loved, he bought it. After retirement, Ed continued his musical pursuits and remained an avid outdoorsman. He walked the woods for hours at a time and enjoyed improving his woodlots. He also would visit his son, Peter, in Ryegate, Vt., to try his hand at logging. Ed drove the skidder while Peter would fell and limb the trees. He also enjoyed flea markets and yard sales where he would hunt for old tools and gadgets. He'd clean and tinker with his "treasures" in his basement workshop. Ed was also a student of local histories and collected many maps and stories of our local towns. Edgar was predeceased by his brother, Robert Musty. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Walter) Musty of River Road, Piermont, and his sister Ann (Musty) Eisler of Grecley, Colo. Edgar has four adult children, Jane (Musty) Wilcox of Newton Corner, Mass., Sam Musty of Piermont, Susan Musty of Lyme Center, and Peter Musty of Ryegate, Vt. Ed also has six grandchildren. At his request, Ed's family donated his body to the Dartmouth Medical School for cancer research and to further the training of its medical students. Donations in Edgar Musty's memory may be made to Hospice VNA/VNH, 46 South Main St., White River Junction, VT 05001. There will be a memorial service Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Piermont Congregational Church.

, 55, formerly of Barnet, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Valdese, N.C., on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Aug. 10, 1949, the daughter of Barbara (Moore) and the late Harold J. Dunbar Jr. Her father predeceased her on Oct. 12, 2004. She is survived by her husband, William; two sons, Christopher and Scott; and one grandson, Tyler. She is also survived by her mother, Barbara Dunbar; a brother, Duane of Maine; and sister, Bonnie Easter of West Barnet. Services will be at the discretion of the family. Cards can be sent to 2811 High Peak Road, Valdese, NC 28690.

, of Somerville, Mass., died Nov. 28, 2004. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. Drake; loving mother of Marian Elder and Joanne Drake, both of Sommerville, and Elaine Walker and her husband Jon of Vermont; sister of John Kochanowski, the late Edward Kochanowski and Monica Raymond; grandmother of John, Edward and Jennifer Elder, Regina Jenkins, Louann Drake, Michael Sault, and Leslie and Melissa Walker. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, Mass. Funeral services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Hedwig's name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.