Mrs. Bertha A. Buck of Newark, Vt., and formerly of St. Albans, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, at The Pines Rehab and Health Center in Lyndon at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 24, 1920 in Newark, the daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Amy (Burrington) King. She graduated from Lyndon Institute class of 1938. Prior to marriage she worked at Fairbanks Morse as a secretary. On June 30, 1946, she married Raymond H. Buck who predeceased her on Oct. 9, 1995. While in St. Albans Bertha was a member of the PTA and the Campfire Girls and worked part-time in an insurance office there. In both St. Albans and West Burke, she was a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW), serving many offices including president, and taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the Grange #475 in West Burke for over 60 years. She enjoyed family times, auctions, high school reunions, and serving her communities. Survivors include one son: Walter J. Buck and his wife Kathy of St. Albans (60 Congress St. 05478) and their children Maura and Abigail; daughter Charlotte Parot and her husband Arnold of Milton (5 Brandy Lane 05468) and their children Carissa (husband Acel Bullock), Adam, and Celeste; two great-grandchildren: Nicole Bullock and Trevor Parot; a sister-in-law: Ruberta King of Lyndonville; nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two brothers, Everett and Arthur King; and a sister Eunice Douse. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at the West Burke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Mackay officiating. Committal services will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke. Family and friends will gather at the Guibord Funeral Home Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations made in her memory may be directed to: The West Burke United Methodist Church, PO Box 222, West Burke VT 05871.