STOWE, Vt. - Dorothy Louise Hackett, 89, of Thomas Lane, Stowe died suddenly Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born in Providence, R.I. on May 5, 1920 the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Hudson) Conboy. Dorothy attended schools in Providence and graduated from St. Patrick High School and Bryant College. She was married to James Edward Hackett in Providence on Oct. 23, 1946. They had three children together, Patricia, Barbara and James. Mr. Hackett died on Dec. 31, 1998 and Dorothy moved to Stowe in 2001. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Stowe. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Patricia Gaston and her husband, Robert of South Burlington; Barbara Montecalvo and her husband Joseph of North Kingstown, R.I.; Son, James Hackett and his wife, Mary Ann of North Kingstown, R.I.; seven grandchildren, Ethan; Kara; and Evan Gaston, Devon and Joseph Montecalvo, Hudson and Philip Hackett; two greatgrandchildren, Eddie and Zoe Gaston; three nieces, Judy, Patricia and Mary Janice. She was pre-deceased by her husband and brother, Raymond Conboy, and a nephew, Raymond. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2010 from Blessed Sacrament Church, Mountain Road, Stowe. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown, R.I. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Country Animal League, 3524 Laporte Road, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

ST. ALBANS - Mrs. Germaine Marie (Gamache) "Gerry" Hale, 80, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 2, 2010, at her home. She was born in Swanton on May 31, 1929, daughter of the late Aldi and Rena (Quilliam) Gamache. Following high school, she was a secretary at West Point, where she met her husband of over 61 years, James Hale. They were married Jan. 2, 1949. Jim died Feb. 23, 2010. She was an assistant at Bev Hayford's Day Care and a member of the Home Dem Groups in St. Albans. She was formerly a den mother for the cub scouts and the boy scouts. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Society. Gerry is survived by her two sons, Gary and his wife, Donna Hale, of Littleton, N.H., Steven Hale of St. Albans; two grandsons, Chad Hale and his wife, Cindy, of Fairfield, Greg Hale and his wife, Dawn, of St. Albans; four great-grandchildren, Leah and Keira Hale of Fairfield, Nathaniel and Nicholas Hale of St. Albans; two sisters, Rita Emmel of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Paulette Lamoreau of Manchester, N.H.; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Roland Gamache. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church. Friends may call at the Brady & Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main St. from 6 to 9 Friday evening.

MIDDLEBURY - Jacqueline T. Hallock died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 with her loving family by her side. Born May 8, 1934 in Starksboro, she was the daughter of the late Nixon and Edna (Kimball) Thompson. Jacqueline grew up on her Uncle Floyd and Aunt Sadie Thompson's farm in Buells Gore. She spent many years caring for children and cleaning homes for neighborhood families. On April 30, 1955 she married Celon O. Hallock in Huntington. Jacqueline was a great wife, mother and grandmother, who dedicated her life to raising her family. She is survived by her children, Fay, Caula, Dale, and Randy and his wife, Roxiann; two grand- daughters; brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; son, Kim; and two brothers and four sisters. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Huntington. Memorial gifts may be made to the Addison County Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753.

LEWES, Del. - Norman J. Hallquist, 84, of Lewes, Del., also of Syracuse, N.Y. and Burlington, died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 of natural causes. Norman was born on June 5, 1926 in Chappell, Neb. He was the son of Josephine (Brunette) and Carl E. Hallquist. He was the twin brother to Naomi Otis and also a brother to Basil, Lloyd and Gilbert. The family moved shortly thereafter to Steamboat Springs, Colo., where Norman fell in love with skiing and more daringly the sport of ski jumping. In 1943, Norman joined the Navy and he trained in Pensacola, Fla. as a navigator on two-seated torpedo planes. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, he enrolled as an engineering student at George Washington University, where he graduated with a B.S. Electrical Engineering. In 1953, he married Teresa M. Kaza from Punxsutawney, Pa. Later he earned his Professional Engineering License. Norman joined General Electric Corporation in 1956. He worked for the Heavy Military Division first in Utica, N.Y. developing radar systems for the NORAD network. He moved as his family grew to Liverpool, N.Y. in 1963 and then to Baldwinsville, N.Y. in 1966. In 1976, he moved to Burlington, and took up sailing on Lake Champlain on his 21 sloop, "Skidbladner". In 1983, he returned to central New York with General Electric, where he lived in Syracuse until his retirement in 1989 after 33 years of service. Norman built his retirement home, one of the first homes, in Cape Shores development of Lewes, Del. in 1994. He loved to archery hunt deer in the Delaware Parks and he fished in the Delaware Bay, the Indian River and in the Atlantic. He was an electrician, a plumber, a carpenter, a cabinetmaker, and a mechanic. However, most of all he was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Norman is survived by his wife, Terry of Lewes; his two daughters, Greta Daczkowski of Sewell, N.J., and Julia Hallquist of Syracuse, N.Y.; and by his five sons, Mark Hallquist of Galveston, TX, Jeff Hallquist of Denver, Pa., David Hallquist of Hyde Park, Kurt Hallquist of Lascassas, Tenn., and Steig Hallquist of Reston, Va. He has eight grandchildren, Sean Hallquist of Baton Rouge, LA, Derek Hallquist of Burlington, Travis Hallquist of Chappell Hill, N.C., Kiersten of Burlington, and Jill Hallquist of Morrisville, Craig Hallquist of Providence, R.I., Traz Daczkowski of Sewell, N.J., and Cara Hallquist of Lascassas, Tenn. Services will be held for the family and close friends at St. Jude Apostle Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. with 10 a.m. calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norman's name can be made to Delaware Hospice or to St. Jude Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE, 19958

RICHMOND - Helen E. Hamann died Dec. 14, 2010, at the age of 95. She was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; and son, Joseph. She is survived by her sister, Emily Hmelovsky; daughters, Barbara and husband, William Ryan, and Joan and husband, James Cleary; and grandchildren, Suzanne Ryan, Kristin Stockton, Laura Cleary, Mary Ryan, Catherine Cleary, Deborah Norton and Barbara Brennan and their spouses. She had thirteen great-grandchildren. The family greatly appreciates the loving care given by Dr. Joseph Haddock and the staff of Green Mountain Nursing Home. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Richmond. Interment will be in the spring.

SWANTON / BURLINGTON - The family of Barbara Irene Hamelle sadly announce the unexpected passing of a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care of Burlington. Barbara was born in Burlington, Feb. 2, 1928, the daughter of Seth T. and Florence (Ransom) Bruce. She attended Burlington schools and was a 1946 graduate of Burlington High School. Barbara went on to receive an associate's degree from Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Mass. and became a medical secretary at what was then Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington. On Aug. 7, 1950, she was married to Clement Charles "Jack" Hamelle, the owner of Shepard and Hamelle. He predeceased her on March 24, 2008. During their years in Burlington, Barbara and Jack were members of the Burlington Country Club and were communicants of St. Mark's Parish. Barbara was also a very active member of the Burlington Garden Club and enjoyed bowling and playing cards. In 1973, Barbara and Jack moved to Westford, where Barbara continued her love of gardening. In 1984, the couple moved to Swanton, where they became members of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Throughout her lifetime, Barbara was a devoted homemaker who had a special commitment and passion for caring for family members in need. This included her parents, her special needs daughter and, for 19 years, lovingly caring for her husband, Jack, following his debilitating stroke. During these years in Swanton, Barbara also befriended and assisted many senior citizens in her community. Barbara is survived by four daughters and three sons-inlaw, Kathleen Suzanne and Stephen Ferland of No. Andover, Mass., Debra Anne and Karl Zielinski of Manchester, Conn., Linda Jane and Walter Rayta, III of So. Burlington, and Susan Joan Hamelle of Milton; and three grandchildren, Lauren Ferland of Boston, Mass., Christopher Ferland of No. Andover, Mass., and Krista Zielinski of Stratford, Conn. In addition to her parents and her husband, Barbara was predeceased by a grandson, Adam Zielinski, in 2002; and by a brother, Miles Bruce, who died while serving with the US Air Force during WWII. Barbara's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Missisquoi Valley Rescue Squad and to the doctors, nurses and staff on the ICU neurology team at Fletcher Allen Health Care for the compassionate care she received during her brief illness. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Charles H. Ranges, SSE, pastor of Holy Family/St. Lawrence Parish in Essex Junction, will be the celebrant and homilist. Interment will follow in the family lot in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington. Friends may call at the Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Ave., Swanton on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the funeral mass. Gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to the Howard Center for Human Services, 300 Flynn Ave., Burlington VT 05401, or to the charity of one's choice.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Frank W. Hamilton, 90, of Indianapolis, Ind. a longtime teacher and coach, died Aug. 17, 2010. Born in Newport on July 20, 1920, he served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and taught at Indianapolis area schools, including IPS Schools 55, 76, 79, Washington High School and retired after 30 years from Speedway High School. After retirement he also taught and coached at schools in Newport and Burlington. He was a graduate of Indiana University, MS '47, BS '46, and Newport High School, '37, Newport. He also attended Green Mountain College, Poultney, Mount Hermon School, Northfield, Mass., and University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H. In 1950-51 he was an exchange teacher in Great Britain. Frank was inducted into the Green Mountain College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He was an active volunteer at area hospitals. He was a member of Indiana University's 1946 baseball team and organized and coached numerous youth athletic programs, including those at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, where he earned the Dawson Award for his dedication. He coached baseball, softball, football, track, wrestling, and was an athletic trainer. He was a longtime member and elder of the Speedway Christian Church. He is survived by his two children, Bruce Hamilton (wife Diana) of Coventry, and Holly Hamilton (partner Marti Meeker) of Danville, Ind.; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Matthew Hamilton of Bozeman, Mont., Katherine Hamilton of Irvine, Calif. and Samuel Hamilton of Newport; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Sam Hamilton and Kate Mildred Williams Hamilton; two brothers, Sam and James Hamilton; and sister, Helen Allen; and two wives, Mary Francis Parsons Hamilton and Betty Lou Neal Hamilton. Frank had a special gift for maintaining and extensively chronicling life-long relationships with friends, colleagues, family and former students. This was evidenced by his penchant for social networking, excerpting articles and writing letters. First and foremost, it was these relationships that he cherished and inspired him. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Speedway. Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at the funeral center. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

UNDERHILL CENTER - Stanton T. Hamlet died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Underhill Center at age 78. He was born in Cambridge, Mass. on May 16, 1932, the son of Russell T. Hamlet and Elizabeth (Clarke) Hamlet, and the brother of Clarke Hamlet. Stan was an architect and illustrator who worked at several architectural firms in Boston, Mass. and Burlington. He served in the US Army and was stationed on Okinawa during the Korean War. He was a Select Board member for the town of Underhill for nine years and was a longtime member of the Underhill Development Review Board. In recent years, he served as a volunteer at the Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington. Stan had many interests, including railroads, baseball, and architectural history. He was a longtime member of the Champlain Valley Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society, serving as the newsletter editor for over 25 years, and was a member of the Society for American Baseball Research. He was an avid cross country skier and cyclist, and was on the volunteer ski patrol at Smugglers' Notch for many years. He enjoyed traveling and golf outings with his family and friends. He leaves his beloved wife of 50 years, Cindy; son, Russell S. Hamlet and his wife Margaret Hamlet and their son, Curren, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.; daughter, Penny Hamlet Serrurier and her husband Peter, and their two sons, Alexander and Nathaniel, of Portland, Ore.; and daughter, Sandra Hamlet and her husband Fred Barber and their son, Ethan, of Cambridge. There will be a remembrance of his life on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Underhill Town Hall from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Essex Rescue, Essex Junction, VT 05452 or the Travis Roy Foundation, c/o Hemenway & Barnes LLP, 60 State Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109.

SHOREHAM - Paul S. Hammond, 85, died April 5, 2010, in Cody, Wyo., after suffering a severe stroke. A funeral Mass was celebrated on April 8, 2010, in Cody. Paul is survived by his sister Ann (Sister Marita Paul Hammond) of New York. Paul and his wife, Marianne, lived for many years in Shoreham. During that time, Marianne taught at Mater Christi School in Burlington and Paul served as a probation officer for the State. Marianne died in 2007.

RIDGWAY, Pa. - Douglas D. Handley, 56, of Ridgway, Pa., died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at his residence. He was born Sept. 12, 1954 in Arlington, Va. and was the son of the late Charles and Faith Handley. He had been employed by the Ridgway Borough for the past 13 years and was vice president of the Ridgway Odd Fellows Lodge. Doug had a great passion for his Harley Davidson and was a collector of Harley memorabilia. He also loved guns, American eagles and the Civil War. He looked forward to his annual summer trip to Vermont, where he enjoyed time with his grandchildren and visiting with his many friends in the area. Doug is survived by two daughters, Emily Hatch of Whitefield, N.H., and Sarah Handley and Ben Spaulding of Milton; two granddaughters, Bailey Hatch and Lucille Spaulding; one grandson, Elijah Beaulieu; one sister, Colleen; and four brothers, Michael, Jeff, Kevin, and Brian. A gathering in Doug's honor will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion in Milton, Vt.

WAITSFIELD - Bruce G. Hanna, 65, of Waitsfield, formerly of Greenspond, N.J., died Oct. 18, 2010 in Haverhill, Mass., surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jersey City, N.J. on Feb. 10,1945, a son of the late Frank W. Hanna and the late Angelina (Botten) Hanna. Bruce was a talented athlete; he made it to the National Little League World Series with his Union City, N.J. team in the 1950's. Bruce also played four years of varsity tennis and four years of varsity basketball for the University of Vermont, and in his senior year of 1966-67, was captain. Bruce was an avid skier as well. Bruce also received his master's degree from Montclair University. He is survived by his wife, Dorcas (Brannum) Hanna; two children, Robert B. Hanna and his wife, Cigdem, of Medfield, Mass., and Joshua I. Hanna of Waitsfield; two grand- children, Reis Hanna and Kayla Hanna; his two sisters, Diane Earl and her husband, Dave, of Westford, Mass., and Rosemary Bliss and her husband, Jack, of Monroe, N.Y.; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Howard Hanna. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Saint Simons of the Apostle Church on Greenspond Road, Greenspond, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's name to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830, or to your local Alzheimer's Society.

ESSEX JUNCTION - Howard Helge Hansen, 70, died peacefully at home in Essex Junction on Oct. 4, 2010 with his family beside him. This ended a 17-year struggle to live well despite his prostate cancer. In the end, hormone refractory prostate cancer and its complications took him away. Throughout his life, Howard was a hiker, backpacker, rock climber, crosscountry skier, runner, traveler and adventurer – all shared with his wife, Joan; and son, Paul. He was born on May 12, 1940 in Ann Arbor, Mich., one of four children born to Helge and Dorothy (Guttekunst) Hansen. After graduation from the University of Michigan in 1962, he worked 35 years for IBM in Endicott, N.Y., Manassas, Va., and Essex Junction. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from SUNY Binghamton and was a Senior Engineer in semiconductor technology development when he retired. He loved to hike and through the years hiked and backpacked the Long Trail, all of the Adirondack 46ers, White Mountains, and Hundred Highest in New England, before starting to do mountaineering in the highest western mountains of the Rockies and Cascades. In the wintertime, crosscountry skiing was the major activity. Moving to Underhill Center in 1977 meant there was skiing out the back door. This led to ski racing and many backcountry ski trips. Howard was an exceptional trip planner for adventures with family and friends - from the western mountains to the Dolomites of Italy. He and Joan, his wife and companion for 33 years, made 16 trips to Italy (often with son, Paul; family and friends) despite his declining athletic ability. When not planning trips, he devoted endless hours to helping other men facing prostate cancer. Initially he ran the Burlington Area Prostate Cancer Support Group. Then, as his cancer progressed, he co-founded the Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Association that is now a non-profit comprised of a web site and an online discussion group for men all over the world who are dealing with this advanced disease for which there is no cure. In September, Howard received the Harry S. Pinchot Award of the Prostate Cancer Research Institute for this volunteer work. He is survived by his wife and dear friend, Joan MacKenzie; beloved son, Paul Hansen and wife, Kris Surette, all of Essex Junction; his sister, Leona O'Neill and husband, Michael, of Richland, Wash.; his sister, Alice Groth of Walker, Minn.; his brother, Douglas Hansen and wife, Patricia, of Freeland, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the many medical specialists who helped Howard throughout his journey, his collaborative, patient, and protective medical oncologist of 12 years, Dr. Paul Unger; oncology nurses, Anne Gibbon and Margaret Sussman; his radiation oncologist, Dr. Thomas Roland, who was there from the beginning to the end; and Dr. Patricia O'Brien, who helped him climb Vie Ferrata despite chronic lymphadema. A celebration of Howard's life will be held at the Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. All are welcome to bring remembrances to share. Photos of Howard's adventures are posted at www.paulhansen.com where friends and family may leave online messages. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Association (c/o Bruce Laumeister, Treasurer, CTC Corporation, P.O. Box 260, Bennington, VT 05201) or to the Green Mountain Club.

RIPTON - Perry Oliver Hanson Jr., a long time resident of Ripton, died peacefully on Jan. 30, 2010. He was born in Tai'an, China on Dec. 31, 1915. His father, Perry Oliver Hanson, and his mother, Ruth Stephenson Ewing, were Methodist missionaries from 1903 until 1952 in Tai'an, where they established a church, a hospital, as well as a school that survives and thrives to this day. Perry Jr.'s mother was a sister of Addison Independent publisher Angelo Lynn's great-grandmother, May Ewing Scott. Perry Jr. grew up in Tai'an (Shandong Province), which lies at the foot of Taishan, one of China's seven sacred mountains, and while on family sabbaticals (1919-1922; 1925-1928) in Iola, Kan., his mother's home. As a child he and other missionary children climbed the 7200 steps to the peak of Taishan and swam in the mountain's streams. He graduated from the North China American School, attended Yenjing University in Beijing (now Beijing University) for two years, and in 1937 completed college at the University of Minnesota, where his father had received his undergraduate degree in 1899. He completed his Bachelor of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1940 and was ordained in the Methodist Church. While attending Union Theological Seminary and volunteering at the Church of All Nations on the lower east side of Manhattan to work with Chinese youth, he fell in love with co-worker Kathleen Berry; they married on April 23, 1940. During the war years, Perry and Kathleen were separated while he served as a liaison officer coordinating communication with the Chinese and American armies in western China. At the end of the war, he joined UNRRA (the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency) in China; Kathleen and their son, Perry III, joined him there in 1946. In 1948, after a brief visit to the States, he joined UNICEF (the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund at the time) and for over 30 years, until his retirement, worked for UNICEF in the Philippines, Uganda, Pakistan, New York City, and Bangladesh. Throughout his life he maintained a staunchly ecumenical outlook, an abiding interest in world politics, an ongoing engagement in the study of China, an active concern for the well-being of children, and a deep commitment to international understanding. Ripton, Vermont became his anchor while he and Kathleen and their boys roamed the world. After the fall of China to communism in 1949, they endured two years of house arrest in Nanjing, China; they left China on May 1, 1951. On their return home, they purchased The Washington Cook farm in Ripton, which remains the center of their family's life. Here they settled into rural life, welcomed Timothy to the family in 1952, and pieced together a livelihood by preaching in the Methodist churches in Ripton, East Middlebury, and Middlebury and the Baptist church in Middlebury, raising chickens for eggs for the Boston market, fussing with horticulture as only he could, and serving as business manager at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. For the 30 years he worked for UNICEF, he and Kathleen returned to their place in Ripton whenever they could until they retired in 1975. For 14 years he and Kathleen enjoyed retirement together until her death in 1989; during this time he served as a Ripton selectman for several years and held other elected offices in town. He continued his horticulture, raising beautiful roses and peonies; his avid reading; his political engagement; and he became a great cook specializing in curries, which he shared generously with his family at weekly dinners. The sixth of seven children, Perry Jr. is survived by his sons, Perry Oliver Hanson III and Timothy Ewing Hanson, both of Ripton, and their families. In addition to his sons, his family includes Perry III's wife, Susan Easton Hanson, and Timothy's wife Diane Dunsmore; granddaughters, Kristin Hanson Martin and Meredyth Dunsmore; grandson, Erik Hanson; grandchildrenin-law, Bill Martin (Kristin's husband), Meg Hanson (Erik's wife), and David Harple (Meredyth's fiancé); and, great-grandsons, William Perry Hanson and Luke Ellis Hanson. Perry Jr. delighted in all children, but especially his grand- and great-grandchildren with whom he devised whimsical games and activities such as miniature golf by creating cups with pineapple cans sunk into the lawn. When driving became difficult, Jo Billings (Ripton) became his companion, allowing him to continue his ritual of visiting the Ripton Country Store daily to get newspapers, mail, peanut butter, and milk. Jo's affection, tenderness, and creativity made a huge difference to his well-being. When his mobility decreased further, he moved in with Shelley and Steve Robison (Bristol), who provided compassionate care for him with grace and dignity until his death. When his condition declined further, Addison County Home Health and Hospice provided hospice care. His family thanks Jane Kearns, who managed his care for many months, Juanita Hornbeck, and Ann Gibbons, who was there at the very end. The family is planning a remembrance celebration later this summer. Contributions in memory of Perry Oliver Hanson Jr. may be made to UNICEF or to Addison County Home Health and Hospice.

HARRISONBURG, VA - On Monday January 11, 2010, Clarene Evelyn Harding (age 88) died peacefully at her home in Harrisonburg, Va. This past year, homebound by illness, she became a living example of how to live joyfully by being thankful for all her blessings and the wonderful care she received from her caregivers of Home Instead. She was born Clarene Evelyn Andes in Rockingham County, Va. on Oct. 2, 1921, to the Rev. and Mrs. Alfred W. Andes. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1938. She received a Bachelors in Education from Madison College in 1942. In 1946, she earned a Masters in Christian Education from Hartford School of Religious Education. She married Rev. Robert J. Harding in 1945. They lived in New England until retirement in 1986, and then returned to her former home in Virginia. Robert preceded her in death in 2007. Clarene was also preceded in death by her brothers, 2nd Lt. Roy H., Dr. William J., and Dr. Raymond N. Andes. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Rev. Mark and Mrs. Catherine Andes, of Burlington, N.C. She is also survived by her four children and their spouses: John and Joan Harding of Bandon, Ore.; Barbara Varnal of Vancouver, Wash.; Ann and Bill Burdet of Clemson, S.C.; Dr. James and Mrs. Cathy Harding of Renton, Wash.; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three nieces, and two nephews. The church played an important role throughout her life. As a young woman, she traveled with her father, playing music at the small country churches where he preached. She used her skills as a teacher in many ways, and at one time taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She was perpetually active in helping her church and her family. She was strong and resilient as well as caring and gentle. She taught that a loving family sticks together and works things out. She gave her love and support to all. A memorial service will be held January 31, 2010, at 10 a.m. during the Sunday service at Antioch United Church of Christ at 4107 Fort Lynne Rd, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802.

BURLINGTON - Reverend Edward J. Hart, 82, died on July 6, 2010, following a long illness. He was born on Dec. 19, 1927, in St. Johnsbury, the son of Edward and Jeanne (Asselin) Hart. Father Hart attended St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, Conn. and St. Augustine Seminary in Toronto, Canada. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 4, 1955 by Bishop Edward F. Ryan at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Burlington. His priestly ministry began at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Rutland (19551959). He also served at St. Mary Parish, St. Albans (1959-1961). He then served as a chaplain in the United States Army from 1961 to 1971, and was awarded two bronze stars for service in Vietnam. Following his chaplaincy service, he continued his priestly ministry in Vermont at St. Anthony Parish, Bethel (1971-1972). His first pastorate was at St. Theresa Parish, Gilman (1972-1979). He also served at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Rutland (1979-1982), St. Augustine Parish, Montpelier (1982-1984), St. John the Evangelist Parish, St. Johnsbury (1985-1986), and St. Lawrence Parish, Essex Junction (1986-1987). He then served with the Glenmary Missionaries in parishes in Texas and Mississippi from 1988 to 1992. He was granted Senior Priest Status in 1992, but continued to assist in parishes and provided priestly ministry at St. Joseph Home in Burlington, until 2005. He is survived by a sister, Mary Servin of South Pasadena, Calif., and her family. Calling hours will be on Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 12 noon at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Bishop Salvatore R. Matano as principal celebrant. Homilist will be Reverend Roger Charbonneau. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, St. Johnsbury, following the Funeral Liturgy.

COLCHESTER - Franklin "Gary" Haselton died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2010 after a long courageous battle with lung and liver disease. He was born March 3, 1955 in Orange, N.J. to Philip Haselton, now of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and the late Shirley Brown Haselton. After a childhood spent in New Jersey and Boothbay Harbor, he attended boarding school and college in Massachusetts, graduating from Governor Dummer Academy in 1973 and Wentworth Institute in 1977. Gary married Cynthia Ames in 1975 at her parents' home in Malletts Bay. They moved to Maine in 1977 where they built their first home but quickly outgrew it by having four children in five years. So they moved to a beautiful rambling cape in Edgecomb out of which Gary operated his company Haselton Construction. Gary loved the Maine seacoast and enjoyed taking his family and friends out for boat rides in his classic Lyman. While they loved Maine it offered limited economic and educational opportunities for their growing family so in 1990 they moved to Vermont where Cyndi started medical school at UVM. As an entrepreneur Gary started several businesses including Epic Multimedia which was featured in Inc. Technology magazine in June 1995. He also drove their children to their many sporting events and was their primary cheerleader. When his health problems made running his own business too much he continued to work for InfraRed Analyzers as long as he could. Gary always loved a party and enjoyed getting together with friends for conversation and games and winning at Boggle, Rummy and Scrabble almost every time. Despite his failing health he continued to rally for family events and was able to dance at three of his children's weddings and even escorted his daughter down the same field he was married in 35 years ago last September. All those who knew him will miss his dry wit and generous heart. Gary is survived by his wife and life partner Dr. Cyndi Haselton, and their children: Hillary Haselton Hunter and her husband Todd of Burlington; Dustin John Haselton and his wife Melinda of Burlington; Britton Baldwin Haselton and his wife Lexie of Bolton; and Hannah Hartwell Haselton of Colchester. He is also survived by his father Philip, his brother Philip N. Haselton of Bernardsville, N.J.; his sister Kay Wilder of Boothbay, Maine and sister Carol Pfister of Effington, N.H. There will be a local service for family and friends to share memories and music at the Haselton home in Malletts Bay March 21, 2010 at 4 p.m. and a memorial service in Maine sometime this summer.

RICHMOND - Beverly W. Haskins, 77, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Fletcher Allen Health Care following several months of failing health. Born in Burlington on Aug. 3, 1932, she was the daughter of Donald and Marion (Taft) Wheelock. She was a graduate of Waterbury High School. Following her marriage in Huntington to Francis Haskins and the birth of her children, she pursued a career in nursing and graduated from Fanny Allen School of Nursing. She was employed at Truax Nursing Home in Richmond as an LPN for many years. Beverly was always active in the Richmond Community as a volunteer and was one of the founders of Richmond Rescue. Spare time from volunteer work was spent knitting, baking her often sought after chicken and biscuits and her famous baked beans. Beverly is survived by her devoted family; her two sons, Michael Haskins and wife Jan of N.H., Todd Haskins and partner Katrina Murray of Richmond, her daughter, Valerie Haskins of Richmond, her grandchildren, Kasey, Katie, Zeke, Hilary, Cody, Rachel and Raegan, her brother, Leland Wheelock and wife Betty of Bolton, her sisters, Delberta Little of Huntington, Dorothy Wheelock of Waterbury, sister-in-law, Sadie Wheelock of Bolton, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Francis in 2000. Visiting hours are Friday, January 8, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond with a service in the funeral home at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the spring in Maplewood Cemetery, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Richmond Rescue.

ESSEX JCT. - Gordon R. Haslam, Jr. lost his courageous battle with esophageal cancer on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. He was born on June 5, 1929 in Providence, R.I., son of G. Raymond and Ruth I. (Harrington) Haslam, Sr. He graduated from Norwich University in 1950, where he played on the final Polo team. Upon graduation, he received the Allerton Horsemanship award. He received a 2nd Lieutenant commission in the US Army and was chosen and trained 3rd of four to attempt to rescue a foreign spy from behind the Iron Curtain, which was accomplished on the second attempt as "Operation Paper Clip". He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant prior to discharge. In 1966, Gordon came to Vermont to be the administrator of the Green Mountain Nursing Home, and became sole owner in 1983, retiring from there in 2001. During his years at Green Mountain Nursing Home, he was elected President of the Vermont Health Care Association and Vice President of American Healthcare Association, Washington, D.C. Later appointed first chairman of the Board of LicensureNursing Home Administrators and was presented the very first license in the state of Vermont. He had a desire to make nursing home life the best possible. His wish always was that "this would be a place to come to live, not die". Prior to coming to Vermont, Gordon owned and operated several golf courses in Ohio, and owned and operated Apache Frozen Foods in Denver, Colo. Gordon had a great passion for breeding and raising Quarter Horses. He was a member and past president of the VQHA and Life Member of the AQHA. In 1988, Gordon and his wife, Bernardine, entered the American Quarter Horse Racing World with much success with their first mare, Lil Bit Rusty, who produced many nice foals, including "Whosleavingwho", the American Quarter Horse Racing Champion in 2002, Gordon credited as the Breeder. His other passions were the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Gordon had a kind and gentle spirit with contagious enthusiasm for life. He loved many and many loved him. He is survived by his devoted wife, Bernardine, together they celebrated 24 plus wonderful years. Gordon leaves his daughters, Tracy and Daniel Reed of Essex Jct., and Laurie Brewer of Grapevine, TX; his step-children, Richard and Lynn Barnett of St. Albans, Julie and Todd Emmell of Colchester, Pamela and Stephen Fontaine of Williston, Jaci Barnett and partner, Lisa Bindas, of Wareham, Mass., and Theresa and Mike Muir of Colchester. He also leaves 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Diana Page and Harry of Scarborough, ME, Phyllis Josselyn and Louis of Lyndonville, Beverly Morrison and Richard of Essex Jct., Gail Trimble and Robert of Alexandria, Va.; and brother, Donald Haslam of Lyndonville; his mother- in-law, Marion Heath of Barre; in addition to many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Gordon was predeceased by the mother of his children, Marilyn; his son, Scot Haslam; and daughterin-law, Jayne Marchant; sonin-law, Troy Brewer; and step-son, Tim Barnett. A funeral service and a celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m. at the Essex Alliance Church on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. Visiting hours will be held at the Ready Funeral Home, Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Jct., from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17. A private, family memorial service is being planned in the spring of 2011. For directions to the services or to send online condolences please visit www.readyfuneral.com. Donations in Gordon's memory may be sent in lieu of flowers to the local chapters of American Cancer Society , New England Division, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495 or to the American Diabetes Association , Burlington VTNY Office, 1 Kennedy Drive, Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403

NORTH FERRISBURG - Dorothy E. Hathaway, 73, of North Ferrisburg, died on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 in Fletcher Allen Health Care. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Hathaway of North Ferrisburg; nine children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington. Interment will follow in New Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

WINOOSKI, VT - Jeannette Hatin, 85, died on Monday, January 4, 2010, at Green Mountain Nursing Home after a long illness with her sisters by her side. She was born on July 19, 1924, the oldest child of the late Eugene J. Hatin and Laura (Audette) Hatin. She attended St. Louis Convent. She was a lifelong resident of Winooski and a faithful communicant of St. Francis Xavier Parish. She worked for many years at the Ideal Manufacturing Co. in Burlington as a heavy duty seamstress. Her later years were spent working for the Religious Hopsitalers of St. Joseph at Fanny Allen Campus, which she loved very much. Jeannette was a very caring person. She spent her life always giving herself to all family members. She enjoyed cooking and family celebrations. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her three younger sisters, Theresa Patterson of Winooski, Gloria Brosseau and her husband Roland of South Burlington, and Beatrice Hatin, her guardian, of South Burlington with whom she lived. Her survivors also include two dear sisters-in-law, Janet J. Hatin of Colchester and Janet M. Hatin of South Burlington, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was pre-deceased by her parents and her four bothers, Clement and his wife Helen, Reginald and his wife Rose Marie, Eugene J. (Joe), and Norman. Also one brother-in-law, Artis Patterson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday January 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winooski. Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in the family lot. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, from 3 to 6 p.m. in LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St.., Winooski. Donations in her memory can be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, Vt. 05446, the Agency On Aging, 76 Pearl St., Suite 201, Essex Jct., Vt. 05452 or to a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Green Mountain Nursing Home for the good care given to Jeannette during her six year residency.

Andrew J. Havrilla, Jr., 88, a longtime Longmeadow resident, died peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in New London, Conn. to the late Andrew J. and Madeline (Enos) Havrilla. Andrew was a 1940 graduate of The Buckley School in New London, and attended Bucknell Jr. College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Andy had a lifelong interest in aviation which he pursued during World War II as an aeronautical engineer and as a pilot cadet in the United States Army Air Corps. He served his country from 1942 to 1946 and attained the rank of Corporal; he also received the Good Conduct Medal and American Theater Campaign Ribbon. Andy enjoyed spending time at the Stowe/Morrisville Airport taking glider rides and talking to the pilots. Andy worked with many of the leading architectural and construction firms in western New England for over 40 years as owner of the Andrew J. Havrilla Co. He was also a manufacturer's representative for Construction Specialties, Inc. in Cranford, N.J. and retired in 1992. Andy met his wife while at the beach in Black Point, Conn. and together they continued vacationing at Black Point and Myrtle Beach for over 40 years. He was much loved by family and friends who enjoyed his sharp wit and sense of humor. Andrew was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Emily L. (Roy) Havrilla in 2003 and is survived by his children, George R. Havrilla and his wife, Jeannine of Whatley, Andrea J. Dee and her husband, Brian of Dayville, Conn. and Nancy E. Henchey and her husband, Tom of Windsor, Conn. and his three cherished grandchildren, Brendan Dee and his fiance, Stacy Couto of R.I., Timothy Andrew Dee and Kris Bell of N.C. and Andrea Henchey of West Hartford, Conn. Andrew's funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St. East Longmeadow, Mass. followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 519 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow. Rites of Committal will follow in Longmeadow Cemetery, Williams St. Longmeadow. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in Andrew's name may be directed to the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, Retirement Fund, 72 Church St. Putnam, Conn. 06260 or to the charity of one's choice.

MIDDLEBURY - Paul Leonard Hayes Jr., 74, of the Lodge at Otter Creek, Middlebury, and Stratton Mountain, died on May 5, 2010 following a long illness. He was born in Durant, Okla., graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1957, and from the Harvard School of Business in 1963. Over the course of his career, he worked for Exxon in Venezuela, Pan Am Argentina, a division of Standard Oil of Indiana Oil, as well as Amoco in New York City. He was a partner in the brokerage firms William D. Witter, Director of Research at Fahnestock & Co. and an oil analyst for Oppenheimer & Co. He was president and CEO of Hayes Resources, Bronxville Petroleum and Hayes Brothers Securities, and on the Board of Directors of numerous oil companies. Paul was an avid sailor and was a member of Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Conn. for a number of years. He and his wife, Anne, raised five children in Greenwich, Conn. and Stratton Mt., Vt. Paul is survived by his wife, Anne; and five children and their families, son, Craig and his wife Courtney, their children, C.J., Paige and Carter of Greenwich, Conn., daughter, Laura, and her son Zachary of Santa Cruz, Calif., daughter, Carrie Sutter, her husband Tom and their two children, Carlin and Kellen of Memphis, Tenn., son, Stephen, his wife Michelle, their two children, Jack and Xoe of Greenwich, Conn., and son Michael, his wife Kristin and their three children, Katey, Lindsea and Michael Jr. of Charlotte, Vt. He is also survived by his mother, Lela; and a sister, Ann of Edmond, Okla.; and two brothers, Don and Floyd. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the Snows, Stratton Mtn., VT. Burial will follow in North Cemetery on Stratton Mtn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Paul may be sent to Cure PSP or American Juvenile Diabetes Foundation c/o Brewster Funeral Service PO Box 885 Manchester, VT 05255

LIBERTY, SC - William Gregory "Billy" Hayes, 18, of Liberty, S.C. died Friday, January 15, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Billy was born in Burlington, Vt., and was a 2009 graduate of Liberty High School, where he was on the golf team. He was a two time state champion of the Mechatronics Program, through BJ Skelton Career Center. Surviving are his parents, Greg and Sandra Hayes of Liberty, S.C., a sister, Mindy Sesera and her husband Sean of Liberty; grandparents, Bill and Rena Hayes of Liberty, and Bernard and Cecile Rancour of Williston, Vt.; numerous aunts, uncles cousins, and friends. Memorial services to honor the life of Billy were held Monday January 18, 2010, in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Doug Jones. In honor of Billy his organs have been donated so others may live. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105

COLCHESTER - R. William (Bill) Hazelett died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 27. Bill was born on Jan. 21, 1919 in Cleveland, OH. At the age of six, he suffered severe childhood polio, then went on to lead a remarkable life: engineer, inventor, international entrepreneur and businessman, skier, world-class pilot and sailor, philanthropist, pioneer, maverick. After graduating from Cornell University in 1942, Bill worked for Jack and Heintz in Cleveland. In 1944, he relocated to Vermont to work at Bell Aircraft. Two years later, he started the Tick Tock Shop in Burlington; his first employee, Dawn, became his wife in 1947. Although living in Vermont, Bill spent much time with his father, Clarence Hazelett, in Greenwich, Conn., developing continuous casting machines. Upon his father's death in 1956, Bill with his brother, Dick, founded Hazelett Strip- Casting Corporation and located the company in Colchester. Bill brought this unique company to a position of international prominence. Bill's imagination never quit, whether he was devising a prototype ski race timing device, or an original safety ski binding, or mentoring the first female 747 pilot, or entertaining children with his original fables. He kept a low profile, even as he received an SBA export award from President Bush, while rubbing shoulders with the likes of IBM CEO Tom Watson or helicopter skiing icon Hans Gmoser. Bill preached integrity and compassion. He saw the big picture. He was a presence. Bill leaves his wife of 63 years, Dawn Nichols Hazelett; his son, David N. Hazelett and wife, Elaine P. Hazelett; his daughter, Susan H. Miller and husband, Dr. Donald B. Miller Jr.; his daughter, Ann H. Cordner and husband, R. Lee Cordner; and his grandchildren, Heidi Miller, Lindsay Hazelett-Cordner, Chelsea Cordner and Peter Hazelett. Per Bill's request there will be no memorial service.

COLCHESTER - Diane J. Hazen, 56, of Colchester, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at her home. She was born in Westmore, Vt. on May 4, 1953, the daughter of Harvey and Catherine (Bowen) Perkins. She was a graduate of Lake Region High School, class of 1971. Diane was the owner and operator of Merola's Market for the past 12 years. She was very active in the Burlington community, especially the New North End. Diane was a member of the B.P.O.E. 916 and was elected as its first woman Exalted Ruler for the lodge term 2007-2008. She was currently serving as Lodge Trustee and was very active with Silver Towers. She was also a member of F.O.E. 793 Eagles Club. Diane is survived by her two children, Jason H. Beaudoin of Champlain, N.Y. and Jennifer Louise Beaudoin of Burlington; six grandchildren, Cody, Sean, Zachary, Isaac, Isabella and Morgan; her mother, Catherine Perkins of Westmore; brothers and sisters, Terry Perkins, Ronald Perkins, Oscar Perkins and Debbie Burkewitz; many nieces and nephews and her companion, Mike Devine of Burlington. She was predeceased by her father, Harvey Perkins in 1997. Diane touched the lives of countless people and will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. with and Elk's service at 7 p.m. in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road, Burlington. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to Silver Tower's Camp, c/o BPOE 916, 925 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05408. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in New Mount Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburgh Ave., Burlington. A celebration of her life will be held immediately following at the Elk's Lodge, 925 North Ave., Burlington.

CHESTER - Dorothy Hazen died on April 3, 2010, after a long illness. She and her husband, Stephen Hazen, who predeceased her, were long time residents of Chester, where they worked and raised a family. She was also predeceased by her son, Charles R. Hazen; her son-in-law, Charlie Bodine; and all her siblings. Mrs. Hazen moved to Colchester, and then to South Carolina after her husband's death. She was born on July 18, 1923, in Springfield to Saima and Alexander Johnson, the youngest of four children. She graduated from Springfield HS in 1941 and married that same year. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Hazen Bodine of Summerville, S.C.; her son, Stephen Jr. and Sharon Hazen of Milton; daughter-in-law, Catherine Hazen of Williston; five grandchildren, Charlie B., Charlie H., Josie, Nicole, and Beth; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Gracie, Ava, Mikaela, and Elijah; and relatives and friends in Chester and Burlington area. She was extremely proud of being Finnish and of being a Vermonter. She will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Friday afternoon, April 23, 2010, at North Street Cemetery, Chester Depot, Vt. at 2 p.m.

BARRE CITY - Katherine J. "Kay" Healy, 93, a longtime resident of Garfield Avenue, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Lincoln House in Barre where she had resided for the past three years. Her family was at her bedside. Born on Aug. 2, 1917 in Barre, she was the daughter of L. Marshall and Susan (Lougee) Jackson. She attended Barre schools and was a 1935 graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre. On Sept. 29, 1939, she married Arthur J. Healy in Windsor. Following their marriage, they lived in her family's home on Garfield Avenue in Barre, where she resided for 87 years before moving to Lincoln House. Arthur died Oct. 8, 1981. In earlier years, she had worked at the former Rock of Ages Capacitor Plant in Barre. She went on to work for the Vermont State Treasurer's Office in Montpelier, retiring after 20 years of service. Kay was a member of the Barre Universalist Church, the Association of Universalist Women, and the Barre Senior Citizens Center. In her leisure time, Kay enjoyed reading, especially mystery novels, knitting, needlepoint, and was an avid cribbage player. Survivors include her daughter, Maureen Healy Morton of Barre; her son, Jim Healy and his wife, Dale, of Jericho; five grand- children, Shawn Healy Morton, Shelley Morton, Cory Healy, Keefe Healy, and Christin Doneski; 11 great-grandchildren; and two nieces, Kathryn Harner and Gail Conoway. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Lora Wiquest. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Barre Universalist Church. There are no calling hours. Later interment will take place in the Wilson Cemetery in Barre Town. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Barre Senior Citizens' Center, c/o Robert Brault, 135 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641.

BERLIN - Peter Joseph Hebert of Berlin died at home on Saturday Jan. 9 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Peter was born Jan. 11, 1938, in Burlington, the son of Alick J. and Eugenie (Potwin) Hebert (both deceased.) After graduating from Cathedral High School in 1956, he became a printer at the Burlington Free Press and then served in the Army at Fort Riley, Kansas for two years. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to work at the Free Press for a brief period before becoming a printer at the Attleboro (Mass.) Sun. He then moved with his family back to Vermont where he was employed by Capital City Press in Montpelier. Upon graduating from Champlain College in 1973, where he majored in Business Administration, Peter became a full time realtor, establishing his own company, Crosstown Realty, actively participating in the Central Vermont Realtors Association. In 1984, he transitioned from real estate sales to real estate appraising and started Hebert Appraisers, training both his daughter Jocelyn and son Jeremy who joined him in the family business. He retired in 2000. Shortly after retiring, Peter suspected that he might have Parkinson's Disease, a self-diagnosis that was medically confirmed. He took on this challenge bravely, never letting it dampen his spirits or his sense of humor. He was a very supportive husband and father and very much enjoyed being with his family. Peter was a fixture at U-32 High School sporting events in the 1980's, rarely missing a game that any of his children were participating in. He really enjoyed family camping trips to Maine, Prince Edward Island, and Grand Isle, when his children were young. He often reminisced about trips he made with Judith to Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. In recent years he especially enjoyed time spent at the family camp during summers. Peter is survived by his wife Judith of Berlin; two sons, Jeremy Hebert of Sharon, and Kyle Hebert of Juneau, Alaska; one daughter, Jocelyn Hebert of Calais; four sisters, Sr. Helen Hebert, RHSJ of Winooski, Doris Desroches of Shelburne, Ruth Boivin of Burlington, and Alice Rondeau and husband Bernard of Newport; two grandsons, Zachary Hebert and Nikolaos Hebert of Juneau, Alaska; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his brother Paul Hebert. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vermont Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401 or on the web at www.parkinsonvt.org A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, at Saint Augustine Catholic Street, Montpelier. A reception will follow after the Mass in the parish hall. Committal service with military honors will be held at Green Mount Cemetery at 2 p.m.

BURLINGTON - Richard W. Hebert, 60, died of natural causes at his home in Burlington on Oct. 25, 2010. He was born in Burlington on March 27, 1950, son of Richard V. and Wilma "June" (Stone) Hebert. Richard graduated from St. Joseph School, from B.H.S. in 1968, and from U.V.M. with a degree in Dairy Science in 1972. He had worked for many years as an Account Service Representative for Canteen Vending at I.B.M. Richard was a member of St. Joseph Parish. He was very active in the Jaycees; he had been a sponsor for a child in Latin America. Richard was an avid baseball fan of the Lake Monsters and a collector of baseball cards. Richard will be missed by his siblings and their families, Lynn M. Gillilan and her son, Scott, of Milton, Kenneth G. Hebert of Newton, Mass., Karen Hebert and her fiance, Dale Bellows, of Fairfax, and Karen's sons, D. J. of Cape Cod, and Nathan and Michael, both of Fairfax, Todd Hebert and his wife, Barbara, and her sons, Robert and Nicholas of Centerville, Mass; two great- nieces, Lyla and Taylor; his aunt, Rosemary Chastenay of Burlington, and her children; and his feline companion, Tom T. He was predeceased by his father and mother; and his brother-in-law, Dennis Gillilan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 in the Boucher and Pritchard Funeral Home, 85 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington.

SOUTH HERO/SOUTH BURLINGTON - Sara Fae Metzger Heim, 88, of Inselheim Road in South Hero and Allen Road in South Burlington, died of cancer on January 13, 2010, at the Vermont Respite House. She was born Dec. 13, 1921, in South Williamsport, Pa., daughter of Homer S. and Crissa (Bastian) Metzger. Her father was a district forester, and she grew up enjoying the streams and mountains of central Pennsylvania. She graduated in 1944 from Mansfield State Teachers College in Mansfield, Pa., with a degree in home economics, and for two years taught at Southold High School on Long Island. In 1946, she married David J. Heim, a Baptist minister. They lived in Boston, Mass. and Huntingdon, Pa., before moving to Burlington in 1955, when her husband began his 31-year pastorate at First Baptist Church. She returned to teaching in 1969 and taught home economics at Burlington High School until 1982. In retirement she frequently assisted as a volunteer in Burlington elementary schools. She was a beloved member of First Baptist Church, serving the congregation in countless ways behind the scenes. At the parsonage in Burlington and at the home she and her husband built (with the help of church members) on Lake Champlain in South Hero, she offered memorable hospitality to friends, parishioners, students, visiting speakers, and whoever needed a meal and a place to stay. In later years, she divided her time between South Hero, where she enjoyed participating in the life of the Congregational Church, and her apartment in Harborview/Allenwood sharing happily with many new friends in this community. She forged enduring friendships with people of all ages, entering deeply into their joys and sorrows. She loved sharing with others her own interests, especially her passion for antiques and for fruits and pies. She leaves behind a brother, Homer B. Metzger, of Columbus, OH; three sons, Mark (wife Melissa Lewis Heim) of Newton Centre, Mass.; David (wife Barbara Hofmaier) of Oak Park, Ill., and Peter (wife Laurie Schultz Heim) of Washington, D.C.; and five grandchildren, Sarah, Jacob, Daniel, David and Nicholas. She was predeceased by her husband; two brothers, Forrest and John, and one grandchild, Matthew. The funeral service is at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at First Baptist Church, 81 St. Paul St. in Burlington. Gifts may be made in her name to the Memorial Fund of First Baptist Church.