, 91, of South Burlington and Johnson, passed from this world on March 22, 2008, supported by her loving family, to join her loved ones in heaven. She was born in St. Paul d'Abbotsford, Quebec, Canada on August 9, 1916, daughter of Emile and Eva (Menard) Rochon. Lucille married Raoul West on Dec. 29, 1936. He predeceased her on Oct. 5, 1999, after 62 years of marriage. They were charter members of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Johnson and she was an active participant in the Women's Club. Lucille was a devoted mother and wife, spending her happiest moments with her family. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and welcoming visitors into her home. She spent many years working and making friends at Johnson State College, retiring in 1978. She is survived by her children Dean West and wife Aggie, Carol Echo and husband Curt, Robert West and wife Donna, Julie Godfrey and husband Mark, Jackie Bailey and husband Art, and Laurie McLean and husband Barney. She also leaves her grandchildren Arjay West, Daryl West, Michelle Porchesa, Curt Echo III, Candy McCarthy, Caren Foard, Chris Echo, Jennifer Tremblay, Andrew West, Greg West, Jeremy Godfrey, Lauren Godfrey, Jared Bailey, Lucas McLean and Dylan McLean; 16 great-grandchildren and one expected in May; her sister Alice and two brothers Greg and Armand. She was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. The family would like to extend thanks to the Allenwood Staff for their compassion and care and all of her private caregivers especially Janelle Jarvis of Caring Hearts, Emily Hubbard, Sister Agatha Deslaurier, Michelle Mulholland, Alicia Moynan, Flora Stevens and Brenda Bushey. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Apostle Church in Johnson on Wednesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Main Street, Johnson. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at Allenwood, 90 Allen Road, South Burlington. Gifts of remembrance may be made to CurePSP (The Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or to St. John the Apostle Church, c/o Marie Boissoneault, 649 Upper French Hill Road, Johnson, VT 05656.

, 60, of Albany, died unexpectedly at North Country Hospital in Newport, Friday, March 21, 2008. Donnie was born July 1, 1947, in Morristown Corners, the son of Chelsea and Irene (Hall) Mason. Donnie was referred to as "Chief" by many of his co-workers at Cabot Creamery in Cabot where he had been employed 26 years, currently in the Cheese Cutting Plant. A devoted employee, he was honored by the company for his hard work and success. He was a family oriented man who was proud of his home, enjoyed remodeling and gardening. He was also an avid mechanic, fixing up and customizing his 77 Chrysler Cordova, as well as other projects. He also enjoyed drawing and was proud of his Native American heritage. He leaves his wife, Carol Ann (Kennedy) Mason, of Albany; five sons: Donnie E. Mason of Chester, Conn., John Mason and partner Dana Best of Centerbrook, Conn., Shawn Mason and parner Tina Lucas, Ronald Mason and his wife Melissa, and Robert Mason and partner Tina Daigle, all of Albany; three daughters, Debra Mason and partner Rob Myer of Oakdale, Conn., Melinda Lavine and her husband Gary of Craftsbury, and Christi Seguin of Florida; two step-daughters, Donna Peters and her husband Randy of Albany, and Pauline Powers of Hardwick; 21 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He also leaves his beloved twin sister, Donna Skinner and her husband Edward of Albany; also sisters, Charlotte Holt and her husband Richard of Oro Valley, Atiz., Rebecca Ross and partner Gay Mason of Albany; and Patricia Catrett, of Paisley, Fla.; two brothers, Monte Mason and his wife Shirley of Morrisville, and William Dawson and his wife Francis of Springfield, Vt.; an aunt, Mary Marsh of Vergennes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Chelsea Mason, Lacey Longey, Ronald Longey, and Richard Savage; and a half sister, Melody Stockwell. A memorial service will be held at the Albany United Methodist Church in Albany, Vt., Saturday, March 29, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Nathan Strong officiating. Friends may call from noon until time of service at the church in Albany. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Albany Volunteer Fire Dept., c/o Tomasina Jacogs, Treasurer, 1522 Creek Road, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827.

, 84, of Greensboro Bend, died on March 21, 2008, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born on March 1, 1924, in Highgate a daughter of Joseph and Bessie "Sartwell" Lampherre. On June 3, 1943, she married Carroll Shatney who survives her. Polly was a homemaker and worked on the family farm along with her husband and family. Polly loved her children, grandchildren, going to fairs and showing cattle, and cooking with her grandchildren. In 2002, she was inducted into the American Highland Cattle Hall of Fame. She loved her husband of almost 65 years. She was a lifetime member with the Northeast Highland Cattle Association and the Mid-Atlantic Cattle Association. Polly is survived by her sons, Earl Shatney and his wife Wilma of East Hardwick, Leo Shatney of Greensboro Bend, Arthur Shatney and his wife Laurie of Middlesex, Ray Shatney and his partner Janet Steward of Greensboro Bend, and Steve Shatney and his wife Christine of Greensboro Bend; and by her 12 cherished grandchildren, Mitchell, Jeffrey, Terrie and her husband Keven, Sandy and her husband Michael, Heather and her husband Brian, Brent, Kelley and her husband Matt, Stacey and her husband David, Amber, Daniel, Trevor, and Matthew; and also by her cherished great grandchildren, Trey, Lillie, Nathan, Ashley, Tyler, Riley Ann, Taylor, Philip, Hunter, and Cole. She is also survived by her twin brother Leonard Lamphere of Lowell, and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two grandsons Gregory and Scott, one great grandson Ryan, two sisters Alice Gillian and Mary Smith, and two brothers Jay and George Lamphere. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton with the Rev. Ernest Macey officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Spring interment will be held at the family farm in Greensboro Bend. Should friends desire contributions in Polly's memory may be made to the Dr. Holland Renal Dialysis Center at the North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

of West Burke passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. She was born in St. Johnsbury April 27, 1920, to James L. and Nina (Chandler) Greenwood and was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy class of 1938. On June 14, 1939, she married Edelbert Wheelock; he predeceased her April 13, 1986. On Dec. 6, 1997, she married Clifford T. Greenwood; he predeceased her Jan. 1, 2004. While living in Portland, Maine, during World War II, she was an underwriter for the Prudential Insurance Co. After moving back to St. Johnsbury, she worked at the St. Johnsbury Glovers until moving to Burke Hollow. She had worked at Russell's Drug Store for 11 years. In retirement she was a volunteer at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital where she enjoyed working at the Cherry Wheel Gift Shop. Survivors include her son Edward Wheelock and his wife Carol of Gilman; her step-daughter Pauline St. Hilaire of St. Johnsbury; step-son Paul Greenwood and wife Cynthia of Flagstaff, Ariz.; her brother Clifford R. Greenwood and his companion Virginia Mumford of St. Johnsbury; six grandchildren: Mike, Martha, and Dawn; Tina, Tammy, and Karen; nine great-grandchildren: four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter Carol Carr; two sisters: Frances Greenwood and Jean Manson; three brothers: James, Charles and Duane; two grandchildren: Cathy Jean Knight and Everett Wheelock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Lyndonville Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church. The Rev. Patrick Forman will be the celebrant. Burial will be in May at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to either: St. Elizabeth Church, PO Box 141, Lyndonville VT 05851; or to Caledonia Home Health, PO Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, former Cliff Street resident of St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2008. She had resided at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center for the past three years. She was born in Lawrence, Mass., on Nov. 19, 1922. She was the elder daughter of John and Marie (Zoll) Hood. A graduate of Greenwich High School in Connecticut, Tacy began her college education at Colby College and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1944. Tacy was the recipient of the Thanks Badge, the highest award given to an adult volunteer in Girl Scouting. She was a recruiter and organizer at heart, whether telephoning for the local Girl Scouts, the North Congregational Church, the St. Johnsbury Woman's Club, the College Club, or the Auxiliary at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Tacy's pleasant manner and smile were seemingly ever-present in spite of her many physical difficulties and obstacles. She is survived by two daughters: Melissa F. Stachacz and husband John of Kokomo, Ind., and Cynthia F. Davidson of St. Johnsbury; three granddaughters: Jennifer Stachacz, a social worker in New York City; Sara Davidson and Stacy Davidson, college students at American University and Indiana University, respectively. She was predeceased by her sister Claire Kingsbury of Trumbull, Conn. Just this past March 18, she was predeceased by her son-in-law Stanley Davidson. Funeral services will be held in St. Johnsbury on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the North Congregational Church. She will be buried in the family lot at the Crystal Lake Cemetery in Gardner, Mass. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for the "Resident Activity Fund," could be directed to "St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center," 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to "Girl Scout Council of Vermont," 79 Allen Martin Drive, Essex Jct., VT 05452-3400.

, 93, of Groton, was born in a humble home in West Groton, on May 13, 1914, the sixth of eight children born to Ellery C. and Effie (Crouse) Page. She passed away March 23, 2008, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, N.H., after a month-long illness. At 20 years of age, she married John F. Hatch Sr. of Groton. They had two sons and three daughters. She is predeceased by her husband John F. Hatch and three children: Donald L. Hatch, Lorrey K. Hatch, and Janice Hatch-Mills, also a grandson, Tim K. Sanville, and a great-grandson, Dana L. Pratt. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Hatch-Ruiter of Groton, and Dorothy Hatch Hood of Lebanon, N.H., Mary had 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Of Mary's siblings, only her dear sister Pearlene Eastman survive her. Mary worked hard all of her life to provide for her family. In the early years she was station agent at the Groton Railroad Station, she sold cards, Avon, and hosted Better Homes Clubs. She walked from one end of Groton to the other for she had no other transportation. When her children were older, she worked out of town, at the Capacitor Plant in Barre, Vt., the shoe shop in Woodsville, N.H., and the shoe shop in Lisbon, N.H. She attended the Groton United Methodist Church. Mary was hard working, generous, compassionate, loving and honest, and she encouraged this in her children and grandchildren. They were all very dear to her. Many in Groton who knew Mary considered her a highly regarded fixture, for she had lived at the Station Flat for 74 years. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, March 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be on Thursday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at the Ricker Funeral Home, with Rev. Candice Ricker of the Groton United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Groton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 157, Groton, VT 05046. Burial will be in the spring at the Groton Village Cemetery.

, 56, of St. Johnsbury, died Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He was born June 26, 1951, in St. Johnsbury, a son of Patrick and Virginia (Chamberlain) Brown. Pat graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1969 and later attended Lyndon State Collage. On July 30, 1971, Pat married Linda Comeau. From 1972-1975 Pat worked for Hy-Ten Die and Development Corp. in Milford, N.H., as an apprentice injector mold maker. From 1975-1989 he worked for Mardon Industries in Lyndon as a machinist and tool maker before becoming a production supervisor and a tool/fixture designer, later becoming manufacturing engineer and sales manager. From 1989-1998 Pat worked for Burndy Corp. in Littleton as the manufacturing and operations manager. From 1998 to the present, he was an operations engineer at Vermont Aerospace in St. Johnsbury. In his off time Pat enjoyed scuba diving and was on the St. Johnsbury Fire Dept. Dive Team for many years. Other favorite pastimes include going for rides with Linda on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle, playing hockey, poker, cribbage, deer and bird hunting, camping, and barbecuing with family and friends. A loving and devoted husband, father, father in-law and grandfather, some of Pat's most precious moments were playing with and teaching his sons to be good sportsman, and the quality time he had with his granddaughter, Emily. Survivors include his wife Linda Brown of St. Johnsbury; his mother Virginia Hyatt and her husband William of Littleton, N.H.; two sons: Jonathan Brown and wife Renee and their daughter Emily of Thetford, Peter Brown and companion Erin Owen of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three brothers: Michael Brown and wife Debra of St. Petersburg, Fla., Richard Brown and wife Fae of St. Johnsbury, Christopher Brown and wife Cheri of Williston; two sisters: Ellie Toombs and husband Robert of New Bern, N.C., Brenda Paulin and husband Frank of St. Johnsbury; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and his best friend Guy "Frenchy" Demers and his wife Rachel of St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by his father Patrick Brown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury Wednesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. The Rev. Patrick Forman will be the celebrant. Burial will be in May at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. Contributions made in his memory may be directed to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon NH 03756.

, 48, a lifetime resident of Craftsbury, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, in the loving care of her family and friends. She was born in Morrisville, April 10, 1959, the daughter of Neil and Mavis (Morey) Stoddard. Linda graduated from Craftsbury Academy in 1977 and worked with her family on the dairy farm on Morey Hill Road. Linda married David Usher of Craftsbury in July 1996 and continued dairy farming for 10 years. Linda enjoyed playing softball and was an avid Yankees fan. She also had a lifelong passion for tractors, cats and guns. David and Linda retired from dairy farming two years ago and traveled the country in an RV, enjoying the deserts of the Southwest and exploring ghost towns on their ATVs. She leaves her husband, David, of Craftsbury; her parents, Neil and Mavis Stoddard of Craftsbury; a brother, John Stoddard and his wife, Jody, of Craftsbury; three sisters, Jane Stoddard of Craftsbury, Joyce Stenger and her husband, Bill, of Brunswick, Ga., and Brenda Adams of Morrisville. She also leaves an uncle, Wayne Stoddard and his wife, Marjorie, of Craftsbury as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and three stepchildren and four grandchildren. A summer memorial service may be planned. An announcement will be made at that time. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, PO Box 38, Lake Elmore, VT 05657.

, age 27, died on Saturday, March 22, in Iraq as a result of a roadside bomb while serving as a medic in the 237 Military Police Company. A gathering will be held on Monday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Life Assembly of God Church located on the Whitefield Road. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon at the Church. A complete obit will be printed in a future edition of the paper.

, Streeter was born in Concord, Vt., on Feb. 1, 1954, the son of Willard D. and Pauline E. (Belmore) Streeter. He was raised in Dalton, N.H., where he was a longtime resident there and in Whitefield. He traveled and worked about the U.S. and touched many lives from Nenana, Ala., to Naples and Key Largo, Fla. For a time he was employed as sous chef at the Mount Washington Hotel. Streeter had many friends and will be remembered as a loving uncle. He was a member of the Littleton Elks #1831 and was an avid NASCAR fan. Family members include two brothers, Dana Streeter of Ossipee, Dennis Streeter of Whitefield; a sister Patricia Hewitt of Manchester, N.H.; a nephew Christopher; two nieces Stephanie and Statia; and two grand nieces Quynne and Phoebe. His parents predeceased him. At Mike's request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. An announcement will be published at that time.

, Streeter was born in Concord, Vt., on Feb. 1, 1954, the son of Willard D. and Pauline E. (Belmore) Streeter. He was raised in Dalton, N.H., where he was a longtime resident there and in Whitefield. He traveled and worked about the U.S. and touched many lives from Nenana, Ala., to Naples and Key Largo, Fla. For a time he was employed as sous chef at the Mount Washington Hotel. Streeter had many friends and will be remembered as a loving uncle. He was a member of the Littleton Elks #1831 and was an avid NASCAR fan. Family members include two brothers, Dana Streeter of Ossipee, Dennis Streeter of Whitefield; a sister Patricia Hewitt of Manchester, N.H.; a nephew Christopher; two nieces Stephanie and Statia; and two grand nieces Quynne and Phoebe. His parents predeceased him. At Mike's request there are no visiting hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring in Cushman Cemetery, Dalton. An announcement will be published at that time.

, Blodgett was born June 2, 1919, in St. Johnsbury, son of the late Harry and Alma (Boomhower) Blodgett. He married Dora H. Ingersoll January 17, 1942, in Barton, Vt. He worked at Vermont Tap & Die as a Thread Grinder, he was also a volunteer firefighter for the Lyndonville Fire Department for over 35 years. David was a dedicated and avid Red Sox fan, he also enjoyed the New England Patriots. David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Dora of Lyndonville; two sons, Everett N. Blodgett and wife Jacqueline of St. Albans; Arthur D. Blodgett of Wilcox, Ariz.; a grandson Michael D. Blodgett; an great grandson, Devon Blodgett; two sisters, Helen L. Edwards of Fresno, Calif.; Rosemary B. Cole of Newport, N.H.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Vergenia Hunt. A family funeral service will be held in the spring with interment in the Lake View Cemetery, Westmore. The family requests memorial contributions be made to either the Lyndonville Fire Department at 316 Main Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or the Lyndon rescue at P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851.

, 81 of South Burlington, died peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care following a long illness. He was born in Burlington on March 15, 1927, the son of Harold and Priscilla (Hamlin) Forman. He attended Cathedral Schools. Harold was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army 102nd Division in Germany during the Nuremberg Trials. He had been co-owner and operator of Forman Motor Transfer from 1946 - 1976. On Feb. 20, 1954, he married Rita M. Millette in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a longtime member of the Cathedral Parish and belonged to the American Legion and VFW 782. Harold was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed his family especially his granddaughters, antiques, and traveling to Las Vegas and Disneyworld. He is survived by his wife, Rita, of South Burlington; two children, Rev. Patrick J. Forman of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury and Kelly A. Krans and her husband, Mark M, of Brandon; two granddaughters, Rachael M. Chamberlain and Marisa R. Chamberlain; his sisters, Lucille Desjardin of Burlington, Gloria Provencher of AZ, Shirley Savage of Winooski, Patricia Daignault of Colchester and Linda Bushway and her husband, Kenneth, of Burlington and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Gary Forman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 29 at noon in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with his son, Fr. Patrick Forman as celebrant. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to the Priest's Benefit Fund, 351 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. At his request, there will be no visiting hours.

, 81, of South Burlington, died peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Fletcher Allen Health Care following a long illness. He was born in Burlington on March 15, 1927, the son of Harold and Priscilla (Hamlin) Forman. He attended Cathedral Schools. Harold was a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army 102nd Division in Germany during the Nuremberg Trials. He had been co-owner and operator of Forman Motor Transfer from 1946 - 1976. On Feb. 20, 1954, he married Rita M. Millette in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He was a longtime member of the Cathedral Parish and belonged to the American Legion and VFW 782. Harold was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed his family especially his granddaughters, antiques, and traveling to Las Vegas and Disneyworld. He is survived by his wife, Rita, of South Burlington; two children, Rev. Patrick J. Forman of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury and Kelly A. Krans and her husband, Mark M., of Brandon; two granddaughters, Rachael M. Chamberlain and Marisa R. Chamberlain; his sisters, Lucille Desjardin of Burlington, Gloria Provencher of Ariz., Shirley Savage of Winooski, Patricia Daignault of Colchester and Linda Bushway and her husband, Kenneth, of Burlington and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Gary Forman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 29 at noon in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with his son, Fr. Patrick Forman as celebrant. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to the Priest's Benefit Fund, 351 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. At his request, there will be no visiting hours.

, 83, formerly a resident of Wilton, N.Y., passed away at St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center on March 27, 2008, after a long illness. Alice was born on Oct. 23, 1924, in Stony Creek, N.Y., the daughter of the late Harris Williams and Polly Jane (Wood) Williams. Alice was raised in the Baptist faith, and her home was many times alive with gospel, country, or sacred music. She loved the Lord. She took great pleasure in many things, including gardening, music, fishing, traveling, reading, and searching and collecting rocks and gems. She taught herself to play the guitar and sing and she had many gatherings around her table at her home with friends and family for singing and playing games. Alice had a wonderfull sense of humor. She loved her family and always opened her home to anyone. All were welcome to her. Alice worked as a housekeeper for many years and in the food service department of the Wilton Developmental Center in Wilton N.Y., for the mentally retarded for 10 years. Alice married Marvin Millington on Nov. 3, 1940. They lived all their lives in New York, most of their years in their home in Clifton Park, N.Y. Marvin passed away in Dec. 1977. They had, and are survived by seven children: Allen, Cynthia, Gloria, Lorna, Lee, Gail, and Gary. There are 10 living grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service in New York in the spring at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, N.Y.

passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, in San Diego, Calif. A complete notice will appear in a future publication of The Caledonian-Record.

, of St. Mary Street in St. Johnsbury, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, March 27, 2008. She was born in St. Malo, Quebec, Dec. 11, 1919, the daughter of Wilfred and Laura (Roy) Paradis. Her husband Cyril predeceased her June 30, 2005. She was also predeceased by her four brothers Germaine, Maurice, Gerard, and Paul Paradis, and sister Yvette Scott. Through the years Bea was a homemaker, cafeteria worker at the Portland Street School, a chambermaid, and a great babysitter for many children. Bea was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. She loved playing cards, shopping, and eating out with her sisters and friends. In her younger years, Bea lived with her family in North Conway, N.H., and Concord, Vt. On Sept. 27, 1940, she married Cyril Villeneuve at Notre Dame Catholic Church in St. Johnsbury, where they lived most of their married life. In 1985 Bea and Cy became snowbirds and spent the winter months in Bushnell, Fla. The rest of the months were spent in St. Johnsbury and at their camp on Miles Pond where Bea enjoyed relaxing, watching the loons, doing puzzles and enjoying all the visitors who came to call. She is survived by three sons: Donald Villeneuve and wife Sharon of St. Albans, Ronald Villeneuve and wife Tawnna of Enfield, N.H., Raymond Villeneuve of Yalesville, Conn.; one daughter, Diane Rousseau and husband Chuck of Fruitland Park, Fla.; her grandchildren, David, Craig, and Dale; Scott and Samantha; three great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters; three sisters, Gabrielle McDonald, Claire Dube, and Alice Preseault; three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, god-daughters, nieces and nephews. An evening funeral service will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m. with Father Jon-Daniel Schnobrich presiding. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to the start of the service. Burial will be at a later date at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Rather, memorial contributions could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, PO Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 85, a longtime Lyndonville resident passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Born April 27, 1922, in Boonton, N.J., she is the daughter of the late Jesse and Anna Gallo of Alfadana, Italy. She married Harry C. Terrill; he predeceased her in 1982. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafts, cooking for family and friends and being with her grandchildren and her cat, Sheba. She is survived by her two children, Linda A. Osborne and husband August of Parsippany, N.J., Virginia D. Hazard and husband Ernest of East Haven; three grandchildren, Gerald B. Gray II of Carlton, Pa., Taysa M. Burns of Lyndon Center, and Senior Airman Hari T. Gray of Osan AFB, Korea; two great-grandchildren, Kayanna M. Burns and Michael Mudd; several stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Richard Terrill in 1951.

, formerly of Peacham and St. Johnsbury, passed away Saturday evening, March 29, 2008. He had been residing at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., June 12, 1920, the son of John S. and Blanche (Harrington) Downs. His sister, Marilyn Rawson, passed away this past December; he was also predeceased by brothers Warren and Robert Downs. Known to his family as "Uncle Jack," he briefly resided at The St. Johnsbury House. He later moved to Peacham and lived for 15 years with his nephew and niece, David and Mary Rawson, along with his grandniece/nephews Alicia Gant, Jon Raynor, and Dylan Rawson. He played the banjo and shared songs with them and took pride in teaching them how to drive. He was fond of taking bus tours with friends from the St. Johnsbury House and with Kate Beattie's senior tours. His family will miss his wisdom and sense of humor. He was predeceased by his loving dogs Odie and Bear. He is survived by nieces and nephews and their extended families. There will be no services. He will be buried at the family lot in Rawsonville.

, 43, previously of Lyndonville, Vt., died in San Diego, Calif., on Monday, March 24, 2008. She was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on June 11, 1964. She graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1982. She then moved to Massachusetts where she lived until she moved to California in the early '90s. She is survived by her mother, Karen Bean and companion Russell Cunningham (13439 East 50th Drive, Yuma, AZ 85367); her father, James Forbes and wife Anna of Derby, Vt.; her brothers, Jared Forbes (116 Guy's View, Lyndonville, VT 05851) and James Granville; her sister, Jody Gillespie; her niece, Felicia; her nephews, Mitchell and Maxwell; her aunt and uncle D. David and Ruth Bean; and her cousins Holly Mix and Melissa Ferrell and their families. She was predeceased by her grandparents Dennison and Eunice Bean, grandmother Wilma Halpin, and her cousin's son Gregory Mix. Per her request there will be no services.

, 86, a longtime Suncook, N.H. resident, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia, N.H. Born on Sept. 4, 1921, Mrs. Coulombe was the daughter of Ovila and Clementine (Duguay) Duclos. She had spent most of her life in the Pembroke-Allenstown area, moving to Franconia only a few years ago to be close to family. Although primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Coulombe did work as a sales clerk for several local stores, including Britts in Concord, N.H. Rita enjoyed knitting, organized bus trips, especially to casinos, where she was known to be quite lucky at times, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed her weekly card group. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church and had been a member of the church choir. She was also a member of the St. Theresa Rosebush Society and the Ladies of St. Anne. Rita was the widow of Ernest Coulombe, who died in 1993, and is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Richard Gagne of Sugar Hill; three grandchildren and their spouses: Joel Dauteuil and Heather Fougnier of Bethlehem, Nicole and Robert Begin of Waterford, Vt., and Sarah Gagne of Santa Cruz, Calif.; great-grandchildren: Emilie, Samuel, and Rye Lee; and nieces and nephews, especially Jeanne and Norman Chaput of Allenstown, with whom she shared a special bond. Mrs. Coulombe was predeceased by her brother and sister, Lionel Duclos and Rachel Pelletier. Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Petit Funeral Home, 167 Main St., Pembroke, N.H., where members of the Ladies of St. Anne and the St. Theresa Rosebush Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a prayer service. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown by Rev. C. Peter Dumont, with a reception following. Spring burial will take place in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Since Rita was fond of music and a member of the choir, her family hopes that many will choose to donate to a new keyboard for the church choir in her memory. Memorial donations may be made to Choir Keyboard, St. John the Baptist Church, 10 School Street, Allenstown, NH 03275.

, 61, of Ryegate Road, died on March 28, 2008, at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., after a long illness. Pam was born on July 25, 1946, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., to Andrew Jackson and Elizabeth "Peggy" (Welch) Smith. She was a graduate of Groton High School and Champlain College. She married Gordon W. Peterson in 1966. After establishing the Dawn Till Dusk Farm with her husband, Pam went on to become a rural letter carrier for the Groton Post Office and was a member of the QWL. She had been active in her youth as a member of the 4-H and continued to love the outdoors, working in her flower and vegetable gardens, enjoying nature, birds, skiing, kayaking, doing puzzles and reading, attending auctions, antiquing, and flea marketing. She attended the Groton United Methodist Church and served as a lister for the Town of Ryegate for several years. She was predeceased by her mother, Peggy Smith in 2003. She is survived by her husband, Gordon W. Peterson of Ryegate; their daughter, Tina Peterson and fiancé Jared of Lyme, N.H.; her father Andrew J. Smith of Groton, Vt.; two sisters, Barbara Frost and husband Earl of Monroe, N.H., and Brenda Powers and husband Craig of Groton; her brother, Brent Smith and wife Pam of Groton; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Virginia and Donald Phelps of North Haverhill, N.H.; and brother-in-law Ronald Peterson of Groton. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the Groton United Methodist Church, Scott Highway, Groton, Vt., with Pastor Candace Ricker officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Pinehurst Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756 or to Cottage Hospital, PO Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785.