, 73, of Elm Street, Lancaster, N.H., died at his home on Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2008, after a long illness. Mr. Monahan was born in Jefferson, N.H., on July 18, 1934, the son of Frank H. and Esther W. (Burke) Monahan. On March 7, 1953 he married June A. Wheeler. Joe worked for 15 years at Stratford Plywood until it closed and was then employed 11 years at Groveton Paper. During those years, he performed additional work, including carpentry, painting and property maintenance, and in 1982, he started his own full time company, Joe Monahan and Crew. He worked the rest of his life up to approximately one year ago when his health failed him. He was a member of the Lancaster Assembly of God. Family members include his wife, June A. (Wheeler) Monahan of Lancaster; six children, Kimberly (Monahan) Ingerson and her husband, Lloyd of Jefferson, Rodney Monahan and his wife, Elaine (Gooden) of Stark, N.H., Jodi (Monahan) Welcome and her husband, Wesley of East Concord, Vt., Penny (Monahan) Bradford of Lancaster, Peggy Sue (Monahan) Achs of Illinois, Norman Monahan and his wife, Robin (Goodwin) of Gilman, Vt.; 19 grandchildren, seven with spouses; and 26 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Christina and Rena. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday afternoon and evening, Feb. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning at 11. The Rev. James Michael, pastor of Lancaster Assembly of God, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one's choice.

, 63, of Lisbon, N.H., died peacefully Feb. 7, 2008 in Lebanon, N.H. She was born Jan. 21, 1945, in Canada a daughter of Edward and Adrienne (Mercier) Bilodeau. On Sept. 10, 1960, she married George Bernier who predeceased her in 1982. Mrs. Bernier moved to Lisbon, N.H., in 1992. She enjoyed craft work, drawing and singing. She is survived by her children, Ray Bernier and his wife, Dona of Lisbon, N.H., Theresa Bernier and her fiance, Ronald Hoadley of Brownington, and Helen Sylvester and her fiance, David Bliss of Livermore Falls, Maine. She is also survived by grandchildren Marie, Christine, Amanda, Jennifer, Paul, Jessica, Collin, Athina, Kyle, Alicia, and Kevin; and by great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kaleb, Breanna, Angela, Patricia, Shyann and Joe Jr. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Serena. A graveside service will be held in the Spring at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport, Vt. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division Inc., P.O. Box 1460, Williston, VT 05495.

, 81, of Skaneateles, N.Y., passed away on Feb. 2 at the Iroquois Nursing Home, Jamesville, N.Y. Born in Barnet, Vt., he served during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Juneau as an electrician's mate and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1951, he was married to Beverly Macey of St. Johnsbury, Vt., graduating from the University of Vermont in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he joined the General Electric Company where he worked for over 36 years ending, his career with GE as manager of facilities, Syracuse, N.Y. During his working career, Dick was on the GE Engineering Test Program at the following locations: Burlington, Vt.; Schenectady, N.Y.; and Johnson City, N.Y.; working in Auburn, N.Y., for 24 years and in Syracuse, N.Y., for 10 years. During his working career, Dick enjoyed hunting with his dad and friends, boating, fishing and skiing. He was a member of the GE Elfun Society, AIEE, and a past member of the Auburn and Skaneateles Rotary, having served as president of the Auburn Rotary. He was an active member of the Skaneateles United Methodist Church. Dick and Bev purchased the family homestead, Quimby Hill, in Barnet, Vt., where they spent their summers after retirement, enjoying gatherings of family and friends, gardening and wildlife. He was a loving, generous husband, father and grandfather, while always offering a helping hand for extended family as well. He will be greatly missed for all of this plus his gift for laughter and as an example of integrity. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beverly Macey Quimby, daughter Sharon G. Nichols (Ed Marx) of Skaneateles, N.Y.; two sons, Richard S. Quimby (Julie) of West Boylston, Mass., and David O. Quimby (Eileen) of Camillus, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Tiffany Nichols Rath, Tyler Nichols, and Grace Quimby; three stepgrandchildren, Amy and Christina Johnston and Clair Byrnes; a brother, Sherman Quimby of Monroe, N.H.; double cousin Bernice Quimby of Monroe, N.H.; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Owen H. Quimby and Della Kay Quimby; and a sister, Mary Lasnier. At Dick's request, there will be no calling hours. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St., Skaneateles, N.Y. A burial service will be held in Barnet, Vt. Donations may be made to the Skaneateles Methodist Church.

, 84 of 154 Bronson St., Littleton, N.H., died on Feb. 12, 2008, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H. Tony was born in Littleton, N.H., on June 24, 1923, the son of Anthony Joseph and Sarah Agnes (Trombley) Lemire. He was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School and Littleton High School, Class of 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Tony achieved the rank of quartermaster first class and he served on ATA-122 in the South Pacific Theater. Tony was fluent in French and English. Tony was an Eagle Scout and continued his interest in scouting as a scoutmaster. He married June W. Gearwar on May 27, 1950, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage. In 1955, Tony built the family home on Bronson Street and in 1977, he built his four-car garage. In 1945, upon returning from World War II, he started his electrical career with J. William Houle. Tony, a master electrician, started his own electrical contracting business in 1960 and continued for 42 years until his retirement. Over his lifetime, he was a volunteer fireman, enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Loudon races, woodworking, woodcarving, snowmobiling, camping, fishing, fly tying, hunting, vegetable gardening, Lemire family reunions, and tinkering in his shop. He is survived by his wife, June; a daughter, Margaret (Peggy) and her husband, Glen Little of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; two sons, Ronald Lemire and Richard Lemire, both of Littleton; six grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen, and Linda Little, and William, Jennifer, and Megan Lemire; and one great-grandson, Nahum Anthony Lemire. Also surviving him are many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St. in Littleton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Pillsbury Funeral Homes and Cremation Service Inc.

, 54, of Groton, Vt., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Boston, Mass., on Dec. 8, 1953, the son of Franklin King and Nancy Sullivan. Charles served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He married Katherine Simard on Feb. 14, 1974. He moved to the area in 1991 from Boston. He was a member of the family support group for the Bradford National Guard. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Katherine King of Groton, a daughter, Kelli Little of St. Johnsbury, three sons, George King of Groton, Kevin King of Groton and Jason King of St. Johnsbury, a sister, Cheryl Griffin of Lynn, Mass., three brothers, David Sullivan, Michael Sullivan and Andrew Sullivan all of Revere, Mass., seven grandchildren, a step-father, David Sullivan of Nashua, N.H., several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Saturday, March 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the funeral service at 1 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH, with Pastor James Lake of the Bible Baptist Church in Berlin officiating. Burial will be in the Groton Village Cemetery in Groton in the spring.

, 57, of Orleans, Vt. passed away suddenly on Feb. 12, 2008. He was born on August 18, 1950, a son of Richard and Libby (Pike) Dudley. On August 19, 1972, he married Terry Comstock who survives him. He is also survived by his best gift, twin daughters, Tricia Dudley Doran and her husband Jethro of West Haven, Vt. and Wendy Dudley and her fiancee James Leithead of Newport, Vt. He is also survived by sisters Pamela Downer and her husband Jay of Newport, Lynn Brennan and her husband Terry of Orchard Park N.Y., his brother Brad Dudley and friend Cori Shimko of Irasburg, Vt., his parents Richard and Libby Dudley of Orleans, grandson Zakary Leithead, father-in-law Dean Comstock and his fiancee Sarah Ryan of Westmore, sister in law Sue Menard and her husband Frank Menard of Barton, brother-in-law Michael Comstock of Barton, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends. Chuck graduated from Lake Region Union High School and graduated from from the University of Vermont in 1972, where he was a member of the golf team. He served as Secretary of the Masonic Lodge #55 F&AM of Orleans for 23 years. For over 50 years he was a devoted member of the Orleans Country Club and served as treasurer for over 20 years. He was an avid downhill skier and especially loved Jay Peak's deep powder days. He was a long time member of the Orleans Federated Church. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Rd. Newport on Monday, Feb. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Orleans Federated Church with Rev. Carol Borland officiating. Spring Interment will take place at the Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Orleans Country Club, c/o Peter Lanoue, Secretary, P.O. Box 8, Orleans, VT 05860.

, 83, of Roswell, N.M., passed away Feb. 11, 2008, at a local care center. Alden was born May 10, 1924, in South Albany, Vt., to Clarence and Lida Bean Wilson, who have preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Grant and Gilbert Wilson, two sisters, Rena Sweeney and Avis Sweeney, and a granddaughter, Tara Wilson. Alden married Cherrie D. Maranville on June 19, 1950, in South Albany. She survives him at the family home. Alden is survived by sons, Alden Clarence Wilson Jr. and his wife Susan of Roswell, Brian Wilson and his wife Julie of Robinson, Ill.; granddaughter Ellen Wilson of Robinson, Ill.; and grandson Jarred Wilson of Roswell; nephew Dean Sweeney and his wife Ruth of Newport, Vt. Alden worked as school director at Albany, Vt., at the Village School. He was a dairy farmer. He was Justice of the Peace in Albany for several years, that was his most enjoyable work. He also worked for seven years at Raulston, Purina and Checkerboard feeds in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Then they moved to Roswell in 1975 due to cardiac disease. The family would like to thank Vista Care Hospice. Special thanks to Glynn, Cecil, Stacy, Angel, Tara, Laura, and Theresa and all the others that have been so good to the family. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, N.M., Harley Parnell will officiate. Memorials can be made to Vista Care Hospice, 400 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 500, Roswell, NM 88201.

, 77, of St. Johnsbury, died Thursday evening, Feb. 14, 2008, with his family at his side at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury. He was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Highland Park, Illinois, the son of Iver O. and Mildred (Sidney) Iverson. In the spring of 1948 Ike went to work for Rodd Roofing in St. Johnsbury. He remained in their employ until his death, completing nearly 60 years of service. On March 8, 1986 he married Dorothy "Dee" (Venuti). He was a member of the Moose Club in St. Johnsbury, and the St. Johnsbury Field and Stream Club. Deer hunting at the Rodd farm brought him much pleasure. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his best friend and wife Dee. They also enjoyed traveling, camping, whale watching, and walking on the ocean beach here in New England. Survivors include his wife Dorothy "Dee" Iverson of St. Johnsbury, (21 Southard Street, 05819); four children, Thomas Graves of St. Johnsbury, Dreana Jerome and husband Dennis of E. Orange, Patricia Graves and spouse Edie of Montpelier, and Laura Crago and husband Brian of Sommerville, S.C.; five children by his first marriage; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Glen Young of Wheelock, and Sidney Young and wife Cindy of N.C.; five sisters, Mary Dopp of St. Johnsbury, Catherine Emery of St. Johnsbury, Marion Reiss and husband Paul of Waterbury, Conn., Betty Haskins and husband Les of Kentwood, Mich., and Doris Gracie of E. Hartford, Conn.; his aunt and close friend Victoria Conway of Revere, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Joseph Young and William Iverson. A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Friends may meet with the family Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Spring burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Memorial donations made in Ike's memory may be directed to: NVRH, mark for Norris Cotton Cancer Center North (NCCC-N), attention Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 75, of Lancaster, N.H., passed away on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2008 at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster. Lee was born in Woodsville, N.H., on July 11, 1932. His family moved to Lancaster where he was a life-long resident since the age of six. He attended Lancaster Academy and Lancaster High School, graduating in 1950. He attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Optometry in 1955. In 1953, Lee married his high school sweetheart Constance Whitcomb and they had four children, Tawnya, Tamra, Lee Jr. (Skip) and Trisha. They lived in Lancaster and were married for 54 years. In 1955, Lee joined his father-in-law Raymond Whitcomb in his optometric practice where Lee practiced optometry for 49 years until he retired in 2004. He carried on the family practice that was founded in 1895 and was the third generation of optometrists in the family. Lee was an avid outdoorsman and spent long hours hunting, fishing and snowmobiling with his friends and family. He was a highly skilled woodworker and created many pieces of fine furniture in his extensive home woodworking shop. Lee was very involved in Lancaster and he was an active member of the Lancaster Rotary Club since 1960 where he served as secretary, treasurer and president over the years. He volunteered hundreds of hours at the Lancaster Rotary Club Auction for over 37 years. Lee was very involved in the Lancaster Snowdrifters Club, volunteering long hours grooming the snowmobile trails and coordinating the Lancaster Grand Prix snowmobile events. He was a member of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association where he was the chairman of the Coos County chapter. He was an avid volunteer at the Mt. Prospect Ski Club and helped build the original hut. Lee was also on the Town of Lancaster Budget Committee for 30 years, the program chairman of the Bicentennial Committee, and a director and chairman-of-the-board of the Siwooganock Bank in Lancaster. He was also the first president of the Lancaster High School Alumni association and a long time supporter of Col. Town Recreation. Lee leaves his wife of 54 years, Constance Eastman, and his four children including son Lee (Skip) Eastman Jr., daughter Tawnya Finkel, daughter Tamra Eastman, and daughter Trisha Eastman; his five grandchildren: granddaughter Lindsay Eastman, granddaughter Abby Finkel, granddaughter Molly Finkel, grandson Joshua Rivard and granddaughter Hanna Rivard; and his three sisters: Jean Oleson, Charlotte King, Marilyn Crane, and many other family members. Per his request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held on Monday morning, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Lancaster, N.H. Reverend John Jackson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Col. Town Recreation or the Lancaster Humane Society.

, or Mae as her family and many friends knew her, died peacefully at her home on Maple Street in Lyndonville on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. Though she became very ill and weak in January, in August, when she celebrated her 100th birthday, she had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends from her New York days and from her time in Vermont. Mae was the daughter of Isadore and Yetta Hershenson. She grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, then moved further north, and finally the family moved to Brooklyn. Her father, who helped start the Hebrew Free Loan Society, owned a garage and before that a laundry. Mae used to talk about how some of the shirt collars he cleaned had grease paint on them because he had customers who acted in the Yiddish theater which thrived in New York at the time. After Mae graduated from Girl's High she attended a training school and became a legal secretary. In 1934 she married Samuel Zisowitz, a friend from high school days. Later, in the 1950s they changed their name to Martin, a rough translation of her father-in-law's Hungarian first name. In the early years of their marriage Sam and Mae traveled across the U.S. and one summer took a freighter to Rio. Then in 1938 Sam took a sabbatical from teaching and they traveled by boat around the world visiting places like Java, Cambodia, Siam, as it was then called, Eygpt, and then they passed through the Suez Canal and toured France and England. Second only to her family, this trip was the high point of her life, and her home is still decorated with carving and paintings from Bali. After that she and Sam settled in Queens, N.Y. and raised two sons, Ben, born in 1941 and David, born in '44. When her children were young she remained home. But in the late 1950s she began working again, this time as a secretary in the boys dean's office at Franklin K. Lane H.S. in Brooklyn. As is often the case, though her title was secretary, she, in fact, did a lot more. She always saw herself as an advocate for the students who were sent to the dean. They too were her children. During this time she was also active in the National Council of Jewish Women. After retiring, Sam and Mae finally left the city and moved to Bethpage on Long Island where Mae began to garden. She particularly liked planting small evergreens she brought home from her visits to Vermont which then became not so small, as Sam noted whenever he mowed the lawn. But in 1988, to be closer to family, she and Sam moved to Lyndonville, and in 1990 moved into the Maple Street home they shared with her son, David his wife, Penny, and their daughter, Lizzie. Sam died in 1991. He always missed New York, but moving to a small Vermont town was just right for Mae. She soon became well known around town, now as Martha, and especially enjoyed the times she spent working as a volunteer with the book repair group at the Cobleigh Library where new friendships blossomed. Mae was a woman with many talents. She was an artist with a special gift for creating wonderful things for her home out of anything she laid her hands upon. Then in her 90s she began writing poetry. A collection of her poems was printed to celebrate her 100th birthday and is available at the Cobleigh Library. She also had a particular gift for drawing people out, so that at parties and family gatherings people often found themselves telling Mae all kinds of interesting things. Mae saw a lot pass by during her life. The world moved from steamships to cyberspace. She enjoyed the old ways but welcomed the new also. And to the end, she never forgot the stories of her early life or lost her sharp, wry sense of humor. Perhaps her only lingering regrets were that she never lived long enough to see the world come to its senses and to see George W. Bush leave the White House. Mae was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband, Sam, her sister, Inez Bock and her husband Sidney, and as happens if you live to 100, all her old friends and relatives. She is survived by her son, Ben, and his wife, Leslie, of Los Angeles, and their daughters, Vanessa Martin of Jerusalem and Abby Martin Stein and her husband, Jason of Los Angeles. Also by her son, David, and his wife, Penny Patch of Lyndonville, and their son, Seth Williams, his wife, Abby Reese, and their daughter, Luna, of Lyndonville, and their daughter, Lizzie Patch Martin, her husband, Gareth Porter and their son, Winslow. Also by her nieces, Constance Wool, Carol Zisowitz, Terry Zisowitz, and her sister-in-law, Gertrude Gordon. There will be a memorial and celebration of Mae's life at her home in Lyndonville at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. In the summer her ashes will be placed with Sam's on family land in Lost Nation, East Haven. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to either the Cobleigh Library or Caledonia Home Health.

, 70, of St. Johnsbury Center, passed away Feb. 16, 2008, at home surrounded by family after his long, difficult battle with cancer. He was born on June 9, 1937, a son of Joseph and Charleen Fenoff. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Paul Fenoff; his sister, Doreen Larocque; and his grandson, Chad Lumbra. Bob enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, seeing new places and meeting new people. He and Janet spent their winters in Florida and traveled cross country in their RV. He restored his pride and joy, a '47 Mercury, with his son, Ron, and his brother and best friend, Jerry. He and Janet looked forward to Sunday drives with no destinations in mind. He treasured spending time with his family. His family reflects, in all his various professions, Bob was self-taught and achieved perfection at every level, starting with auto-body work and on to excavation which led to many commercial and residential projects in the area. He purchased and built Fenoff Redimix and went on to develop his own quarry and crushing business. Over the years, he spent many nights and weekends building many of his family's homes. On May 18, 1957, he married the love of his life, Janet Whitcomb, his devoted wife of 50 years. He is also survived by his four children, Charles "Bob" Fenoff Jr. and wife Kathy of Waterford, Sheila Fenoff-Willett and husband Jeff of Williamstown, Ron Fenoff and fiancee Michelle Knight of Waterford, and Kirk Fenoff and wife Mary of Danville. He is also survived by his sisters, Madeline "Maggie" Hastings and husband Ernie of Lyndonville; Virginia Collins and husband Rodney of Concord; his brothers, Joseph "Sonny" Fenoff Jr. and wife Carol of Crestview, Fla., Gerald "Jerry" Fenoff and wife Judy of St. Johnsbury, Doug Fenoff and wife Diane of Atlanta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Tiffany Kirchoff and husband Tim of Lyndonville, Josh Fenoff and wife Hannah, and their children Austin and Hudson of Waterford, Derek and Megan Fenoff of Danville, Ashley and Kristen Fenoff of Waterford, and Jordyn Knight of Waterford, along with many other beloved family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the North Congregation Church. Family friend, the Rev. John Tremblay, will officiate. Calling hours will be at Sayles Funeral Home Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In recognition of his quality and perfection of workmanship, contributions, to be used for construction trades education, may be directed to Union Bank, c/o Teresa Brown, 364 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 42, of Syracuse, N.Y., formerly of Lisbon, N.H., passed away on Jan. 25, 2008. Tammy was born on July 1, 1965, in Dover, Del., a daughter to Spencer D. and Patricia Leighton Hilvar. She graduated from Lisbon Regional High School and attended college at Hesser Business School in Manchester, N.H. Family members include her mother, Patricia Hilvar; two sisters, Tracey Magwire and her husband Mike, Terry Daniels and her husband Bob; a niece, Cassie Bonor and her partner of several years Wayne Eathorne and their daughter Azaria; five nephews, Michael, Chad and Bryan Daniels, David Carbonneau and Michael Magwire Jr. Tammy was predeceased by her dad, Spencer D. Hilvar in 1994 and her nephew, Eric M. Daniels in 1981. Tammy loved her career as a paralegal for the Law Office of James Messinger where she worked for the past 14 years. Tammy enjoyed long walks and nature. She was full of life, love and laughter, and touched the hearts of everyone she met. A graveside service will be held in the springtime at Grove Hill Cemetery in Lisbon, N.H. Memorial donations in Tammy's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

of St. Johnsbury, Vt., passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital Saturday evening, Feb. 16, 2008, at the age of 48. She was born in Bristol, Conn., Dec. 7, 1959, the fourth of seven children born to Arnold and Patricia (Bean) Garand. She was predeceased by her mother June 17, 2007; her sister Lynn Caprodicci in 1994; and her brother Mark in 2000. Pamela graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1979. She trained as a nurse's aide and had worked at both the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center and what was then known as The Pine Knoll Nursing Home. She also took a course in culinary arts. Pam enjoyed most sports, music, and liked to camp and fish at Joes Pond. She is survived by her husband Ted Spencer of St. Johnsbury; her father Arnold Garand of Waterford; two children, Adam Garand and Crista Garand, both of St. Johnsbury; one grandchild Philip; brothers Gary Garand, Robbie Garand, Peter Garand and Greg Garand, all of St. Johnsbury; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Friends and family will gather at the Sayles Funeral Home this Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. Committal services will be held in the spring at the Riverside Cemetery in Waterford. Contributions may be directed to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, attn: Jim Flynn, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 50, of Sugarwoods Road, Barre, Vt., died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington with her family at her bedside. Born June 15, 1957, in Troy, N.Y., she was the daughter of Francis E. and Carol Ann (Foley) Kelly. She graduated from Glens Falls, New York High School in 1975. She received her Associate's Degree in Science from North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, N.Y., and was a registered nurse. She held a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and her Master's Degree in Education, both from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland. Holding a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in School Administration from Castleton State College, she was a Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership at the University of Vermont in Burlington. In 2001 she was voted the Outstanding Vermont Teachers Award. She was currently Director of Student Services of the Caledonia North Supervisory Union in Lyndonville and was also a Charge Nurse of the inpatient Psychiatry Department at the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin and will be remembered as a passionate caregiver to her family, her patients, her colleagues and all the children in her school district. She was first married to Steve Arzberger, making their home in Ticonderoga, N.Y. They later divorced. On July 6, 2006, she married Ernest H. "Skip" Bancroft Jr., in St. Monica Church in Barre. They have since made their home at their present address. Rock climbing, her pets, horseback riding, gardening, snowboarding, the Mozart Festival and Irish music were her special interests. Her memberships include St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre and the Council for Exceptional Children and the Vermont Council on Special Education Administrators. Besides her husband, "Skip" she is survived by her two sons, Eric Arzberger and his wife, Meaghan of Kennebunk, Maine, and Justin Arzberger; two stepsons, Ernest H. "Buddy" Bancroft IV and Michael Bancroft; two stepdaughters, Erin and Katherine Bancroft, all at home; also her parents, Francis E. and Carol Ann Kelly; her brother Kevin Kelly and his wife, Tina, all of Queensbury, N.Y.; her sister, Kathy Keenahan and her husband, Ken of Rochester, N.Y.; also her stepfather, Ernest H. Bancroft Sr. of Barre Town; two stepsisters, Deborah Bancroft Balserus of Williston, and Mary Ellen Natusch and her husband, Paul of Westford, Mass.; and nieces and nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at 10 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Burial will be made in the Hope Cemetery in Barre. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street in Barre, Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Kingdom Youth Services 24 Bagley Street, St Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, at age 83, died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2008, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Springfield, Vt., and raised in Manchester, N.H., he was the son of the late Philip Hudson See Sr. and Mildred (Pring) See. He was the devoted husband of the late Katherine Bradley See. Upon graduating from the Holderness School, Phil enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country proudly during World War II. After the war, he attended Dartmouth College and graduated with his degree in business from the Amos Tuck School. He spent much of his career at the Shawmut Bank in Boston where he rose to the position of senior vice resident. After retiring from Shawmut, he served as a consultant for a number of years to the chairman of the Bank of New Hampshire, as well as several other banking institutions. Phil was a longtime resident of Marblehead, Mass., and was a former member of the Tedesco Country Club. He ultimately retired to his home in Franconia, N.H., where he pursued his love of golf, skiing and hiking in the mountains he loved so much. Phil was also a longtime member of the Profile Club. An avid skier, Phil was a fixture at Cannon Mountain where he skied until the age of 81 and enjoyed watching his four grandchildren race for the Franconia Ski Club with great pride. He leaves a son, Philip H. See III and his wife, Catherine; a daughter, Alicia See Groom and her husband, David. Phil also leaves his four loving grandchildren, Nicolle and Billy See, and Jessica and Wesley Groom, all of Swampscott, Mass. He also leaves behind a brother, Frederick See of Marion, Mass.; and a sister Betty (See) Hill of Simsbury, Conn.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Phil's life will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in First Church in Swampscott, Congregational, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Arrangements by the Solimine, Landergan And Richardson Funeral Home, 67 Ocean St. (Rte. 1A) Lynn, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franconia Ski Education Foundation, c/o Franconia Ski Club, P.O. Box 464 Franconia, NH 03580 or New England Ski Museum, P.O. Box 267, Franconia NH 03580.

of Barnet, Vt., passed away early on Monday morning, Feb. 18, 2008, after a long courageous battle with emphysema, with his loving family at his side. Kermit was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Sept. 16, 1937, the son of Kermit E. and Christina ( Smith) Brill. Surviving family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Joyce (Mosher) Brill; his son, Kermit Jr. ("Skipper"); and stepchildren Jack and Laura Crane, Sharon and Carl Foss, Steve and Maureen Mosher, Gary and Jody Crane, Janice and Larry Vance, and Susan Robinson. He had 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He also leaves a brother, Clayton and wife Daphne Brill; a sister, Laura (Brill) Thayer; a sister-in-law, Carol Brill; plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Kermit in January 2000; his mother, Christina in March 1945; his brother, David in February 2001; his brother, Ellis in 1964; and a granddaughter, Margaret in September 1983. Kermit was known by many as "Sonny" or "Zeke." Sonny served with the National Guard from 1955 through 1963, serving four years in St. Johnsbury with Battery B, 124th AAA Anti-Aircraft Artillery and finished with the 172nd Infantry. Following his military service, he worked at Pierces Mill in Lyndon, Vt., followed by True Temper in St. Johnsbury, Newman Lumber in Woodsville, N.H., and retired after working for 20 years at the Ryegate Paper Mill in East Ryegate, Vt. He was a member of the East Peacham Baptist Church in East Peacham, Vt. Sonny loved little children and all animals, especially his kitty "Baby." He also had a great love for chocolate. He had many interests. He was an avid gardener, enjoying taking care of his vegetables, but refusing to eat the "red" ones. He raised and sold Hereford beef cattle for over 20 years, enjoyed putting puzzles together with his wife, Joyce, and loved collecting John Deere memorabilia. Especially since his illness, he thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table watching the wild turkeys, deer, and bear in the fields and the birds at the bird feeder. Sonny had an extraordinary sense of humor and was loved by all. Family and friends are invited to meet at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. for calling hours. A funeral service will be at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Glenn Hatch officiating. Spring burial will be in the Barnet Center Cemetery. Contributions in Sonny's memory may be made to Hospice of Caledonia Home Health Care, 161 Sherman Drive, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 68, of Concord, N.H., died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at Concord Hospital. Born in Boltonville, Vt., he was the son of Carlton E. and Marjorie (Bennett) Boyce. In 1957, Russell graduated from Woodsville High School in New Hampshire. He worked as a mental health worker at the New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord. He was an avid Boston Sports fan and enjoyed traveling and cooking. Survivors include his wife, Roxanne M. (Donovan) Boyce of Concord; two sons, Mark Boyce of Methuen, Mass., and Michael Boyce of Penacook; two stepsons, Christopher Perkins of Concord and John Perkins of Augusta, Maine; one brother, Carlton Boyce Jr. of Ocklawaha, Fla.; three sisters, Caroline Lewis of Concord, Sam Boyce of Bradenton, Fla., and Barbara Schlenker of Concord; four granddaughters; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will not be held. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI-NH, 15 Green Street, Concord, NH 03301.

, 42, of Commercial Avenue, Gilman, Vt., died Monday evening Feb. 18, 2008, at his home. Henry was born in Nashua, N.H., on March 26, 1965, the son of Henry Farrow Sr. and Joyce (Smith) Farrow. In 1966, he moved to Lancaster, N.H. and two years later to Gilman where he resided for the rest of his life. In the past, he has worked at the Vershire Center in St. Johnsbury. Henry loved people and everyone was his friend. He also had a special interest in the Fire Department. Family members include his mother, Joyce M. Farrow and his stepfather, Elwin T. Dresser of Gilman; two brothers, Timothy M. Farrow of Colebrook, N.H., Arthur Walter Farrow of Whitefield; nieces Holly Farrow and Jade Farrow, both of Groveton, N.H., Brittany Farrow of Lancaster; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, James Louis and Mary S. (Entsminger) Smith; two uncles, Raymond Smith, who died in World War II, and Richard Smith; and an aunt, Nettie English. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening, Feb. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Littleton, N.H. Donations may be made in his memory to the MHMH Renal Dialysis Unit. Please send to the following address: DHMC Development Office, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.

, 89, Farr Hill Road, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at 10 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, N.H. Interment will follow at the St. Rose Cemetery. A full obituary will run at a later date.

, a Lyndonville, Vt., resident, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Harper was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lyndonville. She was an office secretary for several different companies. Ann is survived by her three children: Robert of O'Fallon, Mo.; Patricia Harper-Lentricchia, her children, Eli, Ethan and Emma all of Hancock, N.H.; Susan Wolston of West Burke, her children, Paul Perry of Richmond; and Rebecca Grenier of Essex Junction. A brief family service will be in the Memorial Garden at the Cathedral Church (Episcopal) of St. Paul in Burlington.