– Frederick T., 75, of Glen Road, Newport, VT passed away November 26, 2012 with his loving family at his side. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA & Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

– Richard Paul left this world November 1, 2012 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ. Rick asked only that you recognize your own blessings and focus on them when you think of him. There is no scheduled remembrance service. You are however encouraged to meet with others at the place of your choosing where you may retell the stories he can no longer share. Rick will be placed to rest beside his father in Notre Dame Cemetery in North Troy, VT.

– Ruth Naomi died peacefully at her home in Westfield on November 15, 2012. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Irasburg United Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Spring interment will be at Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Irasburg United Church, PO Box 177, Irasburg, VT 05875.

– Roy, 97, passed away on November 20, 2012, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, VT. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday November 24, 2012 from 1 p.m. until the hour of the funeral. Interment in Irasburg Cemetery at a later date. A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to V.A.S.T., 26 Vast Lane, Berlin, VT 05602.

– David B., 75, of Barton, VT passed away after an illness at Maple Lane Nursing home in Barton, VT on November 15, 2012, with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm Street, Barton, VT. Funeral services will be held at the Barton United Church on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Christine Finlay officiating. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the Barton United Church. Should friends desire, contribution in his memory may be made in his memory to the Faculty/Staff Scholarship Fund at Lyndon State College, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 4473 Barton Orleans Road, Orleans, VT 05860.

– Ryan, 18, of Manchester, NH passed away on November 15, 2012. Friends and family may call from 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Petit Funeral Home in Pembroke, NH. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Pembroke, NH.

– Andre G., 63, of Derby Line, VT passed away suddenly on November 14, 2012 in Newport, VT. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Area Agency of Aging, 59 Waterfront Plaza, Unit 14, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Oncology Department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Ralph J., 83, of Newport, VT, passed away on November 13, 2012, in Newport. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012 with the Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Interment will follow in Newport Center Cemetery with full military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

– William Spencer lost his courageous battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2012. Calling hours will be at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 7–9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. with Pastors Glen Saaman and David Lisner officiating. Donations in his memory can be made to Hope House, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401-3412, where he stayed before his surgery.

– Bonnie J., 59, of Derby, VT passed at her home in Derby, VT surrounded by her loving family on November 11, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport, with the Rev. Richard Whitehill officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasantview Cemetery in Orleans, VT. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oncology Department at North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

– Edith Ida Savoy passed away peacefully on the 10th of November, 2012, at Starr Farm Nursing Home in Burlington, Vermont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at St. James Catholic Church in Island Pond where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery, Island Pond, VT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 434 Hurricane Drive, Williston, VT 05495

– Michael P., 54, of Newport, VT passed away on November 6, 2012 in Newport, VT. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire contributions in his memory may be made to the family c/o Demi Bartolomeo, 56 Eastern Ave., Newport, VT 05855.

– Raymond passed away peacefully at the CSSS Memphremagog on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the age of 92. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, where friends may come to visit on Sunday, November 11, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Monday, November 12 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Lise Kuzminska and Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating, followed by interment in Crystal Lake Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to C.A.B. Rediker, 112 Principale, Stanstead, QC JOB 3E5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

– Ronald, 46, of Coventry, VT passed away on November 5, 2012 in Coventry, VT. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Brownington Center Church in Brownington, VT with the Pastor Dan Prue officiating.

- January 10, 1940-November 2, 2012 David Driver, 72, of Derby, Vermont died peacefully on November 2, 2012 in Hanover, NH. He was born in Newport, Vermont, son of Weldon and Marion Driver on January 10, 1940.David farmed for many years, drove milk truck, worked for the Town of Charleston and Town of Derby. Working with horses was his passion. He also loved to help people and spend time reminiscing. David also enjoyed watching the motocross races that is located across the road on his and Lucille's property.David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille Driver; son, Darryl Driver and wife Lisa of Jeffersonville, VT; son, Dalton Driver and his friend Wanda Lawrence of Derby, VT; daughter, Deanna Keenan and husband Scott of Morgan, VT; grandchildren: Dena Driver and friend Todd Poirier, Deseray Driver and friend Jason Fleming, Alisha Byrd and husband Shawn, Michael Kelly and wife Alyssa, Ethan Driver and wife Chelsea, Adam Driver, Ashley Keenan and friend Chris Perry, Travis Driver, Jesse Keenan, and Jonathon Driver, great-grandchildren: Orion Tarr, Erica Ducharme, Dakota Byrd, Daen Tarr, Logan Comer, Jordan Ducharme, Olida Byrd, Donny Keenan, Brooke Kelley, Veronica Driver, and Mya Fleming. David also leaves behind his siblings: Everett Driver and his wife Linda, James Driver, Mary Green, Albert Driver and his wife Jean.David was predeceased by his parents Weldon and Marion Driver, his son Michael Neal Driver and brother Marc Driver.Calling hours are Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Morgan Church from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Morgan Church at 1 p.m. Condolences may be sent to Lucille Driver, 475 Fontaine Rd., West Charleston, VT 05872.