, 87, a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, died suddenly on November 10, 2005, at the Littleton Regional Hospital in Littleton, New Hampshire. Sister MelvinaGuay was born in Champlain, New York, on May 23, 1918, a daughter of Philip Guay and Rosa Mousseau. She professed her vows with her religious congregation on August 9, 1938. During her 67 years of religious profession, Sister Rose-Emile served in various missions in Newport, in Champlain, Morrisonville, and Plattsburgh, New York, and in Colebrook and Littleton, New Hampshire. She was a dedicated educator and librarian, many times combining community administration with her school duties. She was an effective community leader as a local community superior in her various missions, also functioning as provincial councilor for many years before being appointed as provincial superior of the U.S. Province from 1977 to 1983. After her years of administration, she became archivist for the U.S. Province at the Provincial House in Littleton. She was predeceased by her parents; by her brother Alfred; and by her sisters Beatrice and Marguerite. Besides her sisters in the religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Alfreda of Altona, New York, and Frances Reid of Plattsburgh; by a brother, Philip, of Pennsylvania; and by many beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel in Littleton November 11. Interment took place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport November 12.

, 89, of Newport died in Glover on Monday, November 14, 2005. Mr. McKinney was born in Newport on March 29, 1916, a son of Hiram and Melissa (Britch) McKinney. He served in the National Guard. He worked for 35 years as a brakeman and conductor for Canadian Pacific Railroad, retiring in 1976. He was a 50-year member of the United Train Union and a member of Newport Baptist Church. On December 23, 1958, he married Pauline Hawkins, who survives him. He is also survived by his children: Sandra M. Valley and her husband, Edgar, of Barton, Ronald J. McKinney and his wife, Alice, of Lyndonville, Garth McKinney and his wife, Joni Marie, of Glover, and Jean Fawcette of Sierra Vista, Arizona; by 12 grandchildren; by eight great-grandchildren; and by two great-great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 17, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport with the Reverend David Lisner officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. McKinney's memory may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Newport Post No. 98, 141 Central Street, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to Union House Nursing Home, 3086 Glover Street, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 51, of Walden died in Glover on Thursday, November 10, 2005. Ms. Keher was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 16, 1953, a daughter of Ernest and Patricia (Mauro) Keher. She worked for New York Telephone, retiring in 1998. At that time she moved to Walden with her husband, Kurt. She enjoyed the relaxed easy life that the Walden area provided to her and her husband. Before moving to Vermont they enjoyed taking many camping trips. She is survived by her husband, Kurt Bos, of Walden; by her son Scott of Georgia; by her brothers: Michael Keher of California, Robert Keher and his wife, Carole, of California, and Edward Keher of Maryland; and by her sister, Margaret Ralph and her husband, Paul, of Virginia. She was predeceased by her son Chris and by her parents. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19, at the Glover Community Church at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Christine Osowski officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Keher's memory may be made to Union House Nursing Home, Glover, Vermont 05839.

, 100, of Newport died in Newport on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. Mrs. Sisco was born in Newport on September 12, 1905. She attended the Eastside Schools in Newport. On January 16, 1929, she married Henry J. Sisco, and they had three children: Betty Lou, Ralph Henry, and Warren Allen. She belonged to many organizations over the years and held offices in several of them. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekahs, the Newport Women's Club, and the Orleans County Hospital Auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Newport American Legion Auxiliary. She was a longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and had served in the Ladies Auxiliary and the Altar Guild for years. She and her husband owned Sisco's Dry Cleaning and Laundry in Newport, and she worked with her husband in the business after her children had grown. She also worked for 28 years at Needleman's Clothing Store. She had been an active resident of Bel-Aire Quality Care Nursing Center since moving there in 1998. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry; by her daughter Betty; by two brothers; and by three sisters. She is survived by her sister Edith Easter of Concord; by her sons Ralph and his wife, Pat, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Warren and his wife, Carole, of Camden, New York; and by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Newport at 11 a.m. with the Reverend John Keenan officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, memorial fund, P.O. Box 125, Newport, Vermont 05855; to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 375, Barre, Vermont 05641; to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease, 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 820, New York, New York 10016; or to the organizations of one's choice.

, 93, of Newport died in Newport on Monday, November 14, 2005. Mr. Gosselin was born in Newport on April 1, 1912, a son of Stanislaus and Rose Alba (Coderre)Gosselin. He worked for Wirthmore Feed Store and retired from Ethan Allen, where he worked as a grader. He was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport and the Forever Young Club. He enjoyed gardening, making wine, maple sugaring, playing cards and bingo at the senior center, and spending time with his family. On August 22, 1945, he married Lucile Lague, who predeceased him on November 12, 1985. He then married MarcelleGaudreau on November 25, 1995. She survives him. He is also survived by his children: Paulette Petelle and her partner, Rachel Desilets, of Plainfield, Jeanine Morelli and her husband, Michael, of East Charleston, Richard Gosselin and his wife, Debra, of Newport, and Ginette Gallagher and her husband, Craig, of Arroyo Grande, California; by his grandchildren: Heidi Santaw and her husband, Shawn, of Newport, Rebecca Petelle and her partner, Kevin Purcell, of Tucson, Arizona, Philip Gosselin of Newport, and William and Margaret Morelli, both of East Charleston; by his great-grandchildren: Abbie and T.J. Santaw; by his siblings: Mathias Gosselin of South Burlington, Florida Brodeur of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Blanche Gosselin of Holly Hill, Florida; by his sisters-in-law Alice Gosselin of Lowell, Massachusetts, and EmeldaGosselin of Derby Line; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings: Laurent, George, Louis, Leon, Edward, Albert, Irene Morin, and Antoinette Lussier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport at 1 p.m. with the Reverend Yvon Royer officiating. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Memorial Chapel on Lake Road in Newport from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Gosselin's memory may be made to the Sacred Heart School, 47 Clermont Terrace, Newport, Vermont 05855; or to the Forever Young Club, 222 Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855.

, 90, a Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, died November 15, 2005, at Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House and Infirmary in Littleton, New Hampshire. Sister Boucher was born in Montgomery Center on April 22, 1915, a daughter of Peter Boucher and Etta Lumbra. She professed her vows with her religious congregation on August 11, 1934. During her 71 years of religious life Sister Lucie served in various missions in Alfred, Maine, Magog, Québec, Lesotho, South Africa, and Littleton. Throughout her life Sister Lucie was a dedicated nurse, having been trained in the congregation's nursing schools in Québec. Having gained valuable experience from 1943 to 1948, Sister Lucie embarked on a 42-year missionary journey that took her to the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (formerly known as Basotholand) in South Africa. She became a legend even in her early years, when she was instrumental in obtaining enough vaccines and medicine from Canada, the United States, and Great Britain to reverse a disastrous epidemic of diphtheria that was threatening to wipe out the younger Basotho population. Sister Lucie's role in developing and making available prenatal care helped dramatically lower the infant mortality rate in that country. She was known for her availability as a midwife or a traveling nurse by riding horseback to the various villages where she was needed. During Sister Lucie's tenure, several state-of-the-art dispensaries were established so that medical assistance became accessible to more villages throughout the districts of Lesotho. During 36 years of missionary work in Lesotho, Sister Lucie remained very close to her beloved family and enjoyed their dedicated support. She cherished those ties and was very happy to get to know her nieces and nephews upon her permanent return to the United States in 1985. Sister Lucie continued to serve the congregation as a nurse for several years at the Provincial House and Retirement Home of the United States Province of the Daughters of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus before she herself became too ill to work. Her social nature and concern for others continued to energize her until her final days. Sister Lucie was predeceased by her parents; by brothers Clarence and Richard; by half-brother Paul; by stepbrothers Merritt and Frederick; by half-sister Irene; by stepsister Eva; and by her sisters-in-law Goldie and Florence. Besides her sisters in the religious community, she is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Gelineau of Orlando, Florida, and Mary Jane Willis of Lowell; by two brothers, Maurice of Fairfax and Henry of Cuddebackville, New York; by two sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn of Swanton and Marion of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire; and by many beloved nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated November 17. Interment took place the same day in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newport.

, 57, of Westmore died suddenly in Newport on Sunday, November 20, 2005. Mr. Ross was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on February 28, 1948, a son of Matthew and Ethel (Franco) Loiacono. On June 5, 1992, he married Mary Louise Barry, who survives him. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. From 1967 to 1968 he served in the 101st Airborne, then from 1968 until he was discharged he served in the 82nd Airborne in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He moved from Massachusetts in the late 1970s, bought some land in Westmore, and built his house and cabin where he could enjoy the outdoors with many endeavors. One of his many accomplishments was hiking the Long Trail from end to end, and his trail name was Grizz. He was a quiet person but was always willing to help others. He enjoyed meeting and visiting with people. He was very fond of all type of animals, including a beaver that would come up to him on his beaver pond. His wife was the cheerful recipient of kindness, caring, and love, along with a little spoiling. Besides his wife, he is survived by his stepsiblings: Louis Daniel Loiacono of Island Pond, Eddie, Paul, Elvira, James, Frankie, Warren, and Diane; by his mother-in-law, Anna D. Barry, of Everett, Massachusetts; by his sister-in-law Ann Marie Barry of Everett, Massachusetts; by his longtime Army friend Jonathan Mitchell of North Carolina; and by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton on Wednesday, November 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Thursday, November 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 25, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Daniel Rupp officiating. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Ross' memory may be made to the Westmore Fire Department Association, P.O. Box 126, Orleans, Vermont 05860.

, 91, of Derby Line died in Holland on Friday, November 18, 2005. Mr. Carrington was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 26, 1914, a son of Seth and Oneida (Meier) Carrington. He graduated from Purdue University, where he earned a degree in engineering. He was president of ABA Industries in St. Petersburg, Florida, and then vice president of Norris Provision, a tool and dye company. He was a founding member of the Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Florida. He enjoyed golfing and watching football and other sports. Gambling was one of his loves in life, and he always said, "Never bet any more than you can afford to lose." On April 22, 1940, he married BonnetteTielker, who predeceased him in 1997. He is survived by his children Christine Carrington of Derby Line and Jon Carrington of St. Petersburg; by his grandchildren: Kasha Carrington of Derby Line, MardenaPalandro and her husband, David, of Clearwater, and Seth Carrington of Florida; by his great-grandchildren Conner and Marina Palandro; by his niece Elizabeth Derbyshire of Fort Wayne; and by his nephew Kirk Carrington of Ablion, Indiana. He was predeceased by his brother Gerald Carrington. He was a kind and gentle man who handled adversity with grace and dignity. He will be fondly remembered by many special friends, including Andy Doubleday and Mark and Pam Newell and their children. A gathering in memory of Mr. Carrington will be held at his home at 213 Caswell Avenue in Derby Line on Friday, November 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. A scattering ceremony will be held this summer at the lake where he and his wife met in Columbia City, Indiana. Should friends desire, contributions in Mr. Carrington's memory may be made to the Derby Line Ambulance Service, in care of Brian Fletcher, P.O. Box 105, Derby Line, Vermont 05830.

, 82, of North Troy died peacefully November 18, 2005, at her home, surrounded by her children, Mrs. Hall was born May 18, 1923, in North Troy, a daughter of Louis and Florence (Cote) Cabana. In 1940 she married Alfred Roy Hall, who predeceased her on November 21, 1968. She was a paraprofessional for the Newport Town School for many years. She was a life member of American Legion Auxiliary Jay Peak Post No. 28. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with her friends and family, and fishing in her younger years. She is survived by her children John Hall and his wife, Harriet, of Newport and Judy Rotunno of Colchester; by her grandchildren: Alfred and Josh Hall of Newport, Stephanie Rotunno of Burlington, Mary-Margaret Hall, Bridget Hall Grimm, Joan St. Clair, and Julie Dragofich, all of West Virginia, Lisa Ruquet of New York, Karen Tarte of Sheldon, and Neil Hall Jr. of Newport; by 13 great-grandchildren; by a brother, Isreal Cabana, of Bedford, New Hampshire; by daughters-in-law Kathy Hall of North Troy and Patsy Trombley of Newport; and by a sister-in-law, Veeda Cabana, of Millis, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her sons: Neil, Gary, and Dean Hall; and by her brothers Wilson and Edward Cabana. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at the Derby United Church with the Reverend Fred Barker officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the North Troy Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in Mrs. Hall's memory may be made to American Legion Post No. 28, North Troy, Vermont 05859.

, 69, a longtime resident of Craftsbury, died November 13, 2005, at the home of her daughter Tina in Aurora, Colorado. Mrs. Smith was born in Newport on February 22, 1936, a daughter of Albert Corkins and Viola Flanders Haney. On March 4, 1953, she married Rodney Smith in Newport. They moved to Craftsbury in 1969 where they owned and operated a dairy farm on the Branch Road until 1983. She worked as a housekeeper in Stowe and worked in the kitchen at the Craftsbury Sports Center for 16 years before her retirement in 2001 to care for her husband. He died February 6, 2004. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading and mostly enjoyed her family. She is survived by three sons: John and his wife, Michelle, of Craftsbury, Steven and his wife, Valerie, of Craftsbury, and Roger of Aurora; a daughter, Tina Jackson, and her husband, Jeff, of Aurora; a brother, Charles Haney, of Chicopee, Massachusetts; three sisters: Norma Lyons of Conklin, New York, Sandra Dunn of Lowell, and Gloria Haney of Newport; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held November 19 at the United Church of Craftsbury with Al Lamos, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Johnson, officiating. Interment followed in the Branch Cemetery in Craftsbury. Contributions in Mrs. Smith's memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Vermont, 30 Farrell Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401; or to the American Cancer Society, 11 Loomis Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05601.

, 70, a 20-year resident of Morgan, died at her home on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2005, surrounded by her family, following a long, heroic battle with cancer. Ms. Johnston was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on April 10, 1935, a daughter of George and Constance (Rood) Wilford. While in Connecticut, she worked for the Connecticut General Insurance Company and the Institute of Living. She enjoyed knitting, reading, and nature. She is survived by her children: Stefan of Portland, Connecticut, Aaron and his wife, Linda, of Morgan, David and his wife, Shirley, of Randolph, Beth Johnston of Newington, Connecticut, Todd and his wife, Estelle, of Randolph, and Thad of Hartford, Connecticut; by her sister Mary Wilford of East Hartford, Connecticut; by her former husband, Cecil Johnston, of Hartford; by 11 grandchildren; by one great-grandchild; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Faye Jewell and Linda Wilford; and by an infant brother. A gathering ceremony for family and friends was held on November 28 at a Curtis-Britch Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport. Should friends desire, contributions in Ms. Johnston's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, age 86, of Orleans died Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at Union House Nursing Home in Glover. Born in Philipsburg, Quebec, on July 17, 1919, Mr. Bergeron was a son of the late Wilfrid and Pearl (Monette) Bergeron. He married Thelma Frances Corey. He was a longtime steward and greenskeeper at the Orleans Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, and working in his shop. He was an excellent cabinetmaker. He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Orleans; by son Charles and his wife, Johanne, of St. Armand, Quebec; by two sisters, Pearl Holmes and Alice Bergeron, both of Ontario; by two stepgrandchildren, Matthew and Jason; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. at the Orleans Federated Church with the Reverend Gerri Piper officiating. Family and friends are requested to attend a gathering in the church basement following the services for a time of food and fellowship. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bergeron's name to the Alzheimers Association, Green Mountain Chapter, 338 River Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602