, 89, died Jan. 9, 2004, in St. Johnsbury. He was born in Gil, Mass., April 24, 1914, the son of Gaius and Ruth (Johnson) Barrett. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire in 1936, he received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. He later worked for the Curtis Wright Corp. for 35 years in Woodbridge, N.J. From 1969 until 1992, he was the certified safety consultant for OSHA in New York City from which he retired. He then moved to Waterford, Vt., with his wife Alice, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Robert was a member of the Chemical Engineer and Safety Engineer associations. He was an avid volunteer fireman in Saddle River, N.J. for over 30 years and retired as chief. Other interests included hiking, fishing, camping and canoeing with his children and grandchildren. He was a strong supporter of drama and sporting events, especially Academy football games. In 2001, he celebrated his 65th class reunion from the University of New Hampshire. In 1941, he married Alice (Morrill) Barrett of Littleton, N.H. Survivors of that marriage include a son, Larry and his wife Laura Barrett of Waterford; two daughters, Rachel and her husband Edward Tomosieski of Bloomfield, N.J., and Helen Watson of St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include two brothers, Arthur and his wife Lavonia Barrett of Almsville, Ore., and Paul and his wife Anne Barrett of Westwood, Mass.; one sister, Esther and her husband Sherwood Tuttle of Ft. Thomas, Ky.; eight grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Ackerson, in 1996. A celebration of life will be held at the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church, Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. John Young officiating. Spring burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. There will be no public visiting hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Passumpsic Community Baptist Church, Passumpsic, VT 05861. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, Vt., is in charge of arrangements.

, 93, formerly of Bethlehem, N.H., passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the Lafayette Health Care Center in Franconia, where she resided for the past 12 years. Arelene was born a daughter to John and Sara (Fowler) Hoik Nov. 28, 1910, in Bethlehem Junction, N.H. Arelene attended area schools and in the early years, worked as a waitress at a number of Bethlehem's (long-gone) hotels. She also worked as a telephone operator in Bethlehem. In later years, she worked the desk at Thayer's Hotel in Littleton and operated her antique shop on Mill Street. Arelene enjoyed cooking and gardening, taking great pride in the flowers and shrubs she planted around her homes. She loved animals, especially dogs, cats and horses. In the early days, she enjoyed riding her horse, Roxy, and hiking up nearby mountains. Surviving family members include two sons, John L. Wedick Jr. and his wife Jean of Bethlehem, and David Goldstein and his wife Linda of Mesa, Ariz.; three grandsons, two granddaughters and several great-grandchildren. Two former husbands, John L. "Jake" Wedick Sr. and Harry Goldstein predeceased her; as well as four brothers, Henry, Leon, Lawrence "Larry," Leland "Lee" and her only sister, Freda. A graveside committal service will be held in late spring at the Maple Street Cemetery in Bethlehem. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Above the Notch Humane Society, 709 Mann's Hill Road, Littleton, NH 03561. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.

, 80, of Lyndonville, Vt., passed away Jan. 10, 2004, at the Pines Rehabilitation and Health Center in Lyndonville. She was born in Derby, Vt., Sept. 23, 1923, the daughter of the late Ernest Don and Hattie E. (Pomeroy) Norris. She married Alexander "Jerry" Jarrosak of West Rutland, Vt., who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by a granddaughter, Nicole Beck; her sisters, Donna Patoine, Ruby and Queenie Norris. She attended Lyndon Institute, and worked for 18 years as a stitcher at Conners and Hoffman in Littleton, N.H., and Manchester Manufacturing in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was a member of the Sutton Christmas Club, the Lyndon Women's Club, Caledonia Fair (parade), the NVRH Auxiliary, the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville, where she served as a deacon and women's fellowship, Lyndon State College Foundation, past president of the G.F.W.C., VFW Women's Auxiliary, Lyndon Institute Alumni, Lyndonville Information Booth, Stars and Stripes parade director. She is survived by her children, Phil Jarrosak and his wife Sandra of Queensbury, N.Y., Richard W. Jarrosak of Manchester, N.H., Sandra Beck of Litchfield, N.H., Edward Jarrosak and his wife Alana of Lyndonville, Vt., and Carol Fisher and her husband Kermit of Lyndonville; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Poulin and his wife Leota of Wheelock, Vt., and Ulric Norris of Barton, Vt.; her brother-in-law, Clem Patoine of Sutton, Vt.; her sisters-in-law, Lorraine Norris of Sutton, and Dorothy Norris and Edith Norris; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 15, from 2-3:30 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Joan Vincent officiating. Burial will be in the Sutton Village Cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in her memory to the Virginia Jarrosak Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 336, Lyndonville, VT 05851. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, Vt. To sign the online register book, go to www.pearsonsfuneralservice.com.

, 92, of St. Johnsbury, died at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. She was born in Lyndonville, March 20, 1911, the daughter of Gustave and Ora (Ouellette) Guyer. Elizabeth worked at various businesses including Maple Town Restaurant, Adams Laundry, Palmer Brothers and White Market in Lyndonville. For many, she will be remembered at Leclerc's Market on Railroad Street. A member of the Ladies of St. Anne, Elizabeth was fond of painting (oil), sewing doll clothes, making cookies for gifts and was a legend with her homemade doughnuts. On Sept. 14, 1941, she married Charles Leclerc, who predeceased her in 1982. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Leclerc of Alameda, Calif.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Aime Guyer, in 1980. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. Spring burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury, Vt., is in charge of arrangements.

, 77, of Park Street, Barton, passed away in Newport Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. She was born in Glover Jan. 20, 1926, the daughter of Dale and Marjorie (Bean) Walcott. Charlotte was a 1943 graduate of Barton Academy and a 1946 graduate of Lyndon Teacher's College. She taught school in Danville for two years, then in Barton for 28 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and a member of the Glover Community Church, where she served as organist for 52 years. On Dec. 18, 1970, Charlotte married Roland E. Locke, who predeceased her March 13, 1993. She is survived by her brother, Alden Walcott and his wife Marilyn of Essex Junction and Venice, Fla.; her nieces and nephews, Cynthia Walcott of Grand Isle, Carlton Walcott of Essex Junction, Stephen Walcott of Fairfax, and Mary Lasher of Columbia, Md.; and her cousins, Robert S. Bean of West Glover, and Carl Rich of Maitland, Fla. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 8, at the Glover Community Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Should friends desire, contributions in Charlotte's memory may be made to the Glover Community Church, Glover, VT 05839. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family owned and operated.

, 85, of Pike Street, Groveton, N.H., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 3, 1918 in Magog, Quebec, a daughter of Ralph and Edith (Hartson) Hopps, she has been a resident of Groveton for 80 years. She was a graduate of Groveton High School, Class of 1936. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church and a past member of the Daughters of Isabella. Jessie was a very accepting woman who loved children, playing bingo and doing crossword puzzles. She was always helping others. She worked for Garry and Bea Normandeau for many years, as well as other local families doing housekeeping. Jessie is survived by her son, James "Mickey" McBride of Brookline, N.H.; four grandchildren, Michael McBride of Amesbury, Mass., Barry McBride of Salisbury, Mass., Steven McBride of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Kelsey McBride of Brookline, N.H.; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Patricia Locke of Groveton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, James P. McBride in 1986; four sisters, Marjorie Paquette, Dorothy Dumas, Pauline Pierce, and Colleen Fournier; and one brother, Kenneth Hopps. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Main-Armstrong Funeral Home, 59 State St., Groveton. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St., Groveton, with the Rev. Daniel Deveau, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Northumberland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, 10 State St., Groveton, NH 03582. for directions to the service or to send the family your condolences via the online register book, go to www.legacy.com.

, 67, of Highland House, Whitefield, N.H., passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 at his residence. Otis was a son of Freeman and Mattie (Sweeney) Ricker, born Dec. 2, 1936 in West Stewartstown, N.H. Otis attended area schools and was a saw operator for the Whitefield Lumber Company and various other mills in the area. He married his wife, Mary (Wright) Ricker of 45 years, Oct. 25, 1958. He was also employed by Norton Pike. Otis enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending the senior center functions. Surviving family members include his wife, Mary (Wright) Ricker of Whitefield; one son, Kenneth Dean Ricker of Gilman, Vt.; six daughters, Carol Ann Ricker of Walla Walla, Wash., Cynthia Lee Ricker of Littleton, N.H., Jessica May Ricker of Toledo, Ohio, Kathy Alice Simpson of Littleton, N.H., Diana Marie Ricker of Princeton, Mass., and Sharon Lin Ricker-Perez of Hubbardston, Mass.; his mother, Mattie Sweeney of Whitefield; four brothers, Bert Ricker of Clinton, Mass., Terry Ricker of Orange, Mass., Ronald Ricker of Clinton, Mass., and Timothy Ricker of Whitefield; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 10-11 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton. Funeral services will follow at Pillsbury Funeral Home at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Albert Bunnell officiating. Burial will be in the Perry's Cemetery in Pittsburg, N.H. Donations may be made in her memory to the Littleton Area Senior Center, Cottage Street, Littleton, N.H. 03561. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Inc. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.pillsburyfh.com.

age 83, formerly of Huntington, Mass., died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the Brookside Nursing Home in Bradford, Vt. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., Dec. 10, 1920, the son of Simeon and Harriet (Blessing) Small. Theron served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Good Conduct, EAMETCR with four Bronze Stars, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, President Unit Citation. He married Ellen V. Connors in Brattleboro, Vt., in 1962. He worked as a master mechanic working on flood control dam's including Union Village, North Hartland, Ball Mtn., and Townshend in Vermont and Littleville Dam in Massachusetts then in demolition for Dunn Brothers in Connecticut. Theron is survived by his loving wife, Ellen V. Small of St. Johnsbury; a stepdaughter, Gwen Kinney and her partner Darlene Ahrens of St. Johnsbury; a daughter, Geraldine Cinqantini and her husband Michael of Greenfield, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Norman Barry of West Brookfield, Mass., and Mrs. Harry Johnson of Palmer, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Edwin Connors II. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home, with Elizabeth Upton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to either: Rasa Yoga, 392 Streeter Pond Road, Sugar Hill, NH 03585; or Samara Foundation of VT, P.O. Box 1263, Burlington, VT 05402. Arrangements are by Sayles Funeral Home, located at 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury.

, 73, of White River Junction, Vt., and most recently of Rutland, Vt., passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 at the Genesis Eldercare in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Jan. 31, 1930 in Lyndonville, Vt., the daughter of the late Alvah and Mary Anna Bell. She was predeceased by her youngest son George Connors, who died in March 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Abrahamsen of Rutland, Vt.; her son, John Connors of White River Junction; four grandchildren; and her sister, Eva Carpenter of White River Junction. Burial will be Friday, May 7, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke, Vt. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, Vt.

83, of 2324 Route 302, Wells River, Vt., died Jan. 11, 2004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., following an extended illness. He was born in Groton, Vt., June 16, 1920, a son of Roger and Sarah (Lawton) Eastman. Larry graduated from Groton High School and served with the Army Air Corp. during World War II. He lived in Bristol, Conn., from 1956 to 1982 where he worked as a machinist for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Southington, Conn. Upon returning to Vermont in 1982 he worked for the Bradford Veneer Mill for four years. Mr. Eastman was a member of the American Legion Ross-Wood Post 20, the Aircraft Union and the NRA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed duckpin and candlepin bowling, attended many auctions and was an avid collector. Larry married Mildred Blodgett Aug. 16, 1956 and she predeceased him Dec. 2, 2002. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Esther Murray, Dorothy Magoon and Agnes Eastman; four brothers, Tom, Bart, Howard and Vernold Eastman. Survivors include nine children, Susan Gaylord and her husband Bruce of Newbury, Vt., Thomas Eastman and his wife Deborah of Bristol, Conn., Brenda Eastman of Woodsville, N.H., Brian Eastman and his wife Sandy of Bristol, Conn., John Eastman and his fiancee Kathy of Sutton, Vt., Merry J. Coutermarsh and James Eastman both of Wells River, Vt., Raymond Ross of New Britain, Conn., and Charles Ross and his wife Katherine of Plymouth, Conn.; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Cochran of Morristown, Vt.; three brothers, Kenneth Eastman and Robert Eastman both of Groton, Vt., and Clifford Eastman of Ryegate, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will be held at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H., Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with a prayer service at the conclusion of the calling hour. The Rev. Dr. Dwight White will officiate. spring burial will be in Groton Village Cemetery May 10, 2004 at noon. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, N.H., is in charge of arrangements.

, infant daughter of Patrick M. Perkins and Amanda S. Bowen, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. Kensli was born July 22, 2003, in St. Johnsbury. Kensli brought much joy to her parents and family during her short time on earth; she will be greatly missed. Kensli's love will live on in her parents, Patrick and Amanda; her sister, Alexis Faith Perkins of Barnet; cousins, Kaelynn, Hannah, Alicea, Tristan, Kaileb; additional family members, Jeff Bowen of Wilder, Linda Perkins, Chuck Perkins of Barnet, Mary Fortin of Suffield, Conn., Betty Bunnell of Barnet, Helena Bowen of Tunbridge, Sue Smith, Todd and Brenda Muzzy of St. Johnsbury, Elizabeth Bowen of White River Junction, Tiffany Perkins and Dwayne Barnes, Robert and Jen Silvers, all of St. Johnsbury, Nathan and Jessica May of West Burke, Joslyn Cote and Brett Rowell, Zack Smith of St. Johnsbury, Brooke Rowell of Windsor; and several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at the New Beginnings Christian Church, with Pastor Rick Menard officiating. Interment will be later this spring at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday between 6-8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Sayles Funeral Home, located at 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury.

, 88, formerly of South Street, Springfield, Vt., died Monday morning, Jan. 12, 2004, at the Hanover Terrace Nursing Home, in Hanover, N.H., following a long illness. She was born Dec. 9, 1915, in St. Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Wilfred and Evelina (Forrest) Laporte. She attended schools in Claremont, N.H., and graduated from St. Mary's High School. On July 27, 1940, she married Prosper S. Hudson in Springfield. She had been a longtime resident of the community, and served as the assistant librarian for the Springfield Town Library for many years. She was a member of St. Mary's Church. Survivors include a son, Alan W. Hudson of Brownsville; a daughter, Patricia J. Muzzy of Lyndonville, Vt.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband in 1982 and by two brothers and four sisters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church in Springfield, with her nephew, the Rev. Donald Gilbert of Windham, N.H., celebrating the Mass. Spring burial will take place in the Oakland Cemetery in Springfield. Friends may call at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Thursday, from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to either: "Friends of the Springfield Town Library," 43 Main St., Springfield, VT 05156; or to the Alzheimer's Association, Green Mountain Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, VT 05601. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel.

, of 145 Webster St., in St. Johnsbury, died at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dec. 27, 2003, following a brief illness. He "did it his way" with courage, grace, and dignity, and never lost his sense of humor. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury. The pastor, the Rev. Jay Sprout, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donation may be sent to the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Sayles Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. A complete obituary appeared in the Dec. 29 edition of this newspaper.

, 90, of 1231 Rowell Brook Road in Bradford, Vt., died Monday, Jan. 12, 1004, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Sept. 12, 1913 in Bradford, the daughter of William and Evaline (Blake) Davis. She attended schools in Bradford. She is survived by two sons, Russell and Dennis Kincaid, both of Bradford; one daughter, Helen Kincaid of Groton, Vt.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Donald and Rodney Kincaid; one brother, Irving Davis; and one sister, Lilla Davis. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m., in the Hale Funeral Home, Upper Plain, Bradford, Vt., with the Rev. Harvey Bartlett officiating. Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. Interment will take place in Sawyer Tomb in Bradford pending spring burial in the family lot in Sawyer Cemetery in Bradford.

78, of 10 Elm St., Lancaster, N.H., died Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, 2004, at Weeks Medical Center Hospital, Lancaster. Mrs. Merrow was born in Waltham, Mass., April 26, 1925, the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Orton) Porter. Raised in Lincoln, Mass., she attended area schools there and was a 1943 graduate of Concord High School, Concord, Mass. Bea also attended Higgins Commercial Machines, a business school, from 1943-1944. From 1944-1946 she was employed as payroll clerk for Hathaway Bakeries in Waltham, Mass. On Oct. 27, 1946, she married Roy E. Merrow and moved to his hometown of Lancaster. She was the manager of the Lancaster Elementary School cafeteria for 20 years, retiring in 1987. She also attended New Hampshire Technical College in Berlin, N.H. In 2002 she received the Mel Gallup Award for outstanding volunteer services. She had been a volunteer at Weeks Hospital since 1987. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Paul's Altar Guild, the American Food School Service, and the New Hampshire Food School Service. She was also a 60-year and lifetime member of the Lincoln Grange, Lincoln, Mass. Family members include her husband, Roy E. Merrow of Lancaster; a daughter, Marilyn Malasky and her husband Michael of Newmarket, N.H.; two sons, Walter Merrow and his wife Donna of Barre, Vt., and Scott Merrow and his wife Karen of Groveton, N.H.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn "Suzy" Meuwissen of North Fort Meyers, Fla.; and nine nieces and nephews. At Bea's request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Oncology Department at Weeks Medical Center Hospital, 173 Middle St., Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 85, of Montpelier, Vt., who recently moved to Grand Junction, Colo., died Jan. 12, 2004. She was born in Northfield, Vt., July 8, 1918, the daughter of Joseph and Georgia (Barry) Provost and received her education in Northfield schools. On Oct. 12, 1938, she married Carlo Andreoletti in Northfield. Mr. Andreoletti died in 1964. Helena was past matron of the Eastern Star in Wells River, Vt., and also a past president and district deputy of American Legion Auxiliary in Woodsville, N.H. She was a member of St. Augustines Church. Survivors include a son, Gary Andreoletti; daughter-in-law, Sandy Forrest; sister-in-law, Rose Provost; nephew Joe and his wife Cheryle; niece, Brenda and her husband Dana; granddaughters, Carrie, Jessica and Debra; and great-grandchildren, Malcolm, Devin and Kristen. Deceased members include son, Brian Andreoletti, who died May 15, 1997; and brother, Joseph Provost, who died in May 1987. A funeral service will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St., Montpelier, Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Pinehurst Cemetery, South Ryegate, Vt. You may make a contribution to the charity of your choice in memory of Helena.

, 96, of West Barnet, Vt., died Jan. 13, 2004 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, where she had been a resident for the past five years. She was born in Barnet, Vt., Aug. 30, 1907, the daughter of Leonard L. and Barbara (Roy) Roy. Mrs. Astle graduated from Keene State College in 1928 and was a school teacher at the Joe's Brook School, Waterford School and Peacham School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, RSVP, AARP and the West Barnet Presbyterian Church, where she also served as a Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Astle was also a member of the Barnet Home Dem. Club, a 4-H leader in Barnet, a member of the Vermont 251 Club, a member of the Pythian Sisters, and a member of Lakeview Grange, West Barnet, the State and National Grange, Pomona and held several offices in subordinate. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph "Bob" Astle June 13, 1998; a great-grandson, Patrick Wayne Garrison; and a son-in-law, Robert Fuller Jr. Survivors include one son, Leonard J. Astle and his wife, Sonja, of Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Margaret A. Briggs and her husband Harry of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Natalie A. Fuller of North Concord, Vt.; 13 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will be Friday, Jan. 16, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A Grange service will be held at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m., in the West Barnet Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Sanderson officiating. Spring burial will be in the Barnet Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Barnet Senior Meal Site, in care of Mrs. Audrey Bogie, RR 1 Box 27, East Ryegate, VT 05042-9706; or to the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center, Activities Fund, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 82, a St. Johnsbury resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. The daughter of Lloyd and Pauline (Post) Parsons, Marion was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Shelburne, Vt. She married Maurice A. Corbeil, May 25, 1943, in Pensacola, Fla. Her greatest joy was her family; they will miss her dearly. Marion is survived by her loving husband, Maurice of St. Johnsbury; daughters, Sheila Amadon and her husband Merlin of Waterford, Maurine Culver and her husband, Van, of St. Johnsbury; a son, Paul M. of St. Johnsbury; a brother, Lloyd Parsons and his wife Julie of Westfield, Mass.; a sister, Margaret Buchanan of Windsor; seven grandchildren, Anne C. Amadon of Augusta, Maine, Peter M. Amadon of Dallas, Texas, Adam Corbeil of New Orleans, La., Nicholas Culver of Burlington, Danielle Corbeil, Caitlin Culver, Elizabeth Culver, all of St. Johnsbury; a great-granddaughter, Ava Macnevins of St. Johnsbury. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Corbeil; and a grandson, Benjamin Culver. Memorial contributions may be made in Marion's name to the American Diabetes Association Vermont Affiliate, 77 Hegeman Ave., Colchester, VT 05446. A private funeral service will be held. A spring committal will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friday, May 14, at 3 p.m.

, 46, of Log Cabin Lane, Bethlehem, N.H., passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2004. She was born in Keene, N.H., Sept. 16, 1957, and spent her first years at Crotched Mountain, N.H. From the age of 9 she was raised and cared for by Andrew and Shirley Hunt, now of Lancaster. She lived with the Hunts in Lisbon, Littleton and Lancaster, until moving to Bethlehem two years ago, where she shared a home with Charlene and Eugene Miles and Marie Perkins. Patty was an active businesswoman and community member. She was the founder and owner of PerFecto Business Services of Littleton, N.H., which she established in 1998. She was a member of the National Association of Persons in Supported Employment (APSE), and in July 2000, was the first recipient of the Wendy M. Wood Award for Emerging Leaders in Supported Employment. She subsequently received a commendation from then-Gov. Shaheen that, in part, reads that Patty "embodies the vision, effort, determination, and risk-taking tendencies of Wendy M. Wood ..." Locally, Patty was a member of the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Gateway Chamber of Commerce and WREN, which recognized her as a "woman of courage and vision in the area of business and economic development" at their Celebration of Women in 2001. In 2003, Patty was elected to sit on the board of directors of the New Hampshire Chapter of APSE. Patty was a presenter for the UNH Institute for Disability, and also made presentations for the New York State Self-Advocacy convention, and at a national convention for APSE. Patty will be remembered for her dry wit and ironic sense of humor. She taught those who knew her that anything is possible and that we must all support each other. She is survived by her former foster parents, Andrew and Shirley Hunt of Lancaster; her housemates and friends, Eugene and Charlene Miles and Marie Perkins; and her many friends and business acquaintances. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Patricia Fecto Memorial Fund, in care of Common Ground, P.O. Box 599, Littleton, NH 03561. Proceeds of this fund will be used to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities in their endeavors to reach their dreams and goals. A memorial service and celebration of Patty's life will be held Friday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Littleton.

, 67, of Danville, Vt., passed away at home with his family at his side, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Danville, Feb. 15, 1936, the son of Harold and Eda (McCosco) Kittredge. Duane worked at several business interests including: logging, Vance Tree Service, Palmer Brothers, and Fairbanks Scale. He retired from EHV in February 1998 after 15 years of service. Duane enjoyed turkey, deer and rabbit hunting, horse and pony pulling, and camping with family at Tickednaked Pond. He was fond of the trips to Las Vegas and the Fryeburg Fair. He loved snow machining and was a life member of the Es-Ski-Mo Club of Danville. Additionally, Duane was a member of the VT Beagle Club. On May 29, 1954, he married Caroline (Bigelow) Kittredge, who survives him in Danville. Other survivors include a son, Darryl and his wife Deborah and grandson Darryl Duane II, "DJ," and granddaughter Shelby Sue of Barnet; a brother, Calvin and his wife June Kittredge of West Danville; three sisters, Floella and her husband Arthur Touissaint of New Milford, Conn., Mrytle Bell of West Danville, and Shirley and her husband Kenneth Maynard, also of West Danville; many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Wilfred Bell. Funeral services will be held at the Danville United Methodist Church, Friday, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Cheney officiating. Spring burial will be in Danville Green Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family at Sayles Funeral Home tonight, Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Danville Rescue Squad, Danville, VT 05828.

, 85, died peacefully at her home in South Burlington Jan. 13, 2004. A native Vermonter, she loved to travel and made trips to every continent except Antarctica, including visits to Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Great Britain, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, South America, Russia and Eastern Europe. Gifted with a brilliant mind, Alice graduated with a bachelor of arts in English literature from Middlebury College in 1940 and earned a Master of Arts in teaching from UVM in 1968. She was an avid reader and writer. Her lifelong journals will be a treasure for generations to come, as she lived an active and varied life from living on a farm in Springfield, Vt., to running a country store in Danville, Vt., to teaching English at South Burlington High School. Alice was always active in her community from baking pies for church suppers, to visiting shut-ins and preparing taxes for the elderly. She was a member of the College Street Congregational Church where she served as an usher and treasurer for many years. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine, the Athena Club (past president) and the AAUW. Alice is survived by her daughter, Anne and her husband Robbie Williams; her son, Roger and his wife, Margaret Spaulding; a nephew/son, James N. Atwood; her sister, June A. Bumps; grandsons, Roger and his wife Tammy Beauregard and Robbie and his wife Joanie Beauregard; granddaughter, Julie and her husband Bret Martzke; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger F. Spaulding July 25, 1986. Viewing will be held at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Parlor Friday, Jan. 16, from 4-7 p.m., with Temple Chapter 75 O.E.S. conducting their service at 4:30 p.m. A funeral service to honor her life will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m., at the College Street Congregational Church in Burlington. Burial will be in Quechee in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Shriners Hospital of Canada, 1529 Cedar Ave., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1AG.

, 97, of Lebanon, N.H., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at the Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born in Providence, R.I., Aug. 14, 1906, a daughter of the late Charles and Elmira (Watson) Clark. She grew up in Newton Highlands, Mass., and was a graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1923; and of Mt. Holyoke College, Class of 1927. She began her teaching career at the Dana Hall School and later received her doctorate in zoology from Columbia University in New York in 1935. She was a professor at Hunter College in New York City, where she met and married her husband, the architect J. Walter Severinghaus, July 24, 1943. She continued teaching until she became involved in raising her children, returning to part-time teaching in the 1960s. She and her husband lived in the Westchester suburbs of New York, first in Yonkers and later in Scarsdale. They also maintained summer homes in Old Forge, N.Y., and later in Peacham, Vt., where her father had been raised. Mrs. Severinghaus was very dedicated to environmental organizations: in particular, she was an early board member of the "Friends of the Earth," and was locally active in the "Friends of Scarsdale Parks." She was also active in the Asbury Methodist Church in Crestwood, N.Y. Following her husband's death in 1987 she moved to Brookhaven in Lexington, Mass.; in 2003 she moved to Lebanon to be near to her son and his family. At the time of her death Mrs. Severinghaus was still president of her class from Mt. Holyoke College; she received the Alumnae Association Medal of Honor at her 70th class reunion, and was the only class member to attend her 75th reunion in 2002, at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Walter Severinghaus in 1987; a daughter, Nancy Clark Severinghaus; and two brothers, Russell and Leonard Clark. Survivors include her son, Dr. John Severinghaus of Norwich, Vt.; and two grandchildren, Jonathan Clark Severinghaus and Elena Ysabel "Elysa" Severinghaus. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring in Peacham. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Friends of the Earth, 1717 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 (877-843-8687).