Anna Lane Clifford Knapp , 89 of Creek Farm Road, Colchester, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington. Anne was born June 26, 1917, in St. Johnsbury, the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine Shaw Clifford. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy with the Class of 1937. On Oct. 6, 1942, she married Milton F. Knapp in St. Johnsbury Center. She was employed for several years at various automotive dealerships in the St. Johnsbury area and was a lifelong member of the Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury Center. An avid and enthusiastic square dancer, Anna also loved attending garage sales and enjoyed bartering for deals. She is survived by her husband of over 64 years, Milton Knapp Sr. of Colchester; and their children, Rick Knapp and his fianc? Leona of Colchester, and Stephen Knapp and his wife Pamela of Columbus, Ohio; her brother-in-law, Robert A. Knapp and his wife Jackie of Colchester; two nieces, Doris Fortier and her husband Maurice of Barre, and Marie Perrigo of Barre; and her nephew, Drussel Coffin Jr and his wife Polly of Caribou, Maine. Besides being predeceased by her parents, she was predeceased by her stepfather, Harley C. Roberts; her three sisters and their husbands, Lois and Perley Patterson, Marjorie and Drussell Coffin, and Doris and Murph Desrochers; and her nephew, Harry Perrigo. Special thanks are extended to Birchwood Terrace A wing for the kind and compassionate care extended to Anne and her family during her stay with them. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at 2 p.m., in the Minor Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Cornwell officiating. Burial will be held in the St. Johnsbury Cemetery later in the spring. In memory of the "Mother to the Shriners of Burlington Cellarsavers," it is requested that contributions be made to the Shriner's "100 Million Dollar Club," in care of Charles T. Baker, 51 Washington St., Rutland, VT 05701.