, 55, of North Haverhill, N.H., died on Sept. 5, 2008, at his residence. A full obituary with service details will be in the next edition of this paper.

, age 88, of Littleton, N.H., passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2008, with her family by her side. Myra was born on Feb. 19, 1920, a daughter to Freddie and Annie (Decoateau) Corliss, in Baldwin Mills, Canada. She attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Myra retired from the Brushwood Handle Factory in Littleton, where she worked for many years. She enjoyed reading books and newspapers, and loved spending time with her family and cat, Polly. Surviving family members include four grandsons, Bob and Janice, Mike and Megan, Don and Amanda, and David and Nikki; and one nephew, Alvin Corliss. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Dexter. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union St. in Littleton, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Rose Cemetery in Littleton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH 03561.

, 47, of New York City, passed away at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center Sunday morning, Sept. 7, 2008, after a lingering illness. He was born in St. Johnsbury July 17, 1961, the youngest son of Richard and Jeanne (Cormier) Hale. His father predeceased him April 19, 2006. Stephen attended St. Johnsbury schools and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1979. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design 1979-1982. He then moved to New York City to pursue his career in art. A portrait artist, Stephen excelled in capturing the likeness of the picture/image on which he was working. In the 1980s, he worked as an illustrator for the New Yorker magazine. Stephen was in a show at Bridgewater Lustberg Gallery on Broadway; had at least nine one-person shows, and participated in over a dozen shows at galleries and museums throughout New York and Sweden. His last show was at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury Jan. 26, 2007. Stephen was a kind and caring person who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed watching old movies, especially "The Wizard of Oz." He had a rich and full life and took opportunities to travel. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Hale of St. Johnsbury; four brothers: David Hale and wife Lyric of Winnetka, Ill., John Hale of St. Johnsbury, James Hale of Philadelphia, Pa., Gary Hale of West Burke; his uncle John Hale and wife Jeannene of St. Johnsbury; nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no visiting hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions could be directed to Catamount Arts, PO Box 324, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 86, passed away in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, June 23, 2008, surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born in Gill, Mass., on Nov. 8, 1921, the daughter of Raoul and Laura (Provost) Messier. A Tucson resident for over 30 years, Jeannette lived most of her life in northeast Vermont. She is survived by her children Jacqueline Jacobson of Tucson, Ariz., Lucille Pacheco of Chesapeake, Va., Monique Mitchell of Wayne, Maine, Michelle Stone of Tucson, Ariz., Marc Leroux of Agawam, Mass.; her brother Norman Messier; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Lucien, and her son Marcel. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton, Vt., on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, with a mass celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at St. Paul's Cemetery followed by a reception at the Barton United Church.

, 55, of North Haverhill, N.H., died Sept. 5, 2008, at his residence following a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Barton, Vt., April 1, 1953, a son of Wright Eliott and Majorie Ruth (Hoar) Rives. He was a graduate of Lake Region High School in Orleans, Vt., and attended Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vt. He married Kathleen Wheeler on June 21, 1975. Together they owned and operated the former Hannah's Hallmark Store in Littleton, N.H., and he was previously employed for 18 years with the Butson Family Supermarket chain based in Woodsville, N.H. David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Woodsville. Music played a large role in David's life. He enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar. David was a sports fan, especially of golf and football. He was known to be an avid fan of the New York Giants. David's spirited personality was represented in his sense of humor, and he took great pleasure spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Wheeler) Rives of North Haverhill, their children Samuel D. Rives and wife Leah of San Marcos, Calif., Hannah R. Bingham and husband Daniel of Aurora, Ill., and Josiah W. Rives and wife Karianne of North Haverhill; four grandchildren Violet and Wright Rives, Derek Bingham and Chloe Rives; one sister Mary LaBranche of Shelton, Conn., two brothers Christopher Rives of Stuttgart, Germany, and Richard Rives of San Antonio, Texas; one aunt, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be on Monday, Sept. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, NH. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 20 Elm St., with Pastor Dan Chamberland, officiating. Burial in Horsemeadow Cemetery, North Haverhill will follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cottage Hospital Hospice Room, c/o Patricia Thayer, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 67, Winter Street, Littleton, N.H., died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 7, 2008, at the Littleton Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Littleton, N.H., the son of Clifford and Thelma (Demeritt) Santy. As a young boy he played little league baseball and enjoyed trips to the Santy Farm in Lyman with his brothers and his cousin Robert Meserve. He attended schools in Littleton and was a graduate of Littleton High School Class of 1959. George served in the U.S. Army for three years as a SP5 and spent most of his time in Augsburg and Munich Germany. He was a member of the N.H. Shrine, Maple Sugar Bowl Football team of 1959. He married his wife Joan (Hesseltine) Sept. 14, 1963. He worked for many years as a route salesman for H.P. Hood and Sons, Chase Dairy, Lotta Rock Dairy, and JJ Nissan Bakery. He retired from New England wire Co., Lisbon, N.H., and kept himself busy while helping his son with his business. He was a past commander of the Littleton American Legion Post #68 and a current member of the Whitefield American Legion Post #41. He was a member of Littleton Lodge of Elks, a volunteer Firefighter for the Littleton Fire Department, and served on the Littleton Parks Commission. He was a communicant at the St. Rose of Lima Church. He was a coach for the Littleton baseball farm team. He loved cars especially old cars and driving through car lots looking at cars. He loved sports and was a Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed camping at Breezy Meadow Campground. Most of all he loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and his three golden retrievers Lady, Sam and especially Charlie. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Joan (Hesseltine) Santy, Littleton; a son Clifford and wife Judith Santy, Whitefield, N.H.; a daughter Jody and husband Mark Mcfarlin, Hampton, N.H.; five grandchildren, Heidi and Ian Mcfarlin, and Heath, Nicholas, and Tanya Santy; two brothers Nolan Santy and family, Bow, N.H., Ronald Santy and family, Milton, Fla., many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, 6-8 p.m., at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, 11 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Church, Littleton, followed by interment at the St. Rose Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made in his name to North Country Home Health & Hospice, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH, 03561.

, 79, died peacefully in the company of his family on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008. Born to Howard and Ruth (Houghton) Johnson, in Woodsville, N.H., on June 11, 1929, and raised on Fairview Farm near East Lyndon, Bill - as he was known to all - lived his whole life shaped by the New England virtue of humility that often underplayed his many accomplishments. A combat infantryman during the Korean Conflict, he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. Bill was valedictorian of his class at the Lyndon Institute in 1947, earned his BS degree at the University of Vermont in 1951 and his masters degree at the University of California at Berkeley in 1956. An educator at California High School in Whittier, Calif., for 36 years, Bill touched the lives of many in his classroom during the many trips he led for his students to Europe and American heritage sites in the eastern United States and through his work with foreign exchange students. In later retirement, he served with the La Habra Police Department as a radio patrol volunteer for 11 years where he was honored as the volunteer of the year. Bill was an avid traveler whose gregarious ways and interest in people resulted in friendships all over the world. Beyond all his professional and community accomplishments is the love and respect he earned from all who knew him. He was a loving husband to, and gracious caretaker of, Barbara, until her death in 2005; and adored father, cherished uncle, revered grandfather and faithful friend. A wise man wrote recently, "There's nothing wilder than a life of humble virtue." If true, Bill lived the wildest life anyone ever could. He is survived by his sister Virginia J. Eaton of Lyndonville; son David and daughter-in-law Janice of Tracy, Calif.; daughter Kristen O'Berg and son-in-law Rob of Clovis, Calif.; grandchildren Erin, Piper, Robby, and Paige; niece Nancy E. Lawrence and husband Richard; niece Barbara E. Follett and husband Frank; great-newphew Frderick E. Pogmore; great-nieces Julie Kuk, Kara Lawrence, and Peggy P. Beaupre and husband Dave; greaat-great-newphews Bailey Kuk, Dayton and Landry Blake, Benjamin Beaupre, many cousins and devoted friends. Words do not exist which can express how greatly he is missed.`

, 77, of St. Johnsbury, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at her residence. She was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Walsh) Boylan. She attended St. Johnsbury public schools and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in the class of 1949. She continued her education at Mary Mount College in Tarrytown, N.Y. On June 14, 1952, she married Charles William Welcome in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. In her earlier years, she was employed as an office worker for several New York businesses including: The Flushing Federal Savings in Flushing, Cary's Maple Sugar in New York City, Dr. Schaffer Optometrist in Lake Ronkonkoma and Smithtown High School in Smithtown, Long Island. She and her family moved to St. Johnsbury in the early 1970s where she was employed by the State of Vermont, Department of Unemployment and French & Bean Company both in St. Johnsbury. For several years, she owned Rinny's Boutique on Railroad Street also in St. Johnsbury. She retired in the late 1980s. Rinny enjoyed the time that she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, knitting and Thrift Store shopping. Survivors include her husband Charles W. Welcome of Tavares, Fla., and St. Johnsbury; two daughters Charlene Welcome and Patrycia Smith, both of St. Johnsbury; a daughter-in-law Nancy Welcome of Hardwick; a sister Kathryn Yarn of Eustis, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Charles W. Welcome and a sister Ann Klug. To honor her request, there will be no visiting hours. All services will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, P.O. Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

, 81, formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died on September 8, 2008, at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH. Eden was born in Whitefield, N.H., on August 1, 1927, to Bliss E. and Zephrine (Landry) Aldrich. He attended UNH during his final two years of high school and attained his high school diploma and Associate's Degree in agriculture through a special education program during WWII. Eden married Paulina "Polly" Hanks on August 1, 1946. He served as a herdsman in the early 1950s at the Billings Farm in Woodstock, Vt., and lived for several years in the Woodstock area. He purchased his first farm in Sharon, Vt., where he farmed for six years. Upon moving to Woodsville, he owned and operated the Wild Rivers Farm from 1958-1997. He was a member of the Riverside Grange, Dalton, N.H. and a producer member of AgriMark Dairy. He was predeceased by a son, William B. Aldrich on May 23, 1977, and his wife Polly Aldrich on June 5, 2002. He is survived by a brother, Lawrence Aldrich and wife Phyllis of Plainfield, N.H.; six sons, Everett R. Aldrich and wife Cindy of Bethlehem, N.H., Eden R. Aldrich and wife Susan of Woodsville, James J. Aldrich and wife Pam of North Haverhill, John C. Aldrich and wife Charlene of North Haverhill, Rodney D. "Gerb" Aldrich of Pike, N.H., and Daniel P. Aldrich and wife Carolyn of North Haverhill; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. The funeral service will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, N.H., with Rev. Susan Ellery of the Woodsville United Methodist Church and former Pastor Vadia Boudreau officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County 4H Leader's Association, C/O Grafton County Cooperative Extension Service, North Haverhill, NH 03774.

, 76, of Harleyview Drive, Monroe, N.H., died at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H., from complications of lung cancer on Sept. 8, 2008. Elaine was born in Bishopton, Quebec, on Jan. 29, 1932, to Samuel and Julia (Tupper) Lancaster. Upon graduation from McDonald Teacher College in Montreal, she taught school in northern Quebec for two years. On Aug. 2, 1952, she married Paul E. Bedell. Together they operated their dairy farm in Bath, N.H., retiring in 1986. Elaine was active in all aspects of their farming from bookkeeping, to cleaning the milk house, as well as baling hay, and for a many of years served as the school bus driver for the Monroe Road in Bath. She was a member of the Monroe Methodist Church, the Farm Bureau, enjoyed bowling with the Woodsville Women's bowling league, and volunterring with the Hunt Mountain 4-H Club. Since retirement, she and her husband have enjoyed wintering in Lady Lake, Fla. Elaine was predeceased by an infant daughter, Marie Bedell, in 1956, and a son, Paul Harland Bedell on Nov. 9, 1971, a sister Lucy MacDonald, and three brothers Aleck, Russell, and Forrest Lancaster. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul E. Bedell of Monroe; two daughters, Robin Wahto and husband David of Anchorage, AK and Connie Jones and husband Merle of Monroe; 5 grandchildren, Michael Jones and wife Ashley, Susan Schofield and husband Brian, Debbie Jones, Jason Wahto and Rachel Wahto; a sister, Esther Gilbert of Bury, Quebec; a brother, William Lancaster of Columbus, NJ; a special niece and nephew, Irene Haskell of Barre, VT, and Dr. John MacDonald of Auburn, AL; and many other nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be at the Monroe Methodist Church on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Donald Thomas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cottage Hospital Oncology/Hospice Room, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.

, 92, of Tampa, Fla., entered into rest, surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 7, 2008. She is survived by her daughter Susan Ellsworth of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; son Gary Ellsworth of Tampa; grandchildren John (Naomi) and Jeffrey (Christina) Gallagher, Karen (John) Boutah, nephews Floyd, Jack and Bryce Hollister and 14 great-grandchildren. Her husbands Vincent and Norman Ellsworth, daughter Linda, sister Marian and her parents predeceased her. Services will be Friday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 8220 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615. Marjorie was born April 25, 1916, in Truxton, N.Y., to Earl and Mattie Hill and resided in upstate New York before retiring to Sanford, N.C. She was a graduate of the Binghamton School of Nursing and spent a lifetime caring for those who were ill. Marjorie and Vincent relocated to Tampa, Fla., in 2005 to be near family. Memorials may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609.

, age 37, Laconia, N.H., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at her home in Laconia, from heart problems of which she endured for many years. Kelly was born a daughter to Catherine Knapp Berry and Dale Simpson in Littleton, N.H. She graduated from Lisbon High School and received her Master's Degree from Johnson and Wales University. She was employed by Engraving Awards Gifts in Laconia. She spent all her spare time with her daughter, Piper, whom she adored. Surviving family members include her husband, Marcus Connell and her daughter, Piper Raye Connell of Laconia; her mother, Catherine Berry of Landaff, N.H.; her father, Dale Simpson and Fayone, of Colebrook, N.H.; her brother Craig and his wife, Heidi of Lyman, N.H., and their four children; her grandmother, Bertha Knapp of Landaff; her step-father, Wally Berry of Lisbon, N.H.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Shared Ministry White Church on Main Street in Lisbon, at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Lyn O. Winter officiating. Burial services will be private for the family only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kayrae Memorial Fund for the benefit of Piper Raye Connell, to any Laconia Savings Bank, or mail to Laconia Savings Bank, 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

, 90, of Orleans, died peacefully Sept. 10, 2008, at her home in Orleans. She was born Feb. 1, 1918, in Adams, Mass., a daughter of Frank and Edith Maynard. On Nov. 20, 1934, she married Edward Bousquet who predeceased her on Sept. 3, 1981. Among her hobbies she enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, baking, and bird watching. She also enjoyed being with her whole family. Mrs. Bousquet was a member of the Veterans of Freign Wars Post 798 Auxillary of Newport. She is survived by a son Lester Bousquet and his wife Sandra of Lisbon, N.H.; Carol Santaw of Lyndonville; and Betty Young and her husband Robert of Orleans. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is the last one of 15 children. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street Barton. There will be no funeral services. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex V.N.A. and Hospice, Inc 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 73, of Glover, died Friday morning Sept. 12, 2008, at Union House Nursing Home in Glover following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Sheffield, the son of Fern and Marguerite (Salmon) Ashe. In 1952 he graduated from Lyndon Institute. Bob served his country in the US Army. On April 2, 1960 he married Corinne "Connie" Larkham at Norwichtown Congregational Church in Norwich, Conn. He worked at Pratt and Whitney in North Haven, Conn., Holdridge Farm Nursery in Ledyard, Conn., and retired from the US Postal service following 30 years as a letter carrier in Norwich, Conn., where he enjoyed walking his route and all his patrons. Bob and Connie owned a small farm in Canterbury, Conn., where their children and family raised and showed sheep. During those years he was a 4-H leader, Sunday School Teacher, and always found room for one more stray animal. In 2000, they moved back home to Vermont and built a retirement home on Shadow Lake. He loved hunting, fishing, playing cards, and especially sharing a hunting camp in Granby with his friends, sons, and grandsons. Survivors include his wife Connie Ashe of Glover; three children, Debra Seibert and husband Kevin of Ephrata, Pa., Brian Ashe and wife Lois of Walpole, Mass., and Daniel Ashe of Enfield, Conn.; four grandsons, Casey and Timothy Seibert, and Christopher and Jonathan Ashe; a brother, Reginald Ashe and wife Lynn of White River Jct.; Connie's family, Allene Holdridge of Ledyard, Conn., Everal Larkham and wife Cyndi of Wentworth, Mo., and Delva Larkham and wife Suzanne of Baltic, Conn.; a close family friend, Jenny Bell, of Connecticut, who was like a daughter to Bob; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, including a special cousin, Gwen Maynard of Glover. Friends may call on the family Sunday, Sept. 14, from 2-4 p.m., at the Guibord Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m., at the Lyndon Center Baptist Church with the Pastor John Snow officiating. Burial will be in Westlook Cemetery in Glover followed by fellowship time at the Glover Community Church. Donations, in lieu of flowers, made in celebration of Bob's life may be directed to Glover Ambulance, Box 64, West Glover, VT 05875.

of Lyndonville passed away at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at the age of 80. Marie was born in Saint Benjamin, Quebec on Oct. 3, 1927, in Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Corrine Breton. She married Roland Caron in 1952 and they made their home in Vermont. She enjoyed cross stitching and embroidery in her younger years, as well as visiting family in Quebec. Marie is survived by her five children and their spouses, Claude Caron and fiancée Terri Chaudoin of St. Johnsbury, Suzanne (Caron) Potter of Barre, Mary (Caron) Dionisio and husband Arthur of Wheelock, John and Donna Caron of Manchester, N.H., and Louise (Caron) Vinton and Fiancee Ben Weisinger of Lyndonville. She had nine beloved grandchildren, Claude Caron, Jr. Kristen and Stacy Potter, Artie and Joe Dionisio, Joshua, Joseph, and Jacob Caron, Elizabeth and Spencer Vinton and Cassandra Weisinger. She also had one great-grandson, Cody Caron. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Caron in 1995, a son Mark Caron in 2000, and an infant daughter, Colombe Caron in 1954. Visiting hours will be held at Pearsons Funeral Home on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Church in Lyndonville with Rev. Patrick Forman, officiant. Interment will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Marie's name to either, St. Elizabeth Church Women's Group at 49 Winter St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or Senior Meal Site/Meals on Wheels Lyndonville, 76 Depot St., Lyndonville, VT 05851.