, 84, of Newport Center died peacefully on May 17, 2011, at the Newport Health Care Center. She was born on January 18, 1927, in Lowell, a daughter of Sternie and Myrtle (Hoadley) Pope. She married Burton Baraw who survives her. She enjoyed her home, cooking for the family, making crafts, going for rides to get ice cream, and she especially enjoyed her little companion "Crickett." Besides her husband, she is survived by six children: Jackie Arel and her husband, Chuck, of Vergennes, Sherrill Sheltra of Newport, Judy Cornell of Rochester, Steve Baraw of Westfield, Tim Baraw of Newport, and Penny Coe and her husband, Gary, of Newport Center; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Gary Sheltra; and three sisters: Marjorie, Katherine, and Eleanor. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the Mountainview Cemetery in Lowell. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495, or to the Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of Westmore died at the age of 79 on May 6, 2011, of an apparent heart attack attack while participating in one of the activities he had a deep commitment to - working with the North Country Union High School boys golf team at the Newport Country Club. He was born Stanford Lee Busby in Chicago, Illinois, on September 27, 1931. He began his professional life as an English teacher and then took those skills overseas to Turkey, where he taught English to officers of the Turkish Air Force and studied and learned Turkish. It was in Turkey that he met Evelina, his wife of 45 years. She recalls that, "Whatever he did, people would say to me, 'your husband is a fine man,- whether it was the Air Force officers or the kids he taught English." He remained in Turkey when he was offered the position of director of the Turkish American Association in the capacity of cultural officer in the Foreign Service. As such, he promoted American culture including literature, music and sports. Mrs. Busby also recalled that one of the comments she would get regularly from people in Turkey was, "I wish you would send us more people like your husband." He had a certain dignity which they appreciated. In addition to his background in English, Mr. Busby also acquired a degree in communications that he put to use as a broadcaster for the Voice of America which broadcasts in English and 42 world languages. His broadcasts were transmitted worldwide from Eastern Europe to Africa and many other countries, including Cambodia and China. During this time, he developed programs for Special English - a Voice of America program aimed at condensing the English language for use by foreign speakers. While not well known in the United States, (since Voice of America did not broadcast in the States), Mr. Busby was quite well known around the world. Often foreign dignitaries - while visiting Washington, D.C., where he worked - would want to tour the VOA studios. Mrs. Busby related how the Cambodian crown prince and his entourage arrived for just such a tour. "They pulled up with their limousines. The crown prince said, "I want to see Mr. Stan Busby. I am a student and devoted listener. I-ve told all my friends and relatives that if they want to hear a fine man, listen to Mr. Stan Busby.-" Mrs. Busby said the crown prince exclaimed, "Mr. Busby, my teacher!" upon meeting him. She said these types of situations were not unusual for her husband. Mr. Busby's love of golf spanned many years. He won the 1971 Foreign Service Worldwide Championship that was open to all the U.S. Embassy teams from around the world, representing the U.S. Embassy in Turkey. When the Busbys retired to Westmore 12 years ago he began sharing his love and knowledge of golf with young people, working with the North Country Union boys golf program and the Junior Golf Program at the Newport Country Club. He also became involved in planning a youth golf program in California this past winter. He loved teaching the boys not only about golf but also about life. Mr. Busby's other interest was music, and he contributed his talent and passion in this field to the community in numerous ways. He organized a barbershop quartet known as The Harmonists for many years. He also participated in choirs of the Brownington and Westmore Congregational churches, the Old Stone House concerts, and the Westmore variety shows. He also sang in many Vermont Family Theater productions, including Oklahoma, My Fair Lady, and Beauty and the Beast and with other music groups in the Northeast Kingdom, such as Pumpkin Hill Singers and Northsong. He also assisted in organizing the joyful holiday programs put on at NorthWoods Stewardship Center. Mr. Busby was also working on the Sentinel Rock State Park Committee in Westmore, with the hope that one of the uses of the park could be as a venue for musical presentations. In addition to his beloved wife, Mr. Busby is survived by his daughters: Katherine Busby of Gaitherburg, Maryland, and Mary Busby of Los Angelos, California; his sister Peggy Busby of Dallas, Texas; his brother Howard Busby; and his sister-in-law Sue Busby of Solena Beach, California. A private family service was held and a concert in celebration of Stan Busby's life is being planned in Westmore this summer.

, 81, of Derby died on May 22, 2011, in Glover. He was born on June 2, 1929, in Lowell, a son of Harland and Aline (Richer) Guyette. On November 30, 1950, he married Rosalie Lippens at the St. Mary's Church in Newport. Mr. Guyette attended Newport High School where he was a pitcher for the baseball team. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy in the construction battalion for four years. During his enlistment, he reached the rank of 1st class construction electrician. He attended two military schools (electrical) in Ansbach, Germany, and Port Hueneme, California. After boot camp, he got married and he and his wife moved to French Moroco, Africa. Mr. Guyette had a lengthy electrical career spanning 36 years, beginning at Newport Electric and ending at Citizen's Utilities as the superintendent of lines and facilities. He built a home for his family on Lake Salem where he enjoyed boating, fishing, water's kiing, and numerous family bonfires on the beach. After retirement, he devoted his time to his carpentry skills - building homes, making signs and helping friends and family. He also took great pride in his home and his family. He loved people and his greatest joy was derived from helping others. At the end, he and his friend David Ladue enjoyed going to McDonald's for morning coffee. Mr. Guyette held membership at the Elks, American Legion, VFW, and North Country Swingers. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Guyette, of Derby; three children: John Guyette and his wife, Diane, of Derby, Lisa Boskind and her husband, Scott, of Derby, and Mary Oliver and her husband, Michael, of Derby; five grandchildren: Robert and Sean Boskind, and Stephanie, Samantha, and Sean Guyette; two brothers: Leo Guyette and his wife, Joyce, of Newport and Roland Guyette and his wife, Sandra, of Vergennes; a sister, Anita Forcier, and her husband, Fernand, of Newport; two brothers-in-law: Leonard Lippens and his wife, Ruth, of Derby and Harold Lippens and his wife, Patricia, of Florida; four sisters-in-law: Elaine Reid of St. Johnsbury, Lucille Meunier of Newport, Annette Trombly of Derby Line, and Jeanine Martin of Bryan, Texas; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Steven Guyette; his brother Clement Guyette; and his sister-in-law Madeline Nault. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 25, at 11 a.m. at the St. Edward's Catholic Church in Derby Line where a Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Vermont, 300 Corner Stone Drive, Suite 128, Williston, Vermont 05495.

, 68, died in Newport on May 19, 2011, after a long illness. He was born on February 23, 1943, a son of Stanley and Ester (Suprenant) Rowe. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964. His health required him to take an early retirement, after 35 years, as a machinist at Butterfields Tivoly. Mr. Rowe was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the American Legion Post #21 of Newport. He was also a member of, and on the board of directors of, Derby Fish and Game for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and his passion for hunting brought him to Montana every fall for many years. His dedication to fishing resulted in winning several fishing derbies on Lake Memphremagog. He also enjoyed trap and target shooting. Upon retirement he and his wife liked to travel all over the country. Mr. Rowe is survived by his wife, Rosemary; their children Cathy Lowell and her husband, Daniel, and Lisa Spooner; grandchildren Robin, Thomas, and Dan Lowell, and Zachary and Olivia Spooner; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He shared a special closeness with his nephew Jason. He will be sadly missed by his Montana buddies: Stan Wright, Red Willis, and Tony Malshuk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Derby Fish and Game Club, care of Mr. O's , 1670 East Main Street, Newport, Vermont 05855. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home at 4670 Darling Hill Roard in Newport where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Mike De Senna officiating. Interment will follow at the Coventry Cemetery with full military honors.

will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Newport Center Cemetery. Committal services for Marion Griffin will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport. Committal services for Carl Larose will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Welcome O. Brown Cemetery in Barton with military honors. Committal services for Donovan Warner will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27, at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Committal services for John Kennison will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the Irasburg Cemetery with military honors. Committal services for Shirley Rochefort will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, at Derby Center Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. Committal services for Dorothy Westerberg will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the North Troy Village Cemetery. Committal services for Marielle Morin will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, at St. Edward's Cemetery in Derby Line. Committal services for Orison Hoadley Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at the Brownington Center Cemetery. Committal services for Dennis Taylor will be held on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover. Join friends and family for lunch and reminiscing at the Glover church vestry after the services. A committal service for Elwin LaClair will be held on Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Cemetery in Barton.

, 72, of Barton died on May 10, 2011, in St. Johnsbury. He was born February 5, 1939, in St. Johnsbury, a son of Alfred and Viola (Bean) Brunelle. On August 23, 1958, he married Lorraine Giguere who survives him. Mr. Brunelle graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1957 and attended one year at the University of Vermont. He was a merchandiser for Nabisco for 20 years. He was also a manager for the A&P in Barton, the Grand Union and Shop and Save stores in St Johnsbury and Newport, and the former Butson store in Lancaster, New Hampshire. He also worked at Shaw's in Lebanon, and Littleton, New Hampshire. More recently he was working part-time for Price Chopper in Derby. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Barton Bishop Ryan Council #2933 of Barton. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lorraine Brunelle, of Barton; his children: Frances Marie Sargent and her husband, William, of Christianburg, Virginia, and Michael Brunelle of Barton; by his grandchildren: Christopher Sargent of Madisonville, Kentucky, and Andrea Farmer of San Diego, California; and by his great-grandchildren: Jazzelle Roberts, Donovan Farmer, and Michael and Anthony Sargent. Funeral services were held on May 16 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton with the Reverend Dwight Baker celebrating a Mass. Interment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

, age 91, and previously of Stratford, Connecticut, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was the devoted wife of the late Gaston Bussiere. Mrs. Bussiere was born in Canada September 1, 1919, daughter of the late George and Marie Ann (Mastae) Geoffroy. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church in Stratford, and later St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton. She was the beloved mother of Shirley E. Orfino and her husband, Philip, Rachel Harper and her husband, Winston, Georgette Mackey, Lucille Zeglen, and her husband, Ronald, and the late Robert Bussiere. She was the sister of Oscar Geoffroy, Emilia Labor, and Jean Perkins. She also leaves several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on April 24, 2011, in Shelton, Connecticut. At the request of her family, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Kensington, Connecticut 06037.

, 81, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Orleans. He was born on May 14, 1929, in Island Pond. He was predeceased by ten siblings, six brothers and four sisters and was the last surviving son of John and Katherine (McNamara) Cahill. Mr. Cahill was also predeceased by his wife, Barbara, of Island Pond and their son James Cahill, of Brockville, Ontario, who fought a valiant battle with ALS. He is survived by a second son, Sean Cahill, and a daughter, Catherine Brouwer, both of Brockville, Ontario. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Lanie Gerkin-Cahill, seven nieces and four nephews. During the Korean Conflict, Mr. Cahill discovered that his acute hearing and perfect vision often got him chosen to lead night patrols. "I didn-t realize being fit could be that dangerous," he said. Following his military service in 1951, he became a fireman on CNR-Grand Trunk New England line railroad. The consummate railroad man, Mr. Cahill worked his way up and eventually became an engineer in Montreal, Quebec, Pembroke, and Brockville, Ontario. "I-d been riding on trains for fifteen years," he said. "I decided I wanted to drive one." Drive them he did. Not only did he drive one of the last passenger trains into Island Pond for a foliage tour, he was proud to be chosen to bring the last train into Island Pond, May of 1989, which ended 136 years of continual Portland to Island Pond train service by the Grand Trunk Railway. He was the last Grand Trunk locomotive engineer on the Portland to Island Pond line who had experience operating both diesel and the old steam engine. This not only marked his retirement but also the era of steam know-how became history. Mr. Cahill loved to travel and made a number of trips to Ireland tracking down his heritage. He constantly entertained family audiences with stories embellished with Irish facts. With his steel blue eyes and rugged good looks, combined with his clever wit and Irish humor, he continued to be a popular figure at the many social events he attended. An interment ceremony will be held at the Island Pond Lake Side Cemetery on Pleasant Street on May 28 at 2 p.m. An informal celebration of his life will follow at the American Legion. All are welcome. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of choice plus a toast in his memory would be appropriate.

, 70, of Orleans died May 12, 2011 in Newport. He was born May 19, 1940, in North Troy a son of Eddie and Fabiola (Vachon) Coderre. On October 1, 1960 he married Rosalie Ashline who predeceased him on February 5, 1981. He was a construction worker for Blow and Cote Construction Company. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans. He is survived by his children: Eugene Coderre Jr. of Canaan, Mitchell L. Coderre of Canaan, Penny Coderre of Irasburg; five grandchildren; and by the following brothers and sisters: Marcel Coderre of Irasburg, Donald Coderre of Lowell, Gisele Damond of Morgan, Cecile Damond of Newport, Estelle Wheeler of Newport, and Desneiges Geraw of Barton; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter Lorraine; two brothers Gaetan Coderre and Raymond Coderre; and by two sisters Jeannette Geraw and Rita in infancy. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011, at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orleans with the Reverend Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Theresa's Cemetery.

, 65, of Lowell died on May 9, 2011, in Lebanon, New Hampshire. She was born on July 29, 1945, in Burlington, a daughter of George and Marilyn (Pecor) Granai. Ms. Elie was the president and the founding member of the Orleans County Foster Parent Association and past president and vice-president of the Vermont Foster Parent Association. She enjoyed hunting and gardening. She loved going to the ocean and delighted in seeing the dolphins, and going to Foxwood. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and seemed to spoil them just a little every chance she had. She was a foster parent to over 400 children after raising children of her own, and she gave them the same amount of love as she did her own children. Ms. Elie is survived by the love of her life, Merrill Crawford Sr. of Troy; her five children: Kimberly Rappold and her husband, Mark, of Troy, Timothy Elie and his wife, Dana, of Georgia, Perry Elie and his wife, Amanda, of Troy, Mickey Judd and her husband, Glenn, of Holland, and Merrill Crawford Jr. and his wife, Emily, of Barton; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers: Bruce Granai and his wife, Sandi, of Florida, George Granai and his wife, Carolyn, of Coventry, and Robert Granai and his wife, Theresa, of Georgia; three sisters: Elvira LaBlond of Lowell, Laura Durkee of New York, and Sherry White and her husband, Brian, of Derby. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 13, at the funeral home with the Reverend Larry Wall officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Orleans County Foster Parent Association, 100 Main Street, Suite 230, Newport, Vermont 05855.

of Watertown, Massachusetts, died at her home on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at age 79. Born in Kentucky, she was raised and educated in Louisville and lived in Tampa, Florida, and Newport before moving to Watertown ten years ago. Before retiring she worked as a registered nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital. The beloved wife of the late Donald L. Morrison, she was the loving mother of Donna J. Morrison of Milton, Massachusetts, Michael S. Morrison and his wife, Peggy, of Tampa, and Laura L. Morrison and her husband, Richard Pels, of Newton, Massachusetts; dear grandmother of Zoe and Bob, Caleb and Sophie, Anna and Brian, and Sarah; and great-grandmother of Connor and Molly. A burial service was held on May 21 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Orleans. Donations in Mrs. Morrison's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

, 54, died unexpectedly on May 5, 2011, at Exeter Hospital after a sudden illness. He was from Exeter, New Hampshire. He was born December 15, 1956, in Taunton, Massachusetts, a son of the late Edward and Emma (Diette) Phinney. Mr. Phinney grew up in Taunton, and received his bachelor of music degree with a specialization in composition and education from the University of Lowell in 1979. He was a vocalist and could play any instrument, but specialized in woodwinds and brass. He taught music in public schools as well as private lessons in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire for more than 25 years and composed 19 pieces for instrument and voice. He founded the Seacoast Wind Ensemble in 1984 and was a member of the Exeter Brass Band and Vocalocity. Mr. Phinney was a diehard Red Sox fan, an avid reader, and a talented woodworker. His children and family meant the most to him and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Stead) Phinney; a sister, Debra Phinney of Newport; his three children: Elisabeth Phinney, Benjamin Phinney, and Christian Phinney; their mother, Melody Chartier; two stepchildren; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

, 84, of Westport, Massachusetts, died peacefully in Fall River, Massachusetts, on May 13, 2011. Born March 7, 1927, in Westport, he was a son of the late Elliot H. and Alberta L. (Sherman) Taber. A veteran of World War II, he served his country in the United States Navy upon the U.S.S. Wasp. Mr. Taber was a self-employed stone-wall builder, working every day up to 80 years of age. He had also been a master carpenter and roofer. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and the ocean, putting out his own lobster pots, digging quahogs and fishing. An extremely strong man, physically and personality wise, he was sure to catch people's attention wherever he went - a bit of a devil with a big soft heart. The stories he told from a lifetime of adventures were guaranteed to amaze and amuse. Including his wife, Constance P. (Beliveau) Taber, he is survived by a daughter, Sonya Curtis and her husband, Leigh, of Irasburg, and their son Nigel Curtis of Brownington; a son Shaun K. Curtis, and his wife and son, Amber and Kaden, of Irasburg; and a daughter Jaime L. Curtis and her companion and son, Doug and Liam, of Sheffield. He is also survived by a stepdaughter Lori L. Medeiros of Fall River, two brothers, Donald L. Taber of Bradford and Elliot H. Taber Jr. of Westport, a sister Patricia C. DeAndrode of Assonet, Massachusetts, and several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews in Vermont and Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his son Wayne Taber and brother of the late Evelyn (Peggy) L. Cornell. A celebration of his life will be held in Westport at a later date, at the convenience of the family.

, 62, of Derby died on May 9, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1948, in Orleans, a daughter of Florence (Elliott) Jensen and the late Harry Jensen. She graduated from Orleans High School and on July 8, 1967, she married Ulric Wright Sr. who survives her. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm for several years and then owned and operated Mary's Canteen for over 20 years. They attended auctions and gatherings all over the North Country until their son Benjie took over. The business is now run in the name of Wright's Catering. Mr. and Mrs. Wright enjoyed several trips to different locations and had many pleasant memories. Mrs. Wright enjoyed cooking and was famously known for her whoopee pies. She also enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Among the things that she derived great pleasure from was her little dog, who she loved dearly. She is survived by her husband, Ulric Wright, Sr. of Derby; her mother, Florence Jensen, of Barton; her children: Benjie Wright of Derby, Chad Wright and his wife, Amanda, of Monkton, Todd Wright and his wife, Hilaire, of Derby, and Matthew Wright and his companion, Cassy Moulton, of Derby; her grandchildren: Paris, Camry, Addison, and Chase; by half brothers Nicky Jensen and his wife, Priscilla, of Brownington, and Earl Jensen of Newport. She was predeceased by her half sister Alice Lafoe. She is the beloved daughter-in-law of Annette Wright of Derby and the late Ulric "Bob" Wright; sister-in-law and dearest friends Joyce and Fred Oeschger of Derby; sister-in-law to Ronald Wright of Derby, Ernie and Donna Wright of Charleston, Walter and Carol Wright of Derby, Steve Wright of Derby, Roy and Sue Wright of Derby, Faye and Bobbi Morin of Derby and aunt of many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on May 12 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Newport where a Mass was celebrated. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Mary Wright Halo Foundation, care of the Community National Bank, P.O. Box 259, Derby, Vermont 05829. The foundation will benefit Orleans County area residents who are caring for sick or terminally ill family members during their time of need.

, 70, of Sheffield, who died January 6, 2011, will be held on Thursday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the Cabot Plains Cemetery in Cabot with the Reverend Robert Sargent officiating.

will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011, at noon at the Westlook Cemetery in Glover.

will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Newport.