, 21, of 259 Pearl St., St Johnsbury, died May 23, 2008, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Houston, Texas. Graveside services will be held in St. Johnsbury this Monday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Father Patrick Forman will officiate. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Our beloved son, brother, friend... Of all the things we've never said, the time is now gone past. We thought we'd have all the time we'd need, but it went by much too fast. We loved you and it wasn't hard, because you were so wonderful. You were the light wherever you stood and the joy wherever you were. I'll miss you now and ever more, until I reach my end. But I know a day will come when we will meet again. My son, my brother, my friend. Born in Houston, Texas, Aug. 30, 1986, the son of Stephanie Davis of St. Johnsbury and Mario Sanchez of Houston, Texas, Ryan moved to St. Johnsbury in 1997 with his mother Stephanie and step father Richard Davis. Ryan was a proud graduate of the St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 2006. While at the Academy, Ryan was a member of the FBLA and wrestling team. Ryan went to Houston to open "Gingers" Restaurant in San Leon, Texas, working as their head chef. Ryan was honored on the cover of the bay area's magazine "The Scene" as chef of the month. Unfortunately his life and career where cut short. Ryan leaves many loved ones in his wake: parents Stephanie Davis and Mario Sanchez; step-parent Richard Davis; fiancé Elizabeth Aguirre; brothers Michael, Mario, and Wilson; maternal grandparents Margie and Rex Simmons; paternal grandparents Mario and Isabel Sanchez; uncles Vincent Robinson, Mike Robinson, Seth Clark, Roland Sanchez and their wives; stepbrother and sisters; and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Mackenzie David Sanchez, maternal grandfather Russell Bruce Clark, great-grandparents Steve and Rose Ahern, Irene Clark; paternal great-grandparents Elvira M. Sanchez and Martin Ortega. Class of 2006 Ryan's year book Quote: "For every minute you are unhappy, you loose 60 seconds of happiness." It seems that time is a valuable thing. Spend your time wise. Be happy because if you're not then it's your own life you're wasting. I'm happy to say I haven't wasted my time.

, 50, of St. Johnsbury, and most recently of Hardwick, died in Hardwick on Monday, June 16, 2008. Born in St. Johnsbury on April 27, 1958, he was the son of Harley L. and Emma (Robinson) Drown. He was a carpenter by trade and loved racing. His dog Billie was his constant companion. He is survived by his girlfriend Brenda Randall of Hardwick; three children: Seth Drown and Amy LaBounty of St. Johnsbury, Adam Garand and Christa Garand of St. Johnsbury; two grandchildren: Christopher, whom he took care of, and Philip. A gathering of friends and family will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home located at 525 Summer St. in St. Johnsbury.

passed away June 11, 2008, in Florida at the age of 88. Known mostly to friends and family as "Pina" or "Josie," Josephine was one of six children and was born in 1919 in the town of North Concord to Victor and Adel Bona. She attended the one room schoolhouse in North Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 1936. Following graduation she worked various jobs waitressing until relocating to Florida where she fell in love with the ocean and warm climate. After working in a steakhouse in Miami she then entered the field of real estate. In retirement she enjoyed traveling, golfing, and sewing, and often walked the beaches collecting shells and treasure hunting. She and her lifelong companion, George Rexford, traveled extensively including Alaska, Las Vegas, and also Italy visiting family, as well as enjoying several cruises. She annually returned to Vermont to visit family and friends. She is survived by her longtime companion George Rexford, brother Fred Bona of Lyndonville; three sisters-in-law, Jeanne Bona of St. Johnsbury, Ester Bona of North Concord, and Doris Bona of Florida. She was predeceased by a sister Loretta Lewis and three brothers, John, Angelo, and Lawrence Bona.

, 80, a lifetime resident farmer of Craftsbury, died at his home Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the loving care of his wife, Jeannette Martin Anderson. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the United Church of Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Cratsbury Schools Booster Club, attn: Julie Brochu, 1181 Guy Lot Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826. A full obituary will appear in the next edition of the Hardwick Gazette, Chronicle and News and Citizen.

, of Lyndonville, died Wednesday morning, June 18, 2008, (on her 70th wedding anniversary) at the Pines Rehabilitation & Health Center in Lyndon, at the age of 94. She was born Jan. 28, 1914, in Waterford, the daughter of Joseph and Sadie (Blodgett) Morrison. Clara's father gave her to his sister and brother in-law, Annie and William Morrison, after the death of her mother shortly after she was born, to be raised as their own child. Clara was a member of Lyndon Institute's Class of 1933 and in 1935 she graduated from Lyndon Normal School with a teacher's degree in education. As a child she was active in 4-H where in 1933 she traveled to Washington, D.C. On June 18, 1938, she married Gerald Aubin. Clara taught in a one room schoolhouse in Waterford for six years. While raising her family she worked at Lyndon Institute as the librarian for 20 years. Memberships include the St. Elizabeth Catholic Woman's Society for many years, and the Burke Mountain Club. Along with her husband Gerald, they enjoyed traveling and camping for many years in their VW campers throughout the lower 48 states and Canada, and were members of the 251 club visiting all Vermont towns, cities and gores. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Aubin of Lyndon; five children and their spouses, Gary and Patricia Aubin, of St. Johnsbury, Ronald and Nancy Aubin, of Lyndonville, Richard and Judy Aubin, of Clifton Park, N.Y., Douglas and Cynthia Aubin, of Concord, Ohio, and Cheryl and Richard Fournier of Barre; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; an infant daughter Ruth Mary Aubin in 1942; and four brothers, Elmer, Raymond, Mervin, and Arthur Morrison. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at the Guibord Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon-Daniel Schnobrich officiating. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Lyndonville. Friends may call on the family Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations made in her memory may be directed to the Pines Patient Activities Fund, 601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

of St. Johnsbury, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at The Pines in Lyndon. Howard was born in St. Johnsbury on Nov. 5, 1916, to Henry and Grace (Simpson) McKinstry. He attended Portland Street School and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1933. He was a very active member of Green Mountain Grange No. 1 since 1939. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church since 1925. Howard made his home with his sisters Doris and Clara on Harrison Avenue. Doris passed on in 1995, Clara in 2003. Howard had since resided at The Pines. Funeral services for Howard will be held Monday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to his church: Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 or to St. Johnsbury Baseball, P.O. Box 421, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 69, died Friday, June 13, 2008, at Littleton Regional Hospital after a four year battle with cancer. She was born in Middlebury, Vt., on May 28, 1939, daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Bushey) Burke. She is predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Robert J. Senecal in 2000. Janet is survived by her brother, Larry Burke, of Casa Grande, Ariz., and her three children, Scott Senecal of Lisbon, N.H., Heather Senecal of Littleton, N.H., and Craig Senecal of Ossipee, N.H. She has eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, going on camping trips, going on bus trips with her friends, working in her flower gardens, watching NASCAR, Redsox and Patriot games. She worked for Dodge Contracting, Littleton, for over 20 years. Calling hours are on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ross Funeral Home, Littleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Rose of Lima Church in Littleton on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 10 a.m., burial to follow in St. Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Littleton Area, 600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 77, of Hillcrest Lane, Barre Town, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, with his family at his bedside. Born October 9, 1930, in Peacham, he was the son of Claude and Zedena (Magoon) Somers. He graduated from McIndoes Academy in 1949 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Vermont in 1953. He later did graduate work at Lyndon State College and the University of Vermont. In 1968, he received his Master of Science Degree from the University of Maryland and his Doctor of Education Degree from Pacific States University in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1974. On July 25, 1953, he married Ann E. Watkins in Lyndonville. Most of their married life had been spent in Peacham, Chelsea, Northfield and Danville and since November of last year, in Barre Town. He was a longtime educator and administrator in Danville and Chelsea. From 1970 until his retirement in 1989, he had been associated with Norwich University in Northfield and had been its Dean of Admissions, Dean of Student Affairs and Coordinator of Mathematics Education.

committal. A graveside service for Albert "Sandy" Sanderson will be held at Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke on Saturday June 28, 2008, at 10 a.m.

, 80, a lifetime resident farmer of Craftsbury, died at his home Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the loving care of his wife, Jeannette Martin Anderson. Robert was born in Craftsbury, Nov. 20, 1927, the son of Walter and Leona (Morey) Anderson. He attended grade school in Craftsbury and graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1945. Robert owned and operated the family dairy farm, taking it over from his father, for whom he had worked all his life. He married Jeannette Atwood Martin in 1968 and she joined him working on the farm as well. Robert was a member of the United Church of Craftsbury, the Vermont Farm Bureau, and had served the Town of Craftsbury as a School Director and on the Board of Trustees for Craftsbury Academy. He loved his family, his farm, his friends. He also loved his community and school, playing cards, going to auctions and out to brunch. Besides his wife, Jeannette, he leaves four sons, Bruce Martin and his wife, Sheryl, Roger and his wife, Patricia, Randy and his wife, Michelle, all of Craftsbury, and Paul and his wife, Rita, of Albany; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-granchildren. He also leaves three sisters, Janice Anderson of Craftsbury, Helen and her husband, Victor Bissell, of Palmyra, Maine, and Carolyn and her husband, Phillip Rowell, of Albany; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elaine Anderson and Esther Sweatt. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the United Church of Craftsbury, Craftsbury Common, with Pastor Alan Parker officiating. There will be no calling hours. Final interment will be in the Craftsbury Common Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Craftsbury Schools Booster Club, attn: Julie Brochu, 1181 Guy Lot Road, Craftsbury, VT 05826.

, 88, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, surrounded by loving friends and family. She was born April 12, 1920, in Duxbury, daughter of Mabel (Collins) and Lewis James Welch. She graduated from Waterbury High School in Waterbury. Early on, she worked at the post office in Montpelier and later retired from Concord Manufacturing, the sewing factory in Morrisville. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Greensboro Bend. On Aug. 17, 1944, she married lifelong husband, Perley S. Gonyaw, and lived on a dairy farm in Stannard and had seven children. In 1958, they moved to her present home location at Gonyaw Road and Route 16 in Greensboro Bend where they continued to run a dairy farm and added another member to their wonderful family. Her greatest enjoyment was a house full of hustle and bustle. She loved to watch and join her grandchildren and children in anything and everything they did. She enjoyed baking and quilting and took great pleasure in sharing both. She was an avid reader and loved to play cards and board games, especially Scrabble. She loved to travel to see family and new places and had been to 47 states as well as most of Europe. She is survived by brother Carl Welch and his wife Rose of North Haverhill, N.H.; her children, Cheryl Molleur, Steve Gonyaw and Joseph Gonyaw of Leadville, Colo., Barry Gonyaw of Denver, Colo., Rhoda Lilley of Rutland and Colette Gonyaw of Greensboro Bend; 19 grandchildren and their spouses, Mike and Tina Gonyaw, Nicole (Gonyaw) and Andre Fauteux, Scott and Tracey Molleur, Monique (Molleur) and Tim O'Neill, Lori (Molleur) and Jack Anderson, Tanya (Molleur) and Jon Lenhard, Jerame and Brandi Gonyaw, Jason Gonyaw, Rivkah (Gonyaw) and Jesse Feldhouser, Alicia Gonyaw, Jonathan and Brittany Gonyaw, David Gonyaw, Zach Gonyaw, Matt Mercier, Cassie (Mercier) and Eric Molleur, Denise (Mercier) and Michael Stuart, Jessica (Lilley) and Anthony Marchildon, Jon Henry and Lacey Lilley, Jonah and Ashley Lilley. She has 34 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a large extended family including Arthur Mercier, Annette Gonyaw Poulin, Claire Fontaine, Jon Lilley and Brian Scott Diekman as well as many caring and wonderful friends and neighbors. Everyone who walked in the door was part of her family. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, siblings Ferd, Mary, Jimmy, Howard, Bernice (Bun) and Billy, son Samuel, infant daughter Dolores, son-in-law Marcel Molleur, grandson Timothy Molleur, and infant grandsons Mark Gonyaw and Joseph Molleur. Because of her fondness of all children, the family requests that donations be made to the Greensboro Early Learning Center, attn: Mayville Gonyaw Memorial Fund, 1160 Main Street, Greensboro Bend, VT 05842 in lieu of flowers. Visiting hours will be held at des Groseillieres Funeral Home in Hardwick on Sunday, June 22, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass will be held on Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Greensboro Bend, followed by interment in St. Michael's Cemetery.

, formerly of Wilder, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008, at The Pines in Lyndon at the age of 79. He was born in St. Albans March 29, 1929, the son of Cyril Warburton and Floid (Bockus) Warburton Cowles. He joins his departed wife, Anita Carreau Warburton, who passed on in 2003. Prior to moving to Vermont to be closer to his daughter, Allen and his family lived in Stratford, Conn., where he worked for Sikorsky Aircraft. He served in the Air Force and was stationed at Elmendorf Base in Anchorage, Ala. He is survived by daughter Ellen Gonyaw and husband Michael of St. Johnsbury; two grandchildren, Ashley Gonyaw of Boston, Mass., Corey Gonyaw of St. Johnsbury; sister Marilyn Goodell and husband Stanley, of Morgan; a half brother and half sister; sisters and brothers-in-law: Lorette Desrochers of St. Johnsbury, Claire Twiss and husband James of St. Johnsbury, Robert Carreau and wife Simone of St. Johnsbury; nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in St. Johnsbury Saturday, June 21, at 4 p.m. at the Mount Calvary Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main St., White River Jct., VT 05001-7027. Their friendship and help was immeasurable during the many years Allen and Anita lived in Wilder.