, 26, died Tuesday, May 13, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., following injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born July 23, 1981, in Littleton, N.H., a son of Brian D. and Sharry (Bowles) LaRose. He graduated from Hartford High School in 2000 and has lived in the Upper Valley since working as a roofer and carpenter. Derek enjoyed camping and swimming and loved spending time with his daughter, especially going to the park with her. He is survived by his parents Brian and Sharry LaRose of Cornish, N.H.; his partner Michele Swett and daughter Kadence LaRose; two brothers Brian LaRose Jr of Woodstock, Vt., and Gregory LaRose of Newport, N.H.; paternal grandparents Joseph and Ruth LaRose of Littleton; maternal great-grandmother Madeline Bowles of Lisbon, N.H.; two nieces, two nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Knight Funeral Home in White River Jct., Monday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to COVER Home Repair, Inc. 158 South Main Street White River Junction, VT 05001.

, wife of Kenneth, of Danville, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, May 14, 2008, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton at the age of 86. Born in St. Johnsbury Nov. 6, 1921, and raised in South Kirby, she was the daughter of Henry and Arlene (Williams) Stuart. She and Kenneth Ward were married for 67 years. Together they operated Dear Acres Farm on Pumpkin Hill until their retirement in 1983. Although she never worked outside her home, Florence contributed substantially to the family income by selling her eggs, fresh garden vegetables, and Thanksgiving turkeys. She was a fabulous cook particularly well known for her baked goods and took best in show several times for her jellies at the Vermont Farm Show in Barre. She and Ken traveled extensively throughout the country to national soil conservation conventions. To the area children waiting for the bus on the Ward porch, she was known as "Grammy." She loved just getting out with nature, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. She was a former 4-H leader and Sunday school teacher at the Danville Congregational Church. In the fall she churned butter at the Fairbanks Museum traditional crafts festival. She is first survived by her husband Kenneth whom she married Feb. 15, 1941; son Andrew Ward of Danville, daughter Ida Rainville and husband Art of Danville, daughter Barbara Machell and husband David of Danville; her seven grandchildren: Becky and Beth, Jeffrey and Cheryl, Christopher, Denise and Andrea; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters: Evelyn Hastings of Danville, Ethel Lunnie of Concord, Reginald Stuart of Waterford, Desmond Stuart of North Monroe, Henry Stuart of Concord, Elaine Merchand of North Monroe; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister Cora Jones, and two brothers John and Claude Stuart. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at the Danville Congregational Church with the pastor, the Rev. Douglas Carter, officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral with burial at Danville Green Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial contributions, made payable to the "Florence Ward Scholarship Fund," may be directed to Passumpsic Savings Bank, PO Box 38, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

Passes Away In St. Johnsbury. Gerard L. Scott, 58, of Mallett Road, Lunenburg, died Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab. Center. Scott was born in Concord, on Jan. 4, 1950, a son of Donat and Cecile Scott. Gerard was a lifelong resident of the Concord and Lunenburg area. He was a graduate of Concord High School and attended Lyndon State College. For 34 years he worked as a purchasing agent for the Gilman Mill and Dirigo Paper in Gilman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to his summer home on the lake. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Family members include his wife Patricia (Woods) Scott of Lunenburg, a son Patrick N. Scott and his wife Chrissie, a grandson Xander all of Lunenburg, two brothers, Donald Scott and his wife Carol, Richard Scott and his wife Beth all of North Carolina, two sisters Diane Hill and Pauline Scott both of St. Johnsbury and several nieces and nephews. At Gerard's request there are no services. Donations may be made in his memory to the Alden Balch Memorial Library, Main Street, Lunenburg, VT 05906.

, 68, well-known business man of Newport, died May 14, 2008, in Lebanon, N.H. He was born March 22, 1940, in Newport Center a son of Emilien and Maria (Dumont) Tanguay. On Nov. 30, 1963, he married Nancy LaPlante who survives him. Marcel graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Newport and was owner of Brown's Concrete Products in Woodsville, N.H. He held memberships with the American Legion in Lady Lake, Fla., Knights of Columbus Gibbons Council of Newport and the Vermont National Guard. He was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport and the Newport Country Club. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed playing golf in Newport and Florida which was his favorite past time. Marcel and Nancy owned several motor homes for many years and enjoyed traveling and camping up and down the East coast as well as a trip to California. They especially enjoyed the coast of Maine and Old Orchard Beach. Their love of Vermont continued with their return to Newport and recent purchase of a camp on Lake Memphremagog. Marcel and Nancy established many lasting friendships wherever they traveled and were also very family oriented, as they loved their family dearly, especially their grandchildren as they watched them grow in their many sports activities. He is survived by his wife Nancy Tanguay of Newport; and by three children: Janet Tanguay of Amsterdam, N.Y., Jamie Tanguay and his fiancée Andrea Archambault of Sunapee, N.H., and Julie Gendron and her husband Peter of Merrimack, N.H.; five grandchildren: Tyler and Eric Gendron, Kayla, Ryan and Brandon Tanguay; his brother and sisters: Fernand Tanguay of Orleans, Rita Piette and her husband Marcel of Irasburg, and Simone Fitzgerald and her husband Martin of East Montpelier; two sisters-in-law: Theresa Tanguay of Newport and Sally Lemieux of Newport; his mother-in-law Shirley LaPlante of Newport; and a brother-in-law Terry LaPlante of Newport; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Claude Tanguay, a sister Jeanne Boissonnault, and by a sister-in-law Claire Tanguay. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport with the Rev. Yvon Royer celebrating a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Members of the Knights of Columbus are requested to meet at the funeral home Sunday evening, May 18, at 7 p.m. for prayers. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Tree of Life in care of St. Mary's Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855 or to the Newport Country Club, Newport, VT 05855.

Passes Away at Age 93. Thelma Hartshorn of Danville passed away Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at home at the age of 93. Born in Danville on March 1, 1914, she was one of two daughters born to Ernest and Nellie (Peck) Hartshorn. She was predeceased by her older sister, Irene Hartshorn Hedges of Shelburne, in 1986. After graduating from Danville High School, Thelma nursed at Littleton Hospital 1938-1948 and at Weeks Memorial Hospital in Lancaster 1948-1965. From 1965-1975 she took care of state children in Morrisville. After caring for Dr. Lattie Coor, the former University of Vermont president, she retired in 1978 and returned home to Danville. She coordinated and operated The Open Door in Danville, distributing clothes and food to the needy. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 19, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow the service. Her friend and pastor, the Rev. Henry Cheney, will officiate. Family committal services will take place that morning at 10:15 a.m. at the Danville Green Cemetery. Memorial contributions could be directed to The Danville United Methodist Church, PO Box 35, Danville VT 05828.

, lifetime resident of St. Johnsbury, died May 19, 2008, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center at the age of 93. She was a longtime resident of the Hawkins House on Main Street. She was born June 6, 1914, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Mileham) West. Doris was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon State Teacher's College. She taught in Glover and Orleans during her early teaching career and subsequently at the Portland Street School and for many years at the Arlington School. After 39 years, she retired in 1976 and worked as a substitute teacher. Doris enjoyed her summers spent at her camp on Harvey's Lake. She competed in the Senior Olympic Games held every year in Poultney. She also enjoyed traveling, bowling, walking, cross-country skiing, her own yard sales and others, and her many visits to Texas. Doris was a member of the AARP-Chapter 624 in St. Johnsbury, the Caledonia and Southern Essex Retired Teachers Association, the Grace United Methodist Church and a 50-year member of Mystic Star Chapter #29 Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her sister, Alice "Ethel" Alley of Rutland, niece Bonnie Lee Jackson, husband James and great-nephew, Jason Jackson of Carrollton, Texas. Services will be held Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m., at the Grace United Methodist Church. Committal services will precede the service at 10 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial Contributions could be directed to either Grace United Methodist Church, 36 Central Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center marked for "Resident Activity Fund," 1275 Hospital Drive in St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.

, age 87, passed away at home under Hospice care with her family on May 18, 2008. Rebecca was born on Oct. 1, 1920, a daughter to Edmond and Rose (Paquette) Pilotte in Rochester, N.H. She graduated from Littleton High School and attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Rebecca was employed as a computer supervisor at Watertown Arsenal. Throughout her life, she lived in Gilman, Vt., Littleton, N.H., Everett, Mass., and most recently Dover, N.H. She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and visits with her family. Surviving family members include her two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leon Pilotte and Mrs. Paul Pilotte; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her two brothers, Leon and Paul Pilotte, her sister, Rita (Pilotte) Webber, and her husband, James Desmond. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m., at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union Street in Littleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery.

, formerly of Sutton, died peacefully early Friday morning May 16, 2008, at his winter home in Bushnell, Florida at the age of 90. He was born Jan. 9, 1918, in St. Johnsbury the son of Dennis and Anna (Skinner) Fox. Warren grew up on the family farm in Newark. On Aug. 27, 1942 he married Madeline Hodge. A World War II veteran, Warren was stationed on the USS Coolidge when it was bombed by the Japanese. He survived by courageously swimming to shore. Warren earned a Master's Degree in education from the University of Vermont. He touched the hearts of many during a long career of teaching and serving as principal in Vermont schools including Sutton, Barton and Londonderry. He also founded Foxes Sawmill in Sutton where he resided with his beloved wife Madeline. In his later years he, with his wife, and his sister Geneva Harris traveled extensively through the US and Canada. He enjoyed playing cribbage and visiting with his friends. Survivors include his sister, Geneva Harris of Lyndon Center; three sisters-in-law, Laurette Fox of Ware, Mass., Pauline Fox of Pittsfield, N.H., and Catherine Hatcher of Sutton; a brother-in-law, Burton and Pearl Hodge of Sutton; cousins, Katharine Crow of Newport, and Francis Rice of Orleans; numerous nieces and nephews including, Dennis Fox and wife Jackie of Pittsfield, N.H. who were supportive in his later years; and dear friends, Roger and Virginia Badger, Jim and Kathy Norris and family, and Carroll and Donna Sherburne and family. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Madeline Fox in 2001; and his three brothers, Harland, Paul, and Merton and his wife Elodie Fox. Graveside services with military honors will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 1 p.m., at the Sutton Village Cemetery with the Rev. David Colwell officiating. There will be no visiting hours.

, 91, resident of Powhatan Nursing Home, Falls Church, Va., died the morning of March 9, 2008. Born Nov. 4, 1916, in Lyndonville, she was the daughter of the late Allen Willard Lynaugh and Flossie Lucinda Gilbert Lynaugh. After graduating from Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center, in 1936, Glenn was employed in New York City as a bookkeeper for hotels and hospitals. In 1956, Glenn moved to Alexandria, Va., and worked as a supervisor in bookkeeping for paper supply companies until her retirement. Glenn was an active member of Fairlington Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, Va., and became a charter member of Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Kingstowne, Va., in 1987, being actively involved in youth programs, youth summer camp, prison and fellowship ministries, in both churches. Glenn is survived by her brother, Russell Lynaugh of St. Johnsbury, and one sister, Marian Root, of Lyndon. She was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Truex, of Binghamton, N.Y.

, 88, of Ryegate, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, following a short period of declining health. She was born in Groton, on Nov. 19, 1919, the daughter of Elwin and Ethel Fifield. She graduated from Groton High School in 1936, from Lyndon Normal School in 1939, and received her B.S. in Education from Lyndon State College in 1971. She married Harold Nelson on Sept. 2, 1944, in Groton, and they lived on the family farm in Ryegate all their married life. Vera was a member of Ryegate Presbyterian Church, Blue Mountain Grange, Home Dem, and Vermont Retired Teachers' Association. She taught for 23 years in various area elementary schools, retiring from Newbury Elementary after 17 years there. For 20 years Vera and Harold spent winters in Palmetto, Fla., where she captured numerous trophies for her shuffleboard prowess. She was an excellent cook, loved music and sports, but her greatest love in life was her family. She is survived by Harold, her loving husband of 63 years; four children and their spouses: Nancy and Gene Perkins of Ryegate, Bruce and Gail Nelson of Ryegate, Bob and Jodi Nelson of Lincoln, N.H., and Ken and Bobbie Nelson of Ryegate; nine grandchildren, Joe Perkins, Gordon and Jennifer Perkins, Curt and Emily Nelson, Andrea and Ryan Dennis, Jim and Christy Nelson, Tracy and Ryan Seaman, Jeremy and Natal Nelson, Marcy and David Singleton, and Katie and Graham VerLee; and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and her five brothers: Donald, Lee, Clifton, Stanley, and Dale. Calling hours will be Friday, May 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 24, at 1 p.m. at the Ryegate Corner Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Catherine Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Ryegate. Memorial contributions may be made in Vera's name to Ryegate Presbyterian Church, c/o Jean White, PO Box 366, Ryegate, VT 05042.

, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 6, 1920, in Newport, one of 11 children. Her father Gabriel Handy was born in Wada, Lebanon; her mother Anna Goleb in Mt. Lebanon, Syria. On April 13, 1950, she married Roland "Giz" Grenier who predeceased her on April 7, 2005. She graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. Hilda was known for her warmth, graciousness, and generosity. Those who entered the Grenier home left with a wonderful meal, feeling warmed and welcomed. Her home was comfortable where words spoken were always kind. Over the years, Hilda worked at Western Union, St. Johnsbury Trucking, Goldberg's, Spanish Villa Restaurant, Parker's Drug Store, and the Koffee Kup Bakery. She was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Church. Hilda is survived by one brother: Anthony "Tony" Handy and his wife Dianne of St. Johnsbury; Hilda's five children: Roland "Guy" Grenier Jr. and Charlotte Bedor of Waterford (2153 Hale Rd. 05819), David Gabriel Grenier and wife Sonia of San Diego, Calif., (7543 Raven Ridge Pt. 92126), Dennis Paul Grenier and wife Joan of San Diego, Calif., (7065 Lipmann St. 92122), Mark Anthony Grenier and wife Sandy of St. Johnsbury (93 Mt. Vernon St. 05819), Rosemary Lizzari and husband Richard of Underhill, (18 Raven Hill Rd. 05489); a former daughter-in-law who remained very close, Sharon Grenier and Randy Drew of Lyndonville; 13 grandchildren: Joshua and Jarrod; Erika and Christy; Nicholas, Adam and Troy; Dr. Allison and Jayme; Hilari, David, Joe and Aimee; four great-grandchildren Hannah and Austin, Jacobi and Emma Grace; sisters-in law Pauline Handy of Shelburne, Marion Handy of Texas, Giz's sister Ruthie Smith of St. Johnsbury; Giz's brother Robert Grenier and wife Joyce of St. Johnsbury; several nieces and nephews. Jerry and Sarah Williams of St. Johnsbury were like family to Dodo. She was predeceased by siblings Nellie Azur, Richard, Rose Handy, two Philip Handys, Mary Handy, Samuel Handy, Netcy Handy, and Solomon Handy. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Evangelist Church on Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home Friday evening 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions could be directed to Caledonia Home Health, PO Box 383, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

, 88, of Danville, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 15, 2008. His wife Beverly (Currier) Ames died Aug. 26, 2006. Bob first came to Danville in the 1940s when his parents moved. He loved his home in Danville. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., on Aug. 13, 1919. From 1938 to 1941 Bob attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and completed three years toward a Wildlife Management degree before entering the Navy. After his service in the Navy he matriculated at Boston University and earned a bachelor degree of science in education and a master degree in education in 1948. A veteran of World War II, Bob served as a communications officer, an aeronautical draftsman, and an aeronautical mechanic in the Navy. He retired from the USNR with the rank of Lieut. JG. Some of his commendations include: Asiatic Pacific Theatre (two stars); Philippine Liberation (one star); American Theatre; and Victory Ribbon WW2. Bob was a high school biology teacher. He received national recognition for his development of an environmental conservation curriculum while teaching biology in Lexington, Mass. Bob used his school vacations to pursue his hobbies of hunting, fishing, boating and hiking/walking. He loved the outdoors. For most of his life he had hunting dogs and a boat. After he retired from teaching, he proudly served as a Coast Guard Auxiliary member in Massachusetts and Vermont. He was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Iwo Jima group. Bob served for years as a Retired Senior Volunteer for Central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. He is survived by his children: Robert E. Ames Jr. and wife Leslie of Niantic, Conn., David W. Ames and wife Nancy of Hilton Head, S.C., Susan Ames of Burlington, Martha Ames and husband Robert Raymond of Ft. Collins Colo.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bob's committal service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Danville Green Cemetery.