, 86, of Lancaster, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, 2003, at Country Village Health Care Center. Mr. Barrows was born in North Stratford, N.H., Dec. 27, 1916, the son of Otis and Alice (Burnside) Barrows. He and his wife Geraldine resided for many years on Grandview Drive in Lancaster. For most of his life Tom worked in the restaurant business. They owned the former Hick's Restaurant in Lancaster for a time but were best known for their many years of service operating the Lancaster Diner. Family members include a son, Thomas B. Barrows Jr. of Big Lake, Alaska; a daughter, Timonee L. Tippitt of Northumberland, N.H.; a sister, Madelene Steelman of Linwood, N.J.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Geraldine in July 2002. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home. The Rev. David Pendleton, pastor of the Lancaster Congregational United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.

, 82, of Landaff, N.H., passed away at the Grafton County Nursing Home Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003. Mary was born a daughter to Frank and Emma (Clay) Kendall, Sept. 7, 1921 in Springfield, Vt. Mary grew up in Baltimore, Vt., and Springfield, Vt. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1939 and greatly enjoyed the class trip with her graduating class to the New York World Fair of 1939. Mary moved to Landaff in 1953 and married her late husband, Russell L. Phillips. Mary worked various domestic jobs for the majority of her life. She was an active member of the Landaff United Methodist Women, and a current 38-year member of the Landaff Mount Hope Grange. Mary was a long-time member of the Northern New Hampshire Pomona, the Inter-church Council, and the Happy Hour Women's Group. For many decades she was a mainstay among the women who put on church, grange and fire warden dinners at the town hall. She was noted for her devotion in taking care of the needs of many of the single, elderly people in town. Mary was always the first to volunteer to help anyone or organization. Surviving family members include her son, David A. Phillips of Lakewood, Colo.; one brother, Addison Kendall of Baltimore, Vt.; and two sisters, Rachael Shelly of Clintonville, Wis., and Louise Coggeshall of Springfield, Vt. Her husband, Russell, two sisters and three brothers predeceased her. A calling hour will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, from 1-2 p.m., at the Landaff Center Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lyn McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in the Landaff Center Cemetery.

91, of Williams Street Apartments, Lancaster, died at his home Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003. Mr. Vashaw was born in Berlin, N.H., Feb. 7, 1912, the son of Theodore and Zella (Morin) Vashaw. He was a longtime resident of Lancaster. At one time he worked for the local A & P and for many years he delivered milk for the Marshall Farm Dairy in Northumberland. He was also a former caretaker of All Saints Church and Calvary Cemetery. He was active in church functions, often calling bingo. He enjoyed card playing and was an avid bowler. He will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor. He was a communicant of All Saints Church and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Family members include two daughters, Barbara Jane Lapete of Whitefield, N.H., and Marie Anne Barber of Orange Park, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Leola Sheptor of Lancaster; and a half-brother, Richard Tripps of Largo, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife Marguerite "Peggy" Cusson, March 23, 1994; and a brother, Randall Vashaw. Visiting hours will be held Thursday afternoon and evening Oct. 2, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster. Donations may be made in his memory to the Whitefield Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, Whitefield, NH 03598.

, 65, of 2358 River Road, Gilman, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at her home. She was born in Brownington, Vt., July 19, 1938, the daughter of Francis and Lavinia (Lafoe) Leonard. She worked as a CNC operator at FCI Burndy's in Littleton, N.H., for 27 years. She also worked as a nurses' aide in Franconia, N.H., for seven years and she worked closely with her brother Benny Leonard and his wife Muriel at his auction barn in Lyndonville for many years. Her husband, James A. Cushman, predeceased her. She is survived by her mother, Lavinia Tatrault of Dabury, Fla.; her four children, Randy Leonard of Thomaston, Maine, Kim Carpenter of Gilman, Jeanne Page of East Ryegate, and Sandra Tobyne of Lunenburg; her sister, Becky Bjorstad of Cedarville, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Muriel Leonard and family of Island Pond; and 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Barbara Dryer officiating. Burial will be in St. Johnsbury Center Cemetery.

, 90, passed away Sept. 29, 2003, at The Pines Nursing Home in Lyndonville. She was born May 10, 1913, in South Royalton, Vt., the daughter of Frank H. and Carrie (Marble) Stearns. Priscilla was educated in schools in Johnson and Morrisville and graduated from the two-year education course at the University of Vermont and the Burlington Business College. She worked in Burlington's City Hall for several years. Priscilla married Lt. Donald M. Bashaw in 1942, who died in service to his country that same year. In 1945 she married Charles W. Jackson and spent most of their married life in St. Johnsbury. He predeceased her in 1977. She returned to Burlington in 1979. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel Jackson and wife Rebecca of West Burke, and Wilson Jackson from San Ramon, Calif.; two grandchildren, Kathryn Jackson Smith and husband Justin from Lyndonville, and Daniel Jackson II from Essex Junction; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Hugh Lagrow and wife Ruth from Florida; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jackson from Florida. She was a member of the South Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury and on her return to Burlington, a member of the College Street Congregational Church. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m., in the College Street Congregational Church, Burlington. Burial will follow in the Lake View Cemetery.

, longtime St. Johnsbury veterinarian, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 2003, while at his beloved camp on Harvey's Lake. Given the suddenness of his death and notification of his family, plans for a public memorial will be announced in Monday's edition of The Caledonian-Record, where a complete notice will be placed. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are asked to be directed to either Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; or St. Johnsbury Academy.

, 38, of 850 Dartmouth College Highway, Haverhill, N.H., died Oct. 1, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., as the result of an auto accident. He was born in St. Johnsbury, June 16, 1965, a son of Everett and Helen (Newell) Chamberlin. Lee was a self-employed logger and worked for Morrill Construction of North Haverhill. He was predeceased by his mother, April 23, 1987. He is survived by his father of East Barnet; a daughter, Jennifer Leigh Chamberlin of Bradford; three brothers, Leslie P. Chamberlin, Steven E. Chamberlin and Dan R. Chamberlin, all of Woodsville, N.H.; two sisters, Vivian L. Chamberlin of Littleton, N.H., and Kelly D. Chicoine of Bradford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Danville Green Cemetery, Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. Mr. Gerry Brooks will officiate.

, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 2, 2003, at the age of 71. She was a longtime telephone company employee and resided at 62 Brunelle St. in St. Johnsbury. Born in St. Johnsbury on Aug. 25, 1932, Anita was the oldest child born to George and Dulcina (Daniel) Bouffard. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from the former St. Joseph's Academy. Anita was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church where she was a member of the Perpetual Adoration and prayer chain groups. She retired as a supervisor from the telephone company in 1987 and later worked for the St. John's Credit Union. She is survived by three brothers, George Bouffard and his wife Gloria of Hudson N.H., Louis Bouffard and his wife Reinette of St. Johnsbury, Arthur Bouffard and his wife Claudette of Bedford N.H.; a brother-in-law, William Young and his second wife Sally of St. Johnsbury; eight nieces, five nephews, and their families. In 1994 she was predeceased by her sister, Jeannette Young, who was the youngest in the family; by her father in 1978, and her mother in 1985. A funeral Mass will be celebrated this Monday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church with Father Patrick Forman, celebrant. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and evening, Oct. 5, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Good Shepherd Foundation, P.O. Box 146, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 72, of 14 Maple St., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, following an extended illness. She was born in Woodsville, Oct. 3, 1931, a daughter of George E. and Katherine (MacLain) Clement. A lifelong resident, she did live in Waynesboro, Pa., for approximately 10 years during the 1990s. Helen was employed at various Woodsville stores as a clerk including 15 years at the former A & P Grocery Store. She was a member of the Trinity Church of the Nazarene in North Haverhill, N.H. Survivors include a daughter Kathy Towne and her husband Allen of Huntersville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Josh Willis and Ashleigh Towne; two sisters, Marjorie Paronto of Woodsville, and Fay Phaire of Earlville, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and one aunt. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Monday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, North Haverhill. Pastor George Hemway will officiate. Burial at the convenience of the family will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. It is requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center, 30 Speer Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

, 92, of 575 Union St., Littleton, N.H., passed away at the Pines Nursing Home in Lyndonville, Vt., Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, following a short illness. She was born in Hanover, N.H., daughter of Warner and Charlotte (Donaldson) Thompson. She grew up in Littleton, was raised by Ezra Peavey, and has been a lifelong resident of this community. She married her late husband, Brendon, on Oct. 6, 1927, and they jointly operated Girouard's Market in Littleton for many years. In later years she enjoyed sewing, knitting and especially her five generations of family. Brendon predeceased her in 1990. She is survived by a son Spencer "Penny" and wife Cathy Girouard of Lyman, N.H., a daughter Beverly and husband William Villeneuve of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; three grandchildren, Brenda and husband David Lane, Linda and husband Bill Robinson, Ken Girouard; four great-grandchildren, Stacey Pitts, Eric Lane, Benjamin Robinson and James Robinson; two great-great grandchildren, Marissa Pitts, and Cameron Pitts. Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home, Littleton Chapel, on Monday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral services will immediately follow and burial will take place in the Wheeler Hill Cemetery.

, 102, formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at the Grafton County Nursing Home. She was born in Calais, Vt., July 23, 1901, a daughter of Thaddius and Maribah (Ricker) Taylor. She was a graduate of Goddard College in Plainfield, Vt. Mrs. Pillsbury owned and operated The Woodland Restaurant in North Woodstock, N.H., along with her husband, Ralph, until his death in 1963. She retired in 1971, from the Randolph, Vt. Technical School, where she was a house mother. Mildred was an 85-year member of the Methodist Church joining the church at age 10. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Pillsbury, on Sept. 24, 1963, and their son, Wilson Pillsbury in 1930. She was also predeceased by two sisters and two brothers, Jennie Hanscom, Agnes Burton, Harold O. Taylor Sr., and Merle Taylor. Survivors include one niece, Merlene Willis of Wells River, Vt. and two nephews James Taylor of Tilton, N.H. and Harold O. Taylor Jr. of Woodsville, N.H. Also several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Woodsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau officiating. Burial will follow in the Groton, Vt. Village Cemetery. For those planning an expression of sympathy, please consider St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

, longtime St. Johnsbury veterinarian, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 2, 2003, while at his beloved camp on Harvey's Lake. He was born in St. Johnsbury March 9, 1930, the son of Henry and Flora (Barclay) Stetson. A 1948 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, he graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As a professional, John followed in his father's footsteps and began his career as a large animal practitioner administering his services to farm clients throughout Caledonia County. He joined his brother, Dr. Harvey Stetson, at the Stetson Animal Hospital in 1957 and sold the practice in 1994. During winters, the Stetsons resided in Venice, Fla., enjoying the sunshine and golf with his friends. He found great joy in his family and his 11 grandchildren, his camp on Harvey's Lake, and attending West Barnet Presbyterian Church. He was a purist when it came to flyfishing. Dr. Stetson served as a past chairman of the board of trustees at St. Johnsbury Academy; in fact, he was recently reappointed to the board. He was also a longtime member and former chairman of the board at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Professionally he served on the executive committees of both the Vermont and New England Veterinary Medical Associations. He served on other civic and business boards and committees too numerous to mention here. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Doris (Crepeault) Stetson of St. Johnsbury; four children, Deborah Stetson Stiemann and husband Terrence, and their children Elizabeth, Kate, Zachary and Zoe of Grand Rapids, Mich., Scott Stetson and wife Sandy, and their children Demetria and Andrew of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Barclay Stetson and wife Tina, and their children Dylan and Sadie of Waterford, Amy Stetson Rebollo and husband Anthony III, and their children Alexandra, Margaux, and Anthony IV of Columbia, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Bernice Ash and husband Melvin of St. Johnsbury; and a brother-in-law, Robert Crepeault and wife Sandra of East St. Johnsbury. He was predeceased by brothers Harvey Stetson DVM, and Paul Stetson; and two sisters, Jane Herthum and Mary Farnham. The family will receive friends at the Sayles Funeral Home Monday evening, Oct. 6, from 5-8 p.m. Plans for a memorial service are undecided at this time. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be directed to either St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819; or to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, P.O. Box 905, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 56, of McIndoe Falls, passed away at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003. She was born June 10, 1947, in Worchester, Mass., the daughter of the late William and Ruth (MacGregor) Chester. She is survived by her husband, Walter B. Willard III of McIndoe Falls; four children and their spouses, Kimberly and Daniel Dougherty of Southampton, Pa., Heather and John Smith of McIndoe Falls, Jennifer and Carl Kuregis of St. Johnsbury and Walter B. Willard IV of McIndoe Falls; eight grandchildren; a sister, Carol Jackson of Monroe; a brother and his wife, Jeffrey and Jane Chester of Sacramento, Calif.; and her aunt, Betty Lawdonski of Jersey City, N.J. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church in St. Johnsbury, with the Rev. Paul Powers officiating. Burial will be in the McIndoe Falls Cemetery.

, 79, formerly of 421 Main St., Berlin, N.H., passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 3003, at the Coos County Nursing Home, where she had been residing. She was born June 13, 1924 in Littleton, N.H., the daughter of James and Eunice (Buckman) Schoff. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1943. She was a member of the Guardian Angel Parish, now known as the Good Shepherd Parish, and of the Northern New Hampshire Genealogical society and enjoyed crafts. She is survived by her five children, Norman and wife Sue LaFlamme of Berlin, N.H., Jean and husband Marquis Chouinard of Littleton, N.H., David and wife Paige LaFlamme of Littleton, N.H., Leslie and wife Dianne LaFlamme of Littleton, N.H., and Jayson and wife Terry of Pittsfield, N.H.; five grandchildren, Tammy LaFlamme McManus of Bartlett, N.H., Marc LaFlamme of Laconia, N.H., Matthew LaFlamme of Littleton, N.H., Allison and Timothy LaFlamme, both of Pittsfield, N.H.; an aunt; sister-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Clariece was predeceased by one brother, Freeman; and one daughter, Theresa. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m., at the St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Burial will follow in the St. Anne Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Fleury-Patry Funeral Home, 72 High St., Berlin, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Coos County Nursing Home, Activities Department, 364 Cates Hill Road, Berlin, N.H. 03570.

, longtime Fairbanks employee, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 7, 2003, at the Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. Formerly of 22 Pearl St., in St. Johnsbury, he had lived with his son David in Enfield, Conn., since just before Easter of this year. He was born in St. Johnsbury July 7, 1917, one of seven sons born to William and Mary (Ramsey) Peters. On June 4, 1949, he married Beverly (Kennison) Peters; she died April 9, 1995. He was also predeceased by five brothers, Philip, Richard, Adelbert, Walter and Wesley. Bob was a 1939 graduate of St. Johnsbury Trade School. He joined the National Guard and was later activated to duty in World War II. He was a veteran of the Army having served in the Philippines. He retired from Fairbanks in 1980. He was a member and former deacon of the North Congregational Church; a member of BPOE 1343, IOOF Caledonia Lodge 6, American Legion Post 58 and the Golden Age Club at Fairbanks. He is survived by two sons, David M. Peters and his wife LuAnn on Enfield, Conn. (36 Northfield Rd., Enfield, CT 06082), Craig Peters and his wife Kathleen of Meriden, CT (52 Hill St., Meriden, CT 06540); six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one surviving brother, Ralph Peters of St. Johnsbury; and nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday at 3 p.m., at the North Congregational Church with the Rev. Jay Sprout officiating. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral Home, Friday evening 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions, marked for The Activities Fund, could be directed to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Bob loved to play card games, especially cribbage. He loved playing cribbage with the senior citizens group at the Elks and with his grandchildren. He might have signed off on this obituary, "Fifteen-two, and I'm out!"

, 82, of Hardwick, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Jan. 28, 1921 in Greensboro, the daughter of the late Irving and Elnora (Wheeler) Hull. She attended Greensboro public schools and graduated from Greensboro High School in the class of 1939. She continued her education at Burlington Business College, and later graduated from the Vermont State School of Physiological Technicians in Waterbury. She married Ernest Harrison Willey in Greensboro Nov. 12, 1948. Elida was first employed for 20 years at the Hardwick Knitwear, and later at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury for 20 years. She retired in 1990. She was a member of the Greensboro United Church of Christ, the Coral Chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Morrisville, and the VFW Auxiliary in Morrisville. She enjoyed traveling and going to auctions. Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Beverly Garen of Glastonbury, Conn.; a sister, Betty Maynard of St. Johnsbury; two step-grandchildren, Charles Garen and his wife Kara, and Scott Garen and his wife Kimberly; two step-great-granddaughters, Ashley and Taylor; and a step-great-grandson, Colton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest, Oct. 27, 1982; and a sister, Estella Slayton. To honor her request, her body was donated to the UVM College of Medicine in Burlington, and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, in care of Mae Chapin, P.O. Box 236, Hardwick, VT 05843.

, 89, formerly of North Road, Jefferson, N.H., died Wednesday evening, Oct. 8, 2003, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown, N.H., after a long illness. Mrs. Daigle was born in Ste. Henidine, Quebec, Dec. 31, 1913, the daughter of Jules and Zerila (Bedard) Bilodeau. One of 16 children, she was raised in Canada and moved to Bristol, Conn., in 1937. In 1948, she took up residence in Jefferson, were she and her husband Antonio Emile Daigle operated a farm. She resided there for 53 years until she moved to the special care unit at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in July 2000. Over the years Eugenie had raised 93 foster children, five to adulthood. She devoted her life to her family and had a warm spot for children. She was also a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Jefferson. In 1993, she was Jefferson's Citizen of the Year. Family members include seven sons, Roger J. Daigle and Louis J. Daigle, both of Jefferson, Denis J. Daigle of Littleton, Richard J. Daigle of Burlington, David G. Fortin of Long Island, N.Y., Stephen Rodger of Barre, Vt., and David A. Chase of Littleton; four daughters, Aurore M. Hood and Connie M. Patnoe, both of Lancaster, Lorraine J. Patnaude of Jefferson, and Carlene L. Abbott of Littleton; 25 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband in 1989; and a daughter, Wendy L. Doyle, in 1993. Visiting hours will be held Friday afternoon and evening Oct. 10, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lancaster. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to the Special Care Unit, Coos County Nursing Hospital, P.O. Box 10, West Stewartstown, NH, 03597.

, 67, of Irasburg, died peacefully Oct. 9, 2003, in Newport with her family at her side. She was born May 24, 1936, in St. Johnsbury, a daughter of Raymond and Naomi (Lathe) Lafoe. She graduated from Orleans High School in 1954. On July 14, 1956, she married Roderick Phillips, who survives her. Mrs. Phillips was a strong-willed woman who spent her life serving others - from a small drug store in Arizona to waitressing at the Candlepin Restaurant. They made their home in Barton for 43 years and recently moved to Irasburg. She was a bookkeeper at the Gulf Service Station in Barton for 17 years that she and her husband owned. In recent years she survived lung cancer that was diagnosed in 1985 and traveled all 50 states with her husband in their fifth-wheel trailer. She also cherished the quality time spent with her family. Among her hobbies she enjoyed bowling, playing cards, knitting, camping and hosting gatherings filled with food, friends and fun. She is survived by her husband, Roderick Phillips of Irasburg; her children, Michael R. Phillips of Cabot, and Martha Perron and husband David of Glover. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Courtney Phillips, Roy Phillips, and Phillip and Elizabeth Perron. She is survived by a sister, Hilda Dwyer and husband Norman of Brownington; and a sister-in-law, Rolinda Chase and husband Linwood of Irasburg; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two infant sons, Karl Lawrence and Mark Roy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 12 Elm St., Barton, with the Rev. Don Vincent officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service on Monday. Interment will follow in Irasburg Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Palliative Care Program, in care of Nicki Vonheeder, Bel-Aire Nursing Home, Bel-Aire Drive, Newport, VT 05855.

, 94, of Monroe, N.H., died Oct. 10, 2003, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill. He was born in Colebrook, N.H., Aug. 15, 1909, the son of Albert and Rosa (Knapp) Hammond. Raised in Colebrook, he moved to Monroe in 1945 where he was a self-employed dairy farmer until his retirement in 1984. He received numerous agricultural awards in recognition of his progressive farming practices. He played a strong role in the community as a member of the Monroe Fire Department and the Monroe United Methodist Church and Men's Club. Mr. Hammond was generous with his time and support of 4-H, school, band and neighbors. One could always count on Ralph to be there. He married Althea Riley on Oct. 9, 1934. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Althea of North Haverhill; six daughters, Gloria Moore of Monroe, Edith Craig of Monroe, Virginia Cinnamond of Monroe, Phyllis Keenan of East Ryegate, Barbara Farr of Monroe, and Mary Hatch of East Berkshire; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren; a sister, Valaria Clark of Corey, Pa.; two nieces and two cousins. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., in the Monroe United Methodist Church with Pastor Richard Hanson officiating. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Monroe FAST Squad, in care of Mr. Robert Regis, 233 Stanton Road, Monroe, NH 03771.

, 74, a Danville resident, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. The daughter of Harold and Mary (Sutton) Dresser, she was born Aug. 30, 1929 in Lyndon.

, 59, of Concord, Vt., died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at the Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lyndon. He was born April 7, 1944 in Concord, the son of James Edward and Marian (Howard) Wilson. Harry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, and he worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Jolita G. Wilson; three sons, Shilo S. Wilson and his wife Nicole, Shane S. Wilson, and Charles Wilson; a daughter, Kelly Wilson, all of Concord; a brother, James Wilson; three sisters, Sherri Johnson, Ginger Hudson, both of Concord, and Linda Silsby of Lunenburg. Family services will be held at a later date.

, 65, died at home from complications of Alzheimer's disease in Portsmouth, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. Christine was born in Oquosoc, Maine, Feb. 5, 1938. She was the daughter of Fulbert and Alice Caron. On June 8, 1957, she married Francis Manning of Island Pond, Vt. In addition to her husband Francis, Christine is survived by her four children, Gregory G. of Phoenix, Ariz., Tammie G. and Kathryn J. of Portsmouth, and John F. of Marysville, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. She is survived by Hector Caron of Bloomfield, Vt.; Raymond Caron of Centerville, Iowa; Roland Caron of Groveton, N.H.; Marcel Caron of Phoenix, Ariz.; Theresa Lavoie of Island Pond, Vt.; Jackie Lakin of Orleans, Vt.; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Emilian Caron, Lucille Shaw and Jean LaPerle. Christine was a quality control supervisor at Ethan Allen Furniture in Orleans, Vt., where she retired in 1995. She was active in various community organizations in Island Pond, Vt. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 7-9 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 1199 Railroad St., Island Pond, Vt. Funeral Services will be held at St. James Catholic Church, Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. William Morgan celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Rockingham VNA & Hospice, 137 Tapping Road, Exeter, NH, 03833.

, 76, of 186 West Bath Road, Bath, N.H., passed away at his home Oct. 12, after a long illness. He was born July 29, 1927, in Boston, Mass., a son of Holman C. and Esther (Ash) Whitney of Bath. He was a graduate of Bath High School. Mr. Whitney was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan. For many years he was a poultry farmer and was employed by the United States Soil Conservation office in Woodsville, N.H. He was also employed, until his retirement, at the New England Wire Corporation in Lisbon, N.H. Mr. Whitney was a member and past master of the Grafton-Kane Lodge No. 46, F & A.M. in North Haverhill, N.H. He was a former member of Pine Grove Grange in Bath, N.H. Mr. Whitney served as a member of the Bath school board and served on the board of cemetery commissioners for the town of Bath. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved the outdoors and camping. Surviving family members include his wife of 52 years, Rachel Marion (Knapp) Whitney; two sons, Stephen A. Whitney of Bath, N.H., and John H. Whitney of Creede, Colo.; and one daughter, Barbara Whitney Dowling of Dover, N.H. The family will receive relatives and friends from 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Bath Congregational Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alden Blake and the Rev. Arthur Cheney officiating. Burial will follow in the Swiftwater Village Cemetery in Swiftwater, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the North Country Home Health and Hospice, 536 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561.

, 50, of Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, died Saturday, oct. 11, 2003, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Philip is survived by his wife Diane Graziose of St. Johnsbury. A complete notice will follow in Tuesday edition of The Caledonian-Record.

, 77, of Lancaster, N.H., died Friday afternoon Oct. 10, 2003, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a long illness. Mrs. Green was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Sept. 9, 1926, the daughter of Sydney and Aurora (Vermette) Collins. Gloria was raised in St. Johnsbury and Groveton. For 50 years she resided in Lancaster, at one time operating Layne's Supermarket with her first husband, Layne Gathercole Sr. For approximately 12 years she was the deli clerk at Shop & Save in Northumberland. She retired in 1980. Family members include her daughter, Nancy Robinson of Franklin, N.H.; a brother, Francis Collins of Portland, Maine; a sister, Claire Vermette of Whitefield; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Layne Gathercole Sr.; her second husband, Linwood "Joe" Green; two sons, Steven Gathercole, and Layne Gathercole Jr.; and a sister, Mary Villeneuve. A funeral service will be held Monday morning at 11 a.m. at the Bailey Funeral home in Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Thomas W. Bentum, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Summer Street Cemetery, Lancaster.

, age 74, a lifelong Danville resident, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. She was born in Lyndon, Vt., Aug. 30, 1929, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Sutton) Dresser. She graduated from Danville High School in 1947. On June 12, 1947 she married Vernon Webster and they made their home on the family farm in Danville until their retirement in 1990. She cooked hot lunches for the Danville School, at home for a time and then at the school. She enjoyed cooking and donated many hours putting on suppers for many local organizations. When the ski tow was in operation she ran a warming hut for the skiers. She received the Manning Helping Hands award in 1990. She was a member of the Danville Congregational Church in Danville and was a Ladies Aide member. She was an avid supporter of the Danville School band and the soccer and basketball teams. Survivors include her husband, Vernon of Danville; two daughters, Mary Randall and her husband Paul of Lyndonville, and Doris "Dode" French of Danville; three sons, Duane and his wife Diane, Harold "Bebo" and his wife Lori, and Jon and his wife Dianna, all of Danville; a brother, Harold "Bub" Dresser and his wife Nancy of Lyndonville; two sisters, Pauline Patterson and her husband Lloyd "Pat," and Helena Carson and her husband Leonard, both of Danville; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, George Webster and his wife Mildred of Lakewood, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. She now joins a special angel in heaven, her great-granddaughter Riley Ann French. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to either the Danville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 255, Danville, VT 05828; or to the Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Memorial services will be Monday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m., at the Danville Congregational Church with the Rev. Jim Llewellyn officiating. Interment will follow at the Danville Green Cemetery. Calling hours were Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m., at the Funeral Home.

, 50, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. He was born in Orangeville, Calif., Aug. 24, 1953, the son of Philip and Mabel (Cameron) Graziose. Phil was a locksmith by trade (25 years) and recently received his bachelor of science degree from Johnson State College. Phil enjoyed gold panning, remote control cars, building and flying model airplanes, reading and forever learning. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was fond of animals but his first love was for his wife, children and family. On May 23, 1975, he married Diane (Robinson) Graziose, who survives him in St. Johnsbury. Other survivors include a son, Nicholas Graziose and his fiancee Vaitiare Cahoon of Pasadena, Calif.; and a daughter, Elizabeth Graziose of St. Johnsbury; four brothers, Joseph Graziose of Woodland, Calif., William and Ronald Graziose of Eureka, Calif., and Richard Convey of Chico, Calif.; two sisters, Philomena Graziose Soltero of Yuba, Calif., and Sondra Graziose of Los Angeles, Calif.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clayton and Carol Robinson of Passumpsic; brothers-in-laws and wives, Andrew and Diane Robinson of Danville, Clayton and Theresa Robinson, and Thomas and Kathleen Robinson, all from Wilson, N.C., Earl and Mary Robinson of Barnet, Stanley and Kathleen Robinson and Russell and Lisa Robinson, all from Passumpsic; sisters-in-law and husbands, Gloria and David Bullock of Marshville, N.C., Brenda and Richard Ball of Passumpsic, Marcia and Roger Martel of Waterford, Cynthia and Robert Gordon of Lyndonville, Dorothy Robinson and Carol Robinson of Passumpsic. He was predeceased by a sister-in-law, Mary (Robinson) Crawford, Oct. 17, 1975, as well as his parents. Funeral services will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Passumpsic today, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. John Young officiating. Burial will follow in Passumpsic Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Contributions in his memory may be made to SAD/SAC, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, Littleton, passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at the Lafayette Center Nursing Home. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union St., Littleton, N.H. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A full obituary will be printed in a later edition.

, 89, Proctor, a former resident of Stratford, Conn., died after a long illness at the Haven Health Center of Rutland, Vt. Pauline was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., on Feb. 13, 1914, the youngest child of the late Henry and Clara (Lizotte) Masse. She was a 1932 graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and she later received her certification as a registered nurse from the Brightlook Hospital School of Nursing in St. Johnsbury. Pauline resided in Connecticut from the mid-1930s until 1994, when she moved back to Vermont to be closer to her family. She had been a very active member of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Stratford, Conn. Pauline was predeceased by her husband, James C. Dean, and all of her brothers and sisters, as well as by two sons, John Dean in 1978 and Clement Dean in 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Dean and her husband Curtis Hoffman of Storrs, Conn.; her son James M. Dean and his wife Cheryl D. Dean of Proctor, Vt.; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Dean of Windsor, Conn.; her three grandchildren and a niece and nephew. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Stratford, Conn. Burial will be private at St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. There will be no services in Vermont. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Dean may be given to St. James Roman Catholic Church at 2110 Main St., Stratford, CT 06497.

, 83, of Concord, Vt., formerly of Saugus, Mass., died at home Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003. The son of Edmund and Lillian (Taylor) Roberts. He was born Oct. 8, 1920 in Kittery, Maine. Retired machinist from General Electric after 39 years, he also founded Roberts Machine. An Army veteran of World War II in the Battle of Bulge in Europe. A believer in the Lord Jesus, Merton was a faithful parishioner at Austin Square Baptist Church and was a founding member of North Shore Christian School, both of Lynn, Mass. During his retirement years, he served at Union Baptist Church of Waterford, Vt. He was predeceased by his wives, Theresa Celia (Powers) Roberts, and earlier this year by Ellen Eva (Powers) Roberts; and his step-daughter, Brenda Madonna. Merton is survived by his seven children, three step-children and their spouses, Elaine Teal of Beverly, Mass., David Roberts and Carrie Turner of Saugus, Mass., Steven Roberts of Newton, N.H., Timothy Roberts of West Boylston, Mass., Dana Roberts of Bolton, Mass., Mark Roberts of Londonderry, N.H., Donna Madonna and Glenn Wark, both of Bristol, Conn., and Marsha Lemelin of Bethlehem, N.H.; 28 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Russell and Willard Powers, two sisters-in-law, Geneva and Audrie Wright, all of Waterford, Vt. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening between the hours of 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Sayles Funeral Home, located at 525 Summer St., St. Johnsbury. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m., at the Union Baptist Church, 932 Route 5, Waterford, Vt., with the Rev. Paul Powers, officiating. Interment will be at the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody, Mass., Friday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Merton's name to either Union Baptist Church School, 932 U.S. Route 5, Waterford, VT 05819; or North Shore Christian School, 26 Union St., Lynn, MA 01904.

, 65, of Mountain View Street, Groveton, N.H., died Monday evening, Oct. 13, 2003, at Weeks Medical Center, Lancaster, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Collins was born in Lancaster, N.H., Oct. 30, 1937, the son of Theodore and Frances Collins Stevens. A lifelong resident of Groveton, Robert was a graduate of Groveton High School and was employed at the Groveton Paper Mill for 44 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and spend time at his Maidstone Lake camp. He also enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Groveton, the Fish and Game, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Maidstone Lake Association and the Groveton Trail Blazers. Family members include his wife of 46 years, Valerie Mills Collins of Groveton; three children, Mark Collins and his wife Louise of Groveton, Patsy Buteau and her husband Gerry of Moltonborough, N.H., and Keith Collins and his wife Jill of Raleigh, N.C.; his twin sister, Rachel Gould of Punta Gorda, Fla.; a brother Ted Collins of Enfield, Conn.; a sister Barbara Berry of Lancaster; and 11 grandchildren, Marc, Chad, Tod, Kristy, Nicole, Benjamin, Kelley, Michael, Jasmin, Sarah and Christopher. He was predeceased by his parents; his stepfather, Harold Stevens; and two brothers, Clarence Collins and Eddie Collins. Memorial visiting hours will be held Thursday evening, Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A memorial service will be held Friday morning at 11:30 at the United Methodist Church of Groveton. The Rev. Peter Parent, pastor, will officiate. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Groveton Ambulance Corp., town of Northumberland, 2 State St., Groveton, NH 03582.

, 78, of Bath, N.H., passed away Oct. 13, 2003, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 1, 1925 in Barnet, Vt., to Harry and Harriet (Cassady) Lackie. He graduated from Haverhill Academy in 1943. On Dec. 31, 1947 he married Louine Knighton. James worked as a truck driver for St. Johnsbury Trucking for 30 years. He was a gifted woodworker and enjoyed puttering in his vegetable garden. For many, many years he was an avid snowmobiler. In addition to his wife, he's survived by his children, Karen Sherman and her husband Earl of Burnham, Maine, and James Lackie Jr. and his wife Betty of Bath, N.H. His grandchildren, Sandra Carr of East Barnet, Vt., Roy Willey Jr. and his wife Kerry of Pine Mountain, Ga., Beth Sherman of Woodsville, N.H., Michael Lackie of Bath, N.H., and Cody Sherman of Burnham, Maine. His great-grandchildren, Meaghan Carr of Woodsville, N.H., Ashleigh Carr of East Barnet, Vt., Ryan Sherman of Woodsville, N.H., and Kelsey Carr of East Barnet, Vt. His brother, Francis Lackie and his wife, Irene Morris of North Haverhill, N.H.; his sisters, Eva Pearl and her husband Merwyn of McIndoe Falls, Vt., Joyce Frost and her husband Calvin of South Ryegate, Vt., and Shirley Cate of Franklin, N.H. His sisters-in-law, Gertrude Mitchell of Monroe, N.H., Lorraine Seluke and her husband Joseph of Greenfield, Mass., Rita Lackie of Bath, N.H., and Marcia Lackie of North Haverhill, N.H. As well as many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Arlene Swett and Phyllis Lackie; and his brothers, Harry Lackie Jr. and Leslie Lackie. A committal service will be held at the Wells River Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at 9 a.m., to be immediately followed by a gathering of family and friends at the South Ryegate Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in James' name to the North Country Hospice Agency, 536 Cottage St., Littleton, NH; or the Horsemeadow Senior Center, 91 Horsemeadow Road, North Haverhill, NH.

, 84, of Littleton, N.H., passed away Oct. 13, 2003, at the Lafayette Center in Franconia after a brief illness. Roy was born Feb. 7, 1919, in Lunenburg, Vt., a son of George and Lillian Leach. Roy, affectionately known as "Moto," was employed by the town of Littleton for 29 years and retired in 1980. Prior to working for the town, he worked in the Gilman Paper Mill and Richardson Dairy. After his retirement, he drove a bus for Dick Wilson. Roy was a lifetime member of the Eagles Club, enjoyed fishing, his flowers, working in his garage and spending time with his family. A sister, Mary Mooney of Chula Vista, Calif.; a son, Paul and his wife Patricia Leach of Littleton; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Leach of Derry, N.H.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson survive him. His parents, George and Lillian Leach; his wife, Marjorie; a daughter, Jane Chase; a son, Allen Leach; three brothers; and three sisters predeceased Roy. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 101 Union Street, Littleton. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Lyn O. McIntosh officiating. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Littleton. A luncheon will follow at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bethlehem.

, 75, died at her home in Gilman, Vt., Oct. 14, 2003, after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Sargent was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Jan. 22, 1928, the daughter of Clifford G. and Helen C. (Wallace) Cutting. Betty was raised in St. Johnsbury where she graduated salutatorian of her class at St. Johnsbury Academy. She worked for a time in financial businesses in St. Johnsbury. For one year she lived in Glendale, Calif., before returning to Gilman in 1957 to care for her parents. She has been a long-time resident of Gilman where she was a homemaker and wife of a millwright. She was an avid reader and good baker who was politically oriented and had a sense of humor. She will be long missed and long remembered as a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Family members include a daughter, Waneta Jane Sargent of Durango, Calif.; a brother, Paul S. Cutting of Stafford, Conn. and Treasure Island, Fla.; a sister, Priscilla E. Ward of Fairfax, Vt.; and two granddaughters, Megan Bresnahan and Angela Drew. She was predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie H. Drew, in 1987; a son, Scott H. Sargent, in 2000; and her husband, Gordon Sargent, in 2002. A memorial visiting hour will be held Thursday afternoon, Oct. 16, from 1-2 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. immediately after at the funeral home, Lancaster. The Rev. John C. Gregory of Whitefield will officiate. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, South Lunenburg, Vt.

, 84, of Swanton, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003 in the Northwestern Medical Center. He was born in St. Albans April 22, 1919 the son of Elmer R. and Ethel (Anderson) Loomis. On Aug. 28, 1940, Ed married Olive Greene who died May 20, 2003. In 1949 Ed conducted the Full Messiah in St. Albans City Hall with a full orchestra and chorus. That same year he formed the Citizen's Band which continues today under the direction of his son, Kevin. He was a past conductor of the Mt. Sinai Shrine Band. Ed worked for the Central Vermont Railroad for 30 years and IBM for seven years. Survivors include his children, Ferne E. Loomis and her lifetime companion John McDonald of Victory, Vt.; Edric (Rick) Loomis and his wife Patricia of Snellville, Ga., and Kevin Loomis and his wife Louise of Highgate; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m., in the First Baptist Church in St. Albans. Interment will be in the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery. Ed's family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. in the Heald Funeral Home, 87 South Main St., St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Missisquoi Valley Rescue, P.O. Box 22, Swanton, VT 05488.

, 83, of Lancaster, N.H., died Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2003 at Country Village Health Care Center after a long illness. Mrs. McMann was born in Guildhall, Vt., May 4, 1919, the daughter of Gilbert and Ora (McLain) McDade. Elsie was raised in Guildhall and a graduate of Groveton High School. She was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church of Groveton and was active in many church functions. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening. Family members include her daughter, Rosalee F. Desjardins and her husband Paul Desjardins of Lancaster; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Manuel Ferreira, in 1963; her second husband, Benjamin McMann, in 1986; and her sister, Nellie Thurston, in January of this year. There are no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m., at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster. The Rev. Peter Parent, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Groveton, will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ridgwell Cemetery, Guildhall. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Sunny Brood Montessori School Scholarship, 129 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 78, of Oklawaha, Fla., and formerly of Lyndonville, Vt., died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Summerfield Hospice in Summerfield, Fla. Mr. Lamont was born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Oct. 14, 1925, the son of the late Pierre Josheph and Marie Estelle (Dussault) Lamothe. He attended schools in St. Johnsbury until the eighth grade. On Sept. 23, 1944 he married Mary R. Bourtell. He was a lifelong resident of Vermont until 1974 when he and his wife began spending the winters in Florida. They moved to Florida permanently in 2001. He served in the National Guard. He worked on farms and was a retired section man who worked for 28 years for the Canadian Pacific Railway in all kinds of weather. He had very strong work ethics and raised his family to have good morals and independence. He loved birds, all of his beloved pets, country music, reading and his soaps. In his younger, healthier days, he loved dancing, snowmobiling, camping, boating, hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Lake Parker was a special place in his heart and the ridge where he hunted so much to provide for his family and to be with nature. He also enjoyed a good beer and brandy. He was raised Catholic and recently watched Mass every Sunday on TV. Family members include his wife of 59 years, Mary R. Lamont of Oklawaha, Fla.; five children, Albert Lamont of Lyndonville, Vt., Alberta McDuff and her husband Jean of Belleview, Fla., Pearl Roby and her husband Arthur "Pete" of Douglasville, Ga., Dianne Lessard and her husband Edmond "Frenchie" of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Bernard "Bernie" Lamont and his wife Mary Lou of Gonic, N.H.; his brother, Henry Lamont of Danville, Vt.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Nicholas Derosa of Revere, Mass., Donald and Perlene Thompson of North Haven, Conn., Carrie Bourtelle of St. Johnsbury, Vt., and Francis and Jeanne Williams of East Burke, Vt.; and by many nieces and nephews; and his beloved Boston terriers, Kit and Friskie. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Armand, Leon and Albert; and sisters, Beatrice, Cecile, Ida and Adrienne. A committal service will be held in the spring of 2004 at the Kirby Cemetery at the convenience of his family. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to either the Lyndon Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 401, Lyndonville, VT 05851; or to the Elizabeth Brown Humane Society, 180 Emerson Falls Road, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Arrangements are by Pearsons Funeral Service, 70 Church St., Lyndonville, Vt.

, of Waterford, died tragically Saturday evening, Oct. 18, 2003, in a traffic accident on Route 18 in Waterford. He is survived by his wife Barbara Connelly of Waterford (P.O. Box 18, Lower Waterford, VT 05848); three children, Joshua, Paul and Crystal; his parents-in-law, Robert and Peg Tirrell of Lower Waterford. Contributions, marked in Jim's memory, could be directed to either The North Congregational Church, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819; or to The Square Dance Foundation of New England, 238 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867. Plans for a memorial service will be announced later this week as part of a complete obituary.

, 100, formerly of Peacham, died Sept. 18, 2003, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Mr. Frisbie was born in Melrose, Mass., March 16, 1903, son of Leon Howard and Grace (Harris) Frisbie. He graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and for 25 years was a retail credit manager, and at the age of 50 he returned to school, the New England Institute of Anatomy and Embalming in Boston, and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. For 20 years he was an officer and director at Richardson Funeral Home in Lynn, Mass., retiring in 1968. He married Beatrice May Hall in North Andover, Mass., Oct. 10, 1925 and she predeceased him May 5, 1999, as did a son, Russell, Jan. 19, 1994. The Frisbies lived in Lynn, Mass., for 43 years, retiring to St. Johnsbury in 1968, and in 1981 they moved to Peacham. Mr. Frisbie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lynn, attended the Peacham Congregational Church and also attended the United Methodist Church in Lyndonville. He was a life member of the Lynn, Mass. Lions Club and is a former District Governor of the Massachusetts Lions International. He was a member of the Golden Fleece Lodge AF & AM and Sutton Royal Arch Masons of Lynn. He was also an Adult Leader of the Knights of King Arthur in Lynn and was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 510 in Boston during World War II. For several years he was a volunteer auxiliary member at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Mr. Frisbie enjoyed several trips to Europe and South Africa visiting his son Norman at his various foreign service postings. Survivors include one son, Norman Frisbie and wife Evelyn of Vienna, Austria; a daughter-in-law, Ginny Frisbie Pope of Germantown, Tenn.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-7 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m., in the Peacham Congregational Church with the Rev. Rebecca Werner-Maccini officiating. Burial will follow in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mass Lions Eye Research Fund, 311 Williams St., Stoneham, MA 02180.

, of Barnet, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Barnet. Mary Lou was born in Lowell, Mass. on Feb. 2, 1952. She was the daughter of Louise (Cannon) Deignan, who survives her, and the late William Deignan who died in 1996. Mary Lou attended Lowell schools and was a 1971 graduate of Lowell High School. She worked with Lowell Bank and Trust Co. in Lowell until relocating in the mid-1980s to Vermont, where she had been employed with home health services. She is survived by a daughter, Julie Berwick (1594 East Peacham Road, Peacham, VT 05862); two grandchildren; her companion, Lester Goss of Barnet; her mother, Louise A. Deignan (126 Pearl St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819); three brothers, William Deignan of Tewksbury, Mass., Terrance Deignan of Chelmsford, Mass., and Timothy Deignan of Tingsboro, Mass.; two sisters, Jayne Willman of Barnet, and Kathleen Beausoleil of St. Johnsbury. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow at Barnet Center Cemetery.

, 100, formerly of Peacham, died Oct. 18, 2003, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Mr. Frisbie was born in Melrose, Mass., March 16, 1903, son of Leon Howard and Grace (Harris) Frisbie. He graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and for 25 years was a retail credit manager, and at the age of 50 he returned to school, the New England Institute of Anatomy and Embalming in Boston, and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. For 20 years he was an officer and director at Richardson Funeral Home in Lynn, Mass., retiring in 1968. He married Beatrice May Hall in North Andover, Mass., Oct. 10, 1925 and she predeceased him May 5, 1999, as did a son, Russell, Jan. 19, 1994. The Frisbies lived in Lynn, Mass., for 43 years, retiring to St. Johnsbury in 1968, and in 1981 they moved to Peacham. Mr. Frisbie was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lynn, attended the Peacham Congregational Church and also attended the United Methodist Church in Lyndonville. He was a life member of the Lynn, Mass. Lions Club and is a former District Governor of the Massachusetts Lions International. He was a member of the Golden Fleece Lodge AF & AM and Sutton Royal Arch Masons of Lynn. He was also an Adult Leader of the Knights of King Arthur in Lynn and was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 510 in Boston during World War II. For several years he was a volunteer auxiliary member at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Mr. Frisbie enjoyed several trips to Europe and South Africa visiting his son Norman at his various foreign service postings. Survivors include one son, Norman Frisbie and wife Evelyn of Vienna, Austria; a daughter-in-law, Ginny Frisbie Pope of Germantown, Tenn.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A calling hour will be Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5-7 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. A Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 24, at 1:30 p.m., in the Peacham Congregational Church with the Rev. Rebecca Werner-Maccini officiating. Burial will follow in Lyndon Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mass Lions Eye Research Fund, 311 Williams St., Stoneham, MA 02180.

, 51, of Waterford, went to be with his Lord as the result of a car accident, Oct. 18, 2003. Jim was born in Jersey City, N.J., Aug. 30, 1952. He graduated from Lakeland Regional High School, Wanaque, N.J., and continued his studies at Montclair State College where he graduated summa cum laude in 1976. After teaching industrial arts in Bayonne, N.J., and Madison, Maine, he returned to his first love, medicine. He first became a registered EMT, advanced EMT, and then paramedic before graduating as a registered nurse in 1980 from Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing. Jim worked as a staff nurse at NVRH and Cottage Hospital before continuing his medical studies at Albany Medical College where he graduated with a master's of science in nurse anesthesiology. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), Jim worked at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, N.H., and then branched out doing Locum Tenens Anesthesia at various hospitals in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Missouri. Besides anesthesia for pain management, Jim was interested in the use of therapeutic massage. He graduated from Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts with a certificate of massage therapy for licensed health professionals. He continued his massage training and qualified for a New Hampshire massage therapist license. Jim also helped his colleagues and friends in their pursuit of personal fitness and weight management. Jim married his square and round dance partner, Barbara Tirrell, June 14, 1974, in a square dance wedding. They began dancing and teaching round dances together in 1970. Jim attended callers school and often called square dances for non-dancers at church, Girl Scout, school and community functions. Square and round dancing have been a large part of their married life. As members of the Northern New Jersey Round Dance Leaders Council, they taught round dancing while they both were attending college in New Jersey. They have taught classes in Maine, New Hampshire and most recently in Vermont. They have been chairmen of the Vermont Association of Round Dance Leaders, committee chair of the Youth in Round Dancing Program for ROUNDALAB: International Association of Round Dance Leaders, editor for eight and a half years of the ROUNDALAB JOURNAL, members of the ROUNDALAB board of directors, members of the New England Council of Round Dance Teachers Association, life members of the Square Dance Foundation of New England, members of the National Square Dance Campers Association (NSDCA), and editors of the NSDCA Times for the past six years. For the past 15 summers, they have combined their vacation with teaching and cueing at the National Square Dance Convention, the Canadian Biennial National Square Dance Convention (biennial), and the International Square Dance Campers Camporee. These three functions move to different cities around the United States and Canada. Square and round dancing is a family activity with Barbara's parents, son Paul and daughter Crystal also cueing. All members of the family enjoy square dancing combined with camping. They camp with MontShire Campin' Squares, Twirling Sams also known as Twirling Campers and Garden State Campers. Jim enjoyed various activities with his family. As an assistant Scoutmaster for St. Johnsbury Troop 707, Jim attended as many functions as his traveling job would allow. Jim increased his leadership skills by earning the Boy Scout Wood Badge. He also assisted with his daughter's Waterford Girl Scout Troop 260. Jim also enjoyed leather work, target shooting (life member of NRA), needlework, sewing, computer technology and reading. Jim's strong faith in Jesus Christ was shown in the way he tried to help others through the use of his many talents. Jim is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara, their three children, Joshua, Paul and Crystal, and Barbara's parents, whom he considered his parents also, Doc (Robert) and Peg Tirrell, all of Waterford; Barbara's brother and family, Scott and Debra Tirrell and Ryan Tirrell of San Bernadino, Calif., and Jeffrey and Hollie Tirrell of San Diego, Calif.; and Barbara's sister and husband, Gail and Christopher Vaucher of Las Cruces, N.M. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003. In lieu of flowers and because Jim felt all education was important, a scholarship fund has been established. Such contributions could be directed to "The Connelly Scholarship Fund," in care of the North Congregational Church, 1325 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 74, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Monday after a prolonged illness. Born in Concord, Vt., the son of Leon and Gertrude (Remick) Burdette, he lived many years in Concord before moving to Florida in 1984. He graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont, Class of 1947 and the Burdett Business College in Boston, Class of 1949. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II. He worked as a manager for the Beneficial Finance Co., both in Vermont and New Hampshire. He also worked for the Ridge Glass and Mirror Co. in Florida. He was a member of the Lions Club of Littleton and Concord. He was an avid golfer and a former member of the Beaver Meadow Golf Club. Through his life his family was of incredible importance to him. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one son, Michael Burdette of California; and one sister, Marilyn McKerley of Penacook, N.H. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Eunice Hubbard of Florida; one son, Paul Burdette of Auburn, Maine, and his wife, Jeanne; two daughters, Sharon Lupien and her husband Hank of Bow, and Eileen Corbett and her husband Bruce of Concord, N.H.; two sisters, Frances Whitney of Essex Junction, Vt., and Joanne Wilson of Andover, N.H.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at the West Congregational Church Friday at 2 p.m. Pastor Charles Heslam will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the West Congregational Church, 499 North State St., Concord, NH 03303.

, 67, of 27 Newark St., West Burke, Vt., passed away at his residence Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003. He was born April 27, 1936, in Long Lake, N.Y., the son of the late Asa and Esther (Bangston) Brown Sr. He graduated from Lyndon Institute, Class of 1956, and then served in the Air Force. He worked for 38 years as bookkeeper for the Concord Woodworking Company. He enjoyed crocheting, gardening, canning, playing the piano, cooking for the church suppers and his family. He is survived by his three sisters and their husbands, Anita and Victor Grouten of Farmington, Conn., Ruth and Kenneth Allard of East Haven, Vt., and Mary and William Van Pelt of Condon, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews; and by his dog, Zeb. He was predeceased by his brothers, Richard, William, Arthur, Asa Jr. and Harry. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in West Burke, Vt., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Stephen Winkler officiating. Those who wish may send contributions in his memory to Hospice, in care of Caledonia Home Health Care Agency, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 93, formerly of 34 Highland St., Woodsville, N.H., died Oct. 23, 2003, at Buckley HealthCare Center in Greenfield, Mass., following an extended illness. She was born in Brownington, Vt., June 9, 1910, a daughter of Terrence and Iva (Swett) Paye. Mrs. Johnson was a longtime Woodsville resident until moving to Massachusetts in July 1999 to be closer to her family. She formerly worked at shoe shops in both Woodsville and Littleton and was active in both the Woodsville United Methodist Church and Girls Club. She married Bernard L. Johnson March 27, 1933 and he predeceased her on May 6, 1998. Mrs. Johnson was also predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Martin and Thelma Paye; and two brothers, Jack Paye and Temple Paye. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Morrissey of South Deerfield, Mass., and Shirley Lang of Milford, Conn.; four grandchildren, Debra Mullaly and her husband Paul of Easthampton, Mass., Robert M. Morrissey of Turners Falls, Mass., Jeffrey Lang and his wife Mary of Wallingford, Conn., and Kevin Lang and his wife Kathy of Milford, Conn.; four great-grandchildren, Jason and Shaun Mullaly of Easthampton, Mass., Erin and Katy Morrissey of Turners Falls, Mass., and Jenna and Ava Lang of Milford, Conn.; one great-great-grandson, Tyler Robert Mullaly of Easthampton, Mass.; one brother, Kenneth Paye of Monroe, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be Sunday, Oct. 26, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The family will also receive friends Monday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. until the service time. The funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau, pastor of the Woodsville United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Woodsville. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Woodsville United Methodist Church, in care of Mrs. Paula House, P.O. Box 271, Woodsville, NH 03785; to the Buckley HealthCare Center, Patients Activity Fund, in care of Susan Lahoski, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield, MA 01301; or the Save A Dog-Save A Cat Fund, P.O. Box 8, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 84, of St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. She was born in St. Johnsbury, July 18, 1919, the daughter of William and Mildred (Jay) Brickett. A graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy, Class of 1937, she went on to the Brightlook School of Nursing, where she received an RN degree in 1940. Anna was a lifetime member of the Grace United Methodist Church where she participated in the United Methodist Women, Jr. Woman's Club, and Rose Fellowship. She was very fond of knitting for family and made many mittens for the Santa Fund. Her love of chicken pie suppers is known throughout the area. In 1941, she married John "Kipy" Barnett, who predeceased her Aug. 6, 1993. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Linda and John Garey of Haverhill, N.H., and Cynthia and Barry Waldner of St. Johnsbury; eight grandchildren and spouses, Rick and Brenda Garey, Marylynn and Troy Wright, Lisa and Mark Avery, Kelly and Stephen Loosigian, Sarah and Michael Wright, Zachary, Joshua and Chelsea Waldner; 101/2 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves a special friend, Elanor Hale Roy of St. Johnsbury; luncheon friends, Trudy Crosby and Madeline Ash; three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law. She was predeceased by a brother, Franklin "Sonny" Brickett and his wife Vera. Memorial services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Sunday, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Marshall officiating. There will be no visiting hours; however, a reception will follow the service at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church (Organ Fund), 36 Central St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

71, of 219 Garland Hill, McIndoe Falls, died Oct. 22, 2003, at his residence, following a five-year battle with cancer. He was born in Peacham, May 21, 1932, a son of Claude B. and Zedena (Magoon) Somers. A lifelong area resident, Ray owned and operated Somers Carpet, a carpet installation business. Ray married Virginia "Ginny" Pierson, June 22, 1952. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Virginia of McIndoe Falls; three sons, Dwayne A. Somers of North Danville, Paul R. Somers of St. Johnsbury, and Brian A. Somers of Colorado; three daughters, Bonnie S. Damon of Vancouver, Wash., Angelia M. Havens of Virginia and Kimberly Ann Adams of California; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Melvin C. Somers of Peacham; two sisters, Vivian Bradley of Lyndonville and Alta Sheppard of Florida; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was predeceased by a brother, Leon Somers; and two sisters, Rena Hooker and Vera Benway. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be Nov. 1, 2003, at 1 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of McIndoe Falls United Church of Christ. The Rev. John Hartley of the Thetford Baptist Church will officiate. It is requested that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to either: Cottage Hospital Oncology Department, P.O. Box 2001, Woodsville, NH 03785; or to Caledonia Home Health, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 93, beloved wife of Harry Fidler of Newport, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at the Newport Health Care Center surrounded by her five loving daughters. She is survived by her children, Patty Rouse of California, June and Raymond Gendron of Vermont, Sue and Floyd Shimalla of New York, Sandra Fidler of Florida, and Lillian Fidler of Washington, D.C., also by 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Peter and his wife Patti Crickard of Ohio; sisters, Ruth Hamilton and Jessie Collett, both of Maryland; and a special nephew, Harold (Picklebud) and his wife Wanda Crickard. Vallie was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, Darling Hill Road, off Sias Avenue, in Newport, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, with the Rev. Martha Peck officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Vallie's memory may be made to the Orleans-Essex VNA and Hospice, Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT 05855.

, 15, of Summer Street, Lancaster, died at her home Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, 2003. Crystal was born in Lancaster, Dec. 8, 1987, the daughter of Patrick R. and Annette L. (Bergin) King. She was a sophomore at White Mountain Regional High School, Whitefield. Her many interests included shopping, music, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and spending time with her friends. She also enjoyed playing with her nephew and taking care of her cat, "Peep." Family members include her parents of Lancaster; three brothers, Patrick A. King, Adam J. King and Tyler S. King, all of Lancaster; paternal grandparents, Armand King Sr. of Lancaster and Lucielle King of Colebrook; maternal grandparents, Andrew Bergin of Guildhall and Claudette Bergin of Whitefield; one nephew; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visiting hours will be held at the Bailey Funeral Home, Lancaster, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Sunday at 1 p.m. at All Saints Church, Lancaster. The Rev. Raymond Ball, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.

, 59, of East Concord, Vt. died early Monday, Oct. 22, 2003, at Weeks Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, N.H. He was born in Barre, the son of John and Laura (Paton) Hebert. John devoted his whole life to kids. He was a supervisor at Woodside Juvenile Center in Waterbury for many years and with his wife, later, ran a therapeutic foster home from 1985 to 2001 in East Concord. Other interests included the American Legion, VFW, hunting and fishing. On May 24, 1980, in Montpelier, he married Norene (Duling) Emrick, who survives him in East Concord. Other survivors include four sons, Bobby, John, Jim and Michael; a daughter, Gina; one brother, Steven; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Patrick Forman celebrant. Friends are invited to meet the family Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Sayles Funeral Home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Weeks Memorial Hospital (Ambulance Fund), Middle Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

, 84, formerly of North Haverhill, N.H., died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Born May 25, 1919, in Columbia, N.H., he was the son of Carroll Titus and Ella Louise (Frizzell) Stoddard. He was a graduate of the Colebrook N.H. High School and the University of New Hampshire. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was the retired owner of a New Hampshire John Deere dealership, past president of the New England Equipment Dealers Association, a past member of the Lions Club International, Elks Lodge 1831, and past vice president of the North Haverhill (N.H.) Fair Association. He was predeceased by his first wife of 37 years, Doris (Doud) Stoddard; his son, Stanley T. Stoddard Jr.; and his brother, Frederick Stoddard. Surviving family includes his second wife of 20 years, Shirley (Bekkenhuis) Stoddard of Indian Lakes Estates, Fla.; his son, John Doud Stoddard of North Haverhill, N.H.; his stepson, John R. Pietras of Indian Lakes Estates, Fla.; his stepdaughter, Melissa J. Knight of Brandon, Fla.; his brother, Gerald Allen Stoddard of North Haverhill; his sister, Eloise Nickerson Wallateen of Alton Bay, N.H.; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be at a later date in the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carroll Stoddard Fund, in care of the 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire, Moilea House, 180 Main St., Durham, NH 03824.

, 98, of St. Johnsbury, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003 at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, Vt. She was born in Lebanon, N.H., Nov. 30, 1904, the daughter of Simeon and Ella (Walsh) Vaudreuil. Mrs. King had worked as a bookkeeper for many years including the law offices of Norris Cotton and Lane Dwinell. She was a member of the Court St. Theresa 10092 Catholic Daughters of America in Lebanon. An avid reader, she also enjoyed cooking and taking care of her many house plants. In 1989 she was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Ernest P. King. Survivors include a daughter and her husband Betty and William Tremblay of St. Johnsbury; seven grandchildren, Thomas, Marie, Mark and Stephen Tremblay, and Michael, Ruth and Peter King; and six great-grandchildren. She was also predeceased by a son, Robert E. King Jan. 11, 2003; and three sisters, Lillian Vaudreuil, Ella Gribble, and Marion Densmore; and one brother, William Vaudreuil. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m., with Father Patrick Forman, celebrant. Burial and committal services will be in Lebanon, N.H., at Sacred Heart Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Friends are invited to meet the family Friday, Oct. 31, between the hours of 7-8 p.m. at the Sayles Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Senior Meal Site (St. Johnsbury), in care of Diane Coburn, P.O. Box 21, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, 86, of North Haverhill, N.H., died Oct. 26, 2003 at Brookside Nursing Home, Bradford, Vt., after an extended illness. She was born in Barnet, Vt., Feb. 20, 1917, a daughter of Pliney and Nellie (Laird) Granger and was a longtime North Haverhill resident. She attended the Baptist Church and the North Haverhill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rogers was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Vance "Buck" Rogers on Aug. 24, 1994; also two sisters, Maidene Murray and Florence Welch; and two brothers, Allen and Granville Granger. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Betty and Alan Lamarre of Dover, N.H., and Jeannie and William Horne of North Haverhill, N.H.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Bernice Chartrand of Pennsylvania, and Susan Ely of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; two brothers, Pliney Granger of Littleton, N.H., and Guy Granger of Merrimack, N.H.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A calling hour will be Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, N.H. The funeral service will be Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Vadia Boudreau of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Center Haverhill Cemetery. It is requested that memorial contributions be made to the Brookside Nursing Home Activities Dept., RR 1, Box 2250, Bradford, VT 05033.

, 97, of Littleton, N.H., formally of South Windsor, Conn., passed away peacefully Oct. 27, 2003, after a brief illness, at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill, N.H. She was born a daughter to Dwight and Emma (Green) Abbe in South Windsor, Conn., on April 14, 1906. Rosella graduated from East Windsor School in East Windsor, Conn. She married Raymond Fredrick Whitney from Maine on April 10, 1929. Rosella was a lifetime Methodist who worked hard in farming, tobacco, and potato harvesting, and raising animals. Rosella enjoyed her family and loved gardening, crocheting, baking and bingo. Surviving family includes a daughter, Virginia Abbe Whitney Skillen of Littleton, N.H; one son, Doyle Clinton Whitney of Conn.; three granddaughters, LaVerne Skillen Chamberlain and her husband Ricky of Bethlehem, N.H., Darleen Skillen of Littleton, N.H., and ReneZ < caron > Whitney of Connecticut; three great-granddaughters, Amanda and Kerrie Chamberlain of Bethlehem, N.H., and Ciara Stallings of Littleton, N.H.; and many cousins throughout Connecticut. Her husband Raymond, her older sister Mildred Crane, her younger brother Clinton Abbe, and great-grandson Lee Stalling Jr. predeceased her. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Littleton with the Rev. Stephen E. Bascom Sr. officiating. A graveside committal service will be held at a later date in Windsorville, Conn. Memorial donations may be made to Lee Chamberlain, P.O. Box 593, Bethlehem, NH 03574.